God of War 2018 – the adventure of a Spartan warrior, the son of Zeus named Kratos, who is the main character. The game's plot is based on various Scandinavian myths. The protagonist has a child named Atreus, and also had a wife, Faye. His wife died, and his son travels the world with him. Throughout the passage you will meet many mythical gods and monsters with whom you can interact. Some friendly characters will provide assistance at certain points, or ask for favors and offer additional tasks. You can fight opponents using a battle ax called Leviathan, or the Blades of Chaos.

In God of War 2018, you can use the provided weapons in close combat, or launch them at enemies from a distance. In addition, you can increase the damage done by charging the ax with elemental abilities. Blades can set opponents on fire. The hero’s son, Atreus, who is capable of damaging enemies with a bow, can also help in battle. Also, during fights, you can dodge blows to avoid losing health. The protagonist has a skill called “Wrath of Sparta”, which temporarily increases the character's strength and speed.

The user can complete missions, or freely explore the open and spacious game world. You can freely move around areas to find new enemies and secondary characters. In addition, you can collect various useful resources. They can be collected in order to be used later when crafting all kinds of items. Materials can be found in various places – they are scattered throughout the game locations.