Kratos, abandoned by his army and exiled by the other Spartans, spends his nights in visions. It’s a subtle but effective way of getting us to mix and match our attacks, but also provides a strategic lifeline when there’s no energy re-gen chest nearby. For example, vaporise an enemy using lightning and you’re rewarded with magic-restoring blue orbs do the same with the Soul of Hades and green health-giving orbs are yours for the taking. Learning how to use each power effectively is another source of depth. It’s no great loss though, because instead variety comes as you imbibe different powers into the Blades along the way – the Fire of Ares torches enemies alive Ice of Poseidon freezes foes Lightning of Zeus delivers a vicious electric attack and the Soul of Hades calls upon the undead for help.

There have been tweaks to the combat however, with Kratos now only using the Blades of Chaos rather than discovering new weapons along the way. Weapon upgrades provide much-needed depth and variety without ever becoming overwhelming so while it’s possible to punch and kick your way through most of the campaign using just a handful of basic moves, there are countless combo-strings to discover should you wish to experiment further. It’s business as usual when it comes to combat, and therefore, it’s as satisfying as ever. Thankfully the tempo ramps up quickly, and Ascension rapidly settles into the high-octane groove fans will be familiar with. The more introspective aspect of the story is just one of the big changes that the game offers us. Yes, you’re fighting mythological beasts the size of a house, and that may sound pretty damn incredible, but after the Titan-felling intro from the last game, it doesn’t impress in quite the same way. While it serves as a palatable introduction, it doesn’t quite have the breathtaking scale and gut-punching action that GoW3 delivered in spades. The opening fight against one Fury, Megaera, is essentially a string of small-scale scraps punctuated with the occasional QTE battle against bigger beasts. God of War Ascension PS3 Free Download Repacklab

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