God of War 2 (PS2)

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God of War 2 (PS2) (2007)
genre: action, adventure, fantasy

score: 100%

reviews
'It adheres very strongly to the concept of, "If it isn't broken, don't fix it," perhaps to the point of excess. It is a well-designed game, with terrific level design and a smooth, excellent combat system, but it also doesn't particularly bring anything dramatically different to the field.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
'An addictive, relentlessly fun thrill ride that'll make you feel like the toughest, most brutal thing in the ancient world.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'God of War II manages to improve on nearly every element of the original game, something that seems unbelievable given the quality of the first title.'
Read more » GamingNexus
'God of War pushed the PS2 to breaking point on its release in 2005 and this sequel amazingly outdoes the original in every respect.'
Read more » Video Gamer (Pro-G)
'Arguably a better game than its predecessor in every way. Level design is more intelligent, puzzles require more thought, and the boss battles are more cinematic than ever before. In terms of the storyline, the first game has the edge.'
Read more » PALGN
'Maybe the one notable down-side of this incredible sequel is that it is 'just' the second part of a game we all loved two years ago, and even die-hards like myself have to acknowledge that.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Audibly speaking, the game, like the first one, is nearly flawless. The voice work is executed with such grace that they make you feel as if these characters are believable and a part of the time period.'
Read more » Gamer 2.0
'God of War II has its weaknesses, but its strengths are unparalleled. This is yet another bloody, tasty, tough piece of code made flesh from Sony, and we can’t wait for another helping. Don’t listen to Nietzsche, this God is alive and kicking ass.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'God of War II begins with a bang louder than a falling Kraken and does not let up for the next dozen or so hours you will spend engrossed in its mythos.'
Read more » Game Over
'The depth of combat rivals a fighting game, while the story will keep players glued to the screen. Couple that with the high production values that God of War 2 has and you get what is perhaps the last great jewel in the PS2 crown.'
Read more » Gaming Excellence
'It's not just one element that turned the game into a masterpiece, it's every element – the controls (perfection), world design (unbelievably creative), combat (exciting and challenging), and enemy selection (unreal) are just a few of the reasons why this is PS2’s best first-party release.'
Read more » GameZone
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'A stellar example of what can be done when a developer focuses on telling a story and lets that drive the game.'
Read more » 1up.com
'For every video game system there's a piece of software that defines its capabilities. God of War II is that game. It's a thrill ride from beginning to end, and one of those experiences that will cause you to hunker down, turn off your phone, and check out of reality for a few days.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'The first God of War was never about deep, involving combat -- it was about solving puzzles, having an entertaining classical setting and hacking your way through hordes of enemies. God of War II continues the tradition, but improves in just about every area.'
Read more » GamerNode
'With all the attention directed to the next-gen systems, here comes a game that shows that the PS2 is still the baddest boy on the block and probably will be for a good while.'
Read more » Gaming Target
'God of War II may in fact be the best action game ever made. It outdoes the original God of War in every way.'
Read more » IGN
'While the story issues and a slight "I’ve done this before" factor stop it just short of perfection, God of War II is a title you simply cannot miss. It never stopped being one of the best games I’ve ever played.'
Read more » GameInformer
'It's a game that has everything.'
Read more » AceGamez
'God of War 2 brings back all the things that made the first game such a huge hit, including an incredible battle right at the start of the game to set the pace for the rest of the way.'
Read more » GameShark
'No review can truly capture the magnificence of God of War II. There are memorable moments galore, the kind that you'll try in vain to describe to your friends but words can't fully do justice to this game.'
Read more » GamePro
'Kratos returns from Olympus with a titanic chip on his shoulder.'
Read more » Gamespy
'God of War II is another violent and highly entertaining achievement for the action adventure genre, and it's a fitting closeout to the PlayStation 2 era.'
Read more » Gamespot
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