FOSTER CITY, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. (SCEA) today announced the North American release of God of War®: Ghost of Sparta, the latest installment in the multi-million unit selling franchise, exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) go systems. Developed by Ready At Dawn® Studios (RAD), the acclaimed team behind the best-selling God of War: Chains of Olympus, in collaboration with Sony Computer Entertainment’s Santa Monica Studio, God of War: Ghost of Sparta brings an epic new story to life with ferocious battles, trademark gameplay, and groundbreaking depths of scale, while answering long-awaited questions about Kratos’ dark past and exploring his ascension to power as the God of War.
Utilizing state-of-the-art visual technologies, the development team has made significant strides in Kratos’ latest assault giving players a realistic feel that has never been seen before on the PSP system or any other portable platform. Engine enhancements provide stunning graphics and dramatic camera angles, coupled with dazzling weather effects and higher quality environments for Kratos to wreak havoc through. Providing over 25% more gameplay than its PSP predecessor, God of War: Ghost of Sparta boasts a bigger and more diverse adventure that results in exponentially larger bosses and double the enemies on screen, along with new magical powers, navigational abilities, and weapons, including the first franchise appearance of the Arms of Sparta, a powerful spear and shield combo, all of which add to a more engaging and immersive experience that can be enjoyed on the go.
“Since our announcement last spring and a strong showing at E3 2010, God of War: Ghost of Sparta has remained one of the most eagerly anticipated titles of the year,” said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, SCEA. “Kratos’ latest adventure has truly set a new bar for the portable platform, leveraging the full power of PSP to create an epic experience combining beautiful visuals and a thrilling new story that fans and newcomers can enjoy anytime, anywhere.”
Set in the realm of Greek mythology, God of War: Ghost of Sparta is a single-player game that allows players to take on the powerful role of ex-Spartan warrior Kratos. This new adventure picks up after God of War concludes, telling the story of Kratos’ ascension to power as the God of War. In his quest to rid himself of the nightmares that haunt him, he must embark on a journey that will reveal the origins of lost worlds, and finally answer long-awaited questions about his dark past, including details about his family that have yet to be discussed in any God of War game prior. Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Athena, he will have to overcome armies of mythological monsters, legions of undead soldiers, and amazingly dangerous and brutal landscapes throughout his merciless quest.
God of War: Ghost of Sparta is a single-player action-adventure that has an ESRB rating of “M” for Mature. For more information about the ESRB, visit www.esrb.org. For more information about the God of War franchise, visit www.GodofWar.com.