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Guillermo del Toro Calls God of War Among the Most Cinematic Games He's Played

The filmmaker praised its film-caliber visuals during a December 9 podcast appearance.

Overview

  • Del Toro said entries in the series rank among the most cinematic experiences he has had in games, citing their lighting and atmosphere as film-like.
  • He made the comments on the Happy Sad Confused podcast on December 9, highlighting how the games use console resources to create nuanced visual effects.
  • He also named favorites including BioShock, Death Stranding, Metal Gear Solid, Left 4 Dead, Red Dead Redemption, and called Shadow of the Colossus a masterpiece.
  • An Amazon live-action adaptation remains in development after its 2022 announcement, with Ronald D. Moore reported as showrunner in 2025 and no official casting yet, though Finn Wolfhard has voiced interest.
  • A recent fan theory about a Game Awards reveal was publicly debunked by franchise lead Cory Barlog, and reports of a new Egypt-set installment remain unconfirmed.