Released in late 2009 (exclusively for the PS3), this short, visceral vertical slice didn't just sell the game; it redefined what fans expected from an action-adventure blockbuster. For many, downloading that 2.5GB file (a massive size at the time) was a rite of passage.
For many, this was the moment the PS3 won the "console war" of the 7th generation. While Microsoft had Halo and Gears of War , only Sony had Kratos tearing Helios' head off (though that QTE wasn't in the demo, the hype led to it). God Of War 3 Demo Ps3
While the PlayStation Store on PS3 has changed significantly over the years, the demo is a piece of digital history. Released in late 2009 (exclusively for the PS3),
Introduced "Harpy jumping," allowing Kratos to traverse large gaps by grappling and steering harpies, and the ability to ride and control a Cyclops. Technical Analysis Critics and technical outlets like Digital Foundry extensively analyzed the demo build: While Microsoft had Halo and Gears of War