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God of War

The original PlayStation 2 hack-and-slash adventure, loosely based on Greek mythology. You play Kratos, a Spartan warrior sent to kill Ares, and you fight through ancient Greece looking for Pandora's Box. Combat is mixed with puzzles, platforming and quick-time events.

Hack and slashGreek mythologySingle playerPlayStation

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IGDB

88%

1,066 ratings

Fits you if

you want a compact, fast-moving action-adventure with fierce combat and a mythological setting.

Skip it if

you expect modern controls, a free camera or a game without heavy violence.

Facts

Platforms
PlayStation
Release date
March 22, 2005
Length
About 9 hours
Genres
Puzzle · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Historical
Perspective
Third person
Modes
Solo only
Languages
1 languages
Text in your language
Yes

Frequently asked questions

How long is God of War?
About 9 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is God of War on?
God of War is available on PlayStation.
Does God of War have co-op?
No, God of War is single-player only.

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