God of War: Chains of Olympus

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However, the basic hack 'n slash gameplay--battling against countless waves of foes and big bosses--remains unchanged. Just as it was on PlayStation 2, you can't mindlessly mash your way through these encounters. You have to pay attention, knowing when to attack, when to dodge, and when a lengthy and unstoppable combo may not be such a good idea.

Again, that's mostly a good thing. Without those traits, it wouldn't be God of War. All the old solutions to traditional action-adventure annoyances return as well; you can kick blocks across stages instead of slowly dragging them, and often-tedious wall-climbing portions are significantly sped up by simple jumping.

[...]Speaking of frustration, be prepared to repeat a few tricky encounters multiple times. Fortunately, a number of intelligently-placed checkpoints ensure that there isn't too much repetition, though there was an instance or two when I was ready to swear off the game because I didn't want to repeatedly grind through two waves of tough-as-nails enemies only to get slaughtered by their more powerful brethren.

[...]Prospective buyers should also prepare themselves for an extremely brief outing, as the game's conclusion can be easily reached within six hours of play. Multiple difficulty settings, a few unlockable costumes, and a couple challenge missions help extend the game's length. Though these will no doubt keep dedicated fans occupied, I'm not sure if many, such as myself, will bother with them for more than a few moments.

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