God of War is the only reason I enjoyed owning a PS2 rather then my Dreamcast. God of War 3 is one of many reasons why I am proud I got rid of that piece of shit 360 in return for a PS3.
Love your reviews, man, your channel is exellent. Everithing in this game is superb. Ten years has passed since its release, and its awesomeness hasn't been defeated.
@Tryzon Those who only have a ps3 slim are kind of stuck due to the no backwards play. But still, Both copies are over 15 bucks new at game stop, and if you search online you could get them for 10. So technically your just paying an extra 5 bucks per game for amped up graphics, trophy support, and a GOW3 demo, which doesnt sound bad. And if the triggers do become an issue for me, your right about them not being good mashers, i could just use the ps2 controller adapter i use for fighting games.
I never did get around to playing God of War myself. I played the PSP version a little bit, but I just picked up The Ultimate Trilogy version of God of War 3 that just came out so I'm looking forward to have time to play them.
I have beat this game 3 times over (Normal, Spartan, God) in the God of War: Collection disc. :B One of the best games I've ever played and one of my all-time favorites. Even if Spartan & God mode can hand you your own ass with no mercy. To play it in those modes you have to have patience, because you WILL lose many, many times. But I love the game regardless. :B
@8bitJoker That comment was unnecsary. I used to own a lot o f PS2 games bt the o nly game that I really miss is GOW. I did enjoy Tekken Tag and GT series but it was not missed by me. WWE smackdown games were okay but Gamecube had better wrestling games. You can be offended if you wish but the only game I miss on PS2 is GOW. There is many games on Gamecubew and Dreamcast that I miss though.
It didn't. DMC featured directional attacks with just one attack button and all the gameplay systems were based around completely different ideas, hence why they worked completely different. GOW works on a two-button combat system. Light attacks, heavy attacks. Combos are accomplished by mixing up light and heavy attacks. In short: DMC and GOW are different. GOW also has the grapple button and features QTEs, whereas DMC doesn't feature any QTEs because it's a lot more arcade-like.
@Tryzon Yes, it is. Some find violence a turn off. I on the other hand felt Pandora's Temple dragged on to long, and am not a fan of the Hade's level. A few fixes of these problems and it would've deffinately been on my top fav games, but I became so annoyed I didn't even enjoy beating the game as much as I should've.
@Muskrat4893: Of the series, which one is your favourite? Once I'm done with this game (which means BEATING THE KRATOS BRIGADE in the end), I move on to part 2 and am saving money for a ps3 and therefore part 3!
I just got this game last weekend after my PS3 died on me. I've had it for 3 years and it craps on me. My ps2 is 6 years old and still going. This game is as good as people say. I can't believe I waited so long to play it!
I'm playing this game for the first time (Yes, I know I am about seven years behind), currently at the Rooftops of Athens. Honestly, no game has ever given me goosebumps like this one does. Second best PS2 game I have played after GTA San Andreas of course.
I'm a Dreamcast Fanboy, but i can admit that this game is fucking awesome. Easily my favorite PS2 game i ever played. I didn't played God Of War 2 though, but what i see, also it's awesome.
@Jiyaijo i think he said they ran out of time, and that if you got that far, a jump puzzle shouldnt be too hard to do. go watch the disc, or find it on youtube, im sure its here somewhere.
@SakuraAvalon I agree that Pandora's Temple can feel like it goes on forever, but Hades isn't too bad in my opinion. Other sections, like that bit right before the final boss, are far more troublesome for me. I'm personally a violenceaholic, which probably makes me a future serial killer or summat, but I understand that others may not find plunging one's fists into a cyclops' eye socket endearing.
Never played this game. Watched a buddy play it while on a drinking binge. Judging from screen shots of the PS3 re-render. The PS2 version of GOW& GOWII look better on the PS2. I will track down the original games. Great review Mark!
@indydriver80 Agreed, mostly. The pillars weren't the only part that made me throw my controller, tho. I wanted so badly to love this game, and I did love about 80% of it, but those parts that were ridiculously frustrating just took the fun right out of it for me.
I remember the first time I played this game, I loved it. I just thought they used the material they had to work with very well. I also liked seeing that one guy with the key again when you went to hades.
Okay, now I really understand why they said SW: The Force Unleashed is kinda like this. Star Wars meets God of War. Starkiller is like Kratos, quicktime events etc.
@butwholeful Have you tried holding the controller differently? I can't do it when I hold it in a normal way. Place the controller on your thigh and use your index finger or thumb.
@FoxHound212 Ya, there are cheap, but thats if you want to go back and play the ps2 games, but if you only have a ps3 slim and just want to play god of war, would you rather spend 30 bucks on the collection or over 70 on a good ps2 and then 25 for both god of war games?
The PS2 versions of the games cost less and have slighty better controls (since the Sixaxis' triggers aren't the best for mashing). So...why would anyone get the God of War Collection over the original games given a choice? And don't say graphics.
Outside of the Ghost Rider game, I don't think its possible for a game to "copy" god of war since most of its gameplay elements come from other games already. And I mean recent games from the time of its release, and not in a vague all games are built on each other. Like the part at 2:25 is straight from Prince of Persia, sands of time. which itself took used elements from a game that was recent at the time of its release, Ico. But PoP improved on its mechanics, GOW didn't with anything.
Nice review. I really love the PS3 price tag lol. 40 bucks for both God of War 1 and 2 with improved graphics. God of War isn't my favourite game, or the best game I've played, but it's fun during times here and there, and that's what matters.
My dad and I got seven of the God of War games 4 God of Wars and 3 God of War 2s and we were wondering why none of them worked and I can't believe we didn't realize that it was our PS2 that there was something wrong with till now.
I hope Santa Monica considers to make the next god of war starring Deimos (Kratos' brother) which in my oppinion looks even angrier than Kratos. I don't want to spoil it for those who didn't play "Ghost of Sparta" but Kratos has been alive, dead, alive so they can find an explination for using Deimos as well.
The camera angles were annoying as hell and I hate the generic mob-mashing, but the storyline is incredible and the character designs are all awesome. Absolutely hated the special features, though, as they showed all of the stuff they ended up cutting from the game including extra boss battles =(
@NeoShadowtale I wouldn't be quick to say that, remember, Kratos died on a phoenix, the Greek sign of rebirth. Then you see Kratos's body is gone, and a trail of blood. There may be another GOW game, if were lucky. :D
I like the two of them because although they are very different both have an essence that is the same. Hardcore awe inspired adventure with precise gameplay. But while the god of war gameplay can be a bit hack and slash Gaidens gameplay gives you all the tools to make every confrontation a unique mindblowing challange. For this gaiden wins by more than a little. GOW is brilliant though, I am playing through them all know gow first then ghost of sparta, then gow2, then 3... great fun!
Mines random! Some times it's green, some time it's brown, some time it's the runs, but when it's pinkish or red that's when I worry. So I don't really know my shit.
hey dude i have a request for future reviews....why don't you review uncharted 1&2? its just a thought.....i will guarantee you will love those games mate
Cool thing is u can now get all the games remastered in hd for ps3, God of war collection God of war 3 God of war coll vol 2 And future release god of war ascension
I remember hearing about this game on X-play before it came out and thinking it would just be an average game (no camera control, what?) and I was completley overwelmed when it came out by everyones reaction to it but by the time I realized it was awesome, it was allready sold out and I was too late. Tragic.
i remember this one time i was at a used game store and bought god of war 1 and when i got home and opened it god of war 2 was inside and when i went to return it they didnt believ me and wouldnt give me my money back
I was planning on going straight for god of war 3 , damn this review convinced me to buy god of war collection first
When I was younger at 2005, I cannot describe my feelings when this came out. It's like a tribute to my country. I've been a loyal fan ever since.
God of War is the only reason I enjoyed owning a PS2 rather then my Dreamcast.
God of War 3 is one of many reasons why I am proud I got rid of that piece of shit 360 in return for a PS3.
i love the GOW on PS2, got the PS3 collection and GOW3
One of the greatest video games of all time! I.M.O :)
Love your reviews, man, your channel is exellent. Everithing in this game is superb. Ten years has passed since its release, and its awesomeness hasn't been defeated.
so many fond memories i still have the demo disc of this game but i need to get this game only got gow 2 & 3 lol
I loved this game. I started watching the Venture Bros on adult swim so it felt like I was going Brock Samson on the enemies in the game.
psovegeta lmao
I freaking love this kind of review dude!! Keep up the good work!
@Tryzon Those who only have a ps3 slim are kind of stuck due to the no backwards play. But still, Both copies are over 15 bucks new at game stop, and if you search online you could get them for 10. So technically your just paying an extra 5 bucks per game for amped up graphics, trophy support, and a GOW3 demo, which doesnt sound bad. And if the triggers do become an issue for me, your right about them not being good mashers, i could just use the ps2 controller adapter i use for fighting games.
I never did get around to playing God of War myself. I played the PSP version a little bit, but I just picked up The Ultimate Trilogy version of God of War 3 that just came out so I'm looking forward to have time to play them.
I have beat this game 3 times over (Normal, Spartan, God) in the God of War: Collection disc. :B
One of the best games I've ever played and one of my all-time favorites. Even if Spartan & God mode can hand you your own ass with no mercy. To play it in those modes you have to have patience, because you WILL lose many, many times.
But I love the game regardless. :B
So, PS2 is the console of choice for the Bebop crew ?
@8bitJoker
That comment was unnecsary. I used to own a lot o f PS2 games bt the o nly game that I really miss is GOW. I did enjoy Tekken Tag and GT series but it was not missed by me. WWE smackdown games were okay but Gamecube had better wrestling games. You can be offended if you wish but the only game I miss on PS2 is GOW. There is many games on Gamecubew and Dreamcast that I miss though.
It didn't. DMC featured directional attacks with just one attack button and all the gameplay systems were based around completely different ideas, hence why they worked completely different. GOW works on a two-button combat system. Light attacks, heavy attacks. Combos are accomplished by mixing up light and heavy attacks. In short: DMC and GOW are different. GOW also has the grapple button and features QTEs, whereas DMC doesn't feature any QTEs because it's a lot more arcade-like.
@Tryzon Yes, it is. Some find violence a turn off.
I on the other hand felt Pandora's Temple dragged on to long, and am not a fan of the Hade's level. A few fixes of these problems and it would've deffinately been on my top fav games, but I became so annoyed I didn't even enjoy beating the game as much as I should've.
When i first played GOW I was fascinated by its storyline and battle system.I was playing for hours.
@Muskrat4893: Of the series, which one is your favourite?
Once I'm done with this game (which means BEATING THE KRATOS BRIGADE in the end), I move on to part 2 and am saving money for a ps3 and therefore part 3!
you should review the other two games as well. loved this vid btw
I just got this game last weekend after my PS3 died on me. I've had it for 3 years and it craps on me. My ps2 is 6 years old and still going. This game is as good as people say. I can't believe I waited so long to play it!
@PsychoProductions369 not..., chains of olympus is another different game, is not a port from the first GOW
I'm playing this game for the first time (Yes, I know I am about seven years behind), currently at the Rooftops of Athens. Honestly, no game has ever given me goosebumps like this one does. Second best PS2 game I have played after GTA San Andreas of course.
I would like to see this and the PS3 remake side by side! Awesome video man.
I'm a Dreamcast Fanboy, but i can admit that this game is fucking awesome. Easily my favorite PS2 game i ever played. I didn't played God Of War 2 though, but what i see, also it's awesome.
@Jiyaijo i think he said they ran out of time, and that if you got that far, a jump puzzle shouldnt be too hard to do. go watch the disc, or find it on youtube, im sure its here somewhere.
@SakuraAvalon I agree that Pandora's Temple can feel like it goes on forever, but Hades isn't too bad in my opinion. Other sections, like that bit right before the final boss, are far more troublesome for me.
I'm personally a violenceaholic, which probably makes me a future serial killer or summat, but I understand that others may not find plunging one's fists into a cyclops' eye socket endearing.
I'm calling on your claim the camera never makes things more frustrating. The balance segments are worse because the camera doesn't stay still.
I just bought the 5 game saga, and wow, im loving it! Gonna play all of them, and of course, ive pre-ordered Ascension. Its a must have
Never played this game. Watched a buddy play it while on a drinking binge. Judging from screen shots of the PS3 re-render. The PS2 version of GOW& GOWII look better on the PS2. I will track down the original games. Great review Mark!
One of the greatest games and video game characters of all time
@8bitJoker
Ninja gaiden still has a couple problems like the platforming segments BECAUSE THEY CANT GET THE GOT DAMN CAMERA ANGLE RIGHT..
Isn't this just Conan for the 360?
@indydriver80
Agreed, mostly. The pillars weren't the only part that made me throw my controller, tho. I wanted so badly to love this game, and I did love about 80% of it, but those parts that were ridiculously frustrating just took the fun right out of it for me.
I remember the first time I played this game, I loved it. I just thought they used the material they had to work with very well. I also liked seeing that one guy with the key again when you went to hades.
Is it like the Legacy of Kain games? If so I'll have to pick this up.
He also guest star on Hot shot golf with Sackboy. Great Review.
hell yes i fucking love the epic cinematics and backgrounds when ur walking around just nuts !
it's about freakin' time!!! thanks dude (:
Okay, now I really understand why they said SW: The Force Unleashed is kinda like this. Star Wars meets God of War. Starkiller is like Kratos, quicktime events etc.
one of the few games i have finished...it was so good im planing on getting god of war 2
This along with GT4, pushed the PS2 to its limits. I've always been a fan of God of War, the setting is in my country after all.....
Please review ghost of sparta for psp. That game is supposed to be alot better than chains of olympus.
Looks similiar to Prince of Persia in terms of style and gameplay, I might have to get the GoW Saga for PS3 when I get one.
I love this game from beginning to end......Always been into hack & slash games with my other favorite being Rygar.
@keshaz12 Yes, im well aware of that, i was replying to tryzon about the collection, plus i also mention its features.
@butwholeful
Have you tried holding the controller differently? I can't do it when I hold it in a normal way.
Place the controller on your thigh and use your index finger or thumb.
as much as i've enjoyed this series, this one is my personal favourite. Everything was done right. What a game. Epic.
I'm slightly surprised you guys havent reviewed God of War 3 for the ps3 yet.
love the ending
umm, well yeah, their is. if you count the ps3 remasterd version on the GOW HD collection.
@FoxHound212 Ya, there are cheap, but thats if you want to go back and play the ps2 games, but if you only have a ps3 slim and just want to play god of war, would you rather spend 30 bucks on the collection or over 70 on a good ps2 and then 25 for both god of war games?
god of war looks kool how much is it thinking about buying this game for ps2
no the guy in the video said that you could decappitate medusas i am saying that there are multiple gorgons but one medusa
im still playing ps2 and its probably the best ps2 game i ever played
@ledviades well KoA is at least available for pc ...
This game is without a doubt in my top 3 games all time. A true masterpiece!!!!
Is it cheaper to buy the collection or the 2 individual PS2 games?
@haryPSP no , gow is a goregame, pop is a platformer
Loved God of War when I first got it. Traded it in recently, though. I'll probably buy it again soon, but I got burned out for a while.
Oh I was stuck on that puzzle at 2:40ish. Thanks
well you have to remember that it got its gameplay from devil may cry
Best camera and controls that ive ever seen and used. Best graphics on the PS2. Enough said.
i love the squirrel in in the intro
The PS2 versions of the games cost less and have slighty better controls (since the Sixaxis' triggers aren't the best for mashing). So...why would anyone get the God of War Collection over the original games given a choice?
And don't say graphics.
I really find gow 3 to be extremely enjoyable. Why don't you like it?
Even do i have a PS3 I still enjoy playing god of war on my PS2.
this game OWNS!
Outside of the Ghost Rider game, I don't think its possible for a game to "copy" god of war since most of its gameplay elements come from other games already. And I mean recent games from the time of its release, and not in a vague all games are built on each other.
Like the part at 2:25 is straight from Prince of Persia, sands of time. which itself took used elements from a game that was recent at the time of its release, Ico. But PoP improved on its mechanics, GOW didn't with anything.
I like this one more then the third one, it has the best voice acting, the best music and the best pacing
@tulud but kratos is the original spartan
one of PS2's best! Its amazing how good this game looks and plays. An instant classic!
Nice review. I really love the PS3 price tag lol. 40 bucks for both God of War 1 and 2 with improved graphics.
God of War isn't my favourite game, or the best game I've played, but it's fun during times here and there, and that's what matters.
My dad and I got seven of the God of War games 4 God of Wars and 3 God of War 2s and we were wondering why none of them worked and I can't believe we didn't realize that it was our PS2 that there was something wrong with till now.
@LaquansVlog Yes I have, and sure all those are good on that game as well. I prefer GoW though, mainly because I dont like RPG-style games.
I hope Santa Monica considers to make the next god of war starring Deimos (Kratos' brother) which in my oppinion looks even angrier than Kratos. I don't want to spoil it for those who didn't play "Ghost of Sparta" but Kratos has been alive, dead, alive so they can find an explination for using Deimos as well.
@Ishidasouken i totally agree with you but you gotta admit that it is a great game.
Which series do you like better-God of War, or Devil May Cry?
The camera angles were annoying as hell and I hate the generic mob-mashing, but the storyline is incredible and the character designs are all awesome. Absolutely hated the special features, though, as they showed all of the stuff they ended up cutting from the game including extra boss battles =(
@NeoShadowtale I wouldn't be quick to say that, remember, Kratos died on a phoenix, the Greek sign of rebirth. Then you see Kratos's body is gone, and a trail of blood. There may be another GOW game, if were lucky. :D
@Belmont2500 play the game and you do use zuses power for zapping enemies
Nice review mark :D
I like the two of them because although they are very different both have an essence that is the same. Hardcore awe inspired adventure with precise gameplay. But while the god of war gameplay can be a bit hack and slash Gaidens gameplay gives you all the tools to make every confrontation a unique mindblowing challange. For this gaiden wins by more than a little. GOW is brilliant though, I am playing through them all know gow first then ghost of sparta, then gow2, then 3... great fun!
ha. i forgot that bosses in this game had health bars, nowadays most action adverture games dont.
Mines random! Some times it's green, some time it's brown, some time it's the runs, but when it's pinkish or red that's when I worry. So I don't really know my shit.
To me . This is the hardest GOW game
hey dude i have a request for future reviews....why don't you review uncharted 1&2? its just a thought.....i will guarantee you will love those games mate
Have you reviewed god of war 2 yet or god of war 3?
"Kratos should have been a teacher"
imagine that #LOL
Damnit! this makes me want my ps2 back! This game was so epic.
i like this one more than the second,i find this one to be more of a challenge and also more fun
@ndidaaaa VERRRY Underated game....they need to make a new one for 360 or ps3! That was one of my all time favorites though.
why they dont make Kratos's story into a 3D movie? i believe it will be awesome!
Wait, so you prefer Devil May cry to God of War, and God of War to Devil May Cry?
I thought he made a review of GOW 3 when I saw it on the sub list
Cool thing is u can now get all the games remastered in hd for ps3,
God of war collection
God of war 3
God of war coll vol 2
And future release god of war ascension
Review 2 soon ! THAT'S THE GREATEST AND COOLEST GAME FOR THE PS2 !!!
Not to mention the music is great too. But that's about all.
Am I wrong for liking this one the best?
Simply...a Masterpiece of the gaming history...
I remember hearing about this game on X-play before it came out and thinking it would just be an average game (no camera control, what?) and I was completley overwelmed when it came out by everyones reaction to it but by the time I realized it was awesome, it was allready sold out and I was too late. Tragic.
i remember this one time i was at a used game store and bought god of war 1 and when i got home and opened it god of war 2 was inside and when i went to return it they didnt believ me and wouldnt give me my money back