God of War (2018) Walkthrough

If you remember the old God of War games, you remember the rage. Kratos was a walking killing machine, a mass of primal anger who carved up the entire Greek pantheon simply because they stood in his way. But years pass. Gods grow old too.

God of War (2018) is not just a reboot of a great franchise. It is a story about redemption, about trying to escape your past, and, most importantly, about how hard it is to be a parent when your hands are covered in blood. It is a monumental, profound, and incredibly personal game that strikes right at the heart.

💔 Plot: More than just a journey up a mountain

It all begins in the most mundane and tragic way: we are chopping wood for a funeral pyre. Kratos’ wife, Faye, has died. Her last wish was to have her ashes scattered on the highest peak in all the worlds. And so, the aging, weary god of war and his young son Atreus set off on their journey.

There is no mission to save the world here. This is an intimate road trip adventure between a father and son. Kratos doesn’t know how to be a dad. His famous gruff “Boy!” has become a meme, but behind this coldness lies a wild fear for his child.

Kratos teaches Atreus how to survive in the cruel world of Norse mythology, while Atreus teaches his father how to be human again. Their dialogues, arguments, and Kratos’ awkward attempts to embrace his son are an emotional roller coaster that sometimes brings tears to your eyes.

🪓 Gameplay and combat: The weight of each blow

Forget about chaotic slashers with jumps to the sky. The combat system has become mature, thoughtful, and incredibly juicy. The camera has moved behind the shoulder, making each skirmish as personal and intimate as possible.

• Leviathan Axe: This is arguably the best weapon in video game history. The feeling you get when you throw the axe into a draugr’s skull, punch another enemy, and then press a button to return Leviathan right back to your hand with a satisfying, heavy “thud” sound is pure gamer ecstasy. It never gets old, whether you’re playing for the first time or the hundredth.

• Synchronization with Atreus: Your son is not a burden that needs to be protected (praise the gods of game design!). Atreus is your best partner. He shoots accurately with a bow, distracts enemies, and eventually becomes an indispensable element of combo attacks.
• Ferociousness and tactics: The game requires attention. Here you need to parry, dodge, pick up rune attacks, and activate “Spartan Fury” in time when your emotions (and health) are at their limit.

🌍 World: The rugged beauty of Scandinavia

Midgard in God of War is a masterpiece of level design. The Lake of Nine serves as a huge hub that gradually changes as the colossal World Serpent Jormungandr shifts its position. The world is full of mysteries, secret bosses (oh yes, the Valkyries will make your fingers sweat and recall your entire vocabulary of swear words), and stunning views.

The production, which was shot without a single edit, deserves a special mention. From the “New Game” screen to the final credits, the camera never stops. It smoothly transitions from cut scenes to gameplay, creating an incredible sense of continuity and immersion. You experience this journey alongside the characters every second of the way.

🎭 Characters that stay with you

There are no cardboard villains or boring NPCs here:

• Mimir is a talking head on Kratos’ belt who tells amazing Scandinavian tales while sailing on a boat and lightens the tense atmosphere.
• Brock and Sindri are charismatic dwarf brothers, blacksmiths with a bunch of family problems, who will improve your equipment.
• Baldr is the main antagonist. A tragic figure whose inability to feel physical pain or joy has driven him mad. His first fight with Kratos is a head-butting, landscape-destroying affair.

🏆 Summary: The game of a generation

God of War (2018) is a triumph. It is an example of how to develop old ideas so that they sound new. The game grabs you by the throat with brutal action in the first few minutes and doesn’t let go until the very end, leaving behind a pleasant emptiness in your chest and a desire to erase your memory so you can play it again.

This isn’t just a game about killing monsters. It’s a game about how the cycle of violence can be broken. All it takes is a little bit of goodness.

Rating: 10 out of 10 Leviathans. A must-play.