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God of War II

SCE Santa Monica Studio

2007•Platformer•PEGI 18•About 10 hours

Taste attributes: actionadventurefantasydetectivehistoricalmafia/gangstermonster/alien/supernaturalmyth/fairytalerobots/ai/spacevehiclesfastunsavouryheavyimaginaryglossybig & variedall consuming questdeep rivalryfighting evilfish out of water/culture clashhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentaryunderdog triumphs

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Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, expansive platformer, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

IGDB rating

89 / 100

1,058 ratings

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About This Game

God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, it serves as the second installment in the God of War series, the sixth in chronological order, and a sequel to 2005's God of War. The game is rooted in Greek mythology and unfolds in ancient Greece, revolving around the theme of vengeance. The protagonist, Kratos, is the new God of War, having defeated the former, Ares. However, Kratos is betrayed by Zeus, the King of the Olympian gods, who not only strips him of his godhood but also kills him. Dragged slowly to the Underworld, Kratos is rescued by the Titan Gaia, who guides him to seek out the Sisters of Fate. These entities have the power to enable time travel, allowing Kratos to prevent his betrayal, and ultimately seek revenge on Zeus.

Summary: IGDB

Story

Kratos, a brutally violent Greek soldier, tortured by the memories of his past, has taken the throne as the new God of war and is a very angry and vengeful god. While leading a massacre through a city protected by Athena, Kratos is betrayed by his fellow gods and murdered by Zeus who is wielding the legendary blade of Olympus. As the arms of Hades prepare to take him into the underworld the fallen god is saved by the titan Gaia. Gaia gives kratos new life and sends him on a mission to change his fate, a task in which no god or man has ever been successful at. You play as Kraots and fight your...

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

ActionAdventureFantasyDetectiveHistoricalMafia/gangsterMonster/alien/supernaturalMyth/fairytaleRobots/ai/spaceVehiclesAll consuming questDeep rivalryFighting evilFish out of water/culture clashHuman spirit/resilience/survivalInjustice/tragedy/vengeanceSocial commentaryUnderdog triumphs

Keywords

Greek mythologyBloodyGravityTime travelMurderMagicMinigamesDeath

Details

Developer: SCE Santa Monica Studio
Publishers: Capcom, Sony Computer Entertainment
Released: 13 March 2007
Series: God of War
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Time to beat: 8h rushed, 10h normally, 14h complete
Age rating: PEGI 18
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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