God Of War: Ascension

It is the seventh installment in the God of War series and prequel to the entire series. Ascension is the only installment in the series to include online multiplayer features for both competitive and cooperative play. Although reviewers said the gameplay translated well into the multiplayer element, they criticized the balance and depth of combat. Platforming elements require the player to climb walls and ladders, jump across chasms, and slide down walls to proceed through sections of the game. A new weapons mechanic called the World Weapon system allows Kratos to pick up weapons scattered throughout game locations or to take them from defeated foes, and to use these for a limited time. For example, the Soul of Hades imbues the Blades with purple flames and can unleash souls of the Underworld to briefly attack enemies.