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God of War: Ghost of Sparta

PlayStation Portable • 2010

Should you play it?

"Marking Kratos' second foray into portable gaming, God of War: Ghost of Sparta stands as a spin-off nestled between the events of God of War and God of War II. Despite ascending to the title of the god of war, Kratos remains haunted by nightmarish visions. One such vision compels him to embark on a new journey when he witnesses his mother, Callisto, imprisoned in Atlantis under the dominion of the sea god Poseidon. Against Athena's counsel to ignore the vision, Kratos sets forth to unravel his past and, in the process, rescue his long-lost brother, Deimos, from the clutches of the god of death, Thanatos. This second instalment for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) maintains a gameplay style akin to its predecessor, introducing a handful of new mechanics. Kratos wields his trusty Blades of Athena in this quest, now augmented with a new magic known as Thera's Bane, amplifying the potency of his attacks. The game also introduces several new magical items and a fresh secondary weapon. In addition to the captivating story mode, Ghost of Sparta offers the "Temple of Zeus," a location where players can spend orbs acquired in the Battle Arena to acquire various art and other bonuses."

What works

  • High-quality, satisfying combat
  • Strong narrative and character depth
  • Impressive graphics for a handheld
  • Well-paced and polished gameplay
  • Additional challenge modes and replayability

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear level design limits exploration
  • Limited weapon variety
  • Some camera and control issues
  • Short campaign length
  • Story inconsistencies and lack of innovation

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God of War: Ghost of Sparta: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Last update: 02/09/2026