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A Spartan warrior-turned-servant of the gods embarks on a brutal quest for revenge, tasked with defeating Ares, the God of War. Armed with the Blades of Chaos, he battles mythical creatures and solves intricate puzzles while seeking Pandora’s Box, the key to his victory.

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God of War (2005)
Hack and Slash
10/10
Top Critic Avg: 94/100 Critics Rec: 98%
Released
March 22, 2005
ESRB
m
Developer(s)
Santa Monica Studio
Publisher(s)
Sony Computer Entertainment
Engine
Proprietary Engine

Franchise
God of War
Platform(s)
PS2
How Long To Beat
9 Hours
Release
2005-03-22
Metascore
94
PS Plus Availability
(HD Version)
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

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