Summary
Kratos' epic adventures across theGod of Warseries have been a joy to experience. The crunchy and visceral combat of this series shines, as players use a litany of weapons and brutal takedowns to ensure that their enemies rue the day they decided to go against the God of War.
Covered in the ashes of his family,Kratos is constantly reminded of his failures, pushing him to new heights as he uses his rage and anger to fuel him in battle. His adventures in Norse mythology help him accept the mistakes in his past, as he becomes stronger and more competent than ever before. These changes are reflected intheGod of Warseries' combat, which has evolved along with Kratos' character, beginning with violent hack-and-slash excess and becoming something more personal, and more brutal, later on.
Ever since fans got their hands on the Blades of Chaos in2005’sGod of War, there was no turning back. Unleashing a wave of powerful attacks as Kratos never got old as players got accustomed to this Spartan’s moves as his arsenal slowly expanded.
Players could also rely on powerful magic to manage battles when they were outnumbered, while some abilities were perfect for one-on-one battles against the game’s titanic bosses. This ensured that combat felt varied and kept players engaged as they experienced the epic story and cut down the many enemiesthat stood in Kratos' way.
God of War 2essentially polished the mechanics from the first game to make everything from movement to combat feel better than ever. While players had access to four weapons, just like its predecessor, everything fromthe classic Blades of Chaos to the epic power boasted by the Blade of Olympusfelt great to use.
Kratos had access to more magical attacks and could crowd-control multiple enemies more efficiently. The boss fights were incredible in this game and forced players to stay on top of their game in these gory battles that took no prisoners.
With the jump to a new generation, fans wondered whetherGod of War 3would live up to their lofty expectations. By improving the visuals and making combat more varied than ever,the final chapter in the Greek trilogy was a homerun for Kratos, who swore revenge on the Olympians and decided to revive the Titans in a bid to enact his will.
While he was betrayed by the very people he saved, Kratos only used this to fuel his rage as he tore down everything the Gods had built. He battled using six potent weapons, while various magical attacks and relics ensured that gameplay would be varied and enhanced Kratos' options in tough combat scenarios.
The2018God of Warreboot had a lot of work to do if it was to witness a modicum of the same success as the original series. Kratos' one-dimensional character was fine back in the day, but it was clear that this rage-fuelled god needed to change if he could resonate with modern gamers. His struggles with fatherhood were a great way to humanize him, and fans were glad to see that he didn’t lose his edge in combat.
The Leviathan Axe felt great to control in the early stages, with a steady stream of relics and upgrades ensuring that Kratos could tackle high-level enemies and exploit their weaknesses to the Leviathan’s ice element. However, it was clear to Kratos, after a point, that he would need to call upon the power of the Blades of Chaos once again to thrive in combat. It’s a cathartic moment that pays homage to Kratos' past, letting him use a varied moveset where he swings the blades like the days of old and makes enemies pay for enraging him as he pummels them into oblivion.
The personal story of 2018’sGod of Warset the stage for an epic sequel where Ragnarok was dawning on the world. Kratos and Atreus must figure out a way to stop this apocalyptic event, gathering allies and facing off against fierce enemies.God of War Ragnarok’scombat was largely similar to its predecessor, but a wealth of changes ensured that fans would love Kratos' enhanced options in battle.
The Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos both come back with enhanced movesets and more Runic Attacks. Along with this, many fans were pleasantly surprised by the inclusion of the Draupnir Spear, which came with an impressive moveset of its own and let players wield the power of lightning tosmite their foes in combat.
