God of War - Ascension

📝 About Game

God of War: Ascension (2013) is a prequel to the Greek-era series, developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony, exclusively for PlayStation 3. It explores Kratos’ struggle in the months after he breaks his blood oath to Ares and faces torture at the hands of the Furies. Kratos begins the game imprisoned, fighting to escape his bond and prove his autonomy. Gameplay builds on its predecessors with faster, combo-based melee using the Blades of Chaos, plus new systems like the World Weapons mechanic, elemental magic powers, and QTE-free finishers—enhancing fluidity and cinematic combat. Enemies include mythic beasts and humans, arranged within environments that test platforming and puzzle-solving skills Notably, Ascension is the first game in the series to include online multiplayer, supporting competitive and cooperative modes across up to eight players. Gladiators pledge allegiance to Greek gods to unlock unique gear and abilities in PvP battles—a bold departure from the strictly single-player roots The level design spans sprawling mythological locations, each punctuated by set-piece boss encounters that maintain the cinematic spectacle the series is known for. While critics praised the evolution of gameplay mechanics and multiplayer ambition, some found the single-player narrative less compelling than previous entries . Despite its ambition, Ascension is available only on PS3, with no official PC port. Enthusiasts have since used the RPCS3 emulator to play the game on PC, though that remains unofficial With its release in March 2013, Ascension offers roughly 8–12 hours of campaign play plus online modes. It marked the end of the Greek-era saga and earned praise for its combat and multiplayer features—even if it remains the only numbered entry not officially on PC.