Game Review : God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP)

Platform: PSP

Rating: 9.0

This is personally one of my favorite games for PSP. It was also coincidently my first too.

This is basically the summary of what this game is:

Chains of Olympus combines fierce combat action with occasional puzzle elements to offer an enjoyable linear, action-packed adventure. The combat follows the traditional formula of battling a series of minions prior to facing a level boss, who you must defeat using the guidance of a QTE (Quick Time Event) system. The game includes combo attacks, a magic system, special items and weapon power-ups. Chains of Olympus should not be considered a family-friendly title because it contains high levels of gore, some nudity and sexual content...hehehe. The game features a quick in-game tutorial to quickly get players up to speed.

Chains of Olympus' only game mode is a single-player adventure consisting of eight chapters, although you can add some additional content by unlocking challenges throughout the game. Kratos maintains a linear path through the entire adventure, with only a few side-quests that provide access to minigames and hidden treasure chests. The game can be played at four different difficulty settings: Mortal, Hero, Spartan and God, and the final one becomes available only after you successfully complete the game on any other difficulty setting.

Puzzles include tasks such as moving objects on trigger points to open gates, aligning statues, firing stationary weapons at ships or creatures, and even completing an optional sex minigame for additional red orbs. Chains of Olympus usually features QTE during the level boss fights; they consist of a linear sequence of attacks that must be completed in a tightly timed manner to finish off the antagonist. These are extreamly fun.

Also, if you haven't noticed by the screen shots, the game's graphics are AMAZING! Chains of Olympus is considered to have the best graphics on PSP.

Buy it