"The power of a weapon, any weapon, comes from the heart, but only when moulded by the mind." - Kratos to Atreus. This is the same thing he ends up doing. The sentient foul blades that once brought destruction of life are now being used to preserve a life that Kratos loves more than anything else in the world. The Blades of Chaos are now redeemed with their wielder, and fit to be called "a family heirloom." The story of Kratos teaches us that even if your past is filled with contradictions and wrong steps, it is never too late to reinvent yourself.
Agreed on everything but one thing, I don't think Kratos is letting Atreus use the blades of chaos as long as they live. The blades may have helped save Atreus's life, but I don't think Kratos believes it's something he wants anywhere near his son's hands. I think he sees it as a necessity, a blood thirsty weapon meant for blood soaked hands.
I love the way they handled the Blades return in this game. Instead of treating this like a triumphant moment, they treat it as it is. A tragedy. Kratos getting the Blades of Chaos back isn't a good thing. These blades were the cause of so much pain and regret within Kratos' life. They were the blades he used to kill his family, his father, and likely millions of other innocents. In the game's official novelization, it says "The shrill screams of those he had killed flooded every corner of his mind". This is a moment of pure pain and anguish. But, within that anguish there is hope. The hope to save his son. These blades now have a new purpose. Instead of being used to destroy and kill, they will now be used to help those in need. There is so much packed into this one scene, it's insane.
He swore never to use the foul things again, but when desperate times come, sometimes it is the only choice. Bearing the chains and the Blades again, he now wishes to make peace with them - not to be reminded of the bloodshed he once committed as a servant to Ares, but to be better.
"The Blades of Chaos. Forged in the fowless depths of Hades. Once attached the chains remained so, chained and seared to the flesh, a part of the bearer's body. A permanent reminder of Kratos's pledge. In return, ultimate power."
Something cool I noticed about this scene; throughout the game, we have seen Kratos routinely perform feats of superhuman strength, such as ripping up boulders and pushing down the hammer. And yet, he has to physically struggle to put the Blades back on, a testament to how much weight they carry.
It's not so much the Blades themselves weigh a ton - it's the _pain_ and the _guilt_ he has putting them back on his wrists. They were his burden as a slave to Ares, a merciless killer as a God of War and the tools used to end the Greek Pantheon. He hesitates putting them on again because they were a curse laid upon him. Now he must make peace with them in order to save his son.
This one set of scenes, man, just... way to just nail it. What a fucking SCENE. "There is nowhere you can hide, Spartan. Put as much distance between you and the truth. Pretend to be everything you are not... husband. Teacher... FATHER... but there is one unavoidable truth. You cannot change. You will always be... a monster..." "I know... but I am your monster no longer." WHAT A SCENE, man. No matter how many times I replay, that alone gives me a chill down my spine whenever I play the game again.
The actor of kratos Christopher Judge, saw the refrence of he and his family in kratos when getting the blade , then cries when acting that scene. Very emotional moments, u should watch
I literally love this game, i played the campaign 15 times, and im not lying. I also know the name of each soundtrack, and i had the world record in sigrun, but game breaker god broke my record.
Damn man, you my dude! The hilarious part is that I've STILL yet to play the game, haven't gotten a PS4 yet, but it will definitely be my first game on it. I fell in love with the game by watching playthroughs and other related media. My personal best game and I've yet to touch it lmao
@@sheriffthiccos9595 lol, crazy to see someone on the same boat! Never played GOW but I've watched 3 playthroughs and I consider it the game of the generation!
@@TheNightNot Lol same. I'm literally burning through the entire series now in chronological order to be on time for the new upcoming one. Went through Ascension and COO, am now on GOW 1 💪
7:17 I think they used the same vocal theme but slower to represent his past that always torments his mind over and over with the mistakes he did, a true mental tiredness. I love this soundtrack. It's very powerful, melancholic, sad and meaningful.
i love how you can hear church bells in the background, both referencing a place of death (forshadow for helheim too) and the race against time to get atreus to freya
While wearing the chains he didn't care what he'll become once more. When Athena said he's a failure to be a father that's where he got pissed off and glared at her. He let her roast him for his wrongdoings, but when family was mentioned that was where he solidified himself as a monster who will fight for the son he loves.
The whole thing or just the bombastic part? Some of the tracks used are more dynamic and specially made to fit a scene so they ain't real fit for a loop. But the combat track works for that.
@@rosephjosen nope, just found it on an off chance while browsing for desktop wallpapers, don't remember where from, but on a recent search the author's name doesn't pop up
Love to the OG G.O.A.T gaming series and this was the soundtrack like which like dropped my heartbeat when I saw the blades of chaos emerging again in the gameplay. Thank you so much.- Okami
6:00 to 7:00 Boi! Listen close, I’m from a land called Sparta. I made a deal with a god that cost me my soul. I killed many who were deserving *nods in reassurance with a serious look* ... and many who were not. *nods in repent with a graven look* *turns* I killed my father.
7:46 - 8:21 It almost sounds like a Greek Lyre is playing the background whenever Athena is talking during this part, which is kinda clever that they implement something from Kratos’ homeland into the soundtrack. At least that’s what it sounds like to me or am I confusing it with another instrument?
Yo nunca he jugado ningun God of War, los he visto de lejos. El GOW4 fue mi verdadero primer contacto, pero cuando llegue a ESA escena, joder. Seas veterano o nuevo, no puedes pasar este segmento sin notar la enorme carga emocional que representa ver a Kratos, un hombre que intenta evitar ser lo que fue, volviendo por las armas que mataron a su familia para poder salvar la vida de su hijo.
Es poderosa esa escena. GoW 4 es una obra de arte en muchos sentidos. Estoy muy contenta con que hayan trabajado tanto el desarrollo de personajes, ya que eso no era una prioridad en entregas pasadas.
To play a God Of War game without Kratos..would be pointless. That would be like killing of Ratchet or Clank. Just wouldn't make sense. Piss lots of people off, and most likely to loose a f**k ton of money. They better be careful. Hope Barlog doesn't break under pressure and sell out. Cause if he wanted to; he could take his rights of the game and do something else. Oh wait he already did.. it's his f**king game & Character!!
Naaah Cory has a true passion for the series, he ain't no sellout. The new game would more likely be delayed than made hastily. And I doubt Kratos would die, I believe they will set up the next chapter which would most likely be Egypt once they close off the current story. If I remember correctly, Kratos cursed to never die right? I dunno if that was cannon.
@@sheriffthiccos9595 There's things worse than death, and it matters what is left for the character to become. Even in the old games he changed through each installment, but the only thing truly left is for him to find peace. He's begun that, but the end of it is in sight. Atreaus can carry his father's legacy if they do it right, and if so people will understand. A character's death, even if beloved, can be the right thing for the story if done right. Now I won't say that this is certain, but I do hope that if they do end Kratos' story, then it will be satisfying. Sad? Sure. But make it satisfying.
Bro that was hype af, can't wait to see what will happen. Especially to see what Thor really is like, I feel that he would be the whole "quiet rage incarnate" type of character, a nice parallel to Kratos' explosive fury if it were to happen.
That particular part doesn't play during the Blades of Chaos retrieval scene, but I can't remember where else it could have played. It's from the OG soundtrack list. I just liked it so I added it instead of the usual way it progresses in the game during that part of the story.
![Echoes Of An Old Life | God Of War (In-Game Version)[HQ]](/img/1.gif)
"The power of a weapon, any weapon, comes from the heart, but only when moulded by the mind."
- Kratos to Atreus.
This is the same thing he ends up doing. The sentient foul blades that once brought destruction of life are now being used to preserve a life that Kratos loves more than anything else in the world.
The Blades of Chaos are now redeemed with their wielder, and fit to be called "a family heirloom."
The story of Kratos teaches us that even if your past is filled with contradictions and wrong steps, it is never too late to reinvent yourself.
^ Right on, this was the biggest thing I got out of the game
Yup
Agreed on everything but one thing, I don't think Kratos is letting Atreus use the blades of chaos as long as they live. The blades may have helped save Atreus's life, but I don't think Kratos believes it's something he wants anywhere near his son's hands. I think he sees it as a necessity, a blood thirsty weapon meant for blood soaked hands.
Tempered****
definitely wont be a family heirloom, they were used to murder his past family. That sentence was bit of a reach but everything else yea
I love how that picture has Atreus in Kratos's heart, very symbolic
His son on his heart and his "warrior-self" on his head.
@@edrick106 The time on his mind the warrior in his mouth and nose live breathe eat talk
JESUS LOVES YOU
@@chisomudekwe9034 ffs..
@@numbron803 same
@@fernosbonos5394 there is ALWAYS one of these dudes lmfao
Body of rage and chaos
Heart of a father
Face of a general
And the mind of a warrior
A true God
@@extravenusiano6352 of War. You.. kinda missed that part. A bit important
@@FinlaySG ur cringe
@@GRIM3YE and?
@@GRIM3YEwho hurt you bruh😭
How could someone ever play this game with the music turned off
They have no feelings or soul
Then they haven't played the game
Alyska xD, search her xD
She doesn't have turned on the music at all...
3 words
Cream
Crew
Podcastv
Impossible
I love the way they handled the Blades return in this game. Instead of treating this like a triumphant moment, they treat it as it is. A tragedy. Kratos getting the Blades of Chaos back isn't a good thing. These blades were the cause of so much pain and regret within Kratos' life. They were the blades he used to kill his family, his father, and likely millions of other innocents. In the game's official novelization, it says "The shrill screams of those he had killed flooded every corner of his mind". This is a moment of pure pain and anguish. But, within that anguish there is hope. The hope to save his son. These blades now have a new purpose. Instead of being used to destroy and kill, they will now be used to help those in need. There is so much packed into this one scene, it's insane.
7:16 You can almost feel his pain
It only took one small touch of the blade and now the pain, the nightmares, and the curse returned
Yup
He swore never to use the foul things again, but when desperate times come, sometimes it is the only choice. Bearing the chains and the Blades again, he now wishes to make peace with them - not to be reminded of the bloodshed he once committed as a servant to Ares, but to be better.
"I know...
But i'm your monster no longer"
@Darth Man Hunter "now they call It Atlantic Ocean"
*and he said it with o l d kratos energy*
" Okay brother...let's see what can do those blades "
"The Blades of Chaos. Forged in the fowless depths of Hades. Once attached the chains remained so, chained and seared to the flesh, a part of the bearer's body. A permanent reminder of Kratos's pledge. In return, ultimate power."
But soon, he would learn the true cost of such power.
A cost too high, even for Kratos to pay…
Something cool I noticed about this scene; throughout the game, we have seen Kratos routinely perform feats of superhuman strength, such as ripping up boulders and pushing down the hammer. And yet, he has to physically struggle to put the Blades back on, a testament to how much weight they carry.
Never thought of this, a true masterpiece.
It's not so much the Blades themselves weigh a ton - it's the _pain_ and the _guilt_ he has putting them back on his wrists. They were his burden as a slave to Ares, a merciless killer as a God of War and the tools used to end the Greek Pantheon. He hesitates putting them on again because they were a curse laid upon him. Now he must make peace with them in order to save his son.
This one set of scenes, man, just... way to just nail it. What a fucking SCENE.
"There is nowhere you can hide, Spartan. Put as much distance between you and the truth. Pretend to be everything you are not... husband. Teacher... FATHER... but there is one unavoidable truth. You cannot change. You will always be... a monster..."
"I know... but I am your monster no longer."
WHAT A SCENE, man. No matter how many times I replay, that alone gives me a chill down my spine whenever I play the game again.
The actor of kratos Christopher Judge, saw the refrence of he and his family in kratos when getting the blade , then cries when acting that scene. Very emotional moments, u should watch
Just amazing scene
This scene hits especially hard for someone who grew up alongside this franchise.
What a game, man. What a game.
@@JustSomeMfOnYt can you please elaborate
I m unfamiliar
@@laary7589 Just watch the behind scenes documentary "raising Kratos" and you will understand.
I literally love this game, i played the campaign 15 times, and im not lying. I also know the name of each soundtrack, and i had the world record in sigrun, but game breaker god broke my record.
Damn man, you my dude! The hilarious part is that I've STILL yet to play the game, haven't gotten a PS4 yet, but it will definitely be my first game on it. I fell in love with the game by watching playthroughs and other related media. My personal best game and I've yet to touch it lmao
@@sheriffthiccos9595 lol, crazy to see someone on the same boat! Never played GOW but I've watched 3 playthroughs and I consider it the game of the generation!
Game Breaker God has his crazy combo and some sick move. That guy is literally Kratos Playing his own game
@@TheNightNot damn i feel you two. i hope you can play this gane someday! best of luck
@@TheNightNot Lol same. I'm literally burning through the entire series now in chronological order to be on time for the new upcoming one. Went through Ascension and COO, am now on GOW 1 💪
7:17 I think they used the same vocal theme but slower to represent his past that always torments his mind over and over with the mistakes he did, a true mental tiredness. I love this soundtrack. It's very powerful, melancholic, sad and meaningful.
7:15 to 7:42 Testosterone Overload 💪🏻. Most epic part for me. Goosebumps every time. You can feel the power of Kratos.
Digging Up The Past.
Kinda cool how the mountain in the woods image is what does colouring for Kratos' beard
I love the flute here 5:10, makes me think of her daugther that used to play the flute in chains of olimpus :)
Does anyone know the tune it plays? It appears throughout the soundtrack
@@twotailedfox2369 Isn't that tune just a different rendition of Kratos' main theme in the game?
@@SSrokz it is
@@twotailedfox2369i think it’s supposed to be representing calliope
8:50 killing Drugars with the Blades
*Actually it's hel-walkers
Gage Moorehead ok then
i love how you can hear church bells in the background, both referencing a place of death (forshadow for helheim too) and the race against time to get atreus to freya
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. soundtrack, Skyrim soundtrack, Metro soundtrack and God of War soundtracks are ultimate four chads amongs soundtracks
Personally I would add Halo to that list too
Add Soulsborne soundtracks in there as well .
*clears throat*
DooM
The GOAT is every Final Fantasy game.
Don't forget Halo and DOOM.
One hell of a song..especially towards the end!!!!!
''Do Not Be Sorry, Be BETTER'' -Kratos
5:24 damn the emotion that this words make you feel
8:44
Mimir: Alright brother, let's see what those blades can do.
Me: Those blades put a smile on my face.
I had the biggest smirk on when he said that
Yup
They do Square Square Square and triangle
Me: The God of War... is reborn!
@@guilhermehank4938 Now R1, R1, R1, R1, R1 and *R2*
7:14 when you find your old ps2 with god of war in it
Scars always remain, they make us what we are, for better, worse or both
8:50 Epic!!
"I know........... But I am your monster NO longer."
A mind of a warrior, powered by the love of of his son...
While wearing the chains he didn't care what he'll become once more. When Athena said he's a failure to be a father that's where he got pissed off and glared at her.
He let her roast him for his wrongdoings, but when family was mentioned that was where he solidified himself as a monster who will fight for the son he loves.
gotta stamp favorite parts real quick, hang on
1:52
3:29
6:00
8:27
11:30
ok done
This entire track is amazing from start to finish.
"Alright, brother. Let's see what those blades of yours can do."
7:05 this is the best part
This game is more than a video game
This will go down in history as one of THE greatest video game moments of all time
8:50 Goosebumps 🤩
I love this theme it real captures the feeling of the scene perfectly and in my opinion it’s my second favorite theme in the game series
I need an hour version of this PLEASE
The whole thing or just the bombastic part? Some of the tracks used are more dynamic and specially made to fit a scene so they ain't real fit for a loop. But the combat track works for that.
@@sheriffthiccos9595 yeah whatever works. I just really like the hitters I keep hitting replay so much
@@mizuokami5340 I'll cook sumthin up
@@sheriffthiccos9595 Did you cook it up? Or are you busy, I couldn't find it when i looked around :/
@@sheriffthiccos9595 U didnt cook it up yet....
Love the build up at 7:13!!
"Lo sé...
Pero ahora ya no soy tu monstruo"
You can pretend to be what you are not; family man, hard worker, boyfriend. It changes nothing. You will always be, a gamer
I've been coming back to this song for a while and then this comment pops up. Playa haters everywhere
I know.... But I am YOUR gamer no longer.
11:03 is in my opinion the best part
This would make an epic tshirt
O yeah, definitely planning to make me one! Maybe add a Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos silhouette on the back, that would be dope
@@sheriffthiccos9595 tht wouldnt be bad why not both? For those who enjoy the plan jane the red sun kinda reminds me a bit of the japanese flag lol
@@sheriffthiccos9595 did you make that picture?
@@rosephjosen nope, just found it on an off chance while browsing for desktop wallpapers, don't remember where from, but on a recent search the author's name doesn't pop up
Love to the OG G.O.A.T gaming series and this was the soundtrack like which like dropped my heartbeat when I saw the blades of chaos emerging again in the gameplay. Thank you so much.- Okami
6:15 and suddenly I found myself with an Axe in hand trying to put down some ravens from the sky…
6:00 to 7:00 Boi! Listen close, I’m from a land called Sparta.
I made a deal with a god that cost me my soul.
I killed many who were deserving *nods in reassurance with a serious look*
... and many who were not. *nods in repent with a graven look*
*turns* I killed my father.
The goatie haunts him to this day
Lol
Athena..... Get out of my head
Epic
"I know. But I am your monster no longer" @7:10
That's not the part!
Wrong part, chief.
That's not this part BOZO
Wrong part
7:46 - 8:21 It almost sounds like a Greek Lyre is playing the background whenever Athena is talking during this part, which is kinda clever that they implement something from Kratos’ homeland into the soundtrack. At least that’s what it sounds like to me or am I confusing it with another instrument?
7:05
8:27
8:44
6:19
5:10
Fav parts
really wish they referenced the old soundtrack in this scene
Maybe in Ragnarok
“Alright Brother, Let’s See What Those Blades Can Do.”
I like the ambience music.
top 10 canciones mas epicas de mi vida numero 3
11:03 holy crap they used a gurdy!
1:50 amazing.
You can hear his traumatic and tragic past
BOY
7:15 to 7:42 Make 1 hour of this insane one. Damn so chilling... No one makes this part 1 Hour longer probably. You should make it bro,
Blablabla
Might I say I love your pfp
There's a new sherrif in town bOY
Redention of theBlades of Chaos.
Athena “sighs” get out of my head.
8:45 Battle start
Yo nunca he jugado ningun God of War, los he visto de lejos. El GOW4 fue mi verdadero primer contacto, pero cuando llegue a ESA escena, joder. Seas veterano o nuevo, no puedes pasar este segmento sin notar la enorme carga emocional que representa ver a Kratos, un hombre que intenta evitar ser lo que fue, volviendo por las armas que mataron a su familia para poder salvar la vida de su hijo.
Es poderosa esa escena. GoW 4 es una obra de arte en muchos sentidos. Estoy muy contenta con que hayan trabajado tanto el desarrollo de personajes, ya que eso no era una prioridad en entregas pasadas.
I am not much for lore normally....but if they Joel the Ghost of Sparta, I am pressing R3+L3 IRL
0:15 and with this sound a new story raises
6:16 my favorite part
"Athena......get out of my head".
Not that it matters, but i'm your 100th subscribed.
Still cool of you to round out the number homie lol
To play a God Of War game without Kratos..would be pointless.
That would be like killing of Ratchet or Clank.
Just wouldn't make sense.
Piss lots of people off, and most likely to loose a f**k ton of money.
They better be careful.
Hope Barlog doesn't break under pressure and sell out. Cause if he wanted to; he could take his rights of the game and do something else.
Oh wait he already did.. it's his f**king game & Character!!
Naaah Cory has a true passion for the series, he ain't no sellout. The new game would more likely be delayed than made hastily. And I doubt Kratos would die, I believe they will set up the next chapter which would most likely be Egypt once they close off the current story. If I remember correctly, Kratos cursed to never die right? I dunno if that was cannon.
@@sheriffthiccos9595 There's things worse than death, and it matters what is left for the character to become. Even in the old games he changed through each installment, but the only thing truly left is for him to find peace. He's begun that, but the end of it is in sight. Atreaus can carry his father's legacy if they do it right, and if so people will understand. A character's death, even if beloved, can be the right thing for the story if done right.
Now I won't say that this is certain, but I do hope that if they do end Kratos' story, then it will be satisfying. Sad? Sure. But make it satisfying.
@@sheriffthiccos9595 I mean even if he does die he can just crawled his way back out.
The guy has already died several times at this point.
@@Kaijuwolf137 hmm
@@Kaijuwolf137 I just hope golf clubs aren't involved!
Man this song have some MGS4 vibes
Unpopular opinion: the Blades of Chaos should have returned in Ragnarok.
and they did
@@cyberdemon6517 I mean the should have been absent in GOW4 and teased until the first reappearance in Ragnarok
...Athena get out of my head
Don’t mind me just timestamping my 2nd favourite part of this track 3:24
Where is here after the new trailer?
Bro that was hype af, can't wait to see what will happen. Especially to see what Thor really is like, I feel that he would be the whole "quiet rage incarnate" type of character, a nice parallel to Kratos' explosive fury if it were to happen.
I actually just got my ps4 back and played god of war for the first time, so the game is still fresh in my mind
I wish someone slowed and reverb'd this
I now but im not now your Monster
Testosterone the theme
I..
Stand alone.. NOT!
6:15
7:13
8:28
Put the last part in 1.5x and thank me later. Around 8:00 /+
Where can I download this
4:30 When does this part play in game?
That particular part doesn't play during the Blades of Chaos retrieval scene, but I can't remember where else it could have played. It's from the OG soundtrack list. I just liked it so I added it instead of the usual way it progresses in the game during that part of the story.
@@sheriffthiccos9595 It plays in Tyr's Temple when Kratos finds the vase of himself with the blades of chaos
@@RipJawsX95 Aaaah I see, thanks mate
4:32 😍😍😍😍
12:55
Where can I get this Wallpaper?
Yo how tf is it unreleased if I'm seeing rm🤔🤔🤔
Got it fresh from the Realm between Realms, don't tell Odin
can you tell me at the start 0:00 what is the music called
7:17
8:25 aqui está a parte que você está procurando
Athena....hmmmm... Get out of my head
6:16 bro..
6:16 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
8:25 for those who lookin to get to the good part
5:45 ESHIPEEEEEEE
Where did you get the pic from?
Just poked around Google looking for GoW wallpapers and I really liked this one, which is why I chose it for the video.
@@sheriffthiccos9595 May you give me the link to the pic?
@@twohandedswordsman852 Ah shit, sorry, RUclips didn't notify me. Uuuuh this should do it, I hope: i.redd.it/fkmnd1hf9ea21.jpg
@@sheriffthiccos9595 RUclips didn't notify me either. But, thank you!
@@twohandedswordsman852 Yeah, no problem homie
Booys! Listen closely..
6:16 5:24
I want your pfp
Late by a thousand years, but here, hope the link works: www.sendspace.com/file/yyljno
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