God of War
Okay, so I know God of War didn’t come out in 2009. However, the God of War Collection for the PS3 did, so I deemed it a valid choice. And… this is my website, so I can do what I want.
I’m not quite sure why I waited so long to play God of War, but as always, it’s better late than never. In fact, I’m almost glad I did, because the newly-released collection on the PS3 is definitely the way to play. It’s amazing how much of a difference a HD facelift makes; it may not look next-gen, but it looks incredibly crisp and smooth for a PS2 game.
As badass as the Collection itself is, I’m here to honor the first game. And seeing that it’s been out for so many years, I doubt it needs explaining. The entire premise of the game is that you, Kratos, will murder the God of War himself, Ares. If that’s not enough to convince you of the game’s utter badassery, let me just make a list:
-You fight and kill the Hydra itself… in the game’s opening level.
-You navigate a temple that rests atop the back of a Titan.
-You die, go to hell, and then fight your way back to the surface.
-You murder the fucking god of war
-You become the fucking God of War
-Any of the 934 sometimes-hokey-yet-always-badass one-liners that Kratos utters throughout the game.
Another easy pick. I need to play God of War II now…
Runner Up: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
(Sorry again, Nate.)
GoW doesn’t count, both games are old. You’re just trying to be controversial!
- BTW your ignorance of the series is no excuse for you picking a game that everyone was playing four years ago.
- Start playing GoWII already, it is immesurably more badass than the first, and is infact the best hack ‘n’ slach I’ve ever played!
It better be better! GoW was fine and fun, but not outstanding by any means in my book. I’m keeping my mind open for 2.
GoW2 is one of those games that make you never want to play the original again.
That’s good to hear. I definitely plan to play it.