God of War is one of the most successful video game series of all time, and the latest installment, God of War (2018), is no exception. Developed by Sony Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, this action-adventure game is a reimagining of the original series, which tells the story of the Spartan warrior Kratos and his son Atreus as they journey through the nine realms of Norse mythology. In this article, we’ll provide a detailed explanation of the game, including its story, characters, gameplay mechanics, and more. We’ll also provide an overview of the game’s critical reception, and discuss why the game has been so successful. So if you want to learn more about this amazing game, read on!
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Story of God Of War (2018)
The game’s story takes place after the events of God of War (2013), in which Kratos killed every god in the Norse pantheon and destroyed the world. Ten years after that, he lives in Midgard, the world of humans, with his son Atreus, who is learning the art of being a Spartan warrior, despite his reluctance to do so. While hunting in the woods, they stumble across a dying god, who tells them that their deaths are coming. In order for them to survive, they need to journey to the top of the World Tree to find the ashes of the Urðr, the Norn queen, who can see the future. So, Kratos and Atreus set out on a perilous journey that will take them through the nine realms, as well as into the past, present and future in order to solve the mystery of their death, and save the nine realms from destruction.
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Characters
Kratos – Kratos is the main protagonist of the game and Atreus’ father. After killing all the gods in the previous game, he settles down with his son in Midgard, where he lives away from the world of the gods. He is reluctant to teach Atreus how to fight, as he wants his son to live a normal life. However, he is forced to train his son when the gods start to die, as he is the only one who can travel to the realms of the gods and find out why he is being blamed for the death of the gods. Atreus – Atreus is Kratos’ son, who is learning the art of being a Spartan warrior, despite his reluctance to do so. He takes on a larger role in the game, as he is the one who travels with Kratos to the realms of the gods.
He is reluctant to learn the ways of a Spartan warrior, as he has a keen interest in the art of the Norse gods. Mimir – Mimir is a blind and elderly guardian who acts as a guide for Kratos and Atreus on their journey. He was the one who helped Kratos when he was a young boy, and now he wants to help Kratos and Atreus solve the mystery of their death. Frigg – Frigg is the queen of the gods. She is the mother of Baldur, whose death is the reason why the gods are dying. Hildr – Hildr is a mysterious woman who guides Kratos and Atreus towards their death. Hogun – Hogun is Kratos’ best friend, and one of the surviving Vikings.
He travels with Kratos and Atreus on their journey. Odin – Odin is the king of the gods and Frigg’s husband. He is the one who tells Kratos that he is the cause behind the death of the gods. Baldur – Baldur is Frigg’s son and the prince of the gods. His death is what causes the gods to die. Hermiod – Hermiod is an Asgardian who acts as the captain of the Bifröst. Sif – Sif is a fellow surviving Viking and Atreus’ friend. She helps Kratos and Atreus throughout their journey.
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Gameplay Mechanics
The game’s new combat system is inspired by the God of War (2018) game, and it is an improvement over the previous combat system. The new combat system has three main components. The first is the axe, which is Kratos’ main weapon, and all other weapons are derived from it.
The second is the shield, which is used to defend Kratos against his enemies. And the third is the ability to chain different attacks together to create combos. The game also features an exploration system in which the player can freely roam around the world, climb mountains, and swim to their heart’s content. A skill tree system allows the player to unlock new abilities and new upgrades, while a magic and arrow system allows the player to cast spells and use arrows to their advantage.
Critical Reception
God of War (2018) has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and fans alike. Many critics considered the game to be an improvement over the original series, and praised its story and characters.
Other critics praised the game’s art style, gameplay mechanics, soundtrack, and visuals. The game is currently averaging a Metacritic score of 94 out of 100, based on 51 reviews. It is also averaging a 9.3 out of 10 on IGN and a 5 out of 5 on GameSpot. Many critics believe that this game will be remembered as one of the best games of 2018, and that it will be considered a landmark title in the action-adventure genre.
Success of the Game
Sony has announced that God of War (2018) has sold over 3.1 million copies worldwide within the first five days of its release, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 game of this console generation. The game has also become the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive of all time in Germany, the UK, and the US. It has also become the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 game to date in France.
God of War has been hugely successful, and it has been praised by fans and critics alike. It is also one of the few games that has received a perfect score, and it is considered to be one of the best games ever made. The game has also been awarded a Guinness World Record for being the game with the most live-action cutscenes in the history of gaming.
Conclusion
The 2018 God of War game is one of the most successful video game series of all time, and the latest installment, God of War (2018), is no exception. Developed by Sony Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, this action-adventure game is a reimagining of the original series, which tells the story of the Spartan warrior Kratos and his son Atreus as they journey through the nine realms of Norse mythology. God of War has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and fans alike and is currently the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 game of this console generation. If you want to play this amazing game, you can do so on the PlayStation 4.
