God of War (2018) Story Recap | Watch Before Ragnarök

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  • čas přidán 3. 11. 2022
  • God of War Ragnarök is here! So we need to recap the story from 2018! Kratos journeys to the land of the Norse Gods and attempts to live his life as a mortal man alongside wife Faye and son Atreus. Little did he know the adventure had only just begun...
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Komentáře • 408

  • @PlayStationGrenade
    @PlayStationGrenade  Před rokem +537

    This story is epic!

    • @Mattji-12
      @Mattji-12 Před rokem +1

      Hi

    • @Queen_beelze
      @Queen_beelze Před rokem +2

      Another update of fortnite

    • @michaelmayhem350
      @michaelmayhem350 Před rokem

      Speaking of story... Any idea why epic hasn't given us any story quests in fortnite this season? I know we got a lot at the start but it seams strange none the less.

    • @y4rny449
      @y4rny449 Před rokem +1

      What about week 7 on Fortnite?

    • @schyter4
      @schyter4 Před rokem +1

      My man! That ending was excellent!!

  • @dwerical
    @dwerical Před rokem +1037

    God of War's story has been truly incredible throughout the years

    • @Time-hf8nr
      @Time-hf8nr Před rokem +10

      What happens if they created Call of duty

    • @lel_werewolf2692
      @lel_werewolf2692 Před rokem +7

      It’s the greatest Videogame series ever, it’s kept on going in so many years😮

    • @Vugen18
      @Vugen18 Před rokem +3

      one of the best game stories there is

    • @SabrinaJkn
      @SabrinaJkn Před rokem +2

      !!! Very true !!!

    • @TheDoctorwho747
      @TheDoctorwho747 Před rokem +2

      There hasn't been a single bad game!

  • @g1ngrbread
    @g1ngrbread Před rokem +1109

    “THOR IS COMING, RAGNAROK IS HERE.” Shivers, actual shivers

  • @cole6383
    @cole6383 Před rokem +301

    Faye actually knew Kratos was a God. He mentons it in the game saying "she knew my true nature"

    • @DoomiePookie
      @DoomiePookie Před rokem

      Yeah but by that…he meant “she knows i am a brutal child killer and molesteror”

    • @autonomous3614
      @autonomous3614 Před rokem +1

      @@DoomiePookiemolesteror? Wdym by that

    • @DoomiePookie
      @DoomiePookie Před rokem +1

      @@autonomous3614 Kratos sexually assaulted children in norse mythology

    • @autonomous3614
      @autonomous3614 Před rokem

      @@DoomiePookie 😟

    • @ashmomofboys
      @ashmomofboys Před rokem +16

      @@DoomiePookie kratos doesn’t exist in Norse mythology. He is Greek. He was one of the titans. He also ate his own children. But he was Greek. Not Norse.

  • @justarandompeep8945
    @justarandompeep8945 Před rokem +67

    I think there was a comic that explained that no matter how hard Kratos tries his blades always mysteriously return to him.

    • @ChengHorn9
      @ChengHorn9 Před 2 měsíci

      When he received them from Ares they were magically bound to his soul. That was part of the contract Kratos made in the greek arc. Kratos is now free from the contract he made with Ares, but I think the blades are still part of him.

  • @inessilva8884
    @inessilva8884 Před rokem +227

    Can't wait for God of War Ragnarök! Seeing Kratos as a father, trying to break the cicle of violance amongst Gods, and getting to know so many characters of Nordic Mithology... I have high expectations, and Santa Monica Studios never disappoints! I'm excited!

    • @Sadnan2.0
      @Sadnan2.0 Před rokem +1

      Yeah that cicle of violance really do be annoying as hell

    • @BlankFireMorph
      @BlankFireMorph Před rokem +2

      mythology* violence* cycle* go back to school.

    • @inessilva8884
      @inessilva8884 Před rokem +15

      @@BlankFireMorph Yeah, but you had to edit your comment 🤣 Besides, english is not my first language. So maybe, you should go back to school and learn a bit more about respect and kindness. Have a nice day.

    • @BlankFireMorph
      @BlankFireMorph Před rokem +1

      First of all. You don't know what I edited. Second of all. Fair enough, English is a difficult second language.

    • @BlankFireMorph
      @BlankFireMorph Před rokem +2

      @HitDaHit it sure is.

  • @skjautomotive7681
    @skjautomotive7681 Před rokem +279

    Absolutely amazing re-cap; fun, informative, thorough and insightful. You did justice to what was an incredibly epic game. I'd be interested to see what you think of Ragnorok in the coming days.
    Thanks for the upload dude, very helpful for those of us that can't spare the time for another playthrough 😊

  • @ednash7651
    @ednash7651 Před rokem +20

    God of War was a masterclass in story telling with incredible story pacing and enough surprised to shake a stick at

  • @darnellmoore9502
    @darnellmoore9502 Před rokem +32

    The way you ended this @PlayStationGrenade is 10/10

  • @animewarfare7066
    @animewarfare7066 Před rokem +49

    Faye did know he was a god, he said so when Atreus found out he was a god and asked did mother know

    • @PanMan47
      @PanMan47 Před rokem +5

      Yeah I was gonna say

    • @PlayStationGrenade
      @PlayStationGrenade  Před rokem +33

      Spot on. My mistake.

    • @PanMan47
      @PanMan47 Před rokem +6

      @@PlayStationGrenade no worries, the rest of the video was on point

  • @Fried33
    @Fried33 Před rokem +29

    Hey you forgot to mention that Baldur is blessed with invulnability to all threats physical or magical…

  • @Sadnan2.0
    @Sadnan2.0 Před rokem +12

    I don't think many notice how good the thumbnail is, great job Adam. And nice recap

  • @TheCr0w21Gaming
    @TheCr0w21Gaming Před rokem +20

    Thanks for posting this video and narrating the recap, exactly what I needed before starting Ragnarok today. So excited!!

  • @loggizzo
    @loggizzo Před 5 měsíci

    This is the best possible recap of the game. Couldn’t have been done better. Phenomenal work

  • @Cleebo2318
    @Cleebo2318 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful video, I’m ready for another journey with Kratos and Atreus ,also the emotional roller coaster.

  • @SenilerGummi
    @SenilerGummi Před rokem

    this is the best god of war recap video on youtube, thank you for your hard work.

  • @Danny___Riot
    @Danny___Riot Před rokem +1

    Great video! I was out of the loop on the most recent game so it was nice to watch this!

  • @saturn674001
    @saturn674001 Před rokem +13

    Amazing job recapping the story! There were so many points. Made that I had totally forgot about! Thank you Sir!

  • @andywang6918
    @andywang6918 Před rokem +45

    Absolutely amazing recap. Brought back so many memories. Thank you sir! For your quality work and amazing writing.

  • @racingwildcat
    @racingwildcat Před rokem

    Appreciate the recap. Never had a ps4 so didn’t play this one but just got a ps5 and loving ragnorok. Piecing the story together the best I can this was really helpful. I’m sure I’ll play it after I’m done.

  • @jakemoore5077
    @jakemoore5077 Před rokem +3

    I love when scenes get new meaning after finishing the game like Freya exchanging atreus's arrows

  • @fnwzoxidizer3110
    @fnwzoxidizer3110 Před rokem +5

    Literally just finished game, one of the best storylines ever

  • @amazingjs1989
    @amazingjs1989 Před rokem +27

    Awesome recap. Wanted to replay 2018 but just haven’t had time. Only a few hours to go now. Can’t wait!!

  • @red_x5379
    @red_x5379 Před rokem +3

    Faye knew that Kratos was a god
    Awesome video, music and editing
    Excited for Göd öf war RAGNARÖK

  • @blindeye1258
    @blindeye1258 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this. It's been almost 3 years since I've played the 2018 game and didn't really feel like running through it again before playing Ragnarok.

  • @evoflopper1212
    @evoflopper1212 Před rokem +3

    Great video little hints to story but not straight spoilers love it

  • @thatpolo67guy
    @thatpolo67guy Před měsícem

    This break down was amazing. I’m even more vested in the game and taking my time with side quests and what not! Thank you

  • @mauricioorellana-salguero691

    Watching this while my game installs, this is perfection.

  • @velocxty2477
    @velocxty2477 Před rokem +66

    I needed this recap. Can’t believe Ragnarok is launching in less than 24 hours!⚡️

    • @RiBA__
      @RiBA__ Před rokem +1

      My ps5 hdmi port decided to break itself the same day this game is releasing :/ i literally bought the console for this game

    • @Thekingkhari
      @Thekingkhari Před rokem

      Did you get it fixed?

    • @RiBA__
      @RiBA__ Před rokem

      @@Thekingkhari Thanx for asking bro, NO it’s still in service 😭 i cant believe how slow sony has been throughout this whole process, only update i heard was that instead of getting the old one back they’ll be giving me a new one, until then , i still need to desperately avoid the spoilers for ragnarok 😂😂😂

    • @omega1462
      @omega1462 Před rokem +1

      @@RiBA__ its been 5 months, kinda late to this but have you finished the game? or you still waiting for it to be fixed 😆

  • @TB-vq5ie
    @TB-vq5ie Před rokem +1

    Didn’t get around to playing GOW 2018 and just got Ragnarok for PS5. This is the best recap video I have seen for GOW 2018, by a mile.

  • @eagle0924
    @eagle0924 Před rokem +4

    Man I wish I had the time to replay the first game, unfortunately I barely have time to play Ragnarok itself. Thanks for the great recap video, it brought back all the emotions from playing through the first game and it'll have to be good enough before starting Ragnarok!

    • @MrPopogood
      @MrPopogood Před rokem

      Same! I used to play so many games as a child but now I really don't have time to play. All that's left is to watch highlights of our favorite youtubers!

  • @franco1457
    @franco1457 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for this vid really needed it

  • @foggy1646
    @foggy1646 Před rokem +39

    I'm absolutely excited for Ragnarok, I'm getting it on monday, and it looks *amazing*!

    • @ricardoreyes9832
      @ricardoreyes9832 Před rokem +3

      How are you getitng it on monday? Thought it released on Wednesday

    • @foggy1646
      @foggy1646 Před rokem

      On my planet, It comes out on the 7th...
      Nah, I just mixed up the dates.

    • @ricardoreyes9832
      @ricardoreyes9832 Před rokem

      Haha I figured as much

    • @justaayan2
      @justaayan2 Před rokem +1

      Damn, I cant even play until a few weeks later because I have to study for a week of school tests

  • @lightningmonky7674
    @lightningmonky7674 Před rokem +67

    With just the gameplay this game would have been awesome, but with all the thought and care that went into the story too?? They did NOT have to go this hard! This game is legendary in the literal sense of the word!

  • @dealpha3698
    @dealpha3698 Před rokem

    Thanks for the recap kind of lost while playing Ragnarok It's been 4 years since I played this.

  • @dccasey1
    @dccasey1 Před rokem +16

    Exactly what I needed just now before I open Ragnarok and pop it in my PS5! Great recap video! Absolutely perfect

  • @_Exalted_
    @_Exalted_ Před rokem +4

    9:07 that line gave me chills when I played it for the first time

  • @alphys6825
    @alphys6825 Před 3 měsíci

    Simple and Awesome Recap !!! Thanks !!

  • @Cerebalpaulsys
    @Cerebalpaulsys Před rokem +2

    Just about to sit down and start, this recap really helped.

  • @hmn4466
    @hmn4466 Před rokem

    THE CYCLE ENDS HERE.
    (Thank you for the video, very well done)

  • @xdmztryvsvedine2773
    @xdmztryvsvedine2773 Před rokem

    Watching this as Ragnarok installs. Thanks for the recap.

  • @AllegoricSiren
    @AllegoricSiren Před rokem +1

    I was starting to play ragnorok, and in the very first moments I didn’t understand why something was happening, this recap was really good and refreshed my memory on why, appreciate it

  • @Mightyray
    @Mightyray Před rokem +1

    Oh yea i needed this, explains everything much clearer.

  • @ryn3575
    @ryn3575 Před rokem +1

    Just in time, watching this as my game downloads I can’t wait to play

  • @expensiveblackdude
    @expensiveblackdude Před rokem +4

    This is the best story in gaming history, The God of war stories

  • @zayedhsamuraranibar967

    thnx for the recap. once done ragnarok i wil play both games again. frkn awesome

  • @fhariri
    @fhariri Před rokem

    This was an amazin recap bro thank you so much 🙏🏼😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @AeeBee
    @AeeBee Před rokem +2

    Thank you, please don’t stop uploading these videos

  • @christophermassaro9952
    @christophermassaro9952 Před rokem +2

    Just picked up GOWR and I'm about 20 minutes in, loving it.

  • @Dmhlcmb
    @Dmhlcmb Před 5 měsíci +1

    I knew the mistletoe arrow repairing the quiver would be important from the second Freda said the arrows were evil. When Baldur stabbed his hand I felt like a psychic 🤣

  • @SeaToSkyImages
    @SeaToSkyImages Před rokem

    Awesome recap. Finally getting to Ragnarõk this week!

  • @jefflewis4126
    @jefflewis4126 Před rokem +1

    This video is so right on time, my copy of God of War is on the way to me right now, should be in my hands in the next couple of hours!

  • @HeluvaWeirdo
    @HeluvaWeirdo Před rokem +10

    “Modi returns to finish the fight”
    “Golding Atreus with your mom jokes”
    Got me crying on the floor 😂

  • @rioluvo
    @rioluvo Před rokem +1

    great detailed recap thank 🦔❄

  • @baziztsahy3927
    @baziztsahy3927 Před rokem +1

    It happens tomorrow! God Of War Ragnarok. Thank you for the greatest summary ever

  • @anonimusfkid
    @anonimusfkid Před rokem

    Sir, this was splendid! You just made me subscribe to your channel. Hat off

  • @heavymetal3rocks
    @heavymetal3rocks Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for the recap! God of war ragnarok is downloaded and ready to play 🙌

  • @jasno_
    @jasno_ Před rokem

    This recap is so good!

  • @Forristicat
    @Forristicat Před rokem +1

    Good summary before Ragnarok. Thanks.

  • @faleo1044
    @faleo1044 Před rokem

    Thank you this was very useful

  • @robertodiver33
    @robertodiver33 Před rokem

    thank you for shortening the story of god of war 4.I was watching god of war ragnarok and misunderstood some things.And I still havent watch the recaps for god of war 4

  • @williammiller496
    @williammiller496 Před rokem

    Love how they have a recap in the game. I played GOW again the second I pre ordered Ragnarok

  • @trickee2526
    @trickee2526 Před rokem +4

    Been playing the new game for nearly 2 hours but wanted a re cap. Great video 👏🏻

    • @savagesparta27
      @savagesparta27 Před rokem

      Im getting the game Tomorrow. How is the game? Is it better then the 2018 masterpiece?

    • @trickee2526
      @trickee2526 Před rokem

      @@savagesparta27 Iv only played about 6 hours so far and it’s just as good yes

  • @noahfeathers6805
    @noahfeathers6805 Před rokem

    Thank you for this!!

  • @ivan4161986
    @ivan4161986 Před rokem

    Just watched this right before starting the new GOW Ragnarok. SUPER HYPED 👊👊 to see what's next.

  • @A.M_vibes
    @A.M_vibes Před rokem

    thank you I needed this, the streamer I watched didnt finish the first one

  • @Max_Mousse
    @Max_Mousse Před rokem

    Epic video, thanks

  • @Marco49511
    @Marco49511 Před rokem

    Thank you for making this video.

  • @DamnAwesome
    @DamnAwesome Před rokem

    Ty for this video, now I can watch Ragnarok since I forgot a lot of things in 2018 God of War, I didn't even know Kratos fixed the strap with the arrow, ty for saying that detail, also I'm surprised Freya didn't see it lol

  • @khanoneal6028
    @khanoneal6028 Před rokem

    Man I just finished the first 2 hours. It was true epic!

  • @vaibhavselvakumar4924
    @vaibhavselvakumar4924 Před rokem +5

    Let’s gooo boiiii i am so happy that Ragnarok is coming !!!!

  • @g1ngrbread
    @g1ngrbread Před rokem +8

    Fun fact:
    There’s a theory that Atreus will betray Kratos in the new game and work for odin. If it would be true that would be ironic since Atreus said “so is that how it always ends? Kids killing their fathers….”

  • @Ash-me
    @Ash-me Před rokem +3

    Waiting for a story recap of ragnarok now!

  • @BlankFireMorph
    @BlankFireMorph Před rokem

    pre-order bought. and now the excitement begins.

  • @-Jake
    @-Jake Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing! Thanks man!! Just what I needed, about to start Ragnarok finally, so excited ❄️ 🪓

  • @Sheikah86
    @Sheikah86 Před rokem

    download completed, preview watched - all set :D thank you for this!

    • @PlayStationGrenade
      @PlayStationGrenade  Před rokem

      Enjoy Ragnarok! 🤝

    • @Sheikah86
      @Sheikah86 Před rokem

      @@PlayStationGrenade I will! Altho' it feels an odd thing to look forward to, as a scandinavian who grew up with norse mythology 😅. Weee, doom 🎉

  • @uncleiroh6127
    @uncleiroh6127 Před rokem

    This has been my favorite franchise since I was 12 and discovered the first game.

  • @misti-step
    @misti-step Před rokem

    this was awesome!

  • @isaacgraff8288
    @isaacgraff8288 Před rokem +1

    I have played all of the GoW games (Not Ragnarok yet) and honestly, this was the best one.

  • @williamhare6770
    @williamhare6770 Před rokem +4

    I just beat ragnorok and you saying Thor is coming, ragnorok is here still gave me chills, btw the game was incredible. Didn’t think you could live up to 2018 GOW but man the did it

    • @hasnaindurrani6165
      @hasnaindurrani6165 Před 11 měsíci

      Really ... I thought gow 2018 was the greatest from the franchise ... guess I'll have to play ragnork

    • @williamhare6770
      @williamhare6770 Před 11 měsíci

      @@hasnaindurrani6165 id say it’s on par with it the only thing I can say is better in the 2018 one is the pacing slightly but besides that it’s like the 2018 game on steroids. Lot of fun i personally platinumed it.

  • @GageReed
    @GageReed Před rokem

    Great video, sir. Bravo.

  • @Blondeape
    @Blondeape Před 4 měsíci

    awesome thank you

  • @SirFandingo
    @SirFandingo Před rokem

    Nice video very informative!

  • @ballofcheese1340
    @ballofcheese1340 Před rokem

    I didn't play how 2018 but this sure helped a lot

  • @eire323
    @eire323 Před rokem +1

    Great job man, appreciate it. Its been a while since I played the 2018 game, now I'm more hyped for Wednesday 👍

  • @huskylover_18
    @huskylover_18 Před rokem

    i just cant wait for ragnarok like its only 3 days away i will play it all day

  • @Luciatoon
    @Luciatoon Před rokem +1

    Atraus has grown so much.

  • @Thomas-te2lg
    @Thomas-te2lg Před rokem

    Thanks, been 2 years since I played God of War (2018).

  • @juniorlesegoragontse7710

    GOW is truly spectacular

  • @ssjsonyt4096
    @ssjsonyt4096 Před rokem +4

    The blades of chaos are cursed upon him, he threw them in the ocean after GoW3 and a whirlpool brought the right back in front of him

  • @speed4213
    @speed4213 Před rokem +1

    I just got the new game and having never played one before this video was amazing

    • @drankFoD
      @drankFoD Před rokem

      How far are you so far

    • @speed4213
      @speed4213 Před rokem

      @@drankFoD 13 hours in so far.

  • @Sebachile
    @Sebachile Před rokem +4

    Now that is how you end a recap

  • @corythegreat323
    @corythegreat323 Před rokem

    This is much more informative than the IGN Recap

  • @nighthawk4502
    @nighthawk4502 Před rokem +71

    Baldur’s not invulnerable to all attacks. He’s blessed with immunity to all threats, physical or magical.

    • @otis6418
      @otis6418 Před rokem +9

      So… so attacks?

    • @nighthawk4502
      @nighthawk4502 Před rokem +12

      @@otis6418 no, he can be attacked, he’s not immune to being attacked, He’s just blessed with invulnerability to all attacks, both physical and magical,

    • @supersbrother6255
      @supersbrother6255 Před rokem +3

      They never said no emotional attacks

    • @billyotea6421
      @billyotea6421 Před rokem +10

      @@supersbrother6255 *EMOTIONAL DAMAGE*

    • @jmika5984
      @jmika5984 Před rokem +9

      @@nighthawk4502 homie please read what you said "Baldur's not invulnerable to all attacks."
      "he's just blessed with invulnerability to all attacks"

  • @rayunterzuber8304
    @rayunterzuber8304 Před rokem

    Very well done

  • @muhammadbeast
    @muhammadbeast Před rokem +5

    Me who replayed the entire game on Give Me God Of War difficulty and finished it in 1 week😎(flex) to re remember the entire game and prepare for the new game

    • @koisandwich
      @koisandwich Před rokem +1

      Hey I just did that too 😅

    • @PuneetMehra
      @PuneetMehra Před rokem +1

      You guys don't have jobs? How do you have still much free time? Please let us know too

    • @muhammadbeast
      @muhammadbeast Před rokem +1

      @@PuneetMehra be better

  • @rutherhood5961
    @rutherhood5961 Před rokem

    That ending tho ✨

  • @ItsJaden1
    @ItsJaden1 Před rokem

    Amazing 🔥

  • @Xdareaper30
    @Xdareaper30 Před rokem

    Bro the "Thor is coming ragnorok is here" was tuff!!!!

  • @bakman5826
    @bakman5826 Před rokem

    Bro you are the best