Summary

  • Kratos' vengeful odyssey through Greek mythology contrasts with his contemplative Nordic journey with his son, showcasing the evolution of the God of War series.
  • The God of War series spans ten games, offering fans ample content to immerse themselves in and leaving a lasting legacy.
  • Each game in the series introduces new challenges and characters, highlighting the complex and dynamic nature of Kratos' story.

Kratos' vengeful odyssey through the realms of the Greek pantheon, contrasted with his more nuanced and contemplative journey alongside his son in the Nordic wilderness, exemplifies the dynamism and evolution propelling the God of War series for nearly two decades. Since its inception in 2005, fans have had ample content to immerse themselves in.

Related

God Of War: The 15 Most Epic Boss Fights, Ranked

God Of War is one of the best game series out there, and one thing that makes it great is the bosses. Here are the most epic boss fights, ranked.

Posts

The series boasts ten games, spanning from grand epics like God of War 3 and Ragnarok to simpler endeavors, such as an internet text-based adventure. With an extensive timeline and a magnificent legacy, the Ghost of Sparta leaves an indelible mark.

Updated on January 11, 2024, by Mohamed El Ouardighi: In light of the Valhalla DLC release for God of War Ragnarok, we've made updates to this list to ensure you stay up-to-date.

Major spoilers!

10 God Of War: Ascension (2013) - PS3

This 2013 title throws you back to the earliest days of Kratos' seemingly endless reign of bloodshed. Quite literally, the game begins focusing on Kratos' imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Furies because he broke his oath to Ares after the crafty god tricked Kratos into murdering his own wife and daughter.

The moment Kratos has the opportunity, he angrily breaks free of his bonds and kills the first Fury within sight, Megaera. The rest of the adventure follows Kratos hunting down the remaining Furies. He then believes that he ultimately must become a champion to the gods in order to obtain peace from his mental anguish over the loss of his family.

9 God Of War: Chains Of Olympus (2008) - PSP, PS3

Following Ascension, Kratos submits himself to an entire decade of servitude to the gods of Olympus. It's during this period that Chains of Olympus takes place. The gods task Kratos with obliterating the Persian army and killing their king who seeks to invade Attica. Following this introduction, Kratos witnesses the Sun fall from the sky and is tasked by Athena with finding Helios.

He later combats those who were responsible and conspired against Olympus, namely Morpheus and Persephone with the former fleeing and the latter being killed in battle with Kratos. The champion of Olympus also binds Atlas with the world forcing him to carry it for eternity.

8 God Of War (2005) - PS2, PS3

The debut of the God of War series introduced us to a man weary of doing murderous chores for the Olympian gods. After demanding that his servitude bear fruits, namely the erasure of his memories and nightmares, Athena informs Kratos that the gods will grant this gift only if he kills Ares, the God of War who is responsible for Kratos' endless torment.

A flashback depicts an oracle that binds the ashes of Kratos' family to his skin as a form of penance giving him a ghostly-white visage.Kratos must locate a mystical power contained within Pandora's Box and use it to kill Ares. After an arduous battle, Kratos slays the God of War. He then attempts to take his own life but Athena circumvents this by placing him on the throne on Mount Olympus as the new God of War.

7 God Of War: Ghost Of Sparta (2010) - PSP, PS3

Ghost of Sparta introduces us to Kratos' brother, Deimos — a rare meaningful relationship in Kratos' life. When the two were just youngsters, Ares nabbed Deimos from their home after he and Zeus learned of a prophecy concerning a marked warrior bringing about the downfall of Olympus. Deimos had a scar that lined his body.

Related

God Of War: 21 Most Memorable Quotes

Whether they are philosophical, loving, inspirational, or haunting, the God of War series has provided some of gaming's most iconic, memorable lines.

Posts

Kratos would later have the same scar tattooed on his body in honor of his brother, making him the actual warrior spoken of in prophecy. The journey sees Kratos finding and freeing his brother from the Domain of Death before Deimos is killed by Thanatos. This angers Kratos who utterly destroys the god.

6 God Of War: Betrayal (2007) - Mobile

This mobile game is a side-scrolling action game that saw Kratos actually wielding his power and authority of godhood (narratively speaking). Being a Spartan, born and raised, he's awfully partial to Sparta and clearly a biased god. He aids the Spartans in a campaign of conquest across Greece.

He eventually enters a direct confrontation with Ceryx. Ceryx acts as Kratos' first direct warning from the gods that they will retaliate if he doesn't stop his brutal campaign. While this game can no longer be played, you can find entire playthroughs on YouTube.

5 God Of War 2 (2007) - PS2, PS3

God of War II

Action Developer(s) Santa Monica Studio Publisher(s) Sony Computer Entertainment Powered by Expand Collapse

The second mainline entry in the series picks up right where Betrayal left off with Kratos leading the Spartan armies in conquest of Greece. This time, Kratos leaves his throne to join his fellow Spartans as they slaughter the good folks of Rhodes. Zeus demands Kratos' loyalty. Kratos refuses, which results in the Olympian god killing Kratos with the Blade of Olympus.

With the help of the Titan Gaia, the Ghost of Sparta circumvents death and embarks on a journey to confront the Sisters of Fate to prevent his death at Zeus' hands. Kratos successfully eliminates the Fates, retrieves the Titans from a time before their destruction in the Great War, and uses them to scale Olympus to destroy the gods after learning that he is Zeus's son.

4 God Of War 3 (2010) - PS3, PS4

God of War III

Action Adventure Developer(s) Santa Monica Studio Publisher(s) Sony Powered by Expand Collapse

The third numbered entry in the series is a continuation of the cliffhanging climax of God of War 2. Kratos is scaling Mount Olympus on the back of Gaia. Here, he begins his campaign against Olympus by brutally killing Poseidon, one of many gods he'll murder in this bloody quest.It's when Kratos encounters Pandora, Hephaestus's daughter, that the warrior experiences a temperamental shift.

She reminds him of his daughter and offers hope for a brighter future. She ultimately sacrifices herself so that Kratos can finish the task at hand: killing Zeus. After doing so, the world plunges into chaos, but in an attempt to take the power of Pandora's box back from Kratos (hope), he impales himself to release it to the people of Greece.

3 God Of War: A Call From The Wilds (2018) - Text-Based Facebook Game

Like God of War: Betrayal, A Call from the Wilds is another interactive adventure in this universe that is lost to time. It's a text-based game that you could once engage with through Facebook Messenger. The entire prequel focuses on Atreus and his relationship with his mother Faye before her death. He learns skills such as deciphering runes and archery, and even taps into his own divinity without knowing it.

Related

God Of War Ragnarok: The 6 Worst Things Odin Has Done

Odin's always been evil, but he goes a step further in God of War Ragnarok. Here are the worst things he's ever done.

Posts

Eventually, Atreus finds himself in a dicey situation facing draugr while attempting to calm a dying deer. His father, Kratos, who survived his self-inflicted wound ages ago, arrives in time to save him. If you wish to experience the adventure in full, YouTube has playthrough offerings that you can view.

2 God Of War (2018) - PS4, PC

God of War

Action Adventure Developer(s) Santa Monica Studio Publisher(s) Sony Powered by Expand Collapse

The 2018 soft-reboot of God of War introduces us to a Kratos who has aged and is living the life of a distant father attempting to reconnect with his son. This comes after the death of his wife, Faye. The entire adventure is based around Kratos and Atreus' journey to the highest peak in all the realms to scatter Faye's ashes, a peak that's located in the Nordic realm of Jotenheim.

Along the way, Kratos confronts his inner demons as he defends himself and his son from the likes of the Norse gods Baldur, Magni, and Modi. He ultimately reveals to Atreus his inherent godhood and attempts to sway him from a life of bloodlust and vengeance. Eventually, the two achieve their goal after learning that Atreus is also known as Loki and that Kratos is prophesied to perish.

1 God Of War Ragnarok (2022) - PS4, PS5

Taking place a few years after God of War (2018), Ragnarok picks up with Fimbulwinter in full swing. The Aesir gods, Thor and Odin, confront Kratos over the deaths of their kin in the previous game. Meanwhile, Odin hopes to use Atreus' gifts to tamper with forces he can't comprehend. Kratos and Atreus' use their allies to bring about Ragnarok in order to forcibly end the rule of the Aesir gods.

During a final confrontation, Odin is killed in a visually similar manner to the prophecy of Kratos' death, signifying that Atreus was able to alter destiny. He then joins the giant Angrboda on a journey to discover himself separate from his father.

God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla (2023) - PS4, PS5

Valhalla, a free DLC for God of War Ragnarok, extends the storyline beyond the main game's events. Post-Ragnarok events, Kratos receives a mysterious invitation to Valhalla. Teaming up with Mimir, they traverse to the last remnants of Asgard.

In this epilogue, Kratos embarks on a personal journey that revisits moments from the past while confronting challenges in Valhalla. This adventure seamlessly combines Ragnarok combat with elements from the roguelite genre. The tale of Valhalla concludes with Kratos facing a vision of his younger Greek self seated on his old throne, then he declared himself the God of Hope.

Next

Every God And Mortal Kratos Has Killed In God Of War

We take a look at Kratos' journey through the murders of both mortals and Gods along the way.

Posts