God of War
God of War

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God of War

2012
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
Korean

Kim Jun is the son of an escaped palace slave, who was raised by monks. Years later, after being torn from his home during wartime, Kim Jun must renounce his pacifist ways to partake in a deadly game that could be his ticket to freedom from his masters, Choe Chung-heon's clan. During the Mongol invasions of Korea, Kim Jun rises in the ranks to become the top military official and eventually rules the Goryeo empire for 60 years in place of its king.

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IMDb9.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes97% (Critics Score)
Metacritic94/100
Google Users95% liked it
Creator: N/A (Video Game)Genres: Action, Adventure, Hack and slash

Plot Summary

In the Norse wilderness, Kratos lives with his son Atreus, attempting to control his rage while honoring his deceased wife's last wish to scatter her ashes from the highest peak of the realms. Their journey becomes a perilous odyssey as they face mythological creatures and gods of the Norse pantheon. Kratos must confront his past and teach his son to be a god, even as dark secrets threaten to consume them.

Critical Reception

God of War (2018) was met with universal acclaim, lauded for its profound narrative, character development, combat system, and visual presentation. It is considered a masterpiece and a significant reinvention of the franchise, earning numerous Game of the Year awards.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its mature storytelling and deep emotional resonance.

  • Hailed for revitalizing the series with a new combat system and a compelling father-son dynamic.

  • Commended for its breathtaking visuals and immersive world-building.

Google audience: Players overwhelmingly loved the game's engaging narrative, the emotional connection to Kratos and Atreus, and the satisfying combat mechanics. Many highlighted the stunning graphics and the epic scale of the adventure.

Awards & Accolades

Winner of numerous Game of the Year awards from major publications and award ceremonies, including The Game Awards, D.I.C.E. Awards, and BAFTA Games Awards.

Fun Fact

The game's director, Cory Barlog, had previously worked on God of War II (2007) and took a hiatus from Santa Monica Studio for several years before returning to lead the development of this reboot.

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ParkMin

ParkMin

They shouldn't have had made Wol Ah / An Shim be played by the same actress regardless of their intent to have have them share resemblance to one another. Wol Ah had her own role and was a turning point in the story. Since An Shim came to ...