Is God of War Worth Playing in 2022?
Still one of the best games ever made?
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God of War Ragnarök released last month, so I thought it would be a great time to finally play the original God of War from 2018 to see how it stacks up in 2022. I also have a full review for God of War Ragnarök coming soon, so stay tuned for that! For now I’ll focus on the original God of War that launched to critical acclaim, including winning the coveted Game of the Year award.
So is God of War one of the best games ever made?
Welcome to Midgard
One of the best things about playing God of War in 2022 is that on PS5 it looks stunning. The game is a visual treat and runs at a smooth 60 frames per second without even a hint of slowdown. This is a big improvement on the PS4 version which ran at 30fps. The stellar performance on PS5 highlights the gorgeous level design and visual presentation. Every level has a unique flavour and bespoke design, rich in detail, with gorgeous lighting and atmosphere.
Players follow the journey of Kratos and his son Atreus across the mythical realm of Midgard and beyond. Their journey is to scatter the ashes of Faye, Kratos’ second wife and Atreus’ mother, on the highest mountain in the land. Along the way they battle all sorts of enemies from grunts to giants, and also share an incredible journey as father and son. There’s a host of supporting characters too. The most memorable of these is the talking head Mimir, and the formidable arch-antagonist, Baldur.
Jaw-dropping Combat
For me, the most satisfying part of God of War is the combat. It’s punchy, grounded and jaw-dropping in spectacle. The Leviathan Axe and the Blades of Chaos are Kratos’s two key weapons and both are capable of unleashing some unspeakable violence. Kratos uses the axe for attacking up close, and as an effective long range weapon, hurling it great distances…
