![]() ![]() The excellent visuals and smooth performance of the PC version is something I’d hoped for - a way to see this excellent game in a new light, not constrained by my PS4 that was just a few years away from being benched for a PS5. Image: SIE Santa Monica Studio/PlayStation PC But those blemishes were the exception to the rule, thrown into contrast by the beauty seen everywhere else in the game. The enhanced visuals make the 2018 level of detail on certain textures - like a rare kind of chest, made of a bright gold - more noticeable, with the game’s improved shadows seemingly not pulling the same weight on brighter textures. Kratos’ armor also occasionally clips through his body or objects. On rare occasions, I experienced minor screen tearing during quick turns. It’s the same game, but with its already impressive sets and visuals turned up, creating an even more immersive experience.īut my beautiful PC playthrough wasn’t without some hiccups. The water dripping off of his mossy beard, the shadows in his nostrils, and his throat wavering while he speaks - it all looks better than ever. But when the giant snake opened his mouth, and his voice bellowed through my headphones, I was even more awestruck by his design - his 4-year-old model and textures look excellent, even with my face just inches away from the monitor. Nothing compares to playing a game like God of War for the first time, seeing the way the water rushes out of the Lake of Nine as Jörmungandr, the World Serpent, rises from beneath the waves. It’s a marvel of modern game design, but it’s been shackled to PlayStation for years, limiting both its technical potential as well as the number of people who can experience it. ![]() It takes RPG systems, narrative-based exploration, unique weapons, and storytelling tricks from different kinds of games, and melds them all together perfectly. It demonstrates a fervid appreciation for Norse myths in the way it makes these gods into compelling characters. God of War wraps a beautiful story into a tight third-person action and puzzle game. And of course, fear fuels a new rogues’ gallery of enemies - the Norse gods - who are all fighting to stave off the end of the world. ![]() Fear is the new heart at the center of Kratos’ fury - fear that Kratos’ past will never let him be at peace, that his son will discover who he truly is, and that he’s too broken to ever be the father he needs to be. #God of war review seriesIt’s still a series about rage, but instead of focusing on the youthful frustrations of the past, it offers a more mature take. If you want to see the very best of the best for your platform(s) of choice, check out Polygon Essentials. When we award a game the Polygon Recommends badge, it’s because we believe the title is uniquely thought-provoking, entertaining, inventive, or fun - and worth fitting into your schedule. Polygon Recommends is our way of endorsing our favorite games. ![]()
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