If there ever was a killer app for the PlayStation 4, God of War is it. There is no doubt from the reviews coming in that the new God of war is on the fast-track to earning itself so many Game of the Year awards.

ZDTG – 10/10

“God of War is, simply put, the best PS4 game I have played in the console’s life-cycle.”- Ken McKown 

IGN – 10/10

“The obvious care that went into crafting its world, characters, and gameplay delivers by far the most stirring and memorable game in the series.” – Jonathon Dornbush

Destructoid – 10/10

“God of War is a different game for a new era of the medium. ” – Chris Carter

WCCFTECH – 10/10

“God of War proves that if there was anything that Kratos learned during his time in Grecian lands, it’s how to have a proper adventure.” – Kai Powell

God is a Geek – 10/10

“This is easily up there with the best games of this generation, and it’s the easiest ten out of ten I’ve ever given.” – Chris White

Push Square – 10/10

“Perhaps the most impressive thing is that the game starts like a rocket, and rarely takes time to breathe.” – Sammy Barker

Polygon – 10/10

“Some die-hard fans may fear this isn’t really God of War. I suppose they’re right. It’s even better.” – Chris Plante

USGamer – 5/5

“God of War starts “new” and finds it footing before it begins to blend in the “old”.” – Mike Williams

Games Radar – 5/5

“I don’t think it’s possible to overstate just how good God of War is” – Leon Hurley 

Game Informer – 9.75/10

“Kratos’ reinvention serves as a narrative hook, but it also parallels the series’ evolution as a whole; where God of War once relied on bombast and bloodlust, now it leaves space for strategy and nuance. “- Joe Juba

CogConneted – 95/100

“God of War isn’t just a great God of War game, it’s the best so far.” – Patrick Anderson

GameSpot – 9/10

“Like Kratos, God of War recalls the past while acknowledging the need to improve. ” – Peter Brown

Metro – 9/10

“God Of War is certainly not without flaws but it’s easily the best in the series and thoroughly entertaining from beginning to end.”

Hardcore Gamer – 9.5/10

“Vengeance may not be what Kratos seeks anymore, but that has done little to stop the God of War franchise.” – Kevin Dunsmore

Twinfinite – 4/5

“Despite all my complaints about Atreus and the game’s imperfections, this is still an easy game to recommend to anyone with a PS4” – Zhiqing Wan

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