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“	Kratos, slayer of Gods!	”
–Ceryx.

God of War: Betrayal, also known as God of War Mobile, is a 2-dimensional side-scrolling hack-and-slash video game based on the previous games in the God of War series, released on mobile phones June 20th 2007 by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Chronologically, it takes place after God of War. God of War: Ghost of Sparta also takes place after God of War, likely taking place after Betrayal. It is confirmed that Betrayal is actually canon to the God of War series by Sony Santa Monica Studio animation director, Bruno Velazquez, on Twitter.^[2] This game centers on God of War, Kratos, who is framed for the murder of Argos, sets on his mission to find the suspect who was behind of the murder, and prove his innocence, leading him to his confrontation of Ceryx, son of Hermes, the Messenger of the Gods.

Unlike the other games in the series, it was never released on home or portable consoles. It is currently available on operators and portals worldwide. A demo for Microsoft Windows can be downloaded for free.

Story

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Following the events of God of War, Kratos is leading his Spartan Army against Greece. While fighting alongside his warriors, he is attacked by a number of beasts led by the Giant, Argos, who is sent by Hera to stop the war Kratos is waging. However, before Kratos can defeat the beast, Argos is killed by an unknown assassin, in an effort to destroy the anti-hero's reputation with the Gods of Olympus. Kratos pursues him through Greece in order to discover the identity of the Assassin's master, who is attempting to turn the Gods against him. However, he is being slowed down by an attack of Hades' minions. Soon, the son of Hermes, Ceryx, is sent to deliver a message to Kratos from Zeus, who's becoming increasingly concerned with the amount of destruction left in Kratos' path. Ceryx confronts Kratos, but the God of War refuses to cease and engages the messenger in battle. Taking advantage of the situation, the Assassin escapes. The game concludes as Kratos kills Ceryx and the Spartan Soldiers celebrate, but observing the dead God's body, he realizes that Zeus would eventually take action for this act of defiance.

Characters

Kratos: The new God of War who chose to lead his Spartan Soldiers in conquering all of Greece.
Spartans: The great warriors whose army is led by the God of War himself.
Argos: A gigantic beast with multiple eyes sent by the Gods to stop the Kratos and his Spartan Army. Pet of Hera
Assassin: Enigmatic enemy of Kratos who slew Argos for unknown reasons.
Ceryx: The Messenger of Olympus, and the one who was sent out to make Kratos stop his pursuit of the Assassin. He is the son of Hermes.

Enemies

Common Enemies

Greek Soldier: Mere humans protecting the Greek cities from the ravaging God of War.
Dead Riders: These undead horsemen are sent by Hades to collect souls of those who are dead.
Minotaurs: Mighty critters that appear in the city as a sign from the Gods.
Cerberi: These three headed beasts are the minions of Hades that try to stop Kratos.
Undead Legionnaires: Hades' undead army come to Greece in order to stop Kratos from reaching the Assassin.

Bosses

Argos: The multi-eyed monster and Hera's favorite pet. This beast appears to stop Kratos' war campaign. Kratos fights the beast during his journey through a besieged city, usually forcing it to retreat. Eventually, Kratos crushes Argos into a sewer, where it is killed by the blades of the unknown Assassin.
Ceryx: The messenger of the Gods who appears before Kratos and stops him from pursuing the Assassin. Kratos, infuriated by Ceryx's actions, attacks the God. After receiving enough damage, Ceryx falls dead, but before vanishing forever, he proclaims Kratos "the Slayer of Gods".

Inventory

The entire inventory is based on weapons and items collected in the first God of War game.

Weapons

Blades of Athena: Kratos' blades given to him upon receiving the God of War title.
Blade of Artemis: The blade received from Artemis powerful enough to slay a Titan.

Magic

Army of Hades: A powerful spell that summons undead souls.
Medusa's Gaze: Medusa's severed head, that can temporarily freeze enemies into stone.

Items

Gorgon Eyes: Collect to increase Health.
Phoenix Feathers: Collect to increase Magic.

Cancelled Sequels

Main article: Cancelled God of War: Betrayal Sequels

Trivia

Speculations arose regarding the true identity of the Assassin. Unconfirmed sources claim that it is Hermes in disguise, suggesting that the entire plot against Kratos was orchestrated by Hades, who joined Hermes and in turn the rest of the Gods against Kratos.
This is the first and only God of War game that was not published on a Sony PlayStation platform. Like the only one without flashbacks, bonus costumes, and sexual minigames (along with God of War: Ascension).
Depending on the screen resolution of the mobile phone, certain levels of the game are modified in length or otherwise may be omitted.
The game also includes a mode called Arena, in which Kratos must defeat a certain number of enemies to reach the highest levels of the stage.
In this game Kratos' tattoos change from left to right depending on his position on the screen. This is due to an effect known as mirrored, widely used in games designed with sprites, which duplicates and inverts them to be used in both directions.
Unlike console games, Red Orbs are not unlimited in Betrayal. When you have obtained all of them, they will stop appearing, although the Chests will remain illuminated but empty.
Designs were created for some levels that would take place in the Underworld, although these were ultimately discarded.

Video

God of War Mobile

Gallery

External Links

God of War: Betrayal on IGN

References

[1] God of War: Betrayal credits on MobyGames

[2] @brunovelazquez "Don't forget God of War Betrayal, is cannon!"

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+{{Infobox Game
-{{Quote|Kratos, slayer of Gods!|[[Ceryx]].}}
+|image       = God of War Betrayal - promo image.png
+|developer   = [[Javaground]],<br />[[Daybreak Game Company|SOE Los Angeles]]
+|publisher   = [[Wikipedia:Sony Pictures Digital|Sony Pictures Digital]]
+|director    = Philip Cohen
+|designer    = Philip Cohen<br />Nathan Leland<br />Alan Barasch<ref>[https://www.mobygames.com/game/j2me/god-of-war-betrayal ''God of War: Betrayal'' credits on MobyGames]</ref>
+|writer      = Philip Cohen<br />[[Wikipedia:Marianne Krawczyk|Marianne Krawczyk]]
+|series      = ''[[God of War (series)|God of War]]''
+|platform    = [[Wikipedia:Java Platform, Micro Edition|Java Platform, Micro Edition]] (Java ME)
+|released    = {{vgrelease|INT=June 20, 2007}}
+|genre       = Hack and slash, action-adventure
+|mode        = Single-player
+|ratings     =
+|media       =
+|previous    = ''[[God of War II]]''
+|next        = ''[[God of War: Chains of Olympus]]''
+}}
+[[File:GoW- Betrayal Logo.png|center|300px]]
+{{Quote|[[Kratos]], slayer of Gods!|[[Ceryx]].}}
+'''''God of War: Betrayal''''', also known as '''''God of War Mobile''''', is a 2-dimensional side-scrolling hack-and-slash video game based on the previous games in the [[God of War Series|''God of War'' series]], released on mobile phones June 20th 2007 by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Chronologically, it takes place after ''[[God of War]]''. ''[[God of War: Ghost of Sparta]]'' also takes place after ''God of War'', likely taking place after ''Betrayal''. It is confirmed that ''Betrayal'' is actually canon to the ''God of War'' series by Sony Santa Monica Studio animation director, Bruno Velazquez, on Twitter.<ref>[https://twitter.com/brunovelazquez/status/1325148861959041024 @brunovelazquez "Don't forget God of War Betrayal, is cannon!"]</ref> This game centers on [[God of War (God)|God of War]], [[Kratos]], who is framed for the murder of [[Argos]], sets on his mission to find the suspect who was behind of the murder, and prove his innocence, leading him to his confrontation of [[Ceryx]], son of [[Hermes]], the Messenger of the Gods.
-[[File:GOWBetrayal.png|thumb|God of War: Betrayal main menu.]]
-'''''God of War: Betrayal''''', also known as ''God of War Mobile'', is a 2-dimensional side-scrolling hack-and-slash video game based on the previous games in the [[God of War Series|God of War series]], released on mobile phones June 20th 2007 by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Chronologically, it takes place after [[God of War]], although it was mistakenly reported that it followed [[God of War II]]. [[God of War: Ghost of Sparta]] for the PlayStation Portable, also takes place after [[God of War]], however, Ghost of Sparta takes place before Betrayal.
-Unlike the other games in the series, it is played on mobile phones. It is currently available on operators and portals world wide.<br />
+Unlike the other games in the series, it was never released on home or portable consoles. It is currently available on operators and portals worldwide. A demo for Microsoft Windows can be downloaded for free.
-A PC demo can be downloaded for free.
 ==Story==
 {{spoiler}}
-Following the events of [[God of War]], [[Kratos]] is leading his Spartan army against Greece. While fighting alongside his warriors, he is attacked by a number of beasts led by the giant, [[Argos]], who is sent by [[Hera]] to stop the war Kratos is waging. However, before Kratos is able to kill the beast, it is killed by an unknown [[Assassin|assassin]] as a clear effort to destroy the anti-hero's reputation with the Gods of [[Olympus]]. Kratos pursues him through [[Greece]] in order to discover the identity of the assassin's master, who is attempting to turn the gods against him. However, he is being slowed down by an attack of [[Hades]]' minions. Soon, the son of [[Hermes]], [[Ceryx]], is sent to deliver a message to Kratos from Zeus, who's becoming increasingly concerned with the amount of destruction left in Kratos' path. Ceryx confronts Kratos, but the God of War refuses to cease and engages the messenger in battle. Taking advantage of the situation, the assassin escapes. The game concludes as Kratos kills Ceryx and the [[Spartan]] soldiers celebrate, but observing the dead god's body, he realizes that Zeus would eventually take action for this act of defiance.
+Following the events of [[God of War|''God of War'']], [[Kratos]] is leading his [[Spartan]] Army [[Unnamed Greek City|against]] [[Greece]]. While fighting alongside his warriors, he is attacked by a number of beasts led by the Giant, [[Argos]], who is sent by [[Hera]] to stop the war Kratos is waging. However, before Kratos can defeat the beast, Argos is killed by an unknown [[Assassin|assassin]], in an effort to destroy the anti-hero's reputation with the Gods of [[Olympus]]. Kratos pursues him through [[Greece]] in order to discover the identity of the Assassin's master, who is attempting to turn the Gods against him. However, he is being slowed down by an attack of [[Hades]]' minions. Soon, the son of [[Hermes]], [[Ceryx]], is sent to deliver a message to Kratos from [[Zeus]], who's becoming increasingly concerned with the amount of destruction left in Kratos' path. Ceryx confronts Kratos, but the God of War refuses to cease and engages the messenger in battle. Taking advantage of the situation, the Assassin escapes. The game concludes as Kratos kills Ceryx and the Spartan Soldiers celebrate, but observing the dead God's body, he realizes that Zeus would eventually take action for this act of defiance.
 ==Characters==
-* [[Kratos]]: The new God of War who chose to lead his Spartan people in conquering all of Greece.
+* [[Kratos]]: The new God of War who chose to lead his Spartan Soldiers in conquering all of Greece.
 * [[Spartan]]s: The great warriors whose army is led by the God of War himself.
 * [[Argos]]: A gigantic beast with multiple eyes sent by the [[Gods]] to stop the Kratos and his Spartan Army. Pet of Hera
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 ==Inventory==
-The entire inventory is based on weapons and items collected in the first [[God of War]] game.
+The entire inventory is based on weapons and items collected in the first ''[[God of War]]'' game.
 ===Weapons===
 * [[Blades of Athena]]: Kratos' blades given to him upon receiving the God of War title.
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 * [[Gorgon Eyes]]: Collect to increase Health.
 * [[Phoenix Feathers]]: Collect to increase Magic.
+==Cancelled Sequels==
+{{Main|Cancelled God of War: Betrayal Sequels}}
 ==Trivia==
-*Speculations arose regarding as to the [[Assassin|Assassin's]] true identity. Unconfirmed sources claim it is in fact Hermes, in disguise, which suggests the whole plot against Kratos was orchestrated by Hades, who joined forces with Hermes to turn the rest of the gods against Kratos.
+*Speculations arose regarding the true identity of the  [[Assassin]]. Unconfirmed sources claim that it is [[Hermes]] in disguise, suggesting that the entire plot against Kratos was orchestrated by [[Hades]], who joined Hermes and in turn the rest of the Gods against Kratos.
-*This is the first and only God of War game that was not released on a Sony PlayStation platform, and does not have bonus costumes or sex-mini games.
+*This is the first and only ''God of War'' game that was not published on a Sony PlayStation platform. Like the only one without flashbacks, [[bonus costumes]], and [[Topless Women|sexual minigames]] (along with ''[[God of War: Ascension]]'').
+*Depending on the screen resolution of the mobile phone, certain levels of the game are modified in length or otherwise may be omitted.
+*The game also includes a mode called ''Arena'', in which Kratos must defeat a certain number of enemies to reach the highest levels of the stage.
+*In this game [[Kratos]]' tattoos change from left to right depending on his position on the screen. This is due to an effect known as ''mirrored'', widely used in games designed with ''sprites'', which duplicates and inverts them to be used in both directions.
+*Unlike console games, [[Red Orbs]] are not unlimited in ''Betrayal''. When you have obtained all of them, they will stop appearing, although the [[Chest|Chests]] will remain illuminated but empty.
+*Designs were created for some levels that would take place in the [[Underworld]], although these were ultimately discarded.
+==Video==
+<gallery position="center">
+God of War Mobile|
+</gallery>
 ==Gallery==
-<gallery type="slideshow" position="center" widths="301">
+<gallery position="center">
+GOWBetrayal.png|Main Menu.
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+ImagesCAYDYCM1.jpg|[[Kratos]] confronting [[Argos]].
-goofwam.jpg|The final fight of the game
+Goofwam.jpg|The final fight of the game
-betrayal.jpeg|The Betrayal (god of war)|linktext=The Great lord Kratos
+Betrayal.jpeg|linktext=The Great lord Kratos|The Betrayal (god of war)
+God of War Betrayal IGN.jpeg
+God of War Betrayal - IGN.jpeg
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+Godofwarbetrayal-screenshots.jpeg
+God-of-war-betrayal-ign.jpeg
+God-of-war-betrayal-screenshot.jpeg
+God-of-War-Betrayal-screenshot-2.jpeg
+Greek Soldiers in God of War Betrayal.jpg|[[Greece#God of War: Betrayal|Greek Soldiers]].
+Undead Soldiers in God of War Betrayal.jpg|[[Undead Legionnaire]].
+Betrayal god of war.jpg|Kratos swinging.
 </gallery>
 ==External Links==
-*[http://www.godofwarforums.com God of War: Betrayal on ING]
+*[https://www.ign.com/games/god-of-war-betrayal ''God of War: Betrayal'' on IGN]
-*[http://www.godofwarforums.com The Official God of War Fan Community]
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