Week 14

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Welcome to Week 14 of Press Start to Play Article Edition. This week`s game is certainly one of the most anticipated of the first quarter. This week I`ve been playing God of War 3 for the Playstation 3.

GoW 3 is an action adventure game published by and developed by SCEA. This company has done the previous GoW games as well as a lot of Sony`s big name games.

GoW 3 stars Kratos the anti-hero of the Playstation world. The game throws you right into the battle as the story from God of War 2 continues. Kratos has a mission to exact revenge on the Gods of Olympus. His main target is Zeus but getting to him will have you fight against many enemies. The story telling is similar to previous GoW games and if you can`t remember what happened in the previous games, this one will be sure to refresh your memory.

The game play is again similar to previous GoW games but they add a little more flare. In GoW 3 it`s the little things that you notice. There are the same button command sequences but again it`s the little things that are noticed. Button commands are placed in more sensible locations on screen.. Kratos` evade roll is more distinct and different movies are added. Magic attacks vary from different weapons. Instead of choosing a magic power, you choose weapons that have its own unique power. There are also other magic powers to use while roaming.

GoW 3 offers a lot of variety. There are four different weapons but 3 of those weapons feel like they play the exact same. A little disappointing but it allows you to quickly change weapons between combos to unleash devastating damage. There are also the common collectibles we have seen before as well as prized possessions scattered throughout the world. After finishing the game, you can enjoy movies of the development of the game and try your skill in arena battles and challenges.

The graphics of GoW 3 show the true power of the PS3. The lighting gives the right effect a game like this needs. Everything is well detailed even backgrounds are given that finishing touch. Characters models show the hard work that went into this game. Each one is well detailed and the voice acting is terrific. The actors they got for this game is a star cast in its own. Just seeing the amount of blood and the detail on certain effects is amazing. The score is amazing as well. Just walking through different parts of Olympus and hearing a great orchestra is amazing and mix that with great camera angles and you have one of the best feel for an epic game ever.

GoW 3 is a great end to Kratos` quest for revenge. It will run you around 8-10 hours the first time through but a good experience those hours will give. It`s too bad a game this epic had to end so soon. If you can`t afford it then it`s still a really good rental. For those that want the Playstation exclusive for their collection this is definitely a good buy. I give God of War 3 4.5 out of 5.

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Next week will be a break from the newer games and the return of the Classic Critique. Be sure to come back next week. Good luck gaming!