Unexpectedly, in the latest State of Play Santa Monica Studio surprised all fans of god of war announcing incredible news. Not only did we learn that the original trilogy of the saga will be receiving their respective Remakes, but there were more. This came in the form of a new game that would retrace Kratos' beginnings. But the thing is that the title was also launched at that same moment. So fans should not wait anything to delve into the skin of the Spartan again.
We were able to play it and below we will tell you everything you need to know about God of War: Sons of Spartathis new title in the saga, which opted for a completely new style of play. As well as epic moments very consistent with what has been seen in past titles.
The story of God of War: Sons of Sparta
Without a doubt, 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 presents us with something that, although it could be seen a little in other titles in the past, will now be the main axis: Kratos' youth. Thanks to the previous games, we knew that Kratos was a full-fledged Spartan. But the details of his life at that time were not so well known. For example, DeimosKratos' brother, who was met in the past, will now play a central role. We will learn more about what he was like on a day-to-day basis and what the relationship between the two was really like.
The plot is also presented in an interesting way, since it is the “adult Kratos” who is telling the story, in this case to his deceased daughter. Calliope. We will see this even while we are playing, since the girl will ask questions and it is Kratos himself who answers her. God of War: Sons of Sparta It also lets us see a little more what Sparta was like at that time, with citizens, soldiers and more that are part of it. Not only from the environment, but also from the plot when interacting with Kratos.
The gameplay of God of War: Sons of Sparta
The vast majority of past God of War titles are characterized by being frenetic in their own way. Whether the classic style titles hack and slash or the most recent of action and adventure with RPG elementsyou already knew what you were going to find when playing. But in this case, God of War: Sons of Sparta surprises with a style of play never before seen 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 wrong step, the game system is very well implemented. At first, Kratos He only has his spear and shield, with which he 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, Kratos consumes a special spirit bar, with which he deals a little less damage on hits, but causes enemies to drop life orbs. Knowing how to use the Spartan Spirit at specific times is crucial to the adventure.
But this doesn't stop 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 deflect attacks, roll to get behind enemies, throw some objects in the environment, and even perform Brutal Murders typical of the saga. Furthermore, throughout the story we can obtain new weapons and special equipment, not only to overcome areas or solve puzzles, but also to combat enemies.
This game also takes something that could already be seen since the 2018 release, and that is that we can improve both our weapons and skills with the classic red orbs that we get by fighting or from chests. With this, RPG-style customization is once again present in this title.
Graphics and sound section
The graphics section was another of the big surprises once the game was presented. The change was total to what the franchise had accustomed us to. For God of War: Sons of Sparta A high-definition (often called high-bit) pixel art 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 very good. The enemies seen from this perspective is something that gives a new sensation when playing and invites you to want to see the classic minotaurs or other beings made in this pixel art. Additionally, environments also take advantage of this choice; Whether it's the long forests we visited or Sparta itself, it's interesting to see everything recreated in this way.
Finally, the sound section is more than up to par. Every action we take, enemy we eliminate or area we explore has a sound performance 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 the announcer, being the same one we saw in the last games and which 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 start to finish. It has several aspects that make it interesting and make it stand out from the rest of the titles in the franchise. Being able to play a metroidvania with Kratos is something that is appreciated, but above all the fans will appreciate the game because it has much more detail in this part of Kratos' life that was not as well known or that was little explored in the past. The game lasts around 8 or 10 hours, depending on how quickly you do things. For its part, it has collectibles and some orders that will make it a little longer.
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