: During a siege on Rhodes, Zeus tricks Kratos into draining his godly powers into the Blade of Olympus and then murders him.
: This updated challenge mode features seven trials that can be played individually, a significant improvement over the first game’s "all-in-one-sitting" requirement. God of War 2
: Puzzles are more frequent and integrated with new mechanics, such as the Amulet of the Fates , which allows Kratos to briefly slow down time. : During a siege on Rhodes, Zeus tricks
: New abilities include Cronos’ Rage (lightning orbs) and Typhon’s Bane (a magical bow). Relics like Icarus’ Wings and the Golden Fleece introduce new platforming and defensive layers. : New abilities include Cronos’ Rage (lightning orbs)
The story begins with as the new God of War, still tormented by his past and shunned by Olympus for his ruthless conquest of Greece.