- March 16, 2010
- SCE Santa Monica Studio
God of War III
God of War III sets new standards for violence in video games whilst retaining the gameplay that made the previous two entries superlative.
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God of War III is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy, drama and historical themes. It was developed by SCE Santa Monica Studio and was released on March 16, 2010. It received very positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.
In God of War III, players control the vengeful Spartan warrior Kratos, scaling Mount Olympus and descending to Hell to exact revenge on the gods who betrayed him. Utilizing new weapons and magic, Kratos battles mythology's darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles in this brutal, vividly-realized journey. With its advanced game engine and four times the texture resolution of its predecessor, God of War III delivers a cinematic and immersive experience.
- Epic, breathtaking visuals showcase next-gen console performance.
- Quick, fluid combat is more fun than ever, with a wide variety of weapons and special items.
- Challenging and intimidating boss fights combined with clever puzzles enhance the gameplay experience.
- In-game glitches and bugs can severely hinder gameplay, such as issues with opening chests and using certain controls.
- Some players experienced audio issues or found the game unplayable on certain consoles.
- The plot line can become convoluted, and some mini-games may feel repetitive or annoying.
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The gameplay of God of War III is characterized by its viscerally satisfying hack-and-slash mechanics, enhanced by breathtaking visuals that highlight next-gen console capabilities. Players can enjoy a wide variety of weapons and special items, while the game sets new standards for violence in video games, building on the strengths of its predecessors.
“Viscerally satisfying and fun hack-and-slash gameplay.”
“God of War III sets new standards for violence in video games whilst retaining the gameplay that made the previous two entries superlative.”
“Epic, breathtaking visuals showcase next-gen console performance.”
God of War III
It is a fact of the universe that every review of a God of War game is going to have the word "epic" in its opening sentences, and this review is no different. God of War III ($59.99, list, PS3 only) is colossal, bigger-than-life, and redefines the limits of video game scale—it's epic in both
90%God of War III Review
God of War III sets new standards for violence in video games whilst retaining the gameplay that made the previous two entries superlative.
95%God of War III Review
God of War III is the best entry in the series, hands down, and one of the best action-adventure games of this generation. Kratos' journey comes to an end, along with the trilogy, in an explosion of fluid combat, mammoth environments, and a superb narrative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
God of War III is a hack and slash game with fantasy, drama and historical themes.
God of War III is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation.
God of War III was released on March 16, 2010.
God of War III was developed by SCE Santa Monica Studio.
God of War III has received very positive reviews from players and very positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.
God of War III is a single player game.
Similar games include God of War: Ghost of Sparta, Zeno Clash 2, Prince of Persia Trilogy HD, Rune, Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death and others.