Well they spent 3 years together from GOW 2018 to GOWR. Meaning they have probably chat every single day as he does not call Mimir head anymore but instead by his name now and Mimir calls Kratos by his as well. If you really think about it Kratos didnt really have any friends in the franchise prior to this game. He was always basically going it solo and after losing his wife and daughter it broke him even more too.
@@nicholasholladay-elser7307 Well both of them will be underpaid anyway lmao. Kratos might've ridden the Nine Realms of bad leadership, but brought inflation
You can really tell what a labor of love this entire story was. To go back through the _entire_ franchise's lore and re-contextualize it... and Chris Judge acting his heart out as always, of course. Really impressive.
Ya know...Tyr being a "Therapist" to good ol Kratos actually makes a whole lot sense than you think. It really does takes a God of War to understand another God of War.
@@MalosiAudiosit is actualy part of how theraphy is done wity men. Talking about problems and emotions is a well known and efficient theraphy, but it is wastly more succesful for women. Behavioral theraphy and "doing" in general has great effect on men. I have seen soldiers struggle with theraphy and medication for years. And they get send for a month to build housing and bridges, dig wells etc and you would be suprised how better they get. Training martial arts, helping animal shelters build dog houses. Great form of theraphy.
The notion of Kratos breaking into Valhalla for Therapy to avoid Freya is hilarious. Also, the fact that The Boat Captain was referenced again since he used to be a gag for the fans to remember only to see that Kratos actually regretted killing is really nice P.S. I love that Helios was brought back to talk smack lmfao
I loved Helios for this, though honestly I would love to see Hermes for it as well. Or, in fact, I would love to see both Helios and Mimir to be placed in front of each other for a chat
and how he sits changed He was arrogant, full of anxiety, full of distrust Now he sits in balance on both sides, calm with the eyes, calm, patient, and tolerance
One detail at the end I absolutely love is how young Kratos still has the bright red markings and ashen skin. The fading that has happened on Kratos, weather from dying magic or his healing is so great to see.
I remember thinking his skin almost looked... peachy in spots back during GoW4. Like he was returning to human after all the violence. Sometimes wasn't sure if it was intentional or not. Seeing this, yeah, Santa Monica know and LOVE the franchise.
His healing has nothing to do with it. The reason the ash is fading from his skin is most likely due to him coming into servitude as a god of war, again. But this time it's for a good cause. Redemption. Him being revered & worshipped as a good god & living up to that title plays a huge part in it. The fact that Kratos is coming into servitude & being worshipped is what signifies his redemption & that's counteracting with his curse. Kratos accepting his past sins, embracing who he is, redeeming himself, servitude, being worshipped is what the DLC was all about. Hope. That is why the ash is fading.
@@idkman8520those red tattoos are his wife and daughter ashes, he was cursed with their ashes, and the white to resemblance "ghost of sparta" gaia narrated it
Holy shit, I was not expecting the DLC to be this good. I knew there was going to be a story and some references to Greece but Santa Monica literally blew my expectations out of the water. 10/10 amazing DLC.
I fully expected it to be this good. Sony doesn’t have a history of bullshi*ing us with the DLC on their exclusives. In fact they have a history of putting out great DLC.
@TheRUclipsG.O.A.T Why is that insane? Media that is considered good, media that is considered bad and the in-between has always existed since the first cave paintings.
I love the dichotomy between the younger and current Kratos. Young Kratos sits on his throne with a sort of indignation, like a rebellious child who is way too in his head to take charge. He’s slumped back with his fist resting on his chin. But the current Kratos sits with a firm dedication and maturity that shows he is fully ready to take on the responsibilities that entail being the God of War.
Younger Kratos also has this permanent vitriolic scowl on him at all times, and his eyes seem to glow in the shadow a bit. Meanwhile, older Kratos's face is much more solemn and softer, with a darker tint in his eyes.
I was fully expecting to hear TC Carson! Man that would have been SO FUCKIN GOOD!! Have them Argue and have Old Kratos Tame that Rage & Pain of Old Kratos to make himself 1 and then take the Throne signifying he has officially forgiven himself and is at one with himself now and is mature and a calm reasonable person but when needed he also has that Rage but it’s more deadly as it’s now in the form to be AIMED & FOCUSED instead of being Wild and basically taking down anyone and anything in the vicinity. I think THAT would have been a beautiful moment.
@@MeowXMeowXBI7CH Yes I was expecting some type of dialogue too! I wonder why they didn't do that. Seeing older Kratos debate with his younger self about letting go would've been the perfect metaphor for his inner conflict. Such a missed opportunity
@@monkeyXmonkey I'm saying it as a person that's been with Kratos the entire time: a player. Not me, but it sounds like something the player would say.
I know its a relatively small thing but I absolutely love how Tyr uses such different weapons when he fights you, first the macuahuitl, then the khopeshs, then a katana, it really shows how Tyr truly travelled the world and learned from many, which is why hes so well rounded. It's kinda telling that the two gods who eagerly sought out the knowledge of others outside their own spheres were the ones who were most.. reasonable lmao.
@@AD-lh3jk Mimir, Mimir and Tyr are two gods who (from what I remember) travelled the world (or at least left their own realms lmao) and those two are easily the friendliest of the gods
Choosing Helios as the god to come back was a stroke of genius considering his use in gow3 is what inspired mimirs role/head belt position in the new games. Absolutely fantastic writing
Because it's not trying to push a political agenda. It's just telling a good, compelling story that's been building for over a decade! Good storytelling is meant to entertain, not indoctrinate. That's the difference!
@AngiraBlu You may like the lead villain/antagonist of Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Gemini. The setting is like a prehistoric land full of sapient monster creatures and freaks with few humans, and Gemini herself is feared throughout the game's land for just possessing a Macuahuitl. Or *the* Macuahuitl, rather. Gemini herself is a tall, monstrous multi-headed woman whose heads are slowly dying off. She enforces the One Law throughout the land, which is an important part and theme of the story. It goes that anyone can challenge one another before a physical altercation to a game of dice, called The Ritual. You offer up an Artifact, you and the opponent roll your dice on a circular leather mat divided in four quadrants, and then take turns placing modifiers that affect the dice. Often based on proximity, a circular range, or a straight line. The one with the highest score at the end wins and gets to spend their Artifact. The consequence of this can be stuff like making the opponent drink poison, be chased by bees and stung if he keeps standing still, get tethered to a small pole by a rope tied to their ankle, or be bound to a Pact Artifact and can then be summoned in a later fight through a Summon Artifact. Gemini's Prime Artifact is simple as fup. She gets a free first hit. Most Zenos, the inhabitants of the world, are quite sturdy and rarely if ever does anyone truly get killed. But the local merchant Eo explicitly states that one hit from the Macuahuitl is enough to almost kill anyone. Clash: AoC is pretty small in scale and grandeur compared to GOW, but still very much a story worth experiencing with solid gameplay. Not talking exclusively about the Ritual, which is almost fully optional, but about the 3D melee combat as well, with different combat stances and attacks to switch between. And I reckon that this importance around a Macuahuitl within a fictional setting may have made you quite happy.
After seeing the Modern Warfare DLC that people are calling “Modern Warfare 3” , this redefines what a DLC is . Just like Kratos redefined what being “God of War” is . 10/10 Valhalla . Revisiting Greece , and Kratos coming full circle seems a fitting end
@@cloudonpot that’s why I said DLC and no justification can be given for that $70 pricetag . If I said that the last game I played in the Call of Duty franchise was Advanced Warfare due to the pricing , would you believe me? I haven’t even played Modern Warfare 2019 my brother
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Lets not oversell this. W3 Blood and Wine redefined what Story Driven DLC was. This is just small addition, doesn't expand Kratos character that much, nor adds to the universe. I mean it is probably good if you want some more GOD of War, but you are comparing it to Modern Warfare which is really a bar set very low.
@@jeloneq7the newer generation of gamers aren't used to DLCs like this. They're used to half ass shit being developed and released by big corporations.
I feel like there was a missed opportunity to include his first wife and calliope in Valhalla. Kratos always felt guilt after he was tricked by Ares into killing them, and he never forgave himself for it. Much of his vengeance was fueled by their deaths
I feel they brought back Pandora because he didn´t forgive himself for her death, but he did forgive himself for calliope and his wife in the end sequence of GoW 3, so makes sense at least
@@lalitoemocion3863he forgave himself to an extent. But he told Freya in Vanaheim that "the guilt remained." For his own sake he cannot allow himself to fully forgive or forget what he's done, lest he risk letting himself become that monster again. That's why he's so hesitant to accept Freyas' offer. He knows that he's a changed man...but he also believes his old self still exists deep within him, and he doesn't want to risk it coming out again.
@@CyrusL Only if Jesus is a super boss and he beats the living shit out of Kratos first before Kratos does a training montage to get payback in the rematch.
Unlike any God of War video scenes, this one has been an unbelievably meditative experience that helped better understand my own misgivings in life, my fears and revisit my own assumptions in life. Thank you for composing cutscenes that way.
i felt the same honestly. im definitely guilty of much in my past that i regret, but imt rying to be a better person and more true to myself now then i was then.
I love kratos trying to fix the pain and the void inside him and when he tried to open the last door he was afraid to open it and tear tell him you were not ready to face it and in the end no matter what you fought in life your final boss is yourself I think this is the game trying to say and I'm really happy they did that
You can really grab a lot in this game, like the distinction between Kratos and us (the player) is only the magnitude and methodology of our actions, and their consequences
Egyptian, Aztec, and Japanese weaponry (Had to look it up for the first one)... add on Mimir's Celtic origins as Puck and the Irish hint from Tyr's Vault in 2018- though they may put both into one game since Scotland and Ireland are very close to each other geographically, and we got plenty of places to go in future titles
Adding that Atreus is going outside the realms to find the giants and Kratos is probably gonna need to save him. This leaves so much room to expand the framchise.
"I guess irony can have you when it earns you, or something..." Lol, love the acknowledgment of how much the fans loved the "Death can have me when it earns me" line by the devs
I fucking love the reaction everyone had to how Kratos got in the first time by just opening the door brute force with his hands. Just a combination of "...of course he did. I don't know why I expected anything different." And "Dude, you could've just asked!" Kratos, I'm glad your outlook has changed. But I'm even gladder that your methods haven't.
Man, they really implemented a rogue-like gamemode expertly. Having it tie-in with his past, and him going through this extreme kind of therapy, it's beautiful. I was kinda wishing that the ashes of his family were lifted, and he got his normal skin back, but it does make sense not to as the white skin and red tattoos are an iconic part of him
The DLC is good, and what can make even better is at the end where kratos can have a conversation with young kratos and even fight himself ask final boss.
I don’t think they could do justice to an Old Kratos vs Young Kratos fight in a free dlc. It would have to be a bigger battle than anything else in the Norse games.
Not really free, but the effort Kratos is putting into it is the sort of thing he legitimately enjoys. Just fighting and cutting loose in a relatively safe environment. That's gotta be cathartic.
Kratos has been an inspiration to me since I first saw him in “PlayStation Allstars Battle Royale” (note: all the characters have inspired me). When I first saw him, I could tell that there was something interesting about him. While he did do some terrible things, I didn’t see a monster; I saw a man with a wounded heart and a broken dream. He was consumed by anger, despair, fear, and hate; but, I always knew there was good in him. Seeing him grow into a better version of himself who protects others is amazing! Through him, I’ve learned to stop feeling sorry for myself and be a better version of myself!!😊
@@Irn_Knihhelp is such a strong word to describe what Athena did for Kratos. Though, I still think she should have been brought back in GoWR with an explanation why she was haunting Kratos.
@@nikohuncho you can tell Cory didn’t work on it as much they should of brought back TC Carson for the throne scene so they could of had dialog and Zeus,demos,or even calliope but aperently pandora is more important that his daughter who he traded being with in Elysium with etc.
true about pandora and TC Carson wouldve stole the scene here if he talked even for a minute. I'm glad we atleast have his old theme back.@@mrwizard1522
Kratos sure went from God of War to God of Patience, how he didn't squeeze Helio's head into a pulp at first sight really shows how much he's changed and grown
Tyr the god of travels and therapy. Kratos, the god of self reflection. 😂 Kratos' lines are the most thoughtful and epic lines I've ever heard. No words were wasted. Each word perfectly capturing his heartfelt emotions. Fantastic writing and amazing delivery.
It was an absolute joy revisiting the old monsters in god of war. Even the banter with helios was fun. I wish he got to face off against the gods he had slain from olympus but this was def a very enjoyable DLC.
The change from kratos’ old throne being dawned with gold and magnificence changing to his new throne which has none of that and more humble, shows the character development well
You guys are the best. From the first God of War edit, I've never missed an episode. Any big recommendations for the last year or so? Some of your favorite game movies? Hard to keep up. Maybe do an anual top 10! Hm?
@@glpyou guys do amazing work. It's always nice to stumble on a great game movie of yours when it's something I never would heard of otherwise. I always wonder what other gems I'm missing. But there's only so many hours in the day haha
@@carpeimodiemI'm a random person on the internet, but would you mind if i shared some game titles with you as well? They may prove interesting, and a number of them could do with being more known.
@@jurtheorc8117 for sure! Any game with a great story that edits well into a game movie is always great to hear about. i don't have time to play any these days. So that's the next best thing. A lot of great games don't make for very good game movie edits. And there are only so many obvious ones like God of War and Last of Us. I'm looking for the ones that aren't so obvious.
@@carpeimodiem Got you! Considering the caveat of time management that you describe, and thus game *movies* more specifically making a better time for you, the suggestions i could give get shortened down a bit. (Writing this as i've almost finished my comment: I've written this all from the assumption you mainly look up cutscene videos rather than gameplay videos of a full game. And be warned, the comment's a biggun) I think Clash: Artifacts of Chaos may count. It's got a similar perspective to Norse Era GoW, but is set in a prehistoric fantasy world full of sapient monsters and rarely a human in sight. Great art direction and design, well voice-acted too and really incredible music. Story's about a martial artist hermit named Pseudo, who comes to take a boy under his care after a mercenary for the local tyrant killed the Boy's grandfather. So now he tries to help the boy find a new safe home or a caretaker, but the tyrant's mercenaries are a recurring threat. (At different instances in the game, you can hear a mercenary talk about their reasonings why they do what they do, provided you don't have their attention yet). Pseudo and the Boy's story doesn't have a lot of big conversation moments like in GoW, but the moments together that they do have are good and heartening stuff. Some philosophical musings between the two as well. No Straight Roads is very good as well, being set in a world where music powers the city the game is set in and said city is divided in different districts governed by a different artist-- all of which are under employ of the main record label. Very colorful, cartoonish, characters are representations of why people make music and shows different downsides of music as an industry. It's at first shown as a Rock vs EDM type thing, but the game itself bleeds love to music as a whole. Perhaps... Soulstice. I'm placing an asterisk with that one. Soulstice is a character action/hack-and-slash type game that has a lot of cutscenes, and there's some optional dialogues with the merchant character that expand upon the world beyond what we get to see. General throughline is a "save the world/prevent calamity" type deal, but the lead protagonists are sisters of each other, with one of them being dead and the other carrying a huge boatload of baggage over it. Reason for the asterisk is that the "in-the-mind" memory segments, and aforementioned chats with the merchant (if you can find a video that included them), don't have a lot that is visually interesting going on. Otherwise, the presentation, cinematography and cutscenes are super well done, especially for being the first real *big* game by its respective dev studio. Others I would have recommended would have included the games by Ska Studios (Charlie Murder and The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile) and Cookie Cutter. But Ska Studios' games are much more focused on action than story, played well in short bursts, with in Charlie Murder's case the story being clarified through other means than cutscenes. And Cookie Cutter's not actually out yet. That one's a deliberately over-the-top, irreverent, at times edgy cyberpunk/sci-fi metroidvania about an android named Cherry on a quest to save her beloved from a perverse tyrannous maniac, set on a world surrounded by a sapient energy source. But it seems like not all cutscenes are voice acted (some side NPCs for example have no voice acting) which the dev hopes to undo with enough sales. There are some philosophical musings, such as Cherry and her companion Regina discussing what gods are and why humans have them, are based on an instance from a two-year old demo. So for all its over-the-topness it does seem like it wants to offer some food for thought as well. Even if the games mentioned here may not be up your alley, i hope there's interesting bits to them for you and that you may spread word on them. *ALSO! The Darksiders games may prove interesting in terms of game movies. Especially Darksiders 1 seems to be strong in cinematography. 2 less so, but not a bad story by any means. (main character Death in 2 has a bit more sass than War from Darksiders 1). 3 is a bit divisive, seems to be somewhere between 1 and 2 in terms of quality of their cutscenes. Does have a great scene of Fury confronting the Deadly Sin of Lust, in a way that isn't reduced to being mainly sexual desire. And there's also Darksiders Genesis. Cutscenes are more like animatics, though well-drawn and great voice acting. And each level has one more intimate conversation between the two playable Horsemen (War and Strife) about their current mission, their place in it, and how they view themselves. As those happen somewhere within the level, they're not nearly as interesting to look at. From that view, Darksiders Genesis and 2 may generally be more enjoyable for you to listen to while working, rather than making time to actually look at what happens. But i can't say for sure. Also also, the Lords of Shadow games. Yet again greatly voice acted, and 1 has each chapter introduction narrated by Patrick Stewart's character from a storybook. Cutscenes are generally good too, but the Patrick Stewart narrations may prove nicer to just have up in the background while doing something else. 2's story has no narrations, does have great voice acting and good cinematography, but the story's generally not held in nearly as high regard as 1's. I personally liked it, but there are confusing elements to it. Though yet again, like with Darksiders 3, very strong moments as well. Very big comment on my end, apologies for it taking up a lot of your time, but if you took the time to read through it all: Thank you very much for doing so. Yet again i hope the games mentioned here may at the very least prove interesting, even if they're not fully up your alley, and hope you may share word of them to people that you think may find them neat. Especially Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Soulstice and Cookie Cutter.
This dlc was such a love letter to everyone who grew up with this series. Most of us were kids when we started playing this game. Now the same bunch of us have families and responsibilities of our own. It’s almost like a good chunk of us have matured with Kratos all these years. Most of the series and franchises I’ve stayed attached to started feeling worn and old but man I could eat this up forever I think.
I was expecting to see Ymir, Kvasir, Idun, Vidal, Niord, Hodr, Bragi, UlIr, Hela and especially Sinmara I guess we won't see them which this is awful how could they forget about them
Cant believe how the creator of god of war doesnt like the direction of all this. He has to be mad, because this is just pure excellence. Its so great that even side characters could have their own movie. This game is on another level. Truly.
I think coming to terms with his past made this dlc one of the most heartwarming feelings ever and it finally gave a good end note to who kratos truly is. I wish they would have said the reason why he should be God of war again is because war is not his first resort anymore it is not a threat but a promise it is not tyranny but duty. Thankyou for making a character that has grown with allot of us ❤
This was perfect. I loved everything about this DLC. Revisiting Kratos' past and watching him grow and accept the actions of his younger self. There are many words that I would use to describe this feeling, but I think that I'll just leave it at that. P.S. - Good to know that Tyr was a tourist.
Kratos feeling genuine remorse over what he did to the Boat Captain and for everyone else on the doomed fleet is actually nice. I've always felt that the Boat Captain & passenger's deaths were just so unnecessarily cruel & nihilistic, even comparing it to the consequences of Kratos' actions in GOW3. Its good to know that Kratos truly does have a conscience and didn't just forget about the first onscreen casualties in the series.
God, they just keep making this series better. I am very satisfied with this as an ending for Kratos. Also, It was unbelievably badass watching two gods of war spar using weapons from a myriad of cultures.
19:39 "Hello Helios" Kratos said calmly But for real though Helios did that to himself, imagine owing Kratos and he would be willing to spare him if he just pointed him in the right direction, but instead tried to trick him lol
I didnt even know this DLC was being made or was released.. and it was great. Apart of me would've like to see more of the Greek gods one last time but I guess that's just me.
Hades would've made sense to show up, Hades had actual, legit grievances with Kratos, regardless of context, Hades had done absolutely nothing wrong towards Kratos, but Kratos basically wrecked everything Hades cared about, all Hades was doing, even while infected with the evils of the Box, was taking revenge for all the wrongs Kratos had committed towards him.
Was kind of hoping that we’d get a voice cameo from the OG VA of Kratos at the moment he saw himself. A simple few words if not a full conversation, but this is good too. 😊
This was dope! Kratos finally coming to terms he is not the same guy he once was he’s grown wiser and finally understands that he is needed for the people as a beacon of hope and not their ruler
Good times brings bad people. Prosperity in the lands made people selfish, hateful, arrogant. Kratos in all his wisdom chose not to control directly, like the mistakes he did in the past, but rather, try to guide and influence people to be good, to allow them to learn and be better. Thus so he sent down his son, Loki, to lead the flock to the righteous path. To teach people to turn the other cheek, to teach people not to cast the stone at others, to show magic tricks like turning water into wine or necromancy like that lazarus guy idk.
God it would of been so cool if they got the old voice actor of Kratos to come back for that one scene to talk to himself, it would of been so cool to see the Banter between younger and older Kratos
Recreating the Sacrifice of Poseidon in the new GOW engine is just beautiful, and having Crispin "Alucard" Freeman be the constantly yammering captive in the cage is just the most delicious touch!
I watched the GOW and GOW:R game movies from here, and seeing this one is just as good as those were. Christopher Judge gives Kratos so much depth, so much soul, emotion, even with things as simple as an affirming grunt or his speech there at the end of Valhalla...There's raw feeling in everything said and done. He did Kratos justice.
He didn't just do Kratos justice. He and the scriptwriters gave us the perfect quintessential Kratos. Still who he always was, but now with wisdom of experience and loved ones around him to help him not sink into his former depths.
I think it says a lot about Kratos's progression that when Helios needles him with a "Not even a Hello?" that Kratos actually *does* give a resigned but polite "Hello", and even calls him by name. Shows how much discipline he's gained over himself, and how much he carries himself as changed as he's grown wiser and more patient. It's also really funny.
Mimir: But you've put your past behind you. We all see it. Kratos: You don't know everything that I am Mimir: that you *WERE* Man, Mimir is that homie that just brings light in your darkest days.
18:06 "A symbol can't be slain, destroyed or ignored. The best measure is often to reclaim it. Redefine it. Remind us it's not the throne but the god who sits in it." That is best quote I've ever heard and the most truthful one if you think about every symbol we've seen throughout history.
Damn, a really well done DLC. Though I really wish they added Pandora as substitute for Atreus. I would say that Kratos's therapy would go on alot smoother had she appeared with him, kinda like a contrast with Helios condemning him....Then again I imagine were that to be the case, he'll probably grabbed her and just hightailed out of there, general be damn. If she could make young Kratos go "find another way" to kill dear old dad. Old Kratos would dote on her so much Atreus would question his own legitimacy. And instead of Magni and Modi (kinda lame tbh), they could've added Heracles, Hades, Poseidon or even Zeus himself and just when he's about kill them, they changed into Athena taunting him (Pandora would be a GREAT help in this case)
Helios is interesting because while he's echoing Kratos own doubts about himself, he's also voicing most of the common criticisms of Kratos as a character in the original series. he's there to help contrast how Kratos has always been more complicated than people think even if not exactly justifiable in his actions and choices.
Should be 4K soon!
Awesome! How soon can we expect a version where the video for Ragnarok in its entirety is combined with this? 😄
Good work, dear @glp
U played this game before, u could fought better.
Tyr, God of therapy
Why is some dialogue cut-off :(
Is the framerate stuttering a bit even at different resolutions, or is it just me?
Seeing kratos getting worried about mimir in the cage and almost burned really shows how much kratos cares about mimir they are basically brothers
And I don't think I've ever heard Mimir that scared and confused. The "What is this?," was so good.
If you read the codex in the dlc about Mimir, Kratos writes how much he cares about Mimir.
Well they spent 3 years together from GOW 2018 to GOWR. Meaning they have probably chat every single day as he does not call Mimir head anymore but instead by his name now and Mimir calls Kratos by his as well. If you really think about it Kratos didnt really have any friends in the franchise prior to this game. He was always basically going it solo and after losing his wife and daughter it broke him even more too.
@@somedudewhodraws9377 Kratos also calls mimir brother
@@jaredhenderson7756 I was just gonna say that. Kratos calls him brother in Ragnarok
Kratos is back as God of War. Tyr is now the new God of Therapy.
I'm not sure which one would be more busy to be honest.
@@nicholasholladay-elser7307 Well both of them will be underpaid anyway lmao. Kratos might've ridden the Nine Realms of bad leadership, but brought inflation
@@ChaplainPhantasmAnd his role likely spans to other planes as well.
Not only is Tyr acting as a therapist for Kratos, but I just realized that this is also kind of an interview for his old job
@@AKarnold1010 And you know they've been waiting for this for quite a while.
You can really tell what a labor of love this entire story was. To go back through the _entire_ franchise's lore and re-contextualize it... and Chris Judge acting his heart out as always, of course. Really impressive.
Ya know...Tyr being a "Therapist" to good ol Kratos actually makes a whole lot sense than you think.
It really does takes a God of War to understand another God of War.
We also get to see Tyr fight which is dope
@alelzarterl212 it actually makes up for lost time with the real Tyr. Demonstrated by a boss fight is one way to do it.
@@CamSiv996the act of throwing hands helps one understand
@@MalosiAudiosit is actualy part of how theraphy is done wity men. Talking about problems and emotions is a well known and efficient theraphy, but it is wastly more succesful for women. Behavioral theraphy and "doing" in general has great effect on men. I have seen soldiers struggle with theraphy and medication for years. And they get send for a month to build housing and bridges, dig wells etc and you would be suprised how better they get. Training martial arts, helping animal shelters build dog houses. Great form of theraphy.
I think it’s also cause Tyr was traditionally the God of Just War, too, as in fighting for a good cause
The notion of Kratos breaking into Valhalla for Therapy to avoid Freya is hilarious. Also, the fact that The Boat Captain was referenced again since he used to be a gag for the fans to remember only to see that Kratos actually regretted killing is really nice
P.S. I love that Helios was brought back to talk smack lmfao
I loved Helios for this, though honestly I would love to see Hermes for it as well.
Or, in fact, I would love to see both Helios and Mimir to be placed in front of each other for a chat
@@wolfheardt4169 Same lol
I don't think it was to avoid Freya more likely to be worthy of the task she demands of him
@@argiedude3762 Yeah, I know I made the comment before getting the context. Still kinda funny though
Men will literally go to Valhalla before going to therapy.
"I believe, I would like to sit here for a while."
I couldn't stop smiling when he said that. Shows how far he's come
And the fact that he still is fighting a internal battle with himself 🙏🏽
and how he sits changed
He was arrogant, full of anxiety, full of distrust
Now he sits in balance on both sides, calm with the eyes, calm, patient, and tolerance
@@Vertutame a worthy new All Father, or god of war
@@VertutameTo answer Thor’s question: Kratos is a calm and reasonable person.
Sigrun : how do you get in the valhalla ?
Kratos : 💪😐
Every valkryies: ..
Freya's reaction was priceless.
"...of course. What else would I expect? 🙄"
Funny af
Timestamp?
Kratos got in the same way a D&D Barbarian would. Forcing the door open.
It’d be funny if vox machina was able to open the door with no problems.
Helios really had some sick burns, the comment about seeing ash on Kratos after Kratos set himself of fire is genius and brutal
Dont forget, irony can have you when it earns you
@abhasbehera1742 he ridiculed kratos's quote 😂
And then u think what that ash permanantly stuck to him means.....
@@badrinath5306imagine if Freya was there when Helios said that
@@aldrichbalnazzar8214 It's his own mind anyway, the fuck is she gonna do
One detail at the end I absolutely love is how young Kratos still has the bright red markings and ashen skin. The fading that has happened on Kratos, weather from dying magic or his healing is so great to see.
It’s his healing, Kratos is still going strong
Those red markings r tattoos he had gotten to resemble his brother's markings... Tattoos fade over time... but yea good observation
I remember thinking his skin almost looked... peachy in spots back during GoW4. Like he was returning to human after all the violence. Sometimes wasn't sure if it was intentional or not.
Seeing this, yeah, Santa Monica know and LOVE the franchise.
His healing has nothing to do with it. The reason the ash is fading from his skin is most likely due to him coming into servitude as a god of war, again. But this time it's for a good cause. Redemption. Him being revered & worshipped as a good god & living up to that title plays a huge part in it. The fact that Kratos is coming into servitude & being worshipped is what signifies his redemption & that's counteracting with his curse. Kratos accepting his past sins, embracing who he is, redeeming himself, servitude, being worshipped is what the DLC was all about. Hope. That is why the ash is fading.
@@idkman8520those red tattoos are his wife and daughter ashes, he was cursed with their ashes, and the white to resemblance "ghost of sparta" gaia narrated it
Holy shit, I was not expecting the DLC to be this good. I knew there was going to be a story and some references to Greece but Santa Monica literally blew my expectations out of the water. 10/10 amazing DLC.
free DLC never bad
@@kucingganteng3148
Sometimes it is. Phoenix Point for example. I would actually pay money to not have those
I fully expected it to be this good. Sony doesn’t have a history of bullshi*ing us with the DLC on their exclusives. In fact they have a history of putting out great DLC.
Plus it's FREE
Is this the new part after Ragnarok plz tell me
This DLC is one long, overdue therapy session for Kratos and I love it!
Its actually insane that a DLC for a video game has better writing, more content and replayability than some blockbuster movies out today.
Yeahh most of the stuff we see nowadays are.... Just.... Blegh
Because this was made by people who actually care.
And it's free!
You only need to own the game.
@@Menhtrol i cannot express enough my thanks to the devs of this game that they weren't going with the pandering going on
@TheRUclipsG.O.A.T Why is that insane? Media that is considered good, media that is considered bad and the in-between has always existed since the first cave paintings.
I really love how Sigrun is one of the squad now, her and Kratos’ respect for each other is lovely to see
I love the dichotomy between the younger and current Kratos. Young Kratos sits on his throne with a sort of indignation, like a rebellious child who is way too in his head to take charge. He’s slumped back with his fist resting on his chin. But the current Kratos sits with a firm dedication and maturity that shows he is fully ready to take on the responsibilities that entail being the God of War.
Younger Kratos also has this permanent vitriolic scowl on him at all times, and his eyes seem to glow in the shadow a bit.
Meanwhile, older Kratos's face is much more solemn and softer, with a darker tint in his eyes.
Did you forget what made him that way. The way you talk makes seem as so.
Not of war...
Of Hope, Rebirth.
Kratos the builder
I was fully expecting to hear TC Carson! Man that would have been SO FUCKIN GOOD!! Have them Argue and have Old Kratos Tame that Rage & Pain of Old Kratos to make himself 1 and then take the Throne signifying he has officially forgiven himself and is at one with himself now and is mature and a calm reasonable person but when needed he also has that Rage but it’s more deadly as it’s now in the form to be AIMED & FOCUSED instead of being Wild and basically taking down anyone and anything in the vicinity.
I think THAT would have been a beautiful moment.
@@MeowXMeowXBI7CH Yes I was expecting some type of dialogue too! I wonder why they didn't do that. Seeing older Kratos debate with his younger self about letting go would've been the perfect metaphor for his inner conflict. Such a missed opportunity
"Irony can have you when it has earned you."
These guys exploited one of the best lines from Ragnarok to perfection. 👌
1:27:31
"You know, Kratos... when I look at you in just the right light, on that humble throne... I can hardly see the ashes."
Beautiful.
He looks just like the painting revealed at the end of Ragnarok
The shining statue in his name, Kratos God Of Hope.
What are you quoting? No one says that in that timestamp.
@@monkeyXmonkey I'm saying it as a person that's been with Kratos the entire time: a player.
Not me, but it sounds like something the player would say.
@@MalosiAudiosI hope they don't title the next game that way lol.
Seeing Kratos with the Blade of Olympus again was awsome.
I might be misinformed, but, didn't he stab himself with it in God of War 3?
@@zoewolfertz4036 Yea he did, to release all the hope he had inside of him for the Greek World.
@@zoewolfertz4036 if your wondering why its here its because its in his head.
It's kinda poetic to think about. The Blades of Chaos was what started Greek Kratos's journey and the Blade of Olympus was what ended it.
Yes because he used the blade of Olympus in Valhalla because he was inside his mind not because he has the blade of Olympus itself
I know its a relatively small thing but I absolutely love how Tyr uses such different weapons when he fights you, first the macuahuitl, then the khopeshs, then a katana, it really shows how Tyr truly travelled the world and learned from many, which is why hes so well rounded. It's kinda telling that the two gods who eagerly sought out the knowledge of others outside their own spheres were the ones who were most.. reasonable lmao.
Who’d be the other god again aside from Tyr?
I might be remembering the lore wrong lol
@@AD-lh3jk Mimir, Mimir and Tyr are two gods who (from what I remember) travelled the world (or at least left their own realms lmao) and those two are easily the friendliest of the gods
@@KingOfMilfgaard mimir is not a god
@@Tahha5544 Yes not in the game , But he was vanir in the mythos.
@@Tahha5544 he's the god of wisdom. even in the game.
Choosing Helios as the god to come back was a stroke of genius considering his use in gow3 is what inspired mimirs role/head belt position in the new games. Absolutely fantastic writing
yes, but i think his lines would fit hermes better. Awesome idea though!
Why is a dlc story better than most movies coming out
Because it's not trying to push a political agenda. It's just telling a good, compelling story that's been building for over a decade! Good storytelling is meant to entertain, not indoctrinate. That's the difference!
@@sethfeldpausch4337 lol
This was wholesome
@@sethfeldpausch4337GOW is plenty political, they just don't do it too on the nose so it doesn't feel forced
@@haarisbutt2075 yeah, It IS political but does not FEEL political, which might be the most desirable and good form of being political.
The entire GOW series has made me feel so happy to be around at this time of storytelling and gaming.
Everyone needs a Tyrapist in their life, amazing DLC
If he were my *Tyr* apist, I'd be a changed man indeed
i know it was meant to be a pun but dont ever say "tyrapist" again
@@roar1ng I haven’t said it not a day since don’t worry😂🤣
Týr: You're not the only one with weapons from far off lands, you know
Me: Same *conjures the Starlight keyblade*
Underated comment bro 😂😂😂
Why Starlight tho?
@@aguywithgames3135 it's the one keyblade from KHUX that made its way into KH3. And, lorewise, it's the one keyblade that started it all for me
Me: Two can play it that game!
(Dual wields both KH1 Ultima Weapon and One Winged Angel from Final Mix)
@@Summoner4.0 Tbf, the only other Keyblades original for X(chi) are Moogle o’ Glory and Bad Guy Breaker. Not much to pick here…
Tyr showing the khopesh and katana is such a good tease. I do hope we get a chance to see Kratos or Atreus killing gods in those realms in the future.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but Egyptian and Japanese, right?
@@shadowthief9577 100% right my friend
You also missed the Aztec macuahuitl he pulls out.
@AngiraBlu You may like the lead villain/antagonist of Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Gemini. The setting is like a prehistoric land full of sapient monster creatures and freaks with few humans, and Gemini herself is feared throughout the game's land for just possessing a Macuahuitl. Or *the* Macuahuitl, rather.
Gemini herself is a tall, monstrous multi-headed woman whose heads are slowly dying off.
She enforces the One Law throughout the land, which is an important part and theme of the story. It goes that anyone can challenge one another before a physical altercation to a game of dice, called The Ritual.
You offer up an Artifact, you and the opponent roll your dice on a circular leather mat divided in four quadrants, and then take turns placing modifiers that affect the dice. Often based on proximity, a circular range, or a straight line.
The one with the highest score at the end wins and gets to spend their Artifact. The consequence of this can be stuff like making the opponent drink poison, be chased by bees and stung if he keeps standing still, get tethered to a small pole by a rope tied to their ankle, or be bound to a Pact Artifact and can then be summoned in a later fight through a Summon Artifact.
Gemini's Prime Artifact is simple as fup. She gets a free first hit.
Most Zenos, the inhabitants of the world, are quite sturdy and rarely if ever does anyone truly get killed. But the local merchant Eo explicitly states that one hit from the Macuahuitl is enough to almost kill anyone.
Clash: AoC is pretty small in scale and grandeur compared to GOW, but still very much a story worth experiencing with solid gameplay. Not talking exclusively about the Ritual, which is almost fully optional, but about the 3D melee combat as well, with different combat stances and attacks to switch between.
And I reckon that this importance around a Macuahuitl within a fictional setting may have made you quite happy.
I would shit bricks if they make a new God of war with new characters in different cultures.
After seeing the Modern Warfare DLC that people are calling “Modern Warfare 3” , this redefines what a DLC is . Just like Kratos redefined what being “God of War” is . 10/10 Valhalla . Revisiting Greece , and Kratos coming full circle seems a fitting end
$70 dlc with content missing EA even had a laugh.
@@cloudonpot that’s why I said DLC and no justification can be given for that $70 pricetag . If I said that the last game I played in the Call of Duty franchise was Advanced Warfare due to the pricing , would you believe me? I haven’t even played Modern Warfare 2019 my brother
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Lets not oversell this. W3 Blood and Wine redefined what Story Driven DLC was. This is just small addition, doesn't expand Kratos character that much, nor adds to the universe. I mean it is probably good if you want some more GOD of War, but you are comparing it to Modern Warfare which is really a bar set very low.
@@jeloneq7agreed. It doesn't redefine dlc by any means, but it is very good
@@jeloneq7the newer generation of gamers aren't used to DLCs like this. They're used to half ass shit being developed and released by big corporations.
The best therapy for a man who needed it most
I feel like there was a missed opportunity to include his first wife and calliope in Valhalla. Kratos always felt guilt after he was tricked by Ares into killing them, and he never forgave himself for it. Much of his vengeance was fueled by their deaths
I feel they brought back Pandora because he didn´t forgive himself for her death, but he did forgive himself for calliope and his wife in the end sequence of GoW 3, so makes sense at least
They are saving that for the gow Christianity dlc where jesus forgives all of his sins and washes the ashes from him
@@lalitoemocion3863he forgave himself to an extent. But he told Freya in Vanaheim that "the guilt remained."
For his own sake he cannot allow himself to fully forgive or forget what he's done, lest he risk letting himself become that monster again. That's why he's so hesitant to accept Freyas' offer. He knows that he's a changed man...but he also believes his old self still exists deep within him, and he doesn't want to risk it coming out again.
@@CyrusL The games are based on mythology, not current religions
@@CyrusL Only if Jesus is a super boss and he beats the living shit out of Kratos first before Kratos does a training montage to get payback in the rematch.
Unlike any God of War video scenes, this one has been an unbelievably meditative experience that helped better understand my own misgivings in life, my fears and revisit my own assumptions in life. Thank you for composing cutscenes that way.
i felt the same honestly. im definitely guilty of much in my past that i regret, but imt rying to be a better person and more true to myself now then i was then.
@@Toughguygameshonestly, this whole second trilogy is like a big therapy session to and for me. Much introspection.
God Of War Ragnarok : PTSD
love how týr got some actual things to do in the game.
and this dlc was so much more than i expected. good on you santa monica.
I Never Expected Such Things So Nostalgic
The Old God Of War Scenes, Helios, The Old God Of War Music Again
And Also The Blade Of Olympus
damn they brought back the old triology, they are really developing this game far beyond expectations
i love that Gunnr is the hypewoman for Kratos, like the "SLAY, KING -- YOU BETTER WERK"
"I could not have done so without my friends" Brought a tear to my eyes
The character development for Kratos is outstanding and im so happy Santa Monica Studios did a fantastic job
This company just does NOT stop making absolute bangers. Hope to see more of BOY in the future.
I don't think we're done with Boi of War. Atreus Kratosson lives on
Tyr showing off his weapon collection from his travels was *chef's kiss 👌🏼 was not expecting the macuahuitl
The way Mimir and Kratos interact here truly resembles a brother in arms.
LOVED IT
I love kratos trying to fix the pain and the void inside him and when he tried to open the last door he was afraid to open it and tear tell him you were not ready to face it and in the end no matter what you fought in life your final boss is yourself
I think this is the game trying to say and I'm really happy they did that
You can really grab a lot in this game, like the distinction between Kratos and us (the player) is only the magnitude and methodology of our actions, and their consequences
Egyptian, Aztec, and Japanese weaponry (Had to look it up for the first one)... add on Mimir's Celtic origins as Puck and the Irish hint from Tyr's Vault in 2018- though they may put both into one game since Scotland and Ireland are very close to each other geographically, and we got plenty of places to go in future titles
Adding that Atreus is going outside the realms to find the giants and Kratos is probably gonna need to save him. This leaves so much room to expand the framchise.
"I guess irony can have you when it earns you, or something..."
Lol, love the acknowledgment of how much the fans loved the "Death can have me when it earns me" line by the devs
No matter where Kratos goes… the boat captain will always be there
1:22:51 Me finding the guy that was responsible for my life going downhill
Kratos learned how to read Nordic, just a small detail that's awesome
Not gonna lie. The hope when all else is lost brought a tear to my eye.
Certainly
I fucking love the reaction everyone had to how Kratos got in the first time by just opening the door brute force with his hands. Just a combination of
"...of course he did. I don't know why I expected anything different."
And
"Dude, you could've just asked!"
Kratos, I'm glad your outlook has changed. But I'm even gladder that your methods haven't.
Man, they really implemented a rogue-like gamemode expertly. Having it tie-in with his past, and him going through this extreme kind of therapy, it's beautiful. I was kinda wishing that the ashes of his family were lifted, and he got his normal skin back, but it does make sense not to as the white skin and red tattoos are an iconic part of him
They are, however, as another comment I read points out; under the light when he’s on the throne, you can hardly see the ash
The DLC is good, and what can make even better is at the end where kratos can have a conversation with young kratos and even fight himself ask final boss.
I think that’d be a little too obvious- and I also think, narratively, it’s more fitting and makes more sense to not have it end in a bloody fight
@@drelezar7745 I see what you mean, it shown Kratos has truly changed and strives to become better for his people
it's more about Kratos accepting himself and his past instead of fighting it@@megaztg8881
And that younger Kratos actually talks. Maybe all cocky, filled with rage and hatred. Voiced by Terrence C. Carson as well.
I don’t think they could do justice to an Old Kratos vs Young Kratos fight in a free dlc. It would have to be a bigger battle than anything else in the Norse games.
I like how in this DLC, Týr is just giving free therapy sessions to Kratos.
or more like santa monica try to give us free therapy sessions cuz of brok death
And three fights as well 🙏😔
I will always appreciate the 1v1 boss fights like this
Not really free, but the effort Kratos is putting into it is the sort of thing he legitimately enjoys. Just fighting and cutting loose in a relatively safe environment. That's gotta be cathartic.
The fact that both Loki S2 and this Valhalla DLC ended with our protagonists sitting on a throne, conquering their destinies is just surreal lol
Kratos has been an inspiration to me since I first saw him in “PlayStation Allstars Battle Royale” (note: all the characters have inspired me). When I first saw him, I could tell that there was something interesting about him. While he did do some terrible things, I didn’t see a monster; I saw a man with a wounded heart and a broken dream. He was consumed by anger, despair, fear, and hate; but, I always knew there was good in him. Seeing him grow into a better version of himself who protects others is amazing! Through him, I’ve learned to stop feeling sorry for myself and be a better version of myself!!😊
Ok
I’m happy for you man 🙂
Sweet tooth and Parappa inspire you?
@@jaccblikky8977 Parappa definitely does; not entirely sure with Sweet Tooth.
@@CJM789 fat princess too?
I thought Zeus or Hercules would return but Helios was not on my list
Besides Athena, Helios was the only god that helped Kratos in any form or fashion
@@Irn_Knihhelp is such a strong word to describe what Athena did for Kratos. Though, I still think she should have been brought back in GoWR with an explanation why she was haunting Kratos.
poseidon, zeus and hades who gave kratos gifts on his journey to kill ares are a joke or what@@Irn_Knih
@@nikohuncho you can tell Cory didn’t work on it as much they should of brought back TC Carson for the throne scene so they could of had dialog and Zeus,demos,or even calliope but aperently pandora is more important that his daughter who he traded being with in Elysium with etc.
true about pandora and TC Carson wouldve stole the scene here if he talked even for a minute. I'm glad we atleast have his old theme back.@@mrwizard1522
25:25 the ammount of fear and emotions that went thru my head. I started to tear up
Kratos sure went from God of War to God of Patience, how he didn't squeeze Helio's head into a pulp at first sight really shows how much he's changed and grown
Kratos, The god of hope.
Tyr the god of travels and therapy.
Kratos, the god of self reflection. 😂
Kratos' lines are the most thoughtful and epic lines I've ever heard. No words were wasted. Each word perfectly capturing his heartfelt emotions. Fantastic writing and amazing delivery.
I'd say Tyr has taken Odin's title as God of Wisdom, with Kratos now being the God of Hope.
It was an absolute joy revisiting the old monsters in god of war. Even the banter with helios was fun. I wish he got to face off against the gods he had slain from olympus but this was def a very enjoyable DLC.
The change from kratos’ old throne being dawned with gold and magnificence changing to his new throne which has none of that and more humble, shows the character development well
Words cannot describe how much I love these games. Thank you for your service in delivering this fine story to those of us without the funds for a PS5
You guys are the best. From the first God of War edit, I've never missed an episode.
Any big recommendations for the last year or so? Some of your favorite game movies? Hard to keep up. Maybe do an anual top 10! Hm?
That's a good idea actually, I think I'll do that for the end of the year on a community post. I'd have to think about it tbh, but wonderful idea!
@@glpyou guys do amazing work. It's always nice to stumble on a great game movie of yours when it's something I never would heard of otherwise. I always wonder what other gems I'm missing. But there's only so many hours in the day haha
@@carpeimodiemI'm a random person on the internet, but would you mind if i shared some game titles with you as well? They may prove interesting, and a number of them could do with being more known.
@@jurtheorc8117 for sure! Any game with a great story that edits well into a game movie is always great to hear about. i don't have time to play any these days. So that's the next best thing. A lot of great games don't make for very good game movie edits. And there are only so many obvious ones like God of War and Last of Us. I'm looking for the ones that aren't so obvious.
@@carpeimodiem Got you! Considering the caveat of time management that you describe, and thus game *movies* more specifically making a better time for you, the suggestions i could give get shortened down a bit.
(Writing this as i've almost finished my comment: I've written this all from the assumption you mainly look up cutscene videos rather than gameplay videos of a full game. And be warned, the comment's a biggun)
I think Clash: Artifacts of Chaos may count. It's got a similar perspective to Norse Era GoW, but is set in a prehistoric fantasy world full of sapient monsters and rarely a human in sight.
Great art direction and design, well voice-acted too and really incredible music.
Story's about a martial artist hermit named Pseudo, who comes to take a boy under his care after a mercenary for the local tyrant killed the Boy's grandfather. So now he tries to help the boy find a new safe home or a caretaker, but the tyrant's mercenaries are a recurring threat.
(At different instances in the game, you can hear a mercenary talk about their reasonings why they do what they do, provided you don't have their attention yet).
Pseudo and the Boy's story doesn't have a lot of big conversation moments like in GoW, but the moments together that they do have are good and heartening stuff. Some philosophical musings between the two as well.
No Straight Roads is very good as well, being set in a world where music powers the city the game is set in and said city is divided in different districts governed by a different artist-- all of which are under employ of the main record label.
Very colorful, cartoonish, characters are representations of why people make music and shows different downsides of music as an industry.
It's at first shown as a Rock vs EDM type thing, but the game itself bleeds love to music as a whole.
Perhaps... Soulstice. I'm placing an asterisk with that one.
Soulstice is a character action/hack-and-slash type game that has a lot of cutscenes, and there's some optional dialogues with the merchant character that expand upon the world beyond what we get to see. General throughline is a "save the world/prevent calamity" type deal, but the lead protagonists are sisters of each other, with one of them being dead and the other carrying a huge boatload of baggage over it.
Reason for the asterisk is that the "in-the-mind" memory segments, and aforementioned chats with the merchant (if you can find a video that included them), don't have a lot that is visually interesting going on. Otherwise, the presentation, cinematography and cutscenes are super well done, especially for being the first real *big* game by its respective dev studio.
Others I would have recommended would have included the games by Ska Studios (Charlie Murder and The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile) and Cookie Cutter. But Ska Studios' games are much more focused on action than story, played well in short bursts, with in Charlie Murder's case the story being clarified through other means than cutscenes.
And Cookie Cutter's not actually out yet. That one's a deliberately over-the-top, irreverent, at times edgy cyberpunk/sci-fi metroidvania about an android named Cherry on a quest to save her beloved from a perverse tyrannous maniac, set on a world surrounded by a sapient energy source.
But it seems like not all cutscenes are voice acted (some side NPCs for example have no voice acting) which the dev hopes to undo with enough sales.
There are some philosophical musings, such as Cherry and her companion Regina discussing what gods are and why humans have them, are based on an instance from a two-year old demo. So for all its over-the-topness it does seem like it wants to offer some food for thought as well.
Even if the games mentioned here may not be up your alley, i hope there's interesting bits to them for you and that you may spread word on them.
*ALSO! The Darksiders games may prove interesting in terms of game movies. Especially Darksiders 1 seems to be strong in cinematography. 2 less so, but not a bad story by any means. (main character Death in 2 has a bit more sass than War from Darksiders 1). 3 is a bit divisive, seems to be somewhere between 1 and 2 in terms of quality of their cutscenes. Does have a great scene of Fury confronting the Deadly Sin of Lust, in a way that isn't reduced to being mainly sexual desire.
And there's also Darksiders Genesis. Cutscenes are more like animatics, though well-drawn and great voice acting. And each level has one more intimate conversation between the two playable Horsemen (War and Strife) about their current mission, their place in it, and how they view themselves.
As those happen somewhere within the level, they're not nearly as interesting to look at. From that view, Darksiders Genesis and 2 may generally be more enjoyable for you to listen to while working, rather than making time to actually look at what happens. But i can't say for sure.
Also also, the Lords of Shadow games. Yet again greatly voice acted, and 1 has each chapter introduction narrated by Patrick Stewart's character from a storybook. Cutscenes are generally good too, but the Patrick Stewart narrations may prove nicer to just have up in the background while doing something else.
2's story has no narrations, does have great voice acting and good cinematography, but the story's generally not held in nearly as high regard as 1's. I personally liked it, but there are confusing elements to it. Though yet again, like with Darksiders 3, very strong moments as well.
Very big comment on my end, apologies for it taking up a lot of your time, but if you took the time to read through it all: Thank you very much for doing so. Yet again i hope the games mentioned here may at the very least prove interesting, even if they're not fully up your alley, and hope you may share word of them to people that you think may find them neat. Especially Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Soulstice and Cookie Cutter.
As a man in his late 30’s the monologue to his younger self really struck me.
Hits harder in your 40’s
Kratos the whole game: Helios… shut the fuck up.
Nah Kratos knows that hellos deserves to talk all the smack he once.
He did save Kratos once after all.
So he let's him talk all that crap
Seeing Helios was such a curve ball
This dlc was such a love letter to everyone who grew up with this series. Most of us were kids when we started playing this game. Now the same bunch of us have families and responsibilities of our own. It’s almost like a good chunk of us have matured with Kratos all these years. Most of the series and franchises I’ve stayed attached to started feeling worn and old but man I could eat this up forever I think.
I love how Tyr fights with different weapons from different cultures we haven't seen in the game yet, Aztec, Egyptian and Japanese? maybe Chinese?
Japanese, you got got it right.
The spear and shield were greek
I was expecting to see Ymir, Kvasir, Idun, Vidal, Niord, Hodr, Bragi, UlIr, Hela and especially Sinmara I guess we won't see them which this is awful how could they forget about them
@@joaquinnevarez2509probably too many gods to flesh out for them, maybe they'll be mentioned in the future
@@Drengr8 yes but still I really want to see them physically with my very own eyes to them
Cant believe how the creator of god of war doesnt like the direction of all this. He has to be mad, because this is just pure excellence. Its so great that even side characters could have their own movie. This game is on another level. Truly.
Didn't get my 'old Kratos vs New Kratos' boss fight, but this is a good substitute
Holy shit this is basically Kratos going to therapy. Love it!
One of the best dlc's ever made and what's more, it's a free one.
I think coming to terms with his past made this dlc one of the most heartwarming feelings ever and it finally gave a good end note to who kratos truly is. I wish they would have said the reason why he should be God of war again is because war is not his first resort anymore it is not a threat but a promise it is not tyranny but duty. Thankyou for making a character that has grown with allot of us ❤
This was perfect. I loved everything about this DLC. Revisiting Kratos' past and watching him grow and accept the actions of his younger self. There are many words that I would use to describe this feeling, but I think that I'll just leave it at that.
P.S. - Good to know that Tyr was a tourist.
Kratos feeling genuine remorse over what he did to the Boat Captain and for everyone else on the doomed fleet is actually nice. I've always felt that the Boat Captain & passenger's deaths were just so unnecessarily cruel & nihilistic, even comparing it to the consequences of Kratos' actions in GOW3. Its good to know that Kratos truly does have a conscience and didn't just forget about the first onscreen casualties in the series.
God, they just keep making this series better. I am very satisfied with this as an ending for Kratos.
Also, It was unbelievably badass watching two gods of war spar using weapons from a myriad of cultures.
19:39 "Hello Helios" Kratos said calmly
But for real though Helios did that to himself, imagine owing Kratos and he would be willing to spare him if he just pointed him in the right direction, but instead tried to trick him lol
So... a God of Hope. Shown as an old man, strong still. With fading scars of old battles and chains. I like it. Has a certain poetry to it.
Bro that “tell me” from Kratos at 48:35 is like the most gentle moment I’ve ever heard his voice be with Mimir until now.
Thank you for uploading this.
It was a perfect blend of combat and story.
I didnt even know this DLC was being made or was released.. and it was great.
Apart of me would've like to see more of the Greek gods one last time but I guess that's just me.
I’m glad just to see one. Just any OTHER one.
Hades would've made sense to show up, Hades had actual, legit grievances with Kratos, regardless of context, Hades had done absolutely nothing wrong towards Kratos, but Kratos basically wrecked everything Hades cared about, all Hades was doing, even while infected with the evils of the Box, was taking revenge for all the wrongs Kratos had committed towards him.
@@finalfaw I agree 100% no mention about demos or calliope out of all to show up it should have been hades,Zeus or even Hephaestus.
Honestly this DLC was great and really helps tie everything together within the whole series. It’s fantastic to see Kratos grow as a character
Helios: Killing any pantheon lately?
Kratos: Ever heard of the Norse gods?
Helios: No
Kratos: Exactly
Was kind of hoping that we’d get a voice cameo from the OG VA of Kratos at the moment he saw himself. A simple few words if not a full conversation, but this is good too. 😊
the og va passed i think
@@halalmemesdaily AW WHAT?! 😨🤯 No way! 😣😔
@@KJetixsSuccessor my bad
@@halalmemesdaily It’s ok 😓. Better to have known.
@@KJetixsSuccessor don't worry, he's not dead
This was dope! Kratos finally coming to terms he is not the same guy he once was he’s grown wiser and finally understands that he is needed for the people as a beacon of hope and not their ruler
39:34 Tyr showing he too is a God Of War is soo badass😮
Tyr busting out what appears to be a two-handed divine macuahuitl was just AWESOME.
Literally the best channel. Doesn’t leave their terrible logo in the corner the entire movie. LOVE YOU GUYS
Good times brings bad people.
Prosperity in the lands made people selfish, hateful, arrogant. Kratos in all his wisdom chose not to control directly, like the mistakes he did in the past, but rather, try to guide and influence people to be good, to allow them to learn and be better.
Thus so he sent down his son, Loki, to lead the flock to the righteous path. To teach people to turn the other cheek, to teach people not to cast the stone at others, to show magic tricks like turning water into wine or necromancy like that lazarus guy idk.
God it would of been so cool if they got the old voice actor of Kratos to come back for that one scene to talk to himself, it would of been so cool to see the Banter between younger and older Kratos
It wouldn't work, there's nothing would old kratos say make any sense in him.
Recreating the Sacrifice of Poseidon in the new GOW engine is just beautiful, and having Crispin "Alucard" Freeman be the constantly yammering captive in the cage is just the most delicious touch!
Would have been funny to see helios and mimir duking it out
The ending was emotional
I watched the GOW and GOW:R game movies from here, and seeing this one is just as good as those were. Christopher Judge gives Kratos so much depth, so much soul, emotion, even with things as simple as an affirming grunt or his speech there at the end of Valhalla...There's raw feeling in everything said and done. He did Kratos justice.
He didn't just do Kratos justice. He and the scriptwriters gave us the perfect quintessential Kratos. Still who he always was, but now with wisdom of experience and loved ones around him to help him not sink into his former depths.
I think it says a lot about Kratos's progression that when Helios needles him with a "Not even a Hello?" that Kratos actually *does* give a resigned but polite "Hello", and even calls him by name. Shows how much discipline he's gained over himself, and how much he carries himself as changed as he's grown wiser and more patient. It's also really funny.
1:17:34 Them making fun of that line is hilarious 😂
Mimir: But you've put your past behind you. We all see it.
Kratos: You don't know everything that I am
Mimir: that you *WERE*
Man, Mimir is that homie that just brings light in your darkest days.
Hope is what keeps us alive. But hope alone is not sufficient. We must take responsibility for our actions. This game has taught me a lesson.
18:06
"A symbol can't be slain, destroyed or ignored. The best measure is often to reclaim it. Redefine it. Remind us it's not the throne but the god who sits in it."
That is best quote I've ever heard and the most truthful one if you think about every symbol we've seen throughout history.
That ending was awesome man, how can you not love Kratos 🥲
Damn, a really well done DLC.
Though I really wish they added Pandora as substitute for Atreus. I would say that Kratos's therapy would go on alot smoother had she appeared with him, kinda like a contrast with Helios condemning him....Then again I imagine were that to be the case, he'll probably grabbed her and just hightailed out of there, general be damn. If she could make young Kratos go "find another way" to kill dear old dad. Old Kratos would dote on her so much Atreus would question his own legitimacy.
And instead of Magni and Modi (kinda lame tbh), they could've added Heracles, Hades, Poseidon or even Zeus himself and just when he's about kill them, they changed into Athena taunting him (Pandora would be a GREAT help in this case)
Helios is interesting because while he's echoing Kratos own doubts about himself, he's also voicing most of the common criticisms of Kratos as a character in the original series. he's there to help contrast how Kratos has always been more complicated than people think even if not exactly justifiable in his actions and choices.
When Tyr pulled out the Aztec obsidian sword, the Arabic scimitars, and Japanese Katana I geeked out so hard!!!
These are Egyptian khopeshes, from Ancient Egypt, not Arabic scimitars.
Arabic scimitars are thin and long
Can't wait for God of War... The Musical!
I hate musicals but I would watch GoW musical so hard. I can be the only one wanting to see Kratos sing like a bird.
Dude, it’s bad enough that someone did that to Percy Jackson. We don’t need another classic Greek adventure from the early 2000s ruined like that.
SHOW ME THE CHAMPION OF LIGHT!
@@ItsBread-y6yI'LL SHOW YOU THE HERALD OF DARKNESS!!
If that musical starring Troy McClure I will watch it.