God of War
Action-adventure video game series following Kratos, a Spartan warrior turned god, on his journey of revenge and redemption through Greek and Norse mythology.
Category
Game
Release Year
2005
Origin
USA
Tags
actionadventuremythologyhack-and-slashstory-drivenmature
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
God of War
Aliases
GoW
Type
Action-Adventure Video Game Series
Release Year
2005
Status
Active
Origin
United States
Region
United States
Creation Information
Creator
David Jaffe
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Original Work
Video Game
Genre
Action-Adventure, Hack and Slash, Mythology, Drama
Content Information
Synopsis
Follow Kratos, a Spartan warrior who becomes the God of War, on his journey through Greek and Norse mythology seeking revenge and redemption.
Main Characters
Kratos (Spartan warrior/God of War), Atreus (his son), various mythological figures
Setting
Ancient Greece and Norse realms, mythological worlds filled with gods, monsters, and magic
Themes
Revenge, redemption, fatherhood, mythology, the cycle of violence, personal growth
Target Audience
Mature gamers, action-adventure fans, mythology enthusiasts
Characters
Atreus
Kratos' Son/LokiIndependent/Norse PantheonMale11-14 (across the series)
Kratos' young son who discovers his divine heritage and true identity as Loki while learning to control his powers.
Abilities: Archery mastery, Animal communication, Runic magic...
Quotes:
"I'm ready, father."
""I am Atreus.""
"We have to be better than the gods."
character
Kratos
Protagonist/God of WarIndependent/Former OlympianMaleOver 1000 years old
Former Spartan general turned God of War, seeking redemption while protecting his son Atreus on their journey through No...
Abilities: Superhuman strength, Combat mastery, Divine powers...
Quotes:
"Boy!"
""I am Kratos.""
"We must be better than this."
character
Ares
God of War/Former MasterOlympian GodsMale
Original God of War who corrupted Kratos and caused the tragedy that defines his character.
Abilities: War mastery, Divine strength, Weapon expertise...
Quotes:
"You were the perfect warrior, Kratos!"
""I am Ares.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Baldur
Norse God/Freya's SonAesir GodsMale
Norse god cursed with invulnerability and inability to feel, driven mad by his condition.
Abilities: Invulnerability, Divine strength, Combat skills...
Quotes:
"I can't feel anything!"
""I am Baldur.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Odin
All-Father/Norse KingAesir GodsMale
King of the Aesir gods, obsessed with preventing Ragnarﾃｶk and controlling all knowledge.
Abilities: Vast knowledge, Magic mastery, Shapeshifting...
Quotes:
"I know everything, and I will do anything to survive Ragnarﾃｶk."
""I am Odin.""
"Knowledge is the greatest weapon."
character
Zeus
King of Olympus/FatherOlympian GodsMale
King of the Greek gods and Kratos' father, who betrays his son and becomes his greatest enemy.
Abilities: Lightning control, Divine power, Shapeshifting...
Quotes:
"You will never be the ruler of Olympus!"
""I am Zeus.""
"Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
character
Faye (Laufey)
Deceased Wife/MotherGiants (Jﾃｶtnar)Female
Kratos' deceased wife and Atreus' mother, a giant who set their journey in motion.
Abilities: Giant heritage, Prophetic knowledge, Combat skills...
Quotes:
"The boy is ready for the truth."
""I am Faye (Laufey).""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Thor
God of ThunderAesir GodsMale
Norse God of Thunder, Odin's son, wielder of Mjﾃｶlnir and one of the most powerful gods.
Abilities: Lightning control, Mjﾃｶlnir mastery, Immense strength...
Quotes:
"I am Thor, God of Thunder!"
""I am Thor.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Media Forms
Video Games
Main series games, portable entries, remasters, and spin-offs
Comics
Comic book series expanding the universe and backstory
Books
Novelizations, art books, strategy guides, lore compendiums
Merchandise
Action figures, collectibles, clothing, gaming accessories
Digital Content
DLC expansions, digital soundtracks, behind-the-scenes content
Cross Media Adaptations
Potential film and TV adaptations in development
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 51 million copies sold across all games in the series
Revenue
Multi-billion dollar franchise for Sony Interactive Entertainment
Awards
Game of the Year awards, BAFTA Games Awards, D.I.C.E. Awards
Critical Reception
Universally acclaimed for storytelling, gameplay, and technical achievement
Cultural Impact
Redefined action-adventure gaming and mature storytelling in video games
Market Value
One of PlayStation's most valuable exclusive franchises
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Dedicated gaming community spanning multiple generations of players
Communities
Reddit r/GodofWar, gaming forums, Discord servers, social media groups
Events
Gaming conventions, developer panels, speedrunning competitions
Quotes
Boy!, The cycle ends here, I am your monster no longer
Memes
Boy memes, Kratos' stoic expressions, mythology references
Fan Art
Character artwork, mythological scenes, crossover content
Cosplay
Kratos costumes, Atreus outfits, mythological character recreations
Collectibles
Limited edition consoles, statues, replica weapons, art books
Historical Development
2005
Original God of War releases on PlayStation 2, establishing the franchise
2007
God of War II continues Kratos' story in Greek mythology
2008
Chains of Olympus brings the series to PlayStation Portable
2010
God of War III concludes the Greek saga on PlayStation 3
2013
Ascension serves as a prequel to the original trilogy
2018
God of War (2018) reboots the series with Norse mythology and mature storytelling
2022
God of War Ragnarﾃｶk concludes the Norse saga
2024
Series continues to expand with new projects in development
Related Links
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