- November 2, 2010
- Ready At Dawn Studios
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
God of War: Ghost of Sparta is the best game on the PSP, pushing the boundaries of a handheld device with breathtaking graphics, a striking story, and enough combat to keep your thumbs busy for many hours.
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"God of War: Ghost of Sparta" is a PSP game, set between "God of War" and "God of War II". Haunted by visions, Kratos defies Athena's advice and embarks on a mission to rescue his mother and brother from Poseidon and Thanatos. The game features Kratos' signature Blades of Athena, now equipped with new magic "Thera's Bane", and additional magical items and secondary weapons.




- Stunning graphics and visuals that push the limits of the PSP, making it one of the best-looking games on the platform.
- Engaging storyline that adds depth to Kratos' character and ties up loose ends from previous games in the series.
- User-friendly gameplay with a mix of combat, puzzles, and platforming that keeps the experience exciting and enjoyable.
- The game is relatively short, taking around 6 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
- Some players found the combat to be easier compared to previous titles, reducing the challenge.
- There are occasional framerate stutters and sound issues, particularly when using headphones.
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of the game is generally well-received, with many praising its engaging narrative and emotional depth, particularly in exploring Kratos' motivations and past. However, some users noted that the storyline is relatively short and easier compared to previous installments, which may leave players wanting more. Overall, it effectively ties together elements from the series while delivering a compelling experience.
“User-friendly gameplay, an outstanding storyline along with uber-radical graphics fill up this intellectual property to the brim!”
“If you love God of War, you will really enjoy the story of Kratos searching for his brother.”
“God of War: Ghost of Sparta is the best game on the PSP, pushing the boundaries of a handheld device with breathtaking graphics, a striking story, and enough combat to keep your thumbs busy for many hours.”
“The final 20 minutes of the game are great, and since I was only at the 6-hour mark (10 hours were promised), I was beginning to feel like the story, as well as Kratos' emotions, were about to show something completely new, but it all ended 15 minutes later.”
“The story is almost too concise and to the point like God of War 2, but as opposed to God of War 2, there aren't tons of environments, boss fights, and cool abilities and magic to discover.”
“Part of me believes that this game was made to fill in a few quick plot holes before ending the series, and another part of me feels like it's a final effort to revive the dying PSP.”
God of War: Ghost of Sparta Review
God of War: Ghost of Sparta is the best game on the PSP, pushing the boundaries of a handheld device with breathtaking graphics, a striking story, and enough combat to keep your thumbs busy for many hours.
95%God of War: Ghost of Sparta Review
This is not an an awesome game for a handheld that has next to nil good games. This is just an awesome game in its own rights, one that even best of the best console games cannot hope to match up against.
95%PSP Review - 'God of War: Ghost of Sparta'
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