Does God of War Set A New Gold Standard for PlayStation

This week's episode of The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast, with God of War 4 finally out, and media sites are touting God of War 4 as one of the best games this generation. Trophy Room host's Kyle and Joseph share their non spoiler, thoughts on God of War. Where or not this Santa Monica has changed the game, when it comes to storytelling? God of War Creative Director, Cory Barlog shares his reaction to the glowing reviews for his game, and why share something so personal with gamers? Why, gamers need to be better to each other. Destiny 2's latest DLC, Bungie tries to bring players back into their universe. Spiderman PS4, gets a Avengers Infinity War preorder bonus. The month of May's PS Plus line up. Lastly, the guys talk about the controversy surrounding Detroit Become Human. Why, Quantic Dreams lawsuit with Le Monde might be doing more harm than good.

[UCForce]

You can say that. A game surpassed our expectations. It’s really refreshing to play a game that actually a game than Gaas. Cory Barlog and SSM have earned a huge respect.

[Jinger]

Surpassed who's expectations? I was expecting the best game of the Gen according to all these reviews and articles, but that's not what I'm playing.

[Sunny_D]

Well luckily, no one cares for your opinions.

[IRetrouk]

Its an amazing experiance, honestly one of the best of the gen, combat, story, graphics, everything screams quality, 40 odd quid well spent if ya ask me.

[Mr Lahey]

Sucks to be you then!

[Elda]

Your one out of 200 that think this while thousands even millions thinks the new God of War is AmaZing!!!

[rainslacker]

That's because you're expectations were set up to make sure you could criticize this game in some way. You're disappointment is more due to the fact that it's hard to discredit this game because there aren't many out there who can substantiate anything you say, and when they try, it's easy enough to show why they either didn't play the game, or are just trolls based on their user history. I'd have more respect for the GOW fan with no history of bashing PS left and right saying they didn't like this game, but I think they'd be able to form pretty cohesive reasons based on their actual play of the game.

[Swiftfox]

Yes! We only care about opinions which match our own! Our delicate, social safety bubbles shall NOT be violated!
Now you give "God of War: The Infallible Messiah" the unquestioned fanaticism it deserves!

[synistatha1]

@ Jinger Just shut up like seriously you always say the dumbest shit just to get a rise out of people your like that annoying kid in school who thinks they are so cool by going against the majority just go away.

[UCForce]

It’s like you want people don’t enjoy their game to make you feel better, is that you want ?

[MarineLineman]

It is one of the best games of this generation. Care to actually explain why it’s not? without your opinionated BS that you’ll change when it’s convenient for you.

[Dark_Knightmare2]

Dude no one cares you’ve been in almost every gow article downplaying. We get it you don’t like it as much as everyone else so go find some like minded individuals which I understand will be hard because they are a very small minority and complain about everything the game supposedly does wrong.

[Ben Dover]

@Jinger

It seems you're accidentally playing Sea of Thieves, which indeed is a piece of shit. Please walk towards your PS4 or buy one and actually play the proper game.

[leoms]

It's alright, you're mistaking sea of thives with God Of War. God of War can only be played on a ps4

[rainslacker]

I had pretty high expectations for this game. But yeah, so far, it's surpassed them big time.

[TocaCannaBowl]

what does Gaas stand for

[Sunny_D]

Games As A Service. I call it A.S.S. though. Absolutely Stupid Service.

[jukins]

Couldnt have said it better. For a game this far into a series to feel so fresh and fun is amazing

[FallenAngel1984]

It shows that Sony shouldn’t be so willing not to continue a lot of their longerunning franchises

[UCForce]

Especially they want to make sure the game have same dna like previous games even it’s different. God of War have prove that.

[UCForce]

I don’t understand why Halo and Gear of War can’t do the same like God Of War. Not saying it should be like God Of War. But It’s more like Halo and Gears Of War need a treatment like God Of War. You need to evole the series naturally, not by forced.

[kneon]

Most studios don't have the talent or confidence to diverge from the formula that they are comfortable with..

[Jinger]

Because some people enjoy those style of games. I wouldn't want Halo to become a over the shoulder cover shooter as I wouldn't want Gears to become a FPS.

[Sunny_D]

GOW is like one of the few games to actually change the formula. It’s not the norm, hence why most devs stick to the same formula.

[UCForce]

@Jinger Yeah, but those games are getting very old. Halo 5 and Gears Of War 4 sold less than their previous games because it didn’t meet people expectations.

[Sunny_D]

It shows Sony can definitely breathe new life into older ip’s IF they can do it right. That’s always the biggest thing.

[TGG_overlord]

You know for sure that you got something good going when not even DSP got something to whine about.

[UCForce]

Agree, brother.

[UCForce]

Sorry for calling you “brother”. I’m just really like Mimir in God Of War. So I did used his quote.

[zekk]

I want it to be the stardard but at the same time not cause with how good the game is it might ruin gaming for me if i expect all games to be as good.....

[kneon]

I had that problem after Uncharted 2. Other games seemed lame by comparison so I stepped away from story driven games for a few months. It happened again with TLOU, we'll see if GoW has the same effect, but right now with more than half the game complete I'm not expecting it.

[Gardenia]

The standard was already there with game like Bloodborne, Uncharted, TLoU, SotC, GT Sport, Nioh, Nier, Persona 5, Ni No Kuni 2, Horizon Zero Dawn

Playstation is on fire for years now and still there are so many great games to come

[Forn]

No, it sets a diamond standard.

[goathouse774]

It's very good. There's a lot to take in, a lot to think about. The whispers of GOTG aren't unfounded, that's for sure.

[CaptainOmega]

Yes it has... I just obtained something in the game that made me scream like a little girl.

[RandoCommenter]

I’m enjoying the game a lot so far. It looks incredible. They should lease the engine to other studios making games for them.

[Jinger]

GoW is a great game. Do I think it sets a new standard? Eh, I mean the elements it has from other games are well done, but does it actually surpass the story telling of TLoU? Does it even have cool enough bosses to compete with other GoW's or even Bloodborne? The combat has weight, but the actual combo system isn't all that great because there isn't a ton of variety.

What I am really loving is the open areas and exploration. That is very well done, people keep comparing the level design type to Rise of the Tomb Raider, but I think GoW does it better. It may be my love for Norse, but exploring in the world and discovering things is satisfying for sure.

[IRetrouk]

There is a ton of variety in the combat though, how much have you played? Are you upgrading your skills? What about the boys skills? He needs to be givin as much attention as kratos does for upgrades etc, my only problem so far is the difficulty to be honest.

[jukins]

You just need to see some combat videos I'm guessing. This is not mash buttons and get 1000 hit combos but at the same time you CAN continuously attack if you can party dodge pay attention to your surroundings.

It's really creative what you can do with all the moves and the boy well timed shots and switching up from axe to barehand with good parry. Some of the later gear especially unlocks good combos lol

[Elda]

Love this new direction GOW took. I'm about 7 hrs in & I can't wait till tomorrow night & Sat to start more of my journey into the GOW!!

[Abnor_Mal]

As with many Sony first party exclusives, they each take turns raising the bar amounts each other. God of war is such a beautiful game with it's one camera approach, highly detailed environments, new over the shoulder view, and engrossing story. The shopkeeper brothers are both funny in their own right, and are welcomed comedy relief, as is The Head. At the point were I am in the story young Atreus is really smelling himself and is becoming a bit overbearing imo.

Next up is Deteoit: Become Human which I hope will also be a great game with a good story, followed by Spider-Man which is not a first party game but a second party game in which Sony has the movies right to and now video game rights. Surely Sony will want good cinematic visuals and story for both. Insomniac have already stayed that they were not going to half step the game seeing the company their game will be counted amounst.

[TheOttomatic91]

According to the games director The Last of Us is that standard

[slappy508]

In short, yes.
In long hell yes.

[DivineAssault]

This game is really damn good.. Their other 1st party this gen have a distinct feel.. Nintendo is the only company so far to have legacy characters.. Now it seems sony can too