12/4/2023 0 Comments God of war ragnarokMore obtrusive is the manner in which much of the story is told. Freya, the vengeful mother of a god you kill in 2018's God of War, plays a significant role in Ragnarok, but she's one of a few key characters who won't make you feel much. Not every character hits, however, and some storytelling could be sharper. Rather than world killer, Odin is portrayed more compellingly as a devilish charmer, while Thor's spectacular brutality is hard not to admire. Sindri and Brok, the blacksmith dwarves, remain endearing. His affectionate dialogue with Kratos and Atreus actually makes the trio feel like family. Mimir, the talking head that dangles on Kratos' waistband, calls Kratos "brotha" at every turn, but that doesn't feel confected. Though there are new standouts, like the posh squirrel Ratatoskr who maintains the world tree, highlights mostly include faces from the first game. While many games of this size feature dozens of interchangeable NPCs, Ragnarok does an admirable job of maintaining a relatively tight cast of likable characters. In spite of his terse, ferocious nature, the vulnerability Kratos shows adds emotional depth to his character - further cementing him as an all-time great. I can't say much more about Ragnarok's story without risking spoilers, so I'll just say the tale it spins is an excellent one. You'll sympathize with both views at certain points and see the folly of both at others. That tension between adventurous child and weary parent is constant and perfectly played. Kratos wants to support Atreus' desire to help the realms but also has to teach him that actions, even and especially good-intentioned ones, have consequences. Raising teenagers is hard, raising teenage gods is harder.
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