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God of War

  • Video Game
  • 2005
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IMDb RATING
9.0/10
13K
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Terrence 'T.C.' Carson in God of War (2005)
Dark FantasyFantasy EpicSword & SandalActionAdventureFantasy

After ten years of endless nightmares and servitude to the gods of Olympus, Kratos is assigned with a final task, to kill Ares, the God of War.After ten years of endless nightmares and servitude to the gods of Olympus, Kratos is assigned with a final task, to kill Ares, the God of War.After ten years of endless nightmares and servitude to the gods of Olympus, Kratos is assigned with a final task, to kill Ares, the God of War.

  • Directors
    • David Jaffe
    • Greg Tiernan
  • Writers
    • Marianne Krawczyk
    • Alexander Stein
    • David Jaffe
  • Stars
    • Linda Hunt
    • Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
    • Carole Ruggier
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.0/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • David Jaffe
      • Greg Tiernan
    • Writers
      • Marianne Krawczyk
      • Alexander Stein
      • David Jaffe
    • Stars
      • Linda Hunt
      • Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
      • Carole Ruggier
    • 39User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Linda Hunt
    Linda Hunt
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
    Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
    • Kratos
    • (voice)
    • (as TC Carson)
    Carole Ruggier
    Carole Ruggier
    • Athena
    • (voice)
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    Steve Blum
    Steve Blum
    • Ares
    • (voice)
    Susanne Blakeslee
    Susanne Blakeslee
    • Oracle of Athens
    • (voice)
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    Paul Eiding
    Paul Eiding
    • Gravedigger
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    Christopher Corey Smith
    Christopher Corey Smith
    • Undead Soldier
    • (voice)
    • (as Christopher Smith)
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    Keith Ferguson
    • Boat Captain
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    Gwendoline Yeo
    Gwendoline Yeo
    • Lysandra
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    Fred Tatasciore
    Fred Tatasciore
    • Poseidon
    • (voice)
    • …
    Claudia Black
    Claudia Black
    • Artemis
    • (voice)
    Nolan North
    Nolan North
    • Hades
    • (voice)
    • …
    Courtenay Taylor
    Courtenay Taylor
    • Twins
    • (voice)
    Rob Paulsen
    Rob Paulsen
    • Greek Soldier
    • (voice)
    Bobbi Page
    Bobbi Page
    • Chorus
    • (voice)
    Christine Anderson
    • Chorus
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Barnes
    • Chorus
    • (voice)
    Vatsche Baraomian
    • Chorus
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • David Jaffe
      • Greg Tiernan
    • Writers
      • Marianne Krawczyk
      • Alexander Stein
      • David Jaffe
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    smellyface20002000

    whoa

    that is the only word i have to describe this game, whoa. everything about this game is amazing. the level design is superb and original, offering new challenges that seem daunting, but aren't too hard to figure out. the character design is amazing, from the smallest grunt, to the tallest god (of war... sorry, i couldn't resist) the animations and movements of the characters are smooth and great top look at. the fighting looks kind of like a button masher, but it is deep, layered, and fun to get into, offering combos that give you more experience, or letting you rip your enemy in half. the only complaint is that a lot of the gore is over the top, like ripping the wings off a harpie, ripping the arm off an enemy and killing them with hit, and lastly (the most fun to watch) stabbing a Minotaur in the face. all in all, this is the reason action adventure games were created, the reason for anyone who doesn't already to get a ps2, and, dare i say?, the best ps2 game I've ever played, 10/10
    9Aaron1375

    A very good action game with a very cool character...Kratos.

    Yes, this game was very fun and well worth the 14.99 I paid for it on sale. The story has Kratos as a man hell bent on revenge. The target for his revenge, Ares the god of war. Ares has his own plans as he is trying to take down Aphrodite, she is using Kratos though to take him down. So you have your double crosses and such. Why is Kratos wanting revenge, well Ares tricked Kratos into killing his own family so there ya go. The combat in this game is very fun, simple to do yet it looks very cool. You do cool combos and nifty looking finisher type moves on various mythical creatures. You span a few levels as you start with a cool ship scene and also an attack on a city, you also have to go through this strange fortress on top of a giants back. My favorite level though is the hades level as it looks really awesome. Speaking of awesome, the graphics here are just that. From the giant Minotaur's, to the super scenery, and to the falling people in the hades level everything here looks exceptional. My only complaint is the rather short play time and the shortage of boss fights which is a shame, because the ones they do have are very fun. So for a fun game that offers a challenge, but does not make you rip your hair out give this game a try. Add to that you even get to see some boobies!!!
    thedapp

    Awesome Graphics and Gameplay

    The last game I really enjoyed on the PS2 was Metal Gear Solid 3. I loved everything about it, mainly the game-play, graphics, and story. Since then, I've bombarded with a series boring and bland titles. When will something good come out?!

    Luckily, something good did come out; but I wasn't there on the game's release. I was a bit skeptical about God of War because there have been a few Sony games in the past with a bunch of hype that didn't live up to the hype. However, GOW is completely different. After hearing the reviews for God of War and finding it for only $32.99 on Outpost; I had to give it a try.

    Boy was I amazed!

    The graphics are outstanding and the controls are very easy to play. Anyone can pick up this game and have fun. That's what I love about it because I don't really have much time to get too involved with a 'tedious' game.

    Hardcore gamers might complain about the game being too easy, not having enough replay value, or it being too short. I, on the other hand, embrace it for the same reasons. I loved the story, graphics, and gameplay; it was an excellent game.

    Graphics: 10, beautiful in HD Game-play: 9, easy-yet fun Sound: 10, just awesome w/ loud speakers Story: 9, very entertaining Overall: 9.7
    10knowledge

    An absolute classic.

    God of war is an instant classic, its a visceral, exciting, intriguing adventure of a game that grips you in away that few games can .

    Playing as kratos (one of the most bad ass game characters ever) god of war invites you to solve the brilliantly conceived puzzles and fight the truly awe inspiring monsters of a game that pushes the PS2 to its limits.

    God of war excels in all areas -amazing graphics , a simple but brutally effective combat system, Great character designs, a beautifully haunting score and a storyline that you actually give a hoot about.The only problem (and i stress the word "only") is that it has bad replay value-to get all of the games extra goodies you have to complete the game AGAIN in a pretty darned impossible "god mode". Apart from that though, its all good.

    God of war is one of my favourite games ever and if you haven't played it then i suggest you do . Now.
    9jebyvyson

    Best "road-to-revenge" story ever told.

    Everything is this game is satisfying as hell. I love the story of God of War, telling us how Kratos became what he had become as you move along in the story and delivering spectacular things I enjoyed experiencing. This game. The WHOLE series at hold, is all about experience. For a game that came out in 2005, it has age, but the story, gameplay, and characters are the one that holds up and I highly recommend this. You well not be disappointed, TRUST ME!

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    • Trivia
      The armor that Kratos wears in the rendered CGI cut-scenes were actually intended to be Kratos's armor through the game. However the PS2 lacked the power needed to make the armor look realistic enough on Kratos in-game and was cut.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning after you defeat the lead hydra all the other heads are supposed to explode. But if you go back through the level you can see two guys fighting a hydra head.
    • Quotes

      Kratos: [opening lines] The Gods of Olympus have abandoned me, now there is no hope!

      Narrator: And Kratos cast himself from the highest mountain in all of Greece. After ten years of suffering, ten years of endless nightmares, it would finally come to an end, death, would be his escape from madness. But it had not always been this way, Kratos had once been a champion of the Gods...

    • Crazy credits
      When the credits finish, Kratos can be heard saying: "I am compelled to push onward, onto my next journey. I don't know where it will take me. Could I finally try to save.. him? He who I couldn't help when he needed me most? But much has changed since then, I have changed, I can do so much more now. But he has changed too, he is surely no longer the boy he was years ago. Will he welcome me with open arms, or clenched sword? Either way, I will be back"
    • Connections
      Edited into God of War Saga (2012)

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    • Release date
      • March 22, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dark Odyssey
    • Production companies
      • SCEA Santa Monica Studios
      • Sony Computer Entertainment America
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