The original , created by David Jaffe at Sony Santa Monica , redefined the action-adventure genre on the PlayStation 2. It introduced Kratos, a Spartan warrior who serves the Olympian Gods to seek forgiveness for his past sins. Core Story and Premise
: To defeat a god, Kratos must find Pandora’s Box, hidden deep within a temple chained to the back of the Titan Cronos. Gameplay Highlights God of War 1
: Kratos is haunted by nightmares of being tricked into killing his own family by Ares. The original , created by David Jaffe at
: The game is famous for its fast-paced combat using the Blades of Chaos , dual blades attached to chains. Gameplay Highlights : Kratos is haunted by nightmares
: After ten years of service, Athena tasks Kratos with killing Ares, the God of War, who is laying waste to Athens.
: At the time, its cinematic presentation and massive scale—such as battling the multi-headed Hydra—were considered groundbreaking. Accessibility and Legacy
: Completing the main story typically takes about 9 hours , while reaching 100% completion takes roughly 13½ hours .