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God of War Collection

200980/100
Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure

Fantasy · Historical

God of War's appeal stems from its brutal combat, which blends satisfying weight with strategic options. Kratos's signature Blades of Chaos, along with a range of unlockable weapons and abilities, encourage a constant cycle of dismemberment and stylish executions. The series also excels through its cinematic presentation: grand set pieces, a vengeful narrative, and a memorable protagonist fueled the original PlayStation 2 titles, cementing their status within the action genre.

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The story is told mostly in flashback, after being framed with a scene from the present wherein Kratos, standing atop the tallest cliff in Greece, laments how the gods have abandoned him and then proceeds to toss himself into the waters below. While the player starts the game three weeks prior to this event, Kratos' background is told by the Narrator during the game (revealed to be the Titan Gaia in God of War II). Kratos was a fearsome Spartan warrior and grew his fifty-man squad into an army of thousands via strategy, tactics, ferocity, and conquest. However, in a battle against a barbarian horde, his army was massacred, and, in a desperate measure, Kratos offered his life and service to Ares, the God of War, in exchange for Ares defeating the Barbarians. Ares, sensing the enormous power in Kratos, accepted his offer and destroyed the Barbarians. He also granted Kratos the Blades of Chaos, curved blades forged in the pits of Hades that were attached to long chains which were fused to Kratos' arms. Kratos then became Ares' servant, leading his Spartan army in conquering much of Greece. In one battle, they came across a village that worshiped Athena and put the residents to the sword, and their homes to the flame. There, Ares put Kratos into a rage driven by bloodlust, making him kill anyone standing in his way. Despite his own foreboding feelings and the warnings of the local oracle, Kratos entered the village's temple and slaughtered all within. Unfortunately, after his blood-lust cleared, he realized that his two last victims had been his own wife and daughter; Ares explained that this village had been a test of Kratos' power, severing the last of his humanity. The village Oracle cursed Kratos, binding the ashes of his dead family to his skin; this new pale coating gave rise to Kratos' new title, "the Ghost of Sparta." and it made everyone in Greece fear him. Kratos renounced his service to Ares and began to wander the Earth, lamenting his deeds, while serving the other gods of Olympus for ten years.

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If Kratos traded his Blades of Chaos for pistols and his rage for sass, you'd get Bayonetta. This game delivers over-the-top, stylish combat against mythological foes with the same satisfying brutality and epic scale as God of War.

Why recommended

  • Features a deep, combo-driven hack and slash combat system with a focus on dodging and parrying, leading to spectacular finishing moves, much like God of War's visceral encounters.
  • Criteria — Core gameplay is pure Action, with constant, high-octane combat sequences against a variety of angelic and demonic foes, requiring quick reflexes and strategic use of abilities.
  • Criteria — Offers a Challenging Difficulty that rewards mastery of its intricate combat mechanics and punishes button-mashing, providing a similar sense of accomplishment as overcoming God of War's tougher bosses.
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Step into the shoes of demon hunters with an arsenal of stylish moves and over-the-top weapons. Devil May Cry 5 captures the same intense, combo-focused action and mythological-inspired enemy design that makes God of War so compelling.

Why recommended

  • Boasts a highly fluid and expressive combat system where players chain together elaborate combos with multiple characters, echoing the dynamic and evolving combat of God of War.
  • Criteria — The game is a masterclass in Action, demanding precision, timing, and strategic weapon switching to achieve high style rankings in every encounter.
  • Criteria — Provides a genuinely Challenging Difficulty, especially on higher settings, where enemy patterns must be learned and combat mechanics perfected to progress, akin to God of War's demanding boss fights.
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Play as War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, in a world ravaged by demons. This game blends hack-and-slash combat with environmental puzzles and a dark, epic narrative, feeling like a spiritual cousin to Kratos's early adventures.

Why recommended

  • Features a combat system focused on powerful melee attacks, special abilities, and a variety of demonic weapons, providing a satisfying sense of impact similar to God of War.
  • Criteria — Blends robust Action combat with significant Adventure elements, including exploration of interconnected dungeons, puzzle-solving, and platforming sections.
  • The narrative follows a powerful, brooding protagonist on a quest against supernatural forces, delivering a dark fantasy story with mythological undertones, much like God of War's Greek saga.
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Step into the shoes of Ryu Hayabusa, a super ninja, and face off against hordes of demons and other formidable foes. This game is renowned for its lightning-fast combat and brutal difficulty, delivering an adrenaline rush similar to God of War.

Why recommended

  • Offers incredibly fluid and responsive hack and slash combat with a focus on precise dodges, blocks, and a wide array of weapon-specific combos, demanding mastery similar to God of War's combat.
  • Criteria — The entire game is built around intense Action sequences, with constant enemy encounters and challenging boss battles that test player skill and reflexes.
  • Criteria — Infamously known for its Challenging Difficulty, requiring players to learn enemy attack patterns and exploit weaknesses to survive, providing a similar hardcore experience to God of War's toughest encounters.

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