God of Waris finally out and PlayStation 4 players are diving headfirst into the game to see how Sony Santa Monica has evolved the character of Kratos. As those who have read ourGod of Warreviewknow, this latest adventure is filled to the brim with content, more than any other game in the series to date.
Given that, some gamers have questions aboutGod of War’s length andhow many hours of gameplaythey can expect to get out of the game. For a game like this, that answer largely comes down to how invested players are in side quests.
Story Only
Those players that choose to stick to the critical path inGod of Warand want to play on an easier difficulty can get through the main story in about 25 hours. That means avoiding all of the side quests in the game and not venturing off to look for collectibles or bettergear for Kratos.
Some Side Quests and Exploration
Players that want to get Kratos better prepared for tougher battles or who want to complete a few side quests can expect to get about 30 hours out of the game. There are some meaty side quests with worthwhile words packed throughoutGod of Warand there are plenty of opportunities to venture off the beaten path.
100% Completion
Finally, completionists are looking at a full gameplay time of around 40 hours. There are a lot ofcollectibles in the gameand a lot of activities to complete in order to get full rewards and unlock all of the game’s Trophies. This is more of a grind than just completing everything with a story tied to it, but given how positive reviews forGod of Warhave been, most likely won’t mind a little extra time in the Norse world.
There is another way to get a little extra mileage but not all players will choose to follow the path.God of War’s ‘Give Me God of War’difficulty is extremely brutal and challengingand will likely have players repeating enemy encounters over and over until they get the patterns down perfectly. Those that choose to play the game on the hardest difficulty will get more playtime out of the game, but it may be more frustration than entertainment.
