God of War 4

V F · 31 Dec 2018 at 21:19

That truly was one intense battle in the section "Find a Way to Break the Ice" on "Give Me God of War" difficulty. As the game nearly threw every kind of Draugr into the area. Heavies, the ones with the fire swords, the quick movers, the fire balls, the ones with the shields, twin axes and the exploding fire chests, then to make it even better they threw in two of those hulk smashing Ogres as everything is swinging and exploding all around me.

Let alone the big heavy armour dude with the massive sword near the captured dragon. Loved the Wulvers though.

V F · 14 Jan 2019 at 12:41

Getting the Blades of Chaos sure has made this even more fun.

mame · 15 Jan 2019 at 20:25

Just got an email saying congratulations for getting the platinum and a code for a god of war avatar with a platinum trophy on it.

nantucket66 · 17 Feb 2019 at 22:43

As a latecomer to this I've just finished it this evening.

Overall I thought this was very good. A little linear and repetitive but I did enjoy it a lot, brilliant eye candy which always helps.
I loved the end when Kratos and Altreus get home and go to sleep!

roads · 25 May 2019 at 09:54

Just completed the game and wow, what a journey! They really did something special with the axe in this as it just feels so satisfying whether your smashing dudes up close or throwing it at them and calling it back. The story and lore also drew me in and I’m excited to see where they take it in the next game. 9/10 for me and well deserving of the plaudits. Another first party gem for Sony.

Would also recommend the documentary that they recently released on the game if you enjoyed it:
Raising Kratos - https://youtu.be/lJZWKBDXXFY *contains spoilers*

VincentHanna · 26 Jul 2019 at 10:29

Just started this the other day on the 'Give me a Challenge' difficulty and wow that is actually pretty hard. Reminds me a bit of when you start playing Dark Souls.

Can I assume that once I start unlocking the skill tree this may get easier? The last fight I did near a small bridge involved a witch, 2 heavy Drauger and one that flings fireballs at you.

I seem to be accruing (what seems like) a fair amount of money, but haven't come across anywhere to spend it yet....

V F · 26 Jul 2019 at 10:52

VincentHanna said:
Just started this the other day on the 'Give me a Challenge' difficulty and wow that is actually pretty hard. Reminds me a bit of when you start playing Dark Souls.

Can I assume that once I start unlocking the skill tree this may get easier? The last fight I did near a small bridge involved a witch, 2 heavy Drauger and one that flings fireballs at you.

I seem to be accruing (what seems like) a fair amount of money, but haven't come across anywhere to spend it yet....

Yes and no.

VincentHanna · 26 Jul 2019 at 11:02

Is it just an arms race? Enemies get harder as you level up your skills?

V F · 27 Jul 2019 at 12:11

Pretty much. Let alone it's another level facing the Valkyries.

VincentHanna · 27 Jul 2019 at 12:36

Difficulty is sometimes weird

Like, I had to take down a troll (just passed where you release the dragon that breathes fire) and he was rock hard. Pretty much one hit kill against me, but my attacks to it, did very little damage....took me ages.

Then I did a quest for the dwarf to retrieve a ring, which turns out was on the severed hand stuck to a soul eating rock thing and that went down ridiculously easily

V F · 27 Jul 2019 at 15:37

"Give Me God of War" difficulty can be mostly one hit kills for your death. I remember at the very start it took me just under two hours to get past the first section since it was my first time playing any God of War game learning the mechanics.

The pit where the bridge collapses was beyond amusing trying to get past that section with all the Draugr on Give me God of War.

VincentHanna · 29 Jul 2019 at 13:06

I'm inside the mountain now and am finding it much easier. I've got more health, more RAGE, Atreus can unleash a horde of spirit wolves etc.

V F · 29 Jul 2019 at 14:23

The Mountain was a fun section. Reminded me of the Mines of Moria in a way.

mid_gen · 4 Feb 2020 at 20:55

Found some money in my PSN wallet so picked this up in the sale. I was hesitant as I tried GoW3 and hated it....but so far, very impressed.

Only downside is I've had to finally order a new DS4, the iffy left trigger was making throwing the axe nearly impossible.

mid_gen · 25 Mar 2020 at 16:41

Finished the story, and closed the last real tear in Niflheim. Just the valkyrie in Muspelheim to go. I think one more valkyrie after that.

Sad it's nearly finished....superb game. Hope there's a sequel.

ic1male · 25 Mar 2020 at 17:11

mid_gen said:
Hope there's a sequel.

I think that's guaranteed. We didn't get to go through all the portals around the lake in this game.

Bigpig · 25 Mar 2020 at 17:34

ic1male said:
I think that's guaranteed. We didn't get to go through all the portals around the lake in this game.

Not to mention the awsome cut scene at the end. "The future"

ic1male · 25 Mar 2020 at 17:48

Bigpig said:
Not to mention the awsome cut scene at the end. "The future"

Ohhh, I haven't finished yet. I'm waiting to play on PS5 now to see if they upgrade it to 60fps for 4K mode.

Bigpig · 25 Mar 2020 at 18:00

ic1male said:
Ohhh, I haven't finished yet. I'm waiting to play on PS5 now to see if they upgrade it to 60fps for 4K mode.

I didn't want to post a spoiler but the ending has a massive hint at a sequel.

V F · 25 Mar 2020 at 19:02

ic1male said:
I think that's guaranteed. We didn't get to go through all the portals around the lake in this game.

When I saw Asgard, I was nearly doing backflips then was gutted to find it blocked off.

Imagine locking in the realm for this and off we go.