God of War

Buy on PC. Excellent port of an excellent game.

Easily one of the best games ever, earning a perfect mark for what it set out to do. The pacing keeps everything fresh without overwhelming, blending a linear structure with explorable open areas, and tells an epic, magical story backed by incredible voice acting. The combat makes you feel genuinely godlike, with the weighty throwable axe being a standout mechanic that never gets old, all wrapped in stunning, passion-crafted visuals.

One of the highest-rated PS4 games and game of the generation with exceptional combat design, spectacle, and gameplay depth that surpasses Uncharte...

Upper Echelon critiques the practice of 10/10 ratings rather than God of War itself, calling it a fantastic, well-polished, expertly crafted experience—but not revolutionary. They personally rate it 9-9.8, arguing perfection is unachievable and that giving 10s cheapens the concept. The game is acknowledged as excellent and deserving recognition, but the reviewer maintains skepticism toward industry hype and excessive praise.

Not 10/10 game-of-a-generation hyperbole. Solid 7.5/10 with some annoying combat quirks, but definitely worth a buy. Great fun if you can look past the issues.

Excellent evolution of the series with engaging combat, exploration, and character development. Worth the hype with great pacing and numerous systems to master.

God of War stands among the best games of its generation, anchored by a deep, satisfying combat system and a tragic, emotionally resonant story of Kratos confronting his rage and his relationship with his son. The mid-game return of the Blades of Chaos is a standout turning point, instantly doubling combat complexity with new attacks, runic abilities, and a skill tree while delivering powerful narrative payoff. A near-perfect marriage of emotion and mechanics.

AJ: 9/10 — exceptional, journey-driven gameplay.

Landmark title that redefines the franchise; phenomenal visuals, rewarding exploration, deep combat, and compelling Norse narrative.