POSEIDON (God of War III)
God of War is known for its epic boss battles, and God of War III was no different. The Assault on Mt. Olympus is one of the most breathtaking sequences in the series. The climb to reach the top of Olympus is thrilling enough, but the battle that ensues is one of the great moments in gaming history. Poseidon bursts from the sea on a chariot guided by monstrous horses formed from the watery depths below.
A game like God of War turns set-pieces into an understatement. There is so much happening in this battle that it’s hard to begin to even describe it. Kratos looks to be about the size of an ant, as he slowly hacks away at Poseidon’s claws that keep him attached to the cliffside. Poseidon’s horses gnash at you, his trident throws powerful strikes your way, and for good measure, his water tail will threaten to impale you. You have to keep an eye on all of his attacks if you want to survive long enough to do any sort of damage to him. If there’s one defining element of God of War, it’s that the game continually makes you earn your title.
It was a jaw-dropping way to kick off a God of War game, and a great way to show off what God of War could be like on the PS3. We can’t wait to see what set-pieces are in store for us with when the latest God of War releases for PS4.
