Summary
God of Waris one of the biggest franchises in the PlayStation library, with Kratos' brutal adventures being a joy for players to witness. After a rage-fuelled trilogy where Kratos showed the Greek gods who’s boss, he calmed down and ventured into the realm of Norse Mythology.
There, he tried to be a good father to his son after his wife passed away, with the story expanding in scope following the dawn of Ragnarok. The hack-and-slash combat in these games is a joy to play, and anyone who wants to check out more games in the same vein on the PS5 will be glad to know that several titles fit the bill.
Games will be ranked based on how similar they are to theGod of Wargames.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivorhad a rocky launch, but players who check out this game on the PS5 today won’t face as many issues. Cal Kestis' adventures are bigger and grander than ever as he slowly blossoms into a Jedi warrior that everyone can rely on.
The Soulslike combat comes back with a fresh coat of paint while being easy enough for players to get into the action without too many problems. Lightsaber combos and force powers work hand-in-hand to take out a litany of foes in style, much like how Kratos flexes on his foes inGod of Warafter acquiring his numerous skills.
Final Fantasy 16decided to venture into the realm of hack-and-slash combat, going so far as to hire the combat director ofDevil May Cryfor this purpose. The result is a game that is full of bombastic action set-pieces and combat that opens up with the arrival of Eikon abilities.
As Clive gains access to more Eikons, he’ll be able to take out most foes without any problems. The combat can become an Eikon ability spam after a point, but the grand boss battles and cinematic combat will be perfect forGod of Warfans.
TheMonster Hunterseries has never been more popular, withMonster HunterWorld’s release attracting a new batch of fans, particular in the Western markets. This combat system was developed further inMonster Hunter Rise,giving players access to a wirebug to make traversal more dynamic and engaging.
Players who love taking on larger-than-life foes inGod of Warwill findMonster Hunter Riseto be right up their alley. Battles can get pretty challenging, and players should utilize weapons they’re comfortable with to take out the toughest monsters and acquire the loot they need to craft better gear, something that is prevalent inthe NorseGod of Wargamestoo.
The gorgeous open world ofThe Witcher 3,coupled with its fun monster-slaying gameplay, looks and feels better than ever before with the release of the next-gen patch. Somehow, a title that’s almost a decade old looks better than most modern games, making it easier for new fans to hop onto the experience.
The Witcher 3’s combat is one of its best aspects, with players enjoying just how challenging battles can be on higher difficulties. Players are encouraged to experiment with Geralt’s build and prepare for every encounter, with most boss fights featuring breathtaking fights against giant monsters and eliciting the same feelings one may experience while playinganyGod of Wargame.
Devil May Cry 5is one of the best hack-and-slash video games players can get their hands on. Fans were glad to see that the series had evolved to a point where the combat looks straight out of an action movie when they master Dante’s combos.
It’s a challenging title that forces players to push themselves to the very limit in each boss encounter, which is something that fans ofGod of War’s optional battles will be familiar with. Battles against the Valkyries and Berserkers are a highlight because of their heightened challenge, makingDevil May Cry 5’s tough combata perfect fit forGoWfans.
Despite lacking any fantasy elements, thecore combat ofGhost of Tsushimais solid enough to engage players until the very end. Jin slowly transforms into the Ghost as he unlocks more stances and powers to take out his enemies in style.
The duels in this game are as cinematic as they come and something fans will always look forward to. Players who loved how tight the combat felt in the recentGod of Wargames will be right at home inGhost of Tsushima, which is just as rewarding to play once players are skilled enough to take out waves of enemies without breaking a sweat.
While the focus ofHorizon Forbidden Westmay be on ranged combat, that should take nothing away from the spectacular enemy encounters that Aloy can naturally engage in as she explores the open world. These robotic beasts take no prisoners and will flatten Aloy if she’s not prepared.
Combat becomes a delicate dance of figuring out enemy weaknesses and using appropriate weapons to target their vulnerabilities, which is quite similar toGod of War’s gameplay.Aloy will slowly acquire more weapons and skillsas she explores this massive world, letting her take on numerous enemies without feeling intimidated.
WhileBlack Myth: Wukonghas its fair share of regular enemies, most people would agree that the focus of this game is on the spectacular boss fights. This will feel right at home withGod of Warfans who salivate at the prospect of reaching another cinematic boss fight and defeating them in style.
Black Myth: Wukong’s fast-paced combat is a joy to engage with as players smash enemies to a pulp in breathtaking encounters. The Destined One must be prepared for some of these nail-biting encounters as they explore beautiful worlds before eventually reaching the end of this memorable experience.
