Insumatposa
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David Jaffe wanted that kind of gameplay since GOW1.
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God Of War 4 art leaks (Norse setting, Kratos w/ beard) [Up2: Polygon says real]
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David Jaffe wanted that kind of gameplay since GOW1.
Just gonna clarify what I meant since my post probably came off dumb as hell to people lol.
I was responding to the guy saying if you don't like Kratos then don't buy it, by saying that's what I've been doing and will continue to do. I don't like the character from what I've seen of my friend playing these games, youtubes I've watched, and the discussions about him.
It probably doesn't help that aside from that, I'm not super interested in the series. Norse helps. The possibility of another character would have helped. But I'd probably still put it off until I got my most hyped games out of the way first. So I'm thinking that since I was never super duper into it, it makes it easier that a character that I don't like could ruin it. That's better than me being super into everything the game does, and the character still ruining it. Right?
Oh and please...comparing him to Mario? He's recognizable, but not on Mario's level. (not you, but I've seen some people do it)
KeyChainDude
Member
I think the new protagonist design looks horrible, but aside from playing as an angry hobo, I'm excited to see more!
GAFmeansLIFE
Member
So much hate for Kratos. Damn.
I think they should put him in the NeoGAF mythology. After beheading all of the trolls and pummeling the mighty mods he finally gets GAF Gold for his family and brings an end to the saga.
I think they should put him in the NeoGAF mythology. After beheading all of the trolls and pummeling the mighty mods he finally gets GAF Gold for his family and brings an end to the saga.
theechrisfox
Member
There is some sort of World War II foreshadowing thing at the end of the first one. Setting the stage for Call of Kratos.
Trojita
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He would be banned on the first day for post douchebaggery.
Insumatposa
Member
Then it won't be GOW anymore but Final Fantasy with new main characters each episode (which is the the description of an RPG). Look what happened when Ninja Theory changed DMC and Dante (eventhough they kept the same name and didn't use a new character , just a redesigned one). No need to tell you the rest.
They accessed content that was intentionally locked behind a password. Therefore they bypassed the password protection. Whether you consider this hacking is up for debate but the fact that they bypassed the password lock on the website is not.
Plot twist: Kratos wakes up at the ruins of the Loom Chamber. He tries to pull back time again to prevent himself from ever selling his soul to Ares. He finds the moment he is looking for and tries to go back in time but little does he know the threads of life are all fucked up. So once he enters the portal he ends up in Norse mythology.
BOOM, GOD OF WAR IV!
Frogfucious
Member
Couldn't this be
? I think I remember he had a beard.
kratos' brother
Trojita
Rapid Response Threadmaker
It's not hacking. Bypassing is debatable. The real crux of the issue is whether information, in this case art, has a reasonable right to be protected even if access to the pictures were not protected via password (They clearly weren't) and were front facing, even unintentionally, through the source code of the website page.
The more realistic option is, of course, Kratos chills in isolation for 500 years while the Norse gods come to power. No need to slice into another dimension or anything.
PLASTICA-MAN
Member
I hope there are more suits and costumes according to worlds or deeds or bosses killed, not just weapons. The design here looks very primitive as if it was straight from Far Cry Primal.
Concept art says his name tho also there seems to be a scar on his stomach still.
Hexa
Member
Kind of. But it was the equivalent of the page saying:
"ENTER PASSWORD OR DON'T SCROLL DOWN"
With all the images being further down on the page, and then scrolling down to the images without entering the password. I suppose that is bypassing the password in a way, but not really.
JCreasy
Member
I think Kratos reincarnated as a norse half-god would've been compelling - a new character with subtle visual cues that remind the players of Kratos. And seeing this character experience a similar story to the Kratos we already know would've been interesting - norse parallels, etc.
Kratos wakes up and all the other games were dreams. He is actually in the Norse mythology universe.
PLASTICA-MAN
Member
Nope. The leaked artworks clearly state Kratos:http://i.imgur.com/uCaumMb.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/MwLn18f.jpg
I wouldn't call it a different dimension, it's basically what you just said.
The portal I'm referring to is the one Kratos used to go back in time and get the titans.
But now because the threads would be all fucked up it would move him to a different time period.
And because story of the Ghost of Sparta had traveled the Norse gods already know who he is and what he is capable of and want him dead.
Everything is wrong in this post.
That Uncharted 4 divisive ending thread proved to me that gaffers have no imagination, but in this regard you don't even have to imagine. They have talked about this openly, and it is the most awesome idea for a video game that, so far, hasn't been made. Check it out.
Thewonandonly
Junior Member
Yo people need to calm down in this thread my god. It's a fucking game about beating the shit out of gods. People want Kratos people don't does it really matter. We're all here to beat the shit out of Thor with mjolner. People saying they shouldn't change the religion, did you play acention. I liked that game but couldn't get hyped after killing zues.
Lot of effort for a fake? Guy recently 3d printed a fake nx controller and we're not even questioning this?
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
aaaayyyy
the reactions so good, hopefully this is legit. i just want another gow at the end of the day though.
the reactions so good, hopefully this is legit. i just want another gow at the end of the day though.
Hexa
Member
I remember watching that way back when and I forgot some of the details of what Jaffe was saying. Still sound confusing in a sense but kind of cool my main thing is what would be Kratos's motivating factor going forward? Like with regard to what was told within the first 3 games what would cause him to want to kill off these new set of gods?
chrisPjelly
Member
Norse mythology sounds like an AMAZING and completely fresh direction to take the series. I'm also cool with bearded Kratos, but I'm worried about how they're gonna re-invent his character. Is this alt dimension Kratos akin to the Zelda series? Or is this literally the same Kratos we've seen become the edgy mass murderer that he is (in which case they have to retcon A LOT of characterization)? Regardless, I hope the themes in this new saga are more subtle than the "RAGE/REVENGE" theme that the trilogy beat us over the head with.
PLASTICA-MAN
Member
Who told you that Kratos would mass murder the gods of this universe?
Look at his ending in MK9.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=200175134&postcount=872
Insumatposa
Member
Do you think that? I am almost sure devs are leaking such stuff on purpose and then deleting them or not confirming theù as if it was a mistake or rumour just to test people's reactions. All these leaks happening these days from PS4K, GOW4, GOW4K being natively developed on PS4K aren't just random accidents.
LightOfTruth
Member
It'll be interesting to see what a modern GOW looks like. In the current space of AAA, and to a lesser extent even indie games, perceived value seems to be a key influence in development. That is, as many on this forum have pointed out, most games released today are rather large or "open world" like, with somewhat nuanced RPG mechanics (looting, upgrade/leveling systems, etc). These games typically a) take a lot of time from the player, b) offer multiplayer or c) strongly encourage multiple playthroughs through even deeper RPG mechanics (dialogue choices that influence the story etc..).
Of course, SSM might follow the Quantum Break route and essentially ignore these traditions. Personally I don't want a multiplayer. The multiplayer in Ascension got old kinda fast.
Of course, SSM might follow the Quantum Break route and essentially ignore these traditions. Personally I don't want a multiplayer. The multiplayer in Ascension got old kinda fast.
Thanks
PLASTICA-MAN
Member
MP is a dying trend now. It is omitted in the recent AC and Far Cry games.
PLASTICA-MAN
Member
Also post these screens: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=200175134&postcount=872
they are very informative about the flora and how tall it is compared to Kratos and how he interacts with them (the only gameplay informations so far) and in which world they are ( the article says that "Kratos will venture Alfheim, “Land Of The Fairies”, one of the Nine Worlds and home of the Light Elves (concepts show the Wall and the Temple Door)", and in those pics it is confirmed that he will visiti Vanaheim too).
supernormal
Member
I picked the beard but honestly the best thing about this is those environments. I still hope we get to see some of the cool architecture like the other games, I loved seeing the way they handled materials like marble and gold and all that.
paperheart
Banned
That's some pretty awesome concept art. This game is going to be epic, that's for damn sure. And, I say hell yes to Kratos. I also like his beard. *.*