God of War Adds Another Feather To Its Cap

Published 10/30/2020, 9:08 AM EDT

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Press Start Australia has awarded God of War as the best title of the current console generation. The launch of the new-gen consoles is just around the corner. The new consoles will bring with themselves a series of exciting new titles.

Press Start Australia shortlisted some of the best titles that have surfaced over the years. The list includes titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man, The Last of Us II, and Doom Eternal.

God of War has established itself as a serious competition. It has established itself as a perfect prototype for exclusive titles owing to its welcoming cinematic experience.

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God of War breaks yet another record

The console generation isn’t just marked with hardware capabilities and technological advancements, but with the titles that roll out with it.

God of War’s journey began back in 2005 on PS2 and has become a flagship title for the PlayStation franchise. God of War sold over five million copies in the first month of its release. The title also sold over ten million copies by May 2019. This commercial success has established God of War as one of the bestselling PS4 titles.

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The success of the title didn’t come as a surprise to the fans. The original three games of the series were commercial successes too, breaking records thanks to their action-packed gameplay.

God of War came with very few camera cuts, letting the players enjoy the interaction between Kratos and Atreus. The sequences in the game revolve around the relationship between the father and son.

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The game keeps the players on edge with a clever range of combat sequences supplemented with a wide range of side missions. What’s even more interesting is the flow that the game creates. Combat doesn’t feel rigid or mechanical. The background score along with interactive gameplay makes God of War one of the most complete titles that has appeared in a long time.

The next-gen consoles are almost here, which also means that a wide range of titles is going to roll out soon. While we’re familiar with some of them, a firsthand experience will enable the fans to draw a better review. Until then, stay tuned for more updates!

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