Peak DLC, my introduction to rougelikes that makes me want to explore more of them and it's free. Surprisingly some pretty in-depth and rich storytelling for a free DLC of this caliber, too, and a pretty lengthy one that doesn't overstay it's welcome. It is an exceptional trip down memory lane, revisiting Kratos' youth and sort of feels like a teaser for a remaster? remake? of the original series, which would be super fucking cool if so.

The combat isn't too different from the base game, but it reminded me how intense and amazing it felt to fuck shit up as Kratos, even more so here with the constraints and unlimited variety of skills that made it feel more like a sandbox of experimentation for the combat especially with the arenas too.