Do you need to play other God of War games before 3?

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.

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

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

Do you 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).

Should I only play God of War 1 2 3?

Not totally. You'll be missing some of the story obviously but to me GOW has never been about the story and it's all about the gameplay. If you don't want to go back and play the GOW Collection or something I'd just play 3.

God of War - Before You Buy

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.

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.

In what order should I play God of War?

Can 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.

Is Kratos a God?

While he wouldn't know it for most of his life, Kratos was a demigod as he is the son of Zeus, but he would later become a full-on god, the God of War to be precise, after killing Ares. After years of serving the Greek gods, Kratos became disillusioned, and resentment towards the gods grew strong.

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.

Do I need to play every God of War?

It's a slightly tricky question to answer, as it depends on how much you're willing to invest in God of War's overarching narrative. 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.

How hard is God of War to 100%?

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.

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 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 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.

What is the max level in God War?

You can't level up endlessly in God of War Ragnarok, though. Eventually, you'll hit a level cap on both your gear and Kratos himself. The level cap in God of War Ragnarok is level 9 - this applies to weapons, armour, and Kratos. To upgrade gear to a higher level, look for it in the crafting menu at one of the forges.

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".

Should I play GoW before Ragnarok?

You don't need to play God of War (2018) before playing God of War Ragnarok, but you should if you're interested in game lore and the relationship between Kratos and Atreus, among other characters.

Can I skip God of War?

Thus, to provide players with the best possible experience, the developers at Santa Monica Studios have not included the feature that allows players to skip cutscenes in the game. Even when players begin a new game, they cannot skip cutscenes at all.

Is Kratos weaker in God of War 4?

Kratos is by no means weaker in GoW 4. He indeed seems weaker, but this is an effect of the new graphics and the change in gameplay imo.

Is God of War 4 canon?

God Of War is now canon in the MCU

Now, as reported by Twinfinite, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special has included a God of War reference which has seemingly made the games canon in the MCU.