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God of War

GameFAQs Detailed Reviews

This game is rated M for meh...	dragoon_samurai	5/10
An epic, but abbreviated, action-adventure game.	Evil Dave	8/10
The definite God of War review.	GodOfWarFanatic	10/10
A great, but generally overrated, game	arcanehavoc	8/10
Action-platforming done right?	Archmonk Iga	8/10
Truly Awe Inspiring	bbears	10/10
God of War: Why aren't you playing it?	BeefieCheesie	10/10
When is a classic a classic?	brutusmuktuk	6/10
God of War is one of the best action games I've ever played.	CCS_TeamRider	9/10
A Prince of Persia set in Ancient Greece, but with more blood & gore, action, control and nudity = God of War	DeathBlitz	10/10
Breaking the habit...	discoinferno84	8/10
Bad-ass protagonist + stellar art direction + unrelenting action = awesome fun!	Dorkmaster Flek	9/10
An instant classic	general531	10/10
God of War is intense, but it still has some flaws.	HawkeyeMash	8/10
This game takes Castlevania's cake and eats it too.	HEMIstation	10/10
God of Mediocre	himurokoken	7/10
God of War is really everything that has been said about it. It is an amazingly fun action game that should not be missed for any reason.	KnightsoftheRound	9/10
One briliant experience, from start to finish...great combat and amazing action	maestro_malone	9/10
Can a game get any better than this?	MasterGamer2244	10/10
Ancient Greece recreated in all its glory; and the game is good too	Millers C	10/10
Simply put, the best game I have ever played	Mr_Socks	10/10
No, this game isn't perfect.	Mykas0	9/10
Night's Review of GOW, warning spoiler	Nights_Requiem	9/10
By the Gods! Another over-rated game!	raiden251	6/10
God of Combat	RE401	10/10
Sony has hit the Jackpot	roadkiller1	10/10
Good and intense action combat, with a few problems.	RykuXr	8/10
I don't remember mythology being so violent. But, who cares?	ShadowGuardian9	8/10
A slasher with soul...SOUL!!!	SieckJ	8/10
A grand epic adventure that will blow me away? Not quite, I only felt a nice breeze.	skygto	7/10
My buddy Kratos, says that you should buy this game, or else!!!!!	thesampleman	10/10
God Of War Makes Its Genre In A Better Position	VillainC	8/10
An epic journey with a few flaws holding it back from perfection	wolverinefan	9/10
Epic, brilliant, beauitful. That about sums this game up.	zombiesmusher01	8/10

GameFAQs Full Reviews

A God like experiance.	Acquire	9/10
Gore + Awesome Combat + Ancient Greece = Classic!	Bill_Lange	9/10
How easy is too easy?	Captain Username	7/10
Corran 450'S Review Series Vol 3: God of War	corran450	9/10
God of the Awesome	Darkv1	9/10
Lives up to its expectations in my book	DoNnYbAsEbAlL632	9/10
God of War - The God of Video Games	Flame_Spirit_X	10/10
A redefining and thought provoking experience	Galactus21	10/10
God of War is a god among games	German Dragon	9/10
Frailty, thy name is definitely not Kratos.	JakylReborn	9/10
Olympic, Herculean, and all that stuff	Jihad	9/10
GOD OF GAMES...from the action genre	johnathanblade	10/10
God of Gaming	Nelo_Portgas	10/10
God Of War: Where Kicking Mythological Booty Is Fun!	NeoNess	9/10
Not the God of Action Gaming	NeoTS	7/10
An epic adventure.	Niebeer	9/10
Not as good as the hype, but still a great game.	Ninjilla	8/10
A beautiful action game, with a great story to boot	OmegaZeta	9/10
Simply the best game I have ever played.	Robazoid	10/10
Simplified Greek Lessons	shamanboy	8/10
Dude of Fights	solidsnakeRAY	9/10
Very gory, violent game that looks and plays great!	supreme dar	9/10
Taking the best of Prince of Persia, Rygar and Onimusha and doing it better	Swiftshark	9/10
An absolutely fantastic game that will blow you away	The President	10/10
This could be one of the best games ever!	titan012345	9/10
Pretty Neat-O. If you ask me. It's beyond the hype.	Tr3ndYisHawt	7/10
Shows That Amazing Production Values Goes a Long Way	whisperingmute	8/10
What Are You Waiting For?	xxnike629xx	9/10
God of War, One bad tail game.	Zink69	10/10

GameFAQs Quick Reviews

Sadly, the hype ruined it as much as the game did.	Satanic_Bob	3/10
Move over Devil May Cry and hello God of War!	Bmxer1600	9/10
Best PS2 Game? As far as I'm concerned, yes.	DanLionheart	10/10
The greatest action game of all time	Darkcloud223	10/10
I forbid any revenge against Sony... They have done well.	Deathshard	10/10
I wonder if Spartacus had to go through this?	Def Freak7	9/10
Wow... really... wow.	Derkin	9/10
An intense mind-blowing experience	FireProjekt	10/10
A brutal bloodfest that mixes greek culture with intense combat	GameFreak903	9/10
An experience of epic proportions	joeymegs	10/10
God of War perfectly shows the capabilities of the PS 2	khoofia_shu	9/10
Its not for everyone, but those its for will have a hell of a time.	Mr RockMan	8/10
Why Is God of War so Good? (Look Inside!)	nevershine	9/10
An epic that is half good and half bad, that ultimately fails to do anything that expands the genre.	Resident Evil Deluxe	5/10
The God of all Action Games	Ristshot92	10/10
Incorporates PoP, Onimusha, and DMC for one hell of a ride	Samurai Gamer	10/10
Major Let Down	TheKingOfKool	5/10

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