“You will always be a monster”
“I know… but I am your monster, no longer.”
Where can I start with this game?… It’s tough to say anything when a franchise you previously dismissed releases an entry so beautiful, and unlike any other gaming experience you’ve had.
I suppose I’ll start with God of War (2005). A game I’ve been trying to play for the last couple of years. It’s one that I started long ago. I find it… irritating. The game frustrates me because it has a story I find really compelling; and yet the gameplay itself is so infuriating to me… which is sacrilege to any lover of the franchise.
The combat isn’t necessarily bad. It can be fun at times. It’s also nice having weapon variety. But oh… my… god dude. How much button mashing can you stuff into one game? I mean geez… my thumbs are raw the first 20 minutes I pickup the controller. That’s one reason I can’t finish. And of course, the puzzles can be notoriously hard at times.
I will go back and finish the first game seeing as how I’m more than halfway through that one. But the only reason I will do so, is to get the full story before heading into ragnarok. I will finish the trilogy come hell or high water. Who knows, maybe I’ll enjoy the other two better.
But 2018 does something I wasn’t expecting from the series. It shows maturity. Nuance. Its storytelling is wonderful… and the writing masterful. The characters show growth, and it’s easy to find yourself loving them as they all have their own levels of complexity. The relationships drive the storytelling, and it’s so meticulously crafted in a way that makes the payoff immeasurable.
The combat is unbelievable… and the world feels so exciting to explore. It’s living, it’s breathing, and it’s filled with entertaining things to discover.
The boss battles feel unique and epic every single time. I was consistently blown away by the level of care and detail poured into this experience. I’ll remember it forever. God of War is amongst the greatest games ever made, and is easily one of the very best I’ve ever experienced.
“I know… but I am your monster, no longer.”
Where can I start with this game?… It’s tough to say anything when a franchise you previously dismissed releases an entry so beautiful, and unlike any other gaming experience you’ve had.
I suppose I’ll start with God of War (2005). A game I’ve been trying to play for the last couple of years. It’s one that I started long ago. I find it… irritating. The game frustrates me because it has a story I find really compelling; and yet the gameplay itself is so infuriating to me… which is sacrilege to any lover of the franchise.
The combat isn’t necessarily bad. It can be fun at times. It’s also nice having weapon variety. But oh… my… god dude. How much button mashing can you stuff into one game? I mean geez… my thumbs are raw the first 20 minutes I pickup the controller. That’s one reason I can’t finish. And of course, the puzzles can be notoriously hard at times.
I will go back and finish the first game seeing as how I’m more than halfway through that one. But the only reason I will do so, is to get the full story before heading into ragnarok. I will finish the trilogy come hell or high water. Who knows, maybe I’ll enjoy the other two better.
But 2018 does something I wasn’t expecting from the series. It shows maturity. Nuance. Its storytelling is wonderful… and the writing masterful. The characters show growth, and it’s easy to find yourself loving them as they all have their own levels of complexity. The relationships drive the storytelling, and it’s so meticulously crafted in a way that makes the payoff immeasurable.
The combat is unbelievable… and the world feels so exciting to explore. It’s living, it’s breathing, and it’s filled with entertaining things to discover.
The boss battles feel unique and epic every single time. I was consistently blown away by the level of care and detail poured into this experience. I’ll remember it forever. God of War is amongst the greatest games ever made, and is easily one of the very best I’ve ever experienced.