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The God of War games have always been a staple on Sony consoles. Starting with the PS2's initial God of War and the followup, God of War 2, Kratos has found a lot of success with the hordes of fans his series has garnered. With the move to the next gen consoles, the PS3 release of God of War 3 may have ended his journey but there's still a lot of story left to tell. With the success of the first PSP game "Chains of Olympus" it seemed foolish for Sony not to tread into the PSP waters again with another release. Enter Ghost of Sparta. Does this PSP game carry over the combat and story the predecessors are known for or does it fall flat as a portable release?
I consider myself a fan of the God of War series. I played the first and loved it, but never finished the second. I'm still playing through the third and plan on finishing it within a week or two. What I'm trying to convey is that I know about the Ghost of Sparta and his plight to stick it to the gods of Olympus. If you are new to the series or haven't really delved too deep into your Greek mythology, you may be a little lost. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy the game, you just might be a little behind on why this "God of War" guy is so pissed and his skin is white (hint: it's his family...literally).
The game takes place somewhere between God of War 1 and 2. After defeating the god of war Ares, Kratos takes over as the new god of war in Olympus. While he is now a god and no longer a mortal, he still has mortal dreams and memories. One such dream in particular has been tormenting him and he takes off on a journey to find out what it's about. The journey will take you through the normal gambit of offerings of locations and bosses and if you've played any of the previous games you'll be instantly familiar with it. The puzzles are a little lighter this time around but the combat is just as frantic as ever.
Speaking of the combat, the developers did one hell of a job making the combat feel like the others in the series. You'll have your weapons and special moves just like in the other games and it all feels just as smooth as before. The only complaint I can think of would be the PSP itself. At times, it gets a little awkward holding the PSP and performing the moves. You get used to it, so stick with it, but it can be a little disorienting at first.
The graphics in Ghost of Sparta are truly amazing for a PSP game. You'd be hard pressed to find another game with graphics this nice of the PSP. The devs seriously milked the PSP for every ounce of processing power they could to get the graphics as nice as they did. Just like in the other installments, you'll awe at the architecture and ahh at the gore.
The music is another strong suit of the game, just like the others. While you are battling the hordes of enemies, you'll constantly hear the notorious God of War battle music playing in the background. At times while exploring, the eerily haunting music of the more solemn bits will tone it down a notch and bring you into the story. For me to notice the sound of a game is a big deal since I normally just blend it into the background.
Ghost of Sparta is a solid PSP game that action fans will like. Whether you love the game depends on how ingrained into the God of War story you are. If you are looking for a solid action game this holiday, God of War: Ghost of Sparta has you covered.
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- As players explore the ancient world, prepare to navigate through a labyrinth of challenging puzzles interwoven into the story
- Enhanced melee combat system that allows a variety of finishing moves, air-to-air attacks and devastating grappling combos
- Wield new deadly weapons such as the Spear and Shield and magical powers for more lethal attacks
- Bigger and more diverse gameplay than the earlier Chains of Olympus game, featuring larger bosses, double the enemies on-screen
- Stunning visuals that have never been seen before on the PSP system
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In his quest to rid himself of the nightmares that haunt him, Kratos must embark on a journey that will reveal the origins of lost worlds. Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Athena, he will have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes throughout his merciless quest.
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God of War: Ghost of Sparta is a single player action-adventure game for PlayStation Portable (PSP). The second game in the series to be developed specifically for play on the PSP, Ghost of Sparta is set after the events of the original PlayStation 2 game, revealing the previously unknown struggles and history of Kratos as he challenges the deities of Olympus, eventually taking the status and title of god for himself. The game features bigger bosses and more enemies than the previous PSP release, as well as new combat and weapons systems.
The Story of the Making of a God
Set within the shadowy realm of Greek mythology, God of War: Ghost of Sparta allows players to take on the role of the powerful and iconic Spartan warrior Kratos. This new adventure for PSP picks up after the events of the original God of War game for PS2 conclude, telling the story of Kratos' ascension to power as the God of War. Yet this rise is not without its consequences. In his quest to rid himself of the nightmares that haunt him, Kratos must embark on a journey that will reveal the origins of lost worlds, and finally answer long-awaited questions about his dark past. Armed with the deadly chained Blade weapons, he will have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes throughout his merciless quest.
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Gameplay
As with all God of War games, Ghost of Sparta is a single player action-adventure game played from the third-person perspective that blends addictive hack and slash and puzzle play gameplay mechanics. Playing as the iconic, rage-driven Spartan warrior, Kratos, players face level after level of challenges illustrating the Ghost of Sparta's (Kratos') rise from uber warrior laboring in the service of the gods, to a god himself, following the defeat of Aries in the first game in the series. In the process, the game reveals secrets of Kratos' past only hinted at in previous games in the series. Gameplay, especially during boss battles and puzzle play events, utilizes the familiar God of War style on-screen button prompts to secure victory and advancement, with successful battles and puzzle challenges framed by stunning in-game cutscenes. The game features a more diverse cast of enemies, as well as bigger, badder bosses to tackle. In addition, along with Kratos' signature chain blade weaponry, Ghost of Sparta also features the ability for Kratos to utilize new weapons. These include: a spear and shield combo, which opens up the ability to combine new offensive and defensive tactics; and the Eye of Atlantis, a electrically charged handheld weapon that allows Kratos to shock enemies from afar and from different positions.
Key Game Features
- New Combat and Weapon System - Enhanced melee combat features more in your face action with 'Combat Rush,' which enables Kratos to pummel enemies to the ground as well as throw them, an augmented death system featuring unique weapon and magic specific deaths, as well as a larger variety of combination, finishing and air-to-air combat moves. Players will also have new weapons to wield such as the Spear and Shield with its fully fleshed out combat tree along with new magical powers for more lethal attacks.
- Bigger Bosses, More Enemies - Ghost of Sparta boasts bigger and more diverse gameplay than Chains of Olympus. This results in exponentially larger bosses, double the enemies on-screen with more diverse behaviors, and new navigation types all of which add to a more engaging and immersive gameplay experience.
- Stunning Visuals - Engine enhancements provide stunning graphics and dramatic camera angles that are coupled with weather effects, depth of field, and higher quality environments to offer visuals that have never been seen before on the PSP system.
- Epic Story - Keeping true to the God of War franchise, Ghost of Sparta provides compelling new adventure for Kratos, one that will go deeper into his past that ever before and answer long-awaited questions about the Spartan warrior.
- Puzzle Solving - As players explore the ancient world, prepare to navigate through a labyrinth of challenging puzzles interwoven into the story.
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