God of War is a video game. A very good video game.
God of War has always put its cinematic ambitions at the forefront, and in that area, the modern iterations of the series are better. But as a game, a title I can pick up and play with my own two hands, this is 100% my preferred choice. It's not only infinitely replayable but it respects my time. No forced walking segments, no taking the control out of my hands, this is a video game in the strictest sense of the word. The game even includes a bonus menu to die for. Game development ideas, beta and test footage, cut enemies, and story concepts; the game is exposed in such detail that you can't help but respect the immense work put in by Santa Monica Studio. God of War is clearly a labor of love, a collaborative effort that is honest about itself, and the team that made it.
I really don't want to put down the newer titles, but these classic games fulfilled a niche that is, unfortunately, lacking in the modern AAA space. It's not perfect by any means, but it's a video game that's not ashamed to be one, and I respect that.
God of War has always put its cinematic ambitions at the forefront, and in that area, the modern iterations of the series are better. But as a game, a title I can pick up and play with my own two hands, this is 100% my preferred choice. It's not only infinitely replayable but it respects my time. No forced walking segments, no taking the control out of my hands, this is a video game in the strictest sense of the word. The game even includes a bonus menu to die for. Game development ideas, beta and test footage, cut enemies, and story concepts; the game is exposed in such detail that you can't help but respect the immense work put in by Santa Monica Studio. God of War is clearly a labor of love, a collaborative effort that is honest about itself, and the team that made it.
I really don't want to put down the newer titles, but these classic games fulfilled a niche that is, unfortunately, lacking in the modern AAA space. It's not perfect by any means, but it's a video game that's not ashamed to be one, and I respect that.