Do you 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.

Should I play anything before 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.

Can I play new God of War without playing the others?

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

Do I need to know anything before playing God of War 4?

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 play God of War 4 without playing the first 3?

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.

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Can I just play God of War 1 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.

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).

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.

How many hours of gameplay is 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.

How many hours is God of War?

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.

Where should I start God of War?

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.

Should I play God of War 1 or 2 first?

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 tall is Kratos?

How tall is Kratos in God of War Ragnarök? Officially, Kratos is currently six foot and four inches. This is his redesigned height for the 2018 God of War and now its sequel, Ragnarök.

Do I need to 100% God of War?

From valuable resources to the most powerful weapon upgrades and armor pieces on offer, completing as much of Ragnarok as possible is your key to the absolute best builds. So it's definitely still worth the effort in reaching that ultimate goal of 100% completion.

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.

Is God of War hard for beginners?

Not absolutely punishing as the usual 'Hard' games like Devil May Cry or Ninja Gaiden, but it is a challenge nonetheless. You should be ready to die atleast one or two times at each enemy encounter, atleast at the initial few levels, before you finally get the grasp of how to play the game.

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.

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 game should I play first reddit?

I'd recommend playing in release order so GoW1 to start.

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.