Kratos makes his first appearance on a portable platform in the third title in the God of War series. Chains of Olympus is a prequel set ten years before the original God of War. Gameplay is similar to the predecessors but with some minor changes. Kratos goes through levels killing enemies and bosses, solving box-based puzzles and doing quick time events. He also collects red orbs to power up his weapons and abilities, Gorgon eyeballs to increase his health and Phoenix feathers to increase his magic power.

The game's controls were adjusted to fit the PSP's reduced amount of buttons. Both the shoulder buttons and the analog stick are now required in order to dodge. The most well-known God of War weapon, the Blades of Chaos, are also present. There are several new weapons and magic spells available, including Sun Shield, Efreet spell and Light of Dawn. The game starts when the Gods send Kratos to the city of Attica to defend it from the invading Persian army. But later when Morpheus strikes, Kratos will need to use all his power to save the world once again.

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Alternate Titles

"God of War: Rakujitsu no Hisoukyoku" -- Japanese Title

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User Reviews

It is the God Of War, but a rather impotent one.

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The Press Says

GameZone	Feb 21, 2008	9.5 out of 10	95
TotalPlayStation	Mar 16, 2008	9.5 out of 10	95
Futuregamez.net	Apr 03, 2008	92 out of 100	92
Gamigo	Mar 26, 2008	9.2 out of 10	92
UnderGroundOnline (UGO)	2008	A-	91
Video Game Talk	Apr 01, 2008		90
Daily Game	Mar 22, 2008	9 out of 10	90
Game Informer Magazine	Mar, 2008	9 out of 10	90
Atomic Gamer	Jul 03, 2008	89 out of 100	89
Entertainment Depot, The	Mar 24, 2008	8.5 out of 10	85