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God of War III: Remastered

God of War III: Remastered

|United States, United Kingdom, Japan|Adventure, Hack and Slash

8.5 /10

Aww Great!

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182 ratings
Time to beat
Main + extras
9.5h
Trailers & screenshots
Why play it

Set in the realm of brutal Greek mythology, God of War III Remastered is the critically acclaimed single-player game that allows players to take on the fearless role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he rises from the darkest depths of Hades to scale the very heights of Mount Olympus to seek his bloody revenge. Armed with double-chained blades and an array of new weapons and magic, Kratos must take on mythology’s deadliest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus.

Story and worldbuilding

Following the ending of God of War II, God of War III picks up directly after this with a stirring opening narration from Zeus discussing the actions of the rogue Kratos, who is 'commanding' a small army of Titans rescued from the Great War (using the power of the Fates). The Olympians immediately rush to battle; Helios rides on his chariot over Olympus, Hermes speeds down the very peaks of Olympus as Zeus watches on, Hercules receives the order to lead his troops down into the fray, Hades lunges off and engages several Titans in his giant form, and Poseidon (using his aquakinesis) shoots down from Olympus like a missile and performs a death blow through the chest of Epimetheus, and then manifests himself as a massive water being and spawns several water horses called Hippocampi to aid in the battle. With Poseidon as their greatest threat in the battle, having already decimated numerous Titans and soon going after Gaia herself, Kratos engages the God of the Sea and after drawing him into Gaia's grasp manages to knock a weakened Poseidon out of his godly form and onto a separate platform. The two quarrel with each other briefly before Kratos walks up and beats the Lord of the Sea savagely, finally gouging out his eyes and snapping his neck before he tosses him into the ocean. With Poseidon's death, the seas cataclysm and ocean levels rise significantly, causing a flood that appears to engulf the entire world and destroying almost all of mankind save those on top of Olympia.

Game highlights
Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.5/10 across 182 ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

This is a Remaster leaning into Adventure, Hack and Slash, with a main story around 9.5h. Check form, fantasy, and time commitment.

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IGNMeghan Sullivan · 13 Jul, 2015
8.8/10

God of War 3 Remastered's update is mostly visual, but the action reminds us why we love this bloody series.

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GameSpotKevin VanOrd · 13 Jul, 2015
8/10

God of War III on the PS4 is the same exciting game that it always was--just a little prettier.

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GamesRadar+Ludwig Kietzmann · 22 Jul, 2015
6/10

That parade of cathartic moments still makes God of War 3 worth playing, especially given the vividness and eye-popping destruction woven into every major battle. It peaks and drags and peaks and drags, sure, but God of War at its high point was never going to be sustainable. Five years on, it's clear that God of War 3 is especially emblematic of a series trying to figure out how to go higher when you've already reached the top of Mount Olympus.

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Game InformerJoe Juba · 14 Jul, 2015
9/10

The core game is still amazing, though the lack of any notable changes or additions in this release disappoints

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GuardianPatrick Harkin · 24 Aug, 2015
8/10

Controls feel a little slower, slightly mis-translated, though the combat's core is still solid and visceral. But without any new content, this might be a better title for those who haven't played the original.

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Push SquareSammy Barker · 18 Jul, 2015
7/10

[W]hile this remains an exceptional example of Sony Santa Monica's slick character action series, you should only really consider ripping open your wallet for this re-release if you've never experienced it before.

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ShacknewsDaniel Perez · 14 Jul, 2015
7/10

While God of War 3: Remastered may scratch the nostalgia itch we all have for Kratos-related mayhem, it doesn't offer anything more than a good-looking trip down memory lane. If you have yet to play the original God of War 3, this would be a great opportunity to do so, but those who don't want to have their memories tarnished due to a lack of bonus material may want to steer clear of God of War 3: Remastered.

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Hardcore GamerSteve Hannley · 14 Jul, 2015
8/10

God of War III has aged surprisingly gracefully. Although it's over five years old, somebody inexperienced with the series could easily mistake Remastered for an original PS4 game.

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PCMagMatthew D. Sarrel · 11 Sep, 2015
9/10

Stunning graphics, vivid presentation, gripping audio, and an aggressive price point make this remaster a worthy way to celebrate God of War's 10th anniversary.

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games(TM)Jonathan Gordon · 19 Aug, 2015
8/10

Not a great package, but a truly great game

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