Kratos' 2018 reboot lands on PS4 as a story-led action adventure that sits in Sony's big single-player line-up alongside Uncharted and The Last of Us, but with heavier melee combat and a mythic fantasy edge. It's a fresh start after the Greek-era games, swapping button-mashy spectacle for a tighter, more grounded journey through Norse realms, with a strong focus on character and atmosphere.
Who is this for?
If you want cinematic storytelling with satisfying, weighty combat, this is one of the PS4's standout exclusives. The Leviathan Axe gives fights a deliberate rhythm, throws, recalls and timed blocks matter, while the over-the-shoulder camera keeps encounters intimate rather than chaotic. Exploration is more open than older entries, with optional side areas, upgrades and lore that reward taking your time.
- Genre: third-person action adventure with RPG-style progression
- Play style: single-player, story-first with optional exploration
