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FranchiseGod of WarSeriesGod of War

God of War II

Critic score4 critics
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First release
Mar 13, 2007
Engine
Kinetica
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Platform · Action, Fantasy, Historical
Platforms
PlayStation 2

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.

Also known as God of War 2, God of War II: Shūen no Jokyoku, God of War II Overture to the End, GOW2
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Storyline
Kratos, a brutally violent Greek soldier, tortured by the memories of his past, has taken the throne as the new God of war and is a very angry and vengeful god. While leading a massacre through a city protected by Athena, Kratos is betrayed by his fellow gods and murdered by Zeus who is wielding the legendary blade of Olympus. As the arms of Hades prepare to take him into the underworld the fallen god is saved by the titan Gaia. Gaia gives kratos new life and sends him on a mission to change his fate, a task in which no god or man has ever been successful at. You play as Kraots and fight your way through countless hoards of monsters from Greek Mythology in an attempt to locate the temple of the sisters of fate, find the blade of Olympus which holds your godly power take your revenge on Zeus himself.Read more

Kratos, a brutally violent Greek soldier, tortured by the memories of his past, has taken the throne as the new God of war and is a very angry and vengeful god. While leading a massacre through a city protected by Athena, Kratos is betrayed by his fellow gods and murdered by Zeus who is wielding the legendary blade of Olympus. As the arms of Hades prepare to take him into the underworld the fallen god is saved by the titan Gaia. Gaia gives kratos new life and sends him on a mission to change his fate, a task in which no god or man has ever been successful at. You play as Kraots and fight your way through countless hoards of monsters from Greek Mythology in an attempt to locate the temple of the sisters of fate, find the blade of Olympus which holds your godly power take your revenge on Zeus himself.

Release dates
PlayStation 2
Mar 13, 2007
PlayStation 2
Apr 27, 2007
PlayStation 2
May 03, 2007
All 4 release dates
PlayStation 2
Oct 25, 2007
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
8h
Main + Extras
10h
Completionist
14h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
greek mythology, bloody, gravity, time travel, murder
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At a Glance

Critic Score
93
Main Story (IGDB)
8h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
10h
Completionist (IGDB)
14h
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