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GAMING FEATURE visit stack.com.au A LOAD OF KRATOS! God of War Ragnarök is the eighth main entry in the God of War saga. Here’s a quick look back at what’s led up to it on consoles. 2005 God of War rse era arrior Kratos in his No The story of Spartan w of War with the arrival of God ar ye is th er lat s ue in cont PS5 and November 9 for both d Ragnarök. Releasing on e of what to expect, an m so at ok lo a ke ta e PS4, w e’re at it. of War history while w d Go of t bi a to in lve de Words Amy Flower A fter a reboot of sorts in 2018’s very well-received God of War, Santa Monica Studio have been keeping their cards fairly close to their collective chests as far as what story to expect from its sequel. A recent update gave us a little more detail, however, revealing that Kratos and son Atreus will journey through each of the Nine Norse Realms in this new mythic adventure. With Fimbulwinter in full swing, our heroic pair will be searching for answers, as the impending threat of Ragnarok – a series of events that brings about the end of days – looms ever closer. Kratos and Atreus are faced with choices between their own safety, and that of the greater good. Then there are not least of all because of the power of the questions raised in the game’s predecessor PlayStation 5 – although what we’ve seen of that need answering, including the Loki the PS4 version is certainly impressive as well. prophecy… We’re promised mythical landscapes that Naturally the weaponry skills of Kratos are more stunning than ever, while facing will remain a big part of the gameplay, and the sorts of fearsome enemy gods and he returns armed with such trusty war tools monsters that the series has always been as the Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos renowned for. and Guardian Shield. We’re also PS5 owners will be treated to promised a host of new abilities full utilisation of the DualSense that will be at the disposal of both controller’s goodies, including Kratos and Atreus, allowing for advanced use of haptic feedback and more customisation and fluidity in adaptive triggers. We’re also in for an combat. aural treat with multidirectional 3D Audio God of War was a visual treat, promising to be entertaining, while also and the ante has been upped providing a strategic advantage. in this forthcoming sequel, Meanwhile, there’s a cavalcade of • God of W accessibility options coming – more than Ragnarö ar k is out No 60 over and above those featured in 2018’s v9 God of War - including a redesigned user interface, rebuilt controller mapping, subtitle and caption improvements, high contrast mode and lots more. Play assists are set to include automated traversal, audio cues and, what will be very handy for some, navigation assist to help point you in the right direction. It's certainly looking like there’s much to look forward to when God of War Ragnarök hits on November 9. 26 AUGUST 2022 st214_026_GAMING-GodOfWar-PROOFED-AF.indd 1 PS2 We first encountered Kratos after he’d served ten years in the service of the Olympian Gods. He’s tasked by Athena to find Pandora’s Box, which is the key to defeating a rampaging Ares. Tricked into killing his family, Kratos exacts revenge and ascends Mount of Olympus as the new God of War. 2007 God of War II PS2 It’s Kratos’ turn to go on the rampage, arcing up against his fellow Gods until Zeus intervenes, but he betrays our antihero. Rescued by Titan Gaia, Kratos is tasked with finding the Sisters of Fate to save him from Zeus. 2008 God of War: Chains of Olympus PSP It’s time for a bit of prequel action, as we catch up with Kratos during his time of service to the Gods. He thwarts a Persian invasion of the Greek city of Attica, then gets busy sorting the abduction of sun God Helios by Morpheus. 2010 God of War III (PS4 2015) The big guy reignites the Great War, before seeking revenge on the Titans who’ve turned on him, as well as the Gods. He must seek the Flame of Olympus in order to defeat Zeus, while battling across the Underworld. PS3 2010 God of War: Ghost of Sparta PSP In another trip back in time, this one’s set after the first adventure, wherein Kratos sets out to discover his human origins by tracking down his mum, Callisto. A bit of family history later and he’s off to save his brother Deimos from the hands of the God of Death. 2013 God of War: Ascension PS3 The final game of the Greek era, this is set before Chains of Olympus, not long after Kratos killed his wife and daughter. He’s imprisoned by three Furies, but upon learning of a plot to overthrow the Gods of Olympus he manages to escape and, well, do what he does best. 2018 God of War PS4 We say hello to the Norse period, as we meet the son of Kratos, Atreus. The pair set out to honour the final wish of their deceased wife/mother, but naturally there are complications, and then the onset of Fimbulwinter, the precursor to Ragnarok… jbhifi.com.au 25/7/2022 4:15 pm
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