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Binding: Video Game
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0711719865322
ESRB Age Rating: Mature
Feature: Epic Gameplay on the PSP system - Keeping true to the God of War franchise, experience dramatic camera angles and epic set pieces, offering a never-before-seen experience
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Label: Sony Computer Entertainment
Manufacturer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform: Sony PSP
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Release Date: 2008-03-04
Studio: Sony Computer Entertainment
MPN: 98653

• Epic Gameplay on the PSP system - Keeping true to the God of War franchise, experience dramatic camera angles and epic set pieces, offering a never-before-seen experience
• Mythological Odyssey - This story is set in a time before the events of God of War, where you will experience Kratos' journey during the 10-years of servitude to the Gods of Olympus
• All New Combat Moves - Utilize new brutal combat moves along with their favorite combo attacks from the God of War franchise
• Exploration - From the Gates of Hades to the Depths of Tartarus, Face-off against all new creatures from Greek Mythology and engage in epic boss battles
• Puzzle Solving - Explore the ancient world, prepare to navigate through a labyrinth of challenging puzzles inter-woven into the story

In God of War, Kratos, after being deceived into killing his wife and daughter, denounced his service to Ares. In order to seek absolution from his past sins, the Ghost of Sparta pledged himself as a champion to the Gods for the years to follow. These brutal crusades, in the name of Olympus, became legendary throughout the ancient world. In God of War: Chains of Olympus, Kratos will journey to lands that no mortal has ever walked upon. With the world plunged in eternal darkness and the Gods rendered powerless, Kratos will face the most feared creatures of Greek Mythology, and ultimately be forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from certain destruction. Developed from the outset as an original story, God of War: Chains of Olympus delivers highly detailed graphics, incredible animation detail and yet another adventure in the dark and brutal world of Greek mythology that fans of the God of War franchise have come to know and love. Critically-Acclaimed Franchise - Brought to you by Sony Computer Entertainment America and two award-winning development teams - Santa Monica Studios and Ready At Dawn Studios

Customer Rating:
Summary: I can't feel my fingers. That's normal, right?
Comment: Being a relative newbie to gaming per se, I doubt I can offer a subjective analysis (sic) of the game. I can tell you that I'd ignored pretty much everything and everybody the last 2 weeks I spent in front of the console.

The game play is immersive, the environment rendered is stunning considering the console and the production values rival those of a feature length film. The game hooks you immediately thanks to couple of monsters than make some brilliant appearances; and yet manages to shock and awe at every turn.

The background score and great voice acting set this apart from every other third person shooter/slasher in the genre (I'm looking at you MGS). The physics engine is noteworthy but I'm fairly sure the inherent complexity and superior AI had a lot to do with the game being short.

At the end of the day, the game is rather epic in it's ambition and actually manages to resonate emotionally with the player. Well, at least this player.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: God of War on the small screen!
Comment: Game rocks, may be a bit short but the challenges of the Gods extends gameplay for a long time. If you love God of War, you will love this handheld entry to the series. It is awesome.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great game!
Comment: I got this in the entertainment pack (red) as a present and this was a great first game. Great music, graphics and fast exciting game play. As a first game for the psp 2000 i must say this spoiled me as i am comparing other games i am buying to this and so far this is still the best.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great game in small package
Comment: This game helped me through a lot of boredom, although short, it is very entertaining and the fun never stops (until it's over). I think it's worth the money because it is so much fun! This is my first GoW game and I love it, can't wait to play the rest of them.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: On par with PS2 brothers.
Comment: Kratos would be proud.

If you've either of the other God of War games, you'll feel comfortable playing this. In fact, controlling Kratos on the PSP might be even better than the PS2 games. The graphics are amazing for a PSP. The environments and character details are done so well in the entire franchise, and this is no exception. The enemies look intimidating, and Kratos even more so. The levels are incredible, as are the lighting effects for so small a console. The sounds are right up there with the original PS2 titles, and probably some of the best sound effects of any PSP game. The story is great, and probably the most emotional of the whole series. I don't want to elaborate, as to not create any spoilers for those debating whether they should purchase the game(which you should).

There are very few bad things about this diamond. For some it may take a little while before you get used to the little analog nub that the PSP has. I don't have big fingers or anything, but I find that during some intense battles, my thumb would slip off the analog "stick". Some of the boss battles were disappointing, not living up to the God of War name, but definitely forgivable with a game this good.

This is a great buy for those new to the entire franchise or for those who've played the previous games.

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