God of War III

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 16, 2010
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4092 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3,653 out of 4092
  2. Mixed: 192 out of 4092
  3. Negative: 247 out of 4092
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  1. gabes1919
    Mar 31, 2018
    8
    Gameplay, it was the fine tuning and perfect realization of what GoW could be. Story wise, just ok.
  2. syandicate
    Sep 22, 2019
    7
    +Combat
    +Combo variety.
    +Platforming is good for an hack and slash game.
    +Boss battles
    +QTE's.
    +Gore,violence
    +Soundtracks - Story is not as good as the first one.(but better than the second one)
    -Also unlike the first two games,this one doesn't have a narrator.
  3. Max_Spidey
    Jan 19, 2019
    9
    [PT-BR] God of War 3 trouxe tudo o que um fã queria,enredo sensacional,cenários incríveis,novas armas muito interessantes,trilha sonora a nível dos outros 2 jogos passados,MUITO BOM
  4. EvertonSR16
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Fechou a trilogia do Espartano com excelência! Gráficos espetaculares pro PS3, jogabilidade já conhecida melhorada em relação ao antecessor, e é muito bom ver durante o jogo os imensos monstros e **** subindo/defendendo o Olimpo. O melhor da trilogia.
  5. AlvaroK95
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de ps3, una obra maestra perfecta y el cúlmen de esta épica saga.
  6. Darioplay92
    May 25, 2018
    9
    Con God of war III se marca un antes y un después en la saga God of war en cuanto a calidad se refiere, God of war 1 y 2 se hicieron para que al final todo culminase de forma magistral en este juego, las peleas contra los jefes finales son mucho más que épicas, dándonos al jugador la sensación de ser mucho más poderosos a ritmo que avanzamos en la historia, el juego no decae en ningúnCon God of war III se marca un antes y un después en la saga God of war en cuanto a calidad se refiere, God of war 1 y 2 se hicieron para que al final todo culminase de forma magistral en este juego, las peleas contra los jefes finales son mucho más que épicas, dándonos al jugador la sensación de ser mucho más poderosos a ritmo que avanzamos en la historia, el juego no decae en ningún momento, empieza a lo grande y con cada paso que damos sabe como hacerlo para superarse cada vez más y más.… Expand
  7. OZcomingFRoo
    Sep 30, 2018
    9
    I played this gen back in 2010 and now I played the Remaster in the PS4.
    A true classic hack & slash game worthy to sit as one of the best out there (right next to DMC3)
    Lets begin. Combat (player) - While some say GoW has a very (sometimes "shallow") gameplay, I found it quite wrong and not true. All GoW games have unique weapons. Yes, you do carry 4 weapons which 2 one them are CC    I played this gen back in 2010 and now I played the Remaster in the PS4.
    A true classic hack & slash game worthy to sit as one of the best out there (right next to DMC3)
    Lets begin.

    Combat (player) - While some say GoW has a very (sometimes "shallow") gameplay, I found it quite wrong and not true. All GoW games have unique weapons. Yes, you do carry 4 weapons which 2 one them are CC damage much like the classic blades but the wrong differently which is why I welcome it. GoW3 has some interesting elements to make some sassy combos which I found to be quite fun to pull and easy. And by easy I mean not unnecessary complex and **** unlike that other game *DMC4 AHEM*.
    Use dash to launch enemies in the air, then make some Ariel attack and juggle them with you bow (always fun to juggle that Monster bull). BTW , dedicated evade button in a fixed camera ? now THAT'S GREAT (plus m once you learn to evade cancel it becomes even more fun... yes it's kinda OP once you use it, still fun as hell like in DMC3)
    Overall, combat may seem shallow because some players span (Light + Light + Heavy). But once you rep the difficulty then some advance Ariel combos might help you out.
    One thing to note before I get to the standard enemies, yes the throw button is way to OP. However not all enemies are beatable (on the start) by being safe in an animation attack/grab.

    Enemies -
    Spartan (generic and golden) - The generic are you snacks to spam circle grab and easy to kill. However the golden types have super armor on attack animation but can be beaten with Ariel combos to be safe.
    "Big Cows" - Probably the funniest enemy to juggle in the air because the so big that it seems impossible. The can block and counter you attacks but overall they're easy and fun. Just a lot tougher
    Medusa and snake girl - both share the same attacks , one can simply turn you to stone. The normally have super armor to be wear out. thankfully , they not hard to break and juggle in the air and their attacks are easily readable (unlike a **** enemy named blitz in DMC4)
    - Rest of enemies I can't remember - pretty the rest of the enemies carry a combination of super armor that you'll need to break (except for the gorgon, they always have it on but slow for such attribute). Most of them can be combo in the air with an easy. Hence the reason why the games throws a mix of enemies that make you need to evade in certain moments.
    So overall, great enemy design.
    Bosses - They're great. Not special TBH. All of them have readable attack animations and some are slow. It's a shame that some of them cannot be bested by all weapons types like in DMC3 but again it's not a big deal.
    Overall great.

    Overall thought, a great hack and slash game,both advance gamers and average gamers can find this game engaging and fun.    … Expand
  8. Schism78
    Jul 24, 2018
    8
    Great end to the chronology, quite epic and with really impressive graphics for the date that came out. It was one of those games that makes you proud to have a ps3, in fact this game was the reason why I bought the console
  9. Jyadaus
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    God of War III is one of the best games i ever played. The words are really inadequate when trying to explain this game. Graphics are really good for PS3. Ending of this game is great. Boss battles, puzzles, characters, story is very good. Soundtracks on my Spotify playlist. Absolutely stunning
  10. Faxthtax
    Sep 30, 2018
    6
    Overhyped game.
    Just playing trough the remastered version which is a pretty sight. I can not fathom why this game is so revered. Its a hack and slash button mashing blood-fest. Pretty linear and straight forward.
    What drags it down is its use of quicktime events. i HATE quicktime events. Only David Cage should be allowed to use them but not in this. Its a lazy, lousy way to fix a    Overhyped game.
    Just playing trough the remastered version which is a pretty sight. I can not fathom why this game is so revered. Its a hack and slash button mashing blood-fest. Pretty linear and straight forward.
    What drags it down is its use of quicktime events. i HATE quicktime events. Only David Cage should be allowed to use them but not in this. Its a lazy, lousy way to fix a solution in gaming advancement.

    But the game has a cool story and some brilliant cinematic scenes. Sure it goes straight home with gore-lovers. But i found it meh in the end.    … Expand
  11. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
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  12. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story:7
    Graphics:9
    Gameplay:9
    Sounds:9
    Details:9
    Animations:9
    Boss fight :10
    Controls:9
    Must have!
  13. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Me conseguí la Playstation 3 solo por este pedazo de juego. Que pena tener que dormir por que si no le daría muchas mas horas al día.
  14. KratosKong
    Jun 15, 2019
    8
    Esta tercera entrega mantiene la calidad de los juegos anteriores pero quizas falla un poco en su tramo final.
  15. Agha123
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    I love this game so much the best possible game.I recommend everyone to buy and test this game i will refund ur money if u dont like.It has the best story and character.Graphics are amazing story is the best.I recommend everyone to try this game because it wont let you down.I played this game 3-4 times and I always enjoyed it.
  16. Kskj37
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
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  17. Agha12345
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    Во первых хочу поблогодорить santa monica studio за серию Год оф вар. Брутальный слешер с крутой боёвкой, с большим масштабом, с неповторимой мызыкой боссами и.т.д. Сюжет так себе неплохой и не хороший 7/10. Игра с начало до конца неперестаёт удивлять, лутшая часть по моему мнению, жду продолжение на ps5Во первых хочу поблогодорить santa monica studio за серию Год оф вар. Брутальный слешер с крутой боёвкой, с большим масштабом, с неповторимой мызыкой боссами и.т.д. Сюжет так себе неплохой и не хороший 7/10. Игра с начало до конца неперестаёт удивлять, лутшая часть по моему мнению, жду продолжение на ps5
  18. Xaxato
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
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  19. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Güzel oyun. Zeusundan poseidon'una bir sürü mitolojik eleman haklıyorduk. H&S olarak oynanabilecek en iyi oyunlardan.
  20. elolugo
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece of a game. Technically superb. Very fun game. Still innovating after 3 games. Truly the peak of the series
  21. CanTRGameR99
    Jun 18, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Firstly I liked this game but it wasn't like God of War II or the others because the concept of the game was different a bit and the magics in the game was useless but the story was magnificent though. I already gave this point for the story.… Expand
  22. Miguelbpaes
    Apr 14, 2023
    9
    God of War III consegue encerrar a trilogia de vingança de Kratos com maestria, brutalidade e gráficos belíssimos. Um espetáculo do início ao fim.
  23. 666999
    Aug 8, 2019
    9
    Just beat the game on Hard mode and it was very challenging.

    the positives + great story and ending + amazing graphic for a 2010 game and still look stunning to this day + very good and smooth game-play mechanics the Negatives - to many quick time events. - it felt short, it took me 11 h to beat it on Hard and i actually took my time looking around for treasures and orbs    Just beat the game on Hard mode and it was very challenging.

    the positives

    + great story and ending
    + amazing graphic for a 2010 game and still look stunning to this day
    + very good and smooth game-play mechanics

    the Negatives

    - to many quick time events.
    - it felt short, it took me 11 h to beat it on Hard and i actually took my time looking around for treasures and orbs boxes and reading the text messages and looking around and admiring the stunning views of this game.

    8/10    … Expand
  24. Hmody10087
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    After play god of war 2018 i go back to play the older version and i did not regret it
  25. ElQueCalifica
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Un hack and slash espectacular, en mi opinión es el mejor juego de la saga. Es cierto que la historia pudo ser mejor, pero en cuanto a jugabilidad en general (armas, combos, variedad, jefes espectaculares, etc), rejugabilidad y graficos. Es una obra que rosa la perfección
  26. VigilanteOito
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores da saga classica.
    é triste em ver gow hoje, eu sinceramente não curti essa tal inovação do game.
    Prefiro o kratos que pula, sanguinario e transudo.
  27. deathstramding
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    this game series is very geatfull i like this game series i like it god of war
  28. Mclovins6xnine
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Don't know howm any times i replayed this, like i did with god of war 2018.

    When this came out, this was my favorite god of war game. Until God of war 2018 came out and became my favorite game ever.

    These games keeps on to never disapoint.
  29. Seekvel
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    **** hardcore but fan. But there is one thing but ...
    What kind of **** came up with missions with the free fall of Kratos ???
  30. AbhinavDasiga
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    Even though the third entry in the series didn't see the great jump from the first to the second game, it still was able to extract as much as possible out of the god of war formula. Taking on the gods themselves has never felt so satisfying.
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#2 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#5 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#1 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 101 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 101
  3. Negative: 0 out of 101
  1. Video Game Talk
    Jan 18, 2011
    90
    If you liked the previous God of War titles, you're going to feel right at home with this one.
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  2. Telegraph
    80
    But despite God of War III being afraid of flying too close to the sun -lest those carefully crafted wings should melt- the journey is relentlessly exciting; a blistering spectacle told in blood and thunder. Truly epic, then. And I defy anyone to argue with the definition this time around.
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  3. GameWatcher
    93
    God of War 3 is fantastic, and has at least three scenes that are utterly magnificent. Design and gameplay-wise, it's absolutely stunning. The downside is that it doesn't have that clear cut perfection that its predecessor had; the polish shine that brilliantly lit up our eyes when we first enjoyed God of War 2.
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