God of War is the 8th installment of the God of War series and is the sequel to God of War III.  

• A new adventure awaits, and this time it is centered on Norse mythology, not unlike the previous God of War games that are loosely based on Greek mythology.
• It has been years since Kratos took vengeance on the Greek gods. He was able to survive the final encounter with his father Zeus, however, he now lives in the land of the Norse gods with his son Atreus.
• His newfound role as a father figure to his son will have him protecting, as well as teaching, his son the ropes of survival.
• This time around, Kratos will not have his double-chained blades but will instead wield a magical battle ax called the Leviathan Axe.
• This new installment is also played single-player only with Atreus helping Kratos from time to time.

Reviews

It all adds up to the most definitive version of one of the finest adventures the God of War has ever taken. If you’re thinking of diving into God of War, this is the best, most elegant way to play it. Opt for the PC version over the PlayStation 4 title – and enjoy a splendid ride.

New York Daily News  

How impressive God of War is on PC really gives credit to Santa Monica Studio’s work on this game. It’s still a gorgeous journey through a unique take on Norse mythology, and a great way to play the game for the first time or revisit it before God of War Ragnarok releases. I’m as impressed with it now as I was the first time through it, and I look forward to seeing what’s in store for Kratos and Atreus in the sequel.

Game Revolution  

The end product here shows that PlayStation is becoming much more experienced with this PC porting process, which isn’t just a great thing for God of War, but it bodes well for the company’s future plans in this space.

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