PlayStation Universe - 9.5 out of 10
https://www.psu.com/reviews/god-of-war-review-ps4/
"In God of War, a new beginning for Kratos on PlayStation 4, one needn't look closely for reverence. Open-world conventions like side quests, fast-travel points, and crafting materials give Kratos and his son, Atreus, plenty of diversions to pursue. The fixed view of the series' past is traded for a tight, intimate over-the-shoulder camera conducive to the duo's emotional journey. As their powers expand, the journey winds back-and-forth, layering upon itself in Metroidvania fashion. Streamlined RPG systems give us stats to monitor, skill trees to climb, and upgrades to pursue without needless complexity.
Yet on the other side of inspiration, God of War emerges as a masterful adventure far greater than the sum of its parts. It is breathlessly epic, reaching across legends and cosmologies to populate a believable, coherent world. It is deeply affecting, never losing sight of the father and son even as gods tower and the land quakes. It is self-aware, willing to interrogate Kratos the character's legacy even as it asks what a parent should pass on. It is constantly thrilling, with skill-based combat that borrows raw, visceral emotion from the story's writing."