Player’s Club: God of War III review

God of War III

Rated M for Mature

Released March 16 2010

PlayStation 3

Published by Sony

WHAT IT IS: God of War III presents the continuing adventures of the world’s most unlikable video game character. There’s no question that Kratos, the “Ghost of Sparta”, is one of the hugest, shiniest dickheads in the history of fake history. At least he stars in one of the best action games you’ll find on any system.

The PS3 debut for Sony’s flagship series is almost exactly what you’d expect: a souped-up, prettified blitz through the standard God of War tropes. It’s still a three-dimensional action-adventure concerned primarily with slaughtering as many enemies as possible. The occasional puzzles and light platforming return, as do the controversial Quick-Time Events. These aren’t complaints, but statements of fact. Another fact: God of War III is not what we in the biz call a “bad game”.

Review and trailer after the jump.