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Brutality, violence, revenge and boobs. All words that encompass the God of war franchise, and the latest does not make any attempts to move from this successful formula.God of War 3 (GoW3) is the fourth game in the series and puts you once again in th...
Still a great game despite a few niggling flaws...
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Remember at the end of God of War 2, where it said "The End Begins"? What will happen next? Will Kratos get his revenge on Zeus? Is God of War 3 actually going to be the final chapter in the series? Well, we are finally about to find out, and after wai...
Amazing Graphics, Great voicing, Stylish gameplay, Lots of Blood and Gore...
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The God of War trilogy spans two PlayStation generations, and God of War III could not look better - or prove the PS3’s abilities - in a more stunning way. This hotly anticipated HD bloodbath of guts and lost heads - sorry, Helios - is a godsend for So...
It’s fair to say that God of War III has taken the formula to its most advanced point so far. It is at its most basic level a game based on visceral bloodshed, with some quick time events and puzzles thrown in. If you are looking for some kind of dee...
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Kratos is back and more brutal than ever for this final instalment in the God of War (GOW) series. Decapitating enemies barehanded, gouging out eyes, and disembowelling mythic beasts are all on the menu, with plenty of blood to boot. And it's now av...
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On the surface, there’s not a great deal to love about Kratos. He’s a vicious, ruthless, amoral son-of-a-gun who wouldn’t be able to make it to the supermarket without three decapitations and a good half-dozen eviscerations. If he were standing...
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The short review would be: more God of War, but bigger. Normally this would be a criticism, but in this case it isn't. God of War and God of War 2 were magnificent achievements: the biggest, bloodiest blockbuster action games of a console generation...
Set pieces, the whole scale of the thing, combat system...
Some textures look a little rubbery, might have taken a step too far in terms of shock factor...
God of War III is the fitting conclusion to one of the greatest series in modern gaming, and while we doubt we've seen the last of God of War, the current saga sure goes out on a high...
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God of War III starts off incredibly well, and initially was everything I'd hoped for. The epic scale has been dialed up, and everything that happens on the screen is amazing. For the first two hours anyway. After that it slowly devolves into God of Wa...
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Page: 1 2 next > Talk about high expectations: as the final chapter in what is arguably the most successful action game franchise ever created, God of War III has a lot of things it needs to accomplish. One, it has to be a huge commercial success; two, it has to showcase the full capabilities of the PS3 hardware and raise the bar in terms of visual quality and gameplay refinement; and finally, it has to cap off the series' narrative arc in a way that not only meets fan expectations but bring...
A great action experience, with plenty of thrills and memorable moments; improves upon the franchise formula in almost every tangible way.
It doesn’t bring the story to a satisfying conclusion and the attempts to make sense of Kratos’ journey ultimately fall flat.
God of War 3 is more than an action game: it’s the conclusion to a commercially successful and critically acclaimed series that acts as the ‘face’ of Sony’s entire gaming brand; what Master Chief is to Microsoft and Mario is to Nin...
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It's pretty much what we expect from this epic franchise, but the limited scope and fairly mundane ending hasn't rounded off this franchise with the dignity it deserves...
Great epic scale the series is known for. Mostly well told story. Looks great most of the time. Wonderful soundtrack. Fun combat system with a lot of weapons. Good pacing between combat and puzzle segments. Some very cool camera angles are used to display...
A surprising lack of polish in some parts. Sound bugs. Game crashed. Noticeable slowdowns and framerate drops at random times. Fixed camera will have you occasionally fight enemies you cannot see. Controls can be a little unresponsive during platforming s...
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Kratos isn’t charming. He’s not interested in saving the world, rescuing a princess or really doing anything at all that doesn’t serve his immediate goals of getting revenge and tearing apart anyone that stands in his way. He’s a one-note character wit...
Quick, fluid combat is more fun than ever, Gigantic sense of scale, Puzzles are clever and challenging, but not that difficult...
QTEs can catch you offguard, Ending is somehow too long AND too abrupt, Only two Titan levels?...
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We begin this review with a quote, a quote from Plato and from the opening of God Of War III. In the game, of course, it refers to Kratos and the effect that power has had on him but in the case of God Of War III as a videogame, and the expectations on...
Kratos' PS3 debut is as you'd expect – gory, angry, epic… There aren't any great surprises but it ticks all the boxes, and stimulates all your gaming pleasure centers. It's an awesome thrill ride of a videogame. 9.1/10Print th...
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Man, that Kratos is an angry dude. But fair enough – through three games now, he’s been screwed over by a huge menagerie of Greek legends.I’ve just finished the game, and I’m trying to collect my thoughts. I’ll start with the easy sum-up: if you’re a f...
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God of War III opens with the kind of show-stopping sequence that most other games would happily end on. The mythic cliffs of Mount Olympus are depicted as a sweeping, war torn battlefield, with conflicts exploding across the craggy rock-face far into...
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God of War III is the “final” game in the God Of War trilogy, but the first for the Sony PS3. Does Kratos go out with an almighty bang? Read our God Of War III review and find out.God Of War III sees cursed Spartan warrior Kratos finally bringing hi...
Epic boss battles. Gorily gorgeous visuals. Nonstop macho action.
Occasional control and camera niggles. Little innovation in game mechanics.
Spectacular and epic non-stop action. Just check your brain at the door...
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God of War 3)GOD OF WAAAAAAR 3!!! Okay, it's hard to do a Kratos interpretation with text and I'm sure quite a few gamers got excited as I did, when they heard that God of War III was finally being released and even better, it would be pure unadultera...
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In God of War III (Sony) chains are a prominent feature. Fitting, given that Kratos, the protagonist of Sony’s video game trilogy, feels that his life has been bound by the whimsy of the Greek pantheon. Kratos’ main weapon is constructed of chains, and...
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When Sony first decided to publish God of War it was highly unlikely they would have realised how popular the series would become. Now a system seller, God of War and Kratos is synonymous with the PlayStation system, one of those games that almost e...
When Sony first decided to publish God of War it was highly unlikely they would have realised how popular the series would become. Now a system seller, God of War and Kratos is synonymous with the PlayStation system, one of those games that almost e...
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God of War III is probably the most brutal game we’ve ever played. Tearing off heads, crushing skulls, ripping out hearts, popping out eyes and disembowelling mythical creatures are what the game is about- in all its revolting awesomeness.Game develope...
GoW III is just more of the same; and that’s exactly what we’ve spent the last three years waiting for. This time round it’s just better looking, more brutal and more enjoyable- which is really saying something. We loved the combat, even though it gets...
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In God of War III (Sony) chains are a prominent feature. Fitting, given that Kratos, the protagonist of Sony’s video game trilogy, feels that his life has been bound by the whimsy of the Greek pantheon. Kratos’ main weapon is constructed of chains, and...
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The first two God of War games on the PS2 were epic action adventures that gave players an amazing sense of scale and grandeur. The action was fast and fluid, and the platforming mostly worked. The games were also insanely difficult, but never to the p...
I guess my criticisms for the game maybe arent justified. Maybe Im being too hard on it. Maybe it does deserve all the praise its getting elsewhere. After all, expecting an epic masterpiece is a bit much and somewhat unfair. And God of War III is st...
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It is a fact of the universe that every review of a God of War game is going to have the word “epic” in its opening sentences, and this review is no different. God of War III is colossal, bigger-than-life, and redefines the limits of video game scale—i...
Epic, breathtaking visuals showcase next-gen console performance. Viscerally satisfying and fun hack-and-slash gameplay. Wide variety of weapons and special items.
Doesn’t innovate much from previous entries in the series. Mini-games can become annoying or repetitive.
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Brutal, brutal, brutal. This is the most distinct impression God of War III will leave on the player when they have played through the most recent tale of Kratos battle with the Gods of Olympus. GOW III is certainly a game that refuses to shy away from...
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Few people can forget the openings of God of War and God of War II. The first game had you fighting a massive three-headed Hydra on a sinking ship. In the sequel, you literally ripped apart the even larger Colossus of Rhodes from the inside out. With t...
God of War polished to perfection, great combat you love with even more epic boss battles.
There's no new groundbreaking mechanics, story ends a little too mushily.
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gamingshogun.com Updated:
2012-02-12 02:10:27
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It has been several years since God Of War 2 left us hanging by a thread as Kratos held onto the mother of all Titans in his quest to destroy Zeus. Sony Santa Monica is back, so let's see if God Of War 3 lives up to the hype.STORY AND PRESENTATION:God...
Epic presentation, great voice acting, and lots of bloody action...
The doublejump is a pain and the camera can sometimes drive you nuts.
Sony's Santa Monica studio has released the final installment of the God Of War trilogy and we got our blood-soaked hands on it. Does Kratos finally get his vengeance or does he get thrown off the mountain top? Check out our full review, After the Br...
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The word epic gets tossed around far too liberally in describing videogames. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to read almost any title's press release or back-of-the-box description, and not find the adjective snuck in their somewhere to beef up its...
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Summary [9.8 out of 10]Picking up right where part 2 left off, God of War 3 brings the trilogy to a close in the best way possible. Carving his way through what is left of Greek mythology has never been this good.God of War 3 is epic from start to fini...
God of War 3 is sort of a hard game to review, particularly in an itemized breakdown just because the whole game is outstanding. The experience is great from start to finish and every aspect is well done and well refined. They have had a few games to g...
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The word epic gets tossed around far too liberally in describing videogames. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to read almost any title's press release or back-of-the-box description, and not find the adjective snuck in their somewhere to beef up its...
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Funny thing about God of War III: it's basically the same game as God of War I and II; same gameplay mechanics, same clunky camera angles... same unmitigated awesomeness.As always, you play as Kratos, the manic Spartan with an Olympian chip on his shou...
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The return of Kratos on PS3. The long in production trilogy closer that millions have been waiting for. Prepare for Kratos' final battle, prepare for the last God Of War.Kratos returnsKratos is back. Those three words send shivers down the spine of an...
God of War III is a spectacular triumph but it's by no means perfect. Sony Santa Monica have succeeded in bringing Kratos to the new generation with grace and flair, it's just a shame they weren't brave enough to shake up the formula and try s...
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A title such as God of War 3 was always likely to be a high-quality production. It is the first game in the series that was developed for PS3, and as such expectations were very high. Now that Kratos is finally back, it’s safe to say that he delivers a...
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When is more of the same not a bad thing? When the predecessor was outstanding. God of War III offers very little new to gamers, it is a title which, almost entirely, takes that which came before it – both good and bad – and wraps it up in a new, or...
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It has been three long years since left us with the unforgettable image of Kratos leading an army of Titans up the face of Mount Olympus, declaring to Zeus that he brought the end with him. It has been three long years, but the wait is finally over...
God of War III is a great game from start to finish that proudly bears the series name while pushing the boundaries of what is capable on the PS3. Is it the best game in the series? I’d say not, but it is by no means an inferior product. If you’ve been...
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This game is, by far, the highest BPM (buttons per minute) of any game I’ve played in the last year. Because Kratos needs to wield his weapons in the fast-paced, frenetic finale to the God of War Trilogy. Vengeance requires a lot of buttons!There is no...
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Revenge. That’s all Kratos cares about anymore. It’s what drives him, what keeps him alive against impossible odds. Ever since he lost his status as the God of War, his goal has been simple: kill Zeus, the greatest god in the Pantheon and the one res...
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When we look back at God of War III, we will remember it for containing Kratos’ low point. In his gaming career, he has slaughtered demons, monsters, mythological beings, his own family, and creatures too large to comprehend. There is one thing though...
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God of War III is one impressive looking game. From the opening moment to its' eventual climatic end, it never disappoints. The game is almost entirely rendered in-game, meaning there are no pre-rendered scenes or pieces added. Combine this with the sh...
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God of War has always done action really well. It's ability to make the player feel powerful with a few well-timed button presses, along with a grunting protagonist tearing mythological creatures apart and a great orchestral score, sets the...
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God of War III is the fifth and final chapter in the current story arc of Sony Computer Entertainment’s much lauded, bloody and brutal action adventure slasher series. In the role of ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, you combine melee and magic-based combat...
Intense visual and audio experience, Fluid, fastpaced and exciting combat, Memorable boss battles.
Doesn't need crateshifting puzzles.
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The wait is finally over. At long last, the final chapter to the God of War series has arrived on the Playstation 3.There is no denying this is easily one of the most anticipated titles of the year for Playstation owners. The franchise has been wildly...
I loved God of War 3. The game comes ever so close to perfection. The action is intense, the puzzles are smart, and the controls are fluid. Sure it feels a lot like previous God of War titles, but that isn’t really a bad thing. When a game is so good...
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gaming-age.com Updated:
2012-02-12 02:10:28
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The God of War trilogy is coming to an end, and as we all hoped, Kratos is going out with a bang. A destructive, rage filled, visceral, blood covered, bang of epic proportions. There's no doubt that God of War III has been one of the most anticipated g...
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If you came to this review looking for answers to questions like, "Is this game worth buying?", then I won't waste your time and will come straight to the point. You should definitely buy God Of War 3. If you don't have a PS3, buy one and then buy...
Terrific graphics and sound, ridiculously over the top action sequences look great and are immense fun to play, new weapons are powerful and satisfying to use, the best God Of War game yet and one of the best games on the PlayStation 3...
Combat still feels like mindless button-mashing at times, excessive backtracking feels a bit tiresome...
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Unlike the series debut, the conclusion does not offer anything significantly fresh Can be perceived as a bit too violent and even depressing ProsTechnically the game works better than most games on the PlayStation 3 Has grander version of everything...
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It is a fact of the universe that every review of a God of War game is going to have the word "epic" in its opening sentences, and this review is no different. God of War III ($59.99, list, PS3 only) is colossal, bigger-than-life, and redefines the lim...
Epic, breathtaking visuals showcase next-gen console performance, Viscerally satisfying and fun hack-and-slash gameplay, Wide variety of weapons and special items...
Doesn't innovate much from previous entries in the series, Mini-games can become annoying or repetitive...
God of War III finally makes owning a PS3 worthwhile...
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An immaculate end to a fantastic trilogy.It has been a long time coming, but Kratos is finally going to get his revenge. God of War III is probably the most hyped and anticipated game set to be released this year and for good reason. The series which h...
Epic boss fights, Gorgeous visuals, Fantastic score, Excellent level design, Perfect pacing...
Is this the end?...
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As I ran home from work with my copy of God of War III (GoW III) in hand, thoughts of not being impressed with the game kept running through my head. Would the game live up to the hype? What insane stuff would this game bring to the table that I haven’...
The most cinematic battles in the history of gaming, Is the best looking game on the planet, Terrific production values, Intense boss battles, Pretty much the best action game ever made...
A bit of backtracking, Game feels a bit slow paced in the middle...
As far as presentation is concerned there’s no game that even comes close to what GoW III brings to the table. If there was any game made to display the graphical prowess of the PlayStation 3, this is it. I loved Uncharted 2 to death but this game p...
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I have always enjoyed Greek Mythology. One of my all time favorite movies is Clash of the Titans. So imagine my surprise in 2005 when reading about an upcoming game called God of War, which was heavily influenced by the same movie. It seemed like a ris...
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When I reviewed God of War 2 back in 2007, it was one of the best games I’d ever played, and we rated it 9.9, as close to perfect any reviewed title has received here at Strategy Informer. Having to live up to such a standard, as Sony’s Santa Monica St...
When I reviewed God of War 2 back in 2007, it was one of the best games I’d ever played, and we rated it 9.9, as close to perfect any reviewed title has received here at Strategy Informer. Having to live up to such a standard, as Sony’s Santa...
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Let's get this out of the way: the opening 45 minutes of God of War 3 are indescribably brilliant. Make no mistake; you won't have seen a video game with production values anywhere near this. It is utterly incredible, and a sequence that blows me away...
Seriously good looking, Incredible boss fights, Tons of combat options, The game ends...
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2012-02-12 02:10:28
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A man of few words, our blue-hued Spartan Kratos prefers to let his feet (and fists) do the talking - and this is exactly what he does from the very beginning of God of War III, which opens in about as explosive a manner as I've seen a game begin ever...
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After slicing a rampaging Minotaur repeatedly with your trusty Blades of Exile, you finally knock the exhausted beast down, leaving it dazed and disoriented from your virtuosic display of hatred-fueled combat. As the Minotaur writhes on the ground, bad...
Satisfying combat with a good variety of useful weapons, Outstanding visuals, both artistically and technically, Impressive sense of scale, Challenging and diverse boss battles, Amazing resolution to the trilogy.
Not as diverse as God of War II, Story doesn't pick up until near the end.
Exhilarating combat and an imposing sense of scale provide a fitting end to Kratos' saga...
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In the works for three years, God of War III has finally arrived for the PlayStation 3 as one of the most anticipated games for the Sony console. I really, really enjoyed the first two even with some flaws and some of the more frustrating sequences lik...
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ign.com
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2012-02-12 02:10:28
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After three years of development and three very long years of waiting, the end is finally upon us. God of War III marks the finale to Kratos' search for revenge and properly caps off a trilogy that ranks near the very top of the best action games ever...
God of War III is a great end to Kratos' console trilogy. It's not perfect, with some uneven storytelling and progression here and there, but it's still a fantastic overall package. The combat is stellar once again, it's bloodier than ever...
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1up.com
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2012-02-12 02:10:28
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Debates over its final boss fight aside, God of War 2's ending made for good theater: Greek Kratos rode on the titan Gaia's back as she scaled Mount Olympus in pursuit of a gods vs. titans face-off with Zeus and friends. It served as a big cliffhanger...
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PS3 Action by Tae K. Kim March 08, 2010 09:00 AM PST God of War 3 is more than an action game: it’s the conclusion to a commercially successful and critically acclaimed series that acts as the ‘face’ of Sony’s entire gaming brand; what Master Chief is...
A great action experience, with plenty of thrills and memorable moments; improves upon the franchise formula in almost every tangible way.
It doesn't bring the story to a satisfying conclusion and the attempts to make sense of Kratos' journey ultimately fall flat.
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Kratos wants to do one thing: kill Zeus. It's the only goal that the "Ghost of Sparta" has in the entirety of God of War 3, and everything from the epic beginning moments to the final credits serves to make that happen. If you haven't played the firs...
Beautiful graphics, Huge scale, Amazing boss fights, Satisfying weapons, References the past games for a sense of history and purpose, Classic gameplay remains fun, Rip Torn's vocal performance...
The voice acting fits the genre, but can be a little overdone at times, After you beat the single-player game, there's not much left to do, The game can feel a little too familiar in places, Kevin Sorbo as Hercules? Really?, The ending is going to hav...
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It's taken him three years of preparation, but at long last Kratos is ready to step onto Sony's PS3. His previous trial, God of War II, released at the very end of the PS2's current-gen reign, when Sony Santa Monica was able to pull all the might out o...
Just like the God of War games that precede it, this final instalment in the trilogy isn't quite faultless even though it's excruciatingly close to a perfect score. However, it forms a trilogy that's greater than the sum of its parts. If you h...
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Ok, so Kratos is pissed off and ready to maim, murder, and viciously slice ‘n dice, hack ‘n rend anything that gets in his way, but come on – does it have to be this visceral? Apparently the SCEA dev team thought so, and the tone is set immediately in...
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It’s been three years since console gamers last saw Kratos storming towards the mountain where the Olympians resided. God of War II finished with a massive cliffhanger, which left gamers in the lurch, and eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the bl...
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The Bottom LineGod of War III is the summer (spring?) blockbuster you've all been waiting for. Big, beautiful, violent and sexy it's the type of big budget game we were all expecting.What I didn't expect is how insanely beautiful the game would be, nor...
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