God of War III is a phenomenal game. Its pulse-pounding boss battles with characters we learned about in grade school, its insane set-pieces that redefine the term itself, and its jaw-dropping graphics that still hold up today mark it as one of the best games ever released on the PlayStation 3 and undoubtedly the best game in the series. However, it does have one very big problem: its plot.
Cultured Vultures: Let’s delve into Kratos’ long and rampageous history and find out which games are worth the hype and which are better left buried under the weight of Kratos’s might.
Both requels over 2 and 3? Clowns. Those are two of the most boring games I've ever played.
My favorite was part 2 and I think Ragnarok is better that 2018.
There is no worst. Except for Ascension, only cause I didn't play it lol. They are all masterpieces. 1,2,3, 2018 and Ragnarok. 1 of, if not the greatest video game franchise...besides MetalGear.
Can't agree, older games do so much more than the last two. More weapons, magic abilities, enemies are more varied, level design is also more aesthetically pleasing, and agree with those who say that they shouldn't have removed jumping. Was a time I'd agree, but those old games are so so much better, that they really should've looked into bringing into the reboot/sequels.
God of War 3 Remaster has sold 4 million copies since its inception, making the franchise PlayStation's most profitable gamer merch brand.
Haha I still remember my brother playing the opening scene on ps3!!!
Yeh he had to put the controller down his heart was beating too fast trying to get past first 10 minutes. He said "it's too much". Best thing I've ever seen in gaming. Haha
I know this is unpopular opinion, but I prefer these over the new ones. I’m not saying the new ones are bad or anything, but they sort of get boring to me, whereas the older games were like non-stop roller coaster rides.
God of War III made its debut more than 10 years ago, and lives as the last title in the original lineage before 2018's soft-reboot.
Last game as in chronologically or last game to be released before God of War 4?
Arrived late to the party and GOW3 was the first I played. Went back and have now played them all. Still, 3 is my favourite largely thanks to the scale and boss fights.
Pandora isn’t the only redeeming factor for Kratos.
- He expresses much disgust at the torture the victims of the Olympians gets. Kratos is no saint, but there are even levels that he will never stoop to — well, not willingly any more. Despite almost being killed by Hephaestus, he understands why he did it; to save his child. A child is the one thing that Kratos is never seen killing — except tragically for his own daughter — in any of the games.
- Kratos also has a strong sense of brotherhood due to the fact that he lost his brother Deimos at a young age as well as Sparta instilling this in all spartans. After discovering that Zeus is his father, he tries and fails to reason with his half brother Hercules. In Ascension, he was most likely disgusted as well as further infuriated by Pollux's cowardice when he tried to pin the blame on his brother Castor while crawling away but his head was crushed by Kratos afterwards.
- Kratos also loved his mother Callisto, and was enraged and guilt-ridden when she turned into a monster and he had to kill her.
- Kratos seems to have a respect towards famed heroes. In God of War 2 & 3 he spoke civilly to both Theseus and Hercules and offered to spare them if they stood aside or joined him. Theseus blinded himself with his ego and Hercules was driven by his of envy Kratos and loyalty to Zeus.
Yes Kratos can be a bastard since like Ares he was willing to do virtually anything for what he wants no matter how cruel his action or whom he has to hurt. In GOWII it is stated he has become worse than Ares ever was, even though he had his reasons as shown in Ghost of Sparta. By GOWIII even his concern for Sparta is thrown out the window as he does not spare it a thought despite knowing that killing gods is destroying the world. However his moments of sympathy throughout the entire series, so Pandora’s impact wasn’t that far fetched. Hell in In Chains of Olympus, he was forced to undo his redemption by embracing his monstrous self again when Persephone reveals her scheme to undo reality. The consequence is that he will never see Calliope again.
I disagree with this article. Kratos have been a slay of Olympus god. Now he is done with them. Kratos have a strong sense of brotherhood and family. Now he has a son and he will do anything to protect Atreus.
Agree but i also disagree... I thought half of the game was amazing... It's when you meet Pandora does the game become a "KRATOS, I'm in trouble KRATOS, come help me KRATOS fest.
I completely understand the idea of pulling Kratos out from the darkness and his vengeance... but i thought it was annoyingly executed.
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