But don't let that overwhelm you these attacks can be used in a wide range of situations and strung together into a variety of powerful combos. You can also check out our gallery showcasing the game's coolest Legendary armor sets.Īs you'll see from the Skill tree, there's an abundance of maneuvers you can utilize in combat-almost too much at first. And for more guides, check out our progression explainer. Have any useful tips that you don't see listed here? Let us know in the comments below. With so many new systems at work, we've gathered 11 beginners tips to better help you play the game. Speaking of XP, God of War embraces RPG-like progression, allowing you the option to craft and upgrade armor.

There's even a multi-branch skill tree containing an array of different attacks you can unlock with XP. It might surprise you to know that the game actually lets you spend time exploring a relatively open area packed with optional activities. As a result, when you first start the game's campaign, some of these new elements may seem disorienting and unfamiliar. It completely revamps combat, progression, and exploration with a bevy of new features and mechanics. God of War on PS4 is a quite a different game from past entries in the series.