About the Game

The brutal warrior Kratos returns as the new vengeful God of War . The second chapter of the series focuses once more on a tale of revenge. Having defeated Ares and now a god himself, Kratos proves to be a more vicious and power-hungry god than Ares ever was. Eventually he finds himself betrayed, with his godly powers and abilities removed from him.

Story & Setting

Some are familiar from the previous game, while others are new to the sequel and its storyline.

Gameplay & Core Systems

Kratos has a selection of spells which utilize the blue orbs. In addition to the action and light puzzle-solving, Kratos takes to the sky in the sequel with some rail-based flying levels on the back of either a Pegasus or gryphon. He also learns several new abilities for combat as well as for solving the puzzles in the game, such as for example the ability to slow down time. Included with the game is a second disc that has such bonus features as deleted levels, the voices of God of War II , the musical score, and a documentary about bringing the game to life.

Standout Features

• Kratos: The brutal warrior Kratos returns as the new vengeful God of War .
• Kratos has a selection of spells which utilize the blue orbs.
• Some are familiar from the previous game, while others are new to the sequel and its storyline.
• He also learns several new abilities for combat as well as for solving the puzzles in the game, such as for example the ability to slow down time.
• Included with the game is a second disc that has such bonus features as deleted levels, the voices of God of War II , the musical score, and a documentary about bringing the game to life.
• Eventually he finds himself betrayed, with his godly powers and abilities removed from him.
• Like its predecessor, God of War II is an action game with platforming and puzzle-solving elements.
• Kratos: In addition to the action and light puzzle-solving, Kratos takes to the sky in the sequel with some rail-based flying levels on the back of either a Pegasus or gryphon.

Presentation & Atmosphere

Included with the game is a second disc that has such bonus features as deleted levels, the voices of God of War II , the musical score, and a documentary about bringing the game to life.