God of War II (2007)

Developer: SCE Santa Monica Studio
Publisher: Capcom, Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 1,037 player ratings
Main story: about 9.7 hours
Completionist: about 14 hours
Where to get it: PlayStation Store

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How it feels

A thunderous, unstoppable rampage through ancient mythology where every enemy encounter feels like a clash of titans and vengeance drives every bone-crunching strike.

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About

God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, it serves as the second installment in the God of War series, the sixth in chronological order, and a sequel to 2005's God of War. The game is rooted in Greek mythology and unfolds in ancient Greece, revolving around the theme of vengeance. The protagonist, Kratos, is the new God of War, having defeated the former, Ares. However, Kratos is betrayed by Zeus, the King of the Olympian gods, who not only strips him of his godhood but also kills him. Dragged slowly to the Underworld, Kratos is rescued by the Titan Gaia, who guides him to seek out the Sisters of Fate. These entities have the power to enable time travel, allowing Kratos to prevent his betrayal, and ultimately seek revenge on Zeus.

What players say

A bombastic hack-and-slash that piles on jaw-dropping set pieces and heavy, satisfying combat, widely hailed as a high-water mark and 'swan song' of the PS2. It feels relentlessly epic and polished, cementing Kratos's reputation as a furious, larger-than-life spectacle.

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