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Are the first 3 God of War games worth playing?

I'd highly recommend God of War 1, 2, Ghost of Sparta to play, as those games were fun, challenging, and still had some really good gameplay that still manages to hold up. Chains of Olympus was mediocre and Ascension was okay with gameplay, but the story was trash. So yes, the previous 6 games are worth playing.
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Which God of War game should I play first?

The first god of war. Unlike a lot of game series the god of war has no prequels it's linear in it's created game. So play through those first to understand the whole story don't start with 4.
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Is the original God of War trilogy good?

It is often heralded as one of the best games ever made, and it helped further cement God of War as a staple of the PlayStation. God of War 3 capped off the original trilogy, and it is considered one of the best PS3 games ever made.
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Is it worth playing the first God of War games?

Kratos and Atreus have a gripping story, the combat is amazing, and the world is interesting to explore. Sure, the combat at times feels a bit chaotic, and the menus could have been better designed, but it doesn't stop this being one of my favourite games of all time. Thanks so much for reading my review of God of War.
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Should I play God of War 1 and 2 before 3?

Playing the previous games will give you a better understanding of Kratos story and the various references they make throughout the game. The story from God of War 2018 is continued in Ragnarok so you may want to play that one.
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God of War - Before You Buy

What is the best order to play God of War?

How to Play the God of War Games in Chronological Order
  • God of War (2005) ...
  • God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010) ...
  • God of War: Betrayal (2007) ...
  • God of War 2 (2007) ...
  • God of War 3 (2010) ...
  • God of War: A Call from the Wilds (2018) ...
  • God of War (2018) ...
  • God of War Ragnarok (2022)
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Can I just play God of War 1 2 3 and 4?

You can and you should play it, you just won't get the same impact.
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Why is God of War 1 so good?

It demonstrates a fervid appreciation for Norse myths in the way it makes these gods into compelling characters. It takes RPG systems, narrative-based exploration, unique weapons, and storytelling tricks from different kinds of games, and melds them all together perfectly.
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Is Ragnarok better than God of War?

Though God of War: Ragnarok is technically superior to its predecessor in every way, it lacks the advantage of being subversive. If God of War was revolution, Ragnarok is evolution. God of War was a complete and creative reimagining of a famous franchise. Ragnarok is God of War, only moreso.
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Is God of War 1 or 2 better?

I preferred the story from the first game, it felt more personal and there were some real motives. The second feels like a replay of the first (Kratos must find not Pandora's box so he can kill not Ares) but the characters are different and also Kratos being mad at Zeus is dumb.
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Should I play old God of War?

In our opinion, you don't need to play previous God of War games to enjoy God of War Ragnarok, but you probably should if you want to get the most from it — God of War 2018 in particular. Ragnarok is a direct sequel, picking up a few years after what transpires in the previous game.
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Why isn t the new God of War a trilogy?

Senior producer Ariel Angelotti discussed the inherent difficulty of taking a story-rich game and opting to conclude it with just one sequel instead of two. They needed to find a way to satisfyingly wrap up all the loose threads while doing justice to the preceding games, and do it all in one offering.
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Should I play the first God of War before Ragnarok?

If you're primarily playing to enjoy the story, then having played through 2018's God of War will be essential. The characters of both Kratos and Atreus, and their relationship, is a key element of God of War and will likely be explored further in Ragnarök.
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How old is Kratos?

In God of War Ragnarök, it's likely that Kratos is around 1,055 years old. He's something of an old man, but as a demigod, he is still more than young enough to hold his own and then some in battle.
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Is God of War Ragnarok rushed?

in terms of what the scale and scope of the Ragnarok sequence would be but it's over a little too quickly and feels a little too rushed from the moments Kratos steps put in Asgard all of Ragnarok is essentially a few minutes of trekking to the wall while fighting enemies lying in the way followed by a straight push ...
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Which is harder God of War or Ragnarok?

According to most community reviews, God of War 4 was tougher than Ragnarok especially on the Give Me God of War difficulty, but it's still fairly hard to play. All the difficulty settings hold their own importance.
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How violent is God of War 1?

Combat is frequent and often bloody, with characters punching and kicking each other repeatedly, using bladed weapons to slash/stab/impale enemies.
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Is God of War 1 God Mode hard?

God Mode is the hardest difficulty setting in God of War, Chains of Olympus, Ghost of Sparta, God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök, as well as the second hardest setting in God of War II, and the normal difficulty in God of War III.
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How many hours can you play God of War?

Main Story: 21 hours. Main Plus Extras: 33 hours. Completionist: 52 hours. All Playstyle Average: 34 hours.
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How many hours does it take to play God of War 4?

It should take you over 20 hours to finish the story in God of War Ragnarök. That's the time it should take you if you focus on and steamroll your way through the story, ignoring side quests and not pausing to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of Kratos' latest adventure.
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Is it OK to play God of War 3 without playing the others?

Story: if you have or have not played the previous GoW titles you will be swiftly brought up to speed with the events in the game and the plot is fairly straight-forward.
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What kind of God is Kratos?

In Greek mythology, Kratos, also known as Cratus or Cratos, is the divine personification of strength. He is the son of Pallas and Styx. Kratos and his siblings Nike ('Victory'), Bia ('Force'), and Zelus ('Glory') are all the personification of a specific trait.
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Which God of War should I pre order?

Preorder God of War Jotnar Edition

It comes with nearly everything from the Collector's Edition as well as additional bonuses. Here are the exclusive items you get with the Jotnar Edition: 7-inch vinyl with two tracks by Bear McCreary.
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Is Kratos the son of Loki?

10 Loki Is Thor's Brother And Kratos' Son

In God of War, Loki didn't initially know he was Loki. Loki, born Atreus, sets off on a mission with his father, Kratos, at the behest of his mother's wishes.
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