Few games I have played have had a world and story as beautiful as 2018's God of War. This reimagination of the iconic PlayStation series takes us on a tour of Norse mythology. I really enjoyed this game and I think it did a great job of showing the best of these legends and deities. I had a blast visiting the different realms, fighting monsters and exploring a rich story.
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The God of War franchise is essentially the story of Kratos. Even though I never played the previous games, I can tell that he has been through some serious pain. In this chapter of his life, he provides an example for a complex character study of how experiences and emotions can shape someone. This includes his path of redemption while teaching his son Atreus how to become better, despite being a god. I enjoyed the dynamic between Kratos and his son. In this adventure, we are shown some hints about what their life was like before Faye's death. You can feel the pain in Atreus, however, it is very likely he keeps it bottled up to not let down his father. Their relationship has a lot of potential to be studied and analized, especially as it changes over their journey.
The gameplay and combat are fun, but the inventory, skill and ability system are very complex. There is so much stuff to collect that at times it can become tedious to understand what each new thing you find is for. Although after a while of playing the game, you become used to the skill and gear systems and it becomes quite interesting to combine abilities and discover the playstyle that suits you better.
This is one of the most visually beautiful games I've played. God of War takes full advantage of Norse mythology to create amazing scenes from these legends. From snowy mountains to beautiful gardens and colorful valleys, this game has everything going for it in the beauty department. As many other reviewers will point out, I think God of War is groundbreaking in its use of a single shot throughout the entire game. However way you look at it, this is an extremely well crafted product and and proof that videogames can be works of art.
Despite its serious undertones, this is a game that has a lot of personality. I thought God of War would be a dark and depressing game (and it is at certain moments), but it is full of humor and lightheartedness. The more the story continues, you can see the characters learning and evolving. By the end, Kratos is more open towards his son, and Atreus learns from a lot of important lessons and mistakes that put him on a path to become a better person. I cannot wait to see more of this world and characters.
Final Score: 90/100
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The God of War franchise is essentially the story of Kratos. Even though I never played the previous games, I can tell that he has been through some serious pain. In this chapter of his life, he provides an example for a complex character study of how experiences and emotions can shape someone. This includes his path of redemption while teaching his son Atreus how to become better, despite being a god. I enjoyed the dynamic between Kratos and his son. In this adventure, we are shown some hints about what their life was like before Faye's death. You can feel the pain in Atreus, however, it is very likely he keeps it bottled up to not let down his father. Their relationship has a lot of potential to be studied and analized, especially as it changes over their journey.
The gameplay and combat are fun, but the inventory, skill and ability system are very complex. There is so much stuff to collect that at times it can become tedious to understand what each new thing you find is for. Although after a while of playing the game, you become used to the skill and gear systems and it becomes quite interesting to combine abilities and discover the playstyle that suits you better.
This is one of the most visually beautiful games I've played. God of War takes full advantage of Norse mythology to create amazing scenes from these legends. From snowy mountains to beautiful gardens and colorful valleys, this game has everything going for it in the beauty department. As many other reviewers will point out, I think God of War is groundbreaking in its use of a single shot throughout the entire game. However way you look at it, this is an extremely well crafted product and and proof that videogames can be works of art.
Despite its serious undertones, this is a game that has a lot of personality. I thought God of War would be a dark and depressing game (and it is at certain moments), but it is full of humor and lightheartedness. The more the story continues, you can see the characters learning and evolving. By the end, Kratos is more open towards his son, and Atreus learns from a lot of important lessons and mistakes that put him on a path to become a better person. I cannot wait to see more of this world and characters.
Final Score: 90/100
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