Released in 2011 (2012 in some regions) for the PlayStation 3, the God of War Collection - Volume II (often referred to as the Origins Collection in North America) is a high-definition remaster of the two PlayStation Portable titles developed by Ready at Dawn.
A true is about preservation. It is about acknowledging that Kratos didn't start as a sad dad. He started as a screaming, flawed, monstrous tragic hero. To forget the Greek saga is to forget the foundation upon which the $500 million Norse reboot was built.
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And you realize: Volume II isn’t a game.
You know how the main menu for each game is a static image? For Ghost of Sparta , it’s Kratos on the throne. For Chains , it’s him chained to a pillar.
My prediction is not if, but when. The success of The Last of Us Part I and Metal Gear Solid Δ shows that remakes are king. However, a full remake of all five Greek games would take a decade. The clever business move is the – a $49.99 triple pack of Chains of Olympus , Ghost of Sparta , and Ascension , remastered by a support studio.
This article explores the significance of Volume II , the improvements made to the games, and why this collection remains an essential piece of PlayStation history.
And that’s when the controller slips in my grip, because I remember what Volume II actually was.