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God Of War

Game Details
Released
08 July 2005
Format
PS2
Developer
Sony


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God Of War

God Of War
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A sprawling adventure with all the production values of a Hollywood blockbuster, this is one of the most arresting video games in memory and one that will delight hardcore gamers and cinema buffs alike.

A twisted take on Greek mythology, God Of War casts you as Spartan warrior Kratos, a brutal son-of-a-bitch who’s challenged by the gods to stop a renegade deity from destroying Athens. However, after introducing him as the sort of badass who’d happily sacrifice his grandmother to appease Zeus, the game’s slick cut-scenes toy with our perceptions of the troubled anti-hero, transforming Kratos from unlikeable bastard to sympathetic protagonist as the story unfolds.

But even without its storytelling skills, God Of War would still be an incredible achievement; the controls are simple to learn and give you mastery of a riotous range of attacks, the graphics and music are stylish, and the monsters you meet are scary enough to give even Ray Harryhausen the willies.

Reviewer: David McComb

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When my sister's husband offered me God Of War, I was little nervous and wondered what it would be like. But until I put the disk in my machine, I never saw something that would blow me away and give me a hell of a ride! Blood spiling endlessly, a gripping storyline and tough controls, it nearly killed my hands with it's brutality but this game is awesome and totally believeable. The Playstation gives out games to enjoy and have fun, this one is just right but the puzzles are very hard that I sl... Read More

joanna likes films About me
14:11, 31 March 2008 | Report This Post

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Without a doubt a good and satisfying game but due to all the hype and rave reviews I was vaguely dissapointed. Good value though ;) ... Read More

Daniel Kelly About me
13:38, 02 September 2006 | Report This Post

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I fucking adored this game. Kratos is 1 hell of a bad ass mofo. You can literaly tear the head off of Medusa and other Gorgons, you can stab huge Cyclopses in the eye and literally pick up undead warriors and rip them in half at the torso. Just by playing as Kratos makes you feel invincible, apart from when you play on the mega hard difficulty God mode. (I have reached the giant set piece with Ares laying waste to an entire army in God mode. Anyone done better?)      ... Read More

murder_minty About me
13:26, 18 August 2006 | Report This Post

RE: God Of War

Yeah I know, but it would still be nice to play God of War. want to fight Medusa. ... Read More

AgentGoth About me
21:57, 16 August 2006 | Report This Post

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It was a ps2 exclusive and the sequel is coming out on ps2 in February, so the chances are no. Hey, you have dead rising what are you complaining about? ... Read More

Deviation About me
18:12, 15 August 2006 | Report This Post

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Is this going to come out for Xbox or Xbox360? I really want to play it. ... Read More

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Boring Prophet About me
13:42, 21 July 2006 | Report This Post

RE: The God of War... is in Big Trouble.

Great game. It's just a shame that the rest of the game can't come close to the awesome spectacle of the first level on the ship. ... Read More

Oh Daesu About me
15:54, 01 July 2006 | Report This Post

The God of War... is in Big Trouble.
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Kratos the Spartan Warrior is one mean guy with a score to settle. For once it is the monsters that should fear you and not the other way round. Upset Sam Fisher and he'd slit your throat, nasty but at least its quick. Get on the wrong side of Dante and he'd probably shoot you in the face and then use you as a surfboard or something, all in the name of style. However, annoy Kratos and your gonna need a new pair of underwear and a suicide pill. This guy would literally gut you like a fish and str... Read More

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