It's no surprise when a PS5 game makes good use of the console's DualSense controller features, but surprisingly few actually take full advantage of everything it's capable of. Haptic feedback is often reduced to little more than a light rumble, the controller speaker goes unused, and the built-in microphone is almost never used for gameplay. God of War Sons of Sparta, however, has a different philosophy. Despite being a retro-inspired spin-off, the game integrates the PS5 controller's unique capabilities in ways that aim to connect players to the experience and make it more immersive. From tactile combat feedback to small puzzle interactions that see players physically engaging with the controller, God of War Sons of Sparta unironically makes great use of the PS5 DualSense.
What's so interesting about God of War Sons of Sparta's fairly extensive DualSense features is that the game itself otherwise looks like it could have come from an earlier console generation. It makes sense to expect an incredibly detailed, modern game like Horizon Forbidden West, for example, to incorporate the controller's unique features into nearly every aspect of gameplay. But for a 2D action-adventure side-scroller like God of War Sons...
