The latest installment of the popular God of War series, developed by Santa Monica Studios under Sony, has not achieved the popularity or acclaim that previous titles in the franchise enjoyed. According to a report from TheGamer, the game has the lowest critical rating in the series, with an average score of 65% from 38 reviews on Metacritic. Additionally, player ratings on the same platform average 6.2, based on 633 user reviews.

Critics have raised concerns regarding the new installment, suggesting it pales in comparison to earlier games, particularly noting that it claims the title of the worst in the series, previously held by God of War: Ascension released in 2013. The game has seemingly failed to resonate with both critics and players alike, prompting discussions on the reasons behind these unfavorable reviews and whether the criticism is justified.

Santa Monica Studios chose to adopt a different approach for this latest release, veering away from the established gameplay formula. The divergence in style and content may have contributed to its lukewarm reception, leading to questions about the direction of future God of War titles. The overall implications of this reception may affect future developments within the franchise, as both players and critics share their thoughts on what needs to be improved for subsequent releases.