I just got God of War. I've only made it through the first couple bosses so far, but man, I'm here to tell you, this game lives up to the massive hype. The visuals are some of, if not the best I've ever seen in any game. From the beautifully-crafted environments to the textures of Kratos, I can assure you you will be emersed in the game's art style and presentation. A lot of people were cynical about the game's completely retooled combat system from previous games going in, but boy does it pay off. The combination of throwing and recalling your axe to your whim, stunning your opponent with a perfectly-timed shield block, calling in arrow assists from Atreyus (Kratos' son who accompanies him throughout the game), slicing and dicing enemies with your axe or even taking them out with brutal melee blows offers you a variety of different ways of dealing with enemies, offering an exhilarating experience from start til finish. Throw in a touching narrative and you have a contender for GotY.
Between this and Monster Hunter World, I can safely say I'll have a lot to keep me busy until the release of Spider-Man and Death Stranding, two other games I'm dying to play later this year.