Unexpectedly, in the latest State of Play Santa Monica Studio surprised all the fans of God of War announcing incredible news. Not only did we know that the original trilogy of the saga will be receiving their respective remakes, but that there were more. This was seen in the form of a new game that would go through the beginnings of Kratos. But it is that the title was also launched at that very moment. So fans shouldn’t expect anything to get back into the Spartan’s skin.
We were able to play it and then we tell you everything you need to know about God of War: Sons of Sparta, this new title of the saga, which opted for a whole new style of play. as well as epic moments very much in keeping with what was seen in past titles.
God of War: Sons of Sparta Story
Undoubtedly, one of the most striking points that made fans of the franchise want to try this title is its story. God of War: Sons of Sparta It presents us with something that, although a little could be seen in other titles in the past, will now be the main axis: The youth of Kratos. Thanks to the previous games, we knew that Kratos was a full-fledged Spartan. But the details of his life at the time were not so well known. for example, deimos, Kratos’s brother, who met in the past, will now have a central role. We will learn more about what this was like on a day-to-day basis and what the relationship between the two really was like.
The plot is presented in turn in an interesting way, since it is the “Adult Kratos” who is telling the story, in this case to his late daughter Calliope. We will see this even while we are playing, since the girl will ask questions and it is Kratos himself who answers. God of War: Sons of Sparta It also lets us see a little more about Sparta at that time, with citizens, soldiers and more who are part of it. Not only of the environment, but also of the plot when interacting with Kratos.
God of War: Sons of Sparta gameplay
The vast majority of God of War’s past titles are characterized by being frantic in their own way. Whether it’s the classic titles Hack and Slash or the most recent Action and adventure with RPG elements, one already knew what was going to be found when playing. But in this case, God of War: Sons of Sparta surprises with a game style never seen before in the saga. This is the 2D action and platforms with elements of Metroidvania.
Although it would seem that for such a marked franchise this would be a false step, the game system is very well implemented. In the beginning, kratos It only has its spear and shield, with which it must fight against various enemies, such as revived skeletons, centaurs, cyclops and more. But in this installment a very interesting combat skill is added: the Spartan spirit. With this one, Kratos consumes a special spirit bar, with which he does a little less damage on the hits, but makes enemies release orbs of life. Knowing how to use Spartan spirit at specific times is crucial for adventure.
But this is not here kratos; Although being an inexperienced young man, it does not mean that he does not know how to defend himself and fight. In addition to fighting with these abilities, he can use his shield to divert attacks, roll to stand behind enemies, throw some objects from the environment, and even perform brutal murders typical of the saga. In addition, throughout history we will be able to obtain new weapons and special equipment, not only to overcome zones or solve puzzles, but also to fight enemies.
This game also takes something that has already been seen since the delivery of the year 2018, and it is that we can improve both our weapons and skills with the classic red orbs that we got fighting or chests. With this, RPG-style customization is again present in this title.
Graphic and sound section
The graphic section was another of the great surprises once the game was presented. The change was total to what the franchise had accustomed us to. To God of War: Sons of Sparta A high-definition pixel art (often called high-bit) visual style was chosen with a markedly retro aesthetic. The choice of this section divided the comments on the networks, but the truth is that it is implemented correctly.
The characters, both main and secondary, look great. The enemies seen from this perspective is something that gives a new sensation when it comes to playing and that invites you to want to see the classic Minotaurs or other beings made in this pixel art. In addition, environments also take advantage of this choice; Whether they are the long forests we visit or Sparta itself, it is interesting to see everything recreated in this way.
Finally, the SONO section is more than up to date. Every action we take, enemy that we delete or area that we explore has a sound realization of the highest quality. In addition, the game is dubbed into Latin Spanish, with new voices that give life to the characters, but also with old acquaintances, such as Kratos’ voice as an announcer, being the same one we saw in the latest games and that will give a very good feeling of “being at home”.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can say that God of War: Sons of Sparta It is a good game that is enjoyed from beginning to end. It has several aspects that make it interesting and make it stand out from the rest of the franchise titles. Being able to play with Kratos A Metroidvania is something that is appreciated, but above all the fans will appreciate the game because it has much more in detail this part of Kratos’s life that was not known so much or that was little explored in the past. The game lasts about 8 or 10 hours, depending on how fast you do things. For its part, it has collectibles and some orders that will make it a little longer.
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