Kotaku - To some jaded eyes, the new God of War revealed this past spring looked too much like the old God of Wars. Oh, they added multiplayer this time, but what was so fresh in the game's solo campaign?
God of War's forgotten multiplayer mode was introduced nearly a decade ago, but it may have been a great addition if it was implemented now.
Not saying it was perfect but I really enjoyed it. One of the more unique MP experiences. Wouldn't mind them trying again.
It was nuts that they actually managed to make that experience work so well.
The story might have been the weakest (story-wise) in the main series, but the MP was super fun and well done.
Kratos has been on a rampage, killing Gods in epic battles since 2005. With each release managing to offer high-octane action, I explore each God of War title and rank every adventure from his journey to Olympus to his Norse tales of fatherhood.
I won’t rank Ragnarok just yet, although it is honestly leaving me and my wife blown away…won’t go into details right now, not done as I assume others aren’t either, maybe some of you are, idk haha.
But here’s how I rank them
5. God of War 3
4. God of War Ascension.
3. God of War 1.
2. God of War 2.
1. God of War 2018.
Wow, that’s pretty interesting that someone has the same ranking as me haha. So, did you beat Ragnarok? I assume so with you placing it at #1
1. God of war 3
2. God of war 2018
3. God of war 2
4. God of war 1
Haven't played the others but about 30 hrs In to ragnarock now so safe to say if it keeps up it will end up being at the top of my list when I'm done.
I will say the pacing of the original titles and the epic feel to them I feel is way better than the new one’s. Like, I could recognize and appreciate the praise God of War received, but it bores me to tears except for the pivotal moments.
However, that being said I feel Ragnarok is waaaaay better than 2018. I’m only on Ch. 6, but it’s pretty much rocked my face off from the get-go.
I’m really split between this being my GotY or Elden Ring.
I think different games in the series had different strengths but all are great. I liked the original as it was an origin story and the mechanics were fresh. The sequel added smoother gameplay. Three was just so far ahead of it's time graphically it wasn't even funny. Plus great gameplay and bosses and insane gore and nice use of sexy time. The reboot was cool but lost a lot of what I liked about the original trilogy (I don't need my games grown up, just fun). Will wait and see with ragnarok as haven't had time to play it yet.
BLG writes: "God of War has evolved significantly since the first game launched in 2005. Each subsequent entry has brought something new to the series, be it new power sets, fighting styles, and in the case of the 2018 reboot, a whole new combat system. Therefore, a major component in ranking every God of War game is that game’s impact on the franchise."
2 is my all time favorite with Ascension being my least (but still worth playing). First time dealing with the colossus of rhodes as well as the scale of the steeds of time... just a great game overall.
3 is the best for me, closely followed by the reboot. The reboot lost some of the spectacular scenes in favour of deeper gameplay, 3 was jaw dropping at times. I'm hoping the next game will have the best of both.
Yeah 3 was my favorite as well! The Poseidon battle was amazing! Gameplay wise and graphically!
Honestly first 2 were amazing. I really wanted Sony yo bring back David jaffe and have him do his own version of God of war reboot working in different mythology. David and Cory could make sure story made sense but I think God of war is a big enough series where multiple entries at the same time
1. GOW 3
1. GOW 2
2. GOW: Ghost of Sparta
3. GOW 1
4. GOW: Chains of Olympus
5. GOW(2018)
6. GOW: Ascension
GOW 2018 2nd from the bottom? Behind 1? Behind the 2 PSP games?
Your street cred is taking a hit today.
The graphics look great but it's that lack of something really new and cool that bothers me right now. I never wanted multiplayer in GoW and I'll never use it. I want something more than just some new moves and they haven't shown that yet.
i hate articles that add nothing new to the table such as this one, he was just explaining the gameplay footage, nothing more nothing less
meh... I feel like they are milking the game... nothing really new, nothing really big or epic, or... meh... just another gow game to decorate my game stack. I love gow, but this game pales when compared to titles like the last of us, beyond: two souls, all-star battle royale... damn, even the new tomb raider got me more hyped. if multiplayer is entertaining enought, I might buy it. but that is the only feature that may become a valid excuse to buy this game.
Thats retarded, it's like complaining that halo 4 plays too much like prior halo games.
It's god of war, your playing to it rip anyone that stands in front of you a new asshole. If the new story arc and mobs and bosses to kill aren't enough, then don't pick it up.
We have maybe seen a whooping 5-10 minutes of the games and people are already crying about nothing new or cool in the whole game.
"Are you seriously implying that you'd play the same game over and over as long as the story changed?"
Except they aren't the exact same game you idiot, are the levels, weapons and boss fights all the same as the previous one.
"I hope the demo sucked and the game blows my mind, but I just haven't seen anything that meets the standards I set for this franchise." Damn and the whole time i am almost begging for sony to release that demo on the psn store.
Standards you set for this franchise, buddy your setting standards for 2 things jack and shit. Sony santa monica sets the standards for this game, your an asshole on a video game forum stating his opinion nothing more.
Im buying it.. I loved every GOW game since ps2 began the series.. I dont mind if sony makes lots of the same game because they make lots of other NEW games on top of lots of the old ones.. Game looks wicked & cant wait to cut the brains out of an elephant persons skull