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  1. Aug 20, 2020
    9
    Un vende consolas, solo por este juego merecia la pena tener la PS2, uno de mis juegos preferidos de esa generación.
  2. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    God of War has entered one of the best series on the PlayStation console ever. So it's no wonder that I had to play this game and it didn't take long and that I fell in love with it. God of War (2005) is an excellent game. Right at the beginning of the game we get a smaller and quick talk of our main character Krata, what actually happened to him and it doesn't take long and the gameGod of War has entered one of the best series on the PlayStation console ever. So it's no wonder that I had to play this game and it didn't take long and that I fell in love with it. God of War (2005) is an excellent game. Right at the beginning of the game we get a smaller and quick talk of our main character Krata, what actually happened to him and it doesn't take long and the game throws us into action and yes, that's what's going on here. The game has an incredible dose of action. What's best is the fact that it's constantly improving. At the beginning of the game, we get Blades of Chaos, which are already enough OP at that time, but it's nothing compared to what they can be a few hours later, when we improve our character. Yes, there is character improvement. In addition to our weapons, we also improve our abilities, which also greatly help to make the action even better, and the Combo, which appears in the corner of the screen and forces you to constantly increase it, or in other words, constantly forces you to make bigger and bigger, helps you to do all this. paseku. Here and there there will be puzzles that will let us breathe from all the massacre we are experiencing in the game. It is located in a beautiful environment. Indeed, the locations here are phenomenal and especially the desert. I love the desert, so I especially liked it here and Medusa sings for us. Well, just beautiful! Of course, there will also be delicious Boss Fights, which also know no bounds. Especially the last one, but I won't spoiler. Perhaps I will just say that it was The Final Boss and the overall finish that was more than satisfactory in my eyes and I love the ending. For me, a great game that I recommend and a must for PlayStation 2 owners. In short, a MUST-PLAY title. Expand
  3. Jun 9, 2021
    9
    Just finished this classic and I can't say anything bad from this game. Although it has some mistakes, I understand that is an old game and the first God of War.
  4. Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Не смотря на старость игры, общий сюжет и геймплей достаточно выверенный, чтобы рекомендовать вам эту игру.
  5. Sep 29, 2020
    10
    El Juego esta muy bien hecho, a pesar de que los dioses no están muy desarrollados, fue hecho mas para divertirse, ya que el creador no sabia de la fama que iba a tener la franquicia. Una obra maestra del Play Station 2
  6. Sep 30, 2020
    10
    It was a complete game , Perfect Story , Chalengging Gameplay , Lots Of Mysteries , Increadible Bosses And Enemies. Best PS2 Game Ever
  7. Oct 11, 2020
    9
    Esse jogo é muito bom muito bonito problema dele podia ser mais longo da história e também um pouco melhorado o gráfico tirando isso é ótimo jogatina é boa não tem bug o jogo tu adoro personagem personagem que você vai amar é um jogo muito bom quem tem um Play vale a pena minha nota é 9.7
  8. Apr 1, 2022
    10
    Шедевр и точка.....!!!!:)
    ВООБЩЕ все части....!!!!!:)
  9. Oct 27, 2020
    8
    god i hate the parry system in this game but overall still a great game. time to play gow2!
  10. Oct 31, 2022
    10
    El nacimiento de una leyenda, el mejor hack and slash de todos los tiempos.
  11. Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Definitely the ancestor of Hack and Slash games. A revolutionary work for its year. Excellent storytelling. Very good gameplay dynamics. And of course the legendary music. Thanks to this game, I became interested in Greek mythology :))
  12. Nov 10, 2020
    8
    After having completed the game, I believe that it holds up pretty well. When the game first came out it was considered a masterpiece amongst many other at the time. I can confirm that this game is truly incredible providing a fantasy world based on one of the most well-known mythologies of all time. The way the story wraps up is truly beautiful and the gameplay set the stage for the newAfter having completed the game, I believe that it holds up pretty well. When the game first came out it was considered a masterpiece amongst many other at the time. I can confirm that this game is truly incredible providing a fantasy world based on one of the most well-known mythologies of all time. The way the story wraps up is truly beautiful and the gameplay set the stage for the new games, while also being entertaining and fantastic. In spite of being an incredible game, there many flaws such as a few plot holes and a very repetitive set of enemies. Still I would recommend playing it so that people can see how it all started. Expand
  13. Jan 11, 2023
    10
    this is the start of the series that made what playstation is today the main franchise series of PlayStation with the biggest most icon character when you think about PlayStation you think about what started it all and thats Kratos and boy does this game hit hard right from the beggining with an epic hydra boss fight the graphics are amazing the screen space reflections in the game are sothis is the start of the series that made what playstation is today the main franchise series of PlayStation with the biggest most icon character when you think about PlayStation you think about what started it all and thats Kratos and boy does this game hit hard right from the beggining with an epic hydra boss fight the graphics are amazing the screen space reflections in the game are so good the music backstory storytelling voice acting motion capture cinematics everything is top notch i loved all the magic this is the only god of war where you can throw zeus's lightning bolt the city of athens was beautiful and let me talk to you about this game's briliant game design the game design is punishing frustrating as hell but briliant there isn't another god of war game with so many innovative puzzles traps obstacles and platforming legdes to fall to your death trying to speedrun the game on easy mode under 5 hours while using the infinite magic glitch is still so hard and challenging because of those puzzles traps and platforming ledges so i really appreciate the challenge even though the camera and camera angles are so bad that during these challenges i wanna pull my hair and i feel like the minotour boss fight and protecting kratos family shouldn't be harder than the final boss ares but they are so the game design aint perfect it has its flaws but man from city of athens to the desert to climbing cronos to entering the pandora labyrinth on cronos back and doing poseidon hades challenges the level design art deisng is just briliant i wish there was more boss fights something god of war 3 did very well but no game is completely perfect. david jaffe corry barlog and the developers team set the bar and ignited the flame in gaming back in the day by creating this masterpiece that will never be forgotten and must be remaked for the PS5 i want all the god of war games in one collection remade for PS5 Expand
  14. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    godofwar best game ps2 best game ps3 best graphic ,best game play ,best story,lovely kratos
  15. May 19, 2023
    8
    Played on the aeathersx2 emulator on the android. Similar to other games from the serie. Nice plot
  16. Dec 23, 2020
    8
    I have a lot of nostalgia for this game but when i look at it now, it doesn't hold up that much but still pretty good game, definitely wortg playing.
  17. Apr 4, 2021
    10
    It is very curious, my first god of war that I played was GOW 2, and it was not that I met the first one, just after finishing GOW3, despite having played GOW1 years after its release date, I was shocked by this masterpiece , the story, the concept of the new god of war and creating a fictional mythology with kratos as a unique character, it is impressive .... you must play it

    Story 10
    It is very curious, my first god of war that I played was GOW 2, and it was not that I met the first one, just after finishing GOW3, despite having played GOW1 years after its release date, I was shocked by this masterpiece , the story, the concept of the new god of war and creating a fictional mythology with kratos as a unique character, it is impressive .... you must play it

    Story 10 +
    Gameplay 10
    Visuals 9
    Music 10

    Personal Score: 10+ A master piece
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  18. Nov 26, 2021
    9
    Good

    - linear fast paced action. No breaking of pace. - graphics are really nice. - combos feel fluent, and a having a parry system is great. - story is pretty interesting. - diverse amount of enemies. Petrifying effects, etc. - useful dodging abilities. - a large amount of moves and combos. - QTE feel great, and the animations with it look very cool. - adds
    Good

    - linear fast paced action. No breaking of pace.

    - graphics are really nice.

    - combos feel fluent, and a having a parry system is great.

    - story is pretty interesting.

    - diverse amount of enemies. Petrifying effects, etc.

    - useful dodging abilities.

    - a large amount of moves and combos.

    - QTE feel great, and the animations with it look very cool.

    - adds enough puzzles to change things up, while keeping the fighting as the main focus.

    Bad

    - the lack of custom camera movement makes some platforming sequences look awkward.
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  19. Jan 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best games i ever played!!!dgdhyjsoshxkajdnMushshdhdjdhcbfndjsjdjcjdjsjxnxjsusjisjsjdhdghskgslggsglsybgggyh
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  20. Nov 26, 2022
    9
    Very interesting game. really, God of War is probably the best games on ps2. Not one mechanic did not have time to get bored, on the contrary, when the game ends, you want more (more will be in God of War 2;)). The plot is interesting and logical, the graphics are very good for the time, the level pumping is interesting, but some powers have no occasion to use, so they seem to beVery interesting game. really, God of War is probably the best games on ps2. Not one mechanic did not have time to get bored, on the contrary, when the game ends, you want more (more will be in God of War 2;)). The plot is interesting and logical, the graphics are very good for the time, the level pumping is interesting, but some powers have no occasion to use, so they seem to be superfluous, although also good, just no normal implementation.
    Cons: some very annoying moments inherent in many games of those times (mazes are normal here), but 90% of the gameplay takes place without them, and that's good! The fight with the last boss is not interesting at all by the standards of God of war. Must-play!
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  21. Jul 23, 2022
    10
    This game is taking firm steps towards becoming the best company of today and in the future, this game is just as perfect as other games.
  22. Feb 17, 2021
    10
    el juego es perfecto buena jugabilidad,historia muy pero que muy interesante y sus mecanicas son super tiene un poco mas dificultad que las entregas que le siguieron pero eso lo hace mas entretenido
  23. Nov 9, 2021
    9
    aquele tipo de jogo que você usa para desestressar, é um otimo game, o unico ponto que eu tenho a reclamar é que na ultima batalha o jogo travou, mas mesmo assim deu pra zerar
  24. Jul 29, 2022
    8
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  25. May 29, 2021
    10
    This game is a legend. Very fun and very enjoyable. Technically a legend for the year it came out
  26. Lec
    Jun 11, 2021
    8
    Un juegazo la jugabilidad es Expecacular y la historia
    Pese a no ser perfecta es muy entretenida
  27. Nov 25, 2021
    10
    The game is great , in my opinion the first version is better than the second version. Good graphics , addictive gameplay , epic and beautiful music , great sound , powerful and engaging story . And a masterpiece game!
  28. Jul 17, 2021
    10
    Beautiful and enjoyable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  29. Aug 10, 2021
    9
    Best game ever better than ps 4 games for these days i love it so much thbaks santa
  30. May 13, 2023
    8
    en algunos puzzles me parecio algo aburridos, los villanos no estan nada mal, jugabilidad buenisima, el jefe final la verdad me dio algo de sueño, pero le salva todo lo anterior, sigue siendo un gran juego, pero ni de coña es el mejor de la saga
  31. Aug 25, 2021
    10
    God of war series is the best franchise exclusive on PlayStation. Fluid gameplay and satisfying gore hack and slash.
  32. Sep 9, 2021
    10
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  33. Sep 23, 2021
    10
    A PS2 greek god, a masterpiece by all means, bossfights soundtrack the game design the protaginist ofcourse .. Kratos
  34. Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, couldn't stop playing till it was complete. Some very challenging bosses that make you think.
  35. May 4, 2023
    10
    melhor jogo da historia do PS2 junto com o GOD 2 um combate que ate hoje nunca ficou ruim parabens para a sony
  36. Nov 17, 2021
    8
    Absolutamente bárbaro. Me obnubila tan magna cantidad de píxeles y el trato de los mismos.
  37. 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
  38. Jan 3, 2022
    10
    This game is such an amazing. I like the story of sparta the god of ancient Greek. the gameplay it's stunning. This game is added to my favorite games I ever played.
  39. Nov 24, 2021
    10
    O meu segundo jogo preferido da franquia god of war, amo esse game por isso dou 10
  40. Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  41. Dec 28, 2021
    10
    A great game, an amazing story, Kratos is the best spartan warrior. I just Love it.
  42. Sep 29, 2022
    9
    AMAZING《9/10》⭐⭐⭐⭐

    《STORY》
  43. Jan 31, 2022
    9
    A beautiful game that starts one of the best game series of all time. I also think that it's still playable in 2022. Great combat mechanic, nice levels design, and epic boss fights. I didn't get a chance to play it when it first came out, but it must have been a legendary game for 2005.
  44. Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Muy bueno y el inicio de una saga fantástica que nos mantiene expectante hasta hoy en día
  45. Feb 8, 2022
    9
    9/10, great start for the franchise, but can't feel this game is outdated, needs a remake
  46. Mar 14, 2022
    10
    The one that started it all. I've played this many times and love it more and more everytime. 10/10
  47. Feb 27, 2022
    9
    One of the best games I've ever completed, story, character characterization, fighting, puzzles. Virtually everything perfect, not aged at all badly
  48. Feb 25, 2023
    10
    God Of War (2005) still holds up very well with its graphics and gameplay. The level design, characters, and story are all perfect. I recommend it even today. A flawless masterpiece.
  49. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    The best in the franchise,the gameplay puts to shame many action slashers, except devil may cry ofc.
  50. Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Very bom !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  51. Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Best god of war ,pretty cool adventure ..nice puzzles ..Soundtrack amazing ..
  52. Dec 31, 2022
    9
    this game is Fcking so good
    i think its the bestest start for a Triple
    .........
  53. Dec 3, 2022
    8
    A very good game, but very unfair punishes at times, and puts it in one place with better sequels is unfair too
  54. May 8, 2022
    9
    I love this game I play that's in my childhood
    Always i enjoy killing people in this game
  55. Jun 9, 2022
    10
    Great game Very fluid controls, great diversity of scenery, beautiful graphics together with a perfect story!
  56. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Un gran inicio para una franquicia, posee un gameplay muy interesante y dinámico para la época, además de poseer una historia muy interesante y nutrida con toda la potencia de la mitología griega. Por otro lado los gráficos son excelentes para la época, sacando a relucir la ps2 y con una tremenda OST perfecta para el juego.
  57. Jun 27, 2022
    10
    An amazing game in every right. God of War is one of the greatest games on the PS2.
  58. Aug 6, 2022
    9
    gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  59. Aug 23, 2022
    9
    Gran juego de god of war! la historia el gameplay, la musica, todo es epico en esta saga y juego!
  60. Oct 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Сюжет очень интересный, и графика хорошая, но не оптимизирована под виндовс, в некоторых местах присутствуют лаги Expand
  61. Oct 15, 2022
    10
    Gameplay perspective, Completely challenging and addictive, adrenaline rush throughout the entire game
  62. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    amazing in every way an icon in the gaming industry that cemented it as one of the best games of all times for me and was the beginning of a franchise that never disappointed me
  63. Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece! Very dark and brutal game with intense story telling. Gameplay was also amazing.
  64. Dec 31, 2022
    10
    Boże jak to piękna gra. Rozwałka, mitologia i przemoc. Tego mi brakowało.
  65. Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Looking back at this game, it's honestly really good. The combat was fluent and didn't do too much, it was simple yet effective. And before some people say "iTs jUsT bUtToN mAsHiNg", if it's button mashing for you then you suck at the game lmao. I've played all the DMC games and Metal Gear Rising, both games are pretty critically acclaimed for how solid their combat is, and God of War isLooking back at this game, it's honestly really good. The combat was fluent and didn't do too much, it was simple yet effective. And before some people say "iTs jUsT bUtToN mAsHiNg", if it's button mashing for you then you suck at the game lmao. I've played all the DMC games and Metal Gear Rising, both games are pretty critically acclaimed for how solid their combat is, and God of War is not a testosterone-filled button masher. In addition to the combat, the story is quite captivating if you pay attention. The puzzles are challenging, and a bit dated, but the payoff more than makes up for it. All in all, it's a fun, story-driven Hack n' Slash game that holds up really well today. Expand
  66. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    This game is one of the BEST PS2 games you will ever find. It has been re-released on the PS3 in HD as well. This game has fun combat and a good story. The story is more of a background story but it adds value to the game. This game has a great sound track that hits hard and only makes the action in the game run at a million miles an hour. For extra fun you can bump up the difficulty. YouThis game is one of the BEST PS2 games you will ever find. It has been re-released on the PS3 in HD as well. This game has fun combat and a good story. The story is more of a background story but it adds value to the game. This game has a great sound track that hits hard and only makes the action in the game run at a million miles an hour. For extra fun you can bump up the difficulty. You will learn a lot about Greek mythology while playing this game which is a bonus! PLAY THIS GAME! This game is a 10/10 for me, a great PlayStation Classic.
    Played on PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3.
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  67. Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Un muy buen inicio, una tragedia griega en todo su esplendor. Su jugabilidad es muy divertida y fresca para un lejano 2005. Sus controles cómodos e intuitivos. Es la primera experiencia con Kratos y ya empezó por todo lo alto a nivel visceral y cinematográfico. Las Espadas del Caos son un arma muy versátil e innovadora, uno de los principales motores de la trama. Kratos sigue el arquetipoUn muy buen inicio, una tragedia griega en todo su esplendor. Su jugabilidad es muy divertida y fresca para un lejano 2005. Sus controles cómodos e intuitivos. Es la primera experiencia con Kratos y ya empezó por todo lo alto a nivel visceral y cinematográfico. Las Espadas del Caos son un arma muy versátil e innovadora, uno de los principales motores de la trama. Kratos sigue el arquetipo de anti-héroe similar a Heracles, su venganza, su historia de esclavitud frente a Ares, las incontables matanzas en su nombre, la servidumbre hacia unos dioses que le niegan el perdón y el triste desenlace de su amada esposa Lissandra y añorada hija Calíope convirtieron al guerrero ceniciento no solo en el Dios de la Guerra, sino en uno de los grandes iconos de los videojuegos. Tras jugar a esta saga se con total claridad que los dioses no me han abandonado y que después de todo aun hay esperanza. Expand
  68. Mar 29, 2023
    10
    Second best Playstation 2 Game ever after God of war 2.
    great combat
    good difficuility
    good boss fight and one of the hardest like Ares
    great Story
  69. Dec 6, 2022
    10
    great great great
    What can I say about this masterpiece?
    All versions of God's War are masterpieces and deserve praise
  70. Mar 23, 2023
    10
    God Of War is a great slasher. fantastic story , gameplay , boss fights , game design and music.
  71. Jan 6, 2023
    10
    The original God of War is hardest of the God of War games I have played. Good magics and some nice costumes for bonus play.

    I give the original God of War a score of 10
  72. Jul 12, 2023
    8
    Genre-spanning platform/adventure/beat 'em up with combat that's a little too reliant upon button bashing and a difficulty level that's brutal on the higher settings, but it looks and sounds great and has a cool storyline based upon ancient Greek mythology.
  73. Feb 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Has a very iconic intro and the game throws you right into the action within a couple of minutes. It's such a refreshing start to a game and the storytelling and twists are top notch with satisfying combat.

    One of the things this game has also is an amazing sense of scale and the environments are very well crafted and interwovened together. The game also does a good job of introducing you to this brutal universe with a badass compelling story along with a badass main character and all these things put together make for a MASTERPIECE of a game.
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  74. Feb 9, 2023
    8
    Great game with cool combat system even to this date highly recommend playing this one if u like the newer godd of war games :)
  75. Mar 1, 2023
    10
    I have never seen such a game before. In one word: legend. The pleasure of playing is very high, the story of the game is very beautiful. In my opinion, it is the best game in the God of War series.
  76. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Impressionante o que esse jogo representa para mim. Não existe outra IP que proporciona os sentimentos que GOD OF WAR me passa. Um início espetacular para a franquia nesse jogo
  77. Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo marcou a minha vida, já devo ter zerado umas 200 vezes, adoro ele e conheço cada sala, cada segredo, cada inimigo, a história é fantástica, a gameplay é marcante e nostálgica, os personagens são absolutamente incríveis e definitivamente ele inicia a franquia com chave de ouro.
  78. May 16, 2023
    10
    This game serves as a great reminder about how games were, and should still be made. The game's pacing is exhilarating, as the game whisks you through one beautiful locale after another, with few to no stagnant moments throughout. The combat is simple to understand, but hard to master, as the combos continue to get more nuanced and situationally effective as the enemies get tougher,This game serves as a great reminder about how games were, and should still be made. The game's pacing is exhilarating, as the game whisks you through one beautiful locale after another, with few to no stagnant moments throughout. The combat is simple to understand, but hard to master, as the combos continue to get more nuanced and situationally effective as the enemies get tougher, forcing the player to adapt from button-mashing to strategic combo moves to succeed.

    God of War's story is one of brutal violence and not much emotional tension, but it still captivated me through Kratos' own journey of self-understanding and reconciliation with who he really is. This game will forever stand as a pillar of excellence among video games.
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  79. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos
  80. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos
  81. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidoss
  82. 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.
  83. Aug 10, 2023
    8
    Classic, one of my favourite PS2 games, very good story, has great gameplay, is indeed one of the most memorable games of the generation.
  84. Aug 17, 2023
    9
    El inicio de toda esta saga arrecha que no necesita presentación, GoOD OF WAR y ya creo que es hora de un remake.
  85. Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#2 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005
Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 75
  2. Negative: 0 out of 75
  1. Game Informer
    100
    While playing God of War, I honestly found it difficult to resist the urge to simply genuflect and be humbled to be in the presence of such digital divinity, this god among games. [Apr 2005, p.122]
  2. 98
    If you like to kill freaky things with your giant serrated knives, you'll love the s*** out of this... This videogame features sexual situations, bare breasts and excessive brutality. Good with that? Excellent!
  3. Play Magazine
    95
    The game contains so much energy and conviction, so much skill and spirit. There came a point where I was totally lost to it, in the way you are to a great movie - to any powerful art form. [Apr 2005, p.50]