| Alright God of War-
The game's graphics are stunning, and quite well done, at least that's what you think the first five minutes of the game. For the most part, the graphics on the basic enemies are shite, and you get tired of the same old patchwork goons that you fight over and over, and all that seems to change is the color. The bosses are where the real work is poured into, don't worry, there are plenty of bosses, so graphics aren't a real waste. The environment itself is visually stunning as well, from the waterfalls, to the gigantic temple on a titan's back. The cinematics are good, though nothing to cream your pants over.
Gameplay wise, it's slightly new. Although nothing innovative. You get spells, which you upgrade by getting red orbs. You get red orbs, by killing goods and opening chests. Wash, rinse, repeat. It's a cycling system that gets old very fast. You can upgrade two weapons you get this way as well, your main chain weapons (range) and a giant falchion (slow as hell, but powerful [melee]). Althought I just stuck with my chain weapons, since by the time I got the falchion, I had become an expert with the chains.
Storywise ... No, there's hardly a decent story. It sucks. And I won't spoil TOO much of the game for thse that haven't played it.
Sound and music: I'll make this short. Sound, oo, ahh, good. Music, no.
I give God of War a SEVEN (7) out of TEN (10).
__________________ Hope requires the contender,
Who sees no virtue in surrender,
From the cradle to the bier,
Heart must persevere.
- The Book of Counted Joys |