God of War: Ragnarok - How Kratos and Tyr Compare as Two Gods of War
Santa Monica Studio's 2018 God of War represented a whole new direction for the franchise, not only focusing on a new pantheon of gods or Kratos' role as a father, but also as an exploration of a different side to the terse war god's character. The game was a critical and commercial success, with fans praising its compelling story, challenging combat, and stunning environments. Its follow-up, God of War: Ragnarok, is set to release at some time this year, and players couldn't be more excited about the continuation and culmination of Kratos' Norse saga.
God of War: Ragnarok will be introducing a few new faces and deities that were only mentioned in the previous God of War, or at least might be recognized from Norse mythology, to help round out the cast of characters. One of these integral figures is Tyr, the Norse god of war, who players are looking forward to seeing and whose gigantic stature has already made an impression in the trailer for God of War: Ragnarok. What will be interesting, however, is how the game will compare Kratos and Tyr, two gods of war with very different outlooks, behaviors, and values.
Every Mythological Character We Hope to See in God of War: Ragnarok
Kratos is a complex character who has undergone many changes across the God of War franchise. Initially a brusque, violent man with a legendary temper, the Spartan general eventually ascends to the title of god of war by killing Ares and enacts his revenge on the extended pantheon of Olympians as well. The earlier God of War games are a good deal less nuanced than the most recent installment, with Kratos' portrayal in particular painting him as cruel, bloodthirsty, and largely two-dimensional. Although the fearsome warrior is much more chatty in
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