It certainly isn't the entire future of gaming, but it certainly is a welcome addition to the future of gaming.
I get mine on Thursday from ShopTo which happens to be my day off!
Nice score for GoWIII!
I can remember beating the original Silent Hill in 7 hours. I beat the first God of War in under 7 and the second in about 9.
This is what I'm used to, I don't care as long as its a good ride while it lasts. Suddenly because consoles have the ability for everyone play online, every game needs an online for 'replayability'.
For the people saying that they wouldn't pay full price for a 8 hour game, gamers have done this for years. Why is it such a big deal now?
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I look forward to more games from them. Just now finished Heavy Rain and I loved it. Got through with 3 characters alive. Now its time to go through with all 4!
Looks pretty good. Looks like it could get very atmospheric as the game goes on and thats what I like from my games.
I think I'll pick it up for my 360 in the near future.
I guess some reviewers rushed through it on easy to get a review out there.
It also depends on the gamer. I'll certainly play this on Normal first time through and just enjoy it. It may take me 10 hours, it may take someone else 12 or hell someone may blast through it in under 8. It doesn't matter though, the God of War games have never been really long but whats in there has always been unmissable gameplay and not a moment wasted.
I'll probably buy this despite having imported the US version.
Being in the UK it can lag a bit online, and when you're being invaded and you realise you have lag then you're most likely going to die.
So its settled, we're nothing but a couple of jokers. Awesome.
It was just a joke I can assure you.
Fable 2 was ok, but as an RPG it was a failure in my eyes. Just in my opinion, if you enjoyed it then to each his own.
They should just say...
"Now all you 360 owners out there, if you want to beat the competetion you HAVE to buy this game, no matter how bad it is, do you understand?"
And they all probably would!
Consumer reaction...
"Jesus...."
This is a God of War game, it will be judged more harshly because expectations are higher.
A few cons of the game were mentioned in several reviews. The puzzles don't try to mix it up a little with the exceptional few that may stop you in your tracks and think about it for a minute. The weapons are ok but are pretty much the same as your blades and the plot is paced poorly.
Whether these are true or not I'll find out for myself when I get the game but these came from...
We'll find out when they're 10 year plan is over, won't we? For now, enjoy your console.
I've heard that the guys over at Destructoid love the God of War games so its no surprise tha they gave GoWIII a shining 10/10
Great review, can't wait for this game.
I want to watch this but I'm sure its plagued with spoilers like many of GT's reviews.
"God of War III is a brilliantly paced, meticulously detailed adventure that thrills and satisfies until the very end."
Oh yes! I want it. NOW!
I do like 1UP reviews. Awesome stuff.
"the game is targeted with pinpoint accuracy at the sort of angry teenage boy we keep getting told isn't the typical gamer anymore."
I certainly hope not, since its clearly stated that the game is mature (18+).