PlayStation 2 : God of War

• Developer : SCE Studios Santa Monica
• Publisher : Sony Computer Entertainment Capcom (Japanese release)
• Series : God of War
• Release date : March 22, 2005
• Genre : Action-adventure
• Mode : Single Player
• Media/distribution : DVD-9 (PS2), Blu-ray (God of War Collection)

Game Info :

God of War is a video game for the PlayStation 2 console released on March 22, 2005. God of War a little story based on Greek mythology. God of War was developed by Sony Computer Entertainment division of Santa Monica. This game is the first part of the series God of War.

This video game received a positive response from critics and has won many awards, including "Game of the Year” from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. In 2007, IGN put God of War in a list of 25 best PS2 video games. Before the release of God of War III, God of War along with its first sequel was released for the PlayStation 3 in North America on November 17, 2009 as part of the God of War Collection. It also re-released in Japan on March 18, 2010 and in Europe and Australia in God of War III: Ultimate Edition Trilogy. There has been no official statement about the possible release of God of War Collection as a standalone product in Europe, except in Great Britain.

Gameplay

As a third-person camera game, the player controls the character Kratos in a combination of combat, platforming and puzzle game elements. The player typically has to navigate Kratos through a long series of tests, trials and mazes to reach goals.

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Kratos' main weapons are the Blades of Chaos, with secondary weapon the Blade of Artemis also being acquired. Magic is also acquired, with four different attacks being available: Poseidon's Rage, Medusa's Gaze, Zeus' Fury, and Army of Hades. The relic Poseidon's Trident is also obtained, which allows Kratos to breathe underwater. Kratos also temporarily wields the Blade of the Gods during the final fight with Ares.

A special ability called “Rage of the Gods” is also acquired, which provides temporary invulnerability and increased attack damage. It can be recharged by killing enemies.

Plot

Kratos is a warrior in the service of the Greek gods of Olympus. It is revealed (via a series of flashbacks) that Kratos was once a captain in the Spartan army. A fierce warrior, Kratos led his army to several victories, until finally overmatched by an invading horde of barbarians. Outnumbered and on the verge of being killed by the Barbarian King, Kratos called to the God of War, Ares. Kratos promised to serve Ares servitude if the god would spare the Spartans and provide the power to destroy their enemies.

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