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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 1040
Platform: Playstation2
Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Media: Video Game
Number Of Items: 1
Age: 18 - 18 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 711719607199
EAN: 0711719607199
ASIN: B000EZMRKC
Release Date: April 27, 2007
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Product Description
In this action-adventure game, you are Kratos, a mortal warrior betrayed by the Gods and seeking revenge against his sworn enemy, Zeus.Unprecendented gameplay:- immediate control- intuitive battles and intense camera movementsA challenging, high-endurance game packed with new features:- a world in real time- numerous puzzles and enigmas- new weapons, new movements, new powers, new bosses
Amazon.co.uk Review
In a nutshell:
The sleeper hit of 2005 returns with Kratos seeking an escape from his fate as the new god of war. The game’s even more bloody and violent than before as you take on every mythological monster in the book. The lowdown:
Given the quick turnaround from the first game this isn’t an enormous departure from the original, but that’s no bad thing with a series as accomplished as this. Kratos has a new range of moves, combos and magic to unleash but the biggest changes are in the variety of monsters he has to face. The bigger ones can only be beaten with special button presses, which result in some spectacular finishing moves such as the Cylops whose eye Kratos plucks out of its socket or the cannon fodder zombies he slices in two. One of the best sequences though has Kratos leaping off the back of a Pegasus and onto a Gryphon, whose wings he promptly pulls off before falling to the world below. Most exciting moment:
Just like the original this game recreates many of the best moments from ancient Greek mythology and movies. One particularly cool sequence involves trying to get a golden fleece that can reflect back the stony gaze of a gorgon. Since you ask:
Many fans were surprised that this sequel wasn’t on the PS3 but a next generation version is being planned. Original creator David Jaffe isn’t working on either sequel at the moment though, but on an as yet unrevealed PSP project. The bottom line:
Kratos sticks to what he knows best: the PS2 and ultra violence.
HARRISON DENT
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 The PS2 Bows Out In Style November 10, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
God Of War 2 is just as good, if not better than the first. more moves, more magic and more enemies to slice, dice, decapitate etc.. The graphics certainly show that PS2 has some life left in it yet and are truly amazing, one of the best on the console. With God Of War 2, the Ps2 is definetley bowing out in style, and going out with a bang!!!!
Kratos is back...... November 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Truly the swan song of the PS2. Whether you are a die hard God of War fan or not, this game will arguably meet and surpass any prior expectations. With a rich and intricate plotline, hoardes of grotesque yet beautifully created creatures, immersing gameplay and the backdrop of Greek Mythology, this game will leave you with a sense of joyful frustration as you attempt to complete some of more challenging parts with a sneaky smile on your face as you annihalate the scores of enemies that come at you, in what can be termed as no less than a bloodbath.
This game, revolves around the main character, Kratos', quest for vengence aginst none other than the Top of the Greek Pantheon,Zeus himself. This game chart Kratos' journey to the Sisters of Fate, to harness their power in order to exact revenge upon Zeus at the moment in which he was betrayed by the King of the Gods.
The world of Greek Mythology comes alive in this game, as most monsters imaginable from the world of Greek Mythology are thrown at you in many shapes and forms, from Gorgons, to Minotaurs, each of which one can kill in brutal yet stunningly orchestrated ways.
The gameplay and controls of this game are fairly simple and very easy to get the hang of, especially with a cinematic kill option which allows Boss Battles to take on a new level of grandure. Aside from that the range of unique and equally enjoybale weapons used include Warhammers, Spears and the Chains of Olympus (a waepon similar to that used by the Dark Prince, in The Two Thrones) and aside from weapons, the use of magical powers given by the titans are also a lot of fun to use with deadly force.
However the one thing that sets this game apart from most others, is the grandure and the sheer scale of the Boss Battles. Whether it's fighting on a winged horse in mid air aginst an angry griffin, whether its destroying the colossus of Rhodes from the inside-out or whether its twisting of the head of a morbidly obease gorgon, the boss battles will never fail to deliver in any department.
God of War II is a must buy game, and will not fail to satisfy any gamer, and it certainly should be a game that should be bought to give the PS2 a truly fantastic send-off
 The PS2's last Hurrah? September 23, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the sequel to the excellent God of War, and at the start of this sequel, we find Kratos using his new found powers as a God to the extreme. The other Gods are becoming afraid of what he might do, and at the very start of the game, Kratos is reduced to being a mere mortal by Athena.
The initial part of the game sees Kratos being pursued by a huge statue that has been brought to life by the Gods, in an attempt to kill him. From then on, we find out more about Kratos' past, and also the identity of the narrator from the first game. This game deals with Kratos pursuing revenge on Zeus, and in it we are introduced to the Titans - the elder Gods that were defeated and usurped by Zeus.
All the things that made the first game a classic are here - the violent combat, the killing moves, the magic, the puzzles, but in this sequel there are more boss battles and set pieces to get your teeth into.
The graphics are still excellent - Kratos looks great, and the scenery is well presented and feels solid. The in-game videos are excellent and don't detract from the action ; they punctuate it. And i love that in a game. Far too many games rely heavily on the FMV sequences, until you start to question whether you are actually going to see some action, and in-game footage.
The plot has been well thought out too. It follows on very well from the first game, and is authentic to ancient Greek history as you will find from playing it - i am not going to give away too much of the plot and spoil it! It has been cleverly done.
As for length; i think it is about the same as the first game. Though because it is a sequel, you can guess how to solve most of the puzzles without too much difficulty. I played through this the first time very quickly, and am going to start completing all the extra levels of difficulty. There is definite replay value here, like the first game in the shape of extra costumes, cinematic presentations and challenges.
The moves from the first game are here too with some extra violent additions, and finishing moves which will please most fans. Kratos can still climb walls, but now has the ability to swing from his Blades of Chaos, and also cling to ceilings in order to progress through the game.
All good so far, but i am afraid i have a few niggles with God of War 2. Firstly, the mapping of the graphics is not as good as the first. So when you are moving through some rooms you can see the 'joins' in the construction of the games engine. It happens quite a bit, and once you notice it, you can't help notice it more and more. It doesn't run as smoothly as the first game which seems a bit strange in a sequel, but it just could be that the playstation 2 doesn't have the power to cope with what the game developers wanted. My other quibble is the voice acting - the people who do the voices are great, but they are drowned out by some of the background music, so you really have to strain to hear what is being said. That said, Kratos is fantastic - he is clearly heard, mainly because he is always shouting!Great stuff.
My final minor quibble is the action itself. There are more boss battles and set pieces - all of which are spectacular - but it feels at the expense of the main fighting action. This is probably just me being picky, but in the first game i thought the balance was perfect. You fought lots of drones to reach the big boss at the end of one chapter, and that felt good to me. You could have plenty of fun, and then get down to the serious business of trying to find a weakness in a really tough boss.
My issues with God of War 2 are all minor niggles, and shouldn't put you off buying this game. This game stands head and shoulders above most other games on the PS2, and i think some of my issues with God Of War 2 are purely because this cannot beat the originality of the first game - which is an inherent flaw of any sequel. The original blew me away - it was probably the most balanced game i have played for many years.
I would recommend this game to anyone who has played the first game. If you haven't played the first one, then i would do so, as the plot will not make any sense by picking this sequel. It is still NOT a game for children, and deserves it's certificate rating, so if there are any parents reading this, the 18 rating is correct.
It is still a lot of fun, and gives a sense of achievement when completing it. I enjoyed it immensely, and can't wait to see what the developers can do with the next installment...........
This game would still feature highly in a top ten of best PS2 games, and for that reason i would recommend you buy this. I would give this game 4.5 (if i could) as it is only slightly less polished than the first game!
Kratos is back! Enjoy the last installment of this great series on ps2 NOW!
The Last of the Titans September 3, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The PS2 has had many great games, and one of the best, God of War, has stepped up a notch from game, to series.
God of War 2 delivers all the fantastic sounds, graphics and fighting from the first game, but injects it with so much more.
This game is literally bursting with Greek Mythological characters, making it a much more enjoyable game when you can say 'hmm, I know that guy'.
One of the biggest improvements over God of War is the boss battles. Instead of the 3 in the original, there are hundreds. The small enemy battles are broken every once in a while with an epic boss battle. But don't think boss battle means just a stronger character. You'll need brains to get through this one!
The puzzles are just as tricky, mind boggling, and fun as in the first game, which is fantastic. Its like Brain Training, but with the doctor replaced with a very angry spartan warrior with a pair of awesome swords.
And that brings me to the weapons. God of War 2 wants to level the playing field a bit, and gives you several weapons, including a bow and arrow for those long distance enemies.
In all, God of War 2 is a fantastic game, with tons to do. The story mode alone will keep you occupied for days, which is great as it's all so much fun.
TITAN(IC)! August 1, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Arguably the best looking (if not the best) PS2 game in that it manages to squeeze an awful lot out of the platform and gives most PS3 efforts a battering in terms of graphics and playability.
It represents not so much a revolution but more of an evolution from the first game and broadly it is superior. The game is longer. The graphics are smoother and better, particularly in combat. There are more bosses and therefore more oppotunity to see those unique boss killing animations.
The only downsides in my opinion are that the puzzles are a little more straightforward (and therefore, whilst avoiding the frustration/controller throwing that often crept into GOW1, they don't carry the same level of relief/achievement now) and there is nothing radically different in terms of combat or magic (the basic moves are the same and the magic powers are essentially variations on those used in GOW1) apart from the Pegasus section.
That said, as the adage goes "if it ain't broke...". If GOW1 was Star Wars then GOW2 is perhaps The Empire Strikes Back (even down to the "revelation" about Kratos' parentage). We can only hope that when GOW3 emerges (the ending of GOW2 is a blatant set up for the next- and perhaps final- installment, as there are only so many Greek Gods you can kill) presumably on PS3, it does not go all Return of the Jedi on us- but somehow you expect that Kratos and small furry bears are not a likely combination.
As to the negative reviews- see them in context. Many seem to be reviews of the genre rather than the game. If you don't like 3rd person action/adventure/combat type games then GOW2 will probably not convert you. However, if you do like the genre and/or enjoyed the first game (which is available at a criminally low price if you want a test drive first) then this is an essential purchase.
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