God of War II

A very long time to wait (2 years) and there we have God of War II !!! GOW I is one of the best PS2 games and this second part is even better: more action, more slashing, more weapons,... First the pros: - The voice acting is just fantastic (TC Carson - Kratos, Linda Hunt - Narrator, Gaia, Corey Burton - Zeus,...), - The environments are again beautiful (Rhodes, Typhon Mountain, Isle of Creation,...) - The game play (no explanation needed) - The soundtrack (speaks for itself) the cons: - the storyline wasn't bad but I liked the first game more, Kratos seeking revenge for what Ares did to his wife and child and hoping the gods would forgive his past. In part 2 it's just seeking revenge for what Zeus had done to him. - the additional weapons: 3 new weapons: the blade of Olympus (Strong weapons but difficult to wield and you can only upgrade it in bonus play), The barbarian Hammer (Powerful yet to slow for me) and the Spear of Destiny (Something in between the previous 2 weapons)

Overall: Your PS2 collection isn't complete without this masterpiece 9,5/10

God of war 2 is an truly astonishing game that excels in all areas and easily stakes its claim as the PS2's last great piece of software, it really is an awe inspiring gaming experience.

Continuing the bloody adventures of kratos, God of war 2 expands and improves on everything that made the first game such a classic. The play time is longer, the graphics are better, the combat is more visceral , the plot is more epic -it will make you want to play until you loose the feeling in your hands!

The games ONLY problem is the same one that plagued its predecessor: bad replay value . Just like in god of war, you have to complete the game again in an incredibly difficult "titan mode" to gain all of God of war 2's extra goodies. The game is so damn good that you'll find your self attempting to complete the game again in titan mode but there's a good chance that it will just prove to be too hard and prevent you from getting full value from the game. Hopefully things will improve with the next game.

Bad replay problems aside, God of war 2 is an essential title- its a thrilling , exhilarating game that will surprise , excite and even scare you at times! Bring on God of war 3......

As a first-timer, I've never really played a God of War game before. This will be the first of many for me. I absolutely enjoyed every last aspect of the gameplay down to the plot line, as well as the character development. Nothing is extensively flawed, which is a nice touch for a change, and I'm already experiencing the bitter seduction of God of War III.

...At times, especially after beating the games, I feel rather drawn to the plot line. Perhaps it's the warped view on Greek Mythology or the addicting gameplay. Or maybe it's both. Either way, this makes this incredible sequel an instant smash. I hope to see where the plot goes when I fight my way through Mount Olympus in the next installment.

'God Of War II (2007)' is a late addition to the PS2's library of titles, yet it stands out as one of its best. It's a hack 'n' slash adventure game set in Ancient Greece, the sequel to 'God Of War (2005)'. Its story centres around Kratos' journey to regain his powers after Zeus, in a trademark power play, tricks him into giving them up. The plot is probably the weakest in the mainline series but it still works well, taking you through various facets of Greek mythology and having a strong sense of pace. It has its stand-out moments and also begins to build towards a much bigger finale. The gameplay is basically the same as that of its predecessor, a mixture of combat and puzzles, but it's more refined in almost every aspect. The combos are tighter, the magic is stronger and the violence is more brutal. From set-piece to set-piece, the game keeps you hooked. As Kratos regains his strength, you gain more abilities; you can really feel the difference in power by the end. Speaking of the end, the final boss battle is great. It feels epic in scope and has a hint of tragedy to it, too. Ultimately, it sets up its sequel remarkably well. Overall, this is an excellent action title. It's really fun throughout. 10/10

This game is better in every aspect, new creatures more intense bossfights and story moments, the ending it self makes the next part the masterpiece it is.