User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-23

   Kratos !!! God of war !! - I'm a huge huge fan of God of War !! Nothing can beat the spartan !! wow..
   God of war collection (PS3).. hmm.. the digital gaming experience... its like "Repainted Monalisa"... either ways.. She is known for her beauty...
   When i bought PS3 80Gb long back and found that it was not backwards compatible. I really really missed playing god of war and always wished to experience GOW 1 and 2.
   
   Yep!! 12+16 hours.. GAME OVER now.. This is one of the best action games of this era. kratos on big screen !!! no doubt.. He is so aggressive. Though there are few issues with the background colors, few environments did not really go with the digital version.... the objective of kratos's in big screen experience is wonderful.
   
   The best part is GOW 3 demo. o my god.... speechless... wow.. just waiting for March 31 2010....God.. let the war begin soon..
   
   Over all good collection and nice fun time !!!
   
   
   
   
   User: Arvindh Sekar Venkatraman
   Rating:
   Summary: Repainted Monalisa !!
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 1
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-23

   Less than $40 for two games plus the voucher for the GoW3 demo...stop reading this review and go buy it! Well worth the money, this is a must have for the PS3.
   
   User: Joe
   Rating:
   Summary: Simply fantastic.
   Helpful Votes: 2
   Total Votes: 3
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-22

   So what does Sony do when the new PS3's are NOT backwards compatible? They bring back two of some of the best selling games made for PS2, and upscaled to 1080p! I just bought my PS3 a few weeks ago and got this game last week because I did not play them on PS2. And I was truly satisfied with this terrific game.
   
   If you're new to the historic fiction-action/adventure/puzzle genre, think of titles like Prince of Persia: Sands of Time and Lord of the Rings II & III. This game blew any other game in its genre out of the water.
   
   Pros:
   
   +Great adventure and story for both games - Incredible scope. Can't say enough about that.
   +25-plus combined hours of just playing the games straight through on normal difficulty with medium exploring
   +Extras challenges, unlocked features, and hidden power-ups when exploring in both GoW I & II
   +Challenging and fun puzzles along with incredible action
   +Awesome action sequences that require quick reflexes
   +Two games for one, and for a cheap price
   +Almost everything looks better in HD and great frame rates
   +High replay value (5/5)
   
   Cons:
   
   -Certain cut scenes looked low quality after upscaling, but did not take too much away from the experience
   
   Not too many negatives. I'm glad I got this game and I know I'll be revisiting this to play in the tougher challenges and tougher settings (as I only played through the normal settings the first time).
   
   For the casual gamer who wants to check out this highly addicting game, rent first then buy if you want to try the challenges. But for the fan eagerly awaiting God of War III, this is a must have, just to play through and get prepared for the end of the trilogy.
   
   Other games I enjoyed are Bioshock and Dead Space.
   
   User: drywater2k
   Rating:
   Summary: Gladly Welcomed Return of God of War
   Helpful Votes: 4
   Total Votes: 5
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-22

   This is a great deal for an awesome game! Having played both back on the PS2 when it was released, playing it now is still fun after al these time. The extra details the hi-def provides is awesome, almost like playing a different game. Though it is disappointed that the cinematics are not in hi-def, what we're really after is the gameplay. In this regard, GOW delivers as it delivered years ago when it was released.
   As an extra bonus, the game includes a voucher to download GOW3 which will be released early next year. CANNOT wait for that game to come out. The graphics are just unbelievable. The movements are so smooth and graphics so detailed, almost as if you're playing while a painting comes to live. I really think anyone (above 18 years old) will enjoy this game. It is that game and polished.
   
   User: Binh L. Tran
   Rating:
   Summary: Get this now!!
   Helpful Votes: 3
   Total Votes: 4
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-20

   I initially got into God of War with the version that game out on the PSP. It was my first time playing the game and let me say that I was all in. The little mini games with the various bosses are great and it adds depth and value to the game. Just great re-playability. I wanted to get GoW 1&2, but didn't want to buy and PS2 as I have a PS3 that isnt backwards compatible. However, when I heard the games were being re-released on the 3 in HD, this was great news. I purchased this as soon as it was released and have not been disappointed yet. Same great game play as in the PSP version. I hope more games like this come out in the feature and I cannot wait until GoW 3 is released. BTW, you get the GoW 3 E3 demo download voucher with this purchase, cannot beat that. If that's not incentive enough to buy it.
   
   User: C. Daniel
   Rating:
   Summary: Great throw back for the PS3
   Helpful Votes: 1
   Total Votes: 2
   

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Editorial Reviews

A must-have for action/adventure fans on the PlayStation 3 platform, the God of War Collection features both PlayStation 2 single player classics, God of War and God of War II. Remastered in high definition and re-released for play on the PS3 this collection allows both longtime fans of the series and those coming to it new to indulge in the addictive action and puzzle-solving fun of taking on the gods ruling the world of ancient Greek mythology. Over-the-top God of War combat. View larger. Addictive puzzle play Kratos style. View larger. Huge baddies and boss battles. View larger. The God of War Saga Now for the PS3 The God of War series, made up of God of War and God of War II, featuring the brutal yet tortured anti-hero Kratos, engrossing storylines based in Greek mythology, over-the-top addictive action and puzzle-solving gameplay and simple controls is often referred to as one of the best, and/or most popular single player action games series ever made for PlayStation 2. The truth in this can be seen in the fact that in an era dominated by more advanced game consoles, fans of the franchise who have held on to their PS2's still revisit these two games from time to time, while gamers who missed their initial releases are tempted to give them a try, even though they have moved on to a PS3. Regardless which side of this you find yourself on the God of War Collection holds something for you. Released in advance of the highly anticipated God of War III, the first game in the series developed for the PS3 platform and rumored to also be the last overall, this collection allows players to properly prepare themselves for the final chapter in the adventures of Kratos, entirely through their PS3. The Games God of War Unleash the power of the gods and embark on a merciless quest as Kratos, an ex-Spartan warrior driven to destroy Ares, the God of War. Armed with the lethal double chainblades known as the Blades of Chaos, Kratos must carve through mythology’s darkest creatures — including Medusa, Cyclops, the Hydra and more, while solving intricate puzzles in breathtaking environments. Driven by pure revenge, nothing can stop Kratos from achieving absolution. Over time, Kratos becomes the most vicious warrior in Ancient Greece and bathed in blood to a point where he can't bare it anymore and sets out on a journey to kill Ares. However, the only way to destroy Ares is to find Pandora's Box, which is located in a temple that's perched upon a hill and guarded by traps, puzzles, enemies, etc. The story is told as a flashback of three weeks prior to where the opening movie cutscene starts and then sets the stage for the game. God of War II God of War saw Kratos, a mortal warrior, set upon an epic quest to dethrone a god. But his journey did not end there. In God of War II, Kratos, the once mortal warrior turned ruthless god, sits atop his throne on Olympus, and is a threat far worse than his predecessor Ares had ever been, striking down anyone who crosses his path, or the path of his beloved Sparta. Filled with power and rage, the "Ghost of Sparta" sets out to alter that which no mortal or god has ever changed — his fate. Facing mythical characters, all bent on preventing him from reaching his goal, Kratos' journey brings him to the very edge of the Earth. But this is Kratos, and his defiance is filled with such arrogance and contempt that all of the ancient world still trembles at his name: Kratos, The God of War. Key Game Features God of War and God of War II on one Blu-ray Disc. Remastered in high-definition at a resolution of 720p. Anti-aliased graphics for 60 frames per second gameplay. Full PlayStation Network (PSN) Trophies support for each game. Purchase includes a PSN voucher for the God of War III E3 2009 Demo.

Product Details

1. Purchase includes a PSN voucher for the God of War III E3 2009 Demo.
2. The God of War Collection includes: God of War and God of War II on one Blu-ray Disc for play on the PlayStation 3.
3. Rediscover two of the most highly praised games ever developed for the PS2 in advance of the upcoming release of God of War III on PS3.
4. Remastered in high-definition at a resolution of 720p and including anti-aliased graphics for 60 frames per second gameplay.
5. Full PlayStation Network (PSN) Trophies support for each game.