Product Overview
- Product Name: God of War: Ascension
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Original God of War Ascension for PlayStation 3 in OEM case with artwork included; disc is pristine and fully tested. The bold artwork captures the raw brutality of Kratos perfectly, giving this copy commanding shelf presence worthy of the Spartan himself.
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What's Included
- PS3 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: N/A (No Manual Issued)
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: OEM/Original*
- Extras:
Game Description
God of War: Ascension stands as the final and most technically ambitious original entry in the legendary franchise on the Sony PlayStation 3, offering a powerful look into the origins of Kratos before his rise as the Ghost of Sparta. Developed by Santa Monica Studio, this action-adventure epic explores a darker, more psychological chapter of the series, focusing on Kratos’ struggle to break free from the consequences of his oath to Ares and the torment that follows.
Rather than retelling familiar conquests, Ascension leans into spectacle-driven mythological storytelling and refined combat systems. The single-player experience delivers massive set pieces, intricate environmental puzzles, and some of the most fluid, aggressive combat the series had seen at the time. Ancient ruins, towering creatures, and divine trials unfold with cinematic scale, reinforcing the franchise’s signature blend of brutality and mythic grandeur.
As the closing chapter of the PlayStation 3 era for the franchise, God of War: Ascension represents a technical showcase and a narrative bookend to Kratos’ Greek saga. For collectors, it holds special significance as both a chronological starting point and a visual peak of the series on PS3 — a must-own centerpiece for fans of one of gaming’s most iconic action franchises.
Gameplay Features
- Story-driven single-player campaign exploring Kratos’ origins and early torment
- Refined combat system emphasizing speed, aggression, and weapon variety
- Epic boss encounters rooted in Greek mythology and divine trials
- Large-scale cinematic set pieces showcasing PlayStation 3 hardware at its peak
- Environmental puzzles integrated seamlessly into combat-focused levels
- Prestige PlayStation exclusive developed by Santa Monica Studio
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
God of War: Ascension serves as the earliest chapter in the God of War timeline, depicting Kratos before the events of the original trilogy. Its narrative focus on psychological torment and guilt offered a more introspective take on the character than previous entries.
Released late in the PlayStation 3 lifecycle, Ascension is often praised for pushing the console’s hardware to its limits with dense environments, complex animations, and large-scale encounters. It stands as a technical swan song for the franchise’s Greek era before its celebrated reinvention on later hardware.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release (Black Label)
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2013
- Publisher: Sony
- Developer: Santa Monica Studios
- ESRB Rating: M - Mature
- UPC: 711719982326
- SKU: 33910
- Format: Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 3 console (PS3 system)
- Region: NTSC (U.S. & Canada)
Important Information
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original PS3 cases. (See photos)
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