God of War

 PlayStation 2
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8.9

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  1. tututdyure
    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.
  2. Joao_Victor7
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    O meu segundo jogo preferido da franquia god of war, amo esse game por isso dou 10
  3. Mehdi_Xeonex
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    The Sign of PlayStation
  4. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  5. navarrojpx
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    A great game, an amazing story, Kratos is the best spartan warrior. I just Love it.
  6. Parangaritiwi
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Absolute blast, the story, the gameplay and even the cutscene graphics for its time are amazing. This Franchise is the best out there. All phenomenal games especially the 2018 one.
  7. alanjackson
    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
  8. Magnetroll
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Can't help but assume that hack and slash gets kind of boring, although GoW gets it just right. The urge to follow with the adventure is still a riddle for me, but I just love to beat them all to death. Not to talk about the bosses, they are amazing. Truly has some unforgettable moments.
  9. Endymion_Var
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    God of War cuando salió ; eso si que fue brutal, los enemigos, la Historia, la jugabilidad, unos gráficos que No se habían visto. Un juego super Recomendado.
  10. MrDonut
    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.
  11. Dajoint187
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    The best in the franchise,the gameplay puts to shame many action slashers, except devil may cry ofc.
  12. Wollyver
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Very bom !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. Styli
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Best god of war ,pretty cool adventure ..nice puzzles ..Soundtrack amazing ..
  14. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    Great game Very fluid controls, great diversity of scenery, beautiful graphics together with a perfect story!
  15. Warlod1
    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.
  16. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    An amazing game in every right. God of War is one of the greatest games on the PS2.
  17. VijayA
    Oct 15, 2022
    10
    Gameplay perspective, Completely challenging and addictive, adrenaline rush throughout the entire game
  18. Adam_Lakhal
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
  19. DarkRing
    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
  20. Kobe24Legend
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece! Very dark and brutal game with intense story telling. Gameplay was also amazing.
  21. KillSpawn
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    Boże jak to piękna gra. Rozwałka, mitologia i przemoc. Tego mi brakowało.
  22. hulkingmedia
    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.    … Expand
  23. AceStonewall
    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
  24. NawafAlasmi
    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
  25. Alirezakratos
    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
  26. kil1er1234
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    God Of War is a great slasher. fantastic story , gameplay , boss fights , game design and music.
  27. Slaran
    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
  28. SlayerTactician
    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.    … Expand
  29. omerpc1
    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.
  30. Krats
    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
  31. Lelo_Oficial
    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.
  32. PrJB38
    May 3, 2023
    10
    Fino Senhores
  33. JChappy2
    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.    … Expand
  34. marlon155
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos
  35. thordeusdo7
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos
  36. ruangamer
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidoss
  37. Vergilxxz
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Obra de arte, muito melhor que aquela porcaria de devil may cry kkkkkkkkkkk
  38. Caroldaxotagran
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos
  39. ChrisS.
    Mar 30, 2005
    9
    Really fun and visually exciting game. As for Ahmed not getting what he expected, its called researching the game. If you wanted a free roaming game, you should of read up on the game before buying. This game will give you a rush. Excellent.
  40. MarcD.
    Apr 2, 2005
    9
    Finally...a character which transcends it's field of entertainment. Besides the fact that God Of War is a remarkable gaming achievement, the most impressive point to note is how brilliant and layered the Kratos is. Characters this deep belong on the top teir of RPGs, not action adventure games. It just adds a whole lot of satisfaction to the experience when you play through as such Finally...a character which transcends it's field of entertainment. Besides the fact that God Of War is a remarkable gaming achievement, the most impressive point to note is how brilliant and layered the Kratos is. Characters this deep belong on the top teir of RPGs, not action adventure games. It just adds a whole lot of satisfaction to the experience when you play through as such an amazing literary character. My fave gaming character for sure.… Expand
  41. RobD.
    May 6, 2005
    9
    I'm not quite finished but this game is so fun. It's not as compelling as Resident Evil 4, but pretty damn cool. It's not frustratingly difficult, but it's held my attention.
  42. CavadorC.
    Jul 5, 2005
    9
    Awesome game.
  43. AnonymousMC
    Jul 20, 2008
    9
    This is the type of game that reminds people why they started playing in the first place. Fun and enternaining on what unfourtunatly seems to be in second place in terms of importance on the industry theses days.
    Even with some minor flaws, this is without a doubt one of the best games around and a good influence on recent titles. Comparing this to completely different genres like Halo    This is the type of game that reminds people why they started playing in the first place. Fun and enternaining on what unfourtunatly seems to be in second place in terms of importance on the industry theses days.
    Even with some minor flaws, this is without a doubt one of the best games around and a good influence on recent titles. Comparing this to completely different genres like Halo makes no sense at all.    … Expand
  44. Mr.Anonymous
    Feb 20, 2010
    9
    Apparently, there are major differences between "blatant ripoff" and "improving upon a successful formula". God of War is the latter. It combines the successful elements of action games (Devil May Cry), platforming (Prince of Persia). The combination was so well, so incredible that God of War is one of the best games of this decade. God of War is packed with gorgeous visuals, intense bossApparently, there are major differences between "blatant ripoff" and "improving upon a successful formula". God of War is the latter. It combines the successful elements of action games (Devil May Cry), platforming (Prince of Persia). The combination was so well, so incredible that God of War is one of the best games of this decade. God of War is packed with gorgeous visuals, intense boss fights (which requires strategy, timing, and button-mashing, of course), and relaxing (not too easy, not too hard) puzzles. The puzzles are a nice way to slow the pace down, keep yourself cool after minutes of button mashing. But of course, button mashing alone does not work (unless you're playing on the easy difficulty - shame for you). God of War is best played on normal difficulty and above, where you'll have to time every dodge, think fast (whether you should dodge or block - some attacks parry your guard, some attacks have a wide area of effects which makes dodging useless). Also, you have to think whether to use a normal attack or a strong attack, and sometimes, throw in a magic attack (some magic attacks render you invulnerable to enemies' attacks). Simply put, God of War is a highly addictive action-platforming game that every fan of the genre should enjoy.… Expand
  45. Cavador
    Apr 1, 2005
    9
    Simply outstanding.
  46. Andrew
    Apr 2, 2005
    9
    Excellent game ! Great fun, some annoyance in the, at times, limited view. Some fantastic scenes and battles gloriously realised. Highly Recomended.
  47. DrorS.
    Apr 8, 2005
    9
    i played it for 3 days straight i dont have a memory card so i left my playstation on for 3 days while i was playing it until i finally finished the game i just could not stop.
  48. SamF.
    May 11, 2005
    9
    It doesn't beat Resident Evil 4 for game of the year, which gets a prefect 10, but GoW is still very enjoyable. I'm not entirely sure why it gets that point off. I sometimes got annoyed by the fighting and it felt linear and repetitive at times; a puzzle, a battle, a puzzle, a battle. Even with some slight problems it is one of the best PS2 games.
  49. Thinkablefire
    Jul 6, 2005
    9
    The graphics is definitely stunning. This game truley shows the true capabilities of the PS2. This game combines the elements of what makes a game truley spectacular. Fighting style, storyline, and playability is awsome.
  50. FFIXlove
    Oct 27, 2007
    9
    An awesome game with amazing combat mechanics. The plot is good, although could have been better developed. But the game is too short. Still an amazing experience with puzzles fitted in to make the experience more varied. The main music theme is very good, but lacks variety. Lots of blood and gore, so if you actively dislike that sort of thing dont get it. Otherwise, go buy it.
  51. EliG.
    Dec 12, 2005
    9
    This game was awesome! I never got bored and it was hard to put down. It was complicated at times, but not impossible and I liked the upgrades. But it got a little repetive and I wished the puzzels involved more than just pushing and pulling. Doesn't seem like a blend of Onimusha and Prince of Persia?
  52. MichaelB.
    Apr 13, 2005
    9
    Gorgeous environments and non-stop action. Pretty much exactly what you want out of a good hack-n-slash game.
  53. NickT.
    Apr 6, 2005
    9
    The first half hour was a bit underwhelming (what the hell was with the sex minigame... it was pointless!), but as soon as I fought the hydra and reached Athens, the game picked immensely. This is the most gripping (I never use that word) game I have ever played, as it transcends what one believes to be a simple videogame and becomes an experience. It isn't the amazing graphics, The first half hour was a bit underwhelming (what the hell was with the sex minigame... it was pointless!), but as soon as I fought the hydra and reached Athens, the game picked immensely. This is the most gripping (I never use that word) game I have ever played, as it transcends what one believes to be a simple videogame and becomes an experience. It isn't the amazing graphics, story or gameplay that bring God of War to the forefront; it is, for me, the games sprawling environments. Even though you are confined to one linear path, you don't feel as if you are. This game convinces the player that they are part of a greater conflict, a war. When I entered Athens and saw armies raging below, I was moved... but i was moved even more when i climbed Pandora's temple and was able to see Kronos, carrying the massive buliding on his back, crawling below me; his head bobbing up and down in in agony. Yes, this game does not expand the genre very much, but it makes up for that fact by refining action adventure mechanics and implementing SUPERB presentation. God of War simply must be played to appreciated. While Resident Evil 4 is still my current favorite game of 2005, GoW is a very close second.… Expand
  54. DrewA.
    Jun 2, 2005
    9
    Tremendous game. Only reason i'm not giving it a perfect 10 is because it's possible to see pretty much everything the game has to offer in one go-thru. That one go-thru, though, is one heckuva great ride. Kratos is the coolest videogame protaginist to come along in quite sometime.
  55. EMREF?dan
    Jul 1, 2005
    9
    The people who made this game are really cool. Sce0nario, scenes, magics, Athens, i loved it. The best i played up to now, it has a stile.
  56. ThonyM.
    Mar 14, 2006
    9
    great game, graphics, fun all that...wouldnt say as good of resident evil, but theyre different games entierly so cant really compare.
  57. JasonC.
    Jun 14, 2007
    9
    Great graphics for current gen, great gameplay, great story, great cutscenes.
  58. Alex
    Nov 14, 2005
    9
    God of War is one of those games that you don't realy have to pay attention to in order to enjoy. You could go through a good slice of the game without having to think too hard about what's going on. but, the various puzzle sequances scattered throughout the game keep it from getting monotounous or boring, and require you to actually plan out your next move. the only thing God of War is one of those games that you don't realy have to pay attention to in order to enjoy. You could go through a good slice of the game without having to think too hard about what's going on. but, the various puzzle sequances scattered throughout the game keep it from getting monotounous or boring, and require you to actually plan out your next move. the only thing keeping this game from a 10 is the sometimes awful (and other times just plain bad) voice acting on the part of Kratos' and Aries' characters.… Expand
  59. WhiteWarrior
    Apr 17, 2005
    9
    This game is the quentisential game for those in dire need of stress release. I pity them who would refer to this game as a common "hack & slash" because it is so much more than that. This game succeeds in immersing the player in an immense world that never stops being eye-candy, and at no point is there the all too common dead spots in the game. A game of this calibur has been screaming This game is the quentisential game for those in dire need of stress release. I pity them who would refer to this game as a common "hack & slash" because it is so much more than that. This game succeeds in immersing the player in an immense world that never stops being eye-candy, and at no point is there the all too common dead spots in the game. A game of this calibur has been screaming to come out for at least a decade, and lets hope this is the start of something to be expected for mature rated games.… Expand
  60. MikailaK.
    Apr 25, 2005
    9
    Amazing--this may be the best PS2 action game released. There's so much detail and passion in this game and it shows in the details. The final package easily blows away "Devil May Cry 3" and Kratos makes Dante look like a hippie. I've never had so much fun meting out punishment (except with "RE4"). The only complaints I have are minimal: a few frustrating camera views and that Amazing--this may be the best PS2 action game released. There's so much detail and passion in this game and it shows in the details. The final package easily blows away "Devil May Cry 3" and Kratos makes Dante look like a hippie. I've never had so much fun meting out punishment (except with "RE4"). The only complaints I have are minimal: a few frustrating camera views and that rather silly sex game (it kind of diminished the whole revenge-for-family angle, and didn't quite titillate me--maybe because I'm a girl). I also would've liked more than three boss fight; that final one was kind of a pushover. But other than that, this game is a gem. It's not as fun or as stunning as the superlative "Resident Evil 4" or even "Splinter Cell:: Chaos Theory", but it's definitely the best PS2 game out this year.… Expand
  61. PhilipA.
    Jul 13, 2005
    9
    After completing the game, several 'behind the scenes' shorts become available. Playing all the way through the game left me - like many others I'm sure - ravenous for more and I watched the 'deleted monsters' and 'making of...' segments in awe. What the creators of the game repeatedly allude to is a time constraint that kept them from implementing all After completing the game, several 'behind the scenes' shorts become available. Playing all the way through the game left me - like many others I'm sure - ravenous for more and I watched the 'deleted monsters' and 'making of...' segments in awe. What the creators of the game repeatedly allude to is a time constraint that kept them from implementing all of the ideas they had. A pity, because what they did have a chance to do was create an engrossing, visually stunning spectacle from beginning to end. Graphics, soundtrack, gameplay and story-line (especially) are way above par and the whole of the game retained a very epic quality throughout. (Although, I found the final battle with Aries considerably dissappointing after a masterful plot build-up early on in the game.) Can't wait for God of War 2 -- hopefully they'll take their time with the next one and make it everything it can be.… Expand
  62. NiclasD.
    Apr 14, 2006
    9
    Probably the best game available on the PS2 God of War epitomizes the attempts of a combination of violence, sex, buttonbashing, difficulty, storytelling and narratives altogether told using Greek mythology - although the last hasn't been represented in most games... Seldom camera issues aside the game is hands down on of the best if not the best game of the year. Why the game Probably the best game available on the PS2 God of War epitomizes the attempts of a combination of violence, sex, buttonbashing, difficulty, storytelling and narratives altogether told using Greek mythology - although the last hasn't been represented in most games... Seldom camera issues aside the game is hands down on of the best if not the best game of the year. Why the game hasn't been awarded a 10 might occur to you as odd, as it is to me, but it feels weird giving a game based on rather simple elements such a grade - the counterargument is of course that the game and its elements are executed in such a damn good way. I'd give it a 9½ if half grades were possible.… Expand
  63. AdamW.
    Dec 11, 2007
    9
    A very fun game if you like fighting (somewhat button-mashing), (poorly animated) breasts, and massive amounts of gore. There's very little replay value except to unlock some of the amusing extras and secrets. The music is alright but I've heard better. The storyline and plot was kind of generic but was acceptable. You should rent this game.
  64. JamesB.
    Jun 23, 2007
    9
    This game has high definition movies -in-game movies called- and the puzzles and battles you nned to do to win are considerably difficult. I expect that this saga of games -God of War- wouldn't end, but it has to. I'm very anxious waiting for the 3rd game.
  65. starmario123
    Apr 27, 2011
    9
    9.5/10 = Incredible = Very clever in it's execution, and espiacially for game with so much blood, gore, and medusa boobs. One hell of an acton game!
  66. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 17, 2011
    9
    This isn't one of the best games for the PS2 for nothing, I still can't believe the PS2 is capable of these kind of graphics, don't get me wrong there aged by todays standards but back then these were top notch, the sound track and voice work are PHENOMENAL!!! and the gameplay might be simple but the puzzles and combat are extremely satisfying, this really captures what I love most aboutThis isn't one of the best games for the PS2 for nothing, I still can't believe the PS2 is capable of these kind of graphics, don't get me wrong there aged by todays standards but back then these were top notch, the sound track and voice work are PHENOMENAL!!! and the gameplay might be simple but the puzzles and combat are extremely satisfying, this really captures what I love most about Greek mythology the sex and violence, this game makes you feel like a bad ass slicing your way through enemies with a giant sword, taking on giant bosses, avoiding deadly traps, satisfying maidens, and solving puzzles, and the story is awesome, by now your asking yourself if this is so perfect why didn't I give it a perfect 10? the only flaw I can find with this is the first boss fight, it's just boring, that flaw aside this is still one of the best games I've ever played, and a must own that's just shy of perfection.… Expand
  67. duckypwns
    Dec 11, 2011
    9
    A lot of people say this is a button masher. Um ok? Well sure, if you sit there and mash the button. The same can be said about any game. That doesn't mean you're playing the game properly at all though. If you know how to play a beat 'em up properly and you understand the type of gameplay that's being utilized, you will love this game. The combos are interesting, each useful in varyingA lot of people say this is a button masher. Um ok? Well sure, if you sit there and mash the button. The same can be said about any game. That doesn't mean you're playing the game properly at all though. If you know how to play a beat 'em up properly and you understand the type of gameplay that's being utilized, you will love this game. The combos are interesting, each useful in varying situations, the leveling system is well implemented, the rate at which you unlock new weapons and abilities is very well done, and there's even a bit of exploration, although it's usually very simplistic and obvious. Those are the reasons I play the game, but there's also an added bonus of an interesting story, lore, and characters, as well as stunning visual effects.… Expand
  68. Watermelon789
    Jul 11, 2011
    9
    Epic masterpiece, Kratos is even more monster than the brutality. The slick control is smooth and brilliant. Bloody,incredible and bold just wish more heroes had this kind of sense of humor.
  69. hawaiianhappy
    Nov 15, 2012
    9
    Excellent game. It has a very good story, great gameplay, it's challenging, and it exceeds expectations for a hack and slash game. The only problem I had with the game is so few boss fights. I thought the minotaur and Ares fights were great and after watching what the studio had to cut out of the game, I kinda feel that they wanted to add more but they didn't have the budget. :(
  70. alex007
    Nov 5, 2012
    9
    "God of War" is a PS2 action-adventure game from the creator of "Twisted Metal Black". Based on Greek mythology, it tells the story of Kratos, a Spartan warrior in service of the Olympian Gods. As the game begins, he is tasked with one final assignment, the destruction of Ares, the God of War. The journey takes on a personal meaning for Kratos since Ares had tricked him into killing his"God of War" is a PS2 action-adventure game from the creator of "Twisted Metal Black". Based on Greek mythology, it tells the story of Kratos, a Spartan warrior in service of the Olympian Gods. As the game begins, he is tasked with one final assignment, the destruction of Ares, the God of War. The journey takes on a personal meaning for Kratos since Ares had tricked him into killing his own family. "God of War" starts with a highly-kinetic battle on a ship which acts as the opening tutorial level. Its action is comparable to "Devil May Cry" but it also features adventure elements and innovative on-screen button prompts. The involving story is mainly told through crisp, highly-detailed CGI cutscenes. Visually, the graphics and animation are impressive for a PS2 game. And the voice acting and Hollywood-esque musical score are superb. "God of War" proudly wears its 'M' rating on its shoulder. Its features nudity, sexual situations and graphic violence. Fans of fast-paced action and adventure will find much to enjoy in this first installment of the popular series. It's a terrific achievement and one of the PS2's best exclusives. 9.5 out of 10… Expand
  71. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GREAT.
  72. alexaxa
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    This game was awesome back when it came out. The boss fights were awesome but there was not as many as player would have like but this has been fixed in God of War 2.
  73. Ultach
    Aug 17, 2013
    9
    A different beast entirely from the series' later entries. Kratos is a reasonably sympathetic Byronic Hero. The atmosphere intentionally invokes Ray Harryhausen films, and gives you an idea of what those films might have been like with blood n guts and all that good stuff. The dialogue can be clumsy in places, but otherwise the story is sound. Some puzzles are real headscratchers, whileA different beast entirely from the series' later entries. Kratos is a reasonably sympathetic Byronic Hero. The atmosphere intentionally invokes Ray Harryhausen films, and gives you an idea of what those films might have been like with blood n guts and all that good stuff. The dialogue can be clumsy in places, but otherwise the story is sound. Some puzzles are real headscratchers, while others you'll barely have to think about. The combat, arguably the main draw of the series, is certainly less complex in this one. It feels more like an action adventure game than a hack n slash (Devil May Cry, Ninja Gaiden, et all) as far as the combat is concerned, but there's still quite a lot of combo potential.… Expand
  74. Basem101
    Jun 16, 2013
    9
    The best hack and slash game you'll play with amazing soundtrack and fantastic story also the characters in this game are good and you'll love every moment of gameplay Recommended
  75. Auritone
    Apr 30, 2013
    9
    What can be said about one of the best hack ’n slash games ever made? Well, it’s a gorgeous game with some stunning and atmospheric graphics (even by today’s standards) which pulls you into the Greek mythological setting. Add to that some great sounds effects and you got a game that’s pleasing to the eyes and the ears. Though the music overall works well, it just seems to try way too hardWhat can be said about one of the best hack ’n slash games ever made? Well, it’s a gorgeous game with some stunning and atmospheric graphics (even by today’s standards) which pulls you into the Greek mythological setting. Add to that some great sounds effects and you got a game that’s pleasing to the eyes and the ears. Though the music overall works well, it just seems to try way too hard to be as bombastic as possible at times. This is particular noticeable when nothing is actually happening, which caused me more than once to wish the music would just take a diazepam and calm down a little.
    But the thing that really makes God of War the classic it has become, is the gameplay. Fluid combat against a multitude of enemies, great combos, intuitive controls, and some great, violent weaponry and godly magic, makes helping Kratos hack and slash his way through the levels in order to eventually defeat Ares in hope of getting rid of the nightmares and guilt that haunts him, an absolute joy. Along the way the action is broken up by some nice small, if not exactly intellectually overwhelming, puzzles, but they do a good job of pacing the game. Furthermore, this game is from an age when developers didn’t tell you everything you had to do at every turn through on-screen prompts, so sometimes you actually have to think a little yourself to solve the puzzles.
    Now, a lot of people point towards the God of War games when placing blame for the overuse of quicktime events we see in games today.
    I find this to be fundamentally unfair.
    In GoW the quicktime mechanic is an intricate part of the game, not unlike finishing- or special moves in beat ‘em ups, and it works very well indeed.
    Judging the quicktime events in this game by the very low standards used in games like Resident Evil 6, Black Ops 2 or the numerous other modern games, which basically use them by default whether warranted or not, is doing GoW a huge disservice.
    A lot of people have also pointed out that GoW was not original and it borrowed from a lot of other games. This is all true, but a game should not be judged on it's originality, but whether it sets out to do what it wants to. And the fact is, that GoW did and does this amazingly well.
    GoW is a classic and should find its rightful place in any hack ‘n slash or action game fans collection.    … Expand
  76. AJCk19
    Jul 12, 2021
    9
    All game designers must study the 1st section/hour/opener of God Of War. It was perfect game design and completely shows what the game has to offer. With that said, this game is almost perfect in its' entirety.

    The only thing I wish is that it had more replayability. It had something similar to a new game plus, but it was subpar. Regardless, this goes down in the list of top 100    All game designers must study the 1st section/hour/opener of God Of War. It was perfect game design and completely shows what the game has to offer. With that said, this game is almost perfect in its' entirety.

    The only thing I wish is that it had more replayability. It had something similar to a new game plus, but it was subpar.

    Regardless, this goes down in the list of top 100 greatest games of all time. It will be hard to dethrone it. It is easily the best god of war entry as well. Yes, even better than II, III, Ascension, PSP Origins collection, & Norse.    … Expand
  77. Epicluko
    Jul 9, 2013
    9
    Before Shadow of the Colossus, the original God of War was my favorite PS2 game. And who could blame me? It's unbelievable!!

    Not only is the action over-satisfyingly gory and intense, but the story of Kratos is surprisingly fascinating! The graphics, for its time, were the best in its genre. The mixture of Greek mythology and relentless violence is both intriguing and awesome! If you    Before Shadow of the Colossus, the original God of War was my favorite PS2 game. And who could blame me? It's unbelievable!!

    Not only is the action over-satisfyingly gory and intense, but the story of Kratos is surprisingly fascinating! The graphics, for its time, were the best in its genre. The mixture of Greek mythology and relentless violence is both intriguing and awesome!

    If you are looking for an extremely violent but unbelievably well executed action game, pick this up! It's a definite must-have for any hardcore gamer!    … Expand
  78. Fedelca
    Sep 28, 2013
    9
    Uno de mis juegos más nostálgicos que he jugado. Posee una excelente virtud que lo hace un juego épico y merecido de jugar... Perdón: un juego NECESARIO de jugar. Excelente temática, impactante ambientación, escenarios de lucha magníficos y gran desarrollo de personajes, nada que le pueda faltar
  79. Mahdiar
    Dec 17, 2015
    9
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 8
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 9
  80. crimsondoor
    Jul 22, 2016
    9
    What a classic. I picked this up only because I love Greek Mythology, but I was surprised at the quality of it. I enjoyed it from start to finish.

    Compared with GOW2, it has better puzzles, story, pacing, atmosphere and soundtrack which is why I enjoyed it more. But they both are much better than GOW3 for sure.
  81. fijiboy
    Apr 30, 2014
    9
    such a great game. greek mythology is very interesting, and its portrayed in such an epic way in this game. Kratos is one of the most powerful videogame characters ever and you certainly feel that when you play. the combat is the best part of this game, it feels so smooth and is easy to use and still feel badass. the story is also great and is very interesting to follow. the combat isn'tsuch a great game. greek mythology is very interesting, and its portrayed in such an epic way in this game. Kratos is one of the most powerful videogame characters ever and you certainly feel that when you play. the combat is the best part of this game, it feels so smooth and is easy to use and still feel badass. the story is also great and is very interesting to follow. the combat isn't exactly repetitive, but you soon figure out wich moves are most effective and just end up spanning them. that is the only downside to this game. the boss fights are awesome too, some of the best I've ever seen even to this date and that goes for all the god of war games… Expand
  82. chayshirin
    Jun 25, 2016
    9
    A huge improvement over the first one.
    good:
    Enjoyable puzzles
    great music
    lovely art direction
    excellent pacing
    Good boss fights

    Bad:
    still some cheap deaths
    pointless weapons and abilities
    abandoning new mechanics just after they are introduced
  83. Termin8ter
    Feb 9, 2016
    9
    God Of War is among the best action games of all time, excellent story, perfect combat, great graphics, and an overall amazing experience. Buy this game on sight.
  84. kyle20ellis
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Yes, this game was very fun and well worth the 14.99 I paid for it on sale. The story has Kratos as a man hell bent on revenge. The target for his revenge, Ares the god of war. Ares has his own plans as he is trying to take down Aphrodite, she is using Kratos though to take him down. So you have your double crosses and such. Why is Kratos wanting revenge, well Ares tricked Kratos intoYes, this game was very fun and well worth the 14.99 I paid for it on sale. The story has Kratos as a man hell bent on revenge. The target for his revenge, Ares the god of war. Ares has his own plans as he is trying to take down Aphrodite, she is using Kratos though to take him down. So you have your double crosses and such. Why is Kratos wanting revenge, well Ares tricked Kratos into killing his own family so there ya go. The combat in this game is very fun, simple to do yet it looks very cool. You do cool combos and nifty looking finisher type moves on various mythical creatures. You span a few levels as you start with a cool ship scene and also an attack on a city, you also have to go through this strange fortress on top of a giants back. My favorite level though is the hades level as it looks really awesome. Speaking of awesome, the graphics here are just that. From the giant Minotaur's, to the super scenery, and to the falling people in the hades level everything here looks exceptional. My only complaint is the rather short play time and the shortage of boss fights which is a shame, because the ones they do have are very fun. So for a fun game that offers a challenge, but does not make you rip your hair out give this game a try. Add to that you even get to see some boobies!!!… Expand
  85. TyyroneMugga
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Characters - 8/10
    Visuals - 8/10
    Story - 8.5/10
    Uniqueness - 9/10
  86. Moish
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    A real success of an American approach of Japanese game mechanics that was a milestone for the video game industry and for PlayStation because of the mixture of puzzles platforming combat and history, an interesting approach of the Greek mythology and a very good overall video game experience.
  87. frederik1478
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    The second best God of War game in the series : And certainly the of hardest ones. It will be an Unforgettable experience . And one of the few games Kratos is not the bad guy
  88. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    The best action-adventure game on the PlayStation 2. Inspired by the ancient Greek myths, it blends the combat systems of "Onimusha" and "Devil May Cry" with the puzzles and platforming of "Prince of Persia". Featuring gory violence and naughty content, the game certainly earns its 'M' rating. Game creator David Jaffe was inspired by the feature film "Clash of the Titans" and "Heavy Metal"The best action-adventure game on the PlayStation 2. Inspired by the ancient Greek myths, it blends the combat systems of "Onimusha" and "Devil May Cry" with the puzzles and platforming of "Prince of Persia". Featuring gory violence and naughty content, the game certainly earns its 'M' rating. Game creator David Jaffe was inspired by the feature film "Clash of the Titans" and "Heavy Metal" magazine and it shows. The game combines the cinematic presentation of the former with the adult content of the latter.

    God of War is also one of the best looking titles in the PS2 library. The CGI rendered cutscenes are amazing, the animation is smooth and there is no framerate or screen tearing issues. At the time of its release, the game's graphics were noted as being close to Xbox quality. Of course, good gameplay is what really counts and GOW delivers it in spades. This is a 10-12 hour action-adventure game with no padding at all. It's compelling and entertaining from beginning to end. I would give it a 9.5 out of 10.    … Expand
  89. XJoseManuel10X
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    God of War is a 2005 hack and slash action-adventure video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony.

    + One of the best Hack and Slash + An Excellent, Variety-Filled Combat System with Plenty of Upgrades + Lots of Challenging + Kratos is a Highly Entertaining Antihero, and the Story Constructed for him Works Brilliantly + Beautiful Character Designs and    God of War is a 2005 hack and slash action-adventure video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony.

    + One of the best Hack and Slash
    + An Excellent, Variety-Filled Combat System with Plenty of Upgrades
    + Lots of Challenging
    + Kratos is a Highly Entertaining Antihero, and the Story Constructed for him Works Brilliantly
    + Beautiful Character Designs and Environments are Backed up by a Technically Excellent Engine
    + One of the best Orchestral Scores

    My Score: 9.7/10    … Expand
  90. SPLINTERBORN
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The Game that started it all back in 2005 and later re-released on PS3, GOD OF WAR is an incredible game. The Visuals are stunning and still hold up well after 14 years, For the most part the puzzles are great and consistent yet that are a few really challenging puzzles that can throw you off the immersion from time to time. The Story is very well written for the time and with sequels andThe Game that started it all back in 2005 and later re-released on PS3, GOD OF WAR is an incredible game. The Visuals are stunning and still hold up well after 14 years, For the most part the puzzles are great and consistent yet that are a few really challenging puzzles that can throw you off the immersion from time to time. The Story is very well written for the time and with sequels and prequels its really well tied up in the franchise. The combat is viscous and bombastic with magic attacks, air attacks and dozens of varied combos it is endless fun from start to finish. As previously stated the puzzles can slow you down further on in the game but it is challenging and it was meant to be played on hard and i love that. It is a great starting point in the series and now god of war ascension has been out for a few years now its great to play one after the other, The bottom line is you have to play it to understand what I've written and i would give the game a great 8.5/10… Expand
  91. Hatschi
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    A true classic and one of the best games I've played in the past, it's too bad that the new PS4 game is lacking behind this one so much.
  92. AlvaroK95
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    Un inicio sobresaliente para una saga que recrea de forma inmejorable la mitología griega.
  93. Jconker
    May 8, 2018
    9
    The protagonist of the game is sympathetic in one moment then merciless in another it is interesting to see a video-game character this conflicted with a tragic story that repeats itself on the sequels. The voice acting is superb but the Gods motivations are not that great making it feel childish at times. The combat is deadly with great animation shown each time you make a specificThe protagonist of the game is sympathetic in one moment then merciless in another it is interesting to see a video-game character this conflicted with a tragic story that repeats itself on the sequels. The voice acting is superb but the Gods motivations are not that great making it feel childish at times. The combat is deadly with great animation shown each time you make a specific attack that you can see the bloody mess you can do. The combat does feature combos but you don't unlock long combos which is a small shame. The climbing is simple with responsive controls does make it feel realistic, while the button prompts that appear to make a finishing is a welcome feature that really makes the game stand out from the crowd. Even the underwater levels are awesome and challenging; the environments are almost perfect for the time with also amazing character models and background. The sound effects are just amazing with a great soundtrack, the enemies also makes player think for a better strategy in some instances like saving magic, dodging, avoiding, jump, and attack. The unlocks are the challenges in which is actually my least favorite in the series but still a good feature that also unlocks new customs. The level design showcases the diversity and a great pacing just made this game one of the greatest hack & Slash games of all time.… Expand
  94. Br_AgSs
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    One of my favorites franchises started with this amazing game. The combat is awesome,frenetic and addictive. The story is great and deep, one of the best PS2 games.
  95. NWStarightEdge
    Apr 18, 2019
    9
    One of the most challenging games I've ever played. The settings in this, the villains, the game play, the story... just amazing.

    Also one of the most frustrating games I've ever played^^ But happy to have in my collection
  96. TwoBe
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    This was my first God of War game, I played it in hard mode and I played it in PS Now. It was epic, challenging and buggy but epic. The final battle was one of the longest and best ones I’ve ever played, and it was not only challenging but dramatic too, you need skills and a good strategy to finish the game, it’s not just a random hash and slash fight.

    The combat mechanics were really    This was my first God of War game, I played it in hard mode and I played it in PS Now. It was epic, challenging and buggy but epic. The final battle was one of the longest and best ones I’ve ever played, and it was not only challenging but dramatic too, you need skills and a good strategy to finish the game, it’s not just a random hash and slash fight.

    The combat mechanics were really good with the only disadvantage of not being able to control the camera angles, the camera blinds you on purpose at times during the fights and that can become very frustrating because it is not about skill anymore but luck, you just end up pushing buttons blindly hoping to defend yourself or give a hit. Despite that it was really fun to play.

    The puzzles weren’t hard to crack but they weren’t easy either, they had the right balance, enough to challenge you and enough to progress further in the game. The story was impactful, is not deep and they don’t give you much but what they give is worth your while.

    I think the developers did a great job with the game despite all the technical issues, it was an epic adventure and I had a lot of fun playing it.    … Expand
  97. Miguelbpaes
    Apr 14, 2023
    9
    Por mais que atualmente God of War tenha envelhecido mal, analisando em retrospecto, é um dos melhores hack'n'slash já lançados na história. Com gameplay refinada, gráficos excelentes, brutalidade sem igual e com um protagonista memorável, tornam o título imprescindível para o PS2.
  98. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    The original God of War on PS2. Good times. This is a must-have game for a lot of PS2 owners. Epic
  99. Hmody10087
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything about this game is amazing the ending whare you become god of war except the trap was really annoying… Expand
  100. arklles
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    O grande God of War foi um dos melhores games de sua época e um dos meus preferidos.
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#2 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 75
  3. 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. IGN
    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!
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  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]
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