Author Topic: God of War: Chains of Olympus (Read 2045 times)

Eel O'Brian · « **on:** March 05, 2008, 07:52:54 PM »

I never really warmed to the first PS2 game (still haven't played 2), but somehow - even though the playstyle is basically the same - it's a perfect fit on a handheld. Easy to control, not a lot of bullshit platforming (so far), and the Quicktime events aren't as stupid. You get to bust a dude's head open with a chest full of gold within the first five minutes, too, so that's a bonus. Pretty WOW production values for PSP, too. I'm diggin' it. Anyone else get this?

bud · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2008, 07:56:27 PM »

i don't get the length-hate. i think gs said ''you can easily finish it under 7 hours.'' i mean, that's only about an hour shorter than gow1; and this is on a handheld and is $40! wtf.

demi · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2008, 07:57:17 PM »

oh yeah, i totally "got" it too

just kidding

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2008, 07:59:58 PM »

I got it, beat the first boss, played WoW oh noes! Going to play more of it before bed tonight. I love how easy Easy Mode is

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:03:45 PM »

Yeah, I may step it up to Normal. Easy is a bit too easy, I think.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:06:14 PM »

Not for me! I might actually beat a game!

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:08:48 PM »

you're right, i might leave it on easy, could get frustrating later on down the line

i got so mad at GoW1 I had the PS2 in my hands ready to break it, lol

demi · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:15:45 PM »

old people

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:28:19 PM »

i'm diggin it so far -- it seems to work better for me on a handheld, where i don't mind the lack of a real combo system and can enjoy it for what it is: simple, stupid, slickly produced superfun.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:33:33 PM »

sounds like a winner, and if you get to smash a chest FULL OF GOLD on someones head, this could well be GOTY... that is if Lost Odyssey and Omega 5 werent already out and Etrian Odyssey 2 will probably be coming out also

The Sceneman · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:34:48 PM »

Quote from: Eel_O_Brian on March 05, 2008, 08:08:48 PM

you're right, i might leave it on easy, could get frustrating later on down the line

i got so mad at GoW1 I had the PS2 in my hands ready to break it, lol

my old roommate claimed to have pissed on an N64

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2008, 10:22:52 PM »

I don't get the complains about game length either. It's long enough

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Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2008, 10:34:56 PM »

Quote from: demi on March 05, 2008, 08:15:45 PM

old people

i know, smh involuntarily

Mupepe · « **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2008, 09:41:15 AM »

sold out at gamestop :'(

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #14 on:** March 07, 2008, 12:02:12 AM »

haha, handheld titties

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2008, 01:46:54 AM »

Oh my God, this game is fuck awesome. I didn't like the game back when I originally played it on the PS2, but it's a perfect fit for a handheld title. The production values are insane, everything in this game is so slick.

Easy Mode is a bit too easy I think. I hope the difficulty picks up. I am only at the second save point, and I am kind of debating on whether or not I should start a new game on Normal.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2008, 02:29:59 AM »

Quote from: Mupepe on March 06, 2008, 09:41:15 AM

sold out at gamestop :'(

Ask Demi where to find it.

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2008, 10:12:15 PM »

I hate using the nub for Quick Time Events. :'(

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #18 on:** March 09, 2008, 12:36:53 AM »

so I started playing this

it's super polished and competent

to the point that I stopped playing it almost immediately

I already played God of War I and II

why do I want to play the exact same game again?

wait, I don't

Year of PSP abruptly ends

EDIT: If you're not burnt out on the first two games, I can definitely see the appeal--the game is shit-hot. But for now? Eh... I'll get it in 9 months on the PS2 for $20.

CurseoftheGods · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2008, 01:07:41 AM »

I didn't play the first two games (well, I only played the first one for an hour).

cognititivemonster · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2008, 11:54:36 PM »

I'm willing to purchase another PSP for this game. My previous PSP dropped 3 feet and ceased to work ever again. Thanks SONY! I don't quite understand why they made that damn thing so fragile. It's like carrying a newborn around all the time.

I hope GoW:CoO sets a new standard for PSP action games. I swear, GoW presents a style of play that a number of games could build upon. Castlevania comes to mind....

Ichirou · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2008, 12:01:02 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on March 05, 2008, 10:22:52 PM

I don't get the complains about game length either. It's long enough

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for a free game.
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Bandai Namco says it's going to refocus development on its Gundam games from the PS2 to the PSP, for what it's worth. Doesn't sound like a dying console to me...

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:03:33 AM »

This game is indeed pretty great. Although, much like the PS2 games, doing those semi-circle turns in QTEs can be infuriating. It feels weird to be playing such a grandiose game on a tiny handheld with ear buds...gonna be stranger on the train tomorrow!

Himu · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2008, 03:17:02 PM »

lol god of war zzz

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #24 on:** March 10, 2008, 04:52:36 PM »

just beat it -- something i'd never done with the previous gow titles. i will post a review later.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #25 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:30:24 AM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on March 10, 2008, 04:52:36 PM

just beat it -- something i'd never done with the previous gow titles. i will post a review later.

*waits patiently*

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #26 on:** March 13, 2008, 12:06:38 PM »

Quote from: cognititivemonster on March 09, 2008, 11:54:36 PM

I'm willing to purchase another PSP for this game. My previous PSP dropped 3 feet and ceased to work ever again. Thanks SONY! I don't quite understand why they made that damn thing so fragile. It's like carrying a newborn around all the time.

I hope GoW:CoO sets a new standard for PSP action games. I swear, GoW presents a style of play that a number of games could build upon. Castlevania comes to mind....

I've dropped my PSP from a greater height than that with no problem.

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