God of War

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  • Summary: Unleash the power of the Gods and embark on a merciless quest as Kratos, an ex-Spartan warrior driven to destroy Ares, the God of War. Armed with lethal double chainblades, Kratos must carve through mythology's darkest creatures including Medusa, Cyclops, the Hydra and more, while solvingUnleash the power of the Gods and embark on a merciless quest as Kratos, an ex-Spartan warrior driven to destroy Ares, the God of War. Armed with lethal double chainblades, Kratos must carve through mythology's darkest creatures including Medusa, Cyclops, the Hydra and more, while solving intricate puzzles in breathtaking environments. Driven by pure revenge, nothing can stop Kratos from achieving absolution. [SCEA]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
  1. Game Informer
    100
    While playing God of War, I honestly found it difficult to resist the urge to simply genuflect and be humbled to be in the presence of such digital divinity, this god among games. [Apr 2005, p.122]
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  2. Gaming Age
    100
    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.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    98
    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.
  4. GameSpot AU
    95
    God of War is a stylish, gory and challenging action game that rewards you for skill and persistence. One of the best action titles to be released on the PlayStation 2 so far.
  5. Gaming Target
    93
    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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  6. Cheat Code Central
    90
    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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  7. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    60
    Heart-in-mouth joy from this frantic and bloody hack-fest. [Jan 2007, p.106]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 370 out of 425
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 425
  3. Negative: 17 out of 425
  1. TomL.
    Jan 31, 2009
    10
    Amazing!
  2. Rodrigo_31
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    This game is the best entry in the God of War series, and will keep it like that! I am absolutely sure that for more beautiful that the newThis game is the best entry in the God of War series, and will keep it like that! I am absolutely sure that for more beautiful that the new the last of War looks like for ps4, god of war will never be perfect as this title again, the same goes to bethesda, nothing will ever come close to morrowind and Skyrim again!… Expand
  4. JohannT.S.
    Mar 30, 2005
    10
    Those who don't like this game are fools. Impertinent fools! Listen to me now and believe me later, this game has redefined video games. Those who don't like this game are fools. Impertinent fools! Listen to me now and believe me later, this game has redefined video games. So get your hands off your boys and give in mofo, give in.… Expand
  5. Joao_Victor7
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    O meu segundo jogo preferido da franquia god of war, amo esse game por isso dou 10
  6. fkh
    May 2, 2021
    9
    Gameplay - 9

    Story - 8

    Entertaining - 10

    Graphics - 10

    sound - 10
  7. DrZivagho
    Mar 7, 2023
    8
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  8. KavveenK.
    Mar 31, 2005
    0
    What's the use all u do is fight?

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#2 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#1 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#2 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005