
God of War
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.
Game Info
- Release Date
- 2005-03-22
- Developer
- SCE Santa Monica Studio
- Publisher
- Capcom, Sony Computer Entertainment
- Engine
- Kinetica
- Platforms
- PS2
- Game Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy, Historical
- IGDB Rating
- 84 (1,041 ratings)
- Critic Rating
- 93 (3 ratings)
- Est. Progress
- Mocked friends activity
Friends Activity
Lana rated
4.5
Mako started playing
Act II
Nia reviewed
Thoughtful pacing
Rei added to backlog
Next weekend
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