God of War: Chains of Olympus

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1197 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
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  3. ManjuMadhu
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    My first GOW game ever.
    Enjoyed the hell outta it. Will recommend it
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. kil1er1234
    Mar 23, 2023
    9
    God of War: Chain of Olympus is a good slasher. fantastic story , gameplay , boss fights , game design and music.
  7. 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
  8. SimonG.
    Mar 10, 2008
    8
    It's great, no doubt about that! They totally managed to fit God of War on a portable. It's just way too short... less than 5 hours. With multiple save points, it's not supposed to matter how long a game is. I recommand you play at hard difficulty level so that you can stretch it for hopefully an extra hour. If the game would've last just another 2 hours, I It's great, no doubt about that! They totally managed to fit God of War on a portable. It's just way too short... less than 5 hours. With multiple save points, it's not supposed to matter how long a game is. I recommand you play at hard difficulty level so that you can stretch it for hopefully an extra hour. If the game would've last just another 2 hours, I would've gave the game a 10.… Expand
  9. Nick
    Jun 25, 2009
    8
    Its a really great destruction game and all with a wide variety of fun puzzles, but in the end, there isn't much variety and once you beat the game, you could beat it again and again, but for what? It will certainly impress you and I recommend it, but it's not the best game for psp out there, This game will probably keep you busy for 2 or 3 weeks.
  10. CoryD.
    Dec 7, 2008
    8
    This game looks really good, and plays well, but the truth is: anyone slamming buttons on this one would win. You can beat this game in a few hours tops. Despite being really good, it's also really easy to play through. On the PSP, however, sometimes a game that's easy to play isn't exactly easy to find. I'm still not sure it deserves to be called the best game on the This game looks really good, and plays well, but the truth is: anyone slamming buttons on this one would win. You can beat this game in a few hours tops. Despite being really good, it's also really easy to play through. On the PSP, however, sometimes a game that's easy to play isn't exactly easy to find. I'm still not sure it deserves to be called the best game on the system, but it also doesn't really bother me that people think it is.… Expand
  11. TomD.
    Apr 9, 2008
    8
    First of all I want to say the graphics are a 11 while the controls are a little wishy washy and warrant a 7. Its very hard to pull off rotations on the little stub and I felt the overall fighting engine was a step down from it ps2 brethren which have more crisp controls. Also the game is pretty short and the final boss is a chick... Not a purchase a rental for a few days.
  12. AndrDT.
    May 1, 2008
    8
    The game isn't bad at all. Its really fun, but the ending was disappointing and it could have been a lot better.
  13. AlexA.
    May 31, 2008
    8
    Good Game, Great fun. This God of War Game was way to short and I unlocked everything in seven hours. I don't think this is the best psp game, but it sure set the bar for best graphics. If I was to rate this just for fun it would be a 10, but I don't think its worth $40 and should wait for The Destruction of the Gods game for ps3.
  14. PierreP.
    Jul 25, 2008
    8
    Esthetically extremely pleasing; however the faint and slightly forced puzzle element that prevents the game from becoming a mere 'hack and slash' game and repetitive action sequences get a bit boring after time.
  15. Samwichez
    Aug 28, 2010
    8
    I loved this game. The controls were amazingg, the story was good, and just everything about it was great... Except for the fact that it has no replay value. I beat it in 9 hours, (I know, I took my time.) And I bought it for $12 so I guess thats alright. But I wanna continue killing stuff as Kratos without doing another campaign. I'm just one of those people that dont replay the campaignI loved this game. The controls were amazingg, the story was good, and just everything about it was great... Except for the fact that it has no replay value. I beat it in 9 hours, (I know, I took my time.) And I bought it for $12 so I guess thats alright. But I wanna continue killing stuff as Kratos without doing another campaign. I'm just one of those people that dont replay the campaign on videogames.… Expand
  16. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 10, 2011
    8
    It may not be the best game in the series but this is definitely one of, if not the best game on the PSP, the graphics are amazing, I was shocked that this was a PSP game, the soundtrack is awesome, and if you were worried that the controls would suffer don't be, if you played a game in this series before you will instantly grasp the controls, only one or to minor adjustments were made butIt may not be the best game in the series but this is definitely one of, if not the best game on the PSP, the graphics are amazing, I was shocked that this was a PSP game, the soundtrack is awesome, and if you were worried that the controls would suffer don't be, if you played a game in this series before you will instantly grasp the controls, only one or to minor adjustments were made but they never caused me any problem, and the action is just as fun and gory as you remember it, and the new weapons are awesome, the Gauntlet of Zeus is particularly cool, my main problem is that tis adventure isn't as memorable as the first two games on the PS2, the story which takes place before the events of the first game and tells about Kratos time serving the gods, wasn't really all that great, basically the world is in trouble and Kratos needs to kill stuff, nothing really all that interesting, but it does pack an emotional moment that really makes you feel for Kratos, and it is pretty short, but things like un-lockable costumes and videos, and the challenge of hades mode will make you come back once or twice more, it's not the best in the series but if your a fan of the series who owns a PSP, or just a PSP owner looking for a great game, you really should get this, it's a huge achievement for the PSP.… Expand
  17. BasilZero
    Apr 27, 2016
    8
    Game: God of War Chains of Olympus
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Sony/Ready at Dawn System: Playstation Portable (PSP) Total Score: 80/100 Value Score: 8/10 • Story: 7/10 • Characters: 7/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 6/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value: 9/10 Pros +Puzzles were well made +Visuals max out the platform's most    Game: God of War Chains of Olympus
    Genre: Action
    Developer: Sony/Ready at Dawn
    System: Playstation Portable (PSP)
    Total Score: 80/100
    Value Score: 8/10

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

    Pros
    +Puzzles were well made
    +Visuals max out the platform's most potential
    +Gameplay is well balanced and modified for portable experience
    +Post game content consists of harder difficulties, challenges, costumes and developer videos

    Cons
    -Very Short, takes at least 5 hours
    -Very small amount of boss battles
    -Controls can be somewhat frustrating due to the PSP's analog    … Expand
  18. Overy1984
    Nov 24, 2012
    8
    La jugabilidad es buena, los gráficos muy buenos para psp, el argumento es algo simple, no tiene la profundidad del God of War 3 de PS3, pero cumple para un juego de portátil, en mi opinión. Le falta algo de personalización, ya que sólo consigues 3 armas en todo el juego que mejoras hasta el máximo bastante antes de que termine el juego.
  19. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Sep 27, 2013
    8
    Chains of Olympus takes place before the original GOW, the gameplay is the same as the first GOW, the graphics are really good for a portable device and although the story is not as great as the other GOWs it is still pretty good.
  20. tsakiym
    May 21, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  21. MiguelNeto
    Jan 7, 2017
    8
    eu acho que God of War: Chains of Olympus inferior a qualquer game da trilogia principal, mais nao deixa de ser um jogo muito bom, boa historia, temos grande revelaçoes, bons graficos, uma boa dificuldade, boa trilha sonora, e uma ótima jogabilidade. Nota 8.9
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
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  25. AMasterpieceFan
    Jan 26, 2019
    8
    The length is too short but that's the only drawback of it. Everything else is great.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. maVSmo
    Jan 29, 2020
    8
    é o menos bom da franquia, mas isso não significa que seja ruim, pelo contrario.
  29. 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 :)
  30. 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
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#1 Best PSP Game of 2008
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#1 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008
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#1 Most Shared PSP Game of 2008

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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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