God of War II

 PlayStation 2
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1872 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,714 out of 1872
  2. Mixed: 97 out of 1872
  3. Negative: 61 out of 1872
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  1. BobBob
    Apr 7, 2007
    0
    This game is nothing more than a tedious, button mashing arcade game with cumbersome camera angles which make it difficult to truly enjoy the action.
  2. MGSFan
    Nov 21, 2008
    0
    Horrible Game. The first one was very good and i thought that the First God Of War was a blatant rip off or Legendary Games like Ninja Gaiden, Prince Of Persia(1989) and Devil May Cry. But GOW II goes a step ahead. Same moves. Graphics are better. More ripping off of poor games like Legacy Of Kain. The Box Puzzle especially TICKED me off as it was a straight lift from their previous game. Horrible Game. The first one was very good and i thought that the First God Of War was a blatant rip off or Legendary Games like Ninja Gaiden, Prince Of Persia(1989) and Devil May Cry. But GOW II goes a step ahead. Same moves. Graphics are better. More ripping off of poor games like Legacy Of Kain. The Box Puzzle especially TICKED me off as it was a straight lift from their previous game. Its like Sony didn't have any ideas left. Sorry God Of War 2 is a Pathetic Game and God Of War 1 is far Better. All In All i will never consider GOW as a great game and in the league of Prince Of Persia, Ninja Gaiden, Devil May Cry or any other Original Games. Only reason GOW is successful is because of its Gore.… Expand
  3. CouldBeBetter
    Oct 17, 2017
    0
    God of War 2 is the worst of the series, one of the most bizarrely overrated action games. It has the worst boss fights (especially the mini-bosses and pseudo boss fight puzzles), tedious one-off sections, worst combat (the slowest and most shallow blades and secondary weapons of the entire series), and quite possibly the worst story ever in a video game.

    The original God of War is    God of War 2 is the worst of the series, one of the most bizarrely overrated action games. It has the worst boss fights (especially the mini-bosses and pseudo boss fight puzzles), tedious one-off sections, worst combat (the slowest and most shallow blades and secondary weapons of the entire series), and quite possibly the worst story ever in a video game.

    The original God of War is still to this day the finest action game I've ever played, I don't know how the second game turned out to be several tiers below in overall quality. Although God of War 2 doesn't deserve a 0 score (probably a 5 o 6), I simply chose it because of how overrated this game is. At least God of War 3 redeemed the franchise and Santa Monica Studio.    … Expand
  4. ApocalypseBrown
    Mar 25, 2007
    3
    While GamesTM have sold out to the mighty pound signs, Edge keep their reviews real and to be brutally honest this game is shite! Not Americas most wanted territory, but after the initial qualities the game throws at you its plain downhill after that. Seriously gameplay has moved on from this dog turd, pity Sony haven't realised it!
  5. Psyco6
    Feb 3, 2012
    3
    First off God of War 2 is way too short. the game takes about 8 hours to beat and is fun for the first 30 minutes. The game centers around Kratos the new god of war and his revenge plan to kill Zeus because he got tricked. Kratos is a moron because the gods are his family so he ends up killing his whole family again. The combat and moves are flashy and repetitive, the magic in this game isFirst off God of War 2 is way too short. the game takes about 8 hours to beat and is fun for the first 30 minutes. The game centers around Kratos the new god of war and his revenge plan to kill Zeus because he got tricked. Kratos is a moron because the gods are his family so he ends up killing his whole family again. The combat and moves are flashy and repetitive, the magic in this game is almost useless, the "puzzles" are really easy, and the boss battles take no time what so ever. this game takes thing from other games like Rygar and Devil May Cry like the rage of the titans and the orbs. the only reason this game is as popular as it is, is because of the blood, gore, and flashy moves. i didnt know pressing a button at the right time made you a badas*… Expand
  6. SportsareCrap
    Dec 27, 2015
    1
    Gameplay: 1 (Unplayable)
    Fun: 1 (You can't Have Fun)
    Story: 7 (Story is set during Era 5000BC to 500BC)
    Cast: 7 (Great)
    Score: 1/10

    Overrated By All should got less then 7.8s
  7. Mindkiller7522
    Dec 7, 2021
    4
    Does not hold up well! Having played the original and not liking it and then decades later playing the PS4 God of War (technically the fourth entry) and realizing it is absolutely amazing I thought I would see what I was missing in the gap between. Turns out-"Frustration" is the answer!

    Every time the camera pans through a new puzzle room I cringed, each enemy encounter includes about    Does not hold up well! Having played the original and not liking it and then decades later playing the PS4 God of War (technically the fourth entry) and realizing it is absolutely amazing I thought I would see what I was missing in the gap between. Turns out-"Frustration" is the answer!

    Every time the camera pans through a new puzzle room I cringed, each enemy encounter includes about 10-15 more enemies than you'll enjoy fighting, and the story seems more interested in how violent they can make Kratos without anyone realizing that he just smashed an old man's face in to a table.

    The puzzles weren't difficult in design, but with no camera control and some puzzles requiring solving while you are getting hit by enemies-it becomes a real slog. There's also a really poorly implemented mechanic where you are turned to stone by Gorgon's. If, by chance, this happens in the air mid jump you shatter instantly. Really a frustrating way to have to repeat a section.

    This game is a product of a time where games were meant to be frustrating with very little story. We'll see if I can still stick with the series!    … Expand
  8. ShadowShadex
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Very terrible writing, gameplay sucks. If you like watching movies this game is for you as there is more cutscenes then gameplay.
  9. MantaOrlando
    Apr 29, 2022
    0
    Great combat, great music, great sequel. The only negative aspect is that the bosses are less memorable. No name in this game stuck to me (aside from a few), despite the epic intros and good fights.

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best PS2 Game of 2007
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#1 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
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#2 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. IGN
    97
    God of War II may in fact be the best action game ever made. It outdoes the original God of War in every way.
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  2. 1UP
    95
    There are a few brilliant core improvements, such as the beautifully implemented grappling system that lets you swing around with your blades. But for the most part, the game's best features are context-specific things rather than features that change or improve the title as a whole...A stellar example of what can be done when a developer focuses on telling a story and lets that drive the game.
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  3. GameZone
    95
    It's not just one element that turned the game into a masterpiece, it's every element – the controls (perfection), world design (unbelievably creative), combat (exciting and challenging), and enemy selection (unreal) are just a few of the reasons why this is PS2’s best first-party release.
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