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God of War
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GameSpy
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.
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IGN
Who wants to go god hunting?
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GamePro
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
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Games Radar
One of the best action titles on the PS2, God of War stands out as an ultraviolent masterpiece.
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Eurogamer
Stands out as an absolute colossus that towers over the competition - on any format.
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Game Rankings
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
Gaming Age
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
Gaming Target
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.
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Game Revolution
A movie-quality brawler.
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Yahoo! Games
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
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Worth Playing
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.
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PSX Extreme
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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GameZone
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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1UP
One of the few games out there that is equally fun for 10 seconds or for 10 hours.
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Thunderbolt
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.
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Into Liquid Sky
The game balance is well done and the average gamer will find a lot here to enjoy.
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DarkZero
“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
GamingTrend
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.
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Amped IGO
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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Just RPG
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
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Cheat Code Central
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.
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Jolt Online Gaming UK
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.
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Gamer Within
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
Gameplanet
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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Console Obsession
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
GameCell UK
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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Games Asylum
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
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Silicon Fusion
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
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Future Gamez
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
Electric Playground
On top of the fun factor, GoW is also a delightful treat for the senses with its artistic rendition of ancient Greece.
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Pro-G
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
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Boomtown
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.
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NZGamer
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
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PALGN AU
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,
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GamerDad
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
Deeko
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.
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VGPub
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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Entertainment Depot
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
My Gamer
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
Gaming Nexus
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.
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Gaming Illustrated
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
Armchair Empire
A highly polished gore-fest that is easily the best game that I have played on the Playstation 2 this last year.
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Netjak
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.
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The Laser
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
DreamStation.cc
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.
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Cyber Gaming Net
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
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