God of War III Written Review

I enjoy writing game reviews for Amazon, so from now on if I'm not writing a review for PlayStation LifeStyle, I will be bringing my Amazon reviews to this blog. Here is the first of many I will write. There will be a webcam video posted on my YouTube account soon where I discuss God of War III and the other games I have been playing.


- Story: This is the ending to a very intense and engaging story based around Greek mythology. There isn't a lot of development that happens in this game, but rather tying up the story. For the bulk of God of War III, Kratos is busy killing everyone who gets in-between him and Zeus. However, the last hour or so of the story is truly amazing, and the ending is in my opinion one of the best in gaming ever.

- Gameplay: It's a God of War game. There's nothing directly new to the gameplay but it has been refined -- somehow -- even more. The unbelievable precision of past titles is once again here in the third installment, and this time around it's even better. Puzzles are still here as well as simple and challenging platforming. The game really does pack in a lot of variety while maintaining a consistent level of quality.

- Graphics: One of the top 5 best looking games ever. In terms of scale, nothing comes even close, and no, I'm not exaggerating. Kratos is easily one of the most detailed characters in any game. Animations during cutscenes aren't great at times, but gameplay animations are solid. This is a stunning game.

- Audio: Voice acting can be up and down at times. Kratos is great as usual as well as several returning characters. However, some of the dialogue is a bit out of place and can detract from the experience for a moment. On the other hand, sound effects and music are outstanding. The score in God of War III has delivered on all fronts, and the main theme is one of the best in any action game.

- Replay Value: God of War III is 11 hours of greatness. Every moment is engrossing and enjoyable. While it is short, there are videos, unlockables, trophies and move to achieve. While there is no multiplayer or co-operative experience, this game has about as great of play value as you will see in any other AAA single-player title.

Rating:
Story: 9.0
Gameplay: 10.0
Graphics: 10.0
Controls: 9.5
Sound: 9.5
Replay Value: 9.0
Overall: 9.7

Last Thoughts:
Own it - God of War III is in my opinion the single greatest hack-and-slash game ever made. From the compelling drive for vengeance to the epic scale of climbing Mount Olympus to face Zeus, this game offers an unparalleled experience.