Talk:God of War II
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Any chance of a confirmed facts section being added? PureSoldier 04:45, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] NPOV tag on Critical Reception section
Why, exactly, was this placed there? It reads very positive, because that is, in fact, how the game has been reviewed by just about everyone who has reviewed it. Metacritic doesn't have a score lower than 90. All sources are cited, and they are all reputable video game reviewers. Unless someone puts their rationale here, I'm getting rid of that in 24 hours. Thatcrazycommie 16:34, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
- Since there were no protests, I have deleted the tag. Thatcrazycommie 22:29, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Gameplay
Removed the comment asking readers not to delete some gameplay information and to e-mail simsward007@hotmail.com with any questions. This is NOT the correct way to do this. The talk page serves this function. Also, if there is in fact proof from "Cory Barlog's blog", please cite it, otherwise that information will be removed shortly. SumDude 20:15, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
According to IGN, this game has been pushed back to April. 24.243.185.46 04:51, 11 January 2007 (UTC)Vic
[edit] New Gameplay Update
I've updated the Gameplay section, using the recent update on IGN.com as a source. Another person provided more updates, and i edited them to make them fit Wikipedia standards. Vicious1 08:53, 15 January 2007 (UTC)Vic
[edit] Boss List
What is it with this place and posting the boss list for every highly anticipated game out there with no spoiler warnings beforehand? Quit it.
Please stop writing that the Dark Rider is the guy with the ice spear. It's the creature on the Gryphon holding a purple spear from the Pegasus gameplay footage. The man with the ice spear is Theseus.
Hercules is no a boss, nowhere in the game it is said the spartan you fight before the kraken is Hercules.
[edit] Resolution of 720p is not supported
The article lists a 720p resolution as supported. That is incorrect:
http://www.digg.com/gaming_news/God_of_War_II_Rumor_Busted_Not_In_720p_on_PS3
24.6.237.203 04:26, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Graphics
Any one else notice that the graphics section reads as a review for the game (at the least, like an opinion)?
Even from a technical perspective, God of War really carries its weight, making excellent use of the PS2 hardware's capabilities. The best part of the game is the animation, which is practically seamless, no matter what you do. The developers evidently went out of their way to make sure every possible scenario was animated in a realistic fashion. As a result, you won't find any herky-jerky movements between getting hit and going into another combo move. Everything transitions beautifully, and save for a few glitches you might run into here and there (most of which are minor), this game is just about as polished up as polished up gets. (Jaffe, 2007:155)
I'll hold from cleaning it for a bit, to see what others think. 69.130.238.111 03:51, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
I agree. The "graphics" section's voice is nothing like an encyclopedic entry. Please change it when you have the time.JiangWei23 05:17, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
I want to edit the section, I just don't know how to go about it. I think I will need help on such. I figure I should ask if graphics & sound should have sections for this game. I would understand if this were a game engine that was likely to be licensed or was notable in some fashion, but not for console games (even sequels). I'm sorry if that seems biased, but I thought I should ask. -Brad 69.130.238.111 02:58, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Bad Reviews, Europe Release, 1080i30 and so on
'God of War II is a 2 disc set. The beloved Europeans will be extra-charged for the bonus disc as used to by SONY (analog to PS3, BC-gate). Ya know, which Country provided you the Story of Kratos and on which Continent it lies? This Page is supervised by Sony, Fanbois whatever. I edited the well-known Edge-Review of 7/10 which don't match to the Hype of all US Pages and you erased it. Don't trust Wikipedia
And the 1080 Mode is BS, where is Proof for that.
—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 87.163.121.241 (talk • contribs).
[edit] Cockatrice?
The last enemy on the list (at the time of writing) says "Raven." I have played the game, and I think they look more like a Cockatrice. Also their heads are turkey-like, so even if they aren't I don't think they are Ravens. Was the name taken from an official source, because if so I don't want to change it, but I really doubt Raven is the name. LFStokols 03:23, 21 March 2007 (UTC)LFStokols
There's only one raven in the game, you break its neck on the way to Typhon's prison, if I remember correctly. Edit: forgot to sign. Master Deusoma 21:19, 25 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Lists of "X"
The various lists (outside of characters and bosses) are probably too much in excess for the game by WP:NOT and the CVG guidelines for game articles, as this article reads more like a game guide than an encyclopedic article. Mind you, because of the semi-influence of mythology, some names shouldn't just be dropped completely (such as in the Urns). I suggest that the longs lists here get simply reduced to something like a short list enumerating the powers/items you can get, with wikilinks where appropriate, but no discussion of the power/effects (the story provides most of that information, for urns and armor, that's guide information). --Masem 11:34, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
- I definitely agree with this, it seems like tons of info that is not needed. -- Whereizben - Chat with me - My Contributions 14:24, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
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- I've de-listed most of the article (save for characters, which is generally ok by CVG project guidelines as long as it doesn't delve into FAQ material). It helps the length of the article as well, I believe. --Masem 03:55, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
I'm adding note of this again, as people keep trying to add back in game guide type information. Lists of X outside of major characters is consider to be not appropriate (Indiscriminate information) by WP. There's plenty of FAQs for the game out there, they don't need to be added to here. --Masem 01:22, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
And I hate to repeat myself but people keep on adding in the guide-type stuff for this article. Please see Wikipedia:WikiProject Video games/Article guidelines which states what is appropriate for a game-related article on WP and what is appropriate for a game-related article on gaming-specific wikis. All the list content that was there from before has no relevance for someone that has not nor ever will play the game but needs to learn some of the fundamental features of it.
If you disagree with this, please talk about it here; that's why I waited about a week with only one response (in favor of doing it) before I made the change in the first place.--Masem 12:46, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Possible article lock to avoid vandalism?
Is it possible to lock the article edition to allow it only to members of wikipedia? Some vendalism like the "This game sucks" comment on the gameplay section must be stopped. The comment has already been deleted. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Iamagamesadict (talk • contribs) 18:18, 23 March 2007 (UTC).
- It's possible to request semi-protection (only registered WP users can edit content), but you'll need to request it at WP:RFP. However, having RFP's other pages, the current activity on the GOW2 page is a bit slow for a vandalism semi-prot lock. However, it's always easy to request it. --Masem 01:26, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
OK, Has anyone run into any glitches yet? I HAVE! I'm playing my second time through on God mode, and I'm about halfway thru the game, where you first encounter mages, where you fight about 3 or 5 of them, and the beasts with the axe, that when you kill you tap circle a bunch of times and get life/mana whatever. ok. i grabbed one of the mages with thier green scrolls, stabbed him a few times and moved on, finished killing all the beasts in the room; no more sign of monsters, THEN WHY IS THE ROOM STILL BLOCKED OFF? I am pissed because i was trying to get through with as few saves as possible, this throw's me back at least 2 hours. anybody have a response or the know how that i can get a hold of someone for a refund or something?
09:39, 27 March 2007 (UTC) Phil MARCH 27th 2007 3:45am mountain time USA
I have run into more glitches. The game justs Freezes when ever i am in typhons lair. Also when you grab the relic that freezes time. Mine doesn't. It is supposed to but it doesn't. Can some one explain why this is happening?
[edit] Urns
Does anybody know the locations of the Urns? I could really use them. (UNSIGNED)
- WP is not a game guide, but you should be able to find this type of information at www.gamefaqs.com --Masem 22:19, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Quotes for characters
Informal poll: the quotes being added for the major characters seem inappropriate for a WP article (it feels like fan-type addition and not as neutral, nor does it really add anything for the understanding of the game). I deleted them once but they got put back in. Rather not edit war about them. Any other thoughts? --Masem 03:27, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
- I agree, they're completely unencyclopedic. --Cornflake pirate 04:06, 6 April 2007 (UTC)
