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Good, fun game, with a bit annoyong UI and hint cards gallore, and an unfortunate design flaw that is the savegame system, with limited save slots and absolutely no way to manage and delete older savegames...
You have to understand something going into God of War 2018 - this is a game all about its story. If you're for that? You'll probably have a good time. If you try to treat it like the old God of War games though, and expect nothing but combat and melodrama? This ain't it.
For me, I'm conflicted, as I enjoy both styles, and the way the 2018 entry tries to square things between them is heavily in favor of the cutscenes and dialogue as opposed to combat that truly feels intuitive. Also, unless played on PC, the camera controls are horrendously sluggish - do not play this on a controller if you have the option.
I paid full price for this game, and it was worth every penny. The combat is incredible—smooth, impactful, and deeply satisfying. Every hit lands with weight, making each encounter feel rewarding. While there’s a lot of backtracking, it’s not a flaw but rather a matter of personal preference. The world is stunningly rich and immersive, and as you’ve probably heard… the characters? Boy… they’re phenomenal. Truly, this game is something special.