Modern versions of PCSX2 (Nightly builds) come with a massive database of widescreen patches pre-installed. You usually don't need to download external .pnach files anymore.
: Widescreen patches usually fix the 3D world but may leave 2D elements (like the health bar or menus) looking stretched. This is a limitation of the original game assets. God Of War Widescreen Patch Pcsx2
: Open PCSX2, go to the Settings menu (or "System" in older versions), and ensure Enable Widescreen Patches is checked. Modern versions of PCSX2 (Nightly builds) come with