God of War is a very enjoyable game, i am new to the series but i am pleasantly surprised by what i experienced form this, it has a very pleasing art style that works perfectly with the game climatic fighting and "cut scenes" it never stops the game for loading or story parts it has seamless transitions into the "cut scenes". while having a decently compelling story where Kratos tries to take care of a child in his own form of parenting is great whats really important is the game play, which they didn't skimp on, there are so many different abilities for your different weapons that once i was fully upgraded i forgot i had certain abilities, the combat is very fair and you never get hard stuck on a boss/mob fight. the main reason this game isn't perfect in my eyes is the enemy variety, the main mob enemys are a grunt a heavy and a ranged but are re skinned in different realms. while slightly different its not enough to feel new, and their are only 3 really boss that you fight and refight over and over, except for three of then but spoilers and all that.
TL;DR: God of War has a decent story, beautiful visuals, fun game play, but repetitive enemys