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God of War

4.8 out of 5
282 User Ratings
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93
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97% | Overwhelmingly Positive
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With an over the shoulder camera that brings the player closer to the action than ever before, fights in God of War™ mirror the pantheon of Norse creatures Kratos will face: grand, gritty and grueling.
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About God of War

About this game

Santa Monica has brought The Slayer of Gods right back with a brand-new look, pantheon to demolish, and weapons to wield. Players will take control of Kratos, the Ghost of Sparta, on a quest to take his late wife's ashes to the highest peak in all of the realms with his son, Atreus.

God of War is 2019's Game of the Year, with a 93 score on Metacritic, and glowing reviews. Experience the resurrection of the story of a man whose past he wishes to leave behind and slaughter your way to your goal. With few success stories as great as this one, God of War is a title that won't disappoint.

A Cinematic Experience

You might as well get the popcorn for this one, as God of War works just as great as a movie. Take control of Kratos and travel throughout Midgard, Alfheim, Muspelheim, and numerous other Nordic realms to take his wife's ashes to the highest peak in all of the realms; yet, not everything is as it seems. Watch Kratos struggle with problems of parenthood and grow ever-fondly of both his new personality and his son.

Face Nordic Myths

We've accompanied Kratos in demolishing Greece; at his hands, mythical creatures have fallen, gods, and even the Sisters of Fate. Now on Midgard, Kratos must learn to slay brand-new creatures, including draugr, trolls, dragons, and even more gods. Wielding an axe built by the Huldra brothers — the Leviathan axe — unlock a slew of all-new combos and abilities that will facilitate your journey through the perilous lands of Scandinavia.

Great for Veterans and Newcomers Alike

Many of us grew up and observed Kratos on his brutal journeys slaying Olympians; that doesn't mean that you need to have accompanied him to enjoy this masterpiece. Experience God of War as your first title and grow fond of Kratos even without knowing his past, or do so and feel the pain and consequences of slaying an entire pantheon; God of War is an enjoyable title for all.

All-New PC Features

Originally a PlayStation 4 exclusive, God of War comes to PC with brand-new features to fit the console. Experience true 4k resolution, unlocked framerates, and tweak the graphics to your liking in a way that wasn't possible before; as you'll even be able to explore the Nordic pantheon with built-in ultra-wide support. Better yet, enjoy accessible graphics for lower-end computers and make use of NVIDIA's enhancing AI technology — NVIDIA DLSS — to witness the title, regardless of your rig. 

 

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
January 14, 2022
Developer:
Santa Monica Studio
Publisher:
Playstation PC LLC
Rating:
ACB rating of 15
ESRB rating of 17
PEGI rating of 18
USK rating of 18
Supported Languages:
English
Franchise:
God of War
Genres:
Action
Adventure

Story Rich

Hack and Slash

Exploration

Action RPG

RPG

Crafting

Souls-like
Themes:
Mythology
Fantasy

Violent

Atmospheric

Emotional
Play Styles:
Third Person
Combat

Singleplayer

3D

PvE

Open World
Features:
Steam Achievements
Full controller support

Steam Cloud

Remote Play on TV

Singleplayer

Product Requirements

MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 70 GB available space
Additional Notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required

RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 70 GB available space
Additional Notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required

Critic Reviews

93

GameSpot

GameSpot
90 / 100
"God of War isn't drastically different on PC when compared to the PS4 version that launched back in 2018, but its little improvements are definitely nice ones, making this a...

PC Gamer

PC Gamer
90 / 100
"The best game on PS4 is now one of the best games on PC."

Eurogamer Italy

100 / 100
"God of War is a masterpiece of storytelling, action and visual art style. Now that it is empowered by modern graphic cards (with fully customizable settings) for the joy of all...
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Achievement Hunter?
3.82% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!

Difficulty Statistics

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Unforgiving
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Relax & enjoy! 75.82%  of players consider this game to be Just Right

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Play Behaviour

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4.43%
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Completionist! 39.87%  of players have Conquered It

God of War User Reviews

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User Rating

Average score from 282 ratings
85% of users would recommend this.
4.8

User Ratings Breakdown

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81 - 88 of 129 Reviews

An amazing game with a new coat of paint

Skunk616
Verified purchase
Fantastic port of an already flawless game, the enhancements made to the PC version through higher framerate, HDR and keyboard support make it very fun and a fresh take on a console exclusive.
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A real looker in 4k

Talex490
Verified purchase
Wow the graphics in 4k are *chefs kiss*. I can't believe how good this game looks. If you are searching for a title to melt your graphics card, crank this one and set it to 1440p or 4k and watch your fans squeal!
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Excellent

Tainted
Verified purchase
This game is unbelievable. My first entry into the series and can’t wait for the new one. Awesome story and awesome gameplay with good difficulty settings for all players.
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Recommended

nephris
Verified purchase
Excellent game. One of the best Sony exclusive ported to PC to date. The game support 21:9 but not 32:9 sadly.
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Recommended

Best Game Ever
Verified purchase
God Of War is one of the best games out there. The story is so rich and the gameplay is rewarding. Many things to do, and the game can be played for hours and hours. Highly recommend! 10/10
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Recommended

Eristarisis
Verified purchase
God of war = 11/10. Epic. Masterpiece. BUY It. I have always been a PC gamer, never on a console. Having heard a lot about God of War as a franchise, I snapped this up the moment I could afford it. I am satisfied that I did. The game has exceeded all my expectations. The characters of both Kratos and “Boy” are simply amazing. They grow, they change, they undergo change based on the choices that they make in the game. The growth of the characters is reflected in the changes that their relationship goes through during their journey. On the basis of Norse mythology, the chance to meet and greet different Gods was well executed. There was no ham-fisted dialogue or interactions. The conversations felt real like these were actual people talking to one another. Combat… where do I begin? If previous God of War titles were more hack-and-slash, the combat mechanics in this game are amazing. There is great variation and attacks “feel” like they deliver the adrenalin of every blow in combat. "Boy" comes into his own in combat as well. Not only does he provide support, but you can give him commands, and set him up to complement your playstyle. I would go so far as to say he is the BEST AI/NPC companion I have ever had in a game. If I had friends in the real world, I would want at least two of them to be like Atreus. You cannot spam attacks and win in this game. You actually have to dodge, parry and block, and make use of those upgrades (runic attacks especially) and key combos. Combat is fast-paced and fun and it all comes together smoothly in combat, whether it’s a few minor minions or one of the epic boss battles. Ultimately, combat is well designed and executed, fitting perfectly into the “easy to learn, challenging to master.” Crafting weapons and armor of course happen, and its progression is well thought out and balanced. You must think and not just buy everything – you will be unlikely to have all the materials to achieve that. So plan your upgrades and skilling accordingly. Controls are tight, responsive, and smooth. Interface and layout are somehow instinctual. I usually rebind my keys. I didn’t have to for GoW… a first in almost 20 years The art is phenomenally breathtaking and makes it worth your while to explore and “go the wrong way” almost everywhere just to see the world (and of course grab all those little hidden loots and rewards that are scattered everywhere). With every location looking stunning, this just carries over into the cut...
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A visual-novel that leaves a positive review from almost every single customer.

The Greatest Console-Port of The Year.
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This title was exclusively made for the Playstation console yet the developers decided to port it to PC. Not just a direct port, but a completely PC-like experience taken to whole lot a new level.
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Recommended

Fanatical User
Verified purchase
I've played every single one and we're fun and great. This god of war just blows everything out of the water. Great graphics, great game play and an incredible story as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Somewhere in the middle. 76% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 20% of GameFAQs users said God of War is Tough or Unforgiving.
According to PEGI, God of War is suitable for players aged 18 and above.
Yes, God of War is Steam Deck Verified. Valve’s testing indicates that God of War is Verified on Steam Deck. This game is fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 70 GB available space
Additional Notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 70 GB available space
Additional Notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required
The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 39 hours. 73% of users played God of War for over 40 hours.
Yes, God of War has broad critical consensus. 99% of critics on Metacritic recommend God of War. The Metascore is 93 out of 100.
85% of Fanatical users recommend God of War. The average review score is 4.8/5
Yes, 85% of Fanatical users and 99% of critics on Metacritic recommend God of War.
God of War was released on January 14, 2022
God of War is published by Playstation PC LLC
God of War was developed by Santa Monica Studio
Fanatical users tagged God of War as Action, Adventure, Story Rich, and Hack and Slash
Fanatical users tagged God of War as Mythology, Fantasy, Violent, and Atmospheric
Yes. Fanatical users tagged God of War as having Singleplayer
Yes. Fanatical users tagged God of War as having PvE
Yes, Fanatical users tagged God of War as Action
Yes, Fanatical users tagged God of War as Adventure
Yes, Fanatical users tagged God of War as Story Rich

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