Can I play God of War in any order?

Can I play God of War 3

God of War 3

The first seven games make up the Greek era of the franchise. God of War (2005), God of War II (2007), and God of War III (2010) comprise its main trilogy; the first two were released on the PS2 with the third on the PlayStation 3 (PS3). A prequel, Ascension (2013), was also released for the PS3.

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without playing the previous games? Yes, all of them are. That's including the new God of War coming out. Ascension and Chains of Olympus focus on Kratos

Kratos

Throughout the Greek era of the series, Kratos is portrayed as a Spartan warrior, who becomes known as the "Ghost of Sparta" after accidentally killing his family due to the trickery of his former mentor Ares, the God of War. He later avenges the deaths of his family and becomes the new "God of War" after killing Ares.

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Kratos (God of War) - Wikipedia

and a brief glimpse into his life before the events of God of War (2005) before he was made a slave to Ares.

Is it necessary to play God of War in order?

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.

In what order should I play God of War?

Does it matter what God of War you play first?

You don't need to play 2018's 'God of War' to play 'Ragnarok'

Do you need to play God of War 1 2 and 3?

The main question that I've seen people asking about the new God Of War game is in relation to needing to play the previous games in order to understand (and enjoy this one).

How To Play God Of War in The Right Order!

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.

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.

Is it worth playing 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.

Can I skip God of War 1 and 2 before 3?

The first 3 main games follow the same story, so to fully understand the story and all of its references, I would recommend playing the first and second game (in order) before playing the third. I would not say it is necessary, because it is an action-oriented game, and each part plays fine on its own.

Is God of War Ragnarok better than God of War?

God of War: Ragnarok is a grander tale with better graphics and more-varied combat. But the shadow of God of War looms large, and Ragnarok lacks the originality and mystique that made its predecessor a once-in-a-generation delight. To be clear, you should play God of War: Ragnarok.

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.

Are all God of War games connected?

Yes they are. The chronological order they happen is ascension, chains of Olympus, God of war 1, god of war ghost of Sparta, god of war 2, god of war 3, god of war 4(2018), god of war Ragnorok.

Which God of War should I pre order?

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Why is Kratos white?

As the temple burned, a village oracle cursed Kratos and condemned him to wear the "mark of his terrible deed"; the ashes of his family, which turn his skin pale white, earning him the title "Ghost of Sparta".

Is God of War a hard game?

God of War Ragnarök is a long and challenging game, no matter what difficulty option you choose. There are a wide variety of different challenges to complete, optional side-missions and goodies to collect.

Do I need to know anything before playing God of War?

The story, however, will require some brushing up on ancient history. Players of previous games may need some reminders on key plot details before diving into the new blockbuster, and those new to the franchise will absolutely need to know the 411 before entering the cataclysm of God of War: Ragnarok.

Can you beat God of War in one day?

When focusing on the main objectives, God of War is about 20½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 51 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

How many days does it take to beat God of War?

A single playthrough of God of War Ragnarok will likely take players roughly 30-35 hours, but that time can fluctuate depending on the amount of side content you decide to complete.

Is Kratos weaker in Ragnarok?

In many aspects, Atreus feels even stronger than Kratos, but that might have been done on purpose to make players feel more at ease in the Atreus sequences. So, while Kratos has been getting progressively weaker with each new entry, this is only part of the series' plot progression.

Which game is longer God of War or Ragnarok?

Our playtime figure puts Ragnarok as a slightly longer game than God of War (2018), according to the average playtime of 32 hours on How Long To Beat.

Is Gow Ragnarok hit or flop?

Ragnarok sold 5 million copies in its first week back in 2022 to become the fastest-selling first-party PlayStation game of all time--and it's still holding that record.

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.

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.

Should I play God of War 1 2 and 3 before 4?

No, it's fine if you don't. The new God of War is a perfect starting point since it's a whole new chapter in Kratos's life. However, bear in mind that the first four games are absolutely fantastic and shouldn't be missed. Don't forget about God of War Ascension, which serves as a prequel to the first trilogy.