NIDHOGG & FREEING FREYA | God of War Ragnarök - Part 6

[@matiasgago]

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!

[@extraordinarygamer937]

finally Cringe Ironwood is over

[@genshinvids]

THIS EARLY? is it early? It feels early. Doesn't matter, mati video is a mati video afterall.

[@bigde131]

@@extraordinarygamer937why is it cringe?

[@john_etc]

@@bigde131it’s like Mati says in the very beginning, Ironwood goes on for way too long, it’s by far the lowest point in the game

[@Gonzo2288]

@@bigde131 because it’s trash

[@jonmichaelbarnett2051]

Absolutely my favorite thing about Ragnarok is the Kratos & Freya relationship. The way they build on it is *chefs kiss*.

[@matiasgago]

@@jonmichaelbarnett2051 absolute peak storytelling

[@ikebeckman1074]

Kratos said it, finally the most Kratos phrase Kratos has ever said: “Depends on the weapon…and the man”

[@sammcfarlane2494]

I love how Freya’s able to put aside the petty grievances that has splintered her and Kratos for so long.

[@Hunterese123]

I mean, losing a child aint petty, but I get your point lol

[@matiasgago]

Shes the goat bro

[@sammcfarlane2494]

@@matiasgagoI was just referencing God of War 3 intro.

[@sammcfarlane2494]

@@Hunterese123 I was just referencing God of War 3 intro.

[@alsims2007]

@@Hunterese123 I could be wrong but I think that's a quote from Zeus in GOW3. i think he said it to the other gods as the Titans climbed mount Olympus. but you're right, that's not petty

[@trevorharding3783]

Kratos and Freya make quite the team. I always return to the Nidhogg fight to relive it again. Plus, it's the moment where they put aside their differences.

[@matiasgago]

CINEMA

[@BuddyChy]

I like how you explained your intro regarding ironwood. I’m one of the ones who liked and appreciated this section more than most and didn’t get that feeling of it being too long when I first played it, but I understand how and why others felt that way. Definitely on replay it’s daunting to get through again. Considering how long the overall game is, this “long section” is ultimately a small percentage of the playthrough. It’s worth it imo

[@zanderbeasley5868]

I know it’s out of grief and not ok, but Freya’s outfit looked absolutely fire

[@matiasgago]

So bomb bro 😅

[@NitroCigarette]

My dude said ''I know she hurtin' but damn, shawty fine''

[@emoji_eater]

40:50 you got me mati

[@rodrigoborges3876]

If i were you, i'd do every damn side quest in vanaheim as soon as they become available, 100% it type stuff. They have SO much story, give a LOT of character development, take place in some of the coolest levels and areas in the game and are fun as fuck on top of it all. It's the high points of the game imo even though it's side stuff, which says a lot.

[@matiasgago]

They shall be done 🙌🏼

[@gabscongo]

I def agree with you about Ironwood lmao. Enjoyed it but glad to see my mans Kratos again

[@owlpp3373]

Love how you noticed that line from 2018. Most streamers didn’t catch that.

[@matiasgago]

That scene in 2018 hit me like a train it hit immediately in this one 🥹

[@OmarManta]

Death Count: 41 Mimir Brother Count: 84 (Kratos: 5) 13:38 Poor Wildebeest😭 I do agree with you on the Ironwood section. Maybe they could have spread it out as a returning to and from thing or something

[@Xander5025]

Game : stop thinking like an elden lord for a moment and start thinking like a god of war. Mati : me love rolly polly like a maniac XD. Nice video like always.

[@matiasgago]

They always catch me 😂

[@crutonman1547]

i always felt really terrible for killing Nidhogg ngl

[@user-tn1oh3he8c]

Fr like it’s just looking after it’s tree man

[@OneOddTodd63]

It's time. More Mati. More Kratos. It's a good day.

[@ambermaryyyy]

HIIIII!! I just binged your first three GoW videos, and am currently on 2018 and I have to tell you how much you’ve been helping me. I just lost my grandfather and your videos have brought laughter and smiles to my life again. So thank you from the bottom of my heart! I can’t wait to catch up! ❤

[@matiasgago]

I’m so sorry to hear about your grandfather Amber ❤️ been there myself and it’s not an easy thing, sending you much love to you and your family

[@Hedron1027]

Ironwood literally looks like something out of Subnautica and I love it (not sure if you’ve ever played Subnautica, Mati, but you should at some point if not).

[@kyle1806]

Mati: "At the end of the day, I care the most about Kratos" Oh this game is going to make him cry 😈

[@grannys1704]

lmaoo u really confirmed his anxiety

[@thekatarnalchemist]

I'm glad you've rediscovered your sense of wonder with this game. =)

[@SICKHYPER]

It’s so boring, Raganrok Is Based On 80% Cutscenes And Walkie Talkies But Hope They Don’t DomThat In The Future Ragnarok Is Good

[@MasonDeanda-fk3kh]

I recently started watching your channel starting with god of war 1 part 1 and I just have to say…. You show the true meaning of being a gamer 💯 we need more people like you on the tube!

[@tomsmith2260]

Mati for the first bit - 😒 Mati when Freya showed up - 😁

[@matiasgago]

Me need more FREYA

[@carlos85424]

the emotional responsibility of Kratos in this game is amazing

[@Barren_soul]

I swear to god, “we must be better” has been my mantra ever since I played this game. It actually helped me a lot. Kratos is so goated.

[@Don2006]

Ironwood is a complete replayability killer

[@charles2731]

Absolutely. Cool with it the first time to flush out the story, but that’s all I could take

[@expiredgatorade1999]

always excited to see more god of war content from this channel!

[@PuentesRE]

Yeh, that conversation at the end hits HARD. So much depth, so much intensity. Freya has been.. through a lot.. Her and Kratos are being so real in those moments. And so Mature and Understanding. Respect is earned between them. I did tear up and this game earned those.

[@TheRealProdigy]

54:13 these are gold the mimir/Brok interactions with Broks riddles. Are gold

[@TomothyM70]

Don’t feel bad, they made that ironwood section too long.

[@matiasgago]

It was a mistake to try and finish it in one sitting lmao

[@Fiddlefiddle5000-qv1ly]

They could have cut the cave part and half of the gathering fruit part. Those are just unecessary.

[@lilithismybabydaddy452]

​@@Fiddlefiddle5000-qv1lythere's thing called pacing the gathering fruit part was necessary. The dialoge was important.

[@lilithismybabydaddy452]

​@@Fiddlefiddle5000-qv1lythere's a thing called pacing. The fruit gathering was necessary. The dialouge was important

[@matiasgago]

@@Fiddlefiddle5000-qv1lythis!

[@booket2391]

HAPPY TO SEE MORE GOD OF WAR! ❤ The kratos and freya journey goes crazy

[@matiasgago]

I need me a game of just them two fr 😅

[@aced4fun]

ARES! DESTROY ALL GAME SPOILERS AND MY LIFE IS YOURS! I just got my first paycheck recently and I wanted to give a little thanks for all the feature-length uploads I can binge after a day’s work. Cheers champ 🍺

[@matiasgago]

Naw I appreciate your generosity brother 😭 Hope you have a nice weekend!

[@georgek3976]

8 seconds ago is crazy...also you came in clutch with the upload 🙏

[@matiasgago]

Welcome to the early gang boss 🕺🏽

[@michaeltilly6208]

40:50 LOL yes. You got me hahaha that was too good

[@pumpkinLive]

No way Mati predicted that I skipped the Ironwood part

[@michaeltilly6208]

The music during the Nidhogg fight was so sick. Vanaheim with Freya was such a good reset from Ironwood. I could see you reignited. Such a good game bro

[@PuentesRE]

This game doesn't exist without these three, Atreus, Freya and Kratos.. The emotions are too real and their arcs are perfect. And this is the first of many moments that brought well earned tears.

[@Shadowwolf674]

Yo just want you to know we support you 100% bro keep up the good work even with one episode a week u still one of my favorite streamers I always try to watch

[@Robobongo88]

😂😂😂 I definitely skipped haha and still laughing!! Nice one dude!!

[@Thevikingninja117]

Danellie Bisucci (Freya) is such an incredible actress.

[@StormLord_TTV]

YAYYYY a new god of war video on my birthday 🎂 WOOOOOHOOOO thanks my dude

[@cagebuddy1539]

I loved nidhoggs theme at the end where it seems to be using everything in its arsinal out of desperation... so awesome.

[@zanderbeasley5868]

You probably didn’t realize, but not many put it together immediately either. That snake was the world serpent. Since the snake is a child of Loki and Angrboda, GOW writers made a technicality by having it be ‘born’ by both of them here. Edit: To any who think this is a spoiler: it's not. It's not immediately obvious, but everything I said happened on screen in this video. Was just trying to shed light on a fairly foggy bit of writing.

[@PeachBBX]

The game explains this itself in the post game. and it makes much sense to put this explanation there and not now

[@dylanhopkins5934]

You would be wrong. This is a spoiler. Its "foggy" because its not supposed to officially be revealed right now. If its not revealed then doing what you just did would be considered a spoiler. And it is. It doesn't matter if you can piece it together or know the mythology. I can't believe this has to be explained to people at this point. Your explanation woulda made more sense later in the game anyways when its revealed. Not now when its clearly meant to be concealed. Some people still don't catch it later in the game, and if they do then they don't understand. So your spoiler woulda been perfect then.

[@afjer]

If I posted a game playthrough I would disable comments.

[@lilithismybabydaddy452]

This is a spoiler. Let him figure out it. Its obvious yeah but just let him proccess it.

[@lilithismybabydaddy452]

This is a spolier. Delete. Its obvious yeah but let him figure it out

[@streamspoart2671]

2:02:24 this scene foreshadowed her son Baldur, when his spell broke by the mistletoe

[@isabellazeiler1454]

im always stoked to watch your videos! keep it up dude!

[@matiasgago]

Appreciate you!

[@michaeltilly6208]

Keep it up Mati! I support you all the way homie

[@AR-yr6nk]

40:49 lmao , he knows 😂

[@JacobShelalis-ow2lo]

What an episode and take all the time you need, mental and real life is more important. Always a pleasure!

[@raptor_5622]

Man those Vanaheim plants are more deadly than Odin 😂

[@matiasgago]

I hate them 😂

[@xerxes5785]

You’re definitely not alone in how you feel. Ragnarok in terms of story is much weaker than 2018 which was flawless.

[@laszlozsurka8991]

Love how Mati was so done with the Ironwood part that he lowered the difficulty to easy just to get it over with.

[@JuiceBox000]

Ending was awesome

[@mikesfatmanlearnings6111]

Best way to end the week. Thanks as always Mati 👍

[@aeolussvichi7680]

I didn’t mind the angraboda section and loved how it ended, but I can see how it can go on for others a bit too long. Luckily after that lull things pick up to the pace you would prefer. Enjoy the rest of the game bud. Also I’m enjoying the double feature of elden ring and GoW a week. Also on a bit of a tangent but given the depth and detail of the world Corey Barlog built for GoW 18/R, it really makes me look forward to his new game that’s supposedly a full on rpg.

[@quinnporter9914]

Hey Mati! Love to see some more Raggy! Here's some tips if you want them: 1. Dodge rolling isn't that good, blocking and parrying is far more effective (I recommend only dodging Red attacks) 2. If you are looking to switch up your gameplay I recommend the 'Stone Wall Shield' it is super aggressive and fun! 3. Valor Rage acts like a parry! if you time it before a regular attack then it stuns the enemy, gives you more health and gives you a melee damage boost!

[@MrDoomsday7]

Your playthrough are also always PEAL absolutely loving this journey❤❤❤

[@ikebeckman1074]

Fun fact-Brok’s friend Lúnda is voiced by AT&T girl

[@matiasgago]

Idk who that is (prob cuz I live in Canada) but that’s awesome lmao

[@victorbalkan3486]

ilove this game

[@RioS550]

Mati! Youre my favorite gaming channel currently, I get a kick out of seeing your reactions lmao I would love to see you play some of my other favorites after this like Ghost of Tsushima, Cyberpunk or Red Dead 2. Amazing stories, characters, gameplay, music, everything! Please consider it 🙌🏽

[@matiasgago]

Appreciate you brother! Will do 🙇🏻

[@tranquilk5912]

1:19:49 my problem with the stance changes in this game is the small window that you have before an attack comes from the enemy. in the previous game, the stance change was much quicker to activate, here it takes a little longer and for me i don't use it as much because the enemy attacks back with that long enough opening. one of my gripes about the combat for this game personally

[@comicenthusiast]

The way you called me out on skipping ironwood when I literally did just that was hilarious 😂

[@terrylindholm3669]

40:50 No sir! It wasn't easy but I put in the time for you Brother! Thankfully your commentary helped make the medicine go down. lol

[@AxeDatcm]

You have camera mati, you can pause the game even mid fight and enter camera/photo mode, you can move the camera freely to take screenshots, you can even change characters expresion in it, make kratos smile or even hold his tongue out while beating the shit of enemy during R3 sequence Press square in pause menu You can make epic or silly thumbnail with this feature

[@M_Iv102]

Brother have you seen the studio eclipse Berserk trailer. Hyped is an understatement. Love the vids🤜🤛

[@matiasgago]

NO! what? Im watching it now also appreciate you 🤜🤛

[@5hape5hifter]

I can with my hand on my heart tell you Mati, I "suffered" with you through Ironwood. In fact, I think I've pretty much watched every second since Bloodborne. Keep at it, you're doing great!

[@kylereese968]

1:35:48 every moment 😆

[@DylanRostek]

While I do love the whole Atreus Angrboda relationship I do think Ironwood was 1 Jalla trip too long.

[@misterieping1307]

Double blue rings: bash them with the shield (tap the shield button twice) Yellow ring: the attack can be parried (tap the shield right when they attack) Red ring: an unblockable attack. Dodge it. Rage meter better used for fury rather than valor. Fury will also restore your health each hit, along with damaging the enemy. You know, picking harder difficulty is crazy, but even crazier picking it and don't know the basic mechanics of the game.

[@whtsthadealio1]

I totally agree. They definitely could’ve cut some time out of ironwood. It continued and I thought it was about to end. 😅

[@valoriel4464]

Had to Sub. Looking fwd to more of your vids. Thx ✌🏻

[@punkem733]

"Fancy folks, and quality meats" Fucking Brok LMAO

[@PokeysteveRV]

"The Reckoning" section of this game is probably my favorite couple hours of any game. The acting and the character development is unmatched. The devs gave us everything we wanted!

[@dylanhopkins5934]

We back! Yeah the game picks up IMMEDIATELY after that section. I think we all agree that part of the game, while important story wise, is way too drawn out. I enjoyed a lot of things about that section, maybe more than most, but it definitely overstays its welcome by about 30-45 minutes at least. Maybe more. Good thing though, is that now you've entered one of my favorite maps of the game. Can't wait for you to explore more and continue the journey! 1:28:31 You have to hit the thing back so that you can swing over to that side. Something fun over there for you.

[@markellcash9416]

Mati it's a side quest, "goddess falls" it digs deeper into freya's backstory. I think you would be interested

[@BrunoVelius]

It's me. I'm one of the people who sat through all of the Ironwood section.

[@stuicy22]

Dude, great vid once again. You're a champ! 😉 I would love to see you play the two new jedi games, very similar to souls and GoW, and just as epic, i think you'll love them. Stay cool dude!

[@john_etc]

1:16:34 Kratos took some emotional damage from Freya’s comment there

[@bakalchaahmed5401]

I congratulate you for the passing the ultimate test😭 Btw did i tell you? We are baaack

[@matiasgago]

You did bro best reward for getting through it hahaha

[@MisterNegative_]

40:49 bro knew 😭😭also yes i did. ironwood is good for the story aspect but is soooooo bad for gameplay

[@kingstation3148]

my fav episode so far !! man we're sooo back baby

[@ayblackie5472]

The game gets really wild and intense once Atreus returns from the Ironwood summer camp.

[@comicenthusiast]

What's sad, is if Freyr didn't even know Freya was alive or in some dungeon, that means they've had zero contact for years, decades, maybe even centuries. WHICH MEANS; Freyr doesn't even know he was an uncle. He might've even met Baldur on several occasions/battles, and not even considered he was his nephew. Which also means, the only role model Baldur had was Odin. Freyr could've been a positive role model for Baldur, and Baldur would've never died and caused Ragnarok due to revenge and anger

[@ManadaCan]

I sat through Ironwood. I liked that section. 🤘🏻

[@YetiCoolBrother]

The scene with Freya & Kratos settling their differences is my favorite in the whole franchise and gave me chills. Kratos returning her "You dont have to apologize, not to me, not for that" line is so poetic & beautiful after everything they've both been through. Chris Judge & Danielle Bisutti KILLED this whole game honestly but that scene in particular, my god.

[@Shadowwolf674]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeahhhhhhh!!! lol I’m really really happy you dropped again I honestly wasn’t expecting it today

[@israelmatos2009]

Games you gotta play next: Bioshock and Outlast 2.

[@richboyadler]

grylas theme is one of my top favourites from the ragnarok soundtrack ! absolutely love the theme

[@onecalmpixel3297]

44:05 this moment i need a proper runway for

[@GHOST-7100]

WE ARE SO BACK ❤

[@reapershadow1656]

Use the Skill of Extinguish Flame and Vaporize Frost to Get more damage against Boss, That skill Kinda Good for the Hard difficult

[@Nima290Animefan]

Continue make banger video ready for the next part

[@philippedussault5346]

Still waiting for a specific moment in the game to see your reaction to it. Thanks for sharing!

[@Burto11]

Let's gooooo!!!!

[@Supernovice942]

Yeeeeeesssss sir! Peak

[@matiasgago]

WE'RE SO BACK

[@obenohnebohne]

Your hustle is crazy. It is appreciated, but never expected. Take care, Mati. (I agree, the pacing in this is different, because the game wants to tell so much more. But there will be more of great moments like this between Kratos and Freya.)

[@davidpayzant1839]

Lot's of great stuff to come, be ready!

[@RockSnakeGamer]

WE GETTING OUT OF IRONWOOD WITH THIS ONE!!!

[@user-kg6sr1ux7q]

don't worry Mati!! I sat through it😂

[@mausoleul14]

Half way through the video, curios to see if our big bro here makes the connection between the snake in Ironwood and.. You know.. The other snake that is as big as the entire world.. 😂

[@tranquilk5912]

1:38:07 and come to Greece, see what happens when you do fight a true evil

[@Ramhams1337]

Ngl. brok is the best character introduced in the god of war series. at least for me

[@scrappy8494]

i got called out for skipping all of ironwood :( i felt like mati could see right through my screen

[@matiasgago]

I'm always watching 👀

[@TheRealProdigy]

I admit I was hesitant to skip. Playing this was god-awful god-awful lol. But I love you, Mati and I suffered through it for you 😂