The scenery and interpretation of mythology is very cool and intriguing. That said, Kratos is the biggest asshole ever. Trudging some innocent guy pleading for his life in a cage up a big dumb hill to set him on fire just because I'm a cunt is not my idea of a good time.
Yeah I'm starting with 1. Will probably save the PSP games for last, though.
Gameplay is alright. Not a huge fan of quick-time events and the (seemingly) necessary use of magic (don't like to rely on things that I can't always rely on ie: things that deplete). I've had fun with some of the later combos, and bosses are a treat. In general, things don't die fast enough (you included).