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God of War

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God of War

2005 PlayStation 2

Synopsis

God of War is an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, the game stands as the first instalment in the God of War series and the third in chronological order. Loosely inspired by Greek mythology, it unfolds in ancient Greece with vengeance as its central theme. The player takes on the role of Kratos, the protagonist, a Spartan warrior devoted to the Olympian gods. Tasked by the goddess Athena, Kratos is assigned to eliminate Ares, the God of War and Kratos' former mentor. Ares had deceitfully manipulated Kratos into killing his wife and daughter. As Ares attacks Athens fueled by hatred for Athena, Kratos embarks on a quest to locate Pandora's Box, the sole object capable of permanently stopping the vengeful god.

Basic Information

Release Date
Mar 2005
Main Story
9.1h
Main + Extras
10.1h
Completionist
13.4h
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Puzzle
  • Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Features

  • Single player , Source: IGDB
  • Third person , Source: IGDB

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  • 1 finished

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  • PlayStation 2 Community Score: 9.0/10 1 rating

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Language Audio Interface Subtitles
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Japanese No Yes No
Korean No Yes No

Game info

Developers
SCE Santa Monica Studio
Publishers
Capcom, Sony Computer Entertainment
Engine
Kinetica
Franchise
God of War

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