Introduction

After years of torturous nightmares, Kratos wants to cease the endless bloodshed at his own powerful hands. With but one more request from the gods, it is nearly time for Kratos to finally be happy. His only task is to kill the mighty God of War.

On a journey that spans the Agean Sea, Athens and beyond, you must hunt down and kill Ares, the God of War. Undead beasties, giant cyclopses, and menacing minotaurs all stand in your path to glory in hopes of crushing you before succeeding in your quest. If the mighty Hydra or any other beast of Ares proves too daunting for you to conquer, you're in the right place; our complete God of War stratey guide will take you from start to finish on this massive quest, with all the gory details necessary to conquering the untouchable Ares.

In this God of War strategy guide, you'll find:

• Basic combat info with details on destroying all enemy types, from lowly legionnaires to the mighty giant cyclops.
  
• Power-Up info that shows you just what you're getting before you invest your experience in new combat abilities and moves.
  
• Full walkthrough that details your complete quest, from the Agean Sea to Athens and far, far beyond, including the location of hidden Gorgon Eyes and Phoenix Feathers.
  
• Secrets and unlockables that give you the most God of War has to offer, including new outfits and special powers.

This game is definitely not one for the kiddies! We won't ruin any surprises, but suffice to say that you'll likely be shocked by the amount of adult material in this game. If you're not over 17, please talk with your mommy before playing God of War. And don't get mad at me when she takes away your PS2. Guide by: Mark Ryan Sallee

On to Basics...