Exposition never feels forced, as Kratos is as unfamiliar with this world as you are. The game does a fantastic job of explaining this lore to the player. The Norse setting also allows for an arresting backstory to each enemy and area. Every location feels handcrafted and interesting, with secrets and worthwhile collectibles liberally scattered throughout. The areas you journey through are varied, including mines, mountains, caves, snowy expanses and several surprising areas that I won’t spoil here. The game is among the best-looking games I have ever played, with intricate details everywhere you look. Set in a beautiful rendition of Norse mythology, “God of War” presents a world filled with horrific monsters and stunning vistas. The world of “God of War” also stands out as one of its strong suits. In spite of occasional frustrations, “God of War” is incredibly fun to play and does a remarkable job of making the player feel like a god. Additionally, the game almost always pits you against multiple enemies at a time, which sometimes feels unfair. Some of the enemies can be a pain to fight, with the flying enemies being particularly frustrating. The game’s combat is not without flaws, however. Kratos is massively muscled, and each attack feels as though there is significant power behind it.Īs the game goes on, you level up and slowly gain more abilities, many of which change the way you play the game. However, even in the beginning, “ God of War” makes the player feel powerful. Battle starts simply, with Kratos only having a strong attack, light attack and the ability to throw his axe.
Thankfully, the game is up to task with a fun and complex combat system. The combat is enjoyable, the world is beautiful and detailed and the characters are among the best in any game I have played.Īs the name “God of War” may suggest, the main character Kratos spends most of the game fighting.
“God of War” (2018) is among this generation’s best games.