Status guitarwolf5 Feb 1, 2025
The people who made the gameplay decisions for this game have no clue how God of War works. Lol.
God of War: Ascension (2013)
3.40 from 930 ratings
2271 members have it in their collection · 55 playing now · 635 backlogged · 553 wish listed
How long? Main story 10h · with extras 9h · 100% 8h (from 16 logged playthroughs)
God of War: Ascension, the seventh instalment in the God of War series, acts as a prequel to the preceding games. The narrative revolves around Kratos, the protagonist from earlier instalments, who was once a loyal servant of the God of War, Ares. Tricked by Ares into unknowingly murdering his own family, Kratos breaks the blood oath binding him to …
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God of War: Ascension, the seventh instalment in the God of War series, acts as a prequel to the preceding games. The narrative revolves around Kratos, the protagonist from earlier instalments, who was once a loyal servant of the God of War, Ares. Tricked by Ares into unknowingly murdering his own family, Kratos breaks the blood oath binding him to Ares and abandons his former master. Subsequently, Kratos finds himself imprisoned and must navigate a path to freedom, severing the bond between him and Ares.
The game retains the familiar hack-and-slash combat system of its predecessors, featuring Kratos wielding the Blades of Chaos. However, a new addition, the World Weapon system, allows Kratos to wield various weapons. Additionally, Kratos can now acquire up to four magical disciplines—Fires of Ares, Ice of Poseidon, Lightning of Zeus, and Soul of Hades—each bestowing unique abilities and imbuing his weapon with magic. For instance, the Ice of Poseidon enables underwater breathing. Rage, a recurring feature, undergoes modifications; it accumulates through attacks, and when the bar is full, it automatically unleashes until the player ceases attacking or sustains damage. Three new relics provide Kratos with the ability to manipulate time, create a "shadow" self, and dispel illusions crafted by his guardians.
Notably, God of War: Ascension introduces online multiplayer to the series. Players, before engaging in multiplayer battles, align with one of four gods—Ares, Hades, Zeus, or Poseidon—each offering a distinct set of abilities. As players accumulate experience and level up their warriors, they unlock magical abilities, armour, weapons, relics, and other treasures. The game features four distinct multiplayer modes: Team Favor of the Gods, Match of Champions, Trial of the Gods, and Capture the Flag
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Details
- Developers
- SCE Santa Monica Studio
- Publishers
- Sony Computer Entertainment
- Genres
- Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy, Historical
- Franchises
- God of War
- Series
- God of War
- Event
- Sony Computer Entertainment America E3 2012 Press Conference
Release dates
- Mar 12, 2013 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation 3
- Mar 13, 2013 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation 3
- Mar 14, 2013 (Full Release) (Australia) PlayStation 3
- Oct 31, 2013 (Full Release) (Japan) PlayStation 3
Also available on
- God of War: Ascension - Collector's Edition (2013) · PS3
- God of War: Ascension - Special Edition (2013) · PS3
- God of War: Ascension - Ultimate Edition (2015) · PS3
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Rating distribution
5 stars
110
4 stars
301
3 stars
388
2 stars
110
1 star
21
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status n3buresp1997 May 7, 2024
Historia: 4⭐
Jugabilidad: 5⭐
No se hace pesado: 3⭐
Status Daninokuni Apr 14, 2021
Good game, but the worst God of War.
Story is too simple and gameplay is a little less than always.
Status BigAng Jun 29, 2020
Finished the game today. I actually really enjoyed this game. This is the 1st game in the GoW series I've ever played, and since I've read several reviews saying this is the worst one of the series I'm really looking forward to playing the others. I thought the cinematography was awesome and I actually enjoyed the mixture of the QTEs …
Read moreFinished the game today. I actually really enjoyed this game. This is the 1st game in the GoW series I've ever played, and since I've read several reviews saying this is the worst one of the series I'm really looking forward to playing the others. I thought the cinematography was awesome and I actually enjoyed the mixture of the QTEs with the fight scenes. I also thought they balanced the enemy encounters vs puzzles really well. Also, anything Greek mythology is really fun and interesting to me. I am looking forward to learning more about Kratos and seeing where/ what he does next!! 👍👍
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Status BigAng Jun 26, 2020
I haven't gotten that far in the game yet, but I am REALLY enjoying this game! The graphics are awesome, and I like the platformer vibe. This is the first God of War game I've started playing, and I know a lot of people say this isn't the best one so I'm looking forward to progressing in the GoW series.
Status Twilit_Fox May 20, 2020
Last stop in the GoW series (and one of the last PS3 games in general) before I finally hop generations!!
Cool opening act, but the combat feels kinda wonky - WHY oh why would they remap the O button after five games with it working??? Also pretty hard to keep track of where I am with the camera constantly moving …
Last stop in the GoW series (and one of the last PS3 games in general) before I finally hop generations!!
Cool opening act, but the combat feels kinda wonky - WHY oh why would they remap the O button after five games with it working??? Also pretty hard to keep track of where I am with the camera constantly moving faaaaaaar back.
Status iguanaDitty Jan 25, 2017
Anyone have any opinions which of the 3 PS+ God of Wars to play, this one or one of the two PSP/Vita ones?
