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Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade
Knights of the Temple: Infernal CrusadeA dark crusade of sword‑and‑sorcery action for the fearless
God of War
God of WarEpic mythic action adventure where a Spartan warrior battles gods and monsters
Overview
Description

Set in a grim medieval world, Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade puts players in the boots of a holy knight battling demonic forces across Europe. The game blends hack‑and‑slash combat with adventure puzzles, delivering a gritty fantasy experience on PC and PlayStation 2. With both single‑player and multiplayer modes, the title offers cooperative missions and competitive arenas, letting friends join the crusade or face off in brutal melee. Its fast‑paced combat and atmospheric settings aim to satisfy fans of classic action beat‑'em‑ups.

Set on the PlayStation 2, the title delivers cinematic set‑pieces, challenging platforming, and a rich mythological world that immerses players in ancient fantasy and historical themes.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Hack & Slash
Hack & Slash
Best for
Action‑hack‑and‑slash fans
Fans of action‑adventure
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$29.9940%
$49.99
release date
2004-03-19
2005-03-22
Specifications
developer
Starbreeze Studios
SCE Santa Monica Studio
publisher
TDK Mediactive
Capcom, Sony Computer Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
ESRB M, PEGI 18+13%
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
40/100
93/100+133%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging hack‑and‑slash combat
  • Varied weapon and magic options
  • Co‑op and arena multiplayer modes
  • Atmospheric medieval fantasy setting
  • Engaging mythological storyline
  • Deep combat system with combos
  • Varied puzzles add gameplay depth
  • High production values for its era
Cons
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Repetitive enemy designs
  • Limited AI sophistication
  • Occasional camera issues during tight spaces
  • Linear level design limits exploration
  • Difficulty spikes can be frustrating
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The Verdict

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God of War is the much safer default pick due to its critically acclaimed quality (93/100), whereas Knights of the Temple offers co-op multiplayer at a lower price despite poor reviews (40/100).

Key differences

  • God of War is a single-player game, while Knights of the Temple supports up to two-player campaign co-op and four-player arena modes.
  • God of War costs $49.99 with an ESRB M and PEGI 18 rating, whereas Knights of the Temple costs $29.99 with PEGI 16 and ESRB M ratings.
  • Knights of the Temple features a branching story with multiple endings, while God of War has a linear level design.
  • God of War received a critic score of 93/100, significantly higher than Knights of the Temple's critic score of 40/100.
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Gameplay & fun factor

God of War features a deep combat system with the Blades of Chaos and intricate puzzles, earning a 93/100 critic score.

God of War

Platform availability

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Price & value

Knights of the Temple is cheaper at an MSRP of $29.99 compared to God of War's $49.99.

Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade

Multiplayer / co-op

Knights of the Temple includes co-op for up to two players in the campaign and four in arena modes, while God of War is single-player only.

Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade

Content & replayability

Knights of the Temple features a branching story campaign with multiple endings, unlike God of War's linear level design.

Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade

Difficulty & accessibility

God of War features quick-time events and boss encounters, though it suffers from occasional difficulty spikes.

God of War

Graphics & performance

God of War offers high production values for its era and a cinematic camera, whereas Knights of the Temple has outdated graphics by modern standards.

God of War

Choose Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade if…

Players wanting cheaper co-op action with branching story paths and arena leaderboards.

Choose God of War if…

Action-adventure fans prioritizing top-tier critic scores, cinematic cameras, and intricate puzzle gameplay.

Common questions

Which game supports multiplayer?

Knights of the Temple supports up to two players in the main campaign and four in arena modes, while God of War is single player only.

What is the price difference between the two?

Knights of the Temple has an MSRP of $29.99, whereas God of War is priced at $49.99.

How do their critic scores compare?

God of War received a critical score of 93/100, while Knights of the Temple received a critic score of 40/100.