Sometimes they go into story a bit more (Fire Emblem, Metroid), but not often.Īnd yet, these are all great, high scoring games. It’s essentially a variant of the plot of any Zelda game, and Nintendo games in general are not overly concerned with story in any capacity, whether that’s Mario, Kirby, DK, etc. Link goes to temples, helps some locals, goes and fights Ganon. Every game, ever situation is different.Ī good example of this would be The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.īreath of the Wild is a 10/10 game for me personally. It’s how we interact with the game and what makes a game, a game.īut the issue is that you have to make exceptions, and sometimes one category can overwhelm the others depending on the context.
Gameplay – This is where we separate game reviews from movies and TV shows. This can also include sound design and other aspects of building the game’s fundamentals. Here's a look at what happened between God of War 3 and 4.Design – This usually means visuals, and a great looking game can be photorealistic or it can be a cool cartoony style. Fans welcomed the newest iteration of the God of War with open arms, and the latest entry has only left the community craving more information, with numerous questions popping up, like: " how did Kratos survive?" Just what happened to Kratos after God of War 3? To celebrate how far Kratos has come in his journey for revenge and a new life, this list has been updated with better photos, increased clarity, and style. The game was an absolute spectacle, helping to build lore while simultaneously offering players a look at a side of Kratos not yet see in his mythological adventures. Updated Jby Russ Boswell: The most recent God of War felt like both a resurrection for the series, as well as an evolution in Kratos' adventures. There is still a lot unknown as to what happened between the games, but here is a list of what players do know for sure. All it took was destroying Greece to force some change in this stubborn Spartan. When handling his son, players see hints of fear and caution due to the mistakes he made in the past. What changed him? What happened between God of War 3 and 4? It definitely wasn’t just the beard Kratos seemed calmer and more patient. The toxic and rage-filled man fans knew had changed. Hasn’t the man been through enough? However, when a stoic, bearded, and regretful Kratos stepped out into the Nordic landscape, many dropped those doubts. Some fans rolled their eyes that there is more to the Kratos story. RELATED: God Of War: 15 Gods Kratos Took Down & How He Did It
There goes the saying, if at first you don’t succeed, try again. Not only did players find out he got another game, but he got another family. That after-credit hint that Kratos survived his wounds was no bluff. The Spartan God’s journey was apparently far from over.
Many even entertained the idea that Kratos perished from his wounds. Floods, disease, storms, spirits, and all kinds of disasters rained down on Greece. Many God of War fans thought the third game was the end of the franchise, and why wouldn’t they? From all that Kratos wrought, it seemed the entire world was destroyed.