God of War

Publisher: Sony

Platform: PS2

Category: Action / Adventure

Rating Info

Release Date: 08/07/2005

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Number of Players: 1

God of War Description

"Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad." - Euripides (480-406 B.C.)

In GOD OF WAR, the dark brutal world of Greek mythology comes to life before your eyes. As you take the role of Kratos, a story unfolds with various plot twists and multiple endings that take the player through explosive, aggressive gameplay fused with traps, stunts and story driven puzzles. Featuring an hour of cinematic sequences and a deep combat system built around unique double chain blade weapons, GOD OF WAR will take the player through various environments that will have them fighting fierce enemies, swinging on ropes, scaling mountain cliffs, swimming through rivers and sliding down zip lines resulting in a one-of-a-kind action-packed Greek mythology adventure.

You play Kratos, an ex-Spartan soldier possessed by Ares, the God of War. Over time, he has become the most vicious warrior in Ancient Greece to a point where he can't bare it anymore and sets out on a journey to kill Ares. However, the only way to destroy Ares is to find Pandora's Box, which is located in a temple that's perched upon a hill and guarded by traps, puzzles, enemies, etc. The story is told as a flashback of three weeks prior to where the opening movie starts and then sets the stage for the game...

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Reviewed by: Dwellernet	Date: 08/10/2005	Rating:
Oooooh you gotta rent this if you like a good game. Great Beat em up adventure.

Reviewed by: Acerace	Date: 09/05/2005	Rating:
God Of War is quite simply, the BEST action game on PS2! Great flowing gameplay (love the minigames), landscapes and story! RENT THIS!

Reviewed by: gamemaster	Date: 09/11/2005	Rating:
This is simply the best action game on PS2 superb graphics, great story, cool attack moves, excelent bosses Oooooooooo this is a game you defenitlay should get for christmas.

Reviewed by: Johnboy	Date: 16/11/2005	Rating:
Excellent game a cross between Devil may cry and the prince of persia, great graphics and controls very addictive gameplay.

Reviewed by: Mikalee	Date: 13/05/2006	Rating:
This is simply one of the best PS2 games. You will not believe how good this game is until you try it. Rent it now.

Reviewed by: karl399	Date: 24/01/2007	Rating:
Excellent game, varied battles keep you on your toes and make sure that it stays interesting all the way to the end. I don't normally play this type of game, but it had me hooked right from the start. Definitely one to rent though, it's a pretty short game.

Reviewed by: time2game	Date: 06/06/2006	Rating:
This game is without a doubt the best action/adventure game on the PS2 to date. I game it a 4* instead of a 5* because it has to be perfect and it is not perfect but very close. The game has everything from Action, Adventure, Puzzle Solving, Fighting, Stealth, RPG elements and much more. The visuals test PS2 to its max and some of the visual on levels and bosses are jaw dropping for a current platform console. Not only do I recommend you rent this game, its gone platinium so BUY this game for ?20 it be the best ?20 you spent on a game ever.

Reviewed by: pedro	Date: 12/06/2005	Rating:
Beautiful graphics and very atmospheric. Excellent mix of action and puzzles keep it interesting and moves along nicely.

Reviewed by: splinter	Date: 12/05/2006	Rating:
A fun, good-looking action adventure with an interesting premise and story. Action fans will love its stylish simplicity and gore, but beyond the basic combination moves and throws- and a few magic upgrades scattered throughout the game- many gamers more used to adventures and RPGs may find God of War rather shallow and lacking depth. Great for a quick blast, but not something you'll find yourself getting deeply involved in.

Reviewed by: honey_monster	Date: 07/04/2006	Rating:
Beautifully presented and fluid actioner, but lacking any real depth or variety. A straightforward adventure.

Reviewed by: worryior	Date: 18/09/2005	Rating:
i found the controls a bit to simple and got rather bored quickly...the controls needed a bit more to them so u actually felt like u had a bit of control over the battles..controls like POP warrior within would of been good

Features

GOD OF WAR introduces a brutal slice of life set in the mythological Greek era. Players can live according to their own nature. Even if it is by brute force.

Defining the next evolution in gaming, GOD OF WAR presents an explosive gameplay mix: raw melee combat fused with traps, stunts and story driven puzzles.

Huge collection of moves: players can swing on ropes, scale mountain cliffs, swim through rivers, slide down zip lines.

GOD OF WAR delivers an extensive combat system based on uniquely linking combos for a myriad of fighting moves. Take the combat in air, take out a number of enemies at once, and utilize "context sensitive moves" - moves that in particular situations, allow you to grab, kick or throw an enemy.

Kratos' main weapons are two blades - one attached to each arm by a long chain that wraps around his arm. This allows for both short-range and long-range attacks.

Encounter some of the greatest mythological beasts and enemies: Medusa, Cyclops, Minotaur, Harpies and more.

Unleash an innovative magic system that grants the power of gods and monsters: use Medusa's head to freeze your enemies, strike them with Zeus' thunderbolt, cut them down with Ares' blades.

Explore and unravel numerous puzzles that range from simpler lever pulls to the most mind-bending, sadistic twisters around.

Players can experience a real-time world of interactivity: soldiers battle and die, structures fall to the ground, and the dark, violent world of Greek mythology comes to life in gory detail.

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