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God of War (PlayStation 2)
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Product Description
In GOD OF WAR, the dark brutal world of Greek mythology comes to life before your eyes. As you take the role of Kratos, a story unfolds with various plot twists and multiple endings that take the player through explosive, aggressive gameplay fused with traps, stunts and story driven puzzles. Featuring an hour of cinematic sequences and a deep combat system built around unique double chain blade weapons, GOD OF WAR will take the player through various environments that will have them fighting fierce enemies, swinging on ropes, scaling mountain cliffs, swimming through rivers and sliding down zip lines resulting in a one-of-a-kind action-packed Greek mythology adventure.
Kratos is an ex-Spartan soldier possessed by Ares, the God of War. Over time, he becomes the most vicious warrior in Ancient Greece to a point where he can't bare it anymore and sets out on a journey to kill Ares. However, the only way to destroy Ares is to find Pandora's Box, which is located in a temple that's perched upon a hill and guarded by traps, puzzles, enemies, etc. The story is told as a flashback of three weeks prior to where the opening movie starts and then sets the stage for the game...
Features:
GOD OF WAR introduces a brutal slice of life set in the mythological Greek era. Players can live according to their own nature. Even if it is by brute force.
Defining the next evolution in gaming, GOD OF WAR presents an explosive gameplay mix: raw melee combat fused with traps, stunts and story driven puzzles.
Huge collection of moves: players can swing on ropes, scale mountain cliffs, swim through rivers, slide down zip lines.
GOD OF WAR delivers an extensive combat system based on uniquely linking combos for a myriad of fighting moves. Take the combat in air, take out a number of enemies at once, and utilize "context sensitive moves" - moves that in particular situations, allow you to grab, kick or throw an enemy.
Kratos' main weapons are two blades ¡V one attached to each arm by a long chain that wraps around his arm. This allows for both short-range and long-range attacks.
Encounter some of the greatest mythological beasts and enemies: Medusa, Cyclops, Minotaur, Harpies and more.
Unleash an innovative magic system that grants the power of gods and monsters: use Medusa's head to freeze your enemies, strike them with Zeus' thunderbolt, cut them down with Ares' blades.
Explore and unravel numerous puzzles that range from simpler lever pulls to the most mind-bending, sadistic twisters around.
Players can experience a real-time world of interactivity: soldiers battle and die, structures fall to the ground, and the dark, violent world of Greek mythology comes to life in gory detail.
From the creative director of the Twisted Metal and Twisted Metal: Black franchise.
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Prince of Persia... On crack!
Reviewed by Mark from Wellington NZ on June 30th, 2005
Honestly, this game is awesome, if you've played PoP it's fairly similar style of game play.
However, there's less emphasis on puzzles & leap frogging all over the place and more on crushing skulls, beheading & generally causing death to your enemies.
The sound effects are sweet, the background music well suited, I didn't find myself getting annoyed with repetitive music.
The visuals are simply astounding, the fluidity of Kratos as he (you) stops mid swing to block an incoming attack, the way you string combo's together has far surpassed anything I've seen before.
The in-game story sequences are well done, most of which are using the in-game engine rather than a pre-rendered CGI sequence.
The pre-renders are there also, for major story events and are top notch, I'd go so far to say they are just as good as Blizzards CGI's in Warcraft3/WoW.
The fighting difficulty was well "ramped", and usually as you progress along, your weapons are being upgraded to match the new encounters.
I did find the very last battle extremely hard, and had to drop the fighting difficulty down. (I was playing on Hero) Once I dropped the difficulty, the last fight was a breeze. (which kind of sucks)
Dropping the difficulty is a neat feature, if you repeatedly die in the same spot (from being mobbed by nasties, or puzzle death) you get the option to lower the difficulty, this only applies to the fighting however, puzzles stay the same difficulty.
The story is fantastic, not slow to progress, but it doesn't reveal all in the 1st 15 minutes & then stay dry for the rest of the game.
Can't wait to see a sequel!
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Blood, women, violence and more
Reviewed by Sherrin from Otaki, NZ on April 6th, 2005
If you're only going to buy one game this year make it God of War.
Set amidst Greek myths and legends there're plenty of enemies to be getting on with; Gorgans, Medusas, Hydras, Cerberuss(Cerberi?), Minotaurs, Sirens, Harpies and still they come.
The richly rendered graphics leave you gasping in amazement; water so real you'll be wiping your TV screen, flames erupting as the dead are flung onto a raging pyre will heat your face and sandstorms so fierce your eyes will ache.
If you want blood and violence? God of War gives you both - by the bucket full. Your enemies will be reduced to blood clots on the path as your Chaos blades rip them asunder.
The mighty God Ares is attacking Athens and it's up to you, Kratos, to stop him, with a little help from the Gods of course. Medusa gives you her infamous stone gaze, Zeus his lightening bolts, Artemis her ever-sharp blades.
But why Kratos? Why was he chosen above all the other great warriors? You'll find out in God of War.
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Release date: 23rd March, 2006.
List price: AU$19.95.
Catalogue number: 1470867.
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