Collecting three of these increases your overall health bar. Look for chests hidden behind breakable walls or in areas where the camera angle shifts significantly.

Success in God of War III relies on more than just button mashing. You must master the flow of combat and the utility of your growing arsenal.

Insert the Blu-ray disc. The console will automatically begin copying data. Stay connected to the internet to download the latest updates, which resolve minor graphical glitches and optimize frame rates.

When Poseidon himself appears, stay mobile. Use the Golden Fleece (once acquired in subsequent installments) to parry his trident strikes.

These heavy gauntlets are the only weapons capable of breaking Onyx shields and environmental obstacles. They are slow but deal massive damage to single targets.