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o budget releases we're often able to pick up some of the best games ever made at half their original price, and we're going to make sure you know when a bargain is available. Read on for our April 2007 review of the brilliant God of War 2, now available as part of Sony's PlayStation 2 Platinum range for ?￡14.99.
The PlayStation 2 might be on its last legs but it's certainly not going to go down without a fight. God of War 2 is the latest hugely high-profile game to land on Sony's aging console, delivering the kind of pant-wetting excitement that the PlayStation 3 can only dream of at the moment. As a sequel to one of the system's defining titles it ticks every box and also serves to highlight just how much of a beast the PS2 really is. God of War 2 is one of the most epic, dramatic and action packed games you'll play this year.
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God of War 2 begins with Athena betraying Kratos and relieving him of his god status, so he finds himself in Olympus pretty much as he was in the original game. Everything will feel extremely familiar to God of War fans, with the opening level feeling like a direct follow-on from the previous game. This makes the opening no less dramatic, with a huge statue being the biggest threat throughout a multi-stage battle of giant proportions. This incredible series of set-pieces sets up a game that is never lacking in bravado and never short on intense action.
You eventually lose your abilities, meaning you need to build them up as you did in the first game. Red orbs are once again key to 'buying' weapon and magic upgrades, while hidden items give Kratos increased health and magic. Before too long you'll have re-gained his key moves and magic attacks, and be pulling off huge combos as if you're a master gamer at work. In truth, God of War 2 is just as flashy as its predecessor, never offering the depth of titles such as Devil May Cry or Ninja Gaiden, but it's never anything but satisfying.
Author: shaban on Tuesday, June 7, 2011
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