God of War
Puzzle, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
by SCE Santa Monica Studio
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Published
8.5
1
2005
IGDB 8.4 · Players 10.0
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Consoles
PlayStation 2
How Long to Beat
Main story9h
Age Rating
ESRB MPEGI 18
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Consoles
PlayStation 2
Age Rating
ESRB MPEGI 18
How Long to Beat
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9h
Main story
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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.
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