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

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.

Should you play God of War 1 and 2 before 3?

Playing the previous games will give you a better understanding of Kratos story and the various references they make throughout the game. The story from God of War 2018 is continued in Ragnarok so you may want to play that 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.

What order should I play God of War in?

Is it important to play God of War in order?

God of War establishes who Kratos is and the nature of Greece in the franchise. While the series follows Greek mythology, there are some fundamental differences, and you'll want to play the first game to get a good foundation before you move on to the others.

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Does it matter which God of War I play first?

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

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.

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

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.

Which God of War is best to start?

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.

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 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.

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.

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".

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 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.

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Is God of War easy or hard?

Give Me God of War is equivalent to ultra-hard or challenging as combats are very tough to win. The healing rate of Kratos will be very low, so defense matters a lot. You will need to be more careful with your reflexes while playing on this difficulty level because even a level 1 raider can deal a lot of damage to you.

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.

Can we skip story in God of War 4?

In fact, the storyline is a huge part of the overall God of War experience itself. 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.

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.

Is it OK to play God of War 3 first?

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.

Why is God of War 1 so good?

It demonstrates a fervid appreciation for Norse myths in the way it makes these gods into compelling characters. It takes RPG systems, narrative-based exploration, unique weapons, and storytelling tricks from different kinds of games, and melds them all together perfectly.

Is it worth playing God of War 1 to 3?

Absolutely. These games were my childhood. The old Gow games were a good balance of gameplay and story. You get new weapons and new skills and moves as you progress through the game which keeps it from getting repetitive.

Should I play God of War 1 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.