- 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
GOW Chains of Olympus PSP
Before he waged war on the gods...he was forced to serve them
The third game in the
God of War franchise,
God of War: Chains of Olympus for PlayStation Portable is a prequel to the first two games in the series published for PlayStation 2, and true the high standards of
God of War and
God of War II, not only does it equal the efforts of its predecessors, in some ways it may even surpass them.
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Kratos on the shores of Attica.
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The Blades of Chaos in action.
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Beautiful in-game environments.
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Mythological boss battles.
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Kratos' StoryThe
God of War franchise tells the tragic and violent story of the warrior Kratos and his dealings with the gods. The ancient world would eventually both praise and damn the infamous `Ghost of Sparta' as the mortal who slayed a god, but long before his battle with Ares, Kratos sought absolution from his past sins by pledging himself as a champion to the gods. These brutal crusades in the name of Olympus became legendary, but would have far-reaching consequences. In
Chains of Olympus Kratos is pushed to the edge as he is ordered by the gods to journey to the very depths of the underworld after the world plunges into darkness. There he must face the most feared creatures of Greek mythology and is forced to choose between his own personal redemption and saving the ancient world from certain destruction. It is a choice that will shake the immortals from their perches on Mt. Olympus.
God of War's Epic Gameplay Comes to the PSPPlayStation Portable has always been head and shoulders above its competitors in the handheld market when it comes to processing power, and in
God of War: Chains of Olympus the PSP platform may just have reached its highest level to date. Packed with features like dramatic camera angles, epic set pieces, cinematic cut scenes, stirring audio and seamless fast action gameplay, formerly only available on console platforms
Chains of Olympus binds players to the game's epic adventure, regardless where they are when they join in the action.
Combat Moves, Both Old and NewNearly as defining as the name of Kratos itself, the trademark sweeping attack moves of the `Ghost of Sparta' using his weapon of choice the `Blades of Chaos,' epitomizes all
God of War games and
Chains of Olympus is no exception.
Although overall the PSP has fewer buttons than the PlayStation 2 controller, developer Ready at Dawn Studios has managed to incorporate nearly all of the attack moves and combination moves from previous games in the series into this new project. This continuity in gameplay not only provides a seamless intro into the game for veteran players, but a gentle learning curve for players new to the series. Add to this new brutal combat moves and an additional upgradable weapon and you have a combat system that will engage players at all levels.
Exploration and Puzzle SolvingFrom the bright gates of Attica to the darkest dungeons of Tartarus, Kratos' journey and your own will take you through the dark and brutal world of Greek mythology. Here not only will your skill with the Blades of Chaos be tested, but your wits as well.
As you explore the dangers of the ancient world, players must be prepared to use their navigational skills as they press on through labyrinths of challenging puzzles. Some may be simple tests at manipulating the game's environment to your advantage, while others much more difficult also requiring precision timing of moves, but each will be different and test you in new ways.
An Evolution in Franchise HistoryMore than just a missing piece in the history of the
God of War franchise,
Chains of Olympus also serves as an evolutionary link between the origins of the
God of War franchise and its future. Originally developed for PlayStation 2, the future of the franchise is slated to make its arrival on PlayStation 3 in the form of the highly anticipated
God of War III in the not too distant future. Not only is PlayStation Portable designed to work in unison with PlayStation 3 in many ways, but both long-time fans and newcomers to the series who choose to watch and play
Chains of Olympus carefully may very well pick up clues as to the direction the franchise will be heading in with
God of War III.
Regardless, whether you find yourself playing for the current chapter in Kratos' saga or preparing yourself for the battles to come on the PlayStation 3,
God of War: Chains of Olympus is a must have title for any current owner of a PSP or those considering getting in the handheld game with one.
| I think it's great.... | 2010-08-22 | 4 / 5 |
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I got a psp for my birthday a while back and along with I decided to pick up God of War chains of olympus. Well, my first thoughts when playing the game were damn, this is pretty hard. I first played GOW on my friends ps2. So thats why I got it. It took a while to get used to the controls. After that the whole game was really easy, even on God mode (the hardest mode). Basically all you do is run around and jump while pressing a series of buttons.(mostly square)
The combos are okay. That, again is hindered by the psp's lack of buttons. This simplifies the combos but doesn't have the awesomeness of the ps2 and ps3 GOW games.
I have played all of the console God of war games I, II, III, and now chains of olympus.
The graphics are okay. But that is pitting the psp against giants like the xbox360 and the ps3. As far as handhelds are concerned, chains of olympus is one of the best. Its graphics are far superior to most of the other psp games.
As for the gameplay, its pretty good. The cutscenes are realistic, great load times and well, great overall.
graphics:4.5/5
combos:3/5
load times:5/5 {practically no load times}
fun: 4/5 (too easy for my liking)
my rating 4/5 (could have been better)
Overall, I think that God of war chains of olympus is a great game. If you get a chance to buy it, go for it.
Well, thanks for reading and I hope this review was helpful to you. |
| very awesome game | 2010-08-17 | 5 / 5 |
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| This is a very good game !! I had played every game of the god of war, and this one is good as the others ones, I really recommend this game |
| A Stripped-Down Version Of GOD OF WAR, But Fun All The Same | 2010-08-16 | 5 / 5 |
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I don't often play games on my PSP as I just don't have the time or need to do so, however, every now and then, the need and time will arise, and it's always nice to have a great game to play when they do. This game however, `GOD OF WAR : Chains Of Olympus', is the very reason I sought out a PSP in the first place. As anyone who has seen my profile, games list, or read my reviews on the console GOW games knows, I am an absolutely rabid GOW fan. With that in mind, let's talk about .....
THE GOOD : There's plenty of it. Everything that there is to like about Kratos and his venomous rage on the Playstation consoles is here to like on the PSP, albeit in a smaller and shorter format. The developers, in adding some new elements to Kratos' story, didn't tamper much with the tried and true formula of the previous games. The same buttons still execute the same moves and combos, there's still magic to use, the bosses are either large or present a formidable challenge or both, the monsters (and buttons) are fun to mash, the puzzles still exist, the treasures and challenges of the Gods are back, the scenery is still captivating as are the graphics, there's still plenty to explore and discover, the same methods exist to level up, and yes, even the sex mini game makes it to the PSP. But while this sounds like a straight rehash of the console games (and to be fair, it is to an extent), what keeps it fresh are the new settings, villains & creatures and some new magic and weapons. Of these new weapons, and keeping in mind that this game came out well before GOW 3, Zeus' Gauntlet is a fun precursor to the Nemean Cestus in GOW 3 and helps translate some of that fun to the PSP, in arrears if you haven't played this prior to GOW 3. Because let's face it - there's nothing quite like brutally pounding and smashing an enemy to a pulp with what equates to a brass knuckle for your entire fist and forearm! Some of the new magic in your arsenal is also fun to play with too, though it plays like a variation of some of the other magic you've seen before or will again. Regardless, it doesn't take away from the fun. While this isn't a `playable' aspect of the game some of the fun is had in what the narrative fills in with regards to Kratos' overall story arc. Not meaning to keep referencing GOW 3, but after playing GOW : COO, it becomes clearer why Hades hates Kratos so much and why Cronos feels the same. After all, we all saw Cronos in the first GOW and he was indifferent if anything to Kratos in that installment. I've never been one to pay much attention to the story in a videogame, because, let's face it, I'm not playing for the narrative, but this is one of the few examples that I can think of that I found that enhanced the overall experience. Speaking of enhancements, this game seems to set the bar on graphics for the PSP. It's undoubtedly one of the best looking overall games I've seen on the PSP. Though, admittedly, I don't play a ton of PSP-based games, I do look at a lot of screenshots, and check out the video reviews whenever possible. So taking all of what I've just mentioned into consideration, the GOW experience translates very well to the PSP. For the most part....
THE BAD : Not a whole heck of a lot to be honest. But while GOW : COO is one of the best action adventure games for the PSP (if not THE best), it's not without its' flaws (nothing really is, is it?). For starters, the game is pretty short. The average player should be able to get through this in about 5-6 hours. The levels are also simple, linear and can be pretty straightforward. To someone who craves a full-on GOW experience, this can be a little disappointing. And unfortunately, some of what makes this game so successful, also works against it. That being that, since much of the same gameplay, methodology, mechanics and abilities holdover from the console games, it can feel a little like a bite-sized version of the same sweet candy bar you're used to eating when you have a craving for it : it has the same flavor and hits the spot, but doesn't totally fill the hole. Think of it as GOW : Lite. To an extent, this is understandable, as you can't expect everything and then some going from a console game to a handheld, but at the same time, I did expect a little more. Or at least more that was different. It was nice to have a new weapon to use and a new magic or two, but why not more than one new weapon or the limited number of new magics they gave you? It would seem to me that this was a great opportunity to branch out a little on the series without going too far, but at the same time, add more new elements to it to really make this a `new title' instead of just a `new chapter'. All in all though, my complaints are minimal and few, because this is really a fantastic game when you get right down to it.
THE BOTTOM LINE : Having played this game about 2-3 times now, I can honestly say that in retrospect, I guess the majority of criticisms I have with the game are because of what it naturally compares to - the console versions of the series. On its' own, this is a near-flawless game for the platform it's on. It really is. If you want a great, top-of-the-line game for your PSP, you'd be hard pressed to find a better on than this. `GOD OF WAR : Chains Of Olympus' sets the bar pretty high for Action / Adventure on the PSP. Will `GOD OF WAR : Ghost Of Sparta' be able to top it?
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| The best PSP title available | 2010-07-19 | 5 / 5 |
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| This game is a truly wonderful game. It captures the great gameplay and experience of its console counterparts well. It is on the short side of around 6-7 hours but for a handheld thats to be expected. If you love God of War or action games, this is a must purchase. |
| God of War Chains of Olympus | 2010-06-18 | 5 / 5 |
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| This game is so much fun. I wish they made all the other parts of this game for psp I would definately order them cause it so much fun to play. |
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