God of War: Ghost of Sparta

ReleasedNov 2, 2010

PlayStation Portable

About

"Marking Kratos' second foray into portable gaming, God of War: Ghost of Sparta stands as a spin-off nestled between the events of God of War and God of War II. Despite ascending to the title of the god of war, Kratos remains haunted by nightmarish visions. One such vision compels him to embark on a new journey when he witnesses his mother, Callisto, imprisoned in Atlantis under the dominion of the sea god Poseidon. Against Athena's counsel to ignore the vision, Kratos sets forth to unravel his past and, in the process, rescue his long-lost brother, Deimos, from the clutches of the god of death, Thanatos. This second instalment for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) maintains a gameplay style akin to its predecessor, introducing a handful of new mechanics. Kratos wields his trusty Blades of Athena in this quest, now augmented with a new magic known as Thera's Bane, amplifying the potency of his attacks. The game also introduces several new magical items and a fresh secondary weapon. In addition to the captivating story mode, Ghost of Sparta offers the "Temple of Zeus," a location where players can spend orbs acquired in the Battle Arena to acquire various art and other bonuses."

Developer: Ready At Dawn
Publisher: Capcom, Sony Computer Entertainment
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Historical
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Age ratings: GRAC 19+, PEGI 18, ESRB M
Time to beat: 4 h rushed · 6 h normally
IGDB rating: 86 / 100 (275 ratings)
Also known as: GoW: Ghost of Sparta, GoW:GoS, God of War: Duch Sparty, God of War: Il Fantasma di Sparta