God of War

As a father, I can only say that the most unrealistic part of the game is that, at no point in the adventure, Atreus triggers the Spartan Rage of Kratos

It’s half parenting simulator, half god-slaying road trip. You throw an axe, it comes back. You yell “Boy,” he talks back. Gorgeous world, brutal combat, surprisingly emotional story. Best father-son therapy session ever.

Amazing game. The story starts mysterious but gets really good toward the end. The fights are intense, the weapons and upgrades feel great, and even Atreus becomes braver and more useful as you go.
Great gameplay and emotional moments. totally worth playing!

Fantastic game! Nearly Perfect.
Pros:
Great Combat
Incredible Story
Mesmerising Combat
Beautiful Visuals
Perfect Character Design
Cons:
Kid
9.9/10

The story is emotional, mature, and engaging from beginning to end. The journey of Kratos and Atreus feels personal and meaningful, while still delivering epic moments inspired by Norse mythology. The pacing is excellent, and the narrative kept me invested throughout the entire adventure.
The characters are one of the game's greatest strengths. Kratos is portrayed with much more depth than in previous games, showing growth and complexity. Atreus develops significantly throughout the story, and the relationship between father and son is the emotional core of the game. The supporting cast is also memorable and well-written.
The visuals are stunning. Every environment is beautifully designed, from forests and mountains to mystical realms. The attention to detail, lighting, animations, and creature designs creates an immersive world that constantly feels alive and impressive.
The soundtrack perfectly matches the game's tone, creating both emotional and epic moments. Voice acting is outstanding across the entire cast, and the sound effects make combat feel powerful and impactful. The audio design greatly enhances the overall experience.
Final Verdict
God of War is a masterpiece that combines excellent storytelling, memorable characters, breathtaking visuals, incredible music, and engaging gameplay. It successfully reinvents the series while preserving what made it special. For me, it is one of the best action-adventure games ever made.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☑ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☑ Big
☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☑ Short
☐ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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This game officially gets the award for being the game that I never thought I would love. I have a bit of a bias and usually prefer female protagonist based games, so I have avoided this one for years. I’m a cozy gamer, and there is nothing cozy about Kratos lol. Can't always judge a book by its cover tho, because this has hands down become my favourite action-adventure game.
It’s the father and son interactions throughout the game that completely won me over. I was expecting a brutish, cold hearted, stoic character whom I would hate. And whilst he is some of those things, I particularly found myself drawn to Kratos's honesty and blunt nature. While he may not show it in conventional ways, you can tell he loves his son as he tries to guide and train him throughout the game. You get to witness the growth of the relationship between him and "boy", awkward moments and all. I found myself living for the scenes when Kratos would share more about himself with his son, esp story telling time on the boat.
The story and combat are equally engaging. I thought I was walking into a hack and slash but there is the most perfect balance between fighting, lore/exploration and puzzles. You fight as Kratos but his son is there as an active sidekick, and you get to build on both of their toolkits. I love how you aren't overwhelmed with side quests and filler. There is never a dull moment or that feeling of stale repetitiveness. You can adjust the difficulty as needed and it plays very well on the deck.
Just all around top notch gaming.
I have never ran so fast to a steam sale in all my life for the second installment. Even if it wasn't on sale, I was picking it up. Really hoping for remakes of the original so I can experience how it all started *fingers crossed*
Update: I usually hate side quests but there is extensive lore and backstory to uncover by exploring the map. You get so much dialogue by travelling on the Lake of Nine, it’s actually becoming my favourite part of the game. Peak exploring experience!!