God of War: Chains of Olympus

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1197 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 55 out of 1197
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  1. SewAwOw
    Sep 12, 2021
    8
    Отличная игра как для портативки, в плане геймплея не уступает старшим версиям, да и графически игра на высоте, правда, фпс местами нестабильный. Порадовало то, что головоломки несложные (сложные слешеру не нужны), их немного и много времени не отнимают. Сюжетно игра приквел первой части и как во всей серии, богат на интриги, повороты и противостояния богов. Враги разнообразные, кОтличная игра как для портативки, в плане геймплея не уступает старшим версиям, да и графически игра на высоте, правда, фпс местами нестабильный. Порадовало то, что головоломки несложные (сложные слешеру не нужны), их немного и много времени не отнимают. Сюжетно игра приквел первой части и как во всей серии, богат на интриги, повороты и противостояния богов. Враги разнообразные, к некоторым нужен свой подход, боссы тоже не подкавали. Вообще для псп игра одна из лучших, имхо.… Expand
  2. MaratN
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    In my opinion this game is incredible, because of interesting slasher gameplay with pleasent control, animations and combos. There are also some puzzles, which are complementing monotonous cutting. Designs and enteriors of levels look impressive: they are huge, atmospheric and beautiful. Bosses is one of the main aventages of the whole God os War franchise, because Santa Monica Studios areIn my opinion this game is incredible, because of interesting slasher gameplay with pleasent control, animations and combos. There are also some puzzles, which are complementing monotonous cutting. Designs and enteriors of levels look impressive: they are huge, atmospheric and beautiful. Bosses is one of the main aventages of the whole God os War franchise, because Santa Monica Studios are combinating all gameplay's mechanics and making boss fights interesting, satisfying and a bit hard… Expand
  3. dfranke521
    Oct 11, 2020
    9
    This is everything we needed. There was literally no reasoning behind Ascension being made, especially if we have this game. This is the best prequel I think I could have expected, especially for an old PSP title.

    The gameplay is classic and just as exciting as the original games. I never really felt like it was too hard but definitely didn't think it was too easy either. It was honestly    This is everything we needed. There was literally no reasoning behind Ascension being made, especially if we have this game. This is the best prequel I think I could have expected, especially for an old PSP title.

    The gameplay is classic and just as exciting as the original games. I never really felt like it was too hard but definitely didn't think it was too easy either. It was honestly near perfect gameplay mechanic. the story is fun and original. I'm really glad I picked this up. It's hard to write for this game right now because it's exactly what you'd expect from a God of War game. The story is easy to follow yet seemed important, gameplay is fun and exciting and the graphics a pretty good for a PSP game. Way better than they were on the PSP!    … Expand
  4. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    Es acojonante como hicieron este videojuego en portátil. El cúlmen del sistema.
  5. Raios-Rogue
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    i enjoying every second of it on ps3 from fighting the invading persian army and their giant basilisk to crawling my back from the pits of tartarus to slay charon and at the end stopping the plans of persephone and atlas also doing all the puzzles where so well made music cinematics are great and graphics have aged but they are okay for their time i enjoyed using Ifrit so much and therei enjoying every second of it on ps3 from fighting the invading persian army and their giant basilisk to crawling my back from the pits of tartarus to slay charon and at the end stopping the plans of persephone and atlas also doing all the puzzles where so well made music cinematics are great and graphics have aged but they are okay for their time i enjoyed using Ifrit so much and there was the gauntlets of zeus and shield of helios is so op i liked the mixup variety of new enemies and weapons incredible masterpiece all of the old god of war games deserve to be remaked for the PS5 in one collection… Expand
  6. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    9
    PSP masterpiece. Interesting plot. I enjoyed a lot flight model. It was nice to watch how Kratos destroyed enemies
  7. Mosqueta
    Dec 30, 2021
    9
    It's an amazing game, and even more so on the PSP.
    The story, the weapons and the mechanics make this game a great game.
  8. BeeSting1
    Jan 24, 2022
    9
    Good

    - the hack and slash is as good as the first one. Though nothing really new. - the pre-rendered cutscenes are nicer looking - the premise of the storyline is much more epic, teaming with gaia, then fighting zeus, killing ares. - new enemy designs. Bad - Unconventional logic applied to some of the puzzles. Some things I felt could be done, couldn't, but could be only    Good

    - the hack and slash is as good as the first one. Though nothing really new.

    - the pre-rendered cutscenes are nicer looking

    - the premise of the storyline is much more epic, teaming with gaia, then fighting zeus, killing ares.

    - new enemy designs.

    Bad

    - Unconventional logic applied to some of the puzzles. Some things I felt could be done, couldn't, but could be only for specific puzzles the devs deemed.

    - the took out the roll into charge, making traversing slower and less amusing.

    - some weird camera angles    … Expand
  9. EpicPiesMan
    Jun 12, 2021
    9
    Let me just say that this is the only God of War game I have played. Let me also say that THIS GAME IS BADASS! The story is great, the combat is just the right amount of simple and satisfying, and this is definitely one of the best-looking PSP games I've seen, with a level of detail that challenges Original Xbox graphics when looked at on the small screen. Overall, a must-play if you haveLet me just say that this is the only God of War game I have played. Let me also say that THIS GAME IS BADASS! The story is great, the combat is just the right amount of simple and satisfying, and this is definitely one of the best-looking PSP games I've seen, with a level of detail that challenges Original Xbox graphics when looked at on the small screen. Overall, a must-play if you have a PSP or Vita (which if you do then you are superior to most humans).… Expand
  10. KratosAssKiler
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii loveeeeeeeeeeeeee This Game very muchhhhhh
  11. Ardho
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    Good graphics good gameplay good story and can play in school !!! that's crazy
  12. Hikayeci
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    PSP'de oynayabileceğiniz en iyi 5 oyundan biri. God of War'ı anlatmama gerek yok, hepiniz biliyorsunuz zaten. Benden size tavsiye, PSP'de oynayabileceğiniz en iyi oyunlar; gta lcs, gta vcs, godfather mw, call of duty rtv, up, god of war chains of olympus, god of war ghost of sparta, edge, coded arms. Eğer bir PSP kullanıcısı iseniz, bu oyunları mutlaka oynamanız lazım.
  13. AzizBulbul
    May 29, 2021
    10
    This game is a legend. Very fun and very enjoyable. It's technically a legend for its year of release. And it had a very satisfying ending. This game is my favorite game. But it may be bad for some, but it was very easy to improve. I played in easy mode
  14. MortalShaw
    May 15, 2023
    8
    EL mejor juego de psp de la historia, carreando totalmente, villanos buenos, puzzles buenos, armas interesantes y sexo
  15. Bgh
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    Best psp game definitely. Just give it a try and then you will be addicted to it . thanks sony and thanks ppsspp for the emulator.
  16. Pofi_
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best games for PSP. I remember playing it when I was little and I loved it. I replayed it yesterday and I loved it even more!
  17. Tosaver0324
    Aug 17, 2021
    9
    It is one of the best psp and gow games. Don't think it lost its gow identity just because it's a psp game! the game is pretty good
  18. F3T1W
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    Absolutely biased review, GoW is amazing, even considering the portable power, made great
  19. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
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  20. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 7
    Music: 8
    Story: 9
    Total: 8.33
  21. navarrojpx
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    A great game, an amazing story, Kratos is the best spartan warrior. I just Love it.
  22. ManjuMadhu
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    My first GOW game ever.
    Enjoyed the hell outta it. Will recommend it
  23. namelessrequiem
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    10/10, one of the best stories i have seen in gaming, which surprised me a lot
  24. levoxyl
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    best game ever , really looking forward to it , I always wanted to play any of the God of war sequels
  25. SuccEvie
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    In my personal opinion, Ghost of Sparta was better. :)
    Don`t get me wrong the game is good, but it doesn`t really put as much to the table as the other one.
    Yet still its a nice game (as expected from the francize)
  26. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    there should be movies telling the story of this game or everyone in the saga that would be amazing
  27. jonnhyblaze
    Jul 25, 2022
    9
    Excelente juego me encanto la historia con kratos el combate excelente falto una parte se quedo cortoen la historia el sountrack bien
  28. dmitriy_savenok
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    Достойнейшая игра серии и одна из лучших на портативной консоли.
    10/10
  29. DarkRing
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    the weakest game in the franchise for me it's not bad by any means but also not as good and the boss fights don't feel as epic as the rest of the tittles
  30. AceStonewall
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    El primer juego de la PlayStation Portable que protagoniza el Fantasma de Esparta. Un juego más sencillo que sus entregas de sobremesa en todos los apartados, pero compensa con un gameplay cómodo y adaptado a la PSP. Su historia es mucho más personal que los dos juegos anteriores (GOW y GOW2) y más enigmática.
  31. r0l0
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    one of the best games i played on the psp if not the best,its the first god of war i played and make me fan of the saga, for the psp good graphics and the gameplay as perfect as a god of war can be for the psp.
  32. Alirezakratos
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    great great great
    What can I say about this masterpiece?
    All versions of God's War are masterpieces and deserve praise
  33. kil1er1234
    Mar 23, 2023
    9
    God of War: Chain of Olympus is a good slasher. fantastic story , gameplay , boss fights , game design and music.
  34. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
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  35. Slaran
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story has a moment between Kratos and his daughter Calliope that is heartbreaking.

    The Blades of Chaos are great as usual and the new Gauntlet of Zeus weapon is a welcomed addition. McKratos costume as well as Mime of War are very funny ones that I really like. The Efreet magic comes from outside the Greek world is a nice fire based magic that you get early on after defeating a boss.

    This is my 2nd favorite PSP game right behind Ghost of Sparta so I give Chains of Olympus a score of 10    … Expand
  36. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 22, 2023
    8
    Another quality adventure from the highly consistent franchise. Good looking, inventive and fun although once again, it can be a little unnecessarily difficult in places.
  37. sergioN22
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    Hace años que jugué el titulo y me pareció un juego de lo mas destacable de la época del psp, con unos jefes muy buenos, y un desarrollo de historia muy bien conectado para dar mas conexión a la historia de los pasados juegos.

    Los puzzles no son para nada complicados, las armas son bastante interesantes, la jugabilidad es muy buena, los combos y los movimientos con los botones de psp me    Hace años que jugué el titulo y me pareció un juego de lo mas destacable de la época del psp, con unos jefes muy buenos, y un desarrollo de historia muy bien conectado para dar mas conexión a la historia de los pasados juegos.

    Los puzzles no son para nada complicados, las armas son bastante interesantes, la jugabilidad es muy buena, los combos y los movimientos con los botones de psp me gustaron mucho

    Es un juego que recomiendo. dura de 7 a 10 horas y nos ayuda a conocer la historia del pasado de Kratos y la relacion tan importante que estos sucesos le dan a la historia del gow

    En conclusión es un juego muy interesante y que me parece muy importante de jugar, por si quieres saber la historia de Kratos mas a fondo y conocer de su pasado, dependiendo del titulo que hayas jugado primero.    … Expand
  38. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
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  39. marlon155
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos
  40. ruangamer
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos
  41. Caroldaxotagran
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uma obra de arte injustiça pela mídia, esse jogobe perfeito em todos os sentidos l
  42. elrichstev
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    Está chévere y con una historia que te entretiene hasta el final y lo que pasa con Caliope te filetea y quieres saber que pasa con nuestro pelón blanco.
  43. faytclubs
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    It reminded me of my childhood and thats a reason today ive got a psp on second hand market to play this game. everything is same as i remember and it gave me those nostagic vibes again. masterpiece
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91

Universal acclaim - based on 79 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 79
  3. Negative: 0 out of 79
  1. GamerNode
    95
    Is it as good as the two PS2 God of War games? Not quite, but it's close. The fact that a PSP port of God of War can be this close to the legendary originals is amazing.
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  2. GamingTrend
    93
    There are titles for every console that truly define the platform, and God of War: Chains of Olympus is one of those titles. Stunning graphics the likes of which we’ve never seen, an incredible soundtrack that rivals PS3/Xbox 360 titles, standout voice work, and gameplay that is on-par with the two previous PS2 titles makes this a must-own for any fan of the series.
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  3. G4 TV
    100
    The PSP hasn’t yet seen a game with this much polish, this much visual punch, or this much bloody satisfaction. Everything feels meaty, be it the clash of weapon on flesh or the substantial amount of gameplay depth and environmental design. Not only is Chains of Olympus a worthy addition to the God of War franchise, it also stands on its own as a triple-A title in the PSP library.
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