“In the end there will be only chaos”- God of War

January 6th, 2009

shane

God of War III is the game brutal gamers are waiting for. The god of War series is one of Sony’s most successful franchises, both critically and commercially. God of War III will tell story Kratos, the champion of gods and the domination between gods and the titans. Formally announced in E3 2008, it is expected to release in 2009. According to Amazon website exclusively for PlayStation 3 god of War III will release initially in Europe. After the worldwide smash hits like God of War: Chains of Olympus, God of War, and God of War: Betrayal and God of War II, it is the fifth game of the franchise.

Sony has revealed very less about the game but one thing is sure that it is being developed under Cory Balrog. He revealed that the game will run at full 1080p HD resolution. Game will also support Sixaxis tilt and vibration functions. For some time this statement was a bit of confusing, as on that time DualShock 3 was not launched and Sixaxis controller did not support rumble.

David Jaffe director of God of War said, “God of War explains, or ultimately will explain, why there are no more Greek myths.” He also stated that it will be “hell on earth” as the gods and the titans battle each other for domination, and that the series will explore the question of whether “man needs god”. Eat Sleep Play, co founded by Jaffe, is interested to be involved in development for God of War III. Advertisements of God of War III started as long as the launch of God of War: Chains of Olympus.

A teaser was shown at SCE’s E3 press conference. It involves a monologue by Zeus regarding the rise to power of the Olympian and how their rule is now threatened. As Zeus, appeal gods for War, the scene changes from the burning countryside around Mount Olympus to a ruined temple, upon which a shadowed Kratos stands. Zeus concludes his speech, saying, n the end, he will suffer! In the end, we will triumph! In the end…”. First trailer of the gameplay for God of War III was launched on 14^th of December. The trailer opens with Kratos saying “My vengeance is everything.” It follows with Kratos attacking a Cyclops, bats and many such creatures. In the end, Kratos is saying “everything comes to an end.”

This game is considered as most awaited sequel in the gaming world and the hardcore gamers are waiting for it desperately, so it can be concluded that God of War III will surely be a hit.

God of War III continues where the previous installment, God of War III has left. On the Gaia’s back Kratos is keen to extract vengeance from the Gods. His motive is simple to make them suffer. According to the trailers location of the Blade of Olympus is unknown. Kratos is shown Using blade at the ending of God of War II. One Question, which is still to be answered, is the battle between Gods and Titans. This battle is the only Source that can explain the end of Greek mythology. Many screenshots of the game are released for the game so far. Some showing Kratos clutching the god’s head and is about to tear it off with his bare hands. Other screenshots show Kratos on his knees with bloodied face. One confirmed weapon of Kratos is Helios’ head; this also confirms his death at an unknown point in the game. Kratos will use iron or bronze boots with wings on them. These boots will enhance Kratos’ acrobatic abilities. From this it is clear that at some points in game Kratos battles and kills Hermes, and takes his boots.

It was confirmed in an interview in February 2009 that, God of War III would be the last in the franchise. Use of Six-axis motion sensor capabilities for the interaction of game were also inproved. However, later in Game Developers Conference it was announced by Sony that the Six-axis capabilities for the game are removed. The reason developers gave was that they were unable to find an appropriate situation to use Six-axis effectively in the game. till March 23, 2009 Sony was asking current PlayStation 3 users what kind of content they want in the collector’s edition for the game. A combat game play footage was leaked on the net on March 29, 2009. Kratos was shown in the footage arriving in a balcony. Killing all the soldiers in the way, which looks like Zombies more than soldiers. Kratos then advances towards Cyclops and attacks him. After dodging a series of attacks he kills Cyclops and the rest of Zombies. From this footage one thing that goes surely is that there are many mini bosses in the game. The footage ends with the God of War III logo.