God of War Chains of Olympus

God of War Chains of Olympus

Binding : Video Game
ProductGroup : Video Games
Manufacturer : Sony Computer Entertainment
Brand : Sony
Label : Sony Computer Entertainment
Publisher : Sony Computer Entertainment
Platform : Sony PSP
Studio : Sony Computer Entertainment
ReleaseDate : 2008-03-04

List Price: USD $39.99
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Lowest New Price: USD $25.95

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Features:

• 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

Product Description
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
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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.

Explore Kratos' story from the beginning

Kratos on the shores of Attica. View larger.

The Blades of Chaos in action. View larger.

Beautiful in-game environments. View larger.

Mythological boss battles. View larger.

Kratos’ Story
The 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 PSP
PlayStation 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 New
Nearly 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 Solving
From 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 History
More 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.

Customer Reviews

A short ride, but one of the best you'll find on the PSP. (2009-02-16)
I have to admit: I didn't have too much faith in the game when it first came out. While it did have God of War in the title and feel, it seemed like a daunting task to deliver a game with such an epic scope and polish as its console brethren had. Well I've eaten my words: GoW: Chains of Olympus is quite possibly the best title the PSP has seen to date (maybe period).

It manages to capture the brutality and smoothness of the console titles, plus maintain its own originality. Chains of Olympus doesn't feel like a poorly built toss-in to cash in on the name, it has a well defined identity as the lost chapter in Kratos' life that really makes the player understand the anger and madness of the fallen champion of Olympus.

Given the PSP's limitations in terms of controls (namely the lack of a second analog stick and the pain large hands will feel playing on this for too long), Chains of Olympus plays really well. The biggest weakness GoW suffers from is that it is extremely short. You could quite possibly blow through the game in roughly five hours.

It's kind of hard for me to really recommend this game at full price due to how really, really short it is but without hesitation it is a must play, most especially if you're a God of War fan.

God of War: Chains of Olympus (2009-02-08)
Very good game. This is the first full God of War game I have played. It has made me go back and purchase the other games so that I can be ready for when God of War III comes out. The camera angles stick every now and then, but not a problem as it corrects itself very quickly. This game is especially fun to play when the PSP is hooked up to a TV to get a bigger picture, but the PSP screen is more than effecient for this game.

The Gods Get Tiny (2009-01-30)
Having played the other two God of War titles, I still didn't expect much from a small-screen PSP game. I have to say I've been incredibly impressed with Chains of Olympus for the PSP: the game looks and plays 99% identical to its big-screen counterparts.

(For kicks, you *can* grab an A/V cable and play it on your TV...but I digress)

Just as with other titles in the series, Chains of Olympus provides you with an ongoing storyline, heaps of slaughter, and many different combinations to produce the right effect in battle. It also gives you the ability to choose which skill areas to "level" as you collect orbs, and how far you want to raise them. Last, we have the in-game plot sequences and the unusual puzzles (reader beware: your sexual skills will be put to the test shortly into the first chapter).

There are differences, but thus far I see only minor ones: for example, camera rotation can be a bit difficult, and dodge-rolls require tapping both shoulder buttons. These are still somewhat easily worked around: with a little time and practice, a player can adapt pretty easily.

Overall, if you're a fan of the God of War games and want the same experience on the go, you won't be disappointed. If you're new to God of War, this is what you'll get on the big screen, too--you will enjoy Chains of Olympus as much as you'd enjoy the others.

Great Game (2009-01-24)
This is a wonderful game...though somewhat short. Graphics and game play are excellent and a little nudity, sex and blood really spice things up. Two tips: if you have a choice between magic and energy, take the magic. If you die enough times at a single spot your health comes back, but not the magic. Also, square, square, triangle is one of the best attacks...learn it early. It will serve you well especially against groups of enemies.

BEST PSP GAME (2009-01-10)
by far the best looking game on psp to date. truly shows what a good game system the psp can be when some one takes the time to make the game for the psp and not rehash a game from another system.

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