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God of War II

PlayStation 2 · Released March 13, 2007 · Developed by SCE Santa Monica Studio · Published by Capcom

86Total 89Single player
PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureActionFantasyHistorical

Summary

God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, it serves as the second installment in the God of War series, the sixth in chronological order, and a sequel to 2005's God of War. The game is rooted in Greek mythology and unfolds in ancient Greece, revolving around the theme of vengeance. The protagonist, Kratos, is the new God of War, having defeated the former, Ares. However, Kratos is betrayed by Zeus, the King of the Olympian gods, who not only strips him of his godhood but also kills him. Dragged slowly to the Underworld, Kratos is rescued by the Titan Gaia, who guides him to seek out the Sisters of Fate. These entities have the power to enable time travel, allowing Kratos to prevent his betrayal, and ultimately seek revenge on Zeus.

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IGDB Rating
85.57 / 100
1,043 ratings
Total Rating
89.16 / 100
1,047 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Themes
Action · Fantasy · Historical
Engine
Kinetica
Developer
SCE Santa Monica Studio

Also known as

AliasGod of War 2Alternative spelling
JapanGod of War II: Shūen no JokyokuJapanese title - romanization
JapanGod of War II Overture to the EndJapanese title - translated
AliasGOW2Alternative spelling
AliasGOWIIAcronym

Release history (4 entries)

DatePlatformRegion
Mar 13, 2007PlayStation 2
Apr 27, 2007PlayStation 2
May 3, 2007PlayStation 2
Oct 25, 2007PlayStation 2

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Storyline

Kratos, a brutally violent Greek soldier, tortured by the memories of his past, has taken the throne as the new God of war and is a very angry and vengeful god. While leading a massacre through a city protected by Athena, Kratos is betrayed by his fellow gods and murdered by Zeus who is wielding the legendary blade of Olympus. As the arms of Hades prepare to take him into the underworld the fallen god is saved by the titan Gaia. Gaia gives kratos new life and sends him on a mission to change his fate, a task in which no god or man has ever been successful at. You play as Kraots and fight your way through countless hoards of monsters from Greek Mythology in an attempt to locate the temple of the sisters of fate, find the blade of Olympus which holds your godly power take your revenge on Zeus himself.

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