{"id":20340,"date":"2012-05-01T17:11:14","date_gmt":"2012-05-01T07:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=20340"},"modified":"2012-05-01T17:11:14","modified_gmt":"2012-05-01T07:11:14","slug":"award-winning-franchise-rises-once-again-with-god-of-war-ascension-exclusively-for-playstation3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=20340","title":{"rendered":"AWARD-WINNING FRANCHISE RISES ONCE AGAIN WITH GOD OF WAR: ASCENSION\u2122, EXCLUSIVELY FOR PLAYSTATION\u00ae3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prequel to the series details Kratos\u2019 emotional story of redemption, while redefining the competitive multiplayer experience\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

SYDNEY, 1ST<\/sup> MAY 2012 \u2013 <\/strong>Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.),<\/a> is pleased to confirm that God of War: Ascension\u2122,<\/em> developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios\u2019 (SCE WWS) Santa Monica Studio, is a prequel that will show Kratos’ emotional path of redemption whilst detailing the rise of his rage to break free from Ares’ bond.\u00a0 Epic cinematic storytelling, visceral battles, and blockbuster moments will all be present, along with various enhancements, including a revamped combat system and a brand new online multiplayer mode that combines the brutal gameplay and large-scale battels that God of War <\/em>is known for to create a competitive experience like never before.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe bar is set quite high for this franchise as each God of War <\/em>title succeeds in being better than the last,\u201d said Todd Papy, Game Director, God of War: Ascension<\/em>, SCE WWS Santa Monica Studios.\u00a0 \u201cBut, unlike previous releases, we\u2019re providing a deeper look into Kratos\u2019 tormented past and psyche that fans have not seen before.\u00a0 Combined with refined gameplay, jaw-dropping visuals, and a fresh twist on competitive gaming with our new online multiplayer mode, I guarantee that God of War: Ascension<\/em> will give fans what they have been eagerly waiting for, and much more.\u201d<\/p>\n

For the first time ever in a God of War<\/em> <\/em>game, players can compete in online or offline multiplayer battles that combine the fierce combat and scale of the franchise with a unique gameplay experience.\u00a0 Built off of the heart and soul of the single-player campaign, this brand new option can include up to eight players and offers a variety of different multiplayer modes along with customisable avatar warriors, armour and weapon types. Players will have the option to align themselves with one of four of the legendary Greek gods \u2013 Zeus, Ares, Poseidon or Hades and earn their approval to unlock new customisation options.<\/p>\n

Utilizing state-of-the-art visual technologies, the Santa Monica Studios team has made significant strides to bring unmistakable realism to the gameplay experience.\u00a0 God of War: Ascension<\/em> will feature a revamped combat and weapon system, promptless mini-games, and new puzzle challenges, coupled with fluid, life-like characters, dynamic lighting effects, and world-changing scenarios that will truly bring Kratos and the environment around him to life.<\/p>\n

Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War: Ascension<\/em> is an epic adventure that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he finds a way to break the blood oath that binds him to the god, Ares.\u00a0 Six months after being tricked into killing his wife and child, a younger Kratos is sentenced to a life of madness with the Furies, caged in a Titan sized prison for the living damned.\u00a0 Fighting insanity, his will is tested to the limit as he seeks to break his bond and gain the clarity to seek revenge on Ares for his part in the death of his family.\u00a0 Armed with double-chained blades, Kratos must take on mythology\u2019s darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest for redemption.<\/p>\n

God of War: Ascension <\/em>is an action-adventure game that offers an epic single-player story mode, as well as a deep, innovative multi-player experience. Further information about the game can be found at www.GodofWar.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Prequel to the series details Kratos\u2019 emotional story of redemption, while redefining the competitive multiplayer experience\u00a0 SYDNEY, 1ST MAY 2012 \u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Australia (SCE Aust.), is pleased to confirm that God of War: Ascension\u2122, developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios\u2019 (SCE WWS) Santa Monica Studio, is a prequel that will show Kratos’<\/p>\n

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