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God of War: Ascension
2013 · Beat 'em up, Action-adventure · PlayStation 3 · Sony Computer Entertainment
GameForever voters place God of War: Ascension no. 866 in the world ranking, with 1,602 ELO points and 50% of wins across 167 duels settled. Of the 4 duels that pitted it against Batman: Arkham Asylum, it has won 1 and lost 3. Its best standing outside the world ranking: no. 19 out of 163 (Beat 'em up).
World rank
no. 866
ELO score
1,602
Wins
50%
Duels played
167
About God of War: Ascension
God of War: Ascension, the seventh instalment in the God of War series, acts as a prequel to the preceding games. The narrative revolves around Kratos, the protagonist from earlier instalments, who was once a loyal servant of the God of War, Ares. Tricked by Ares into unknowingly murdering his own family, Kratos breaks the blood oath binding him to Ares and abandons his former master. Subsequently, Kratos finds himself imprisoned and must navigate a path to freedom, severing the bond between him and Ares.
The game retains the familiar hack-and-slash combat system of its predecessors, featuring Kratos wielding the Blades of Chaos. However, a new addition, the World Weapon system, allows Kratos to wield various weapons. Additionally, Kratos can now acquire up to four magical disciplines—Fires of Ares, Ice of Poseidon, Lightning of Zeus, and Soul of Hades—each bestowing unique abilities and imbuing his weapon with magic. For instance, the Ice of Poseidon enables underwater breathing. Rage, a recurring feature, undergoes modifications; it accumulates through attacks, and when the bar is full, it automatically unleashes until the player ceases attacking or sustains damage. Three new relics provide Kratos with the ability to manipulate time, create a "shadow" self, and dispel illusions crafted by his guardians.
Notably, God of War: Ascension introduces online multiplayer to the series. Players, before engaging in multiplayer battles, align with one of four gods—Ares, Hades, Zeus, or Poseidon—each offering a distinct set of abilities. As players accumulate experience and level up their warriors, they unlock magical abilities, armour, weapons, relics, and other treasures. The game features four distinct multiplayer modes: Team Favor of the Gods, Match of Champions, Trial of the Gods, and Capture the Flag
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,602 ELO points over the last 170 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Batman: Arkham Asylum 25% 4 duels played · 281 points behind
- against God of War: Chains of Olympus 50% 4 duels played · 24 points ahead
- against Bayonetta 50% 2 duels played · 225 points behind
- against No More Heroes III 100% 2 duels played · 260 points ahead
- against Super Mario Bros. 0% 2 duels played · 265 points behind
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Where God of War: Ascension ranks
The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where God of War: Ascension stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 19 out of 163 (Beat 'em up).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 866 | 5,035 |
| Beat 'em up | 19 | 163 |
| 2010s | 367 | 2,050 |
| 2013 | 40 | 210 |
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1 comment
Yannis
Great gameplay and story.