Sony PlayStation fans are very proud of the many exclusives coming to this platform. Over the years, Sony has released many first-party games on this platform, and all of them have reached unparalleled heights of success. These games range from heartfelt dramas like The last of us to incredible epic adventures like God of the war.
Actually, God of the war is one of Sony’s longest-running franchises; they have released these games on multiple platforms over the years. First-party developer Sony Santa Monica even gave fans an updated take on this franchise with its 2018 iteration. Unsurprisingly, God of War 2018 is still one of the most popular games on the PlayStation platform.
God of War 2018 is still an unstoppable force when it comes to popularity
Sony is out God of War 3 in 2010, and this title marked the end of series protagonist Kratos’ quest for revenge. He ultimately killed his father, Zeus, and destroyed the entire world through his actions. Then he threw himself into the ocean to end his life.
The game received universal critical acclaim. Its visuals, its gameplay, its performance, its story, everything has been praised. This was considered a fitting end to Kratos’ sad story. Fans were happy, but they wanted more games in this series.
The answer was simple: a prequel titled God of War Ascension. This game looked as good as God of War 3, but its mediocre story left fans and critics wanting more. Ultimately, the game was a decent success and a good filler for die-hard fans.
Then, after a long hiatus, Sony revealed a brand new game at E3 2016. This game was called God of the war, and to everyone’s surprise, it gave this popular franchise a whole new perspective. From a point of view that lingered well behind the character, the developers brought the camera to Kratos’ shoulder.
This wasn’t the only change made to this game, however; they also bore him a son. They gave him a family and as a result he became friendly and gained empathy. The story evolved from a tale of revenge to a journey that helps father and son grow.
The fight was essentially a mix of Dark souls and older God of the war securities. Everything about this game was perfect and hence it became an instant hit. Today, this game has sold almost 23 million units.
Let’s not forget that God of War 2018 became the first game in the franchise to officially launch on PC. It is commendable how this game has managed to sell consistently to reach this high number. What’s even more impressive is that it’s currently Sony’s highest-rated game of this generation, with a score of 94 on Metacritic.
God of War 2018 is the perfect example of the fact that, if done correctly, a franchise overhaul can also become a success. He can win over his fans and give them an unforgettable experience.
The sequel was just as good, if not better.
Sony then launched a sequel to God of the war (2018); it was called Ragnarok. God of War: Ragnarok became the best-selling first-party title and was praised for its visuals, performance, and overall polish.
God of War (2018), released on this day six years ago.
✅ Game of the year winner
✅ Highest rated Sony game of the generation
✅ More than 23 million units sold in 2022
✅ Amazing story, gameplay, graphics, characters and more
✅ Masterpiece#God of the war #GodofWarRagnarok pic.twitter.com/rHqvCHgzN4-Kami (@Okami13_) April 20, 2024
God of War 2018 is the perfect game I have ever played, I want every AAA studio to make quality games like this.
– Danny (@lincoinrhyme) April 20, 2024
Gow and Spiderman Horizon are overrated (I’m a Playstation gamer)
– Okekchour (@mer464060624929) April 20, 2024
MASTERPIECE 10/10
Size-Kelsgame (@LeonKelsGame2) April 20, 2024
While there were some problems with its plots, they didn’t make up for the enjoyment it provided. It remains to be seen whether or not developer Sony Santa Monica maintains this consistent quality with the new installments.