God of War Series Recap Before Ragnarok

Introduction to God of War Series

• God of War is a celebrated PlayStation series known for its storytelling.
• The series includes five main games and several spinoffs, including PSP games, a mobile game, and a prequel.
• The 2018 reboot transitions the story from Greek to Norse mythology but retains elements from Kratos' past.

Original God of War Trilogy

God of War (2005)

• Kratos, a Spartan general, is tricked by Ares into killing his family.
• Haunted by their deaths, Kratos is known as the "Ghost of Sparta."
• Kratos kills Ares and becomes the new god of war.

God of War 2 (2007)

• Kratos abuses his godhood, prompting Zeus to betray him.
• Rescued by Gaia, Kratos plans to kill Zeus after learning he's his father.
• Athena sacrifices herself to save Zeus.

God of War 3 (2010)

• Kratos assaults Mount Olympus, killing Poseidon, Hades, and other gods.
• He eventually kills Zeus, leading to the downfall of the Greek pantheon.

Spinoffs Canon

• Chains of Olympus: Kratos stops Persephone from destroying the world.
• Ghost of Sparta: Follows Kratos' search for his mother and brother.
• Ascension: Prequel focusing on Kratos' battle against the Furies.

God of War (2018) Recap

Setting and Characters

• Set in Midgard, Kratos lives with his son Atreus after the death of his wife, Faye.
• A mysterious visitor, Baldur, attacks Kratos, but he defeats him.

Quest to Scatter Faye's Ashes

• Kratos and Atreus aim to scatter Faye's ashes from the highest peak, believed to be in Midgard.
• They meet Freya and Jormungandr, the World Serpent.

Key Events

• Freya helps them but is cursed by Odin to remain in Midgard.
• In Alfheim, they gain light arrows to progress through the smoke.
• Kratos and Atreus meet Mimir, who informs them the highest peak is in Jotunheim.

Jotunheim Journey

• Mimir is beheaded and revived by Freya to assist Kratos and Atreus.
• They face Thor's sons, and Atreus falls ill, revealing his ignorance of his godhood.
• Kratos retrieves his Blades of Chaos to venture into Helheim for a cure.

Conflicts and Revelations

• Atreus, learning of his divine nature, becomes overconfident, killing Modi.
• Kratos reveals his past to Atreus, leading to maturity and understanding.
• Baldur's curse is broken by mistletoe, leading to his final death by Kratos.

Conclusion

• Kratos and Atreus reach Jotunheim and learn about Faye's giant heritage.
• It's revealed that Atreus is also known as Loki.
• The onset of Fimbulwinter signals Ragnarok.

Side Quests

• Kratos and Atreus rescue dragons and defeat cursed Valkyries.

Themes and Impact

• The series explores themes of vengeance, redemption, and the consequences of godhood.
• God of War (2018) redefined the series, bonding Kratos and Atreus.

This recap outlines the significant plot points and legacy of the God of War series leading up to God of War: Ragnarok.