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God of War for PlayStation 4
God of War follows Kratos and his son Atreus through the Norse world as they carry Faye's ashes. Combat revolves around the Leviathan Axe, shield, Atreus' arrows and abilities expanded along the way; exploration adds puzzles and side paths. Day One bonus equipment may depend on a code and is not promised with a used copy. Controls, player setup and edition details were therefore checked specifically for this PlayStation 4 version.
The campaign builds each situation around clear objectives, enemies or obstacles and controls that you gradually learn to master. Difficulty comes from timing, positioning and intelligent use of available resources. Exploring, trying again and choosing another approach often achieve more than haste. The fixed content on the disc therefore matters most. Any network features are mentioned only as historical options, not as services guaranteed to work today.
God of War divides progression between main objectives, free exploration and missions that develop its characteristic systems. New equipment or abilities provide more choices, but positioning, preparation and reading the environment remain decisive. The content described is that of the PlayStation 4 disc edition; network features, codes and downloadable packs are mentioned only where relevant to this release.
Region and language
Our PlayStation 4 games are PAL editions and come with a Dutch or English box, unless stated otherwise. By default, you receive the version for the European market. We note it in the product details if the region is different or the box is in another language. In almost all cases, the game is playable at least in English, and often in the other five common European languages too.
Manual
God of War for PlayStation 4 was originally released without a printed manual. This edition therefore does not come with a separate instruction booklet. Its absence does not mean that an item from the original packaging is missing.
Instructions for the controls and rules are provided in the game. Any additional leaflets or advertising inserts are not manuals and are only included if stated in the product details. We use the label “No Manual” for copies missing a manual that was originally supplied. You should therefore not expect a printed booklet with this game unless a special edition explicitly states otherwise.
The history of God of War
Santa Monica Studio developed God of War; Sony Interactive Entertainment released the PlayStation 4 edition on 20 april 2018. Its systems and presentation gave the game a distinct place in its series. This physical copy is assessed as the original PS4 release. Later updates, downloadable packs, remasters and sequels are not silently attributed to this disc. This keeps disc content, edition names and later services clearly separated.
This physical release preserves a defined version from its original console generation. Later expansions, patches, servers and reissues may have added or changed features, but are not attributed to this disc. Its original design choices and technical limits belong to this edition. Developer, release period and platform were therefore checked separately. Differences in controls, presentation and accessories between consoles are also stated where they affect what can actually be played.
On PlayStation 4, God of War belongs to a generation in which large worlds, narrative campaigns and systems-driven action often converged. The release shows how Santa Monica Studio used those possibilities, while comparisons with contemporaries clarify which choices belong to this title. The physical disc remains the baseline; later patches, digital extras and services do not silently expand what this used copy includes.
Similar games for PlayStation 4
God of War III Remastered is a concrete comparison on PlayStation 4. Both games share recognisable genre elements, but God of War has its own emphasis on controls, pace, goals and progression. God of War III Remastered uses different systems or structure, so a play session does not unfold in the same way. The comparison positions the specific qualities of God of War without assigning features from God of War III Remastered to this release.
Horizon Zero Dawn is a concrete comparison on PlayStation 4. Both games share recognisable genre elements, but God of War has its own emphasis on controls, pace, goals and progression. Horizon Zero Dawn uses different systems or structure, so a play session does not unfold in the same way. The comparison positions the specific qualities of God of War without assigning features from Horizon Zero Dawn to this release.
Marvel's Spider-Man is a concrete comparison on PlayStation 4. Both games share recognisable genre elements, but God of War has its own emphasis on controls, pace, goals and progression. Marvel's Spider-Man uses different systems or structure, so a play session does not unfold in the same way. The comparison positions the specific qualities of God of War without assigning features from Marvel's Spider-Man to this release.
The Last of Us Remastered is a concrete comparison on PlayStation 4. Both games share recognisable genre elements, but God of War has its own emphasis on controls, pace, goals and progression. The Last of Us Remastered uses different systems or structure, so a play session does not unfold in the same way. The comparison positions the specific qualities of God of War without assigning features from The Last of Us Remastered to this release.
Shadow of the Colossus is a concrete comparison on PlayStation 4. Both games share recognisable genre elements, but God of War has its own emphasis on controls, pace, goals and progression. Shadow of the Colossus uses different systems or structure, so a play session does not unfold in the same way. The comparison positions the specific qualities of God of War without assigning features from Shadow of the Colossus to this release.
