God of War III: Collector's Edition

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God of War III thrusts you into the final chapter of Kratos's bloody saga against the Greek gods. Wielding twin blades and myth-shattering magic, you tear through hordes of monsters, solve environmental puzzles, and clash with titans in brutally satisfying combat. The story ramps up the series' signature vengeance with over-the-top set pieces like naval sieges and godly duels. The Collector's Edition adds physical memorabilia like art cards and a themed case plus digital armor upgrades accessible online. This 2010 PlayStation 3 exclusive remains a high point for the franchise with its chaotic boss fights and dense mythological lore. Critics praised its frenetic action and emotional stakes, though some found the pacing uneven. With a Metacritic score of 91, it's a must for series completists. The included skins and art assets make the Collector's Edition a tactile showcase for fans, even if the digital downloads require a steady internet connection to unlock.

Storyline

Following the ending of God of War II, God of War III picks up directly after this with a stirring opening narration from Zeus discussing the actions of the rogue Kratos, who is 'commanding' a small army of Titans rescued from the Great War (using the power of the Fates). The Olympians immediately rush to battle; Helios rides on his chariot over Olympus, Hermes speeds down the very peaks of Olympus as Zeus watches on, Hercules receives the order to lead his troops down into the fray, Hades lunges off and engages several Titans in his giant form, and Poseidon (using his aquakinesis) shoots down from Olympus like a missile and performs a death blow through the chest of Epimetheus, and then manifests himself as a massive water being and spawns several water horses called Hippocampi to aid in the battle. With Poseidon as their greatest threat in the battle, having already decimated numerous Titans and soon going after Gaia herself, Kratos engages the God of the Sea and after drawing him into Gaia's grasp manages to knock a weakened Poseidon out of his godly form and onto a separate platform. The two quarrel with each other briefly before Kratos walks up and beats the Lord of the Sea savagely, finally gouging out his eyes and snapping his neck before he tosses him into the ocean. With Poseidon's death, the seas cataclysm and ocean levels rise significantly, causing a flood that appears to engulf the entire world and destroying almost all of mankind save those on top of Olympia.