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  • Release Date: Mar 12, 2013
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  1. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos
  2. Aug 11, 2018
    8
    Game: God of War Ascension
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Santa Monica Studio Publisher: Sony System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2013 Length of Playthrough: 8 Hours Total Score: 80/100 Value Score: 8/10 • Story: 7/10 • Characters: 7/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 7/10 • Replay Value: 6/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros
    Game: God of War Ascension
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Santa Monica Studio
    Publisher: Sony
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 2013
    Length of Playthrough: 8 Hours

    Total Score: 80/100
    Value Score: 8/10

    • Story: 7/10
    • Characters: 7/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 7/10
    • Replay Value: 6/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +Expanded leveling system focusing on the Blades of Chaos and elements
    +Ability to use secondary weapons alongside the main weapon
    +Multiplayer mode

    Cons
    -Some gameplay levels are annoying like the flying/falling sections
    -Replay value not as enticing as previous games - possibly the worst in the series
    -A lot of annoying Quick time events
    -Annoying camera that zooms out way too much
    -UI looks very horrible and it is the worst in the series
    -Game feels light in content for SP and it feels like MP focus weaken the SP portion of the game
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  3. Aug 21, 2013
    8
    This version is a disappointment GOW 3 was good and the old versions but this was kind of ok release. It is ok to play just one time not good for play again and again. online feature is good by the way.
  4. Nov 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well for me the game is just super amazing. I totally don't understand people saying that this game isn't as epic as GoW3. Damn, Ascension just cannot be as epic as 3rd part of Kratos journey because it's a prologue. Personally, I think the game is just crazy good. It got everything in it. The story is good and matches to one smooth piece. There is less action in some moments and more platform jumping, climbing etc. which I think is actually really good because I always like the environmental aspects of the game. All the swings, jumps, climbs are even more fun than before. Puzzles, well they have never been hard in any part of GoW and it's no different now. I hate people that say there are no real EPIC boss fights in Ascension. Sure we ain't got bosses on such an enormously huge scale like it was in other GoW parts bit personally I think that bosses we face in Ascension are ripping your ass right under your neck. Seriously. Fighting with an Infected 100-hand man or the sisters themselves and the final battle with the Queen, all that gives absolutely huge fun and satisfaction. About combat, some haters said that combat is bad, complicated etc. that parrying doesn't make any sense yadda. People who says so just can't play the game and are just weak in it. I an old veteran of the series had no problems to get used to the twixed combat system. You can change the blade of chaos with 4 different attunements right when you are doing combos. Some1 said that you can't make any combos as you are bounded to the Rage meter. That a piece of crap. you just can't play like a puss and smash all buttons and launch the heaviest combo. You must mix attacks with successful parries, dodges and R1 grabs and then you press R3+L3 and in meantime, you change attunement and launch a special magic attack. However, for people that are just bad at GoW games, they will moan about screwd combat system which for me is just fresh, intuitional and feel like good old Kratos in action with few upgrades and possibilities to make the combat more spectacular. I finished the game on Titan mode which was a nice and hard challenge in some moments. After that I was completely sucked in by multiplayer where I unleash my bloodthirst upon real players All in all its a MUST HAVE for all GoW fans and those that are starting their adventure with Kratos will get the chance to know how it all started, know Kratos more from the human side etc Just brilliant game Expand
  5. Jan 24, 2014
    10
    A huge step up from God of War 3. Ascension brings us back to the good old days of God of War. No more over talkative preachy Kratos. In God of War 3 there were too many characters with too many lines... which made for some really bad voice acting and cringe worthy/corny lines. In ascension, you feel like you're playing a real God of War game. If you're somebody who doesn't care aboutA huge step up from God of War 3. Ascension brings us back to the good old days of God of War. No more over talkative preachy Kratos. In God of War 3 there were too many characters with too many lines... which made for some really bad voice acting and cringe worthy/corny lines. In ascension, you feel like you're playing a real God of War game. If you're somebody who doesn't care about story/atmosphere/voice acting/music..... and the only thing you care about is gameplay, then this game is just like all the other god of war games. The gameplay is the same (of course)... but everything else is a great improvement from God of War 3. God of War 1 is still my favorite in the series, but Ascension has definitely moved into 2nd place. And yes, I have played all the gow game (including both PSP games). I actually have not played that mobile gow game though. Expand
  6. Apr 20, 2013
    9
    Great game, story is very good, graphics is awesome, blood every where, epic ending. This is a great prequel and you will have a great time. The multiplayer is fun, you will keep playing this game for month
  7. Apr 26, 2013
    9
    This is a very good game, but it is a major letdown compare to GoW 3. The gameplay is as good as ever, with new combos, powers and items. The multiplayer is a refreshing fun addition that kept me playing for hours trying to unlock new weapons. But the story struggles, because sometimes you ask yourself why we're you there, and then you remember why the point of the story was, which didn'tThis is a very good game, but it is a major letdown compare to GoW 3. The gameplay is as good as ever, with new combos, powers and items. The multiplayer is a refreshing fun addition that kept me playing for hours trying to unlock new weapons. But the story struggles, because sometimes you ask yourself why we're you there, and then you remember why the point of the story was, which didn't happened with previous GoW. Furthermore if you are a GoW fan you will love this game, if not even with issues the game is still awesome. Expand
  8. May 1, 2013
    9
    Ascension brought multiplayer to one of the best franchises. You see Kratos smile in the game.. a genuine smile crosses his face; if that's not enough for fans out there then I don't know what is.
  9. Aug 31, 2013
    9
    God of War Ascension is a disappointing game, but at the same time, a very good game. My exceptancys were very high, but the plot is very bad. Obviously, the game contain all the good mechanics, graphics and brutal violence of the previous games and this saves the game and makes it worth playing
  10. Apr 14, 2013
    10
    this is the game you should have it ,the graphic is awesome,the gameplay improved and the story is not bad,ascension is harder than god of war 3 so you should play it
  11. Mar 19, 2013
    9
    God Of War Ascension: Is in my opinion the best in the series. The graphics are amazing and the story is great. Well worth £40,The only moan I have is the camera can switch, which can be annoying.
  12. Mar 19, 2013
    9
    What I love: improvements to the fighting mechanics. I absolutely love the tethering, the rage meter and accompanied increased blade speed, the angled aerial fighting (hitting opponents in the air while kratos is still on the ground), and the kicky and punchy you can add to combos. These add to the most satisfying combat the series has seen, for me anyways. I also loved that they broughtWhat I love: improvements to the fighting mechanics. I absolutely love the tethering, the rage meter and accompanied increased blade speed, the angled aerial fighting (hitting opponents in the air while kratos is still on the ground), and the kicky and punchy you can add to combos. These add to the most satisfying combat the series has seen, for me anyways. I also loved that they brought back the "adventure feel" to this game that was similar to gow 1 and 2 but was missing in 3. The promptless mini games were an upgrade as well. The story was confusing the first time through flashing back 3 and then 2 weeks but it did so in similar fashion to gow 1 which gave some nostalgia. But id say leave the non linear narrative to tarantino. I aslo feel this games score is the strongest in the series. And for me that makes a big difference. i hope they get bates to do the next game. All in all I had an absolute blast playing this game. Really worth picking up Expand
  13. Mar 19, 2013
    9
    The most amazing new thing about Ascension is the battle mini-games, where you no longer use Quick Time Events, but something new, like well you do a finish move a on enemy the camera changes you movement gets limited and you can attack and evade only, do this right for some time and the brutal kill happens, this is better than boring Quick Time Events. The multiplayer is one of the bestThe most amazing new thing about Ascension is the battle mini-games, where you no longer use Quick Time Events, but something new, like well you do a finish move a on enemy the camera changes you movement gets limited and you can attack and evade only, do this right for some time and the brutal kill happens, this is better than boring Quick Time Events. The multiplayer is one of the best parts of the game, each map is unique, so when you play Desert of The lost Souls you can kill the Cyclops but on other map you can take control of a Giant Medusa, each weapon has 2 magic attacks with more than 20 weapons makes more than 50 different magic attacks. And a Human kratos is waiting for you on the single player. They even make you fight 2 bosses at the same time. The trial of arquimedes that some reviewers complain is the hardest part of the game, but i got pass this and only died there two times.

    Pros: Amazing graphics, amazing soundtrack, amazing multiplayer, you get to know kratos better.

    Cons:Some bugs.
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  14. Mar 22, 2013
    10
    Excellent addition to the series so much more compelling than GoW3. I really had so much fun throughout the entire game and almost finished my second play through. A breath of fresh air to the series and a must play Ps3 title.
  15. Mar 23, 2013
    9
    It is not GOW 4. think about it as a fun addition to the franchise.

    The locations and visuals are amazing, the combat is great and the main antagonists are alot of fun.

    9/10 for me.
  16. Mar 24, 2013
    9
    In God of War: Ascension, you play as Kratos, the ghost of sparta, who has broken a bloodoak with Ares, Kratos is locked up and tortured by the furies, the keepers of justice. When Kratos Escapes from their prison, he begins his quest for the eyes of truth, to kill the furies. And then break the bond with Ares, to finish him off. The story in god of war: ascension’s is great, as you get aIn God of War: Ascension, you play as Kratos, the ghost of sparta, who has broken a bloodoak with Ares, Kratos is locked up and tortured by the furies, the keepers of justice. When Kratos Escapes from their prison, he begins his quest for the eyes of truth, to kill the furies. And then break the bond with Ares, to finish him off. The story in god of war: ascension’s is great, as you get a look into his earlier life, and how he became who he is. As for gameplay wise, the combat is super smooth, and looks incredible as always. In the previous games, you could buy new weapons and so on, but in ascension, you cannot buy new weapons. You can upgrade them though, which really makes a different. God of War, has always been known for the Quick-Time events, usually, I am not a big fan of them, but in Ascension, they add to the experience in a good way, being able to completely destroy a creature in an incredible brutal way, looks awesome, and feels very rewarding.

    The God of War fixed camera, both makes and breaks the experience. It really does make you enjoy the environment and the beautiful game that this is. But, sometimes it is just taken too far, it will at some battle moments zoom way too far away, so that it is almost impossible to see yourself, and the fight, other than the slight moments of zooming away, the locked camera works really good. Just like the graphics in this game, the creatures are both terrifying, and stunning at the same time, there are a load of different creatures and bosses, which makes it even more interesting.

    A thing that the God of War games have been criticised before with, is that it is repetitive, in Ascension, it is not as repetitive as the earlier ones, they have really worked to make it non repetitive, with new puzzles and exciting areas.

    A new addition to the God of War series, is the multiplayer, this is phenomenal and is a great addition to the franchise! In the multiplayer you can play up to 8 people, in 4 modes, there is the usual “FFA” “Team Deathmatch” and so on, but with a God of War twitch, for example. In the map: The Desert of the Lost Souls, you play two teams of four in a deathmatch type area, but in the background, we have Titan Cyclops Polyphemus, who is attacking the player while you are fighting around, this really adds to the experience.

    God of War Ascension, is a game that both old and newcomers to the series will enjoy, it is about 8 hours long on the normal difficulty, and the multiplayer adds a lot of extra hours if you are interested in that, the only downside is the slight overuse of quicktime events, and the fixed camera sometimes move too far away. We give Ascension a 9/10. For more gaming news and reviews, head over to BetaLoot.com
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  17. Apr 14, 2013
    8
    Ascension is a Great and Awesome game with Improved combat system but the storyline is great but it didn't explain much of kratos origins but its a great game that many GOW fans will enjoy
  18. Apr 24, 2013
    9
    Absolutely brutal. This game has almost everything a good God Of War game should have, minus an amazing story. While the story is still great, it falls a bit short compared to other GoW titles. The gameplay is still loveable, ESPECIALLY the online play.
  19. Apr 25, 2013
    9
    i really like this game i played the Ps3 version and it looks incredible, but in my opinion its almost the same in GOW 3 same kind of history nothing new only characters and the new multiplayer but still i recommend this game no doubt
  20. Apr 26, 2013
    8
    I have to say that I wasnt looking forward to this game because it seemed to almost feel like a rushed prequel to get it out on the market before Gears of War. Now after playing it through fully and getting the best experiance possible with it, I am actually impressed. The classic challenging level puzzels are back and you want Kratos to seek and destroy all those who stand to oppose him.I have to say that I wasnt looking forward to this game because it seemed to almost feel like a rushed prequel to get it out on the market before Gears of War. Now after playing it through fully and getting the best experiance possible with it, I am actually impressed. The classic challenging level puzzels are back and you want Kratos to seek and destroy all those who stand to oppose him. This is going back to its GOW 1 and 2 roots. Story was interesting and kept your interest at times to see how it plays out. It is however better than GOW3 and its a must own for any fan of the series. Expand
  21. Apr 29, 2013
    9
    God of War Ascension may not be as epic as God of War III, but this is a prequel, and it is an amazing game with satisfying combat and fun multiplayer.
  22. May 4, 2013
    10
    Sony at its finest.

    If you're a fan of the God of War Franchise it doesn't get any better than this. Graphics are breathtaking(The best art I've seen coming from Santa Monica), the combat system is a masterpiece in variety and simplicity (It never gets old and magic is more fun and powerful than ever) the platform and puzzle elements are back(some parts took me back to the PS2 debut)
    Sony at its finest.

    If you're a fan of the God of War Franchise it doesn't get any better than this. Graphics are breathtaking(The best art I've seen coming from Santa Monica), the combat system is a masterpiece in variety and simplicity (It never gets old and magic is more fun and powerful than ever) the platform and puzzle elements are back(some parts took me back to the PS2 debut) and the story gives us a badass Kratos and some very interesting characters and bosses.

    The only sin of Ascension is coming after GOW3 and his unavoidable impact on the media and the fans.

    Ascension, in my opinion, is the highest point in the history of everybody's favorite spartan.
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  23. May 25, 2013
    9
    This game is a step backwards in story and gameplay. The stories villains don't stand up well to the likes of Ares and Zeus. Kratos movement seems slower and less responsive but this could be a clever way to show you his skills are closer to a mortal in ascension. Overall I think combat and story sell this franchise and ascension is just not a grand enough story like we're used toThis game is a step backwards in story and gameplay. The stories villains don't stand up well to the likes of Ares and Zeus. Kratos movement seems slower and less responsive but this could be a clever way to show you his skills are closer to a mortal in ascension. Overall I think combat and story sell this franchise and ascension is just not a grand enough story like we're used to getting. It is still tons of fun. Also has online multiplayer that can be addictive. Expand
  24. Jun 2, 2013
    8
    I was on the fence about Ascension, especially after the greatness that is God of War 3. I was pleasantly surprised once I played it. They put a lot of time into the game, and it looks great. Even the multi-player is fun. I was very skeptical at firs, but ended up loving it. I knocked it a little for being so short, and honestly, after 2 prequels (this being the third) I am ready forI was on the fence about Ascension, especially after the greatness that is God of War 3. I was pleasantly surprised once I played it. They put a lot of time into the game, and it looks great. Even the multi-player is fun. I was very skeptical at firs, but ended up loving it. I knocked it a little for being so short, and honestly, after 2 prequels (this being the third) I am ready for something that happens later (which we may get on the PS4). Expand
  25. Jun 7, 2013
    8
    God of war acension is a prequel to the best selling and innovative series. Based before the original god of war you play as kratos as he tries to find a way to break his blood oath with Ares, the god of war.

    The story focuses on kratos' struggle against the furies, 3 godlike sisters who are in control of kratos' bloodoath. While not as epic or interesting as the storyline from gow 3,
    God of war acension is a prequel to the best selling and innovative series. Based before the original god of war you play as kratos as he tries to find a way to break his blood oath with Ares, the god of war.

    The story focuses on kratos' struggle against the furies, 3 godlike sisters who are in control of kratos' bloodoath. While not as epic or interesting as the storyline from gow 3, this games story is still good enough to keep you interested and shows the player a more human side to kratos. He's still a badass who destroys everything in his way, but this earlier incarnation of kratos displays a bit more empathy and fragility than what we are used to.

    The gameplay is pretty familiar with anyone who's played the other games in the series. It's a mixture of hack+slash game with platform and puzzle elements. There are a few new mechanics however. An elemental system is featured, where you can choose between lightning, ice, soul and fire attacks. Some enemies are more vunerable to a certain element, which adds a bit of strategy to the combat system. Also in this game is a grapple attack which is very similar to scorpians famous harpoon move from mortal kombat. About halfway through the game you aquire two items which grant you new abilities. The first has the power to either heal or decay your surroundings, which is essential in getting passed a few of the puzzles. This can also be used in battle, freezing enemies in time and leaving them open for attacks. The second item gives you the power to create a copy of yourself which can be used in combat to dish out extra punishment and is also needed to complete puzzles.

    Graphically the game is very impressive. The detail on the environments and the bosses is awe inspiring. Santa Monica really pushed the ps3 to its limits with this title

    To sum up this is a very enjoyable game and a worthy edition to the series. It's not quite as good as god of war 3 as the story doesn't suck you in as much and the gameplay ain't quite as epic, but its still one hell of a game.
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  26. Jun 30, 2013
    8
    This game is as God of War, as God of War can be. From the regular brutal slayings of mammoth sized to the sound of a titan hitting the ground. God of War Ascension ascends past all of its previous entries and in doing so stumbles in one major pitfall. One it created by it's own choosing might I add, the multiplayer. The multiplayer feels like a haphazard idea from the moment you wince atThis game is as God of War, as God of War can be. From the regular brutal slayings of mammoth sized to the sound of a titan hitting the ground. God of War Ascension ascends past all of its previous entries and in doing so stumbles in one major pitfall. One it created by it's own choosing might I add, the multiplayer. The multiplayer feels like a haphazard idea from the moment you wince at the sight of it being proudly displayed at the back of the box. God of War has become a goliath in a world of video game giants. Rivaling the likes of Half life, Halo, and Mario. Yet, for some reason, Sony Santa Monica doesn't feel as confident as they should with solely delivering the best single player experience possible. While multiplayer will undoubtedly become a cult favorite, the following it gather ultimately will never have been worth what could have been their swan song on the PS3.
    Conclusion: GoW is a great game. It has my favorite gameplay of the series despite an unusual choice for the parry system. It has the best graphics, the best sound design, a wonderful story, and a Kratos that could be considered the polar opposite of GoW 3's Kratos which is nice. Unfortunately with the multiplayer I will forever be left wonder what GoW Ascension could have been, instead relishing what it is.
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  27. Jan 18, 2018
    9
    Кратос хорош во всех своих реинкарнациях и воплощениях. Перепрошел в ожидание GoW 2018, игра все также увлекательна и красива. Уровни с меняющейся архитектурой прекрасны.
  28. Aug 3, 2013
    10
    This game is a master peace it is the best looking game on the ps3 atm, a must buy for all gow fans and it is a great edition to the story. I love this so so very much a must buy if you own a ps3
  29. Jan 30, 2014
    8
    God of War Ascension is a prequel to the original game. The GoW have become famous for insanely epic battles, gratuitous violence, and equally epic stories. Ascension continues this tradition, though, as a prequel, it naturally comes in somewhere below GoW 3.

    Even from the first moments, you live out some of the epic scenes that this series embraces--fighting the enormous
    God of War Ascension is a prequel to the original game. The GoW have become famous for insanely epic battles, gratuitous violence, and equally epic stories. Ascension continues this tradition, though, as a prequel, it naturally comes in somewhere below GoW 3.

    Even from the first moments, you live out some of the epic scenes that this series embraces--fighting the enormous Hecatoncheries.

    Gameplay:
    Many aspects of play have been fine-tuned and tweaked. Making the overall experience pretty smooth. There was only a single section that irritated me--a platforming piece that reminded me of the tower of blades in the original game. Not so much the context, which was completely different, but the ease with which you could instantly die. Combined with the fact that, after death, reloading takes several annoying seconds, this was enough to dampen my enjoyment of the game.

    At its best, it feels like a finely refined version of the classic formula. At its worst, it reminds me of some basic weaknesses in the franchise never really corrected--namely that it can occasionally step over the line between challenging and frustrating.

    Graphics:
    Yeah, it's absolutely gorgeous. The monsters are beautifully crafted titanic abominations fought in great set piece battles. Sometimes, in fact, the game tries so hard to pull of the epic confrontations, it pulls the camera out farther than I'd have liked. If I'm fighting a pack of guys, I want to be able to clearly see where my character is. But this only happened a few times, so it was a minor gripe.

    Story:
    The story follows Kratos's attempts to break his bond with Ares, before he sets out on the original quest to destroy the God of War. He is constantly haunted by the Furies. The story is told out of order, and initially is confusing--which fits well based on its theme of the Furies driving Kratos made for breaking his oath. It's really pretty good.

    Overall, a solid entry that I'd have rated slightly higher if not for a few gripes (mentioned above) that detracted from the experience.
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  30. Sep 27, 2013
    8
    Ascension has breathtaking visuals, the gameplay for the most part has remained the same but is not better than GOW IIIs gameplay. The story is really good and their is some character development throughout the game, this game has one of the best boss battles i have ever seen. Overall this is a solid entry for the franchise.
  31. Sep 28, 2013
    8
    God of War: Ascension respeta la temático y los movimientos clásicos de God of War. Un punto criticable serían los duros cambios en la jugabilidad del juego, pero lo compensa con sus complejos puzzles y peleas que son totalmente divertidas, además en el final del juego nos espera a todos una sorpresa, pero más que nada Santa Monica's Studio creó este juego para mostrar que no han perdidoGod of War: Ascension respeta la temático y los movimientos clásicos de God of War. Un punto criticable serían los duros cambios en la jugabilidad del juego, pero lo compensa con sus complejos puzzles y peleas que son totalmente divertidas, además en el final del juego nos espera a todos una sorpresa, pero más que nada Santa Monica's Studio creó este juego para mostrar que no han perdido el toque y siguen vigentes todavía. Expand
  32. Nov 14, 2013
    9
    Sound: Nice soundtrack, great voice acting. 10.

    Graphics: The best GOW graphics to date. 10. Gameplay: Hack and slash game like the previous title with a while lot of new features. There’s different god-like blades which add to the hack and slash mechanics. The game never feels like its repeating itself, Ascension does an amazing job of keeping just the right pace. The
    Sound: Nice soundtrack, great voice acting. 10.

    Graphics: The best GOW graphics to date. 10.

    Gameplay: Hack and slash game like the previous title with a while lot of new features. There’s different god-like blades which add to the hack and slash mechanics. The game never feels like its repeating itself, Ascension does an amazing job of keeping just the right pace. The puzzles are just perfect, not too challenging, but just the right challenge. The gameplay has a more focused camera angles which makes it feel more in your face realism. Multiplayer has been added and it’s not revolutionary but it is a great added bonus to an already superb title. 10.

    Story: I enjoyed how the story is told in this game; past, present, past, present. The ending falls short compared to God of War 3. And it felt like it ended too quickly, and that the story’s pacing was a little rushed. Overall it was a great story, but not the best in the God of War series. 8.5.

    Replay Value: I beat the game on normal in about 8 hours, plus the game has multiplayer. This isn’t last minute cash in and I’d definitely recommend this game. The gameplay is better at mixing things up when compared to God of War 3, but the story falls a little short. 10.

    Overall Score: 9.7 out of 10.
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  33. Nov 24, 2013
    9
    Another brilliant game to add to the series,combat remains the same ,if its not broke don't fix it ,the only problem now is where does the epic spartan warrior go from here
  34. Feb 2, 2014
    9
    I was looking forward to this game, because I played God of War III and I really enjoyed it. GoW: Ascension did not disappoint my expectations. Fantastic graphics, breathtaking game scenes. Amazing gameplay. Plus a story. Unforgettable game.
  35. Feb 22, 2014
    8
    I love the God of Series! This game is great...however not as good as God of War 3. I wish there was more boss battles in this game. I had doubts about the multiplayer but it turned out amazing! This game is about 8 hours long which is a good length for these kinds of games. The story was alittle weak but still good. The combat was pretty similar to the other games in the series. There isI love the God of Series! This game is great...however not as good as God of War 3. I wish there was more boss battles in this game. I had doubts about the multiplayer but it turned out amazing! This game is about 8 hours long which is a good length for these kinds of games. The story was alittle weak but still good. The combat was pretty similar to the other games in the series. There is a good amount of weapons and magic abilities to choose from. Overall, great job cant wait til God of War on PS4! Expand
  36. Mar 7, 2014
    9
    Before picking up this game, I had never played a GoW game, or even a Ps3. I had always owned an Xbox.

    I was floored by the graphics, the depth of the storyline, and the overall likeability of the game. I liked it so much I went and bought GoW 1-3, and I'm looking forward to the games that many are saying are better. Many of the complaints are legit, but I think, as a new fan, it is
    Before picking up this game, I had never played a GoW game, or even a Ps3. I had always owned an Xbox.

    I was floored by the graphics, the depth of the storyline, and the overall likeability of the game. I liked it so much I went and bought GoW 1-3, and I'm looking forward to the games that many are saying are better.

    Many of the complaints are legit, but I think, as a new fan, it is worth picking up.
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  37. Apr 11, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. این بازی مثه سری قبل فوق العاده بود و من خیلی دوستش داشتم .
    همه چیز در حد فوق العاده بود....
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  38. Sep 18, 2014
    8
    God of war 3 than this iteration in my opinion. GOW 3 is grander in scale but this is a jewel too.
    Level design and graphics and fluid combat and some puzzles I love it. I knew what to expect from this game and perceived quality has been delivered. Multiplayer i did not like a lot, but I bought this game just to see some more carnage and blind rage by Kratos destroying everything on his
    God of war 3 than this iteration in my opinion. GOW 3 is grander in scale but this is a jewel too.
    Level design and graphics and fluid combat and some puzzles I love it. I knew what to expect from this game and perceived quality has been delivered. Multiplayer i did not like a lot, but I bought this game just to see some more carnage and blind rage by Kratos destroying everything on his path. I mean, if that guy did not have his revenge i dont know what revenge is and he is still pissed ( maybe to prescribe Reiden's revengeance to Kratos , otherwise this lovely character will go nuts :)))
    Anyhow Kratos rules and I do not mind his rage again and again ,just keep them coming :))
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  39. Oct 9, 2014
    9
    I love the game especially in online player mode truly is a great game to play. i find myself setting in front of the tv for 3 or more hours trying to beat other players all over the globe.
  40. Feb 9, 2016
    8
    God Of War Ascension is a great Hack'n'slash game and a worthy follow-up to God Of War 3. Bear in mind,Ascension is set before the original God Of War, so Kratos will not be as brutal as he is in GOW3 or MK9. The combat in Ascension is more or less like the combat in GOW3 and 2. Kratos wields his iconic Blades Of Chaos, which he can swing in all kind of directions, slicing and dicingGod Of War Ascension is a great Hack'n'slash game and a worthy follow-up to God Of War 3. Bear in mind,Ascension is set before the original God Of War, so Kratos will not be as brutal as he is in GOW3 or MK9. The combat in Ascension is more or less like the combat in GOW3 and 2. Kratos wields his iconic Blades Of Chaos, which he can swing in all kind of directions, slicing and dicing enemies. However, unlike in GOW3, Kratos only has his Blades Of Chaos, nothing else. The story is sort of interesting, but fun to play through. The graphics are nice too. There is a Multiplayer mode for Ascension, but it's not that great. There also is a demo for The Last Of Us as well, so that should add to your time with this game. Overall, I would recommend Ascension to God Of War fans, but you probably already bought this game, didn't you? Buy this game for 20$ or 30$, but don't buy it for a full 60$. Expand
  41. Mar 1, 2017
    10
    Excelente, o jogo contou muito bem sobre o passado misterioso de Kratos antes do God of War 1. O jogo apresenta uma ótima história, ótima jogabilidade, excelentes gráficos, trilha sonora digna da franquia, e inimigos muitos bons que foi o caso das irmãs fúrias. um personagem que eu também gostei muito foi um personagem que também é uma sobra, porém que sempre se mostra ao lado de Kratos.Excelente, o jogo contou muito bem sobre o passado misterioso de Kratos antes do God of War 1. O jogo apresenta uma ótima história, ótima jogabilidade, excelentes gráficos, trilha sonora digna da franquia, e inimigos muitos bons que foi o caso das irmãs fúrias. um personagem que eu também gostei muito foi um personagem que também é uma sobra, porém que sempre se mostra ao lado de Kratos. Depois que vc joga God of War Ascension da vontade de jogar novamente todos os jogos da franquia. Congratulations Santa Mônica Studios.

    HISTÓRIA:10
    JOGABILIDADE:10
    TRILHA SONORA: 10
    CHEFES: 10
    NOTA FINAL:10
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  42. Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Este jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma
  43. Mar 19, 2016
    8
    Ascension was pretty kool, the story and gameplay felt different to me and the last part in the elevator was disapointing i just stopped playing, if they ever reveal gow4 it should be much better. The online in ascension didnt feel good. I liked the game but just wasnt epic like the original trilogy was
  44. Aug 5, 2018
    8
    Ascension is (yet another) game that takes place before a previous game and because of that, the stakes don't feel as high since we've seen the world of the future. However, Ascension manages to take that basic prequelitis disease and make it fresh and fun. Of course, he is not a god (yet) so he doesn't have the ability to use all of the magic and powers that he has in the other games weAscension is (yet another) game that takes place before a previous game and because of that, the stakes don't feel as high since we've seen the world of the future. However, Ascension manages to take that basic prequelitis disease and make it fresh and fun. Of course, he is not a god (yet) so he doesn't have the ability to use all of the magic and powers that he has in the other games we were still able to experiment with godlike abilities through artifacts and assistance. Since this takes place before he decides to hunt down and kill Ares, he's still on the good side of every God, using their abilities at times to aid him in his battle. However, the most beneficial tools that we were able to use were just basic items, giving us a taste at how good of a warrior Kratos is, when he doesn't have to rely on the powers of the gods. The story was okay, it definitely didn't do anything to impress me until the very end as it seems to be more of the same (instead of battling the Sisters of Fate, it's now the sisters of Fury. Another four letter "f" word...darn) and honestly, I didn't know WHY I was doing a lot of the things that I was doing. Go here, fight them, swing there, fix this, do that, yada yada yada but the upgraded mechanics and gorgeous visuals made the ride much less of a chore. Like the other games, this one also called upon you to use the directional pad in order to change weapons but Ascension did things slightly differently by having each directional button give you a different elemental power to use (Zeus' lightning, Hades' souls, Poseidon's ice, and Ares' fire) in order to make the mechanics familiar but offer something new. There were a few things that infuriated me about the updated combat mechanics, though, and one of them was the Rage Meter. I liked the general idea of it but in practice, it was rarely used and felt nearly useless. Another thing that I despised were how the Quick Time Events worked. When you attack an enemy until they're ready for a Finishing Move, grappling them will execute one of four things: a button-mash, a QTE, a fighting mini-game, or a death animation. I like all of these in theory, but since you never knew which one you were going to get, sometimes you'd prepare for the wrong one and then die because you didn't get a warning. For QTEs specifically, the button demand was excrutiatingly random. I love little details like QTE demands being mapped to button commands that make sense, such as X for jump. In Ascension, that's not the case. There's no skill involved in the QTEs and it took the fun out of playing those sections...especially because it's the very last thing you do. One of the reasons that Halo 4 was so painfully underwhelming is because the game ended with a QTE boss fight, for the first time in the series. Ascension is full of those (like the other God of War games) but the reason I hate them so much is because the buttons they ask you to press often don't make sense. That being said, the fighting minigames were stellar and I really hope to see more things like that instead of QTE in the 2018 game. Other than that, there were a lot of aspects of this game that I loved a lot more than the other games. First, the voice acting. I've never been a huge fan of the quality of voice acting of Kratos but it was perfected in this game and I can really tell that the actor's skills have improved greatly. Second, the puzzles. There were a lot more puzzles in this game that really made you think about what you were doing and what needs done (and in what order) which felt a little (way) too much like Uncharted but given that this is the sixth game in the series, a little fresh air was more than welcome. On some levels, I'd finish a puzzle and walk past a chest before opening a door (planning to go back to the chest) but instead, the door would close behind me and the chest was lost. That's an overexagerated example but there were at least half a dozen times in which events close to that happened, frustrating me to all hell. Twice, I even purposefully killed myself in order to load the last checkpoint but it would instead take me past where I wanted to be. Either way, it didn't harm the game too much (aside from the fact that I was 2000 red orbs away from a trophy for unlocking all of Kratos' upgrades) and I still had a lot of fun. I'd say it's in my top 3 GoW campaigns and although it was quite different, it was a lot of fun as well. Expand
  45. Mar 22, 2023
    8
    El último de los God of War de cuño clásico, que paradójicamente es el primero cronológicamente en cuanto a su historia, nos ofrece lo mismo que nos ofrecía el resto de la saga. Esto es acción clásica al estilo hack and slash, puzzles más o menos complicados para superar ciertas zonas y unos espectaculares combates contra jefes finales. No faltan tampoco los populares QTE que en esta saga,El último de los God of War de cuño clásico, que paradójicamente es el primero cronológicamente en cuanto a su historia, nos ofrece lo mismo que nos ofrecía el resto de la saga. Esto es acción clásica al estilo hack and slash, puzzles más o menos complicados para superar ciertas zonas y unos espectaculares combates contra jefes finales. No faltan tampoco los populares QTE que en esta saga, en especial, se hicieron tan famosos.

    Estamos ante un gran juego, que llega, en cuanto a espectacularidad, a los niveles vistos en la tercera entrega. Pero quizás su principal problema radica en eso, en que es más de lo mismo. Para cuando este último título salió quizás ya la formula estaba un poco manida o agotada. Y es quizás por eso que no llegó a los niveles de rendimiento en el ámbito de las ventas de entregas anteriores.

    Pese a esto es un juego recomendado a todos aquellos fans de la saga con curiosidad por la historia de Kratos y su ascenso y posterior caida del trono del dios de la guerra. Es un juego espectacular y con unos estándares de diseño y producción muy altos. Si te mola la saga de Kratos debes probarlo.
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  46. Feb 6, 2021
    9
    This version noticeably has an arcade like polish to it, sort of like a Japanese style
  47. Jan 2, 2020
    9
    No es la secuela de GoW 3 que todos esperábamos pero es otra entrega sobresaliente de esta gran saga.
  48. Mar 1, 2020
    8
    Es muy buen juego, tuvo sus diferencias con los anteriores a el pero fue muy bueno, el multijugador tuvo bastante potencial, lo que da tristeza es que los desarrolladores no quisieron seguir puliendolo ni dándole mas cosas nuevas.
  49. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    So i wasn't expecting too much out of this game as it wasn't getting the best "pre-release" feedback, which did have me worried. But after playing through the story mode, (i got an early copy) i came to realize that the ONLY thing this game does wrong, is that it has to be compared to god of war 3. Thats it. The multiplayer is original (for the most part) and fun to play, and the story… Expand
  50. Mar 5, 2019
    8
    Just as i thought, Best Combat gameplay but worst story from all GOW series.

    Am No1 fan from GOD OF WAR series i have all GOW games, and if i will rate this game with others its No1 in gameplay combat is really amazing and they fixed the combat better then ever. Story is really disapointed it has nothing connected with the others GOW, even in GOW Chain Of Olympus we killed Hades wife
    Just as i thought, Best Combat gameplay but worst story from all GOW series.

    Am No1 fan from GOD OF WAR series i have all GOW games, and if i will rate this game with others its No1 in gameplay combat is really amazing and they fixed the combat better then ever.
    Story is really disapointed it has nothing connected with the others GOW, even in GOW Chain Of Olympus we killed Hades wife and he mentioned that we killed his wife in III, we chained Atlas holding the world and in II we faced him again, these kind of things that this game has no connection from the others.
    and the bosses and the enemys are 100% new except cyclops, and here you will not see a greek methology, there is alot animals beasts, includes midusa looks like beast not like III.
    Graphics in my opinion is not better then III, its like 10% less, in example in III when we catch midusa kratos slice her body and she escape but while we slice her we can see a long scares, but in ascention we dont see a scares while kratos slice her.
    Multiplayer is just fun to play but its not to play all they day like when we play FPS online game.
    after alot of complaining about this game ive enjoyd it like all GOW Series i recommend this game like all GOW but just to have fun not to know whats gonna happend in the story.
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  51. Mar 18, 2023
    9
    mesmo em sua época de desgaste ele se manteve majestoso!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  52. Jul 5, 2020
    8
    Ascension trouxe um gameplay, gráficos, história e trilha sonora muito bem feito, mas a série precisava sair da fórmula do primeiro jogo e tentar coisas diferentes.
  53. Feb 12, 2020
    8
    Its good and all but it fails at combat mechanics. There are no other weapons and theres only other elements applied to the blades and thats very meh.
  54. Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Muito bom gráfico, e jogabilidade. . . ......
  55. Jun 18, 2021
    8
    As a successor of the classic God of War trilogy, Ascension made some progress on game design, such as multiplayer mode and weapons obtained on battlefield, while kept the core of God of War series.
  56. Jun 4, 2020
    9
    i loved this after it came out it quickly disapeared from everywhere like it was just some other game and yeah to a point i understand that but man this has that GoW quaiity on everything. and it shows ! worth it !
  57. Jun 8, 2020
    8
    GoW Ascention is only good game. Nothing stunning, not amazing, just good. Graphics is better since God of War 3, music and audio effects is amazing as well, gameplay is good as usual, but this game is just unnececery, it feels like standalone expantion with multiplayer in pack, not a full price new game.
  58. Jan 18, 2023
    9
    The story is a bit superfluous since GoW 3 wrapped up the Greek era, but screw it! I don't play these games for the story! I wanna take on some Greek monstrosities!
    Set pieces like fighting in the prison built within the giant is awesome, and the fights are just as big and bombastic as you'd expect. Combat is just as brutally beautiful as the previous games. It's a simple hack n slash that
    The story is a bit superfluous since GoW 3 wrapped up the Greek era, but screw it! I don't play these games for the story! I wanna take on some Greek monstrosities!
    Set pieces like fighting in the prison built within the giant is awesome, and the fights are just as big and bombastic as you'd expect. Combat is just as brutally beautiful as the previous games. It's a simple hack n slash that doesn't need to be any more deep or shallow than what it is.
    Although the overarching story is sloppy, you get some great character moments with Kratos when you delve into his past as a Spartan, husband, and father. It helps solidify that his entire story is a Greek tragedy with how he gave up a great life by selling his soul to Ares, and how the core of his character is a broken man full of shame looking for redemption.
    I highly recommend this game.
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  59. Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Most underrate GoW game
    if u use old Gow tactics(1~3) to play this beauty U will suffer
    just more frequently using magic&R1 grab and throw ur enemy to break predicament
    upgrade single element first
    don't hold rage meter too long. if u got it just used
    and this monster will be most great and Violence creature on this series
  60. Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Достойное продолжение на том же движке и с новыми механиками. Пусть оно и уступает оригиналу, но это всё ещё твёрдая 9-ка
  61. Oct 1, 2020
    9
    So I gotta say. I dont get why people really hate this game. Maybe franchise burnout, but after playing the psp games and 1/2 on vita, and then ascension, that this is definitely my fave god of war game so far. The different elements are so cool, I LOVE, absolutely LOVE how fast paced the sliding in some levels is. The huge fights against some bosses felt amazing. The ability to sortaSo I gotta say. I dont get why people really hate this game. Maybe franchise burnout, but after playing the psp games and 1/2 on vita, and then ascension, that this is definitely my fave god of war game so far. The different elements are so cool, I LOVE, absolutely LOVE how fast paced the sliding in some levels is. The huge fights against some bosses felt amazing. The ability to sorta control some of the quicktime events beyond just pushing buttons at certain times was also very fun. I will say though that on normal its waaaaay too easy. And the ending boss felt kinda underwhelming, but again, probably cause I played it on easy. Expand
  62. Feb 25, 2022
    9
    Incrível como todos os jogos de GOW são bons, mas nesse caso aqui é um bom game, mas não é espetacular igual aos outros da franquia.
    Um quesito que esse supera os demais são os seus gráficos que conseguiu ser mais bonito que o GOW 3 e pelo o fato de ser o primeiro GOW dublado em PT-BR.
  63. Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Ascension fue canon en la historia? Por que se veía como un juego realizado más por necesidad de contentar al fan que por pasión de la propia Santa Monica.
  64. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    godofwar best game best story best gam play best graphic,kratos lovely game godofwar ,santamonica my love
  65. Mar 5, 2021
    10
    iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii loveeeeeeeeeeeeee This Game very muchhhhhh
  66. Aug 29, 2021
    8
    I like it, the graphics are very good, but I don't think there's much change, so god of war 3 is much better
  67. Sep 22, 2021
    8
    eu não sei o que aconteceu no estudio pois a historia n faz sentido, e tambem, a gente joga tanto tempo uma lembrança que o jogador esquece que está no passado e não no presente, mas o combate e graficos são bons demais, os graficos são simplesmente um dos melhores do ps3
  68. May 21, 2021
    10
    This game was at its best with kratos super abilities and new weapons gameplay was extraordinary and story was lagging behind but still this game is superb level with new multiplayer availability.
  69. Sep 26, 2021
    8
    8/10. God of War Ascension- это первая и единственная(на момент написания ревьюхи) игра серии гов в которую я играл. Сюжет. Сюжет в этой игре хороший, по хронологии это первая игра в серии, следить за приключением Кратоса и сражаться с мифическими монстрами интересно.
    Геймплей. Боевка в этой игре хорошая, убивать чудовищ с помощью клинков хаоса приятно. Камера иногда бесит но в целом
    8/10. God of War Ascension- это первая и единственная(на момент написания ревьюхи) игра серии гов в которую я играл. Сюжет. Сюжет в этой игре хороший, по хронологии это первая игра в серии, следить за приключением Кратоса и сражаться с мифическими монстрами интересно.
    Геймплей. Боевка в этой игре хорошая, убивать чудовищ с помощью клинков хаоса приятно. Камера иногда бесит но в целом играть можно. Также присутствуют головоломки.
    В общем игра очень даже хороша, и как слэшер супер годная, 8/10.
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  70. 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.
  71. Dec 12, 2021
    10
    is no better than the other parts but the combat system and brutality is one of the best of GoW series in this game. I love it.
  72. Dec 28, 2021
    9
    A great game, an amazing story, Kratos is the best spartan warrior. I just Love it.
  73. May 2, 2022
    10
    Игра на мой скромный взгляд как всегда отличная. Не смотря то что этой игре через пару лет будет уже 10 годиков, картинка хороша на мой взгляд даже сейчас:)И кто играл в первую вторую и тругие части это франшизы советую эту часть обязательно пройти!;) И в эту игру можно начать играть после первой части потому что сюжет идёт после разрыва клятвы( это не спойлер потому что сюжет первой частиИгра на мой скромный взгляд как всегда отличная. Не смотря то что этой игре через пару лет будет уже 10 годиков, картинка хороша на мой взгляд даже сейчас:)И кто играл в первую вторую и тругие части это франшизы советую эту часть обязательно пройти!;) И в эту игру можно начать играть после первой части потому что сюжет идёт после разрыва клятвы( это не спойлер потому что сюжет первой части замешан почти всё время на этом). а так всем советую поиграть! Expand
  74. Jun 27, 2022
    8
    God of War: Ascension has great gameplay and a great story and fantastic graphics.
  75. Dec 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely spectacular game must try once in your lifetime .You will definitely be satisfied with this ultimate game and its experience Expand
  76. Nov 23, 2022
    8
    El último título de la saga clásica en salir al mercado es casualmente el primero de la cronología. Implementa novedades jugables que dan un ligero toque de frescura a la jugabilidad. A pesar de ser un juego de PS3 lo único en lo que resalta frente al juego anterior (GOW3) es el apartado artístico, ya que la jugabilidad es la establecida en títulos anteriores y su historia es la másEl último título de la saga clásica en salir al mercado es casualmente el primero de la cronología. Implementa novedades jugables que dan un ligero toque de frescura a la jugabilidad. A pesar de ser un juego de PS3 lo único en lo que resalta frente al juego anterior (GOW3) es el apartado artístico, ya que la jugabilidad es la establecida en títulos anteriores y su historia es la más olvidable de toda la franquicia.
    Al ser el único juego de la saga con modo multijugador lo comentaré a continuación: Se trata de un multijugador estándar en juegos First_Party de PlayStation, puede entretener pero no suma a la experiencia de un solo jugador.
    A pesar de mis malas palabras sigue siendo un juego notable, pero al menos en mi caso es el juego cuyo protagonista es Kratos que menos ganas me genera para rejugarlo.
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  77. 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
  78. Mar 23, 2023
    8
    God of War: Ascension is a good slasher. Good story, but gameplay look's like a God of War 3 , good boss fights , game design and music.
  79. May 20, 2023
    8
    Great game. I loved playing it. Amazing plot, great characters and graphics, I totally recommend it.
  80. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos kkkk
  81. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos
  82. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos
  83. Jul 19, 2023
    8
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  84. Aug 16, 2023
    8
    Bom jogo. Apesar de não revolucionar a franquia, tenta interessantes mudanças no gameplay. A variedade de quick time events é competente e a fluidez dos combates é a melhor já feita na série. História mediana, mas é interessante ver o personagem Kratos com um pouco mais de "humanidade", dada a comparação com os jogos mais recentes na cronologia da saga.
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 89
  2. Negative: 0 out of 89
  1. Jun 16, 2013
    85
    God of War: Ascension does exactly what you would expect from a God of War title.The sheer amount of violence and tension is simply breathtaking, especially when taking place right on top of a giant creature. The entire experience is accompanied by stunning graphics and an impressive soundtrack. While the multiplayer is somewhat disappointing, it is apparent that Kratos is still this generation's most fearsome warrior.
  2. CD-Action
    May 7, 2013
    85
    You can point out that Ascension failed to make a real step forward. You can argue that the multiplayer mode is a foreign body, a strained attempt to find innovation in the wrong place. That’s true, but in my eyes the foundation built by the previous God of War games proved to be strong enough to sustain what I hope is just the calm before the storm that Kratos will unleash on PS4. And damn, Ascension looks unbelievable! [CD-Action 05/2013, p.64]
  3. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Apr 22, 2013
    87
    Ascension shows a warrior who is miles away from being the ultimate and flawless killing machine we all know and love. He is more like an unguided projectile here, trying to cope with all the injustice delivered unto him. [April 2013, p.62]