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God of War: Ascension (PS3)

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Developer: SCE Santa Monica
Publisher: SCEA
Game Details: Ascension is a prequel to the initial God of War. 6 months have elapsed since Kratos stood before
Ascension is a prequel to the initial God of War. 6 months have elapsed since Kratos stood before the bodies of his wife and child, his hands stained with their blood - duped by Ares into killing the only people he ever loved. Vowing to avenge them, Kratos shattered the blood oath that bound him to Ares. Sentenced to an eternity chained within a prison for the living damned, Kratos battles insanity at the hands of the Furies. He will be tested as he seeks freedom, redemption for hisAscension is a prequel to the initial God of War. 6 months have elapsed since Kratos stood before the bodies of his wife and child, his hands stained with their blood - duped by Ares into killing the only people he ever loved. Vowing to avenge them, Kratos shattered the blood oath that bound him to Ares. Sentenced to an eternity chained within a prison for the living damned, Kratos battles insanity at the hands of the Furies. He will be tested as he seeks freedom, redemption for his sins, and the clarity to avenge his family.… Expand
Developer: SCE Santa Monica
Publisher: SCEA
Genre(s): Action Adventure Fantasy Fantasy Linear
Number of players: Up to 8
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Critic Reviews
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80
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
72 Positive Ratings 80%
17 Mixed Ratings 19%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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Digital Chumps
Mar 17, 2013
"Ascension is another 'instant classic' entry into the amazing God of War series." ... Read full review
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Eurogamer Italy
Mar 7, 2013
"God of War Ascension is one of the most beautiful, brutal and funny action games you can play these days. This prequel definitely lives up to its predecessor, proposing an astounding adventure, and a climax of action and brutality with no equals. On the top of that there is a new multiplayer mode that brings over the character of the series." ... Read full review
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XGN
Jun 16, 2013
"God of War: Ascension does exactly what you would expect from a God of War title.The sheer amount of violence and tension is simply breathtaking, especially when taking place right on top of a giant creature. The entire experience is accompanied by stunning graphics and an impressive soundtrack. While the multiplayer is somewhat disappointing, it is apparent that Kratos is still this generation's most fearsome warrior." ... Read full review
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GamesBeat
Mar 7, 2013
"Ascension isn’t a reinvention of God of War; it’s a refinement. It plays on its strengths – exciting combat, great visuals, and huge levels — even when those strengths might overshadow some of the new things it tries to accomplish (like adding emotional depth to its lead hero). " ... Read full review
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IGN Italia
Mar 14, 2013
"Ascension is exactly the God of War you'd expect: colossal in its scale, technically majestic, insanely gruesome and fun to play. A huge production that shows the brute horsepower of the PS3, while denoting the weaknesses of a series that has reached its peak and needs a breathe of fresh air." ... Read full review
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Games Master UK
Apr 10, 2013
"Despite some incredible set-pieces, the single-player is God of War on autopilot. [May 2013, p.72]"
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Thunderbolt
Mar 21, 2013
"God of War III introduced the scale and spectacle capable on modern hardware with a massive budget, but without the same wads of cash and sense of purpose Ascension feels like a step back. A safe bet that’s simply going through the motions, padding out the end of the PlayStation 3s lifespan with one last hurrah for its angriest protagonist." ... Read full review
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7.7
User Score Generally favorable reviews
901 Positive Ratings 66%
300 Mixed Ratings 22%
148 Negative Ratings 10%
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Iamalive1996
Mar 12, 2013
So i wasn't expecting too much out of this game as it wasn't getting the best "pre-release" feedback, which did have me worried. But afterSo i wasn't expecting too much out of this game as it wasn't getting the best "pre-release" feedback, which did have me worried. But after playing through the story mode, (i got an early copy) i came to realize that the ONLY thing this game does wrong, is that it has to be compared to god of war 3. Thats it. The multiplayer is original (for the most part) and fun to play, and the story mode offers a new side of kratos which i'm very happy to see. This game in my opinion though is the second best in the series, with GOW3 still being the best. Ascension was screwed right from the beginning for being a prequel about the furies... That will, no matter what, ALWAYS be less entertaining than scaling mt. Olympus in order to kill zeus an the other gods, which is the only reason i can't/won't score this game any higher than it's well deserved 9/10. Very well done *clapping*… Expand
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haristhegamer
Mar 16, 2013
my question is that we all know taht god of war is a very good game but why is there sex in it why just they dont make a good game withoutmy question is that we all know taht god of war is a very good game but why is there sex in it why just they dont make a good game without sex .this game has destroyed the minds of new generations and children who are engaing in such activities.so this means that god of war have such destroying effect on life… Expand
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Eikichi134
Mar 14, 2013
A great addition to the God of War saga, certainly not the best regarding the story since we've have already experienced the most epic partsA great addition to the God of War saga, certainly not the best regarding the story since we've have already experienced the most epic parts of Kratos' journey but still pretty compelling and exciting! Also adds a pretty cool multiplayer and of course stunning visuals and great gameplay. A must buy for the fans of the series and a game that other gamers not very fond of the series should definitely check out!… Expand
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BasilZero
Aug 11, 2018
Game: God of War Ascension
Genre: Action
Developer: Santa Monica Studio Publisher: Sony System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2013Game: God of War Ascension
Genre: Action
Developer: Santa Monica Studio
Publisher: Sony
System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
Year of Release: 2013
Length of Playthrough: 8 Hours

Total Score: 80/100
Value Score: 8/10

• Story: 7/10
• Characters: 7/10
• GamePlay: 8/10
• Graphics: 9/10
• Sound: 10/10
• Music: 8/10
• Length: 7/10
• Replay Value: 6/10
• Player Value: 8/10

Pros
+Expanded leveling system focusing on the Blades of Chaos and elements
+Ability to use secondary weapons alongside the main weapon
+Multiplayer mode

Cons
-Some gameplay levels are annoying like the flying/falling sections
-Replay value not as enticing as previous games - possibly the worst in the series
-A lot of annoying Quick time events
-Annoying camera that zooms out way too much
-UI looks very horrible and it is the worst in the series
-Game feels light in content for SP and it feels like MP focus weaken the SP portion of the game… Expand
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MiOdd
Oct 22, 2014
GoW: Ascension does little to separate itself from the original GoW trilogy, it is an unnecessary addition to the franchise that doesn'tGoW: Ascension does little to separate itself from the original GoW trilogy, it is an unnecessary addition to the franchise that doesn't develop the story or game play in any interesting ways. Nevertheless, it looks great and is very fun to play.

The multiplayer is the biggest innovation this time around and while I found the different modes on offer interesting, I simply could not get into the competition. I'm also very disappointed that there was NO local multiplayer of any kind, not even the simple co-op survival mode.… Expand
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Area54
Apr 11, 2013
Sony needs to take a break from the God of War series, as it is apparent they have wandered off the path of leading the charge of making theSony needs to take a break from the God of War series, as it is apparent they have wandered off the path of leading the charge of making the #1 action-adventure game.

Very strange advancing in story, flow of gameplay is awkward, you cannot backtrack when you want to, but do backtrack in odd ways later on, unable to reach secrets you may have missed. The combat doesn't feel as perfected as God of War 3. It's also much harder to avoid getting hit, stunned, and interrupted. Some skills cannot be used in a number of fights due to being interrupted and stunned constantly, that includes most area-of-effect moves. I dislike the weapon "elements" system, I find myself missing alternate weapons which all previous God of War games had. I dislike using weapons you find lying around, as most feel inferior (not the hammer, though, lack of moves still). Puzzles are also a bit "off," in this game compared to the others. The world in some places also feel hollow, such as in the "water wheel" area. And also, strange sudden difficulty spikes.

I hope future God of War titles don't trend in the same vein as this game. Please return to the God of War 3 feeling. It doesn't have to be as..."epic," but the feeling experienced throughout the GoW 3 is what Sony should aim for, in consistency.… Expand
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guccigang87
Jul 15, 2021
The game is subpar compared to previous gow titles, weird camera angles ( sometimes you cant even distinguish the kratos from that far awayThe game is subpar compared to previous gow titles, weird camera angles ( sometimes you cant even distinguish the kratos from that far away and stuff goes in the way during the fights ) It is laggy, troubled with bugs. Art style is boring and most of the fights are also just button mash rather than fun with stupid fighting mechanics.

Whoever given this game a score of higher than 6
a- biased by being a fan etc.
b- havent played the previous GoW games.
c- just plain stupid like most of the people out there.

Dont get me wrong, i am a huge fan of GoW games, having played all of them i could easily say that this game is just hot stinking garbage compared to them.
GoW 1,2,3,4, chains of olympus and ghost of sparta... All of them was much much better than this crap.
Being a GoW fan i had to play this game to and see the story etc but what a **** torture it was...

To sum up, this game is just a shame to GoW series and Santa Monica studio.
Dont get fooled to the comments and points given by the majority over here.
Play it if you are only a GoW fan like me and want to know the whole story of Kratos.
Peace out.… Expand
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