All The Emotions.. FINALLY Playing God Of War 2018! 🗡 Ep. 1 - Blind Let's Playthrough

Welcome to my journey through all of the God Of War games! I decided to start these games in the order they were released in so I can fully deep dive into the lore and grow with the game's development. Somehow I managed to never see/hear/experience anything about these games and I am very excited get lost in the lore and mythology of these gems with you!
"Lo there do I see my mother, Lo there do I see my father, Lo there do I see the line of my people. Lo there do they call to me."
- Atreus
"Your anger... you can get lost in it."
- Kratos
"Close your heart to it. On our journey we will be attacked by all manner of creature. Close your heart to their desperation. Close your heart to their suffering."
- Kratos
"I thought you'd be bigger... but you're definitely the one... long way from home, aren't you?"
- The Stranger
My God Of War Journey:
God Of War I: • My First Time Playing ...
God Of War II: • My First Time Playing ...
God Of War III: • My First Look Into God...
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Some timestamps for you!
0:00 Intro
2:52 Opening
9:46 Faye's Funeral
14:51 Exploring The Menu
21:47 The Marked Trees
1:05:47 The Stranger
1:23:02 Codex / Skills / Goals
1:27:47 Path To The Mountain
2:19:40 Brok!
2:31:13 Final Thoughts
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[@tskwerl]

It's okay, kali. Don't ever feel like you need to apologize for being emotional. It's who we are. A few months after my dad passed, this game came out. He was also cremated, so I immediately felt that connection. Since then, my mom has also passed and was also cremated. It hits hard. As it should.

[@kaliwali]

It was such a beautiful and sad moment. The music just added to all of the feels. I'm sorry for your losses. It's moments like these that keep their memory alive 💚

[@jacoblynam923]

@@kaliwaliyou being emotional is honestly why I watch your channel. You get into games so much that you pick up on things I never caught on to. Keep it up:)

[@Thefirstprince]

We no no no no you

[@ReverseGuy]

it's not

[@azrulazman6180]

Gamers who jumped straight to GoW 2018: "He picked up that tree like it's a sack of potatoes??" or "He picked that up like it was nothing??". Ma'am Kali who started from GoW 2005: Seen him picked up, pushed and kicked things that are WAY bigger/heavier than a tree. Because he NEVER skipped leg day. I'm SO glad that you acknowledged Kratos' "slow breathe" as he was trying to calm himself. That's a plus for you for starting the older games before jumping into this game. You emotionally understand Kratos' character development🥲 We already know your gameplay and you'll never let any "loots on the loose". So just one tip: Always explore the area and NEVER let the game tells/pressures you to do what they want you to do or where to go. I'm loving your reaction and already looking forward to the next episode or should i say...this whole series😁

[@kaliwali]

This game hits soooo different knowing what we know now... That Kratos never ever skips leg day 🤣🤣🔥

[@andrealveshjr]

"Find your way home. You are free" Kratos said that to Deimos.

[@TopNotchStoner]

Notice that this entire game is one continuous camera shot, from beginning to end. There are no cuts between scenes, and there are no loading screens.

[@TheCouto11]

Every time you climb something or go through a tunnel or open a big door, the level ahead is being loaded.

[@SnowMart]

⁠@@TheCouto11 Yes, but it’s not a loading “screen” per se. They’re hidden loading hallways, for sure, but it still keeps that single-shot style doing it that way.

[@predatoryzzx]

These last 2 games will have so much more impact now that you've already gotten to know Kratos

[@KratosGow5652]

Especially with the Valhalla dlc...

[@ryankomisarz1643]

Your play through was recommended to me by KZbin and I couldn’t be happier to watch this 2018 game journey. I fully appreciate people who’ve blindly played this game without prior knowledge, but seeing a playthrough of someone with ALL the previous knowledge is so refreshing and makes me feel even more connected when you understand all the small details. This playthrough and reaction earned you another follow! Thank you so much and keep up the good work!

[@kaliwali]

thank you for the new follow! I hope you've been enjoying this series! 💚

[@0miy0]

So happy you went through the franchise instead of simply jumping into this one. Beautiful

[@westonpierce952]

Kali goes from mother to Daddy in an instant

[@shreyasbytes6621]

Fun fact : the director of this game "cory barlog" is the same guy who directed, designed / wrote god of war 2 'and' was the animator in god of war 1.

[@kaliwali]

that's awesome I didn't know that!

[@antonbrown3610]

@@kaliwali He also wrote the story for GOW 3 before he left the studio for a few years and came back with a fresh idea for this game.

[@LelsTavares]

It's incredible how the ashes are always so important in Kratos' story, a starting point, for the end of his humanity or for a new beginning

[@UnlistedAgain]

Oh wow, I had no idea Kratos was trying to hide his bandaged arms in front of Atreus in the opening scene. Great eye!

[@godlyhax4172]

"Kratos is a father again" He was always a father when his daughter was born, still a father after she died.

[@shreyasbytes6621]

I honestly love that the greek and norse god of war games have different tones, atmosphere, character personalities / art. It kinda matches well with the "real life" greek / nordic mythology in a way in terms of themes, gods, brutality and tragedies. For example the gods in greek myths are immortal / assholes whereas the gods in nordic myth are mroe human / mortal beings. 😀

[@wherestheaudio3209]

1:08:23 I still got chills after all these years. no one I mean no one make kratos fly like thats😂

[@kaliwali]

he done messed up!!

[@sherrera1098]

I love how Kratos used Greek Traditions for the funeral. Watching this reminds me of the movie Troy so much!

[@kaliwali]

Yes!

[@DCHEELS]

You are going to love hearing the Raven in your ear and wondering where the heck they are haha. A lovely addition to the series.

[@DarkarThanBlack]

This is the first time I watch one of your videos. You really seem like the whole package, huh. You are a loving mother, beautiful, smart and really emphatic. I love how you try to experience everything the game has to offer, you appreciate the lore and are very thorough in your exploration. Also you played the first games and therefore really get Kratos' character and his struggle to be a good father. I've seen at least 15 people play through this game but I already think, yours will be the playthrough I enjoy the most. Much love❤

[@kaliwali]

thank you so much for the very kind words! 💚

[@Kameab1213]

I clicked so fast! I have been WAITING for this!

[@kaliwali]

💚💚💚

[@wherestheaudio3209]

YAYAYAYA 💪

[@woahdog15]

😂 I did the same

[@joseantoniogarcia1677]

Most of the girls go straight to up to play this game knowing nothing about Kratos, they just think: "Omg what a beautiful father/son game", but it´s more than that. In the finale of GoW 3 you said that you find it difficult to have sympathy for Kratos because he´s an antihero, and that´s the whole point of this gow 2018. Glad you gave it a chance to the previous games. Hope you enjoy this new journey.

[@marinairis9487]

Omg, it's finally here! I am super excited for this playthrough. They've done Kratos character well. I also LOVE Atreus. His curiosity with the world, the way he interacts with people, but mostly in what he represents, a second chance for Kratos to find his humanity. Atreus is everything to Kratos. I love them so much. I would recommend taking things slow and exploring everything since many things are easily missed or even optional. Definitely exhaust all the dialogue with Brok at his shop by pressing triangle. Some combat tips: when you throw the axe with R1, it is faster and goes further, while R2 is slower but does more damage. Damage the Revenant with an arrow, and then attack them. Spartan rage heals when you attack, so you can save it until you're low on health during a fight. Lastly, you can get everything in the skill tree, so you don't have to be too picky.

[@Papaneeks]

If you want to know what the reaction was like, this game was announced at E3 2016. It opened the Sony conference. It started with just an entire orchestra playing the theme of this game, though we did not know that yet. It was conducted by the one and only Bear McCreary. After the theme ended, the curtain rose and a screen was behind it. Some game footage started to play. It was just a boy. We still did not know what it was. Then we heard, “BOY!”. Immediately chatter started happening in the crowd. A large figure in the shadows talked to the boy. Then Kratos walked out of the shadow. The Crowd at E3 went INSANE. A gameplay showcase played and this game was officially announced. Again, the crowd went crazy. This reveal and announcement became one of the most memorable and iconic in the entire history of E3.

[@tredausmaxima]

Am really excited you've come a long God of War journey to this. There's the "Fallen God" comic that details Kratos' journey to the unknown after the events of God of War 3. It's quite an interesting comic if you're interested.

[@captaincombustion6020]

No need to apologize for getting emotional; this is one of the most intensely emotional games ever made. 11:47 I always tear up at this part. Bear McCreary was sadly named after the wrong animal because that man is the GOAT. I hear they recorded all of Kratos's "boy" lines before deciding on Atreus's name, so "boy" was just used as a placeholder. They decided to keep those lines because they emphasized Kratos's emotionally distant relationship with Atreus.

[@shinyev3281]

As someone who just finished the game a couple of hours ago it’s amazing you will love the character arc and the music, especially the music

[@Chro0ne]

Yep! She reached 2018. Guys, let's all cry together again watching, shall we?

[@Grim_death144]

Fun kratos fact: he is over 1000 years old now

[@robchuk4136]

I'll miss the chains, but I gotta say the axe mechanic is really good, and throwing it and feeling it fly back in your hands at the push of a button never gets old

[@MarceloMaidana93]

Hi! Some tips the Game may not tell you, when you activate Spartan rage, it can be deactivated by pressing L3 R3 again. You can grab health even when you are fighting. Runic attacks will help you a lot in the fights, keep an eye on them. Remember always explore and the puzzles are awesome, Classic GOW😅

[@padascos]

We are finally here. The game that introduced me to the series. Ill do the usual and see if I got things to say/add, if not, Im simply gonna say i cannot wait, yet too fear the day we reach the end of this journey. Yes, The cold open from first and foremost the lovely transition straight from the menu screen, straight to the Death of another loved one for Kratos, though, like many things, we can tell this part of his life has become a lot better and healthier, even if still harsh and sad. While He killed his prior one, his wife here lived with him in peace clearly and Died peacefully, loved by him, and Kratos getting to "bury" the person he loved, getting a sense of closur from that. It is a sad yet in the same way happy reality he has reached, which makes it all the more incredible to see, that something like this can have such oppossing emotions to it. I love those small art closets? walls i guess. They are incredibly nice to look at, so much so that they used to be my background. Telling actual folklore. It is rare to have such things transcribed that way. Normally you would have someone tell it outright or some cutscene, but no, here we have it simply be some old art by someone else, you simply find. Ah yes, the Trolls. Literal, not figurative. Get used to these big guys. They are plentiful. The name is simply that and not entirely more descriptive. Not any Lore or story to him. The Strangers seems like a seriously odd sob. Wonder who he is? That much is sure, he is someone that must have a name, and certainly some story as to how the hell he ended up so resiliant and even more so, cocky. Humans went nuts, yes. There is reasons for it. Im baffled they stood up this well to Kratos. Gameplay and all I know, it is funny to think though that Kratos's actual god powers scale in universe as to whom he fights. would be a really cool concept if they went for it. never did, but hey, headcanon all the way. Draugr make for some funny enemies anyway, far more than Humans. Good old Norse Zombies. And unlike other zombies, these guys can use weapons and armor. After all, what fun are zombies if they cant swing weapons about? Brok and his brother... well thats all for now there. Lovely lads. They will help you plenty, both practically and emotionally with some well needed levity.

[@arturoalcantara6830]

Active the Spartan Rage can regenerate health in combat, put what heal Kratos in those cutscene wasn't his rage, it was his godhood. In case you didn't know Kratos here is 100% god.

[@Papaneeks]

Over the past decade I lost my grandma and uncle, both wanted to be cremated and have their ashes spread at the southern most point of Florida in the Ocean because they came from Cuba and wanted to have their ashes returned to a close place to their former home. My dad and I made that Journey back to Miami twice to do this. So this opening hit me hard and got me emotional too. We are all human and we all have emotions. It’s not something to apologize for.

[@kaliwali]

I'm so sorry for your losses. Celebrating life by scattering ashes is very beautiful 🤍

[@spideerman83]

Take ur time dont rush, make sure explore everything.!!

[@Jae-jae1392]

You are by far the only one I've watched that hasn't died yet at this point, usually people die many times during the second revenant fight

[@user-ho8fb9iq5e]

hello and this is me again, a person who talks about mythology (yes, I’m already writing my second comment, I’ll write below why) ok, I just started watching the video and it seems to me that in addition to the main comments, I will also make comments with time stamps to talk about some things. 1:44 Well, I wouldn’t say that this game is loosely based on norse mythology. This game is quite accurate to its original source (norse mythology) and all the changes, unlike the old games, are clearly made specifically for the plot of the game and, frankly speaking, are not as annoying as in old games. 6:58 oh, how could I forget to write about this in my comment. This and the next game are full of scenes on a boat and while you are on the boat there is always a dialogue, but as soon as you swim to land this white button appears, When pressed, the characters climb out of the boat and the dialogue ends and it will not be possible to listen to it in the future. So before pressing the white button, make sure that the dialogue is finished (by the way, this applies not only to the scenes on the boat, but also to other scenes where this button appears) 8:25 I was talking about these scenes, in this scene there was no dialogue but usually there is. By the way, I advise you to swim away from this white button during the dialogue, because I have seen many times how gamers accidentally pressed it. 9:04 oh trust me this is just the beginning, the locations in this game are wonderful. 20:26 I'm very pleased to hear this, I was worried that you wouldn't use the codex. 1:20:09 yes about that, this is one of those plot points that not everyone will understand, for now I’ll just say that everything here is not as it might seem and unfortunately I can only give an explanation for this scene at the end of the game. 1:35:39 I can explain this plot point because there are no spoilers in it, it’s just that Faye knew about Kratos’ past and decided to protect the forest so that they wouldn’t be found. ok, you guessed it yourself, well done By the way, you pronounce the name Atreus incorrectly. You say Arteus instead of Atreus.

[@jaggedpoppet3921]

I played this game for maybe 12 hours and never finished it. I had a traumatic experience like 5 years ago that did something to my brain. It caused me to not enjoy playing video games as much and it really makes me sad at times because ive been playing since the first Nintendo and really could escape all my childhood trauma as a kid by getting so immersed into the worlds in video games. I used to be able to play games for like 14 hours straight but i can't do that anymore. I play a game every now and then but its got to be really good. I know this game was a masterpiece but i just couldn't find the same joy i once had playing the original trilogy. Ive tried watching other people play this game on here but for whatever reason i couldn't finish. I did watch all your other playthroughs of God of War and was waiting for this one so i could hopefully see the game in its entirety. I love your play style and how emotional and how big of a heart you have for characters and it takes me back to a time when i felt the same way.

[@arturoalcantara6830]

When Atreus say after the fight with the strange that they're nobodies, he meant that they're nothing special just a normal father and son duo, he have no idea that Kratos is a god he think they are both mortals.

[@BeanutButler]

i love how kratos is actually just stronger than ever but he doesnt use all his strength just like you dont use all your stregth to pick up a spoon

[@larsonswift]

Kali, I'm so excited for you to start these new games. I don't have much connection to the original games, but I loved these new ones. I've watched you since the middle of Mass Effect 2, and I love your ability to understand certain points of view that many others don't. I hope you love this game as much as I do. Edit: As a long time Stargate: SG1 fan Christopher Judge as Kratos was a big draw for me. He does a truly fantastic job.

[@kaliwali]

Yes! Christopher Judge makes an amazing Kratos I think. The voice is deeper and raspier than earlier Kratos and somehow that is so fitting knowing this is 1000 years later!

[@benjamina261]

Yes! Amazing that you're playing this! This game is so GOATED that it actually won Game of the Year in 2018 against Red Dead Redemption 2, another masterpiece!

[@youthought.128]

These 2 games together are one of my favorites and always love watching people play and react and get emotional. It means you feel it, you're connecting with the characters. I seen you just put out the 1st video for ragnarok, so i was excited to start from the beginning and see your reaction. I can't wait to see you finish ragnarok. i will be watching

[@whiteowlmassacre4907]

YESSS, IT'S HERE! So hyped to tag along on your experience through these masterpieces! I was inspired to start another NG+ a couple days ago, and like you said when you noticed the region summary/checklist in the map, my brain won't let me leave anything unchecked even though this'll be like my third NG+ for this game and I already have all the OP gear, talismans, enchantments and whatnot, lol. Also, you did the right thing not buying anything at the shop, all of Kratos' best armor and most of the best enchantments and talismans are found out in the world. Enjoy!

[@Ikerot]

Been waiting for this one! I learned this back when it came out, but the fact that all the cutscenes are done in one shot (no camera changes) is amazing.

[@danielmorgan1126]

Ma'am, I just want to say that I love EVERY aspect of your gameplay in this. The thorough playthrough (i.e. codex and etc.), your history with Kratos, the timing in the video, your relatableness, love for this game, and how you speak in the playthrough. 🥹🥹 It makes me so darn happy that you preciously enjoy this beautiful story of the Norse saga after the Greek era.

[@kaliwali]

thank you so much! 💚

[@The-07-Legend]

Enemey attacks that shows a yellow ring can be reflected at the right time with L1, only the ones with red ring should be evaded (double x is rolling)🤓

[@saecula2391]

wow thank's .. I was a little confused but now I learned GoW 2018 is the sequel of GoW 3 from 2010 🙂

[@DixieNormous06]

Kali, your entire God of War play through has been great! Looking forward to you seeing the growth of Kratos in these newer ones. Since you played the older titles, make sure to play the Valhalla DLC for Ragnarok.

[@ELG6191]

ive been subbed to Kali since her start of the God of War series seeing her emotions and how she is enjoying it as much as i have during my first time playing these games. Unlocking memories ive lost, its been amazing watching everything unfold.. i cant wait until the ending of DLC Ragnarok and the emotions she will have then because i know every time i hear that dialogue i cry because of how powerful it is and for his character to come full circle. Youre doing amazing Kali and thank you for helping me relive this series of storytelling again.

[@kaliwali]

thank you for following this entire GOW journey with me! 💚

[@ELG6191]

@@kaliwali thank you for being such an amazing person and also someone welcoming.

[@user-vy8it4wh5d]

I'm very happy for you. After all, you didn't have to wait 8 long years to see the continuation of the Kratos story.

[@FantasyHawkeye]

It's been a long time since I have watched a God of War 2018 or Ragnarok playthrough. Can't wait for you to experience the entire story arch. It's a lot.

[@TiberianGamer]

Awesome! so it begins! Im happy you reached these games, they are amazing, awesome music, graphics and storylines , and the combat though different is pretty good as well. And you will enjoy this one much more that you know Kratos story! A work of art!

[@deathtoraiden2080]

When this game came out there were split opinions (as with every reboot) and a lot of memes surrounding Kratos and Atreus, but no one had anything bad to say about him being voiced by Christopher Judge cause he's Teal'c. Everyone loves Teal'c.

[@Dan_G.R.S.]

Something I recommend for after the playthrough is to read the translated lyrics for the music in this game. Actually the same goes for the greek games, it's very interesting

[@petrusjnaude7279]

This is the one I've been waiting for since you started this series. And like other have said, you have no need for the emotional reactions you have during the game. The funeral scene hits everyone in the feels to varying degrees.

[@gregs3845]

Yes, you should apologise for giving us 2 hours of God of War, it should be 3 😊

[@Deadletterpoet]

I'll admit I haven't watched your Ascension play through yet, but I have been WAITING for you to get to 2018 so I am jumping to this now, but I will watch Ascension soon. It's very cool that you played all the God of War games you could. I honestly wasn't that big a GoW fan when they were initially coming out and it wasn't until this game I was able to connect to the games and understand their appeal. So excited to see you go through this. This (and the sequel) are definitely two of my all time fav games. Have all the fun and let the emotions come cause they will. I hope you enjoy the experience.

[@hellcorpses]

good playtrough

[@InJeffable]

I first watched a playthrough of this game when one of my other favorite KZbinrs decided to play it right after it came out. I knew virtually nothing about God of War going in, yet the story and characters still resonated with me. Now thanks to your God of War playthroughs, I'm going into God of War 2018 (affectionately known by some as Dad of Boy) with a full understanding of what Kratos has been through. I'll be looking at this from a whole new perspective.

[@kaliwali]

I'm so glad I decided to play the older games first! It's been an awesome journey for sure and I'm glad you get to experience the game again with more knowledge! ✨

[@misaelgonzales1615]

When you complete gow 2018, i would love to see you react to gow Ragnarok's trailers; for you to feel the hype we felt!

[@The-07-Legend]

Oh i thought you played this new ones before the old ones❤ les goo

[@tricialydersen6967]

Once again...your exploration, narration, and insight as you play a game is appreciated. This is a beautiful game.

[@0x8badbeef]

1:10:48 Someone should make this a GIF, "Leave My House!".

[@conner8103]

This game won the game of the year in 2018 while it was in a close competition with red dead redemption 2

[@conner8103]

Speaking of red dead redemption 2 have played red dead series I'm just curious

[@conner8103]

Have u played I mean sorry

[@divinedemon9076]

While we did get a cliff hanger at the end of 3, I don’t think we were ever given confirmation this game was even going to happen until the announcement the year/months prior to its release. Also the perspective from players who do or don’t play the original series is night and day and I love your understanding of the story so far

[@divinedemon9076]

Also fun fact: if you go into photo mode after snapping the strangers neck he’s flipping you off as he falls down the cliff

[@adsmaxi]

1:03:40 What I like about this game is that they did the face gestures very well. They are so expressive, even the small gestures of the face express and convey very well what the characters are feeling. It's a work of art. I'm glad you're loving it. It has changed a lot compared to the other games. All GOW games are wonderful!

[@kaliwali]

YES when Kratos realized that Faye had him cut down that tree to break the shield and he just closed his eyes and you could * feel * his raw emotion. So good

[@adsmaxi]

​@@kaliwali Exactly, another moment where you can feel the character, but not only by the expression on his face, but also by his body posture, like the small movement he makes back with his neck before saying ''come''. There are many details.

[@supergirlvideoclips894]

2 and a half hour playthrough. It feels like watching a full featured movie. Keep it going 👍👍👍

[@cristobalrebolledo789]

A start of a new journey! Kratos and Boi, Good to see you playing this one, Keep going Kali!

[@dragonofthewhiteflame4987]

This was an amazing playthrough. Typically, I'd come across new playthroughs where creators have no prior knowledge of the previous games, but seeing that you've recently played them beforehand has made me appreciate your reaction so much more. In addition, you have great game sense. You thoroughly examine areas to ensure you didn't miss things, which is great. Keep up the good work. If you need any tips feel free to ask.

[@ssssantos304]

what a treat to see someone play this for the first time after playing the previous games!

[@biggianthead5902]

This is why you need to play the previous games first. Without it, this game wouldn't be as emotional

[@saifkhan_95]

Oh kali i forgot, those revenants, witch like enemies... They are really annoying, so what you wanna do is when they turn into that poison cloud , shoot them with the arrows first and then start punching them to build up stun damage and do damage at the same time. Also you might press R3 to lock on to an enemy to make it easier lol. Just be careful not press both L3 and R3 by mistake cause it'll activate Spartan Rage when you don't want to. Believe me that's happen to me many times.😑 The revenants are like the wraiths from the previous games.

[@mr.vesper5659]

Phew here we go. 🍿

[@HDGameTubeTV]

Seeing this on my home feed made my day, I'm gonna watch this for a good night tonight!!

[@kaliwali]

💚💚💚

[@benlunaris]

Dad of Boy begins...These 2 made me tear up alot. I miss parts of the old VA but damn does Chris know how to voice this Kratos

[@implicitmintjulep]

I'm not even a parent and this game shredded me in places. Looking forward to your reactions!

[@alialrassam57]

God of war is one of my favourite games

[@jameymabrey6560]

Been anxiously ready for this one

[@Oshameslosh]

Clutched up with those parries around 1 hr and 50 minutes in. Very nice!

[@TheGodina4life]

When 2018 dropped we really didn't know how much time passed between then and Greece. Alot of us assumed it was like 50-100 years at most 😅 definitely did not expect his strength like that

[@Arun18932]

It's beautiful playthrough as always ❤

[@zachreads]

I started my God of War journey on release day 2005, release order is the way to go imo, this game was worth the wait!

[@SwagSwagSenate]

Hi Kali. I've been travelling across Europe for a while so I couldn't catch up with your older GoW videos, but I'll try to watch all your videos on the modern ones :)

[@kaliwali]

traveling across Europe sounds amazing!

[@jonathancapps1103]

"Apparently, Odin has beef with us?" That's the obvious inference, and no doubt what Kratos must have been thinking. We don't have enough info this early in the game to understand the context of the Stranger's arrival. But keep it in mind.

[@jaimeverastegui6121]

Hello. I love the way you play and how you understand those small details in the story. I want to give you some tips that can help you improve your way of playing even more. Using your shield is very important especially when it comes to projectiles. You can block any type of projectiles using your shield. It is also very important that you know that you can even block all kinds of rays, whether fire, ice, etc. Just by holding up your shield. You can also block absolutely all of Revenant's poison attacks by holding your shield up at all times and waiting for an opening to counterattack. (Atreus arrows and then you attack). And finally, when you fight a Troll I recommend that you always roll to the left as if making a circle around him and attack especially when you are behind him. Try to memorize their movements so you will know when to roll to the left side or when to move away. I almost forget it. One last tip. When it comes to puzzles, Odin's ravens or fast enemies, I always recommend using the light ax throw because the heavy ax throw is very slow and it will be much more difficult for you to hit your target or solve timed puzzles. I apologize for my English. I speak Spanish and I am using the translator. I am glad to be a new follower of yours as I can clearly see in your eyes that you are a wonderful person. Greetings from Peru.

[@shafirahman8419]

Wow we are finally here you sure are going to enjoy this kali 😎😎

[@jonathancapps1103]

"Kratos is being a pretty good dad." It's interesting to see the difference in reaction to this scene between players familiar with the earlier games and those who play this game first. New GoW players comment on how harsh, blunt, and strict Kratos is. Some wonder if Atreus is his biological son. Those more familiar with the character recognize that Kratos has mellowed quite a bit, and that he deeply cares for Atreus.

[@saifkhan_95]

Hello kali! Thank you for this. Been waiting for this one. Got a few more tips for ya... 1. Again take your time and explore. Note there's gonna be a lot of backtracking, nothing gets left out in this game, but of course sometimes, not all the time though you may need and item or power to do so, you'll see what i mean 😁 You kinda missed out on the last 2 toys from the set lol. The first one was at Kratos house at the side of the wooden gate and the second was kind of inside the old temple, right before you pulled the chain to open the gate there was a big ass Door behind you that leads out to the bridge. 2. Shield Combat: i see you're already getting the hang of the parrying system, but note that when you get a perfect parry, it leaves an opening to do follow up attacks on the enemy, if you don't do a perfect parry, it slows down and leaves you open for getting attack. When you see a yellow/gold circle around the enemy, they're about to do a heavy attack which you still have a chance to parry. If it Red, don't block just dodge or roll out of the way and wait for an opening. The red circle are stronger attacks and can't be blocked and they do a lot of damage. There's also a skill on skill tree that allows you to reflect enemy projectiles and attacks. Its pretty much similar to the golden fleece. 3. Yes Kali break the pots and vases. Come on! If God of War has taught you anything, Its to DESTROY EVERYTHING! 😁 cause it can give you hack silver, health and rage. And lastly....err i believe the kids name is BOY!! Get it right GIRL! 😁😂👍

[@russman74]

yes lets goooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!. so excited to see you finally made it here and get ready for a wonderfully emotional journey. luv this game.

[@oojumaflip1]

Kratos's character arc is truly spectacular.

[@robertking622]

I appreciate that you are willing to show emotion in the game, it shows that you are invested in the game, I saw it also in your playthrough of The Last of Us

[@user-ho8fb9iq5e]

Hi, I am the same person who told you about the mythology in the original games of the god of war. now the time has come for the god of war 2018 and in the last comments I said that now my comments will change a lot. and everything will really change a lot, firstly now in my comments, there will be much less information about mythology,now I’ll tell you why. The thing is that the new trilogy has a different approach to mythology than the old trilogy. in previous games, knowledge of mythology essentially doesn’t spoil anything for you, well, except for Pandora’s Box, of course, while in new games, your knowledge of mythology can greatly spoil the game, since these games are much more based on mythology and the vast majority of plot twists are taken literally from mythology. I can give you an example from the old trilogy about Pandora's Box:in the first part of God of War, Pandora's Box is described as a box that contains the power to kill God, but people familiar with mythology know that inside Pandora's Box there is all evil and hope. And in God of War 3, it became known that inside Pandora's Box is really evil, but again, people familiar with mythology know that in addition to evil, there is also hope in the box, especially considering all the hints that the game gave. Well, and secondly, the game itself told almost the entire mythology, so I have almost nothing to talk about.Oh I almost forgot now I won't write facts either.So what, I’ll write in the comments? Well, firstly, this game is full of plot points that are not clear to everyone. And secondly, this game is FULL of additional dialogues, collectibles, additional quests and a bunch of other things that are easy to miss, this is what I’m going to talk about in the comments. Now let's talk about the plot (without spoilers). Firstly, now the events take place in Norse mythology. You may know this mythology from the films about Thor. Secondly, Kratos has a son, Atreus.Speaking of Kratos, how did he survive? Well, thanks to the official novelization of the God of War 2018, it became known that the gods cursed Kratos so that he could not die by his own hands, since he had tried to do this many times before. They also placed another curse on him which will be revealed later in the game, but if you've read the comics you already know what this curse is.I can’t say anything about Atreus yet, nor about his mother. But about the stranger, I can only say one thing, of course his name is not a stranger, but I can’t say his real name yet, and unfortunately, from the experience of other KZbinrs who went through the God of War, I can assume that there is at least one person in the comments who will spoil who the stranger is😭. especially considering that the first episode will be in the premiere format. As for that troll boss, well, he’s not in mythology like most of the other bosses in this game, so I’ll just ignore them. I’d also like to talk about one thing that wasn’t mentioned in the game (at least I haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere)this is that the gods in norse mythology are actually mortal (well, except for the stranger), the only thing they cannot die from is old age, and then only if they eat idunn apples, which we collect in this game to increase health.Brok is a character from norse mythology and, again, I can’t tell you what his role in mythology is because that will be said later in the game. and lastly, I want to say please do not look at Wikipedia about the god of war because in this game there are a lot of plot twists related to the characters. I will try to give you all the necessary information.

[@kaliwali]

thank you! it's awesome to see you in a new series posting great information ✨

[@faisalfirdausiinn4708]

Thank you for added information/insights you gave. and i agree with your suggestions as well.

[@37theEnigma]

I JUST finished the others and caught up to here (was hospitalized for a few weeks with no phone), but haven't started the vid yet. I just want to acknowledge that seeing you play through the older games was phenomenal! Not only do I like that you focus on little details, that sometimes enlightens me, but you hold a lot of empathy, which many people lack. I see that it helps you understand characters better in these video games you play, and makes your responses very valuable. At least to me. Now, to watch your journey of Kratos' new journey

[@kaliwali]

I hope you're doing much better now 💚

[@davejersey8464]

This game and Ragnarok were so well made, there's a reason they won so many awards. Little hints...1. Throw your Axe more 2. Take your time and look everywhere in every direction and 3. Look for yellow markings on some of the giant enemies, those are throw points for your Axe. Keep going!

[@stonecoldku4161]

When you finish this game there is a documentary on KZbin called "Raising Kratos" that you should definitely watch. It's a documentary about the making of this game. Also, since I don't know how far ahead you have played in this game already, there is a "secret" or true ending after the main story is finished. Once you've completed the main story, go back to Kratos and Atreus' house, go inside and have Kratos lay on the bed. That will trigger the ending, and then after the credits roll there will be some dialog between Kratos and Atreus that will explain that scene a bit more.

[@iamasimplmao9260]

been waiting for this for so long ahhh so excited

[@tskwerl]

Here we go! Woohoo!

[@M1_Maz]

It only took the first 20 minutes of this video (and the menu deep-dive) for me to already know that this is going to be my new favorite playthrough of this game on KZbin. The rest of the video confirmed it 😁Keep it up!

[@alien_planets_exist1359]

Can you please turn your brightness up😅 the video was too dark. Couldn't really see anything under shadow and dark places 😅

[@kaliwali]

lol yes I can!

[@alien_planets_exist1359]

@kaliwali thank you 🙏

[@Vagrant860]

Nice to see how far you've come kali! I may have not liked this game as much especially after playing the flawless combat perfection that is God of war 3 but this is still good.

[@0x8badbeef]

I played this in 2018. After finishing it I looked at the earlier ones. They looked too old so I passed on them. But after watching you play them I can appreciate why fans prefer the old ones. The newer ones are too focused on story than action. But I can respect both. What I like seeing in the old ones is the camera perspective. These newer ones are too close. I only play 3rd person games and I want to at the very least be able to see the character’s feet. I can write volumes on why. And I’ve been disappointed with every 1st person game ever since my first 3rd person game explains part of why. Horizon Forbidden West just came out on PC. The first thing I did was open the FOV to its widest.

[@Xackadee]

The E3 demo of this game was when it was first revealed, which was basically an altered version of the deer hunt here. And seeing those moments there, Kratos getting angry at Atreus but then visibly holding back and calming himself down, Kratos reaching over to comfort his son - unseen by Atreus - but hesitating and switching over to the knife last minute, very quickly caught my interest. It was a whole new light to see Kratos in and demonstrated him being someone with self-awareness, self-doubt and self-control. I felt this depth to him pouring off the screen that I'd never been convinced of beforehand. And that was what led to me buying and playing my first God of War game. The soundtrack certainly didn't hurt either!