First out with their reviews of God of War II are 1up and IGN.
From 1up.com
"And really, that's not much of a disappointment considering that the framework all this is laid on is a game we scored a 10 a while back. But it does play into the fears that some have expressed about the game not being a proper sequel, given its release on PS2 rather than PS3. (Though to counter that, it's nearly impossible to argue that this isn't the prettiest and one of the most ambitious games to come out for PS2.)
So it may not be a revolutionary title in quite the same way as its predecessor, but God of War 2 is a stellar example of what can be done when a developer focuses on telling a story and lets that drive the game.
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Overall score : 9.5/10
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From IGN.com
"God of War II may in fact be the best action game ever made. It does the original God of War in every way, even if only by a tiny bit as the first was so good to begin with. It's a evolutionary step rather than a revolutionary leap, but it has basically perfected the formula that the original set up. If you own a PlayStation 2 (or PS3) and don't mind excessive amounts of blood, you absolutely must play this game. If you don't own a PS2, find someone who does and sit yourself down in front of their TV for 12 or so hours as you'll otherwise be missing out on one of gaming's most intense and engaging experiences available."
Overall score : 9.7/10
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Cultured Vultures: Let’s delve into Kratos’ long and rampageous history and find out which games are worth the hype and which are better left buried under the weight of Kratos’s might.
Both requels over 2 and 3? Clowns. Those are two of the most boring games I've ever played.
My favorite was part 2 and I think Ragnarok is better that 2018.
There is no worst. Except for Ascension, only cause I didn't play it lol. They are all masterpieces. 1,2,3, 2018 and Ragnarok. 1 of, if not the greatest video game franchise...besides MetalGear.
Can't agree, older games do so much more than the last two. More weapons, magic abilities, enemies are more varied, level design is also more aesthetically pleasing, and agree with those who say that they shouldn't have removed jumping. Was a time I'd agree, but those old games are so so much better, that they really should've looked into bringing into the reboot/sequels.
Take it down the memory lane with this ultimate list of the best PlayStation 2 games of all time. Just the best of the best right here.
It's so disappointing that to this day, I have not seen a game match what BLACK offers in an FPS.
The greatest console of all time !!!!
The last console from when gaming was pure, games didn't take 5 years to release, no online only, no half finished games, no mtx.
Ps2 was just banger after banger after banger.
It will always be my favourite.
Cultured Vultures: We're about to make some of you feel ancient as we reel off the best PS2 games from generations past.
I don't know about 20, but I know Dragon Quest VIII, FFXII, and Persona 3 are my top 3.
No particular order. Not a huge JRPG guy, but these hit it home for me.
Fairly solid list, would only change a few, I'd put onimusha in there, ico, personally would have vice city.
Then again I'd double up on some series dmc 1, all 3 gtas, both metal gears, all 3 jaks.
Ps2 was just crazily stacked really, every time I think back on it, those were the good days of gaming.
Woo-hoo. I was just playing God of War again, to make sure I am still familiar with the game when the second one comes out. Awesome scores, I expected nothing less. Thank god the wait is about to be over.
it beat gears of war if im not mistaken. Lets get ready to RUMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!
I'm ready for more "brutality with no apologies". Glad to hear high scores too, i get nervous when a game as good as God of War 1 has a sequel and the devs try too hard at making it better that they lose what made it good in the first place. Letting the story drive the game is a definite advantage this game had in the first one, so if they do it again, i'm good with it.
I hope the "time controlling" ability has its own flare so it is definitely different form Prince of Persias take on it. I'm not worried that it will ruin the game, but sometimes certain things can seem like cheap rip-offs from other great games.
I still love that boss fight with the Minotaur in god of war 1, that damn thing was so big when it steps right up into your face, it was just outrageous on my 50" widescreen tv. I can't imagine what will be in store in the sequel...CANT WAIT!! BRING IT ON!!!!!!!
I know what game i`ll be picking up in march now. Great to hear God of War 2 didn`t end up like a DMC2 ;)
Just to play these 2 games. It'll be interesting what the development team comes up with when they use the PS3.