NOTE: I have never really played or finished other god of war games but I was aware and know the story from watching my younger brother play and beat the other ones and I talked to him a little about them before I played this game. So going in blind doesn't kill the experience of this game, and doesn't make it any less fun. The game does a really good job at bringing up key points and events from past games but in a subtle way that adds to the game and doesn't feel like it is being forced in to make ends meet.

I wanted to wait until I finished the main story before doing any type of review, and I must say I'm glad I did because it only got better the more I played it. I pre-ordered this as I played some of this game on PS4 but never got around to finishing it, so when I saw it was available on PC I jumped at the chance to finish it on my gaming setup.

I have an ultrawide 3440x1440 144hz curved monitor, RTX 2080 super and an AMD ryzen 7 3700x, I have it installed on my SSD and was able to play the game on ultra settings with no issues whatsoever. The graphics were amazing, the environments were beautiful and altogether the experience was incredibly immersive. The story was amazing, and really made me feel strongly for what was going on not only to the main characters but the side characters and the backstory/lore building throughout the game.

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The puzzles felt natural, and really made you stop and think, not only about timing but also about your surroundings and how to go about taking them on. The enemies scaled well with progression in the game and as the challenges increased you really get to see if you are ready for that area or not or if you need to progress further elsewhere before continuing. The exploration doesn't feel like it isn't part of the game experience like it does in some other games, if anything this game greatly rewards exploration and deep thinking on how to get somewhere or get something and makes it feel good when you can finally get that item later on after you receive a power or weapon needed. Sometimes it felt like it was odd I couldn't get somewhere then the story progressed and it all made sense as to what was keeping me from getting there. and the feeling of getting to that one spot you have had your eye on forever felt amazing. The lore and tales told as the game goes on and you meet certain characters and discover certain things make the game even better, especially if you're into Norse anything and acting/feeling like you're taking part in some of the tales makes it feel even better. The lessons and quotes that are said during the game just make you feel good as well.

While exploring and going off the beaten path or taking a breather before continuing the story is still fun and rewarded with items, experience, and resources. The game doesn't punish you for following just the main story line, but when certain things happen in game and new areas open up because of them or you can get to some items because of it, I feel like it added to the game to go and jump into those areas. but your mileage may vary of course.

currently I am finishing up 100%ing the game so I may be using guides now that the main story is finished for me. But the game walks you in a way that you don't need them (guides), and it won't mess up the story or gameplay if you miss them, but I feel like this game deserves it so wish me luck. Then it will be on to NG+

All in all I say this game is a 10/10 in my book and I don't write a review for just any game I play, but this one felt like it was so good it deserved one. especially for a PC port, that doesn't feel like a PC port.

I Highly HIGHLY recommend this game either on sale or full price as its worth it

Huge fan of historical anything. So this game was right up my alley. It's challenging but with good cooperation from teammates and your commander the game is rewarding. Takes time to get used to but once you get the hang of it it can be awesome.

This isn's COD, andyou will die.... a lot. roll with it.