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God of War

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First release
Apr 20, 2018
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action, Fantasy, Historical
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5

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.

Also known as GOW, God of War: New Omega, God of War 4, Deus da Guerra
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Storyline
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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PlayStation 4
Apr 20, 2018
PlayStation 5
Feb 02, 2021
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jan 14, 2022
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
31h
Main + Extras
33h
Completionist
48h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
greek mythology, exploration, violence, story driven, norse mythology
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At a Glance

Critic Score
96
Main Story (IGDB)
31h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
33h
Completionist (IGDB)
48h
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Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 130,500 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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