Do I need to play God of War 1?

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

Do I need to play the first God of War?

While you can absolutely play Ragnarok on its own, it's definitely "part two"; the pair of games share a lot of the same DNA and tell one epic story. If you have the time, we'd encourage you to play God of War 2018 before you play Ragnarok so you don't get lost.

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

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).

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

Can I play God of War 3 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 and a brief glimpse into his life before the events of God of War (2005) before he was made a slave to Ares.

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.

God of War - Before You Buy

Are God of War 1 and 2 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.

Can I skip God of War 1?

You don't have to play the game. Just watch them. Go on YouTube, search of God Of War (2005) game movie and watch it all. then GOW II, GOW III and GOW Ascension.

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.

In what order should I play God of War?

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 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.

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.

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.

Which God of War game is the longest?

God Of War: Ragnarok is the longest game in the GOW series where you get to discover the open world and visit all 9 realms. Side quests last longer than the story missions.

How much time passed between God of War 1 and 2?

God of War 2 takes place 13 years after the events of the original God of War. Kratos might sit on Ares' throne, but the other gods have not accepted him, mostly because he is currently trying to conquer Greece. However, the feeling is mutual since Kratos has not forgiven them for breaking their promise to him.

What is the shortest God of War game?

5 God Of War (2005) - 9 Hours

Taking just 9 hours to complete on average, God of War's campaign is the shortest of the original trilogy and less than half the length of either of the more recent titles.

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.

Is Ragnarok better than the first God of War?

Conclusion: God Of War (2018)

The story of God of War: Ragnarok is well worth the praise it gets, but when compared to God of War (2018), the original Norse God of War title is far more exciting for the prospects of what it brought to the franchise, rather than the conclusion of the Norse titles.

Is Gow Ragnarok better than the first one?

The game takes an extremely solid foundation laid by the first game and builds on it both in terms of narrative and gameplay. While Ragnarok is arguably better than the first game, that doesn't mean it's perfect.

How many endings does God of War 1 have?

It doesn't just have one ending. There is a second ending to the game that you can access right after completing the main ending. What is this? In the secret ending, you get to witness Brok's funeral and pay your respects to him before his body is set alight at sea.

How many gods do you fight in God of War 1?

12 Gods of Olympus

Zeus - God of Lightning and king of Olympus. Poseidon - God of the Seas. Ares - God of War. Helios - God of the Sun.

What to do after beating God of War 1?

Once you finish the main story, you can go back to your base to speak with Ratatoskr. The whimsical and hilarious squirrel will gift you with Yggdrasil Seeds, allowing you passage to previously locked-out realms and locations. These are Jotunheim, Sanctuary Grove (Midgard), and Mist Field (Niflheim).