God of War II

ReleasedMar 13, 2007

PlayStation 2

About

God of War II, an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game, was developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Initially launched for the PlayStation 2, it serves as the second installment in the God of War series, the sixth in chronological order, and a sequel to 2005's God of War. The game is rooted in Greek mythology and unfolds in ancient Greece, revolving around the theme of vengeance. The protagonist, Kratos, is the new God of War, having defeated the former, Ares. However, Kratos is betrayed by Zeus, the King of the Olympian gods, who not only strips him of his godhood but also kills him. Dragged slowly to the Underworld, Kratos is rescued by the Titan Gaia, who guides him to seek out the Sisters of Fate. These entities have the power to enable time travel, allowing Kratos to prevent his betrayal, and ultimately seek revenge on Zeus.

Developer: SCE Santa Monica Studio
Publisher: Capcom, Sony Computer Entertainment
Genres: Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Historical
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Age ratings: PEGI 18, ACB MA 15+, ESRB M, CLASSIND 18
Time to beat: 8 h rushed · 10 h normally · 14 h completionist
IGDB rating: 89 / 100 (1,057 ratings)
Also known as: God of War 2, God of War II: Shūen no Jokyoku, God of War II Overture to the End, GOW2, GOWII