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PS3 | Action | God of War III

Boxart for God of War III
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Feature: God of War III wishlist: 11 key features (page 2 of 2)

Feature by Sid Shuman | 04/25/2008 | 11:59:43 AM PST

Native 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second. The PlayStation 3 is the only current game console that can (technically) output a full 1920 x 1080 progressive-scan signal. Unfortunately, only a handful of games have capitalized on this feature. Seeing a true 1080p signal on a native 1080p HD TV is awe-inspiring, making it a perfect feature for those jaw-dropping moments in God of War 3. Luckily, God of War II producer Cory Barlog hinted at a 1080p God of War 3 before he exited Sony for a career in films. Running at 60 frames per second, for buttery-smooth animations and choke-free battles, is an almost sure bet -- every game in the series, with the exception of the PSP's Chains of Olympus, has run at a solid 60 frames per second. We'd expect no less with God of War 3.



Bigger, better challenge modes. The God of War games have all included bonus "Challenge Modes" that have drawn a mixed reaction from gamers. The challenge rounds tend to have rather boring goals ("kill four minotaurs, but none of the undead soldiers!") and are often too hard, with too little payoff, to be truly enjoyable and replayable. In God of War 3, we'd rather see a boss battle mode, ala Shadow of the Colossus, where you try to quickly and efficiently beat game bosses in exchange for red orbs and new items. It's a nice thought, at least.



The end of the Gods. God of War creator David Jaffe has hinted at some major storyline developments in God of War 3. Jaffe once famously said that the "God of War [series] ultimately will explain why there are no more Greek myths." Though Jaffe no longer part of the project and has moved on to Eat Sleep Play). What could be more epic than the final, total destruction of the Greek gods?



The death of Kratos. This would tie into the death of the Gods story arc (see above). Kratos is a tormented soul, a pawn to Zeus and a slave to the memories of his past atrocities...including the murder of his wife and daughter. For Kratos, death would serve as a victory, a kind of ultimate release. We hope he gets what's coming to him.



A labyrinth level where you're stalked by the mother-of-all-Minotaurs. Remember Theseus and his ball of string? We need say no more.


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