Game Review: God of WAR II

So, its a sequel..and sometimes..sequels dont deliver up to par from the original but this game…this sequel…WOW…it pushes the envelope further…

The graphics come into play first of course…and if you played the first game, you know what to expect..but, i was wrong..its more visually stunning this time around and it has a feel like its a movie! [i think theyre gonna make one..i hope..]..the surroundings, the background..landscape..buildings…all of ‘em and wonderfully detailed…the characters too..all of them have been given wuite an upgrade since the first game..

The story is linear as you help Kratos what he wants [he's a stubborn bastard]…but its chock full of interesting tidbits and characters that makes you feel more immersed and involved…although, it seems much shorter than the last game…or it’s just that I really enjoy the game that is why I did not feel it… but fear not..it has tons of replayability where you get to unlock knew stuff…plus the “challenge of the titans” mode..

The controls are still the same from the first game…which is a sigh of relief…if they changed the controls..it’ll be more difficult..button-mashing is still dominant…and the “press the following buttons to kill this guy dramatically” is still there too…gameplay is still like as gorefest..kill ‘em all! BUT! the puzzles are back with a vengeance too..proving that you also have to have brain AND brawn… the puzzles at first is hard…you need to figure it all out then try to solve it..me myself, find it very hard especially with the puzzle thing!!!

The sound…another WOW…it feels like ur in a 300 movie [technically, Kratos is from Sparta and Sparta itself is shown in the game]..voice-acting is very much cool and makes the characters more interesting…background music is better this time…”Last Song Syndrome” i was humming it the whole week…[plus i downloaded the game soundtrack...eheh..]

I will be as bold as to say that this game is and will be the game of the year this year…and will prolly be the PS2’s last great game this year as well…

so here’s the scores!

Gameplay: ~ 5 ~ its not really hard and the puzzles are an ok challenge to the game [unless you do the puzzles on Titan mode]..
Controls ~ 5 ~ its still the same controls and its like the old saying “if it aint broke, dont fix it!”… makes it easier for newcomers as well..
Sound ~ 5 ~ music, action noise and voices are heard crisp and clear…its really cool to hear those screams of pain…
Story ~ 5 ~ it is a very rich compelling story..and although i don’t like to give spoilers…NAKAKABITIN>>>and will make you wanna buy a PS3 for the 3rd game [if sa PS3 nga ilalabas un]…
Replay ~ 5 ~ like in the first..there are lots of extras also..so you’ll play it again and again..plus its really that great a game!

Total ~ well..isnt it obvious?!? 5 xempre! if you are a GoW fan..or RPG fan..you have to get this…BUT if you do, be sure its a dvd9 copy…there are lots of pirated out their that those not give the whole copy,lolz so guys what are you waiting for??? go go go get it now!