God of War: Ghost of Sparta Trailer

This 2010 main entry is a hack and slash/adventure game set between the first two major installments. You play as Kratos, driven by visions to rescue his mother, Callisto, in Atlantis, uncovering secrets about his past and lost brother, Deimos. Gameplay features fast-paced combat using the Blades of Athena, augmented by new mechanics like the Thera's Bane magic and a secondary weapon. Beyond the story, players can spend collected Orbs in the Temple of Zeus for bonus content. The experience is self-contained, though it has received a remaster.