Plot-wise, Ascension takes place six months after Kratos was tricked into murdering his wife and daughter by Ares.
Ascension introduces several mechanical shifts to the established formula: Elemental Blades : Instead of secondary weapons, Kratos imbues the Blades of Chaos
: Kratos must break free from the Prison of the Damned, defeat the three Furies (Megaera, Tisiphone, and Alecto), and begin his long path toward redemption and vengeance.
God of War: Ascension is universally regarded as one of the most visually stunning games on the PlayStation 3. Santa Monica Studio utilized every ounce of the console's unique architecture. Dynamic Lighting and Shaders