God of War II

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  1. ylnylmn
    Sep 27, 2022
    9
    It is the same as the first game in terms of graphics and gameplay. It has taken a broader view of the story. CGI cutscenes are very good. Boss battles have increased. But there are too many quick-time events. Weapon and skill variety is good. My favorite innovation is the "deflect" mechanic. Some puzzles in the game are very good, some are weird. In general, it's a little better than theIt is the same as the first game in terms of graphics and gameplay. It has taken a broader view of the story. CGI cutscenes are very good. Boss battles have increased. But there are too many quick-time events. Weapon and skill variety is good. My favorite innovation is the "deflect" mechanic. Some puzzles in the game are very good, some are weird. In general, it's a little better than the first game, but I think the first game was more impressive.… Expand
  2. Dom007
    Feb 13, 2021
    9
    An excellent sequel. It takes a while to get going after the amazing introduction, but it's overall a great game. Perhaps a little weak in the puzzle criteria to its predecessor and it also may lack replay value due to its linearity. These are its only downfalls however.
  3. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
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  4. Lec
    Jun 11, 2021
    9
    Esta secuela es 100 veces mejor que su predecesora una jugabilidad mejorada a la del primero una historia que mejora mucho los villanos espectaculares
  5. Badr90s
    Sep 23, 2021
    9
    This game is better in every aspect, new creatures more intense bossfights and story moments, the ending it self makes the next part the masterpiece it is
  6. carlosmponce25
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    Nunca había experimentando uno de los mejores clímax y finales en la historia de los videojuegos, es una saga que no lleva mucho en la que acabo de comenzar, y el segundo juego de la franquicia fue mi favorito. Todo en este juego es bueno, es un desafío que se complementa con una rica historia, en ocasiones me siento mal al pensar que God Of War 3 tuvo más potencial, porque este juego dejóNunca había experimentando uno de los mejores clímax y finales en la historia de los videojuegos, es una saga que no lleva mucho en la que acabo de comenzar, y el segundo juego de la franquicia fue mi favorito. Todo en este juego es bueno, es un desafío que se complementa con una rica historia, en ocasiones me siento mal al pensar que God Of War 3 tuvo más potencial, porque este juego dejó la vara alta en la franquicia.… Expand
  7. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  8. M_MIXER
    Sep 29, 2022
    9
    AMAZING《9/10》⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  9. namelessrequiem
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    9/10, its a better game than the 1st one in every way, but it still feels outdated
  10. The_D4RknesS
    Apr 28, 2023
    9
    An original game but I prefer the 2005 one as it is much more violent it has more mutilation and blood but the 2 is still good.
    I didn't like this one so much in relation to the first one because in this one the story didn't end completely, there was a question mark that would only be told In the third game that only came out for PS3
  11. Top1saraya_
    Dec 31, 2022
    9
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  12. drvandoom
    Aug 7, 2022
    9
    the first god of war game I've ever experienced. It allowed me to have a good time with its story and the different gameplay mechanics it brought to the game. When I look back, I can say that it is the best game in the series except (God of War 2018 and later).
  13. VijayA
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, fascinating action , but slightly misses on time travel rules, yet forgiven with a great environmental designs and grand set pieces.… Expand
  14. KairiKNZW
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
    The story is fantastic, the controls are still tricky, but I really enjoy the game; it's easier than the first game.
  15. Giero
    Dec 30, 2022
    9
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  16. imalynxcat
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    0 ingilizceyle içgüdüsel olarak başında bayağı bir zaman geçirdiğim oyun. Memory kartım olmadığından oyuna hep baştan başlıyordum galiba hiç bitiremedim.
  17. Lelo_Oficial
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Esse jogo melhora o primeiro em absolutamente tudo, história, gameplay, personagens, gráficos, eu ainda prefiro o primeiro por ter jogado muito mais na infância, mas definitivamente god of war 2 é impecável e um jogo incrível.
  18. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  19. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  20. RedXII
    Mar 15, 2007
    8
    Great game too short, this game is awesome while it lasts but it is really short (12 hours) I am already on the last boss, I will probably go through and play it again, and also all of the extra features but 12 hours is a little short for a $50 game, but besides that this game is excellent all around game play, graphics, storyline all topnotch they definitely out did the first, but Great game too short, this game is awesome while it lasts but it is really short (12 hours) I am already on the last boss, I will probably go through and play it again, and also all of the extra features but 12 hours is a little short for a $50 game, but besides that this game is excellent all around game play, graphics, storyline all topnotch they definitely out did the first, but I'm giving it an 8 due to the length.… Expand
  21. NateB.
    Mar 25, 2007
    8
    A pretty good game, just is not as good as the last. I agree with Ryan that it is very similar to the last one, though that's necessarily a bad thing. This game feels more like an expansion, but I suppose that is to be expected given that God of War 1 pressed the limits of the PS2. Really the only reasons I gave two points off is that the story is not as good or cohesive as the A pretty good game, just is not as good as the last. I agree with Ryan that it is very similar to the last one, though that's necessarily a bad thing. This game feels more like an expansion, but I suppose that is to be expected given that God of War 1 pressed the limits of the PS2. Really the only reasons I gave two points off is that the story is not as good or cohesive as the first. Instead of having motivation built through story line and character development, the levels this time around seem very contrived. You'll be going somewhere and get sidetracked by some artificial plot device way too often. Second, it is very unclear what you are supposed to do too often. For instance, you have to break this pillar to create a bridge, but how do you know you can do that when all the other pillars are indestructible? A good game, just not legendary like the first installment.… Expand
  22. ChrisT
    Oct 25, 2009
    8
    Id rate this an 8.5, and the first one 9. I enjoyed the game very much, and they improved quite a few things from the last, such as the graphics, music, level design, gameplay, etc. My only real gripes are some of the puzzles feel a bit counter intuitive, sometimes being a bit annoying. Most of them weren't very hard, but things like respawning enemies while turning a crank got a bit Id rate this an 8.5, and the first one 9. I enjoyed the game very much, and they improved quite a few things from the last, such as the graphics, music, level design, gameplay, etc. My only real gripes are some of the puzzles feel a bit counter intuitive, sometimes being a bit annoying. Most of them weren't very hard, but things like respawning enemies while turning a crank got a bit frustrating. I also felt the story was weaker, what kept me playing in the first game was watching Kratos' character develop. This story feels a bit more contrived. Overall a great game, which improves on most fronts.… Expand
  23. AdamW.
    Dec 11, 2007
    8
    This was an alright sequel but you should still rent it. The original was better but this is also one of the best games on the PS2. With additional secrets and extras (sorry, won't spoil for future buyers!) this sequel definitely ups the original in this category. Worth a weekend rent.
  24. cromagnon
    Aug 11, 2010
    8
    Some of the artwork in God of War II is utterly breathtaking, showcasing the true limit of the PS2's graphical capabilities. Boss fights are reminiscent of old Nintendo games such as Jet Force Gemini and Zelda: OoT. A spectacular sequel in terms of storyline (a rarity of any medium) and gameplay.
  25. Mako5
    Feb 26, 2012
    8
    This game was very well designed. The story was compelling and I enjoyed playing this game. The best game on the PlayStation 2 in my opinion. The sound effects were awesome, the different fights were designed masterfully and always kept me guessing. Overall, had a good time.
  26. tsakiym
    May 21, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  27. Epik_Ninnja
    Aug 13, 2017
    8
    Betrayed by the other gods, Kratos seeks the sisters of fate to exact revenge against them in this sequel. Boss fights and locations are not as memorable in this game but it still has its fair share of epic moments. Also, the combat is as good as you'd expect, this time with multiple weapons for a little variety. While I think it's perhaps the least enjoyable of the God of War trilogy,Betrayed by the other gods, Kratos seeks the sisters of fate to exact revenge against them in this sequel. Boss fights and locations are not as memorable in this game but it still has its fair share of epic moments. Also, the combat is as good as you'd expect, this time with multiple weapons for a little variety. While I think it's perhaps the least enjoyable of the God of War trilogy, it's still certainly worth a play even today (I think I played it in early 2014 and I could tell it had aged well).… Expand
  28. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    8
    Pretty much the same complaint from the last game. I pretty much like the three main games equally.
  29. BSchwarz95
    Jul 21, 2018
    8
    The first game I thought was a fantastic story burdened by clunky mechanics that turned parts of gameplay into outright chores but this game was almost the opposite: a smooth game without as impressive a narrative. I never really felt to beat the game in order to see what became of my playing, but rather to beat the game in order to move onto the next one. Instead of this rags to richesThe first game I thought was a fantastic story burdened by clunky mechanics that turned parts of gameplay into outright chores but this game was almost the opposite: a smooth game without as impressive a narrative. I never really felt to beat the game in order to see what became of my playing, but rather to beat the game in order to move onto the next one. Instead of this rags to riches plot that made the first so compelling, this is just a revenge tale that plays pretty much the same. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the game but before I go into my positives, i thought I’d get the negatives out of the way beforehand. So, damn this game was fun. The added scale and spectacle truly made this feel epic mostly in the sequences that allowed you to fly Pegasus, climb up Titans, and just prove that you are the God of War and not just a soldier of death. Being able to fight Zeus and truly feel like you’re able to kick his ass given the work you’ve done to upgrade your attacks and weapons was extremely fulfilling. The puzzles werent nearly as puzzling but being able to sprint through them just sort of added to the power I felt at the controls of our anti-hero. It’s a ton of fun, that much I can’t deny. Flying with the wings of Icarus was also an added bonus which brings me to my favorite and least favorite parts of the game: the lore it swims, and sometimes drowns, in. Look, it’s really great to interact with Greek gods, Titans, and other creatures of lore but sometimes I thought that the game would have benefitted from re-writing some of these elements. Mainly, 10-arm 10-boobed Great Uncle Ugly that you have to beat towards the end. That was more offputting and disgusting than threatening and I wanted to get it over with more than I did want to feel accomplished by beating him. but now I’m going to start Chains of Olympus and see where that story takes us.… Expand
  30. syandicate
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    +Combat +Parkour +Atmosphere +Bosses
    +QTE's +Ending - The biggest flaw of the game is story.It is not as good as the first one.
  31. Professorfett
    Oct 1, 2018
    8
    The second God of War game is far superior to the original for the sole fact that it isn’t as unforgiving as the first game. I
    know what you’re thinking oh Brandon is a little girl who needs his hand held through all his games. That’s not it at all because it wasn’t the combat in the original that pissed me off; it was the unforgiving puzzles that drove me to the point of insanity. God of    The second God of War game is far superior to the original for the sole fact that it isn’t as unforgiving as the first game. I
    know what you’re thinking oh Brandon is a little girl who needs his hand held through all his games. That’s not it at all because it wasn’t the combat in the original that pissed me off; it was the unforgiving puzzles that drove me to the point of insanity. God of War 2 has puzzles that test your brain not how quickly you can jump from one box to another.

    The story of God of War 2 starts with Kratos as the God of War and let’s just say the dude is still **** pissed about the whole family thing. I am still not going to spoil God of War because I believe there are still people out there who haven’t played it and would like to. So Kratos decides to have his armies ransack cities loyal to certain Gods. I forget why but he is pissed at every God for what has happened.
    He ends up pissing off Zeus and Zeus tricks him into syphoning his powers into this sword to beat this well living statue. Which again bravo God of War it starts you out as a badass fighting a giant monster. Granted a giant statue isn’t half as cool as fighting the Hydra but it isn’t much of a step down. After his powers are drained into the sword that’s when Zeus strikes and kills Kratos. You heard me boys and girls he kills him. In doing so that sends him to
    the underworld, where he meets the Titians. They tell him about how the Gods came to be and they also help him escape the underworld to extract his revenge. The rest of the game is Kratos finding a way to stop Zeus from killing him. The game has a weird twist at the end for those of you that have played this game what’d you think of the twist I thought that was weak and more of a “really?” moment.

    The game sounds great the music hasn’t changed well at all and in all honesty in all the God of War games the music is about the same. Kratos talks a hell of a lot more he isn’t just going rawr for eight hours. What he says is still along the lines of I will destroy you and murder!! Even with that they also have other characters talk besides the Narrating Titan. They have small parts but it helps the story way more than the last game.

    The game looks way better than the first, which is weird you think they would’ve spent more time making the first one look better and less time in this one. This came out towards the end of the PS2 so a little polish was needed not a bunch. They added so many new monsters in this game and the new boss fights were way better than the 4 you got in the first. What I really love about this series in general is seeing what Greek legend or creature will Kratos tear a new **** into.

    The game plays the same as the first but the controls are way more polished and make more sense. The big one they changed was having R2 open
    everything. I don’t know why but when I played the first that seemed so unnatural. Besides the game being way more brutal and having more of a thinking man’s kind of puzzles the game really does play like any other God of War which is a great thing. Think about it so many hack n’ slashes now copy the God of War format somehow and if you are playing those you stop that **** right now and see how this game started it all.

    Overall if you like God of War 2 back on the PS2 go back and play this one. Especially if you have never played one start with two then go back to one it is such a better experience. I highly recommend this game to everyone who likes hack n’ slash games. Own this HD pack it’ll be worth every penny, I give this a 8. If you’d like me to review a game for whatever reason let me know in the comments section.    … Expand
  32. reasonableGamer
    Feb 3, 2019
    8
    Very similar to its predecessor, GoW 2 is a little bit better with its more creative level design and slightly longer playtime. That being said, it retains the strengths, but also weaknesses (frustrating trial-and-error, quick-time events) of the original game.

    If you liked God of War, you'll also like God of War 2. This is another must-play for PS2 and one of the best Action games out    Very similar to its predecessor, GoW 2 is a little bit better with its more creative level design and slightly longer playtime. That being said, it retains the strengths, but also weaknesses (frustrating trial-and-error, quick-time events) of the original game.

    If you liked God of War, you'll also like God of War 2. This is another must-play for PS2 and one of the best Action games out there.
    Score: 84 / 100    … Expand
  33. TwoBe
    Jun 5, 2021
    8
    Great game, not as good as God of War I but still good. I wish Sony would make a remake of these old video games, but who knows considering the turn in style that God of War IV took.
  34. skskskddd
    Apr 2, 2021
    8
    Awesome game but for me a little boring story. Surely first God of War was better but that game is also a very good experience
  35. Sleekder
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    Creio que esse seja o melhor game exclusivo do ps2, gameplay super divertida e disparado o GOW com a variação de armas mais legais de se utilizar!

    ''The rage of the titans fuel your blades, Kratos''
  36. Blint31
    Aug 5, 2020
    8
    God of War ll review

    Positives
    -Great gameplay
    -Atmospheric world
    -Challenging enemies
    -Great main character

    Negatives
    -Just like the first one, this one doesn't have a complex story either.

    Just like the first GOW, this is a very entertaining game with great fight system and it has the most badass main character ever written to video game but unfortunately the story is very basic.
  37. RafaelHeldt
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    PS2 classic and one of its best games, Who wouldn't want to fight a giant statue and beat the crap out of it? That's God of War II for you.
  38. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Strong sequel with a brutal narrative. Dives deeper into Kratos as a character and introduces new elements to the world. Great play.
  39. Dr_Unk
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    I replayed this game to get ready for the new God of War on the PS4. I loved it back when I first played it, but for some reason I didn't care for as much as I use to. Maybe as I grew older, I started realizing that Kratos was a one dimensional character, or maybe because I played it so much that I know were everything is by memory. Anywho, I still wanted to give it credit were credit is due.
  40. miguevindiano
    Jul 5, 2021
    8
    The mechanics have improved since God of War I and it's an entertaining and classic game. However, I think that being in the same setting with the same goal has a bad impact on the game.
  41. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Не смотря на старость игры, общий сюжет и геймплей достаточно выверенный, чтобы рекомендовать вам эту игру.
  42. CarlosNeto
    Oct 20, 2020
    8
    It's a great expansion for the God of War franchise which accomplishes mainly everything it sets out to accomplish. Furthermore, if you're into pure rage killing and amazing gory finisher moves you're in for a treat as always. A great game for a classic franchise
  43. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    8
    Was playing in that game on the android platform. It similar to other games from the series. Pretty interesting plot and nice combos combat fight model
  44. elansadrake
    Apr 14, 2023
    8
    O Primeiro jogo que joguei da saga e não podia dar outra, lembro quando era uma criança na frente do PS2 jogando isso e como eu era feliz e as lembranças boas que esse jogo me trás, além de que o jogo envelheceu bem, com combos impressionantes e um enredo rico e até surpreendente para um jogo onde a porradaria sempre reina tem uma historia até que intrigante
  45. Ron-Plata
    May 23, 2021
    8
    Man what? what is there to say about this masterpiece, its another one of my favorites, my second favorite of all time in fact and its not just about nostalgia, the game is great and deserves to be praised and played and replayed many times, its just pure fun.

    The graphics are some of the best the PS2 has to offer, the OST is amazing, bombastic, really makes you feel like you're a GOD    Man what? what is there to say about this masterpiece, its another one of my favorites, my second favorite of all time in fact and its not just about nostalgia, the game is great and deserves to be praised and played and replayed many times, its just pure fun.

    The graphics are some of the best the PS2 has to offer, the OST is amazing, bombastic, really makes you feel like you're a GOD of war combined with the terrific gameplay.

    I played this game before i palyed the first one, this one is 100 times better no doubt about it.

    Another one that i replay constantly, every year im revisiting this world because thats just how good it is.    … Expand
  46. SideOrderoLemon
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    From the coattails of the original, God of War II surpasses and excites on every level. Combat has been slightly tweaked with new combos and attacks, as well as new and returning enemies that keeps things fresh but memorable. The story hits all of the bloody beats greatly, with an ending that builds up to an exciting climax. Puzzles have also gotten a slight upgrade, however some stillFrom the coattails of the original, God of War II surpasses and excites on every level. Combat has been slightly tweaked with new combos and attacks, as well as new and returning enemies that keeps things fresh but memorable. The story hits all of the bloody beats greatly, with an ending that builds up to an exciting climax. Puzzles have also gotten a slight upgrade, however some still fall flat as either repetitive or too simple. God of War II is an incredible example of how to do a sequel right without over bloating or being too similar to the original.… Expand
  47. DarkRing
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    definitely an incredible game wich improved the combat of GoW1 in many ways but the story wasn't as good as the first game
  48. HarryB.
    May 27, 2007
    7
    Reasonably good. Not much to complain about. It's epic storyline and impressive settings make it interesting however, kratos himself is bland and characterless, another shallow muscle bound jock, who I find hard to care about. The fighting system is solid but lacks variation in combat. There are points in the game where I yawn a bit, repeating the same moves over and over again, Reasonably good. Not much to complain about. It's epic storyline and impressive settings make it interesting however, kratos himself is bland and characterless, another shallow muscle bound jock, who I find hard to care about. The fighting system is solid but lacks variation in combat. There are points in the game where I yawn a bit, repeating the same moves over and over again, thinking to myself 'just die already you stupid minions and let me get on with it'. There are different weapons, sure, but not enough good reasons for using them.… Expand
  49. HarshC.
    Mar 18, 2007
    7
    SCEA missed the boat on this one. First of all, a lot of Greek mythology is about seafaring. The GOW1 started off on creaky ships with hydras out at sea, which set the ambiance. GOW2, not so much except for one token sea creature (you fight on land)! Also, the music was too generically epic. I missed the simple lyre tunes from GOW1 that seem much more appropriate to 1000BC. Also, as for SCEA missed the boat on this one. First of all, a lot of Greek mythology is about seafaring. The GOW1 started off on creaky ships with hydras out at sea, which set the ambiance. GOW2, not so much except for one token sea creature (you fight on land)! Also, the music was too generically epic. I missed the simple lyre tunes from GOW1 that seem much more appropriate to 1000BC. Also, as for moments lending itself to epic music such as the crossing of the sword bridge in GOW1, there are many in GOW2 but without the epic score! What gives? Overall, the game play is up, graphics are up, music is down, ambiance is down. Some of the lighting effects towards the end of the game would look at home on the PS3/360.… Expand
  50. frederik1478
    Jan 18, 2020
    7
    Action gameplay feels like it is holding something back because of its release on the PS2. It feels like it's sacrificed itself to make God of War 3 good as it was
  51. UncleEd
    Oct 12, 2021
    7
    Take this review with a grain of salt, as I have never been a fan of the original God of War games. It combined two game mechanics that I despise the most: Button mashing and quick time events. That is why it took me so long to return to the series, God of War II, which is often regarded as the best God of War game from the old trilogy. It is definitely a good production. Graphics, sound,Take this review with a grain of salt, as I have never been a fan of the original God of War games. It combined two game mechanics that I despise the most: Button mashing and quick time events. That is why it took me so long to return to the series, God of War II, which is often regarded as the best God of War game from the old trilogy. It is definitely a good production. Graphics, sound, cutscenes all push the PS2 to its limits so if I were a game critic, maybe I would have rated this higher.

    Core game is still the same and I do not like it. I still hate button mashing; I still hate quick time events and God of War II has a lot of those. It is also as much a puzzle and platforming game as it is an action, so expect plenty of puzzle solving and precise platforming. So yes, it is an epic journey with some good boss fights and a great story, but it’s just not for me.    … Expand
  52. Schism78
    Jul 23, 2018
    7
    Very good sequel, at the same level as the first in my opinion.
    Exelect music and at technical levels it is better.
  53. hileger
    Dec 3, 2022
    7
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  54. Luigichief
    Nov 12, 2020
    7
    Almost straight sequence in the first game, at least in my view. I was at the beginning of this one, I stopped and went to play Ghost of Sparta. In some ways I prefer the first game and in some this one.

    The story of God of War 2 is much more complex in narrative aspects than the first, but I liked it a little more, Kratos' story captivated me. The 'prologue' is quite frantic and cool    Almost straight sequence in the first game, at least in my view. I was at the beginning of this one, I stopped and went to play Ghost of Sparta. In some ways I prefer the first game and in some this one.

    The story of God of War 2 is much more complex in narrative aspects than the first, but I liked it a little more, Kratos' story captivated me. The 'prologue' is quite frantic and cool to play. But the beginning of the game is really strange, Kratos is very pissed. I did some research and saw that Ghost of Sparta was made between the first and the second game 'fixing' this hole. Zerei Ghost of Sparta and I recommend playing before that. Anyway, my main criticism of the story was the presentation, I found the rhythm of the story very bad, at first it was reasonable but here the distance of each cutscene worsened a lot. Only the beginning and end of the game are full of them. Apart from that the game ends in the 'climax' of Kratos' story, which at first is badass, but the truth is that it is kind of a joke.

    The gameplay is better in general, but without major changes. The parry system is much more useful and is much more 'complex' than in the first game. The number of boss fights increased a lot compared to the first game, but that left most of them in that little striking. Some pretty bad sequences, like the one with the falling pillars and the one with the skeleton elevator. In the first game, this was practically non-existent. You can use 2 weapons 'at the same time' and the way of combining the two is reasonable, personally I didn't do much combining despite switching between 2 constantly. The puzzles remained good but I found them a little inferior in general.

    Some checkpoints are 'bad', something I had no problem with at first. Many things were reused in the first game, with slight changes, from textures to enemies, combos, and a specific skill.

    The graphics are very similar in general. The cinematics are fantastic, they were good in the first one, but here they are absurd.

    The soundtrack remains very unique and characteristic of the saga. I found it decent but very little varied.    … Expand
  55. BeeSting1
    Dec 1, 2021
    7
    Good
    - the hack and slash is as good as the first one. Though nothing really new.
    - the pre-rendered cutscenes are nicer looking - the premise of the storyline is much more epic, teaming with gaia, then fighting zeus. - new enemy designs. Bad - Unconventional logic applied to some of the puzzles. Some things I felt could be done, couldn't, but could be only for specific puzzles the    Good
    - the hack and slash is as good as the first one. Though nothing really new.
    - the pre-rendered cutscenes are nicer looking
    - the premise of the storyline is much more epic, teaming with gaia, then fighting zeus.
    - new enemy designs.

    Bad
    - Unconventional logic applied to some of the puzzles. Some things I felt could be done, couldn't, but could be only for specific puzzles the devs deemed.
    - the took out the roll into charge, making traversing slower and less amusing.
    - some weird camera angles    … Expand
  56. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    7
    It´s an improvement on the last game, but not that much. The story isn´t great, but 3 makes it worth it, kinda.
  57. RavenX301
    Mar 21, 2007
    6
    This is a good game. I dont think it is a "94!" style game even if its on a old playstation. The combat is really fun but not really that deep...I dont know why poeple think its so deep and are amazed by it...Kotos can bust some sweet combos and is as smooth as anytrhing, but in the middle of some of the more pwerful combos you can't even stop to block. Its fun and very good pacing,This is a good game. I dont think it is a "94!" style game even if its on a old playstation. The combat is really fun but not really that deep...I dont know why poeple think its so deep and are amazed by it...Kotos can bust some sweet combos and is as smooth as anytrhing, but in the middle of some of the more pwerful combos you can't even stop to block. Its fun and very good pacing, but only till you beat it, then you just want to see the next game and get some unlocklble content....which brings me to my most pi$$ed off complaint......To unlock the really good stuff you have to play through Titan mode and/or get Titan mode on all the callaenges. This is good to finally see a game with extra fun things in it, but the diffuctly in Titan mode is ridculas!!!! its not fun! its like hard, hard work. I beat it in Titan mode and only had i a couple of times not slamed down my controller and curse the develpors before shuting off my playstation in rage. A normal gamer would never go through that and even when you do, the unlockables are NOT that great. some arena style foolishness and costumes that should have been unlocked during the first run through......If it wasnt for having the normal mode i would give them game a flat 0 becasue NO game (No matter how great of story---which isnt all that great in this) should force you to go through outragous differcullies. I found myself dieing atleast 10 times by 3 bats at first! thats just stuipid. just casue you can make it that hard does not make a good fu$kin idea. The develpors really just prarade off the myths when ever they like. The story does suck. I'm sorry. It just places a bunch of myth creatures around and makes up whatever damn story they wish with just alittle sparkle of true folk lure...I'm not saying poeple wont love this game, but i think this is way too overated and i dont think i ever said that about any game other than that new Final Fantsay...............How about Krotos? yeah hes cool "I am the God of war" Over and over again. I do dig him on being a cool badass, but thats all....I dont care about him and its hard to..he's an a$$hole! A complete Di(k head. Not that he needs to be loving, but he waaaaaaaayyyyy over board. The actor just plays his same notes over and over again being 'mean' and 'tough' But at the end of the day you can only take so much of that foolishness. The female narrator was brillant. In both games she has kept the soul in the story. Without her it would turly fall into way too melodramaic nonsense. Like i said before, I dont know what poeple are thinking, maybe they just feel they need to becasue of the critics. Yet on the other hand, its the most brutal and insane killing game i ever seen...kudos for that becasue everything else is a mess (not technacally mind you, but story wise and the so called best combat.) P.S any one that thinks this is the best adventure game ever is a true jack-a$$ like ING. Zelda for the Wii is 20 times better and it isnt even the best adventure game.... (How can this game even compete with Oblivion? altought its on a very old console it doesnt mean it desreves to be a BEST adventrue ever ranking) I would have payed 20$ for this, but not $67!… Expand
  58. JohnB
    May 29, 2009
    6
    This game has good, but glitchy graphics and decent play control, although repetitive. Puzzles are unbelievebaly annoying, enemies spawn around you constantly when you trie to accomplish something. You know the kind: You take one step forward pushing a block. Enemies spawn around you and beat you while youre trying to push the motherfucking block. You slide two steps back. You kill the This game has good, but glitchy graphics and decent play control, although repetitive. Puzzles are unbelievebaly annoying, enemies spawn around you constantly when you trie to accomplish something. You know the kind: You take one step forward pushing a block. Enemies spawn around you and beat you while youre trying to push the motherfucking block. You slide two steps back. You kill the enemies, take a step and new enemies spawn etc etc. AARRGH! One or two puzzles like this would have been enough but the game is full of them. Other than that and idiotic psychopath main character the game is decent.… Expand
  59. SteveB.
    Aug 12, 2007
    6
    Let me start by saying that I LOVED the original. Every bit, and I didnt even have to check the internet once to get a clue. I found that God of War 2 had far too many obscure puzzles, and at some points even on normal difficulty was frustrating enough to throw your controller across the room. I got almost to the end, where you climb a rope across lava and the bad guys shoot it down. then Let me start by saying that I LOVED the original. Every bit, and I didnt even have to check the internet once to get a clue. I found that God of War 2 had far too many obscure puzzles, and at some points even on normal difficulty was frustrating enough to throw your controller across the room. I got almost to the end, where you climb a rope across lava and the bad guys shoot it down. then you climb up and have to fight about 10 medusas in a row( I should mention you have already used all of your magic in the previous endeavor, the rotating spike wheel while guys are trying to kill you.) All in all, the god of war series is awesome but I felt that the last half of this one was just too hard for people who arent necessarily video game freaks.… Expand
  60. Ahrun_Wolf
    Mar 4, 2012
    6
    I played it once and I played it again untill the end... But God of War 2 in my honest opinion, despite having a great art design and sound track, it's a game that cleary relies more in flashy moves, blood and gore resulting in a game full of show but lacking of substance.
  61. Ultach
    Aug 17, 2013
    6
    It is, technically, a much better game than the first. The graphics are phenomenal and the combat is deeper and more complex with more moves, weapons, and more tricks like iFrame exploitation. However, for a couple of reasons I don't like it as much. Kratos is a lot angrier, and a lot less sympathetic (though I'm told the events of Ghost of Sparta explain this), and while it retains aIt is, technically, a much better game than the first. The graphics are phenomenal and the combat is deeper and more complex with more moves, weapons, and more tricks like iFrame exploitation. However, for a couple of reasons I don't like it as much. Kratos is a lot angrier, and a lot less sympathetic (though I'm told the events of Ghost of Sparta explain this), and while it retains a little bit of the Harryhausen movie feel, especially with the inclusion of other characters from Greek myth and skeletons (spooky!), it just doesn't feel as charming. It's a little easy in places, and I can't remember any boss fights giving me that sense of awe that the first and third games did. It's a good game, certainly, and you can tell that the developers knew what they were doing, but I just didn't care for it that much.… Expand
  62. Jackthegamer
    Sep 15, 2022
    6
    It's ok. The fighting is good but gets boring pretty quickly especially if you played other games in this franchise
  63. Avey123Avey
    Apr 7, 2023
    6
    A big improvement from the first game. The combat has seen a number a great improvements, namely more unique and satisfying combat encounters and some truly awesome boss designs. The game also has some remarkably well aged cutscenes. The game is quite fun, but it and a lot of the series is brought down by the stop and start pacing that cuts off the angry brutal violence so that Kratos canA big improvement from the first game. The combat has seen a number a great improvements, namely more unique and satisfying combat encounters and some truly awesome boss designs. The game also has some remarkably well aged cutscenes. The game is quite fun, but it and a lot of the series is brought down by the stop and start pacing that cuts off the angry brutal violence so that Kratos can solve a bunch of fairly brainless puzzles a child could solve.… Expand
  64. budspud
    Sep 5, 2007
    5
    ... man ... this game is terrible if your not into watching blood and nudity becuase you have a life or if u want violence make it ... better it was terrible but the saving grace? ripping iccarusses wings off ... haha he sux but if ur into it then an amazing game with an indepth story line you dont get lost in ... next step make is sandbox style
  65. 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
  66. 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!
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
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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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