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God of War
SCE Santa Monica Studio
March 21, 2005
Genres
Puzzle, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, AdventureDevelopers
SCE Santa Monica StudioRelease Date
March 21, 2005 (20 years and 2 months ago)Publishers
Capcom, Sony Computer EntertainmentContent Rating
M Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
Franchises
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Summary
God of War is an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, the game stands as the first instalment in the God of War series and the third in chronological order. Loosely inspired by Greek mythology, it unfolds in ancient Greece with vengeance as its central theme. The player takes on the role of Kratos, the protagonist, a Spartan warrior devoted to the Olympian gods. Tasked by the goddess Athena, Kratos is assigned to eliminate Ares, the God of War and Kratos' former mentor. Ares had deceitfully manipulated Kratos into killing his wife and daughter. As Ares attacks Athens fueled by hatred for Athena, Kratos embarks on a quest to locate Pandora's Box, the sole object capable of permanently stopping the vengeful god.
Genres
Puzzle, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, AdventurePlatforms
PlayStation 2Developers
SCE Santa Monica StudioRelease Date
March 21, 2005 (20 years and 2 months ago)Publishers
Capcom, Sony Computer EntertainmentContent Rating
M Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
Franchises
God of WarMore from SCE Santa Monica Studio
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