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God of War II
SCE Santa Monica Studio
March 12, 2007
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Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, AdventureDevelopers
SCE Santa Monica StudioRelease Date
March 12, 2007 (18 years and 2 months ago)Publishers
Capcom, Sony Computer EntertainmentContent Rating
M Intense Violence, Strong Language, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Blood and Gore
Franchises
God of War
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God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, it serves as the second installment in the God of War series, the sixth in chronological order, and a sequel to 2005's God of War. The game is rooted in Greek mythology and unfolds in ancient Greece, revolving around the theme of vengeance. The protagonist, Kratos, is the new God of War, having defeated the former, Ares. However, Kratos is betrayed by Zeus, the King of the Olympian gods, who not only strips him of his godhood but also kills him. Dragged slowly to the Underworld, Kratos is rescued by the Titan Gaia, who guides him to seek out the Sisters of Fate. These entities have the power to enable time travel, allowing Kratos to prevent his betrayal, and ultimately seek revenge on Zeus.
Genres
Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, AdventurePlatforms
PlayStation 2Developers
SCE Santa Monica StudioRelease Date
March 12, 2007 (18 years and 2 months ago)Publishers
Capcom, Sony Computer EntertainmentContent Rating
M Intense Violence, Strong Language, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Blood and Gore
Franchises
God of WarMore from SCE Santa Monica Studio
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