Is God of War 1 better than Ragnarok?

Though God of War: Ragnarok is technically superior to its predecessor in every way, it lacks the advantage of being subversive. If God of War was revolution, Ragnarok is evolution. God of War was a complete and creative reimagining of a famous franchise.
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Is God of War Ragnarok as good as the original?

It's good, but the more I think about the new direction the series has taken, the more I miss the classic God of War games. Make no mistake — Ragnarok is a solid game, but these new Norse-inspired games feel radically different and don't seem interested in capturing the same magic and energy that the earlier games did.
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Is God of War Ragnarok the best game of the year?

God of War Ragnarök wins the EE Game of the Year Award at the 2023 BAFTA Games Awards. Tonight, games fans worldwide celebrate as God of War Ragnarök won the EE Game of the Year Award at the BAFTA Games Awards, the only category voted for by the public.
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Which game is better than God of War?

If one is seeking a challenge on a similar footing, if not a greater one, than those faced in God of War, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the title to pick up.
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Is God of War 1 or 2 better?

God of War 2

The graphics and animation were greatly improved, the gameplay was more elaborate and polished, and the story had a similar level of care put into it. Fans at the time had one major complaint, but it still stands out as one of the series' more distinguished entries in both story and gameplay.
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LET'S ARGUE: God of War 1 Is Better Than 2

Why is God of War 1 so good?

The gameplay feels really smooth and it's very fast paced. It is fun to just jump in and play whenever I feel like it. The atmosphere and setting is also pretty awesome. Sometimes I'm playing games that have sequences where I'm just bored and start to get impatient.
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Should I play God of War 1 first?

Despite Kratos having a deep origin story within the God of War franchise, the original games don't need to be played first before God of War (2018).
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How long is God of War 1?

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.
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What is the most brutal God of War game?

God Of War III

It's fitting that the most brutal kill in the God of War franchise is saved for the original ruler of the gods and titans. Cronos was the father of Zeus and the other gods on Mount Olympus but devoured them to keep his power. They eventually won and cast him down to Tartarus.
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Is Ragnarok longer than God of War?

God of War Ragnarok is a bit harder than its predecessor, so you may end up retrying some battles here and there. Playing on the easiest mode, obviously, will let you bring that time down just a bit. While the main story isn't drastically longer than the first game, the amount and scale of side content certainly is.
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Is Ragnarok or 2018 better?

God of War: Ragnarok is bigger, with the narrative shared more equally between Kratos and Atreus. However, God of War (2018) has a superior story.
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Is there any God of War 6?

Whatever the future may hold for the God of War series, fans are eager to see what's next. So while we wait, a passionate fan has given us a taste of what may lie ahead for Kratos, with a fantastic concept trailer for God of War 6 that takes us to ancient Egypt.
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Is God of War Ragnarok worth the hype?

It's impossible not to recommend God of War Ragnarok, but just in case you had any doubts, I strongly advise anyone mildly interested in gaming to play Santa Monica Studio's latest masterpiece.
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How old is Atreus in God of War Ragnarok?

Because he's only 14, Atreus is still very young, and thus still has a lot to learn, as is discussed in Newsweek's God of War: Ragnarök review. But being that young doesn't make him useless. In fact, Kratos has spent the last three years of Atreus' life training him to be a better, stronger fighter.
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Should I play the first God of War before Ragnarök?

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.
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How many hours is God of War Ragnarok?

Just story: If you power through just the main story, God of War Ragnarok will take 25-30 hours. Standard playthrough: Completing the main story while dabbling in a few extras and more along the way takes about 30-35 hours. 100% completion: Doing everything in the game will take around 55-60 hours+
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Which God of War is harder?

1 God Of War Ragnarok (2022)

These are, without a doubt some of the strongest foes Kratos has ever faced, constantly pushing players to their limits. The hardest difficulty, “Give Me God of War,” is sure to accurately deliver the near-death experiences that come with being a god to the players.
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What game is Kratos at his strongest?

Yet kratos's strongest feat was in GoW2 i believe in which he resisted the force of the mghty titan atlas and khronos from crushing him. Atlas was cursed to forvever hold the earth atop his shoulders, and failed to crush kratos. This strength feat equates to around 300–400 quintillion tons, (i think?)
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Is God of War 3 too violent?

Many of the boss deaths can be brutal like Hermes who has his legs sliced off by kratos with blood spilling from his legs and cronos in where his belly is cut open with intestines visible. There is a very high level of blood and gore, and all instances are clearly seen and very, very gory.
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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. Unfortunately, this is based on maths and educated guesses. Kratos's age is never told in the games.
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What order should I play God of War?

How to play the God of War games in release date order
  1. God of War (PS2, 2005)
  2. God of War II (Ps2, 2007)
  3. God of War: Betrayal (Mobile, 2007)
  4. God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP, 2008)
  5. God of War III (PS3, 2010)
  6. God of War: Ghost of Sparta (PSP, 2010)
  7. God of War: Ascension (PS3, 2013)
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How tall is Kratos?

Kratos' Height

Early scripts listed him as 6 feet 6 inches tall, while recently, a Santa Monica Studio dev stated that Kratos is 7 feet 6 inches in the comic books and about 6 feet 4 inches in the game. Some sources also state that his height measures exact 7 feet.
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Is Atreus Loki?

Atreus and Loki have always been one in the same character in God of War, but the name has far less significance to both Kratos and Atreus than it does to the audience. Loki, as it was revealed, was the name that Kratos' wife, Faye, wanted to give Atreus when he was born.
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Can I play GoW 1 on PS5?

All mainline console releases of God of War can be played on the PS5, but some require a Ps+ Premium subscription. Unfortunately, the two God of War games released for the PSP are not playable on the PS5.
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Is God of War hard game?

This game is brutally hard. I stuck to it and beat 100% but the experience did make me regret at times.. but I made it. I will never try God of War difficulty.
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