stroopwafel said:
Casual Shinji said:
I'm not making excuses for his character in the previous games, I'm just saying that by the looks of it the developers are aware what an irredeemable piece of shit he was. And that instead of ignoring it for a reboot, they decided to use it as a jumping-off point to try and give the guy back some humanity.
Whether they have the writing chops to achieve that is another question.
I doubt there are many people who play God of War for its literary qualities.
Eh, the first game was a great example of a Greek Tragedy, and I thought it had a really good classic mythology feel to it. Even GoW 2 had some elements that I could get behind. Zeus being a dick to someone and fucking them over (seriously, that guy was famous for that kind of shit), and then the person seeking revenge for the wrong done to them.
stroopwafel said:
The new game seems much like they tinkered with the formula a bit then stuck with God of War b/c of brand recognition(make Kratos look old with a beard to explain away any inconsistencies).
Well, considering the very obvious Norse flavor of it, and the fact that the time period of the Vikings is at least several centuries after the time period of the classic Greek era, yeah, he would be old. When 900 years old you reach, look as young, you do not! xD
stroopwafel said:
The game itself does look pretty good though. Like less of a button masher than the previous games and I can appreciate the change in scenery as well.
I'm colored intrigued by it. I have a theory on where they're going with the plot, and if so, I find the game even that more interesting. But we'll see when it's all said and done.