Straight out of the gate,God of Warhas been wooing critics and setting records. The latest comes from the UK, where the game debuted near the top of the video game charts.
Across the pond, the PlayStation exclusive is the second biggest week one release this year, trailing just behindFar Cry 5according to physical sales numbers. While it may take second place in this instance, it’s the first when it comes to theGod of Warfranchise as a whole. The latest entry is the new week one best-seller for the series, beating outGod of War 3.
The game isn’t just doing well in the UK; it’s enjoying worldwide praise from both critics and audiences alike. It likely doesn’t come as a surprise to most, given the popularity of the franchise already, but a lot of things can go wrong with a reboot. Thankfully, the heart ofGod of Warhas managed to stay intact, while still evolving to meet the standards of this generation. For Game Rant, this game of the year contendermanaged to snag a perfect score.
Kratos' latest adventure is loaded with content, boasting more than any of the previous games in the series. While it varies from gamer to gamer, it’s estimated that it will take around 25 hours to get through the main story. This is without venturing out and participating in the plethora of engaging side quests. For the completionists out there, they’re looking at around 40 hours of playtime, give or take. There is a lot of lore to uncover and myriad collectibles to pick up along the way.
To get things rolling, we’ve created a quickguide for the first two sets of collectiblesplayers will encounter: the faces of magic and lost toy artifacts. In each new area, there will be a new collection to complete. All of the objects will have a subtle glow about them, and a small beam of light streaming upward.
