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Title: God of War OT - God of YouTube?
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 10:29 AM
Let's keep discussions about the game in this thread, although reviews should go in the review thread.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 10:30 AM
Anyone playing yet?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 20, 2018, 10:32 AM
Anyone playing yet?
I will be in 20 mins. Its gonna be hard to stop myself at some point in the next couple of days for revision though ;D
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 20, 2018, 10:39 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbJOA4XXUAAn3rl.jpg)
This is awesome from Guerrilla
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 20, 2018, 10:55 AM
Give me a balanced experience! Lets goooooooooooooooo
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 11:41 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DbJOA4XXUAAn3rl.jpg)
This is awesome from Guerrilla
Did they just spoil the ending  :o

Give me a balanced experience! Lets goooooooooooooooo
I'm thinking hard
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 20, 2018, 11:51 AM
Holy fudgy shame
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 11:59 AM
Holy fudgy shame
What? WHAT?

Haha that first encounter killed me three times before I got the hang of it. Playing on hard. Also, That music at the start. Holy shame.

So what mode are you guys playing on? Resolution or performance?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 20, 2018, 12:48 PM
What? WHAT?

Haha that first encounter killed me three times before I got the hang of it. Playing on hard. Also, That music at the start. Holy shame.

So what mode are you guys playing on? Resolution or performance?
The first boss fight. It was so good.

I'm on normal, haven't died yet but I've come close. Its quite challenging.

I'm on pleb mode.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 01:01 PM
The first boss fight. It was so good.

I'm on normal, haven't died yet but I've come close. Its quite challenging.

I'm on pleb mode.
Next encounter I almost died but it feels so good to kill all
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 20, 2018, 01:25 PM
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 02:45 PM
Holy fudge it's so good

Finished the first boss.

Spoilers for Xevross and others who have

Spoiler for Hidden:
Do you think that was Loki? I definitely think so. He probably isn't dead either.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 20, 2018, 03:00 PM
Holy fudge it's so good

Finished the first boss.

Spoilers for Xevross and others who have

Spoiler for Hidden:
Do you think that was Loki? I definitely think so. He probably isn't dead either.

Spoiler for Hidden:
<br>I thought it was Baldur. When he said brother he seemed to refer to Thor. Also Baldur is invincible/ doesn&#39;t feel pain in Norse mythology so it makes sense. He&#39;s definitely not dead. Seems to easy.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 03:16 PM
Oh you're right. Marvel mythology confused me lulz.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 03:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/dHmJjFE.png)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Kerotan on Apr 20, 2018, 03:33 PM
Just about to start up. I chose immersion for the hood although I did it via custom so I press the pad button to reveal the bus.

Choosing give me a balance experience difficulty.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 04:26 PM
Just about to start up. I chose immersion for the hood although I did it via custom so I press the pad button to reveal the bus.

Choosing give me a balance experience difficulty.
Weaklings!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: nnodley on Apr 20, 2018, 04:30 PM
HOLY fudge!! This combat is so fudgy good!  Just barely started and the axe is already amazing.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 05:12 PM
March 2018 NPD (U.S. Hardware) Predictions - Closes Tuesday, April 17th | Page 23 | ResetEra (https://www.resetera.com/posts/7000064/)

GoW has almost 300k live viewers on twitch right now
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Kerotan on Apr 20, 2018, 06:23 PM
About 2 hours played. Combat epic and so is everything else. So happy with this so far.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 20, 2018, 06:47 PM
"I do not know"
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 07:30 PM
"I do not know"
Boy!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: darkknightkryta on Apr 20, 2018, 07:41 PM
What difficulty should I start on. I played God of War 3 on hard first.  It was hard as hell, but the right kind of hard.  Is this harder or easier?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 08:14 PM
What difficulty should I start on. I played God of War 3 on hard first.  It was hard as hell, but the right kind of hard.  Is this harder or easier?
I played gow3 on normal but playing this on hard. Hard but rewarding
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 20, 2018, 08:17 PM
What difficulty should I start on. I played God of War 3 on hard first.  It was hard as hell, but the right kind of hard.  Is this harder or easier?
Normal is fine. I only have difficulty when I've come across enemies a higher level than me. I'm not one to fight too strategically either, I just like smashing things to bits.

If you want a fairly difficult challenge then go for the hard difficulty, think its called give me a challenging experience.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 08:23 PM
Normal is fine. I only have difficulty when I've come across enemies a higher level than me. I'm not one to fight too strategically either, I just like smashing things to bits.

If you want a fairly difficult challenge then go for the hard difficulty, think its called give me a challenging experience.
If you want kind of a souls experience as well, go with hard
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 20, 2018, 09:08 PM
When I heard there was lots of troll fights I was kinda worried that they would get repetitive, but they don't because they're just so dang fun to fight. Also there really isn't too many of them.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 09:25 PM
Photo mode coming soon!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 20, 2018, 09:25 PM
cant decide my difficulty.   i love  the rewarding feeling of a souls type  game, but dont wanna get in over my head.

are there any trophies tied to difficulty?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 09:28 PM
cant decide my difficulty.   i love  the rewarding feeling of a souls type  game, but dont wanna get in over my head.

are there any trophies tied to difficulty?
No and you can always change it (except from very hard)
Just start with hard. Some people say normal is too easy. Hard is very hard first when you're learning the mechanics but then it becomes oh so rewarding.

Just battled my first heavy draugrs. dang that battle was hard
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 20, 2018, 10:59 PM
Oh fudge me, I had to lower the difficulty in that reaver+draugr+heavy draugr fight
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 20, 2018, 11:19 PM
Man there is so much side content in this game its unreal. A lot of it is high level though, so I get halfway through and then decide to do something else, which is kind of annoying.

Anyway, I've played probably over 10 hours today so its good to stop for now :D

Loving it so far, but it doesn't quite feel super top tier like TLOU yet. At least it'll be much longer.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: darkknightkryta on Apr 21, 2018, 12:31 AM
 Went with normal.  
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 21, 2018, 01:09 AM
When the area opens up goddang.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 21, 2018, 02:14 AM
Went with normal.  
How do you have a hidden trophy already  :o

Man there is so much side content in this game its unreal. A lot of it is high level though, so I get halfway through and then decide to do something else, which is kind of annoying.

Anyway, I've played probably over 10 hours today so its good to stop for now :D

Loving it so far, but it doesn't quite feel super top tier like TLOU yet. At least it'll be much longer.
There's so much to it. I'm enjoying it more than tlou atm. If what I hear about the late game is true I'm not going to stop thinking that either!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Kerotan on Apr 21, 2018, 03:33 AM
I enjoyed my first 3 hours more then the last of us first 3 hours. But that game starts off slow anyway where God of war doesn't. Will be interesting to compare but God of wars setting appeals to me more so I'll probably prefer it. Sadly I'll probably only get another couple of hours in before Sunday night. Busy weekend. 

Oh and performance mode on a 1080p TV all the way. Resolution mode only looks a little better while standing still but performance mode is night and day better in motion. Everything is so much clearer. 

I won't be getting a 4k TV for a few years so can't wait for the inevitable 4k 60fps ps5 version
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 21, 2018, 03:41 AM
pretty good so far,  glad i could turn down the camera sway.  loving the combat.

all around i get vibes from other sony greats.  especially tlou.  some of the things the kid says reminds me of how ellie would bug joel.   after that first fight with the big dude i was wondring around looking to see if there was any chests etc and he said "um the house is over this way,  duh" lol made me laugh.  
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 21, 2018, 08:47 AM
pretty good so far,  glad i could turn down the camera sway.  loving the combat.

all around i get vibes from other sony greats.  especially tlou.  some of the things the kid says reminds me of how ellie would bug joel.   after that first fight with the big dude i was wondring around looking to see if there was any chests etc and he said "um the house is over this way,  duh" lol made me laugh.  
Hehe yeah. Kid is pretty smart though and will help you a bit along the way. At least in the first 3-4 hours or so, where I am at
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: darkknightkryta on Apr 21, 2018, 12:44 PM
How do you have a hidden trophy already  :o
I don't even know which trophy that is :(
I have been taking time to explore.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 21, 2018, 01:38 PM
So far it doesn't seem like this game is revolutionary or anything, it just is put together very well.

The story is very minimal so far, and very basic. Reminds me of TLOU in that sense, the actual plot isn't that crazy but what makes the story great is the character and relationship building. I guess I'll see if GoW has as good a final act/ ending for a payoff of all this. I'm loving all the extra conversations they have when wondering around, so many other games would just be filled with silence but this fills every moment with something to listen to.

The side content is fun so far, but a lot of it is a bit longer than I'd like, I feel like I'm barely ever doing any story progression, which just adds to how slow the main plot feels right now.

Combat is, of course, glorious. I can't think of any 3rd person melee combat I've liked more apart from Bloodborne. Boss fights/ minibosses have been great too.

Overall around 12 hours in feels like around a 9.5/10 game so far to me. Hope it improves a bit to elevate itself to GOAT tier. Basically, the story just needs to pick up.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 21, 2018, 02:06 PM
I don't even know which trophy that is :(
I have been taking time to explore.
I guess it's for getting all collectibles in a set maybe? I didn't get that but got 7 out of 9 faces  :'(

I found out you cheated with the first boss info, Xevross lol. The kid mentions his name in the boat lulz
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 21, 2018, 02:12 PM
I guess it's for getting all collectibles in a set maybe? I didn't get that but got 7 out of 9 faces  :'(

I found out you cheated with the first boss info, Xevross lol. The kid mentions his name in the boat lulz
Lol you caught me. Although I did look it up after that so I wasn't lying about the norse mythology ;D
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 21, 2018, 02:15 PM
Lol you caught me. Although I did look it up after that so I wasn't lying about the norse mythology ;D
Indeed. I honestly should've remembered but I think Marvel has messed up my knowledge of the real mythology.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 21, 2018, 02:17 PM
Indeed. I honestly should've remembered but I think Marvel has messed up my knowledge of the real mythology.
Yeah I have very limited knowledge. This game is teaching me a fair amount though :P
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 21, 2018, 02:21 PM
Yeah I have very limited knowledge. This game is teaching me a fair amount though :P
I love all the Icelandic in the game though lol, especially the pronunciation. I mean, most of the time it's close but still a bit weird. All the trolls have Icelandic names, the spells ('kveikja' means illuminate etc), the enemy types (draugr=draugur=ghost). Even the songs have Icelandic in them!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 21, 2018, 02:22 PM
Started up God of War.
(https://i.redd.it/zi2c1rvxx7t01.jpg)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 21, 2018, 02:24 PM
Started up God of War.
(https://i.redd.it/zi2c1rvxx7t01.jpg)
Close enough
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Ludicrous Speed on Apr 21, 2018, 03:49 PM
Playing on GoW difficulty, will probably restart on the next lowest setting because the camera sucks balls and I'm tired of dying to enemies I can't see  :'(

Wonder if they will ever add an ability to adjust how zoomed in it is. Combat is great, otherwise.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 21, 2018, 03:52 PM
Playing on GoW difficulty, will probably restart on the next lowest setting because the camera sucks balls and I'm tired of dying to enemies I can't see  :'(

Wonder if they will ever add an ability to adjust how zoomed in it is. Combat is great, otherwise.
There's lots of different camera options but idk if that's one of them.

Not sure why it isn't on from the start, but a bit later in the game you get indicators for when an enemy is off screen behind you, when an offscreen enemy is attacking you and when an off screen projectile is coming towards you. It helps a lot.

GoW difficulty is supposed to be extremely hard anyway though.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 21, 2018, 03:52 PM
Spoiler for 2015Version:
<br>https://www.resetera.com/threads/pre-production-gameplay-of-god-of-war-before-it-was-greenlit.37491/<br><br><br>
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 21, 2018, 08:20 PM
is it safe to sell artifacts ?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 21, 2018, 08:32 PM
The story picked up

THE STORY PICKED UP
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 21, 2018, 08:40 PM
Spoiler for Hidden:
fudgy fudge YES


BEST GAME EVER
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 21, 2018, 08:48 PM
So I know exactly why everyone was shouting to avoid spoilers now. And yep guys, AVOID SPOILERS AT ALL COSTS
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: darkknightkryta on Apr 21, 2018, 08:55 PM
There's lots of different camera options but idk if that's one of them.

I can change the camera?  HOW?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 21, 2018, 09:15 PM
So I know exactly why everyone was shouting to avoid spoilers now. And yep guys, AVOID SPOILERS AT ALL COSTS
How much did you play when you realized that Lul?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 21, 2018, 09:19 PM
I can change the camera?  HOW?
Start menu, press triangle, settings, camera. Then there's some camera settings. Rotation speeds, ambient sway, aim assist etc.

How much did you play when you realized that Lul?
Well obviously, it has a story that can be spoiled like any game.

But man, wait til you get the bit I just got to :o
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 21, 2018, 09:54 PM
is it safe to sell artifacts ?
someone answer lol i wanna know if i can sell the masks i have found safely
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 21, 2018, 10:07 PM
someone answer lol i wanna know if i can sell the masks i have found safely

I did. They say it has no other use anyway

OT: Holy shame, just realized you can quick throw the axe with R1. Always thought it did the same thing as with r2 but guess not
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 21, 2018, 10:22 PM
I did. They say it has no other use anyway

OT: Holy shame, just realized you can quick throw the axe with R1. Always thought it did the same thing as with r2 but guess not
thanks!  and yes but its not as strong lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 21, 2018, 10:49 PM
thanks!  and yes but its not as strong lol
Faster though and easier to trip enemies with it

Woah, that
Spoiler for kinda early game, new area:
elven realm looks so good


Legend started playing?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 21, 2018, 11:37 PM
Yeah this has definitely reached GOTG level now. Just keeps getting better and better.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: nnodley on Apr 21, 2018, 11:49 PM
I'm just at
Spoiler for Hidden:
the interior of the mountain to go spread the mom&#39;s ashes


Xev is the part your talking about before or after this?

So far this is easily the best exclusive on PS4 so far.  TLOU PS3 beats it overall though and is still my GOAT!  

Combat is so fudgy versatile with just the axe and shield.  I don't have any other weapons so don't know if there are any.  i might have gotten something spoiled on a youtube thumbnail, but not sure if it was legit.  

Also I'm easily at 10 or 11 hours.  I think I'll easily be 50 to 60 hours to 100% completion.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 22, 2018, 12:00 AM
So I'm like 6 hours in probably and can't stop playing.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Legend on Apr 22, 2018, 12:02 AM
I've started playing. Really cool so far but man did I suck at the first serious fight. I need to get better at controlling it.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 12:16 AM
I'm just at
Spoiler for Hidden:
the interior of the mountain to go spread the mom's ashes


Xev is the part your talking about before or after this?

So far this is easily the best exclusive on PS4 so far.  TLOU PS3 beats it overall though and is still my GOAT!  

Combat is so fudgy versatile with just the axe and shield.  I don't have any other weapons so don't know if there are any.  i might have gotten something spoiled on a youtube thumbnail, but not sure if it was legit.  

Also I'm easily at 10 or 11 hours.  I think I'll easily be 50 to 60 hours to 100% completion.
No, way past that. I'm getting close to 20 hours. That bit was amazing though.

Man I can't stop playing now. I did a fair amount of side content but the last few hours of play has been a lot of story. Hopefully I can take a break from it and go back to some slow pace exploring soon!

I've started playing. Really cool so far but man did I suck at the first serious fight. I need to get better at controlling it.
I was really bad at the controls at first. You do get used to it though.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 12:19 AM
Combat in this game went from one of my favourite third person melee systems to the GOAT tier. I absolutely love it. Can't think of any game that comes even close.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: nnodley on Apr 22, 2018, 12:28 AM
No, way past that. I'm getting close to 20 hours. That bit was amazing though.

Man I can't stop playing now. I did a fair amount of side content but the last few hours of play has been a lot of story. Hopefully I can take a break from it and go back to some slow pace exploring soon!
I was really bad at the controls at first. You do get used to it though.
I've been searching every single nook and cranny. I think I only left behind 1 or 2 big chests because I couldn't find how to get them.  Minus the ones that require some extra stuff.

I absolutely love juggling enemies in the air, then throwing my axe to freeze them, then pummel them with my fists and shield, then recall the axe and finish them off.  I love the different special moves you can do with different stones in the axe.

I wasn't going to play anymore since i play 6 hours today, but now I'm excited to move on.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 12:41 AM
I've been searching every single nook and cranny. I think I only left behind 1 or 2 big chests because I couldn't find how to get them.  Minus the ones that require some extra stuff.

I absolutely love juggling enemies in the air, then throwing my axe to freeze them, then pummel them with my fists and shield, then recall the axe and finish them off.  I love the different special moves you can do with different stones in the axe.

I wasn't going to play anymore since i play 6 hours today, but now I'm excited to move on.
Yeah I've been getting most chests, but I haven't spent too long making sure I've found completely everything. Its hard to tell how far through the game I am, and how quickly I'm completing it compared to average.

I normally finish games in much shorter than average time, because I don't like to hang around much. This time I've been making sure I do most of the side content. I'm doing all the favours I find and exploring the hub quite a lot. Might take some time to do some treasure maps, but I don't know if I can be bothered to do those honestly ;D
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 22, 2018, 01:19 AM
This game is so amazing.

Finished the second boss... I think. Although it was easier than a miniboss I fought before

Oh and if any of yall don't have hdr tvs you're missing out. Hdr in this game makes it look godlike. I mean, the trailers looked good but hdr elevates what I had seen to another level. They use light and dark so well in this game too.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 01:22 AM
This game is so amazing.

Finished the second boss... I think. Although it was easier than a miniboss I fought before
Was this in
Spoiler for Hidden:
Alfheim
? I know what you mean, it had a boss bar but it was just a normal enemy with a lot of health. That's the most underwhelming part of the game so far for me.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 01:27 AM
fudge me when did it get past 2am? :o

I had to stop myself from playing, even though there's so many things I want to do! Man, I wish this came out a couple of months ago when I didn't have to revise and stuff >:(
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 22, 2018, 02:04 AM
Was this in
Spoiler for Hidden:
Alfheim
? I know what you mean, it had a boss bar but it was just a normal enemy with a lot of health. That's the most underwhelming part of the game so far for me.
Yes. And we should probably spoiler mark area names!

fudge me when did it get past 2am? :o

I had to stop myself from playing, even though there's so many things I want to do! Man, I wish this came out a couple of months ago when I didn't have to revise and stuff >:(
Haha it's 2am for me too now and I just stopped playing after about a 5 hour session. Still only 7-8 hours in I think
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 02:11 AM
Yes. And we should probably spoiler mark area names!
Haha it's 2am for me too now and I just stopped playing after about a 5 hour session. Still only 7-8 hours in I think
Fair enough.

Yeah I beat that guy around 7-8 hours in too I think. Or maybe a little bit earlier than that. I hadn't really done any side content before I reached that.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 22, 2018, 11:54 AM
Fair enough.

Yeah I beat that guy around 7-8 hours in too I think. Or maybe a little bit earlier than that. I hadn't really done any side content before I reached that.
I actually couldn't stop after beating him and did sidecontent.

Found something that slowsslows down time when I dodge, which is awesome
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 22, 2018, 11:55 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/e25geUA.gif)

Yes!!

Patch 1.12
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 12:17 PM
I don't get all this complaining about text size. Seems normal video game size to me, nowhere near small enough to cause me any issues.

I guess if you were playing on a small monitor sized screen it might be an issue.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 01:33 PM
Can you guys catch up I need someone to gush with >:(
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Legend on Apr 22, 2018, 03:32 PM
Can you guys catch up I need someone to gush with >:(
I haven't even reached level 2 yet.

Game is really great but so unique. It's hard getting used to not having a jump button yet still exploring. Also I still really suck at combat but I'm slowly getting the hang of things.

Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 03:36 PM
I haven't even reached level 2 yet.

Game is really great but so unique. It's hard getting used to not having a jump button yet still exploring. Also I still really suck at combat but I'm slowly getting the hang of things.
Yeah level 1 takes a long time to get through. It speeds up a bit further on, although I've played 20+ hours and just reached level 6. I do love the levelling system of this game. In fact I love the entire XP, loot, gear, crafting system. Its so good.

You get used to the combat more as you play, took me many hours. You keep constantly unlocking new skills and runes as you go though, so you've always got something new to get used to :P
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Legend on Apr 22, 2018, 03:44 PM
Yeah the levels are just like botw but better.

I'd love if this became the norm. Have levels just be a description of your power vs actually being the cause of your power.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 03:47 PM
Yeah the levels are just like botw but better.

I'd love if this became the norm. Have levels just be a description of your power vs actually being the cause of your power.
Yeah it makes perfect sense to do it this way round. And it makes it so that your stats just don't feel arbitrary, and higher levels aren't just barriers based on you not having enough stats.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 22, 2018, 04:46 PM
I don't get all this complaining about text size. Seems normal video game size to me, nowhere near small enough to cause me any issues.

I guess if you were playing on a small monitor sized screen it might be an issue.
Size and distance. It's smaller than most games I've played recently. Witcher 3 was similar before patches

Anyone else got the time rune?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 05:04 PM
Size and distance. It's smaller than most games I've played recently. Witcher 3 was similar before patches

Anyone else got the time rune?
Slow time for a last second dodge? I decided I'm too shame/ can't be arsed using it. I prefer ones that help me smash stuff in the face more with bigger explosions and stuff.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 22, 2018, 05:11 PM
Slow time for a last second dodge? I decided I'm too shame/ can't be arsed using it. I prefer ones that help me smash stuff in the face more with bigger explosions and stuff.
Lol I'm always dodging. And yeah that one. So cool and useful
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Legend on Apr 22, 2018, 06:13 PM
I'm going for luck above all else. Gotta increase that xp!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 22, 2018, 06:15 PM
so with a serious lack of play time, im gonna avoid reading this thread, i dont wanna get spoiled and i can tell ill be slower than most lol

dieing to play it more though,  oddly enough ill get more time to play during the week when the kids arent here lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 06:40 PM
I'm going for luck above all else. Gotta increase that xp!
You get plenty of XP throughout the game honestly. I've pretty much upgraded everything now and have XP to share with plenty of the game to go
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 22, 2018, 07:20 PM
Any use upgrading runic over strength? Seems less useful since it's only like 2 skills
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 08:02 PM
Any use upgrading runic over strength? Seems less useful since it's only like 2 skills
It increases elemental damage too. So if you have enchantments etc. which power up your axe with ice for example, it boosts that. Also I think heavy axe throws and heavy attacks do ice damage, so those are boosted too.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: nnodley on Apr 22, 2018, 09:27 PM
I'm now at
Spoiler for Hidden:
Thamur&#39;s Corpse, that dude is fudgy huge! Just did the rune puzzle at the beginning of the area


Probably around 15 or 16 hours so far.  i did lots of side content today.

Also I love
Spoiler for Hidden:
how more places to explore get revealed as the story progress and the world serpent gets out of the water more.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 09:45 PM
I'm now at
Spoiler for Hidden:
Thamur's Corpse, that dude is fudgy huge! Just did the rune puzzle at the beginning of the area


Probably around 15 or 16 hours so far.  i did lots of side content today.

Also I love
Spoiler for Hidden:
how more places to explore get revealed as the story progress and the world serpent gets out of the water more.

Oh man you're in for a treat.

You're probably on a couple of more hours than I was at that point, or maybe around the same ... hard to tell :P

Yep, the level and world design is truly incredible. I can't think of any game with better design, especially 'linear' games anyway.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 11:13 PM
HO
LY
shame
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 11:18 PM
Welp, I finished the story. I was hoping there'd be a bit more but it was a great ending.

Still got loads of content to go through though!

Edit: I reckon I've played about 25 hours. I've done a fair amount of side content. I reckon it will be over 40 hours if I want to 100% though. Which I probably will, the combat in this game is just too dang fun, and I love all the stories you get to hear and the lore.

Double edit: oh yeah, this is my new favourite PS4 game. Just beats out Horizon I think. And definitely 10/10 on a 10 point scale.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 22, 2018, 11:44 PM
Oh shame the end isn't actually the end lol.

Spoiler for read when you finish the game:
So don&#39;t forget to go back home when you&#39;ve scattered her ashes omg lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 22, 2018, 11:44 PM
Welp, I finished the story. I was hoping there'd be a bit more but it was a great ending.

Still got loads of content to go through though!

Edit: I reckon I've played about 25 hours. I've done a fair amount of side content. I reckon it will be over 40 hours if I want to 100% though. Which I probably will, the combat in this game is just too dang fun, and I love all the stories you get to hear and the lore.

Double edit: oh yeah, this is my new favourite PS4 game. Just beats out Horizon I think. And definitely 10/10 on a 10 point scale.
How the hell did you finish it so early. I'm just doing side content like a boss
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 12:05 AM
How the hell did you finish it so early. I'm just doing side content like a boss
Lol I finished the vast majority of games in less than average time. I just don't wait around much. I've done all of the favours in Midgard, and most in total. I've not got many of the artefacts either.

I've pretty much visited everywhere, just extra stuff on the side to do. Like the two realms you need ciphers for I barely did anything in, I thought I'd leave it to post game. There's also other optional stuff, which you guys probably haven't discovered yet either.

I don't know if I want to get all the collectibles for the plat yet, but there's at least 10 more hours of stuff I want to do, which is more substantial than just collecting things.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 23, 2018, 12:06 AM
Only managed like 2.5 hours today but I am
Spoiler for Hidden:
inside the mountain!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 12:09 AM
Only managed like 2.5 hours today but I am
Spoiler for Hidden:
inside the mountain!

Exciting! I really enjoyed that part of the game.

Well, I say that like I didn't really enjoy all of it ;D

Do you wish to know how far through the story you are?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 23, 2018, 12:09 AM
Lol I finished the vast majority of games in less than average time. I just don't wait around much. I've done all of the favours in Midgard, and most in total. I've not got many of the artefacts either.

I've pretty much visited everywhere, just extra stuff on the side to do. Like the two realms you need ciphers for I barely did anything in, I thought I'd leave it to post game. There's also other optional stuff, which you guys probably haven't discovered yet either.

I don't know if I want to get all the collectibles for the plat yet, but there's at least 10 more hours of stuff I want to do, which is more substantial than just collecting things.
I mean yeah but 25 hours in a weekend lulz. I managed 10 at most

Exciting! I really enjoyed that part of the game.

Well, I say that like I didn't really enjoy all of it ;D

Do you wish to know how far through the story you are?
Nah thanks hehe. Want to be surprised
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 12:10 AM
I mean yeah but 25 hours in a weekend lulz. I managed 10 at most
Lol well I fell another day behind on my revision plan but who cares about that anyway.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 12:39 PM
Decided to play for a bit in
Spoiler for location name:
Niflheim - second language cipher place
before I started revision... three hours later, maybe I should stop :D

Man, that place is quite addicting.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Legend on Apr 23, 2018, 01:19 PM
I'm getting good at combat!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 23, 2018, 05:07 PM
I'm getting good at combat!
There's always new stuff to learn!

Spoiler for Large GIF:
(http://i.imgur.com/0SlyxKb.gif)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 23, 2018, 08:45 PM
Michael Pachter: God of War Could Be Highest Selling PS4 Exclusive, WIll Sell Above 10 Million Units | ResetEra (https://www.resetera.com/threads/michael-pachter-god-of-war-could-be-highest-selling-ps4-exclusive-will-sell-above-10-million-units.38110/)

 
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"It's pretty well rated, and… I think 95 actually probably puts them in the 10 highest rated games of all time, I think the highest is Ocarina of Time? GTA got a 97. 95 is pretty universally a great, great game, so there's minimal risk that anyone will buy it and be disappointed," Pacther said. "I think that the gameplay is actually easy to pick up and play, and there's a lot of little things in the game that can appeal to different niches of game players, there's action, and adventure, puzzles, and a compelling story. It appeals to everyone, and I think making it a father-son story makes it similar to The Last of Us, which, again, brings in fans of that game too. So I think it will quite clearly be the number one bestselling PS4 exclusive."Click to expand...
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"I think 10 million units sounds like a low bar for it, actually," he said. "Last that Sony announced, there were 70 million PS4s out there, so 10 sounds really reasonable. I'd say realistically, it could do as many as 20 million. Now that's hard, because not everyone who has a PS4 will like an action game like God of War. But I'd say between 10 and 20 million, and I'd say 10 million is a low estimate. I think they will absolutely do 10 millionClick to expand...
Full Article: https://gamingbolt.com/god-of-war-c...ll-sell-above10-million-units-michael-pachter (https://gamingbolt.com/god-of-war-could-be-highest-selling-ps4-exclusive-will-sell-above10-million-units-michael-pachter) Do you think he is right?  
Pach being pach with that though lol. "Pretty good reviews" and "top 10 all time". And 10-20m is a wide range lulz
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 09:08 PM
dang. I was hoping this game wouldn't flop
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: nnodley on Apr 23, 2018, 09:51 PM
OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!!  The part that I just played through!!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 09:58 PM
OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD!!  The part that I just played through!!
Wooh someone else finally reached it! I've never felt so many emotions at once. That whole segment is delivered perfectly.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 23, 2018, 10:50 PM
> I think 95 actually probably puts them in the 10 highest rated games of all time

The what.  


20m?  That'd be fricken huge.


Oh yeah, I shouldn't be in this thread.  
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 10:51 PM
> I think 95 actually probably puts them in the 10 highest rated games of all time

The what.  


20m?  That'd be fricken huge.


Oh yeah, I shouldn't be in this thread.  
No its okay you can stay!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 23, 2018, 10:52 PM
No its okay you can stay!
No, spoilers abound!  

I can't be in here for like another year.  :(
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 23, 2018, 10:55 PM
Holy shame that third boss!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 11:01 PM
Holy shame that third boss!
Which one are you calling the third?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 23, 2018, 11:11 PM
Which one are you calling the third?
Spoiler for Hidden:
dragon
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: nnodley on Apr 23, 2018, 11:13 PM
Spoiler for Hidden:
dragon

Yeah that one was quite fun.  Just wait though! lol

Wooh someone else finally reached it! I've never felt so many emotions at once. That whole segment is delivered perfectly.
Seriously though
Spoiler for Hidden:
that moment he grabs the blades from underneath the floor and wraps them on I was like this is god of war! The new combat moves you can do with them like throwing one and pulling an enemy back to you is so good!&nbsp; I just got into helheim too!&nbsp; stopping for today.


LITERALLY NO ONE BUT XEV READ THIS SPOILER!!

pezus do not quote me at all or you will see the spoiler
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Legend on Apr 23, 2018, 11:27 PM
I spent a very long time fighting a boss, but now I understand how to block! 8)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 11:35 PM
Spoiler for Hidden:
dragon

Oh I thought you meant a different one. Yeah that was awesome. dang you're going through so slowly lol


Seriously though
Spoiler for Hidden:
that moment he grabs the blades from underneath the floor and wraps them on I was like this is god of war! The new combat moves you can do with them like throwing one and pulling an enemy back to you is so good!  I just got into helheim too!  stopping for today.

LITERALLY NO ONE BUT XEV READ THIS SPOILER!!
Spoiler for Hidden:
Oh man yeah I absolutely fudgy love the blades. They&#39;re just so much fun to use. It makes the game feel like a proper action rpg/ hack n slash if you want it to.<br><br>This is what I was saying I wanted to gush with someone about :D &nbsp;I&#39;m so happy they put the blades in, and the build up to getting them was just perfection. I felt like a child at christmas, watching kratos undo those cloths and revealing the blades. And the boat ride before it I was just so full of emotions, from the moment he said he needs to go home I was like oh my god oh my god please be the blades. And Athena! &quot;I am not your monster any more!&quot; Love it!<br><br>Some of the runic attacks you get for the blades are super fun as well. I&#39;m just not a big fan of the heavy throw move, I barely every use it.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 23, 2018, 11:40 PM
Oh I thought you meant a different one. Yeah that was awesome. dang you're going through so slowly lol
Well I can play 2-3 hours per day at most usually. Tomorrow I'll probably play only like one hour.

Still,
Spoiler for Hidden:
I knew that basket was still alive
!

And holy moly the snow and graphics in general
Spoiler for Hidden:
on top of the mountain
!
Loved launching enemies down
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 11:41 PM
Well I can play 2-3 hours per day at most usually. Tomorrow I'll probably play only like one hour.

Still,
Spoiler for Hidden:
I knew that basket was still alive
!

And holy moly the snow and graphics in general
Spoiler for Hidden:
on top of the mountain
!
Loved launching enemies down

:o why did you quote me? Did you see anything? :P

Yeah the graphics were amazing there.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 23, 2018, 11:41 PM
I've probably played it like 12-14 hours so far and feels like I'm just getting started. Have a feeling it's going to leave some things for the sequel
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 11:43 PM
I've probably played it like 12-14 hours so far and feels like I'm just getting started. Have a feeling it's going to leave some things for the sequel
By that point I was about 8-9 hours in so you're definitely going slower than me lol. Although I'd barely done any side content at that point, and it was after that I spent a few hours exploring the lake.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 23, 2018, 11:44 PM
:o why did you quote me? Did you see anything? :P

Yeah the graphics were amazing there.
You edited something in after I did it seems. Good

By that point I was about 8-9 hours in so you're definitely going slower than me lol. Although I'd barely done any side content at that point, and it was after that I spent a few hours exploring the lake.
I've basically finished the lake area except for stuff that was locked out. I also did all the side content I could find in the other place

I'm also opening all chests I can

So it'll probably take me like 40 hours to finish this, huh?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 11:54 PM
You edited something in after I did it seems. Good
I've basically finished the lake area except for stuff that was locked out. I also did all the side content I could find in the other place

I'm also opening all chests I can

So it'll probably take me like 40 hours to finish this, huh?
Lol yeah I meant to make it a separate post but I forgot the forum combines them, good job you missed it lol.

40 hours including the majority of optional content, sure. Most people, like me, are leaving a fair amount for after the story. The final parts of the story aren't as high level/ as difficult as quite a lot of the optional content. So the side stuff is the real end game. You'll find out about all that anyway.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 23, 2018, 11:57 PM
Lol yeah I meant to make it a separate post but I forgot the forum combines them, good job you missed it lol.

40 hours including the majority of optional content, sure. Most people, like me, are leaving a fair amount for after the story. The final parts of the story aren't as high level/ as difficult as quite a lot of the optional content. So the side stuff is the real end game. You'll find out about all that anyway.
I've been considering raising the difficulty back to hard lulz. Been destroying fools for a while. Upgraded most skills already
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 23, 2018, 11:59 PM
I've been considering raising the difficulty back to hard lulz. Been destroying fools for a while. Upgraded most skills already
Yeah I was considering that but I usually enjoy smashing things to bits rather than a difficult challenge  :P

Also since there's no trophy or anything to earn, it would feel like I'm just artificially making things more difficult and time consuming for myself. I might have a second playthrough on a harder difficulty though.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: nnodley on Apr 24, 2018, 12:48 AM
yeah the snow shaders and deformation is absolutely insane.  Best I have seen by far.  

I'm on normal and some fights are challenging, but most are pretty easy.  I probably won't go harder just cause I like feeling like a God
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Legend on Apr 24, 2018, 01:34 AM
I love this game. Just needs a solid ending to be awesome. No idea how much is left.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 24, 2018, 05:15 AM
fudgy loving it so far, no idea how far i am but hope there is lot left lol  

Spoiler for Hidden:
killed a dragon and made it to the top of the mountain before having to call it a night. &nbsp;i guess ill see how the witch is doing tomorrow
Title: Re: God of War OT - Dad of War
Post by: Kerotan on Apr 24, 2018, 05:51 PM
How do I open the doors with the green light on them?? I've already opened a few when you first get the ability but can't seem to do it now

OK I figured it out. So the green balls I'm seeing aren't actually powered up. You must find the source and then power them up
Title: Re: God of War OT - Horizon: God of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 24, 2018, 09:35 PM
I only just realised that in the fast travel bridge thing you can just stand still and wait for the door to appear in front of you rather than running round. Lol.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Horizon: God of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 24, 2018, 09:52 PM
HOT. dang. By far the best boss fight in the game is completely optional and quite well hidden. I died to this boss I think more than the entire rest of the game combined. So good.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Horizon: God of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 24, 2018, 09:52 PM
HOT. dang. By far the best boss fight in the game is completely optional and quite well hidden. I died to this boss I think more than the entire rest of the game combined. So good.
Late game?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Horizon: God of War
Post by: Legend on Apr 24, 2018, 09:53 PM
Beat the game. Really loved it but wish there was more story.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Horizon: God of War
Post by: Xevross on Apr 24, 2018, 09:55 PM
Late game?
Super late game. I've done I think everything in the game now and that is by far the most difficult part. It doesn't help that I tried doing it without Spartan Rage for a while. Eventually I gave up, went to max my rage bar (as well as upgrading my gear a bit), then came back and it only took me a couple more tries.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 24, 2018, 09:57 PM
Beat the game. Really loved it but wish there was more story.
Yeah same.

Spoiler for Hidden:
I thought the final fight with Baldur was the start of the end game, not the last fight in the game. I think it would have worked if they&#39;d built up to it better. There was no indication that was the final fight of the game until after it had been finished. I was expecting more and that left me a bit disappointed. Mainly, I was expecting there to be more to Jotunheim, like maybe a couple hours journey to the top. But upon reflection I still love the ending. The ending was written really well, but its clear they&#39;re leaving a lot open for the story in terms of sequels. Oh also, have you gone back home yet? You need to do that for an extra scene.<br><br>Also where was your reaction to the blades section?? That was the best part of the story!<br><br>Plus there&#39;s still lots to do like all the Musphelheim trials, Nilfheim stuff and all the Valkyries.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 24, 2018, 10:04 PM
I've finished everything except collectibles now pretty much. Reckon its taken me around 40 hours. If I want to 100% it'd probably be another 5 hours to go round and collect everything I missed. Not sure if I want to though because I missed something in a story place it seems you can't go back to which sucks. My last manual save is many hours before that too.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Legend on Apr 24, 2018, 10:23 PM
Yeah same.

Spoiler for Hidden:
I thought the final fight with Baldur was the start of the end game, not the last fight in the game. I think it would have worked if they'd built up to it better. There was no indication that was the final fight of the game until after it had been finished. I was expecting more and that left me a bit disappointed. Mainly, I was expecting there to be more to Jotunheim, like maybe a couple hours journey to the top. But upon reflection I still love the ending. The ending was written really well, but its clear they're leaving a lot open for the story in terms of sequels. Oh also, have you gone back home yet? You need to do that for an extra scene.

Also where was your reaction to the blades section?? That was the best part of the story!

Plus there's still lots to do like all the Musphelheim trials, Nilfheim stuff and all the Valkyries.

Spoiler for Hidden:
Oh I loved the blades reveal. That was so perfectly done. If that energy carried over into the ending, it would have been a true 100/100 for me.<br><br>Yeah I went back home for the tease.<br><br>Does any late game stuff have story or is it just fun gameplay?<br><br>End boss kinda sucked because I was trying to not fight him. They did a poor job setting that up imo. Killing him in the cutscene was great at least.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 24, 2018, 10:27 PM
Spoiler for Hidden:
Oh I loved the blades reveal. That was so perfectly done. If that energy carried over into the ending, it would have been a true 100/100 for me.

Yeah I went back home for the tease.

Does any late game stuff have story or is it just fun gameplay?

End boss kinda sucked because I was trying to not fight him. They did a poor job setting that up imo. Killing him in the cutscene was great at least.

Spoiler for Hidden:
Yeah it was. I agree, its a shame they never managed to hit that level of perfection again. Everything was just done so well there. The ending was nice, but not on that level.<br><br>It has some lore but its mostly just fun gameplay. Not particularly a story to be told in it.<br><br>What do you mean trying not to fight him? Yeah it was a poor setup, Baldur just came out of nowhere. I think it needed maybe another hour of build up. Instead of having Baldur knock you out of the Serpent, just have you get out yourself and go to Jotunheim. Then have a bit of gameplay in Jotunheim, but realise that you opened the door for others to follow and that Baldur is chasing you. Then epic fight with him near the top. That would have been so much better.<br><br>Only problem with that is Freya, how would she get involved like she did? Maybe it would have to be done a bit differently, but that&#39;s the kind of build up I&#39;d have gone for.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 24, 2018, 10:36 PM
Wtf how the fudge did Legend finish before me? Isn't he making a game?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 24, 2018, 10:42 PM
Wtf how the fudge did Legend finish before me? Isn't he making a game?
rofl.  You're a funny guy. 

#VizionEckDelayed2019
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Legend on Apr 24, 2018, 10:45 PM
Wtf how the fudge did Legend finish before me? Isn't he making a game?
I needed a distraction.
Spoiler for Hidden:
Yeah it was. I agree, its a shame they never managed to hit that level of perfection again. Everything was just done so well there. The ending was nice, but not on that level.

It has some lore but its mostly just fun gameplay. Not particularly a story to be told in it.

What do you mean trying not to fight him? Yeah it was a poor setup, Baldur just came out of nowhere. I think it needed maybe another hour of build up. Instead of having Baldur knock you out of the Serpent, just have you get out yourself and go to Jotunheim. Then have a bit of gameplay in Jotunheim, but realise that you opened the door for others to follow and that Baldur is chasing you. Then epic fight with him near the top. That would have been so much better.

Only problem with that is Freya, how would she get involved like she did? Maybe it would have to be done a bit differently, but that's the kind of build up I'd have gone for.

Spoiler for Hidden:
Freya was saying don&#39;t fight so I didn&#39;t want to fight. Felt odd going against her since I wasn&#39;t fighting to protect anything.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 24, 2018, 10:47 PM
I needed a distraction.

Spoiler for Hidden:
Freya was saying don't fight so I didn't want to fight. Felt odd going against her since I wasn't fighting to protect anything.

Spoiler for Hidden:
Oh I see. Well I knew it was a video game and I had to fight lol. I knew Baldur was going to kill her so it felt right fighting him to protect her (and Atreus).<br>It was a conflict between protecting her (since she&#39;s much better for the world than Baldur), or doing what she wishes and letting Baldur kill her. Kratos chose the first option. I agree with him as well, even though it was tough.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 24, 2018, 10:47 PM
I needed a distraction.
Help me with my compiler.  :P
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Legend on Apr 24, 2018, 10:52 PM
Spoiler for Hidden:
Oh I see. Well I knew it was a video game and I had to fight lol. I knew Baldur was going to kill her so it felt right fighting him to protect her (and Atreus).
It was a conflict between protecting her (since she's much better for the world than Baldur), or doing what she wishes and letting Baldur kill her. Kratos chose the first option. I agree with him as well, even though it was tough.

Spoiler for Hidden:
Killing him in the cutscene was good. It was just that she pulled out her super magic and it didn&#39;t feel like she needed to be defended.<br><br>And what are the spiky blue crystals for?
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Post by: Xevross on Apr 24, 2018, 10:55 PM
Spoiler for Hidden:
Killing him in the cutscene was good. It was just that she pulled out her super magic and it didn't feel like she needed to be defended.

And what are the spiky blue crystals for?

Spoiler for Hidden:
Hmm true. The thing is she was going to let him kill her though. So she had to be protected from herself too.<br><br>You mean the ones you shoot for light bridges? I can&#39;t think of any others...
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 24, 2018, 10:56 PM
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 24, 2018, 11:04 PM
I was thinking of doing another full playthrough to get all the collectibles, but then I remembered how the game works. A lot of the stuff you come across is locked until later, so that wouldn't really work. I'll probably just go back to each area and get all the stuff I missed.

Then if I want the plat I'm probably going to have to playthrough part of the game again, since I missed a rage horn piece in an area it seems you can't go back to.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 24, 2018, 11:07 PM
What does update 1.13 do?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 24, 2018, 11:11 PM
What does update 1.13 do?
It hacks your system.

Spoiler for Hidden:
<br>Small bug fixes apparently.<br><br>
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Post by: Legend on Apr 24, 2018, 11:18 PM
Spoiler for Hidden:
Hmm true. The thing is she was going to let him kill her though. So she had to be protected from herself too.

You mean the ones you shoot for light bridges? I can't think of any others...

Spoiler for Hidden:
Like the red lightning crystals, but blue. I noticed them around but there was a specific chest I was going for on a lake island that looked like it&#39;d use them. Guess I just missed the 3rd letter pot.<br><br><br>I got full health and full rage. Pretty much collected everything.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 24, 2018, 11:36 PM
Spoiler for Hidden:
Like the red lightning crystals, but blue. I noticed them around but there was a specific chest I was going for on a lake island that looked like it'd use them. Guess I just missed the 3rd letter pot.


I got full health and full rage. Pretty much collected everything.

Spoiler for Hidden:
Uh, I have absolutely no idea what you mean. Maybe the realm tears?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 25, 2018, 01:51 AM
Holy fudge this gif Sunhi just posted is beautiful.

Spoiler for Large GIF:
(http://i.imgur.com/CR7gOx6.gif)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 25, 2018, 01:59 AM
Holy fudge this gif Sunhi just posted is beautiful.

Spoiler for Large GIF:
(http://i.imgur.com/CR7gOx6.gif)

(https://images2.memedroid.com/images/UPLOADED18/50d20cae89e92.jpeg)
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Post by: Legend on Apr 25, 2018, 02:58 AM
(https://images2.memedroid.com/images/UPLOADED18/50d20cae89e92.jpeg)
It's just spoiling an early game fight.
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Post by: Kerotan on Apr 25, 2018, 10:01 AM
Just completed the story. Holy mother of God that ending. What a game!
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Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 25, 2018, 01:49 PM
i like that im going slow,  i spent yesteray pretty much only doing side content.

Im not the type to read the lore etc.  so generally i would have known very little about the back story and world.  but

Spoiler for Hidden:
kratos carrying mimirs head was a brilliant idea, &nbsp;the stories while rowing is a perfect way of explaining things on the go


omg such a good game lol
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Post by: Legend on Apr 25, 2018, 02:40 PM
End game story

Spoiler for Hidden:
I&#39;ve warmed up to the story a bit. The Loki reveal felt whatever at the time but looking online that seems to be a huge deal. The giant serpent is Loki&#39;s son or some people even think it is Kratos. Also the game is all about family and it works really well with that.<br><br>What is up with the hate for past games though? So many people on resetera think of this game as redemption for the ip/kratos as a game character. This entry seemed pretty true to the past entries with everything except nudity. That was good to remove since it wouldn&#39;t have made any sense within the story and would have felt wrong in this entry.
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Post by: Xevross on Apr 25, 2018, 02:44 PM
End game story

Spoiler for Hidden:
I've warmed up to the story a bit. The Loki reveal felt whatever at the time but looking online that seems to be a huge deal. The giant serpant is Loki's son or some people even think it is Kratos. Also the game is all about family and it works really well with that.

What is up with the hate for past games though? So many people on resetera think of this game as redemption for the ip/kratos as a game character. This entry seemed pretty true to the past entries with everything except nudity. That was good to remove since it wouldn't have made any sense within the story and would have felt wrong in this entry.


Spoiler for Hidden:
Yeah I read some stuff about that. There&#39;s a lot of teases at the end, which is what makes it so good. There&#39;s going to be lots of speculation. <br><br>My only complaint with the ending is the build up to it, I thought the actual ending was wonderful.<br><br>idk. Especially with the blades, it feels just as fast paced/ actiony as the other games as well. And Kratos doesn&#39;t redeem himself imo, he still admits that he&#39;s a monster. He&#39;s just doing his best to make Atreus not turn out like him.<br><br>But man am I excited for the next games. Some of the speculation already sounds insane. We&#39;ve got Freya&#39;s revenge, Odin and Thor&#39;s revenge. Ragnorok, which Kratos is now actively involved in. Loki/ Atreus stuff like birthing the world serpent, and the theories as to what that last wall mural was showing. This game really was just the beginning.
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Post by: Legend on Apr 25, 2018, 03:11 PM
Spoiler for Hidden:
Yeah I read some stuff about that. There's a lot of teases at the end, which is what makes it so good. There's going to be lots of speculation.

My only complaint with the ending is the build up to it, I thought the actual ending was wonderful.

idk. Especially with the blades, it feels just as fast paced/ actiony as the other games as well. And Kratos doesn't redeem himself imo, he still admits that he's a monster. He's just doing his best to make Atreus not turn out like him.

But man am I excited for the next games. Some of the speculation already sounds insane. We've got Freya's revenge, Odin and Thor's revenge. Ragnorok, which Kratos is now actively involved in. Loki/ Atreus stuff like birthing the world serpent, and the theories as to what that last wall mural was showing. This game really was just the beginning.

Spoiler for Hidden:
Oh man am I hyped for the next game. This one has the best combat I&#39;ve probably ever experienced and does such an incredible job setting the stage. It&#39;s not surprising that Barlog also made GOW 2 which is literally just setup for GOW 3. Also this game felt a lot like GOW 2.<br><br>The blades felt odd at first for me since I was so used to a higher camera angle with them, but man did they start making sense with lots of enemies. Also was cool how it introduced elemental combat where you wanted fire or ice depending on the enemy.<br><br><br>I hope the next game delves more into Athena and what the situation is with Greece. Also I wonder what the travelers are. They felt like they were knights or something from a far off land (unless that was explained somewhere).<br><br>Ragnarok will be crazy. They did such a wonderful job setting up the lore for Ragnarok so that once it starts you really understand the gravity of the situation. That giant lava Giant is going to be awesome and I bet Kratos will once again screw things up and stop Ragnarok from happening the way it is supposed to.<br><br>I wonder how the kid will work in the next game. He&#39;s grown into his own and being just the sidekick might not fit his character. Was so glad he never replaced Kratos in this one.
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 25, 2018, 04:16 PM
Get a room!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: SWORDF1SH on Apr 25, 2018, 04:53 PM
Well I'm a short way and I'm already engrossed. Before I played the game I see previews with The Stranger and didn't think much to it. Now I've played that part, it was extremely well done. Honestly I wasn't hyped for this game. I thought norse mythology was a stepdown from Greek mythology and didn't likethe open world aspect of the game but early signs are this is going to be epic.
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 25, 2018, 05:07 PM
Well I'm a short way and I'm already engrossed. Before I played the game I see previews with The Stranger and didn't think much to it. Now I've played that part, it was extremely well done. Honestly I wasn't hyped for this game. I thought norse mythology was a stepdown from Greek mythology and didn't likethe open world aspect of the game but early signs are this is going to be epic.

Norse mythology is always better!
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Post by: darkknightkryta on Apr 25, 2018, 05:26 PM
Norse mythology is always better!
No Roman/Greek all the way  8) I'm not saying this cause I'm Italian  ::)
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Post by: Xevross on Apr 25, 2018, 05:31 PM
No Roman/Greek all the way  8) I'm not saying this cause I'm Italian  ::)
I love Roman/ Greek, but mainly because I know it better.

Now I know more about Norse I think it's my new fave
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Post by: darkknightkryta on Apr 25, 2018, 05:33 PM
I love Roman/ Greek, but mainly because I know it better.

Now I know more about Norse I think it's my new fave
I just like the architecture in Greece/Rome.  Like, the aqueducts in Rome work to this day.
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Post by: Xevross on Apr 25, 2018, 05:36 PM
I just like the architecture in Greece/Rome.  Like, the aqueducts in Rome work to this day.
Oh that's true, but that's not mythology  ;D

Roman/ Greek history is the best for sure
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Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 25, 2018, 05:36 PM
im just goig to say someone needs to make a collection of life lessons from kratos lol  im always laughing as he gives advice to the kid
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Post by: Xevross on Apr 25, 2018, 05:37 PM
im just goig to say someone needs to make a collection of life lessons from kratos lol  im also laughing as he gives advice to the kid
Kratos is hilarious in this! I absolutely love it.
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Post by: darkknightkryta on Apr 25, 2018, 05:37 PM
Oh that's true, but that's not mythology  ;D

Roman/ Greek history is the best for sure
The architecture is prevalent when people show off anything in the mythology.  Only Hercules the Legendary Journey didn't, and I'm sure it was to save money by reusing the same medieval set.
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Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 25, 2018, 05:44 PM
my favorite line  so far,  which i feel okay to spoiled since its riht at the beginning,

when the kid asks which direction to hunt kratos responds

"in the direction of deer"

idno why but i burst out laughing the way he said it
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Post by: Kerotan on Apr 25, 2018, 06:06 PM
It's amazing they made such a critically praised game while saving so much of the norse mythology for a part 2 or 3.

And yeah all the previous god of war games were good. Just because this took it to a new level can't discredit the old ones. God of war 1, 2, 3 and ghost of sparta were all masterpieces for their time. Ascension and chains were decent bit of fun too.
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 25, 2018, 07:28 PM
Holy fudge just did the
Spoiler for Hidden:
Fáfnir
sidequest and man, that one armored dude is difficult.
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Post by: Legend on Apr 25, 2018, 07:52 PM
Holy fudge just did the
Spoiler for Hidden:
Fáfnir
sidequest and man, that one armored dude is difficult.
Which one was that?

And this is just such a good game. Late game is awesome just for the gameplay.
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 25, 2018, 08:00 PM
Which one was that?

And this is just such a good game. Late game is awesome just for the gameplay.
Spoiler for Hidden:
The dragon is Fáfnir
but the hard dude was just a big armored dude

Atreus: "poor
Spoiler for Hidden:
Freya
. I guess if I was her, I'd spit in your face too."

Spoiler for Hidden:
Mimir
: "aye, lad"
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 25, 2018, 08:16 PM
Holy shame the side content is on another level. Fkn spirit tricked me and had to battle his dead wife
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Legend on Apr 25, 2018, 08:16 PM
Aw yeah that was a crazy fight for me too.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 25, 2018, 08:20 PM
Holy shame the side content is on another level. Fkn spirit tricked me and had to battle his dead wife
Lol yeah that was a good one. The conversation after was hilarious too.

I love that side content has it's own dedicated areas. Its just such good level design.
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Post by: Legend on Apr 25, 2018, 08:23 PM
I thought the non dwarves side content was ok.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 25, 2018, 08:28 PM
Lol yeah that was a good one. The conversation after was hilarious too.

I love that side content has it's own dedicated areas. Its just such good level design.
I was blown away when the area opened up even more somehow. Didn't expect it like that
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Post by: nnodley on Apr 25, 2018, 11:41 PM
So I'm just at the point of
Spoiler for Hidden:
getting the key made by the dwarves


Not sure how much more story there is after that, but I'm likely gonna do another area I found and some of the challenges.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Legend on Apr 25, 2018, 11:59 PM
So I'm just at the point of
Spoiler for Hidden:
getting the key made by the dwarves


Not sure how much more story there is after that, but I'm likely gonna do another area I found and some of the challenges.
I dismissed those areas at first but they're actually really fun. I think I might go for the plat.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 26, 2018, 12:05 AM
I'm past the
Spoiler for Hidden:
giant
giant lulz

Feels like the game is huge and I have a lot left I think. Probably played almost 20 hours by now
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Post by: Legend on Apr 26, 2018, 12:15 AM
That feeling when you beat a hard boss

(end game spoiler)
Spoiler for Hidden:
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ShrillPoorAnkolewatusi-max-14mb.gif)
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Post by: Legend on Apr 26, 2018, 01:40 AM
So xev what boss was your favorite? You said an optional one was amazing?

I'm needing to upgrade my gear so I can do those.
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Post by: Xevross on Apr 26, 2018, 02:14 AM
So xev what boss was your favorite? You said an optional one was amazing?

I'm needing to upgrade my gear so I can do those.
Spoiler for Hidden:
<br>First proper boss fight (The Stranger) was my favourite in terms of spectacle. In terms of challenge/ boss quality it&#39;s definitely the Queen Valkyrie.
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Post by: Legend on Apr 26, 2018, 06:04 AM
I think I'd agree.

And in other news, gow has the best open world I've experienced. It feels nothing like a normal open world game. It's all the good of a linear game but presented in a different way. Is it really even fair to call it open world?
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Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 26, 2018, 02:33 PM
Before and After being called the ghost of Sparta.  


(https://i.redd.it/61jxi095f8u01.jpg)
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Post by: Kerotan on Apr 26, 2018, 03:46 PM
That hidden ending!!!! Bring on god of war 2!!!!!! What a way to close out the story haha.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Legend on Apr 26, 2018, 04:19 PM
Lots of cool info

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Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 27, 2018, 12:32 AM
Just killed my first valkyrja and holy shame that fight was the hardest by far in the game yet.

Fought the
Spoiler for Hidden:
brothers
just before that and they were cheesecake compared to that
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 27, 2018, 12:38 AM
Just killed my first valkyrja and holy shame that fight was the hardest by far in the game yet.

Fought the
Spoiler for Hidden:
brothers
just before that and they were cheesecake compared to that
Well yeah the Valkyries are like 4 levels higher lol. The easiest Valkyrie is much harder than any story boss/ gameplay. They're meant to be end game content.
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Post by: nnodley on Apr 27, 2018, 12:39 AM
I actually thought the first valkyrie I fought was cake, but I tried a second and she whooped my dog.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 27, 2018, 12:41 AM
Well yeah the Valkyries are like 4 levels higher lol. The easiest Valkyrie is much harder than any story boss/ gameplay. They're meant to be end game content.
Guess you can call me end game killer
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Post by: Xevross on Apr 27, 2018, 12:41 AM
I actually thought the first valkyrie I fought was cake, but I tried a second and she whooped my dog.
I think there's quite a lot of variation between them. I fought them all with end game gear, so only a couple actually felt difficult. The hardest ones (not counting the Queen) are a lot harder than the easiest, for sure.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Legend on Apr 27, 2018, 12:45 AM
Just killed my first valkyrja and holy shame that fight was the hardest by far in the game yet.

Fought the
Spoiler for Hidden:
brothers
just before that and they were cheesecake compared to that
Yup I did the same. That was when I learned how to block. Spent a very long time on that fight.
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Post by: Kerotan on Apr 27, 2018, 02:53 AM
I've killed 4 of 8 valkyries. Yeah they are tough. Anyone want to hazard a guess when Sony will release pr on its sales?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 27, 2018, 01:17 PM
(https://i.redd.it/k3qtaivzreu01.jpg)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 27, 2018, 05:23 PM
lol i fought a valkerie last night and got my dog kicked so decided to try that ine later.

the brothers were easy, made very quick work of them.

also let 2 of 3
Spoiler for Hidden:
dragons
go  

cant wait to play mire this weeke d
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Post by: Legend on Apr 27, 2018, 07:43 PM
Spoiler for Hidden:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GodofWar/comments/8fam00/the_hidden_secret_treasure_from_brok_and_sindri/


Secret secret
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Post by: Xevross on Apr 27, 2018, 08:26 PM
Spoiler for Hidden:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GodofWar/comments/8fam00/the_hidden_secret_treasure_from_brok_and_sindri/


Secret secret
Wow that's amazing.
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 27, 2018, 11:09 PM
Holy shame I just got
Spoiler for Hidden:
<br>the blades!! <br>Onwards and upwards, to helheim we go! <br>
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Post by: Legend on Apr 28, 2018, 12:18 AM
Holy shame I just got
Spoiler for Hidden:

the blades!!
Onwards and upwards, to helheim we go!


Best part in the game imo.
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Post by: Xevross on Apr 28, 2018, 12:23 AM
Best part in the game imo.
More like ieo
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Post by: Kerotan on Apr 28, 2018, 03:47 AM
All valkyries dead. They were all easy post game but Holy shame the Queen was hard. Took me two hours but its done now. Just 2 artifacts and 8 ravens left for the platinum. God of war ascension will be the only gow in the series I've not platinumed. I'll have to at least try it for the clean sweep.
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Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 28, 2018, 04:51 AM
so started doing more of the story after the brothers..

oh my fudgy god!  

Spoiler for Hidden:
says he has to get something from home, looks at his wrists.. &nbsp;my god the goosebumps, &nbsp;and then the maniacal laughter as i enjoy the slaughtering outside his house<br><br>the amount of blood after getting the heart lol &nbsp;and im dangling from the hip of the god dang ghost of sparta


omg this game is so fudgy amazing
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Post by: Kerotan on Apr 28, 2018, 02:26 PM
Platinumed GOW today. Finding the ravens is a pain because I only needed like 15 but had to follow a guide from the start because you don't know which ones you need. They really should have made it possible to buy a treasure map post game revealing where they are. Because what's the point in making the player use a YouTube guide.

Maybe as a reward for finding the 12 hidden treasures give a map for the ravens.
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Post by: Legend on Apr 28, 2018, 02:54 PM
Platinumed GOW today. Finding the ravens is a pain because I only needed like 15 but had to follow a guide from the start because you don't know which ones you need. They really should have made it possible to buy a treasure map post game revealing where they are. Because what's the point in making the player use a YouTube guide.

Maybe as a reward for finding the 12 hidden treasures give a map for the ravens.
On the map you can see the items per region. That helped me a lot with finding my missing artifacts.
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Post by: Kerotan on Apr 28, 2018, 03:15 PM
On the map you can see the items per region. That helped me a lot with finding my missing artifacts.
I know but when the vast majority of them are in midgard it doesn't help.
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Post by: Legend on Apr 28, 2018, 05:06 PM
I know but when the vast majority of them are in midgard it doesn't help.
No on the right side of the map it breaks it down to just the region you're looking at.
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 28, 2018, 06:30 PM
How the fudge are you supposed to find the treasures on the treasure maps? I'm not sure I'm getting it
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 28, 2018, 06:59 PM
How the fudge are you supposed to find the treasures on the treasure maps? I'm not sure I'm getting it
Look them up.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 28, 2018, 07:06 PM
Look them up.
Without that tho?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Legend on Apr 28, 2018, 07:54 PM
Without that tho?
Look at the drawing and recognize the location. Read the text and recognize the location.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 28, 2018, 08:44 PM
Look at the drawing and recognize the location. Read the text and recognize the location.
I do but I still don't see it.

Like the turtle one, I think I stand in the exact spot as the image but can't see anything interesting
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Post by: Legend on Apr 28, 2018, 08:53 PM
I do but I still don't see it.

Like the turtle one, I think I stand in the exact spot as the image but can't see anything interesting
It'll just be a little pop up when you get close. Look down at the ground from where the pic was taken.
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Post by: nnodley on Apr 28, 2018, 11:03 PM
Just finished the story!  Such a good ending!  Now for finishing all the last content for the platinum.

Spoiler for Hidden:
Like the red lightning crystals, but blue. I noticed them around but there was a specific chest I was going for on a lake island that looked like it'd use them. Guess I just missed the 3rd letter pot.


I got full health and full rage. Pretty much collected everything.

Now that I can safely read this.  
Spoiler for Hidden:
Those blue ones that are not for light bridges will cause stun damage to enemies I believe. &nbsp;I only did it once cause they weren&#39;t that helpful, imo.
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Post by: Legend on Apr 28, 2018, 11:27 PM
Got the plat!!!

My first ever non Uncharted platinum. Only used a guide for 12 ravens. Switched it to easy and used a revive on that one boss ::)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 28, 2018, 11:35 PM
Got the plat!!!

My first ever non Uncharted platinum. Only used a guide for 12 ravens. Switched it to easy and used a revive on that one boss ::)
How many Uncharteds did you get the Platinum?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Legend on Apr 28, 2018, 11:56 PM
How many Uncharteds did you get the Platinum?
3, Golden Abyss, and 4. Wanted one for each system.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 28, 2018, 11:59 PM
With all these people finishing GoW, maybe posting will increase.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Legend on Apr 29, 2018, 12:08 AM
With all these people finishing GoW, maybe posting will increase.
No now I have a backlog of work!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Redefining the Dad Bod'
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 29, 2018, 12:09 AM
With all these people finishing GoW, maybe posting will increase.
I'm still probably only like half way through lulz
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Kerotan on Apr 29, 2018, 12:18 AM
I've platinumed uncharted 1 to 3 on PS3 and 1 to 3 on ps4. Also lost legacy. Will have to go back and plat uncharted 4. Its like gow.. Everything plated except ascension.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 29, 2018, 03:11 AM
hearing this platinum talk leads me to believe i jusy m8ght go for it.

is there any that are substatially hard?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Legend on Apr 29, 2018, 05:09 AM
hearing this platinum talk leads me to believe i jusy m8ght go for it.

is there any that are substatially hard?
If you enjoy the game and just play everything it has to offer, then you'd only miss the trophies for collecting things.

No trophies require a second playthrough.

One end game boss is really really hard but if you've done the rest of the game, you should be able to manage.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 29, 2018, 11:00 AM
I'm pissed off that I missed seemingly the only missable collectable in the game. Makes getting the plat much more annoying, it might have to wait til after my exams now.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 29, 2018, 12:26 PM
I had a dream last night that Bwest was saying that he platinumed the game.  And I was getting really motivated to make my own.  
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Legend on Apr 29, 2018, 03:17 PM
I'm pissed off that I missed seemingly the only missable collectable in the game. Makes getting the plat much more annoying, it might have to wait til after my exams now.
Have you opened all other chests? I read that there are a couple extra and that item will be in a different chest if you miss it.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 29, 2018, 03:21 PM
Have you opened all other chests? I read that there are a couple extra and that item will be in a different chest if you miss it.
Oh I looked it up and there's only 9 chests listed, but now you've made me realise that each site has only listed the first 9 they came across and hasn't thought about there being more. I should be able to get it then :o
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 29, 2018, 05:44 PM
wat the missable collectable?   that would suck dog of i missed it. :/ lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Legend on Apr 29, 2018, 05:53 PM
wat the missable collectable?   that would suck dog of i missed it. :/ lol
There is an area in the game with a chest that can't be returned to. Seems the devs thought of this though and let you pick it up in a different chest later on if you miss it.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 29, 2018, 06:21 PM
There is an area in the game with a chest that can't be returned to. Seems the devs thought of this though and let you pick it up in a different chest later on if you miss it.
brilliant.

they really thought of so much in this game
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Legend on Apr 29, 2018, 06:43 PM
brilliant.

they really thought of so much in this game
oh my gosh just wait till you finish the game and can read spoilers. There are a ton of small details I missed that really elevated my opinion of the story.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 29, 2018, 07:08 PM
oh my gosh just wait till you finish the game and can read spoilers. There are a ton of small details I missed that really elevated my opinion of the story.
lol might be a while before i get there, im playing really slow and purposefully so.    want it to last as long as it can lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Kerotan on Apr 30, 2018, 04:11 PM
My favourite scene from the game.
Spoiler for Hidden:
<br><div style="text-align:center;margin:auto;padding:5px;max-width:560px;"><div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;padding-top:0px;height:0;overflow:hidden;" class="youtube eyEhO0P2_HU"> <iframe style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eyEhO0P2_HU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div></div><br><br>The voice acting from mimir was both epic and emotional. The music too. I remember playing through this the first time thinking they&#39;ve taken cinematic gaming to a new level. Even made me laugh with the I&#39;m going to cut off your head line. <br><br><br>
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 30, 2018, 04:51 PM
My favourite scene from the game.
Spoiler for Hidden:



The voice acting from mimir was both epic and emotional. The music too. I remember playing through this the first time thinking they've taken cinematic gaming to a new level. Even made me laugh with the I'm going to cut off your head line.



Yeah that whole scene was awesome. It was probably a top 3 cinematic scene for me, behind

Spoiler for Hidden:
The whole sickness bit from Freya&#39;s house to home. And the ending, if that counts.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Kerotan on Apr 30, 2018, 07:14 PM
Jason: So how much of the future game plan do you have mapped out in your head? Cory: Five games. Jason: So that's 25 years? Is that what you're prepared for? Cory: No. I want to figure out how to make these things faster, man.

Why God of War Took Five Years To Make (https://kotaku.com/why-god-of-war-took-five-years-to-make-1825653009)

Very spoiler heavy interview. My guess is 2 more in norse mythology and then 3 in Egypt. Over the next 15 years.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: DD_Bwest on Apr 30, 2018, 07:24 PM
i think im close to end of the story lol only 2 hidden trophies left on the list before it looks like it gets to the none story  trophies.

Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Legend on Apr 30, 2018, 07:31 PM
Jason: So how much of the future game plan do you have mapped out in your head? Cory: Five games. Jason: So that's 25 years? Is that what you're prepared for? Cory: No. I want to figure out how to make these things faster, man.

Why God of War Took Five Years To Make (https://kotaku.com/why-god-of-war-took-five-years-to-make-1825653009)

Very spoiler heavy interview. My guess is 2 more in norse mythology and then 3 in Egypt. Over the next 15 years.
Felt like more of a joke. He's said in many interviews that everything is mapped out but I doubt it's broken down into specific games like that.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 30, 2018, 08:01 PM
Yeah that feels like a joke.  
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 30, 2018, 08:06 PM
 :-\ So where's the sales info from sony?
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Apr 30, 2018, 08:12 PM
Is the new God of War Awards-Bait? | ResetEra (https://www.resetera.com/threads/is-the-new-god-of-war-awards-bait.39453/)

 
Quote
With all the recent praise going towards the recent God of War, talk has been buzzing about how it'll sweep game of the year awards and the VGA's. My question is simple; has gaming reached a point where we have our own "Awards-bait" sub-genre a la Oscar-bait films? Obviously the criteria they are seeking to meet are different, but I have heard many people claim that games like Horizon, BOTW, and now God War are not only critic-friendly but actively trying to copy the formulas of other successful games in terms of both gameplay and story to get high review scores. Personally, I find it plausible, if a bit nebulous to define. Do you think God of War is Awards-Bait? Is that even a thing within video games? Are there other examples that you feel are more bait than others? Personally, even though I still really really like it, I feel like Bioshock: Infinite was actively trying to garner critical appeal with its marketing and design.  
Can't tell if serious

Spoiler for Large GIF:
(http://i.imgur.com/5adi2fL.gif)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Xevross on Apr 30, 2018, 08:17 PM
:-\ So where's the sales info from sony?
Within the next few days I think.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Kerotan on Apr 30, 2018, 09:21 PM
:-\ So where's the sales info from sony?
Today is the 11th day since release. Maybe they are waiting until this weekend to give first 2 weeks. Hopefully before that though and they do first 10 days.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Legend on Apr 30, 2018, 09:28 PM
Is the new God of War Awards-Bait? | ResetEra (https://www.resetera.com/threads/is-the-new-god-of-war-awards-bait.39453/)

 

Can't tell if serious

Spoiler for Large GIF:
(http://i.imgur.com/5adi2fL.gif)

It makes some sense with walking simulators and indies just since those are niche and cheaper to make. Doubt many/any are made with that intention but at least it could be possible.

Big AAA games that sell millions though, that just doesn't make any sense.



Also it's amusing that GOW has brought about a lot of discussion about cinematic story focused games even though by far the best thing about it is the combat. I don't think many people dismissing it realise how gamey GOW is.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: the-pi-guy on Apr 30, 2018, 09:35 PM
It makes some sense with walking simulators and indies just since those are niche and cheaper to make. Doubt many/any are made with that intention but at least it could be possible.

Big AAA games that sell millions though, that just doesn't make any sense.



Also it's amusing that GOW has brought about a lot of discussion about cinematic story focused games even though by far the best thing about it is the combat. I don't think many people dismissing it realise how gamey GOW is.
We live in the world of cinematic -> bad gameplay
Even though it's dumb and that's not how any of this works.  
Title: Re: God of War OT - Press X to 'boy!'
Post by: Xevross on May 01, 2018, 12:51 PM
Got the final horn for max rage. Man, gaming sites aren't helpful when they say "here's the location of all 9", when there's actually 10. I had to look through a load to try and find the one I could still get. They all have a different 9.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Kerotan on May 01, 2018, 02:29 PM
The people dismissing the combat are just haters who haven't played it. I didn't think much of the combat until I played it and it feels brilliant. Although I did watch very little before playing
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Horizon on May 02, 2018, 05:44 PM
This is the best game this gen and might end up being my favourite of all time depending on how the game concludes.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Legend on May 02, 2018, 05:45 PM
This is the best game this gen and might end up being my favourite of all time depending on how the game concludes.
You'll need to get a name change!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Xevross on May 02, 2018, 06:25 PM
This is the best game this gen and might end up being my favourite of all time depending on how the game concludes.
Yeah for now its in my top 5 games of all time but it might slip out once the 'honeymoon period' is over. For me its better than Horizon and Bloodborne, so my favourite PS4 game of the gen. I can't see anything beating BOTW for my overall game of the gen though.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Legend on May 02, 2018, 06:32 PM
Yeah for now its in my top 5 games of all time but it might slip out once the 'honeymoon period' is over. For me its better than Horizon and Bloodborne, so my favourite PS4 game of the gen. I can't see anything beating BOTW for my overall game of the gen though.
It's a different game compared to Horizon and MGSV so I wouldn't feel comfortable ranking it above or below them.


Death Stranding could dethrone BOTW but I've started to worry that game will have issues. At least the trailers are incredible.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Xevross on May 02, 2018, 06:37 PM
It's a different game compared to Horizon and MGSV so I wouldn't feel comfortable ranking it above or below them.


Death Stranding could dethrone BOTW but I've started to worry that game will have issues. At least the trailers are incredible.
Well you have to!

I suppose it could, but if its stealth based like MGSV I'll probably give it miss.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 02, 2018, 07:33 PM
Well you have to!

I suppose it could, but if its stealth based like MGSV I'll probably give it miss.
Shame!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 02, 2018, 09:07 PM
Haven't been able to play at all the past few days. Gonna play a bit now. Hopefully I'm getting close(r) to the end lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Kerotan on May 03, 2018, 12:19 PM
Started up a new playthrough of this
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Legend on May 03, 2018, 04:16 PM
Started up a new playthrough of this
I had a dream I started a new playthrough...
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Kerotan on May 03, 2018, 05:21 PM
I had a dream I started a new playthrough...
Inception. The seed has been planted
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Horizon on May 03, 2018, 06:57 PM
You'll need to get a name change!
Guerrilla are going to kill it with Horizon 2 :P
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Kerotan on May 04, 2018, 01:52 AM
Boot up ascension on PS3 to get the one trophy attached to the online multilayer.. I'd hate down the line to decide to platinum it only to find there's a trophy I could no longer get.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 04, 2018, 02:08 AM
still havent contunued with the story after
Spoiler for Hidden:
flippig the temple


entered a bit of a cleanup phase.  gone back over regions to finish off those sealed chests,  the jotner shrines and collectibles.  so far ive been doing it the old fasioned way,  but have a feeling ill resort to looking them up by the time i get to the birds lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Legend on May 04, 2018, 10:22 PM
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 04, 2018, 10:34 PM

Lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 05, 2018, 10:41 PM
Lol this
Spoiler for Hidden:
Týr&#39;s temple
bit is hilarious because of Mímir
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 05, 2018, 11:54 PM
working on niflheim right now..  bit of a grind so far but isnt to bad.  still only found 1 of the 3.   killed my first valkyrie.


pretty sure i have next to nothing left in the story.

Spoiler for Hidden:
killed baldur, very satisfying to kill him lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 06, 2018, 12:09 AM
Holy shame

Spoiler for Hidden:
I just scattered the ashes and my word. Didn&#39;t see those twists coming
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Legend on May 06, 2018, 12:12 AM
Holy shame

Spoiler for Hidden:
I just scattered the ashes and my word. Didn't see those twists coming

Yay we can chat spoilers now!
working on niflheim right now..  bit of a grind so far but isnt to bad.  still only found 1 of the 3.   killed my first valkyrie.


pretty sure i have next to nothing left in the story.

Spoiler for Hidden:
killed baldur, very satisfying to kill him lol

Niflheim is really fun even though I wrote it off at first.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 06, 2018, 12:51 AM
Oh and then the story is over lulz. Feels like it is building up to something incredible and we only scratched the surface so far
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 06, 2018, 01:12 AM
I've probably spent like 30 hours or more on it but I still feel like I need more. Ending was a bit abrupt even though it was very good.

Also, what did that
Spoiler for Hidden:
last painting
mean?

Now, for some side content!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Legend on May 06, 2018, 02:09 AM
I've probably spent like 30 hours or more on it but I still feel like I need more. Ending was a bit abrupt even though it was very good.

Also, what did that
Spoiler for Hidden:
last painting
mean?

Now, for some side content!
There is still A LOT of side content. If you enjoy the gameplay, you're only halfway done with it.

See you've been going back through spoiler posts  ;)

Spoiler for Hidden:
<br>Kratos like figure looking dead with the boy behind him. A serpent is coming out of the boy&#39;s mouth.<br><br>Within traditional mythology, Loki is the father of the world serpent.<br>
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 06, 2018, 10:49 AM
Holy shame that true ending lulz.

Also, I'm sure
Spoiler for Hidden:
Kratos is supposed to become Jörmungandr.
Will be wild how they explain that though lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Xevross on May 06, 2018, 01:03 PM
Holy shame that true ending lulz.

Also, I'm sure
Spoiler for Hidden:
Kratos is supposed to become Jörmungandr.
Will be wild how they explain that though lol
ikr what a tease.

Yeah that's a theory I've read, also

Spoiler for Hidden:
I read a theory that the last painting might be Tyr instead of Kratos, and that Tyr is the one behind all of this. He&#39;s trying to guide them to help him or something like that.<br><br>But yes it definitely was Atreus/ Loki birthing the world serpent, not sure how they&#39;ll go along with that though lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 06, 2018, 09:45 PM
finished it.  holy shame
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 07, 2018, 12:19 AM
muspelheim trials are next,   is this harder or easier than the valks?    
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Xevross on May 07, 2018, 12:22 AM
muspelheim trials are next,   is this harder or easier than the valks?    
Different kind of thing really. I'd say easier, but there's a couple of trials that are quite tricky to master. Not because of combat difficulty, but because of the criteria/ conditions.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Legend on May 07, 2018, 12:31 AM
muspelheim trials are next,   is this harder or easier than the valks?    
Harder since you can't just switch to Easy  :P
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 07, 2018, 12:43 AM
thanks,  how many are there?  im at arena 5,  
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: Legend on May 07, 2018, 12:44 AM
thanks,  how many are there?  im at arena 5,  
The boy tells you. 6
Title: Re: God of War OT - Father Cry 4
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 07, 2018, 01:14 AM
The boy tells you. 6
thanks, must have missed that because of noisy kids lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 08, 2018, 02:27 AM
So i need help,

Spoiler for Hidden:
im in helheim for the valkerie fight, but the elevator wont prompt an O, am i missing something?


edit:nvm, it decided that a nightmare like 100feet back stuck in a corner was still in combat against me lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 08, 2018, 12:06 PM
So i need help,

Spoiler for Hidden:
im in helheim for the valkerie fight, but the elevator wont prompt an O, am i missing something?


edit:nvm, it decided that a nightmare like 100feet back stuck in a corner was still in combat against me lol

I had a similar problem once. Had to reload the checkpoint lulz
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Xevross on May 08, 2018, 01:15 PM
So i need help,

Spoiler for Hidden:
im in helheim for the valkerie fight, but the elevator wont prompt an O, am i missing something?


edit:nvm, it decided that a nightmare like 100feet back stuck in a corner was still in combat against me lol

Yeah that's probably the thing that annoyed me the most in the game. Not being able to just run past enemies/ not being able to interact with stuff after. There's probably reasons for designing it that way, but I'd prefer if it wasn't like that.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Legend on May 08, 2018, 03:57 PM
Yeah that's probably the thing that annoyed me the most in the game. Not being able to just run past enemies/ not being able to interact with stuff after. There's probably reasons for designing it that way, but I'd prefer if it wasn't like that.
Niflheim imo shows that it was smart. Stops you from losing interest and just caring about the destination.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Xevross on May 08, 2018, 04:52 PM
Niflheim imo shows that it was smart. Stops you from losing interest and just caring about the destination.
They could have just made it different for Niflheim
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Legend on May 08, 2018, 05:02 PM
They could have just made it different for Niflheim
Yes but I like it and think Niflheim explains why it's good game design for other areas too.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Xevross on May 08, 2018, 05:08 PM
Yes but I like it and think Niflheim explains why it's good game design for other areas too.
Yeah this is true. I just think it should be default that you can interact still, but then disable it for certain areas like Niflheim. This is such a tiny criticism though, I think this feature annoyed me only two or three times while I was playing.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 08, 2018, 07:51 PM
the only time it annoyed me was right then,  especially since it was behind 2 doors locked with that wind stuff lol

i officially only have the artifacts and birds left. and only 3 artifacts at that lol 19 birds.  shouldnt take to long i hope
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 09, 2018, 01:14 AM
Rofl its the little things.

i was getting thu an area quicky and i recalled my axe in doig so trapping atreus in a small area leaving him behind.

"oh i see, very tricky.."  before it evetually had him teleport next to me lol
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Legend on May 09, 2018, 02:39 AM
Rofl its the little things.

i was getting thu an area quicky and i recalled my axe in doig so trapping atreus in a small area leaving him behind.

"oh i see, very tricky.."  before it evetually had him teleport next to me lol
Is that Alfheim? Thought it was a comment on the puzzle.

Speaking of that, they did a great job hiding the boy teleporting. Outside of a few times, it never felt like he teleported.

And this is by far the best combart partner system. Way ahead of bioshock Infinite and TLOU. Boy not only helped but made it feel like a tag team.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 09, 2018, 02:43 AM
Is that Alfheim? Thought it was a comment on the puzzle.

Speaking of that, they did a great job hiding the boy teleporting. Outside of a few times, it never felt like he teleported.

And this is by far the best combart partner system. Way ahead of bioshock Infinite and TLOU. Boy not only helped but made it feel like a tag team.
Love spamming that square
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Legend on May 09, 2018, 02:46 AM
Love spamming that square
The unlockable bonus for rapid firing was legit. The devs understood me!

"I need more time!" was said more than "boy" during my playthrough.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 09, 2018, 03:38 AM
platinum is mine  ;D
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Xevross on May 09, 2018, 11:18 AM
The unlockable bonus for rapid firing was legit. The devs understood me!

"I need more time!" was said more than "boy" during my playthrough.
Lol same. I was always spamming those arrows as much as I could, they're so OP. I love that there was some good puzzles involving Atreus/ his arrows as well.

Just so well designed.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 09, 2018, 01:42 PM
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Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 09, 2018, 02:04 PM
So I've been doing sidequests and there's always a new one after I finish another.

Saw that there's a trophy for getting ancient armor set but for some reason I don't have enough ingredients yet despite having finished the game and probably most of the side quests
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Legend on May 09, 2018, 03:51 PM
So I've been doing sidequests and there's always a new one after I finish another.

Saw that there's a trophy for getting ancient armor set but for some reason I don't have enough ingredients yet despite having finished the game and probably most of the side quests
Well I guess you need to kill more ancients.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 09, 2018, 04:11 PM
Well I guess you need to kill more ancients.
Yeah but where are they hiding
Title: Re: God of War OT - Rad Dad Redemption
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 09, 2018, 10:48 PM
Photo Mode Comes to God of War Today - PlayStation.Blog (https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/05/09/photo-mode-comes-to-god-of-war-today/)

Yes, finally!!

Also UI text size increase
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Legend on May 09, 2018, 10:50 PM
Photo time!
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 09, 2018, 11:01 PM
Spoiler for Large GIF:
(http://i.imgur.com/RBR4jfH.gif)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 10, 2018, 12:09 AM
Credit to Sunhi on Era, btw
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 10, 2018, 01:18 AM
Just found my second optional
Spoiler for Hidden:
dragon


I'm just casually doing sidequests and happen upon a huge area with a
Spoiler for Hidden:
dragon
and castle
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Legend on May 10, 2018, 03:14 AM
Just found my second optional
Spoiler for Hidden:
dragon


I'm just casually doing sidequests and happen upon a huge area with a
Spoiler for Hidden:
dragon
and castle
Spoiler for Hidden:
dragon
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: the-pi-guy on May 10, 2018, 03:45 AM
Just found my second optional __________

I'm just casually doing sidequests and happen upon a huge area with a _______ and castle
Woah.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 12, 2018, 08:48 PM
That spoiler thread on Era is really going nuts. Making me anxious for the next game.

Someone suggested Kratos is Týr and that blew my mind. Definitely possible. I really hope they finish this story appropriately.


Another pointed out the pop-up when Jörmungandr spit out the axe, "Eitr imbued", is actually alluding to the thing that will kill Thor at Ragnarök
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Legend on May 12, 2018, 09:04 PM
Any new revelations? They've been discussing those things since last month.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 12, 2018, 09:08 PM
Any new revelations? They've been discussing those things since last month.
New to me hehe. I haven't been there much.

It's fun how much stuff they left unsolved despite the game being brimming with lore
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 14, 2018, 09:15 PM


So goood
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 14, 2018, 10:03 PM
Spoiler for Large GIF:
(http://i.imgur.com/ND5L7Gd.gif)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: nnodley on May 14, 2018, 10:16 PM


So goood
I'm watching every commentary Cory does for this game.  Just watched his commentary on the opening and it's so good hearing there thought process and how they came up with those ideas.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 14, 2018, 10:25 PM
I'm watching every commentary Cory does for this game.  Just watched his commentary on the opening and it's so good hearing there thought process and how they came up with those ideas.
Cory also seems really intelligent and well spoken. Emotionally intelligent too.

Amazing to listen to him talk about how they did certain stuff and why
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Legend on May 14, 2018, 10:42 PM
Agreed. He does a great job with these videos.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 14, 2018, 11:14 PM
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Xevross on May 15, 2018, 12:31 AM
It says discussing the ending but they briefly mention one part of the ending at the end of the video. Clickbait much!

The soundtrack for this game is GOD tier. I fudgy love it.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 15, 2018, 07:06 AM
It says discussing the ending but they briefly mention one part of the ending at the end of the video. Clickbait much!

The soundtrack for this game is GOD tier. I fudgy love it.
GameSpot has turned into such a clickbait company.
Indeed
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Legend on May 17, 2018, 01:14 AM


(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59caaf41017db20722ab3bf9/t/5ae0a1560e2e7206a775f38d/1524670933999/30+-+The+New+Olympus.png?format=1500w)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Legend on May 18, 2018, 04:54 PM
(https://abload.de/img/ohboydgspx.gif)

(my new favorite gif)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Legend on May 19, 2018, 10:59 PM
This video spools all the past games but the overall thought is definitely something I've been feeling as well.



It's incredibly frustrating how so many people throw the older games under the bus. They received universal acclaim when they released and people still love them.

Wouldn't say this was caused by the new game though. I remember when the rumours started there were just so many people not wanting Kratos in it.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Legend on May 20, 2018, 05:38 AM
(https://i.redd.it/pkxm7o4ujwy01.jpg)

(I post too many memes)
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Xevross on May 20, 2018, 03:39 PM
(https://i.redd.it/pkxm7o4ujwy01.jpg)

(I post too many memes)
Lol you really don't. My group chat with my uni friends has at least 50 memes posted in every day. I'm used to it.
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Legend on May 31, 2018, 02:01 PM
Cory Barlog addresses the lack of boss fights in GOW | ResetEra (https://www.resetera.com/threads/cory-barlog-addresses-the-lack-of-boss-fights-in-gow.45951/)

 
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I think this is a very interesting interview. There were a lot of bosses cut during the development. More at the link (very mild spoilers)https://gamingbolt.com/god-of-war-director-address-the-so-called-lack-of-boss-fights
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According to game director Cory Barlog, that is because a lot of boss fights had to be cut during the game's development, owing to time constraints. "You know, there are several bosses that I had to cut throughout the game simply because we got about 15 to 20 people on each boss, and those bosses go anywhere from a year to two each," Barlog said in an exclusive interview with GamingBolt. "Which I think is something a lot of people underestimate, "there's not enough bosses in this game!" You're kind of being greedy, because while I'd love like ten more bosses in there, this game would have taken like 20 years to make," Cory said to GamingBolt.Click to expand...
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Barlog also notes that to some degree, the intent always was to make a leaner game than what God of War 2 and especially God of War 3 had been. "All the stuff I was approaching, the way I was telling it, the way I explained it to people in the beginning was, "look, this is how we'll do it. Simple story, complex characters. And we'll figure everything out from there. Focus on this father and son journey, a coming of age for both of these characters, while they're on the road. That's it. Everything else, we'll come up with as we go," he said. "We didn't start by plotting "this is so-and-so, he wants to kill so-and-so, and he wants this". Those characters came from the interactions in the story, and what they would offer, and the concept of limiting the number--something that I think we were criticized a little bit about, too. There's not a lot of characters. There's not a lot of bosses. And that's intentional, 100%. You look at the first God of War game, not a lot of bosses. Not a lot of characters. And I think that's good. I thought of God of War 3, I love it, but it's like a swan song for Greek mythology, so there's a lot of characters, which we spent two games building up relationships for. Now, we're introducing Kratos to a new world, and like a fish going into a tank, he needs to adjust. We need to leave the bag in the water for a little while before we release him in so he can go free."Click to expand...
Title: Re: God of War OT - Model of War
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Jun 02, 2018, 09:36 PM
(IGN) God of War on Track to Become Fastest Game to Reach 1 Billion Views on YouTube | ResetEra (https://www.resetera.com/threads/ign-god-of-war-on-track-to-become-fastest-game-to-reach-1-billion-views-on-youtube.46198/)

 
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It's the third most-viewed game on the platform. God of War is on its way to racking up 1 billion views on YouTube in record time. Since its release on April 20, data analyst Matchmade reports that God of War amassed 728 million views on YouTube by the end of the month. If it maintains its momentum on the platform, it'll be on track to break 1 billion views by June or July, making it the fastest game to reach the milestone in YouTube history.Click to expand...
http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06...youtube?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter (http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/06/01/god-of-war-on-track-to-become-fastest-game-to-reach-1-billion-views-on-youtube?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)