Rumor: Multiplayer Mode Coming To God Of War III

Rumor: Multiplayer Mode Coming To God Of War III

These days, if a game doesn't feature an online multiplayer feature of some kind, most gamers think it's missing something.

But when it comes to the elite single-player experiences available, does it really matter? God of War III is easily one of the best games of the generation - and indeed, one of the best action titles of all time - and it requires nothing in the way of multiplayer modes. However, the same can be said for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves but Naughty Dog gave in to the massive demand and provided us with an online multiplayer mode (and a good one, too). Therefore, perhaps SCEA Santa Monica has already decided to do the same for Kratos' latest brutal adventure. If you check this thread in the GameTrailers forums, you'll see an apparent magazine scan from a European magazine, clearly depicting the addition of multiplayer battling via DLC. Now, we haven't heard anything about the upcoming DLC just yet but perhaps it makes perfect sense. The only question might be, "is such a feature even necessary?"

We'll leave that up to the fans. For now, it seems that multiplayer may indeed come to the God of War series, although we have no further rumored details just yet.

Facepalm. Worst Idea ever

You will duo with apherdite lawl.

I don't see how it's going to work unless they add Nariko in it. :)

My guess would probably a fighting game mode or a Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 type multiplayer.

Looking at this pictues does make the multiplayer look like a figting game. Gods vs. Titans vs. Heroes.

How would multiplayer work? Maybe a co-op type campaign? Uncharted could be multiplayer because of guns, but I don't see how GOW is unless it's like 4 player challenge rooms/horde mode/campaign.

Plus, if this DLC costs money it's pure milking, not as bad as what Capcom does though.

How would multiplayer work? Maybe a co-op type campaign? Uncharted could be multiplayer because of guns, but I don't see how GOW is unless it's like 4 player challenge rooms/horde mode/campaign.

Plus, if this DLC costs money it's pure milking, not as bad as what Capcom does though.

AHUGECAT

It could work the same way Dante's inferno's multiplayer works.

[QUOTE="AHUGECAT"]

How would multiplayer work? Maybe a co-op type campaign? Uncharted could be multiplayer because of guns, but I don't see how GOW is unless it's like 4 player challenge rooms/horde mode/campaign.

Plus, if this DLC costs money it's pure milking, not as bad as what Capcom does though.

Espada12

It could work the same way Dante's inferno's multiplayer works.

How does it work? never played DI

OMFG Dante's Inferno clone!

/sarcasm.

Maybe Co-Op but Not Multiplayer. If it had Co-Op, I'd actually pick it up. Co-Op in a game like GOW3 would let you play it atleast 2 or 3 times.

Its just a joke for April fools lol :P.. i think :P

OMFG Dante's Inferno clone!

/sarcasm.

HavocV3

[QUOTE="HavocV3"]

OMFG Dante's Inferno clone!

/sarcasm.

killa4lyfe

[QUOTE="Espada12"]

[QUOTE="AHUGECAT"]

How would multiplayer work? Maybe a co-op type campaign? Uncharted could be multiplayer because of guns, but I don't see how GOW is unless it's like 4 player challenge rooms/horde mode/campaign.

Plus, if this DLC costs money it's pure milking, not as bad as what Capcom does though.

AHUGECAT

It could work the same way Dante's inferno's multiplayer works.

How does it work? never played DI

No idea, but from I saw it's an arena type deal. DI's multiplayer is coming in DLC sometime, only reason I brought it up is because DI plays exactly like god of war.

1.) I'm pretty sure it's an April Fools joke. I really doubt this will happen.

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2.) Some of you ask "why?". I ask "why not?". If Santa Monica decided to do some type of 1V1 mode, it would be optional DLC at this point. On top of that, it doesn't really detract from the game at all. Many people were asking for this year and a half ago when it was rumored to be in the final game. It could be like Soul Calibur or Dynasty Warriors 1V1. As long as its balanced and fun, I see no issue what-so-ever.

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3.) If they do decide to do some type of multiplayer in future God of War games, maybe it will be co-op, or at least something that ties into the story. But then again, Challenges don't tie into the story at all in GOW3. They are simple arena sty|ed objectives added for the sake of lengthening the re-playability of the game. But guess what? It was fun. The same could be said for 1V1.

[QUOTE="HavocV3"]

OMFG Dante's Inferno clone!

/sarcasm.

killa4lyfe

hopefully a suicide account doesn't see it:P

this is a joke right? why ruin a good thing?lawlessx

how could you ruin it? i don't understand..... the game is already out so its not like they are compromising some aspects of the game to fit multiplayer in. if anything i see this as a bonus and maybe i will buy the game now instead of renting it

The closest thing I want to see to a GOW multiplayer is Kratos in the next Soul Calibur game on the ps3

2.) Some of you ask "why?". I ask "why not?". If Santa Monica decided to do some type of 1V1 mode, it would be optional DLC at this point. On top of that, it doesn't really detract from the game at all. Many people were asking for this year and a half ago when it was rumored to be in the final game. It could be like Soul Calibur or Dynasty Warriors 1V1. As long as its balanced and fun, I see no issue what-so-ever.

TREAL_Since

Ahhh, so thaaaaaat's how it would work. 1v1 2D fighting, just like [spoiler] the Zeus battle. [/spoiler]

If that's the case I change my tune now, that would be totally awesome. Kratos, Zeus, Poseidon, etc etc. in a 1v1 fighter, 3D but on a 2D plane, using stages and abilities from the game. That could totally, totally work. If this doesn't turn out to be a hoax and it's something like that, then right on, right ****ing on.

Source still doesn't seem the least bit credible, but now I can at least wrap my head around a MP component in GoW.

LOL...i told you guys. this is proof that single player only games should and will die. me ftw

The closest thing I want to see to a GOW multiplayer is Kratos in the next Soul Calibur game on the ps3

BlancoBX

You will duo with apherdite lawl.

Espada12

1.) I'm pretty sure it's an April Fools joke. I really doubt this will happen.

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2.) Some of you ask "why?". I ask "why not?". If Santa Monica decided to do some type of 1V1 mode, it would be optional DLC at this point. On top of that, it doesn't really detract from the game at all. Many people were asking for this year and a half ago when it was rumored to be in the final game. It could be like Soul Calibur or Dynasty Warriors 1V1. As long as its balanced and fun, I see no issue what-so-ever.

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3.) If they do decide to do some type of multiplayer in future God of War games, maybe it will be co-op, or at least something that ties into the story. But then again, Challenges don't tie into the story at all in GOW3. They are simple arena sty|ed objectives added for the sake of lengthening the re-playability of the game. But guess what? It was fun. The same could be said for 1V1.

TREAL_Since

I agreed many your points, but how it's work if there have 1v1 for GOW3 multiplayer? I mean there's would have mindless button mashing, you can closing your eyes anytime to see if you won or not?

if they did it like NGS2 team missions it would be awesome to me

LOL...i told you guys. this is proof that single player only games should and will die. me ftw

Revolution316

I agreed many your points, but how it's work if there have 1v1 for GOW3 multiplayer? I mean there's would have mindless button mashing, you can closing your eyes anytime to see if you won or not?

Fireboy78

Do you really think you can play God of War by mindlessly button-mashing? :lol:

I should post a video of the Cerberus breeder + satyrs fight with me closing my eyes and pressing Square and post it on Youtube. I guarantee it will end in fail.

[QUOTE="BlancoBX"]

The closest thing I want to see to a GOW multiplayer is Kratos in the next Soul Calibur game on the ps3

Hahadouken

yea how awesome would it be...but he would definitely be more unbalanced a character than the apprentice in SC4...wayyyyy too powerful

Ahhh, so thaaaaaat's how it would work. 1v1 2D fighting, just like the Zeus battle.

If that's the case I change my tune now, that would be totally awesome. Kratos, Zeus, Poseidon, etc etc. in a 1v1 fighter, 3D but on a 2D plane, using stages and abilities from the game. That could totally, totally work. If this doesn't turn out to be a hoax and it's something like that, then right on, right ****ing on.

Source still doesn't seem the least bit credible, but now I can at least wrap my head around a MP component in GoW.

Hahadouken

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By now it's almost certain that there will be some sort of DLC for GOW3. I predict it will be more challenges. Challenges are fine and all, but I've only completed the fist one. Outside of a trophy there's not much incentive for me to play them all. I wish you could unlock new stuff like costumes or something :( ! I'm still enthralled into the SP.

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Actually, what would you like to see in GOW3 DLC? New costumes? New Challenges? Finished SP levels that were cut from the final game?

April Issue of a magazine.... cmon people, you are too easy

I always thought this would be awesome for devil may cry as it's more technical and would almost function as a beat-em-up perse. As for god of war, you're a bit more limited to the different combos you can do.

anyways, I don't wanna shell out money for a multiplayer DLC, but a hack-n-slash multiplayer piques my interest.

By now it's almost certain that there will be some sort of DLC or GOW3. I predict it will be more challenges. Challenges are fine and all, but I've only completed the fist one. Outside of a trophy there's not much incentive for me to play them all. I wish you could unlock new stuff like costumes or something :( ! I'm still enthralled into the SP.

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Actually, what would you like to see in GOW3 DLC? New costumes? New Challenges? Finished SP levels that were cut from the final game?

TREAL_Since

I find the challenges to be a pain in the ass and I don't like that I have to beat them to unlock the Arena. :(

I have completed 3 or 4 of them but each time it's an exercise of trial-and-error. I'm playing the story through for the third time though, I am having trouble playing anything else.

I would like more arenas that don't have prerequisites to enter, and possibly co-op from DLC, I guess. I am pretty satisfied with it though. The bonus features contains a loooot of developer behind the scenes stuff, which I am totally into.

[QUOTE="Hahadouken"]

Ahhh, so thaaaaaat's how it would work. 1v1 2D fighting, just like the Zeus battle.

If that's the case I change my tune now, that would be totally awesome. Kratos, Zeus, Poseidon, etc etc. in a 1v1 fighter, 3D but on a 2D plane, using stages and abilities from the game. That could totally, totally work. If this doesn't turn out to be a hoax and it's something like that, then right on, right ****ing on.

Source still doesn't seem the least bit credible, but now I can at least wrap my head around a MP component in GoW.

TREAL_Since

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By now it's almost certain that there will be some sort of DLC for GOW3. I predict it will be more challenges. Challenges are fine and all, but I've only completed the fist one. Outside of a trophy there's not much incentive for me to play them all. I wish you could unlock new stuff like costumes or something :( ! I'm still enthralled into the SP.

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Actually, what would you like to see in GOW3 DLC? New costumes? New Challenges? Finished SP levels that were cut from the final game?

When Naughty Dog announced a multiplayer mode for Uncharted 2 everyone said "WTF? How is that going to work?!".

I say just let the developers do what they want, I doubt they would mess it up, we could think of how a multiplayer mode would work for GOW3 but in the end we are ALL wrong and only the SSM knows how it will work. I have faith in them. :P

I always thought this would be awesome for devil may cry as it's more technical and would almost function as a beat-em-up perse. As for god of war, you're a bit more limited to the different combos you can do.

anyways, I don't wanna shell out money for a multiplayer DLC, but a hack-n-slash multiplayer piques my interest.

Some-Mist

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I always thought this would be awesome for devil may cry as it's more technical and would almost function as a beat-em-up perse. As for god of war, you're a bit more limited to the different combos you can do.

anyways, I don't wanna shell out money for a multiplayer DLC, but a hack-n-slash multiplayer piques my interest.

TREAL_Since

you can block and parry in royal guard fighting stance. There's the combo trees per style/per weapon. styles: royalguard, trickster, gunslinger, swordmaster, darkslayer, weapons: yamato, rebellion, red queen, lucifer, gilgamesh, ebony and ivory, blue rose, coyote-a, pandora, then there's the devil bringer. On top of the quick weapon switching, there's quick style stance switching as well. I think you're really underestimating DMC4 :O

don't forget about jump cancelling.

and for the record, I've played and beaten both games

[QUOTE="Fireboy78"]I agreed many your points, but how it's work if there have 1v1 for GOW3 multiplayer? I mean there's would have mindless button mashing, you can closing your eyes anytime to see if you won or not?

Hahadouken

Do you really think you can play God of War by mindlessly button-mashing? :lol:

I should post a video of the Cerberus breeder + satyrs fight with me closing my eyes and pressing Square and post it on Youtube. I guarantee it will end in fail.

oh god this is such a dumb idea

For now, it seems that multiplayer may indeed come to the God of War series, although we have no further rumored details just yet.

Blazerdt47

WHAT THEY DO?

@TREAL_Since

point taken. GoW III for what it is, it can be seen as complex. Because really, there are quite a few weapons, and even though the combos are essentially the same, they work differently per weapon. Convenient/smooth weapon switching is something god of war needed from the first installment on, but I'm glad they at least perfected it in III.

I just imagine nero vs dante battles. i.e. Nero is chain jump cancelling dante, whos in royal guard trying to block, then he counters and switches to swordmaster and tries to return jump cancel nero, who deflects dante's attack off his devil arm. AND THEN NERO flies into the air and pulls dante up for some sick combos!

sure nero can be seen as more limited in combat in comparison to dante, but then again, you gotto take into consideration that dante is more ground based than nero. Nero has some pretty crazy aerial attacks, and he can counter attacks with his devil's arm without needing to switch styles. Even though nero seems more limited to dante, playing as nero is still about as complex. It's just a completely different feel.

I dunno man. IMO there's just more variety within DMC, but the idea could be executed with nearly any hack-n-slash and regardless which one (bayonetta, gow, dmc, ng) there's still a lot of strategy involved.

for example just look at demon's souls. It's not exactly a hack-n-slash, but it has a pretty limited combat system which is actually pretty strategic. There's not a whole lot of attack variety (sidestep attack, normal attack, strong attack, backstep attack, magic, miracles) but strategy plays a major role in PvP and in the overall game.

[QUOTE="Hahadouken"]

[QUOTE="Fireboy78"]I agreed many your points, but how it's work if there have 1v1 for GOW3 multiplayer? I mean there's would have mindless button mashing, you can closing your eyes anytime to see if you won or not?

DarkLink77

Do you really think you can play God of War by mindlessly button-mashing? :lol:

I should post a video of the Cerberus breeder + satyrs fight with me closing my eyes and pressing Square and post it on Youtube. I guarantee it will end in fail.

true, but all you had to do was cetus pound it. On titan mode it took me like 10+ tries but once I developed a strategy, it became real easy. You really could button mash in any difficulty below titan and be successful. you can even button mash in titan probably up until that part, excluding bosses. BUT! If you took a button masher and placed it up against a precise player, I'd put my money on the precise/organized player any day of the week.

IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN. Stig has said it himself i'm pretty sure. Multiplayer (even co-op) just won't work in this game. This is meant to be a one of a kind, engaging single player experience, not an MP game.

If this does happen i'm going to blame those fools who managed to get Ubi to put multiplayer on the next Assassin's Creed game (not number 3, a spinoff)