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God of War III

PlayStation 3 • 2010

Should you play it?

What works

  • Visceral and satisfying combat
  • Stunning graphics and scale
  • Engaging boss battles
  • Strong mythological fantasy setting
  • Refined controls and pacing

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear and scripted gameplay
  • Simplistic story and character development
  • Limited puzzle variety
  • Short campaign length
  • Problematic portrayal of violence and women

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

More autonomous

Games that feels like God of War III but with more freedom over how you play

  • NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black

  • God Hand

  • Spider-Man 2

  • The First Berserker: Khazan

  • Black Myth: Wukong

  • God of War Ragnarök

Less dominating

Games that feels like God of War III but with less domination over others

  • Alice: Madness Returns - Ultimate Edition

  • ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN

  • BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut

  • Collapse

  • Darksiders III

  • Stray Blade

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God of War III: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Autonomy.

Last update: 22/08/2026