Ranking the God Of War Games from Worst to Best

KeenGamer: "With the God of War series recently turning 15 years old, now is a good time to sort the games from worst to best. The acclaimed PlayStation series has captivated audiences with its exciting mix of brutal action, addicting gameplay, and epic scale. Which of the games will sink to the bottom, and which will ascend to god tier?"

[NecrumOddBoy]

Pretty much nailed it.

[bouzebbal]

I loved Ascension.. The fights were more intense than 3, I loved the evade during QTE. A very solid pre story!
I don't think there is a worse episode, they are all a blast.
I enjoyed the psp ones too, and much more in 3d on ps3.

[robtion]

Nope. It's super subjective. The original had the best story (Kratos' origin story/Greek tragedy), 3 was the most spectacular as a technical achievement for its time with amazing graphics, huge living levels (titans), and great boss battles, the new ps4 game is also amazing for the obvious reasons. My only real criticism of the reboot is they went too mature/pc, and lost some of the over the top sense of fun of previous games.

[neutralgamer1992]

As a long time fan God of war on PS2/3 were better especially the first 2 games. But this new start will get there it just needs more boss battles

[chicken_in_the_corn]

IMO:
3
4
2
1
CoO
GoS
Ascension

[SamPao]

ghost of sparta second last? That game to me was the embodyment of God Of War.
Understand the rest though. different taste.
I loved the multiplayer in ascencion though that was amazing and different. they should release it as a separate game :)

[psoriasis92]

interesting

[FanboyPolice]

It seems like N4G disagrees with you having an opinion

[Veneno]

Sometimes I disagree if the comment is worthless and offers no insight toward the topic. Very often it's one word comments that are garbage.

[Vigant]

It's too hard to rank the top 3 for me so 1st place is a 3-way tie between gow 2, 3 and gow 2018. I also really liked ascension and think it's underrated.

[RebDomine2]

3 was the best and the last one wasn't the best!

[Movefasta1993]

3 had the best boss fights and the best gameplay and the best intro and the most savage kratos

[UNCHARTED2FANATIC]

That's why it's the best and most memorable

[UNCHARTED2FANATIC]

3 is easily the best in my book with 1 and 2 also being amazing. Gow 2018 was a major dissapointment in my opinion in nearly every possible way. Story, bosses, gameplay all could have been better

[Veneno]

Yup you summed it up succinctly. I'd also like to add that GOW 2018 was a let down because you can easily see that it was a product of focus testing.while it paid off toward the game's success it still wasn't a great game when compared to 3.

[traumadisaster]

I finally finished the first two last year, I’m really bad at staying with a game. I was on the third one in order which I think was the psp one maybe, and I was liking it.

But then my oled arrived and wanted to check out lots of different games/media and I never went back to gow. I think I’m ready to go back.

I remember last year I really enjoyed the lore and I watched all of the developer interviews and making of videos. I’ve a bad memory I think I’ll go back and watch some trailers to refresh me and I’m sure that will pump me up to play more.

[BioShockGX]

In terms of gameplay and graphics GoW 2018. Bosses and brutality GoW 3.

[FanboyPolice]

In addition to gameplay, GOW18 brings an amazing and engaging story. And in my opinion, its a mote heavy emotional connection.

I am more satisfied after playing 2018 overall than with the others.

[Bebedora]

For me it's numerical from 1-4. PS no handheld versions allowed in my judgment.

[jBlakeeper]

Top 5 as follows:
God of War (2018)
God of War 2
God of War 3
God of War
God of War Ascension

[Phantom68]

Not sue GOW 3 is in the right place

[ECHOINFINITY]

3 is my favorite. 2018 had a great combat system but I didn't care for the way the world was structured and the boss fights were not memorable. I didn't feel compelled to play it again. I played 3 so many times.

[Minute Man 721]

2018 only lacked those epic boss fights that the franchise is known for. I believe they're saving them for the sequel

[Tedakin]

Without reading the list.. .my rank would be 2, 3, 4, 1, Ghost of Sparta, Chains of Olympus, Ascension

[galmi]

Best: God of War 1

Worst: God of War Ascension

[ShinRon]

2 > 1 = 3 > 2018 = Ascension

[Jrios355]

Off topic:

Is it me, or was Sony really milking the crap out of God of War during the 7th gen and part of 8th gen?

2007: God of War II and God of War: Betrayal (A mobile game)
2008: Chains of Olypmus
2009: The God of War Collection
2010: God of War III and Ghost of Sparta
2011: The Origins Collection (Bonus: Kratos in Mortal Kombat 9)
2012: The God of War Saga (Bonus: Kratos in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale)
2013: Ascension
2014: The Collection on PS Vita
2015: God of War III on PS4

The ammount of God of War stuff released throughout those years was overwhelming. And I'm probably still missing some.

[Sophisticated_Chap]

Not having played GoW4, and just focusing on the other games, I would put GoW3 at the top. That game was one of the top games of last generation, hands down.

[Minute Man 721]

You need to play GoW 4

[Minute Man 721]

My order
1. GoW II (more mythology)
2. GoW 2018
3. GoW 3
4. GoW
5. Ascension
6. 👻 of Sparta
7. Chains of Olympus

never played the 📱 game

[Elda]

I enjoyed playing all the GOW games but my favorites are all 5 that were on home consoles then the PSP versions.

[Shtwfy4233]

I noticed the most recent gow was number 1, that was the only one you played, while the others you watched YouTube videos for, not taking this article seriously since the most recent one should be on number four

[Hazzalds]

I can assure you I have played them all. In fact, I've only played through GOW 2018 twice as it's the most recent, while the other games I have completed at least half a dozen times each (some of them a lot more). I simply think GOW 2018 is the pinnacle of the series, but hopefully my love for the other games also came through in the article as well.

[brando008]

Just recently got PS Now to play three of the titles I never finished back in the day (Ascension, GoS, CoO). Enjoying Ascension so far