God of War (Collection Edition) (Sony Playstation 3, 2009)

When I converted from XBox to Playstation a few years back, God of War was one of the first games I bought that was exclusive to the PS2. I've always loved Greek mythology, so I suppose that may be part of the reason why I quickly fell in love with the tragic story of Kratos. After finishing GoW1, I eagerly awaited the release of God of War 2. It was truly amazing that the PS2 was capable of producing such beautiful graphics. The story was even better than the original, and it left me hanging for part three in this wonderful franchise.

I've been patiently waiting for God of War 3 to hit the shelves, so I was quite surprised when I found out that the original two titles in the series were being remastered in high-definition for play on the PS3. I got my copy home, opened it, and loaded it onto my PS3. I'll just tell you right now that ALL of the content from the first two games is on one Blu-ray disc, including all of the extra features from disc 2 of GoW2.

So, is this worth an upgrade????? The answer is a resounding YES!!!! If you are a fan of the series, then you owe it to yourself to get this title and enjoy all of the improvements that have been made to both games. First of all, they have both had an overhaul in the graphics department. While GoW1 still doesn't quite measure up to the latest PS3 graphics standards, it is a big improvement over the old PS2 version. The game now fills the screen on a widescreen TV, and there is a noticable difference in the details of the graphics. The sound has also been improved and adds to the overall enjoyment of playing back through one of the greatest games ever created. You will also notice that the rumble feature is present, and there is quite a nice trophy collection for each game. Some of the trophies are quite funny. For instance, in GoW1, you can earn a trophy by dying so many times that the game offers you the ability to move to an easier setting. It was fun dying over and over just to earn this trophy. It's been a long time since I played GoW1, but it was amazing how much of the game I could remember.

The storyline for both games is completely the same, but the improvement in the graphics and sound is well worth the cheap purchase price for both games. This set should keep you busy trying to earn all of the trophies while you wait to get you paws on GoW3 in March 2010. And just to make things a little better, the demo that was available at E3 for God of War 3 is now available to anyone who purchases this collection. And let me tell you, the demo will leave you waiting in anticipation for the arrival of what will surely be the best game of 2010. In my humble opinion, God of War is one of the most enjoyable game series I've ever played. OK, ok, before I close out, I'll come clean. It's just so much more enjoyable ramming your blade down the throat of a minotaur and watching the blood gush out in high definition. Or maybe grabbing one of the bad guys and pulling their body in half with a mighty torrent of HD blood going everywhere. Yes, it does bring a smile to one's face to relive such great gaming moments in the clarity that only HD can provide. Whether you are a longtime fan of the franchise as I am, or if you are new to the God of War trilogy, you MUST get this new collection. I guarantee that you will NOT be disappointed.

The remastered version of this series is definitely worth checking out, whether you've played it previously on the PS2 or new to the series! The brutal gameplay and mechanics astonishingly holds up, even today compared to half of the PS3/360 titles out there right now. The use of visual effects is superb, especially considering that this was integrated PRE-next generation game consoles.

I bought this game in the wake of God of War III and simply wanted to catch up with the story line, before I actually play the ultimate PS3 title! Two great titles that coincide with one another and is actually PS3 worthy for a great price! Can't complain. Now, if ONLY Sony can remember when they use to make games like this, then I think PS3 owners will be set! LoL. Enjoy!

I'm still only on God of War (the first one), but I know enough to know this is an amazing value being that there are two titles on this disc - both of which are well worth the great price tag by themselves! Very unique game play, especially for its time. If you want a game with a fantasy theme tied-to Greek Mythology and don't mind seeing blood...ahem...A LOT (haha)...then you'll be nothing short of elated with the value and fun on this disc, which was redone with Hi-Def for those of you who know of these titles from the PS2 days. BETTER SOUND AND GRAPHICS. Crystal clear and smoother play as well from what I hear. GET IT!!!

Two for the price of one! Excellent game for GOW fans or for those new to the series. Compared to the original PS2 release for GOW2, this collection has additional footage at the end that makes the player feel more accomplished for beating the game. The original ending for GOW2 for the PS2 really sucked.
I'm satisfied with the fact you can now earn trophies for both titles, better graphics, and the satisfying feeling of beating down mythical Olympian creatures!

Played God of War on the PS2 when it first came out and now on the PS3, with the new HD graphics, it's like playing a whole new game! Great remastered graphics and the same great game. As a bonus both games are on the same blu-ray disc so no disc changes between games. All around very satisfied with my purchase, I would recommend the "God of War Collection" to anyone! Enjoy!