MasonicGamer.com: In an ideal world God of War Ascension should be a great send off for the PS3, instead it makes us doubtful of Kratos’ future. God of War Ascension isn’t a bad game by any means but unfortunately the series has set some pretty high standards in the past to which this latest entry has difficulty matching. Even in this “watered down” state, God of War Ascension is still worth playing even if it isn’t quiet the killer app it once used to be.
Having played all the previous games before it, going into what is ultimately the sixth entry does put a certain amount of pressure on Ascension to freshen up the experience.
God of War's forgotten multiplayer mode was introduced nearly a decade ago, but it may have been a great addition if it was implemented now.
Not saying it was perfect but I really enjoyed it. One of the more unique MP experiences. Wouldn't mind them trying again.
It was nuts that they actually managed to make that experience work so well.
The story might have been the weakest (story-wise) in the main series, but the MP was super fun and well done.
Kratos has been on a rampage, killing Gods in epic battles since 2005. With each release managing to offer high-octane action, I explore each God of War title and rank every adventure from his journey to Olympus to his Norse tales of fatherhood.
I won’t rank Ragnarok just yet, although it is honestly leaving me and my wife blown away…won’t go into details right now, not done as I assume others aren’t either, maybe some of you are, idk haha.
But here’s how I rank them
5. God of War 3
4. God of War Ascension.
3. God of War 1.
2. God of War 2.
1. God of War 2018.
Wow, that’s pretty interesting that someone has the same ranking as me haha. So, did you beat Ragnarok? I assume so with you placing it at #1
1. God of war 3
2. God of war 2018
3. God of war 2
4. God of war 1
Haven't played the others but about 30 hrs In to ragnarock now so safe to say if it keeps up it will end up being at the top of my list when I'm done.
I will say the pacing of the original titles and the epic feel to them I feel is way better than the new one’s. Like, I could recognize and appreciate the praise God of War received, but it bores me to tears except for the pivotal moments.
However, that being said I feel Ragnarok is waaaaay better than 2018. I’m only on Ch. 6, but it’s pretty much rocked my face off from the get-go.
I’m really split between this being my GotY or Elden Ring.
I think different games in the series had different strengths but all are great. I liked the original as it was an origin story and the mechanics were fresh. The sequel added smoother gameplay. Three was just so far ahead of it's time graphically it wasn't even funny. Plus great gameplay and bosses and insane gore and nice use of sexy time. The reboot was cool but lost a lot of what I liked about the original trilogy (I don't need my games grown up, just fun). Will wait and see with ragnarok as haven't had time to play it yet.
BLG writes: "God of War has evolved significantly since the first game launched in 2005. Each subsequent entry has brought something new to the series, be it new power sets, fighting styles, and in the case of the 2018 reboot, a whole new combat system. Therefore, a major component in ranking every God of War game is that game’s impact on the franchise."
2 is my all time favorite with Ascension being my least (but still worth playing). First time dealing with the colossus of rhodes as well as the scale of the steeds of time... just a great game overall.
3 is the best for me, closely followed by the reboot. The reboot lost some of the spectacular scenes in favour of deeper gameplay, 3 was jaw dropping at times. I'm hoping the next game will have the best of both.
Yeah 3 was my favorite as well! The Poseidon battle was amazing! Gameplay wise and graphically!
Honestly first 2 were amazing. I really wanted Sony yo bring back David jaffe and have him do his own version of God of war reboot working in different mythology. David and Cory could make sure story made sense but I think God of war is a big enough series where multiple entries at the same time
1. GOW 3
1. GOW 2
2. GOW: Ghost of Sparta
3. GOW 1
4. GOW: Chains of Olympus
5. GOW(2018)
6. GOW: Ascension
GOW 2018 2nd from the bottom? Behind 1? Behind the 2 PSP games?
Your street cred is taking a hit today.
agree it's worth playing, but it didn't wow me like GOW3 did, 7-8 is a fair score.
I've only tried mp. But it's amazing! Really deep and gorgeous!
This game is better than GOW3 in every aspect! anything below 8.5 is just insulting.
Well the tag line for ascension is "Before he was a god. he was a man." So making the game feel mortal is what i think they set out to do. Its still amazing but its a prequel it would be weird if kratos was way better before he was a god.
It's still all very civil here but here's my prediction for the future of this comment thread.
Killrasasin802 - stupid revewe this game is the best game I ever plaid
SensibleJoe - I have to agree with this review. I love GOW but this one just didn't do it for me. There wasn't really anything wrong with it but it really felt like the game was retreading very familiar ground.
Pokeman29 - Go away troll
SonysuxXboxrulz - Joe is rite. I was hoping this game was good so I could play it on my PS3 but it turns out it sucks and is the worst game ever witch is sad becase Sony really needs some good games becase the PS3 has no games.
Deathmonkey - You don't own a PS3. You said so in a comment you made two hours ago. Why do you bother wasting your time like this?
SonysuxXboxrulz - Typical. The SDF out in full forse. This sight is so full of fanboys its annoying. You can't say one negitive thing about a Sony game without you fanboys atacking.