God of War II

God of War II

Released: March 13, 2007
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PlayStation 2

Genres:

Platform Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Action Fantasy Historical

Player Perspectives:

Third person

Ratings

User Rating

85.6
Based on 978 ratings

Critics Rating

92.8
Based on 4 ratings

Total Rating

89.2
Based on 982 ratings

Summary

God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, it serves as the second installment in the God of War series, the sixth in chronological order, and a sequel to 2005's God of War. The game is rooted in Greek mythology and unfolds in ancient Greece, revolving around the theme of vengeance. The protagonist, Kratos, is the new God of War, having defeated the former, Ares. However, Kratos is betrayed by Zeus, the King of the Olympian gods, who not only strips him of his godhood but also kills him. Dragged slowly to the Underworld, Kratos is rescued by the Titan Gaia, who guides him to seek out the Sisters of Fate. These entities have the power to enable time travel, allowing Kratos to prevent his betrayal, and ultimately seek revenge on Zeus.

Storyline

Kratos, a brutally violent Greek soldier, tortured by the memories of his past, has taken the throne as the new God of war and is a very angry and vengeful god. While leading a massacre through a city protected by Athena, Kratos is betrayed by his fellow gods and murdered by Zeus who is wielding the legendary blade of Olympus. As the arms of Hades prepare to take him into the underworld the fallen god is saved by the titan Gaia. Gaia gives kratos new life and sends him on a mission to change his fate, a task in which no god or man has ever been successful at. You play as Kraots and fight your way through countless hoards of monsters from Greek Mythology in an attempt to locate the temple of the sisters of fate, find the blade of Olympus which holds your godly power take your revenge on Zeus himself.

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Involved Companies

Capcom

Role:
Publisher

Sony Computer Entertainment

Role:
Publisher

SCE Santa Monica Studio

Role:
Developer

Game Engines

Kinetica

Keywords

greek mythology bloody gravity time travel murder magic minigames death horse mythology action-adventure kaiju religion revenge time machine nudity sequel swimming sword & sorcery easy gods boss fight fixed camera explosion block puzzle single-player only platform exclusive playstation trophies customizable characters voice acting human polygonal 3d skill points in game upgradeable weapons transforming boss original soundtrack release extreme violence save point minotaurs escort mission treasure chest melee real-time combat underwater gameplay stat tracking instant kill difficulty level wilhelm scream unreliable narrator rpg elements mercenary falling sequence cross culture language skills villain anti-hero been here before unlockable difficulty level banshee controversy quick time event linear gameplay gliding gore system finishing move button mashing in-game moves list scripted events new game plus fire manipulation aggressive door-opening time paradox superpowers context sensitive counter system sociopathy moving bodies phoenix bad parents trilogy cliffhanger nobilitease tragic hero crowd control health from romance greatest hits white magic fury bangsian fantasy easy mode divine punishment remote play fate male protagonist sexual themes

Alternative Names

God of War 2 God of War II: Shūen no Jokyoku God of War II Overture to the End GOW2 GOWII

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