The robust combat system allows fluid, cinematic battles against hordes of enemies. Kratos also collects red orbs from defeated foes to upgrade his weapons and magic abilities. He can perform various combo attacks and rack up high hit combos against multiple enemies. Kratos wields deadly double-chained blades during combat. God of War captivates players with its fast-paced combat, epic boss battles, engaging storytelling, and stunning visuals. The player controls the protagonist Kratos, a Spartan warrior who battles mythical foes while seeking revenge against the Olympian gods who betrayed him. God of War takes place in ancient Greece during the age of the Olympian gods and mythological monsters. Released in 2005, God of War is an action-adventure video game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2 console.