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God of War

  • Video Game
  • 2005
  • M
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
13K
YOUR RATING
Terrence 'T.C.' Carson in God of War (2005)
Sword & SandalActionAdventureFantasy

After 10 years of endless nightmares and servitude to the gods of Olympus, Kratos is assigned with a final task, to kill Ares, the God of War.After 10 years of endless nightmares and servitude to the gods of Olympus, Kratos is assigned with a final task, to kill Ares, the God of War.After 10 years of endless nightmares and servitude to the gods of Olympus, Kratos is assigned with a final task, to kill Ares, the God of War.

  • Directors
    • David Jaffe
    • Greg Tiernan
  • Writers
    • Marianne Krawczyk
    • Alexander Stein
    • David Jaffe
  • Stars
    • Linda Hunt
    • Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
    • Carole Ruggier
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.0/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • David Jaffe
      • Greg Tiernan
    • Writers
      • Marianne Krawczyk
      • Alexander Stein
      • David Jaffe
    • Stars
      • Linda Hunt
      • Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
      • Carole Ruggier
    • 37User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Linda Hunt
    Linda Hunt
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
    Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
    • Kratos
    • (voice)
    • (as TC Carson)
    Carole Ruggier
    Carole Ruggier
    • Athena
    • (voice)
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    Steve Blum
    Steve Blum
    • Ares
    • (voice)
    Susanne Blakeslee
    Susanne Blakeslee
    • Oracle of Athens
    • (voice)
    • …
    Paul Eiding
    Paul Eiding
    • Gravedigger
    • (voice)
    • …
    Christopher Corey Smith
    Christopher Corey Smith
    • Undead Soldier
    • (voice)
    • (as Christopher Smith)
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    Keith Ferguson
    • Boat Captain
    • (voice)
    • …
    Gwendoline Yeo
    Gwendoline Yeo
    • Lysandra
    • (voice)
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    Fred Tatasciore
    Fred Tatasciore
    • Poseidon
    • (voice)
    • …
    Claudia Black
    Claudia Black
    • Artemis
    • (voice)
    Nolan North
    Nolan North
    • Hades
    • (voice)
    • …
    Courtenay Taylor
    Courtenay Taylor
    • Twins
    • (voice)
    Rob Paulsen
    Rob Paulsen
    • Greek Soldier
    • (voice)
    Bobbi Page
    Bobbi Page
    • Chorus
    • (voice)
    Christine Anderson
    • Chorus
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Barnes
    • Chorus
    • (voice)
    Vatsche Baraomian
    • Chorus
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • David Jaffe
      • Greg Tiernan
    • Writers
      • Marianne Krawczyk
      • Alexander Stein
      • David Jaffe
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    9jebyvyson

    Best "road-to-revenge" story ever told.

    Everything is this game is satisfying as hell. I love the story of God of War, telling us how Kratos became what he had become as you move along in the story and delivering spectacular things I enjoyed experiencing. This game. The WHOLE series at hold, is all about experience. For a game that came out in 2005, it has age, but the story, gameplay, and characters are the one that holds up and I highly recommend this. You well not be disappointed, TRUST ME!
    10knowledge

    An absolute classic.

    God of war is an instant classic, its a visceral, exciting, intriguing adventure of a game that grips you in away that few games can .

    Playing as kratos (one of the most bad ass game characters ever) god of war invites you to solve the brilliantly conceived puzzles and fight the truly awe inspiring monsters of a game that pushes the PS2 to its limits.

    God of war excels in all areas -amazing graphics , a simple but brutally effective combat system, Great character designs, a beautifully haunting score and a storyline that you actually give a hoot about.The only problem (and i stress the word "only") is that it has bad replay value-to get all of the games extra goodies you have to complete the game AGAIN in a pretty darned impossible "god mode". Apart from that though, its all good.

    God of war is one of my favourite games ever and if you haven't played it then i suggest you do . Now.
    9Aaron1375

    A very good action game with a very cool character...Kratos.

    Yes, this game was very fun and well worth the 14.99 I paid for it on sale. The story has Kratos as a man hell bent on revenge. The target for his revenge, Ares the god of war. Ares has his own plans as he is trying to take down Aphrodite, she is using Kratos though to take him down. So you have your double crosses and such. Why is Kratos wanting revenge, well Ares tricked Kratos into killing his own family so there ya go. The combat in this game is very fun, simple to do yet it looks very cool. You do cool combos and nifty looking finisher type moves on various mythical creatures. You span a few levels as you start with a cool ship scene and also an attack on a city, you also have to go through this strange fortress on top of a giants back. My favorite level though is the hades level as it looks really awesome. Speaking of awesome, the graphics here are just that. From the giant Minotaur's, to the super scenery, and to the falling people in the hades level everything here looks exceptional. My only complaint is the rather short play time and the shortage of boss fights which is a shame, because the ones they do have are very fun. So for a fun game that offers a challenge, but does not make you rip your hair out give this game a try. Add to that you even get to see some boobies!!!
    10Deoglood

    Finally a VG that I can relate to!

    This outstanding slice-n-dicer arises from the under utilized ancient Greek mythology. While not completely rooted in historical myth, the authors have created a well though out, intriguing storyline that brings both ambitious goals and better than most emotionality to the screen.

    The interface, while very functional as most Playstation games are, is exceptionally intuitive and rewarding. When I began my first game, on a moderate setting, I was expecting to be daunted by the numerous, very beautifully rendered moves preformed by Kratos, the game's hero. Forgive me for doubting, since I've turned 35, I have found that programming VCRs has become challenging. I'm sure that a seven or fifteen year old will wonder what I'm even talking about.

    This game is gory. It's not just gory for gory's sake, but honest to gory gosh gory because the hero is a violent guy. I loved the feel of this, because it reminded me of watching the swords & sandals movies, just as they slashed and wrestled their way to ultimate, noble glory, so does Kratos. In fact, if there is any real flaw, it is because there is perhaps too much hubris distributed among all the characters in this game.

    I've been bored of the video game industry's fascination with anime and the Japanese spiky- haired teen heroes. There is plenty of luscious large-chested babes in slinky, barely decent attire, and then you have 'warriors' that look like ten-year-olds in safety-mom's dream football gear. I've never been a big costume fan. In God of War, Kratos is rendered bare- chested and powerfully built, with a blazing red body tattoo, scars and white skin. It's something I can relate to. He's moody, vicious, and he extracts blood and limbs like nobody's business. I can relate to this too.

    The God of War world is expansive, inviting exploration as well as providing very good direction, and only once did I have any trouble with the puzzles. I spent nearly two days solid trying to place a dumb crate into a room to jump to a ledge. Apparently it had to be just so, and I kid you now, I was near destroying my console with my bare hands, Kratos style.

    If this game has any educational value what so ever, it will teach patience, and that try, try, try yet again will eventually pay off. This game stays in my personal library. I love it.
    10zach88

    If they make a movie i think Frankie G should do should be Kratos

    This game is awesome and Frankie G has everything it takes. HE's got the body the look and the voice. If u don't know who Frankie G is, he is the guy from Saw II who tossed that girl in that pit of syringes. Can you believe he's 40 years old?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? The game has a great story line interesting characters and addicting game play. When you get to the end you almost feel motivated to kill. This game should make for an interesting movie i just hope they don't screw it up if they decide to. Note that this game is not for children it contains nudity and loads of blood and gore especially in the cut scenes.

    This game gets a 10/10 and should have been the video game of the year!!

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    • Trivia
      The armor that Kratos wears in the rendered CGI cut-scenes were actually intended to be Kratos's armor through the game. However the PS2 lacked the power needed to make the armor look realistic enough on Kratos in-game and was cut.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning after you defeat the lead hydra all the other heads are supposed to explode. But if you go back through the level you can see two guys fighting a hydra head.
    • Quotes

      Kratos: [opening lines] The Gods of Olympus have abandoned me, now there is no hope!

      Narrator: And Kratos cast himself from the highest mountain in all of Greece. After ten years of suffering, ten years of endless nightmares, it would finally come to an end, death, would be his escape from madness. But it had not always been this way, Kratos had once been a champion of the Gods...

    • Crazy credits
      When the credits finish, Kratos can be heard saying: "I am compelled to push onward, onto my next journey. I don't know where it will take me. Could I finally try to save.. him? He who I couldn't help when he needed me most? But much has changed since then, I have changed, I can do so much more now. But he has changed too, he is surely no longer the boy he was years ago. Will he welcome me with open arms, or clenched sword? Either way, I will be back"
    • Connections
      Edited into God of War Saga (2012)

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    • Release date
      • March 22, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dark Odyssey
    • Production companies
      • SCEA Santa Monica Studios
      • Sony Computer Entertainment America
      • Sony Computer Entertainment America
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      • Dolby

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