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God of War
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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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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
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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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Detroit Free Press
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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Gamers' Temple
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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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
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
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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.
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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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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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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
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 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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VideoGamesLife
Game Revolution
A movie-quality brawler.
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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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Into Liquid Sky
The game balance is well done and the average gamer will find a lot here to enjoy.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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IGN
Who wants to go god hunting?
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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
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
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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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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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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
...read the complete God of War review at Cyber Gaming Net
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