9.5 out of 10

God of War: Chains of Olympus

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User Score (299)

9.4
Expert Score (141)

8.8
Value for money (12)

9.0
Features (2)

9.6
Ease of use (2)

5.9
Sound quality (7)

9.5
Gameplay (53)

9.6
Graphics (84)

9.9
Sound (42)

9.6
Storyline (5)

9.0
Control (7)

9.8
Addiction (2)

10
Lifespan (15)

6.5
Reliability (2)

8.0
Overall quality (2)

10
Playability (2)

8.1
Construction (24)

8.4
Replay value (3)

7.8
Singleplayer (3)

9.3
Funfactor (27)

10

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9 of 904 in Playstation PSP Games

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Score Distribution

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9-10		(109)
7-8		(28)
5-6		(2)
3-4		(1)
1-2		(1)

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Expert Reviews

ztgd.com

9.2/10

23 January 2011
When it was first announced that Sony’s mythological blockbuster God of War series was going to be arriving on the PSP, there were some nagging doubts. Read more
- + Epic story and sense of scale worthy of the series, + Some of the best graphics on a handheld to date, + Combat is nearly flawless, + Awe inspiring level design
- Very short, Not enough "epic" feeling boss fights, Dodging without the right analog takes some getting used to.
Hooked Gamers

7.0/10

12 January 2009
All in all Formula One 2009 is an authentic and very playable F1 game that is fun and up to date. It does lack polish and detail in some areas, but the gameplay is quick and compelling and the game modes are very addictive. Read more
- Authentic engines and professional sounding pit crew radio.
- Bland design and truly awful driver photos.
Gamebosh

8.8/10

3 May 2011
For all the complaints that have been levelled at Sony in this current generation, we'd be foolish to forget the number of decent new franchises that the PS2 era brought to our attention. Read more
- Easy controls and game-play, Decent boss fights, Some surprisingly funny and smart moments
- Slightly repetitive in places, Quick Time Event finishes can prove anti-climatic
EGC GAMES

9.0/10

29 April 2008
God of War: Chains of Olympus presents a unique accomplishment for the PSP. Sony's goal with their handheld has from the start been to provide a portable experience equivalent to playing an actual console. Read more
- Console quality game in a portable package.
- Necessities of the gameplay leave some buttons overused. The story is so so and the game is a bit short.
Fragland

8.9/10

24 April 2008
nicely ports the action and epic of the console games to the PSP. Both the graphics, the animations, the fights and the controls are excellent but we do miss some innovation and surprise. Read more
- Action still as hard!, Excellent graphics & sound, Console-experience in your hand
- Feels repetitive after a while, We want innovation, Cramps!
Modojo

10/10

6 March 2008
Surprise, Kratos strikes again, and he does so in the same bloody, unforgiving style as the first two games. Really, were you expecting anything less? Read more
- Awesome gameplay; outstanding presentation; meaty challenges for those who wish to seek them out; extra unlockables rock; boobies.
- Story's slightly weaker than the previous adventures; some puzzle and action segments are somewhat frustrating; needs more boobies.
VideoGamer.com

9.0/10

10 May 2008
If you've been after a reason to pick up the PSP this is it. It's only March and the handheld game of the year has probably already arrived. Read more
- Stunning visuals, Thrilling gameplay, Great production values
- Pretty short
xbox360.gamespy.com

9.0/10

29 February 2008
Ready at Dawn brings Kratos' deicidal mania to handheld to create one of the PSP's greatest titles. Read more
- Combat system is among the finest in a handheld game; great weapons; stellar visuals and art design; high replay value.
- Some frustrating puzzle and combat sections; good but not great story; hardcore gamers will find it too short.
DreamStation.cc

8.0/10

1 July 2008
Despite a few complaints, in the end, this is a God of War game. Sure, it might be too short, but it’s still fun and violent as ever. Plus, there’s always the bonus game involving two nary a cloth wearing females, ready... Read more
Square-Go

10/10

21 May 2008
It's a well known historical fact, (i.e one you get off the telly and internet) that nobody actually did anything in Ancient Greece other than drink lots of wine and kill people. Read more