God of War (2005)
One plea. A lifetime in chains.
Kratos is tasked with saving Athens from Ares. Through monsters, ancient temples and divine trials, the warrior seeks the power to bring down a god.
What awaits on the journey?
The first God of War by release order takes the player into a world inspired by ancient Greece. The search for Pandora’s Box combines combat, climbing and puzzles as Kratos’s past gradually comes into view.
- Combine the Blades of Chaos, magic and the environment in combat.
- Navigate traps, observe mechanisms and find a route through Pandora’s Temple.
- Discover the Ghost of Sparta’s tragedy through a story that returns to his past.
Faces in the story
A Spartan warrior seeking release from his past.
The god of war devastating Athens, to whom Kratos once pledged himself.
The patron goddess of Athens, who gives Kratos the task of confronting Ares.
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Read full articleExplore the original God of War (2005)
The original launched on PS2 in North America on 22 March 2005. The links below are official information pages, not PC or PS5 downloads of the 2005 game.
Check the title and platform before looking for an edition to play. The series page below includes several different God of War games.
Reference sources
Identifies the 2005 God of War and its PS2 platform.
North American release date, developer and original publisher.