GoW II

The end begins...Kratos is back with a vengeance as he sets out to do the impossible - to change his fate and take his revenge on Zeus. "Devil May Cry" has nothing on this, and that's saying a lot. I'll have to admit that I was a bit bummed out when I heard "God of War II" wasn't going to have a PS3 release, but boy was I mistaken.

You are instantly thrown into battle as loyalties are tested and revenge sought. It's a roller coaster ride right from the start and does not ease up even at inch throughout the entire game. The transition between the CG sequences and real-time/action scenes are seemingly unnoticeable. You may miss it if you blink twice. In addition, there are a handful of scenes that usually get the CG sequence treatment, but "GoW II" makes the player actually do whatever action is needed (like running across long distances between islands and dragging yourself as you bleed to death) making you experience the event first hand.

The battle combos are sick and sweet, and the storyline is extremely prominent, balanced, and strong. Plot is definitely not lacking. "GoW II" brings what makes Greek Mythology so awesome. People just observing will no doubt be entertained as well. "GoW II" also has a great soundtrack to match the game. I can't think of any bad criticism to make, so I'll stop looking.

The bonus DVD included is over-stuffed with extra goodies including deleted levels, trailers, behind the scenes, music, interviews, and more. Unlockables include new costumes and more game levels.

Trust me when I say this - Once you start the game, you won't want to stop till you finish it!! It's definitely gonna be a torturous wait until "God of War III." Is revenge nigh for Kratos?