WC: On Monday morning at noon, pacific time, IGN will be streaming footage of the multiplayer beta for God of War: Ascension. The next day it will be live for Playstation Plus members. I say this not only because I’m looking forward to getting my hands on the game, but also because this game’s very existence is confusing to me.
Sure I could simply list out the reasons why this game didn’t need to be made, but that would do a disservice to the conversation. Instead, I want to really examine what the point of this game is.
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.
Ha. Descend.
I can't wait to descend on this.
What a way to start the gaming year XD
Okay in the wall of text you just wrote there you have said several things wrong but I will go on the two I think need to be said. First of all Kratos is a complex character with a complex life. no matter how much people try to boil down his actions to simply rage and hate there is more to him then that. So the constant claim that you don't need to go back is weak point at best.Because you see nothing but Kratos just being a jerk @$$ for no reason and people obviously never reading a Greek or Roman myth in their lives doesn't mean Kratos story is as vapid as you think it is. People play shooters whose main point is shoot aliens, beat aliens' or shoot bad guys kill bad guys and no one complains as much or tries to claim that they need to stop making them.
Second, I saw no one claiming or any evidence that the MP was the most important aspect of the game or any indication that the SP suffered because of it.That is the same stupid claim people made about Uncharted 2 and they were full of $hit.Why is it that people cry about people who don't usually jam MP into things or make bad SP and automatically accuse them of hard wiring MP in a game? Big companies force feed people SP that they obviously didn't even bother with and focus mainly on MP and people accept it with big smiles on their face. But the moment a once SP game even dwells in that direction people attack it mercilessly claiming the SP will be ruined even before they even play or see it or know the details.they automatically assume that they will look more towards MP then SP even people like Naughty Dog or Sony Santa Monica that aren't known for half @$$ing their games.