SchollA from Console ControllUs pronounced control-us writes:
I recently released some news that Geoff Keighley will be headed down to Sony Santa Monica Studios to cover exclusive footage of God of War: Ascension, which actually happens tonight you can read all about it here including the channel and time you can catch it.
Here's some things I hope to see (or not to see) tonight:
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.
i think the focus on showing MP gameplay has killed some of the buzz for this game.
I'm quite happy for the new footage to be multiplayer. The one thing I was disappointed about with the last game was the fact that I'd seen so many of the big set pieces before I played it. My willpower is weak when faced with a one click option.
Its funny how some minor things can cause hysteria, in this case its Santa Monica, they dont do bad games...
on the other hand, some MAJOR as hell flaws (Darksiders 2) causes ppl to be even more blind to them...
PS. PPL claim that they love sony for thier experiments and investments in new ips, new play type. Multi in GOW is that kind of experiment... so.... please be quiet and polite, no one forces you to buy this game...
It's interesting really, how people complain about the game industry being stagnant, they praise Sony for branching out, everyone cried foul with Uncharted going multiplayer with 2 until they played it, and the same thing is here again.
We should be reminded that the preview unveiling back in April this year largely fooled everyone into believing they were watching SINGLEPLAYER footage. The type of graphics and scale and polish you come to associate with Santa Monica and the God Of War experience on PS3, was convincingly matched on a multiplayer engine.
That should tell you how far the team has advanced with their game engine, the single player footage greatly exceeds God of War 3, while the multiplayer footage, matched the best looking parts of GoW3.
Everyone should just take a chill pill, and just wait to play what will be The most comprehensive full fledged GOW yet. It's campaign is already quoted to be longer than GoW3 and 2. Many believed the games length would suffer because of multiplayer! Todd Pappy debunked that.
Bring on GoW:A
I caught a little bit of the gameplay footage last night on Spike...was disappointed it was more multiplayer stuff. I guess Sony Santa Monica wants to keep showing Multiplayer footage to send the message that they are serious about the multiplayer component and it's not just tacked on, but the meat and bones of God of War has ALWAYS been the single player, and I imagine most people will be playing it for for the Single Player anyway.
More Single player details/footage please.