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God of War is a series of action-adventure games based on Greek mythology. The main three games of the series were developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's Santa Monica division. Ready at Dawn Studios developed the installment on the PlayStation Portable. Javaground developed the installment for the mobile phone. The series made its debut in Vorlage:Vgy on the PlayStation 2 with God of War. A sequel, God of War II, was released also on the PlayStation 2 in Vorlage:Vgy. God of War: Betrayal was released for the mobile phone in 2007 and it takes place immediately after the first installment. In Vorlage:Vgy, a prequel to God of War, God of War: Chains of Olympus, was released on the PlayStation Portable. God of War III will be the last of the series for the PlayStation 3 and is currently in development.

Games

PlayStation 2

• God of War
• God of War II

Mobile Phone

• God of War: Betrayal

PlayStation Portable

• God of War: Chains of Olympus

PlayStation 3

• God of War III

Chronological order

• God of War: Chains of Olympus
• God of War
• God of War: Betrayal
• God of War II
• God of War III

Release dates

• God of War, North America on March 22, 2005; Europe on June 21, 2005
• God of War II, North America on March 13, 2007; Europe on April 27, 2007; Australia on May 3, 2007; Japan on October 5, 2007
• God of War: Betrayal, North America on June 20, 2007
• God of War: Chains of Olympus, North America on March 4, 2008; Europe on March 28, 2008; Japan on July 10, 2008
• God of War III, March 2010

Plot

God of War

The story of God of War revolves around Kratos, a former captain in the Spartan army who sets out to kill Ares, the god of war. It is the goddess Athena who requests him to destroy Ares, as his army is attacking her patron city Athens. But since Zeus had previously forbidden the gods from directly declaring war against each other, only a mortal can stop Ares. Kratos however, is already motivated by revenge; as the game progresses, Kratos' backstory is gradually explained, revealing that he had formerly been a murderous servant of Ares and had received from him his weapons, the Blades of Chaos (which, along with Kratos' recurrent nightmares, continue throughout the story to serve as a reminder of his past), but had renounced his service to him after the god tricked him into killing his own family. See God of War page for the complete plot.

God of War II

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God of War II takes place some time after the events of the first game; Kratos, after his defeat of Ares, has become the new God of War, but has not been accepted by the other members of the Greek pantheon due to his ruthless treatment of the other Greek city-states. Kratos is still haunted by memories of the deeds from his past while working under Ares. He finds enjoyment the only way he can, by leading and aiding his Spartan army in conquering Greece. Athena pleads that Kratos stop, telling him that she cannot protect him much longer from the wrath of the gods and that he should not turn his back on her because it was she who made him a god. Kratos replies that he owes nothing to her and descends to Rhodes to assist his Spartan army. See God of War II page for the complete plot.

God of War: Betrayal

Following the events of the first God of War, Kratos is framed for the murder of Hera's pet, Argos, by an unknown assassin in an effort to destroy the anti-hero's reputation with the gods of Olympus. Kratos pursues him through Greece in order to discover the identity of the assassin's master, who is attempting to turn the gods against him. However, the son of Hermes, Ceryx, is sent to deliver a message to Kratos from Zeus, who's becoming increasingly concerned with the amount of destruction left in Kratos' aftermath. Ceryx confronts Kratos, but the god of war refuses to cease and engages the messenger in battle. Taking advantage of the situation, the assassin escapes. Kratos kills Ceryx and the Spartan soldiers celebrate, but observing the dead god's body he realizes that Zeus would eventually take action for this act of defiance.

God of War: Chains of Olympus

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Set halfway through Kratos' 10 years of service to the Gods, Chains of Olympus begins with the gods sending Kratos to the city of Attica to help defend the city from the invading Persian army. Spotting a basilisk climbing over the city walls, Kratos gives chase through the city. While chasing the basilisk, Kratos confronts the Persian King inside the city and kills him. After defeating the basilisk, he witnesses the sun fall from the sky, plunging the world in darkness. Following the dim remaining light on the horizon, Kratos fights his way through the city of Marathon, along the way encountering the black fog of Morpheus, which now covers the land in darkness. See God of War: Chains of Olympus page for the complete plot.

God of War III

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God of War III takes place after the events of God of War II. Kratos must take his quest for vengeance to the stronghold of Zeus. As the Army of Olympus surges out to meet him in battle and the chaos of the Great War is reignited, Kratos must scale the summit of Mount Olympus on the back of the Titan Gaia, leading his new colossal allies in an all out assault on the Olympians.

Development

Sony Computer Entertainment's Santa Monica division developed God of War, God of War II and are currently developing God or War III. Ready at Dawn Studios developed God of War: Chains of Olympus for the PSP. Javaground developed God of War: Betrayal for the mobile phone.

Film

A film adaptation of God of War was announced in 2005. Creator David Jaffe confirmed that a completed script had been written by David Self and would be sent out to an unspecified "huge-name director". Jaffe also expressed interest in seeing actor Djimon Hounsou in the role of the protagonist, Kratos.

Furthermore, at Comic-Con 2007, Game Head's Geoff Keighley introduced the creator of God of War, David Jaffe to infamous film director, Uwe Boll. Jaffe was asked by Keighley, "Would you really let [Uwe Boll] direct God of War?", to which Jaffe answered "If it was my call you ask me? Truthfully? No, I would not." Boll replied, "Wait until you see Postal, then you judge." Jaffe also confirmed that Universal Studios is behind the making of the God of War movie but was unaware of its current status. Brett Ratner was originally set to direct the film, but has since abandoned it.

Awards

The first game, God of War, has won over a dozen "Game of the Year Awards". In 2007, God of War was named best PlayStation 2 Action game of all time in IGN's feature reflecting on the PlayStation 2's long lifespan.

GameSpot's Best PS2 Game of E3 2004 Daily Gest Action Game of E3 2004 GameSpy E3 Awards 2004 - PS2 Game of Show GameRevolution - Best of E3 2004 Action/Adventure GameSpot's Best of 2005: Best PS2 Game Best Original Music Reader's Choice: Best PS2 Game 6th Annual PSX Extreme's Awards: Game of the Year Reader's Choice for Game of the Year PAX Gamers: GOTY Awards - 2005: Best PS2 Game Best Action Game Best Sound Surprise of the Year Game of the Year Game Daily's 2005 Game Awards: Best Action Game Best Soundtrack Game of the Year IGN PS2: Best Action Game Best Graphics Technology Best Original Score Best Story PS2 Game of the Year Game of the Year 2005 Best PS2 Game of All Time Third-Annual G-Phoria Awards: Best Action Game Best Cinematic Best Original Game Favorite Character Included on Game Informer's "Top 50 Games of 2005" list

PSM 100% Independent Playstation 2 Magazine Game of the Year 2005 Special Achievement Award 2005: Best Story Special Achievement Award 2005: Best Voice Acting 2005 Spike TV's Video Game Awards Best Action Game Best Game Designer- (David Jaffe) Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences 9th Annual D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Create, Entertain) Awards: Overall Game of the year Console Game of the Year Outstanding Achievement: Animation Outstanding Achievement: Original Music Composition Outstanding Achievement: Sound Design Outstanding Character Performance: Male Action/Adventure Game of the Year GameZone 2005 Game of the Year Awards: PS2 Game of the Year Best Original Score 2005 Free Press Game of the Year GameSpy's PS2 Game of the Year 2005 ControllerFreaks' 2005 Game Awards: PlayStation 2 Game of the Year Action Game of the Year Electronic Gaming Monthly 2005 Game Awards Best PS2 Game Game of the Year Runner-Up Best New Character Who Deserves a Sequel Best Game Designer (David Jaffe) Electronic Gaming Monthly's The Greatest 200 Videogames of Their Time Ranked #112 Gaming Target: 52 Games From 2005 We'd Still Be Playing (The Top 12) PS2 Game of the Year GameShadow Innovation in Games Awards Nominated in Best Character Category Gameinformer's game of the month in the April 2005 issue

Critical reception

God of War

God of War received strong praise from gaming critics. The game was praised for its strong gameplay, graphics, and sound. A CNN review stated that "'God of War' is the type of game that makes you remember why you play games in the first place."

The game sold 3.21 million copies As of April 2008.

God of War II

Upon its release, God of War II garnered overwhelming critical and commercial acclaim. God of War II won a Golden Joystick for "PlayStation Game of the Year 2007" at the 2007 Golden Joystick Awards.Vorlage:Fact Many consider it to be one of PlayStation 2's best games, and also one of the best action games of all time. It contains four times as many boss fights and improved puzzles in comparison to the original. The game is also considered to be the swan song of the PlayStation 2 era — in other words, the last great game released exclusively for the console.

In North America, the game had sold 833,209 copies by the end of March 2007, twice as many copies as the next-best selling game. In its first week of release in Europe, the game took the top spot in the UK charts as well. The game went on to sell over one million copies in its first three months. As of September 5, 2008, the game has sold 2.44 million copies. On March 13th, 2008, God of War II joined Sony's renowned Greatest Hits list.

God of War II is ranked eighth on Game Informer’s list of The Top 10 Video Game Openings.

God of War: Betrayal

God of War: Betrayal received a rating of 9/10 from IGN.com. The review extolled: "Have no fear, this is no watered-down God of War experience. It's the real deal third game in the killer franchise and if you are any kind of God of War fan, you'll put aside whatever grudge you might have against mobile gaming and seek out this download ASAP."

God of War: Chains of Olympus

God of War: Chains of Olympus displaced Lumines as the highest composite score for a PSP title on both Metacritic and GameRankings. The game has an average score of 91% based on 74 reviews on GameRankings, and an average score of 91 out of 100 based on 74 reviews on Metacritic.

IGN gave the game a score 9.4/10, citing its unprecedented graphical achievements and improved control scheme. Similarly, GamePro rated Chains of Olympus 4.75/5 praising the game's "fantastic" graphics and "tight and responsive" controls. The review criticized the game's relative lack of variety in enemies and the fact that, "You still have to lug boxes around to solve environmental puzzles." The reviewer still concluded that, "Chains of Olympus is the best PSP game yet." 1UP.com gave the game an A saying, "as a God of War game, Chains of Olympus is slightly lacking, but as a PSP game it's fantastic, and as a technological achievement it's off-the-charts phenomenal." X-play has given the game a perfect 5 out of 5, making only the second PSP game (after Lumines) to get a perfect score from that publication, and Diehard GameFAN gave the game its Best PSP Game award for 2008. The game sold 340,500 copies in the first month it came out.

External links

• Official God of War website
• Official God of War II website
• Official God of War: Betrayal website
• Official God of War: Chains of Olympus website
• Official God of War III website