God of War III Review

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Graphics:

10.0

Gameplay:

10.0

Sound:

9.0

Control:

9.5

Replay Value:

9.0

Overall Rating: 9.8

Online Gameplay:

Not Rated

Publisher:

SCEA

Developer:

SCEA

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Genre:

Action

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It didn't take long for God of War to become Sony's biggest property, next to Gran Turismo. In fact, it wasn't that long ago we got our first God of War game, helmed by David Jaffe, back in 2005. And now, four years later, the end to our trilogy has arrived for the PlayStation 3 after a much anticipated and grueling wait. The hysteria around God of War III has been nothing short of epic, as coverage in the press generated massive amounts of feedback...people really wanted this game, and they wanted it bad. Videos and screenshots sent all gaming message boards into a buzz, and I'm about to tell you why.

As we all know, God of War is franchise that pretty much rewrites much of Greek mythology. But in addition to rewriting Greek mythology, the franchise has also rewritten the rule book for what an action game should be, and God of War III takes everything the first two games did and adds to it to what I call the 'infinith power'. About two hours into the game, I picked up the phone and gave Ben a call, and ask about his day. Basically, the point of my call was to setup Ben to ask me how *my* day was, and when he did, I promptly respond with a: "oh, you know...slaying gods, demons, a titan here and there. Just the everyday usual stuff." A few seconds of silence later, Ben told me how much he hated me, and I proceeded to fill that hatred to the brim, by telling him how utterly epic God of War III was.

Ben said he wasn't surprised, seeing as how epic the first two were. And I told him to forget about the first two. Just forget them. Because what God of War I and II were isn't even a bread crumb on a giant loaf of bread. It was hard for me to explain simply how nuts the first hour of the game was, because it is without question *the* most epic first hour of a video game. Ever. Now, a word like epic gets thrown around a lot, and usually when I use it, I mean it. Because games like Uncharted 2 and KillZone 2 were, indeed, pretty damn epic.

But in this case, I need a word that's bigger than epic, but unfortunately, I can't think of one...so what I will do is simply tell you God of War III is epic² - yes, that's epic squared. And no, the demo most of you have played is not part of that first hour of the game, like past GOW demos are. In fact, the downloadable demo is very heavily edited and is missing tons and tons of segments and key moments (that are obviously spoilers) that you'll see when you reach the stage in the actual game a few hours into it.

Much of the same concepts remain for the sequel, albeit with newer weapons, abilities, and such. One notable change I've noticed was that the QTE minigames have been given a minor revision. Instead of displaying the button in the center of the screen, obscuring Kratos and whatever enemy he's about to demolish, the buttons are now designated and displayed based on their location on the Dual Shock. So Triangle will appear at the top, X on the bottom, Square on the left, and Circle on the right.

The action is still the smoothest of any action game, bar none. I don't care what you throw at me, you can combine all of those other action titles, and they still don't add up to the lunacy of God of War III. The boss fights are fantastic, and more diverse than you may imagine - I'll refrain from giving out too many details, so you will see how diverse for yourself. The atmosphere of the game is utterly engrossing, moreso than the past games, and that's likely because of the power and flexibility a machine like the PS3 offers the developers. Furthermore, the story is brilliant, and some of the twists you'll encounter will have your jaw on the floor - Kratos does some stuff that's just...cold blooded, and yet so badass!

Now, unfortunately, there are a few quirks, largely related to controls. You will experience a number of cheap deaths as platforms will unexpectedly break, a fire comes from behind and burns you to death, you're trying to dodge falling boulders and instead of shimmying right quickly, Kratos goes straight up, or the worst, you hit an invisible wall mid-jump and plummet to your death. The shimmy and platforming issues bothered me most. There are times I would look straight at my controller, see my analog stick pointed perfectly right or left, only to witness Kratos jump up. After many deaths, I'd eventually get through the segment, only to find myself at a platforming segment that requires a lot of well timed jumps, double jumps, and some wings. Often times my wings wouldn't deploy, or the second jump would barely even happen and I plummet to my death over and over again.

In all seriousness, all 20+ of my deaths were because of the issues mentioned above, and not from a battle. I've also experienced a number of times where I'd be standing directly in front of a chest and the R1 prompt wouldn't pop-up; some chests I had to open either standing further back, more from the side, or walking away and coming back. There are definitely some control quirks here.

Moving on, I will make this very blunt: God of War III is the biggest powerhouse to run on any console at the moment. It is easily the best looking game available today - just a smidge better looking than Uncharted 2, if only because of the better framerate and sense of scale being so tremendous. The texture detail all around you is absurdly detailed, and the work applied on Kratos makes him perhaps the single best looking videogame character to date. Sony has gone through great lengths to make God of War III an unparalleled visual experience and they've succeeded in their efforts to do so. The screenshots and videos simply do this game no justice, it is truly needed to be witnessed in person.

Furthermore, since I mentioned the framerate, unlike the first two God of War games, God of War III is not locked to 60 frames per second, but rather, runs between 30 and 60, depending on the situation. It's no drawback to the game, solely because the changes in framerate aren't very perceptible at all, and if I can barely notice them, I highly doubt anyone else will have an issue with it. The framerate was left to vary in such a way so that the game can boast a horde of extra effects that truly give the visuals a beautiful and cinematic effect. To add to this cinematic effect is the downright flawless lighting, the superb animation (which, we're told, is not physics based), and a slew of other visual goodies that make this the absolute best looking videogame to date.

Now, the audio is a bit of a questionable issue here, because the retail game seems to have a problem with the voice acting sounding way too low. As some of you may recall, this is an issue that's occurred in the past with other games, and has been patched. So I'm certain Sony will address the issue...unfortunately, I'm grading this based on what I have in front of me. And at this moment, I can only play the game using subtitles, otherwise I can barely make sense of the cutscene dialogue. Oddly enough, the voices of gigantic characters have no problem coming through the speakers loud and clear, just characters like Kratos, Zeus, etc. When the audio is loud, I can most certainly hear how brilliant the voice acting is, and how every aspect of it is acted out so flawlessly. Moreover, the orchestrated soundtrack and those powerful sound effects deliver a punch few action games can compete with. Let me make note of this: if Sony addresses the voice volume with a patch, I will raise the audio to a proper 10.

So what else can I say about God of War III? There probably isn't a whole lot to say to make you guys want the game any more than you already do. I can't praise this game enough for everything that it does so effortlessly. The adventure will run you about 8-10 hours, and chances are you will go back for another round with your acquired goodies in tow. God of War III is the epitome of what this generation is all about: lavish visuals, marvelous gameplay, storytelling that is unlike any other, and an overall presentation that simply cannot be beat. God of War III is an early candidate and sure fire front-runner for game of the year.

3/8/2010 Arnold Katayev

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Condemnedsoul23
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:08:54 AM
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I don't think I have ever seen a review this high. Glad I ordered this but we all know everyone that has a PS3 is going to buy this. Interesting on the replay value. None of the others had high replay value in my opinion even after unlocking costumes and stuff because it was the exact same game all over again so I wasn't in a rush to do so but looks like this one will be different. Can't wait and excellent review as usual.

14 up, 1 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:21:03 PM

We gave Uncharted 2 the same score, GTAIV got a 9.9 and MGS4 got a 10.

16 up, 1 down

Arvis
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:37:35 PM

I have a PS3, and I'm not going to buy it. I'm going to buy Resonance of Fate, instead.

...what?

-Arvis

8 up, 32 down

buckoboy1
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:11:18 PM

@ ben. If you could compare those games to today's games im sure they would have gotten a lower score, im sick of gta4 now but i must agre with mgs4 the graphics were the best id ever seen!

7 up, 2 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:13:31 PM

Resonance does look good, I will wait for reviews though. Well, A review.

1 up, 0 down

NoMoreWar
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:59:01 PM

i have a ps3 and i won't be buying this game either. not my style

4 up, 19 down

Arvis
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 4:11:35 PM

@ World,

I checked out the Famitsu review, and I think it's enough to know that the game isn't broken. Also, I did some research and found out that, at the very least, they DIDN'T lead development on a 360-specific engine, so we shouldn't have to worry too much about any version being too much worse than another.

That being said... I HAVE held off on my Amazon preorder until I can find out more.

-Arvis

2 up, 6 down

Lotusflow3r
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 4:49:12 PM

Me too, i ain't getting.

Not my style also.

Appreciate the volume of it though.

I gotta get Yakuza 3, RoF, Last rebellion in march alone....and as an optional side order i got Just Cause 2 as a pass time game!

No time for chaos.

3 up, 16 down

HeXeN
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 5:04:31 PM

I have a PS3 and won't be getting GOWIII because I wanna look cool and unique.On a side note I wonder if Ben or Arnold are going to be reviewing Episodes From Liberty City?

7 up, 7 down

Geobaldi
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 5:37:38 PM

I have a PS3 and I'm not buying it either.

4 up, 12 down

Mr Bitey
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 6:08:15 PM

The demo for Resonance of Fate has been up on the Japanese PS Store for ages. The battle system is pretty good, but as a whole it seems kinda meh.

3 up, 0 down

Arvis
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 6:36:38 PM

Yeah, well THIS guys doesn't think it seems meh: http://www.gametrawler.com/node/30

-Arvis

1 up, 1 down

LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:11:28 PM

You're not alone Arvis.

3 up, 3 down

Reccaman18
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:21:44 PM

Did you play the demo for Resonance of Fate, Arvis? Its on the Japanese store. The graphics are good, but I thought the game play was kinda weird.

0 up, 0 down

randomname
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:48:23 PM

I have a PS3 and I'm buying it.

7 up, 1 down

chedison
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 3:10:05 AM

Condemned, don't say everyone....

2 up, 0 down

IronFace2
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 7:44:01 AM

I have a ps3 and im not buying it...
Ill save some money and get something else...

3 up, 3 down

sonic1899
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 5:20:07 PM

I find it a bit petty to thumb Arvis down just because he said he wants to play Resonance of Fate instead. He didn't talk bad about GOW3 and not everyone who has a PS3 is obligated to buy it. I'm not buying it either, because I can only buy one game at the moment and that game happens to be Resonance of Fate, since I've been looking towards it since 2009. I hope GOW3 and FFXIII sells millions (I know they will), but for the time being, I have my sights set on other things :P

6 up, 4 down

Arvis
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:52:32 AM

Well, thank you Sonic. :)

Did you read the link I posted above? You'd like it. :D

-Arvis

0 up, 0 down

fatelementality
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:54:23 PM

GTAIV deserved no such score. I woulda given it an 8

1 up, 0 down

Oxvial
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:09:20 AM
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''The adventure will run you about 8-10 hours, and chances are you will go back for another round with your acquired goodies in tow.''

''The adventure will run you about 8-10 hours''

''8-10 hours''

damn... first my disappoint with FFXIII and now this.

Last edited by Oxvial on 3/8/2010 11:10:05 AM

8 up, 33 down

vicious54
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:12:49 AM

What are you disappointed about? 8 - 10 hrs for an action game seem pretty long to me, any longer I would think make the story loose its luster.

16 up, 3 down

Oxvial
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:19:22 AM

because the game was announced to be 15-20 hours , and no .. 8-10 isn't enough for 60 bucks imo.

12 up, 22 down

Condemnedsoul23
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:21:57 AM

8-10 hours? I don't remember hearing or seeing that anywhere. I am trying to remember how long Infamous or Dante's Inferno took because that does sound kind of short especially since I heard they used to much disk space to make this game. Regardless I will take quality over quantity any day and if this game damn near gets a perfect 10 score it could be 5 mintues long for all I care because Kratos has never disappointed us before and he doesn't ened a lot of time tog et his point across.
I can't wait to dismember people. This is one game Hollywood SURELY should make a movie after. Can you imagine James Cameron in the directors chair for a Gow of War movie in 3d nonetheless?. Avatar as great as it was couldn't touch it.

10 up, 1 down

sonic1899
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:53:35 AM

So what? A game doesn't need to be 100+ hours to be fun; 100 hours can be filled with boring, inane content anyway. NGS2 & Bayonetta are both 16 hours long on average, but I'm having so much fun with them and they'll be keeping me busy for a while.

1 up, 0 down

michiganfan1983
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:58:09 AM

Yea, I thought this game was supposed to be twice the game play length as the first two games. So that is slightly disappointing but I will get over it.

6 up, 0 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:22:00 PM

Length is irrelevant. I've always said that. Provided the experience is fulfilling, length is IRRELEVANT.

I would've paid $60 for Heavy Rain if it had been 5 hours.

31 up, 7 down

Jian2069
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:49:18 PM

How long was MGS4?

0 up, 0 down

Highlander
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:54:55 PM

What's the replay value of the game? Is it 8-10 hours playing quickly through?

0 up, 0 down

vicious54
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:23:04 PM

Even if the game takes you 8 hrs to beat it once, that is $7.50 an hour so I think that is very good value.

You must never go to the movie theater either with that kind of mentality.

Last edited by vicious54 on 3/8/2010 1:23:53 PM

2 up, 4 down

Alienange
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:27:20 PM

Length is irrelevant? What the heck are you saying?

I guarantee you that GoWIII has just lost some day one sales based on the light that's just been shed on its length.

It's disturbing news to say the least.

8 up, 13 down

leonardodavanti
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:58:45 PM

Don't be an idiot like the reviewer. Officially announced by the game director he said that it depends on the players to finish the game in 10 hours. Even if you are good it will take you more than at least 11 hours. For amateurs will be like 13 to 15 hours. God of War 3 is more than 10 hours. TRUST ME.

7 up, 15 down

telly
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:04:23 PM

@Ben, THANK YOU. A game should be as long as it should be. Like books, movies and pretty much everything else, the appropriate length should be determined on a case-by-case basis. I've always loved God of War games because they are not too long -- the game ends and you feel thrilled, not overstuffed.

6 up, 2 down

Alienange
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:24:09 PM

Trust leonardodavanti over Arnold? Not going to happen buddy.

17 up, 3 down

Hezzron
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:59:04 PM

"Length is irrelevant. I've always said that. Provided the experience is fulfilling, length is IRRELEVANT."

Sounds like someone defending their short, um... manhood. GOW3 has a mini-game that will make you feel better in that department.

Good review for a great game. Keep up the good work.

7 up, 4 down

Oyashiro
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 4:23:10 PM

"Length is irrelevant. I've always said that. Provided the experience is fulfilling, length is IRRELEVANT."

I always say that as well... to my girlfriends!

*Buh Dum Tish*

15 up, 0 down

Kowhoho
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 5:10:20 PM

Lol, where's Limited Vertigo? He should be having a hay day.

5 up, 1 down

LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:16:12 PM

^
HAHA

Length most certainly does matter (to me). I wouldn't pay 12bux to see a movie that was less than an hour and I'm not going to buy (up front) a game that is less than 12hrs of game play.

6 up, 7 down

Wage SLAVES
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:18:40 PM

@Oxvial
Im beginning to think your not much of a gamer to say something like that! I still havent beaten GTA4 and that has tons of hours of gameplay but it isn't quality gameplay. GoW3 is pure action quality gameplay. I'll take that thank you!

I remember paying full price for Mario games that I beat in a day! My, have we come so far just to become spoiled...

BTW
If your into trophies like I am tack on double the replay value.

6 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:37:28 PM

Wage,

Those Mario games weren't $60 and they were pretty much the only good games during their release window.

2 up, 4 down

Oxvial
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:51:09 PM

I expected more thumb's down..why lie to myself?yeah I'm disappointed and I'm not 100% happy giving 60 bucks for a game that its 8-10 hours, I sure the game its going to be awesome but was wrong with me wanting some hours more?.

Also I read in this site and others that the game was going to be 15 hours at least.. not 8, but well I search again and it looks that info was a misunderstanding .

other thing in some of the negative reviews they talk about length so yeah, a lot of people cares about length.

p.s yes I'm not a gamer, just a regular dude that like games.

Last edited by Oxvial on 3/8/2010 8:53:42 PM

2 up, 2 down

Kowhoho
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:30:27 PM

Well, I have now played both God of War I and II about 3 or 4 times, resulting in about 80+ hours of gaming between the two. Some people would say that re-plays don't count, but for me it makes it worth it because trophies have made a completionist out of me. Even if they removed the trophies, the need to find every little thing would still be there. My two cents.

Oh and btw, you can have whatever opinion you want about the length of the game, but unless you link me to some proof I remember the "announced" length of the game being just a rumour.

Last edited by Kowhoho on 3/8/2010 9:36:05 PM

2 up, 0 down

Oxvial
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 10:56:29 PM

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/6515.html

Last edited by Oxvial on 3/8/2010 10:57:34 PM

1 up, 1 down

Irievibes
Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 3:12:53 PM

question....

10 hours played TIME
or

then actual RL hours?

because if its 10 hours played time, you can be sure there will be time between all the fights , retries and such, play it in hard, why rush thru it?

0 up, 0 down

vicious54
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:09:35 AM
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I knew this game would live up to our expectations. I loved the first two and since the collection came out I have been playing through them again. March 16th feels so far away.

2 up, 0 down

BikerSaint
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:32:57 PM

Ben,
<<<Length is irrelevant. I've always said that. Provided the experience is fulfilling, length is IRRELEVANT.>>>

I'd have to disagree a bit there.
I liked Ghost Recon:Advanced Warfighter 2, but I was pissed upon ending the SP campaign(don't do MP modes) that I(an average player) was able to complete it in only 4 hours.

5 up, 1 down

Dridion
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:12:01 AM
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HELL YEA! Great review as usual Arnold. I war scared for a moment that it wasn't gonna score so damn high. Regardless, it could have received a 1 and it still would have been a day one purchase, it's just reassuring. Again, thanks!

9 up, 2 down

Sir Shak
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:12:20 AM
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Nice review . Are these audio issues present throughout the game or in certain areas only ?

1 up, 0 down

COBB
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:15:18 AM
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Great read, can't wait till next Tuesday. had mine pre-ordered for months now.

2 up, 1 down

Condemnedsoul23
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:15:44 AM
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Oh and I thought of a word you could use other than epic. How about scrumtrulescent? That;s the only thing I think of when I see trailers for this game. It's obviously in a class all by itself.

3 up, 0 down

phantomMenace
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:19:33 PM

Lol that is really funny you mentioned that cause I was thinking of it as I read that part of the article. Gotta love Will. Great review like many others I have had this pre-ordered for months and can't wait for the game.

1 up, 0 down

FullmetalX10
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:18:51 AM
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Thanks Arnold, great review, lol @ Ben, now you know how we feel sir Dutka ;)

Anyways, first off, I knew it wasn't a lengthy game, it's just that there was this rumor that it'd take around 15+ hours, but oh well...

I'm glad about the framerate balancing from 30 to 60 f/s and of course the awesome visuals, which I really can't wait to witness with my own eyes.

About the platforming issues, I didn't have any problem with this during the demo, I hope it will get fixed.

Lastly, God of War FTW!!! Nooo, still 11 days to go... dam y'all for getting to play it before me -_-, nah, you deserve it, some of you.

3 up, 0 down

XxNoir
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:18:55 AM
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Great review!

Going to pre-oder this game as soon as i get the chance.

People have been posting leaked footage of the game and I'm so proud of myself that ive been strong enough to not look at any of it.

5 up, 1 down

FullmetalX10
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:28:12 AM

Yeah, me2, spoilers FTL!!
Now all we have to do, is keep our eyes closed for a couple of days longer, walking will become a bit harder, but it'll have to do.

2 up, 1 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:03:44 PM

Just imagine the xbots drooling over that footage.

9 up, 3 down

Ghidora
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:19:31 AM
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sweeeeet!

3 up, 1 down

frylock25
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:23:26 AM
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i can not wait to get this game. the demo was bad ass but i could tell when they edited parts of the game in the demo. i obviously dont know what they took out but i cant wait to see. even my gf thought this game looks cool and she doesnt like games that much. cant wait for this massive game.

0 up, 1 down

WolfCrimson
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:23:56 AM
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"About two hours into the game, I picked up the phone and gave Ben a call,... A few seconds of silence later, Ben told me how much he hated me, and I proceeded to fill that hatred to the brim, by telling him how utterly epic God of War III was."

looooool, brilliant!!

"and a slew of other visual goodies that make this the absolute best looking videogame to date."

Even better than FFXIII? DAMN, I HAVE TO GET THIS.

7 up, 0 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:23:08 PM

I got Heavy Rain a month early. Believe it or not, I consider it a fair trade. ;)

18 up, 3 down

ArnoldK PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 5:29:58 PM

Unfortunately for Ben, I wasn't really anticipating Heavy Rain much at all. Hahaha.

8 up, 3 down

mexgeo86
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:27:15 AM
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Great review. Looks like I will have to confirm a paid sick/personal day for next Tuesday. Can't wait!

1 up, 1 down

BikerSaint
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:12:41 PM

I'm not so sure Arnold, I've got to think that Ben got the better deal......
(not that I'm trying to pour down any Heavy Rain over top of Kratos, cause he's still the baddest-assed mothertucker around)!!!!

1 up, 0 down

SaintX
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:31:01 AM
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Only problem I have with Sony now is that theres too damn little Ultimate Editions out there. I regret that I havent pre-ordered it and now its SOLD OUT everywhere. Ebay prices are way over the roof. Man, Sony please make my day, produce more Ultimate Edition, satisfy your fans' needs. I bet there thousands of fans out there who are yet to get hold of one. Oh please please Sony

1 up, 1 down

shindelion
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:53:37 AM

Man that sucks not getting the ultimate edition. I pre-order mine after seeing the new trailer. now is a matter of waiting.

1 up, 1 down

Condemnedsoul23
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:10:03 PM

Ultimate editions and special editions are not my style. Don't get me wrong, to each their own and the GOW ultimate edition looks cool but I'm not into soundtracks and art and comis and behind the scenes footage and special wrapping and in the case of games like Resistance 2, a figurine. It's 40 dollars more for that extra stuff that won't change the game once you load it except for some extra costumes but 20 dollars more and you can get another game like.....FF13. Wish they would focus more on in game content like Dante's Inferno does. Give me something like a prequel level or a bif Superman symbol on my chest or something ya know? Something to enhance actual game play. I'm not knocking special editions of anything though and I will admit if funds were not so tight I would get them for every game but right now that's not an option. :(

1 up, 2 down

WolfCrimson
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:32:59 AM
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Oh, I forgot to add: Arnold, is your controller in top condition? I mean you haven't experienced missed inputs in other games with the same controller have you?

0 up, 0 down

Highlander
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:59:23 PM

Controller wear and tear is a legitimate problem for anyone who plays a lot. The biggest issues I've seen is sticky analogs and the tops of the analog sticks tearing and flipping off the top. I used to worry about the battery life in the sixaxis/Dual Shock 3, now I worry about the ability of the analog sticks to stand up to punishment because few controllers seem likely to last long enough for battery life to be a problem.

4 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:19:14 PM

I doubt it's the controller. I remember becoming frustrated with some of the same things in God of War 1 and 2.

1 up, 2 down

JackC8
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:38:17 PM

Same here. I remember in GOW 1 where I'd be in mid-jump and the camera angle would change, and if I didn't instantly change the direction of the jump, I'd plummet to my death.

0 up, 0 down

Gone
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:38:41 AM
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Great review. I bet Sony will do a special limited bundle 250Gb Blood Red with Kratos logo. I know Gamestop has a contest going on right now where you can win a PS3 with Kratos logo on it, but the chances of winning that are slimmer than my wallet.

11 up, 1 down

Robochic
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:38:52 AM
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Thanks Arnold for the review muchly appreciated. Can't wait for this game I could careless how long the game is Kratos is worth anything in my books. Thank goodness it's march break next week and I'm on vacation ;)Guess what I'll be doing?

3 up, 0 down

sonic1899
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:44:15 AM
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"In the end...there will be only chaos!"

Last edited by sonic1899 on 3/8/2010 11:45:54 AM

6 up, 0 down

St_Jimmy
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:46:51 AM
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So exctited! Great review! but one question, what is better...Uncharted 2 or God of War 3?

0 up, 0 down

Highlander
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:57:00 PM

Both. They are too different to compare directly.

5 up, 0 down

leonardodavanti
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:54:51 PM

God of War 3 is better than Uncharted 2. Trust me.

2 up, 12 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:10:41 PM

Final Fantasy XV is better than Final Fantasy XIII, trust me.

14 up, 3 down

WolfCrimson
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:03:51 PM

@leonardodavanti: Yes

@World: Sorry, no. If SE can screw up one Final Fantasy, they can screw up the next one. It's a "seeing is believing" policy with FFs for me from this day on/

1 up, 2 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:18:36 PM

@ Wolf, I was poking fun at leonardo with that comment, he wants us to trust him about a game he doesn't have. By saying TRUST ME over and over he want's us to ask if he has it. So I'm just razzin him with another tall tale :)

7 up, 2 down

WolfCrimson
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:46:19 PM

Ah, I see. *Puts on glasses* Now I REALLY see. :P

Yeah, I got it.

3 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:19:24 PM

They Live

1 up, 1 down

BikerSaint
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:47:49 AM
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And great review it is, Arnold!

Last edited by BikerSaint on 3/8/2010 11:49:19 AM

1 up, 2 down

Gow49ers
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:50:35 AM
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Great review Arnold, my most anticipated game ever for Ps3, Sony is about to take over the world with this game! Cannot wait for March 16th! Epic-Infinity!!

1 up, 0 down

OPHIDIAN
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:51:05 AM
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Nice review, surprised about the sound issues though.

1 up, 0 down

www
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:55:34 AM
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Wow I feel like pre-ordering now...

1 up, 1 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:06:28 PM

me too *Struggles with mental self*

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Alienange
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:35:38 PM

For real. Shame on me for NOT having pre-ordered. But the way I see it, games are not like movies you have to see while they're in theater. You can buy them at any time and still have the same great experience as someone who bought it day one. Sometimes an even better experience because the mandatory patches are out.

I'll be damned if it's not tempting as hell to get Kratos on day one though. Just because.

2 up, 1 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:09:40 PM

There is something to be said about enjoying it at the same time everyone else is. But it is a small matter especially if the game isn't multiplayer oriented.

1 up, 1 down

www
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:09:46 PM

World we're in the same boat.

True Alienange, about the games and movie comaprison. Plus, games get resurrected nowadays if they die, RE5 was woken up recently with a bunch of cool DLC and folks have already regretted selling theirs. I'm sure we're not going to see GOW4 soon, so I think I might wait, no rush.

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Alienange
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:26:58 PM

The biggest problem is if you have played the first two. Then you know damn well what Arnold is talking about and why he's frothing at the mouth over GoWIII. My wallet says one thing, but my will to game says another.

2 up, 0 down

Naztycuts
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:35:52 PM

@www I dont miss my RE5 at all, probably the only game I've traded and had zero regret, I didnt like how they removed part of it for dlc and it took entirely too long for the dlc to come. I also dont like how they took a survival/horror game and turned it into an act/adv game, like we just have sooooo many survival/horror games they just had to change R E into act/adv.

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mastiffchild
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:05:09 AM

Agreed Nazty-I've still got EVERY resi game up to Resi5 in my collection and didn't trade any. I've even still got Umbrella Chronicles FFS! But playing forced co-op with an NPC in SP mode was the worst design choice in living memory and in any form of arts and media too, imo.

I couldn't get shot of it quick enough, tbh, and the only thing that COULD restore some interest for me is IF the Wands arrive with a nunchuck type second controller just to see if it's as good for RE5 as it was for RE4 on the Wii.

GOW3 and Y3 in the same week, though, represents gaming heaven for this little man and I'll be at them for weeks to come. Great review Arnold, as well, and amng the best i've seen for GOW3-which has had, imo, a couple of really bad 8/10 scores which made out it didn't change enough and that's coming from, both times, sites who gave ODST 9/10 and Halo3 10/10! Some people want PS3 games to reinvent the wheel every release while allowing older gameplay in 360 games to be allowed as "classic"!

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Shams
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:55:37 AM
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Awesome. Can't wait. You don't know how excited I was just to see the review go up!

I wonder if the sound issue with the voices had anything to do if one was using a sound system. Because, I don't use one (I typically use headphones), and I've never had such an issue with any of my games. But, when i was playing GTA4 on my friend's setup, who was using an audio system, I noticed that lowered effect with the voice overs. And if I boosted the volume (or adjusted the audio system and in-game settings) it was to no avail as everything else would further drown out the voices.

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nogoat23
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:56:48 AM
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"Do we really need to write something here? You know you're going to click on it no matter what bit of text we put in this box. It's God of War III. And it's been reviewed."

I'm lol'ing on the inside. It's inappropriate to literally lol in cubical world.

2 up, 0 down

Perry Katy
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:58:20 AM
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Highest score on PSXextreme?

Mid March can't come soon enough.. :(

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Dridion
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:01:30 PM
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I know most of you don't care and a score of a 9.3 is still pretty high, but for ign to give GoW3 that score seems ridiculous. Am I the only one who thinks that? I mean Beyonetta got the same score and IMO it comes nowhere near the EPICNESS of GoW3...just saying. That happens to be why I come here for all info, you guys are so impartial to games regardless of platforms and is the reason why you give out FANTASTIC review. Keep up the excellent work. We really do appreciate it.

6 up, 5 down

Deleted User
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:36:44 PM

Actually, this site heavily favors PS3 games. That's very clear, but I digress.

In all honesty, you haven't played GOW3 yet. How do you know for sure that it is truly more epic than Bayonetta? (Everyone expects this, but it is not a definite in everyone's eyes.) On top of that, two different people reviewed the games in question on IGN. If both guys reviewed both games, you might get something a little different. (I wish there were more sites that gave more than one review for certain games because then you are able to get couple of perspectives to choose from instead of having one review from a guy who might or might not like a certain genre.)

As for the sound, I felt like everything on Mass Effect 2 was lower than any of my other games on both consoles. How does something like this and what happened with your version of GOW3 come about, Arnold?

3 up, 8 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:42:58 PM

No, we don't "heavily favor" anything. A multiplatform game is our second-highest rated game of the generation, plus others, (ACII, Fallout 3, etc.) have scored in the mid-9s.

On top of which, there are many reviews that hardly anyone reads (for games that aren't as big), and we're usually harsher than most other sites for many of them. We also gave Demon's Souls and inFamous below a 9 last year when many other sources did not.

15 up, 3 down

Dridion
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:58:29 PM

Ummm....regardless of what this site covers, and yes it's nothing but sony news, Ben and Arnold will both tell you how much they like Gears or any other title from xbox. Because of that they already have an unbiased mindset. Like I said they are impartial to either system and it really does come across in their reviews. Did you not read the review for Beyonetta? It was advised to get the 360 version. They never hold back punches even if it's a beloved game like GoW3 hence the 9.8.
The point of this is that IGN never does that to the T. Look at their review of WKC...what a disgrace to the title. When they reviewed GoW3 they toke of huge points for some "low textures" that popped up in some rare occasions. That sounds like nitpicking to me. All this tells me is that GoW3 is on a level of its own.

And though a demo is never a definite example of the actual game, it still IS a representation of it, however bad it may be. I personally loved the demo and feel like it was well more polished and tight compared to Beyonetta.

Regardless of everything stated, like I said in my previous post, this review is the MAIN reason why I'll continue to come here...they throw the bullsh** out the window and tell you were it'll land. It's up to us ultimately to either move away from that spot or let the sh** hit us on the face.

3 up, 4 down

Deleted User
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:59:53 PM

C'mon. You're truly saying you don't favor PS3 games over Xbox 360 games? Why is this site just an all "Playstation" site then? There are several editorials that you write about that prove my point.

My main reason for saying that was not to tarnish how you guys review games. It was merely to set the record straight about what to expect by coming to this website. (A PS3 bias.) I like what you guys have to say about PS3. I will go to an Xbox 360 website on everything concerning that console. I wouldn't exactly take everything said about the other console from either website at face value. Instead, load me up on some sodium when you guys talk about the Xbox and when they talk about the Playstation. Does that make sense?

1 up, 22 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:10:12 PM

No sense at all Audia, Ben mentions the best on the xbox right alongside the best on the PS3 and I feel like most of the articles here are based in simple technical facts such as exclusives being better than multiplats etc.

16 up, 4 down

Jawknee
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:11:51 PM

Audiak what way to say a whole lot without actually saying anything at all. Your comments took 30 seconds away that I'll never get back. Thanks.

Also its a given God of War III would be better then Bayonetta. God of War II is better then Bayonetta.

Last edited by Jawknee on 3/8/2010 1:14:28 PM

17 up, 4 down

Deleted User
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:25:58 PM

World, he can mention the other console(s) games all he wants. That doesn't change the fact that this website has a Playstation bias. I bet if you asked Ben straight up (or Arnold), which console they have a bias towards, you know what the answer would be. This isn't a stretch, nor is it a slight against the website.

Jawkn, if you are completely put off from my comments, why continue to engage? In what way did I say "nothing"? I was defending my statements by giving examples. Please respond if you have another 30 seconds to a minute you don't mind losing forever. Thanks.

0 up, 13 down

Highlander
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:37:27 PM

@AudiaK

The site is not biased, that word automatically brings a negative connotation, which you have to be aware of. Sure the site focuses on PS3 games, but Ben is an equal opportunity gamer who has a 360 and a PS3 and freely admits to playing, and -shock, horror! - enjoying 360 games. In fact I distinctly remember that during the review of Bayonetta there was clear advice that the 360 version was the better version and if folks have a 360 they should get the 360 version. If this place was so biased to the PS3, why the heck would they ever advise people to buy a 360 version of a game because it's better?

Stop trying to play semantic games.

18 up, 2 down

Deleted User
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:54:33 PM

Apparently, Highlander, Dridion didn't seem to know that this site was "slanted/biased/leaning" towards Playstation when he mentioned that they were "impartial to games, regardless of console." This is just a fact. No semantics.

And besides, that wasn't even the point of my statement. I was mainly commenting on Dridion's premature take on the game, but it got turned into an argument on whether or not this website _______ed PS3 more than other consoles. (Fill in the blank with a word that is not biased towards or against being "biased" in anyway.)

As for your comment about Ben actually endorsing the 360 version of Bayonetta, you're right in the fact that most reviewing websites that are specific to a certain console would not do the same. That's part of the beauty of this website. It's more laid back and not as uptight about certain issues such as this. But one game is not enough to say this is not a website devoted towards "equal" preference of all consoles.

With all that being said, I stand by my original comments not being an insult in any way.

1 up, 11 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:07:35 PM

He said the same thing about Dragon Age. While deciding to cover mainly the Sony consoles could colloquially be said to be "biased" or slanted in that direction, it is incorrect when subjected to a more substantive analysis of the actual content when taking into account the more common form of "biased" which is to be blind to any faults and support one console and its games over another regardless of the obvious.

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9 up, 2 down

telly
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:10:16 PM

@Jawknee, haha, awesome.

2 up, 0 down

Deleted User
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:27:05 PM

World, replace "biased" with any synonym you feel is correct and you still get the same result. Let's say that this website recommends you get another console's version of the same game offered 10% of the time. (That's really generous.) Even then, would you say that this was a PS3 site or an all-inclusive "un-favoring" site? The content on this site is extremely PS3 "favored".

Highlander, are you going to criticize others about the semantics being tossed around or do I get to enjoy that by myself?

0 up, 6 down

Highlander
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:52:52 PM

You get it as long as you do it. Sorry, the only person I see engaging in this game is you.

7 up, 0 down

Deleted User
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:58:24 PM

Maybe you're biased...

0 up, 10 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:16:17 PM

AudiaK: You can stop now. I've written dozens of editorials promoting 360 ownership. Several have echoed my belief that the PS3 and 360 is one of the best gaming console tandems I've ever had. I've written editorials about the unfortunate prevalence of shoddy PS3 ports. I just did an editorial about how I believe exclusives for BOTH platforms are the best titles available.

We believe PS3 exclusives are the best of the best, yes. That's subjective, of course, but it's hardly PROMOTED in the news or really, anywhere else. Worst of all, you're implying that because we prefer the PS3, that somehow means our reviews are biased and therefore unreliable and even meaningless. We go out of our way on a consistent basis to go into every single review with a blank slate of mind.

You don't have to believe it if you so choose. You can ignore the literally dozens upon dozens of times we have publicly said the 360 version of a certain game is better (I only want the best versions of everything; do you honestly think I give a sh** what platform that version is on?). You can ignore all of it and just say that because we're "PSX Extreme," there's a bias. Believe what you want.

But please don't make the assumptions that make us absolutely CRAZY. We work hard to produce a site for PlayStation fans. This is NOT synonymous with only focusing on all the positive and ignoring the negative in regards to that brand. Maybe if you read a bit more rather than merely assumed, you'd know this.

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22 up, 1 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:20:57 PM

Yeah! *fist pump* You're not allowed to RENT here anymore!

12 up, 2 down

OtisFeelgood
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 4:49:11 PM

Ben laying the smackdown ftw.

12 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:01:50 PM

This is what I get for taking a nap after class.

4 up, 1 down

Wage SLAVES
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:35:32 PM

"No Soup for You!"

7 up, 0 down

Deleted User
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:00:36 PM

Ben, if you will refer back to my earlier posts, you will see that I was not insulting you/your website. I never once said you guys were unfair/blind to faults of PS3 games/gave meaningless reviews. In fact, I even said you guys were one of the websites that actually was fair when it came to admitting faults of exclusives and giving sound advice as to which multiplat version to go with.

ALL I was trying to say was this site leans towards the PS3 side of the aisle. Take it how you want and remain "champion of the boards" by "smacking me down" "ftw!", but what I said was not an insult and it still isn't.

I read this website every day, post on this site almost every day, and I recommend the site all the time. Trust me, I have read plenty to know that you guys favor PS3 games without compromising your integrity. If I really thought you were not fair in your reporting, why would I come to this website daily, let alone, sign up for a username and post on various boards? I guess I should post a disclaimer stating that that comment in no way implies that you will be mislead, lied to, or unfairly treated by the reviews given here. Would that help?

0 up, 3 down

Qubex
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:36:01 PM

Smack! Smack! - Biff! Baff!

Q!

"speak to the droid"

2 up, 0 down

Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:51:23 PM

AudiaK: I know what you wrote and I know you weren't insulting us.

But when you go and add that we hold a PS3 bias, that sort of rings loudly in my ears. It basically means that while we're "fair," we're also going to harbor a bias that other sites don't have.

That's what I take issue with. And you have to remember, it's a touchy subject for us...it seems like everyone unfamiliar with PSXE automatically makes snap assumptions that have never been true. We can't possibly clear that up with our name, so we just have to ignore it and do what we do. But when it comes out in the Comments, you have to expect us to respond.

I hope you can understand that.

5 up, 1 down

Deleted User [Administrator]
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:53:46 PM

I fully expect you to respond. I love it! I just don't appreciate my words being twisted around being made out to sound like one of "those guys". I'm clearly not and I tried to word it as clear as I could. I apologize if I caused any confusion.

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mike rlz
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:16:28 PM

saying psxextreme is biased toward the playstation is like saying the republican party is biased toward republicans

3 up, 3 down

yak4life85
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:03:22 PM
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Almost a perfect 10. Doesn't matter the score really. Who out here wasn't picking up the game even if it received lower scores than expected?

Great review Arnold!

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piratedrunk
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:27:51 PM
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Great review. It does however solidify my resolve to wait until it drops in price to at least around $40 or so.

3 up, 10 down

Deleted User
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:08:38 PM

So you only pay $60 for 9.9's and 10.0's?

4 up, 7 down

Jawknee
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:12:58 PM

I only pay $60 for Sony exclusives which usually range in the 9-10's. Nothing wrong with that.

14 up, 1 down

piratedrunk
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:20:55 PM

No it's not the score, (I don't tend to pay attention to those) it is how short the game is. I know it will be an insanely awesome 10 hours but I have to budget carefully so this month FFXIII gets my money because I think it looks brilliant and will take up lots of time. Still stoked for this game but I am a patient guy.

2 up, 8 down

Deleted User
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:33:09 PM

Hey Jawkn, thanks for your input. My next question was going to be, "Hey Jawknee, what games do you pay $60 for?", but you had perfect timing! (And btw, I never said anything was wrong with YOUR logic. Your logic was not the same as Pirate's.)

Pirate, I can definitely see how that would be reason to hold out on buying a game like Halo ODST. I'm a big Halo fan, but that was a little much. With GOW3, how long do you think it should have been to warrant a full-price purchase?

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piratedrunk
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:42:43 PM

That's actually a tricky question because I'm not sure I would want to play a God of War game for much longer than 15 hours or so because it would feel drawn out and repetitive.

It isn't that I am dissapointed with the length it is right around what I had expected but it just isn't the type of game I buy day one.

0 up, 2 down

Jawknee
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:48:43 PM

Quality over Quantity. I'm with Ben on this one. If it's a fullfilling experiance, I'm game. Heavy Rain very short but fullfilling. Worth $60.

9 up, 2 down

piratedrunk
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:51:44 PM

Yeah but FFXIII looks to have both. I will no doubt be proud to have this game as part of my collection but for me the price just isn't right.

2 up, 3 down

Condemnedsoul23
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:19:32 PM

$40.00? I can respect that.Problem is games that drop in price fast usually drop for a reason. Killzone 2 is still 60 bux just like Resistance 2 and several other oler games. GOW3 will be $60.00 for a while. Hell, the next installment might be out before the price drops on this. 60 bux for the chance to take down GODS is worth it n my book especially with uncompressed audio and video and beautiful HD graphics. Lol don't let Kratos hear you talk like that.

4 up, 0 down

piratedrunk
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:35:53 PM

Haha well if I have to wait too long I might just pick it up when game releases slow down or I have the extra coin.

That said I'm not sure where you are shopping but I have seen Killzone 2 for $40 in quite a few places and the Sony Style website for a good while was selling resistance 2 for $10. Those are some sweet deals.

Last edited by piratedrunk on 3/8/2010 3:37:44 PM

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Geobaldi
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 5:49:37 PM

I've seen Killzone 2 and Resistance 2 for around $35 each around my area brand new.

0 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:17:45 PM

AudiaK are you intentionally coming across as an A-hole?

2 up, 2 down

Deleted User
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:29:47 PM

Limited, maybe to Jawknee I am being an A-hole because of some stuff he said to me earlier. I don't really have a problem with anyone in particular. Not even that worked up about Jawknee.

0 up, 0 down

MyWorstNightmar
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:58:01 PM

Limited HATES the competition! (LV, you know I love you, and not in a homoerotic way)

4 up, 0 down

LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 10:22:13 PM

Haha, it's all good. That's exactly what I was thinking while reading his posts on this article. It's sooo unfair!

3 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 10:40:42 PM

Audiak, I'm completely calm. Don't project your self on me. I made a few sarcastic comments because you deserved it. :)

I don't think your an a-hole, I dont think you know what your talking about.

Last edited by Jawknee on 3/8/2010 10:45:40 PM

4 up, 3 down

Nick Maim
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:43:08 PM
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....aaaaand total world domination of the PS3 begins!

5 up, 1 down

rogers71
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 12:58:59 PM
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Quiet everyone....do you hear that?

I hear a loud unified cry from xbox nation and I gotta say...It sounds heavenly.

Let chaos reign!!!

13 up, 4 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:13:56 PM
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Epic squared review Arnold. I'm thinking those platforming problems are just unavoidable for some reason. You get them in any GOW style game, it's like they can't be avoided. I've encountered many a game that can't handle voices properly as well, but those two things are hardly a deal breaker.

Although I'm afraid I won't be able to join you all, my fellow countrymen, on day 1 for this epicostomy, rest assured I will catch up when the time is right. That is if Kratos doesn't End The World without me.

3 up, 1 down

NiteKrawler
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:35:44 PM

I have just added the term "epicostomy" to my mental dictionary. Thanks World!

0 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:16:43 PM

no problemo

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Jawknee
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:16:35 PM
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Better graphics then FFXIII. thank you MS for ruining the bar setter of last gen.

This game is going to be beatiful. Would have liked more then 10 hours of play but for how pretty this game is, it's a fair trade.

8 up, 2 down

LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:10:24 PM

In all fairness Jawk you're talking about a Sony owned company that's only been concentrating on this game for the past several years. While SE is an outside company with far more games in development.

3 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 10:42:22 PM

This is true.

3 up, 1 down

AStiffyIffy
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 12:04:52 AM

Hey Jawknee I like how most every post you make is a complaint against the Xbox/360. Are you a gamer or fanboy?

0 up, 3 down

LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 12:07:10 AM

Can't someone be both?

4 up, 0 down

MyWorstNightmar
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 12:29:17 AM

Maybe a 360 was dating his mom, and it ended horribly.

I don't want to live in a world where someone can't hold a grudge anymore.

5 up, 0 down

AStiffyIffy
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 12:33:14 AM

LimitedVertigo, that is true. But I generally associate a gamer with someone who appreciates a great game no matter what console it is on. For the most part, almost all posts I've seen from Jawknee, in some way, bash the 360, or Microsoft, without any legitimate, factual reason. It just makes him seem like a fanboy and I'm trying to figure out where all this hate comes from.

0 up, 2 down

aaronisbla
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 12:54:12 AM

for someone to dislike MS so much, he does tend to mention them often

a lot of the hate he spews out about the system sounds like its coming from someone who hasn't spent enough time on what he is hating. Then again, maybe he has had significant time with it

Last edited by aaronisbla on 3/9/2010 1:00:54 AM

1 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 1:26:01 AM

Spyro, glad to know you follow my comments enough for come to conclusion that i'm an "fanboy". Good to know I matter that much to some random idiot on the Internet.

I've had enough experiance understand that the xbox is a poor investment and has zero games that appeal to my taste. And don't act like the "facts" aren't readily available to you. It's called google. I suggest you use it.

Or! You can ignore what I have to say if you don't like it. I don't have to appreciate the Xbox to like games. There's no litmus test for gaming now is there?

Last edited by Jawknee on 3/9/2010 1:32:27 AM

3 up, 1 down

tes37
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 8:25:54 AM

Disliking a company because they produce crap hardware is not an indicator of being a fanboy. Buying crap and denying that it's crap is a fanboy. A blind one even.

Last edited by tes37 on 3/9/2010 8:28:50 AM

6 up, 0 down

AStiffyIffy
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 6:11:27 PM

"Spyro, glad to know you follow my comments enough for come to conclusion that i'm an "fanboy". Good to know I matter that much to some random idiot on the Internet.

I've had enough experiance understand that the xbox is a poor investment and has zero games that appeal to my taste. And don't act like the "facts" aren't readily available to you. It's called google. I suggest you use it.

Or! You can ignore what I have to say if you don't like it. I don't have to appreciate the Xbox to like games. There's no litmus test for gaming now is there?"

I try tor ead most comments on articles. I don't follow anyone. My username is Sypho, and I'm not an idiot because you say I am.

1 up, 1 down

Highlander
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:41:13 PM
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Cool review. I've read several reviews of GoWIII now. Although I can say with certainty that this is not a game for me, it does sound like it's a tour de force for the PS3. I'm not sure that the mentioned duration is as much a negative as some are perceiving it as, I haven't seen that as a point of complaint in other reviews.

One question that does come to mind though is the control issue that Arnold mentioned. It sounded quite annoying and yet the game got 10/10 for gameplay. Was the rest of the game play and control so good that it compensated for the faulty play that you noted Arnold?

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kraygen
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 10:59:18 PM

Thanks Highlander, that was something I was a little curious about as well. Sometimes I find issues such as things to be a little annoying, maybe my pet peeve for video games, so was curious if it was an incredibly minor hitch.

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Alienange
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:42:57 PM
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I liked the part of your review that was actually a review. All the bragging was a bit much but I can certainly understand how gushy one gets when they play one of the best games of all time.

I'd also like to thank GoWIII and FFXIII for bringing back boss fights in a large way. THAT, is what good gaming is all about.

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piratedrunk
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:47:58 PM

I agree I can't even count how many times I've been dissapointed with a game for not having epic boss fights.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:02:03 PM

You mean bragging about having it before us? Meh, I'd do the same thing.

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Miggy
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:43:36 PM
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I'm debating on whether or not to get this or Heavy Rain next week. I'll have both eventually but right now it's just a matter of which I want to play first. This review isn't helping my choice either.

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leonardodavanti
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:51:06 PM
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It's funny hahaha. God of War 3 length depends on how good the player is. The director perpectly stated that it will long more than 10 hours. If you are not that good in this game then it will take you like 13 to 14 hours.

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leonardodavanti
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:53:26 PM
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God of War 3 is more than 10 hours. The reviewer is talking nonsense. Mark my words God of War fans. God of War 3 longs more than 10 hours. BE HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!

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kraygen
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:02:53 PM

Are you trying to say logs more than 10 hours?
Cause I find your bumbling typing hard to read.

Also if you are such an expert, why do you feel the need to post comments questioning the legitimacy of this website?

As a side note, just because you take more than 10 hours doesn't mean everyone will. It's an action game, some people have amazing skills when it comes to these types of games.

Don't feel bad, not everyone can excel at everything.

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Kai200X
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 1:59:39 PM
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Where's 10!? This is an outrage!! Just kidding ofr course. Another great review! I love to read them but I still hate the fact we have to wait another week but we already been spoiled, but I don't mind spoilers so it's okay with me. I just hate to wait another week. Argh!

Last edited by Kai200X on 3/8/2010 2:04:10 PM

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HeXeN
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:00:54 PM
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"8-10 hours"

Oh boy, that's not going to go well for a lot of people.I'm mostly disappointing at the fact that the guys at Santa Monica lied about it's length; 16-20 hours you say.I'm still going to get it regardless of length.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:02:57 PM

I don't see the big issue, Heavenly Sword was like 6 and I still enjoyed it thoroughly. Dante's Inferno was 7-8 and fantastic. 8-10 for a straight action game is pretty darn long.

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 3/8/2010 2:04:01 PM

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LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:07:14 PM

I agree Hexen, I'm going to rent it at first.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:03:50 PM
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I loled at the conversation with Ben because it is just like what goes on with my friends. We often must remind each other how much we hate each other for things :)

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buckoboy1
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:08:15 PM
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sorry but its still a rent for me, no replay value. Ill be getting battlefield bad company 2! But still like the review

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Alienange
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:31:12 PM

Talking about that, where's the review for BC2? It looks fantastic.

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Geobaldi
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 5:52:50 PM

The multiplayer beta was lackluster to say the least. But I'm sure the single player campaign will be great just like the original.

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Danny007
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:14:34 PM
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Dang that's a good score. I just wish that I had played the first 2 God Of War games.

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piratedrunk
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:17:28 PM

They are great. You can pick up the HD collection with both of them for around $25 now I think.

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Danny007
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 4:25:20 PM

Yahhh thanks I'll look into it. Once I actually get some cash. LOL

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Brklynty1
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:17:25 PM
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Wait a minute, wth? Are you people seriously complaining about the games length? 1. The length depends on how long your playing the game and how skilled you are. If you pop it in and play nonstop of course its going to be short. Also if you go through every part swatting the enemies left and right, you'll get to the end in no time. All these things varies the gameplay time. I personally am going to have FFXIII to take up some of my PS3 time along with GoW3 and then I still have BC2 with its beautiful online play(eh are the servers up yet), that and I get a kick out of MW2. But like I was saying, the game time depends on what you do. You can suck like hell and finish the game in 48 hrs XD. Plus with all the scenes and story telling most of you probably will be going crazy rushing for the conclusion to this masterpiece of a series.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:23:47 PM

yeah I don't get the length issue either, maybe it's just because some people read somewhere (not here for sure) that it was 20 hours or so.

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LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:06:27 PM

There were people mentioning 16-20hrs on here. But no, I don't recall who they were. Since I can't remember, I'll just blame Highlander.

5 up, 1 down

maxpontiac
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:22:39 PM
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Another fine example of why I love this site.

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TheRaPtuRe
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:23:53 PM
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The length seems to range from 10-15 hours from the reviews i've read. At the end of the day it will depend on your skill level.

It's longer than the other GoW games and they were both awesome and they did not feel too short so this one wont.

Plus theres the extras to play through like the challenge of olympus and all the trophys! weeeeeeeeee

Last edited by TheRaPtuRe on 3/8/2010 2:24:22 PM

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TEG3SH
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:36:30 PM
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I was really shocked that GTA4 or metal gear for that matter, got a higher score than this.

PS. love MGS bought it day one still have all of them , so no hate there but for me: and the reason I group them into threes i couldn't decide)
1-TM 2 & FFVIII & UC1 (still havent played the second one)
2-Syphon & GOW & DMC 1

3- MGS & FFX & Mass effect& ND(crash & jak)

4-All resident except 4

5-Silent hill 1-3 & gta 1-3 & Infamous

ooops kinda forgot shadow of the colossus and ICo and GEOW (put them anywhere in that lis I wont repeat it )

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JackC8
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:42:09 PM
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I'd forgotten what it was like when a God of War game is released - quite an event :)

A bit disappointed in the audio issues, hopefully they'll fix that. Otherwise I'm psyched! And still broke.

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tes37
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 2:53:38 PM
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I got this on pre-order and next tuesday I will be ripping Olympus a new one.

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BadBrad
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:08:27 PM
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length ..length ...yet 10 million copies of MW2 were sold ....$60 for a 4hour game...
length does not equal quality .
If you are gonna collect everything in the game + max out weapons ,then you are looking at 15hours +.

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Geobaldi
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 5:54:58 PM

Then again, most people bought MW2 for the online play not the single player game.

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Deleted User
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:45:00 AM

Did you play any of the other modes of MW2? Also, unless it were on easy, I highly doubt you beat it in 4 hours.

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fstop
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:23:56 PM
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First off, Great review Arnold.

I love the fact that they repeate the epic opening. I never thought they could outdo GOW I's Cracken battle but then they came out with GOW II's insane Colossus of Rhodes thrashing...now, GOW III is set to blow all of that out of the water? I love you Santa Monica...I really do!

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just2skillf00l
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:28:04 PM
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Length is not an issue here for me. Usually action adventure type games aren't 15-20 hours unless there is unnecessary dialogue or what-not. Kratos means business and he's not wasting any time with formalities. He's in it for the blood! Blunt and straight to the point, I have absolutely no problem with that.

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Condemnedsoul23
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:28:55 PM
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Well, I'll be the first to admit I am biased. I am very biased. PS3 has uncompressed video AND audio. Blu ray over those XBOX hd disks and everyone knows that, that's why Blu ray won the battle. Also, how many people were affected by the red ring problem XBOX owners were having? I got rid of my original PS3 SOLELY to get a slim version and the only problem I have ever had was for one day with the whole clock thing so I would think it's a better built console based on that. I don't think any of this is subjective. PS3 rocks and the XBOX can kick rocks.

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Geobaldi
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 5:58:06 PM

I prefer the PS3 over Xbox also but I play games on all systems. I don't exclude one library just to play another. Different strokes for different folks I suppose.

4 up, 0 down

Deleted User
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:31:28 AM

Condemned, you are the perfect example of someone who misses out on a LOT of awesome experiences because of silly grudges. Not enough people give credit to the 360 for doing the things it does. If the 360 is such a crappy console, why does it continue to sell just as much (sometimes more, sometimes less) as the PS3 on a monthly basis? I don't have a problem with your actual choice of the PS3 over the 360, it's a great console and it does it's own thing well, but to basically say the 360 isn't good for anything is just ignorant. Grow up.

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Machony
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 3:47:32 PM
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If you want it to be longer, don't use any FAQs and play it on Hard the first time. GOWI and II hold a special place in my heart, different than DMC and NG in combat, but overall a better game IMO (tho I love both!).

I remember letting my friend borrow the first when it came out and then hearing him latter go on about how great the gameplay was or the storylines. GOW3 will be a 10 to me, so much so that I actually forked out the extra $$ for the Ultimate Edition, the first time I ever have for a game!

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Ergi
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 4:03:33 PM
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Length is not a problem for me either. Because if you actually play a game this epic, your heart will stop. Your body just can't handle such a high dose of epic for too long so thank the developers for keeping your health in mind.

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WolfCrimson
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 1:32:11 AM

loool. Thanks for the explanation, doc! 8D

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SayWord
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 4:43:10 PM
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Okay well all of you people complaining about length I avtually have beaten the game and half way through second play through. And omg it was the most intense most epic 10 hours of my life. Stfu about complaining about length when you actually sit down and play it and finish. You will be so wowed you'll forget how long it took to beat it

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Natalisrubbish
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 4:58:15 PM
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Ok, So so far I can gather it must really suck to own a PS3. I mean, who wants a console with superior hardware with a superior reliability rating or a console with more exclusive titles that also plays bluray movies and allows you to play online for free, download movies and game demos or ps1 games???? I mean I can't find a single reason to pick up FF13 on PS3, it even looks better on sony's machine, so ps3 must suck. As for GOWIII eh, it must just be overrated. Gran Turismo 5 isn't as good as forza either... im just gonna stick with my 360 because "it is better, because I say so, plus I enjoy having it sent back and fixed twice a year." (-;
(HUGE AMOUNT OF SARCASM for those that will not be able to tell.).
TOTALLY PSYCHED FOR GOWIII and FF13 + Versus!!!!!!!

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therabbitkinge
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 6:40:50 PM
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Great score, amazing quality, the end of the biggest trilogy in my gaming collection... I know where my duckets are going ^_^

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sunspider13
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 6:42:33 PM
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Thanks for the review, now I'm going to go in a corner and weep a little and wait for my game to be delivered.

*sucks thumb*

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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 1:46:37 AM

I've been loving the new pic, I'd hate for you to change it to a balloon....

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sunspider13
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:49:51 AM

Haha, glad you like. Been finding new stuff lately.

EDIT: Dang sry for the double post

Last edited by sunspider13 on 3/9/2010 11:51:02 AM

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sunspider13
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 11:49:58 AM

Haha, glad you like. Been finding new stuff lately.

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Condemnedsoul23
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 7:16:19 PM
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piratedrunk I haven't seen Killzone 2 or Resistance 2 that cheap anywhere. If you go to BestBuy.com they are both $59.95 right now and that's what I based my earlier comment on. Also Walmart and Target all have them same prices but yeah they are plenty of places to get them cheaper. I have never played Killzone 2 but I am seriously considering it. I just got the email that my copy of FF13 and collectors guide have shipped and I bet I get them same time GOW3 comes out which will be a store pickup but I certainly will be playing GOW 3 first without a doubt.
I get my GOW3 fix and my Clash of the Titans fix soon when it hits the theaters.

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Japan_Fan
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 12:29:42 AM

Edit:

Japan is cold and rainy today, but my japanese girlfriend makes me forget this;-)

By the way, I`m from Germany.
We love the Playstation 3, and last time I checked it outsold the XBOX 360 6 to 1.
And when Gran Turismo 5 will be released before Christmas, I think the gap will become even bigger,
because we all love cars as well;-)

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www
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 7:34:57 PM
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Wow Arnold I just read the first few paragraphs and you're scaring me, letting me feel like am making a HUGE mistake not pre-ordering, damn!

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Japan_Fan
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 7:35:13 PM
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Hello Ben and Arnold,

I finally joined the community. Your site is really great, and seems to be one of the last unbiased places for PS3-fans around. After some of the sh** written about God of War 3, I finally decided to abandon all this hypocrite commercial sites forever. They just destroy the fun videogames should all be about.
Of course every person has it`s own opinion, but I just can`t understand the critisicm for "the same as before" when this sh**-sites praise every shooter on earth like it was something new and never seen before. Every genre has it`s elements, this is like
saying Karate isn`t innovative because you use your hands and feeds to fight, and we have seen this before with Kung Fu...
Anyway, I know this site and it`s community is great.
And I will get my newsfix here from now on.
Continue the great work!
I can`t wait for GOW3,
but unfortunately here in Japan I have to wait until march 25.
I`ll wait paitiently...)

Last edited by Ben Dutka PSXE on 3/8/2010 7:55:39 PM

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 7:56:18 PM

Thanks for coming. We ONLY care about the fun part of video games. ;)

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laxpro2001
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:18:57 PM

Welcome to the community :D

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Reccaman18
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:26:15 PM

Nice to see a new member here. By the way, how's Japan?

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randomname
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:49:55 PM

Welcome

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OtisFeelgood
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 10:22:14 PM

^^^What they said.

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Qubex
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 1:13:27 AM

Welcome Japan_Fan... I hope you have tons of fun with us here... talking, chatting and just enjoying...

PSXExtreme
"unparalleled unbiased video game journalism"

Q!

"speak to the droid"

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Shadow_Ninja
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 7:36:41 PM
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i would totally get this game....but i have no money.....

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Jed
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 7:54:37 PM
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I have been waiting for this for so long. This next week is going to be agonizing. I'm pissed off that I couldn't reserve the Ultimate edition, but hopefully someone at my gamestop will cancel their order.

I'm so pumped to see the great score up there. I knew that I was going to buy this game no matter what the scores were like, but this just makes me all the more excited.

I'm freaking out. One week to go Jed, just one week...
At least I have time to finish another run through of GoW 2.

If they already have a patch ready for the sound of the voices, I'll bet they also have a fix for the control problems, as far as opening up chests goes.

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LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:04:16 PM
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Ben,

Game length may be irrelevant to you but for me it does matter, especially given this type of genre. I'm doing the rent first, buy later process as I did with the first 2 GOW games.

Oh and thx for the review Arnold.

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King James
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:19:04 PM
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considered it copped.

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LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:19:49 PM

Was wondering when you'd show up. Must be a really busy guy as of late, eh?

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King James
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 1:20:44 AM

yea...I graduate college and suddenly I have less time than b4 I was in skool. At least now I'm gettin more $$$ doe. What's your PSNID anyway?

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LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 1:33:42 AM

Limited_Vert

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Scarecrow
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:38:04 PM
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Whoever doesn't get this game is simply not into v-games

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LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:46:44 PM

...and they should be stoned to death!

I'm not getting this game....(until summer)

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BikerSaint
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:38:22 PM
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Usually length isn't as relevant to me....... as it is to her
(But I shall continue to refuse any reduction surgery).

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BikerSaint
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 8:46:58 PM
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FYI for anyone looking for a PS3 slim this wee.

In this week's ad for Kmart, they're also giving you "FREE", the God Of War Collection while supplies last.

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Banky A
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:25:12 PM
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What can I say?... Xbox 360 loses ;D

/Fanboyism aside
God of War III! Hell yeah.

God of War IV: Epic Cubed
<3

(GOW3: Epic Squared... btw)

Last edited by Banky A on 3/8/2010 9:33:05 PM

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Banky A
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:38:29 PM

It's funny that IGN actually gave GOWIII a knock down for the "Uneven story".
=3

And I had a great LOL when I imagined what Ben's voice would've been like saying how much he hated Arnold ;)

Last edited by Banky A on 3/8/2010 9:42:04 PM

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Qubex
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 9:38:59 PM
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I am not really concerned about the length or breadth of GoWIII. I just know one pure fact... it will be awesome for the PS3, the fans and the industry as a whole...

Go Kratos... gooooooooo!

Q!

"speak to the droid"

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Ivan_PSP
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 10:25:18 PM
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It should had been 10/10 still 9.8 is really high but not every reviewer likes it. I will give it 5/5 10/10 100/100 A+ Acclaim Excellent Outstanding.

God of War III: Ultimate Edition

I'm a proud owner of:

God of War
God of War 2
God of War: Chains of Olympus
God of War Collection
God of War III soon.

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LimitedVertigo
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 10:42:18 PM

You've already giving us your review score for a game you have yet to play....good thing you don't post reviews for the public.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 12:14:25 AM

You're a little annoying.

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MyWorstNightmar
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 12:29:55 AM

I think someone has a crush on Kratos.

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Deleted User
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:46:08 AM

"I will give it 5/5 10/10 100/100 A+ Acclaim Excellent Outstanding."

By the gods...

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Jed
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:48:03 PM

LOL @Audiak

"what treachery is this?"

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Bloodysilence19
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:02:51 PM
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everybody has their own opinion review on what a game should get. i know alot of other sites are giving it a barely a 9 like ign gave it 9.3. but i say just buy the game n enjoy the slashing and killing of Greek gods, let alone enjoy the massive impressive hd gore and blood of ripping out a cyclops eye or gutting a centaur.

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kraygen
Monday, March 08, 2010 @ 11:20:45 PM
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First off, I'd like to throw a big thank you to Arnold for the awesome review.

Next I'd like to say a few things about length, cost, and the apparent debate over which is more important.

I personally can see both sides of the fence. Some of you have the money to buy every game you want, day 1, no questions asked. For those of you who can, congratulations, seriously, I'm happy that you make that kind of money. What you must understand tho is that some people cannot afford a day 1 purchase on all games and must decide which one they will choose.

As far as length, while 8-10 hours is perfectly healthy for this type of game, if you consider that some people are trying to choose between Gowiii and ffxiii because they can only afford 1 or the other right now, then considering length of play should perhaps be an issue. According to reviews both will be highly worth the purchase, but for those who can only buy say, 1 game per month, ffxiii would be a choice that makes more sense.

I personally plan on getting gowiii, but not right away. I grew up in a house without video games and so I have yet to play any of them. I plan on purchasing and playing the hd collection and then buying and playing gowiii. However all of this will only take place once I have the money. The last game I bought was white knight chronicles and I won't be able to afford another game for a few more weeks.

So all I'm saying is that some of us have had to learn to be patient, to wait until a game costs less. I'm not saying that gowiii isn't worth the $60 price tag, just that I can afford to be patient and wait until it is cheaper.

Remember patience is something that some of us are forced to learn, but I'm willing to wait for a good deal in order to make gowiii all the more sweeter in the end.

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spiderboi
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 8:42:31 AM

Agree on you there, kraygen. I had the same case with Uncharted 1 and 2. Waited until a good deal then caught both games for only about 68USD. Pretty sweet deal! :) I sure out there there'll be a gorgeous deal for GoW Collection and GoW3.

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___________
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 12:53:58 AM
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if you think this looks good wait till you see war devil!
1080P, 60FPS HDR lighting and there are suppose to be enemies in there to make cronos the titan look like a ant.
cant wait till E3 theres suppose to be a massive blow out there.
only time will tell.

back on track with the sound issue i thought i was going mad, i thought i was the only one that noticed that.
i HATE! it when games do that.
i do most of my gaming late at night and because of where i live i have to have the speakers low so with most games i get pissed because i cant hear what the ^%$# is being said.
the dialogue is always way lower than the sound effects, killzone 2 for example id be in game blowing fools. than come cut scene id have to scramble quickly for the remote so i can turn the speakers up so i can hear whats being said.
if i can hear whats happening in game at a certain volume than i should be able to hear the dialogue too.
nothing more annoying than having to scramble for the remote to turn the volume up, than turn it down once cut scene ends and rinse and repeat.
makes me want to turn the game off early and play it later when i dont have to have the speakers so low.

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aaronisbla
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 1:04:25 AM

i personally dont buy the claims of it being in 1080p at 60 fps especially since its multiplat now last i checked. Its been vapor ware as far as im concerned so far and it has yet to surface with any thing to wow people

3 up, 1 down

___________
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 6:56:10 AM

as far as i know its still ps3 exclusive i hope it is, if its not than its going to fall well low of my expectations.
E3 is going to be a real massive treat this year, i cant fu**ing wait!!!
hopefully will get some of the demos showed there on the PSN like last year with lost planet 2.

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Geobaldi
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 9:33:59 AM

It's been announced it's going to the 360 as well.

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Snaaaake
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 2:54:42 AM
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Wait, Arnie, you mean when you got your copy of GOWIII, Ben didn't get one?
I thought you both are in the same circle so how can one of you get the copy while another didn't?

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WolfCrimson
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 4:19:42 AM

Game studios send one review copy per site. Doesn't make sense to send more than one.

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spiderboi
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 7:49:48 AM
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@Ben and Arnold
A bit off-topic: but can the PSX site have some sort of tabular details of all review games with their review scores? Like, If i want to view all the game with respect to scores? Because for future PSX fans, it'd be much easier so that they see up front that "Hey, MGS4, Heavy Rain and God of War III got DAMN high scores! Let's get those games." It's pretty tedious to check each and every one of the games just to see the score. Just my two cents :)

On-topic: length isn't supposed to be tied to quality. MGS4 and Uncharted 2 left a lasting great taste on my mouth that I couldn't shrug..well... up until now :)

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:21:44 AM

It's a good suggestion. We'll look into it.

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spiderboi
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:26:20 AM

Great :)

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Wage SLAVES
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 7:25:27 PM

I agree, good suggestion. Its like the Uncharted Hunt all over again...

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newchef
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 9:13:16 AM
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another word that i think is greater than epic would be uber =) cause really a game this good needs another language to describe it

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SirLoin of Beef
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 10:50:16 AM
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Ordered my copy last night. Can't wait to play it!

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tlpn99
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 1:09:33 PM
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Getting this cant wait :) pity abdout the glitching sound but hopefully this will be fixed in a patch. :)

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Hoagie324
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 @ 9:47:46 PM
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I'm extremely excited for this one! I got VERY lucky and found a site with an Ultimate Edition available and snagged a pre-order. All I need to do now is beat God of War 1 and 2... I am completely stuck on 1.

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Irievibes
Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 3:08:02 PM

hehe just try the challenge of the gods after you finish it once for fun...i think its one of the hardest things ive set to do but its doable...doable before your fingers melt down is another matter though lol ..tooo ...many.....friggin....medusas!lol

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photo K
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:40:27 AM
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9.8?! wow, that's a really high score. That means its only 0.2 points away from pure perfection, the perfect game.

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FM23
Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:12:28 PM
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Why are other reviewers bashing this game for giving fans what they want. If you are following the reviews for GOWIII, alot of sites are bashing it for following the same formula as the past. Last I checked, every sequel is like the game before it, with little or no innovation. I bet the next Batman game will do nothing to improve on its successful formula and reviewers will be pissed, not realizing they are giving the fans what they desire. Reviewers, not gamers, complain about originality and innovation, but really, how much can you do inside of a genre that is over the top, and this goes for any genre. Shooters have been around forever, but no one is complaining and they are flooding the market like rats. GOW III seems to be just like the rest in the series (a brillant series), but of course PS3 is pushing it and the bias in reviewers come out. I am not talking about Ben or Arnold, but those sites, you know the websites with "bias" reviewers posting high grade reviews with negative unnecassary commentary towards GOW III(example is I?N). I am far from a PS3 fanboy (hate fanboy, but I love my PS3), but I am a fair person and I can definitely tell when someone is producing information to fullfil their hidden agenda. For every big name game that has come out (PS3, Xbox 360, mulitplatform), I have read about 20+ reviews for each game from certified sites. What I seem to come across, which I know PSX exects and this community haved noticed, are PS3 exclusives can get high scores, but get torn apart in reviews for things other games are doing or are not doing (weird). Multiplats gets second chances and reviewers turn theri heads and praise everything good about an Xbox exclusive without pointing out the misteps. The only sites that seem to be fair on a consistent basis is Gamespot, Eurogamer, GameInformer, and IGN. This may sound like 'fanboyism', but I am pointing out unfairness towards the PS3 hardware and software that I notice. Nothing wrong with dowing a game, but if you are going to do it to one game, you have to do it too them all. (Guess that started is Bioshock 2). Any, great review and this is definitely a day one purchase for someone who knows what they are going to get. Like the fan scream, never change a winning formula. This seems to be the trend with the new FF, which I will be picking up too, though I have never played one these games, so I don't really know what I will be missing, but I can understand why fans and Ben are dissappointed with the game even though it seems like it is good.

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FM23
Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 1:29:34 AM
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Everyone, don't be mad at me, but I need to get this off my chest. So I'm 6 hrs into GOWIII on Titan mode and the difficulty is a problem. Normal is too easy and hard is relentless. Kratos takes damage too easily on this difficulty. The challenge becomes drastic from one difficulty to another, they need find a difficulty in between these because neither one fits my preference right now. The story hasn't picked up yet, but from what I have seen, the story isn't deep enough for my taste, not what I was expecting. They should have told the story like they did in GOWI, that was classic. I don't like the Greek Mythology-like pass cut scenes, nice for artistic touch, but not what I want to see. Also the graphics sometimes appear to look good and in other instances, they appear average at best. Also, the fixed camera is annoying because during most fights, if I dodge in the wrong direction, enemies invade the TV screen and bam...cheap death. Nothing about this game feels next generation besides the graphics, beside that, I am playing the third game that didn't come with the collection. On top of that, nothing after the intro of this game has blown me away, well except one boss fight, my only one outside of the first boss. Of course I haven't finished GOWIII, so my opinion might change, but as for now, it hard to place GOWIII as one of my favorite games or as the best in the series, but hey I have to just get used to playing this type of game again because I hated Batman AA and now I love it like nothing else. I just hope the story picks up because all this killing with no substance is getting old very fast.

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FM23
Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 11:52:25 PM
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You know what, I take my previous comment/post back, GOWIII is in my top 10 of all time, the game is amazing, I think I just wasn't into it that day because I was use to playing other games, but now that I am into it, man I can't stop and everything is just Epic. Boss fights are the best I have ever scene and experienced.

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FM23
Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:19:15 PM
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Okay, now that I am done with GOWIII, I can say this game is fun, but the story was just told awful. The pieces for a great story were there, but Santa Monica didn't create an authenthic emotional experience. Come on, this is the end of Krato's tell, at least give him a send off like MGS did Snake. Krato's ends his bloodlust career on a low point. $60 for this game is just too much now that I am done. I can honestly say that Bayonetta story, not gameplay, was more enjoyable, not saying Bayonetta had a great story, but it was very interesting and told in a fashion like GOWI. I wished GOWIII was story focused like GOWI. Santa Monica took Greek Mythology and used it as a backdrop to Kratos' rage instead of making it have a huge impact on the games storytelling. Man, I am just dissappionted in this game. Picking up a Xbox 360 tomorrow for Mass Effet 2, maybe that will satisfy my story immersion thirst.

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Irievibes
Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 3:09:54 PM
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to those having trouble listening to the dialogue (havnet had trouble myself but i have a pretty decent sound system and i dont sit too far back either )

jsut lower everything else, then raise the volume to compensate on the tv, stereo, hometheather, whatever....not sure if the voices are tied to the game FX volume though if they are then ya might have to wait for a patch

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FM23
Thursday, April 01, 2010 @ 12:03:32 AM
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Man, I feel like an idiot for that previous comment about the story. It's not bad, but its not great, but I like the way they ended the trilogy. And I wont be buying an Xbox for ME2...that was just me venting anger...lmao

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CrazyCrisps
Friday, April 09, 2010 @ 7:00:13 AM

I think the story is just as epic as in the other two. Besides, Gaia told the story in I and II so they had to change that in this one.

But yeah, the end is great. And that is why IGN gave it a 9.3. I think they didn't understand the end. It's very deep and suprising. It is an end that the trilogy deserves.

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XElCaballoX
Friday, July 02, 2010 @ 6:34:22 PM
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After finishing god of war I and god of war II I think I was the 1st one who bought God of war III and finished it as well lol!
BEST GAME EVER!

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flux equals rad
Monday, August 09, 2010 @ 12:37:50 AM
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playing it now for the first time. completely blown away by the graphic detail (just look at the Gorgon's tail!). only complaint is that it clings to its legacy too much and doesn't take many chances. that being said, it's modus operadi is 'epic' and it does that like no other game.

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