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[Raist]

I'm bored. Gonna start a new game on Chaos mode. Wish me luck.

 

[black_vegeta]

I'm bored. Gonna start a new game on Chaos mode. Wish me luck.

May the Gods of patience and skill and be with you.

 

[Square Triangle]

Has anyone been able to download their soundtrack? I gotta call up Sony tomorrow.

 

[RedRedSuit]

My personal favorite moment was

Spoiler

the start of the Hades fight and the fight itself.

The detail on him was unbelievable. I think it was going at 60fps at the time, so it was like playing a CG movie, only better. As a result, he was genuinely a scary mofo. The whole atmosphere was really gothic, if that's the right word.

His little monologue before the fight was fantastic... and then he just APPEARS right there next to you. Awesome.

 

[Raist]

May the Gods of patience and skill and be with you.

Got absolutely destroyed by Poseidon :lol
This is gonna be fun.

 

[kikanny]

My personal favorite moment was

Spoiler

the start of the Hades fight and the fight itself.

The detail on him was unbelievable. I think it was going at 60fps at the time, so it was like playing a CG movie, only better. As a result, he was genuinely a scary mofo. The whole atmosphere was really gothic, if that's the right word.

His little monologue before the fight was fantastic... and then he just APPEARS right there next to you. Awesome.

I loved that part too. My favorite boss fight of the game.

 

[obaidr]

Oh man I totally forgot how well done that part was! I love how they misled us from the demo. This game is so incredible so damn epic that there are just to many excellent parts to remember all at once.

Te should have used the Sixaxis for that scene. Would make it even more satisfying.

 

[Cesar]

Just a great screenshot:

 

[Slurmer]

So what are some of your favorite moments in the game?

1.) The fight against

Spoiler

Hercules

, especially after he first jumps down and the music kicks in. Best track and boss fight in the game imo.
2.) Also,

Spoiler

near the end when Kratos is trying to stop Pandora from sacrificing herself and Zeus yells out something like "don't fail her like you failed your family!" Kratos gets pissed, lets go of Pandora, tackles Zeus and punches him in the face--even with all that is at stake.

 

[Nizz]

Just got the game yesterday and epic describes the game best! Damn. Truth be told, this is the first God of War game where I'm playing through on normal difficulty. Maybe because I don't play action games much, but the God of War games I've always played on easy.

Plus I don't buy that many games recently due to low funds and I want this game to last me a while. Just defeated

Spoiler

Helios

and that had a nice, unexpected twist. Do I have a lot to go? I hope so, so far I'm loving the game.

Combat feels just as good as ever, if not even more great. I saw someone mention earlier in the thread that Arthur from Rebel FM said he enjoyed the combat in Dante's Inferno more. Don't know if he said for sure since I no longer listen to that podcast, but if he did that's pure facepalm worthy right there.

I have to give it to you guys who are doing platinum runs on this. Normal difficulty is giving me enough of a workout. Forget Chaos mode! :lol

 

[CoachKevin]

this game is so nuts. Also this one track that's been playing in Hades every so often reminds of one track from Doctor Who every time it comes on.

I thought the same thing, the woman singing. Something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBqrv8Ugyxs

We need that new season of DW asap.

EDIT: Beaten, it is Martha's theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REwOudgPQTI

 

[Rikyfree]

THAT'S IT (Doctor's Theme)! Haha

It sounds similar to the God of War III track I hear every so often in this game. Not exactly the same, obviously, but it just reminds me of it.

Need a Doctor Who game like now!

Edit: Listening to "Doomsday" always makes me a little misty eyed. =*( <3 Rose.

 

[Combichristoffersen]

'This is Madness' from the Blood & Metal EP was surprisingly awesome. Cheesy heavy metal based on 300, with lyrics referencing the 'tonight we dine in Hell' and 'Madness? This is Sparta!' quotes = win.

 

[Captain_Spanky]

WHY THE FUCK DOES KRATOS TRY AND GRAB THINGS HE CAN'T IN THE FUCKING BARE HANDS CHALLENGE. SO ANNOYING

Seriously, Dante's Inferno was better than this swill.

 

[GraveRobberX]

Just got my Platinum

My 32nd overall, nice platinum name to with it

Spoiler

"King of the Hill"

I watched all the videos, my god those guys went through a lot to get this game, I truly have a better understanding of the Epicness, it was the game itself, but people who thought of the Epicness are deserved their dues also

 

[Aokage]

Good God I wish there was a "turn off costume bonuses" option. I want to rock my Chaos run with costumes! I've stared at standard Kratos long enough.

Oh, and I want to be able to change them at will from the title screen menu before I load my saved game.

Patch version 1.02 plz.

Edit:

Has anyone been able to download their soundtrack? I gotta call up Sony tomorrow.

I was able to download it. Despite being in the same format, the soundtrack codes aren't for PSN -- you redeem them on PC.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Just got my Platinum

My 32nd overall, nice platinum name to with it

Spoiler

"King of the Hill"

I watched all the videos, my god those guys went through a lot to get this game, I truly have a better understanding of the Epicness, it was the game itself, but people who thought of the Epicness are deserved their dues also

32 platinums?!?! OMG!

 

[Kos Luftar]

Just got my Platinum

Just got mine but it is only my 4th.

Get Stoned challange was a bitch.

Time to go back to Uncharted 2 for my platinum.

 

[Papercuts]

WHY THE FUCK DOES KRATOS TRY AND GRAB THINGS HE CAN'T IN THE FUCKING BARE HANDS CHALLENGE. SO ANNOYING

Seriously, Dante's Inferno was better than this swill.

:lol

Yeah, luck plays a big role in that one due to stupidity.

 

[00011000]

YAY!

where did you get a picture of my trophy list?

 

[Classic24]

thats impressive, i dont have the balls, talent, will, patience to even try that lol

 

[Paznos]

Just got my Platinum as well

 

[Papercuts]

I'm pretty surprised you're able to plat all 3 GoW games without even touching the hardest difficulty mode of either game.

 

[00011000]

The enemies being balanced around your controls being clunky does not make the controls magically less clunky. Also the auto-target can be annoying sometimes.

edited with explanation below (from a review in progress)

The combat still lacks the fluidity and responsiveness of other action/fighter titles like Ninja Gaiden II or Bayonetta. The controls are too stiff for fluid switching between offense and defense. It feels like comparing the stiff no-strafing controls of an old Resident Evil title to a modern shooter. One reason for this is the fact that dodge is tied to the right analog stick. There no way around the clunkiness of this control - either you take your left thumb off the left stick, or your right thumb off the front buttons. There are some attacks that are impossible to dodge cancel out of (any of the L1+button moves). Both dodging and blocking have a startup delay so you need to anticipate when to go on the defensive ahead of time. It's amusing how they give you a shortcut for weapon switching instead of using the D-pad, but don't give you a dodge shortcut that would dodge in the direction Kratos is currently facing. The game still feels playable and fair because enemies are balanced around the control systems limitations, but it's often a matter of trial and error finding which enemy attacks are blockable/dodgeable or not.

thanks, you've articulated nearly all the issues I have with GoW3's combat system.

Hoever, I also wish dodge was more like the one in GoW: CoO. The dodging in that feels very natural. At least have the option of R1+L1 +left stick.

 

[00011000]

Fuck that 1000 hit combo trophy. I'm sick of restarting that shit over and over getting to 300 and watching my chains grab NOTHING and resetting the counter. FUCK YOU!!!

Any other way besides hades' weapon?

I did in hera's garden with the hades blade. First time I even thought about trying it.

 

[Y2Kev]

My favorite moment is the

Spoiler

Hercules

fight. The music in this section is incredible, and Hera is awesome. BORING!

 

[00011000]

the Challenges are IMPOSSIBLE! only done population control and knock out everyone up to 1000points. The rest is way too hard for me.

easiest of the trilogy by far.

 

[Papercuts]

easiest of the trilogy by far.

Yeah, the "hard" ones are only so by annoying crap, like Bare Hands coupled with Kratos grabbing the huge enemies for no reason.

I sure would like to try the Exile challenges, too bad my $60 apparently wasn't worth enough to get me access to the full game.

My favorite moment is the

Spoiler

Hercules

fight. The music in this section is incredible, and Hera is awesome. BORING!

Yeah,

Spoiler

Hercules and Hades

pretty much overshadowed everything else in the game for me, great sections.

 

[vMaxx]

Just a great screenshot:

Easily at CG level!!!

 

[Robot 492]

.

 

[Triple U]

Easily at CG level!!!

and to think with less polys than Drake.

 

[00011000]

WHY THE FUCK DOES KRATOS TRY AND GRAB THINGS HE CAN'T IN THE FUCKING BARE HANDS CHALLENGE. SO ANNOYING

Seriously, Dante's Inferno was better than this swill.

One of the most annoying things of the whole game. It's amazing how the challenges in all parts of the trilogy really highlights so many glitches and limitations of the combat system.

 

[Robot 492]

.

 

[Future]

The enemies being balanced around your controls being clunky does not make the controls magically less clunky. Also the auto-target can be annoying sometimes.

edited with explanation below (from a review in progress)

The combat still lacks the fluidity and responsiveness of other action/fighter titles like Ninja Gaiden II or Bayonetta. The controls are too stiff for fluid switching between offense and defense. It feels like comparing the stiff no-strafing controls of an old Resident Evil title to a modern shooter. One reason for this is the fact that dodge is tied to the right analog stick. There no way around the clunkiness of this control - either you take your left thumb off the left stick, or your right thumb off the front buttons. There are some attacks that are impossible to dodge cancel out of (any of the L1+button moves). Both dodging and blocking have a startup delay so you need to anticipate when to go on the defensive ahead of time. It's amusing how they give you a shortcut for weapon switching instead of using the D-pad, but don't give you a dodge shortcut that would dodge in the direction Kratos is currently facing. The game still feels playable and fair because enemies are balanced around the control systems limitations, but it's often a matter of trial and error finding which enemy attacks are blockable/dodgeable or not.

Agree with some of that, but playing a bit now and don't see the startup delay on block and roll. I do notice that certain evades on certain weapons don't seem as safe, oddly

I'm curious if they will change right stick evade ever. Many games copy the Gow control scheme so that must mean a large group of people like it. I have always preferred ninja gaidens implementation. Best dodge in the business

 

[GraveRobberX]

32 platinums?!?! OMG!

Heh if you think my 32 platinums are alot, look at the #1 guy on the list, 136 and counting

http://ps3trophycard.com/

I just tried that new game glitch lol, I got infinite health lol, it was on chaos difficulty, I was the God of War on "GOD" mode hehe

 

[Papercuts]

One of the most annoying things of the whole game. It's amazing how the challenges in all parts of the trilogy really highlights so many glitches and limitations of the combat system.

I like how you can still see Kratos do the animation of putting away his blades in the bare hands challenge sometimes, lol.

 

[00011000]

and to think with less polys than Drake.

Less polys overall or just the character models? I'm doing a trophy run in Uncharted 2 and the character models aren't really that great- No muscles! :lol

 

[Triple U]

Less polys overall or just the character models? I'm doing a trophy run in Uncharted 2 and the character models aren't really that great- No muscles! :lol

im talkin drake's model vs kratos' model

 

[LJ11]

The

Spoiler

Hercules

fight on Titan is simply incredible.

Did this last night for the first time, died a bunch but man was it fun.

 

[gofreak]

Spoiler

The Forge

:O

This game desperately needs a screenshot export function.

Environmentally speaking this game definitely bridges the gap between concept art and game to a pretty remarkable degree. The environments in

Spoiler

Hades

are stunning. However, they're rendered they look 'painted', yet, they're actually the environment. It's a very pleasurable conflict in my brain

 

[Die Squirrel Die]

Agree with some of that, but playing a bit now and don't see the startup delay on block and roll. I do notice that certain evades on certain weapons don't seem as safe, oddly

I'm curious if they will change right stick evade ever. Many games copy the Gow control scheme so that must mean a large group of people like it. I have always preferred ninja gaidens implementation. Best dodge in the business

I've never been a fan of right stick evading, because it takes my thumb off the face buttons.

CoO (the PSP game) didn't have the second analogue stick so they did something similar to NG, in that you held down the shoulder buttons and used the left stick to dodge. I greatly prefered that method, I wish they'd put it in III as an option. As an aside I can understand with the number of L1+button moves, why they couldn't just straight up copy NG's system.

As for the dumb auto-targeting, I remember Onimusha3 had some AI or something of the sort on the targeting when you used your ranged weapon. It would prioritise the enemies that a player would be most likely to be using their bow against, ie. ranged enemies, aerial enemies. I wish GoW did something like that, so that if I'm surrounded by say 3 dogs and an full health minotaur it won't think that when I go to grab, I want to grab the minotaur.

 

[Papercuts]

I've never been a fan of right stick evading, because it takes my thumb off the face buttons.

CoO (the PSP game) didn't have the second analogue stick so they did something similar to NG, in that you held down the shoulder buttons and used the left stick to dodge. I greatly prefered that method, I wish they'd put it in III as an option. As an aside I can understand with the number of L1+button moves, why they couldn't just straight up copy NG's system.

As for the dumb auto-targeting, I remember Onimusha3 had some AI or something of the sort on the targeting when you used your ranged weapon. It would prioritise the enemies that a player would be most likely to be using their bow against, ie. ranged enemies, aerial enemies. I wish GoW did something like that, so that if I'm surrounded by say 3 dogs and an full health minotaur it won't think that when I go to grab, I want to grab the minotaur.

L1 + Left stick being dodge would be perfect, you can't move when you hold L1 anyway.

 

[Die Squirrel Die]

Spoiler

The Forge

:O

This game desperately needs a screenshot export function.

Environmentally speaking this game definitely bridges the gap between concept art and game to a pretty remarkable degree. The environments in

Spoiler

Hades

are stunning. However, they're rendered they look 'painted', yet, they're actually the environment. It's a very pleasurable conflict in my brain

The use of Depth of Field and motion blur is phenominal. It feels like devs have been talking about those for years, but GoWIII is the first game where it actually comes together.

 

[The Chef]

The

Spoiler

Hercules

fight on Titan is simply incredible.

It truly is a excellent fight and especially on Titan since it just keeps changing up. Its one of the most visceral fights in the game.

There are so many Jaw-Dropping scenes in the game but I especially love:

1.)

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First fight with Zeus on the pillars. Simply the most beautiful combination of incredible tech and artistry.

2.)

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After your first fight with Zeus and you walk outside the temple to the shot of the world in complete ruin with some of the best clouds swirling around amidst a flurry of tornados and lightning.

3.)

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Being at the top of the box with Pandora in the caverns and leaping off to follow the chain down to Hades. The music and effects combine to give you such a rush the whole time.

4.)

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After you pierce Zeus with the Sword of Olympus and the next scene starts with Kratos facing you really close to the screen. The shot is just breathtaking with his body smeared in blood and being able to actually see the veins in his muscles bulge out.

 

[RustyNails]

I was hoping that activating the Godly Posessions would show Kratos wearing all the badass armor and stuff he collected.

Spoiler

Hades Helm + Helios' Shield + Hercules' Shoulder Guard

would've looked awesome.

And

Spoiler

Aphrodite's garter

?

 

[Combichristoffersen]

And

Spoiler

Aphrodite's garter

?

That would be the cherry topping <3

 

[00011000]

The use of Depth of Field and motion blur is phenominal. It feels like devs have been talking about those for years, but GoWIII is the first game where it actually comes together.

Yeah, the DoF effect in GoW3 is better quality than in Uncharted 2 at least, where I felt it to be quite imprecise.

 

[00011000]

I'm starting a chaos run and having to watch the opening cinematics again is really pissing me off. I think the cutscenes will frustrate me more than the difficulty of the actual game.

 

[Robot 492]

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[00011000]

I've just started a new game, and in the "Items" menu, it shows that I have the 10 godly possessions, but there are three question marks. One is minotaru horns, what are the other two?