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Game details

Game:
God of War: Ascension
AKA
God of War IV
Genre:
Action
Sub Genre:
Adventure
Release Date (US):
March 12th, 2013
Release Date (UK):
March 15th, 2013
Players:
1
Online Players:
8
Developers:
SCE Studio Santa Monica
Publisher:
Sony Computer Entertainment
Rating:
M [Mature]
PSU Rank:
0 of 1169 Games
PSU Rank on PS3:
0 of 0 Games
Additional Information:
Exclusive to PlayStation 3.

About God of War: Ascension

God of War: Ascension is a prequel depicting the events that lead up to Kratos becoming the legendary Ghost of Sparta.

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Summary

While not quite the high-point of the God Of War series, Ascension delivers an action-packed, gloriously-produced, freak-bashing extravaganza with an addictive multiplayer component to boot.

We like

  • Looks incredible, brilliant character and level design.
  • So much variety in combat that it never gets tiring killing creatures in all kinds of brutal ways.
  • Multiplayer brings the universe to life in an addictive online arena.

We dislike

  • A lull in action a couple of hours into the game with boring platform and on-rails sections.
  • Pushing objects and pulling levers - some of the puzzles can be tedious.
  • Concern about longevity of multiplayer if core players level up too quickly

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I can honestly say in all my years of gaming I’ve never had to fight off a dozen bleating, spear-wielding goat-men from inside the belly of a python. Nor have I ever had to square up against a giant of a man who happens to have the face and arm of a frightening-looking old geezer protruding out of his side like a conjoined twin and who speaks like Gollum from The Lord Of The Rings. But hey, that’s God Of War for yo...

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  • God of War: Ascension is a weak installment

    It nearly breaks my heart to say this, considering I’ve advocated for God of War: Ascension, but this game is not polished enough to be called a God of War game. Santa Monica Studios obviously took a lot of time to recreate Kratos in a sub-immortal light, but after experiencing all of the God ...

  • God of War: Ascension trophy list, brief trophy guide

    After spending a great deal of time in God of War: Ascension over the last 24 hours, it’s apparent that much of this game can be completed without a guide, considering it’s very, very linear. However, there are some tricks and tips that can help make this platinum a little bit easier&mda...

  • God of War: Ascension review round-up

    March 15 sees the hotly-anticipated launch of God of War: Ascension, the latest entry in Sony Santa Monica’s bloody hack-‘n-slash series which began back in 2005 on PlayStation 2. Once again, chrome dome Kratos is the star of the show, though this time the action takes the form of a preq...

  • God Of War: Ascension combat guide - 5 tips to help you stay alive

    Unless you’re playing God Of War: Ascension on its easiest difficulty setting you’re going to have a tough ol’ ride against some of the challenging opponents the game throws at you.          Follow these beginner tips to help you come out on top… ...

  • Could the next God Of War please lay off the platforming?

    Let’s make it clear before I begin: I’m a fan of the God Of War series. I’ve just completed God Of War: Ascension--loved it, in fact--but I made it clear in my review that the platforming sections don’t always hit the mark in this latest iteration. I’d even go as far a...

  • Can God of War: Ascension redefine the online experience?

    We've seen it with numerous titles to date, including Dead Space, Ratchet & Clank, and, more recently, Mass Effect. Now, Santa Monica is presenting its avid followers, and the rest of the industry, a game that has remained a single-player experience through five titles on three devices with its ...

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