God Of War

Extraordinary combat and family bonding make this story-driven game a timeless classic
Time has been very kind indeed to Sony's 'angry dad' masterpiece which has unexpectedly come to PC almost four years since its debut. If your system can handle it, God Of War now looks better than ever, with support for unlocked frame rates and ultra-wide monitors.
The game focuses on father-and-son pairing Kratos and Atreus, two wildly different chips off the same block. Kratos is a former Greek God Of War, training his heir in the ways of combat across a formidable Norse landscape, while Atreus acts as the player's proxy: a confused young lad struggling to make sense of a terrifying land filled with gods, giants and monsters. As a soft reboot of the series, it owes much of its success to The Last Of Us and Uncharted, particularly in its climbing and puzzle sections.
Where God Of War comes into its own is through its extraordinary combat mechanics, with Kratos' Leviathan Axe one of the most satisfying gaming weapons ever. Presented as a single camera shot, the game is technically audacious with awe-inspiring backdrops, gigantic foes and detailed animation which brings real pathos to these characters. Among all the Sturm und Drang, it's ultimately an intimate tale of familial bonding, and a story that will stay with you long after it ends.
God Of War is out now on PC and PlayStation 4.