The stories have always held a place in my heart, so to see this world brought to stunning life in one of my favourite game series was nothing short of a dream come true. (That and the fact that Marvel took Thor’s name as one of their Avengers, which can likely be attributed to why Norse culture is currently experiencing a revival in the Western world.) The stories are timeless because of this constant theme of parallels between us as mortals and the ageless Aesir, the gods of the Nine Realms. Recounting the tales of magnificent gods, stupid wagers, and cunning plans, much of Norse mythology reflects the flaws we see within ourselves. Despite this, God of War treats Norse mythology and its stories with the utmost respect as it takes inspiration from some, and bends others to fit the narrative. Usually, when a work by another person is either rewritten or reworked, some sort of magic that the original had is lost along the way. Transforming traditional folklore and stories faithfully isn’t an easy task, though the writing team at SIE Santa Monico Studio makes it look flawlessly smooth and frustratingly easy. Please be warned reader that this article contains MAJOR spoilers for the story of ‘God of War.’

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