SIE Santa Monica Studio

God of War

God of War is the sequel to God of War III as well as a continuation of the canon God of War chronology. Unlike previous installments, this game focuses on Norse mythology and follows an older and more seasoned Kratos and his son Atreus in the years since the third game. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Released: 20 April 2018
Developer: SIE Santa Monica Studio
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Perspective: Third person
Age rating: PEGI 18 · ESRB M
Controller: Full controller support
Metacritic: 93/100
Steam recommendations: 129,161
Platforms: PlayStation 4 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure
Also known as: Deus da Guerra · GOW · GoW 4 · God of War 4 · God of War IV · God of War: New Omega
Estimated owners: 5,000,000–10,000,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 96
Critic rating: 3,539
Ratings counted: 95.9%
Steam reviews: 37
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God of War

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Crossplay System requirements 8 GB RAM Download size 70.0 GB Steam Deck Verified Player counts 3,619

God of War

The story

Many years have passed since Kratos, Spartan warrior and former Greek God of War, took his vengeance against the Greek Gods, and he now lives with his young son Atreus in ancient Norway in the realm of Midgard. The game begins after the death of the Jötunn warrior Faye, Kratos' second wife and Atreus' mother, whose last request was for her ashes to be spread at the highest speak of the nine realms. Kratos and Atreus prepare a funeral pyre for her, mourn her death and soon go on a hunt as per Kratos' desire. However much to Kratos' disappointment, Atreus proves his incompetence and lack of focus, making Kratos reconsider taking Atreus in his journey. Kratos is soon attacked by a mysterious stranger with godlike powers, and who cannot feel anything physically. After seemingly killing him, Kratos reluctantly takes Atreus with him and begins their journey.

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How long to beat

Main story: 31.5 h
Main + extras: 32.6 h
Completionist: 47.8 h

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Platforms

Game modes

Single player

Themes

Action
Fantasy
Historical

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Trailer

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Reviews and languages

95.9% of 183,373 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Overwhelmingly Positive”.

22 languages in the interface, 14 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

Publisher's content notice

Gameplay consists of frequent combat scenarios with characters punching and kicking or using their axe to slash/stab/impale enemies. Some larger enemies are opened up to intense finishing moves showing enemies being ripped apart, dismembered, or decapitated. Strong Language is used in the dialogue.

God of War