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Released 28 March 2008

Format PSP

Developer Sony

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God Of War: Chain Of Olympus

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As an epic franchise that’s consistently stunned PS2 players, GOW may seem an unlikely candidate for the PSP treatment. But while shoehorning the experience on to a UMD sounds like hideous mistake, Chains Of Olympus is the adventure PSP fans have been waiting for, and new proof of the capabilities of Sony’s beleaguered handheld.

Against all odds, everything you’ve come to expect from GOW has been squeezed onto the PSP, including the sprawling locations, dramatic soundtrack, and deviant imagination used to bring a menagerie of mythological monsters roaring to life. Miraculously, Chains Of Olympus also improves on the PS2 control set-up; without a second analogue stick, dodging moves are now unlocked by clicking PSP’s shoulder buttons, a system that makes for fluid battles as you never have to take your thumb off the attack buttons.

After months of disappointing software, it’s encouraging to see the PSP finding its feet again with titles such as GOW and Patapon. And while it’s unlikely Sony’s portable will ever boast a library as richly varied as the DS, GOW is reason enough to own both handheld consoles.

Reviewer: David McComb

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God of War: Chains of Olympus.

One of the greatest games ever made. Simply, great. Go and buy it. You won't regret it. A must-play. Masterpiece. An epic game! ... Read More

nc_jj About me

04:58, 13 August 2008 | Report This Post

The Best One Yet!

I finally got this on Friday and finished it on Sunday with aching hands and overblown awe. All the glory and wonder all on one small machine is really good effort, it's easy to do the controls and the puzzles were very well done. The backgrounds were amazing, my jaw dropped everytime I walked by something magical. The story is heartbreaking and strong, I can see why Katros is a angry being. After two successful playstation 2 games, this is one above God Of War 2. It's that good, go and buy it r... Read More

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14:02, 31 March 2008 | Report This Post

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