God of War: Chains of Olympus: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008) is a hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure video game developed by Ready At Dawn, available on PSP. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 82/100 on IGDB.

What is God of War: Chains of Olympus about?

Kratos makes his inaugural appearance on a portable gaming platform in the third instalment of the God of War series. Chains of Olympus serves as a prequel, unfolding its narrative a decade before the events in the original God of War. While retaining the familiar gameplay dynamics of its predecessors, subtle modifications enhance the overall experience. Kratos embarks on a journey through various levels, engaging in relentless combat against foes and formidable bosses, deciphering puzzles based on manipulating boxes, and participating in quick-time events. Throughout his odyssey, he amasses red orbs to fortify his weapons and abilities, secures Gorgon eyeballs to augment his health, and acquires Phoenix feathers to amplify his magical prowess.

The game's controls underwent refinement to harmonize with the reduced button configuration of the PSP. Dodging, for instance, now necessitates

Key details

God of War: Chains of Olympus was released in 2008 and supports single player. Platforms: PSP. Developer: Ready At Dawn.

Should you play God of War: Chains of Olympus?

A solid 82/100 aggregate score makes God of War: Chains of Olympus a safe pick for fans of hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure.