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Vorlage:For Vorlage:Other uses Vorlage:Infobox VG series God of War is a series of action-adventure video games based on Greek mythology.

The central character is Kratos, a warrior eventually revealed to be a demigod. The success of the first game, God of War has allowed for the development of additional games, with each chapter forming part of a saga with revenge as a central theme. Each new installment provides additional information on Kratos' origins and relationship with his family and the gods.

The main trilogy - God of War I - III - in the series were developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's Santa Monica division, with Javaground and Ready at Dawn Studios developing other installments.

Debuting in Vorlage:Vgy, the series has featured on the PlayStation 2, cell phone, Playstation Portable, and PlayStation 3. The character Kratos has been associated with merchandise including artwork, clothing, comic books, a novel, toys and cell phone skins.

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Gameplay

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Gameplay from God of War: weakening foes allows for use of controller buttons for greater damage.

A third-person camera game (first-person camera component in God of War III), 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.

Kratos' main weapons through the series are a pair of chain blades, with various other secondary weapons (e.g. the Blade of Artemis from God of War) acquired with each game. Magic is also used, with four different abilities usually acquired (e.g. Poseidon's Rage, Medusa's Gaze, Zeus' Fury and Army of Hades from God of War). With each new game most weapons and magic are typically lost, with a new arsenal and abilities being found through the course of gameplay.

Relics can also be acquired and are an exception, being able to be used in each successive game (e.g. Poseidon's Trident, the Golden Fleece and Icarus' wings).

Kratos often also has a "special" ability which provides temporary invulnerability and increased attack damage (e.g. "Rage of the Gods" or "Rage of the Titans"). It can be recharged by building "hits" on foes in combat.

Health and Magic upgrades - Gorgon Eyes and Phoenix Feathers respectively - are found throughout the game in uncolored chests (Minotaur Horns are added in God of War III). A certain number of each are needed to upgrade the Health and Magic bars respectively. Other chests found in the game, containing orbs, are marked with a corresponding color for the orbs (green, blue, and red). Green Orbs replenish health, blue orbs replenish magic and red orbs provide experience and can also replenish the Rage meter.

Red orbs may also be collected by killing foes and destroying certain inanimate objects. Combat includes a quick-time feature, which is initiated when the player has weakened a stronger foe and a icon (the circle button on the controller) appears above them. The player then presses the corresponding button commands appearing on screen, with success ending the battle, and failure usually resulting in damage. A "grab" manoeuvre is also available for use on minor foes that yields a higher proportion of experience points in the form of red orbs.

A quick-time sex mini-game and Challenge mode are also often included, which yield bonus red orbs and secret costumes and behind-the-scenes videos respectviely.

Games (release order)

God of War

God of War was first released in North America on March 22, 2005. Kratos is introduced as the servant of the gods. Tasked by Athena with finding Pandora's Box, the key to defeating Ares, the God of War. Ultimately successful, Kratos ascends to Olympus to become the new God of War.

God of War II

God of War II was first released in North America on March 13, 2007. Betrayed by Zeus, Kratos is saved by the Titan Gaia, who states Kratos must now find the Sisters of Fate. The Sisters can change his fate and prevent his death at the hands of Zeus. Kratos is ultimately successful, and learns from a dying Athena (who sacrificed herself to save Zeus and thereby preserve Olympus) that he is the son of Zeus. Kratos then joins forces with Gaia and the Titans in an attack on Olympus.

God of War: Betrayal

God of War: Betrayal was released on June 20, 2007. Taking 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.

God of War: Chains of Olympus

God of War: Chains of Olympus was first released in North America on March 4, 2008 followed by a limited edition PSP bundle pack released in June. Set in the time of 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. Learning that the sun god Helios has been abducted, Kratos investigates and prevents the machiavellian plan of the goddess Persephone to use the Titan Atlas to destroy the world and as a result Olympus.

God of War Collection

Vorlage:Infobox VG God of War Collection is a remastered port of God of War and God of War II for the PlayStation 3 on a single Blu-ray Disc.

Intended to be released in North America on November 10, 2009[1]; the game was delayed until November 17, 2009.[2]

On December 17, 2009 on the European PlayStation Blog, it was announced that the God of War Collection will be included in the God of War III: Ultimate Trilogy Edition. This "Ultimate Trilogy Edition" was released in limited quantities in conjunction with God of War III (March 18, 2010 in Australia and New Zealand and March 19, 2010 in Europe). [3]

The Collection was released in Japan as a standalone on March 18, 2010 and was published by Capcom.[4] A God of War III Trilogy Edition which included God of War III and God of War Collection was also released on March 25, 2010. The game was released in Australia on April 29, 2010.[5] and in the UK on April 30, 2010.

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Comparison of graphics of original God of War for the PS2 (above) and God of War Collection for the PS3 (below).

The original God of War and God of War II were ported by Bluepoint Games and use the features of the PlayStation 3, including high-definition resolutions (720p), anti-aliased graphics locked in at 60 frames per second and Trophies. The port was derived from feedback of fans of the series and was viewed as a means of introducing new players to the series prior to the release of God of War III.[6]

In a PlayStation Blog post on September 23, 2009, it was revealed that the God of War III game demo from E3 2009 is included.[7] The official gameplay trailer was unveiled on October 16, 2009.[8] The trailer was shown in PlayStation Home's virtual theater and as an advertising poster on the side of the virtual mall.

There are a total of 71 trophies between the two games - 36 for God of War and 35 for God of War II - including a platinum trophy for each game.[9]

From November 24, 2009, the God of War team began a sweepstakes in celebration of the release of God of War Collection. The grand prize was an autographed "Gold" disc (a first pressing of the game created when assets were finalized and reached "Gold" status), exclusive artwork created and signed by a God of War team member, a Limited Edition Kratos T-shirt, and a never before released Limited Edition 10" Figurine of Kratos. First place prize was a copy of God of War Collection signed by the Development Team. Winners were announced on the PlayStation Blog and on God of War.com on December 24, 2009.[10][11]

On November 2, 2010, God of War: Collection will be released as a digital download on the PlayStation Store (God of War and God of War II are the first PS2 games to be released by this means).[12] PlayStation Plus subscribers are able to download a full-game trial of each game and 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.[13]


God of War III

God of War III' was first released in North America on March 16, 2010 with an "Ultimate Edition" available for pre-order with exclusive content. The game continues directly from God of War II. Kratos engages both the gods and former allies the Titans in an epic series of battles across the Underworld and Olympus. Aided by the spirit of a revived Athena and Pandora herself, Kratos eventually defeats the gods and opposing Titans. Although wounded, Kratos disappears after the death of Zeus.

God of War: Ghost of Sparta

Set after the events of the original God of War and prior to God of War: Betrayal. The game will be released in North America on November 2, 2010 with select retailers offering pre-order exclusives, in addition to the game being available in a special limited edition PSP bundle pack.[14]

For a limited time, specially marked boxes of Ghost of Sparta will include an exclusive voucher enabling a download of the "Deimos Skin" (Kratos' brother) for use in God of War III.[15]

Future

John Hight, studio director at Santa Monica, advised Joystiq that "while God of War III will conclude the trilogy, it won't spell the end of the franchise", and claimed "We're going to be really careful about what we do next."[16]

Recurring characters

  • Kratos: Kratos is the protagonist of the God of War series. First appearing in God of War, the character is a power-hungry Spartan who to save his life is eventually forced to serve the Olympian god Ares. During one murderous rampage, Kratos accidentally kills his wife and child. Renouncing Ares and becoming a tormented soul, Kratos serves the gods until eventually betrayed by Zeus. A convuluted series of attempts to free himself from the influence of the gods (and eventually the Titans) and exact revenge follow, with the series becoming darker in tone with each new game.
  • Athena: The goddess of wisdom and Kratos' mentor and ally. First appearing in God of War, Athena charges Kratos with the murder of Ares and is instrumental in allowing Kratos to become the new God of War. Athena is still sympathetic towards Kratos even after he renounces the gods and is betrayed by Zeus. Although dying trying to protect Zeus from Kratos, Athena is resurrected and elevated to a new level of understanding. Athena becomes Kratos' ally once more, and guides him to Pandora's Box, which will allow Kratos to kill Zeus and end Olympus.
  • Gaia: Mother of the Titans. Narrator of God of War and first appearing in God of War II, Gaia was banished with her fellow Titans at the conclusion of the Great War. Gaia saves Kratos from the Underworld after a disastrous encounter with Zeus, and directs the Spartan to find the Sisters of Fate, in order to change his fate. Gaia is eventually plucked from time with the other Titans by a successful Kratos. Wounded by Zeus after an abortive attack on Olympus (which ends with the death of many of the Titans), Gaia eventually returns to confront Zeus and Kratos in a final battle. Kratos, however, kills Gaia by destroying her heart.
  • Zeus: The King of Olympus. First appearing in God of War, Zeus initially aids Kratos. In God of War II, however, Zeus tricks Kratos into draining his godly powers into the Blade of Olympus, stating it is necessary so as to deal with a new threat (actually created by Zeus). Kratos, stripped of his power, is mortally wounded while human, and killed by Zeus. With the help of the Titan Gaia, Kratos uses the power of the Sisters of Fate to return to the moment Zeus betrayed him and after extensive combat defeats the King of Gods. Zeus is saved by Athena, who sacrifices herself to preserve Olympus. Before dying, Athena reveals that Kratos is in fact Zeus' son, and that he fears a perpetuation of the son-killing-father cycle (as he himself imprisoned his father Cronos). This is confirmed when Kratos discovers that Zeus was infected with fear when Kratos opened Pandora's Box and used its' power to kill Ares. After an enlightening encounter with Pandora, Kratos finally kills Zeus.

Other media

Film

A film adaptation of the first game was announced in 2005.[17] Creator David Jaffe confirmed that a completed script had been written by David Self and would be sent to an unspecified "huge-name director". Jaffe also confirmed that Universal Studios is behind the making of the God of War movie but was unaware of its current status,[18] and eventually stated that "it's doubtful that the film will even be made." [19]

Novel

A novelization of the first game written by Matthew Stover and Robert E. Vardeman was released on May 25, 2010 by Del Ray Books.[20]


Comic book series

A six issue comic book series written by Marv Wolfman with art by Kevin Sharpe was released by Wildstorm in March 2010 on a bi-monthly schedule.[21]

Soundtrack

On March 1, 2005, the score for God of War - composed by Gerard K. Marino, Ron Fish, Winifred Phillips, Mike Reagan, Cris Velasco and Winnie Waldron - was released on CD (58 minutes and 55 seconds in length) by SCEI as an exclusive product for the Sony Connect Music Store. Several of the tracks feature voice over passages from the video game.

On April 10, 2007, the score for God of War II - composed by Gerard K. Marino, Ron Fish, Mike Reagan and Cris Velasco - was released on CD (66 minutes and 41 seconds in length) by SCEI.

The score for God of War: Chains of Olympus was composed by Gerard K. Marino, Ron Fish, Chris Velasco, and Mike Reagan but has not been commercially released.[22]

On March 16, 2010, the score for God of War III - composed by Gerard K. Marino, Ron Fish, Mike Reagan, Jeff Rona, and Cris Velasco - was released as downloadable content (58 minutes and 42 seconds in length) through the God of War III: Ultimate Edition by SCEI. It was also released as downloadable content via the Ultimate Trilogy Edition which was released in SCEE territories in March and April 2010.[23]

The God of War Trilogy Soundtrack was released with the God of War III: Ultimate Edition (North America) and Ultimate Trilogy Edition (Europe, Australia, & New Zealand) as downloadable content. The Trilogy Soundtrack consists of the scores for God of War, God of War II and God of War III respectively.

The God of War: Blood & Metal EP is a heavy metal homage featuring original music inspired by the God of War video game franchise from various bands from the Roadrunner Records label. The EP was released for purchase on March 2, 2010 (36 minutes and 56 seconds in length).[24] It 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).[25][26]

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On November 2, 2010, the score for God of War: Ghost of Sparta - composed by Gerard K. Marino and Mike Reagan - will be released as downloadable content via the God of War: Ghost of Sparta pre-order package.[27]

Critical reception

God of War

God of War has a received a score of 93%[28] and 93/100[29] from review aggragators GameRankings and Metacritic respectively.

God of War II

God of War II has received a score of 92.84%[30] and 93/100[31] from review aggregators GameRankings and Metacritic respecively.

God of War: Betrayal

God of War: Betrayal has been critically acclaimed for its fidelity to the series in terms of gameplay, art style and graphics.[32]

God of War: Chains of Olympus

God of War: Chains of Olympus has received a score of 91.10%[33] and 91/100[34] from review aggregators GameRankings and Metacritic respectively.

God of War Collection

Vorlage:VG Reviews God of War Collection has been well received. IGN (9.4/10) awarded the game the "Editor's Choice" Award and praised the enhanced resolutions, lower price point and smoother frame rates, stating it was a "definitive way to play the game".[35]

1up.com ("A" rating) praised the tremendous increase in visuals but noted that although insignificant the in-engine cut-scenes appeared blurry.[36]

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."[37]

PlayStation LifeStyle (5/5) noted that for those who are "familiar with Kratos will enjoy the extra polish the Collection brings to two of the best games from the PS2 era."[38]

Due to the success of the God of War Collection, Sony has ordered new titles to receive similar treatment under a new brand of "Classics HD".[39]


God of War III

God of War III has received a score of 92.07%[40] and 92/100[41] from review aggregators GameRankings and Metacritic respectively.

God of War: Ghost of Sparta

God of War: Ghost of Sparta currently has a score of 87.89%[42] and 87/100[43] from review aggregators GameRankings and Metacritic respectively.

Game merchandise

Kratos has also been featured as a playable character in four other PlayStation games outside the God of War series. One of the games, LittleBigPlanet, also included appearances by minor Kratos foes, such as Medusa and a Minotaur.[44] Other games that Kratos has been featured in include Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds with his "Clubs of Chaos"[45], Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny[46], and ModNation Racers with his "Kart of Chaos".[47]

References

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  1. ↑ God of War Collection (2009). IGN;
  2. ↑ John Hight: God of War Collection Launches Today for PS3! Sony Computer Entertainment, 17. November 2009, abgerufen am 18. November 2009.
  3. ↑ Thach Quach: God of War III: Ultimate Trilogy Edition. Sony Computer Entertainment, 17. Dezember 2009, abgerufen am 20. Dezember 2009.
  4. ↑ God of War Collection. Capcom, abgerufen am 7. Januar 2010.
  5. ↑ God of War Collection Australia.
  6. ↑ Anthony Caiazzo: God of War Collection – Blu-ray Disc Compilation Available This Holiday Season! Sony Computer Entertainment of America, 31. August 2009, abgerufen am 31. August 2009.
  7. ↑ John Hight: God of War III E3 2009 Demo Included in God of War Collection. Sony Computer Entertainment of America, 23. September 2009, abgerufen am 23. September 2009.
  8. ↑ John Hight: First Look at the God of War Collection Trailer! In: PlayStation.Blog.US. Sony Computer Entertainment America, 16. Oktober 2009, abgerufen am 21. November 2009.
  9. ↑ Anthony Caiazzo: God of War Collection Ships November 17th, Plan Your Trophy Hunt Now! Sony Computer Entertainment, 27. Oktober 2009, abgerufen am 3. November 2009.
  10. ↑ William Weissbaum: God of War Collection Spartan Army Sweepstakes. Sony Computer Entertainment, 25. November 2009, abgerufen am 25. November 2009.
  11. ↑ William Weissbaum: God of War Collection Sweepstakes winners. Sony Computer Entertainment, 24. Dezember 2009, abgerufen am 24. Dezember 2009.
  12. ↑ Anthony Caiazzo: God of War: Collection on the PlayStation Store 11/2. SCEA, 20. Oktober 2010, abgerufen am 20. Oktober 2010.
  13. ↑ Grace Chen: Coming to PlayStation Plus: God of War I and II and a Free Download of BreakQuest. SCEA, 20. Oktober 2010, abgerufen am 20. Oktober 2010.
  14. ↑ Eric Levine: God of War: Ghost of Sparta Announced for PSP! SCEA, 4. Mai 2010, abgerufen am 13. Juli 2010.
  15. ↑ Ken Chan: God of War: Ghost of Sparta “Origins” Trailer + Bonus. SCEA, 7. Oktober 2010, abgerufen am 8. Oktober 2010.
  16. ↑ Andrew Yoon: Interview: God of War III ends trilogy, but not franchise, Sony's John Hight says. Joystiq, 19. Januar 2010, abgerufen am 26. Januar 2010.
  17. ↑ Games to Film: God of War, IGN.com
  18. ↑ Gametrailers.com - Game Head - David Jaffe meets Uwe Boll
  19. ↑ Tracey John: God of War Movie Update: Designers Have 'No Creative Control'. UGO Entertainment, 4. März 2010, abgerufen am 28. April 2010.
  20. ↑ Del Ray announces first God of War novel for March 2010. Joystiq, 13. Juni 2009, abgerufen am 4. Januar 2010.
  21. ↑ God of War #1 Solicitation. Wildstorm, abgerufen am 4. Januar 2010.
  22. ↑ God of War: Chains of Olympus - Credits. allgame, abgerufen am 25. Oktober 2010.
  23. ↑ God of War Trilogy Soundtrack. VGMdb, abgerufen am 30. März 2010.
  24. ↑ Chris Brown: God of War III Blood & Metal EP Out Now. Sony Computer Entertainment, 2. März 2010, abgerufen am 3. März 2010.
  25. ↑ Anthony Caiazzo: God of War III Ultimate Edition and Pre-Order Items Announced. Sony Computer Entertainment, 30. Oktober 2009, abgerufen am 3. November 2009.
  26. ↑ Roadrunner Records: Roadrunner Announces God of War EP. Sony Computer Entertainment, 21. Dezember 2009, abgerufen am 25. Januar 2010.
  27. ↑ Ken Chan: Reason #2 to Pre-Order God of War: Ghost of Sparta — Official Soundtrack Revealed. SCEA, 23. September 2010, abgerufen am 25. Oktober 2010.
  28. ↑ God of War Reviews. Game Rankings, abgerufen am 22. Oktober 2010.
  29. ↑ God of War (ps2: 2005). MetaCritic, abgerufen am 22. Oktober 2010.
  30. ↑ God of War II Review. Game Rankings, abgerufen am 22. Oktober 2010.
  31. ↑ God of War II. Meta Critic, abgerufen am 22. Oktober 2010.
  32. ↑ Levi Buchanan: God of War: Betrayal Review. IGN, 27. Juni 2007, abgerufen am 22. Oktober 2010.
  33. ↑ God of War: Chains of Olympus Reviews. Game Rankings, abgerufen am 22. Oktober 2010.
  34. ↑ God of War: Chains of Olympus (psp: 2008): Reviews. Metacritic, abgerufen am 22. Oktober 2010.
  35. ↑ Chris Roper: God of War Collection Review. IGN, 13. November 2009, abgerufen am 16. November 2009.
  36. ↑ Chris Roper: God of War Collection Review for the PS3 from 1UP.com. 1up.com, 16. November 2009, abgerufen am 16. November 2009.
  37. ↑ Tae K. Kim: God of War Collection Review from GamePro. GamePro, 17. November 2009, abgerufen am 19. November 2009.
  38. ↑ Richard Allen: PS3 Review – God of War: Collection. PlayStation LifeStyle, 17. November 2009, abgerufen am 19. November 2009.
  39. ↑ http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/28/classics-hd-line-for-ps3-in-europe-starting-with-sly-collecti/
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  41. ↑ God of War III (ps3) reviews at Metacritic.com. Metacritic, abgerufen am 22. Oktober 2010.
  42. ↑ God of War: Ghost of Sparta. GameRankings, abgerufen am 26. Oktober 2010.
  43. ↑ God of War: Ghost of Sparta. Metacritic, abgerufen am 25. Oktober 2010.
  44. ↑ GameStop LBP pre-order adds more God of War sackness. Joystiq, 7. Oktober 2008, abgerufen am 15. Oktober 2008.]
  45. ↑ Chris Hinojosa-Miranda: Kratos to Swing the Clubs of Chaos in Hot Shots Golf. Sony Computer Entertainment of America, 20. August 2008, abgerufen am 21. August 2008.]
  46. ↑ Sinclair, Brendan: Soulcalibur forges Broken Destiny on PSP. GameSpot, 28. April 2009, abgerufen am 29. April 2009.]
  47. ↑ Mike Fahey: ModNation Dated, Kratos, Ratchet & Clank, And Nathan Drake Join The Race. Kotaku, 15. März 2010, abgerufen am 12. Mai 2010.]
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