Can you start God of War without playing the others?

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.

Can I just start with God of War?

Sure, you don't technically HAVE to play the past games. Mainly, most of the reboot has the undertones from those past games & make the new games that much more better, trust me! As a HUGE GoW fan since the very beginning over 2 decades ago.

Do I need to play anything before God of War?

God of War is largely a story about a journey, so it does not have an extremely dense plot that you need a background in the series to understand.

Do I 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).

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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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?

Can I skip God of War 1 and 2?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is God of War Ragnarok worth it?

Verdict. Overall, God of War: Ragnarok is in a difficult spot as its predecessor was such a groundbreaking change in the franchise's history. That said, it is a step up in almost every sense of game development, with a fantastic story you won't want to spoil for yourself.

Does starting a new game in God of War delete the old one?

God of War has an auto-save system which means that it's constantly documenting your progress as you progress, and overwriting earlier saves the further into the campaign you get. However, if you start a New Game, your old progress will be overwritten. To create multiple game saves you need to create Manual Saves.

Can you complete God of War in a day?

As long as you stay within the main story and don't start completing any side quests or other bonuses, you can complete the Kratos and Atreus story in roughly 20-25 hours.

Is Kratos Black or white?

For those who don't know, Kratos has white skin because after Ares tricked him into killing his wife and child in the first game, their ashes covered his skin permanently.

Is Kratos a god or a demigod?

Kratos is eventually revealed to be a demigod and the son of Zeus, who later betrays him.

Is Kratos a real god?

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.

Should I play 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.

Does God of War have two endings?

Essentially, yes. God of War Ragnarok has an additional ending, though it's more of an epilogue than a cliffhanger. God of War had a secret scene where Thor turned up at Kratos and Atreus' home, teasing the events of the next game. That's not the case here — there's no sequel to tease.

Do you fight Zeus in God of War 2?

It's finally time to take on Zeus. As the epic battle begins, Zeus stands in the background, summoning sirens to attack you up close.

How tall is Kratos?

Kratos is six feet and four inches tall in God of War: Ragnarok. With his massive build, being 6'4" makes him quite bigger than an average man. (He is a Spartan God and thus is supposed to be larger than average.) However, compared to the other gods' physique in-game, he is actually on the shorter end of the spectrum.

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.

Is Atreus Loki?

God of War's Atreus is a version of Loki that most people haven't seen, providing a refreshing take on a classic character. In 2018's God of War, there's a big reveal that Kratos' son, Atreus, is actually the Norse God Loki.