God of War 3 "I Am Become Death" Walkthrough - A comprehensive breakdown of the E3 demo, curated by VampireHorde. For additional resources, check this page for more God of War 3 Cheats and Codes, or browse all God of War 3 Tutorials.
This FAQ covers the mechanics and combat encounters of the E3 Demo. To access this content, you must either use the PSN voucher included with the God of War Collection or own the Blu-Ray edition of District 9.
Pro-Tip: Combat in God of War 3 rewards aggressive play. Don't hesitate to utilize Kratos’s full arsenal immediately upon starting.
++AREA: OUTER WALKWAY
--OBJECTIVE: OPEN THE SPARTAN DOOR
Upon entering the area, utilize the Blades of Chaos for crowd control or switch to the Nemean Cestus for high-impact damage against armored foes. A reliable tactic I’ve found effective is grabbing a weakened enemy and using them as a Battering Ram (press Square while holding the enemy). This effectively clears space and manages crowd density. Once the walkway is clear, proceed to the large double doors to enter the cavern.
++AREA: DARK CAVERNS
--OBJECTIVE: CROSS THE GAPS USING THE HARPIES
Follow the on-screen prompts to shoot the Harpy. Once it is within range, grapple it to traverse the gap. Technical Note: You do not need to hold R1+O while hanging. Simply press the jump button when you are in proximity to the next Harpy; Kratos will automatically transition to the next target.
++AREA: ROOFTOPS
--OBJECTIVE: DEFEAT THE CENTAUR
After clearing the initial wave of enemies, a Centaur will spawn. This enemy is a significant threat due to its reach. If you are speared, you have a very narrow window to execute a counter-attack using the displayed context buttons. If you fail the prompt, you will be thrown. To neutralize the Centaur efficiently, use the smaller soldiers as Battering Rams to stagger him, creating an opening for the Circle button finisher.
Combat Tip: The context-sensitive finishers follow the layout of the PlayStation controller: Square (Left), Triangle (Top), Circle (Right), and X (Bottom). Recognizing this pattern helps you react faster during high-intensity sequences.
++AREA: UPPER ROOFTOPS
--MAIN OBJECTIVE: USE THE GIANT STRONGBOW ON HELIOS
Before operating the strongbow, you must defeat the Chimera (the Snake/Lion/Ram hybrid). This fight requires a disciplined, defensive approach:
- Snake Tail: Block melee attacks and counter with heavy combos.
- Lion Head: Prioritize evasion. Block fireballs and counter immediately.
- Ram Head: The Ram charges frequently. Stay mobile, roll toward the beast, and punish it with heavy combos until the finisher prompt appears.
Once defeated, interact with the Strongbow. Wait for Helios’s chariot to enter the firing arc before releasing the arrow to trigger the cutscene.
++AREA: OUTER SANCTUM
--OBJECTIVE: CROSS THE CHASM
Navigate the chasm by grappling from Harpy to Harpy. In the Outer Sanctum, prioritize clearing the hallways using the Battering Ram technique. When navigating the burning building, use the Circle button to clear civilians and R1 to shimmy past environmental hazards.
++AREA: CAVERN ENTRANCE
--OBJECTIVE: OBTAIN THE HEAD OF HELIOS
Shielded soldiers will guard Helios. Use the Cestus Gauntlets to break their guard. You will then face a Mega-Cyclops. Strategy: Do not stand in front of the Cyclops. Evade its club attacks by rolling behind it, then unleash your combos. Once the prompt appears, mount the Cyclops to use it as a weapon against the remaining soldiers.
After the area is clear, execute the kill sequence to obtain the Head of Helios. Use the head (Square button) to reveal hidden paths and light dark areas. Finally, navigate the Icarus Ascent by using the left analog stick to dodge fireballs and debris until you reach the summit to complete the demo.