Kamis, 05 Januari 2012

God of War III Walkthrough

God of War 3 is the fifth installment in the God of War franchise, following God of War: Chains of Olympus, God of War, God of War: Betrayal, and God of War II. The game is a PS3 exclusive that was released on March 16, 2010. God of War III was awarded the Most Anticipated Game of 2010 prize at the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards.1
This installment picks up where God of War II ended, with Kratos riding on Gaia as she and the other Titans ascend Mount Olympus to assault the gods. After defeating and killing Poseidon, Kratos and Gaia reach Zeus, only to be knocked off Mount Olympus by Zeus' lightning bolt. As Gaia tries to climb back up, Kratos begins to slip off her back. Gaia states that she cannot help him and that the Titans' war with the gods is more important than Kratos' revenge. Kratos falls off Gaia as she continues upward.
Throughout the game, Kratos eliminates many of the remaining gods and their servants including Hades, Helios, Hermes, Hercules, Hera, and Pandora's father, Hephaestus. Upon death, the god's bodies unleash fatal calamities across the world, including floods and plagues. Kratos also again encounters Gaia, whose hand he severs, sending her plummeting off Mount Olympus.
God of War III features similar game play to the series' prior installments. The five primary weapons include: the Blades of Athena, the Blade of Olympus, Apollo's Bow, Hermes' Boots, and the Cestus, a pair of fist gauntlets shaped like lion heads. The Cestus is able to smash through solid objects and mow down enemy shields. Magic abilities include Helios Beam, Army of Artemis, Hephaestus Fury, Solar Flare and Warriors of Deimos.

Chapter 1: Gaia

TIP: This first chapter is a great time to familiarize yourself with basic moves. Alternate Heavy Attack and Light Attack with the variety of available combos. Peruse the Moves tab within the Pause Menu for available options. SQUARE TRIANGLE SQUARE implements the favored Plume of Prometheus. Launch enemies into the air by pressing TRIANGLE to activate the Olympic Ascension.
  1. Begin gameplay as Kratos in the middle of a group of enemies on the arm of Gaia, a gigantic Titan.
  2. Take out the lesser enemies first while you make your way up Gaia's arm.
  3. Remove the tree branch in the way.
  4. Take out the half a dozen or so enemy soldiers.
  5. Keep moving until the god Poseidon is reached who appears as a large crab-horse.
  • Boss: Leviathan I
  1. NOTE: Leviathan spouts water that deals substantial damage while it pushes Kratos to the edge of the area.
  2. TIP: Tap the RIGHT STICK to avoid the water spout.
  3. Run towards Leviathan.
  4. Aim for the main body with standard attacks.
  5. Continue to attack the chest area under the horse's head to weaken the creature.
  6. Once sufficient damage has been dealt, the arena flips upside down.
  7. After the arena flips, use the JUMP button to avoid the crab-claw attacks.
  8. In between attacks, either hit one of the claws, or aim for the creature's head to continue inflicting damage.
  9. Once the battle flips for a second time, you will find yourself hanging from the cliff's edge.
  10. Continue to attack the closest claw and dodge attacks until the battle shifts for a third time.
  11. In this last segment of the battle, continue to dodge the water attacks.
  12. Attack the central area of the creature's body.
  13. Once you see the spinning icon with a CIRCLE' appear on your screen, this indicates a prompt to complete the fight,
  14. Press CIRCLE to trigger a quick time event. This means you need to press the indicated buttons immediately to avoid taking damage and being forced to restart the event.
  15. TIP: Do not press the buttons until the prompts appear on the screen.
  16. Once you complete the sequences correctly, the battle ends.
  • Mount Olympus
  1. Press JUMP and forward to climb the vines to the right.
  2. Press JUMP when you reach the gap to cross it.
  3. Jump up to the ledge above.
  4. Continue forward to the chest.
  5. Open the chest to acquire the Experience orbs.
  6. Continue ahead to the impasse.
  7. Press up against the wall to the right.
  8. Make your way around the narrow ledge until you reach the group of archers and soldiers.
  9. Use light attacks to take them out.
  10. Climb up and over the wall.
  11. Take out the enemies on the other side of the wall.
  12. Continue to the chest in the next area.
  13. Open the chest to obtain the health inside.
  14. Head to the R1 point.
  15. Look around.
  16. Use R1 to the grapple point above to head to the left.
  17. Press JUMP.
  18. Press and hold JUMP again while midair to use the Wings of Icarus to jump and glide until you reach the enemies on the far side.
  19. Take out the enemies.
  20. Climb the nearest wall.
  21. Continue left.
  22. Jump the gap and access the new area.
  23. Take note of Gaia and Poseidon in the midst of a battle.
  24. Use the Wings of Icarus to glide to the far side.
  25. Approach the chest.
  26. Take the magic and health from it.
  27. Continue to the door at the end of the path.
  28. Go through the doorway.
  29. Be prepared for an ambush on the other side as the Centaur will try to immediately impale you.
  30. Use the LEFT ANALOG stick to dodge the Centaur.
  31. Press R1 to block future enemy attacks with the Golden Fleece.
  32. Back the Centaur up against the wall.
  33. Continue attacking until the next finisher prompt displays.
  34. Follow the button sequence as with the previous boss fight until the Centaur is defeated.
  35. Finish off the remaining enemies in the room.
  36. Continue to the pedestal.
  37. Watch your enemy frozen in the ice below.
  38. Pull the lever on the left of the pedestal.
  39. Climb the ladder to the right.
  40. Jump onto the moving platform.
  41. Cross to the far side of the platform.
  42. Use the available chests to stock up on health and magic.
  43. Save your game.
  44. Open the door.
  45. Rapidly tap CIRCLE when promoted.
  46. Ride the Leviathan to the next battle area.
  • Boss: Leviathan II
  1. NOTE: Leviathan begins by clawing either side of the screen while pulling himself towards Kratos.
  2. Run to each side to meet the claw as it arrives.
  3. Attack with heavy attacks until the Leviathan retreats.
  4. Wait for the Leviathan to rear back and attack again.
  5. Repeat this process until the finisher prompt displays on the screen.
  6. Once it does, the Leviathan pounds the ground to protect itself.
  7. Beware the damage when the claws hit the ground.
  8. Use magic to continue to drain its health.
  9. Continue to attack and evade simultaneously.
  10. Head towards the creature after the next finisher prompt.
  11. Press R1 and L1 as directed.
  12. Use the buttons to rip open the creature's chest until its weak spot is uncovered.
  13. Run back and to the left.
  14. Use R1 to pick up the piece of lumber and throw it into Leviathan's guts.
  15. Climb up on Gaia.
  16. Drop onto the Titan.
  17. Head to the far wall.
  18. Continue to press on to the left.
  19. Make your way up the vines to the ceiling.
  20. Drop down and to the left.
  21. Jump the gap.
  22. Glide to the Heart of Gaia.
  • Heart of Gaia
  1. Climb the vines up.
  2. Continue to the right.
  3. Grab the first of ten Godly Possessions, Zeus' Eagle.
  4. Check out the area if you like.
  5. Drop down.
  6. Remove the large column of stone.
  7. Flip it around a full 180 degrees until the vines display to the right.
  8. Push it to the left until it meets the crevice on the left wall.
  9. Climb the vines to the next grapple point.
  10. Jump and hit grapple.
  11. Swing across the gap into the next area.
  12. TIP: Take this opportunity to practice grab attacks by pressing CIRCLE to grab enemies and use them as human shields. Press SQUARE while they are in the hold to attack surrounding enemies. Press TRIANGLE to perform brutal attacks and collect Experience Orbs as well as the Rip One! Trophy.
  13. Follow the path to the end.
  14. Follow the prompts to grapple to the top of Gaia's skull for your battle with Poseidon.
  • Boss: Poseidon
  1. NOTE: The Poseidon boss fight is divided into three parts.
  2. During Part 1, target Poseidon's claws constantly as they grip the sides of the battle area. Stop and jump when the electricity crackles to dodge electric attacks from the lightning bursts.
  3. Evade other types of attacks whenever Poseidon rears.
  4. Keep attacking both claws until they both release from Gaia's head.
  5. Once both claws let go of Gaia's head, head over to Gaia's arm.
  6. Run to the top of the screen.
  7. Press R1 to grapple to the left.
  8. TIP: Be aggressive during Part 2.
  9. Run at Poseidon's torso.
  10. Attack quickly until he rears up.
  11. Roll away as soon as he rears to avoid trident attacks.
  12. When Poseidon thrusts his weapon into the ground three times, a Trident variation is about to occur. Roll back as soon as the stabbing routine begins to avoid the first jab.
  13. Continue forward to avoid subsequent jabs.
  14. Attack while he is in the process of stabbing.
  15. Evade ground punches until the next finisher prompt appears.
  16. Run to the rear of the area after the prompt displays.
  17. Climb the wall of vines.
  18. Press CIRCLE to activate the Quick Time event when you reach the top.
  19. Move quickly at the start of Part 3 to get the claws to release.
  20. Use magic and light attacks to damage both sides.
  21. Stay on top of the electric attacks to avoid them.
  22. Continue light attacks and magic attacks until the short cutscene is triggered.
  23. Follow the button prompts after the cutscene to eliminate Poseidon.
  24. After simultaneously pressing R3 and L3 when prompted, jump onto Gaia's finger to end the chapter and trigger a long cutscene.

Chapter 2: Hades

  • River Styx: Realm of Hades
  1. Fall below Mount Olympus into Hades and the River Styx.
  2. NOTE: You will lose most of your powers to the souls of the damned once you reach land. This includes your blades, combos, magic and life bars.
  3. Swim slowly to shore.
  4. Pull yourself up once the God of Thunder knocks you down.
  5. Continue up the walkway.
  6. Meet up with Athena for a cutscene.
  7. Take note of the new chained Blades of Exile weapon in your possession after the cutscene.
  8. TIP: Collect Red Experience Orbs in your travels to increase the power of your new weapon.
  9. Use the grapple point to swing across the gap and drop to the lower platform.
  10. Walk over to the two chests.
  11. Open both to obtain your first Red Experience Orbs to increase the power of your Blades of Exile weapon.
  12. TIP: Destroy pots and wraiths with your Blades of Exile as you continue through Hades to obtain more Orbs.
  13. Run to the other side of the platform for another chest.
  14. Obtain the first Gorgon Eye. Collect three of these to increase your health.
  15. Head over to the front of the column.
  16. Continue climbing the wall until you reach the top.
  17. Make your way to the large fortress in the distance.
  18. Save your game when you get to the save point.
  19. Continue to the main gate.
  20. Receive the Army of Sparta magic.
  21. TIP: Press R2 to use the Army of Sparta magic to clear large groups of small enemies when your Blades of Exile is equipped.
  22. Blast the next group of enemies with several Army of Sparta magic blasts.
  23. Search the area for some additional Red Experience Orbs.
  24. Once you have obtained all of the Orbs, find the note on the ground from Peirithous.
  25. Head to the right.
  26. Run down the hall until you reach the set of two chests against the far wall.
  27. Obtain the Red Experience Orbs from the chests.
  28. Continue to the end of the hall.
  29. Prepare for battle with the Gorgon and soldiers in the next room.
  30. Open the door.
  31. NOTE: Gorgons fight by grabbing Kratos to force a successful mini-gameplay to escape her. Watch for her to rear back. This means she is preparing to emit a beam that will turn Kratos to stone. The most dangerous part of turning to stone is the eventuality of being killed while you are unable to move.
  32. TIP: If you are hit by the Gorgon attack, rotate your Left Analog Stick to break free of the beam.
  33. Use Army of Sparta blasts with a mix of light and heavy attacks to clear the room of soldiers.
  34. To play the mini-game necessary to escape the Gorgon, continue following the button sequence to mash buttons to take out the Gorgon.
  35. Once the Gorgon is taken out, most of the area's enemies are paralyzed.
  36. Kill them while they cannot move.
  37. Wait for the second Gorgon.
  38. Take her out the same way you did the first.
  39. Once the area is clear, continue down the hallway and through the far door.
  40. Drop through the hole in the floor.
  41. Find the next two chests.
  42. Obtain the Red Experience Orbs.
  43. Continue down the path past the brambles.
  • Peirithous
  1. Enter the large room.
  2. Speak with Peirithous.
  3. Jump over Peirithous onto the platform above.
  4. Double-jump as the platform lowers to float to the ledge on the left wall.
  5. Find the cauldron.
  6. Push it from the edge of where it sits.
  7. Continue pushing the cauldron to the Cerberus breathing fire at the end of the hall.
  8. Allow the fire to ignore the cauldron's contents, creating a hot air spout up.
  9. Return to Peirithous.
  10. Climb onto the platform.
  11. Ride the platform as it lowers to its bottom-most position.
  12. Continue to the far end of the room.
  13. Locate the door above the Cerberus.
  14. Run over to the Cerberus.
  15. Ride the air draft up to the ledge before the gate closes.
  16. Pull the lever to release the hell hound.
  17. Use a few Army of Sparta attacks to take him out.
  18. Wait for the finisher prompt to display overhead and take him out to have control of the Cerberus.
  19. Use X to shoot fireballs at the soldiers.
  20. After they are taken out, head over to Peirithous.
  21. Take out the brambles and Peirithous with your fire capabilities.
  22. Obtain the Bow of Apollo from amongst the ruins.
  23. NOTE: Shoot arrows from your new bow as with any other weapon. Charge shots, however, will ignite whatever they hit, including any brambles in your way. Arrows do temporarily deplete your yellow item meter, but the meter refills on its own in time.
  24. Take out the ground enemies with Chain attacks.
  25. Take out the two archers above with a charged shot from your Bow of Apollo.
  26. Locate the brambles up at the far end of the room.
  27. Destroy them with another charged shot.
  28. Access the hidden area revealed behind the ruins of the brambles.
  29. Pull the nearby Cauldron over to use its hot updraft to gain access to the secluded spot.
  30. Locate the next set of chests.
  31. Obtain the Red Experience Orbs and Phoenix Feather.
  32. TIP: Three Phoenix Feathers increase the magic meter.
  33. Return to the hallway that was blocked with the thorny vines.
  34. Fire a charged Bow of Apollo shot to ignite them.
  35. Save your game.
  36. Continue down to the end.
  37. Enter the next room.
  38. Proceed to the chests and empty them of their goodies.
  39. Clear the next set of brambles with another charged shot.
  40. Make your way to the next chest.
  41. Obtain the Minotaur Horn.
  42. Continue collecting these until you have three to increase your yellow Item Power meter.
  43. Hop onto the small ledge.
  44. Follow it into the left hallway.
  45. Make your way into the next room.
  46. Alternate grab attacks with arrows to take out the flying enemies.
  47. Once the room is clear, jump up to the platform on the cliff side.
  48. Collect the nearby Orbs.
  49. Inch down the wall along the right.
  50. Use R1 to drop down to a hanging position to continue on this path.
  51. Get to the far side.
  52. Climb up.
  53. Return left to use the handholds to continue your ascent.
  54. Make your way to the far left of the cliff side.
  55. Climb to the top handhold.
  56. Continue left.
  57. Jump the waterfall as you continue to hang.
  58. Find the secret nook to the left.
  59. Locate the chest.
  60. Get the next Gorgon Eye from it.
  61. Make your way to the right.
  62. Access the ceiling.
  63. Drop onto the below platform.
  64. Float over to the vine-covered pillar using your Wings of Icarus.
  65. Use the available grapple points to access the platform below.
  • Judges of the Underworld
  1. Continue to the open area under the giant statues.
  2. Make your way through the area and get what you can from all of the chests.
  3. TIP: Don't forget all of the breakable items.
  4. Head to the left side of the area.
  5. Continue to the bottom of the stairs.
  6. Get to the goldmine.
  7. Jump across the broken stair.
  8. Get to the ledge.
  9. Get the Red Orbs from the two chests.
  10. Find the remaining chest with the Gorgon Eye.
  11. Continue to the flashing signal at the center of the area.
  12. Press R1.
  13. Continue to the bottom of the area.
  14. Activate the book to begin the first of three endurance trials.
  15. Trial 1: The Condemned: Defeat all the Lost Souls and the Minions that determine their fate.
  16. NOTE: The Minions, the spindly arms, will grab the Lost Souls that drop into the area and convert them into harder-to-kill creatures.
  17. Use a lot of quick attacks to take out your enemies, while grabbing enemies with CIRCLE and pressing TRIANGLE to dispatch them for Health Orbs when you run short.
  18. Continue to the pedestal once all of the enemies are taken out.
  19. Trial 2: The Lost: Kill wandering souls before they are converted into Hades' army.
  20. TIP: The souls are easier to kill before they touch the glowing wall.
  21. Hit the Minotaur with heavy attacks while you continue to evade its charges.
  22. Use the prompt to finish it off and get some bonus health.
  23. Trial 3: The Chosen: Destroy Everything
  24. Continue immediately to the Gorgon.
  25. Take her out to turn all of the flying enemies to stone.
  26. Take out the remaining flying enemies with the L1 + CIRCLE combo.
  27. Once the flying enemies are down to a reasonable number, whip and evade the Minotaurs.
  28. When the area is clear, stand on the circle in the center.
  29. Activate the prompt to receive your judgment.
  30. Head to the corner.
  31. Save your game.
  32. Continue right to the glowing blue portal.
  33. Head over to the chests.
  34. Pick up some more Red Orbs.
  35. Continue to the top of the area.
  36. Make your way to the right.
  37. Destroy all of the nearby urns.
  38. Double jump to float to the far platform.
  39. Continue counter clockwise around the high walkway.
  40. Watch for the two Minotaurs coming from the passage way.
  41. Use charged Bow of Apollo arrows and aim them at the volatile containers in the tunnel.
  42. NOTE: This weakens the Minotaurs.
  43. Head to the other side of the tunnel.
  44. Take a sharp right.
  45. Find the secret portal.
  46. Head to the other side.
  47. Find the chest.
  48. Get the Minotaur Horn, note and switch from the chest.
  49. Return to the previous area.
  50. Hit the switch to raise the gate.
  51. Go through the gate.
  52. Save your game.
  53. Return through the portal.
  54. Continue down the path.
  55. Activate your Wings of Icarus to get to the next chest.
  56. Pick up the Red Orbs from the chest.
  57. Make your way to the adjacent platform.
  58. Activate the prompt at the bronze statue to trigger a cutscene.
  59. Double-jump onto the chain above the area.
  60. Cross the large gap.
  61. Slide down the vine-covered wall.
  62. Read the note at the bottom.
  63. Continue to the dead end.
  64. Approach the crevice.
  65. Shimmy around to the new area.
  66. Meet up with the glowing soldiers.
  67. TIP: Watch for their distant projectiles of fire.
  68. Evade if you see them crawl towards you on their bellies to avoid them.
  69. NOTE: Each kill triggers an explosion, so keep your distance.
  70. TIP: Take out the explosive container with a charged Bow of Apollo arrow to destroy numerous soldiers at a time.
  71. Follow the bridges back.
  72. Collect Orbs from the pottery.
  73. Make your way to the large room.
  74. Stock up on magic.
  75. Read the note.
  76. Charge a shot with the Bow of Apollo.
  77. Shoot the tangled red vines below the nearby platform to create a hot air updraft.
  78. Ride the draft up to the upper level.
  79. Disembark the updraft to the right.
  80. Grab the enemies repeatedly to eliminate them.
  81. Throw the switch.
  82. Double-jump onto the platform to the left.
  83. Follow it to the next area with endlessly appearing explosive containers.
  84. Drag one container out.
  85. Shoot it with a burning arrow to take care of some enemies.
  86. Push the container to the edge of the platform where the elevator was previously docked.
  87. Take the health from the chest.
  88. Hop back down to the switch below.
  89. Throw the switch.
  90. Ride the elevator up.
  91. Quickly push the explosive container onto the elevator.
  92. Ride down with it.
  93. Leave the container and take out the enemies at the bottom.
  94. Drag the container to the edge of this platform.
  95. Push it down onto the firey base of the air current to make it more powerful.
  96. Ride the current up to the platform above.
  97. Grab it from underneath.
  98. Crawl around to the top.
  99. Ride it down.
  100. Enter the door it stops in front of.
  101. Take out the Minions for additional Red Experience Orbs and the Mr. Hand Trophy.
  102. Head over to the first chest.
  103. Pick up the Red Orbs inside it.
  104. Get the Phoenix Feather from the next chest.
  105. Return to the current.
  106. Take it to the top of the area.
  107. Follow the hall back.
  108. Head to the open area.
  109. Take the Red Orbs from the chest.
  110. Explore the room until the stone statues come to life.
  111. Stay on the offensive, using L1 to block and counter attacks that will deflect their slow swings.
  112. Keep at them until a prompt rises to take them out permanently and award you more Experience Orbs.
  113. Continue until the room is clear.
  114. Make your way to the left.
  115. Float down to the green Health Orb chest below.
  116. Follow the linear path to the Forge.
  • The Forge
  1. Talk to Hephaestus.
  2. Head to the nook to the right when you are finished talking to him.
  3. Save your game.
  4. Pull the switch to open a door.
  5. Do not go through the door yet.
  6. Head to the far left.
  7. Locate the large door with an image of Hadese.
  8. Head to the chest to the left of the door.
  9. Pick up the Gorgon Eye from the chest.
  10. Return back down the ramp in front of Hephaestus.
  11. Enter the door at the bottom of the ramp.
  12. Head to the circular platform on the other side.
  13. Rotate the crank at the center counterclockwise to rotate the platform until the left opening you used is located on the right.
  14. Use the opening to access the small cave to the right.#Follow the cavbe to the dead end filled with dozens of demonic dogs.
  15. Take them out with Brutal Kills to stock up on Orbs.
  16. Get the Red Experience Orbs from the two chests.
  17. Return to the circular structure.
  18. Rotate the crank counterclockwise again until the opening aligns with the brambles.
  19. Once the platform clicks into place, charge an arrow and fire it at the brambles to set them on fire and clear them out.
  20. Run down the ramps outside.
  21. Gather Orbs from the chest and the pots on your way.
  22. Get to the bottom to trigger a cutscene.
  23. After the cutscene ends, you will be able to access the Blade of Olympus.
  24. TIP: The Blade of Olympus is a melee attack that lets you slash at enemies with a sword until your Blade Meter runs out. The meter is refilled whenever you kill enemies. Press R3 + L3 to toggle this special attack on and off.
  25. Use the Blade of Olympus to destroy any soldiers that appear.
  26. Once the area is clear you will see the entrance to Hades in the distance.
  27. Jump down from the tall platform.
  28. Make your way to the four chests with the Red Experience Orbs.
  29. Head left and use the grapple points to return to the entrance of Hades.
  30. Save your game.
  31. Use your Bow of Apollo to pick off the distant archers.
  32. Continue to the main gate.
  33. Once you reach the gate, aim a charged arrow at the doors to burn down the vines.
  34. Attack the pair of Cerberuses that awaken with either magic or the Blade of Olympus.
  35. Evade their fire breath as you attack.
  36. TIP: Wiggle the Analog Stick to counter any of their attacks.
  37. Wait for each prompt to sever one head at a time from the three-headed dogs.
  38. Once two heads are removed, the final prompt allows an instant kill and awards you some health.
  39. After both dogs are destroyed, enter through the doorway.
  40. Take out the enemies inside.
  41. Read the note on the ground.
  42. Pick up the Health and Experience Orbs in the area.
  43. Go through the next door.
  • Palace of Hades
  1. Enter the large room.
  2. Continue into the hallway on the right.
  3. Take out the structure in the hallway to gain more Orbs.
  4. Grab the cart with the pile of stones on it.
  5. Push the pile of stones all the way across the area to the far side of the tree where a giant wheel rests by a gated-off area.
  6. Shoot down the flying creatures with arrows.
  7. Collect the Red Experience Orbs from the nearby chest.
  8. Turn the large wheel crank to open the gate on the second level.
  9. Keep the gate open by pushing the cart with the pile of rocks on it under a notch on the wheel.
  10. Climb to the second level using the front of the large tree.
  11. Collect the Orbs from the two chests on the second level.
  12. Enter the room on the right.
  13. Soften the Minotaurs in the area with magic.
  14. Use heavy attacks to weaken them.
  15. Stun the small dogs by grabbing and kicking them with CIRCLE, TRIANGLE.
  16. Finish off the Minotaurs with the prompts for a health boost.
  17. Continue up the ramps to the higher level.
  18. Search the area for any goodies.
  19. Head to the right side of the statue of Hades to the two chests.
  20. Obtain the Experience Orbs.
  21. Head to the left.
  22. Climb the ladder into the secret area.
  23. Destroy the scaffolding to obtain more Orbs.
  24. Open the chest for more Orbs.
  25. Head right.
  26. Enter the hidden area behind the head of the statue.
  27. Get the Phoenix Feather from the chest.
  28. Return to the area with the crank and pedestal.
  29. Turn the crank to bring down the casket holding Persephone.
  30. Approach the pedestal and read it.
  31. Activate R1 to slam Persephone into the statue and bring down two ladders on either side of the room.
  32. Destroy the incoming enemies.
  33. Head to the left first.
  34. Climb the ladder.
  35. Jump into the small room.
  36. Make a mental note of the large wheel, but don't touch it.
  37. Grab the health in the chest.
  38. Flip the lever on the nearby platform to activate the elevator that returns you to the first floor.
  39. Use the lever to open the gate.
  40. Return to the propped-up wheel.
  41. Grab the pile of rocks on the cart.
  42. Push it back onto the elevator.
  43. Activate the elevator to bring the cart up to the small room on the second floor.
  44. NOTE: A similar wheel may be propped up by the rock-filled cart nearby in this room.
  45. Place the cart near the wheel.
  46. Head down the ladder.
  47. Turn the crank in front of the large statue.
  48. Take the ladder on the left back up.
  49. Head into the small room.
  50. Crank the wheel to open the arms of the statue. #Push the pile of stones under the crank to stick the arms in place in the cuff.
  51. Return to the crank below.
  52. Open the cuff again.
  53. Quickly climb the ladder to the right.
  54. Repeat the process.
  55. Crank the wheel to open the arms and trap the right arm in the closing cuff.
  56. Approach the pedestal once both arms are open and locked in the cuffs.
  57. Press R1 at the prompt to grab Persephone's coffin and trigger a cutscene.
  • Boss: Hades
  1. NOTE: This is a long, tough battle with many twists and turns.
  2. Hit Hades hard in the opening scene.
  3. Stay close to him throughout the battle.
  4. Follow R1 + L1 rapid button tapping command to escape his grabs.
  5. Remain close to his feet.
  6. Keep at him with standard attacks.
  7. Evade his feet throughout the battle.
  8. Keep at close range attacks while you continue to dodge his foot pounding.
  9. Stay under him to keep him from using his glowing Claws of Hades weapon.
  10. Once he sustains some damage, he will rise to the ceiling and drop to create a shock wave.
  11. Jump to avoid the shock wave, but stay close.
  12. Keep at him until the prompt appears overhead.
  13. Activate the prompt.
  14. Rapidly press the button displayed to rip off a piece of his armor.
  15. Avoid the Minion arms that appear.
  16. Chain attack the chunk before Hades pulls it back.
  17. After the ground turns black, watch for the light spot and rush to it.
  18. Keep sticking close and fighting with standard attacks.
  19. Run around the area to avoid the ghost skulls.
  20. At the next prompt, rip out and destroy another chunk of armor.
  21. Keep scrambling to find the safe spot whenever the ground darkens.
  22. Use magic to deal with the dogs and damage Hades at the same time.
  23. Once you see the final prompt, the first segment of the battle is over.
  24. The following segment begins with you at the end of Hades' long Claws.
  25. Attack him with heavy and light attacks while resisting his pull.
  26. If you get pulled into the water, mash the button shown to pull yourself out.
  27. Follow the command prompts to obtain the Claws of Hades.
  28. Just keep attacking him and moving around his back and you'll eventually get the final prompt to kill Hades.
  29. Follow the buttons carefully to rip his soul from his body and gain the power of the God of the Underworld.
  30. You can now safely swim in the waters of Styx.
  31. Save at the new save point.
  32. Hop into the river.
  33. Swim to the bottom of the water to snag Hades' Helm.
  34. Swim downstream through corpse of the god.
  35. Rise to the surface when you come to the dead end.
  36. Use your Soul Summon ability to eliminate the foes that appear and bring down the barrier blocking the way.
  37. Continue down the submerged tunnel to the next gate.
  38. Rise to the surface.
  39. Pull the lever to continue.
  40. Surface at the dead end to access Hephaestus's workshop.
  41. Talk to Hephaestus.
  42. Save your game.
  43. Run down the ramps in front of Hephaestus.
  44. Grab the dogs and kick them at the stone statues.
  45. Evade any attacks.
  46. Take out the statues with quick finishes to get bonus Red Experience Orbs.
  47. Turn the crank in the center of the area counterclockwise to align the opening with the top of the area.
  48. Head down the passage to return outside.
  49. Follow the path to the statue of Pandora.
  50. Jump from the ledge.
  51. Use the grapple points to get back to the save point.
  52. Head right towards the glowing blue Hyperian Gate portal to exit Hades with the power of the God of the Underworld.
  53. Step into the Gate.

Chapter 3: The City of Olympia

  1. Make your way to Gaia, grappling the side of Olympus further up the road to trigger a cutscene.
  2. After the cutscene, whip at her wrist to trigger a prompt.
  3. Use the prompt to cut her off the mountain.
  4. Approach the severed hand of the Titan.
  5. Press CIRCLE to toss it off the mountain and receive the Handy Man Trophy.
  6. Weaken the armed soldiers that appear.
  7. Use your grabbing ram attack to deal damage to the group once they are weakened.
  8. Use the Golden Fleece to counter and block attacks.
  9. Counter jump attacks by pressing L1.
  10. Use either the Blade of Olympus or Army of Sparta to get out of any tight spots.
  11. Pry open the door once the area is clear.
  12. Follow the path until you see the Harpy.
  13. Shoot an uncharged arrow at the Harpy.
  14. Press L1 + SQUARE to grapple onto it.
  15. Guide towards the far side.
  16. Press X to dismount and kill it.
  17. Float to your destination using the Wings of Icarus.
  18. Make your way to the long gap.
  19. Drop into it.
  20. Gather the Red Orbs from the chest.
  21. Grapple onto the next Harpy.
  22. Guide it to the next one.
  23. Press X to jump from the first Harpy and hold L1 to grapple onto the next automatically.
  24. Use the two Harpies to make your way to the far side.
  25. Cross to the far side of the second gap.
  26. Shoot arrows at the nearby second Harpy you used to cross the gap.
  27. Coax it towards the ledge above and to the right.
  28. When it hovers near there, grapple it and direct it up and to the right.
  29. Press X to jump off and land on the ledge.
  30. Pick up the Minotaur Horn and Gorgon Eye from the chests.
  31. Obtain the Red Orbs from the other chest.
  32. Follow the path around the corner.
  33. Grab the available health and magic.
  34. Save your game.
  35. Jump the gap to the plaza with the soldiers.
  36. Weaken them with arrow shots from a distance.
  37. A large Centaur appears as you fight them.
  38. Swing the Left Analog Stick to counter tha Centaur's attacks.
  39. Make good use of the Army of Sparta when fighting the Centaur.
  40. Finish him off when the instant kill prompt appears.
  41. Stock up on more health before continuing up the ramp to the left.
  42. Make your way to the ballista weapon.
  43. Activate the prompt to wind it.
  44. Watch for the multiheaded Chimera and its venomous spout from its snake-head tail.
  45. Roll out of the way as soon as the head's eyes flash red.
  46. Shake the Left Analog Stick to recover if you are sprayed with the venom.
  47. Keep whittling away until you get a prompt to remove the snake-head.
  48. Once the creature spews fire, stay close and use available attacks and evades.
  49. After the next prompt, the goat head of the Chimera takes control and charges.
  50. Avoid the attacks by dodging as soon as the Chimera paws the ground.
  51. The next prompt allows you to finish off the Chimera.
  52. Continue to the large siege weapon.
  53. Wind it up.
  54. Press R1.
  55. Keep an eye on Helios' movements on the fiery chariot.
  56. Release R1 as he swings in front of the ballista to trigger a cutscene.
  57. Return to where you fought the Centaur.
  58. Look at the Harpies on the far side across the large gap.
  59. Shoot at the nearest Harpy to attract its attention.
  60. Grapple onto it.
  61. Direct it towards another Harpy.
  62. Dismount by pressing X when you approach your next target.
  63. Continue across the gap in this manner.
  64. Use your Golden Fleece and ram attacks to take out the enemies on the far side.
  65. Enter the door to the right.
  66. Proceed down the hallway.
  67. Find the chest immediately to the left.
  68. Pick up more Red Experience Orbs.
  69. Grab a nearby grunt to plow through the enemy soldiers.
  70. Run up and down the hallway until it is clear.
  71. Approach the next corner.
  72. Peer to the left.
  73. Locate the next chest with Orbs and pick them up.
  74. Cross the bridge.
  75. Climb the ladder on the far side.
  76. Once you reach the top of the ladder, inch your way left on the ledge.
  77. Use the prompt to kill the Olympian as you pass the burning windows.
  78. Drop to hang by pressing R1 to pass the fire.
  79. Jump into the destroyed dome.
  80. Climb the ledges up to the platform above and make your way to Helios.
  81. Remain towards the rear of the Cyclops to avoid its pounding attacks.
  82. Follow the prompts to capture it.
  83. Use the Cyclops to clear the troops and attack anything that moves.
  84. Approach Helios once the area is clear to trigger a cutscene.
  85. Use the Right Analog Stick to move your hand between your face and Helios so he cannot blind you.
  86. As you approach, a series of prompts will allow you to finish him off.
  87. Press R2 to use the Head of Helios as a light that can expose hidden passages and chests.
  88. Find the shimmery spot of air.
  89. Shine the Head of Helios on it to expose its secrets.
  90. TIP: The Head itself will sparkle when you near a secret.
  91. Search the ground just to the right of Helios for Helios' Shield.
  92. Look next along the right side of the area for a shimmery spot in the air.
  93. Aim the Head of Helios at it to expose a chest with a Minotaur Horn inside.
  94. Pass the Head of Helios along the rock face to the left of Helios' body until the wall glows white.
  95. Paint the wall with the Right Analog Stick until the door appears.
  96. Enter the doorway.
  97. Continue through the tunnel.
  98. Charge the Head of Helios to let out a blinding flash of light that will stun the enemy soldiers.
  99. Once they are stunned, grab them for a Brutal Kill.
  • The Path of Eos
  1. Emerge into the light.
  2. Turn left.
  3. Find the next chest.
  4. Pick up the Gorgon Eye.
  5. Continue along the ridge to the dark tunnel.
  6. Save your game.
  7. Enter the tunnel.
  8. Continue to blind and kill the soldiers you encounter in the tunnel.
  9. Make your way to the open area.
  10. Use arrows and the Head of Helios to take out the flying creatures.
  11. Use L1 + CIRCLE to grapple them for an instant kill.
  12. Continue to the dead end to the left.
  13. Direct the Head of Helios at the wall to reveal a door.
  14. Continue through the passage.
  15. Run off the ledge to drop to a secret area.
  16. Find one chest with Red Orbs and another with a Phoenix Feather.
  17. Climb back up to the left.
  18. Jump up to grab the chain.
  19. Cross the chain.
  20. Press CIRCLE to grab enemies and toss them into the abyss below.
  21. Drop down on the other side and climb the platforms up to another dark cave.
  22. Make your way through the cave until you come to a large gap.
  23. Use the Wings of Icarus to cross the gap.
  24. Charge and release the Head of Helios to lighten your surroundings as you go.
  25. Jump and float across the gap to the far side.
  26. Approach the bronze statue in the next area to trigger a cutscene.
  27. Find the Harpy across the way.
  28. Shoot it with an arrow to attract its attention.
  29. Grapple onto it.
  30. Direct it towards the roof of the ruins in the middle of the chasm.
  31. Dismount with X as the Harpy begins to struggle.
  32. Float to the roof of the ruins.
  33. Head to the far right on top of this strip of ruins.
  34. Jump towards the wall.
  35. Activate the Wings of Icarus.
  36. Land in the secret area with two chests full of Red Orbs.
  37. Hop back onto the ruins.
  38. Jump onto the path across the way.
  39. Run off the left side.
  40. Find the patch of vines.
  41. Use them to climb down to the secret area.
  42. Get the Red Orbs from the chest.
  43. Return up to meet with the sickle-wielding Wraiths.
  44. Use the L1 + CIRCLE grab to yank them out of the ground and stun them.
  45. Take out the remaining Wraiths.
  46. Ascend the ramps.
  47. Pick up all of the goodies from the chests.
  48. Break the wooden structure for some Red Orbs.
  49. Pull out the Head of Helios and shine it on the area behind the wooden structure.
  50. Find the chest with a Gorgon Eye.
  51. Head over to the bridge.
  52. Use L1 + CIRCLE to toss the Wraiths off the edge of the bridge.
  53. Once the bridge is clear, fire charged arrows at the explosive containers across the way to take out the archers.
  54. When the blue barriers drop, continue to the right.
  55. FInd the hidden chest near the two supply chests.
  56. Search behind the wooden beams and rocks to the left of the bridge until the R1 prompt appears.
  57. Press R1 to open the invisible chest for the Phoenix Feather.
  58. Run up the ramp.
  59. Save your game.
  60. Head to the far side of the room.
  61. Get the Red Orbs from the chest.
  62. Locate the sparkling gold dust along the back wall.
  63. Use the Head of Helios to find the large rectangular area behind the false wall.
  64. Get the Red Orbs from the second chest.
  65. Jump into the center of the area.
  66. Spread the Wings of Icarus.
  • The Chain of Balance
  1. Dodge the scaffolding and falling boulders while you climb the Chain of Balance with the Right Analog Stick.
  2. Remain against the shaft walls.
  3. Only move to avoid obstacles.
  4. Continue until you reach the Titan.
  5. Wait for the prompt and press the designated button.
  6. Land on the platform.
  7. Jump to the left and onto the wall as the platforms crumble.
  8. Head left on the wall.
  9. Use X to avoid falling rocks.
  10. Climb left.
  11. Drop to the platform below.
  12. Continue left using the grapple point on the ceiling to swing to safety.
  13. Climb the boards in the shaft, constantly dodging the boulders.
  14. Move straight up until you are forced to the right.
  15. Drop onto the platform with the torch.
  16. Look for some sparkling dust in the air.
  17. Shine the Head of Helios on the spot to reveal a chest with a Phoenix Feather.
  18. Use the grapple points to the right to access the hot air shaft again.
  19. Continue until your way is blocked.
  20. Wait for a piece to fall and reveal a hole.
  21. Head through the hole, avoiding the surrounding debris.
  22. Continue this process until you are near the top.
  23. Press the 'Right Analog Stick to work your way past the falling boulders.
  • The Caverns
  1. Land on a large cube.
  2. Search the right side of the area for the cloud of gold dust.
  3. Shine the Head of Helios to expose a chest containing a Minotaur Horn.
  4. Aim a flaming arrow from the Bow of Apollo at the vines on the gears at the edge of the cube.
  5. Wait for the cube to stop moving.
  6. Swing on the grapple point.
  7. Float to the platform hanging in the distance.
  8. Use two more grapple points to find your way to the top of another cube.
  9. Take out the enemy soldiers with grab and charge attacks.
  10. Focus on the Minotaurs once they appear. They are trying to sever the center chain to disconnect the cube.
  11. Use Army of Sparta to knock the Minotaurs down as you approach.
  12. Continue hitting both until they come after you.
  13. Take them out with a Brutal Kill.
  14. Once they are taken out, fire flaming arrows across the way at the distant archers.
  15. Continue taking out enemies until the Cerberus appears.
  16. Keep at him until the kill prompt displays.
  17. Then mount it and use it to fight your other enemies.
  18. Take out the four additional Minotaurs with the Cerberus' fireballs.
  19. Once the Minotaurs are defeated, a cutscene is triggered.
  20. Open the chest after the cutscene.
  21. Use the grapple point to climb onto the chain.
  22. Climb the chain to trigger a scene from the prologue.
  23. Press away from the chain.
  24. Jump into the room at the top.

Chapter 4: The Flame of Olympus

  1. Approach the flame to trigger a cutscene.
  2. Search the area for items and Orbs when it finishes.
  3. Approach the nook housing the large chain.
  4. Direct your Head of Helios at the sparkling dust on the wall to the left of the chain.
  5. Look for the secret passage.
  6. Check inside for three chests containing Red Experience Orbs and a Gorgon Eye.
  7. NOTE: Remember this location for when it comes time to return and break the blue crystals.
  8. Continue to the save point.
  9. Save your game.
  10. Make your way outside.
  11. Run upstairs.
  12. Open the two chests to obtain more Red Orbs.
  13. Head over to the pedestal.
  14. Look down at the scarred earth.
  15. Return to the room with the Flame.
  16. Head to the locked door.
  17. Expose the six pictures in the three pedestal areas with your Head of Helios.
  18. NOTE: You will need the pictures to see future events in your quest for the Flame.
  19. Read the windows to trigger a cutscene.
  20. Follow Hermes outside.
  21. Stop at the save point.
  22. Save your game.
  23. Jump from the edge after talking to Hermes.
  24. Float down to his location.
  25. Climb onto the wall to the right.
  26. Slide down to the bottom.
  • The Olympian Citadel
  1. Press down.
  2. Press jump.
  3. Fall past the below gap.
  4. Jump to the right.
  5. Press R1 to grapple the pulley under Hermes.
  6. Run to the right as soon as you land.
  7. Keep moving to avoid the flames.
  8. NOTE: They will instantly kill you should you not dodge them effectively.
  9. Use the Wings of Icarus to float across the gap.
  10. Grab the walkway as it collapses in front of you.
  11. Press Jump to climb the boards.
  12. Whip the humans hanging there to pass them.
  13. Go through the vertical stretch.
  14. Jump the gaps until you reach the top.
  15. Climb the wall under Hermes.
  16. Jump across to the ladder.
  17. Slide down the ladder.
  18. Jump to the right.
  19. Inch along the wall above the large statue.
  20. Continue following Hermes to the right.
  21. Float down to the walkway.
  22. Make your way around the corner.
  23. Grab the weak enemies and take them out with Brutal Kills and charge attacks.
  24. Jump over to the hanging platform below Hermes.
  25. Grapple it with the R1 prompt.
  26. Keep an eye on Hermes as the platform drops.
  27. Pull the lever on the ground.
  28. Grab onto the massive chain link above.
  29. Dismount when the chain link sways towards the walkway.
  30. Use the Wings of Icarus if you need to.
  31. Grapple across the walkway.
  32. Float down to solid ground.
  33. Stock up on health.
  34. Watch Hermes continue to the opposite side of the gate.
  35. Climb the ladder to the left side of the gate.
  36. Jump to the right and cross the gate.
  37. Reach the top.
  38. Run down the long hallway until you reach the catapult.
  39. Pull the lever all the way to the left to reposition the catapult until it is pointing at Hermes.
  40. Hop onto the platform.
  41. Press R1 to trigger the catapult.
  42. Hit the button prompt as soon as it fires.
  43. Tap the right button to ride the projectile as it proceeds to Hermes and triggers a cutscene.
  44. Search the ground on the right side of the head of the statue that is now severed and lying on the ground for a gold coin in its shadow.
  45. Pick up Hermes' Coin.
  46. Follow the trail of blood leading out of the area to the stairwell.
  47. Float down to the lower level with the Wings of Icarus.
  48. Approach Hermes to start a fight.
  • Boss: Hermes
  1. Use L1 + SQUARE to fight Hermes with your Cyclone of Chaos.
  2. Keep activating this attack to keep sapping away at his life.
  3. Should Hermes attack your head, rotate the Left Analog Stick to counter and deal some damage in return.
  4. Follow the rotation prompt when it appears to sever Hermes' leg.
  5. Approach him as he tries to crawl away until the next prompt allows you to sever the other leg.
  6. Once Hermes is defeated, you will be rewarded with the Boots of Hermes. Use it to climb vertical walls and otherwise defy gravity. The boots are activated with R2. Press X to then use them.
  7. Take out any nearby enemies with your new weapon.
  8. Find the path of golden footprints heading up the boards on the side.
  9. Head towards the footprints.
  10. Activate the boots to run up the vertical surface.
  11. Get to the top.
  12. Save your game.
  13. Find the next set of prints that travel across the mural.
  14. Use your boots to run across the gap.
  15. Continue right to the dead end.
  16. Run up the wall.
  17. Find the two chests and obtain the Red Experience Orbs.
  18. Continue into the open area.
  19. Stop at the two chests to replenish health and pick up Red Orbs.
  20. Make your way to the large statues.
  21. Continue up the ramps.
  22. Turn right and find the next set of gold footprints.
  23. Run up the prints to the next level.
  24. Continue horizontally across the level with the boots until you reach the other side of the porch.
  25. Search the left corner for some sparkling dust.
  26. Use the Head of Helios to expose a hidden chest for a Phoenix Feather.
  27. Look down the hallway.
  28. Find the gold footprints that begin at the dead end and continue up the left side of the wall carving.#Follow them outside.
  29. Continue along the prints on the right side of the building.
  30. Use the Wings of Icarus to get to the area with the chests that are below and to the right.
  31. Glide across the gap to the next chest.
  32. Retrieve the Orbs.
  33. Continue down the path to the left.
  34. Attack the soldiers in the large open area.
  35. Use the Plume of Prometheus attack to take out the Cyclops with Square, Square, Triangle.
  36. When two more Cyclops appear, focus your Plume of Prometheus attacks on one at a time.
  37. Once the Cyclops are destroyed, find the two chests and obtain the Red Orbs and Minotaur Horn.
  38. Go through the door.
  • The Flame of Olympus
  1. Run clockwise around the large, round room.
  2. Take out the archers as you pass.
  3. Open the four chests for magic, health and Red Experience Orbs.
  4. Head down the open hallway until you meet up with the Sirens.
  5. Use your Head of Helios to expose them.
  6. Once they are visible, take them out with normal attacks.
  7. If they rise into the air, use L1 + CIRCLE grapple attack and pull yourself up for an attack.
  8. Keep your Head of Helios ready to deal with additional Sirens further down the hallway.
  9. Open the chest at the end of the hall.
  10. Get the Red Orbs.
  11. Climb the staircase to the top.
  12. Open the gate.
  13. Explore the room for treasure. You should find a chest with Red Orbs on the left side of the room.
  14. Take the updraft up to the platforms on the left side of the room for a Phoenix Feather.
  15. Cross the room to the other side.
  16. Take the air current to the parallel area.
  17. Get the Red Orbs in the chest.
  18. Cross the gap.
  19. Jump onto the platform high up in the middle of the room.
  20. There are four cranks on the platform to turn. Each moves a segment of a puzzle until it forms the image of a sword. Turn the cranks from left to right in the following order:
    • Crank 1 - Turn once to make the hilt appear
    • Crank 2 - Do not turn
    • Crank 3 - Turn 3 times to display the horizontal sword blade.
    • Crank 4 - Turn 3 times for the tip.
  21. The ability to manipulate the puzzle is now unlocked.
  22. Hop down.
  23. Approach the platform with the colored symbols.
  24. Press R1 to begin the musical minigame. Corresponding shapes appear related to your PS3 controller face buttons. Press each corresponding button (or buttons) as the shapes pass through the gold centerpiece. correspond to the face buttons on your PS3 controller. The correct sequence is outlined below:
    • X, X, X, CIRCLE
    • SQUARE, CIRCLE, SQUARE, X, TRIANGLE
    • SQUARE, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, SQUARE + X
    • SQUARE, TRIANGLE, SQUARE + X, TRIANGLE, TRIANGLE + CIRCLE
    • TRIANGLE + CIRCLE, X, SQUARE, SQUARE + X, CIRCLE, TRIANGLE, TRIANGLE + CIRCLE
  25. Once the proper sequence is completed, it unlocks a nearby lever.
  26. Pull the lever to activate the elevator.
  27. Take the elevator down.
  28. Attack the Gorgon.
  29. Use the instant kill prompt to turn the shielded enemies to stone and destroy them.
  30. Repeat the process with the next set of enemies.
  31. Hit the lever on the elevator when you reach bottom.
  32. Get off the elevator and search under it for the four chests containing Red Orbs.
  33. Save your game.
  34. Run up the spiral staircase.
  35. Turn the crank at the top to partially release the Flame of Olympus.
  36. Enter the doorway to the left.
  37. Continue down the hall.
  38. Use L1 + CIRCLE to take out the wraiths.
  39. Run down the spiral staircase.
  40. Stop at the bottom.
  41. Spot the cloud of shimmering dust.
  42. Shine the Head of Helios on the dust to expose a chest with a Gorgon Eye.
  43. Save your game.
  44. Continue down the hall.
  • Boss: Hercules
  1. Examine the forum.
  2. Take note of the sections of wall covered in spikes.
  3. Grab one of the peons.
  4. Use it to damage its comrades.
  5. Continue this until Hercules jumps down to join the fray.
  6. Turn your attention to Hercules.
  7. Use your Army of Sparta to take care of other enemies if they become too much trouble.
  8. Use Cyclone of Chaos to work on Hercules and the surrounding enemies at the same time.
  9. Once the peons are sufficiently thinned, use heavy attack combos to continue working on Hercules.
  10. When he grabs you and begins charging at the wall, mash the button and use the Left Analog Stick to send him into the spiked wall across the room and impale him.
  11. Repeating this process twice more will end the battle.
  12. Follow the prompts to claim his Nemean Cestus. This weapon breaks through the blue Onyx stone, so you can now access these areas. It also allows you access to the shock-wave-producing magic attack called Nemean Roar when the Cesti are equipped.
  13. Once you have won, dive under Hercules' floating corpse to find Hercules' Shoulder Guard.
  14. Test the Nemean Roar with infinite magic further up the hall.
  15. After the enemies are taken out, the magical barrier will be removed.
  16. Beat the blue Onyx shield surrounding the nearby lever to break it.
  17. Pull the lever and a squad of shielded enemies appears.
  18. Thin them out with the Nemean Cestus and Nemean roar.
  19. Finish them off the with Chains of Exile.
  20. Return down the ramp to the corpse of Hercules.
  21. Swim out through the gate you opened with the lever.
  22. Surface at the other end of the submerged tube.
  23. Turn around to get the Red Orbs and Minotaur Horn in the chests hidden at the dead end.

Chapter 5: Poseidon's Chamber

  1. Take out the shielded enemies in the next area.
  2. Use CIRCLE to grab the Cerberus Hounds for Brutal Kills.
  3. Crank the nearby lever until it stops.
  4. Enter the gate.
  5. Save your game.
  6. Head to the right.
  7. Continue towards the scantily clad Poseidon Princess to trigger a cutscene
  8. Head left through the large door into the room featuring a puzzle with the three glowing Hyperian Gates.
  9. Enter the gate on the right.
  10. Get to the platform across the room.
  11. Jump to the left.
  12. Pull the lever on the ledge to open the gate below.
  13. Drop down.
  14. Ignore the hounds.
  15. Open the chests with Red Orbs.
  16. Continue towards the Hyperian Gate to the right.
  17. Use Circle to grab each of the dogs and punt it through to weigh down the platform across the room.
  18. Go through the gate.
  19. Enter the Hyperian Gate using the lowered platform to trigger a cutscene.
  20. Search the pillows on the right side in the Poseidon Princesses' chamber for the Conch Shell.
  21. Find the chest in a nook on the right side with the Gorgon Eye.
  22. Search the left side of the chamber for a chest with Red Orbs.
  23. Read the note.
  24. Exit the chamber via the blue Hyperian Gate.
  25. Fight off the Hounds terrorizing the princess.
  26. Press the button prompt to pull her up when she falls off the edge.
  27. Fight off more hounds until the platform rises to its former position.
  28. Use the prompt above the princess to encourage her to continue.
  29. Continue to solid ground.
  30. Equip the Nemean Cestus.
  31. Stay behind the metallic enemies.
  32. Constantly hit them with the Cestus to take them out.
  33. Head up the hallway.
  34. Collect the magic and health.
  35. Smash through the shields of the enemies.
  36. Encourage the princess to keep moving by hitting CIRCLE as you near her when she lags behind.
  37. Lift the gate.
  38. Enter the chamber with the large wheel again.
  39. Take out the next Onyx-infused statue.
  40. Clear the room.
  41. Approach the wheel.
  42. Turn it.
  43. Activate the prompt to use the princess to prop open the wheel.
  44. Continue through the open gates to earn the I didn't do it ... but I wish I did Trophy.
  45. Pass the far gate and approach the bronze statue of Pandora to trigger a cutscene.
  46. Look to the right for the shimmering gold particles in the air.
  47. Flash the Head of Helios along the wall to expose the chest with the Phoenix Feather.
  48. Exit Poseidon's Chamber to the left.
  • The Upper Gardens
  1. Approach the crank on the platform.
  2. Turn it to rotate.
  3. Jump to the next platform.
  4. Turn the crank.
  5. Crank the lever once again after the platform comes to a rest.
  6. Jump back towards the palace.
  7. Enter the large, bronze door.
  • Aphrodite's Chamber
  1. Save your game.
  2. Head up the ramp into Aphrodite's Chamber.
  3. Search the left side of the room for two chests with Red Experience Orbs.
  4. Search the right side of the room for a hidden chest in a dark recess along the wall and retrieve the Minotaur Horn.
  5. Search the rear of the room to the left of the candles.
  6. Spot the light on the platform behind the bed.
  7. Double jump and float into the secret area behind the bed.
  8. Retrieve Aphrodite's Garter.
  9. Approach Aphrodite and speak with her.
  10. Engage in the sex mini-game if you wish, or skip it.
  11. NOTE: The game entails button pressing and rotation and wiggling of the Left Analog Stick. It ends with a CIRCLE tapping sequence that requires that the button be pressed with increasing rapidity.
  12. Continue through the Hyperian Gate for some Red Experience Orbs.
  13. NOTE: If you successfully completed the sex mini-game, you will obtain the Ladies Man Trophy.
  14. When you are finished in Aphrodite's Chamber, make your way through the gate on the right.
  • The Forge II
  1. Watch the cutscene.
  2. Run past Hephaestus to the previously locked large door.

Chapter 6: Tartarus

  1. Grab some health before you get started.
  2. Activate the nearby pedestal for a good view of Tartarus.
  3. Find your way down the curving path.
  4. Watch for a chest on the right side and get the Phoenix Feather from inside.
  5. Continue to the bottom of the path.
  6. Meet up with the Centaur with a large group of enemies.
  7. Select attacks that affect all of the surrounding enemies, but deal the most force to the Centaur.
  8. Finish it off.
  9. Use the remaining enemies to rack up a large combo for Experience Orbs.
  10. Pick up the remaining Orbs from the chest along the left wall.
  11. Kill the third Centaur with a Brutal Kill for the No Guts No Glory Trophy.
  12. Continue to the collapsed boulders along the right side.
  13. Jump up to the ledge above.
  14. Find the treasure chests on the above platform.
  15. Climb up to the chests.
  16. Stock up on goodies.
  17. Continue on your way.
  • Gates of Tisiphone
  1. Lead the two Chimera towards the explosive containers and detonate them with flaming arrows.
  2. Once the first prompt appears, sever the snake head from one of the Chimera so it begins its fire attacks.
  3. Keep hitting it until the second prompt displays.
  4. After the second prompt, the Chimera will shoot a large wave fire.
  5. Jump the wave and continue to attack before it recovers.
  6. Finish them off with magic if necessary.
  7. Once the room is cleared, you will need to solve a puzzle.
  8. Pull the chains on either side of the wall.
  9. Grab the cube with the sparkling point.
  10. Push it into the wall.
  11. Climb up the blocks sticking out of the wall on the left.
  12. Continue climbing until the Harpy appears.
  13. Wait for the cube to the far right to begin moving into the wall.
  14. Press L1 + CIRCLE to grab the Harpy.
  15. Direct it out and around the wall to the right.
  16. Press X to dismount onto the cube.
  17. Jump up and to the left to the next cube.
  18. Continue to cross the wall up and to the left.
  19. Grab the sparkling point on the far left and push the cube into the wall.
  20. Use a Harpy to travel to the cube on the far right.
  21. Once you reach the highest cube on the right, push in the block with the sparkling point on it.
  22. Double-jump to the highest platform in the middle of the area.
  23. Activate the switch that opens the large door.
  24. Proceed through the doorway.
  25. Search the left side of the path after the doorway.
  26. Find the partially hidden chest and obtain the Phoenix Feather.
  27. Continue to the save point and save your game.
  • The Pit of Tartarus
  1. Continue down the switchback path.
  2. Take out any enemy soldiers with ram attacks and Brutal Kills.
  3. Make your way to the chasm in the path.
  4. Cross it using the Wings of Icarus.
  5. Touch down on the other side.
  6. Make a right.
  7. Continue to the nook and find the chest.
  8. Retrieve the Minotaur Horn.
  9. Activate the glowing point nestled in the rocks on the far side of the gap.
  • Boss: Cronos
  1. Watch the cutscene before the boss fight.
  2. Cronos will attempt to squash you between his fingers.
  3. Hit the button shown rapidly to overpower the titan.
  4. Equip the Head of Helios.
  5. Charge a burst of light by holding R2 + Triangle
  6. Release it to blind the titan to buy you time to escape.
  7. Hit the buttons as you fall to land precisely in the large hand under you.
  8. Fend off the enemies.
  9. Wait for the wrist cuff will shift to begin to proceed up Cronos' massive arm.
  10. Continue to climb while swiping at enemies below you.
  11. Climb until you get to the red welt on his arm.
  12. Whip it to gain Cronos' attention.
  13. Jump to your feet.
  14. Begin taking out the enemies to the far left.
  15. Roll out of the way of Cronos' breath so that it damages the surrounding enemies.
  16. Once Cronos' hand claps down in front of you, whip his exposed middle finger nail to damage it.
  17. Ignore the other enemies for now and focus your efforts on the finger nail.
  18. Once the hand retracts, focus on avoiding Cronos' breath again.
  19. When the hand descends again, continue to deal damage until a prompt displays.
  20. Use the prompt to rip the fingernail off.
  21. The next time the hand slams down, you will be trapped within its fingers.
  22. Look for a light strip of flesh on the finger to the left.
  23. Jump on it and climb.
  24. Eliminate any enemies on the finger.
  25. Equip Head of Helios again.
  26. Unleash a flash of light to blind Cronos until he reels back and sends you flying.
  27. Press the prompts as shown to get to his waist.
  28. Climb and leap your way up Cronos.
  29. Continue to grab enemies and toss them into each other.
  30. Make your way to the top.
  31. Continue right.
  32. Double jump onto the platform using the Wings of Icarus.
  33. Stay behind the stone statues.
  34. Use powerful attacks to weaken them.
  35. Finish them off with the button prompt when it appears.
  36. Approach the circular clasp.
  37. Pry it open.
  38. Equip the Nemean Cestus. #Attack the blue Onyx column.
  39. Use magic to thin out the surrounding enemies.
  40. Once Cronos reacts, you will find yourself back in the palm of his hand.
  41. Continue to fend off the enemies as best you can until he claps his hands.
  42. Once he does, get ready to mash the buttons to evade the hand and counter attack.
  43. Continue to the right while hanging from Cronos' hand.
  44. Grab the enemies to use them as projectiles and throw them into each other.
  45. Jump from the edge of the hand.
  46. Press R1 to swing from the grapple point.
  47. Grapple your way to safety.
  48. Continue to ignore the surrounding enemies while you land.
  49. Run to the right.
  50. Jump any obstacles.
  51. Use the prompt to grapple up and out of the way of the approaching hand.
  52. Fight off the enemies on the Cronos' shoulder until the skinless Cyclops appears from his shoulder scar.
  53. Use strong attacks on the Cyclops until the prompt displays.
  54. The button prompt allows you control of the Cyclops.
  55. Use that control to attack the shoulder wound.
  56. After dealing sufficient damage, the titan reels back and you wind up in his esophagus.
  57. Slide down the wall and jump to the side.
  58. Move quickly down the wall of the throat.
  59. Whip the Cyclops and continue sliding.
  60. Watch the screen to press both analog sticks simultaneously to escape into Cronos' hand.
  61. Follow the hand up to and over his fingers.
  62. Jump and float to the left until you are back on the central platform with the column of blue Onyx.
  63. Punch the Onyx with the Nemean Cestus until it bursts.
  64. Press the correct buttons until you arrive on Cronos' face.
  65. Break the blue column of Onyx in front of you.
  66. Continue left on Cronos' face.
  67. Make your way to his forehead.
  68. Wait for the final button prompt to finish him off.

Chapter 7: Mazes and Caves

  • The Forge III
  1. Destroy the wall of blue Onyx immediately in front of you.
  2. Jump into the hole to return to Hephaestus' workshop and trigger a cutscene.
  3. Approach the new weapon and pick it up.
  4. Hephaestus turns on you.
  5. Press the buttons prompted to resist his attack.
  6. Look to the right for a sparkling object, a conductor that you can spark with your new weapon.
  7. Whip at it until it crackles with green electricity and use it to kill Hephaestus.
  8. Destroy the enemies that appear with your new toy: the Nemesis Whip. This weapon arcs electrical current through multiple enemies at once to cause quick damage and perform combos in huge numbers.
  9. Search the far left of the area by the blocked door.
  10. Pick up the large Hephaestus' Ring
  11. Save your game.
  12. Use the Boots of Hermes to climb up to the Hyperian Gate to the left of Hephaestus.
  13. Return to Aphrodite's Chamber.
  • Aphrodite's Chamber II
  1. Opt to engage in the sex mini-game if you wish. Successful completion of the mini-game results in receiving another large batch of Red Orbs.
  2. If you do not wish to participate in the sex mini-game, exit Aphrodite's Chamber past the save point.
  • The Upper Gardens II
  1. Return outside.
  2. NOTE: You will have unlimited magic for a short time to test the Nemesis Rage.
  3. Repeatedly press R2 to achieve a massive combo.
  4. Jump the platform.
  5. Turn the crank.
  6. Use the Wings of Icarus to get to the far platform.
  7. Whip the crank system with the Nemesis Whip to charge it.
  8. Once it rotates, it will allow you to return to the building.
  9. Pick up health if needed.
  10. Go through the doorway ahead.
  • Daedalus' Workshop
  1. NOTE: The workshop contains five blue Hyperian Gates and two golden. At the center of the room is a ballista on a platform. You may raise or lower the ballista with the lever to the left.
  2. Explore the room to retrieve any desired treasures from the various chests scattered about.
  3. Jump onto the platform.
  4. Turn the ballista until it faces left.
  5. Move around to its rear.
  6. Use the prompt to fire a harpoon shot through the blue gate on the left.
  7. Once it shoots out the higher gate to the left, cross the room to enter the gate on the lower right.
  8. Jump into the blue gate on the lower right.
  9. Emerge in a cage at the top right.
  10. Open the chest to get some Red Orbs.
  11. Jump out towards the screen.
  12. Double-jump towards the rope.
  13. Float to it using the Wings of Icarus.
  14. Continue to the nook on the high left side of the room.
  15. Open the chests and retrieve the Minotaur Horn and Red Orbs.
  16. Drop down to the floor.
  17. Pull the lever on the right side of the room to raise the middle platform.
  18. Fire the Ballista so it sticks in the wall across the room above another nook with a treasure chest along the right wall.
  19. Hop onto the rope.
  20. Cross it through the gate to get to the end stuck in the wall.
  21. Open the chest here for a Gorgon Eye.
  22. While the ballista is elevated, turn it to face the bronze gate.
  23. Shoot the gate to bring it down.
  24. Look for a set of golden footprints on the right.
  25. Use the Boots of Hermes to follow them up to the gold portal on the ceiling.
  26. Yank the lever.
  27. Return below and head over to the chests as they lower.
  28. Use the Ballista to break the link that holds them up high.
  29. Fire the Ballista through the distant blue gate above the rope leading out of the level before the timer runs out.
  30. Once the chests reach the ground, obtain the Phoenix Feather and Daedalus' Schematics.
  31. Enter the lower blue portal on the right.
  32. Take it up to the top right area behind the bars.
  33. Jump out and around to the rope.
  34. Take it back to find four Red Orb chests.
  35. Head down the pole at the far end of the room.
  36. At the bottom of the pole, drop to the ground and run towards the screen.
  37. Get the Red Orbs and Minotaur Horn from the two chests.
  38. Follow the hallway out to the Labyrinth.
  • Hera's Garden | Hedge Maze
  1. Approach Hera to trigger a lengthy cutscene.
  2. Save your game once it is finished.
  3. Search the ground to the left of the save point for Hera's Chalice to trigger a short cutscene and receive the Priceless Trophy.
  4. Head over to the chests to the right of the save point.
  5. Continue to the leftmost of the three paths that appears to be a dead end.
  6. Activate the Head of Helios to expose the hidden chest that contains either Red Orbs or a Phoenix Feather.
  7. Head into the middle path.
  8. Retrieve the Red Orbs from the chest.
  9. Follow the right path to two more chests full of Red Orbs.
  10. Take out any enemies along the way.
  11. Return to the save point.
  12. Save your game.
  13. Continue to the left.
  14. Defeat the statue and any other enemies.
  15. Continue around the corner.
  16. Make your way past the chest containing magic to the dead end of the path.
  17. Pick up the Red Orbs.
  18. Find the path to the right.
  19. Take out the armored enemies.
  20. Pass the locked gate.
  21. Enter the hallway and meet up with the half-man half-goat Satyr.
  22. Use the Cestus to break their combos.
  23. Use L1 + CIRCLE to grab them and effect some damage.
  24. Once they are defeated, exit the other end of the hallway.
  25. Turn left.
  26. Find the secluded alley.
  27. Follow it to the chest at the end.
  28. Pick up the Red Orbs.
  29. Continue past the chest.
  30. Head to the right and find the two chests in the secret area.
  31. Retrieve the Red Orbs.
  32. Take out the Head of Helios to expose a third chest amidst the sparkling gold dust and retrieve the Gorgon Eye.
  33. Enter the large courtyard.
  34. Stand on the disc.
  35. Open the gate.
  36. Head up the staircase.
  37. Cross the walkway.
  38. Open the door on the far right.
  39. Drop down into the area below.
  40. Turn around to find a chest with Red Orbs.
  41. Use the Wings of Icarus to make your way over the large gap through the opening on the left.
  42. Pick up the Minotaur Horn.
  43. Cross the gap.
  44. Head over to the pillar with a section of stairs on the top.
  45. Push it into the area to the left with the large bowl.
  46. Rotate the pillar so the stairs are ascending from left to right.
  47. Push it back into this area so it rests against the waterfall. #NOTE: The gap between the waterfall and the large bowl is now filled it with water. This is the first of three bowls you must weigh down in some way to open the path out of the maze.
  48. Head south through the now-open gate to trigger a cutscene.
  49. Pick up Hera's body and drop it with CIRCLE to use her corpse as a weight when the time comes.
  50. Ignore her for now.
  51. Continue to the upper left area of the plaza.
  52. Burn the dried bushes with the Bow of Apollo to reveal a second bowl.
  53. Run back around the pillar.
  54. Push it all the way to the left of the first bowl and up against the fence.
  55. Head down to the disc on the ground and stand on it until the water flows into the second bowl, filling it and altering the path above once more.
  56. Drag the pillar all the way to the bottom right corner of the area.
  57. Rotate it so the stairs descend from left to right (turn it 180 degrees).
  58. Push the pillar all the way down the thin path until it stops. This will now complete a nearby set of stairs.
  59. Grab Hera's corpse and deposit it somewhere near the base of these stairs.
  60. Run over to the disc on the ground and step on it to switch to the "green view" of the area.
  61. Make your way over to the staircase you just assembled and grab Hera.
  62. Use the stairs to dump Hera's body into the third bowl, thus completing the path out of the maze.
  63. Grab the pillar and move it to the disc to keep it depressed.
  64. Run up the long staircase in the lower left.
  65. Follow the winding upper walkway out of the maze.
  66. A swarm of Harpies guards a large gap.
  67. Get the attention of one of them with an arrow and then use them to cross the gap.
  68. Save on the far side of the gap.
  69. Just up the stairs to the left is a shimmering cloud of gold dust.
  70. Shine the Head of Helios on this to reveal a special item chest with Red Orbs or Gorgon Eye.
  71. Continue to the other side of the stairs for the chest with Red Orbs near the save point.
  72. Turn the crank at the bottom of the area to open the large door.
  73. In the hallway on the other side of the door you'll encounter lots of Scorpions. Take them out with Brutal Kills or regular attacks.
  74. As the tunnel darkens, be sure to have the Head of Helios handy.
  75. Use a charged blast of light to illuminate areas before you fight off the Scorpions.
  76. When you come to a well-lit area with a large wheel, look to the left to find a chest with Red Orbs or Phoenix Feather.
  77. Crank the wheel to take the elevator down.
  78. Follow the passage out to the massive Caverns where the heart of the Labyrinth lies.
  • The Caverns II
  1. Stock up on health.
  2. Examine the note on the ledge.
  3. Jump and float onto the massive cube in the distance. Two armed Cyclopes appear here.
  4. Try to stay behind one of them and use heavy Blades of Exile attacks to make it stumble.
  5. Once you defeat one, an unarmored Cyclops will appear. This unarmored Cyclops is your key to an easy victory.
  6. Use Army of Sparta and focus your attacks on it.
  7. When a prompt appears over its head, use it to mount the monster.
  8. Direct your steed to attack all the nearby Cyclops.
  9. Do as much damage as you can.
  10. Finish it off with a button mashing sequence.
  11. Activate Army of Sparta a few times once you land to defeat the remaining Cyclops.
  12. When the cube is cleared of enemies, search it for two special item chests with Red Orbs.
  13. Jump over to the save point.
  14. Stock up on health.
  15. Take out the Head of Helios and shine it on the wall to reveal a doorway.
  16. Follow the hallway to a large room.
  17. Search the left and right sides of the door for chests full of Red Orbs.
  18. Read the note on the ground.
  19. Hop down.
  20. Search the right side of the area for a hidden nook with a treasure chest filled with Red Orbs.
  21. Look for a lever on the left side of the area.
  22. Pull the lever to raise the water level and reach a platform with a mysterious "heat lock" and a chest with more Red Orbs.
  23. Swim across to the right side.
  24. Exit the area through the large door into the pitch black area.
  25. Keep the Head of Helios equipped.
  26. Gather the magic in the area.
  27. Read the note along the left side of the dark area.
  28. Use a charged flash to reveal a net you can climb on the rock surface across the way.
  29. Continue until you meet Medusa, who can turn you to stone with their green rays.
  30. Use your Golden Fleece can deflect the beam and freeze Medusa, so she is easy to kill.
  31. Continue to the right after taking out the Medusa's.
  32. Jump across the gap to another wooden walkway.
  33. Follow it back into the room with the Head of Helios equipped.
  34. Look for a well-lit lit along the right side of the room.
  35. Find the three Red Orb-filled chests.
  36. Head for the exit.
  37. Go through the doorway.
  38. Jump across the gap.
  39. Follow the path to the large cavern.
  40. Search the right side of the overlook for a chest with Red Orbs.
  41. Stock up on health and life.
  42. Use the pedestal to scope out the Labyrinth.
  43. Use the Wings of Icarus to float down to the cage to the left.
  44. Float down to the large cube below.
  • Boss: Scorpion
  1. The massive Scorpion boss gleams with the blue crystal Onyx that is susceptible only to the Nemean Cestus.
  2. As soon as the fight starts the Scorpion will snatch you up in its pincers.
  3. Tap R1 + L1 to escape.
  4. As soon as you hit the ground, evade around the side of the Scorpion.
  5. Your first targets are the Onyx-covered legs.
  6. If you destroy the Onyx shielding on the three legs on one side of the Scorpion it will fall to the ground stunned.
  7. An extremely useful attack in this battle is the Nemean Cestus' spin attack called Ferocious Bite that is performed by pressing L1 + CIRCLE. Use this to chip away at the Onyx on the legs.
  8. Stand between two legs and jump.
  9. Execute Ferocious Bite several times on your way down.
  10. This will make it possible to whittle away at the Onyx-encrusted legs very quickly since you can hit more than one at a time. #During your attack, ignore the smaller Scorpions on the ground and focus on the boss.
  11. Your Ferocious Bite attacks should hit them anyway.
  12. The giant Scorpion won't be able to hit you with many attacks while you are at its side, but you can evade to avoid its stinger-smashing attack.
  13. Once you break the crystal off all of the legs on one side of the monster it will collapse.
  14. Approach its face and attack it with a Nemean Rage magic attack and a few Ferocious Bites.
  15. This will cause a prompt to appear over the head allowing you to do some real damage.
  16. Follow the button commands to rip out one of the Scorpion's "teeth."
  17. The Scorpion will scurry away, leaving you to fend off its spawn.
  18. Use Brutal Kills by pressing CIRCLE on the smaller Scorpions to refill your health bar.
  19. When the colossal foe reappears, return to your leg-attacking strategy.
  20. You still just need to take out an entire row of Onyx-encrusted legs on one side of the Scorpion.
  21. It might run away as you attack it this time, so use the opportunity to stock up on health using the smaller critters.
  22. Once you destroy all the crystals on one side, the Scorpion will collapse again.
  23. Approach its head and attack it, using Nemean rage once again to damage it significantly.
  24. When a prompt appears, follow the buttons shown carefully.
  25. You'll eventually be thrown off the beast and the camera will ship behind you as you fly back towards it.
  26. Dodge the ice spikes on your way and be ready to hit another button as soon as you get close to the Scorpion.
  27. You can use the Right Analog Stick to dodge the ice spikes as you fly.
  28. Finish the Scorpion off with this final button sequence and it will be frozen solid. Attack it to destroy it for good.
  29. Approach the frozen stinger in the corner of the area and attack it to find the Boreas Ice storm.
  30. This item can be used to operate the heat switches located throughout the Labyrinth.
  31. This will create an updraft nearby.
  32. Jump into this and hold X to ride it all the way up to the ledge above.
  33. Spin the Left Analog Stickto stay in the air current.
  34. Head towards the heat switch and use it.
  35. After activating the heat switch, turn around and jump onto the platform behind it.
  36. Whip out the Head of Helios to reveal a chest with a Red Orbs.
  37. Head towards the glowing grapple point in the distance.
  38. Use the R1 prompts to grapple upwards on the hanging points.
  39. Swing around a point.
  40. Carefully time your release so you head in the direction of the next point.
  41. Float down to the cube at the end of the grapple points and activate the heat switch on the far wall.
  42. Several Medusa's along with Minotaurs and shielded soldiers will confront you as the cube shifts position.
  43. Use the Medusa's to freeze the other enemies.
  44. Jump towards the save point in the cave and head inside.
  45. In the room you filled with water earlier, swim over to the platform on the left and activate the Heat Switch there.
  46. Take a detour down the path to the right like you did earlier.
  47. Climb the grate and follow the hall back to find some chests with Red Orbs inside in the elevator shaft.
  48. Go back into the flooded room and climb the wall above the heat switch with your Boots.
  49. Follow the cave until you come upon Daedalus.
  50. Stock up on health and magic.
  51. After the cutscene, turn right and walk down the long ledge to access the chests with Red Orbs.
  52. Jump onto the rope that leads under the dangling Daedalus and cross it to the hanging platform.
  53. Drop onto the platform and use the grapple points to ascend ever higher in the massive cavern.
  54. Activate the heat switch at the top to arrange the massive cubes in their ultimate formation.
  55. Climb towards the open hatch and leap into it.

Chapter 8: The Labyrinth

  1. Turn left in the first room of the Labyrinth interior.
  2. Find the hidden chest containing Red Orbs with the Head of Helios.
  3. Save on the other side of the room.
  4. Use activate the heat switch with the Boreas Ice storm. Doing so will make several of the statue enemies appear.
  5. Equip your Nemean Cestus and attack them, staying behind them and evading their attacks, until a Cerberus appears.
  6. Attack the Cerberus until you get a prompt above its head allowing you to take the reins.
  7. Use its fire attacks to destroy the remaining enemies.
  8. Enter the next room and look for some shimmering dust to the left of the doorway.
  9. Shine the Head of Helios on the dust to reveal a chest with Red Orbs.
  10. Activate the heat switch on the ground and the room will burst into deadly action.
  11. Ignore the chests for now and look for some scalable wall on the left side.
  12. Wait for the flames to subside and begin to climb, pressing X to move faster on the wall.
  13. Grab onto the ceiling and then climb up the face of the moving block above.
  14. Jump across the right when the two spiked platforms slam together.
  15. Climb up to the surface and run to the far wall.
  16. Climb this and jump backwards onto the spiked platform as it passes under you.
  17. Pull the lever to stop the machinery.
  18. Drop below and gather the Red Orbs in the chests.
  19. Head through the door and down the long hallway.
  20. In the next room, search the right side of the doorway for a chest with Red Orbs.
  21. A small movable crate sits in the middle of the room.
  22. Pull it to the left, leaving it just to the left of the heat switch.
  23. Activate the Heat Switch to turn the entire room.
  24. The crate will end up near another heat switch.
  25. A few chests can be found on the large cube in the top left portion of the area.
  26. Push the block to the right so it rests beneath the heat switch on the "wall" (was the floor).
  27. Use this to get onto the ledges on the right side.
  28. From the tallest one you can fly over to the left and grab the edge of the cube.
  29. On top you'll find a Red Orb chest and a special item chest with Red Orbs.
  30. Push the crate until it hits the back wall and activate the second heat switch.
  31. This should allow the crate to fall near a pressure switch on the ground after the room rights itself.
  32. Push it onto the pressure switch to open the way out.
  33. Run up the wall on the far right using the Boots of Hermes and exit via the open gate. Activate the heat switch along the far wall.
  • The Diabolical Box
  1. This box fills with Minotaurs and soldiers.
  2. Every quadrant of the floor is rigged with spikes that randomly thrust upwards.
  3. Outlast the enemies by letting the spikes kill them.
  4. Use the head of Helios to stun enemies in place while spikes appear under their feet.
  5. Tun around whipping enemies, focusing your attacks on the Minotaurs to slow them down.
  6. When spikes appear, jump and float to a safe quadrant.
  7. After you kill about three Minotaurs, the entire floor will fill with spikes.
  8. At this point a Harpy will also appear.
  9. Press L1 + CIRCLE to grapple onto it and hang safely above the fray.
  10. Once the spikes kill the remaining enemies the floor will rotate and you'll find yourself amidst new enemies and another floor of spikes.
  11. In this round you'll face Sirens and occasionally half the floor will fill with deadly spikes.
  12. The Sirens can fly above these and should be your primary targets. They are very susceptible to grab attacks but don't get caught grappling with them above spikes.
  13. After killing a few Sirens and Minotaurs the floor will once again fill with spikes.
  14. A harpy will also appear, allowing you to grapple onto it for safety once again.
  15. Finish off the enemies and exit through the open door.
  16. Save and jump across the pit to Pandora's cell.
  17. Use your Nemean Cestus to break the lock on the cell.
  18. After the long cutscene, approach the door and lift it using the button prompt.
  19. Shine your Head of Helios to the right after leaving the cell to reveal a chest full of Red Orbs.
  20. Approach the ledge and press CIRCLE to pick up Pandora.
  21. Press R1 to lift her onto the high ledge.
  22. Jump up and follow her through the door.
  23. On the other side you'll encounter Gorgons once again.
  24. These snake/woman hybrids are ideal implements for easily clearing out a room.
  25. Use a Brutal Kill on the Gorgons to turn nearby enemies temporarily to stone and then whack them once for an instant kill. #Don't worry about Pandora -- she can't be harmed by your attacks or the enemy creature.
  26. When things quiet down, use the Head of Helios to expose a chest on the left side of the room with red orbs inside.
  27. Approach the back wall and pull the lever all the way to the left.
  28. This will allow Pandora to enter a small hole in the cage on the right.
  29. As she activates a switch the room will turn and you'll be tasked with saving her from impending doom as a row of blades plummets downwards.
  30. Climb up the fence and tap X for a speed boost.
  31. Jump onto the fence above the blades and dash to the left.
  32. Jump down on the far side and then slide to the ground.
  33. Turn the lever to allow Pandora to escape.
  34. Before going through the door, use the Head of Helios to expose a chest on the left side of the area. Inside you'll find Red Orbs.
  35. The next room holds an even more daunting timed climbing puzzle.
  36. Approach the large column on the left and pull it away from its resting point.
  37. Climb the fencing and run along the top towards the blue box Pandora is trapped inside.
  38. Leap across to the fence on the wall above the box and jump to the right.
  39. On the far right a panel of fence will slide down.
  40. Climb onto the ceiling and dash away from the back wall while hanging.
  41. Climb up the front face of the cube and, at the top, activate the heat switch to rotate the room.
  42. Climb quickly away from the back wall using X to dash.
  43. If you dawdle you'll be crushed. Press down on the Left Stick should get you to move the right way.
  44. Climb the front face of the platform and run to the far wall beneath the blue box.
  45. Move to the right, jumping the gaps.
  46. Wait for the large spiked block to plummet past you on the right and begin to climb up as it rises beneath you.
  47. Climb onto the top of the blue box using the fence and rotate the lever to bring up a heat switch.
  48. Activate this to end the sequence.
  49. Break into the cube using your weapons and approach Pandora to revive her.
  50. Before leaving the room, search the left side for a sparkling cloud of dust.
  51. Use the Head of Helios to expose a chest with Red Orbs.
  52. Save in the long hallway and stock up.
  53. The room contains dozens of enemies in seemingly endless waves.
  54. Use Brutal Kills on the Minotaurs to refill your life and break the Sirens' backs refill your magic and stun area enemies.
  55. Since shielded enemies make up a big portion of the battle it's not a bad idea to keep the Nemean Cestus equipped.
  56. The Nemean Rage magic is great for taking out large groups as well.
  57. This battle is extremely long but at the end you'll have some rewards to look forward to.
  58. Two hidden chests lie at either end of the room.
  59. Expose them with the Head of Helios and gather the Red Orbs from the one on the left and more orbs from the one on the right.
  60. Read a note from Daedalus in the middle of the room.
  61. Pull the lever to allow Pandora to enter the cage and then hop onto the roof of the cage and step on the pressure switch to rise to the top of the Labyrinth.
  62. The top of the Labyrinth is a grid of squares.
  63. Do not approach Pandora or you'll trigger a cutscene and leave the area.
  64. Instead, move forward to the second square.
  65. On this adjacent square you can expose a chest with a Red Orbs.
  66. Along the far right side you'll find another chest with Red Orbs.
  67. In the far right corner, at the far end of the rightmost stretch of squares is yet another chest with Red orbs.
  68. Save and approach Pandora at the edge of the Labyrinth.
  69. After the cutscene you'll find yourself plummeting back towards Hades again.
  70. Dodge fireballs, scaffolding and more.
  71. Use the Right Analog Stick to dodge quickly if you need to.

Chapter 9: The End

  • Judges of the Underworld II
  1. At the bottom Cerberus is waiting.
  2. Sever each head using the button prompts as they appear.
  3. A good way to weaken the three-headed dog and hit the annoying Satyrs that flank it is to use the Army of Sparta magic a few times.
  4. Defeat all the enemies to bring down the large gate.
  5. Strangely enough, the chests you found in this area before reappear for your second visit.
  6. Hop over to the far left across the broken stairs to score a pair of chests with Red Orbs inside and another chest with even more Red Orbs.
  7. Head back up to the middle of the area and pull the lever.
  8. This will bring up the chain a bit and open a gate on the right side.
  9. Ignore the chain for now and head towards the open gate.
  10. Shine the Head of Helios on the cloud of sparkling dust between the pool of water and the Hyperian Gate to reveal a chest with Red Orbs.
  11. Stock up on health and magic and head into the Hyperian gate.
  12. Move to the left once you are on the upper level and you'll see blue on the back of the massive statue's head.
  13. Attack this with the Nemean Cestus until it shatters and you'll disable one of the three judges.
  14. Some enemies will confront you here.
  15. Break a Siren's back to send out a shock-wave to stun the other.
  16. Finish them off with heavy attacks.
  17. Head right until you come to a gap in the walkway.
  18. Search for a shimmering spot here and expose it with the head of Helios to score some Orbs.
  19. Jump and float across the gap to the right.
  20. The second patch of blue crystal behind another head is here.
  21. Destroy it and take out the enemies that confront you.
  22. Continue counterclockwise around the walkway that circles the upper area.
  23. The rear side of the third and final head you come to is below the walkway.
  24. Before heading down, search the left side of the final statue for a familiar shimmering cloud.
  25. Shine the Head of Helios on this to reveal a chest with even more Red Orbs.
  26. Climb down the vines at the dead end and destroy the last of the blue Onyx crystals on the back of the head below.
  27. Climb back up and fend off the shielded enemies and Satyrs with your Nemean Cestus and Nemean Rage.
  28. As you move clockwise back around the walkway, look for a Hyperian Gate on the left.
  29. Enter this to warp back to the bottom area.
  30. Read the note.
  31. Open the chest for some Orbs.
  32. Pull the lever to access the massive Chain of Balance once again.
  33. Approach the link of chain and attack the blue section of it with your Nemean Cestus equipped.
  34. Destroy the blue weak points in both sides of the chain link and you'll sever the conduit between Olympus and Hades for good.
  35. After the cutscene you'll once again have to navigate the treacherous tube that encapsulates the Chain of Balance.
  36. This trip is much shorter than before.
  37. Watch for the collapsing walls.
  38. When you land, don't grapple onto the Chain of Balance just yet.
  39. Search the area for the three hidden chests you gathered before on top of the cubes.
  40. There are three special item chests to grab and they must be revealed with the Head of Helios like before.
  41. Use the grapple point to reach the chain and climb it back up to the Flame of Olympus.
  • The Flame of Olympus II
  1. Before heading up the stairs, search this area for some chests.
  2. Cross the massive chamber to the nook with the large chain passing through it.
  3. If you've been following this walkthrough closely you will have already found the secret area back here.
  4. If not, look for the shimmering gold dust lining the wall across from the chain and shine the Head of Helios on it to reveal a hidden area.
  5. In here you'll find Red Orbs.
  6. You can also punch out the wall of crystals with your Nemean Cestus to reveal even more Orbs.
  7. Health and magic chests lie along the edges of the large circular room.
  8. You can save here or at the top of the stairs.
  9. Look for a final Red Experience Orb-filled chest and then push the crank at the top of the stairs all the way around in a clockwise motion to begin a long cutscene.
  • Boss: Zeus Part I
  1. This fight often begins with Zeus charging at you.
  2. Wiggle the Left Analog Stick quickly as shown to repel his initial attack.
  3. The remainder of this fight takes place on a Street Fighter-esque 2D plane.
  4. The King of the Gods has several attacks that you can learn to dodge or counter with some practice.
  5. The most common move is a three-part punch.
  6. Zeus will hit you with two punches and then clap his hands and release a burst of electricity.
  7. The key to defending against this attack is to counter with the Golden Fleece L1, followed by SQUARE.
  8. You'll have to catch one of the first two swings.
  9. If you miss these, begin your Army of Sparta magic or jump to dodge the final clap.
  10. Zeus will often teleport away from you after you hit him a bit.
  11. When he does this he may start this three-part punch.
  12. You should double-jump over him and hit him from the back.
  13. You should be able to hit him freely while he punches in the wrong direction.
  14. Another move of Zeus' that often follows a teleport is an aerial lightning bolt attack.
  15. Since he shoots these diagonally downwards you can just run under him as he takes to the air and attack him.
  16. This is the most effective way to avoid this powerful barrage.
  17. An attack that's rarer in the first half of the fight has Zeus fly high above and slam into the ground.
  18. This is a great time to use Army of Sparta to become invincible and deal damage.
  19. Your offensive moves should be heavy moves like Spirit of Hercules SQUARE, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, Plume of Prometheus TRIANGLE, TRIANGLE, TRIANGLE and Tartarus Rage L1 + TRIANGLE.
  20. These moves will knock Zeus to the ground when he isn't blocking, allowing to score easy hits.
  21. Using the knowledge of Zeus' moves and the offensive attacks above you should be well prepared to deal with the angry deity. #Try to stay near Zeus all the time, constantly attacking and watching for the telltale signs of his moves to counter or avoid them.
  22. When a prompt appears over his head the battle is halfway over.
  23. Successfully follow the prompts to refill your life and enter the final stretch of the battle.
  24. This is almost identical to the first but Zeus will add in an electric attack that cruises along the ground like a wave.
  25. You can hop this and hit him on the way down or, better yet, use Army of Sparta to become temporarily immune and deal some damage.
  26. Use the Blade of Olympus to significantly shorten this portion of the battle.
  27. A second button prompt will appear allowing you to end the fight... but it's not over yet!
  28. After the cutscene, run along the edge of the room to the door leading outside.
  29. Save and jump down to confront Zeus again.
  • Boss: Zeus Part II
  1. This battle is short so feel free to use magic or the Blade of Olympus to make it fast.
  2. Zeus will attack using all new moves, most of which are tough to evade so the invincibility Army of Sparta provide for the duration of the attack is quite useful.
  3. If Zeus knocks you into the air, evade away using the Wings of Icarus.
  4. Try to counter any punches.
  5. This fight ends rather prematurely with the appearance of Gaia.
  6. After a cutscene you'll find yourself in a familiar place.
  7. Press against the far wall and inch deeper into the titan's chest.
  8. Climb up and over the vines and then slide down and drop into the chamber below.
  9. Approach Gaia's heart and attack the spikes of Onyx around the massive muscle with your Nemean Cestus.
  10. Burn away the vines with the Bow of Apollo.
  11. Attack the unprotected heart until the cutscene occurs.
  • Boss: Zeus Part III
  1. Zeus is back and with more new moves than before.
  2. The key to this battle is the titan's massive heart which can be mined for Health Orbs.
  3. Simply attack it and they will pour out, refilling your health at any time.
  4. Zeus is also aware of Gaia's life-giving properties and will occasionally dash up to the heart to recuperate.
  5. When he does this you need to quickly attack him to rip him away from the heart.
  6. The best technique for this fight is stay near the heart almost always, getting attacks in when Zeus comes to you.
  7. If you go on the offensive, watch your health bar closely so you can return to recharge.
  8. If you stay near the heart and attack it, Zeus won't get a chance to recharge either.
  9. Zeus' strangest new attack is to make several copies of himself.
  10. These duplicates eventually begin to crowd the area if you ignore them.
  11. Luckily they will also give off Magic Orbs as you destroy them.
  12. Magic is an important part of this fight, since Army of Sparta is very efficient in taking out the clones.
  13. Make sure you catch Zeus with your magic attacks as well.
  14. You can also fill up your Blade of Olympus meter using these clones and this does a large amount of damage to Zeus.
  15. When Zeus shoots a lightning bolt at you can deflect it back at him by using the Golden Fleece L1, then SQUARE.
  16. You'll need to activate the Fleece right as the bolt hits you to get this to work.
  17. Towards the end of the fight Zeus will begin to hover around the room a bit.
  18. Grab him with L1 + CIRCLE and bring him to the ground much like you would a Harpy.
  19. This battle will enter a new sequence once you damage Zeus for a few minutes.
  20. Grab him when the prompt appears over his head and you'll enter a grapple that features many different types of button pressing and analog stick wiggling.
  21. Each successful button press will allow you to push Zeus towards the massive heart in the background.
  22. When you finally overcome the god, hold R2 + L2 as prompted to plunge your sword through Zeus and into the heart of Gaia, felling them both at once.
  23. After the cutscene, approach the Blade of Olympus and grab it.
  24. When Zeus grabs you, rapidly press CIRCLE to escape.
  25. Everything will go black and you will end up in a very strange place.
  • The Darkness
  1. Run straight forward into the darkness and towards the object in the distance once it appears.
  2. Keep going until you find a path of blood to follow.
  3. Follow this until you reach a scene from your distant past.
  4. After the cutscene, continue down the path of blood and once again into the void.
  5. You can barely make out a path forward to follow, but press on through the inky black.
  6. Eventually you'll come upon Pandora.
  7. Lift her up and she'll tell you that she can guide you and light a fire for your lamp.
  8. Follow the path of blood until you come upon another scene.
  9. Press R1 to comfort your kin and move on.
  10. The path will brighten and a bridge will form before you.
  11. Cross it heading towards the light in the distance.
  12. When darkness closes in again you'll come upon fallen Athena.
  13. Press R1 to pick her up.
  14. Follow the blue light to the edge of the cliff and dive in.
  15. Recover your lamp by pressing R1 and swim around as the audio plays out scenes from your past.
  16. Swim towards the point of light in the distance once it appears.
  17. Follow the blue flame as it recedes into the dark.
  18. Swim to the shore and approach the box.
  19. Open it to return to the realm of the living.
  20. Attack Zeus with SQUARE and TRIANGLE from the new first-person perspective.
  21. When Kratos grabs Zeus, repeatedly press CIRCLE until the screen turns crimson.
  22. When you can no longer make out your opponent, cease punching.
  23. After the final cutscene with Athena, hold R2 + L2 to strike your finishing blow.
  24. Congratulations, you've bested the Gods of Olympus and finished God of War III!
  25. Stick around through the credits to see a final tidbit.

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Gaia
  • - Boss: Leviathan I
  • - Mount Olympus
  • - Boss: Leviathan II
  • - Heart of Gaia
  • - Boss: Poseidon
  • Chapter 7: Mazes and Caves
  • - The Forge III
  • - Hephaestus
  • - Aphrodite's Chamber II
  • - The Upper Gardens II
  • - Daedalus' Workshop
  • - Hera's Garden | Hedge Maze
  • - The Caverns II
  • - Boss: Scorpion
  • Chapter 9: The End
  • - Judges of the Underworld II
  • - The Flame of Olympus II
  • - Boss: Zeus
  • - The Darkness
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