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God of War
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All RPG
You are Kratos, warrior of Sparta, and you will murder the God of War. Welcome to one of the best titles of 2005, and I can confidently say that even in this early stage of April. Sony has found a masterpiece in its latest title simply called God of War.
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Gamerz-Edge
Very few times have I had quite as much fun with a game as I have with God of War. If you’ll recall, you’ve only heard me use that endorsement on Onimusha 3! And, while the difficulty in God of War is not as smooth as it is in Onimusha 3, God of War
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Next Level Gaming
Greek Gods, lots of blood guts and gore, bad ass weapons and spells and lets not forget the well endowed topless women, what more could you want from a
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Game Vortex
Since playing the God of War demo a few weeks back, I've been pretty jazzed about getting my hands on the final game. Back then I said not to dismiss it as just another action game and even indulged my inner fanboy by declaring "God of War owns on every
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PopCultureShock
Console fans know all too well that SCEA developed action games can be a hit or miss affair. Sure we all love Twisted Metal, but we also remember the disappointment of Rise To Honor right? Although Rise To Honor was SCEA Foster City’s folly, SCEA Santa
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DarkStation
Although I have extreme reservations for the nudity incorporated by the developers, which I hope won't carry over to the sequel, God of War provides an engaging storyline, backup with by a stunning graphics engine and solid gameplay elements.
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PGNx Media
Everything from the game screams high production values. The visuals are amazing, the audio is remarkable, and the gameplay is top-notch. It all comes together in a rare package.
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Lawrence
Sony's latest creation is sure to break into the upper echelon of action/adventure protagonists in video games. He's also one of the most well-developed and purely interesting characters you'll ever see in a video game. Although he's the protagonist,
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Digital Entertainment News
Every once in a while a game comes along that blows everybody away. Prince of Persia: Sands of Time did this, and now Sony has captured lightning in a bottle with God of War. Set against the backdrop of Greek mythology, the story is of Kratos, a mortal
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eToychest
It has raised the bar and raised our expectations of what an action/adventure title can be. This is one instance where the inevitable copycats from other developers will not only be welcome, they are highly encouraged.
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GameShark
It is my firm belief that almost every mature gamer out there will find a lot to love in God of War. It never talks down to the player and the presentation is near flawless.
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GamersMark
These days, action titles are a dime a dozen. For every Devil May Cry that comes out, we get a game like Cy Girls, and for every Prince of Persia, we get something like Spawn. Though they were miles ahead of the competition, even the good action games
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Gaming Horizon
An absolute must-buy for anyone into Greek mythology or who enjoys the action/adventure genre. It’s beautiful, plays smoothly, is absolutely epic, and will please anyone with a taste for a dark atmosphere.
...read the complete God of War review at Gaming Horizon
HonestGamers
God of War is Sony's ultimate exercise in self-indulgence. Not only did they throw millions of dollars into making it look and sound as spectacular as Tecmo and Capcom's greatest adventures, but Sony broke their own rules (allowing bare female nipples),
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Game XC
You are Kratos and you will murder the God of War. Kratos is a troubled man. His past is not one of happiness. The brutality and murder by his own hands has caused the Gods to plague the mind of Kratos with those very horrors. While the nightmares are
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GamePlasma
Indeed, God of War is full of action as it puts players in the role of Kratos in ancient Greece, as he fights against numerous creatures of mythology. Armed with dual blades, one chained to each arm. Kratos is capable of several different kinds
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Game Over Online
One of the darkest, angriest, most action packed adventure platformer ever. The result is a game that literally turns the stereotypical revenge story upside down, with a complex plot, an expansive setting and an anti-hero that you’ll love and hate at
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Strategy Informer
The game starts you out with pure action, they don't waste anytime here. As soon as the first cut-scene is over your ready to go at it. Here is where you start to see the game shine already. The action in the game is by far some of the hottest you can
...read the complete God of War review at Strategy Informer
Plain Games
Set in ancient Greece, you follow the tragic and moving story of Kratos, a pale-skinned, tattooed warrior who acts as the gods’ mercenary on earth. Anxious to rid himself of nightmares from his earlier life, he takes one impossible task after another,
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Team Fremont
The art of ass kicking in video games has grown decidedly stale over the last few years. It’s almost as though designers don’t realize the worth of a good badass anymore. Every now and then we’re blessed with the occasional Ninja Gaiden or Halo 2
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Jive Magazine
“Tell ‘em why you mad, son! Tell ‘em why you mad!” – skit on Notorious B.I.G.’s Life After Death Remember that episode of The Simpsons that spoofed Cape Fear? You know, the one where Sideshow Bob passes out in prison after writing too many
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TheManRoom
Ares the God of War is on the warpath. He's laying waste to Athens and the other gods want him stopped. But are they going to do it? Will Zeus take care of his son? Nope, they’re sitting high and safe in Olympus. The task falls into the hands of
...read the complete God of War review at TheManRoom
CNN.com
With those words, Kratos hurls himself off the highest cliff in Greece into the Aegean Sea.
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USA Today
For a strategic, methodical approach to action games, "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory" is worth the $50. For the same price, "God of War" is a frenzied, breathless experience that'll leave your fingers ached and cramping.
...read the complete God of War review at USA Today
ControllerFreaks
Electronic Gaming Monthly
God of War's control and combo scheme is as much a work of art as the game's presentation, which rivals a Hollywood sand-and-sandals epic. And you rarely find puzzles this clever and well integrated in other hack-n-slash adventures.
...read the complete God of War review at Electronic Gaming Monthly
GameSpot
Meet Kratos, one of the meanest yet most sympathetic antiheroes you'll ever meet.
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The Video Game Critic
As a guy who's played literally thousands of video games, I am a cynical, cynical bastard. Upon hearing all the media hype over this title, all I could do is roll my eyes. It wasn't until I stumbled across a free demo disk that I came to the realization
...read the complete God of War review at The Video Game Critic
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
different, to do something innovative. But that's the wrong focus. The bulk of your energy should be focused on making the game good. Who cares if you've provided me with a new move that no gaming character has ever executed before if it's wrapped up in c
...read the complete God of War review at Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Stuff
very best third-person action games we've ever seen. The game opens with Kratos making the nine-headed Hydra his beeyotch aboard a series of sinking ships. From the moment we started playing we knew it was time to put on a fresh pot of Folgers, because it
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Gamers' Temple
Detroit Free Press
Sydney Morning Herald
being an invincible warrior. The furious, violent combat includes battles against huge monsters such as minotaurs and a multiheaded hydra. Based on ancient Greek mythology, the game follows Kratos, a powerful warrior who has twin jagged blades chained to
...read the complete God of War review at Sydney Morning Herald
VideoGamesLife
Gamer's Hell
in this game can easily be compared to action movies such as Gladiator and the Lord of the Rings series, which truly sets it apart from any other PS2 game. In conclusion, God Of War is an amazingly delivered epic journey through Ancient Greece overflowing
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The New York Times
game if you die. While there are some missteps, like a trek through a blinding sandstorm that is just plain annoying, God of War is pretty close to perfect, with impressive level design, exciting battles, tricky puzzles, a powerful symphonic score and a s
...read the complete God of War review at The New York Times
Console Gameworld
GameSpot AU
soundtrack Challenging enemies Plenty of extrasThe bad:Fixed camera angles can occasionally be annoying Not for the squeamish (or politically correct)The bottomline:
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Inside Gamer Online
Computer and Video Games
in places. For thrifty types who like to hammer games and then never play them again, God of War is perhaps the ultimate rental. Our advice? Buy it, and swap it once you're bored. You may find that it's a game you want to keep as a reminder of just how am
...read the complete God of War review at Computer and Video Games
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