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For a series that became
known for having a very
angry and promiscuous
main character, and for
being so edgy it’d slice
cleanly through Grecian
marble, Kratos’ 2018 outingwas certainly different. What if Sony made
Kratos a dad now? And a quietly sad and
brooding one at that? But by God (Of War),
Santa Monica Studio did it. This reinvention
of God Of War is the best in the series.
But just because Kratos is older and a bit
more fleshed-out doesn’t mean he’s any less
angry. If anything, the character
development he’s had since his move from
the Greek pantheon has only given him more
to be angry about. There are epic Norse
mythology pieces in play in this story, but its
heart is personal. Ultimately it’s about
Kratos’ journey with his son Atreus as they
travel to spread the ashes of his dead
partner and mother to his child.MONSTER (S)MASHER
There are plenty of creatures to hack and
tear at – most of which you do with the other
star of the show, the Leviathan axe. Each
swing has a delightful heft, and you can even
throw it at enemies, after which you can
recall it with a press of a button. The axe
always feels like it’s a solid part of the world(and factors into some puzzles). Atreus
helps out too, staying back with a bow, and
is an integral part of the combat.
The central journey’s a real father/son
bonding experience that tugs at the heart
with the kind of slick precision Kratos usually
displays when decapitating a wraith. Each
new realm in the duo’s journey feels fresh
and inventive, and the game never fails to
surprise during its epic runtime. It’s the kind
of memorable adventure that sticks with
you, and the consistently high bar in quality
throughout every aspect of its design raises
the series to new heights.
On PS4 God Of War is essential. On PS
Now it’s simply unmissable.God Of War
Daddy Kratos will see you (PS) Now
FORMAT PS4 / YEAR 2018 / PUB SONY / DEV SANTA MONICA STUDIO / ISSUE OPM #149 / SCORE 9/10