10/10. Absolute masterpiece. Go play it now.
7/7/2024 Edit: Just to add a few words here. If I had to rank my all time favorite video games, both 2018’s God of War and 2022’s God of War Ragnarok would be in my top 5. Rounding out the rest (though in no particular order) would probably be Baldur’s Gate 3, Dragon Age: Origins, and maybe Mass Effect Legendary Edition. I recognize I cheated a bit there as the last one combines all 3 Mass Effect games (we don’t talk about Andromeda). So perhaps I should say all of these are in my top 10. Halo 2 and 3 would be there as well. Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for sure. Maybe Fable 2. Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic. Morrowind or Skyrim. Last of Us (Can’t believe I almost forgot about that one). Last of Us Part 2 I have yet to play, though I will soon. The Uncharted games aren’t in my top 10, but they are up there no doubt. Same for the latest Tomb Raider reboots. Lost track of my count but that feels like around ten. Definitely a theme in my choices. I do like me a good RPG. In any case, if you haven’t played the recent God of War games, you really should give them a chance. Sometimes I think a good father son relationship is a topic underrepresented in today’s media. God of War addresses that, perceived or otherwise, scarcity with an incredible tale that all too often hit me with an emotional gut punch throughout its incredible set pieces and seamless cutscenes. Kratos learning to connect with his son after their mutual loss is a story I only wish I could experience for the first time once more. No matter, a revisit in the future will suffice.
All the best,
M. Weald
M. Weald 