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Overall Critic Score:3.8054
God of War Critic Reviews
is a third-person action game with some of the goriest, most exaggerated, and over-the-top violence I've ever seen -- and I mean that in the best possible way....read the complete God of War review at GameSpy
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
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
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
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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,...read the complete God of War review at Plain Games
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,...read the complete God of War review at Gameplanet
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....read the complete God of War review at GameCell UK
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....read the complete God of War review at GameShark
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...read the complete God of War review at PopCultureShock
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...read the complete God of War review at Game Vortex
The game balance is well done and the average gamer will find a lot here to enjoy....read the complete God of War review at Into Liquid Sky
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...read the complete God of War review at Stuff
One of the best action titles on the PS2, God of War stands out as an ultraviolent masterpiece....read the complete God of War review at Games Radar
The complete package, and I believe it’s the best game on the PS2. The gameplay is gripping and the story is so good, my wife wouldn’t let me play through the end of the game without her present....read the complete God of War review at Gaming Age
A movie-quality brawler....read the complete God of War review at Game Revolution
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
One of the few games out there that is equally fun for 10 seconds or for 10 hours....read the complete God of War review at 1UP
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....read the complete God of War review at eToychest
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
Who wants to go god hunting?...read the complete God of War review at IGN
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...read the complete God of War review at GamersMark
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....read the complete God of War review at VGPub
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...read the complete God of War review at Game Over Online
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
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
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....read the complete God of War review at GameZone
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,...read the complete God of War review at Lawrence
All of the dialogue is easy to understand, the imagery is excellent and the entire storyline comes together nicely thanks to a masterful piece of storytelling....read the complete God of War review at Gaming Nexus
God of War should be played by everyone on the planet. Why? Because if you do not like God of War, you do not like video games. Plain and simple....read the complete God of War review at My Gamer
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
Not only does God of War have great gameplay, but the developers have done an awesome job with the graphics and flourishes of detail, and the sound, speech and music are all of the highest quality too....read the complete God of War review at Jolt Online Gaming UK
The blood, gore, and blatant nudity will be enough to attract any mature gamer, but the action and detailed storyline will keep any gamer addicted....read the complete God of War review at Worth Playing
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...read the complete God of War review at Game XC
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...read the complete God of War review at Team Fremont
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....read the complete God of War review at PGNx Media
A highly polished gore-fest that is easily the best game that I have played on the Playstation 2 this last year....read the complete God of War review at Armchair Empire
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
soundtrack Challenging enemies Plenty of extrasThe bad:Fixed camera angles can occasionally be annoying Not for the squeamish (or politically correct)The bottomline:...read the complete God of War review at GameSpot AU
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
With superior graphics, outstanding control, and easy to use combos, you should be playing it just for the enjoyment of playing a well made game....read the complete God of War review at Deeko
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
An in your face, kick butt, super game that offers some of the best graphics, sound effects, and action ever made in a game to date. The art direction is amazing, and the game is facilitated by a story that will recapture audiences....read the complete God of War review at Gaming Illustrated
Possibly the best first-party game to ever come out on the Playstation 2. That’s a tough thing to say with Ratchet and Clank, Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper and Gran Turismo out there, but it’s simply the truth....read the complete God of War review at GamingTrend
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...read the complete God of War review at 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...read the complete God of War review at Fragland
Meet Kratos, one of the meanest yet most sympathetic antiheroes you'll ever meet....read the complete God of War review at GameSpot
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...read the complete God of War review at Amped IGO
The amazing levels don't contribute to the game's magnificence alone. More so, it's the way in which the moving characters are all just right on the money....read the complete God of War review at Gaming Target
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...read the complete God of War review at Next Level Gaming
When one thinks of Greek Mythology, a few things come to mind:
Zeus and his thunderbolts, Clash of the Titans, Medusa, and maybe that Disney movie,...read the complete God of War review at Gamer Within
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....read the complete God of War review at PSX Extreme
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
Every factor is so well designed; the combat, graphics, animation, music (brooding symphonic score a la Wagner), sound effects, puzzles etc. Even the voiceover is fine, not great, but fine....read the complete God of War review at Boomtown
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
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
With virtually no load times this game rivals some of the best Xbox games. The character models are excellent and really excel at instilling a sense of awe at the gargantuan proportions of some of the enemies and Gods....read the complete God of War review at Cheat Code Central
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
It may not have the most complicated gaming plots ever, but the game makes up for it with some insanely fun and engaging gameplay and a ridiculous amount of blood and gore to boot....read the complete God of War review at Thunderbolt
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
Stands out as an absolute colossus that towers over the competition - on any format....read the complete God of War review at Eurogamer
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
On top of the fun factor, GoW is also a delightful treat for the senses with its artistic rendition of ancient Greece....read the complete God of War review at Electric Playground
With those words, Kratos hurls himself off the highest cliff in Greece into the Aegean Sea....read the complete God of War review at CNN.com
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