Four years have passed since the 2018 soft reboot of the highly popular and successful God of War franchise, and since then, there haven't been many modern games that have come close to delivering the storytelling and gameplay tour de force of Kratos and Atreus' maiden adventure.
Granted, for fans of the series and the soft reboot, the narrative of God of War Ragnarok carries extra weight, especially with the foretold fate of the new-age icon of fatherly love. The fact that the entire narrative is able to continue in this vein is a testament to the craft of the writers and developers, not only giving us more reasons to see our heroes in a different light, but also allowing the supporting cast plenty of time to shine and play their roles to perfection.
Of course, all the best storytelling in the world wouldn't make sense in a video game if the gameplay wasn't engaging, and for God of War Ragnarok, it's more of improving on an already excellent combat and puzzle-solving system than wholesale evolution. After all, after being the bane of so many gods and monsters, Kratos' craft hardly needs any big changes.
The same goes for the companions, with Atreus and the like offering more options in God of War Ragnarok to mix things up further. Sonic arrows help to build up stun and amplify the effects to reverberate across multiple foes, while Sigil arrows bequeath the Hex effect on enemies that augment elemental damage.
This potent mixture is perhaps most obvious in fights against foes of a more mythical nature. The challenge is suitably increased, and the pace can get frenetic, but it doesn't ever venture near the territory of being unfair. There is a light touch of Metroidvania influences in God of War Ragnarok, teasing areas that are only reachable after a certain point in the game, and in preparation for the end of the world, it seems only fitting that our heroes go to extreme lengths to prepare themselves.
Experience points gained can also be put into learning useful skills and upgrading relics, and through the new Weapon Skill Labors, you can ensure that your most used moves are made exponentially better through the choice of three bespoke upgrades. No one's Kratos will ever likely be the same, considering the different play styles available, and that will definitely lead to some interesting combinations down the line.
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