God of War

 PlayStation 2
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  1. Armin4
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of my life
    It's in my top 10
    Gameplay is addictive
    Story and storytelling is perfect
    Kratos is one the best characters in history
    And more
  2. littlejewboy95
    May 19, 2021
    8
    God of War - PlayStation 2 (8/10) .
  3. RyNirvano
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    the best god of war in the saga, you can easily say that it is one of the best games on the PS2
  4. Crimson43
    Aug 12, 2019
    10
    This Game is hands down the best PS2 game Of All Time and in my opinion has the best storytelling of any other GOW game.
  5. skskskddd
    Apr 2, 2021
    8
    Awesome game with very good story. Its one of the best games ever and its enjoyable and after so many years
  6. Jackthegamer
    Sep 16, 2022
    4
    I don't know what's wrong with me but I don't like the first God of War game
  7. Putina3002
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    A pesar de que a pasado mucho tiempo que salio el juego no mecansa y no creo que me valla a cansar nunca dejare de jugarlo
  8. 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
  9. maVSmo
    Jan 29, 2020
    8
    curiosamente, joguei ele após o segundo game, talvez por isso eu o ache inferior, mas um grande game.
  10. LSN77
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I was extremly amazed when i first played this game back in 2005, fighting,weapons,levels,puzzle elements, and the characters showed how much this game just changed everything for gamers, well done to santa monica studios.
  11. Omerada
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Best game i ever played for 20 hours.There is great epic story,incredible combat,not censored real adult game,puzzles,super cutscenes even for that generation .
  12. edxtan
    Aug 25, 2022
    5
    God of War's lenient mechanics make for a good power fantasy, but not a very tough challenge.
  13. Sleekder
    Nov 10, 2019
    7
    Um bom hack n slash, não precisa focar tanto na historia , as vezes esse GOW me lembra muito os games beat’em up da decada de 90, pois você pode dar pra qualquer um jogar em qual seja a parte do game, simplesmente esmague os botoes e mate os minotauros haha!
  14. Danrodguez
    Nov 27, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Macho esperaba golpes y solo encontre puzzles, la historia muy buena pero esperaba otra cosa… Expand
  15. deathstramding
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    i like playstation 2 i like this console exclusives i like god of war series
  16. arklles
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    O grande God of War foi um dos melhores games de sua época e um dos meus preferidos.
  17. izraillikedi31
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. added to wishlist ps2 istek listesine eklendi liste istek ps2 god of war 2005… Expand
  18. r03vg
    Jun 21, 2022
    6
    Как же я страдал, как же это больно. Самый главный враг - камера. Я сражался с ней. Какая же она дурацкая. Далее по сложности всевозможные загадки. Сюжет простой, но наблюдать интересно.
  19. juanesZ64
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El comienzo de la IP del pelón Blanco espartano más famoso del mundo sonyer, un Gran comienzo para la Gran saga ambientada en la mitología Griega más Grande de Sony PlayStation, la historia nos ambienta en la antigua Grecia donde un General del ejercito espartano llamado: Kratos tras hacer un pacto con Ares el Dios de la Guerra este empieza a hacer recados para él hasta el día que por culpa de Ares, Kratos mató a su esposa y a su hija y tras quemar sus cuerpos decide ya no servirle más y hacer recados para los dioses del Olimpo para ayudarlos a olvidar las pesadillas de sus actos pasados y tras derrotar a la Hidra, a Kratos los dioses le mandan una última tarea, matar al Dios Ares que está invadiendo la ciudad de Atenas, entonces Kratos deberá viajar a Atenas para encontrar al Oráculo que le dice que la única forma de derrotar a Ares es con la caja de Pandora, que se encuentra en el templo de pandora y Kratos deberá pasar por muchas pruebas en el templo para obtenerla y tras escapar del inframundo con la ayuda del enterrador, Kratos libera la caja de pandora desata su poder y se enfrenta a Ares en una épica batalla final, en la cual gana Kratos, al finalizar su tarea Kratos le pregunta a Atenea que si los dioses le liberan de sus pesadillas la cual le responde que No, solo lo iban a perdonar de sus pesadillas, lo cual Kratos desilusionado se lanza por el monte más alto de toda Grecia, pero cuando cayó al mar Egeo, fue levantado por los dioses y Atenea le dice que ganó el derecho de ser el nuevo Dios de la Guerra, entonces se siente en el trono que solía ser de Ares y Kratos queda coronado como nuevo Dios de la Guerra; la jugabillidad es la mejor o una de todas la mejores de la saga, con equis saltas y haces doble salto, con circulo agarras a los enemigos para destruirlos y haces las secuencias de Quick Time Event, con cuadrado haces ataques rápidos, con triángulo haces ataques destructivos, R2 es el botón Acción con el cual puedes interactuar con el escenario, R1 es para hacer un combo sprint con el hombro, L1 es para bloquear ataques enemigos, con L2 activas las magias, las cuales se seleccionan con las flechas del mando, las cuales son: la ira de Poseidón (sirve como una onda expansiva eléctrica que electrocuta a varios enemigos), la mirada de medusa (que sirve para petrificar enemigos) la ira de Zeus (que es un rayo que sirve para matar enemigos a distancia), el Ejercito de Hades (es un ejercito de almas que sirve para combatir varios enemigos a la vez), y además de poseer nuestras típicas espadas del caos también obtenemos la espada de Artemisa que se activa con L1 + R1, nos movemos con el joystick Izquierdo, con el Joystick Derecho podemos rodar por el suelo, cabe resaltar que no se puede controlar la cámara, y además de poseer un modo RAGE llamado: la ira de los dioses que la obtenemos al potenciar las Espadas del Caos por primera vez, y se activa con L3 + R3 pero lo malo es que solo lo podemos usar una vez que la activamos y cuando esté llena, nuestra salud se recarga con orbes verdes en cajas, la magia con orbes Azules en cajas, y además de tener Orbes rojos para potenciar nuestras armas y magias, en un menú, que también están en cajas o matando enemigos, además del combate el juego tiene secciones donde podemos columpiarnos, y además de poseer puntuales Puzles el cual destaco uno que me recordó a Tetris, que está antes de cojer el collar de Hera en las terrazas del templo de Pandora, y además de poseer un curioso minijuego sexual en la cama del barco de Kratos con una muchachas, que se hace con un Quick Time Event, y tras hacerlo te dan muchos orbes rojos; los Gráficos estuvieron bien en el año en que salieron en el 2005 en PS2, tiene vistas impresionantes como ver Atenas en batalla, o ver como cronos gatea con el templo de pandora, pero apesar de eso en vejecieron un poco mal y hace ver a los personajes muy cuadriculados excepto en escenas CGI; la banda sonora es muy épica y quizá la mejor de la saga con temas tan épicos tales como: el tema principal del vengador espartano, la batalla contra el minotauro o el de la batalla de Ares, y la banda sonora le da un toque de furia y épica al juego; la dificultad es muy elevada ya estando en modo normal teniendo partes muy difíciles en los combates contra diferentes bestias tanto zombies de soldados griegos, y bestias de la mitología Griega y de tener diferentes Puzles que sacan de quicio a los más impacientes tiene puntuales jefes que por desgracia son solo 3, los cuales son: la Hidra al inicio, el Minotauro en el templo de pandora, y Ares al final obviamente, además de las diversas pruebas del templo de pandora la parte más difícil del juego es el Inframundo, con rodillos de cuchillos que si te descuidas te mandan para el rio estigia; en conclusion el God of War 1 es un Gran juego y un Gran Inicio de la saga de God of War.… Expand
  20. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Amazing
    Story.......................Amazing
    Score.....................Amazing
  21. AbhinavDasiga
    Mar 30, 2020
    8
    God of War throws challenges at players in the form of multiple enemies, boss battles and environmental puzzles. It pulls off most of these quite competently although Sony Santa Monica has not yet hit their stride by this point. Still, this hack and slash action game provided much catharsis for many with pent up rage, all while also packing in a decent narrative.
  22. Espartano2020
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Un juego epico de principio a fin. Las mecanicas del juego son realmente buenas, tiene una historia atrapante y su protagonista, Kratos es una maquina de matar. Juegazo!

    El inicio de una saga increible.
  23. Jonneeyy
    Apr 10, 2023
    9
    Für 2005 ein wahnsinnig gut gealtertes Action-Adventure. Die Kämpfe sind richtig flutschig und wichtig gleichzeitig. Die Geschichte ist fantastisch erzählt, wobei auch Cutscenes toll gestaltet sind. Das einzige Manko ist, dass teilweise die Spielzeit auf nervige Art und Weise gestreckt wird (Beispielsweise nachspawnende Gegner oder Doppelung der Parcours. Dennoch bereitet es viel Freude.
  24. Alxd2803
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de ps2...............................................
  25. MeatGrindeR
    Nov 25, 2022
    5
    Проходил на высоком уровне сложности, геймплей не устарел, играется нормально в 2022 году, но есть некоторые огрехи, как по мне. Камера порой так близка к Кратосу, из-за чего не понятно, что на экране происходит и тяжело предугадать, откуда бьёт противник. Большое разнообразие противников: тут вам и циклопы, обычные мечники, минотавры, сирены, церберы, гаргульи и тд, плюс много крови иПроходил на высоком уровне сложности, геймплей не устарел, играется нормально в 2022 году, но есть некоторые огрехи, как по мне. Камера порой так близка к Кратосу, из-за чего не понятно, что на экране происходит и тяжело предугадать, откуда бьёт противник. Большое разнообразие противников: тут вам и циклопы, обычные мечники, минотавры, сирены, церберы, гаргульи и тд, плюс много крови и мяса, брутальность зашкаливает. Хочется похвалить qte сражения, а вот моменты с добиванием, когда появляется значок и тебе нужно добить, сделаны криво, т. к. не всегда срабатывают, и можно получить ответный удар. Играл через эмулятор в 4к, претензий к графону нет, а вот ролики устарели.
    Геймлпейные моменты, когда нужно лазать по стене и отбиваться от врагов - скучные, неинтересные, можно было это убрать, т. к. секции могут долго длиться. Сюда также добавлю секции с канатной дорогой и где предстоит подниматься по движущимся по кругу колоннам с торчащими клинками.
    Классная, брутальная музыка. Крутое решение, когда из одного сундука можно по-своему решению взять ману либо хп (поначалу я так думал). Но потом выяснилось, что если сундук один, а у тебя закончилась мана, то после боя ты выберешь именно хп, а значит нужно искать второй сундук, которого в большинстве случаев нет, поэтому скорее всего придётся бегать без маны прилично по времени. Много комбо ударов разных, но пользовался я стандартными т. е. спамя одну кнопку квадрата, по простой причине, если ты начинаешь выполнять удары, которые тебе открылись за прокачку оружия, они неэффективны, т. к. во время удара, ты не можешь использовать блок и прервать его, а значит, если в момент твоего удара противник уже замахнулся на тебя, то урон ты получишь в любом случае. Также и у врагов есть комбо-атаки, которые мало того, что нельзя парировать, так не получится даже увернуться, если враг уже начал выполнять комбо и первым же ударом по тебе попал. Несбалансированная сложность, которая заключается в том, что противники становится чуть ли не титановые и выдерживают большое количество урона, а по игроку наоборот увеличен урон. Поэтому не советую играть на высоком уровне сложности.
    Сюжет ничем особенным не выделяется, он неплохой до тех пор, пока не начнёшь детально его рассматривать и обдумывать, тогда с историей всё станет далеко не так однозначно, появятся много вопросов на которых нет ответа. Атмосфера Древней Греции передана хорошо, жаль что представлено очень мало Богов. Посоветую играть только тем, кто хотел бы ознакомиться с историей Кратоса, каким жестоким он был раньше и по какой причине.    … Expand
  26. Hoooooooooooes
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    One word, it is amazing!!!!!! Fighting, gameplay, mama mia trailer Cratos omg hot it was omg I don't know how to say omg it was perfect, the best game, bye bye GTA Vice City
  27. espartano20
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Espectacular juego de acción y aventura con tono épico. Uno de los mejores juegos de PS2 y el inicio de la historia del personaje mas brutal de los videojuegos. Kratos!
  28. Douglasbentes
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é simplesmente maravilhosa,história bem escrita,personagens cativantes e é claro muito sangue mas é claro que pra você que for Jogar Agora fiquei avisado que esse é o jogo mais difícil da saga, mas é indiscutível que você vai um divertir jogando em passando raiva na hor de enfrentar aquele boss difícil,ora fim recomendo muito esse jogo,e eu espero ter ajudado.
  29. SupahGualtah
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    this was a literal Game changer back in the days and man does it still hold up ! do you guys prefer this one or the hd one ?
  30. Luigichief
    Nov 10, 2020
    7
    Outro clássico do PS2, o lendário console da Sony. Pra época é um ótimo jogo de ação, hoje em dia ta bem mais mediano.

    A história é descente, você o passado de Kratos enquanto você joga e o jeito que ele se desenrola aos poucos funcionou muito bem nesse jogo. E no final da história tem um twist leve. O 'estilo' do Hack n' Slash em God of War tem alguns aspectos que não me agradam    Outro clássico do PS2, o lendário console da Sony. Pra época é um ótimo jogo de ação, hoje em dia ta bem mais mediano.

    A história é descente, você o passado de Kratos enquanto você joga e o jeito que ele se desenrola aos poucos funcionou muito bem nesse jogo. E no final da história tem um twist leve.

    O 'estilo' do Hack n' Slash em God of War tem alguns aspectos que não me agradam tanto, como toda a mecânica de magia. Você tem duas armas a Chaos Blade(clássica porém muito boa/profunda e divertida) e uma espada enorme, só que eu achei os combos da espada muito automáticos e você desbloqueia todos logo de cara. A variação de inimigos é boa para o tamanho do jogo, só faltou mais tipos de arqueiros eu diria. O botão de abrir portas não muito bom também. Mas os prompts que você precisa apertar os botões na ordem ou girar o analógico eu adoro, a de ficar apertando um só nem tanto.

    Joguei no emulador, então os gráficos estavam muito bons pra PS2. Emulador realmente é algo muito foda. O único problema que eu tive foi que eu precisei escolher entre sincronia total do áudio/chiado no gameplay ou nas cutscenes, escolhi gameplay e as cutscenes vi online.

    A trilha sonora achei mediana, mas pelo menos tem bastante personalidade no geral.    … Expand
  31. Blint31
    Aug 5, 2020
    8
    God of War review

    Positives
    -Addictive gameplay
    -Great main character
    -Atmospheric world

    Negatives
    -Not a complex story

    God of War is a great entertainment with challenging enemies and great fighting system but the story is very basic.
  32. Espartano2005
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Uno de mis primeros juegos en ps2, un juego que en su momento nadie pensó que llegaria a ser una saga épica como lo es ahora.

    En lo tecnico god of war es insuperable, los detalles son excelentes. Claro está que por ser un juego de ps2 no podemos exigir mucho, pero es un juego muy cuidado y se nota el cariño de sus creadores.
  33. MarcosMelo
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Primeiro jogo de PS2 que já joguei na minha vida. Esse jogo... É UMA OBRA-PRIMA, TUDO PERFEITO! É um dos jogos que zerei mais vezes.
  34. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    A strong classic revenge narrative. Kratos is the ultimate power fantasy that needs to be experienced by any entry level gamer.
  35. Dr_Unk
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Replayed this game when I was getting ready for the new God of War on ps4. Still holds up well. The tower portion towards the end was still a little annoying, but other than that, I enjoyed it.
  36. iiAli-AR-
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game for ps2
    And it has no nagative things
    It is an awosome journey    … Expand
  37. Cless
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    Didn't play this game at launch as I didn't have a ps2 at that specific time. But once GOW3 was around the corner, it was time to hop in the series. I played this game in a weekend and finished it. Instantly became a fan of the series and was excited for the next entry.
  38. Fox45
    Sep 27, 2021
    8
    An extraordinary game for the time it was made. A game with a gameplay ahead of its time and very well done levels. A very good story for the time the game was released. The downsides are the game's parkour levels, which are extremely boring.
  39. David_Breaker
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    God of War, um dos melhores jogos do ps2! Quase tudo nesse jogo é perfeito, se alguma alma viva ainda não jogou God of War, JOGUE, pois é fenomenal!
  40. Sodomizer
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    great game I don't need to describe much who played you know revolutionary!
  41. Spart4reviews
    Jul 13, 2020
    7
    A fantastic game, a masterpiece of the gaming industry. After 10 years of waiting here is finally this wonderful game, the graphics that bring goose bumps, an extraordinary attention to detail and breathtaking shots of the Nordic landscapes, a compelling plot that evolves during the game and an exceptional dubbing job and fantastic sound, graphics and gameplay designs are the key to aA fantastic game, a masterpiece of the gaming industry. After 10 years of waiting here is finally this wonderful game, the graphics that bring goose bumps, an extraordinary attention to detail and breathtaking shots of the Nordic landscapes, a compelling plot that evolves during the game and an exceptional dubbing job and fantastic sound, graphics and gameplay designs are the key to a game experience that's hard to forget.… Expand
  42. Raymond86
    May 15, 2021
    9
    One of the best Playstation 2 games ever. Death comes for the Greek pantheon in the form of The Ghost of Sparta.
  43. Gabitoxico
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mí gran amigo. Realmente me encantó el juego. FASCINANTE LA AMBIENTACIÓN Y LA JUGABILIDAD… Expand
  44. JamesDrawsThngs
    Aug 19, 2020
    8
    Greek Mythology has always been the perfect backdrop for video games. Going on epic quests, fighting loads of monsters, exploring vast backdrops and admiring the ancient architecture or being sexually attracted to anything and everything. While God of War was far from the first successful game based on Greek Myths, it no doubt popularized it for the modern age along with its core gameplayGreek Mythology has always been the perfect backdrop for video games. Going on epic quests, fighting loads of monsters, exploring vast backdrops and admiring the ancient architecture or being sexually attracted to anything and everything. While God of War was far from the first successful game based on Greek Myths, it no doubt popularized it for the modern age along with its core gameplay as it spawned countless imitators of both ends. It was brutal, it was grand in scope and scale and it was just an all around fun game. Now, 15 years after this game's initial release, it's certainly not the masterpiece it was once considered, but damn if it isn't still a blast.

    You are Kratos, a man on a quest to defeat Ares, the titular God of War. He's doing it not only to stop Ares' murderous rampage on the city of Athens, but primarily for the sake of redemption after being tricked into murdering his own wife and child. Kratos is not the most likable character out there, but I don't think we were necessarily meant to. He's compelling, and that's what's most important in the case of an anti-hero. He has very understandable motivations and for what he's doing and even if he's kind of an a**hole, I ultimately wanted to see him succeed. It's a basic, but very effective narrative that helps compel players to keep playing, and with some solid voice performances as well.

    Of course, the real meat of the game is what really makes GOW worth playing. The game is a hack-and-slash action/adventure where you kill everything in sight, find treasure and solve the occasional puzzle. The core combat is very simple on the surface, and early on it can feel rather "button-mashy", but as you continue to upgrade and find new weapons your move pool greatly expands, allowing for more engaging combat. You'll be faced with a solid variety of enemies throughout your journey, each requiring different methods of defeating, from Harryhausen-inspired skeleton soldiers, to gorgons and cyclops. It also helps that combat just feels so satisfying to do thanks to some tight controls, and the action is amplified further by an incredible soundtrack. This game was also one of the pioneers of utilizing Quick Time Events to perform special finishers in a very cinematic way, and while they can feel intrusive and unnecessary in other games of this style, I cut it some slack here as it is fun and rewarding to pull off. One of the more disappointing aspects of the game is the lack of boss fights as there are only three in the whole game, but these few fights are nonetheless entertaining.

    If there is one consistent issue I have with GOW it would be its pacing. There aren't very many locations that we go through in the game, and the one that absolutely overstays its welcome is Pandora's Temple. I love a lot about this temple, but Christ after a few hours I kept asking, "when is this gonna end?", whether it's because of frustrating puzzle elements or being stuck in the same environment for so long. There are also frustrating mechanics like walking steadily over wooden beams, or sections that have you climb rotating towers of spikes that force you all the way back down if one so much as scrapes your ankles. The game also lacks a manual camera system, and for the most part it works perfectly fine, but there can be moments where I can be overwhelmed with enemies or I'll have something shooting at me from off-screen that I won't notice until I get to its position.

    Despite those moments of frustration, I still like going back to this game on occasion. I'll certainly say that the sequels are much better in design and core gameplay, but I still feel there is merit to be had in the original GOW, and it's easy to see why it was such a big deal back when it released on the PS2. It's worth owning for your PS2 collection and also if you're just looking for a bloody good time.    … Expand
  45. LironesAlviento
    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.
  46. MrPajamas
    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
  47. miguevindiano
    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.
  48. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Не смотря на старость игры, общий сюжет и геймплей достаточно выверенный, чтобы рекомендовать вам эту игру.
  49. JoseGPP111
    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
  50. 10Deathkiller10
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    It was a complete game , Perfect Story , Chalengging Gameplay , Lots Of Mysteries , Increadible Bosses And Enemies. Best PS2 Game Ever
  51. HENRIQUEMIGO
    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
  52. Maxonich
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    Шедевр и точка.....!!!!:)
    ВООБЩЕ все части....!!!!!:)
  53. TheMAZ
    Oct 27, 2020
    8
    god i hate the parry system in this game but overall still a great game. time to play gow2!
  54. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    El nacimiento de una leyenda, el mejor hack and slash de todos los tiempos.
  55. ylnylmn
    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 :))
  56. Gregory_Gramm
    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
  57. Raios-Rogue
    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
  58. Alireza03
    Dec 6, 2020
    10
    godofwar best game ps2 best game ps3 best graphic ,best game play ,best story,lovely kratos
  59. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    8
    Played on the aeathersx2 emulator on the android. Similar to other games from the serie. Nice plot
  60. Travistravel
    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.
  61. soahknam
    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    … Expand
  62. BeeSting1
    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.    … Expand
  63. Bogdan_
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best games i ever played!!!dgdhyjsoshxkajdnMushshdhdjdhcbfndjsjdjcjdjsjxnxjsusjisjsjdhdghskgslggsglsybgggyh
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  64. elansadrake
    Apr 14, 2023
    7
    O Começo de uma saga que só vim jogar após terminar o segundo jogo, um ótimo inicio para uma saga que viria a fazer historia começando o reinado de exclusivos da sony, que são realmente incriveis
  65. danik7482
    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!    … Expand
  66. MTaniacMeta
    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.
  67. Angelhhn05
    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
  68. Domdom21br
    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
  69. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
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  70. AzizBulbul
    May 29, 2021
    10
    This game is a legend. Very fun and very enjoyable. Technically a legend for the year it came out
  71. Lec
    Jun 11, 2021
    8
    Un juegazo la jugabilidad es Expecacular y la historia
    Pese a no ser perfecta es muy entretenida
  72. Aidin004
    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!
  73. Boy02
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    Beautiful and enjoyable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  74. Majoody90
    Aug 10, 2021
    9
    Best game ever better than ps 4 games for these days i love it so much thbaks santa
  75. MortalShaw
    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
  76. VikiSetyah
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    God of war series is the best franchise exclusive on PlayStation. Fluid gameplay and satisfying gore hack and slash.
  77. pl0tva
    Oct 3, 2021
    0
    Некоторые испытания и головоломки просто жопоразрывающей сложности, пройти практически невозможно.
  78. grimreapersims
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
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  79. Badr90s
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    A PS2 greek god, a masterpiece by all means, bossfights soundtrack the game design the protaginist ofcourse .. Kratos
  80. agsanderson84
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, couldn't stop playing till it was complete. Some very challenging bosses that make you think.
  81. davitolucena
    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
  82. Algorythm
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    Absolutamente bárbaro. Me obnubila tan magna cantidad de píxeles y el trato de los mismos.
  83. 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
  84. Tahiel
    Jan 29, 2022
    3
    EL juego envejecio horriblemente mal, tapa la falta de contenido y jefes con constantes oleadas de enemigos que solo entorpecen la experiencia, porque está bien que en estos generos pongan enemigos, pero cuando no paran de spawnear y no hay otras peleas mas importantes, que solamente bichos molestos y repetitivos es horrible.
  85. 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.
  86. Joao_Victor7
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    O meu segundo jogo preferido da franquia god of war, amo esse game por isso dou 10
  87. Mehdi_Xeonex
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    The Sign of PlayStation
  88. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  89. navarrojpx
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    A great game, an amazing story, Kratos is the best spartan warrior. I just Love it.
  90. M_MIXER
    Sep 29, 2022
    9
    AMAZING《9/10》⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  91. Runatikku
    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.
  92. ErixKing
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Muy bueno y el inicio de una saga fantástica que nos mantiene expectante hasta hoy en día
  93. namelessrequiem
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    9/10, great start for the franchise, but can't feel this game is outdated, needs a remake
  94. 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
  95. MrBrooun
    Oct 13, 2022
    7
    Для первой игры великолепной франшизы сделана отлично, есть некоторые шероховатости, но в целом приемлемо
  96. MissingNo000
    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
  97. 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.
  98. Dajoint187
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    The best in the franchise,the gameplay puts to shame many action slashers, except devil may cry ofc.
  99. Wollyver
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Very bom !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  100. Styli
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Best god of war ,pretty cool adventure ..nice puzzles ..Soundtrack amazing ..
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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

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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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