"I did not think you should have to." "Thanks." "Also if I'd put you through half of what I went through, your mother would have skinned me alive and worn me as a coat."
Even though Heimdall, Thor, Odin and the majority of the Aesir were the big draw and highlight for me, Kratos and Atreus’s relationship is the backbone of this game. They touched so many emotional beats and notes with them. I cried, laughed, cheer and was proud of them. Also Mimir is the best Uncle ever. Maybe video should be labeled Kratos, Atreus and Mimir, best father, son and uncle moments.
@saltytodd For the sake of not writing a three page article like response😄, I’ll just go into a few cliff-notes. Despite the length of the game, it felt rush in some parts like the climax and Freya’s character arc. I personally wanted more Aesir and more battles with them. I think we should have fought Thor at least three times and Heimdall twice. And the game overall felt like two games in one, which depending on one’s perspective and how the game is produced. Can be both a good thing and a bad thing. But I still have major love for the game and why I get the technical reasons behind not wanting to make the Norse Era a trilogy. I really think they should have.
42:54 This. This was a major highlight for me. I know Kratos' stories never end well but the fact that Atreus still fell asleep peacefully and the fact that you can see Kratos have this honest to God father moment of telling his son a bedtime story and having the player and him both realize that this is a rare safe moment where he is allowed to be a proud father to his beautiful son is just so emotional and happy and AH. I just- I need more of Kratos and Atreus actually being happy. No death, no fear, no running, no fights, no looming incoming apocalypse, no Stupid-ass god's being assholes, just. Father. And son.
Especially because this was the calm before the storm. Kratos having this fear not for himself… but his son and if Atreus will survive this battle… this war of all wars. Ragnarok
What I love the most about this game is that it’s very clear that this is the same Kratos we played as in Greece but now he has grown so much. The Norse games have done nothing to erase his past and it is still a part of him. Despite everything he has done and everything he has been through he has come so far and has finally become a better man. A good man even. Proving so many people wrong and finally earning a happy ending.
7:32 “if you don’t want him walking away from you, then smarten up, and walk with him” Mimir is nothing less than my favorite character because of how important he is in terms of pushing Kratos to accept and love Atreus for who he truly is
there's also a moment in Helheim during the Garm quest which wasn't shown where Atreus thanks Kratos for coming along to fix the problem and Kratos responds, "I'm am your father, I will always help, if I am able."
He lost a daughter long ago but with his son, he knows that he has to let him walk his path. That is something he never got with her. The only things we saw were making her flute, giving her an ambrosia flower to cure her skin disease when she was born, and forsaking her in the fields of Elysium to save her soul.
Just realized. At 16:45, Atreus actually knocked back Kratos with his strength. Could be that Kratos was caught off guard, but it is neat seeing Atreus' strength growing as he does.
For me, one of the biggest moments that showed how much Kratos has grown was: 14:11 Atreus: “You don’t even believe in any of it!” Kratos: “And still, I follow!” ❤
Theyd probably be proud, glad he was able to achieve happiness and to have family again after he was robbed of it back in Greece, and nearly robbed of it in GoW4.
15:25 Love that Kratos holds up Mimir for that. It shows how much Kratos values his opinions and how much he cares for him. That he's willing to let this dismembered head scold his son as well.
Seeing Kratos feel such sadness, knowing his son will be going to war tomorrow really drove home the entire story. Kratos has a second chance to be better. And now that he has it, he doesn't want to lose it. This entire story for GoW: Ragnarok is pretty much about some things, you have to let go of. The death of Fenrir (even though he became a big wolf later on), Brok dying, Freya finally forgiving Kratos and allowing her son to rest in peace.
19:14 "K: I have been...falling back into my old ways. Angry, distrustful, with you...now and before. I...I chased you away. A: Without you, I got reckless, overconfident, made stupid mistakes. I don't know why I thought I could do this alone. You were right- K: NO. On our journey, you have grown into a warrior, worthy of your namesake. I was the one who was not ready. A: You don't have to be who you were just because I'm not there. Let's make a promise. I'll listen for your voice in my head when you're not there. To guide me. And you do the same. Alright? I need to know you'll be okay without me. K: Atreus...I am sorry. A: Don't be sorry father. Be better." This brings me so many tears
It's so strange having played the first three God of War games and seeing Kratos like this... It's like I watched a child grow up to be a honorable and strong man
It was both cool but it frustrated the hell out me. Atreus just wanted to keep his dad safe like how Kratos wanted to keep him safe. He doesn’t want his dad to die.
I know it's awfully rare these days, but anyone who was raised with a hard father, this is the most wonderful thing we've ever seen. My Dad is one hard bastard, and he's the best man I've ever known. It wasn't always easy or friendly, but I can't trade all I've learned from him. I'm 35 and still learn from him. Kratos' journey was obviously exaggerated, and he had a lot of depth in the original games, but these past two are truly beautiful. A man who never knew love or had his parents, yet grew to be strong enough to always be a warrior, always protect his people, always the rock upon which others could stand when the water rose, but grew enough to tell his son how important he was to him. It's beautiful. I'll cherish these games forever.
Seeing all the comments I just love hearing what people loved from the game, but with me there’s so much to say about both kratos and Atreus. We all gotta admit the best moments in either tv show, movie franchise and yes video game franchise is when we see the character development of either the main character or even the characters included in the story. Kratos love for his son and his path to protect him made me cry because right when I started started playing the game that’s a week after I lost my father to liver failure, and in a way the game helped me cope with my fathers death. I enjoyed every moment of the game and with the epic final battle and the music I was so satisfied with it. A fathers love for a son is one of a kind, rest in peace dad just like Kratos was to Atreus, you were my hero to me
When Atreus tells Kratos to start thinking like a general, The no kratos yells and the pain in his eyes, flashbacks to what he did in the past and him losing his family, idk it just hits different
A really good moment that stands out even among all this is Kratos asking “What do I call you?” Just pure acceptance of his son no matter what path he chooses to take, Loki or Atreus.
I don’t think he meant it like that. I think he was really asking “can I still call you my son?” It was not pure acceptance, it was asking Atreus if *Atreus* thought his actions were justified.
Seeing all this makes me wish i had a father like Kratos, not being the strongest most badass there is, but in the sense that he would help me grow into a good man.
0:07 anyone noticed the Wolf ( Fenrir or Loki ) silhouette the shape of the cave and later on Atreus arrives with his Loki silhouette with horns💁🏻♀️ a small detail but great
I think Kratos really redeemed himself during his journey in God Of War Ragnarok and he became a good god who fought for justice instead of vengeance and saved all of the nine realms from being wiped out from existence with his son by his side. They worked really well together up until the very end of their journey! I loved every minute of God Of War Ragnarok too!
39:03 I love this moment. The whole game is about Astreus and Kratos dealing with grief- but this is the first time Kratos actually takes a moment to talk about it. And helps Astreus face it.
There are so many good lines in this video, they really knock it out of the park giving us an older wiser kratos, one that is both tired but energized, and trying to do what he couldn't before.
Sappy story, but I remember back in 2005 my dad taking me to circuit city to play the OG game’s demo on the TVs in the electronics ( I didn’t have a ps2 ) so two weeks later I come home from school to see my first ever ps2 with god of war sitting beside it. This has been one of my favorite franchises since. To have this story be of such magnitude between a son and father feels like this has come full circle.
I have good memories of my father taking me to Circuit City as well. One of them being when he bought my Wii. I also had a ps2 that he said we bought another we went there but I have no real memory of it. How I’ve to cherish those memories, those consoles both had a huge impact on my childhood.
17:48 this scene still tears me up to this day. The fact that Atreus responded to Kratos’ question by hugging him and then Kratos hugging him back was simply beautiful. Also, the fact that Kratos hugged Atreus again after letting go and his facial expressions during the entire scene, I just can’t stop admiring the magnificent body language transmitted in this game. They really nailed it with this game
So out of curiosity who else was like "FUCK DADS HERE" at 13:41 cause I swear it felt the same way whenever my dad walks in and catches me doing something
I agree, I love the story but the gameplay I surprisingly prefer God of War 4, not in every way you can imagine there are some things I like from this game...... like the puzzles
My favourite character build up was probably Atreus from being a child, young and reckless. To now being the Champion of the Jötnar, responsible and strong.
This is the first God of War game I ever played and I only knew some things about the older God of War games. So in hindsight I went into this game not knowing what was going on or what to expect. But I quickly grew attached to the father-son relationship between Kratos and Atreus.
This is how I imagine Atreus coming back: he would come back as an eagle 🦅 flying to the port of the land with more marbles, and some physical giants on boats. After returning them to Joutanhiem he would pursue Angraboda and return to his Father via Eagle. And then they would tell tales. And play as Atreus through them.
Am I the only one who has noticed how much more physical affection there is between them in this one? Like in 2018 it took the whole game before Kratos could reach out and pat Atreus on the shoulder. In this one there's a lot more of it.
i knowwww it's so heartwarming!!!! a lot of series sometimes end up having characters relearn the same lessons over and over, making the progress from previous installments feel meaningless, so it was good to see that none of what Kratos and Atreus built in the previous game had broken down
35:56 Also another great callback, even if it’s a more sad one this time. Ugh. I’ve felt Atreus’ regret after losing someone you hold dear. Though in my case, it was more like wondering if I didn’t spend enough time with them.
How amazing would it be if they make a sequel and you have to play as atreus and your getting whaled on by some big boss and your on the verge of death then all of a sudden the god of war himself appears out of nowhere and saves you after years of not seeing his son!! Now that would be a scene a would love to see
The father and son journey of atreus and kratos will always be one of if non THE BEST Father and Son journeys in gaming history! The writer and director of their story is magnificent and probably perfection!
The line if "do what is necessary Not because it is written" has change my views on fate and prophecy. Kratos makes it clear that YOU have to choose what comes next, not because some future told you so. Atreus says "he never gets to choose," which is a double sided coin. He is choosing the prophecy and that he himself isnt making the choice, the prophecy is. Kratos understands this and even in the end, he chooses to be better. "You feel their pain because that is who you are" Kratos makes an uncharacteristic choice in order for Atreus. His love for him is the reason why is feels the need to fall into his old ways. He cares about him to the point where Thor, Heimdal, Odin and even buldur in the first game mention Atreus, Kratos loses it. He cares more about Atreus than his own fate so in turn, Kratos was right. Choose your own path, because you made the choice. He chose to love Atreus and by giving him that last piece at the end, they forged a new path.
I love Kratos and Atreus They are the best Father and Son and I hope The next God of War will take place in Egyptian Mythology Japanese Mythology or Chinese Mythology
High likelihood of it going either Egyptian (cos the items they found in Tyr's Temple in the first game) or even Celtic tbh....there were moments where Mimir mentioned his homeland/deities and also the the Kelpie, which they rode on to the Norns, is from Celtic mytho Both would be 🔥
@@joshualedesmasegovia yea but also some of the items lying around in the treasury room of the temple. Atreus was at one point wearing a pharaoh headdress/crown
@@s.vickramnairduh5020 How about Kratos fight Set The Egyptian God of Deserts Storms Disorder Violence and Foreigners and Anubis The Egyptian God of Death Mummification Embalming The Afterlife Cemeteries Tombs and The Underworld
Kratos already went through Egypt on his way to Midgard; I don’t think he’ll wanna go back. Japan & Scotland sound like good places for a future installment, though.
I know people hate altreus for his attitude. But he’s just a kid who’s very scared of losing his dad. Grown mature adults would also act rash and make mistakes when there scared of losing someone close to them. So imagine a kids feelings
Personally I'd like to know how Faye died. Not a lot is given to her story just bits and pieces. She fought and beat Thor on Vanahiem, she fought Kratos for a second then fell in love with him. Was the guiding hand of fate for both games.
45:14 Kratos understanded that the pain Atreus is abke to feel is what he lacked in his youth to avoid being the monster or Ghost of Sparta he once was.
30:25 looking at everything looking up to this scene again after watching it for the first time made me almost glad that the writers didn’t make it too obvious that Tyr was Odin the whole time. I had no idea up until that point!
Kratos calling Mimir his brother, Sindri his family, and Brok his friend hits me so hard every time I see those moments. Then there’s Thor showing that Atreus kinda grew on him (in his own ways). When Atreus got back from Asgard and just needed a hug. Kratos acknowledging and respecting everyone else’s emotions including his own. I could go on and on. The emotional character development is fucking unmatched.
Imma call a nerf on Thor given moments before the fight happened he sent the world serpent back in time with a hammer blow, that's gotta be exhausting.
I know this is about Kratos and Atreus but rewatching Brok's death i never noticed how much sheer grief befalls kratos to the point hes like "fuck it im done"
“They wanted the Ghost of Sparta? They’re gonna regret it” I honestly want to see the Ghost of Sparta again. I honestly think the only thing that could bring him out, is if Atreus were to die. Everybody would be, as Mimir said, “five different shades of Fucked”.
‘Loki will go. Atraus will remain”
That hit as a hard as ‘love you 3000’
Tears in my eyes man
i always felt that line never held as much weight as it could’ve. yeah it was cute but i always felt he should’ve talked to yinsen in the soul realm
@@thalamicfuture9304
-"You saved my life"
-"And you didn't waste it"
@@Baloo106 ayyyy that shits tough
“Love you 3000” is piss weak compared to “Loki will go, Atreus will remain” lol
I felt like this is what Kratos was trying to achieve in his long terrorizing journey, forgiveness, peace and growth….until gods grow good
We must be better.
@@ronnie9243 damn straight
Absolutely brother
I mean that's his new perspective. In the old games it was all about revenge and making the gods pay
"I did not think you should have to."
"Thanks."
"Also if I'd put you through half of what I went through, your mother would have skinned me alive and worn me as a coat."
I 100% believe that 😂
Kratos: “Boy, we must postpone your training early.”
Atreus: “Now? Why?!? I still haven’t-“
Faye: *_”KRATOOOOOOOOSSSS!!!”_*
Atreus: “…yeah; let’s go.”
True that 🤣
@@zsu-23-4shilka2 I imagine that like Goku, Chi Chi, and Gohan in DBZA lmao
Imagine Faye wearing Kratos's Greek wife stained hide.
Weirdest menage a tois of all time.
4:14 The terror in his voice when he realized he nearly killed his own son after that sad greece moment
He was definitely suffering some extreme ptsd induced flashbacks.
Your right holy shiiiii
31:56 He's so scared and angry he barely says words
Me when turkey bad economy
@@minanmikki8945 fr. It is like a shithole in here
Even though Heimdall, Thor, Odin and the majority of the Aesir were the big draw and highlight for me, Kratos and Atreus’s relationship is the backbone of this game. They touched so many emotional beats and notes with them. I cried, laughed, cheer and was proud of them. Also Mimir is the best Uncle ever. Maybe video should be labeled Kratos, Atreus and Mimir, best father, son and uncle moments.
You’re comment is awesome because I literally think the same thing this game is truly a master piece
@@crazyrmj2580 Even with it's flaws and my criticisms. This game is pure greatness
@saltytodd For the sake of not writing a three page article like response😄, I’ll just go into a few cliff-notes.
Despite the length of the game, it felt rush in some parts like the climax and Freya’s character arc.
I personally wanted more Aesir and more battles with them. I think we should have fought Thor at least three times and Heimdall twice.
And the game overall felt like two games in one, which depending on one’s perspective and how the game is produced. Can be both a good thing and a bad thing. But I still have major love for the game and why I get the technical reasons behind not wanting to make the Norse Era a trilogy. I really think they should have.
@@Okkotsu86275 the fact its stuck to PS meaning i cant play the damn game
I wish i had a dad like Kratos
42:54 This. This was a major highlight for me. I know Kratos' stories never end well but the fact that Atreus still fell asleep peacefully and the fact that you can see Kratos have this honest to God father moment of telling his son a bedtime story and having the player and him both realize that this is a rare safe moment where he is allowed to be a proud father to his beautiful son is just so emotional and happy and AH. I just- I need more of Kratos and Atreus actually being happy. No death, no fear, no running, no fights, no looming incoming apocalypse, no Stupid-ass god's being assholes, just. Father. And son.
C O R R E C T
Especially because this was the calm before the storm. Kratos having this fear not for himself… but his son and if Atreus will survive this battle… this war of all wars. Ragnarok
Kratos, the God of War, learning what it is to be Human, Mortal.
20:26 the smile on his face when his father aka the fucking god of war, calls him a warrior 😭
13:41 scariest moment in the game
real
The concerned dad moment
What I love the most about this game is that it’s very clear that this is the same Kratos we played as in Greece but now he has grown so much. The Norse games have done nothing to erase his past and it is still a part of him. Despite everything he has done and everything he has been through he has come so far and has finally become a better man. A good man even. Proving so many people wrong and finally earning a happy ending.
He has come a long way from his Ghost of Sparta days.
"You will always be, a monster"
"I know, but I am your monster no longer"
"The cycle ends here. We must be better than this!"
Hes become a calm and reasonable person.
The Valhalla DLC solidifies this.
7:32 “if you don’t want him walking away from you, then smarten up, and walk with him” Mimir is nothing less than my favorite character because of how important he is in terms of pushing Kratos to accept and love Atreus for who he truly is
19:07 resonates with any dad. We will fix it. Aka your struggles are my struggles, and I will see this through. Our pride as fathers demands it.
Good man 🫡
there's also a moment in Helheim during the Garm quest which wasn't shown where Atreus thanks Kratos for coming along to fix the problem and Kratos responds, "I'm am your father, I will always help, if I am able."
That trembling hand as he says "atreus remains.."
He lost a daughter long ago but with his son, he knows that he has to let him walk his path. That is something he never got with her. The only things we saw were making her flute, giving her an ambrosia flower to cure her skin disease when she was born, and forsaking her in the fields of Elysium to save her soul.
Kratos yelling “ *BOYYY* “ is actually kinda terrifying
Isn’t that the only time in this game he does it as well
he gonna get the belt 9000
Just realized. At 16:45, Atreus actually knocked back Kratos with his strength. Could be that Kratos was caught off guard, but it is neat seeing Atreus' strength growing as he does.
He slapped him with a whole half transformed bear arm lol
It’s bear arm
@@Reed325 Damn how tf did I not catch that?
For me, one of the biggest moments that showed how much Kratos has grown was: 14:11
Atreus: “You don’t even believe in any of it!”
Kratos: “And still, I follow!” ❤
That was a sweet heart moment there. Can't stop crying.
The way his voice went when he said 'I might have killed you'
Oh god my heart
With everything he has been through, I can only imagine how proud Kratos' wife, daughter, mother and brother would be of what he has achieved.
Theyd probably be proud, glad he was able to achieve happiness and to have family again after he was robbed of it back in Greece, and nearly robbed of it in GoW4.
15:25
Love that Kratos holds up Mimir for that. It shows how much Kratos values his opinions and how much he cares for him. That he's willing to let this dismembered head scold his son as well.
LADDIE!
Kratos: "I had hoped my son would never have to face war..."
*BOSS APPEARS*
Sometimes comedy gold just writes its self.
Seeing Kratos feel such sadness, knowing his son will be going to war tomorrow really drove home the entire story. Kratos has a second chance to be better. And now that he has it, he doesn't want to lose it. This entire story for GoW: Ragnarok is pretty much about some things, you have to let go of. The death of Fenrir (even though he became a big wolf later on), Brok dying, Freya finally forgiving Kratos and allowing her son to rest in peace.
The entire theme is moving on.
@@phillipwalling7470 yup
21:45 I absolutely love that line! You can tell by kratos' smile that he taught his boy well.
19:14
"K: I have been...falling back into my old ways. Angry, distrustful, with you...now and before. I...I chased you away.
A: Without you, I got reckless, overconfident, made stupid mistakes. I don't know why I thought I could do this alone. You were right-
K: NO. On our journey, you have grown into a warrior, worthy of your namesake. I was the one who was not ready.
A: You don't have to be who you were just because I'm not there. Let's make a promise. I'll listen for your voice in my head when you're not there. To guide me. And you do the same. Alright? I need to know you'll be okay without me.
K: Atreus...I am sorry.
A: Don't be sorry father. Be better."
This brings me so many tears
I watch this so I can find out what it's like for a father figure to be proud of you and concerned about your well-being.
God damn man!
It's so strange having played the first three God of War games and seeing Kratos like this... It's like I watched a child grow up to be a honorable and strong man
Going back and playing them. Feel super weird, too.
The way he says "I don't need you to protect me"
So Badass.
It was both cool but it frustrated the hell out me. Atreus just wanted to keep his dad safe like how Kratos wanted to keep him safe. He doesn’t want his dad to die.
@@youngdiversity9860 true.
@@youngdiversity9860it also frustrated Atreus, that’s why they kept getting into it 😂😂 Kratos looked at Atreus’ concern as insubordination 😭
12:14 hits like a truck man ☹️☹️
I know it's awfully rare these days, but anyone who was raised with a hard father, this is the most wonderful thing we've ever seen. My Dad is one hard bastard, and he's the best man I've ever known. It wasn't always easy or friendly, but I can't trade all I've learned from him. I'm 35 and still learn from him. Kratos' journey was obviously exaggerated, and he had a lot of depth in the original games, but these past two are truly beautiful. A man who never knew love or had his parents, yet grew to be strong enough to always be a warrior, always protect his people, always the rock upon which others could stand when the water rose, but grew enough to tell his son how important he was to him. It's beautiful. I'll cherish these games forever.
25:55 LOL. Atreus is asking advice on hair from both of his bald fathers.
It is about their beard heheehee
Seeing all the comments I just love hearing what people loved from the game, but with me there’s so much to say about both kratos and Atreus. We all gotta admit the best moments in either tv show, movie franchise and yes video game franchise is when we see the character development of either the main character or even the characters included in the story. Kratos love for his son and his path to protect him made me cry because right when I started started playing the game that’s a week after I lost my father to liver failure, and in a way the game helped me cope with my fathers death. I enjoyed every moment of the game and with the epic final battle and the music I was so satisfied with it. A fathers love for a son is one of a kind, rest in peace dad just like Kratos was to Atreus, you were my hero to me
U king and son of king
When Atreus tells Kratos to start thinking like a general, The no kratos yells and the pain in his eyes, flashbacks to what he did in the past and him losing his family, idk it just hits different
i like how mimir is like his old uncle and gives atreus helpful advice
17:07 …Got me shook more than most survival horror’s. 😨
Boy
BOOOOI
A really good moment that stands out even among all this is Kratos asking “What do I call you?”
Just pure acceptance of his son no matter what path he chooses to take, Loki or Atreus.
Think again. What he really means is "are you still my son?"
I don’t think he meant it like that. I think he was really asking “can I still call you my son?” It was not pure acceptance, it was asking Atreus if *Atreus* thought his actions were justified.
That genuin reaction from brok saying "WHAT THE FU**" had me dead
29:17 bro the legs😂😂
21:41 Best line in the whole game, imo! The callback was beautiful.
Being a Father's boy since birth, these two games have become a personal timeless favourite for me.
16:30 i like how Kratos found a family for himself
the father son story here has been the big thing for me it's relatable in a way and it hits hard
Seeing all this makes me wish i had a father like Kratos, not being the strongest most badass there is, but in the sense that he would help me grow into a good man.
Kratos : "I have spartan rage"
Faye : "honey, that's very cute"
0:07 anyone noticed the Wolf ( Fenrir or Loki ) silhouette the shape of the cave and later on Atreus arrives with his Loki silhouette with horns💁🏻♀️ a small detail but great
I think Kratos really redeemed himself during his journey in God Of War Ragnarok and he became a good god who fought for justice instead of vengeance and saved all of the nine realms from being wiped out from existence with his son by his side. They worked really well together up until the very end of their journey! I loved every minute of God Of War Ragnarok too!
21:49 a call back to their hunting trip in the first game, even made Kratos smile a little❤️🥲
39:03 I love this moment. The whole game is about Astreus and Kratos dealing with grief- but this is the first time Kratos actually takes a moment to talk about it. And helps Astreus face it.
8:03 I feel like most family members are like this (but more polite) when they see us grow as such :>
There are so many good lines in this video, they really knock it out of the park giving us an older wiser kratos, one that is both tired but energized, and trying to do what he couldn't before.
Oh shit the "woo" though 😂😂
There's no way I just spent 58 minutes watching this already 😳😳🤣
Sappy story, but I remember back in 2005 my dad taking me to circuit city to play the OG game’s demo on the TVs in the electronics ( I didn’t have a ps2 ) so two weeks later I come home from school to see my first ever ps2 with god of war sitting beside it.
This has been one of my favorite franchises since. To have this story be of such magnitude between a son and father feels like this has come full circle.
Not sappy at all. That was actually pretty awesome.
I have good memories of my father taking me to Circuit City as well. One of them being when he bought my Wii. I also had a ps2 that he said we bought another we went there but I have no real memory of it. How I’ve to cherish those memories, those consoles both had a huge impact on my childhood.
17:48 this scene still tears me up to this day. The fact that Atreus responded to Kratos’ question by hugging him and then Kratos hugging him back was simply beautiful. Also, the fact that Kratos hugged Atreus again after letting go and his facial expressions during the entire scene, I just can’t stop admiring the magnificent body language transmitted in this game. They really nailed it with this game
So out of curiosity who else was like "FUCK DADS HERE" at 13:41 cause I swear it felt the same way whenever my dad walks in and catches me doing something
I absolutely love every bit of this game the dialogue the gameplay such a masterpiece
I agree, I love the story but the gameplay I surprisingly prefer God of War 4, not in every way you can imagine there are some things I like from this game...... like the puzzles
@@aidenparker5955 bro when you get the spear my gameplay levels went up 10x I loved it
My favourite character build up was probably Atreus from being a child, young and reckless. To now being the Champion of the Jötnar, responsible and strong.
WHEN HE BECAME THE ONE MAKING SENSE
22:09 that smile speaks one thousand languages
17:06, the greatest at betrayal for Atreus. After growing up so much and gaining his fathers respect, only to be insulted so greatly.
13:42 LMAO KRATOS walks through the door like a BOSS ' I can travel as well " 😂😂
This is the first God of War game I ever played and I only knew some things about the older God of War games.
So in hindsight I went into this game not knowing what was going on or what to expect. But I quickly grew attached to the father-son relationship between Kratos and Atreus.
God of War ❌️
God of Hope ❌️
God of Grunting ✅️
A strong, wise man will travel a thousand miles to avoid a fight, but if one approaches his doorstep he won’t back down an inch
This is how I imagine Atreus coming back: he would come back as an eagle 🦅 flying to the port of the land with more marbles, and some physical giants on boats. After returning them to Joutanhiem he would pursue Angraboda and return to his Father via Eagle. And then they would tell tales. And play as Atreus through them.
Am I the only one who has noticed how much more physical affection there is between them in this one?
Like in 2018 it took the whole game before Kratos could reach out and pat Atreus on the shoulder. In this one there's a lot more of it.
i knowwww it's so heartwarming!!!! a lot of series sometimes end up having characters relearn the same lessons over and over, making the progress from previous installments feel meaningless, so it was good to see that none of what Kratos and Atreus built in the previous game had broken down
35:56 Also another great callback, even if it’s a more sad one this time. Ugh. I’ve felt Atreus’ regret after losing someone you hold dear.
Though in my case, it was more like wondering if I didn’t spend enough time with them.
I can’t watch the scene with brok with dry eyes. They really delivered on sindri being in great pain
31:57 Kratos barely squeezes out those words
I'm not crying, you're crying! 😭😭
Who else just cries whenever Kratos and Atreus show such a caring bond for each other? God this game made tear up so much
Look everyone wants kratos to destroy all the gods in a mindless rampage but these moments of love and caring between father and don are just amazing
their relationship ship is so heartwarming it makes u go aww yet cry
I can't believe how much i got attached to Kratos.
I love how they so Atreus slow transforming into Loki by withholding things, telling lies and playing people against each other
How amazing would it be if they make a sequel and you have to play as atreus and your getting whaled on by some big boss and your on the verge of death then all of a sudden the god of war himself appears out of nowhere and saves you after years of not seeing his son!! Now that would be a scene a would love to see
Brok saying "what the fock" is halarious
The entire game Atreus thought Kratos would die, which is reasonable. The only problem is that Kratos died 3 freakin times.
The father and son journey of atreus and kratos will always be one of if non THE BEST Father and Son journeys in gaming history! The writer and director of their story is magnificent and probably perfection!
31:53 Bro why did Kratos made me laugh here
The line if "do what is necessary Not because it is written" has change my views on fate and prophecy. Kratos makes it clear that YOU have to choose what comes next, not because some future told you so.
Atreus says "he never gets to choose," which is a double sided coin. He is choosing the prophecy and that he himself isnt making the choice, the prophecy is.
Kratos understands this and even in the end, he chooses to be better. "You feel their pain because that is who you are" Kratos makes an uncharacteristic choice in order for Atreus.
His love for him is the reason why is feels the need to fall into his old ways. He cares about him to the point where Thor, Heimdal, Odin and even buldur in the first game mention Atreus, Kratos loses it. He cares more about Atreus than his own fate so in turn, Kratos was right. Choose your own path, because you made the choice. He chose to love Atreus and by giving him that last piece at the end, they forged a new path.
I LOVE the ending bit. xD
I love Kratos and Atreus They are the best Father and Son and I hope The next God of War will take place in Egyptian Mythology Japanese Mythology or Chinese Mythology
High likelihood of it going either Egyptian (cos the items they found in Tyr's Temple in the first game) or even Celtic tbh....there were moments where Mimir mentioned his homeland/deities and also the the Kelpie, which they rode on to the Norns, is from Celtic mytho
Both would be 🔥
@@s.vickramnairduh5020 you mean the Missing Panel about Tyr
@@joshualedesmasegovia yea but also some of the items lying around in the treasury room of the temple. Atreus was at one point wearing a pharaoh headdress/crown
@@s.vickramnairduh5020 How about Kratos fight Set The Egyptian God of Deserts Storms Disorder Violence and Foreigners and Anubis The Egyptian God of Death Mummification Embalming The Afterlife Cemeteries Tombs and The Underworld
Kratos already went through Egypt on his way to Midgard; I don’t think he’ll wanna go back.
Japan & Scotland sound like good places for a future installment, though.
9:52 We just gona ignore the sliding doors ? Sindris mojo dojo casa house has some serious vibes
I know people hate altreus for his attitude. But he’s just a kid who’s very scared of losing his dad. Grown mature adults would also act rash and make mistakes when there scared of losing someone close to them. So imagine a kids feelings
21:26 yo am I buggin or I kratos was about to Cry 😦
Such amazing🫠
19:14 - 22:32 holy hell im crying in the club
Personally I'd like to know how Faye died. Not a lot is given to her story just bits and pieces. She fought and beat Thor on Vanahiem, she fought Kratos for a second then fell in love with him. Was the guiding hand of fate for both games.
GREAT BLEEDING FUCK LAD! YOU FREED GARM!?!?!
This has gotta be the most beautiful father and son duo in gaming history.
I like how everyone was ganging up on aterus for freeing the wolf in helheim. Kratos came in an shut all that shit down.
45:14 Kratos understanded that the pain Atreus is abke to feel is what he lacked in his youth to avoid being the monster or Ghost of Sparta he once was.
29:15 Atreus doing that goofy spin caught me off guard.
Ah, i wish i could watch this for the first time all over again
30:25 looking at everything looking up to this scene again after watching it for the first time made me almost glad that the writers didn’t make it too obvious that Tyr was Odin the whole time. I had no idea up until that point!
About love even the Kratos is desperate as we are.
Kratos calling Mimir his brother, Sindri his family, and Brok his friend hits me so hard every time I see those moments. Then there’s Thor showing that Atreus kinda grew on him (in his own ways). When Atreus got back from Asgard and just needed a hug. Kratos acknowledging and respecting everyone else’s emotions including his own. I could go on and on. The emotional character development is fucking unmatched.
He’s more willing to hold his son than in the first game and I LOVE IT!!
28:16-Atreus wasn't with him the 2nd time either,yet Kratos beat Thor.
Imma call a nerf on Thor given moments before the fight happened he sent the world serpent back in time with a hammer blow, that's gotta be exhausting.
@@sillygoose9791 Also wound not healing in his guts.
8:26 the one time anybody gets away with talking mad shit about atreus.
I wish I had a dad like Kratos
I know this is about Kratos and Atreus but rewatching Brok's death i never noticed how much sheer grief befalls kratos to the point hes like "fuck it im done"
“They wanted the Ghost of Sparta? They’re gonna regret it”
I honestly want to see the Ghost of Sparta again. I honestly think the only thing that could bring him out, is if Atreus were to die. Everybody would be, as Mimir said, “five different shades of Fucked”.