God of War III

God of War III is an action-adventure videogame for PlayStation 3, developed by Sony Santa Monica, published by Sony Computer Entertainment and due for release worldwide in March 2010.

It is the fifth and final chapter in the current story arc, chronologically after God of War: Chains of Olympus, God of War, God of War: Betrayal, and God of War II.

God of War III, however, will not be the last God of War game of the series.

The Ultimate Edition was announced on October 30, 2009, and will include exclusive content.

At the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards, God of War III was awarded the Most Anticipated Game of 2010 award.

Plot

Not much is known about the plot at this time. Kratos, along with the Titans will declare a new Great War against Olympus, looking for revenge for the deeds Zeus’ betrayal.

The story is likely to indicate Athena’s Words from God of War II, “The Titans Cannot Be Trusted”, suggesting that The Titans might have used Kratos for their own agenda to win the War.

The story will conclude the God of War Trilogy, however, God of War III will not be the last God of War.

Video Review

Gameplay

God of War III features gameplay similar to that of previous installments. Seven weapons have been confirmed so far: the Blades of Athena, the Blades of Exile, the Claws of Hades, the Nemesis Whip, the Blade of Olympus, Apollo’s Bow, and the Nemean Cestus, a pair of fist gauntlets shaped like lion heads acquired from Hercules.

This new weapon has the ability to smash through solid objects such as rocks and plowing through enemy shields, as well as a slightly smaller range than the extending chains as the Blades of Athena.

The Golden Fleece appears on Kratos’ arm in gameplay trailers and the demo, and the Icarus’ wings, showing that he keeps both from his adventure in God of War II.

However, it is unknown if Kratos keeps Poseidon’s Trident from the first two games.

Magic Abilities have been announced, with 4 abilities being confirmed, Army of Hades, Hephaestus Fury, Solar Flare and Army of Sparta.

Game Specs

Developer(s) Santa Monica Studio

Publisher(s) Sony Computer Entertainment

Director(s) Stig Asmussen

Series God of War

Engine Santa Monica’s God of War III Engine

Native resolution 720p

Platform(s) PlayStation 3

Release date(s) NA March 16, 2010 / EU March 19, 2010 / AUS March 18, 2010 / JP March 25, 2010

Genre(s) Hack and slash, action-adventure

Mode(s) Single-player

Rating(s) BBFC: 18 / ESRB: M / OFLC: MA15+ / PEGI: 18

Media Blu-ray Disc

Input methods Gamepad