God of War Collection

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
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  1. Gamers\' Temple
    Jul 28, 2014
    74
    A rough port of a pair of great games that makes them show their age.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    May 28, 2014
    70
    The God of War Collection on the Vita isn’t a very good port, which is a shame as the both God of War and its sequel are great instalments to the Vita’s library.
  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    May 27, 2014
    70
    For a reasonable price, this collection for PS Vita can be a good curiosity, but no more than that.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    May 27, 2014
    70
    God of War Collection on PS Vita is without any doubt the worst version of the game, due to many technical problems that are really hard do tolerate on this hardware.
  6. Push Square
    May 20, 2014
    70
    If you’ve never played the first two titles in Sony Santa Monica’s seminal series before, then you’re probably better off sampling them on the PS3 first – but if, for whatever reason, you need to take Kratos on the go, then this Vita version represents a more than adequate gift from the Gods.
  7. SpazioGames
    May 19, 2014
    70
    Even a lame porting doesn't make the God of War Collection a bad game: it certainly is better on your sofa and your TV, but if you really can't resist without Kratos, this is a suitable solution on the go. Just don't expect the same audio-video fidelity from this version.
  8. Eurogamer Italy
    May 15, 2014
    70
    Not an essential buy for Vita owners, but even with a graphic downgrade, both games are still two of the most beautiful pieces of software available on PlayStation.
  9. Gameblog.fr
    May 7, 2014
    70
    Two of the best action games of the PS2 now in HD, with trophies and touch controls for the PS Vita... if you have already played those games before, it's not essential, but if not, just buy this collection.
  10. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Jun 5, 2014
    69
    Even though both God of War 1 - 2 are very incredible games, on PS Vita it's got weird sound effects and bad controls. The God of War Collection on the Vita isn’t a very good port.
  11. LevelUp
    May 13, 2014
    68
    God of War and God of War II from the God of War Collection are awesome games, but the touchpad implementations added to the PlayStation Vita pack lack creativity and feel more like forced features than useful ones. The God of War Collection for PlayStation 3 is way better than this new version for the handheld platform.
  12. IGN
    May 9, 2014
    63
    Both God of War 1 and 2 are incredible games that deserve the best possible treatment. Unfortunately, the Vita version of God of War Collection just doesn't do the series justice.
  13. GamingTrend
    May 6, 2014
    60
    While the Vita port is mechanically sound, its disappointingly low resolution and awkward use of the rear touch screen is appalling. Yeah, you can play God of War on the go now – but you probably shouldn’t.
  14. Game Revolution
    Jul 31, 2014
    50
    God of War’s first two entries should absolutely not be missed now that they’ve been remade—just choose your edition wisely if you crave the grandeur of an actual HD remake.
  15. XGN
    Jun 5, 2014
    50
    This game is a mayor deception. The God of War games were so epic on the PlayStation 2 but look really bad on the PS Vita. Therefore it's a total disaster. Poor Kratos, he deserves better.

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#24 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
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#9 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
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#10 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 197 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 147 out of 197
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 197
  3. Negative: 29 out of 197
  1. gavainm
    May 6, 2014
    9
    There is no need to qualify the need for this collection ... it's God of War. It's Kratos. What else do you need to know? The graphics lookThere is no need to qualify the need for this collection ... it's God of War. It's Kratos. What else do you need to know? The graphics look great. The gameplay is great. It's everything I want from God of War, except for something new. The sales of this collection are going to be fantastic. Two great games for $30 (and you know that price will drop after all the groupies like us have bought it). What's missing is a new God of War game for PS Vita. Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta travel well on the Vita, and look great ... but why go to the trouble to add a second analog stick and rear touch screen if you aren't going to create the one game every Vita owner wants?

    Where's a new God of War?

    I would buy this collection no matter how many times I've played it on PS2/PS3, because it's awesome. Being able to take it on the go? Even more awesome. Honestly, these games feel like they were made for the Vita. The hope of every Vita owner who loves GOW is that, at some point, Sony will realize that this is what we're waiting for and will commission a new Kratos game.

    Come on Sony! Pleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease ...

    This collection is good. I would have rated it a 10 if it were the saga (all three PS games and both PSP games). That would have been a tidal wave of awesome. But, for now, it's just a 9, because they were a little shortsighted in what could have been accomplished here.

    If you love the GOW games, get it. At $30, it's worth it.    … Full Review »
  2. G_0_0_N
    May 7, 2014
    9
    I picked up my new PlayStation Vita bundle yesterday that included Borderlands 2 and I also picked up God of War and I must say that I am veryI picked up my new PlayStation Vita bundle yesterday that included Borderlands 2 and I also picked up God of War and I must say that I am very pleased that I can now play my two favorite God of War games on the go! Which is one of the main reasons I got my PlayStation Vita :) The only thing that I wish they would have done with this game was UP the graphics a bit. But even at that, It really doesn't bother my play-ability of the game. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the GoW series.… Full Review »
  3. geo333
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    God of War has issues in it's frame rate and control as the game runs and plays exactly like the PS2 version without any updates. However,God of War has issues in it's frame rate and control as the game runs and plays exactly like the PS2 version without any updates. However, this is good G.O.W game on the go, if you put aside it's issues as it's story is fantastic and enjoyable to play. Get it if you never played a G.O.W game.… Full Review »
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