How God of War Ragnarok sets up an Atreus led sequel
God of War Ragnarok, the sequel to the phenomenal God of War (2018) that kept fans waiting for a long time, was finally released around a month back.
Although God of War Ragnarok lost the crown of Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2022 to FromSoftware's open-world magnum opus, Elden Ring, in no way, shape, or form did it fail to surpass the expectations fans had from a sequel to one of the best action-adventure games of the eighth console generation.
While the sequel is built on the foundations laid down by the previous title, Santa Monica Studio did introduce a host of new features and gameplay additions, as well as minor quality of life changes to the experience. Both the storytelling and gameplay of God of War Ragnarok feels like a step-up from the 2018 original, with noticeable improvements made to the combat system as well as narrative delivery.
One of the most surprising new additions to the game has to be the playable Atreus sections. God of War Ragnarok features a handful of moments where players take control of Kratos' teenage son as he tries to forge his own path. These sections, although relatively short, feel like a set-up for an Atreus led God of War spin-off, or perhaps a full-fledged sequel, here's how.
Note: The article contains spoilers for God of War Ragnarok.
Atreus is easily the most important character in the new God of War games, besides the titular Spartan himself. Ever since Santa Monica Studios introduced fans to Kratos' son and made him a vital part of gameplay and the story of the Norse saga, fans have been wondering what an Atreus-led God of War spin-off would look and play like.
While God of War Ragnarok is very much about Kratos and a phenomenal closure to the Ghost of Sparta's Norse journey, it
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