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God of War: Ghost of Sparta
- PSP
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Sex and graphic violence loom large in adults-only brawler.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that God of War: Ghost of Sparta is an extremely violent hack ‘n’ slash game not intended for children. Action sequences involve lots of blood and cinematic deaths, and there is a sex mini-game that involves a topless woman (the sex act is not depicted onscreen -- players only hear moans). Also troubling is that the game’s vengeful, bloodthirsty hero is not out to save the world but rather acting in his own interests. He’s not a bad guy, but he is extremely self-absorbed.
What's it about?
Greek warrior Kratos returns to the small screen in GOD OF WAR: GHOST OF SPARTA, an “interquel” that takes place between early games in the franchise. This game sees the crimson-painted protagonist exploring his past and family, with additional central characters, including his mother and his brother, Deimos. Like all of the God of War games, the action is composed primarily of extremely bloody and violent fights against fantastical creatures that include cinematic kill moves (this is not a game for kids) as well as some simple puzzles that involve pushing blocks and throwing switches.
Is it any good?
God of War: Ghost of Sparta is perhaps the most graphically impressive game yet to be released for Sony’s handheld console. Its characters are highly detailed and capable of expressing emotion through subtle facial animations, and the environments and boss battles have an epic scope similar to that of their console-based cousins.
The action, meanwhile, is tight and entertaining. Kratos’ over-the-top blade attacks and imaginative kill moves are perhaps becoming a little well-worn, but they remain highly satisfying. Plus, the developers have added a few elements, including new weapons in the form of the Arms of Sparta and the ability to add flames to Kratos’ blades, a necessary tactic to breach certain enemies’ armor and some barriers. It’s one of the best handheld games of the year for adults.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why developers would put a sex scene in a game. Is it always purely exploitative? Can sexual sequences be presented with maturity and taste in an interactive medium? Did you find the sex scenes in this game to be offensive?
Families can also discuss excessive violence in games. Can it serve a legitimate narrative purpose? Is it more acceptable if the violence is perpetrated against non-humans? Do you think the violence in this game is too much?
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Good game
This game is actually awful for kids, but my boyfriend had me try it and it was pretty fun. You should not let you're child near this game until they are at least 15.
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this is the perfect game for your kids if they are over four it is not violent at all this website is written by a bunch of liars that hate children and videogames
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I was looking at this game and the first thing I saw was nudity. Which lead to a, no. After I played it myself, I found that you did not have to go into the brothel where the main character could have sexual intercourse for points. The brothel Is out of the way and I did not notice it at first. In the minigame you do not see the character having sexual intercourse but the bed is shaking and moaning can be heard. There are just a few topless demons in this game which is when the nudity came into play, but you will not even notice since you are to busy fighting. I think any teenager could play this game since they have most likely already been exposed to violence, and health class.
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Once again,misunderstood.
CSM totally misunderstands the point of this game but then again,the violence and gore is extreme.Kratos does most of the violence,including hacking,slashing and cutting with copious amounts of blood spraying everywhere.I got this when it came out on opening day since I am a big fan of God of war but like all the other GOW games,it is pretty violent and sexual for a GOW game.And I mean GOW as in God Of War,not Gears Of War.
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| Platforms: | PSP |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Release date: | November 2, 2010 |
| ESRB rating: | M for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content |
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