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ClassicD
23 March 05, 14:54
http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/919864.asp
I'd never heard of this till the reviews hit, it is meant to be terrific, as you can see the average review score has even taken it above GTA:SA to the number 1 ranked game on PS2.
Jup i seen all about it and im very curious how the game will be
Yah got maximum score from gamespy also. Only today I've heard of it! They say it's probably one of best games in PS2, and some people might consider it the best. Gonna try to get it!
Looks good....think I might get this one.
JimJoeC
24 March 05, 12:01
This has been getting top reviews across the board, it's basically a hack and slash with some magic thrown in set within Greek mythology.
It's being billed in some quarters as the best PS2 game ever! Which is a pretty bold statement.
Haven't played it but from the screens and videos, the rankings really does the game justice. Top of my list of wanted games this year.
SilverSpider
25 March 05, 02:57
Just like you Guys I wasn't aware of this until now that its hit with a really High Review score.
Some of the Gamespot & IGN Reader Reviews are saying this is unbelievable and the closest a game has come to being made perfect by its Developer .... Others saying its the best console Game this Generation.
One guy even said he has been playing games for 20 Years and this is the first time he has played a Game for 24 Hours almost solidly ...
Don't think I can remeber a game coming from nowhere like this and receiving so much amazing praise .... interesting.
Lets hope its as good as they say ?
Who will be first to get it on here and post Impressions ? ;-)
distefano
25 March 05, 09:24
What about ICO when it comes to coming out of nowhere? Never heard of it coming and when it was released i played it at the shop and within 10 mins I bought it. Still heavily unrecognized to'.
The movies looks very promising, wonder how all those combo's gonna work out!
Im gonna play god of war within 1 hour, ill keep you posted!
foxrocks
25 March 05, 12:15
What about ICO when it comes to coming out of nowhere? Never heard of it coming and when it was released i played it at the shop and within 10 mins I bought it. Still heavily unrecognized to'.
The movies looks very promising, wonder how all those combo's gonna work out!
Ico should have been pimped to fuck by Sony, but it never really got the support it deserved. Such a tragic waste. Still, Shadow Of The Colossus might do better, eh.
ClassicD
30 March 05, 13:50
Im gonna play god of war within 1 hour, ill keep you posted!
You're stopping for food and toilet breaks right? :mrgreen:
I played about 90 mins of this so far, it's very nice indeed. The boss fights are fecking great, that Hydra!
Dead Man
31 March 05, 13:32
You're stopping for food and toilet breaks right? :mrgreen:
I played about 90 mins of this so far, it's very nice indeed. The boss fights are fecking great, that Hydra!
Just bought it AWESOME!
So much more fun than DMC3!
Roll on the sequel!
So you that have played this - what makes this game outstanding compared to others? Exciting gameplay elements? A unique style?
I'm getting a little suspicious with all these 90% + rated games lately that only offer a mix of well known game elements with good technical design, but no soul.
Dead Man
31 March 05, 14:00
So you that have played this - what makes this game outstanding compared to others? Exciting gameplay elements? A unique style?
I'm getting a little suspicious with all these 90% + rated games lately that only offer a mix of well known game elements with good technical design, but no soul.
First its FUN 2 many games arent nowadays!
Only just started but the controls work well already had a puzzle which was not 2 challenging but taxing.
The fight system is not complicated so anyone can play and get hooked like me. have turned it off but will play later it has that feel of beening hrd but worth the effort Ninja Gaiden comes 2 mind.
It is not better than NG IMO but is mor fun and you wont get pissed with the first boss.
DMC3 and this are very similar but am enjoying this maybe with the whole greek mythology feel.
But definately import if can or buy when out over here.
The wonders of a modded console!
I also got the game, and it rocks! The fighting system, the gore, the story, the greek feeling, its all perfect. I really like the atmosphere in the game and the HUGE bosses. I just played for about 2 hours now, but I'm really enjoying it. I also bought Timesplitters 3, but I havent touched the game yet, too busy with God of War.
I should be getting this tomorrow with a bit of luck. A couple of people at work were playing it and it looks fecking awesome. One of them's also a hardened old games cynic and he was grinning like a little girl after playing it. That was enough for me. :)
SilverSpider
31 March 05, 20:56
I've had this since Tuesday too and I still haven't managed to get time for a chance to even start it yet ... not the sort of Game you pop in when you have a free 10 minutes is it ?
This sort of Title needs at least a couple of hours to get yourself Absorbed in it all ;-)
Need to find some time this Weekend .... No Really I mean it .... I do :)
Zygalski
5 April 05, 15:57
Played it for 15 minutes and didn't want to stop. Great game. Can't wait to see how it goes.
Play it.
Dead Man
5 April 05, 16:24
Played it for 15 minutes and didn't want to stop. Great game. Can't wait to see how it goes.
Play it.
I think i am pretty far, been playing for 4hrs so dnt know!
Wow. This game totally blew me away. The hydra battle... amazing. Hands down one of the best games EVER if not the best. Play it.
Dangerous Dave
7 April 05, 20:41
this game is absolutely superb. my game of the year so far. i hadnt even heard of it a couple of weeks ago. played a hell of a lot of it since tuesday. am currently on the pandoras box level.
Just how fucking good, fun, well presented, stylish and well made is it? It seems beautifully paced, and with graphics that are the best ive seen on the ps2. The puzzles are also sweet. You think your stuck then your brain kicks in, and you realise what you have to do. I felt so stupid the second time you use the fixed crossbow, after rotating that plate. Took me ages to work out. Same goes for the two pillars trapping those flying things, and the stacked two pillars when you same that women (name escapes me). Its so well thought out.
The hydra battle was quality. As was the bit where you have to chase the sirens by following their voice.
Mint game!
Dead Man
7 April 05, 20:46
this game is absolutely superb. my game of the year so far. i hadnt even heard of it a couple of weeks ago. played a hell of a lot of it since tuesday. am currently on the pandoras box level.
Just how fucking good, fun, well presented, stylish and well made is it? It seems beautifully paced, and with graphics that are the best ive seen on the ps2. The puzzles are also sweet. You think your stuck then your brain kicks in, and you realise what you have to do. I felt so stupid the second time you use the fixed crossbow, after rotating that plate. Took me ages to work out. Same goes for the two pillars trapping those flying things, and the stacked two pillars when you same that women (name escapes me). Its so well thought out.
The hydra battle was quality. As was the bit where you have to chase the sirens by following their voice.
Mint game!
Exactly the same as you mate felt thick when i figured them out.
The game is hard tho!
Zygalski
8 April 05, 09:34
Check out the links on the map over here (http://us.playstation.com/Content/OGS/SCUS-97399/Site/main.asp). Some of those moves look wicked!
Dangerous Dave
8 April 05, 17:41
i was up till 5 playing it last night. must of put in a solid 4-5 hours. the game is juat stunning.
Anyone done the minotaur boss?
fishcake
8 April 05, 17:54
i was up till 5 playing it last night. must of put in a solid 4-5 hours. the game is juat stunning.
Anyone done the minotaur boss?
i finished the game a couple of days ago and enjoyed it but i've not been tempted to play through it again yet
liked the minotaur boss, took me a couple of attempts to figure out how to beat it, was pretty easy in the end ;)
Dangerous Dave
8 April 05, 17:56
have i got much further to go?
Dangerous Dave
12 April 05, 15:50
finished it. only 9hours in total. awesome game though. defo worth playing
EatonTJ
12 April 05, 18:16
Wow, you guys have been praising this game hardcore... Maybe the hack and slash genre doesn't suck anymore! Yaay.
Mumpleaser
1 May 05, 20:00
Does anyone play this off the PS2 HDD? I have ripped the DVD9 version to fit on a DVD5 (HDLoader doesn't support DVD9) but it won't run from the HDD. Any ideas?
its cos u have a copied version... :p
No sorry mate... however this game is really good will get once I get a job for the summer.
Mumpleaser
1 May 05, 22:04
My version is a back-up made by myself from the original DVD9 game purely so that I could play from the HDD (that I bought for £29.99) thank you very much!! So can anyone help?
Got mine playing from the HD:
http://www.ps2hd.com/
Mumpleaser
1 May 05, 23:01
So you have patched your DVD9 game?
try the link he posted also mumpleaser
so its the american version u got i take it? its not out here till june... Im considering importing it... where u get it from n how much?
It comes out on the 17th of June and you can buy it from here (http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20047&a=1068384&g=606309&url=http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=srmr&page=title&r=PS2&title=183641).
I know I will 8)
yip its amazing still prefer we8le with the boys but as a single player its gotta be the best
Alberto Tomba
10 May 05, 03:29
GOW is a very fun game.
Amazing game, I've been playing it for the past 2 days.
It's possibly the best Playstation 2 game. The gameplay is just great, which most games now lack, not only that but it has top notch graphics and a superb atmosphere. The music matches it pretty well also.
I htought it was due out in September?
Has it defo been brought forward??
I live in the US so it's been out for awhile for me.
Alberto Tomba
11 May 05, 15:27
3) things that make the game less of an "experience" compared to others like it.
1)View is et for you. you can not look around it's environments freely as you would in say TWW.(Zelda)
2)Bosses are far too few. the bosses we do get though are very well thought out.
30PS2 controller stinks for action games like this. Though you have alot of buttons to do combos with it just doesn't seem right. i think the gameCube should have had this game, it's controller is perfect for this type of game. the ps2 controller is best for sports games ESP. ideal for WE/PES :)
an awesome game.
Just completed it, have been playing it religiously over the past 6-7 days.
A superb story line and super rock hard final boss. Keeps you going throughout. One of the best games around. Possibly a classic, but am refrained from saying that because I cant see myself going back to it for another go.
A must have
Is it anything like Ninja Gaiden at all?
Is it that sort of game?
SilverSpider
16 May 05, 11:37
Is it anything like Ninja Gaiden at all?
Is it that sort of game?
Yes it is that sort of Game ... but less difficult than NG.
It's like Prince of Persia, Ninja Gaiden & Onimusha 3 .... All mixed in.
classicd, i got mine ripped to dvd5, installed in with winhiip on hdloader, i loads up but then hangs on the first screen 'sony entertainment presents', or is it just loading a while? (- i have only waited 10 seconds or so.) any modes i have to enable? or do i have to patch my hdloader? thats gonna be tricky cause i havent got it modded.
I had to patch my HDLoader to get it to work.
ok.. im also trying to do that. but it aint easy without any kind of mod or swap method. but im allready alot wiser and maybe with the help of those guys from ps2hd i can figure it out.
i do have the swap magic disk with an included slide card. but my silver 50004 doesnt work with it, at least, i think it doesnt. somehow i cant get it to work, and trust me i havent been too gentle.
There are virtually no loading times anyway so I don't see the need to play it off the hard-disk.
Wow what an amazing game.
Only problem is is when I go back to Pro I press :square: :square: :triangle: and expect a combo.
Just out of curiosity what's everyone's highest combo
Zygalski
13 July 05, 11:03
I think I got a combo of 124 in a bit where a wall was closing in on me and there was a large group of monsters blocking the path (towards the right).
Need some time so i can complete it in god mode to unlock everything.
You're probably not going to believe this but I got a combo of over 1000!!
When you recieve the medusa's gaze you have to freeze and kill a few minotaurs.
Put Poseidens rage on instead and your mana keeps building up and the minoyaurs just keep coming! Mix up the magics and the swords and you can get loads of red orbs and loads of combos!
Little bit cheaty but why not!
Zygalski
13 July 05, 14:42
Sounds good. Will give it a try.
This game is nipplicious! :)
Edit: how about your highest non-cheatery combo?
Sounds good. Will give it a try.
This game is nipplicious! :)
Edit: how about your highest non-cheatery combo?
I know the best are Athena's.
About 50 I think.
Did you play the mini game at the start of the second level? The one where you jump on the bed with the two naked chicks?
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