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God of War III

bySCE Santa Monica Studio•2010

Set in the realm of brutal Greek mythology, God of War III is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he scales through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him. Armed with double-chained blades, and an array...

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Released
March 15, 2010
Platforms
PS3

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Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War III is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell once more to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him.

Mar 16, 2010

God of War III is one of those games that will go down as a defining game of this generation. Sure there are a couple of small problems here and there that you could pick at, because by no means is it perfect. But what God of War III does offer is one of the best games ever in the action adventure genre, highlighted by the simple but entertaining combat system, varied gameplay, incredible visuals, and an impressive story to conclude this God of War saga (or at least we think so).  The gameplay is nothing groundbreaking, but it didn't need to be. The third title stays true to its roots, and in ...

Mar 27, 2010

It’s no surprise that God of War III should end up representing PlayStation at its very finest. The previous entries in the mythological series achieved things seemingly impossible on the PlayStation 2, and God of War III extends on that prowess. From the rip-roaring spectacle of the opening 60 minutes right through to the ultra-stylish conclusion, Kratos’s last hurrah is a marriage of refined combat mechanics, perfectly prepared puzzles and the kind of technical showcase that sees you ripping the head from a water horse while riding a Titan to the summit of Mount Olympus.

Feb 3, 2012

After the release of God of War 3, the final game in the highly beloved mainline God of War trilogy back in 2010, the franchise went mostly cold for over

Jan 14, 2022

Porting the 2016 God of War reboot to PC has always been a bit of an odd choice. Without a legal way to play the originals, you get left in the dark in regards to Kratos' past but, playing the game again in fresh eyes, really solidifies how wonderfully it…

Feb 9, 2022