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Do I need to play God of War before 3?

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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and a brief glimpse into his life before the events of God of War (2005) before he was made a slave to Ares.
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Do I have to play God of War 1 and 2 before 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).
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Can I just play God of War 1 to 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.
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What should I play before God of War 3?

How to play the God of War games in release date order
  • God of War (PS2, 2005)
  • God of War II (Ps2, 2007)
  • God of War: Betrayal (Mobile, 2007)
  • God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP, 2008)
  • God of War III (PS3, 2010)
  • God of War: Ghost of Sparta (PSP, 2010)
  • God of War: Ascension (PS3, 2013)
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Do I have to play previous God of War games?

You don't need to play 2018's 'God of War' to play 'Ragnarok'
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God of War | The Story So Far... Everything You Need To Know (2018)

In what order should I play God of War?

How to Play the God of War Games By Release Date
  1. God of War (2005)
  2. God of War 2 (2007)
  3. God of War: Betrayal (2007)
  4. God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008)
  5. God of War 3 (2010)
  6. God of War: Ghost of Sparta (2010)
  7. God of War: Ascension (2013)
  8. God of War: A Call from the Wilds (2018)
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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.
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Which God of War do I have to play first?

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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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.
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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.
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How many hours of gameplay is God of War 3?

When focusing on the main objectives, God of War III is about 10 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 17½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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How long is God of War 3 gameplay?

Asmussen estimated overall game length to be 10 to 20 hours, "depending on how good of a gamer you are." Santa Monica studio director John Hight reassured players that God of War III lasts longer than 10 hours: "We've done a lot of play testing on it ...
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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".
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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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Can you skip God of War 1 and 2?

While you do miss a bit of the backstory if you play GoW III without playing I & II, there is not a lot of story there to start with (to be clear, I think what story is there is good and well done, but it is still a thin story). I think you will miss very little of the enjoyment of playing GoW III by skipping I & II.
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How many hours of play is God of War?

When focusing on the main objectives, God of War is about 20½ Hours in length.
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Is God of War harder than Souls?

GMGOW is way harder. I haven't even played GMGOW and I can tell you that now. In Dark Souls 3 (or most Souls games for that matter), the enemies don't take 20 hits, and don't come in “waves” or “rooms” like in a lot of God of War.
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What is the most difficult God of War?

God Of War Ragnarok's hardest bosses all feature unforgivable movesets and are heavy hitters.
  • Nidhogg.
  • Thor.
  • Hrist And Mist.
  • Heimdall.
  • Bodvar The Fierce & Starolfr The Troublesome.
  • Maven.
  • King Hrolf Kraki.
  • GNA.
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Should I play God of War 1 to 3 before 4?

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.
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Is it worth playing the first God of War?

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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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.
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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.
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Can I skip any God of War games?

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.
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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.
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