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God of War
Santa Monica Studio
PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; PCPremium single purchase
Health Score
63
GOODAbout This Game
Soft reboot that follows Kratos and his son Atreus on a journey through Norse realms. Combines intense third-person combat with puzzles, exploration and a story about grief, parenting and restraint. Violence is heavy and some scenes are emotionally intense.
Score Breakdown
Positive Aspects
Educational Value
4/5
Creativity
3/5
Pro-Social
2/5
Risk Factors
Addictive Monetization
1/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
2/5
Social Risk
2/5
Content Intensity
5/5
Negatives
- •Graphic violence and emotional scenes can be overwhelming
- •some boss fights and trials are very demanding.
Positives
- •Strong father–son story and themes around breaking cycles
- •satisfying combat and puzzles reward focus and learning.
Gameplay Videos
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Official Ratings
M (Mature 17+)
ESRBBlood and GoreIntense ViolenceStrong Language
Users Interact
PEGI 18
PEGIViolenceBloodStrong Language
Age Recommendations
ℹ️Ages 3-5
Not recommended.ℹ️Ages 6-8
Not recommended.ℹ️Ages 9-12
Not recommended; keep for later teen years.ℹ️Ages 13-15
Good for older teens ready for weighty themes and violence, with discussion.ℹ️Ages 16-18
Excellent for older teens who enjoy story-rich action games.Help us rate the next game
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