God of War: Ascension vs God of War I
God of War: Ascension and God of War I overlap on Blood, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. God of War I wins 3 of our metrics to 0.
God of War: Ascension
God of War I| Metric | God of War: Ascension | God of War I | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.85 | ★ 4.36 | God of War I by 0.51 (13%) |
| Metacritic | 80 | 94 | God of War I by 14 (18%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,754 adds | 1,999 adds | God of War I by 245 (14%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | 11h | God of War I is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2013 | 2005 | God of War: Ascension is newer by 8 yr |
Verdict
God of War I takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Blood, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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