lol. no. it sounds exactly like what god of war needed.
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lol. no. it sounds exactly like what god of war needed.
BruceLeeRoy
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You guys saying it should have just been a new IP aren't considering the excitement that comes from having a character we are very familiar with be pushed into new territory that takes him completely out of his element. Kratos has started a new life and has a son. All illusions that his rage was tied solely to revenge have evaporated for him and now he realizes what we have all known playing all the games - The blood-thirst, the anger it was a part of him all along. Now he can't run from it and has to face the fear of seeing it starring right back at him through the eyes of his innocent son.
To anyone that has loved the series how can that not be an exciting development.
To anyone that has loved the series how can that not be an exciting development.
Yeah I am very happy about this, best possible outcome.
Nailed it. Seeing Kratos after his revenge has been fulfilled, with him fighting his rage, and trying to start over with his caring for children that was explored in GoWIII with Pandora coming into play is very cool and will make for a much different experience.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Yeah that got me so hyped for what I though Ascension was trying to be but it was all for not.
Dont mess with Papa K.
Yeah even in that game though you could see they were trying to go in a different direction.
Agreed. And keeping Kratos as the protagonist in a convincing way was crucial as well. I think they nailed it.
Kenzodielocke
Banned
Under his wristbands there are scars of the chains he had. It's also symbolism for him beeing freed from the greek gods.
MegaSackman
Member
I'm surprised we haven't heard complains about his son being a boy instead of a girl. I don't think we'll see the sex mini game, not that the game needs it tho, it feels more mature now and could be kind of silly in the new context.
I personally hope they are gone tbh.
To be fair, there has been a lot of male and little girl combos in games like walking dead, last of us, tales of xillia 2, so I am fine with the kid being a boy.
Why would there be complains? Kratos already have a daughter, Calliope. And we already saw the whole chapter that involves her in Chain Of Olympus.
GIANKRATOS
Member
Yep, well said. I'm super excited.
I think the kid is Ullr. He is (next to Odin and some other goddess)the god of hunting, of the bow, ... He is the stepson of Thor. His mother is Sif and his father is unknown. Could create some interesting tension between Thor and Kratos. In the beginning of the demo the kid is seen playing with a figurine that I believe depicts Odin. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ullr
Oooh that's a good theory too!!! I still think that the name of the boy isn't revealed until the end and is integral to the plot, whatever it is.
PLASTICA-MAN
Member
Cory Barlog just tweeted this:
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
A valid opinion and one that is often leveled at other franchises that veer off the well-trodden path of their history. However, in this case we aren't seeing as much of this kind of reaction and I think it's because God of War had become so stale and unexciting for most that a change of this magnitude was needed if the franchise was to continue. Furthermore, the types of changes they are making (exploration, RPG and crafting elements, etc.) will bring in a large segment of gamers who eat that shit up.
shadowsdarknes
Member
I'd like to see them as mentors for Kratos.
Damerman
Member
So who is he supposed to fight?
Cory Barlog just tweeted this:
The guy directed God of War 2
Was there ever a question about this?
The camera might automatically pan back a bit when you get into bigger fights. It did it a little bit in the troll fight.
Also, how on Earth did anybody still think this was a new Kratos after seeing the "Spartan Rage Available" segment in the game? It's funny seeing Greg Miller still act like this is a whole new Kratos. Saying that he will still be called Kratos, but that its now a Norse character. Kratos is a greek name. Like, what?
Also, how on Earth did anybody still think this was a new Kratos after seeing the "Spartan Rage Available" segment in the game? It's funny seeing Greg Miller still act like this is a whole new Kratos. Saying that he will still be called Kratos, but that its now a Norse character. Kratos is a greek name. Like, what?
bigboss370
Member
watching gamersyde video of the reveal...and i spot something...
i didn't notice this before and it almost seems obvious so someone may have brought it up but...
top left corner. FAIRY!!
take me to Valhalla if old.
i didn't notice this before and it almost seems obvious so someone may have brought it up but...
top left corner. FAIRY!!
take me to Valhalla if old.
Is there anything definitive that says Kratos won't simply be named Odin by the Norse once he completes his rampage through their less divine mythical landscape? He could simply be the start of their pantheon, a new God of war, starting the cycle all over again. That would be fun. Or he could be wreaking havoc through an established collection of gods again, but it would seem a little "been there, done that."
Tribes of Trusty
Member
I'm totally down for what Santa Monica Studios has for us.
I loved God Of War 1 to 3 (though I never beat 3) and this new direction is kind of exciting, instead of a rehash of several games now.
Plus I don't think the new camera system is going to be an obstacle to how the game can be played. God Hand for example had a similar camera scheme and it played and felt good to play.
I loved God Of War 1 to 3 (though I never beat 3) and this new direction is kind of exciting, instead of a rehash of several games now.
Plus I don't think the new camera system is going to be an obstacle to how the game can be played. God Hand for example had a similar camera scheme and it played and felt good to play.
bigboss370
Member
And he directed/formulated the opening of GOW 3.
Cory Barlog just tweeted this:
I for one am shocked
/s
Even though the reception has been very, very positive, I feel Shawn or Cory should have said this on stage to nip any concerns in the bud.
PLASTICA-MAN
Member
You know classic figthing games have a 2D classic view for fast combat. Many said a normal 3D from-behind camera would never work for fighting games since the combat wouldn't be fast enough, but games like Naruto, One Piece and especially Dragon Ball beg to disprove that.
No one should worry about the shift of the camera view. SSM surely knows how to adapt it according to specific situations considering that they have more control on the camera now.
GOW can be even played in First Person mode and it will still be good
(and they already did that for GOW3)
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
Kratos looks like he still has some level of power, No where near the power he had in older games. Willing to be he retained some level of Demi-God power anyway since he is the son of Zeus.
I pulled as many interesting things as I could find from the trailer.
The HUD, Notice the axe on the right quadrant and the bow at the bottom, Looks like weapons for Both Kratos and his son will be available as you play, Additionally no idea what the thing on the left is, Possibly magic? He does have a Horn and a Flask on his belt.
The Axe, It's Ice powered based on the footage, I can't find any Norse legend it matches.
The figure watching Kratos and Kidtos. Originally I figured it may have been the kids mother but it floats off to the right and the camera purposefully avoids it. The area before it has 3 different paths and Kratos goes left. I think it might be either an upgrade mechanic vendor or something similar. Doesn't look all that important.
Scars of the chains glow when activating Spartan Rage, Looks like kratos binds his forearm to hid them. Neat little touch
Dire Wolf that quickly leaves the scene after being startled. Nice to see some wild life.
Flying magic fairy? We know you go to the fairy Kingdom due to the leaks, makes sense I guess. Still strange to see it outside the fairy portion of the game. Could be something else I suppose.
holy crap, nice. thank you
now that you say it it does look like upgrading paths, constellations maybe?
fake edit: late follow up lol
thelastword
Banned
Is this not loki? It could be Odin too, but it looks more like Loki here. Either one I'm thinking....Did a track of it myself, should show it without a doubt.
Insumatposa
Member
And he was the Lead Animator of GOW1.
No doubt this GOW has/will have very realistic animations.
Mr.Fletcher
Member
I completely agree. Cory is the man. If he tells me it is going to be great I believe him.
Shame Carson isn't back though.
badcrumble
Member
Oh wow, I didn't know that. No wonder the opening of God of War 3 was the only part of the game that topped God of War 2.
Lifejumper
Member
Its not discussed much but... Bear McCreary will compose the soundtrack. He's amazing.
Bloodporne
Member
My exact reaction. I don't know what's cornier, the crafting or the babysitter sim aspect. I mean it looks nice but that's about where it ends based on this.