God of War 2

Kevin2006

So its finally in the shops this friday, who here is getting it? I for one am, loved the first one. I have a PS3 btw, will it make it look better do you think?

The Sparrow

How much is it going to be? I definitely wanna get it!

McDermotX

Kevin2006 wrote:

So its finally in the shops this friday, who here is getting it? I for one am, loved the first one. I have a PS3 btw, will it make it look better do you think?

Well,
if the reports are accurate and the EU version will be lacking the full buffer render mode, you can console yourself with at least a progressive output from the PS3....so 576p anyway (60hz issues may come into it though with emulation.....although with the extra wait for the EU version, that may have been taken into account)
Thought the game wasn't out until the end of the month though ?

Kevin2006

no its out the 20th, this friday..

TechnoFreek

Kevin2006 wrote:

no its out the 20th, this friday..

I hope it is out this Friday!
Play.com has the release date set as 27/04/2007

Kevin2006

Your right man, its the 27th now just rang gamestop. Another delay, what a joke...

TechnoFreek

Kevin2006 wrote:

Your right man, its the 27th now just rang gamestop. Another delay, what a joke...

I know, but it will be worth the wait! Plus, as the game time stands at 10 hours approx, it should be possible to complete it over the weekend!!
(Maybe even in one sitting!)

Headshot

i finished the game i while back

best ps2 game ever

plays great on my ps3

i dare ye to play it on hard

then youll see how long it will last

a long time

McDermotX

Look like the 576p output from the PAL version via PS3 emulation has been confirmed, as well as the removal of the 60Hz output.
Apparently not required due to the optimized nature of the PAL developed game, so all should be well for PS3 usage..

notahappycamper

God of War 1 (and 2)

Excuse (or laugh! at) my ignorance but is this game an RPG, hack and slash or an action game?

Are you able to see your character our is it 1st person perspective?

py2006

notahappycamper wrote:

God of War 1 (and 2)

Excuse (or laugh! at) my ignorance but is this game an RPG, hack and slash or an action game?

Are you able to see your character our is it 1st person perspective?

Jaysus! Where have you been???

Its a third person game and I guess you would say slash and action!

Amazing game!

notahappycamper

py2006 wrote:

Jaysus! Where have you been???

Its a third person game and I guess you would say slash and action!

Amazing game!

Under a rock for the past decade!! Last console I had was the "trusty" N64!!!!!

TechnoFreek

Does anyone know if Ireland will be getting the same limited edition 2 disc set that was released in the US?

py2006

TechnoFreek wrote:

Does anyone know if Ireland will be getting the same limited edition 2 disc set that was released in the US?

I saw it advertised on play.com

py2006

notahappycamper wrote:

Under a rock for the past decade!! Last console I had was the "trusty" N64!!!!!

Speaking of which, I actually found my old n64 yesterday!

py2006

I couldn't finish the first one! I got stuck at the part where you are trying to protect your family from a million of your own clones!

Kevin2006

py2006 wrote:

I couldn't finish the first one! I got stuck at the part where you are trying to protect your family from a million of your own clones!

Thats right at the very end!! I beat it my first go! You should stick at it!

Frankiestylee

This is gonna be grrrreat!

Fnz

For those who haven't heard, you can Unlock HD mode for God of War 2. I haven't tried this yet but basically it's:

As the game boots up, even before the SCEA Presents screen appears, hold L1+ L2+ L3+ Square and Circle. If you have done this correctly, the legal screen will appear in purple.

Kevin2006 wrote:

Thats right at the very end!! I beat it my first go!

First go? Who are you 'Nimble-Fingers McGreggor'? Seriously though... well done!

Kevin2006

Fnz wrote:

For those who haven't heard, you can Unlock HD mode for God of War 2. I haven't tried this yet but basically it's:

As the game boots up, even before the SCEA Presents screen appears, hold L1+ L2+ L3+ Square and Circle. If you have done this correctly, the legal screen will appear in purple.

First go? Who are you 'Nimble-Fingers McGreggor'? Seriously though... well done!

That code doesnt work with the PAL God of War! The PS3 makes it look better tho anyway!

Fnz

Kevin2006 wrote:

That code doesnt work with the PAL God of War! The PS3 makes it look better tho anyway!

So they just dumped this feature for the PAL release?

... the splitters!

Kevin2006

Fnz wrote:

So they just dumped this feature for the PAL release?

... the splitters!

Yea, something about not having enough space on the disk.

Fnz

Kevin2006 wrote:

Yea, something about not having enough space on the disk.

You're kidding, surely? PAL encoding takes up more disk space? Didn't think those few extra lines we get would be that significant.

Ah well, I guess I'll just have to console myself with the knowledge that PAL displays better than NTSC.

TechnoFreek

So can we start an official countdown to God Of War 2 yet?

StarryBud

So, where can I buy the special edition of GoW2 cheapest in a shop? Cheers buddies!

TheDoc

i think this is the only game that makes me regret selling my ps2, never played them, wish theyd come to xbox

Fnz

[DM]-TheDOC- wrote:

i think this is the only game that makes me regret selling my ps2, never played them, wish theyd come to xbox

Pfft.... hardly seems worth mentioning in your 1000th post! Something profound, no?

Congrats on that BTW! :cool:

anto1208

any update on shops selling early ie today ???? normally happens with pro evo you can get it a day early . Might pick up GOW 1 as ive never played either .

Zapp Brannigan

Got it today gonna launch into it tonight after a bit of chow. Loved the 1st (I beat all those clones my first time too)

No special edition in GAME at least. Asked my manager and he said we're not getting them

Kevin2006

I was in Xtravision a couple of hours ago and they had they special edition game for 60 euro. When I get the cash Im buyin it!

Timans

http://play.com/Games/PlayStation2/4-/1011958/God_Of_War_II_Limited_Edition/Product.html

Fnz

Kevin2006 wrote:

I was in Xtravision a couple of hours ago and they had they special edition game for 60 euro. When I get the cash Im buyin it!

Probably not special edition but HMV have it for €50.

Orizio

py2006 wrote:

I couldn't finish the first one! I got stuck at the part where you are trying to protect your family from a million of your own clones!

I didn't finish the first one either, the final boss battle seemed nigh on impossible to me.

Still great game, got part two yesterday.

Gerard_Smith

Got the special edition in today.

Question about the game looking better on a PAL PS3 than a NTSC PS2 in "HD Mode", is this true of all PS2 games? Does say, Shadow of the Colossus look better on the PS3 with the games own Progressive scan mode turned off? I've been playing Shadow on the PS3 with it turned on.

johnny_ultimate

Orizio wrote:

I didn't finish the first one either, the final boss battle seemed nigh on impossible to me.

I have rarely been so furstrated by a boss battle. I think I sat down for three hours straight - coming up to the Leaving Cert and all - defeating that dastard. He had a number of shockingly unfair tactics that really could turn the battle around in a few seconds, often rendering five - ten minutes of good work completely pointless.

For those who have this, how does it measure up to the last? Im intrigued, but may wait until its cheaper if it is as similar to the last as some reliable sources say.

Gerard_Smith

johnny_ultimate wrote:

I have rarely been so furstrated by a boss battle. I think I sat down for three hours straight - coming up to the Leaving Cert and all - defeating that dastard. He had a number of shockingly unfair tactics that really could turn the battle around in a few seconds, often rendering five - ten minutes of good work completely pointless.

For those who have this, how does it measure up to the last? Im intrigued, but may wait until its cheaper if it is as similar to the last as some reliable sources say.

When I beat first God of War I was just getting off completing Devil May Cry 3 on the highest difficulty (my eyes nearly bled) so the hardest part of God of War was how how utterly imprecise and haphazard the combat felt by comparison. I'm hoping to have a better experience with GOW 2 since I'm not in that "urge!" mindset.

Zapp Brannigan

This game is so good!
Granted not much in the way of new ideas but SCEA have found a great formula for a fun and engrossing game! The brutality of Kratos has taken a step up. Dont really wanna talk about anything I've experienced in the game so far, in case I wreck it for someone else!

Orizio

Its good so far.Particurly like the fact that you are basically thrown into a boss battle straight away and get some naked ladies to satisfy early on.:D

Retr0gamer

johnny_ultimate wrote:

I have rarely been so furstrated by a boss battle. I think I sat down for three hours straight - coming up to the Leaving Cert and all - defeating that dastard. He had a number of shockingly unfair tactics that really could turn the battle around in a few seconds, often rendering five - ten minutes of good work completely pointless.

For those who have this, how does it measure up to the last? Im intrigued, but may wait until its cheaper if it is as similar to the last as some reliable sources say.

Ah come on. He was tough but every attack he had could be dodged. Compared to some of the bastards in Ninja Gaiden and Devil May Cry 3 he was a push over. I've a philosophy for boss battles that always works. Defense is far more important than attack. Take it slow, try to take as little damage as possible while slowly causing some damage. Block and dodge were your best friend in GoW especially dodge which rendered you invulnerable.

As for GoW 2, it's absolutely brilliant. I had only one big problem with GoW 1 and that was the lack of boss battles. I'm only 5 hours into a supposedly 20 hour game and there have been loads of boss battles and not 1 of them has been a let down. These guys are quite tough and you are going to get nowhere if you don't use block and dodge effectively.

I think the golden fleece power up really is one of the best gameplay upgrades the game has. Being able to deflect attacks adds a whole new dimension to the game.

The game is similar to the first game but just brought on to a whole new level of awesome that I didn't think existed.

There are some problems, the PAL conversion isn't perfect. It runs at full speed and full screen but sometimes there are V-syncing screen build up problems. However this is only a very minor niggle.

johnny_ultimate

Retr0gamer wrote:

Ah come on. He was tough but every attack he had could be dodged. Compared to some of the bastards in Ninja Gaiden and Devil May Cry 3 he was a push over. I've a philosophy for boss battles that always works. Defense is far more important than attack. Take it slow, try to take as little damage as possible while slowly causing some damage. Block and dodge were your best friend in GoW especially dodge which rendered you invulnerable.

Hmm Ive finished all three, and with the possible exception of that irritating bat lady from DMC3, the final GoW one had me pulling most hairs. Although the post battle

throne room scene

was pretty cool if I remember correctly. A good ending for a game makes a change.

Gerard_Smith

Incidentally am I the only one who hates Kratos?

Retr0gamer

Gerard_Smith wrote:

Incidentally am I the only one who hates Kratos?

He's a complete arsehole and thats what I like about him :-)

Story isn't the best in this game and be prepared for an ending that rivals Halo 2's lameness.

Fnz

Retr0gamer wrote:

I've a philosophy for boss battles that always works. Defense is far more important than attack. Take it slow, try to take as little damage as possible while slowly causing some damage.

... except for the times when the bastards start regenerating on ya! :eek:

Gerard_Smith wrote:

am I the only one who hates Kratos?

Nah, I think Edge magazine mentioned that the Kratos character is one of the weaker of the character designs in the game.[/qoute]

Retr0gamer wrote:

Story isn't the best in this game

That's a shame, I love good stories based around Monster In My Pocket™... I mean mythological creatures.

koneko

GoW's end battles were not too bad,

the first Ares fight, mostly just knowing when to block and when to roll, I used one of the spin attacks (can't remember the name, but it was block and Triangle), and using magic.

The clone fight was a bitch until I changed the way I approached the fight, and did it nearly right away. I had been going for the guy on the floating platform (with Zeus' lightning) and hadn't used power of the gods much (saved it for "when i needed it", instead I used it early and got another late in the fight). I started using the souls too (great in this fight), and hug hug hug when the souls are busy ripping the clones up.

The second Ares fight was really easy, block block block, spin blade attacks, roll away from the pillars he summons. Dead boss

Haven't started GoW2 yet, I've promised myself I'll finish off Okami first.

And what's not to love about Kratos? He's a total badass.

Retr0gamer

He's a much weaker character in the second game. He's just an out and out badass in this one who is going around kicking everybodies arse because he got scolded like a bold child. There's no other side to his character like we saw in the first game when you did feel a bit of emotion for him because of what happened to his family.

A lot of people who had trouble with the last boss of GoW are going to have trouble with the bosses in this game especially the last few. You really need to use block, roll and the golden fleece to stand a chance. If you do use them they aren't hard at all. I have to say there isn't a bad boss fight in the game with the majority being amazing. It's great to see some decent boss designs coming from a developement team that isn't from japan.

AnCapaillMor

Really liked it. Kratos was totally badass, love the way he crapped on several greek heroes.

Was it me or was the last battle button push sequenses alot quicker than the normal ones. Loved the puzzles, a few of them were "surely it can't be that".

New weapons and powers were cool. Atlas was class. Waay too many timing puzzles, i hate them but they made the game interesting.

Bosses were good, i'd to look up gamesfaqs once on how to defeat one of them.

The story was good,I'd read Dan Simmons's book olympus, it kind of reminded me of that. Pissed that i finished it so quickly but then again i was at it most of the weekend. Looks like and hopefully there will be a 3rd.

Did anyone encounter 20 cyclops, i came across a few but definately not 20.

Retr0gamer

AnCapaillMor wrote:

Did anyone encounter 20 cyclops, i came across a few but definately not 20.

I only got 4 cyclops eyes. It seems you can only get them off the cyclops that can be ridden. You probably have to wait around for those riders to sound their horns (talk about innuendo :rolleyes: ) for more to appear.

corblimey

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/03/19

This pretty much sums up GoW2 for me.