God of War Ragnarok - Part 1

[@jacksepticeye]

It's good to be back!

[@Calcobeater_gamer4life]

Good to see ya 😄

[@Kanin_is.Beri_Good]

Good to see you Jacky boy

[@bruhdder2243]

It’s sure is!

[@kuroharudere2735]

Hyped!!

[@seanthegoat7919]

It's good to have you back! This game is awesome!

[@luminamoon6761]

When Kratos found out that the bear he defeated was Atreus and he panicked, almost thinking he killed another child of his is just so heart-wrenching to think about.

[@BlackMoonHowls]

Very touching, and saddening. I was like "200 Wat?!" Then Jack goes on the say Loki is hunted down later for his crimes, yes but do not forget Odin is the biggest reason shit hits the fan and Ragnarok is actually inevitable. It has happened more than once the World Serpent can tell us more about creation than the All Father himself. It's everything coming together. It's been Fimbulwinter in our world for a very very long time. Ragnarok's just round the corner mate. It's just a matter of time, semantics. It has probably already been....this is just us fading in a memory.

[@youngjedi0g]

@@BlackMoonHowls came just to enjoy the content since i havent been able to play the game myself yet, well. smoked some weed and came to read the comments and ur comment just hits so fucking deep i cant even realize what the fuck is going trough my head rn man.

[@mrweirdo1548]

@@youngjedi0g maybe you shouldn’t smoke weed before watching a thought provoking story line lol

[@Godless_Homunculus]

Bruh, my heart! If that had happened, that would have been it. That shit would have broken Kratos, period.

[@lahar2412]

@@mrweirdo1548 makes it hit harder trust me

[@pekkapuupaa6735]

I liked how impressed Jack was about the fact that even the bear has a name but Björn is the swedish word for a bear

[@thesnekku]

Bjørn is also the norwegian word for bear lol

[@ikkebellamy9949]

bjørn is also the danish word for bear

[@Thoms689]

@@thesnekku And the same for danish.

[@trianime]

What i first see from the name is it is similar to Beorn from LOTR and i thought it was an easter egg

[@gudruneddak]

Icelandic too lmao

[@StanleyNumber427]

The death screen fake out and Thor reviving you with his hammer like a defibrillator to keep the fight going is so clever.

[@djspicy8286]

that was so sweet

[@beanboiz3381]

That was fucking awesome

[@Broomer52]

I saw a leak of that around a month back. It was cool then and still is now

[@dynamite_king13]

it reminded me of the omega flowey fight and I loved it

[@dscarmo]

Playing with game mechanics expectations

[@tunabones5534]

Freya’s “KRATOOOSSSSS” scream in the beginning is some fantastic voice acting

[@tirefish]

I don't know why, but that scream reminds me of TFP Megatron screaming

[@ElRoque6]

Reminds me of Kratos’ classic scream “AAARREEEEESSSSS”

[@dummy1o2u]

​​@@ElRoque6 or ZEEEEUUUSSSSSS!! YOUR SON HAS RETURNED!

[@cymikgaming1266]

its just like ZEEEEEEUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@deoxi3207]

*ZOOOOS*

[@shadophaxx2401]

Out of the gate, the nod to Atreus being Loki with the antlers framing his silhouette, as well as him raising a wolf named Fenrir, I'm hooked already

[@StanleyNumber427]

Congrats, you got a heart from Jack. Now... whatever you do, don't edit the comment, otherwise you will lose the heart.

[@Samlenihan06]

@@StanleyNumber427 that’s what happened…..

[@simplekid4328]

I genuinely did not know Loki had antlers. I knew he was a frost giant and Fenrir was his offspring but never heard about the antlers. Learn something new everyday

[@philipgood5041]

Now I'm wondering if that was FENRIR Fenrir, or if Atreus named his son after his pet for some reason.

[@lilchaos9212]

@@philipgood5041 Something interesting to note is that in the mural depicting Skol, Hati and their father, their father is called Hróðvitnir and not 'Fenrir'. The father of Skoll and Hati and as a result assumed future son of Atreus is never actually called 'Fenrir' both in the Jotnar Shrines or by Mimir, only Hróðvitnir. Maybe they pulled an opposite of Freya and Frigg and made it so that Fenrir and Hróðvitnir are now two different characters?

[@peledalon13]

I don't think Sean noticed it, but at 59:25 when Odin is about to put his hand on Atreus... Kratos reaches for his axe without a moment of hesitation. He was dam well ready to fight Thor and Odin right then and there just to keep him safe. Such a small detail but means so much for Kratos's growth.

[@excalibur2038]

Yeh it shows alot, kratos would not be able to defeat odin at that moment so it shows that hes willing to die trying to protect his son at any moment, and people call kratos shallow

[@shadowwolf7219]

@@excalibur2038 I think he very would, I haven't seen the rest of the game yet BUT Kratos is (or was) holding back so I think Kratos could beat them both. If he didn't hold back and since his son is in danger he won't be holding anything back.

[@diegoknights]

He did the same move when Odin mentioned Atreus searching for Tyr

[@solidturtle6910]

sean is not that dumb he probably noticed that but kept carrying on

[@kristiangrozev2386]

Sean?

[@AngelicRamen]

Seeing Atreus having to tell Kratos to "Stop thinking like a father" and him straight refusing is so heartening to see after their initial coldness at the start of the last game.

[@drakanion]

RIGHT? That moment is insanely powerful. Kratos like "boy I spent the entire first game becoming a father, I ain't going back."

[@KQJ_Diya007]

Oof

[@goudacheese7491]

No pun intended

[@aminyapussi4740]

It's actually a parellel to when he killed his daughter in a state of rage way back when he was a general of the spartan army. That's why he said I almost killed you and how he doesn't want to think like a genearal.

[@mel-overthinks]

I am just amazed with how softly Kratos is speaking to Atreus. Drastic change compared to the first game's 'BOY'

[@theeveningcallsforfairies5246]

I love the way Odin conducts himself, he’s like a businessman, he’s just so smooth

[@Annihilation_Studios]

"like a businessman" soooooo... Like an asshole?

[@friccle_]

More like a mob boss When he doesnt get what he wants he goes “ok. Die then”

[@raina8334]

I think they did a really good job with Odin. Like, you KNOW you shouldn't trust him, you can TELL he's this sneaky, backstabbing d-bag who would sell his own grandma if he thought it would give him the smallest advantage, and yet you can't help but like him and want to help him. And that's what makes him dangerous. He's AWARE of his reputation and uses it, coming off as this self-deprecating, "yeah, I know I'm a bastard and I'm trying to not be" guy. He's SMART. And that's why he's a dangerous man.

[@lonestarwolfentertainment7184]

It makes for a nice contrast with Zeus, Zeus felt like a tyrannical King but Odin feels like a cross between a Cult Leader and a Mafia Crime Boss.

[@Zeus-yl7eq]

@@lonestarwolfentertainment7184 Finally, someone who recognizes my greatness

[@headraline]

Kratos solemnly saying "I do not need a snack" in his deep, gravelly voice is something I'll keep in my heart forever.

[@CitySlicker34]

It's going to live rent free in my head until I die

[@Dracopyre321]

Makes me think of the “I’m a fucking God of War” clip.

[@rlly3den]

For anyone who needs to record it and keep it for watching later - 1:55:11

[@GameTavern2224]

timestamp please

[@fissilewhistle]

I love that this game lets you hear Kratos say things like “snack,” “friend,” and “love.” He’s slowly becoming human again, even if he won’t admit it.

[@bottled.bluebells7236]

It's so nice how Kratos and Mimir are actually friends now. He even takes his advice about things!

[@garyking3389]

And he actually calls him by his name instead of “Head”

[@ethun6563]

@@garyking3389 lol

[@FancyCat229]

He even called him brother at some point

[@mira-zv1ug]

in the codex entry for mimir kratos calls him an unlikely brother

[@bb-3653]

I guess its one of those things where we only saw them in the span of likely a few days when they first met and so the bond wasn't enough for kratos (being the closed off one)to open up. But now it's been years so they've likely been cool for a good while.

[@aidankreltszheim3599]

I like how at 58:09 and 59:27, each time Odin mentions Atreus, Kratos quickly holds his axe in case anything happens to him.

[@tonyage27]

I like how Jack's definition of ugly armor is just anything that involves Kratos wearing a shirt and not being bare chested

[@harmansssss]

there’s this armor that grants you a burst of health if you finish off enemies and it’s incredibly useful, but it covers Krato’s chest so i don’t think Jack will like it 😂

[@whenfunnydancingcockroach4625]

Lmao same, I like bare-chested Kratos more

[@Bgh583]

Jack is a homosexual so it makes sense.

[@danielwoods3896]

@@Bgh583 ???

[@DrLabatt]

@@Bgh583 i was thinking more that he looks like young kratos with a bare chest but ok bud

[@jacobrempfer1589]

I’d like Odin’s look more if his beard was longer, but I like what they did with him. He’s deceptively harmless looking, appearing frail and weak. He’s charismatic to distract from his sadistic scheming. It’s very appropriate

[@mckrinoleon1069]

Same, I feel it would've been better if they gave him long hair that he had braided or tied into a pointy tail too, over all tho I like his character design definitely different from the Greek gods

[@seregagerassimov4864]

@@mckrinoleon1069 also, I like how the characters of gods are done in the entire God of War universe. While greek gods were modest and dramatic and talk more in old, shakespear like english (if you know what I mean), norse gods are more simple and have more uncultured speech and behaviour and have more warior-like mentality than the greeks. It shows very well that they are from different cultures, I like it.

[@ket.jpg_]

when i saw him i thought he was a weak mf w but its perfect because of tuis

[@zcgamerandreacts2762]

@@seregagerassimov4864 like fr tho Odin talked like a mafia boss and I love it.

[@cdmanjak]

The crowfather, the lord of schemes

[@Death25Soul]

Fun fact, Atreus's voice actor, Sunny Soljic grew so much since the first game they had to modify Atreus's voice through a filter because it didn't fit the boy appearance.

[@JayJitzux]

If they ever have a next game hopefully his voice is adult enough

[@adamdaman6784]

@@JayJitzux it’s probably going to have the same amount of time to develop as this one, so he’ll probably be 18 in the new game

[@Spxrk0300]

@@adamdaman6784 new game will probably either barely give him screen time or do what they did in this game and give him 60% of content since he left for the giants

[@TheTGOAC]

@@MoonCrimson how well the next games sells decides whether or not Atreus gets his own games, or just DLC.

[@How23497]

@@MoonCrimson I think we’ll have one spin off game where it’s Atreus’ hunt for the giants before he gets back together with Kratos and they move to a new realm (probably Egyptian)

[@michaelblower7363]

Reading the diary entry at 22:33. Kratos describing Mimir as "compact" made me chuckle! XD

[@Ringohulk777]

Same lol

[@wesleycolvin7158]

Thor and Kratos putting their weapons on the table is like two gunslingers putting their revolvers on the table before going outside to kill each other...I love solid foreshadowing.

[@carlzerris6566]

Made especially more potent by the fact the two weapons are essentially siblings with the 'younger' one being made specifically to oppose the 'older'

[@coop-le-woop]

@@carlzerris6566 which one is younger? I feel like it would be the leviathan axe right

[@occidereme8467]

@@coop-le-woop Yes. Brok and Sindri created it to redeem their crime of creating mjolnir.

[@carlzerris6566]

@@coop-le-woop yeah Brok and Sindri made the axe basically as a direct counter to Mjolnir after thor went besrk with it

[@for_the_lore5567]

Thor's calm and reasonable dialog also held alot of NO Country for Old Men vibes, felt very much like the gas station scene

[@gracel621]

I squealed so loudly in excitement when Kratos reads the Giant language my cats all ran away. HE CONTINUED LEARNING FROM ATREUS. MY HEART.

[@jamieg1669]

This is adorable

[@sanddry738]

Oh damn I missed that! Awesome detail!

[@January1983_1]

It's not the giants language... It's just Norse

[@multiple815]

​@@January1983_1 but still. It's adorable asf

[@January1983_1]

@@multiple815 atleast get it right 🤷‍♂️

[@Bricklobitte9701]

22:34 Seeing Kratos call Mimir brother in his journal was heartwarming, until he said that he was easy to transport and doesnt cosume precious resources. Made me spit my drink out, that one

[@joelgilmore3084]

Yeah I love how it’s a plus for him 😂😂😂

[@nekolaiil]

"He's very compact" got a good chuckle out of me. 😂

[@emperorofinception3571]

It's still a show of how he seems to trust Mimir and that says a lot.

[@MrcreeperDXD777]

@@nekolaiilmimir is jerma confirmed

[@multiple815]

​@@MrcreeperDXD777 o

[@gordier6787]

1:05:42 That frozen lightning bolt is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen

[@danganmonokono8093]

thor mentioned it was familiar is this a refrence to the marvel movies?

[@gordier6787]

@@danganmonokono8093 No… …what?

[@justisshirey262]

@@danganmonokono8093I think it’s familiar because you learn from dialogue later in the game that Faye also fought Thor with the Axe and that the other frozen lightning bolt in the game was from Thor’s fight with Faye

[@kalida2283]

I like how Kratos writes the journal entries in this game rather than Atreus, implying Atreus taught him to read & write

[@boney2982]

He’s also taught him how to read the runes which is nice I can’t imagine kratos picked that up quickly

[@witchingjokress]

I mean, he knows how to read and write (Greek) but not the foreign language

[@Dctctx]

He already knew how to read and write 💀

[@FatYoshi619]

@@Dctctx I believe their talking about Nordic language rather than Greek. Because in the previous game Kratos needed Atreus' help in order to read the runes(his mother, Faye taught him). Here how ever, Kratos either 1- wrote it in Nordic so Atreus taught him Nordic or 2- he wrote it in Greek.

[@runes5407]

Atreus, Kratos, and Mimir all write in the Journal

[@smivvels6313]

I love when Atreus told kratos to stop acting like a father and act like a general His facial expression is just like ‘it took me years to become the father, I will no longer be a general’

[@smivvels6313]

Oh my f***king god why did this get so many likes

[@monokumaprincipalofhopespe8295]

I like how this Odin is so different from most other portrayals. It really emphasizes his paranoia rather than his raw strength

[@spoopycatstudio]

He reminds me of a mob boss in a movie.

[@Satherian]

Paranoid Mob Boss is the perfect way to describe him and his actions

[@dylanjohnston8309]

to odin he has killed ymir biggest strongest primordial force there is and yet there is something capable of washing that away in contrast groa lying is worse because odin believes his lifes work is at stake not just HIS life the portrayal of i wanna know whats next is one thing hes willing to accept there is a "next" but fear of a "young stupid" sacrifice he made long ago being undone for nothing seems a much more significant driving force and why he would seek out peace i feel this not only has been significantly overlooked odin did care about the realms its why he sought peace before answers but knowing his deception (of the group) and guidance of loki wasnt enough he sough those answers to prepare for the outcome of his demise to know his life wasnt for nothing to seek justification for his lifetime of work (AS ANY SOUL WOULD)

[@anoon-]

Reminds me of Khrushchev in Death of Stalin

[@Freakinkat]

Well paranoia isn't the word I'm thinking of if they worry of something happening and there are 🤔things? People? Gods? Idk... Anyways things that don't want you to exist and your kind of SUS about their motives, I'd say that more like survivalism or am I wrong? I'm just asking more than anything, not trying to go against the grain. Just wanted to ask

[@auntrivka]

Minutes of the game starting and i was already in tears for fenrir. The detail of the life visibly leaving his eyes was too much for my heart

[@wildmoose3979]

Fun fact! Sunny did the mocap for the bear, shape-shifting into animals is an ability he learned to mo-cap this game! What a dedicated actor!

[@kingdomofriane2475]

This is the funniest comment I’ve seen in a while lol

[@idkwhatcoolnametouse8987]

bravo vince

[@JtotheMeezy]

Dad of Boy had me giggling. Your editor deserves a raise Sean.

[@Aaronhurst0059]

i know. i just noticed it and had a good laugh.

[@Koltenyoutube]

i thought it was part of the dlc lol

[@NightmareKing0203]

@@Koltenyoutube wdym dlc?

[@NightmareKing0203]

@@Koltenyoutube this is a new game not a dlc.

[@ultraironicman1853]

lol, at first I thought they sent him a special copy

[@The_Vent_Goblin]

I love how Odin is straight-up a mafia boss in this, from sending an enforcer ahead to ensure safety, to his mannerisms. I mean, hell, even the way he wears his clothes is a nod.

[@Broomer52]

Everyone says Thor’s appearance is out of left field. Odin was out of left field to me. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting but it wasn’t that.

[@Alpharelic]

All-Father? More like Godfather

[@boatymcboatface4120]

@@Alpharelic lmao

[@joshuabanner3675]

@@Broomer52 Yeah. It’s literally just Richard Schiff. I was expecting much more given how well Christopher Judge inhabits Kratos for instance.

[@vsGoliath96]

The way he talks is fascinating too. Who in this kind of world refers to someone as their ex? That's a very modern term for this era.

[@Woodland_Adventures]

1:11:50 Little did Sean know he would in fact be _"getting one of those spears back there"_ lol

[@ashtheprototype8851]

foreshadowing

[@benjaminj4535]

Jacksepticeye playing video games for 2 hours with no live chat and no other distractions is my safe space. Takes me back to being like 14 when things didn’t matter

[@StressedSugarcane]

I’m 14 and it sucks now. Sad. But yes I agree this is great

[@steeal_wizzard4399]

I remember watching him play Shadow of the Colossus. The good ol' days.

[@madrimious6830]

@@StressedSugarcane itll be okay!!

[@madrimious6830]

so true lol now im 16 and everything sucks

[@gavin7803]

@@StressedSugarcane the only reason it sucks now is because kids care way to much about PlayStations and Xboxes

[@demark3765]

59:26 I noticed that as soon as Odin reaches for Atreus, Kratos reaches for the axe!

[@lindasawyer4058]

He does

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

And doesn’t take his hand off of it until he stands up to deliver his “no.” I also noticed Odin keeps trying to get Thor to drink, and complains “you’re no fun anymore” after it becomes clear Thor isn’t going to. For some reason he wanted Thor DRUNK when he fought the goddamned Ghost of Sparta. That would’ve gone well!

[@georgekintzel6343]

He's just over there like "I wouldn't recommend that"

[@gorgoproductions]

No one touches my boy.

[@CalebSenfanix]

Mimir is literally just that one uncle that tries to keep the father and son relationship happy lol

[@grace.stewartt4224]

I love mimir so much 😭💯

[@lnelustie7987]

Mimir is that one dude who is the most positive person I have seen on God of war

[@DekkarJr]

He's got the same personality type i do on the meyers briggs: The Mediator. XDD I have no choice tbh, its compulsive when i get in between people fighting. "Only 4% of the population unfortunately, The Mediators are the glue that holds society together. "

[@danielwoods3896]

@@DekkarJr the what now?

[@DekkarJr]

@@danielwoods3896 You have no education?

[@arealgamer342]

I really like how when Atreus was going on about how they should find someone who can help them understand who he is, you can tell that Kratos is really starting to get annoyed and angry, but just like the first game, he manages to get it back under control. Helps show his growth outside the stuff seen in game.

[@Ethan-yd4gn]

Right out the gate with the "Dad of Boy" edit is so perfect

[@mithiwithi]

The editors really outdid themselves this whole series. All kinds of throwaway gags.

[@Spooked.amp.]

I really need that as an Easter Egg like there’s a small chance that happens it would be so cool

[@jackavery3740]

100% gonna be the first released mod for this game

[@person7740]

Ikr

[@llukandane3337]

BOY……..! GET ME A PACK OF CHEETOS, AND A CIG

[@jimibobtrees2348]

I absolutely love how Freya yells Kratos name. Just the exact same way he yelled Ares name when he wanted revenge.

[@babywasabi]

woaaaaaaaah

[@Im_iadneT]

I actually never realised that And the way they both basically killed their family themselves

[@Im_iadneT]

By accident at least

[@pizzaman9859]

Facts

[@garrettviewegh677]

@@Im_iadneT Only difference is that Kratos’ family were innocent, and were killed suddenly without warning. Buldur was killed to stop ending a toxic relationship with his mother by choking her to death. She’d accepted her fate, but Kratos had seen this cycle perpetuate with the Greek Gods. A cycle of hate and self loathing with little compassion or mercy for each other and no remorse for atrocities to man or gods. This cycle is apparent in all mythologies, Kratos took a life to save one. Many gods of other mythologies may stick to their cruel and petty ways, but Kratos is further than any of them emotionally. He’s a broken man that’s matured, knowing revenge is childish and brings nothing but pain, death, and empathy isolation. He’s become a wise man, but he’ll only fight those that push him enough at this point. He’s done terrible things in his long life, but at this point, Kratos is tragic.

[@lioncub360]

I love that we're witnessing how Loki comes to be. Kratos is like an incredibly strict parent so Atreus has come to value sneakiness to help him forward his goals and such. Small thing but great.

[@grace.stewartt4224]

OH! I never noticed that detail wow!

[@danielkamalingin2322]

@@grace.stewartt4224 another cool detail is when Kratos calls for Atreus, the "bear" which is atreus mauls him

[@DarkJediPrincess]

56:53 Odin is such a _hypocrite_ here. He’ll admit Magni and Modi’s deaths were self-defence (which they were), but _somehow,_ killing _Baldur_ whilst Baldur was trying to kill Kratos, Atreus, and Freya _isn’t?!_ Baldur may have been Odin’s best tracker, and had other skills Odin valued, but _that doesn’t mean Baldur’s death wasn’t a case of both self-defence _*_and_*_ defence of others._ It _was._ Also, note the words Odin uses to describe who Baldur was to him. “Tracker.” “Closer.” And others that surround Baldur’s usefulness. _Nothing_ about loving his son, or Baldur’s personhood. That? _That_ is objectification of the non-sexual variety. People are just _tools_ to him. This first interaction between Odin and Kratos is what absolutely convinced me that Odin is _truly_ a villain, not just through the stories we heard in 2018, but from Odin’s actual _behaviour_ when we finally see him in person. It doesn’t matter how much Odin and the Aesir insist he’s a good person, or how much the game sows little seeds of doubt in its through-line. He is well and truly _evil._

[@wd3185]

Also that he calls Magni and Modi useless right in front of Thor. He shows absolutely no sadness or mourning at the deaths of his own grandsons, nor care for his son who's lost his children. He solely cares that they were expendable, therefore they aren't worth picking a fight over. He's a sociopath in every sense of the word.

[@joetheturtle7768]

The fact that the leviathan axe is so powerful, that it froze a bolt of lightning from Mjönir and Thor is terrifyingly cool

[@theonewhoismany8072]

Leviathan was forged as a detterent and equal to Mjolnir.

[@sjeveburger381]

@@theonewhoismany8072 Thor has a long and difficult history with giant creatures from the sea

[@dectorcarnage4636]

@@sjeveburger381 ok is that cause his name is joe the turtle

[@dragonlord9957]

@@dectorcarnage4636 you know what why not “Who’s joe”

[@charliescott4583]

If im correct I believe that is a branch of the world tree?

[@Ace-it7es]

9:57 dude, I almost cried at that "proud dad" smile that you can see through his beard if you look closely. Considering that Kratos didn't even feel comfortable TOUCHING Atreus in the first one, this is a huge growth in their relationship resulting from the adventure from the first game

[@blackwingdragonmasta]

Idk what you mean I'm replaying the first game and he doesn't have any issue touching atrues.

[@jiminniethemarshmallow7177]

At 22:30 in the journal entry about Faye it says “I see glimmers of her in Atreus and it makes me smile” and I think that’s a small detail that references how she would pick up heavy things easily like that fallen tree in his dream 🥲 BOY is growing up 😭

[@matthewcrane5294]

@@blackwingdragonmasta That’s not true. When it comes to intimate touching (something like putting his hand on Atreus shoulder during a moment together) his unwillingness to do so was used to show their relationship throughout the game

[@blackwingdragonmasta]

@@matthewcrane5294 yeah except there's at least a dozen moments in the game where he does exactly that.

[@katiequeen2275]

i’m pretty sure he barely even called him his name, it was always just “boy” nice character development

[@jakemitchell1132]

Can we talk about how perfect Ryan Hurst’s voice is as Thor? He just brings so much calmness and intensity to the character.

[@itsgoofymf7685]

Ikr. I absolutely love his voice

[@michaelnace5490]

I finished the game like an hour ago, and was so certain it was josh brolin the whole time... I feel like my life is a lie

[@coldheartedreaper]

Honestly I thought it was Josh Brolin at first

[@nilsandersson96]

I might be trippin but sounds like thanos imo

[@holliswilliams8426]

@@coldheartedreaper American accent.

[@vidarekhh]

as a Swede, I am very happy and surprised by how well Jack knows Nordic mythology! Props to him 👏

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

Were the raiders speaking Swedish before they met the bear? Apologies I just have no idea what they said then and I’m wondering if they were mentioning the bear

[@scouthedog]

But not your language impressed by the bear being named bear in Swedish 😂

[@vidarekhh]

@@scouthedog Well, It's a Nordic game but i see your point🤷‍♂

[@AttaBigBoii]

And also the "Skål, för fan!" before he cleaves the raider in half during the 30 minute mark 🥰

[@DancinPika]

They really start this game off by making you feel every emotion possible in the first 20 minutes

[@messyalien5164]

I cried, twice!

[@FaxBilliam]

i was crying now stll@@messyalien5164

[@CleanYourRoomOrElse]

They make all the feelings come out! I ugly cried

[@CRABWIZRD]

I thought i found a dumbass, turns out i did and thats me because in missread emotion three times in a row thinking how the fuck would ya play if you didn't know what button did what motions

[@matthewsaunders374]

I know this is so much later than your comment, but oh my goodness, extremely great fight to show that Freya is still mad at us and then I'm crying over a dog I met 2 seconds ago and it is a masterpiece!

[@Kalkopf.]

God. Thor's expression (and seemingly needing a moment to get that under control, thus looking away) when Odin calls his dead sons useless. This game really does a lot of little things that make it so much more impressive

[@icemagiciangh]

I love the detail of Atreus wearing a necklace with the arrow piece that broke Baldur’s spell. The attention to little things in character designs, I swear.

[@laurakizer-q6j]

im genuinely dumb sometimes and i decided to watch this series first while it was coming out, so a few weeks ago i decided to watch the entire first series and im now rewatching this. cant help to say its worth it, sean is really one of my absolute FAVORITE youtubers, and these type of games are just top tier.

[@robjef622]

Watching this for the first time a year later. There are dozens of us!

[@deadlikedisco4726]

They absolutely nailed the mannerisms of wolves. Fenrir's squeaking and ears folding back are spot on to a tired old pup.

[@lindleya]

I really like the fact that in the first game, the journal was written as Atreus', but in this game it's Kratos'. like Kratos realised having a record of his enemies and knowledge he encounted could be a good thing after seeing his son's

[@raybows]

The writers did a really good job showing Kratos love for Atreus considering his tough personality. The times he holds back his anger, the light touches and even the way he looks at him is so sweet. This game looks amazing already.

[@narsilthefreak6171]

For such a deeply miserable guy, let alone one raised a Spartan (One of the most brutal childhoods men could ever go through), the way he's opened up to Atreus and tries to support is just gorgeous. Hope it stays that way.

[@crackball22]

They absolutely did. Just the emotion Kratos has when he says "I might have killed you" as he's gently holding Atreus's head hit so hard the first time I saw that part. They really nailed how Kratos acts and talks with Atreus after everything from the first game so perfectly.

[@bobstevenson8993]

I like soft tacos

[@FriedSheep69]

Can't believe nobody says nothing about Atreus's entrance with the deer horns above his head looking literally like mythical Loki. Such a great Easter egg

[@daveyfrancy3118]

@@FriedSheep69 wow good point

[@gabrielborg2231]

42:53 "Until you learn control, we will take no unnecessary risks" Best line in the game

[@MouseRat78]

"Death can have me when it earns me." - Kratos That's my favorite line from the game.

[@cat_meow1980]

​@@MouseRat78might be my favourite line in any game, of all time for me

[@arshellnut2730]

I don't know how to explain it, but Kratos just sitting by the fire making arrows in silence gave off the same exact feeling as being a kid watching dad work on something while he explains nothing.

[@xofreality681]

truly

[@General12th]

@@xofreality681 we live in a society

[@xofreality681]

@@General12th ooga booga

[@exkabawn1650]

I just love how serious Kratos is no matter what he says. "I do not need a snack"

[@noahkline4263]

He almost reminds me of Drax from Guardians.. except he understands wit and sarcasm and context 😂😂🤣

[@BlackMoonHowls]

@@noahkline4263 Yeah but Drax is a legit Alien and Kratos is from a lineage of human but then got cursed by the Gods (punishment), well eventually he basically became one by killing them all and then moving on to the Norse side of things. Settling down eventually and creating more Norse Lore unintentionally. Loki, I just hope doesn't turn out like OUR version. I'm still awaiting Ragnarok myself. Hoping SOMONE figures out how to eventually stop it altogether. Until then The Word Serpent Will forever witness the end of times and then the creation of all things until they don't. Who knows when or even if that'll be, ever.

[@Anna464]

"You seem like a calm and reasonable person" .......that line absolutely hit me. I also like how they designed the æsir. They did darn good.

[@Fatima-uf5lt]

1:26:46 there seems to be a delay with Sean’s voice and his camera or is that just me?

[@Hoodini2253]

I love how jack literally predicted the whole game in the first half hour about the time travel stuff

[@KuroNekoReichan]

Brok calling Odin the “All-Fucker” has me dying 😂

[@natonedemon5698]

When

[@PabIopiro]

@@natonedemon5698 1:12:26

[@rndmcreater]

Really more of a Zeus thing but aight.

[@blackwingdragonmasta]

@@rndmcreater Odin was the same he just didn't produce as much offspring

[@megarayquaza9054]

@@blackwingdragonmasta not as much of a lady killer as Zeus is I suppose

[@arbesa8971]

I love the little things that go by so quickly in this game. For example: KRATOS LEARNED TO READ RUNES! He "started" learning from Atreus in the first game, but now he is actually capable! Such BOYS!

[@ethribin4188]

Mimir: "Atreus can handle himself." Kratos: "I'm not worried about him. I'm worried about others encountering him..."

[@fredbeareli101]

lol

[@piggypoutine8015]

I lost my dog about 5 days before this aired, so seeing Fenrir pass like that in the boys arms hits incredibly close to home and I could feel his pain. Screenwriters did an awesome job

[@magnuselite9281]

Atreus's spell in the beginning translates to "Sleep, from now on, sleep, from here, sleep, sleep " 🥺

[@abywebb2163]

Thats so sweeettt Its also the first translation ive seen yet

[@iexplainjokesforaliving.5415]

I've been wondering about this for quite some time, thanks for the translation

[@sansthegod2529]

Why do most games begin with animals dieing I'm autistic and autistic people are known to be fond of animals (like if a animal gets hurt the autistic person gets hurt etc) just why

[@Oogityboogity198]

@@sansthegod2529ok

[@cliftonwindham4194]

I’m normal and animals dying still suck pretty bad.

[@marissafedor]

He was literally talking to the wolf the way I talk to my dog. To say that the tears were gonna pour out of my eyes would be an understatement

[@autumn_melody]

Literally same 😭😭😭

[@TheSonOfNight]

I literally had to try so hard not to cry tears were almost out

[@thewanderingwolf7116]

same. just trying not to cry at work 😥

[@stephthompson]

ditto, cried like a baby. There's something about saying you can rest now that is so beautiful but absolutely devastating.

[@DrowsyYo]

Bro same but I fucking hate these kind of scenes in games, it's like a forced cry simply because dog people can relate to their dog dying rather than crying for the actual dog dying. We knew nothing about him and yet they wanted to make that scene.

[@Sceoopidoopidoop]

whoever is voice acting Atreus is doing an amazing job, that scene with the dog was heartbreaking

[@tagu661]

The same kid who voiced him in the last name, he grew up with Atreus so they both have deeper voices now it’s dope. He was amazing in the first game despite being so young and he’s only gotten better

[@ericocccams5865]

sunny suljic

[@allgaming9737]

it's the same actor from the last game. Talk about puberty

[@tech-on_cappuccino4797]

@@allgaming9737 yea bruh, BOI got turned into MAN...

[@ilobesuxyuu]

Fr it got me crying horrendously

[@NessaFoxx]

I watched this in the dead of night while dealing with my child as a newborn (only a few weeks old at best). I have always and still do enjoy your content but am especially appreciative of this series that got me through my postpartum. I’m not a dad of boy but as a mom of girl, thank you for your game play. I hope that you always see happiness and success in all that you strive for

[@Altoaster]

The fact that you can hear Thor's tooth fall on the ground after he throws it proves how good this games sound design is

[@Exilir8]

nah not only fucking that, you can literally hear it in your right ear if you've got stereo headphones.

[@cringekiller348]

You can also hear kratos s skull crack, when Thor kills him. The details are freaking good.

[@santeriairaksinen398]

@@cringekiller348 Spoilers😡

[@Deko0721]

@@santeriairaksinen398 its literally in this video my guy

[@noname_noname_]

@@santeriairaksinen398 lmao dude its when he kills him and revives him with Mijoulnir.. don't worry Thor really kills Kratos half throughout the game

[@beanblaster4167]

Hearing Kratos say "I don't need a snack" is the funniest thing so far

[@holliswilliams8426]

Almost as funny as Kratos brutally murdering an innocent person by smashing their face into a wall because they were a minor hindrance in God of War 3.

[@Bookgurl656]

@@holliswilliams8426 Nah. Top comment is WAY funnier.

[@PaulaTheLittleOne]

@@holliswilliams8426 Talk about contrast! He's come so far and yet still struggles to keep his morals in check. So proud of him, our Dad of War 😆

[@RedtailArt]

@@holliswilliams8426 that was pretty funny I got to admit

[@sansthegod2529]

@@PaulaTheLittleOne i mean yeah as he (other the tyr the norse god of war) is the only god of war that lived to be old (not tyr) and has connections

[@christeloostenbrink6836]

I've had this series on repeat since he first posted. Even if it's just background noise, it's just comforting. Thanks, Sean, for being easy and fun to watch 🙂

[@thomasharrington1477]

I love Mimir and Kratos' convos, it's literally just Kratos' brother one of the only people he'll open up to

[@eliaslove1216]

I’ve never been so disrespected in a Bossfight before he killed me then brought me back

[@tetragaming6332]

No. disrespect is having someone drop their weapon, without making you lose yours, so they can kick your ass bare handed. _That_ was a whole new something, we don’t have a word for this.

[@guts60]

1:05:31 The fact that they _froze a bolt of lightning_ is badass

[@Organ_000]

They splintered the world tree

[@dennishamilton6234]

@senator Steven Armstrong you got the time stamp for that part on the video

[@guts60]

@@dennishamilton6234 edited my comment for you. Timestamp is there now

[@anthonylesley982]

Yeah

[@autisticgamer24]

I know right it's so cool.

[@minecraftYoutuber5643]

Kratos:smiles Jack:I love these games

[@annapanda9046]

i don't think there's ever been a game that has made me cry in the first 15 minutes but my god they did it with this one

[@kurimallow]

I'm literally over here sobbing, heck.

[@birdsnestfern5635]

F in chat for Fenrir 😭🐺

[@VianMCOC]

youre not alone bro

[@RYKOR_ranger]

@@birdsnestfern5635 f

[@sarah1390]

The last of Us Part 1 is the only other game I can think of that made me cry right in the beginning.

[@vexmyth0clast]

As someone who has lost a pet that I’ve loved so much, the scene with Atreus and his wolf really got to me. What a great emotional scene so early in this story. We are in for another hell of a game I’m so excited.

[@razerbladegamer]

Same it brings back memories of my dead dog

[@Shadowkainine]

Lost my own dog earlier this year, I could not withold the tears when Fenrir was dying :(

[@jedveilleux1463]

I honestly love how much Odín comes off as a mob boss

[@somerandolad]

You could say he's... The Godfather.

[@koolkidd-cr]

I love how Odin is voiced by the old doctor in the Good Doctor

[@liamfaherty7211]

@@koolkidd-cr also known as Toby Ziegler from the west Wing

[@calebmarceau7879]

I’m so happy I’m not the only one who thought the same thing. He reminds me of a don from one of those old mafia movies like Goodfellas lmao.

[@koolkidd-cr]

@@liamfaherty7211 his voice fits Odin perfectly

[@lilimartin7374]

I love the first Thor fight cause Thor is constantly like "IS THAT ALL YOU GOT LET ME SEE THE GOD OF WAR" my brother under Odin you are only alive because you heal between cutscenes. You are fighting an ax designed to save people rather than the blades that were made to kill gods.

[@ManicScythe]

This may seem stupid ,but I was in tears almost the entire video. My dad was looking forward to this game releasing but he passed this March. Whenever I see this game it just reminds me of him. The fact he’s not here to see makes it even more difficult. Love the videos Sean, keep up the good work.

[@lilymiddleton8269]

Even though he is gone you can still remember him every time you see someone play this game or you play it and no it dose not seem stupid it is just a emotional connection you have

[@DEGREELESHNESS4530]

i have a similar experience, mine passed in june. you wanna talk about it? let some stress out?

[@crafttyangelo8574]

Rest in peace, I’m very sorry for your loss, try your best to enjoy the game for your dad, that’s what he would’ve wanted for you. Stay strong ❤

[@TheFabledDuelist]

My gran died 2 weeks ago i feel your pain good sir and you can live the way he would want you to live

[@vitalapparatus3349]

@@TheFabledDuelist ever heard of thinking twice before you post something? cause that’s fucked up man

[@luisernestochaconguerrero778]

43:01 man that hit hard.. Kratos has been many things, a killer, a general, a soldier, but right at this point he knows he buried his past in order to become a father

[@boukendabouken1015]

“Your a good boy” “A really brave boy” “But now you can rest” “You need to let go” I know the feeling Atreus 😭

[@lactosetheintolerant7302]

Went to the vet yesterday got a tough decision to make in the next month, I feel you brother

[@bpsara]

I was BAWLING 'cause I'm currently going through the same thing with my 16 year old dog😭

[@ibrahimamin7371]

True Sigma moment

[@Adahy_Bullet]

Same, God rest that Collie's soul ;-;. I was not ready for it to get this heartfelt so dang quick like dannng

[@attacktoasterv282]

I just lost my dog a few weeks ago and seeing fenrir not eat almost broke me

[@kathybiggs2258]

“If you don’t want him walking away from you then smarten up and walk with him a while” I like that line

[@apoorv_sharan]

I love how the quest, after Kratos' dream with Faye, was to "Track" Atreus instead of "Finding" him. It hints to Atreus changing his form into a Wolf because Loki was said to be a shape-shifter. Very well done

[@spir9t956]

he was a bear though lol

[@glyph__]

@@spir9t956 and that changes what, exactly?

[@ashleygreenaway6333]

This was like my English teacher analysing a word in a book or something

[@spir9t956]

@@glyph__ did i say it changes everything, this commentor said atreus was a wolf and he was a bear and i corrected them, no harm done

[@junoantaresofficial]

I took it as Atreus wasn't lost or taken so he does not need to be found. He is simply not "here" and to get to him Kratos must follow the path he took, which is a skill Kratos has with tracking.

[@9Godslayer]

I'm sure Kratos appreciates the irony of being the target of someone else's revenge. I also like how Freya and Atreus actually try to not hurt each other.

[@lmul1441]

Yep, definitely not lost on him. But I like how he understands that and is doing his best not to harm Fraya

[@9Godslayer]

@@lmul1441 Nor does he hold it against her.

[@jazzycat8917]

Oh my god Odin is LITERALLY the Godfather. They made this man a celestial mob boss, and thats honestly incredible

[@Bdoggydog]

That look that Kratos has in the beginning is the same look I have on my face looking in the fridge at midnight

[@enziorobin]

Love how Jack was like “Even the bears have names” The bears name: Bear but in Swedish

[@alexpossibly580]

name is name

[@ANTHOninja6970]

I really love the fact that in God of War(2018) Atreaus wrote the codex book but in this game it’s Kratso

[@stevenconway4198]

Kratso? Dude, this had me giggling

[@Spxrk0300]

@@stevenconway4198 Atreaus

[@noahshad09]

Atreaus Kratso

[@AerYdmyg]

Zoooos! Yur Sun es Hear, Y Breng Da Dustrukstion Uv ALLIMPSUS

[@Spxrk0300]

@@AerYdmyg Bro turned into caveman

[@FoxAzure]

I loved it when Jack said "HEEUUUGH-silver" such touching words.

[@judahriquelme6844]

Jack my man. You probably hear this all the time: I watched you when I was like twelve. I’m twenty now and I’m gonna just say… you got me through a lot of neglect and abuse that I was going through. During a three year period of homeschool when I was home alone constantly and had no friends, I knew the exact times your videos would drop and I would always watch them and laugh. You made me feel less lonely and kept my mind off of the stuff I was going through. I don’t watch your videos anymore but I love checking in on how you’re doing in life and I’m very happy that you got to make KZbin a career and create a good life for yourself. When you opened up about your grandma and your dad dying and even when you’d upload thank you videos for milestones such as 1,000,000 subscribers, I have always been able to engage and empathize with the things you shared as though you were a friend even when I felt that I had no empathy. Idk, I just am happy to get to witness your journey and thankful to you for spreading positivity in this world where it’s hard to feel optimism in the face of all of the worlds problems.

[@codofwar666]

God, the facial animation is so stunning. There's just so much emotion packed into every detail on Dad and Boy's faces.

[@Caseoh_Music]

its mocap my guy

[@shanekerr9705]

@@Caseoh_Music mo cap was used for last of us, and this is 10 times better facial animation. just cause its mocap doesnt make it good

[@Caseoh_Music]

@@shanekerr9705 ?????????

[@Caseoh_Music]

@@shanekerr9705 i dont know what they was bro but i hope ur good

[@KotteKumar]

@@Caseoh_Music damn chill, like correct him nicely if you gonna correct him, like damn

[@damonwillis3004]

Something about Kratos standing all buff and intimidating and saying in a deep gravelly voice, "I do not need a snack" is just so funny to me

[@funni_noises]

"I AM NOT HUNGRY!.." "..maybe a bit.."

[@OmarrMcinnis]

Kratos is trying so hard to be good father. It just makes me respect him more for trying his damnedest to be a good dad. Ironically, he's becoming a great one.

[@IDK-dz1pn]

He really is

[@katrinaingram7871]

Indeed

[@bryanreyes5358]

I love all these Dad of Boy games and to see Sean always playing them is amazing

[@spencercox7931]

I like how Kratos has grown. Instead of saying "NO!" When Brok suggests replacing his broken shield, he takes the time to explain what's what.

[@inkandesk]

I do love how the real Norse mythos Thor’s hammer wasn’t like, super worthy only mode, it was just so insanely terrifyingly powerful you couldn’t wield it without destroying yourself usually

[@ethanlong4670]

Well not really it was just really heavy. Even Thor needs gauntlets of strength to wield it.

[@cyrusthegreat3299]

@@ethanlong4670 Exactly. But Mijolnir being heavy was 1 of the reasons of its incredible power.

[@ShiningDarknes]

​@@ethanlong4670 It is unclear exactly what the gauntlets were for because he definitely could wield it without the gauntlets. The belt is the strength belt, the gaultlets don't give strength; the name Megingjörð literally translates to "power belt" whereas the gauntlets, Járngreipr, just means "iron grips." Fun fact the strength belt _doubles_ the wearers existing strength. Again, to isn't actually required for him to wield the hammer. It is suggested that he requires the belt and the gloves to wield the hammer more effectively with some translations suggestion that the gloves mitigate the feedback generated by catching the returning hammer or the power generated by using its magic. There is also speculation that the gloves help him grip it more effectively since the handle was accidentally shortened during its making (the handle is only two hand-widths and thus very unwieldy).

[@thecanadiandane7262]

Thor’s most likely strong enough to wield the hammer without any help, the equipment definitely makes him deadly efficient with it though

[@cyrusthegreat3299]

@@thecanadiandane7262 He also has the belt that doubles his strength.

[@dr.cloud1258]

13 minutes in and Jack is already holding back tears. This is gonna be an epic ride.

[@Mitchell2311]

this game will be a emotional rollercoster

[@wolfgang4697]

God bless you and whoever reads this, Jesus loves you .

[@samuraizwb]

I cannot lie. Same. That was a gutpunch of a way to bring us back into their world, and i LOVE it. This is the quality of a AAA title we expect, and GOW delivers.

[@rustedreptile8759]

Lost my dog recently and that scene made me sob, they really nailed how it feels

[@aerindinescarro47]

The audio de-synch around an 1:25:00 inwards is really irritating, I hope Sean catches it for bud next video, good good stuff though

[@jetthayward4810]

56:12 funny how atreus goes the long way to avoid the camera crew

[@Macapta]

Interesting take on Odin. He talks so modern, like all the knowledge he’s amassed has put him beyond the ways of others.

[@dragonheart1236]

He talks like a used car dealer

[@vsGoliath96]

Literally calling Freya is ex? He almost reminds me of an organized crime boss or something. Even sent Thor in first as an intimidation tactic.

[@brybry4205]

@@dragonheart1236 did you get that from cory?

[@her.nxtdoor9385]

@@brybry4205 right zLmao

[@dragonheart1236]

@@brybry4205 hm? Cory who?

[@brandonlaw2843]

21:45 I love when kratos when wakes up worried and scared his eyes start rapidly darting looking around the room, this games story telling and major in depth look at body language is why it’s so damn amazing

[@EzioTheGreat]

That moment where Kratos is proud and accepts Atreus is growing up is so heart warming. 9:55. Would love to see GOW with egyptian settings and gods in it

[@Virtual_unity]

there is already a cannon comic about that that takes place before the norse games, he doesnt spend long there but he stays for a bit kills some things and leaves

[@ΧρηστοςΚαλαιτζιδης-ι2λ]

@@Virtual_unity By some things do u mean gods?

[@StealthTheFoxz]

That smirk made me giddy.

[@TheNapster153]

I wish this somehow comes full circle and Kratos visits the Roman Pantheon, finds out they are actually decent and fair beings, and finds unexpected closure to his own demons.

[@Creepo_J]

MOON KNIGHT

[@cosmicswordsman528]

13 minutes in and I'm crying. Never met Fenrir, haven't seen any interactions with Fenrir up until now, but the pain Atreaus was in as he let him pass on was the quickest any piece of media has made me cry. What a start

[@slumpywumpy4166]

You can tell Jack is a professional because he stayed as quiet as he could during the big cutscenes

[@AnaGamer19]

This is the reason why I watch Jack's playthrough, he knows when is time for everything, including silences to pay attention

[@nemosomen]

It’s because he loves the story as much as we do 🥺

[@nelo2thegreat]

Jack and theradbrad are the only ones who I can think of that stay quiet through cut scenes.

[@_marou_]

@@nelo2thegreat hell yeah, others are like "oh my god oh my god!!!!" Like, I understand it's a big spectacle, but hearing screeches ruins it, the reaction can be after

[@waddlespire]

Watching that opening cutscene again, I just can't get over how well these guys can portray emotion through silence and body language alone. It's some powerful stuff.

[@CaptainNacirema]

I didn't expect to be fully crying under 15 minutes into this playthrough (let alone for a newly established character) but here we are

[@gobbluth6617]

Hahahah you pansy

[@seasyrenn]

@@gobbluth6617 haha😒 you better start crying sir!

[@CaptainNacirema]

@@gobbluth6617 Can't deny it, and will not apologize, haha

[@seasyrenn]

@@CaptainNacirema he needs to unwedgy himself as Jack would've said

[@gobbluth6617]

@@seasyrenn I don't wear underwear

[@goldexperiencerequiem776]

43:08 I love how that as soon as Atreus says "Stop thinking like a Father for a moment" Mimir's face immediately cringes. He already knows what Atreus is about to say, and knows how Kratos will react.

[@NexusKirin]

21:33 I interpreted this as Kratos *finally* realizing he’s bald and I’ve been crying on the floor for ten minutes

[@anxiousearth680]

Lmao😂 Rather dramatic reaction if that's the case haha

[@Geophph]

@@anxiousearth680 i'd say its justified :P I'm saying cause i started balding couple years ago at 21 :D

[@Geophph]

underrated comment

[@thatguy5]

@@Geophph I sincerely hope your friends pick on you for your receding hairline, and that after you both laugh you pick on them too.

[@froyo2975]

bro now you have me crying on the floor 😂😂😂😂