Phoenician_Viking
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YESSSSSSSS. I want to get the game but i am low on funds atm.
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God of War: Ascension Launch Trailer
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YESSSSSSSS. I want to get the game but i am low on funds atm.
JCreasy
Member
Just a tease GAF.
WOW!!!
I can NOT WAIT to see what Santa Monica Studios does on PS4. Freakin' INCREDIBLE!!
Looks so good, it's a shame I'm gonna have to wait to play it, but SSM as per usual know what they are doing graphically, I was a little shocked how good it does look strikes during the demo.
I'm still hoping this prequel is a lead into GoW4 though,
I'm still hoping this prequel is a lead into GoW4 though,
the whole Fury thing now that's come out of nowhere for this game, it makes me wonder if one of them is who takes Kratos at the end of GoW3; you know, if he doesn't kill all of them, lol.
Same. I've been trying so hard to get excited for it but I can't, and I never had to "try" with the previous 3 console games. I'm still going to buy it because it should be enjoyable in its own way, but these games used to feel like major events in their respective years. Now it just feels like another AAA game coming out.
90TilInfinity
Member
My God.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
Probably because people had a ton more anticipation built up for GOW3 than this game. Conclusion of a trilogy, first GOW on PS3, attacking Mt. Olympus with titans and killing all the gods. Lots of reasons to be much more excited and therefore hyped up by a trailer. Context is everything.
Seeing a lot of boobs in that concept art. *bow tie spins and makes whistling sound*
Awesome pervy cyclops animation at 4:55.
Just a tease GAF.
Thats f'ing ridiculous
dragonflys545
Member
Hot MAMA! GIMME THAT HOT FIRE!
xenorevlis
Member
I didn't know much going into GOW3, and played the first two all the way through after.
I meant from an editing standpoint, they could've used better pacing with the music and placement of clips. It probably works on other levels, however, especially for long-time fans. Perhaps I'll give a shot at making a better trailer later.
immortal-joe
Member
IF you have a PSP or Vita handy, you should know the two PSP games come highly recommended, especially the second prequel "Ghost of Sparta".
But to answer your question, having played the three main games, you are not missing any integral part of the story, as the handheld games were prequels to the first game, and focused on shedding more light on Kratos prior to his war on Ares and the Gods.
Edit: woops misread your question; this game is the third prequel, taking place before the events of the first game, six months after Kratos killed his wife and child.
Bloodiest God of War confirmed?
njean777
Member
So is this game a sequel after 3? I thought
Kratos died in 3
edit: ah just read the post above mine, so this is a semi-sequel after one I am assuming?
Also is this game as bad as 3 in the gore department. I really had a hard time finishing 3 as it made me squeamish and was really way to bloody for its own good.
Just a tease GAF.
me gusta mucho!
They're going to have shit jumping out of the TV in real life on the PS4, my goodness.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
I like this Orkos fellow.
Why is Kratos all covered in goo?
Why is Kratos all covered in goo?
You mean the 12th.hurry up I can't wait on March 15th
It's a prequel to the first God of War.
Actually its a prequel to all the GOW games including the PSP ones.
njean777
Member
Oh ok. Hmm maybe will buy when it drops in price then. As long as it isnt beyond disgusting like 3 was.
iceatcs
Junior Member
not for UK.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Unless Ascension contains it, there are still a few things left:
- Hecate, Greek goddess of witches and magic
- Morpheus, only mentioned and played a role in Chains of Olympus but never appeared
- The other two Hekatonchires, although Gyges appeared in the comic book
- Primordials possibly
- A few other Greek myths I can't think of right now
Of course, the way GoW3 ended I dunno if they could push on with any of it, but let's hope so or at least introduce a new pantheon/mythology.
They mean Europe.
JCreasy
Member
So basically you don't care if a game is good you only care about graphics.
immortal-joe
Member
In terms of gore it will. Sorry man it's part of the signature for this series, the gore goes hand-in-hand with the way Kratos fights and fits in with the over the top anger he has.
Sorry if you find it annoying, but based on the demo alone, this game won't be an exception.
hastethedav
Member
I feel like one of the main reasons for doing the prequel is to introduce some new characters and barely touch on them. GOW3 left no one left. They would have a hard time justifying 4 this way. By having hints of different mythologies at play or new arcs they can as infinitely many possibilities to where 4 will go
Pai Pai Master
Banned
lol I would probably expect them to continue to push the boundaries of how gorey they want to get. however, since you're not murdering gods in this one, there is probably less over-the-top violence committed against humanoids. Looks like there will be a lot more giant monster type bosses, which I think is really cool.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
The game is a prequel that takes place before all the GoW games that have been released so far.
I'm sure there won't be a 4 and they are going to reboot the franchise on the PS4 with a new mythos,protagonist,gameplay elements,level design etc.
shinobi602
Member
Lord have mercy...the IQ in this game is absolutely mind boggling. On PS3 hardware no less...wow.
hastethedav
Member
Indeed it does look great but about Kratos being recognisable could mean that they may keep him in some form for another trilogy IDK.
That would be fucking amazing but they have 2 'main' teams now,one with Stig working on an open world shooter I think and the other on Ascension with Papy.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Not only that, but there's brand recognition regarding Norse mythology with a certain comic book company. Introducing Teutonic mythology might lead to many people to compare it with that seeing how popular said comic currently is.
However, you never can tell. They are plopping in Mjolnir in the MP of Ascension, but that's only to promote the History Channel's Vikings series.
Other mythologies are definitely not out of the question and have been more than hinted at in the series, i.e. the Efreet.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
ND has nothing on SMS with regards to graphics.
ND does the small details much better though.
It is but unfortunately the framerate has taken a hit. God of War 3 retail is much smoother than Ascencion demo (which is supposed to be 99.9% complete).
Well, they don't considering the GIFs. They run with a sub-par resolution with a less than desirable framerate and pretty visible aliasing. It certainly is great for a PS3 game, but it's exactly just that. A ps3 game. Which, if you are used to the look of modern pc gaming, isn't that great anymore.