God of War is an action-adventure hack-and-slash video game for the Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2), developed by Santa Monica Studio and released in 2005. The game is set in a mythological ancient Greece and follows the story of Kratos, a Spartan warrior who serves the Olympian Gods. Tasked with killing Ares, the God of War, Kratos must navigate treacherous landscapes, defeat mythical creatures, and solve intricate puzzles. With its brutal combat system, epic narrative, and stunning visuals, God of War redefined the action genre and became a cornerstone of PS2's library.