The emptiness I feel after playing God of War is still a hard pill to swallow

Chris White: "Over the years I've played many wonderful games and had plenty of joyful experiences I'll cherish forever, but God of War sits firmly at the top."

[Fist4achin]

I felt the same after Pac-Man.

[Legatus]

GoW truly is a pure masterpiece, it is a future classic. Enjoyed every second of it...and of course i platinumed it, if any game deserves the trouble of getting the platinum trophy, it is GoW.

[Bahamut]

Too easy. Wish they would've added a trophy for beating it on the hardest difficulty imo.

[RedDeadLB]

I wish developers would stop with the stupid collectible items (figurines and ravens). Most annoying and pace breaking moments in any game. If I could I'd cut them out of every single game.

[TyrellCorp]

I disagree, I hate having a tremendous experience with a game on normal or hard and going back for the sake of a trophy only to be met with frustration and have a bad taste left in my mouth. I’m glad ultra hard modes exist for those seeking an additional challenge, but making them obligatory for a platinum is just annoying.

[CorndogBurglar]

I feel like most games should have a trophy for beating it on the hardest difficulty. As long as the hardest difficulty isn't some novelty difficulty that is basically impossible, like Doom for instance.

[UNCHARTED2FANATIC]

What's the point of having a platinum trophy if it's easy? If it's supposed to be about bragging rights is should be a challenge. I wish they had the hard mode tied to the plat.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

I was definitely expecting a hard trophy. It's weird seeing people complain about tough trophies and achievements in general. It's like they want participation awards that kids in little leagues get. A trophy is supposed to be for an accomplishment. Sure sometimes they ask you to do things that are just a little asinine, but if you're not willing to work for the trophy, then why should you have the right to complain about how tough it is to unlock it? You don't HAVE to get all trophies to enjoy the game.

[Bahamut]

Wow, there are a lot of noobs on N4G. The platinum was too easy to get, everyone I know has it.

[Ragthorn]

@RedDeadLB Speaking my mind man. I always accidentally collect those trinkets (e.g., Ubisoft games from recent memory do this a lot) and it drives me nuts. Then it shows up "As 1/899 collectibles collected!" I think just having it as TyrellCorp says, beating the game is enough. Doesn't matter if it's easy, normal, or hard. Just beating it once is enough to grab it. I am not really a huge fan of trophies/achievements, so I am biased in that aspect because of my Achievement Hunter days back on the 360. I realized how much of a time sink it was doing them, so I just used that time to play more games or play the game however I liked!

[Gamist2dot0]

It's a shame that some companies focus on release dates instead of the complete experience. Most recent game I wish to finish with satisfaction is Far Cry 5. 70% into the game and it falls flat. So disappointing. But games like GOW and HZD remind me to continue to support these devs because without them, I would probably look for a new hobby or revert to old quality games.

[bloop]

GoW released when I was about 50% through FC5. Normally I'd finish a game before starting another but was always going to make an exception for this game. I took my time with it and took me about 2 weeks to 100% the game. In those 2 weeks, I'd completely forgotten I even had FC5!! When I remembered I did, I practically had to force myself to finish it, and it felt like more of a chore than something enjoyable after playing GoW.

[madforaday]

It is crazy, when I played GOW, I didn't really notice how there wasn't traditional load screens. Of course, until I saw the countless articles about them you notice what they did.

You REALLY start to notice when you play other games. I just got Assassin Creed Origins, great game, but one thing that I notice it every time you do a mission, it goes to a black screen to load the cut-scene. Not even close to game breaking but it really does get you out of the immersion.

[CorndogBurglar]

I think some of that is because Farcry 5 isn't good at keeping interest. Which is unfortunate. It's a great game.

But something that killed it for me is that they let you buy special versions of all the guns as soon as you have the money. So there is no reward when you finally get an AK, because anyone with a brain already bought the one with the Carbon Fiber skin long before it starts showing up in the game. It kind of killed any sense of discovering a new weapon....which is really the only rewards you get in the game.

[riibhu]

70%!!? For me it fell flat as soon as I finished one boss. As soon as I was done with that one boss(the youngest brother I think) I had seen everything far cry 5 had to offer. After that it became redundant and boring. Not to mention those forced boss segment missions, really hated those.

[Gamist2dot0]

Lol, the yeah those forced segments and I could have sworn Ubisoft recycled the level designs from Rainbow Six, and those stupid fetch quests.

The reason I proceeded further in the game was because I was fully immersed and I enjoyed the weapons...until I was unbelievably captured while high in the sky with a fully armed helicopter waiting for the attack which never arrived, and all I got was a stupid fade out of screen that I am caught...smdh.

[nucky64]

GoW was one of those games i was sorry that it had to end........ of course, i love replaying it.

[King_Lothric]

God of War is an epic master piece in every way. After playing this game, you will feel empty because there is rarely any other games like this one around.

I really hope to see the next God of War at the launch of PS5.

In the meantime, I am glad there are games of this caliber coming.... The Last of Us 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Death Stranding and some others.

[Why o why]

I felt the same way with persona 5 too. . . What a void. . .

[cbuc1125]

I felt like this after the Witcher 3. Wish it could never end.

[Ristul]

Agreed, Witcher 3 felt like a real place, I have never been as immersed before in a game.

[Cajun Chicken]

This game ended perfectly with Krato's and Atreus'es quest completed and gained closure. What is coming up next is bound to shake their world and tear it apart, judging from the final cinematic I can't wait.

[TheRealHeisenberg]

I only feel emptiness while waiting on New Game+.

[agnosticgamer]

Why is this tagged in Xbox news?

[agent13]

I have been playing it for a few weeks it's a true masterpiece i recorded some scenes of my gameplay and watched them several times as a long time gow fan, i can't stop thinking about it you should beat the game at least for two times preferably at hard difficulty

[PaleMoonDeath]

Open tab, Porn hub, releeeeease,

I gotcha man.

[justsomeoffdude]

i really hope they'll surprise us with some dlc that gives more endgame quests other worlds (alfheim/nilfheim/muspelheim).

[Tross]

I've had many games do that for me over the years, from all the mainline Personas, to the original Mass Effect Trilogy (making it all the more curious that I still haven't finished Andromeda). My advice is, when a game gives you that kind of experience, don't try and find another game right away that will top it, and don't immediately jump into another heavy hitter. I often take a break and play a smaller, indie type game or something and take my time contemplating which will be the next massive AAA title I jump into. I find it works, as I need something simple and straightforward that doesn't take a lot of brainpower while I mull over the great game I just finished, which often still occupies much of my thoughts, and it gives me time to let that run its course (which will happen sooner or later).

[jimbost79]

Great post. Think i played omensight right after gow. I just flit between games after an epic. Waiting on spiderman now!

[Sokol]

It took me a good month after i finished it to find anything worthwhile to play. It sets a very high standard that makes majority of the games feel empty in comparison.

Masterpiece.

[SCW1982]

Felt the same way after everytime I play a Soulsborne game. Also Skyrim and The Witcher 2 and 3 did this to me hard.

[UNCHARTED2FANATIC]

As great as God of war was i wouldn't call it a masterpiece. In fact Gow3 was better imo and so were the ps2 gow's. It were the diversity in bosses

[joab777]

This happens all the time w books, movies and games. Some mmo’s have made me dislike rpgs. Dark Souls, F3 and Bioshock has me in a lull last gen. As did Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Lost Odyssey and Valkyrie Chronicles. Even sequels didn’t help much. It’s just the nature of things. It’s actually been awhile since I have been enraptured by a game. Probably Nioh was the last, but that was more of a progression fix!

Tbh, I don’t think any game this gen has had me hook line and sinker like the ones from last gen. Strange, now that I think about it. Probably b/c I have been so busy...but usually it sneaks up on you, and when it does...

[Jinger]

It's not even my favorite God of War game let alone one of my favorite games of all time.

[Antnee534]

This game and persona 5 and xenoblade chronicles 2 left me with the same emptiness. Im right now filling it kinda with the kh games to get ready for 3

[Bismarn]

The emptiness I feel after seeing N4G spammed with emo articles about a 4-month old game is even harder to swallow.

[Silly gameAr]

What a childish comment.

[BioDead]

I played this once and waitin for the New Game +

[Hardiman]

I was moved by this game in so many ways and being a father also played a part.

[howiewowwee]

play it backwards.

[Andy_Dee]

But this is a old piece written again or posted again? Pretty sure that I saw it couple of months ago?