PlayStationFeb 22, 2026

God of War (2005) Guide

A sarcastic-but-helpful walkthrough of the original God of War, from rage-fueled combos to myth-sized boss fights.

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Feb 22, 2026

The original God of War is lean, mean, and powered by spite. It is also the foundation of everything that comes later, so yes, you should play it even if the camera occasionally wants to fight you too.

God of War 2005 key art. — The origin story that started the bloodbath.

Combat basics

The Blades of Chaos are your default solution to every problem. Keep your combos flowing, weave in magic, and abuse grabs on smaller enemies to buy breathing room.

God of War combat moment. — When the screen is full of enemies, you’re doing it right.

Boss fights are pattern-heavy and will punish panic. Learn the rhythm, then cash in with magic and quick-time prompts. Puzzle rooms are the calm between storms, so slow down and avoid the spikes. If you want to understand why Kratos is the way he is, you start here.

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God of War (2005) Guide

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