God of War: Chains of Olympus

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  1. XJoseManuel10X
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    God of War: Chains of Olympus is a 2008 hack and slash action-adventure video game developed by Ready at Dawn and Santa Monica Studio, and published by Sony. It plays perfectly into the franchise's storyline and offers up the same level of intense action as its console counterparts.

    + Excellent Graphics for a Handheld Console + Fun Gameplay + Good Soundtrack + Lots of Unlockables    God of War: Chains of Olympus is a 2008 hack and slash action-adventure video game developed by Ready at Dawn and Santa Monica Studio, and published by Sony. It plays perfectly into the franchise's storyline and offers up the same level of intense action as its console counterparts.

    + Excellent Graphics for a Handheld Console
    + Fun Gameplay
    + Good Soundtrack
    + Lots of Unlockables

    My Score: 9.3/10    … Expand
  2. IIIAHMIII
    May 16, 2020
    5
    Im playing this on ps now and dear god this game is unplayable with the input lag. The parry is broken, enemies keep bashing so you can't move and die quickly (on titan dif). The forgot a few health chest so make sure you make lots and lots of saves or else your gonna be in trouble. This is def the worst gow game i played from the seriers. The graphics look good the story is ok.... andIm playing this on ps now and dear god this game is unplayable with the input lag. The parry is broken, enemies keep bashing so you can't move and die quickly (on titan dif). The forgot a few health chest so make sure you make lots and lots of saves or else your gonna be in trouble. This is def the worst gow game i played from the seriers. The graphics look good the story is ok.... and don't get me started on the last boss. An unskippable cutscene. And the boss will do so much damage in the beginning because you can hardly dodge while the game is loading it's the most broken boss ive seen in the serie.… Expand
  3. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  4. AKthaBeast
    Sep 2, 2018
    8
    A great game on handheld for the GOW franchise...While not as polished as its console counterparts the game does an excellent job of bringing the same feel as the core series.
  5. Max_Spidey
    Oct 8, 2018
    6
    [PT-BR] De fato God of War Chains of Olympus é o jogo mais fraquinho da saga God of War,mas ainda não deixa de ser bom,o jogo se passa cronologicamente antes de God of War 1,e mostra o tempo em que Kratos ainda servia aos Deuses.
  6. Jconker
    May 7, 2018
    8
    The graphics background are very good for the system with excellent character models while also not so great ones then the cut-scenes are a highlight in the game. Great voice acting, interesting mythological level design like the games on the ps2 but shorter than usual. Sound is very good while the only flaw here is having no wind sound. The sounds effects are standard god of war soundsThe graphics background are very good for the system with excellent character models while also not so great ones then the cut-scenes are a highlight in the game. Great voice acting, interesting mythological level design like the games on the ps2 but shorter than usual. Sound is very good while the only flaw here is having no wind sound. The sounds effects are standard god of war sounds which is both great and familiar. The story of the kratos is before the events of the first game but it retells the same tragic story again but at-least with different villains, while kratos works with the future villains of the series. Overall the story is flawed because the main problem could have been easily solved and some of the actions of the characters doesn't add up. The game-play is smooth and satisfying, you can do the same moves of the previous games with interesting new moves and a few super magic powers. The distant camera works fine for almost all the game where you can see your character but in there a few moments that you can't see the enemies or the final boss attack. For some reason the camera doesn't show them. The game makes you walk, fight enemies then bosses, jump, swim, climb, open doors, push objects, press button prompts, and solve puzzles. While the enemy variety and puzzles is not much it is still good enough to keep you entertain for a good while and the un-lockable customs are a must. Also the challenges return and surprisingly I ended up preferring it over the original. Overall Chains of Olympus is a outstanding game.… Expand
  7. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
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  8. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  9. AMasterpieceFan
    Jan 26, 2019
    8
    The length is too short but that's the only drawback of it. Everything else is great.
  10. sebastianali
    Jan 4, 2020
    7
    Este es el primer God Of War que jugué, así que para ser franco, no esta mal pero repetitivo, rejugabilidad nula, cámara, muy corto, y las mecánicas de subir de nivel podrían haberse aprovechado mas.
    Gráficamente se ve perfecto. Completamente fluido y con texturas detalladisimas, y una distancia de dibujado infinita. Parece un juego de PS4 metido en la PSP! (Aunque con la desgracia de que    Este es el primer God Of War que jugué, así que para ser franco, no esta mal pero repetitivo, rejugabilidad nula, cámara, muy corto, y las mecánicas de subir de nivel podrían haberse aprovechado mas.
    Gráficamente se ve perfecto. Completamente fluido y con texturas detalladisimas, y una distancia de dibujado infinita. Parece un juego de PS4 metido en la PSP! (Aunque con la desgracia de que la perdida de batería sea mayor). La música también es muy buena, ambienta bien los niveles.
    God Of War esta algo sobrevalorado, incluso dentro del genero, ya que hay hack n slash mejores, PERO! definitivamente vale la pena probarlo.    … Expand
  11. elolugo
    Oct 14, 2020
    8
    Following the same formula it can't go wrong but it feels stale by being the third God of war game released. Lots of enemies are recycled for previous games. Play it only if you're a fan of God of war
  12. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
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  13. Miguelbpaes
    Apr 14, 2023
    8
    Como um God of War lançado para o PSP, Chains of Olympus cumpre seu papel extremamente bem, mas carece no âmbito da história - praticamente sem influência nos eventos que seguem a franquia - que deixa a desejar. Porém, aos amantes, uma boa diversão, por mais curta que seja.
  14. JPgamerTV
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    My favorite PSP game. The story, gameplay, and graphics are all exceptional. Pick it up if you haven't yet.
  15. Jackthegamer
    Sep 16, 2022
    5
    I like this game more than the first one but it's still pretty mediocre to be honest
  16. maVSmo
    Jan 29, 2020
    8
    é o menos bom da franquia, mas isso não significa que seja ruim, pelo contrario.
  17. Genek13
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    I played this game on my PS Vita - very enjoyable and fun to play.
    It's a GoW in pocket :) same mechanics but shorter and smaller :)
  18. arklles
    Jul 12, 2020
    7
    Chains of Olympus foi um bom game para nos explicarmos alguns fatos sobre a vida de Kratos, entretanto, gameplay, gráficos, história e inovação ficaram um pouco abaixo do padrão da série.
  19. Yakuzet
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Summary: I liked the game overall, but I have some negative points to mention.

    Negatives: 1- There are frequent FPS drops, especially when playing on the original PSP. 2- Sometimes the camera distance during story or cinematic scenes becomes problematic, making it hard to see the character or details. Despite these negatives, I've played the game multiple times and always found    Summary: I liked the game overall, but I have some negative points to mention.

    Negatives:

    1- There are frequent FPS drops, especially when playing on the original PSP.
    2- Sometimes the camera distance during story or cinematic scenes becomes problematic, making it hard to see the character or details.

    Despite these negatives, I've played the game multiple times and always found it beautiful. Ghost of Sparta remains my favorite.

    Positives:

    This game is one of the top three most powerful PSP games I've played.
    The story is connected to other games, but it's easy for newcomers to understand due to good storytelling.
    Overall, it's a well-executed game.

    Thank you for reading. -Yakuzet    … Expand
  20. Bossman23
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    One of the best PSP games I have ever played. Amazing graphics, great combat, and another great GOW game.
  21. Piruz
    Mar 25, 2022
    7
    Not bad i should say, less fights than in GOS and more riddles. The story itself kinda primitive, less impressive fighting abilities and effects and general feel of battle and epic. Still, quite good, still quite polished game
  22. Sinmaker
    Sep 22, 2020
    8
    This game could be played on PSP or remastered on PS3. I played at PS3 and was solid; for PSP i could imagine that was great.

    --> Positive Points: . Game-play. As any previous GOW, the hack and slash style fits pretty well. . Lore. This adventure of Kratos fits perfectly in the lore of GOW series and the plot itself is good. . Development of Kratos. Even though we all now the Kratos    This game could be played on PSP or remastered on PS3. I played at PS3 and was solid; for PSP i could imagine that was great.

    --> Positive Points:
    . Game-play. As any previous GOW, the hack and slash style fits pretty well.
    . Lore. This adventure of Kratos fits perfectly in the lore of GOW series and the plot itself is good.
    . Development of Kratos. Even though we all now the Kratos is a anti-hero, we can see the emotions he feels and he discovers how the god manipulated him
    . Philosophical questioning that the game brings especially when he reunite with his "family"

    --> Negative points:
    . Some cut-scenes aren't skippable. Man, when you fighting the last boss in higher difficulties and dies before the checkpoint, you can't skip the cutscene which delay "trys" and make the player mad
    . Graphics for the PS3 version are sloppy/bad. Santa Mônica didn't spend enough resources to remaster it greatly
    . Too short for a game. You can beat it in 6 hours easily,
    . At some fights, you could abuse of the "grab" enemies mechanics which make game a lot easier. That could be nerfed.    … Expand
  23. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    An excellent slasher, with bewitching gameplay, plot, cool locations, characters and a brutal main character.
  24. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    A really solid game. The story didn't stick with me as much after playing but a solid portable game nonetheless.
  25. 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
  26. Jupacek
    Sep 15, 2020
    5
    The story is mediocre the whole game is backtracking through the areas you've already been to before and there is lot of cut content some of it is even seen in the bonus section in the main menu.
  27. Elite_Soldier
    Mar 7, 2021
    6
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user
  28. 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
  29. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    Не смотря на старость игры, общий сюжет и геймплей достаточно выверенный, чтобы рекомендовать вам эту игру.
  30. 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
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#1 Best PSP Game of 2008
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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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