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As I ran home from work with my copy of God of War III (GoW III) in hand, thoughts of not being impressed with the game kept running through my head. Would the game live up to the hype? What insane stuff would this game bring to the table that I haven’t already seen were some of the questions I bounced around in my mind. And then I booted up the first level that not only blew my mind, my jaw and my jewels away but made me realize that this right here is what gaming is all about.
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The God of War series have always been appreciated for their powerful plot and this game is no different. You step into the boots of Kratos once again as he strives to take down Zeus (the God of Gods) and the rest of Mount Olympus. The game takes place immediately after the events of GoW II which means you’ll start off the game with all the powers from the second game like the Wings of Icarus, the Golden Fleece etc. Pretty soon you’ll - how do I put this – violently obtain various powers and weapons throughout the course of the game that can be upgraded via red orbs dropped from enemies or picked up from crates. You’ll amass four weapons throughout the game each of which are best suitable for certain types of enemies. Mix this up with a healthy dose of magic and the ability to juggle between weapons with a touch of a button and you’re looking at pulling off some insane combos. Quick time events, something this series pioneered are a lot more forgiving this time round which means you’ll have little more than a split second to press the prompts on-screen. Even if you do mess up, don’t worry, it won’t mean immediate death.
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Besides tearing Greek mythology a new hole you’ll spend a fair amount of time completing puzzles and platforming. There are definitely fewer puzzles in this game than the second iteration and most of them are tied down to lever and crate pushing. Still it’s a pleasant respite from all the stabbing and maiming. Platforming could have been a real bitch with the uncontrollable camera and all but the programmers at Santa Monica are thankfully really good at their job so it’s rarely an issue. |
Tags: God of War , Kratos , God of War III GoW III , God of War 3 review , PS3 , Action
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