Should I beat GoW II before I start playing GoW III?

I've been hyped for God of War III for months now, and I made it a goal to beat the first two games before I get the third game. I played through the first game, but never finished the second. I think the main reason why is because I wasn't interested in it enough to really be devoted to beating it; it just seemed way too similar to the first game (same look, same gameplay, same enemies, same nearly everything else) to hold my attention for that long. So, I played through maybe 20% of it and stopped right there.

Now God of War III has finally been released. I'm really psyched to get into the action, but I'm stuck with the dilemma: Should I finish God of War II before I start to play God of War III? I admit, it is tempting to start to play God of War III since it has just been released and it looks incredible on the PS3, but I really need help deciding whether I should finish the previous installment and see how the story continues before I start on this one.

After playing all 4, yes i consider chains of olympus a real GoW game, i can say that it will definetly help you understand why Kratos is doing this. Its not as simple why he is doing it at the end of GoW 3. Anyways i say play it if you want to know exactly what is going on but if you just want to rip some ends off just play GoW 3. Also you can read the plot on Wiki for GoW 2 if you like.

After playing all 4, yes i consider chains of olympus a real GoW game, i can say that it will definetly help you understand why Kratos is doing this. Its not as simple why he is doing it at the end of GoW 3. Anyways i say play it if you want to know exactly what is going on but if you just want to rip some ends off just play GoW 3. Also you can read the plot on Wiki for GoW 2 if you like.

ASRCSR

Yeah I was thinking about doing that.

I would beat GOWII, its not that long anyway.bobaban

Yea but GoW I took me forever to beat, with many objectives taking multiple tries to complete. I don't think GOW II would be any different.

be patient and play the second one. I just finished the 2nd today and will be getting 3 tomorrow.

If you found GOW2 to be to similar to GOW1, will GOW3 be any different

According to reviewers, NO. So you should do neither things

I've been hyped for God of War III for months now, and I made it a goal to beat the first two games before I get the third game. I played through the first game, but never finished the second. I think the main reason why is because I wasn't interested in it enough to really be devoted to beating it; it just seemed way too similar to the first game (same look, same gameplay, same enemies, same nearly everything else) to hold my attention for that long. So, I played through maybe 20% of it and stopped right there.

Now God of War III has finally been released. I'm really psyched to get into the action, but I'm stuck with the dilemma: Should I finish God of War II before I start to play God of War III? I admit, it is tempting to start to play God of War III since it has just been released and it looks incredible on the PS3, but I really need help deciding whether I should finish the previous installment and see how the story continues before I start on this one.Tigerman950

Since you already have it, finish the second so that you won't need to go back when you feel like you missed something...

I would. GOW2 is a pretty good game by itself, and probably fairly important in understanding the events in GOW3. Doesn't GOW3 pick up right where GOW2 left off? I haven't played 3 yet.

After playing all 4, yes i consider chains of olympus a real GoW game, i can say that it will definetly help you understand why Kratos is doing this. Its not as simple why he is doing it at the end of GoW 3. Anyways i say play it if you want to know exactly what is going on but if you just want to rip some ends off just play GoW 3. Also you can read the plot on Wiki for GoW 2 if you like.

ASRCSR

Edit: Even if you play them backwards, you'll still love it I think. The story isn't as essential as Metal Gear Solid series or the like.. so I wouldn't worry about it.

I would play God of War 2 before God of War 3. The story is one reason and the graphics from the second to the third will blow you away which makes God of War 3 even better.

I played 'em both when they were new and loved the shiet out of them.. but it's been a while.. im replaying them both to refresh b4 GoW3

definately finish GoW II first. period. end of discussion.

I would. GOW2 is a pretty good game by itself, and probably fairly important in understanding the events in GOW3. Doesn't GOW3 pick up right where GOW2 left off? I haven't played 3 yet.

yokofox33

Yes it does but GoW 3 does a pretty good job explaining what just what happened before. I found they made little reference to GoW 2, but what you did to the characters in GoW 2 affect what happens in GoW3. So you want to why Kratos did that or what they are talking about you need to play it or read it online

I'd say do it. Make the experience complete :P

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I would. GOW2 is a pretty good game by itself, and probably fairly important in understanding the events in GOW3. Doesn't GOW3 pick up right where GOW2 left off? I haven't played 3 yet.

ASRCSR

Yes it does but GoW 3 does a pretty good job explaining what just what happened before. I found they made little reference to GoW 2, but what you did to the characters in GoW 2 affect what happens in GoW3. So you want to why Kratos did that or what they are talking about you need to play it or read it online

Cool. Thanks for the heads up!

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I've been hyped for God of War III for months now, and I made it a goal to beat the first two games before I get the third game. I played through the first game, but never finished the second. I think the main reason why is because I wasn't interested in it enough to really be devoted to beating it; it just seemed way too similar to the first game (same look, same gameplay, same enemies, same nearly everything else) to hold my attention for that long. So, I played through maybe 20% of it and stopped right there.

Now God of War III has finally been released. I'm really psyched to get into the action, but I'm stuck with the dilemma: Should I finish God of War II before I start to play God of War III? I admit, it is tempting to start to play God of War III since it has just been released and it looks incredible on the PS3, but I really need help deciding whether I should finish the previous installment and see how the story continues before I start on this one.taplok

Since you already have it, finish the second so that you won't need to go back when you feel like you missed something...

I actually don't have the second game, I rented it from GameFly last summer and that's when I tried playing through it. When I felt that I didn't really want to finish God of War II I decided to return it, also partly so I could play other games in my Queue. I guess I should buy it now (it's really not that much, and plus I can get it cheap used) and play through it quickly, since you guys did a pretty good job convincing me. That's exactly what I did for Halo; I bought Halo 3 but anxiously waited a few months on playing it so I could beat Halo 2 (I didn't find much time in doing so because I was pretty busy with school, even though it's a short game). The only thing I'm worried about is how long it will take me to complete GoW II, since the first game took me forever and never seemed to end. I always like that in a game, but in situations like this where I need to finish an installment in time for the next one to come out, being rushed is really the last thing I need.

Oh man definitely, beat 1 then 2 then 3 if you're really into storylines. I couldn't imagine starting off with 3 without seeing where 2 left off.

Definitely, it helps you understand the events that will happen in GoW3.

If you found GOW2 to be to similar to GOW1, will GOW3 be any different

According to reviewers, NO. So you should do neither things

Wolfetan

I think the third game's pretty different. The graphics are enhanced and the gameplay has changed a bit, i.e. grabbing/ramming enemies and gliding through the air with Kratos' own pair of wings. Neither of those things were in the first two games.

So is it worth buying now if I decide to play through God of War II before proceeding with God of War III? Apparently its only $16.99 for a used copy, and I have no beef with used games as long as they're in a like-new condition (which most of mine are). The thing is, I originally had God of War II rented when I started playing it, so it wasn't too big of a loss for me when I decided to quit on it. But now I need to make a decision, and buying the game might be the only way to make the experience complete, as many of you have been saying.

What do you think?

I've been hyped for God of War III for months now, and I made it a goal to beat the first two games before I get the third game. I played through the first game, but never finished the second. I think the main reason why is because I wasn't interested in it enough to really be devoted to beating it; it just seemed way too similar to the first game (same look, same gameplay, same enemies, same nearly everything else) to hold my attention for that long. So, I played through maybe 20% of it and stopped right there.

Now God of War III has finally been released. I'm really psyched to get into the action, but I'm stuck with the dilemma: Should I finish God of War II before I start to play God of War III? I admit, it is tempting to start to play God of War III since it has just been released and it looks incredible on the PS3, but I really need help deciding whether I should finish the previous installment and see how the story continues before I start on this one.

Tigerman950

Yeah I would definitely beat #2 first. If those are your reasons for not beating GOW2 though, then go ahead and stay away from GOW3. It recycles quite a bit as well.

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I've been hyped for God of War III for months now, and I made it a goal to beat the first two games before I get the third game. I played through the first game, but never finished the second. I think the main reason why is because I wasn't interested in it enough to really be devoted to beating it; it just seemed way too similar to the first game (same look, same gameplay, same enemies, same nearly everything else) to hold my attention for that long. So, I played through maybe 20% of it and stopped right there.

Now God of War III has finally been released. I'm really psyched to get into the action, but I'm stuck with the dilemma: Should I finish God of War II before I start to play God of War III? I admit, it is tempting to start to play God of War III since it has just been released and it looks incredible on the PS3, but I really need help deciding whether I should finish the previous installment and see how the story continues before I start on this one.

BlackhawkBix

Yeah I would definitely beat #2 first. If those are your reasons for not beating GOW2 though, then go ahead and stay away from GOW3. It recycles quite a bit as well.

I already own God of War III, and like I said before, I did find more than enough changes to keep me interested. Enhanced graphics, improved combat (grabbing and ramming enemies), gliding through the air and crazy new bosses have definitely made this game worth buying, and I know it will keep me in for a long time. My only issue is getting to God of War III and feeling like the experience is complete.

I recommend that you play both 1 & 2. There are references to both of the games in the 3rd one. You don't NEED to play them as you won't be lost, but it's nice to have a background for the whole thing. Plus, the other two are great, especially 2, which was absolutely incredible for a PS2 game. I bought the collection for PS3 and don't regret it at all.

UPDATE: I just bought God of War II. Right now I'm on the boss who rides a horse around (name?) and according to the game save file, I've been playing it for a total of 3 and a half hours. Any idea how much longer it will take me to finish it, or how much more of the game is left? I'd really like to know how far I am since I'm serious about finishing it fast enough to suffice my anxiety to continue on with God of War III.

yeeh u should beat gow 2 1st

I would beat GOWII, its not that long anyway.bobaban

Wow you were right, it wasn't that long after all. God of War III, here I come!

If you want just to be able to understand the story, go to Wikipedia and read some info.

But personally, I highly recommend you to play GOW collection bacause GOW1 and GOW2 are amazing games...

it dont matter really you can just read the story online

God of War 2 raises the bar of GoW 1, the gameplay is somewhat similar but they add new stuff to it and the story is great too so it's definitely worth playing especially before GoW 3 it'll make you more hyped.