God of War II
2007
- platform
- hack and slash/beat 'em up
- adventure
- action
- fantasy
- historical
- single player
The story
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.
What it’s like
Hard, saturated brutality set against vast, sun-scorched grandeur: blood-red and bronze palettes, huge framing of colossal statues, cliffs and burning cities, and a camera that swings through combat with punchy, almost cinematic weight. Sound is loud and percussive, with blade clashes, roaring crowds and a brass-and-strings score that swells over fights and drops to eerie stillness in the Underworld and at the Sisters' shrines. The hands-on feel is heavy and visceral; chained blades, sudden grapples and a heavy sense of gravity make each kill satisfying and each death sting. Its vibe is grim, operatic and relentlessly driven, suited to a loud weekend session, a late-night push through a boss gauntlet, or a long stretch of marathon play. Intensity is high: frequent, graphic gore, nudity, sacrifice and cruelty, with dark, sombre moments and a revenge story that never softens. It is built for players who want spectacle, mythic scale and punishing, bloody combat rather than anything gentle or restful.
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