03-29-2007, 09:36 PM
It's hardly subconscious advertising. The point is that the demo ends on a high note, and I wanted to see what happened next. Timed demos usually end on a sort of
Part of the reason I like God of War so much (it's one of the most satisfying game purchases I've ever made) is that it doesn't draw on the same Tolkien-inspired Dungeons and Dragons mythology as everything else. It's a tribute to the great stories of Greek mythology, with some liberties taken for the purpose of keeping the game exciting and playable. There's certainly things about the game that could be a shade more intelligent or less meat-headed, but it weaves together the elements of gameplay, story, character, and technology better than almost any game out there.
But if you're hellbent against aggression in games, then it's most definitely not the game for you. It's one of the most violent games out there. I don't go for all these First-Person Shooter things, or the military simulators, or Warcraft, but give me a game with an original premise, a stylish presentation, and solid visceral gameplay that allows me to let off a little steam? Heck, yes. Sign me up.
I never cared for Bud Redhead, though. I like those kinds of games a lot, but I never cared for the level design or the control in that one. Wish I could try Cave Days.
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Part of the reason I like God of War so much (it's one of the most satisfying game purchases I've ever made) is that it doesn't draw on the same Tolkien-inspired Dungeons and Dragons mythology as everything else. It's a tribute to the great stories of Greek mythology, with some liberties taken for the purpose of keeping the game exciting and playable. There's certainly things about the game that could be a shade more intelligent or less meat-headed, but it weaves together the elements of gameplay, story, character, and technology better than almost any game out there.
But if you're hellbent against aggression in games, then it's most definitely not the game for you. It's one of the most violent games out there. I don't go for all these First-Person Shooter things, or the military simulators, or Warcraft, but give me a game with an original premise, a stylish presentation, and solid visceral gameplay that allows me to let off a little steam? Heck, yes. Sign me up.
I never cared for Bud Redhead, though. I like those kinds of games a lot, but I never cared for the level design or the control in that one. Wish I could try Cave Days.