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- Platform: PlayStation2
- BBFC Rating:
Suitable for 18 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 18. By placing an order for this product, you declare that you are 18 years of age or over. - Media: Video Game
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The story picks up where players last left off with Kratos. Sitting atop his throne on Olympus, Kratos, the once mortal warrior has become a threat far worse than his predecessor Ares, had ever been. Kratos is a ruthless God, whose wrath strikes down anyone who crosses his path or the path of his beloved Sparta. The Ghost of Sparta sets out to alter that which no mortal, or god has ever changed, his fate. Kratos` journey brings him to the very edge of the Earth, facing countless beasts, monsters, and horrors from his previous life, all bent on preventing him from reaching his goal. But this is Kratos, and his defiance is filled with such arrogance and contempt that all of the Ancient World still trembles at his name: Kratos, the God of War.
- Huge Collection of Combat Moves: Players can utilize their favourite combo attacks from GOD OF WAR along with a whole new set of moves and magic. Magic is based on nature`s elements which include utilizing the power if wind, ice and much more
- New Characters: From the popular Cyclops and Cerebus to the Flying Gryphon and more, players will encounter some of the greatest Greek mythological beasts, along with more enemies and bosses
- Puzzle Solving: GOD OF WAR II features more puzzle solving, where players must solve intelligent, challenging and progressively more complicated puzzles latent with brutal elements that are intricately woven into the overarching story
- Exploration: Players will continue their previous experiences in the dark, violent world of Greek mythology and test their agility through more levels as they traverse treacherous, often brutal terrain that will range from the undiscovered Sisters of Fate to the Dark Swap and more
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The flaws of the first game have gone and now SCEA have created a game that pushes the power of the PS2 to the limit. The graphics are probably the best on the console, the gameplay is close to perfection and the soundtrack is so good it was released on CD. More than anything GOW II is a fantasy action game. That means lots of bloody combat and violence set within a perfectly realised world of greek mythology. There are puzzles but they are simplistic and are mostly a means to get from one stage to another.
The locations and environments in the game are beautifully realised. From the Temple of Eurayle to the Temple of the Fates the game never ceases to be visually stunning. Of particular note is the Island of Creation and the Steads of Time which are chain-linked to the island. The multi-coloured skylines are also beautifully drawn. The monsters are brilliantly drawn and animated. Minotaurs, Gorgons and Cyclops all return from the first game. All of them can be dispatched with a context-sensitive attack (the player must follow on-screen prompts). Kratos forces his chained blades into the mouth of the Minotaur, tears the head off the Gorgon or rips the eye of the Cyclops from its socket. But where the game really shines is in its boss battles. The battles against the Colossus of Rhodes and the Kraken are unforgettable and the confrontation with the Sisters of Fate and the final battle with Zeus are epic struggles. Kratos gets to ride the winged horse Pegasus in a couple of on-the-rails sections where he must fight marauding Griffons. The context-sensitive attack involves Kratos jumping onto the back of the Griffon, cutting its wings off, throwing the body away and then jumping back onto Pegasus. Kratos has some new toys to play with such as the Barbarian Hammer which has a soul-summon special attack and the Golden Fleece which can reflect or repel attacks. This is particularly useful against the very dangerous Gorgon Stare.
The game includes several short hi-res movies. Of particular note is where the Titan Cronos approaches his wife Rhea to devour another one of their children. The sense of scale and attention to detail is truly stunning and reflects the amount of effort that went into making this title. The only really tricky part of the game is the final context-sensitive attack of the game where Kratos "kills" the mortal form of Zeus. Titan Mode will give even the most hard-core gamer a challenge but playing it again with infinite magic and the Blade of Olympus is great fun. If this is what SCEA can do with the PS2 what can they do with the PS3? I can't wait.
The locations and environments in the game are beautifully realised. From the Temple of Eurayle to the Temple of the Fates the game never ceases to be visually stunning. Of particular note is the Island of Creation and the Steads of Time which are chain-linked to the island. The multi-coloured skylines are also beautifully drawn. The monsters are brilliantly drawn and animated. Minotaurs, Gorgons and Cyclops all return from the first game. All of them can be dispatched with a context-sensitive attack (the player must follow on-screen prompts). Kratos forces his chained blades into the mouth of the Minotaur, tears the head off the Gorgon or rips the eye of the Cyclops from its socket. But where the game really shines is in its boss battles. The battles against the Colossus of Rhodes and the Kraken are unforgettable and the confrontation with the Sisters of Fate and the final battle with Zeus are epic struggles. Kratos gets to ride the winged horse Pegasus in a couple of on-the-rails sections where he must fight marauding Griffons. The context-sensitive attack involves Kratos jumping onto the back of the Griffon, cutting its wings off, throwing the body away and then jumping back onto Pegasus. Kratos has some new toys to play with such as the Barbarian Hammer which has a soul-summon special attack and the Golden Fleece which can reflect or repel attacks. This is particularly useful against the very dangerous Gorgon Stare.
The game includes several short hi-res movies. Of particular note is where the Titan Cronos approaches his wife Rhea to devour another one of their children. The sense of scale and attention to detail is truly stunning and reflects the amount of effort that went into making this title. The only really tricky part of the game is the final context-sensitive attack of the game where Kratos "kills" the mortal form of Zeus. Titan Mode will give even the most hard-core gamer a challenge but playing it again with infinite magic and the Blade of Olympus is great fun. If this is what SCEA can do with the PS2 what can they do with the PS3? I can't wait.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I loved this game too much. It's presentation from graphics to dialogue is some of the best I've seen from PS2. The action is fast paced, but paced well. The controls are perfect (for once). No loading times, none at all!
You get to fight gods and feel total immersion and awesomeness and lived up to my expectations. I loved it and can't wait to play GOW 3.
You get to fight gods and feel total immersion and awesomeness and lived up to my expectations. I loved it and can't wait to play GOW 3.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is the follow up to the brilliant 'God Of War' and I am happy to report that it is another excellent game. It simply carries on where the first game finished and this time there are added treats such as the ability to control Pegasus. The star of the piece Kratos is still as angry as hell and sometimes his rantings do wear a bit thin. But graphically you get the feeling that the PS2 is being pushed to it's limits here, some of the settings are fabulous.
Many liberties are taken with the history of Greek myths but that doesn't really matter as you are driven on to the epic final confrontation with Zeus. I bought this originally at it's full asking price and considered it money well spent so at the latest platinum price 'God Of War II' is an absolute must. OK, So there are many times when this game is just a button bashing experience and your fingers can get a bit sore. But overall this is one of the best releases on the PS2 and I have no hesitation in recommending it.
Many liberties are taken with the history of Greek myths but that doesn't really matter as you are driven on to the epic final confrontation with Zeus. I bought this originally at it's full asking price and considered it money well spent so at the latest platinum price 'God Of War II' is an absolute must. OK, So there are many times when this game is just a button bashing experience and your fingers can get a bit sore. But overall this is one of the best releases on the PS2 and I have no hesitation in recommending it.
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from my point of view this sequel is much better than the first one.
from my point of view this sequel is much better than the first one.
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.This is what PS2 was made for
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absolutely outstanding
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Superb sequel to the first game
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