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

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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

ONE SWEEEEEET RIDE! (2009-06-14)
I'm a 54 yr. old grandma. I'm not a "gamer" and I don't usually play a lot of video games but when my kids purchased a psp for me 2 yrs. ago on a birthday I was in awe! I purchased the Chains of Olympus game without hesitation, already having played GOW one & two, I was a little anxious to get this one! My waiting was over and it is everything I expected it to be! The only downside to this game is it is short lived. You can finish it in about 5-6 hrs of steady play and beat it. The action is quick, surprising at times, and the scenes a little breathtaking. Greek mythology is one of my passions and may be the reason for my love of this particular game series. If you enjoy that type of game (God knows I love the story line and the music) you will not be dissapointed when you purchase this game. It is colorful and it is BIG! I couldn't put it down for days after I first got it. You'll enjoy it too!!!

Hands Down Best PSP Action Game (2009-06-12)
Hands down the best action game on PSP. A must own, a must play. A lot of fun, very good plot, great visuals.

KRATOSSSSS!!!!!! (2009-06-07)
I really enjoyed this game. I gave the game a 4 star overall because it felt very straight forward like GOW2. The first game by Jaffe was simply amazing. The level design on the first game has not been matched on the subsequent games. For instance, in GOW1 the game tempo from running about in the desert to conquering a city on top of a titan's back, then inside this city is a city sized puzzle, so on and so on is simply an art. The part that makes the GOW series so amazing is the seemingly seamless transition from one level to the next; this is the same for this game. The boss fights like GOW2 are very simple taking on the multi-staged fights, which can get pretty old after a while.
On the PSP, the control aspect has not been compromised; in fact, you start to wonder why this scheme couldn't have been implemented on the previous versions. The executable combo attacks is actually improved on the PSP. As with the previous two, there is not much replay value, once you've completed the game on the hardest setting and the challenge level, then nothing really makes you want to revisit the game. It seems the challenge levels were thrown in to qualify for some points. Multiplayer...bub-kiss, nada! As for additional content, given the limitations of the UMD, I can forgive them for the lack of. In conclusion, if you have a PSP, I highly recommend this game as part of your collection.

Awesome game (2009-06-05)
I really enjoyed this game and the graphics are awesome. The reviews I have read really live up to the expectations.

Great Game!!! (2009-06-01)
God Of War: Chains Of Olympus is an excellent game. Gameplay is very unique. The storyline is pretty good and interesting. You are taken to many unique locations. There are a huge variety of enemies to fight. Luckily, you have many different attacks including combos and magic. The graphics are actually pretty good for a PSP game. However, the game is very short. I finished the game in 3 hours.

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