A No-Brainer For Any PS3 Owner
Let me preface by saying the PSP titles, _Chains of Olympus_ and _Ghost of Sparta,_ aren't included on the discs. For new (unused) copies, the _God of War Saga_ includes voucher codes to download the PSP games via the Playstation Network; once redeemed, those codes can never be used again (i.e., you'll have to purchase those games separately), so unless you don't care for the PSP titles, I highly suggest buying a brand new copy.
To those unfamiliar to the series, the games center around Kratos -- a Spartan warrior and former servant of Ares, the god of war -- in his quest for vengeance against those who've wronged him. All five games do a respectable job of maintaining plot continuity, and there are some interesting twists in the games' story arc.
Graphics among all five games are superbly detailed and, with the exception of _God of War 3,_ play at a smooth 60 FPS. (_God of War 3_ runs anywhere from 30 to 60 FPS -- understandable considering the rich graphics on rather primitive hardware.)
Combat is what sets the series apart from anything else. It's violent, over-the-top, fluid, and extremely satisfying. Weapons and magic can be upgraded for more damage and extra attacks. The Blades of Chaos will likely be your weapon of choice, but there are many others available.
It's not just all hack-and-slash, though; there are many puzzles to help with the pacing. Most puzzles aren't too difficult to figure out, but some will have you scratching your head. There is also a healthy dose of exploration; there are usually red orb chests and other goodies off camera, so it pays to take time to check every nook and cranny.
There is female nudity in all the games, so some people might be put off by that (or turned on by that . . .). And where there are exposed breasts, there will almost certainly be sex mini games afoot. The actual "act" isn't shown, but the grunts and the moans can be heard while the player presses buttons and rotates the analog stick to simulate the climb to orgasm. The sex mini games are optional (trophies notwithstanding), so feel free to ignore them if you're uncomfortable around that sort of thing.
There's not much more to say other than the _God of War Saga_ is an amazing deal. Five critically acclaimed games for the price of one . . . it doesn't get much better than that. If you don't mind a lot of blood and guts and occasional nudity, I'd highly recommend these games.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New