Kratos new adventure to me is worth checking out.
First off, you have to remember that this is a PSP game. You're not going to get everything you got from the PS2 versions, but what is packed in this little UMD is amazing. The graphics are ridiculously nice for a handheld. This is what I bought a PSP for. No other handheld holds a light to what the PSP can produce graphic wise. The amount of detail put into this game is a testament that good games can be made on this system. The game can feel huge in the palm of your hands at times as the camera scales back to reveal breathtaking backgrounds & a tiny Kratos. And Kratos looks like Kratos, feels like Kratos, speaks like Kratos. This isn't a watered down looking game. It's just as good looking as it's counter-parts on the PS2. You're not going to find a better looking handheld game, ever, to date. This game doesn't have long load times & transfer from cut scene to action scene in just a few seconds.
The game play is pretty much identical to what you are familiar with in previous God of War games. This game feels like a true God of War game, not a stripped down version. I did get cramps on my hands from time to time when trying to do too many moves. It's just something you get use too. There were times where I had to pause the game to give my hand a rest but always got back to the game, thirsting to advance the story. There's enough different attacks & magic to keep the battles fun. It wasn't overly difficult nor was it too easy that you can go through the game without dying a few times (unless you're just that good). You have more than enough opportunities to max out your health, magic & weapons before reaching the last few areas of the game so you don't need to be thorough in your searching.
The music is top notch, everything you'd expect from a GoW game. Voice acting is as good as the console versions. The atmosphere the music sets is spooky. If you had this music playing while walking around your house in the pitch dark, you'd have tingles going up & down your spine. You'd think something was around the corner. I played the game with my stereo headphones one & it is amazing.
This game didn't get a perfect score from me, why? Well, as good as it looks & plays, it is a pretty short game. Not sure if many people will find it worth the price tag (but then again, what does these days). I finished it in two days. There's not enough Boss fights, which are always fun. I believe there's really only 4 Bosses. There aren't many different enemies to fight, though the ones they have will keep you busy, ranging from small & fast to big & slow.
Overall, this game doesn't have many flaws & is only handicapped by it's length yet, I enjoyed it for what it is, which is another instant classic & prelude to the series. When you're done with the game, there's still other things you can kill time with. You can enjoy some murderous mayhem in the bonus mini-games & other bonus contents. Anyone who has played the PS2 versions or is a fan of the action genre or who's just a fan of the God of War series should take the time to enjoy this game gem. Whether you decide to rent it or add it to your collection, this game shouldn't disappoint. It's a fine showcase of what the PSP can do & probably the start of a good run of PSP games to come.