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@@BlackangelKatakuriGod of war makes sense your a god there is a afterlife, Kratos has crawled out from hell before it’s in the story. In Assassins creed your supposed to be A ASSASSIN lol
Tyr held a Spartan spear, an Aztec type weapon, Egyptian swords and a freaking Katana! The small details definitely shows me where this game could go in future installments. A phenomenal dlc that has enemies from all the past games and it is freaking glorious!
@@qpg16you know it was never him to begin with all that was just a trick by Odin to fool everybody and ruin Tyr's image in the eyes of everyone turning him to the coward that he never was a thing that Odin almost succeeded at if it wasn't for brok exposing him
What I like the most during Mimir/Helios thing was that Mimir was supposed to be burned at the cage but Kratos is so freakishly strong even for Valhalla's rule and by the moment he freed Mimir Valhalla just broke
@@Mohamed-so5yiYou’re confusing the Blades of Chaos for the Blade of Olympus. The Blades of Chaos are forever bound to Kratos. The Blade of Olympus isn’t.
You can use it in new game+ This story is canon and is supposed to serve as the epilogue to the main game, so it seems that Kratos will be able to summon the blade in the future
The fact that the NG+ “Sorrow of Sparta” set turns into the Pride of Sparta and becomes upgradable once you finish the DLC is fucking awesome, as is allowing the use of the Blade as well
@@saintofthemoon1192 In NG+, go to the workshop. Open the chest that is usually filled with any materials you’ve forgotten (the one that will make blue light), and you’ll unlock the new armor and the new Spartan Rage mode
They could've just made this a gameplay content DLC but they put in a lot of excellent callbacks to Kratos's past, good gameplay, and great cutscenes, and even laid to rest some things that weren't resolved before. Tying the idea of the Norse afterlife being a roguelite is such a perfect idea, and I love seeing Kratos re-examine his past. As well, while Kratos has been to the realms of the dead before he's never really spent much time in the one meant for *good* people. It's good to see some characters like the Shield Maidens and Tyr get more screentime, especially since Tyr is the only other god of war Kratos has ever met, and Tyr is old, wise, and is trying to help Kratos instead of screw him over. He has that wisdom to pass down to him from his own struggles and perspectives, and to see Kratos not be afraid to take the advice of someone else, even trust them is really nice. Also, yknow, I squealed when I saw THE BLADE OF FREAKING OLYMPUS RETURN! Something that fans have asked for since GOW 4! And all of this FOR FREE. Bravo Santa Monica Studios.
Until 6, all I can say is what an absolutely monumentally phenomenal story. The best writing I have ever seen. One of the best stories I have ever experienced. Some of the best acting I have ever seen. THIS, is how you write a story. THIS, is how you develop a character. Standing ovation. Absolute art. Masterpiece.
Getting to the end, i lowkey thought we were gonna witness a conversation between younger and current Kratos. Imagine if Terrence C. Carson came back for this piece. Would've been a trippy conversation.
Never a god of peace only a life long penitence he's just hoping to not make the same mistakes while trying to better things. Helping others not to make the same mistakes. No forgiveness no nothing
Chapter 3 of these trials was the toughest thing i saw Kratos went through, Pandora didn't deserve the fate she got, her sacrifice hurted me still to this day, letting that go was not easy
I think one of the really cool visual effects of how they showed Kratos has changed was without words simply how he sat in the chair, it differed quite greatly from how younger him sat in it showing her carried himself differently and how it meant different things.
Seeing blade of Olympus was huge suprise and made me so hyped though it was short i wish young Kratos would have talked a little but it was perfect how Kratos fought with his younger self with words instead of using weapons he is now God of Hope
Ares, Zeus, Pandora, Athena, and Helios had all cameos in GOW 4 and 5 I love how Kratos still remembers the iconic Pandora's speech of Hope , that speech is the one that changed him for the better
@@scott_thomasx Honestly hope we get to see hints of even more Pantheons. We've seen Aztec/Mayan, Egyptian, potentially the Shinto/Buddhist, would love to see hints to others like the Hindu Pantheon, the Celtic, or the Slavic too
It is beautiful how War is a last resort and will become people’s last Hope in most dire circumstances. Not a tool for one’s desire like it was used in throughout the game, but last line of defense to protect.
Wow what a game... You know this is everything that from being a kid and playing God of war to now is what I and all fans ask for ... A good story. The callback to the past in alleviating long term pain and suffering is honestly genius and tbh I might be so bold to say this is the best dlc for a game I have seen in years. Every GOW fan could see the recollections such as items to recollect memories like the oath stone item from ascension, Helios' head and his smart remarks like you are good with chains and have you killed any pantheon gods lately 😂 genius, bringing back a vision of the sacrifice room from GOW 1 (which was controversial at the time) brilliant, bringing back the blade of Olympus, fighting legionnaires, sirens, wraiths, and cyclops all genius.Even meshing the old soundtrack was golden. But most of all bringing kratos to terms with who he is and how he can change his rule as God of war is insanely perfect. The cherry on top would have been seeing an older kratos fighting his younger self but that would have been too much perfection I think I would have killed over. I don't usually like continuations of classic games because they usually are awful but I must say that all games in the GOW series will forever stand the test of time. Beat four hours of my life spent.. Thank you God of war
can you tell me pls- in any point of the game- if i die- it will again start from first? again from the main valhalla door? so we have to complete this game in single stretch till the end
@@vivekk4429 unfortunately you have to complete it in one go. If you leave it in middle it will start from the shore again. You can suspend the game but if you die after it, it starts from beginning. Have some snacks, sit and complete in one go. 😌
Self development journey of a game icon. Everyone at one point related to the well-written stories of every character in this game, implying that everyone struggles with their issues in mind AND most of the time you put down yourself first before others. I believe this game should be passed down to our grand children. If anyone noticed Tyr has been fixing everyone's mind in the main game too, complimenting how Freya is a good leader to her homeland and how Mimir isn't as bad of a person for trapping a creature for years since it's happy to be free. Tyr took special time to heal each Kratos's inner wounds, he knew exactly by fighting each other ... in quick & aggressive state, Kratos can share anything on his mind faster ... I think it worked out because Kratos isn't the guy who sits down talking what's in his head. 2 Gods helping each other for the first time, it's really a new experience for Kratos. As Kratos was fighting in his way to Tyr, he was carefully examining his past and found out new perspectives to help Kratos think twice and helped Kratos immensely to accept himself & his past self... The brilliant writers: Richard Z. Gaubert, Orion Walker, & Matt Sophos Really inspiring to see how everyone in the SM team influences the storyline. My fav line that I noted down: "Your legacy has always been a complicated one. That goodness is not a destination we arrive at, but a practice." omg I'm saving this for my kids. And the urge to say it in Kratos voice.😭
"Tyr took special time to heal each Kratos's inner wounds, he knew exactly by fighting each other ... in quick & aggressive state, Kratos can share anything on his mind faster." Now that you said it, that makes so much sense. Kratos keep blaming himself for what he did in the past, and when he's not doing anything, his head is filled with self-blame and self-hate. He have this constant need to do something all the time to keep his mind busy and away from all of that and only then, his mind become clear. Tyr know this better than anyone that what he need is combat, that's all what Kratos know. He is born Spartan and as a Spartan, he was raised as a warrior. Combat is literally all that he know. Gosh, the writing in this game is absolutely phenomenal, and they pair it with amazing gameplay as well. SM Studio really outdid themselves through the series.
@@thomasfuentes2913 Exactly, "literature is just a literature", "a movie is just a movie", "a piece of art is just a piece of art", no point in taking those seriously. Brilliant insight, random youtube commenter. You'd make a great scholar.
@@Vandalgia i dont know about a scholar but i just know its better for us to do whats right and learn to let go of the mistakes in our past ourselves through history and forgiveness than video games
Every cut scene in this DLC gave me a bit of a chill. It’s a really a love letter to the fans. Thinking back to the previous games, how far Kratos has come. The deeds he regret, the choices he thought was right at the time. Hearing him recall Pandora’s words of hope.
when he was sitting on the throne his skin color became normal - he was free from the curse of killing his wife and children. that was the best part of the journey. hats off to the writer
God of war 1 God of war chain of olympus God of war ghost of sparta God of war 4 God of war ragnarok before this dlc So yeah you can have god of war without the blade because it’s already been done
@@DJB33402 that is a very valid and good point, thank you for commenting this and bringing light to this conversation, I hope you have a good rest of your day.
@@mystomachhurt9312 My guess is a lot of folks don't know that, as it is extra content and requires a lot of grinding. But boy, is it worth every ounce of effort. "FEEL THE POWER OF OLYMPUS!!"
I love the tension between Freya and Kratos. Feels natural as to how they got to this point. She seeks someone who she can lean on and, as Kratos said, he values her. They really make a nice couple. Also he ows her a son 😂 Edit: After watching it all, this sums it up... To master thyself is to be at peace thyself. I hope in the next game we see even more brighter Kratos...hopefuly with Freya in hand.
I have followed Kratos' story since the very beginning game. This has turned into a modern literary masterpiece wrapped in a video game. Its arch has evolved along with video game technology over the decades. I marveled at him, walking uneasily on wooden beams and scaling ceilings in the first game, defeating a statue from the inside in another game, killing giants in a third, moving to near first-person POV while sharing the screen with his son, to joining a band of heroes in the fifth, to finally putting his demons to rest in 1-on-1 fights with Tyr. I grew up as a maturing adult with Kratos. I thank everyone who gave us this series.❤
It would have been nice to hear the young Kratos speak but imo a fight would have ruined the entire Valhalla metaphor. All of it was his reflections of his mind showing that he’s been beating himself up for centuries, a literal fight would’ve been gratuitous.
@@donsolo7860 I Have to disagree it would of been the perfect battle just think of it as a younger faster honestly better version of you with all of your upgraded gear, and talent as a Boss. You just have to survive, it would of been a brilliant send off for This DLC and Old Kratos dealing with his past
My father told me this when I apologized for doing wrong as a child. It stung me with bitterness for long time, feeling unforgiven, but shortly after I heard Kratos drop that line... my whole perspective changed on the phrase. At 30, it's become an important part of my personal creed. The Stoicism in this character and his journey is one of the few profound stories of this generation. Listen, and it will teach you.
@@murdurmuffin7872 it's a good quote and a good lesson but the first time he says it to atreus feels so cruel. he def didn't understand how to father for a long time lol. glad we got to see him get better at it
I think one of my favorite things about the Valhalla story is showing not only how powerful Týr is, but what it implies about how he was shown in Ragnarok. Either Týr didn’t put up a fight and let himself be contained, or Odin was able to capture him and is far more powerful than he appeared in his boss battle (Which I think he was, and the game implies his strength through storytelling over the gameplay). I don’t know, I love the mythologies and Odin is definitely more powerful than Týr, but GoW does change stuff up from the original mythology, compared to what’s added in the fantastic narrative that is GoW. Thoughts? I’ve played all the GoW games, but there’s enough content that I’m having to go back through now since Valhalla came out :P
Damn.I thought they did an awesome and excellent main story to GOW Ragnarok but i never ever realize that they will make them even better at Valhalla.The gmaeplay,the cutscenes and story is just magnificent.I cried a little as i saw Kratos image getting a respect and love he deserve in all realm and yet here i am,tearing and smiling as i see him sit to his throne again.Being a God of War again but this time,it will be different.Mad respect to the Developers,you just won Game Award of the Century 🙇♂🙇♂
Hey buddy, Can you please tell why every RUclipsr writing Part 1 in the titles for the God Of War Valhalla game. Does that means the game need to be made yet? Cuz I m searching for the gameplay playlist or full gameplay... everybody's video titles says PART 1. Please reply.
"We're done here, then. so, uh...what now?" "Now? I believe I would like to sit here for a while" Reminds me of that scene near the end of GOW4 where Kratos removes the bandages on his hand to reveal the scars of Ares's chains and has a serene moment, and Atreus is like "Can we go now?" 😂😂
I think the story of this is deeper than people are giving credit for. He was reliant on his wife and child to make him feel whole again and forget about the past, but what happens when they are gone?
I love this DLC compared to any other GoW Dlc because it's a treat for the old fans. its lore accurate enough to stick to the oldies but gameplay enough to allow newcomers to still enjoy it. You can actually feel like your right beside kratos as he is traversing down memory lane. When he was talking to his younger self it was pretty satisfying. but i guess the voice actor has already moved on. it would have been a killer hearing his younger voice just one last line. or even a very tough fight. seeing if Kratos can beat himself and all. but this is older GoW. this DLC is about making peace with your past to help you step up to the role. so Kratos as a boss just doesnt fit that formula all that much. ... fuck man... i still really miss young kratos's voice...
this is a solid indicator that we WILL get a god of war remake 1 2 and 3, that greek enemy is just like the ones from the old games, oh now im highly impressed, beyond impressed, imagine the same graphics, same play style and mechanics as the new God of war, but as a young Kratos, dude imagine how lit that would be, remember the fight with posiden
I like how every time Kratos fought him, Tyr kept on keeping him in check physically at the end like, “I’m still stronger than you, and I’m done playing right now.” It didn’t look like Kratos was pulling his punches, but every time, Tyr caught them with ease, it seems.
I was impressed with the writing of the DLC and the game was very well played to the end. I was disappointed that he and Freya never got “together” at the end. It would have been the DLC of the year with Kratos sitting in the chair and Freya standing next to him
Respect for Kratos for facing himself and regretting his past sins. 📈📈📈📈📈📈. The man has matured now. Now this man is no longer a war monger. He lost all of his family. He either killed them or they died near him and he did not do anything for them. Now Kratos is finally god of hope. + People missed one detail : Tyr was sitting in Hindu God position befode fighting Kratos. It shows Tyr also travelled to Indian pantheon and may have lots of knowledge about cosmos.
I'm a huge, huge fan of God of war Ragnarok. The game play is intense. I have played, Ragnarok all the way through over 40 times and it gets better every time. Ragnarok Valhalla, is the game to have. If I'm having a bad day; this is my go to game on the hardest level. The story, the graphics, the combination of attacks, weapon upgrades, is off the chain ( meaning good). I have the God of war jacket, with the nine realms. Hands down God of war has been a part of my life, and I just love it. Kratos the ghost of Sparta. Valhalla is off the chain
The DLC is very good and the story too, for my part I hated the idea of starting the whole course again when you die, especially when you lose against Tyr and you were almost finished the chapter.
Kratos has come a long way from PAIN, LOVE, to now HOPE..... now lets see were his son take us and more. To MK as always keep being that gamer we all love, watch, and the journey we travel with you cause I got my snacks and I'm ready.
I would be talking mad shit back to helios. "It's hard to think of anything stupider..." "It must be hard to think with no blood in your head. I wonder how that happened to you..."
Santa Monica Studio making an entire new game mode on top of an already excellent game with excellent story and an entire new weapon with it’s own techniques and combos, adding tons of replayability separate from the base game for free;
In a way, this is like reconstruction as opposed to deconstruction. Instead of going back to a heroic narrative and saying 'were you really as heroic as you thought you were?' this is taking a new look at monstrous actions; The horde had to be stopped, and may even have been there because of Ares (my theory); the 'crazy' gods were mainly acting more like themselves anyway, Pandora aside. This does not excuse the worst of Kratos' actions; rather it simply says that a cut and dry narrative of a past monster is no more complete than one of a wholly justified hero.
So is anyone gonna talk about how kratos during the fire sacraficed basically stared at the fire that was burning him; like his whole eyes is open as the flame shoot towards him. Kratos eyes is literally being splashed with flames and he still stared it down (albeit in pain though still). Kratos is just that guy, he's Him
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well first I wanna know. Did you enjoy this DLC?
valhalla is ur therapist, how awesome is that? :3
The idea of Valhalla - the Norse afterlife wherein one dies over and over and over in glorious combat - being a roguelike is so thematically on point.
AC Valhalla also had done this.
@@hiddendesire3076 that was an assassin's creed game it had no business having roguelike gameplay
@@saketbakshi4235Nor does God of War lmao
@@BlackangelKatakuriI think he means an assassin game does not need that
@@BlackangelKatakuriGod of war makes sense your a god there is a afterlife, Kratos has crawled out from hell before it’s in the story. In Assassins creed your supposed to be A ASSASSIN lol
This whole dlc was just a big therapy session for Kratos and I loved every second of it 😂
The fact that his younger self was there is incredible…. He really is getting old 🥹
@@Dat-Boi-Camoja i was hoping for a battle between old and young Kratos, but this is fine
@gaydolfshitler739Since this likely the end of Norse mythology god of war, it makes sense. The franchise isn’t gone. Just the Norse.
It was a free dlc so can't expect much. Just be glad it was free.@gaydolfshitler739
It was a whole therapy session for Al of us who grew up with kratos. 😢😅
Tyr held a Spartan spear, an Aztec type weapon, Egyptian swords and a freaking Katana! The small details definitely shows me where this game could go in future installments. A phenomenal dlc that has enemies from all the past games and it is freaking glorious!
dont forget the katana
@@pandiorbenget8392he did. it was the 3rd thing he mentioned.
@@sinonymousyt1125 he might have edited it after that comment
@@vishalb5595 fair enough.
good callback to the first game, mentioning how Tyr traveled to many different realms and countries to expand his perspectives
It's really nice to see Tyr getting such a big role, after basically being absent throughout the entire main game.
Right?! That pacifist stuff started to annoy me it was nice to see him fight
@@qpg16 i mean it wasnt Tyr the whole game
@@qpg16that wasn’t tyr tho
@@qpg16 While it definitely seems like the real Týr is indeed a pacifist, the pacifism we saw of Odin’s Týr was just a flanderization of said pacifism
@@qpg16you know it was never him to begin with all that was just a trick by Odin to fool everybody and ruin Tyr's image in the eyes of everyone turning him to the coward that he never was a thing that Odin almost succeeded at if it wasn't for brok exposing him
45:24 I was not at all expecting for Kratos to say hello back. He truly has changed for the better.
shocked me too😂😂
what's more is that he lets helios insult him without saying anything back
Shit caught me off guard lmao
He already had changed at the end of 3 these clowns chose to retcon his sacrifice
@@BlackangelKatakurithey retconned nothing
What I like the most during Mimir/Helios thing was that Mimir was supposed to be burned at the cage but Kratos is so freakishly strong even for Valhalla's rule and by the moment he freed Mimir Valhalla just broke
Imagine breaking a fucking REALM because you're so strong
Yah he glitched it lol Ctrl alt dlt in the middle of a program loading 😂
He found an exploit.
He got softlocked
@@UncIe-Bennah kratos is the exploit lol
Kratos regaining the blade of olympus was the best thing I’ve ever seen in the franchise I hope he keeps it for the future games
In the comics it show that he can’t get rid of it
Don’t forget Helios
That's for the ape IQ comment 👏 👏 👏
@@Mohamed-so5yiYou’re confusing the Blades of Chaos for the Blade of Olympus. The Blades of Chaos are forever bound to Kratos. The Blade of Olympus isn’t.
You can use it in new game+
This story is canon and is supposed to serve as the epilogue to the main game, so it seems that Kratos will be able to summon the blade in the future
Mimir is the guy you want to keep your sanity and decisions in check. Wise characters are always awesome to watch.
The fact that the NG+ “Sorrow of Sparta” set turns into the Pride of Sparta and becomes upgradable once you finish the DLC is fucking awesome, as is allowing the use of the Blade as well
how do you unlock the legacy rage ive completed valhalla and it says theres also a new appearance cant find where its at
@@saintofthemoon1192 In NG+, go to the workshop. Open the chest that is usually filled with any materials you’ve forgotten (the one that will make blue light), and you’ll unlock the new armor and the new Spartan Rage mode
@@saintofthemoon1192Go to the blacksmith it will be in the chest next to him
And that it’s a free dlc most devs would charge $40+ for a dlc like this
They could've just made this a gameplay content DLC but they put in a lot of excellent callbacks to Kratos's past, good gameplay, and great cutscenes, and even laid to rest some things that weren't resolved before. Tying the idea of the Norse afterlife being a roguelite is such a perfect idea, and I love seeing Kratos re-examine his past. As well, while Kratos has been to the realms of the dead before he's never really spent much time in the one meant for *good* people. It's good to see some characters like the Shield Maidens and Tyr get more screentime, especially since Tyr is the only other god of war Kratos has ever met, and Tyr is old, wise, and is trying to help Kratos instead of screw him over. He has that wisdom to pass down to him from his own struggles and perspectives, and to see Kratos not be afraid to take the advice of someone else, even trust them is really nice. Also, yknow, I squealed when I saw THE BLADE OF FREAKING OLYMPUS RETURN! Something that fans have asked for since GOW 4! And all of this FOR FREE. Bravo Santa Monica Studios.
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Until 6, all I can say is what an absolutely monumentally phenomenal story. The best writing I have ever seen. One of the best stories I have ever experienced. Some of the best acting I have ever seen. THIS, is how you write a story. THIS, is how you develop a character. Standing ovation. Absolute art. Masterpiece.
not to mention its free too
@@everythingsalright1121Making something this good FREE feels like a lost art nowadays.
@@Silencersixand u get a game like cod which u pay £70 for and it's absolute ass
It hits **extra** hard when you have nostalgia to go with it too.
Agreed. Ragnarok may be one of my fav games of all time. 2018 was only moderately enjoyable to me, but this one blew me away
12:36 the way the Valkyries opened the door to Valhalla was beautiful
Getting to the end, i lowkey thought we were gonna witness a conversation between younger and current Kratos. Imagine if Terrence C. Carson came back for this piece. Would've been a trippy conversation.
I was hoping for that the entire time
I was hoping they'd do that. Still, despite the missed opportunity it was still a very good DLC.
Bro fr I was hoping that they’d do that ☹️☹️☹️☹️
Well Sony snubbed him and wronged him, so that couldn't have happened
@@slowmercy69 I know
Kratos deciding to become the God of War again was tough, but we all know that Kratos will soon be known, as the God of Peace or Hope.
He already was at the end of 3 lol
God of soy 😂
@@SasukeTX12do you not like the direction it's taken or just the series in general
Never a god of peace only a life long penitence he's just hoping to not make the same mistakes while trying to better things. Helping others not to make the same mistakes. No forgiveness no nothing
@@SasukeTX12youre the God of Giving Throat 😂
Chapter 3 of these trials was the toughest thing i saw Kratos went through, Pandora didn't deserve the fate she got, her sacrifice hurted me still to this day, letting that go was not easy
I think one of the really cool visual effects of how they showed Kratos has changed was without words simply how he sat in the chair, it differed quite greatly from how younger him sat in it showing her carried himself differently and how it meant different things.
Seeing blade of Olympus was huge suprise and made me so hyped though it was short i wish young Kratos would have talked a little but it was perfect how Kratos fought with his younger self with words instead of using weapons he is now God of Hope
Using words to fight in a video game lmao what a joke
@@BlackangelKatakuri its called character development
@@BlackangelKatakuriis your entire account just for trolling lmao
@@cc-yettiignore him, he has tiny peanut brain.
@@BlackangelKatakuri Your existence due to my mistake is a joke🤣
Man, even after all those years, Pandora is still big part of Kratos' life.
Ares, Zeus, Pandora, Athena, and Helios had all cameos in GOW 4 and 5
I love how Kratos still remembers the iconic Pandora's speech of Hope , that speech is the one that changed him for the better
It looks like the studio did want to close off Kratos. It is very rare to see this much investment in a character, Kratos deserves it truly
Týr using a Macuahuitl is exactly what I need in life. Aztec Pantheon existing in GoW mythos, alongside the blood magic, is truly wonderful.
I noticed it also had primordial fire like the Blades of chaos and Surtur. Another hint that all lands have that primordial fire
@@scott_thomasx Honestly hope we get to see hints of even more Pantheons. We've seen Aztec/Mayan, Egyptian, potentially the Shinto/Buddhist, would love to see hints to others like the Hindu Pantheon, the Celtic, or the Slavic too
@@atomicr4y472 Hindu mythology will never happen. Cries of indians will be heard in all 9 realms if their gods are being killed in video games.
I love it how the developers gave the spotlight more to the Valkyries
For a guy who grew up watching Kratos, He is definitely an inspiration
It is beautiful how War is a last resort and will become people’s last Hope in most dire circumstances. Not a tool for one’s desire like it was used in throughout the game, but last line of defense to protect.
This dlc was a pleasant surprise and just awesome fan service across the board. Man, it's easy to forget how long it's been since GOW 3.
The enemies from classic games with modern graphics is SO AMAZING.
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Wow what a game... You know this is everything that from being a kid and playing God of war to now is what I and all fans ask for ... A good story. The callback to the past in alleviating long term pain and suffering is honestly genius and tbh I might be so bold to say this is the best dlc for a game I have seen in years. Every GOW fan could see the recollections such as items to recollect memories like the oath stone item from ascension, Helios' head and his smart remarks like you are good with chains and have you killed any pantheon gods lately 😂 genius, bringing back a vision of the sacrifice room from GOW 1 (which was controversial at the time) brilliant, bringing back the blade of Olympus, fighting legionnaires, sirens, wraiths, and cyclops all genius.Even meshing the old soundtrack was golden. But most of all bringing kratos to terms with who he is and how he can change his rule as God of war is insanely perfect. The cherry on top would have been seeing an older kratos fighting his younger self but that would have been too much perfection I think I would have killed over. I don't usually like continuations of classic games because they usually are awful but I must say that all games in the GOW series will forever stand the test of time. Beat four hours of my life spent.. Thank you God of war
“I think maybe you still have some ash on your skin, am I crazy?” HE DID NOT-
Bruh my jaw dropped 😂😂😂
What of it?
@@Brute_Studios He is white because the ashes of his dead wife and daughter coat his skin after Ares tricked him into killing them.
@BinarySecond I think I forgot what I wrote that for.
3:18:16 damn, didn't expect that, really give me goosebumps
The way I realized who's singing as soon as I heard it 😭😭🔥
Can someone explain what is that
@@mimi-uv9hlits a siren from the old gow games
can you tell me pls- in any point of the game- if i die- it will again start from first? again from the main valhalla door? so we have to complete this game in single stretch till the end
@@vivekk4429 unfortunately you have to complete it in one go. If you leave it in middle it will start from the shore again. You can suspend the game but if you die after it, it starts from beginning.
Have some snacks, sit and complete in one go. 😌
Self development journey of a game icon. Everyone at one point related to the well-written stories of every character in this game, implying that everyone struggles with their issues in mind AND most of the time you put down yourself first before others. I believe this game should be passed down to our grand children.
If anyone noticed Tyr has been fixing everyone's mind in the main game too, complimenting how Freya is a good leader to her homeland and how Mimir isn't as bad of a person for trapping a creature for years since it's happy to be free. Tyr took special time to heal each Kratos's inner wounds, he knew exactly by fighting each other ... in quick & aggressive state, Kratos can share anything on his mind faster ... I think it worked out because Kratos isn't the guy who sits down talking what's in his head. 2 Gods helping each other for the first time, it's really a new experience for Kratos. As Kratos was fighting in his way to Tyr, he was carefully examining his past and found out new perspectives to help Kratos think twice and helped Kratos immensely to accept himself & his past self...
The brilliant writers: Richard Z. Gaubert, Orion Walker, & Matt Sophos
Really inspiring to see how everyone in the SM team influences the storyline.
My fav line that I noted down:
"Your legacy has always been a complicated one.
That goodness is not a destination we arrive at, but a practice."
omg I'm saving this for my kids. And the urge to say it in Kratos voice.😭
"Tyr took special time to heal each Kratos's inner wounds, he knew exactly by fighting each other ... in quick & aggressive state, Kratos can share anything on his mind faster."
Now that you said it, that makes so much sense. Kratos keep blaming himself for what he did in the past, and when he's not doing anything, his head is filled with self-blame and self-hate. He have this constant need to do something all the time to keep his mind busy and away from all of that and only then, his mind become clear.
Tyr know this better than anyone that what he need is combat, that's all what Kratos know. He is born Spartan and as a Spartan, he was raised as a warrior. Combat is literally all that he know.
Gosh, the writing in this game is absolutely phenomenal, and they pair it with amazing gameplay as well. SM Studio really outdid themselves through the series.
its just a game no need to take it seriously
@@thomasfuentes2913 true.
@@thomasfuentes2913 Exactly, "literature is just a literature", "a movie is just a movie", "a piece of art is just a piece of art", no point in taking those seriously.
Brilliant insight, random youtube commenter. You'd make a great scholar.
@@Vandalgia i dont know about a scholar but i just know its better for us to do whats right and learn to let go of the mistakes in our past ourselves through history and forgiveness than video games
I damn near had a heart attack when the blade of Olympus first came out. As well as the first fight with Tyr
Every cut scene in this DLC gave me a bit of a chill. It’s a really a love letter to the fans.
Thinking back to the previous games, how far Kratos has come. The deeds he regret, the choices he thought was right at the time. Hearing him recall Pandora’s words of hope.
when he was sitting on the throne his skin color became normal - he was free from the curse of killing his wife and children. that was the best part of the journey.
hats off to the writer
Huh.... I think that was just lighting effect
what I learned from Kratos is that when you are young you want everything but when you are old you only want peace
great summation
You can't have a god of war game without the Blade of Olympus
God of war 1
God of war chain of olympus
God of war ghost of sparta
God of war 4
God of war ragnarok before this dlc
So yeah you can have god of war without the blade because it’s already been done
@@DJB33402 that is a very valid and good point, thank you for commenting this and bringing light to this conversation, I hope you have a good rest of your day.
@@DJB33402🤓
@@DJB33402ghost of sparta has blade of olympus, you just need to play as the grave digger
@@mystomachhurt9312 My guess is a lot of folks don't know that, as it is extra content and requires a lot of grinding.
But boy, is it worth every ounce of effort.
"FEEL THE POWER OF OLYMPUS!!"
I love the tension between Freya and Kratos. Feels natural as to how they got to this point. She seeks someone who she can lean on and, as Kratos said, he values her. They really make a nice couple. Also he ows her a son 😂
Edit: After watching it all, this sums it up... To master thyself is to be at peace thyself. I hope in the next game we see even more brighter Kratos...hopefuly with Freya in hand.
"He owes her a son." Christ, you shippers are fucking twisted in the head.
I have followed Kratos' story since the very beginning game. This has turned into a modern literary masterpiece wrapped in a video game. Its arch has evolved along with video game technology over the decades. I marveled at him, walking uneasily on wooden beams and scaling ceilings in the first game, defeating a statue from the inside in another game, killing giants in a third, moving to near first-person POV while sharing the screen with his son, to joining a band of heroes in the fifth, to finally putting his demons to rest in 1-on-1 fights with Tyr. I grew up as a maturing adult with Kratos. I thank everyone who gave us this series.❤
The only thing that was missing was a battle with zeus and Corey Burton’s superb voice.
A remake is desperately needed
And also T.C Carson
@@definitelynotaskinwalker that too
And Poseidon as well
I really wanted to see old and young Kratos talk and even a fight between them. That would be really great.
It would have been nice to hear the young Kratos speak but imo a fight would have ruined the entire Valhalla metaphor. All of it was his reflections of his mind showing that he’s been beating himself up for centuries, a literal fight would’ve been gratuitous.
@@donsolo7860 I Have to disagree it would of been the perfect battle just think of it as a younger faster honestly better version of you with all of your upgraded gear, and talent as a Boss. You just have to survive, it would of been a brilliant send off for This DLC and Old Kratos dealing with his past
@@distinguishedallureproduct879 you sound like a neanderthal that only want a fight 😂
imagine getting a FREE DLC that LONGER than this year COD
It was though 😂😂😂
So from a God of war, to a God of hope.
Nope…. He’s giving himself another chance he said he hope he doesn’t revert back to who he was
Let’s hope he does go back
@@dann1483 uh no
@@oriontheraptor8119 uh yes
nah@@dann1483
_"Do not be sorry, be better"_
- *KRATOS* -
Average cringe millennial twitter slang
My father told me this when I apologized for doing wrong as a child. It stung me with bitterness for long time, feeling unforgiven, but shortly after I heard Kratos drop that line... my whole perspective changed on the phrase. At 30, it's become an important part of my personal creed.
The Stoicism in this character and his journey is one of the few profound stories of this generation. Listen, and it will teach you.
@@murdurmuffin7872 it's a good quote and a good lesson but the first time he says it to atreus feels so cruel. he def didn't understand how to father for a long time lol. glad we got to see him get better at it
@@bailoch this npc out here hating on kratos when he doesn't know what the world outside his basement looks like.
I think one of my favorite things about the Valhalla story is showing not only how powerful Týr is, but what it implies about how he was shown in Ragnarok.
Either Týr didn’t put up a fight and let himself be contained, or Odin was able to capture him and is far more powerful than he appeared in his boss battle (Which I think he was, and the game implies his strength through storytelling over the gameplay).
I don’t know, I love the mythologies and Odin is definitely more powerful than Týr, but GoW does change stuff up from the original mythology, compared to what’s added in the fantastic narrative that is GoW.
Thoughts? I’ve played all the GoW games, but there’s enough content that I’m having to go back through now since Valhalla came out :P
Uwah! This was so god damn good! Such an amazing addition to the already amazing story!
Giving Valhalla something of a mind of its own is rather clever. Portraying the Norse god of war as something of a therapist/guide, even more so.
Damn.I thought they did an awesome and excellent main story to GOW Ragnarok but i never ever realize that they will make them even better at Valhalla.The gmaeplay,the cutscenes and story is just magnificent.I cried a little as i saw Kratos image getting a respect and love he deserve in all realm and yet here i am,tearing and smiling as i see him sit to his throne again.Being a God of War again but this time,it will be different.Mad respect to the Developers,you just won Game Award of the Century 🙇♂🙇♂
Hey buddy, Can you please tell why every RUclipsr writing Part 1 in the titles for the God Of War Valhalla game. Does that means the game need to be made yet? Cuz I m searching for the gameplay playlist or full gameplay... everybody's video titles says PART 1. Please reply.
Appreciate the no commentary. Makes it very chill to have on the other monitor while doing stuff.
"We're done here, then. so, uh...what now?"
"Now? I believe I would like to sit here for a while"
Reminds me of that scene near the end of GOW4 where Kratos removes the bandages on his hand to reveal the scars of Ares's chains and has a serene moment, and Atreus is like "Can we go now?" 😂😂
Now... This is actually called... Back to its roots 😭❤
"Men will literally brave the trials of Valhalla instead of going to therapy"
This is the only therapy in Kratos' world.
This is the only therapy in Kratos' world.
This is how you make a love letter for an old game ladies and gentlemen. If only Ubisoft would learn.....
I think the story of this is deeper than people are giving credit for. He was reliant on his wife and child to make him feel whole again and forget about the past, but what happens when they are gone?
2:55:27 is so awesome
They both jumped at the same time 🤣
2:55:26 that timing is pure perfection
looking for this
Christopher Judge’s voice work here is incredible.
I love this DLC compared to any other GoW Dlc because it's a treat for the old fans. its lore accurate enough to stick to the oldies but gameplay enough to allow newcomers to still enjoy it. You can actually feel like your right beside kratos as he is traversing down memory lane. When he was talking to his younger self it was pretty satisfying. but i guess the voice actor has already moved on. it would have been a killer hearing his younger voice just one last line. or even a very tough fight. seeing if Kratos can beat himself and all. but this is older GoW. this DLC is about making peace with your past to help you step up to the role. so Kratos as a boss just doesnt fit that formula all that much. ...
fuck man... i still really miss young kratos's voice...
"There is no end to one's improvement". Thank you
this is a solid indicator that we WILL get a god of war remake 1 2 and 3, that greek enemy is just like the ones from the old games, oh now im highly impressed, beyond impressed, imagine the same graphics, same play style and mechanics as the new God of war, but as a young Kratos, dude imagine how lit that would be, remember the fight with posiden
I was staying loyal…I don’t want to see anything or hear about it until my favorite gamer drops it 😂😂😂
I like how every time Kratos fought him, Tyr kept on keeping him in check physically at the end like, “I’m still stronger than you, and I’m done playing right now.”
It didn’t look like Kratos was pulling his punches, but every time, Tyr caught them with ease, it seems.
I was impressed with the writing of the DLC and the game was very well played to the end.
I was disappointed that he and Freya never got “together” at the end.
It would have been the DLC of the year with Kratos sitting in the chair and Freya standing next to him
Thanks for uploading so fast man.
Love watching your videos.
No bollixology bullshit talk.
Just gameplay
Santa monica respects his fans thats why they make DLC like This … Pure Goosebumps of Nostalgic God of war🔥🔥🔥🔥
Respect for Kratos for facing himself and regretting his past sins. 📈📈📈📈📈📈.
The man has matured now. Now this man is no longer a war monger. He lost all of his family. He either killed them or they died near him and he did not do anything for them. Now Kratos is finally god of hope.
+ People missed one detail : Tyr was sitting in Hindu God position befode fighting Kratos. It shows Tyr also travelled to Indian pantheon and may have lots of knowledge about cosmos.
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Merry Christmas
FINALLY!!! Been waiting for your video!! Thank you!! 😄
I really enjoy your gameplay videos especially the God of war series , thank you ❤
I'm a huge, huge fan of God of war Ragnarok. The game play is intense. I have played, Ragnarok all the way through over 40 times and it gets better every time. Ragnarok Valhalla, is the game to have. If I'm having a bad day; this is my go to game on the hardest level. The story, the graphics, the combination of attacks, weapon upgrades, is off the chain ( meaning good). I have the God of war jacket, with the nine realms. Hands down God of war has been a part of my life, and I just love it. Kratos the ghost of Sparta. Valhalla is off the chain
Its nice they brought back some of the old ost from the other GOW. That was a nice touch, made me feel 7 again watching my older brother play.
The OG music of GOW always 🔥 especially when he use the blade of olympus.
The DLC is very good and the story too, for my part I hated the idea of starting the whole course again when you die, especially when you lose against Tyr and you were almost finished the chapter.
Welcome to the roguelike genre
That frame at 2:55:25 was epic🔥🔥🔥
One of the most loveable franchise depth and story always brings me joy
THE MUSIC!! THE MUSIC!! FINALLY!!!
I wept when I heard that old God of war theme.
This was written so well it’s incredible.
3:45:45 This is what surprised me the most…
This level of empathy for fallen foes (Magni and Modi) is amazing…
Is good that we see helios again he was the one with the least screen time of all the gods in gow3
2:55:26 most epic moment ..if only this could have done in slow mo. :/
I was thinking the same thing!!!
Kratos has come a long way from PAIN, LOVE, to now HOPE..... now lets see were his son take us and more. To MK as always keep being that gamer we all love, watch, and the journey we travel with you cause I got my snacks and I'm ready.
2:26:15
I'll give you this brother your technique has improved immeasurably 😂😂
7:00 "I..... *value* Freya"
Kratos from being an avenger to seeking new booties for pleasure😂😂
Baldur's gonna be shaking from his grave if he knew that his killer is hooking up on his mom
@@evantambolang3052 😂😂😂 Can't imagine that without dying of laughter
Bringing back the classic soundtrack in the sections of the game set in Greece is a nice touch
Seeing tow gods of war repeatedly going blow for blow with different weapons of different lands will never stop being cool
I love the conversations between Kratos and Mimir throughout the Valhalla journey
That last fight against Tyr was hell, just so much going on shit had me more stressed than when I fought the berserker king 😢
Kratos straight up opened the gates to Valhalla by forcing it open 😂
I absolutely love the journey of Kratos.
I would be talking mad shit back to helios.
"It's hard to think of anything stupider..."
"It must be hard to think with no blood in your head. I wonder how that happened to you..."
This is what I was waiting for. tried watching others but they all rushed into combat instead of letting the dialogue play out
Did Tyr just use blood magic through one of the fights?
That would make sense, considering the seemingly Aztec weapon he was wielding.
The young kratos is moving without talking.. is enough make me Soo hype!!!!
i was not expecting this to be a big dlc. considering its free.
Hope Mimir is in every god of war from now on
Santa Monica Studio making an entire new game mode on top of an already excellent game with excellent story and an entire new weapon with it’s own techniques and combos, adding tons of replayability separate from the base game for free;
i love the ending
YOU ARE MORE THAN THAT
😭it was so inspiring for me.
In a way, this is like reconstruction as opposed to deconstruction. Instead of going back to a heroic narrative and saying 'were you really as heroic as you thought you were?' this is taking a new look at monstrous actions; The horde had to be stopped, and may even have been there because of Ares (my theory); the 'crazy' gods were mainly acting more like themselves anyway, Pandora aside. This does not excuse the worst of Kratos' actions; rather it simply says that a cut and dry narrative of a past monster is no more complete than one of a wholly justified hero.
Old kratos old Sparta and old Greece 🎉🎉❤last scene was too god
So is anyone gonna talk about how kratos during the fire sacraficed basically stared at the fire that was burning him; like his whole eyes is open as the flame shoot towards him. Kratos eyes is literally being splashed with flames and he still stared it down (albeit in pain though still). Kratos is just that guy, he's Him
Hello, Helios. Where is Mimir?
I don't know why that cracked me up so much😂
You have NO IDEA how long I waited for this!! YOUR GAMeplay!! Thank you!!!!
It legitimately could not have been a long wait. From announcement to release of the dlc was short and this guy uploaded withing 24 hours 😂
@@purplewolfranger22 I know! But still! Hahahaha when I watched the announcement from the DLC I was like I can’t wait to see MKIceandFire 🤣