God of War Franchise Explained – From Olympus to Ragnarök, The Full Journey of Kratos
Ever played a hack-and-slash game? I’m pretty sure if you’re into action titles, you’ve heard of God of War . Even if you haven’t played it, that name has probably popped up more than once— Santa Monica Studio and Sony made sure of that. Now let’s be honest: the moment you see Kratos, with those chained Blades of Chaos, covered in ash, and that ever-burning rage in his eyes—you know you’re in for something brutal. The first God of War , released back in 2005, technically comes third in the story timeline, but it was the one that hooked players instantly. Why? Simple. It wasn’t just about fighting monsters; it was about vengeance, pain, and raw power. The game didn’t waste time making Kratos look like your average hero. Nope. It turned him into something else entirely—a God Slayer . And later games proved that title wasn’t just for show. He literally takes down Zeus , the king of the Greek gods. That kind of twist? It shook players, and it also cemented Kratos as one of the most ic...