God of War: Ghost of Sparta

Unbelievably, the developers at Ready at Dawn managed to top what they did with Chains of Olympus, delivering a longer, deeper, and more graphically beautiful game than even they thought was originally possible. Ghost of Sparta is, without a doubt, one of the best games available for the PSP. Just when I thought I had Kratos figured out, I’ve been given insight into another piece of his past that makes his anger much more understandable. The path less traveled as far as characters and locations makes Ghost of Sparta a very significant chapter in Kratos’ story. There’s nothing hugely different ...

While we're huge fans of Kratos here in the Push Square office, not every PlayStation fan shares our affection. The spartan warrior's constant anger grates with many followers, so much so that they are unable to look past the character in order to enjoy the game. Despite slotting awkwardly between the first and second God of War games, God of War: Ghost of Sparta attempts to explain the reasoning behind Kratos' fury. Ready At Dawn use the second PSP spin-off as a method to shine a different light on the warring character. Don't get us wrong, Kratos is still flippin' furious in Ghost of Sparta ...

It seemed impossible, and yet - the new God of War kicks even harder than its predecessor. One of the best games, if not the best, ever created for the PSP console.

God of War Sons of Sparta is a solid outing that takes the franchise into a new direction while feeling a bit too safe and by the numbers for enthusiasts of the genre to truly appreciate.

There's so much potential unexplored here, and occasional glimmers of ingenuity in Ready at Dawn's efforts show a developer that should be able to do better.