God of War

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2512 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,245 out of 2512
  2. Mixed: 175 out of 2512
  3. Negative: 92 out of 2512
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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
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#2 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#2 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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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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