Ben-DutkaYou won't be seeing reviews from North American sources for some time yet – not until the embargo date is up – but monthly magazines need more time and hence, review leaks with scans of the pages in question are common.
And although we can't confirm this to be true, the first God of War III review has found its way to the Internet; it's from the European publication, PSM3. You can view the scans here (there are only spoilers if you can speak French); it appears to be the complete review. They gave the game a perfect score because – as they say – it's quite simply the best game ever made, and there's no arguing that point. You know, we'd almost be surprised if it was anything but God of War . There were critics who made that very same claim when each of the previous two installments arrived, and that's because they were so freakin' amazing. Therefore, to hear that GoWIII is once again one of the best interactive pieces of software you will ever play is hardly a big shock. While March will feature both SCEA's masterpiece and Final Fantasy XIII , we get the feeling that most PS3 owners are already sold on one, while they're kinda on the fence about the other. If you're "on the fence" concerning Kratos' latest adventure, we suggest doing a bit of online research; by the time you're done, your keyboard will be inundated with drool. Gross, yes, but still true.
So there's one review. Count on seeing more pop up here and there over the course of the next few weeks. We, of course, won't post ours until it's allowed.
Related Game(s): God of War III
against MS?
Well, I'll say this. An ancient demo from July 2009 excited me like none other. If that ancient demo blew me away, I can't wait to see what the finished product is going to do.
I guess they got rid of the spiraling blades of hell from the first one then because if those bad boys are in it again I'm going to have to disagree with this "greatest game ever" stuff.
Kidding aside, we're in for a real treat boys. Long live Playstation exclusives.
No doubt its going to be great, but I believe Uncharted 2 will still remain top after all is said and done. Judging from overall critic scores at metacritic, who wants to bet…
Id be just fine with that.
I am the other way round I am sold on GOW3 I was as soon as they said it was being made. I am on the fence over FF13 I may buy it I may not buy it I still have not made up my mind about it yet.
But GOW3 is a deffo day one purchase for me.
Same here. I'm definitely getting GoW3 but I'm on the fence about FF13. I'll probably wait til it's cheap before I buy it.
God Of War 3 = Game Of The Year
Let's hope. Unfortunately those people forget about every game that comes out early in the year.
God of War is always remembered. And's tradition is March.
Wait…didn't PSM3(France) give Uncharted 2 a 21 out of 20? If GOWIII is the greatest game ever they better have given it a 22 out of 20 😉
In the article, if I'm not mistaken, it doesn't quite say it is the 'best game ever'. That was only written in the comment posting the link to the review.
It doesn't say it's perfect, it says that "if perfection exists, this title is its virtual incarnation". The author also says that the game "transcends video gaming".
It's not a review, it's a rant.
I wonder if he tried having sex with it…
Haha, yes, he sounded quite excited about it. And that was relieving to hear, especially the part you explained about the demo. I was scared that there may have been truth in the other review, since it was echoing my feelings after playing the demo.
people get pretty up in arms about a joke, I have to be more careful
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Oops, yeah, I missed the eye-winking mark :S
the last time I heard a review label a game as "greatest game ever made" was ON THE BACK OF THE FFVII CASE!! and it rightfully deserved that title IMO.
I thought the demo was pretty stellar. will probably get this game after all.
the demo ruined it for me, i hadnt played the first 2 so i got the collection a fortnight ago and begun from the start, i got halfway through the first then downloaded the GOWIII demo, i was blown away and when i went back to the first game, it was nowhere near as good and i now have no motivation to play it, so i watched some story synopsis vids on youtube to catch up with the story, ready for GOWIII
oh you really should play through them. and chains of olympus if you have a psp. they should have ported COO over to the gow collection as not as many people have a psp and its such a good game. imo the absolute best psp game yet.
Yes, I've played through it multiple times. In my opinion, it has the best story out of the currently available GOW titles. Now that you reminded me, I'll probably play it again at some point.
I'm curious, where does COO stand in the story? I haven't played any of them yet (just picked up the collection). Is it a prequel? or in between 2 and 3? I'm curious.
some will love gow3 some will hate it but wat ever your feelings is this game will be a badass game this year gow3,gt5, halo reach, and mass effect will be fighting this year for GOTY im looking forward too gow3. Playb3yond
I think Heavy Rain just might have something to say about GOTY too.
I'm by no means saying GOWIII is not going to be worthy of praise, but best game of all time, is just jumping the gun alittle too much, i mean there have been much more "meaningful" entries into the medium over the years. As fun as GOW is, does it really enrich our lives? Has it made you think thoughtfully about something you otherwise wouldn't have? Yeah, maybe something doesn't have to do that, and those things that don't, dont get labeled best ofs. Like Halo…
GOW will fu**ing rock yes, but it's a hack and slash epic action game, not the 2nd coming.
But.. I thought MGS4 was the best game ever made?
I still think it is. lol
P.S.
Uncharted 2 is a close 2nd.
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MGS4 was epic, no question. And maybe even more epic than U2. But my impression was U2 was the more entertaining game, because it was more action-oriented, and of course was designed to be. Graphically, it also obviously excelled over MGS4. But for around $25 new at Gamestop, you won't find a better deal than MGS4. Well, besides the Orange Box (I hate Valve too, but come on, who doesn't love Portal).
We can go on all day about how skeptical we are about the review/statements and point some flaws but I only want to say:
Holy **** that's crazy.
Kratos <3
I've loved it from the beginning and I'm quite sure number 3's gonna make me miss a few days of work!!!
I'm getting FF13 first, GoW3 later.
Same.
good? sure i can believe that.
10/10? maybe, time will tell.
but best game ever made?
ok now your really tooting the horn!
It could be the best game ever made, but that would depend on want we call "game".
I do think the GoW series are extraordinary, but I'm incapable of playing them, sadly. The gameplay of constant fighting bores me. It's annoying really. But I love watching my best friend playing them and I'm looking forward to watching GoW III quietly drinking a beer.
As for the best video game ever made ? I'd go for Tetris…
when will reviewers get it through their heads that they cant say things like that?
its pure speculation because as the saying goes one mans garbage is another mans pulp puree.
they can say it in opinion but than they have to state so.
for me the best game of all time is crash bandicoot, but than i know many people who hate the game to death.
I felt a stong agreement vibe coming from that editorial, Mr. Dutka. We all felt it. Im thinking that reserving GOWIII was a good move.
@ long_underscore_shadowpuppet; If you have an oppinion about what the best game ever made is, that is super.
i do.
and its called crash bandicoot.
I got access to GOWIII demo but I don't even want to touch it, because I want to go in fresh and experient the final product.
O you better play it brotha. It's so good you'll play it over and over, and every time is a new journey. The battle system with all the new weapons is absolutely excellent, and as long as your not a button masher, theres a ton of new combos and moves to satisfy any one.
O you better play it brotha. It's so good you'll play it over and over, and every time is a new journey. The battle system with all the new weapons is absolutely excellent, and as long as your not a button masher, theres a ton of new combos and moves to satisfy any one.
Edit: sorry I wish I could delete this one!
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Can't say im surprised, this is a huge game, and Sony, Santa Monica knew they had to make it the best. In my opinion the engine alone is gonna b well worth witnessing! I cant wait!
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Respond to World's comment about best game not being your favorite game.
Best game is also subjective as is a favorite game. Simply, if we take a vote here at PSX listing every game ever created and then asking which one is the best. The vote will definitely not be unanimous. How can you truly choose a best game, how do you determine which game is the best? Is it by genre, by what means can you find the best game? I'm pretty sure there are people out there who would say MW2 is the best game, heck, it might even win this hypothetical contest, so tell me World, how do you determine "The Best Game".
Doesn't suprise me GOW III will be a great game no doubt about it. But for GOTY it's a toss up with GOW III and Heavy Rain.
Best game ever made? How about we start with best game on the PS3…that's enough of a challenge in itself.
Most EPIC game ever made? I can live with that.
The X Factor 9,
Yeah, the most epic game, it will surely take the pie. For best game though, that's like trying to compare LittleBigPlanet and GOW3, there's no way you can do that. If any finds a way, I'll be posted.
hello …
GOW3 & HR are both GOTY to my Eyes LOL …
i can't read the article from PSM3 for will spoil everything, i will take it on your notes but not surprised.
i agree with those saying that 'The Best game' concept brings confusion, for my part, i believe in a 'best game of this category till then,, yeah i know too long LOL .. let's say it's one of the best games!
i don't care which game win which title… L’important c'est d'y prendre plaisir avec.
cheers!
Thank God for God of War III!! Simply the best ps3 game, together with FFXIII. ^_^