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God of War – reviews and rating

God of War has an average rating of 95% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5). The game was released on June 24, 2005 for PlayStation 4. Players on RAWG rate the game 92%.

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What critics praise
„God of War forges a new identity and surpasses even its most acclaimed predecessors.“
9,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Jun 24, 2005
Platforms
PCPS5PS4
Genres
Action
Developer
SCE Santa Monica Studio
Publisher
Capcom, Sony Computer Entertainment
Average playtime
20 h
Reviews count
3

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FAQ

What is the rating of God of War?

God of War has an average rating of 95% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5).

When was God of War released?

God of War was released on June 24, 2005.

What platforms is God of War available on?

God of War is available for PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat God of War?

Players on RAWG spend on average 20 hours playing God of War.

Is God of War worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 95%, God of War is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to God of War?

Games similar to God of War are for example MLB The Show 21, God of War: Ragnarök, Watch Dogs Legion, KAO the Kangaroo and Diablo 4.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
8 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 3,5
Best rating
9,8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #15 of 631 games released in 2005 better than 98 % of games
  • #1 of 3 games released in 2005 on PC better than 100 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language3 reviews 95%
  • Foreign critics27 reviews 93%
  • Players (RAWG)2 176 votes 92%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 74 %
  • Recommended 19 %
  • Meh 4 %
  • Skip 4 %

2 176 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Apr 12, 2018
Vengeance may not be what Kratos seeks anymore, but that has done little to stop the God of War franchise. Santa Monica Studios have successfully transplanted the Ghost of Sparta to a new world with a new mythology and given the formula the revamp it needed. God of War retains many similarities to its predecessors, but the gameplay feels refreshing thanks to the inclusion of Atreus, the Leviathan Axe...

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