Just started it.
Didn't know you had a sled. Thought I was controlling the sled instead of the wolves for some reason, made the intro look and feel like shit. Kratos smiling after Atreus picks the deer up makes it goty already
Not gonna bother redeeming the preorder dlc for now at least, assume the gear is overpowered for a while and the armour looks like it's from a Warhammer 40k rip-off.
Didn't know you had a sled. Thought I was controlling the sled instead of the wolves for some reason, made the intro look and feel like shit. Kratos smiling after Atreus picks the deer up makes it goty already
Not gonna bother redeeming the preorder dlc for now at least, assume the gear is overpowered for a while and the armour looks like it's from a Warhammer 40k rip-off.

bezos came through with the launch day delivery. will start later today.
going with performance mode @ 60fps.
looking forward to it.
going with performance mode @ 60fps.
looking forward to it.

Codex is weird, like it's been written by somebody who doesn't know anything about kratos' personality and manner of speech
Hope they explain why Atreus knows that he's Loki, and how I lost all my upgrades from the first game
Hope they explain why Atreus knows that he's Loki, and how I lost all my upgrades from the first game

By NiceGuy Go To PostCodex is weird, like it's been written by somebody who doesn't know anything about kratos' personality and manner of speechRegarding upgrades lol lots of incredibly gamey stuff that I can't shake off that makes it feel like a glorified theme park
Hope they explain why Atreus knows that he's Loki, and how I lost all my upgrades from the first game
A really fun one though. Like shit happening out of the blue is kinda GoW's thing so you're always on edge unlike say Uncharted or TLoU when they talk your ears off

By Yurtlicious Go To PostOdin the allfather: "my ex"the all-fucker

By Burt The Samurai Go To Postwait, did they get writers who are really into marvel or what happened?its not bad bantz but its definitely marvel-ish with the comedy and quips throughout

about three hours in. liking it quite a bit so far.
graphics are quite good even though you can tell it's a cross-gen game. but then again, going from a plasma in 1080p for the first game to an oled at a higher res for this one is quite a jump for me. the opening scene looks so much better than the youtube trailer would lead you to believe. i thought i'd be disappointed, but i'm really quite pleasantly surprised.
this is the first time i'm trying 3d audio in a single player game. it really is better than regular audio. feels fuller and more dynamic.
the boss fights so far much better than in the previous game. more varied, too.
that thor fight reminded me a bit of the matrix revolutions. in a good, fun way.
the ui is so confusing, though. there's so much stuff there. maybe i'm dumb or maybe i'm just getting used to it, but it feels overwhelming.
graphics are quite good even though you can tell it's a cross-gen game. but then again, going from a plasma in 1080p for the first game to an oled at a higher res for this one is quite a jump for me. the opening scene looks so much better than the youtube trailer would lead you to believe. i thought i'd be disappointed, but i'm really quite pleasantly surprised.
this is the first time i'm trying 3d audio in a single player game. it really is better than regular audio. feels fuller and more dynamic.
the boss fights so far much better than in the previous game. more varied, too.
that thor fight reminded me a bit of the matrix revolutions. in a good, fun way.
the ui is so confusing, though. there's so much stuff there. maybe i'm dumb or maybe i'm just getting used to it, but it feels overwhelming.

Yeah I expected a more streamlined UI for the gear in particular given the reports of it being improved from the first game. Only difference I can see so far is that you can sort your equipment by the stat you want. A few hours in, feel like I'm still waiting to get back into the swing of things with the combat. Need to unlock a few moves, another rune slot, and generally find the rythm.
Is Atreus voiced by the same person as he was in the first game?
Unfortunately can quite easily see the Marvel dialogue comparisons, don't really understand why they went in that direction. Some of it already has been proper hackneyed, especially when Atreus is talking to Fenrir, and the way the dwarfs are reintroduced by shouting 'It's Brok and Sindri!'
Is Atreus voiced by the same person as he was in the first game?
Unfortunately can quite easily see the Marvel dialogue comparisons, don't really understand why they went in that direction. Some of it already has been proper hackneyed, especially when Atreus is talking to Fenrir, and the way the dwarfs are reintroduced by shouting 'It's Brok and Sindri!'

5/6 hours in and this is the most safe sequel I have ever played. It's fine, it's more God of War but... man. That's all it is so far.
There's nothing new to talk about.
edit: people going on about the dialogue, I agree with. Cutscene dialogue feels so different to the in-game chatter between Kratos, Atreus and Mimir. And then you read the codex, which is supposed to be from Kratos' PoV and it's just like... what? When does Kratos ever sound like this?
There's nothing new to talk about.
edit: people going on about the dialogue, I agree with. Cutscene dialogue feels so different to the in-game chatter between Kratos, Atreus and Mimir. And then you read the codex, which is supposed to be from Kratos' PoV and it's just like... what? When does Kratos ever sound like this?

By Hixx Go To Post5/6 hours in and this is the most safe sequel I have ever played. It's fine, it's more God of War but… man. That's all it is so far.I'm only about two hours in and yeah it does feels pretty safe. Combat pretty much feels the exact same. Story seems pretty interesting though. Odin Soprano is pretty great.
There's nothing new to talk about.
edit: people going on about the dialogue, I agree with. Cutscene dialogue feels so different to the in-game chatter between Kratos, Atreus and Mimir. And then you read the codex, which is supposed to be from Kratos' PoV and it's just like… what? When does Kratos ever sound like this?
Also the part where Atreus tells Kratos that Sindri has been helping try to find Tyr made chuckle more than it should have. You can just tell Kratos is like "Please stop me from killing this mfer."

Codex is jokes and screams last minute accessibility addition. And such a bad idea to give us an insight into their heads no?
I don't mind the glacial pace b/c im high AF but I can see people hating it
The use of color with one npc was mesmerizing lol I was fucking spamming
Feel the same way as Hixx so far but I also believe in Sy's prophecy
Boss fights so far🤘🤘🤘
I don't mind the glacial pace b/c im high AF but I can see people hating it
The use of color with one npc was mesmerizing lol I was fucking spamming
Feel the same way as Hixx so far but I also believe in Sy's prophecy
Boss fights so far🤘🤘🤘

I have decided that Yakuza 6 is the only good dad simulator.
This is because Kiryu is not a sad dad at all, he's a strong dad. And a stronger granddad. That baby needed diapers and shit.
Meanwhile this bitchass Kratos is treated like a good boy doggo by his wife and just grumbles along the way.
He is weak. Plus he doesn't like dogs.
This is the way of the world.
This is because Kiryu is not a sad dad at all, he's a strong dad. And a stronger granddad. That baby needed diapers and shit.
Meanwhile this bitchass Kratos is treated like a good boy doggo by his wife and just grumbles along the way.
He is weak. Plus he doesn't like dogs.
This is the way of the world.

Ok some parts of the Codex are written by Mimir and some by Kratos I think. Still, don't like it.
This mine area looks really nice, nice in particular for HDR with the sunlight getting inside through cracks. Game is way easier than the last one too. Not easy enough that I wish I started on the ultimate difficulty but it's very noticeable how much more sturdy Kratos is in this game. Having the Blades of Chaos from the start helps too I suppose.
This mine area looks really nice, nice in particular for HDR with the sunlight getting inside through cracks. Game is way easier than the last one too. Not easy enough that I wish I started on the ultimate difficulty but it's very noticeable how much more sturdy Kratos is in this game. Having the Blades of Chaos from the start helps too I suppose.

Give Me No Mercy. Didn't want to lock into the hardest one because the first game became a bit of a chore on it.

By Yurtlicious Go To PostI'm losing it at Odin 😭 they made him Gaddafijesus lol.....
Nobody does assholes better than GoW lmao
edit: also this got REAL marvel real quick

Check the tape again horse, I did not question GOW being Marvel as I hadn’t played it yet.
I don’t like these menus.
I don’t like these menus.

this atreus section is big marvel
boss fight is absurd. why is this in a god of war game lol
edit: i take it all back. words are more brutal than any kill animation
boss fight is absurd. why is this in a god of war game lol
edit: i take it all back. words are more brutal than any kill animation

By DY_nasty Go To Postthis atreus section is big marvelThat got you? Maybe I'm dead inside lol
boss fight is absurd. why is this in a god of war game lol
edit: i take it all back. words are more brutal than any kill animation

By Laboured Go To PostDo u mean the game?yeah the game overall. its not bad by any means but this stops being god of war at the intro lol

damn they talk a lot during gameplay
can you turn this hint system off? maybe they shut up in higher difficulties?
can you turn this hint system off? maybe they shut up in higher difficulties?

By Burt The Samurai Go To Postdamn they talk a lot during gameplayThey talk more because you get your ass kicked more
can you turn this hint system off? maybe they shut up in higher difficulties?

some of these berserker bosses are ridiculous. i must be under leveled or something because this last one is one hit and I'm dead

By DY_nasty Go To PostThey talk more because you get your ass kicked moreshit
and the 'puzzle' talking is at the same level? they really need to trim this down or give you the option to turn it off.

By s y Go To Postsome of these berserker bosses are ridiculous. i must be under leveled or something because this last one is one hit and I'm deadLol nah you're good, most of the reskinned optional bosses take me out in 1.5 hits
But I'm decent at parrying and stacking ailments to stunlock them

By bud Go To Postwhat difficulty level did you lads go with?Is that Hard? I went with Hard. Its sweet
went for no mercy.

By Yurtlicious Go To Post
that's the one before god of war (the highest difficulty setting).

By bud Go To Postwhat difficulty level did you lads go with?Went normal. NuGoW's combat is a weaker spot for me so I wanted little resistance. Shit feels like fighting in a phone booth.
went for no mercy.