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God of War: Ascension review

Let's be honest--at this point, you're ready

Words: on March 7, 2013
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22 comments

  • saso77 - March 29, 2013 2:43 p.m.

    I read this review first and then i get the game. I can say only one word - Amazing.

  • ninjapotato123 - March 17, 2013 3:59 a.m.

    ●★●★● SWEET! I just got a free Microsoft points card pin at freemspointsforever{dot}com ●★●★●

  • digitalman29 - March 13, 2013 8:38 a.m.

    I played the demo. I can't wait to get started on it later today.

  • lewis-barclay - March 8, 2013 10:04 p.m.

    1. How does he have the blades of chaos if he hasn't met ares yet when ares was the one who GAVE THEM TO HIM!!!??? 2. How is he covered in the ashes of his wife and daughter when he's KISSING HIS DAUGHTER IN THAT SCENE!!??? Some continuity people.

  • Tjwoods18 - March 9, 2013 5:42 a.m.

    This game centers around Kratos trying to break his bond from Ares, so he has already met him.

  • PatHan-bHai - March 8, 2013 10:42 a.m.

    to me, GoW is the worst game from Sony. Hate it!

  • newgames128 - March 7, 2013 5:07 p.m.

    Geez. On one hand it sounds like the best GoW yet. On the other, it sounds like the worst. Maybe they took on too much going from just doing SP to brand new MP and 3D.

  • taokaka - March 7, 2013 3:41 p.m.

    So they got rid of his anger, so is he now a totally calm dude just casually murdering hundreds without a trace of restrain. Kratos' characterisation may have been shallow but it made sense and was damn well enjoyable. The review was what I was expecting, I thought the story would be just any old thing that could bring kratos back into action and I'm dissapointed that I was right. As a fan I will be picking this up but also as a fan I'm kind of annoyed they made this, it's time for god of war to retire.

  • pl4y4h - March 7, 2013 2:32 p.m.

    I really stopped paying attention to the series after 3

  • talleyXIV - March 7, 2013 6:01 p.m.

    I would imagine since there were no other games after 3...

  • pl4y4h - March 7, 2013 8:41 p.m.

    huh? This game is came out after 3, unless you're talking chronologically

  • Plasma Narwhal - March 7, 2013 9:07 p.m.

    Ghost of Sparta came out about half a year after GOW III.

  • wadesmit - March 7, 2013 12:59 p.m.

    Not sure why, but the only GoW game I've finished was Chains of Olympus on the PSP. Got GoW 3, never finished it. Same with Ghost of Sparta. Honestly, the lore to me was purely atmospheric, and did that well, but the story was weak. And that's what bored me about this franchise. Ascension doesn't appeal to me at all, with the exception of pretty visuals. But that's a draw for pretty much every person.

  • shawksta - March 7, 2013 11:59 a.m.

    What makes Kratos the badass we know is BECAUSE of his Anger. Either seems like a good installment but not steller, the unmemorable Multiplayer seems dissapointing considering they probably decided to make this game only to have Multiplayer, regardless, looks at least worth a play

  • garnsr - March 7, 2013 11:22 a.m.

    I liked the first two games, but didn't really get into 3, despite playing all the way through. Ascension looks teriffic, but when the camera pulls back in the demo, and you're a tiny little something trying to fight tiny little bug guys, and you can't see where you are or what you're doing, it felt even more button mashy than usual, and it really put me off.

  • TheDudeFromNowhere - March 7, 2013 11:01 a.m.

    They really emphasized the fact that you will be experiencing a different Kratos. Its a little disappointing that the game won't be plot driven. Oh well.

  • metalgatesolid - March 7, 2013 10:46 a.m.

    I love Kratos. He is a jerk and he knows it, we know it and Sony knows it. Greek Mythology has so many amazing stories and characters it makes Hideo Kojima look on in awe. Given the fact this is the sixth entry in the series over 2 consoles, i think its being a very consistant series and with averages of 4/5 across the series means its one of the best series available. As the review reads its the same formula covered with the best visuals and fans wont care. Give me kratos, some blades and things to destroy, and im there.

  • 7-D - March 7, 2013 11:34 a.m.

    Greek Mythology certainly does have a lot of interesting stories. Some peer right into the depths of the soul (and beyond). I haven't really seen GOW really take much from them though to be honest. Taking characters from mythology and turning them into steroid rippled caricatures is hardly utilizing the source material. Infact, some of the depth and range of Greek Mythology is exactly what the series would do well to incorporate into it's 'plot'. As it is, the narrative seems penned straight from the Hollywood rulebook than anything Mythical. And that's coming from a fan...

  • Ames32 - March 20, 2013 8:06 a.m.

    Thank you it really annoys me that people complain about him being a one dimensional character yet when they go out of their way to show why he became the way he was. they still complain. UGH stupid people i guess.

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Solid
YOU'LL LOVE
  • Absolutely beautiful visuals
  • Magnificent set-piece encounters and massive battles
  • Engaging, fast-paced combat
YOU'LL HATE
  • A lack of personality
  • Difficulty spikes and occasionally unsatisfying puzzles
  • Unmemorable multiplayer
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Release date: US
Mar 12 2013 (PS3)
Available Platforms: PS3
Genre: Action
Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment
Franchise: God of War
ESRB Rating:
Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content
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