3/5/2023 0 Comments God of war reviewBut this “God of War” is all of that and more. The original “God of War” trilogy wasn’t the kind of story-driven, character-centric series gamers now expect. What was once considered the pinnacle of gaming, a title about a demigod who kills the gods of Olympus in increasingly inventive ways, would now be thought of as an old hat and shallow. It’s also further proof of the continuing evolution of games as a medium. This new “God of War,” though, was created by fathers and mothers who have experienced more of the world and brought their sensibilities to bear in order to add a true sense of depth and development to the game’s characters. There’s plenty to explore in the game’s massive world. The fact that any of that comes across is a testament to the creative team behind “God of War.” It also reminds me of a conversation I had with Creative Director Cory Barlog who explained that the original “God of War” trilogy felt as though the teams were college students trying to stick it to the man and go all out with as much gore and violence as possible. The acting always felt smooth and realistic, and the flow of conversations carried a weight that was missing from the original trilogy. I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention the stellar acting by Christopher Judge and the rest of the cast. You even feel a swell of hope and pride when you see him defend Atreus with his life.Įven the side conversations between characters as you traverse Midgard help round out the narrative and pull you deeper into the world Santa Monica Studio has crafted. You mourn Kratos’s loss and recognize how difficult it is for him to be a father. Instead, he tries to hold back, and reluctantly fights back when it’s absolutely necessary.Ī character who used to feel more like a living blade with a serious temper than a true character, has become a man that evokes genuine emotion in the player. If this was the old Kratos, he would have bisected the man where he stood. In one scene Kratos is being provoked by an enemy, but holds back even after the stranger punches Kratos in the face. The loss of his wife, the sense that he’s trying to overcome his nature to become a better father, his willingness to help others at Atreus’s insistence, all of this makes you actually feel for Kratos. As the story progresses, Kratos’s temperament toward his son continues to soften, at points he even goes as far as complimenting Atreus’s abilities. Kratos instantly flies into a rage, but before losing his temper, calms himself and grunts at Atreus to find the fleeing deer. There’s a scene early in the game when Atreus misses a shot at a deer he and Kratos are hunting. But Kratos clearly loves Atreus, and knowing that they are now alone in the world, does whatever he can to protect and care for him. ‘God of War’ brings along some incredible sights.Ĭouple that with the fact that Kratos has relied on his rage and military mind to survive for so long you can understand why he might not be the best father figure.
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