God of War 3 review: A Titanic Masterpiece
Final Thoughts
God of War 3 is a testament to the power of the Playstation 3, incorporating elements that every other game studio will be playing catch up with. The refined combat, the super-responsive controls, epic set-pieces all culminate into one of the finest gaming experiences ever crafted. I have to agree that I would have liked to see much more of the hyped Titan gameplay and have better puzzles, but after three complete playthroughs of the game, I cannot help but give in to the marvel of God of War 3. Scoring this game was always going to be a tough one. The similar combat mechanics and less focus on puzzles was always going to be something that I would have to consider but then again…everything else in the game is so close to perfection that if I would come across as a cynic if I complained. To sum it all up: God of War 3 is a titanic masterpiece. Period.
What Clicked
- Out of this world set-pieces of titanic proportions
- Eye-Popping graphics and one of the best lighting engines in the industry
- Extremely rewarding combat system that is both intensely brutal and satisfactory
- Arguably the best camera work in games
- The ending ties up most of the loose ends and provides a fitting end to the legend of Kratos
What Fizzled
- Dumbed down puzzles
- Gameplay feels similar to previous iterations of the series
