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God of War is an award-winning, critically acclaimed and bestselling action-adventure video game series loosely based on Greek mythology. Debuting in Vorlage:Vgy, the series consisting of six games across multiple platforms with a seventh currently in development has become a flagship title for the PlayStation brand. The main trilogy – God of War I, II, and III – was developed by Sony's Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 video game consoles. Ready at Dawn developed the PlayStation Portable installments – Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta – which were also published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Capcom published both PS2 and PSP installments in Japan. The mobile phone Java ME installment – Betrayal – was developed by Javaground and published by Sony Pictures Digital. Vorlage:As of, Santa Monica is developing a new title – Ascension – for the PS3. The series has also expanded into a franchise to include other media, such as a comic book series – God of War (2010–11) – and two novels – God of War (2010) and God of War II (2013). A film has been in development since 2005.

In addition to the individual games, two collections featuring remastered versions of both PS2 installments – God of War Collection – and both PSP installments – God of War: Origins Collection – have been released on the PS3 by Bluepoint Games and Ready at Dawn, respectively. Another collection – God of War Saga – released on August 28, 2012 for the PS3 features God of War I, II, III, Chains of Olympus, and Ghost of Sparta. With the exception of the mobile phone game, God of War: Betrayal, every installment in the series has been released on the PlayStation 3 and each main installment was released in the month of March. Merchandise promoting the series has been produced, including artwork, clothing, toys and cell phone skins. As of June 2012, the series has sold more than 21 million copies worldwide.

The central character of the series is Kratos, a Spartan warrior tricked into killing his wife and child by his former master, the God of War Ares. Kratos eventually kills Ares at the behest of the goddess Athena and takes his place as the new God of War, but is still haunted by the nightmares of his past. Kratos is eventually betrayed by Zeus, the King of the Olympian Gods. Revealed to be a demigod and the son of Zeus, Kratos now seeks revenge against the gods for their machinations. A series of attempts to free himself from the influence of the gods and the Titans and to exact revenge follow. Each game chapter forms part of a saga with vengeance as a central theme, and each game in the series is darker than its predecessor.

Gameplay

Two video game characters fight in a brown-colored room with mystical symbols.
Gameplay from God of War: weakening foes allows the use of controller buttons for greater damage or finishing moves.

The series consists of seven single-player games, which typically feature a third-person, fixed cinematic camera. The player controls the character Kratos in a combination of combat, platforming, and puzzle game elements to achieve goals and complete the story.[1][2] A first-person camera is featured in God of War III during two boss battles,[3] and God of War: Betrayal features a 2D side-scrolling view.

Kratos' main weapons throughout the series are a pair of double-chained blades; other weapons, such as the Blade of Artemis in God of War, are acquired during the games.[4] Magic is also used, and four abilities, such as Poseidon's Rage, Medusa's Gaze, Zeus' Fury, and Army of Hades in God of War, are usually acquired.[5] In God of War III, instead of separate abilities there are four primary weapons, each with its own magic offensive. It also featured "Items" – additional secondary weapons with limited usage, such as the Bow of Apollo.[3] With each new game, most weapons and magic are lost via a plot device, and a new arsenal of weapons and abilities are acquired during gameplay.[6]

Relics, which the player can use in successive games, such as Poseidon's Trident which is obtained in God of War and is kept throughout the series, are also acquired.[1] Kratos often has a special ability, which provides temporary invulnerability and increased attack damage. This ability has become an ongoing feature of gameplay throughout the series – Rage of the Gods in God of War, Rage of the Titans in God of War II, Rage of Sparta in God of War III, and Thera's Bane in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.[3] This ability can be recharged by building hits on foes in combat, and gaining game-specific orbs. Thera's Bane is recharged automatically. [1][3][7]

Gorgon eyes and phoenix feathers increase the maximum amount of health and magic respectively and are found throughout the game in uncolored chests.[4][8] Minotaur Horns, which increase the Items and Fire meter's maximum length, are available in God of War III and Ghost of Sparta, respectively. The Items meter allows the use of secondary weapons, called Items, and the Fire meter allows the use of Thera's Bane. The meters are increased in increments and reach their maximum once a certain number of eyes, feathers, and horns are found. Other chests contain green, blue or red orbs.[9] Green orbs replenish health, blue orbs replenish magic, and red orbs provide experience for upgrading weapons and magic for new and more powerful attacks, and replenish the Rage meter in God of War. Chests with changing colors, which allow players to choose which meter to replenish, are also available.[10] Red orbs can also be collected by killing foes and destroying certain inanimate objects. Bosses and more powerful opponents release a combination of colored orbs when killed via the quick-time feature.[4]

The series offers combo-based combat, and includes a quick time event (QTE) feature, which is initiated when the player has weakened a foe stronger than himself. It allows limited control of Kratos during the QTE cinematic sequence; success ends the battle while failure usually results in damage.[3][11] God of War: Ascension will change the quick time event feature, replacing some of the button prompts with a prompt-less free-form system.[12] A grab maneuver can be used on minor foes.[7]

Each installment offers a challenge mode, which yields extra red orbs, secret costumes, and behind-the-scenes videos.[13] Bonus content can be unlocked by defeating the game's difficulty levels.[14] Battle arenas, which allow players to set difficulty levels and choose their own opponents, are included in each installment except God of War and God of War: Chains of Olympus.[15] A quick-time sex mini-game is also included in each installment except Betrayal.[16]

God of War: Ascension will introduce online and offline multiplayer gaming to the series. Up to eight players will be able to to play in two teams of four and will battle for control of a map in order to earn rewards from the gods. Players must sell their champion's soul to either Zeus, Hades, Ares, or Poseidon, which will allow players to try different weapons, armor sets, and powers inspired by the god of their choice, and extras can be unlocked.[17]

Games

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Gameplay from God of War: Betrayal featuring Kratos (left) in battle.

God of War[18] was first released in North America on March 22, 2005 for the PlayStation 2. After ten years in the service of the Olympian gods, Spartan soldier Kratos is tasked by Athena to find Pandora's Box; the key to defeating Ares, the God of War. A series of flashbacks reveals that Kratos was once the servant of Ares, who saved the Spartan and his army from annihilation in battle, tricked him into killing his family, and forced his metamorphosis into the "Ghost of Sparta". Kratos eventually finds Pandora's Box, and after finally killing Ares, ascends to Mount Olympus to become the new God of War.

God of War II[19] was first released in North America on March 13, 2007 for the PlayStation 2. Betrayed by Zeus, Kratos is saved by the Titan Gaia, who tells him he must now find the Sisters of Fate, who can change his fate and prevent his death at the hands of Zeus. Kratos is ultimately successful, Athena sacrifices herself to save Zeus and preserve Olympus, and tells Kratos that he is the son of Zeus. Kratos then joins forces with Gaia and the Titans to attack Olympus.

God of War: Betrayal[20] was released on June 20, 2007 for mobile phones. It is the only game in the series to be released as a 2D side-scroller and released on a non-Sony platform. The game's narrative takes place between the events of God of War: Ghost of Sparta and God of War II. Kratos is framed for murder, and rampages across Greece seeking the true assassin. Kratos succumbs to bloodlust and kills Ceryx, the son of the god Hermes – an act that alienates him from his fellow gods.[21]

God of War: Chains of Olympus[22] was first released in North America on March 4, 2008 for the PlayStation Portable, and a limited edition PSP bundle pack was released in June 2008. Its narrative takes place during Kratos' ten years of service to the gods. Kratos halts a Persian invasion of the Greek city of Attica, and learns that the world has been plunged into darkness by the god Morpheus. Kratos investigates the abduction of the sun god Helios, and prevents the Machiavellian plan of the goddess Persephone to use the Titan Atlas to destroy the world.

God of War III[23] was first released in North America on March 16, 2010 for the PlayStation 3; an "Ultimate Edition" with exclusive content was available for pre-order. Reigniting the Great War, Kratos is soon abandoned by the Titans. Kratos, helped by the spirit of the revived Athena, seeks the Flame of Olympus. Kratos engages the gods and his former allies the Titans in an epic series of battles across the Underworld and Olympus. He discovers that Pandora herself is the key to pacifying the Flame and allowing him to open Pandora's Box. Kratos defeats the gods and opposing Titans. After killing Zeus, Kratos refuses to help Athena assume the role of new patron of mankind and disappears, his final fate unknown.

God of War: Ghost of Sparta[24] was first released in North America on November 2, 2010 for the PlayStation Portable with a limited edition PSP bundle and an exclusive pre-order offer released simultaneously. Set between the events of God of War and God of War: Betrayal, Kratos, the God of War, is still haunted by visions of his mortal past and embarks on a quest to discover his origins by finding his mother, Callisto. He learns that his brother Deimos was taken by the gods and imprisoned by the God of Death, Thanatos, and decides to find and save his sibling. Although successful, Thanatos engages the brothers in combat, and kills Deimos. Kratos then kills Thanatos and returns to Olympus, now enraged at the gods.

God of War: Ascension[25] is scheduled to be released in North America on March 12, 2013 for the PlayStation 3 with a "Collector's Edition" available for pre-order with exclusive content. The game will be a prequel to the entire God of War series.[26] Set six months after Kratos killed his wife and child, he tries to defeat the three Furies in order to break his bonds to Ares.[27] God of War: Ascension will be the first game in the series to feature multiplayer modes (four-vs-four) and the first installment developed with Stereoscopic 3D.[17]

Collections

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God of War Collection is a remastered port[28] of God of War and God of War II for the PlayStation 3 on a single Blu-ray Disc that was released in North America on November 17, 2009.[29] It is the first game under Sony's line of "Classics HD."[28] In Europe, the collection was included in the God of War III: Ultimate Trilogy Edition, released on March 18, 2010 in Australia and New Zealand, and on March 19, 2010 in Europe. It was released in Japan as a standalone on March 18, 2010 where it was published by Capcom,[30] and was later released as part of the God of War III Trilogy Edition, which included God of War III and God of War Collection, on March 25, 2010. The game was released in Australia on April 29, 2010.[31] and in the UK on April 30, 2010.[32]

God of War and God of War II were ported by Bluepoint Games and feature high-definition 720p anti-aliased graphics at 60 frames per second and Trophies[33]. The bonus materials of the original two-disc PS2 version of God of War II are included with the Blu-ray version of the collection.[34] The port was produced as a result of feedback from fans of the series and was viewed as a means of introducing new players to the series before God of War III was released.[35] The God of War III game demo from E3 2009 was included with early copies of the game.[36]

SCE Santa Monica Studio ran a sweepstakes in November 2009 for the release of God of War Collection. The grand prize was an autographed "Gold" disc, exclusive artwork created and signed by a God of War team member, a Limited Edition Kratos T-shirt, and a limited edition Vorlage:Convert figurine of Kratos. First place prize was a copy of God of War Collection signed by the Development Team. Winners were announced in December 2009.[37][38]

On November 2, 2010, the God of War Collection was released as a digital download on the PlayStation Store.[34] PlayStation Plus subscribers may download a one hour trial of each game and for a limited time could receive a God of War III skin with the purchase of each game: "Phantom of Chaos" (God of War) and "Forgotten Warrior" (God of War II) respectively.[39] The bonus material for God of War II was not included with the digital download version.[34] With the download of an update, God of War Collection, announced on September 5, 2012, can be played on the PlayStation Vita via the Remote Play function.[40]

God of War: Origins Collection (titled God of War Collection – Volume II in Europe and commonly referred to as God of War Origins) is a remastered port of the two PlayStation Portable installments in the series – God of War: Chains of Olympus and God of War: Ghost of Sparta – for the PlayStation 3 on a single Blu-ray Disc. It was announced at the Sony press conference at E3 2011 and was ported by Ready at Dawn, the developer of the PSP games. The collection was released on September 13 and 16, 2011 in North America and Europe respectively, September 29, 2011 in Australia, and on October 6, 2011 in Japan. God of War: Origins Collection was also released in North America as a digital download on the PlayStation Store on September 13, 2011.[41]

God of War Origins features 720p high-definition video, Stereoscopic 3D, anti-aliased graphics at 60 frames per second, DualShock 3 rumble features and Trophies[42]. The God of War – Game Directors Live documentary, Kratos Legionnaire bonus skin, and Forest of the Forgotten combat arena are also included with the God of War: Origins Collection.[43][44]

God of War Saga is a collection of five of the God of War games for the PlayStation 3 released as part of Sony's PlayStation Collections line on August 28, 2012 in North America. The collection includes God of War, God of War II, God of War III, God of War: Chains of Olympus, and God of War: Ghost of Sparta on two Blu-ray Discs and a voucher to download Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta. The games retain the same features as their first PS3 releases. The collection also includes exclusive bonus content and a voucher for a one month trial of PlayStation Plus. The games, with the exception of God of War III, are also available to download from the PlayStation Store.[45][46] From September 27 until October 5, 2012, to celebrate the release of the God of War Saga, PlayStation.Blog ran a weekly countdown of the top five God of War epic moments as voted by the God of War Facebook community. "The Death of Ares" from the original God of War was voted as the "#1 most epic God of War moment of All Time."[47]Vorlage:Clear

Recurring characters

  • Kratos: The protagonist of the God of War series. Kratos is a power-hungry Spartan who, to save his life, is forced to serve the Olympian god Ares. During a murderous rampage, Kratos accidentally kills his wife and child. He renounces Ares, becomes a tormented soul, serves the gods for ten years, becomes the God of War and is revealed to be a demigod and the son of Zeus, who betrays him. A series of convoluted attempts to free himself from the influence of the gods and the Titans and exact vengeance follows, culminating in a confrontation with Zeus. Kratos is voiced by Terrence C. Carson,[48] with Antony Del Rio voicing the character as a child in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.[49]
  • Athena: The Goddess of Wisdom and Kratos' mentor and ally. Athena tasks Kratos with finding Helios as in the absence of light, the god Morpheus has caused the remaining gods to fall into a deep slumber. She later charges Kratos with the murder of Ares and is instrumental in allowing Kratos to become the new God of War.[50] Athena is still sympathetic towards Kratos even after she begs him to stop his second quest for the Ambrosia of Asclepius, lies about his brother Deimos, and after Kratos renounced the gods. Athena sacrifices herself to protect Zeus from Kratos, and is resurrected. With ulterior motives, she becomes Kratos' ally again and guides him to the Flame of Olympus surrounding Pandora's Box, which will allow Kratos to kill Zeus and end the reign of Mount Olympus.[51] The character is voiced by Carole Ruggier in God of War and God of War II and Erin Torpey in God of War: Chains of Olympus, God of War III, and God of War: Ghost of Sparta.[49]
  • Gaia: The mother of the Titans and embodiment of Earth. Gaia was banished with her fellow Titans at the conclusion of the Great War. She saves Kratos from the Underworld after a disastrous encounter with Zeus, and directs him to find The Sisters of Fate in order to change his fate. Kratos is successful, and plucks Gaia and the Titans from the moment in time before their defeat in the Great War to launch an abortive attack on Olympus.[52] Wounded in the attempt, Gaia abandons Kratos, who eventually finds her injured. Kratos cripples Gaia, but she eventually returns to interrupt a final battle between Kratos and Zeus, who Gaia's body. Kratos destroys her heart and kills her.[51] The character is voiced by Linda Hunt in God of War II and Susan Blakeslee in God of War III.
  • Zeus: The King of the Olympian Gods and the main antagonist of God of War II and God of War III. Zeus and Ares believed the destruction of Olympus was to come by the hands of Kratos' brother Deimos, so they had Deimos imprisoned and tortured by Thanatos. Many years later, Zeus aids Kratos against Ares, bestowing him with the magic "Zeus' Fury." Infected with fear, Zeus tricks Kratos into draining his godly powers into the Blade of Olympus, stating it is necessary in order to deal with a new threat. Kratos, stripped of his power, is mortally wounded and killed by Zeus. With the help of Gaia, Kratos uses the power of the Sisters of Fate to return to the moment Zeus betrayed him and after extensive combat, he defeats the King of Gods. Zeus is saved by Athena, who sacrifices herself to preserve Olympus. Before she dies, Gaia tells Kratos that he is Zeus' son, and that Zeus fears a perpetuation of the cycle of patricide.[52] After an enlightening encounter with Pandora, Kratos finally kills Zeus.[51] The character is voiced by Paul Eiding in God of War, Corey Burton in God of War II and God of War III, and Fred Tatasciore in God of War: Ghost of Sparta.[49]

Adaptations

Film and documentaries

A film adaptation of the first game was announced in 2005.[53] Creator David Jaffe confirmed that a completed script had been written by David Self and would be sent to an unspecified director and that Universal Studios is behind the making of the God of War movie but was unaware of its current status,[54] and eventually said, "it's doubtful that the film will even be made." [55] In September 2010, Jaffe said that the "script went out a year and a half ago to Daniel Craig who plays Bond, but he turned it down." He also said that another actor had since been cast as Kratos; he said, "this new person is pretty good, if that ends up true."[56] In July 2012, The Hollywood Reporter said that the writers Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, had been hired to adapt the God of War film.[57] On August 30, 2012, the writers told IGN that they intend to "humanize" Kratos and explore his past. Melton said that they are emotionally invested and it could become a series of films, and that Ares "will become a more proactive villain". Vorlage:As of, the movie is without a director and has a budget of $150 million.[58]

God of War: Unearthing the Legend (75 minutes, 2010)[59] is a documentary about the God of War franchise and is hosted by Peter Weller. The production discusses the relationship between the God of War games and Greek mythology, and features members of the God of War III development team and professional historians. It was released as part of the God of War III: Ultimate Edition (North America) and Ultimate Trilogy Edition (Europe, Australia, and New Zealand). On March 25, 2010, it was released on the PlayStation Store to purchase.[60]

God of War – Game Directors Live (80 minutes, 2010)[61] is a documentary featuring five game directors of the God of War series David Jaffe (God of War), Cory Barlog (God of War II), Ru Weerasuriya (Chains of Olympus), Stig Asmussen (God of War III), and Dana Jan (Ghost of Sparta). The documentary takes the form of an interview panel hosted by G4's Alison Haislip, with the five game directors, 150 members of PlayStation.Blog and members of GodofWar.com and SpartansStandTall.com. It was filmed at the El Portal theater in Los Angeles on September 1, 2010, and was released as a pre-order bonus for God of War: Ghost of Sparta in North America on November 2, 2010 and was included with the God of War: Origins Collection and on the PlayStation Store.[41]

Comic series and novels

A six issue comic book series titled God of War, written by Marv Wolfman with art by Andrea Sorrentino, was released by WildStorm between March 2010 and January 2011.[62] The narrative switches between Kratos' past and present; it occurs while he is a soldier of Sparta and involves his search for the Ambrosia of Asclepius, which has legendary healing properties and eventually saved his plague-ridden daughter, Calliope. Krator also embarks upon a quest to destroy the same elixir to deny it to the worshippers of the slain god Ares, who wish to resurrect him.[63]

God of War, the official novelization of the first game of the series, was written by Matthew Stover and Robert E. Vardeman. It was released on May 25, 2010 by Del Rey Books.[64] God of War II, the second novelization of the series, is being written by Vardeman and is expected to be published by Del Rey Books on February 5, 2013 .[65]

Music

On March 1, 2005, God of War: Original Soundtrack from the Video Game was released on CD by SCEI as an exclusive product for the Sony Connect Music Store. It has been praised for its well-developed orchestral themes, and the creative use of ancient and ethnic instrumentation The composers were also praised for avoiding the production of never ending action themes.[66] God of War II: Original Soundtrack from the Video Game was released on CD by SCEI on April 10, 2007. Praised as strong, the album features ominous orchestral pieces, and each composer's contributions is slightly more distinctive than the previous soundtrack.[67] The soundtrack of God of War: Chains of Olympus, composed by Gerard K. Marino, has not been commercially released.[68] Marino composed about thirteen minutes of new music for the game and re-worked music from the previous titles.[69]

God of War III: Original Soundtrack from the Video Game was released as downloadable content through the God of War III Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Trilogy Edition collections in March and April 2010.[70] It was also released on CD on March 30, 2010.[71] The soundtrack was praised as an orchestral success and the best score in the series.[72] The original scores for God of War, God of War II, and God of War III were nominated for Best Original Score at the 2005,[73] 2007,[74] and 2010[75] Spike Video Game Awards, respectively.

The God of War Trilogy Soundtrack was included with the God of War III Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Trilogy Edition collections as downloadable content. The Trilogy Soundtrack consists of the God of War, God of War II and God of War III scores. God of War Trilogy Soundtrack was praised by critics as the best way to experience the series' musical development, and allows the listener to note the development of the composers during the series.[76] On November 2, 2010, God of War: Ghost of Sparta – Original Soundtrack from the Video Game was released as downloadable content by SCEI as part of the God of War: Ghost of Sparta pre-order package and includes three bonus tracks from God of War: Chains of Olympus.[69] It can also be purchased from iTunes.[77] Several tracks were cited as being intended for purely contextual purposes, and the remaining tracks rated well in comparison to the soundtracks of the main installments in the series.[78]

God of War: Ascension – Original Soundtrack from the Video Game will be composed by Tyler Bates and Timothy Williams and will be released as downloadable content through the God of War: Ascension – Collector's Edition by SCEI.[79]

God of War: Blood & Metal

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The God of War: Blood & Metal EP is a heavy metal homage by various bands on the Roadrunner Records label, and features original music inspired by the God of War video game series. The EP was released for purchase on March 2, 2010 and is available from ShockHound[80] and from the iTunes Store. The EP was also released as downloadable content via the God of War III Ultimate Edition (North America) and Ultimate Trilogy Edition (Europe, Australia, and New Zealand) collections and included a bonus track.[81][82]

1UP.com (2.5/5) said, "it's not offensive to [the] ears" and "mainstream listeners may enjoy [the album]".[83] SquareEnixMusic.com (8/10) stated the album is a "good selection of metal music" and listeners will be "surprised with the variety of music".[84]


Critical reception

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Vorlage:As of, the series, including God of War Collection and God of War: Origins Collection, has sold more than 21.65 million copies worldwide.[85] God of War, God of War II, God of War: Chains of Olympus, and God of War III have received universal critical acclaim from several reviewers as compiled by review aggregates GameRankings and Metacritic. Although God of War: Betrayal did not receive this level of positive feedback, it has been critically acclaimed for its fidelity to the series in terms of gameplay, art style, and graphics.[86] Similarly, God of War: Ghost of Sparta did not receive universal acclaim, but has been praised for its graphics and story. 1UP said it is "a more personal story than the other GOW games..."[87] Raymond Padilla of GameSpy wrote that God of War is the "best action game ever to grace the PS2"[88] and one of the best action games of all time, having received over a dozen "Game of the Year" awards.[89] In 2009 it was named the "seventh best" PlayStation 2 game of all time on IGN's "Top 25 PS2 Games of All Time" list.[90] God of War II was also on IGN's list, and was named the "second best" PlayStation 2 game of all time.[91] God of War II has similarly been called one of the best action games of all time and is considered the swan song of the PlayStation 2 era.[92]

God of War: Chains of Olympus has been praised for "fantastic" graphics and "tight and responsive" controls.[93] In 2008, Chains of Olympus was awarded the Best PSP Action Game,[94] and in September 2010, Chains of Olympus was listed as the best PSP game on GamePro's "The 10 Best PSP Games" list.[95] God of War III received praise for its graphics, in particular of Kratos; IGN stated that Kratos is "perhaps the single most impressive-looking character ever in videogames." IGN also said that God of War III "redefines what the word 'scale' means with regards to videogames, as it throws you into scenes with Titans that are larger than entire levels in some other games."[96] God of War III received awards for "Most Anticipated Game of 2010" [97] and Best PS3 Game.[97] The game also won the "Artistic Achievement" award at the 2011 BAFTA awards.[98] God of War: Ghost of Sparta received several awards at E3 2010 including Best Handheld Game, Best PSP Game, and PSP Game of Show,[99] and won Best Handheld Game at the 2010 Spike Video Game Awards.[97]

The series also received criticism because of problems with puzzles, weapons, and technical problems. God of War: Chains of Olympus was criticized by G4, who stated that the game "occasionally suffers from screen tearing and framerate drops", and that some of the puzzles "are so maddeningly difficult to solve".[100] The game was also criticized for its lack of variety in enemies, players still having to move boxes to solve puzzles,[93] and its relatively short story.[101] God of War III was criticized for one of its mini-games; X-Play said it was "particularly inappropriate."[102] IGN complained about te game's weapons, and said "that two of the three additional weapons that you'll earn are extremely similar to your blades. They have unique powers and slightly different moves, but by and large, they're more of the same."[96] Gamestyle criticized the script, and said it "gets downright hokey at times".[103] God of War: Ghost of Sparta received criticism from Eurogamer, which said that the "game's primary problem ... is in its in-built focus" and that "there is a sense that Ghost of Sparta is a step back for the series if you've played [God of War III]." [104]

Collections

Vorlage:VG Reviews God of War Collection received universal critical acclaim. IGN (9.4/10) awarded the game the "Editor's Choice" Award and praised the enhanced resolutions, lower price point and smoother frame rates, and stated it was the "definitive way to play the game".[105] 1up.com ("A" rating) praised the tremendous increase in visuals but said that although insignificant, the in-engine cut-scenes appeared blurry.[106] GamePro (5/5) stated the collection is "two fantastic games on one disc for a low price; puts you in the right mindset for God of War 3."[107] PlayStation LifeStyle (5/5) said "Those ... familiar with Kratos will enjoy the extra polish the Collection brings to two of the best games from the PS2 era."[108] Due to the success of the God of War Collection, Sony announced that further titles would receive similar treatment for release under its new "Classics HD" brand.[109] As of June 2012, God of War Collection has sold more than 2.4 million copies worldwide.[85]


Vorlage:VG Reviews God of War: Origins Collection was similarly well received. IGN (9/10) stated "Sony succeeded at making good games better" and that the game "acts as a time lapse experiment for players to get a really good look at how a developer evolves from one game to another."[110] GamePro (8/10) noted the lack of new bonus content, and said, "3D doesn't necessarily radically redefine the experience. It does, however, make things like boss fights and magical effects much more mesmerizing", but added that, "all of the in-game cinematics are not in 3D, which is ... unfortunate considering how cutscenes are such an integral part of the storytelling in any God of War game".[111] As of June 2012, God of War: Origins Collection has sold 711,737 copies worldwide.[85]


God of War Saga also received praise. Ryan Fleming of Digital Trends wrote that the collection "is perhaps the best value buy for any console available", and that for fans of the series, "this collection is not for you" as all games (with the exception of God of War III) are available for download, and it'll "likely be redundant." However, new or inexperienced players should buy it. Fleming added that it was odd that the PSP games were included as downloads, and would have liked to have seen content migrate over to the [PlayStation] Vita.[112] Jeffrey L. Wilson of PC Magazine gave the collection a 4 out of 5 and called it "an excellent purchase for anyone looking for cinematic, blood-drenched action – especially newcomers who get five titles for the price of one", but added that long time fans may not find much value in the collection.[113]

References

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