Do you need to play God of War 1 2 3 before 4?

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.

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

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.

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 play God of War 1 2 3 and 4?

You can and you should play it, you just won't get the same impact.

Do you have to play God of War 1 to 3?

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

God of War | The Story So Far... Everything You Need To Know (2018)

In what order should I play God of War?

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.

How long after God of War 1 is 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.

Is God of War 4 set after 3?

Setting. While the first seven games were loosely based on Greek mythology, this installment is loosely inspired by Norse mythology, taking place at least 150 years after God of War III (2010).

Should I start with God of War 1?

I recommend the original God of War. That you may get to know Kratos as he's properly introduced. Then play the prequels in Chronological Order (Ascension, Chains of Olympus, Ghost of Sparta), before playing God of War II, III, and IV in that order.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Is there a point no return in God of War?

Yes, there is a point of no return in God of War Ragnarok that locks you in for the rest of the story. That would be the chapter called "The Realms at War", starting at Tyr's Temple where your companions have assembled.

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.

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.

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.