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Score Breakdown Based on 35091 ratings
  1. 10 (23766)
  2. 9 (9262)
  3. 8 (1240)
  4. 7 (312)
  5. 6 (107)
  6. 5 (56)
  7. 4 (37)
  8. 3 (31)
  9. 2 (45)
  10. 1 (235)

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  • Rating:1

    The best game of 2005!

    God of War is probably the best game of 2005. This game is like a combination of Devil May Cry and Prince of Persia. All three of them were goods. The game play in God of War is incredible. The sound is perfect. The came... Read Full Review

    40 of 57 users found the following review helpful

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  • Rating:8

    Kratos' first outing remains strong today.

    Positives:Plenty of epic action throughout.Combat is still pretty tight today, with a good amount of variety.Puzzles add a little extra flavor to the gameplay.Boss fights are epic in scale.Amidst all the brutal action (a... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Among the best hack and slash of it's era.

    Good- linear fast paced action. No breaking of pace.- graphics are really nice.- combos feel fluent, and a having a parry system is great.- story is pretty interesting.- diverse amount of enemies. Petrifying effects, et... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    there is no better word to sum up that is not epic

    to rejoice God of War was one of the best decisions I made that year, a game marked me as being the game that made me like non-soccer games, the game that introduced me to PS2 and the game that showed that video- game ca... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    The Best Game on PlayStation 2

    What about God of War? I remember that my uncle brought this game when I bought Ps2 and I did not give anything to the game, I thought I would not like it, but it turned out to be one of the most incredible games I've ev... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    God of Gaming

    This is what an action-adventure game should be...periodGreat Camera movement, theres never a problem with itControls are very responsive and smooth, feeling naturalGraphics are top-notch with plenty of great detailsLeve... Read Full Review

    2 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    (PS3 Version) Excellent in every way except possibly the controls

    Even in 2014, this game is excellent. The graphics are great for such a dated game, gameplay is beyond extraordinary. The story is basic, but the level design is absolutely brilliant. You revisit some of the areas you've... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    My first game played on PS2 proves to be a masterpiece.

    If you played prince of Prince of Persia, you'll love God of War. This is how a real action game should be done. You're Kratos, a Spartan hero, now turned into a monster by Ares whom you asked years ago to save you from ... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Greek mythology's greatest beasts and a deceptive God are no match for One, Vengeful, Warrior...

    Kratos was a spartan captain he was feared by all but one his wife , but what he wanted consumed him and brought him to his end. He called to Aires the god of war he plead his to aires and would be come his servant. Arie... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:3

    A reminder of the importance of renting games first

    I wanted to buy this game for a long time because critics were raving about it. So I finally buy it, and what do I find? A protagonist who seems to be devoid of personality, save for one or two short bursts of mild irrit... Read Full Review

    2 of 4 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5

    The less amazing in the series.

    God of War I is the first release of the God of War series, so it was quiet disappointing but is is good. The game is easy but there are couple parts that are pretty hard like the Challenge of Poseidon, The Centaur Sacri... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful