god of war
developers: SCE Santa Monica Studio
publishers: sony interactive entertainment
release date: 20 april 2018
platforms: ps4| pc
metacritic: 94
esrb: m - mature
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit operating system and processor
Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Disk space: 70 GB free space required
Additional notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required
System requirements: MINIMUMS:
Requires a 64-bit operating system and processor
Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics card: NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB)
DirectX: Version 11
Disk space: 70 GB free space required
Additional notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required
pegi: 18
"God of War" (2018) is a critically acclaimed action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It serves as a soft reboot of the "God of War" series and was released exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Directed by Cory Barlog, the game takes a departure from Greek mythology, the setting of the original trilogy, and ventures into the world of Norse mythology.
Plot:
The game follows Kratos, the former Greek god of war, as he navigates the Norse realms with his young son, Atreus. The story revolves around their journey to fulfill the dying wish of Kratos's late wife, who requested her ashes be scattered from the highest peak in the realms.
As they embark on their quest, they face a variety of Norse gods, monsters, and mythical creatures. The relationship between Kratos and Atreus is a central focus, exploring themes of parenthood, loss, and redemption.
Gameplay:
"God of War" (2018) introduces significant changes to the series' gameplay. The fixed, over-the-shoulder camera replaces the fixed cinematic angles of the previous games, providing a more immersive and intimate experience.
The combat system was revamped to be more strategic and focused on Kratos's Leviathan Axe, a new weapon that can be thrown and recalled. Kratos also wields the Spartan Rage, a powerful ability with distinct combat moves.
Puzzle-solving elements and exploration play a larger role in the game, with a semi-open world structure allowing players to explore various realms connected by the World Tree.
Visuals and Presentation:
The game received widespread acclaim for its stunning visuals, detailed character models, and cinematic presentation. The entire game is presented in a single, continuous shot, enhancing the sense of immersion.
The voice acting, especially the performances of Christopher Judge (Kratos) and Sunny Suljic (Atreus), received praise for bringing depth to the characters.
Critical Reception:
"God of War" (2018) received universal acclaim from critics and players alike. It was praised for its engaging story, character development, combat mechanics, and the seamless integration of Norse mythology into the narrative.
The game won numerous awards, including Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2018.
"God of War" (2018) is often regarded as a masterpiece and a significant achievement in the realm of video game storytelling and design. It successfully revitalized the "God of War" franchise and became a defining title for the PlayStation 4.
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