The story is the thread that pulls everyone together, with 69 of 74 mentions praising its depth. It has gathered 181,984 reviews and a 96 % positive rating since launch, while 266 players clocked more than 25 hours of playtime, 97 % of whom loved it.
What it's about: Sa vengeance contre les dieux de l'Olympe étant bien derrière lui, Kratos vit désormais comme un simple habitant du royaume des dieux (et des monstres) nordiques. C'est dans ce monde inhospitalier et cruel qu'il doit combattre pour sa survie... et apprendre à son fils à en faire de même.
In-game
« 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 »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 38 h played7211« Fantastic game! Nearly Perfect. Pros: Great Combat Incredible Story Mesmerising Combat Beautiful Visuals Perfect Character Design Cons: Kid 9.9/10 »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 43 h played2221« 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. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 44 h played411« 10/10 This game really makes you FEEL like you're wrestling with the demons of your past while trying to be a positive father figure in a way that you never had yourself. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 19 h played111« GOW is a true MASTERPIECE. It's beyond being just a game. It's an ART with stunning visuals and camera work, great voice acting, satisfying combat and of course the amazing story. You'll enjoy every minute you'll spend in the game. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 48 h played11« One of the best story games with combat just as good. Must play. Also father simulator. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 25 h played1
« bugs graphique sur drivers amd qui viennent du jeu même playstation est en cause rendant le jeux atroce à jouer merci de le patcher au plus vite »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played« don't work on my pc year after realase... no fix, no reason just a simple code error to amd »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played« Y'a de l'idée mais mal exécuté »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played« PVE everytime , everywere its boring »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 6 h played« Lacks the true God of War soul. At max difficulty its more like a Sniper Elite, basically an axe throwing game. Also, having to upgrade the health bar is so funny, you get one shot anyway. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 23 h played« Absolutely Amazed by this game. Now I will buy the Ragnarock and continue the adventure. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 63 h played1
In players' words
« 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 »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 38 h played7211« bugs graphique sur drivers amd qui viennent du jeu même playstation est en cause rendant le jeux atroce à jouer merci de le patcher au plus vite »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played« Fantastic game! Nearly Perfect. Pros: Great Combat Incredible Story Mesmerising Combat Beautiful Visuals Perfect Character Design Cons: Kid 9.9/10 »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 43 h played2221« don't work on my pc year after realase... no fix, no reason just a simple code error to amd »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played« 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. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 44 h played411« Y'a de l'idée mais mal exécuté »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played« 10/10 This game really makes you FEEL like you're wrestling with the demons of your past while trying to be a positive father figure in a way that you never had yourself. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 19 h played111« PVE everytime , everywere its boring »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 6 h played« GOW is a true MASTERPIECE. It's beyond being just a game. It's an ART with stunning visuals and camera work, great voice acting, satisfying combat and of course the amazing story. You'll enjoy every minute you'll spend in the game. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 48 h played11« Lacks the true God of War soul. At max difficulty its more like a Sniper Elite, basically an axe throwing game. Also, having to upgrade the health bar is so funny, you get one shot anyway. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 23 h played« One of the best story games with combat just as good. Must play. Also father simulator. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 25 h played1« Absolutely Amazed by this game. Now I will buy the Ragnarock and continue the adventure. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 63 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=75
Story / writing
93 % pos · n=74
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=35
Audio / music
80 % pos · n=10
Performance
43 % pos · n=7
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
75
63
6
6
Story / writing
74
69
2
3
Graphics / art
35
33
0
2
Audio / music
10
8
0
2
Performance
7
3
1
3
Content / longevity
4
3
0
1
Stability / bugs
4
2
0
2
Value for money
2
2
0
0
Interface / UX
2
0
0
2
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 30 h on median; those who dislike it: 24 h.
<2h
50 % (n=4)
2-10h
91 % (n=45)
10-25h
96 % (n=183)
>25h
97 % (n=266)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 20, 2021 · All-time low: €19.99 (Aug 08, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
6,4 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 37 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 31,7 % of players.
LIVEelYeyoSsj37 viewers
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· EN — Been a long time, Kratos... | !random !clip !podcastLIVEXayami__22 viewers
· ES — ¡Extensible DÍA 16! ¡Continuando el GOW Nórdico! !preciosLIVEPilotDragvern2116 viewers
· EN — Can We Escape This Elves Realm And Move On? Road to 500!
Performance: 3 positive out of 7 mentions, 3 negative
UI: 0 positive out of 2 mentions, both negative
Bugs: 2 positive, 2 negative
Multiplayer: 0 positive out of 1 mention, negative
Who is it for?
Gamers who love mythic narratives and cinematic action will appreciate the rich storytelling and polished combat, while those sensitive to performance hiccups or UI quirks may find it less enjoyable.
Is God of War worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 181,984 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Story. Current price: 49,99€.
Verdict
Overall, God of War delivers an unforgettable mythic journey with standout story, gameplay, Ako and sound design. Minor technical snags and a sparse multiplayer mode do not offset the game’s 96 % positive acclaim. It remains a must‑play for narrative‑driven action fans.
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