God Of War Collection = masterpiece

The original God Of War games (GOW and GOW2) were available exclusively on the Playstation 2.  They were quickly hailed as some of the finest action games ever created on any console.  I finished the original GOW and made it about halfway through GOW2 (loving every minute of it) when some other big releases came out and got me sidetracked. Sadly I never returned to it.  But with Sony releasing both games as the God Of War Collection on the PS3, I have the chance to play both games again and to complete GOW2, this time in HD.  The game still has a bit of that old PS2 look; the graphics have simply been updated a bit to HD but they are certainly not an eyesore in the least.  The only time the graphics really look sub-par is during the cut scenes.  The audio is terrific and most importantly, the spot-on gameplay remains.

I am about a quarter way through GOW2 and it is every bit as wonderful as I remembered.  The scope of the game is amazing.  Some of the sets are bigger and better than anything Hollywood has dreamed up.  The story is epic, with Greek mythology coursing through it's veins.  I have the strategy guide and it's terrific as well.  Not only does it tell you all the little secrets of the game, it gives you full details on all of the Gods and creatures you encounter throughout.  It is really well made and adds a lot to the game.

If you have never experienced the God Of War games, I urge you to do so.  The GOW collection is a great value, 2 excellent complete games, and long ones at that, at one reduced price.  And with God Of War III on the way in March, you may want to find out what the fuss is all about before that game owns your soul.

(Please be advised that these games are purely intended for mature audiences.)