Basically the body structure of the real strongest people in the world. I freaking love this Thor. But then Odin comes in with mafia boss energy and completely steals the show. I freaking love these villains.
Yes, when you luck at present day strongmen, they are of a similar build, real units of power, while a bodybuilder builds and defines every muscles. Compare them both in strength and stamina and you would quickly see that a bodybuilder has hardly both of it.
Depends on what you clacify as stong man. pulling weight? Martial art? general stamina? The human body that can adopt and specialize to each depending on what you need. For example. In Anchent Greece the ideal body was much more athletic since that helped you in the Olympic sports.
@@richardduska1558 It's not a runner's body, but it's a strong body. Do you classify athletic as being able to run, or being able to lift and fight. Perhaps a bit of both.
@@4dragons632 Well outside of that mixed martial arts and boxers also tend to have a very athletic body toon and they also need to have stamina since the fights can go on for a while.
52:46 Love the fact that Thor didn’t pour the drinks for himself and Kratos, but for Kratos and Atreus, since at this point in the story he’s actually trying to stop drinking. It’s a nice touch.
I think he pours more into the second cup for both Kratos and Atreus, because he does use his own cup to wipe mead across his hammer. But you’re still right that he’s not drinking at this point, which is why he smells it so longingly. And also why Odin keeps gesturing for him to drink. He wants him to be drunk so he’s easier to control. He later tells Sif Thor started drinking again on his own, but from the first scene of them together he’s subtly trying to push him.
You know, while Odin was seen as a wise wizard, a poet, etc, he WAS also seen as like... a real shady guy. He almost feels like a villain at times. Is that a product of the Christianization of the Poetic Edda and the active efforts of the church to make the pagan gods seem lesser? Maybe, but then why would other gods not get the same treatment? Many pagan gods were made out by missionaries to be in fact demons, but much more common, even within the Edda itself and not just the world at large, was to reframe them as saints or angels. Additionally, many of the older myths that feed the common "Wild Hunt" or deathly procession folklore seem to have very strong thematic, symbolic, etymological, and theological connections to Woden, the germanic version of Odin. So all in all it seems very likely that "creepy shady Odin", who you respect and revere but ALSO fear and mistrust, is a very genuine representation of the original mythology
At 15:00 in, I never took it as him not showing sympathy, he's trying to help with his son's pain by keeping his mind off of it "a busy mind is a sane mind" is what my combat vet cousin always believed, and im Inclined to agree with him.
As am I. Mimir acknowledges that Kratos is trying, and I think that reaffirms your read of the moment. I generally would rather be occupied mentally than have to sit and remember my grief over a lost friend. Especially when it comes to animals.
i agree. Kratos is trying to help his son out in a tough moment but he only knows a few ways to deal with bad things happening. So he comes off as callous.
It can be easy to forget that behind all the god shit Kratos is just a badly traumatised soldier, him trying to help his son cope in this way is entirely expected.
I think it might be more than just trying to keep his mind off of things. Kratos knows that such a loss is going to hurt and caused his son a lot of turbulent emotions. I think Kratos is trying to give his son an outlet to work off those turbulent emotions so he can then sit and think and process without being overwhelmed.
Sssooo a mind that is not allowed the peace and time to properly process, reflect upon and work out its traumas and hardships is a sane mind? Man, geez, no wonder combat vets are so infamously of such poor mental, emotional and general psychological health with those sorts of beliefs... :/
Odin being the way he is in the game is infinitely more terrifying, the fact that he looks thin and tiny standing beside his son, but no one dares to disobey him.
@@cringekiller348 that's what he wanted you to think, real life narcissist and psychopaths are more... Normal looking than most people think they are, that's what they're going for here, it's not his physical appearance that's terrifying, it's his manipulative personality and how convincing every single thing he says
What's more, if you didn't know the context, you'd instantly believe he was a good guy. He is very persuasive. Although in reality he is probably the most evil being in the entire franchise.
Beat me to it. I agree. In a way, he's very similar to Baldur. You look at him, and think, "People are shitting themselves over this guy?" Specifically, with Baldur, when he shows up, it's pretty much like, "Mate, fuck off, you scrawny little twig, before I smack ya.", but then, not only do you find out he can take every smack you give him, he can also potentially turn you into a gory paste, and won't stop until you give him the answer he wants (like father, like son).
Honestly, glad bricky is giving the game the respect it is due by playing it by himself without chat to distract him, so he can just focus on the game and enjoy it
Thor calling Kratos a dumbass for falling for the old calling the hammer back trick was literally the best placed and delivered one-liner I've ever witnessed 1:02:04 for anyone who wants to rewatch it
Odin is actually portrayed very well, in myth he is more of a thinker and organiser not fighter. He is the god of wisdom and knowledge after all. Also inject this shit right into my veins please i want more eps faster.
@@Krondon-SSR Odin is the general, not a fighter. Man literally spends several decades in myth collecting stories. He directs but rarely fights himself.
Your reactions to both Thor and Odin are basically identical to mine. I had high expectations, and yet they somehow managed to both somewhat subvert them and surpass them. I absolutely love this shifty version of Odin. The two gods also compliment each other well, with Thor being the brawn, and Odin the brains, and their physical appearance matches that.
"Modi sought us in fear of you, *he died of the wounds you gave him*" "oh we got a model father here" Really interesting that Thor knows about Calliope
He does say he knows about the whole Ghost of Sparta thing. And that he killed the gods cause they hurt his feelings. I imagine Ares wasn't quiet about how he tricked Kratos.
Mimir: How's the lad taking it? Bricky: Not well Me: Not well Kratos: *in a voice made like slabs of basalt rubbing together* Not well Bricky and I: *Smiles*
Absolutely agree with what u said about Odin. He was not AT ALL what I expected, if anything, it's better. He walks in, picks up a stool cause he doesnt care its HIS now, sits down and preaches about which of Kratos' actions he'll arbitrarily judge, shit talks every single member of his family, drinks from both Thor and Kratos' drinks just to show he can and then tops it all off with talking in the way you'd least expect. He has SO MUCH passive power and you're forced to be subjegated to it until he decides he isn't gonna give you a chance and sends Thor to off you. Every voice actor is INCREDIBLE but wow Thor, Odin and especially Freya are my absolute favourites so far
Odin sounds pretty cool, he sounds like a mob boss that stepped straight out of a Scorsese film, which kind of fits the profile of the character as he'd been built up in the previous game. Thor is funny to me because he reminds me so much of a friend of my family who's also a boisterous strong dude who gets scary quiet when angry and he used to be a really big guy like Thor is here. To make it even funnier, this friend of mine is even a self-described Heathen worshiper of Norse paganism. So, every time Thor speaks, I just see my friend.
Not long after I made this comment, right around Thanksgiving, the friend I mentioned passed away. Seeing this and reading it back to myself was a hell of a thing. He was like a crazy uncle...I miss him.
a. the expectation subversion on Odin is f**king amazing, its so far from any expectations I've had for him ever since Ragnarok was announced, and i absolutely adore it. well done Santa Monica studio! b. the absolute best and most accurate way I've come up with to describe Odin is very old very experienced mafia family head. it just sums up his entire character so well that i have trouble thinking of him as anything else.
I think it's kinda cool that Ragnarok made Odin a really skinny dude. He almost has mafia boss energy. It's stated in Norse mythos that Odin liked to steal the musculature from his enemies, both as a means to humiliate and a means to disarm. Because he primarily uses magic, and most of the Aesir's canon enemies use might, he can strip them of their only weapons while he keeps his. It's a nice attention to canon mythology while also providing a stark contrast to Thor and Zeus.
I remember watching the let's play for Dad of Boy back when that game first released. Fell in love with the franchise and the character of Kratos during that play through. Waited patiently for it to come to PC so I could experience it myself (wasn't gonna buy a PS4 for a single game) and this year I finally did. Happy to experience Ragnarok alongside you Brick while I wait for this to come to PC for me to experience it.
Play the old ones too. They're so fun but also add some really great context and contrast between these titles. Seeing Kratos in the first game and staying with his story and journey all the way up until now - it just hits every right feel. We've all matured alongside this character, and we've become better for it as gamers and as people.
The intro, exactly how I feel about this kind of story games. Can't stand youtubers that got taken away by live streaming such journeys with chats. That takes away the whole experience. Good lad here.
one thing i really love Santa Monica added is, little later in the game when your around more people they will comment on your looting. Its a small thing but its funny to hear people question Kratos on all his looting.
The funniest line I’ve heard so far in my play through, is in Alfheim, tyr says, soon he’ll be killing mindlessly too, and mimir answers, and an unexplained urge to smash pottery. Made me laugh til I choked
Ok so I am so happy you're playing this Bricky! But the "polite" energy you're getting from Thor isn't due to him being designed to give that vibe. It is because the Rules of Hospitality require him to act in a certain manner, if he doesn't Kratos can kill him and Odin can't do shit. By their own laws and rules, he has to behave. The Rules of Hospitality as so fascinating because when envoked you *must* act in a certain manner, it is like studying the intricacies of politics.
Keep in mind. Even in myth odin is a trickster, a charlaten and a cheater. He weasels out of every dept he has (like the one for building asgard), he sacrifices parts of himself to himself to gain more power, and he is overall portrayed more as a trickster than a honest sage.
2 things: Could you please turn up the volume of the voices just a little, twould be easier to hear. And the confrontation between Kratos and Chad Thundercock was honestly epic!
Much love on this one Bricky. Your GoW 2018 playthrough was one of my favorites, and I know you're gonna have a blast with this game. And absolutely no shade meant, but I really do hope you do some of the favors and side content in this. They're really, really well done, especially some of Mimir's stuff, and I truly do think one is missing out when they're skipped over in favor of the understandably gripping and well done story. Regardless, this playthrough is gonna be a blast, and man, am I looking forward to it.
Video spoilers below: Even in the first hour, the game already has two of the coolest scenes I've seen in years. Firstly, faking out the player with a death screen only to have a fourth wall break and "I'm not done with you yet." Secondly, having Mjölnir and the Leviathan axe clash right out the gate and making a frozen lightning bolt. God it's only an hour in and the game is firing on all cylinders. Also, really nice touch having Kratos call out for Atreus and then having him attack as the bear.
I totally understand the 'Let's Play' style for this one. I thought that the first game was great but I cant get my hands on this game unfortunately. The idea that high quality singleplayer game experiences should be treasured is something I'm totally down with. Can't wait to see how it goes.
I was skeptical about the Fat Thor image teaser, but then I remembered Mimir's comment calling him a fat dobber, then I lightened up to it. (accuracy aside)
That's really cool that it seems to know if you did the Sigrun fight, I didn't have that completed on my profile for GoW 2018 and so I didn't get that line
OH! Also, I just realized: in their little exchange after clashing weapons, Kratos tells Thor that Modi died of his wounds after being beaten by his father, but that's a lie, since it was Atreus who killed Modi. Kratos lies to Thor to protect Atreus. And then Thor immediately goes "we've got a model father here", and it has a double meaning: he mocks Kratos for his fatherly advice, and lets him know that he knows Kratos just lied!
Can't wait to scream at the screen for the rest of this play through. But to your credit, at least you are not eating, burping or otherwise destroying the amazing scenes in this game "Penguinz0"!!!! Also Sofna means "Sleep"
Considering how big Kratos is, his wife is massive. I know co pared to most Gods Kratos is a short stack but compared to normal people he’s man mountain.
I love how Odin doesn't even call Mimir the smartest man alive. He instead calls Mimir the smartest "head" alive. He really believes he is the smart one out of the bunch.
I will say it doesnt follow mythology completely. It is a fantastic game. I absolutely loved it. And I cant wait to see your entire play through of it!
For a characters death scene to have an effect it must be built up to and executed correctly. For doggo, just trow it inn there after 15 min with no build up
I remember people going on about how funny it is that Kratos nearly died to a pack of Norse wolves after killing an entire pantheon But looking at Thor, yeah he looks like he could weave Zeus’s blood vessels into a basket
Im glad Bricky agreeed but holy shit, the VA for Freya can be TERRIFYING when she wants to be. Same with Thor and every voice cast. Holy shit arre the voices great
I just finished the game, watching you now with genuine reactions to everything brings a me to a smile. You had the same reactions as me, and agian, with real genuine love for the game and the characters. Looking forward to see all of your reactions to the best parts of the game.
One thing that surprises me is how people are surprised that Kratos didn't agree with Odins terms. Last time Kratos struck deals with gods, well, we all know how they went.
I originally thought that his refusal to accept the terms was stupid, and then I realised just how much of an asshole Odin was and understood exactly why Kratos said no.
Spoiler for the video: Bricky calls Odin a sales rep, but the meeting had something of a Mafia or godfather kinda vibe to me. Kratos got mixed up with the local mob when he killed a few of their men, now the don and his son dropped by with a peace deal that seems really nice but you’re just not sure you can trust. And as soon as he says no, Odin let’s Thor go to town.
Much as I miss the streaming element, I actually really appreciate having this purely one way or the other. My favorite playthroughs were the days when Ritley would show the twitch chat and edit jokes off of them since the GOLDEN moments of humor were often you bantering with them. But leaving out the chat in youtube edits means also cutting out a lot of the best humor moments, so I've taken to watching the recordings on your twitch channel so I don't miss anything. Having this vid as a purely old-style private playthrough is a nice change. Refreshingly less to juggle for your, without us worrying what jokes or reactions might be missing!
Odin was several things on myth, some of those are a liar, a conman and an asshole. I LOVE the focus that they gave to him on this, focusing on those. Is like the Odin made by Gaiman took form in God of War.
28:10 I mean, Kratos literally killed the Fates before and defied fate in the last game by killing Magni and Modi. Makes sense that he isn't too keen on believing in prophecy.
Basically the body structure of the real strongest people in the world. I freaking love this Thor. But then Odin comes in with mafia boss energy and completely steals the show. I freaking love these villains.
Muscles are near-useless without a good layer of fat to fuel them!
Yes, when you luck at present day strongmen, they are of a similar build, real units of power, while a bodybuilder builds and defines every muscles. Compare them both in strength and stamina and you would quickly see that a bodybuilder has hardly both of it.
Depends on what you clacify as stong man. pulling weight? Martial art? general stamina?
The human body that can adopt and specialize to each depending on what you need.
For example. In Anchent Greece the ideal body was much more athletic since that helped you in the Olympic sports.
@@richardduska1558 It's not a runner's body, but it's a strong body. Do you classify athletic as being able to run, or being able to lift and fight. Perhaps a bit of both.
@@4dragons632 Well outside of that mixed martial arts and boxers also tend to have a very athletic body toon and they also need to have stamina since the fights can go on for a while.
52:46 Love the fact that Thor didn’t pour the drinks for himself and Kratos, but for Kratos and Atreus, since at this point in the story he’s actually trying to stop drinking. It’s a nice touch.
I think he pours more into the second cup for both Kratos and Atreus, because he does use his own cup to wipe mead across his hammer. But you’re still right that he’s not drinking at this point, which is why he smells it so longingly. And also why Odin keeps gesturing for him to drink. He wants him to be drunk so he’s easier to control. He later tells Sif Thor started drinking again on his own, but from the first scene of them together he’s subtly trying to push him.
Odin from myth: A mysterious wizard and poet.
Odin from God of War: Sales Rep
God of War: Spamton’s Revenge
Odin from God of War: Loan Shark
I get mafia boss vibes from him
He's a mafia boss in this game
You know, while Odin was seen as a wise wizard, a poet, etc, he WAS also seen as like... a real shady guy. He almost feels like a villain at times.
Is that a product of the Christianization of the Poetic Edda and the active efforts of the church to make the pagan gods seem lesser? Maybe, but then why would other gods not get the same treatment? Many pagan gods were made out by missionaries to be in fact demons, but much more common, even within the Edda itself and not just the world at large, was to reframe them as saints or angels.
Additionally, many of the older myths that feed the common "Wild Hunt" or deathly procession folklore seem to have very strong thematic, symbolic, etymological, and theological connections to Woden, the germanic version of Odin.
So all in all it seems very likely that "creepy shady Odin", who you respect and revere but ALSO fear and mistrust, is a very genuine representation of the original mythology
Odin drank from both Thor and Kratos' cups.
Without a word, he's sending a message that he's in control.
Nice
Oh I didn't notice that at first
Thor poured it for Kratos and Atreus but of course Atreus doent drink and Kratos doesn't trust him. He himself is also trying to stop drink.
At 15:00 in, I never took it as him not showing sympathy, he's trying to help with his son's pain by keeping his mind off of it "a busy mind is a sane mind" is what my combat vet cousin always believed, and im Inclined to agree with him.
As am I. Mimir acknowledges that Kratos is trying, and I think that reaffirms your read of the moment.
I generally would rather be occupied mentally than have to sit and remember my grief over a lost friend. Especially when it comes to animals.
i agree. Kratos is trying to help his son out in a tough moment but he only knows a few ways to deal with bad things happening. So he comes off as callous.
It can be easy to forget that behind all the god shit Kratos is just a badly traumatised soldier, him trying to help his son cope in this way is entirely expected.
I think it might be more than just trying to keep his mind off of things. Kratos knows that such a loss is going to hurt and caused his son a lot of turbulent emotions. I think Kratos is trying to give his son an outlet to work off those turbulent emotions so he can then sit and think and process without being overwhelmed.
Sssooo a mind that is not allowed the peace and time to properly process, reflect upon and work out its traumas and hardships is a sane mind? Man, geez, no wonder combat vets are so infamously of such poor mental, emotional and general psychological health with those sorts of beliefs... :/
Odin being the way he is in the game is infinitely more terrifying, the fact that he looks thin and tiny standing beside his son, but no one dares to disobey him.
I mean you see what happened to mimir and how tyr was when you found him. His punishments and cruelty is truly quite a spectacle
Nah he looked weak
@@cringekiller348 that's what he wanted you to think, real life narcissist and psychopaths are more... Normal looking than most people think they are, that's what they're going for here, it's not his physical appearance that's terrifying, it's his manipulative personality and how convincing every single thing he says
What's more, if you didn't know the context, you'd instantly believe he was a good guy. He is very persuasive. Although in reality he is probably the most evil being in the entire franchise.
Beat me to it. I agree. In a way, he's very similar to Baldur. You look at him, and think, "People are shitting themselves over this guy?" Specifically, with Baldur, when he shows up, it's pretty much like, "Mate, fuck off, you scrawny little twig, before I smack ya.", but then, not only do you find out he can take every smack you give him, he can also potentially turn you into a gory paste, and won't stop until you give him the answer he wants (like father, like son).
A thing I love, is how every movement Thor or Odin made towards Atreus during the 'peace talk', Kratos' hand instantly got on that axe.
Kinda shocked that Bricky didn’t realize the best part abt meeting or seeing Faye at 18:46 ish was that Kratos now canonically is little spoon 😂
As a Jötunn she should be able to adjust her size which is even funnier.
... I don't know how to feel about this knowledge
I mean if I’d been traumatized by enough slaughter and bloodshed to drown an entire continent, I’d also like to be held sometimes lol
Little Spoon Kratos, I'm dying 🤣
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9:15 was one of the most rage filled, anguished screams I've heard in any game. Bisutti did such a great job as Freya. The entire voice cast did.
Honestly, glad bricky is giving the game the respect it is due by playing it by himself without chat to distract him, so he can just focus on the game and enjoy it
This is like when spongebob starts making krabby patties again hell yah
.....>=] you like Krabby Patties, don't you Squidward >=]
I understood that reference
Thor calling Kratos a dumbass for falling for the old calling the hammer back trick was literally the best placed and delivered one-liner I've ever witnessed
1:02:04 for anyone who wants to rewatch it
Game of the Year: Elden Ring has no shit-talk😉
@@hellfish2309 both are good.
@@hellfish2309 you poor innocent soul
@@hellfish2309 “Has no shit-talk” but as I recall “I AM MALENA..” voiceline after you fall to her attack was annoying enough
@@theannualantagonist5930 maybe the only line that edges-out is “I am Groot” 😉…
meanwhile Thor is shjitting on Kratos finishing the ✌️tutorial✌️
The whole storyline around Thor and his bossfights are such cool scinematic pieces its incredible.
Odin is actually portrayed very well, in myth he is more of a thinker and organiser not fighter.
He is the god of wisdom and knowledge after all.
Also inject this shit right into my veins please i want more eps faster.
Tho Odin is more of a god of war than Thor in mythology i do like all the characters in this game sooo much
@@Krondon-SSR Odin is the general, not a fighter. Man literally spends several decades in myth collecting stories.
He directs but rarely fights himself.
@@Krondon-SSR Neither are god of wars. Týr is the god of war.
@@tatsunithelennyking2540 that's why i said More of a, not A god of- i know tyr is the god of war but Odin is a biiig war enjoyer xd
@@Graine01 while yes he values wisdom and is a sorcerer so to speak it doesn't change the fact that he is one hell of a warrior on his own
I love how that in every playtrough I have watched, everyone makes the revenant joke when fighting the bear.
They all make me want to watch it now
I've seen 3 and all of them make the joke
which is very annoying. It's like you have to find another large forest animal to fight, instead of the easiest one to pick
Your reactions to both Thor and Odin are basically identical to mine. I had high expectations, and yet they somehow managed to both somewhat subvert them and surpass them. I absolutely love this shifty version of Odin. The two gods also compliment each other well, with Thor being the brawn, and Odin the brains, and their physical appearance matches that.
"Modi sought us in fear of you, *he died of the wounds you gave him*"
"oh we got a model father here"
Really interesting that Thor knows about Calliope
He does say he knows about the whole Ghost of Sparta thing. And that he killed the gods cause they hurt his feelings. I imagine Ares wasn't quiet about how he tricked Kratos.
Mimir: How's the lad taking it?
Bricky: Not well
Me: Not well
Kratos: *in a voice made like slabs of basalt rubbing together* Not well
Bricky and I: *Smiles*
Absolutely agree with what u said about Odin. He was not AT ALL what I expected, if anything, it's better. He walks in, picks up a stool cause he doesnt care its HIS now, sits down and preaches about which of Kratos' actions he'll arbitrarily judge, shit talks every single member of his family, drinks from both Thor and Kratos' drinks just to show he can and then tops it all off with talking in the way you'd least expect. He has SO MUCH passive power and you're forced to be subjegated to it until he decides he isn't gonna give you a chance and sends Thor to off you. Every voice actor is INCREDIBLE but wow Thor, Odin and especially Freya are my absolute favourites so far
Odin sounds pretty cool, he sounds like a mob boss that stepped straight out of a Scorsese film, which kind of fits the profile of the character as he'd been built up in the previous game. Thor is funny to me because he reminds me so much of a friend of my family who's also a boisterous strong dude who gets scary quiet when angry and he used to be a really big guy like Thor is here. To make it even funnier, this friend of mine is even a self-described Heathen worshiper of Norse paganism. So, every time Thor speaks, I just see my friend.
Not long after I made this comment, right around Thanksgiving, the friend I mentioned passed away. Seeing this and reading it back to myself was a hell of a thing. He was like a crazy uncle...I miss him.
It’s like Faye says later in the game, to grieve is to love deeply. I bet your friend always knew just how much you loved him
I couldn't place my finger on what Odin reminded me of until Bricky said it: Banker vibes indeed.
a. the expectation subversion on Odin is f**king amazing, its so far from any expectations I've had for him ever since Ragnarok was announced, and i absolutely adore it. well done Santa Monica studio!
b. the absolute best and most accurate way I've come up with to describe Odin is very old very experienced mafia family head. it just sums up his entire character so well that i have trouble thinking of him as anything else.
I think it's kinda cool that Ragnarok made Odin a really skinny dude. He almost has mafia boss energy. It's stated in Norse mythos that Odin liked to steal the musculature from his enemies, both as a means to humiliate and a means to disarm. Because he primarily uses magic, and most of the Aesir's canon enemies use might, he can strip them of their only weapons while he keeps his. It's a nice attention to canon mythology while also providing a stark contrast to Thor and Zeus.
Thor - "I eat a whole roasted hog for dinner after a day of carrying a small mountain around."
Odin - "Do you want to buy a used car?"
Man what a super convenient time for an LP series. My depression was just starting to get bad again. Thanks Bricky!
I am not ashamed to admit that I died to Freya in the QTE. It's kinda hilarious.
Same, I zoned out for a minute and thought I had to keep mashing R1 instead of the combination of R1 and L1
How did you mess it up?
I remember watching the let's play for Dad of Boy back when that game first released. Fell in love with the franchise and the character of Kratos during that play through. Waited patiently for it to come to PC so I could experience it myself (wasn't gonna buy a PS4 for a single game) and this year I finally did. Happy to experience Ragnarok alongside you Brick while I wait for this to come to PC for me to experience it.
You buy a PS4 for Bloodborne and you get the GoW games as a bonus.
@@justinkroboth360 yes
Play the old ones too. They're so fun but also add some really great context and contrast between these titles.
Seeing Kratos in the first game and staying with his story and journey all the way up until now - it just hits every right feel.
We've all matured alongside this character, and we've become better for it as gamers and as people.
I got that reference lmao
Odin really talks like a mob boss
The intro, exactly how I feel about this kind of story games. Can't stand youtubers that got taken away by live streaming such journeys with chats. That takes away the whole experience. Good lad here.
Props to bricky for recording this old school to avoid spoilers, also Thor’s VA Ryan Hurst stands about 6’5
one thing i really love Santa Monica added is, little later in the game when your around more people they will comment on your looting. Its a small thing but its funny to hear people question Kratos on all his looting.
The funniest line I’ve heard so far in my play through, is in Alfheim, tyr says, soon he’ll be killing mindlessly too, and mimir answers, and an unexplained urge to smash pottery. Made me laugh til I choked
Ok so I am so happy you're playing this Bricky! But the "polite" energy you're getting from Thor isn't due to him being designed to give that vibe. It is because the Rules of Hospitality require him to act in a certain manner, if he doesn't Kratos can kill him and Odin can't do shit. By their own laws and rules, he has to behave. The Rules of Hospitality as so fascinating because when envoked you *must* act in a certain manner, it is like studying the intricacies of politics.
Keep in mind. Even in myth odin is a trickster, a charlaten and a cheater. He weasels out of every dept he has (like the one for building asgard), he sacrifices parts of himself to himself to gain more power, and he is overall portrayed more as a trickster than a honest sage.
What happened with Fenrir was purely his own fault. He walked into his fate while trying to avoid it.
I like when Thor mentions atreus even briefly... You can hear the old kratos when he roars after the punch.
2 things:
Could you please turn up the volume of the voices just a little, twould be easier to hear.
And the confrontation between Kratos and Chad Thundercock was honestly epic!
I'm so excited to watch Bricky play Dad of War, Father of Battle, Paternal figure of Conflict
I really hope Brick ends up reading the journals/collectibles as they are also quite interesting.
Much love on this one Bricky. Your GoW 2018 playthrough was one of my favorites, and I know you're gonna have a blast with this game. And absolutely no shade meant, but I really do hope you do some of the favors and side content in this. They're really, really well done, especially some of Mimir's stuff, and I truly do think one is missing out when they're skipped over in favor of the understandably gripping and well done story. Regardless, this playthrough is gonna be a blast, and man, am I looking forward to it.
Video spoilers below:
Even in the first hour, the game already has two of the coolest scenes I've seen in years. Firstly, faking out the player with a death screen only to have a fourth wall break and "I'm not done with you yet." Secondly, having Mjölnir and the Leviathan axe clash right out the gate and making a frozen lightning bolt. God it's only an hour in and the game is firing on all cylinders. Also, really nice touch having Kratos call out for Atreus and then having him attack as the bear.
Literally Beam battling like it's Dragonball Z or Harry Potter and I am *here* *for* *it*
@@ds90seph Reminds the viewer “oh right, these two weapons are in the same tier pretty much.”
@@Egalia_1 Wasn't the Leviathan axe litterally made to fight Mjolnir?
that lightning beam remains throughout the game btw. all the way.
@@Nitram4392 Sure, but since Mjolnir has such a presence in popular culture it was good for the game to give an in universe reminder
As someone who lives in a house full of dogs and have lost a lot too, that opening hurt so much.
oh god i missed this style brick! i get why you dont do these, but i still missem and ill savor these, feels nostalgic already
I totally understand the 'Let's Play' style for this one. I thought that the first game was great but I cant get my hands on this game unfortunately. The idea that high quality singleplayer game experiences should be treasured is something I'm totally down with. Can't wait to see how it goes.
this and american gods are probably the most acurate portayls of odin.
The Odin and Thor in this game are the most accurate ones I have ever seen, Thor a big drunkard and Odin an old wise sage
I was skeptical about the Fat Thor image teaser, but then I remembered Mimir's comment calling him a fat dobber, then I lightened up to it. (accuracy aside)
@@ImPersonNation hehehehe, Fat Dobber, hehehehe
That's really cool that it seems to know if you did the Sigrun fight, I didn't have that completed on my profile for GoW 2018 and so I didn't get that line
Interesting. Snapcube, who did not beat a single Valkyrie still got that line and others like it.
@@kjj26k oh weird, maybe the dialogue just glitched for me then
OH! Also, I just realized: in their little exchange after clashing weapons, Kratos tells Thor that Modi died of his wounds after being beaten by his father, but that's a lie, since it was Atreus who killed Modi. Kratos lies to Thor to protect Atreus. And then Thor immediately goes "we've got a model father here", and it has a double meaning: he mocks Kratos for his fatherly advice, and lets him know that he knows Kratos just lied!
probably one of the strongest intros to a video game I have played
Odin takes up so much of the screen while he's there. For such a scrawny looking character, he has an insane pressure
I watched the first god of war series as it came out, honestly I’m pretty hyped for this one.
sofna means to fall asleep so what Atreus says to Fenrir is essentially cradling him to sleep one last time
Those birds... have names. They're Huginn and Muninn... It means Thought and Memory in Norse
Can't wait to scream at the screen for the rest of this play through. But to your credit, at least you are not eating, burping or otherwise destroying the amazing scenes in this game "Penguinz0"!!!!
Also Sofna means "Sleep"
Thank you for doing this off stream. I love your singleplayer experiences on this channel.
This can't have been an hour. It felt like 10 minutes
"Odin sounds like a banker"
*5 seconds later*
Odin: "You have a debt"
That first minute or so with Odin I thought "This guy has sleezy used car salesman vibes"
Can't wait for him to see Thor in the later parts of the game(it gets even better)
The mafia boss vibes from Odin were strong.
I really wish you got to keep that fur cape. It looks better than like 99% of the armor in the game.
Considering how big Kratos is, his wife is massive. I know co pared to most Gods Kratos is a short stack but compared to normal people he’s man mountain.
I missed this. Single player campaign bricky is the best bricky IMO. Lots of good memories over the years.
He's not talking like a sales rep. He's talking like an old mafia don.
Odin comes to Kratos' home with an offer he can't refuse. And yet he DOES.
This just in, GoW: Ragnorok sees Kratos call his son something other than boy.
This is what’s commonly referred to as Character Growth.
I love how Odin doesn't even call Mimir the smartest man alive. He instead calls Mimir the smartest "head" alive.
He really believes he is the smart one out of the bunch.
Well, he is the god of wisdom after all.
Bricky with the Algorithm Face in the thumbnail, this oughtta be interesting
they really came outta the gates with dog death damn
I will say it doesnt follow mythology completely. It is a fantastic game. I absolutely loved it. And I cant wait to see your entire play through of it!
Holy shit this is one hell of an opener for a game.
For a characters death scene to have an effect it must be built up to and executed correctly.
For doggo, just trow it inn there after 15 min with no build up
It Happens bro. When my father died it's has no build up either.
Haven’t watched in years. Came back for this.
I remember people going on about how funny it is that Kratos nearly died to a pack of Norse wolves after killing an entire pantheon
But looking at Thor, yeah he looks like he could weave Zeus’s blood vessels into a basket
I loved the subnautica play through, hopefully I enjoy this as much
Im glad Bricky agreeed but holy shit, the VA for Freya can be TERRIFYING when she wants to be.
Same with Thor and every voice cast. Holy shit arre the voices great
Bro that's not fair 15 minutes in and this game already making me shed tears......damn u god of war I love u
"Equal rights, equal lefts"
That is a line for the ages
This game is phenomenal, I've already seen the full playthrough and bricky i think youre gonna love it
TWELVE MINS IN, GOD DAMN THIS GAME IS HITTING ME WITH FEELS.
when he sees Odin : "yo _he walks in like he owns the place_ "
Bricky , he is the ALL father... basically God . He owns everything , LOL
"He talks like a banker." OY VEY! SHUT IT DOWN!
Bear Thor has me about to act up.
I just finished the game, watching you now with genuine reactions to everything brings a me to a smile.
You had the same reactions as me, and agian, with real genuine love for the game and the characters.
Looking forward to see all of your reactions to the best parts of the game.
One thing that surprises me is how people are surprised that Kratos didn't agree with Odins terms. Last time Kratos struck deals with gods, well, we all know how they went.
I originally thought that his refusal to accept the terms was stupid, and then I realised just how much of an asshole Odin was and understood exactly why Kratos said no.
Odin in this game is actually great. He’s slimey as fuck and it works.
So many potential play thrus to watch... Your warhammer40k explained videos put you at the top of that list. Here we go!
Spoiler for the video:
Bricky calls Odin a sales rep, but the meeting had something of a Mafia or godfather kinda vibe to me. Kratos got mixed up with the local mob when he killed a few of their men, now the don and his son dropped by with a peace deal that seems really nice but you’re just not sure you can trust. And as soon as he says no, Odin let’s Thor go to town.
I dunno if anyone caught it but the scene where Fenrir passes you can see the color of his eyes change from yellow to stark lifeless white
Man, I can't wait for Bricky's review video on this game
Much as I miss the streaming element, I actually really appreciate having this purely one way or the other. My favorite playthroughs were the days when Ritley would show the twitch chat and edit jokes off of them since the GOLDEN moments of humor were often you bantering with them. But leaving out the chat in youtube edits means also cutting out a lot of the best humor moments, so I've taken to watching the recordings on your twitch channel so I don't miss anything.
Having this vid as a purely old-style private playthrough is a nice change. Refreshingly less to juggle for your, without us worrying what jokes or reactions might be missing!
"Imagine being in an apocalyptic winter"
*Me, living in Texas during The Great Snow*
Odin was several things on myth, some of those are a liar, a conman and an asshole. I LOVE the focus that they gave to him on this, focusing on those. Is like the Odin made by Gaiman took form in God of War.
I was here for the first game, and I became back as soon as I heard the second one was out, let's gooo Brickyyyyyy
Kratos Vs Thor was so good :D
Father may i have some more. Im already hooked and you're especially pleasant to listen in playthroughs.
brickys shirt is a vibe
This reminds me of the old let's plays of my youth. Thanks for doing this game in this format
Bro, finally getting this. I watched all of brickys playthrough of GoW 2018 and been waiting to see Ragnarok as well
Finally bricky!! ive been waiting for this!!!
28:10 I mean, Kratos literally killed the Fates before and defied fate in the last game by killing Magni and Modi. Makes sense that he isn't too keen on believing in prophecy.
Thor's voice actor is Ryan Hurst who played Opie on sons of anarchy and beta from walking dead.