Get your first taste of God of War: Ghost of Sparta gameplay
by David Hinkle 
on Jul 8th 2010 8:30PM
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Posted: Jul 8th 2010 8:34PM PilzE wants your mint spaghetti said
Ooooh! Is this going to tell about the downfall of Atlantis?
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Posted: Jul 9th 2010 2:01PM LAZoftheTamarinds said
@PilzE wants your mint spaghetti
You bet your ass! KRATOS SUNK ATLANTIS!
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You bet your ass! KRATOS SUNK ATLANTIS!
Posted: Jul 8th 2010 8:43PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
Hey, that looks like more God of War.
Which, is exactly what I wanted.
Never change, Kratos.
Never, ever change.
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Which, is exactly what I wanted.
Never change, Kratos.
Never, ever change.
Posted: Jul 8th 2010 8:47PM AutobotIronhide said
this is proof that there is a god. Well, a few of them actually...
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Posted: Jul 8th 2010 8:55PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Looks really good. Reminds me of the first GoW on PS2.
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Posted: Jul 8th 2010 9:26PM Lerkero said
Woah, it looks just like God of War.
Wait, it looks JUST like God of War. Why would I want to play it on PSP then!?
Please Sony, make something that entices me to want to play my PSP and not something that reminds me that I could be playing a bigger better version of the same game. Why not do something different with God of War on PSP like you did with Killzone Liberation?
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Wait, it looks JUST like God of War. Why would I want to play it on PSP then!?
Please Sony, make something that entices me to want to play my PSP and not something that reminds me that I could be playing a bigger better version of the same game. Why not do something different with God of War on PSP like you did with Killzone Liberation?
Posted: Jul 8th 2010 9:39PM Angel Mass said
@Lerkero
It works for those who only owns a PSP and not a PS3, like me months ago.
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It works for those who only owns a PSP and not a PS3, like me months ago.
Posted: Jul 8th 2010 11:20PM Lerkero said
@Sly C
I disagree. The console God of War games got increasingly better and offered a grandiose experience for action games (at the time of their release).
The PSP God of War game felt like a 3 hour demo for the better console version. You can arguably say that GoW2 is better than GoW1, but when comparing it to the PSP GoW, it is obviously a reduced version of a better game.
I'm not saying Chains is bad, but I prefer not play GoW abridged and would rather have a different experience.
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I disagree. The console God of War games got increasingly better and offered a grandiose experience for action games (at the time of their release).
The PSP God of War game felt like a 3 hour demo for the better console version. You can arguably say that GoW2 is better than GoW1, but when comparing it to the PSP GoW, it is obviously a reduced version of a better game.
I'm not saying Chains is bad, but I prefer not play GoW abridged and would rather have a different experience.
Posted: Jul 10th 2010 9:35AM supervinny313 said
@Lerkero
True, it is a reduced version of a better game...because it's on the PSP. They can't make it as big, long, and epic as they can on the PS2 or PS3. DUH! But they always add different weapons, magic, and other new gameplay elements. Not to mention a new story. So it's always a new game.
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True, it is a reduced version of a better game...because it's on the PSP. They can't make it as big, long, and epic as they can on the PS2 or PS3. DUH! But they always add different weapons, magic, and other new gameplay elements. Not to mention a new story. So it's always a new game.
Posted: Jul 10th 2010 11:05PM Irvine032188 said
@Lerkero
Cuz then the ignorant mass of fan boys who just want the same ol crap all over again wouldnt buy it. It wouldnt "entice" them lol
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Cuz then the ignorant mass of fan boys who just want the same ol crap all over again wouldnt buy it. It wouldnt "entice" them lol
Posted: Jul 8th 2010 10:14PM DrunknIronRabit said
The hands on at E3 was pretty fun.., but its more GOW, if you like GOW then you should like this game.., only dont expect it to be seriously more than Chains of Olympus
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Posted: Jul 8th 2010 10:22PM thedefiant1 said
I have the 'omega' necklace from the demo. This looks like the goods.
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Posted: Jul 8th 2010 10:29PM TheBrainninja said
Hmm. It looks...solid, but I'm wondering if maybe, for me, the magic is gone for God of War. It looks very much like the other games, and has *fantastic* graphics for being on the PSP, but...I dunno.
It just doesn't scream at me. Well, Kratos does, but he's always screaming.
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It just doesn't scream at me. Well, Kratos does, but he's always screaming.
Posted: Jul 8th 2010 10:41PM Dr Perry Ulysses Cox said
Whoa, this totally looks just like EVERY GODDAMN GOD OF WAR GAME EVER MADE. They should call it God of War: Kratos and the One-Trick Pony.
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Posted: Jul 8th 2010 11:15PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
@Dr Perry Ulysses Cox
Isn't that how it's supposed to look :/ I think most people would be worried if it started looking like Halo or something.
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Isn't that how it's supposed to look :/ I think most people would be worried if it started looking like Halo or something.
Posted: Jul 8th 2010 11:32PM Dr Perry Ulysses Cox said
@Spunky Monkey 190906
It doesn't have to look like Halo to not be the exact same game every single time.
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It doesn't have to look like Halo to not be the exact same game every single time.
Posted: Jul 9th 2010 1:21AM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
@Dr Perry Ulysses Cox
:/ I fail to see the logic, if the 'exact same game' is making them monies, why would they want to change it? Futhermore, what would they gain from equipping Kratos with a space marine outfit and sending him into the future to deal with the robot gods, thats a change, its just not a change people want :/
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:/ I fail to see the logic, if the 'exact same game' is making them monies, why would they want to change it? Futhermore, what would they gain from equipping Kratos with a space marine outfit and sending him into the future to deal with the robot gods, thats a change, its just not a change people want :/
Posted: Jul 9th 2010 8:13AM Dr Perry Ulysses Cox said
@Spunky Monkey 190906
"They" shouldn't want to change anything, but "you" should. And stop talking about space marines. No one but you has even insinuated that people are begging for some kind of Kratos/Master Chief love-fest. There are ways to make the formula fresh without throwing the story 2300 years into the future and adding lasers.
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"They" shouldn't want to change anything, but "you" should. And stop talking about space marines. No one but you has even insinuated that people are begging for some kind of Kratos/Master Chief love-fest. There are ways to make the formula fresh without throwing the story 2300 years into the future and adding lasers.
Posted: Jul 10th 2010 9:43AM supervinny313 said
@Dr Perry Ulysses Cox
How do you know they haven't added any new gameplay elements? There's only been a hands-on demo and a minute-long video so far. Other than new enemies, bosses, and a new story, I'm sure they've added a few new things.
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How do you know they haven't added any new gameplay elements? There's only been a hands-on demo and a minute-long video so far. Other than new enemies, bosses, and a new story, I'm sure they've added a few new things.
Posted: Jul 8th 2010 11:14PM Hayseboi said
Does everyone want Kratos running a pet adoption center putting down animals with his bare hands? Well, that'd be pretty sick... but how else is God Of War supposed to be? You don't fix something that isn't broken, the gameplay is amazing, but there's also a story in every game too which keeps me coming back. Not the damned gameplay, you guys need to quit whining!
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Posted: Jul 9th 2010 12:12AM Dr Perry Ulysses Cox said
@Hayseboi
The story is basically the book "Greek Myths For Dummies" but instead of a narrator there's an albino dude with a deicidal streak who's so emotionally one-dimensional that he only knows how to be angry. The "gameplay" consists of pressing "x" until the game tells you to press "o". Lather, rinse, repeat.
The problem with people enjoying God of War is that it's a game that caters to the lowest common denominator of people in general and gamers specifically. It's uninspired tripe that has to throw in enough boobs and decapitations to distract you into ignoring the fact that it's shallow, soulless experience that, when stripped of its XTREME facade just isn't that much fun.
But hey, why fix it, right? If you like dumb, loud, brainless spectacle, who am I to disagree?
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The story is basically the book "Greek Myths For Dummies" but instead of a narrator there's an albino dude with a deicidal streak who's so emotionally one-dimensional that he only knows how to be angry. The "gameplay" consists of pressing "x" until the game tells you to press "o". Lather, rinse, repeat.
The problem with people enjoying God of War is that it's a game that caters to the lowest common denominator of people in general and gamers specifically. It's uninspired tripe that has to throw in enough boobs and decapitations to distract you into ignoring the fact that it's shallow, soulless experience that, when stripped of its XTREME facade just isn't that much fun.
But hey, why fix it, right? If you like dumb, loud, brainless spectacle, who am I to disagree?
Posted: Jul 9th 2010 1:54AM Vman said
@Dr Perry Ulysses Cox
Funny thing how the game is really a spinoff of the whole greek mythos thing. I don't know why you are bashing GOW because almost all games cater to the lowest common denominator of people. In COD you kill people. Halo you kill people (elites but theres that multiplayer). If you don't like it, leave it alone.
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Funny thing how the game is really a spinoff of the whole greek mythos thing. I don't know why you are bashing GOW because almost all games cater to the lowest common denominator of people. In COD you kill people. Halo you kill people (elites but theres that multiplayer). If you don't like it, leave it alone.
Posted: Jul 9th 2010 8:09AM Dr Perry Ulysses Cox said
@Vman
Leaving something alone because you don't like it is a terrible solution to most of life's problems, Vman.
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Leaving something alone because you don't like it is a terrible solution to most of life's problems, Vman.
Posted: Jul 10th 2010 9:47AM supervinny313 said
@Dr Perry Ulysses Cox
For one, the greek myths are pretty accurate and it's interesting to see how Kratos 'is a part of' these myths. Also, the story isn't shallow at all, and neither is how it's told. And actually, Kratos doesn't have only one dimension. If you actually played the games, then you would know that he is very heartbroken about killing his family. Being heartbroken leads to, yes, anger, but also shear sadness.
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For one, the greek myths are pretty accurate and it's interesting to see how Kratos 'is a part of' these myths. Also, the story isn't shallow at all, and neither is how it's told. And actually, Kratos doesn't have only one dimension. If you actually played the games, then you would know that he is very heartbroken about killing his family. Being heartbroken leads to, yes, anger, but also shear sadness.
Posted: Jul 10th 2010 9:49AM supervinny313 said
@Dr Perry Ulysses Cox
The whole series is about revenge and is Kratos taking his desire for revenge too far?
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The whole series is about revenge and is Kratos taking his desire for revenge too far?
Posted: Jul 8th 2010 11:15PM (Unverified) said
I'm buying this.......it looks way better than COO and that was impressive for PSP........
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Posted: Jul 8th 2010 11:16PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
I'm starting to want heavenly sword back :( But I want santa monica to work on it.
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Posted: Jul 10th 2010 9:51AM supervinny313 said
@Vhayste
There are so many gods in Greek mythology left for Kratos to kill.
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There are so many gods in Greek mythology left for Kratos to kill.
Posted: Jul 11th 2010 10:34AM DanSavage said
as long as they keep the formula and keep the stories fresh.
( didnt kratos serve the gods for 10 years?) they have an insane amount of time to fill possible future titles
GOW -and the trojan war
GOW- vs the other gods he forgot to kill
Gow- kratos goes to anger managment
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( didnt kratos serve the gods for 10 years?) they have an insane amount of time to fill possible future titles
GOW -and the trojan war
GOW- vs the other gods he forgot to kill
Gow- kratos goes to anger managment
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