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“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
...read the complete God of War review at Jive Magazine
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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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),
...read the complete God of War review at HonestGamers
THE BUZZ SURROUNDING GOD of War has been around for some time now, with whispers of a classic action game threatening to overshadow anything else released on the PlayStation 2. Unlike the hype for Killzone last year this buzz has come from the public,
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Ancient mythical Greece isn't a world we often visit in games, even though it's an ideal setting. Monsters, Gods and exotic locals are just a few of the creatures you'll be able to fight your way through in God of War.
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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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Shrouded in Greek mythology and soaked in blood, SCEA's God of War for the PS2 transports players into an incredible adventure through ancient times. This frenetic action title should please hardcore gamers with its extensive combat sequences, chaining
...read the complete God of War review at The Laser
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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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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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
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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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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Simply put, God of War is just about the best action game to date. The combat is astounding. The puzzles are well thought out, and the sound and environments create the perfect setting for it all.
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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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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
...read the complete God of War review at Gamerz-Edge
He desired strength; he desired power and his bloodlust led him to the ultimate ruin. Greek tragedy is rife with tales of gifts from the gods corrupted by the desires of man for more, or gifts that were corrupted by the gods for their own amusement.
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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
...read the complete God of War review at Gamer's Hell
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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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
“The gods of Olympus have abandoned me, now there is no hope” and so within the first minute of the game we see Kratos, the main character and ultimate anti-hero, cast himself off a cliff down to the rocks below. A very dramatic opening to a very
...read the complete God of War review at DarkZero
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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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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God of War is a sensational game. Go and buy it. If that opening recommendation isn't enough read on, but I guarantee that if you do play this game you will come to exactly the same conclusion as me. God of War is one of the highlights of this current
...read the complete God of War review at Future Gamez
If you like buckets of blood with your action, puzzles to lose sleep over, platform stunts that give your gamepad a serious workout, FMVs that threaten the safety of your eyeballs and monsters that leave saliva on your face then God of War is the game
...read the complete God of War review at NZGamer
It probably goes without saying that when you’ve got a game and you’re going to fight the Gods, there can only be one word to describe it: epic. God of War is that game, and it is indeed epic. You are Kratos, a servant of the Ares, the God of War.
...read the complete God of War review at DreamStation.cc
Every once and a while a game is released that will force your mouth open in a moment of un-believability as you think, “Oh my God.” You will forsake your studies, forsake your girlfriend, forsake your social life just to play one more hour worth of
...read the complete God of War review at Cyber Gaming Net
I'll be honest here: as much as I read about games and constantly play them, I had no clue that God of War even existed until other sites' reviews showed up heaping massive amounts of praise on it. Even though this shows how clueless I can be about
...read the complete God of War review at AtomicGamer
Digital Entertainment News
There's no getting around it, God of War is definitely not for kids. The game features nudity, sex, and a whole lot of blood and gore that make it a no-brainer why it was branded with an M rating. God of War is one of the bloodiest games I've played in
...read the complete God of War review at Just RPG
Piece by piece we get to swallow the dramatic adventures of Kratos, a Spartan warrior and the hero of the story. Before long we get to know the terribly story of the lead character who since the beginning of time has had to do the God's dirty work. Tired
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God of War is, quite simply, one of the most ambitious games of 2005, and one of the best action games ever made. It is a graphically violent game full of death, chaos, and sexual content. If you are younger than 18, we suggest you stay away. SCEA Santa
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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
From the elegant battle system to the beautiful graphics and excellent sound, everything just comes together beautifully to grab the player from the very beginning and not let go until Ares has been sent to Hades.
...read the complete God of War review at Netjak
While it’s not perfect, it was definitely worth the wait and successfully melds several different kinds of gameplay together and binds it all up with an open-ended storyline that doesn’t quite end as you might think.
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Playing out better than any modern day adaptation of Greek mythology possibly could, God of War puts players in the shoes of the god-killing anti-hero Kratos (Cratos with a C is a mythological character representing strength). After seeking Ares, the
...read the complete God of War review at Entertainment Depot
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.
...read the complete God of War review at All RPG
Amazingly, you could count on one hand the amount of games based upon Greek Mythology. And with such an array of legendary stories to dip into it’s no surprise that someone has finally put them to good use. Headed by Twisted Metal creator David Jaffe,
...read the complete God of War review at PALGN AU
God of War is an action-oriented adventure game with a strong focus on fast-paced combat. Players take control of Kratos, a mystically powerful hero in the ancient Greece of classic mythology. Kratos can perform super-human leaps, agile dodges, and
...read the complete God of War review at AllGame
God of War, Sony's action-adventure hybrid, is as brutal as it is beautiful. This mega-violent take on Greek mythology begins with the suicide of a ruthless Spartan warrior, Kratos. While plunging to his death off the side of a mountain, our protagonist
...read the complete God of War review at GamerDad
Special games are rare; the kind of game that grips you from the start and doesn't let go; the kind of game that you never thought was possible on the system you are playing it on; the kind of game that you can't stop talking about, even to your friends
...read the complete God of War review at Pro-G
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
...read the complete God of War review at GamePlasma
A game featuring melee weaponry without some sort of fluid and satisfying movement just isn't possible these days. It's an almost obligatory feature, which is a necessity if such games want to stay up there with the big boys. There's nothing that matches
...read the complete God of War review at Console Obsession
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
There’s a small shake up in the top 5 this week, the most noteworthy going on being Canis Canem Edit moving up from #8 to #5. In mid-December it was right down at #23, so it’s good to see it spring back into the top 5. Of course, this is down to it
...read the complete God of War review at Games Asylum
The game is in a similar style to Devil May Cry (and its numerous stable mates) in the context that it is a pseudo-third-person slasher with puzzle elements. But what makes God of War special is the beauty of the violence that takes place, not just in
...read the complete God of War review at Silicon Fusion
God of War's been on our most anticipated titles list since we first saw it demoed in early 2004. Imagine a title which combines the best aspects of Ninja Gaiden and Devil May Cry, and it's easy to understand our enthusiasm. It travels back to ancient
...read the complete God of War review at Yahoo! Games
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.
...read the complete God of War review at DarkStation
Sony Computer Entertainment Studio Santa Monica's God of War brings something the PS2 needs. With a library of games saturated with sequels and 'me-too' titles, God of War is a refreshing change. But it is surprising to find it from the studio that
...read the complete God of War review at Game Rankings
defeat as the events take place against a driving music score reminiscent of the best Roman movie sagas like Ben-Hur. The excellent visuals bring these foes to life and the detailed architecture deliver the aesthetic punch of an era long gone. All is not
...read the complete God of War review at GamePro
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