God of War

THE BAD:

SUMMARY:
What a great game!

First of all I'll start with the story. The story is well-thought and is one of the main factors that kept me that interested in it. While you progress throughout the game you will get cutscenes about Kratos' past (the main character). I'll give the story 5/5

The graphics in this game are great, just great. It really makes you feel like you're in the game. Although in some cutscenes which involve war, it is just a picture, not moving at all, with LOTS of blood pouring out of a non-moving soldier. The blood looks unrealistic and how much blood pours out is exaggerated in the cutscenes. I thought it would have been better if it was at least animated. Not all cutscenes are like this though, 80% of it is animated fine. I give graphics 4.5/5 for a few very small problems which are usually ignored.

The challenges throughout the game (and in the extras menu) are very challenging; in a positive way. If this game wasn't that challenging I would complete it in just a few hours, and loose appeal fast. The challenges lengthen the game and after I finish it, it makes me want to start again! Although by the second time the story mode gets boring and I turn to the extras. There you can play the challenge series.

There is a certain part I found a challenge frustrating...really frustrating to be honest. When you'll get there you'll see what I mean!

The gameplay of God of War is very good. It is based on ancient Greek mythology (check the forum for more info) It's not like some other games where you just kill and progress, it's a game where there are some fighting zones, and some parts where you need to think before acting. Along the game it's always best to keep your eyes out for secrets. For example, when a door is locked and I find something to break it, I experiment with the item to see if it has some other use and usually it is to find a secret. These secrets include chests of experience to upgrade your weapons.

When there is a fighting zone, all the exits will be blocked by magic, so you can't chicken out and run (like I would do). I give gameplay 5/5.

Overall I give this game 4.5/5 due to the fact you lose interest in it after a while, comparing it to GTA games.