God of War II Game Reviews
Email to a friend
God of War II
Rankings:
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each game.
Overall Critic Score:3.8075
God of War II Critic Reviews
God of War II is a very big deal for the PS2. In the current-gen console's waning years, it'll probably be the last triple-A, first-party release for the PS2. From here on out it'll all be about the PS3...so you guys better drink up while the tab is...read the complete God of War II review at UnderGroundOnline
is a 10 game to me....read the complete God of War II review at TotalPlaystation
If you loved the first "God of War" more than your first born child, get ready to throw out your second child for this sequel....read the complete God of War II review at G4
Expert Review Summary
Click on the numbers to the right of the graph to see reviews of that rating
Other Related Review Sites
Take a look at some of our other game related reviews.
See a list of our 170+ review sites in software web services and electronics.
God of War II Critic Reviews continued...
The sense of scale is off the charts. From the opening brawl with the towering Colossus of Rhodes to the Island of Creation—a sprawling mega-level which takes a good half of the game to traverse—God Of War II's venue doesn't feel mortal for even a...read the complete God of War II review at The Onion
Action game fans rejoice – Kratos is back. God of War II is everything that God of War was and then some. It’s hard to believe that this is not a PlayStation 3 game. Everything about it – graphics, gameplsy, sound, story,… – can go head to head...read the complete God of War II review at Gamers Temple
How do you top what many gamers consider the greatest action game of all time? You definitely can't do it with a whimper--for a game as beloved as God of War, you've got to come out with a bang, one that's equivalent to a ton of dynamite sitting atop a...read the complete God of War II review at GamePro
I think we can all agree that...read the complete God of War II review at GameSpy
God of War 2 brings back all the things that made the first game such a huge hit, including an incredible battle right at the start of the game to set the pace for the rest of the way....read the complete God of War II review at GameShark
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360. However, none of these three systems have provided me with a gaming experience as satisfying as the PS2's God of War II. It's an awe-inspiring masterpiece that serves as an amazing swan...read the complete God of War II review at Lawrence
upgradeable form) in the bonus play mode, or you can tackle the unlockable Titan Mode (the hardest difficultly). There's also another series of specific challenges that test your skill and endurance. Success in any of these endeavors grants you rewards li...read the complete God of War II review at Game Informer
Not only the best action/adventure game ever to grace the Playstation 2, but also one of the most amazing gaming experiences of the entire generation, and one that should not be missed by anyone who can handle the extreme violence and sexual content....read the complete God of War II review at PSX Extreme
If you are like me, 300 left you with the desire to kick ass Spartan style. While a suitable 300 video game doesn’t exist, the follow-up to our 2004 Game of the Year, God of War, is a more than a fitting substitute....read the complete God of War II review at Game Vortex
If you played through the first God of War, you’ll remember that Kratos the servant of Ares rose up and slew his master and assumed the position of God of War. Upon obtaining the mantle, Kratos became and even more merciless god than Ares had been...read the complete God of War II review at ControllerFreaks
God of War II may in fact be the best action game ever made. It outdoes the original God of War in every way....read the complete God of War II review at IGN
It doesn’t reinvent the wheel but for some 12 hours we’re seeing tighter, nimbler combat, fantastic level designs, and great gameplay. GOW II is undoubtedly better than its prequel and ultimately one of the best games on any last generation console....read the complete God of War II review at PGNx Media
Sales figures show that the Playstation 2 sold 1.4 million units this last Christmas season, thus edging out its next generation competitors and more powerful successor with the greatest of ease. While the other “last gen” consoles like the Xbox and...read the complete God of War II review at Gamer Within
the baddest boy on the block and probably will be for a good while. If it's a final sendoff before Sony begins to slightly phase it away in favor of PS3, God of War II is a hell of a finale. Sure it doesn't rewrite the books and has some nagging design is...read the complete God of War II review at Gaming Target
no question that God of War II is the best looking and sounding game for PlayStation 2. Overall: 9.5You shouldn't have wasted time reading this review; instead, you ought to have been playing what is easily one of the best games of the last few years....read the complete God of War II review at DailyGame
Kratos' continued epic sees him deposed as the god of war, his powers taken away by the deities in Olympus angered by his arrogance. His attempt to exact revenge upon Athena for draining some of his godly powers is aided by Zeus. Granted the Blade of...read the complete God of War II review at Daily Game
For every video game system there's a piece of software that defines its capabilities. God of War II is that game. It's a thrill ride from beginning to end, and one of those experiences that will cause you to hunker down, turn off your phone, and check...read the complete God of War II review at GameTrailers
Who says Hell doesn’t exist? In a world where evil is everywhere and the only sign of humanity is being slaughtered (or eaten alive), you don’t have to question Hell’s existence anymore – you’re already living there....read the complete God of War II review at GameZone
There are a few brilliant core improvements, such as the beautifully implemented grappling system that lets you swing around with your blades. But for the most part, the game's best features are context-specific things rather than features that change or...read the complete God of War II review at 1UP
Not many games reach this level of polish and immersion. The brutal action, the fantastic sound and voice work, the incredible cutscenes, and the well-crafted storyline makes for a complete package that rivals any game you’ll find on the shelf....read the complete God of War II review at GamingTrend
Time to dust off your PS2’s for what may be one of the last smash hits in its lifespan. Crawl back from Hades and grab your Spartan armor, because it’s time for God of War II....read the complete God of War II review at GameAlmighty
But combine all this with an excellent dynamic soundtrack, wonderful action, great voice acting for a pretty big range of characters, and an epic scale that will dazzle any PS2 gamer (and even a few Xbox 360 and PS3 players as well), and it quickly...read the complete God of War II review at AtomicGamer
If you loved the original God of War, then you should definitely grab this day one, but if the first one didn’t float your boat then the sequel won’t change your mind. While there are improvements and quite a few changes, this GoW is a sequel to the...read the complete God of War II review at sky-vod.com
Simply put, it's easily one of the best action adventure games of the last console generation, and it even trumps much of what has been shown in the current generation....read the complete God of War II review at GameSpot
like before, the scoring of the game is brilliant. It has sweeping orchestral tracks and haunting vocals. All of the music ties it together so well and give you a sense of the “epic-ness” that basically no other game has. The sound effects in ...read the complete God of War II review at Amped IGO
fashion, and in my honest opinion it doesn’t get any better then this. I can only imagine what the PS3 holds in store for this franchise. Conclusion I came into God of War II with an open mind and what I discovered was a game that fully exceeded any e...read the complete God of War II review at Da GameBoyz
players ride atop a Pegasus, tackle a colossus statue and rip through hordes of imaginative creatures using a host of deadly toys. Grapple points allow Kratos to swing through the air and avoid capture, while the powerful energy, Rage of the Titans lets p...read the complete God of War II review at GameDaily
It adheres very strongly to the concept of, "If it isn't broken, don't fix it," perhaps to the point of excess. It is a well-designed game, with terrific level design and a smooth, excellent combat system, but it also doesn't particularly bring anything...read the complete God of War II review at Worth Playing
Aside from a few frustrating spikes in difficulty and a slower-paced final act, God Of War II is about as perfect an action game as you could ever hope for, and a worthy sequel to one of the PlayStation 2’s crown jewels....read the complete God of War II review at Wham Gaming
Combat seemed flawless; the puzzle element, while at times unnecessarily misleading and therefore frustrating, was even more rewarding because of the joy of discovery....read the complete God of War II review at ZTGameDomain
The original God of War was enjoyed by quite a few people. So when the sequel was announced there was much rejoicing, although some would complain as God of War II would be coming to the aged PlayStation 2 and not the shiny and new PlayStation 3. Not...read the complete God of War II review at Games are Fun
Beginning where the last title left off, Kratos once again finds himself betrayed by the Gods of Mount Olympus who have rescinded their offer of God status and reduced him back to his mortal state. As the opening cinema suggests, the theme this time...read the complete God of War II review at The Laser
Sponsored Links
Copyright © 2008 TopTenREVIEWS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of TopTenREVIEWS, Inc. is prohibited.
New Reviews Newsletter
Want to be notified when new review sites are announced? Sign up for our email review notifications.