God of War | Raising Kratos | "Making Of" Documentary

[@LNo-re7sk]

He didn't cry over how much $ it made, he cried because people liked his game. That's a true artist.

[@Raymando]

Who cries looking at how much money their game made xD

[@n9it]

@@Raymando well, if your game does bad, you might cry if you put such love and passion an money into it

[@Raymando]

@@n9it that sure is true. All in all this is one of my fav game dev documentaries

[@thundageon5962]

I would cry if people actually like my game even if it's a Rom hack

[@rudrod95_41]

Artists wouldn't care if someone likes the art or not. They do what they like and hope to find a little niche they can settle into. I'd say he cried more as a provider for his family. To finally know he would have a future and his game wouldn't tank

[@jackwyncoll4143]

Let's make a shout out to that composer. I feel like he's getting overlooked but the soundtrack to this game is absolutely phenomenal, as are all the GoW games but this one especially.

[@thegagaygamer7932]

Bear Mcreary is an amazing composer and also did the Battlestar Galactica soundtrack :)

[@PhunkJoaquin]

yeah you are right!

[@WilliamAhlert]

Its amazing. So many games just do ‘this sounds cool’ but McCreary actually uses ideas that come up again and again throughout to represent different characters or themes, in a genius way only comparable to the best film soundtracks. Its sophisticated, more than anything.

[@keyblok]

I believe that the soundtrack is good when you don't even realise that it is there, but you recognize it if you hear it somewhere else.

[@remisan7214]

god of war 3 had one song, KRATOS!!!! KRATOS!!! WAHHHAAAHAAAAAA!!!!!

[@TheEthNick]

These people sacrificed their livelihoods & mental well-being to make us a game. This documentary makes me respect game creators so much more.

[@hamidmehrdad5805]

That’s a lot of people. Masahiro Sakurai did that for the Smash Bros. Series. The problem is there’s not enough people like you to realize that it’s difficult as gamers don’t respect developers.

[@Mrjmaxted0291]

@@hamidmehrdad5805 I don't respect the industry practice of crunch that has slipped under the radar for so many years. It really doesn't get said enough that to produce something as excellent and polished as this game there is a human cost involved. It is a cost in time, in mental well being, in abusive labour practices for everyone involved. The senior team here are all charming people, but there are plenty of hints here about just how hard they had to push their team to realise this vision.

[@hamidmehrdad5805]

@@Mrjmaxted0291 I know I hate crunch but I think respecting developers would be better because then they know their hard work paid off. I’m just tired of developers getting all this hate and death threats because of a certain part of a game or if a game isn’t amazing then they get hate. Not having respect isn’t going to do anything besides discouraging developers even more.

[@brianjanssens8020]

@@hamidmehrdad5805 i dont respect companies that dont put their heart and soul into a franchise to make something beautifull and just want a quick cash grab. So basically companies like EA or any other anime game studio

[@WuwuandNillump]

@@hamidmehrdad5805 it’s smash bro’s granted the effort is put into making a great game but it’s smash bro’s not god of war. Completely different. The amount that went into this versus a smash bro’s game is not the same level.

[@kastiganb305]

Almost 2 hour long documentary about one of the greatest franchises and games of all time, posted on KZbin for free with no ads. Legendary

[@OFFICIALRover]

I watched the whole thing and it only felt like 30 mins I want more of it 😂

[@dougr8646]

Get off the nuts bro

[@draven9481]

I remember Cory in 2008 in an article, he said that he didn’t want to be remembered as the god of war guy. Now he’s back and he completely turned it around. You can never outrun your destiny

[@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay]

Enzo Rhys Thunderer underrated comment

[@rickylovesyou]

.....boy.

[@zeck239]

Funny enough one of the themes of God of War (2018) is you can't outrun your past

[@Ricknarok28]

Very wise 🤔

[@samsfog3591]

No boy, he is a god. He makes his own path.

[@lukenolan9798]

Hang on, there are no comments about the fact this video has NO ADS. Can we show some love for this?!

[@kartiksood7100]

Hey does this include spoilers?

[@lukenolan9798]

@@kartiksood7100 I wouldn’t say it does. I had the same thought before watching as I’m part way through playing the latest game (very late adopter), but it’s more focused on the journey to releasing it than game content itself. There may be a couple of cutaways, but nothing substantial that’ll spoil your enjoyment of the game

[@kartiksood7100]

@@lukenolan9798 thank you

[@Amar-pt2or]

what?! this video includes the biggest spoiler in the game

[@viranchichinchane6034]

@@Amar-pt2or nah ! I bet you've played the game already to get that. XD If you haven't played before watching then you'll fall for making.

[@W4r10ckm4n]

This is the only game I've ever played where I sat through the ending credits, reading every name, not trying to skip them. In the era of buggy releases and half-baked garbage live-service games, God of War truly shines as a reminder and beacon that video games can still be made with passion, they can be big, they can be of good quality AND have a ton of content, and they can still tell great stories. I'm looking forward to Ragnarok, but I want Santa Monica to take their time, do it right, and keep their sanity.

[@TheSpiritOfTheWest]

Yeah me too. Really appreciated each one of the team

[@black.purple]

i haven’t experienced a SINGLE bug in the entirety of my 15 hours of gameplay. Absolute masterpiece, top 10 games i’ve ever played.

[@andreabosio6452]

This God of War was the proof that a well crafted game, with the right time to develop and A GOOD STORY backed up by a good gameplay can sell super well even if it isn't an open world multiplayer online with craptons of microtransaction created in clutch timing 1 year after the other (as someone in the industry said). It's the testament that people still want a single player experience, if it's well crafted. Always be one pf my favorite game. This thinking should be applied also to other media like cinema. GIVE CREATORS TIME TO DEVELOP THEIR PRODUCT, IF IT'S GOOD WE CAN WAIT MORE TIME

[@BrianGriffinASMR]

Can’t have all 3, it’s impossible

[@khangle6872]

Looking back at the triple A title like battlefield 2042, cyperpunk2077, and the GTA definitive edition (not really a triple A but had a price of one) Yeah i agree with you

[@Pixela8ed]

He saw the turtle in the garden and he ultimately made it such a huge thing in the game. Hats off to this dude's imaginative powers!

[@MediumChain]

Turtle become big, very creative.

[@audiping3691]

turtle become house of two floor named charlie speak with boy

[@fangornthewise]

Cory has this perpetual look of someone who was asleep 5 minutes ago.

[@fezii9043]

Father life lol

[@MollyFC]

That's kinda why he seems like a cool dude, like he's not an uptight suit type that just screams at people

[@mrhollow8697]

@@MollyFC thats a perpetual sterotype

[@zacharybrown2413]

The irony is he’s very much awake and always thinking. And thank God for that

[@harmvzon]

To me the look was of a guy who sleeps once a week

[@alanguillermo3145]

The scene where Kratos gets the Blades of Chaos back is one of my all-time favorite moments in gaming history. Seeing how much it took a toll on Christopher Judge was heartbreaking, though.

[@punkjamez]

Alan Guillermo - Yes, and that made it all the more special. His acting was absolutely superb. You could tell he put his whole heart into this role. All of the actors were fantastic for that matter.

[@FlutterSwag]

When freya's VA said that we all have a bag of dark experiences to pull from it really hit home, these actors are incredibly talented and I'm so grateful for their work.

[@ryanmiller1297]

It was a great moment. One of the best of all time.

[@colin-campbell]

I don’t get it - why’s the acting “great”? He’s just moving his arms about.

[@unfortunatelyjack772]

I feel like that's a joke but honestly I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't.

[@MYuee]

Christopher Judge is just such a cool person. And his voice is just perfect for Kratos.

[@GrindyVine]

B O I

[@KingHeadass44]

hes better for old kratos, younger kratos had a perfect voice actor imo

[@teamwrld965]

Idontlikemakingnames Bruh chris judge is the best

[@undeny]

@@teamwrld965 He's great, the actor that made the role what it is today was good too. The reason why this guy got a job is cuz the previous one did his. Don't ever forget where this game came from.

[@MK23122]

@@teamwrld965 Christopher Judge is really good and he fits to this old Kratos, however i just couldnt imagine him voicing Kratos in all previous games. TC Carson is legendary and no one would do it better

[@Fitchy-ke3wz]

For as long as i can remember, my mum always said "you finished on that game yet?" "Turn it off, come downstairs" "Please pause that game." But then she popped her head in as Kratos was burning Faye. From then on she watched it like a film as I played it, occasionally asking questions, every now and then a "WOAAAH!" This was the first game she said "I really enjoyed watching you play that." She didn't live to see me play Ragnarök. But I really hope she'd enjoy it as much as she did the first one.

[@PulseBladeenjoyer]

I know I’m a month late, but your story is such a beautiful one. May your mom rest in power. I’m sorry for your loss. I’m sure she would’ve adored Ragnarök.

[@abdulg4762]

I’m sorry for your loss, but happy she got to enjoy sharing the experience with her son. Thank you for sharing

[@dreamnvisionz]

I felt that. So sorry for your loss. There are so many intricacies to the emotions of your story. I'm pretty sure she watched you play Ragnarok. Stay blessed

[@abdulg4762]

@@dreamnvisionz wish I could upvote this twice ❤️

[@MaZaki721]

Holy God this was beautiful man.hope you have the best life

[@down2rock]

" My mother said, everyone is smarter than you in something and if you don't figure that out and learn from it, it's your fault." - If you take nothing else from this about life. Take that with you and hold it dearly. Bravo to the team for this video. It's...inspiring, to say the least.

[@darthmalgus232]

skankhunt42 Dude. Christopher Judge said that in the video. It was his mother that said that.

[@beepboopbeepp]

skankhunt42 1:09:10

[@kieranyt8484]

⁠@@darthmalgus232That’s why he put quotation marks on it quoting Christopher

[@DylanTrisko]

That E3 reveal STILL. GIVES. ME. CHILLS.

[@tokimcbongrip8751]

I know I remember watching that e3 conference live and the build up to kratos coming out of the shadow, the shock and OMG moment I went through. Never have I had an experience like that on any game reveal at e3

[@victorkempe5661]

Triskosity same here it always give me chills and tears in my eyes

[@asifmetal666]

i cried with Joy. when the last time j did that for a game reveal. i cant even remember that. i think i never did that for a game reveal.

[@dipstickjamming5532]

Same here..no matter how many times I watch it. It still gives me chills

[@Plush.Hunter]

Same though I regret I didn't see it live.

[@MikeyBizzle4Shizzle]

*54:14** seeing KRATOS walk out the shadows and hearing how excited the crowd was almost made me cry.* Congrats for a masterpiece of a game

[@horsekondom96]

Walking out of his darkside to the light

[@ItzCouurtz]

MikeyBizzle4Shizzle me to it was overwhelming but I stopped myself and it’s weird because it’s only a game but then I grew up with watching/playing GOW so meh 😂🤷‍♀️

[@primeobjective5469]

Shocking! I got teary-eyed myself. 😀

[@kwamezwaye9071]

Same here

[@kenshinteh4508]

if I am there, i will scream YEAH and jumping inside E3...

[@BK-hn6jc]

I'm 46 years old. In my "career" as a gamer two games have blown me away. The psycho mantis scene in MGS and God of War on PS4 in its entirety. Absolutely brilliant

[@elJimjim]

PSYCHO MANTIS??

[@fatalsupremacy]

METAL GEAR!?!?

[@iPlayerify]

FOXDIE?

[@Polyvalent]

SO YOU LIKE TO PLAY CASTLEVANIA??

[@Skitz0frenix]

@@elJimjim "You're that ninja..."

[@jmanners]

Man, I get why Kratos got progressively angrier in the game. The man never did end up eating dinner.

[@agenericguy1014]

Jon Manners Now it all makes sense!

[@Lssj100]

PREACH

[@Zeltron1313]

or pee

[@recess7]

If I was him, I would've been angrier

[@mishavoldigoad9051]

He ate aphrodite though

[@ArtrexisLives]

Who's here after God of War Ragnarok was officially announced?! CAN'T WAIT!

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

Meeeee, just made a video about the Runes of the new logo. This next game is going to be immense

[@nicokitty5522]

Artrexis Lives i am!!

[@henryb4182]

Me, I was like holly sh..t actually Ive seen that Freya is the Valkyrie Queen and her wings got cut off or something,but I also think kratos and freya are gonna fight

[@luishernandez-id4dk]

Me

[@ibnumar9297]

The end is near... You must prepare yourself.

[@SergeantMoetz]

Seeing Cory cry after looking at the first Metacritic reviews going live makes so much more sense now after watching this documentary. Every game needs a documentary like this so that every gamer can truly appreciate what goes into these masterpieces we all love. Absolutely deserving of the GotY title in 2018 after so much personal pain and suffering the team at Santa Monica Studio endured 5 long years.

[@wakkjobbwizard]

SergeantMoetz I totally agree. Would love some in depth documentaries on my favorite games.

[@objectdefiance4027]

@@wakkjobbwizard Check out Noclip.

[@barrybondz4483]

This documentary was absolutely amazingly done. Seeing the team, seeing these devs work so hard, stress, sweat, bleed for a game they were beyond passionate about. I wish all devs were as amazing as this studio. Seeing Cory's reaction to the reviews at the end was like a shot of adrenaline.

[@Emreakca-]

who knew he was allergic to over 90 and green

[@omarmiller314]

I like how they made a meme out of "Boy" before the game was ever finished

[@BIGD-cc7ru]

Omar Miller I just reloaded that dude. They knew what they were doing 😉😉😉

[@giannipisa5978]

Cory’s reaction to first seeing the reviewscores, is fugging beautiful. That reaction shows you how much they put into this, kudos.

[@Lionlovesunity]

1:31:55 The way he says “I know.” Has so much passion. Possibility my favorite moment in the game. He’s accepting who he is. ❤️

[@Besdonaz]

But I am your monster no longer

[@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay]

Рамиль Алиев boom

[@bestjerk]

Did he shed a tear or did I see it wrong?

[@BrunoHanstenreiter]

@@bestjerk yeah, he did

[@ItsMrE.K.]

and they did not use that take

[@joyseek5429]

1:30:20 I just love that cut from Christopher Judge’s interview into the game. It just hits harder with every rewatch knowing what follows up in that moment of the documentary. He’s such an amazing performer.

[@Mikefiser]

Also, he says "film" instead of a game :D which is really funny as in the beginning he said he couldnt believe it is not a movie script

[@Kakarot803]

TC Carson is a better VO for Kratos

[@preysidius190]

Ok grampa. Did you remember to eat your pudding? @@Kakarot803

[@finderkeeperrrs]

@@Kakarot803 I wouldn't say better at all. TC Carson was phenomenal as young and rage filled Kratos, but Christopher Judge is a better older, wiser, and father figure Kratos.

[@Lyrics_1]

Absolute marvelous documentary! The game deserves all the praise it got, and watching this made me love it even more.

[@PLUX4]

Sony and Santa Monica Studios always do a fantastic job on their documentaries on God Of War. I remember when playing the old God Of War games, they always show behind the scene footage of how the game is created. As someone who was always fascinated to how a game is developed, that was one of the many reason why I like God of War. Furthermore, I love the God of War series and love the direction that Santa Monica Studios have taken to get God of War onto another level. Getting an insight as to how Santa Monica Studios produce the game is incredible to watch and I am grateful that they have been able to share that with us. It makes them stand out so much compared to some of the game developers out there today and Santa Monica Studios absolutely deserve to get the recognition they are getting for this game.

[@virgilocelot2737]

The game was disappointing and not up to the hype.

[@St1kF3n1x]

@@virgilocelot2737 For you was disappointing for us is a masterpiece

[@afrog2666]

Absolutely*

[@virgilocelot2737]

@AE 7147 how sad, a mum diss over a video game

[@MatoPotat0]

"Remember, you just killed that thing. Its not alive anymore. If its got kids, they're all alone. So, think through that." 23:34

[@rickylovesyou]

And they will grow up and learn to wield golf clubs.

[@martijn2342]

@@rickylovesyou nice little tlous2 reference

[@mzashtiker]

@@rickylovesyou I can't deal

[@NekoHibaCosplay]

1:31:59 that tear, I feel that Christopher Judge was actually really into this, awesome actor

[@alpacachino3647]

"A lot if this performance, for me, is a love letter to my kids... and it's an apology" I dont even know what's behind these words, but as a father of three, this just connect directly, and I think I know exactly how he's feeling. Hope his kids are proud of him, I kinda am!

[@naivinyl1748]

While his kids were growing up, he would have to leave for months at a time to shoot for stargate. He missed a lot of his kids development and he regrets it

[@dapugloaf5999]

This is one of the best "Making of" documentaries I've ever seen. I really felt like I experienced what it was like and all the emotional ups and downs of making this game.

[@Malitubee]

Same I love it ! Really puts it into perspective

[@JBF086]

That Chris Judge statement about asking forgiveness to his kids and the reaction to Corey to the reviews gave me the chills. Chris Judge by the way seems such a cool and humble guy. Ever since Stargate SG1. PS: Had to have Huber to hype it up!!!!!!!!!!

[@Charlexander]

It was so hard, to see Chris tear up. That guy seems always like a rock and so tough - that hit me right in the feels! The hole documentary was really emotional but so fun to watch, because it shows, how much went into making this masterpiece and how much the team put into this!

[@Patrick-te3cr]

hole?

[@HelderP1337]

Most video games go through similar ups and downs like this one, games are so hard to make, and they require blood, sweat and tears from everyone involved, including their families.

[@francescolongo4220]

@@Patrick-te3cr he meant to say whole

[@astronaut-n1c]

@@HelderP1337 not most but good ones 100%, I don't think there's too much stress involved in games that release yearly with minimal changes like fifa or nba 2k. Even assassin's creed to some degree (except when they made origins, because they made a huge change). Plus god of war's were working on a legendary ip, of course it gived them tremendous exposure and hype but it also makes the process harder and more stressful, especially when you change it up like that.

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

1:32:00 was such an intense moment for Kratos and Christopher played it perfectly. What an amazing actor

[@HushtheMag]

Not gonna lie, when Cory read the reviews at the end my eyes welled up with his, I've never known how much hard work goes behind making these games and this really was a make or break moment for him. This game truly is a treasure and I thank Cory, Yumi, Shannon and their brilliant team for the time and dedication it has taken to make this beautiful piece of art.

[@14714623]

"This may not happen..." *Christopher Judge walks up in a super man shirt* 😎

[@jhinabloomingflower807]

There is always "hope" for great things to happen...

[@christianmcbrearty]

He's a legend

[@bertgoedeme1737]

Well1:02:00...

[@TetraCurse]

Indeed

[@LookingTheBest]

49:38 best part of this whole Documentary.

[@theKATofficial2]

apparently even doors hate jews XD

[@mrbrandtastic5473]

katt 😂😂🤣🤣

[@dontel2010]

Aurang omg 😭😂

[@zackfair_og]

@skankhunt42 hope your seat to hell is next to mine hahaha

[@ameeralshahir6351]

54:14 the reaction of the crowd gave me goosebumps

[@JohnDoe-dj3lw]

I swear to God if this was the effort that was put into this game, I'm gonna pre-order the sequel at the speed of fu**in light

[@owen723]

Yeah, If I pass before the sequel comes out, I will come back to life with sheer will power and rage.

[@vaniousdesigns4237]

the fact that they waited to announce the sequel after the price for ps5 was a great decision. god of war felt like a next gen game people weren't ready for and it just blew them away.

[@danieldevito6380]

I was already planning to lol

[@apictureoffunction]

This is the effort that's put into most titles of this size that are in development for 3+ years. Something gamers should try to remember when they're complaining online over petty issues with games

[@john-tobeymaguirecena]

Hopefully there’s a Ps5 god of war 2 bundle because that’s what I’m waiting for 😂😂

[@AmakusaWorld]

1:04:57 "I'm the f*cking God of War!" hahaha... that'd been awesome if it was included in the game xDDD

[@moji96]

Yea it's cool but it wouldn't really fit tbh.

[@chrisquinn3377]

@@moji96 I think it does fit, it shows that even though he's a changed man he still knows who he is and what he went through , like I wiped out an entire pantheon of gods and used to be worshipped as a god but now I'm picking flowers for some lady and her boar

[@davidescobar1625]

I thought it was. I heard it when I was playing a week ago

[@jackskellington1552]

@@chrisquinn3377 emmm, no

[@Unkn4wN_TM]

@@davidescobar1625 It's not, and there is zero chance that you heard it in the actual game. It might be a false memory, which happens pretty often when you see/hear something that wasn't in the original memory. Your brain kinda fucks up sometimes and thinks that it actually happened and adds the new thing into the original memory, if that makes sense.

[@drakesupra1318]

Thank you God of War creators for not quitting on the gamers around the world and bringing this masterpiece to life!

[@bulldogfront666]

The part when they’re going over the bugs is fascinating. God of War was one of the most stable games at launch that I have ever played. While simultaneously, at the time it came out, it was the best looking game I had ever played. Truly incredible. Sony Santa Monica are truly masters of the craft.

[@ameya193]

This just goes to show that everyone has problems and you're not going to get it right the first time. But if you have the determination, the dedication to see this idea through and the will to not give up, it'll lead you to a wonderful place. Thank you to everyone on the God of War team for never giving up and presenting us a game that impacted every single one of us with a beautiful play-through, and a beautiful story. Can't wait for the sequel!

[@tomertsur9125]

You are right

[@ameya193]

@@WreckItRolfe I'll admit, that gave me a chuckle. But god no hahah!

[@primeobjective5469]

*Cory Barlog: I was trying to make you a great God of War game.* *Fans: You succeeded.*

[@zevul7870]

Nice 😊

[@Takarr]

Nice one brother. Ares and Kratos would be proud

[@SyranosTV]

Making games is hard, thanks for letting people to see that, love on all of you !

[@YourLocalCafe]

1:53:06 i actually physically had that before you cry exhale and got pretty emotional for the team getting thier much deserved recognition. Really goes to show how well put this documentary is.

[@thealchemist500]

"You will always be.. A monster" "I know" 1:31:50 I will never know why they didn't put that cut/version into the game. That would've put so much depth to Kratos. Like in all of his games, everything he has done and gone through, the only thing that is able to just crack his voice is knowing he will always be a monster. That voice crack from kratos means a suicidal depression to another person and you know that, you get a glimpse of how much he always has to push down.

[@simpleguyissimple]

Did you play the game? It was in there.

[@thealchemist500]

@@simpleguyissimple No it wasnt, it was another take, not this one where his voice cracks and he drops a tear

[@randomnpc4915]

@@simpleguyissimple Did YOU play the game? It wasn't.

[@JozeManuLOL]

@@randomnpc4915 I just saw the cutscene, I confirm that they used a different one😔

[@randomnpc4915]

@@JozeManuLOL Yea ik tell that to the idiot who says otherwise. I have the game lol

[@levyimanzi2476]

34:48 the bass voices there...oh my gah

[@captaingrizzly9511]

makes me want to wage a war against something

[@recess7]

Makes the game feel even more legendary

[@MrHorse16]

Do you know if this is in the soundtrack?

[@volioze4205]

@@MrHorse16 it is

[@arthurjimenez9010]

@@MrHorse16 Lullaby of the Giants

[@LoutreDuBengale]

1:32:20 : I already liked that guy. A lot. Now I just wanna hug him. Powerful moment.

[@MegaAllin1]

This part made me love the game even more

[@noeguerrero8981]

That hurt deep, every men can take hits but that...that cut deep

[@Maddi3.S.21]

I'm watching this as the newest game comes out, and I truly hope they do another documentary on the new one and the processes and things like that. This was so masterfully made and shot and edited and it was an experience to say the least. I'm new to the God of War games, but the story of Kratos becoming the father he never had and caring for his son like he needed to be is something that resonates with me deeply and gives me chills. Seeing the crowd react the way they did, hearing the journey the studio went on to create this game and the actors investing their whole into this, is revolutionary. I may have come late to the party, but I swear I'll be here for the rest of it. The story is immaculate, the game is absolutely beautiful, and I CANNOT wait to see the rest of the newest story with Kratos and Atreus

[@doomboogie315]

1:32:20 is the heaviest thing I've heard/watched Judge is a living legend.

[@thisiswrathspeaking2057]

I teared up at this part, ngl

[@collt091]

Yea,that made me cry

[@slider954]

Indeed

[@synderkinn6391]

“you cannot change, you will always be a monster”. This part made me cry, it hurt on unexplainable levels.

[@Ink_Addict93]

The kid who plays Atreus is adorable lol. Talented kid too

[@baku6376]

He has nicknames... atreus,loki, but his name shall always be....B O I

[@GWKrae]

That Atreus actor is a skater; he also hit puberty, lol. Idk if he's still the actor for Atreus on Ragnarok. Edit: 5 seconds after I replied to this comment, I checked on google; the same actor will be acting for Atreus

[@FreeBandz658]

I’m so glad they won game of the year, you could see they put their heart and soul into it. Tough decision because RDR2 could’ve easily won it too but this was make or break for them, if it didn’t succeed there wouldn’t be another god of war and I’m glad it did so well.

[@kezvo0512]

MSA99 I loved both games

[@scottmiles824]

Yeah I think RDR2 has the best story but this gameplay was on another level!

[@mhead1117]

red deads awful multiplayer dragged it down.

[@jubbus]

mhead1 1 Multiplayer released after the game awards

[@jubbus]

Both games took a long time to make. Both were amazing

[@zibdle9476]

this is a masterpiece of a documentary. between the brilliant editing, impressive cinematography, well thought out interviews, and strong themes of family and change, i can confidently say that this is the best video game documentary ever made. props to everyone who worked on this, and to everyone over at santa monica studios. thank you for influencing so many lives.

[@Mafei78]

I‘m really on my knees to say thank you to Cory Barlog and of course to everyone who was involved in making this game possible. I‘m 41 yo and this is in fact the best game ever made so far. They spent up to five years of their lives to bring it to the world. So THANK YOU again for this masterpiece!

[@JonCampbell29]

Mafei78 yeah this is beautiful

[@christianmcbrearty]

It really is the best game I've ever played. I loved everything about the music, storytelling and gameplay

[@bvchecha262]

Congratulation to everybody that was a part of this. This game changed my life

[@axidote98]

This is all happening again for ragnarok and we just don’t know it

[@collt091]

i hope we get a doc for the making of ranarrok

[@Thai101full]

@@collt091 There's a good chance that Cory isn't directing it, I know that there were more people involved in the making of this game other than Cory but I wish he stayed on. I think the team is consulting with him but it would've been more reassuring to have him at the helm.

[@SaltySev]

@@Thai101full Wait Cory isn't??? Oh noooooo... That kinda makes me iffy of the game now because Cory is such an excellent story teller and builds character with such expertise

[@ap4702]

@@Thai101full wait source?!

[@maximilianschaak7555]

@@Thai101full I dont know where you got that Info from, but as far as I know he is still the director

[@videojeroki]

As a player, as a father, as a human with flaws, this game got me good time... a masterpiece!

[@vapingfury4460]

a very rare combo

[@rockylazona2514]

This documentary motivates me to complete the game just to kill every Odin's Raven.

[@JezzaTheChamp]

For real, it makes me want to 100% the game even more now.

[@gulfamashraf]

Just got them all.

[@Chris-qe2dq]

@@gulfamashraf Can't wait for that Ragnorok Platinum!!! ⚡⚡⚡

[@Anyuci82]

1:31:52 The most heartbreaking and heartwarming moment at the same time in this documentary

[@ice_bagel2597]

I just wish this particular line delivery was in the game

[@cogadhturtar8408]

@@ice_bagel2597 Agreed I feel like this game is almost perfect and the only mistake they made was not using that cut.

[@ZDPONE]

38:05 "Well done boi!" My heart!

[@JTheMogul]

I need more game documentaries like this! This was super interesting to watch, does anyone have any recommendations?

[@moodrow1234]

Indie Game: The Movie

[@indigorl4440]

It's not a game doc, but the arcane documentary "bridging the rift" was super interesting

[@anirudh3163]

Free to Play

[@BriceHeartScary]

Any NoClip documentary

[@scottchristie7945]

The guerrilla games one is really good,how they made the shift from killzone to horizon zero dawn!

[@destructivebean1]

I think it’s incredible how connected Christopher judge was to Kratos. It was perfect timing for him and that’s the best thing for actor. If you have something to draw from you can without a doubt perform the best scene of your career potentially. What a guy

[@jacobjohn7605]

R.I.P Shad Gaspard. The pure love you had for your son is inspiring and your work as Kratos will forever be remembered. The world needs more dads like you.

[@rickyrackey7930]

Shad is the body, Chris is the voice

[@CptBamBoozled]

I'm 26 years old since yesterday, started to play this for the first time on PC when it released, and i just wanna say that i've never ever had such an experience with a game before, this is absolutly legenderay to say the least, from the music to gameplay and story it's a masterpiece and to be honest, i did not understood why it won the GOTY award over Red Dead Redemption 2, but now, being on the half way of the story and even from the beginning of it, i understood, this is not just a game, this is a real story made by real people, who sacrificed almost everything for this project, a project made out of tears, sweat and love for the gaming community/industry as a whole, i wanna say a BIG, BIG BIIIG THANK YOU for this experience and to all the people that sacrificed so much working on this, this game really deserves an award of it's own, like the game of the decade or something like that, and i strongly hope that you guys will also port the sequel to PC too. Thanks again for this outstanding experience that you delivered.

[@Mr.Fresh5031]

I bought god of war last week for only $20. Playing this amazing game and Watching this documentary and seeing how much work was put into it makes me feel so guilty.

[@efraing726]

I bought GOW at full price and I’d do it again. This game is amazing

[@creekandseminole]

Don't feel guilty about it. When you buy a game it's at the precise right time for you.

[@jdm_store_jo.jordan]

Bro they spent 50 million dollars to make it lol

[@osomorose]

That might be the best trade deal in the history of trade deals, possibly ever

[@FernandoSouza-vg3er]

Cory: "We Just need you to do a backflip. Can you do a backflip?" Boy: Yes! Cory: 😲 i was totally kidding... you can do a backflip!?

[@vandarrylhampton3779]

Where

[@FernandoSouza-vg3er]

@@vandarrylhampton3779 at 21:13

[@alen1181]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@ivad5529]

And said Boy is also very good at skateboarding

[@ChoCoBenchMarker]

1:53:11 is literally the final of it, the moment gow is the goty and the audiences give you a standing ovation, that's the peak of it

[@aurifelix]

Christopher Judge you are easily the most perfect casting for this role and your talent in boundless. Ever since I was a small teen I was enamored with your performance as Teal'C in SG-1 and as someone who completely missed the previous 3 God of War games... wow, you actually made me interested in a franchise I couldn't care less about. You are the epitome of talent.

[@cosmicninja6924]

Watches documentary on global catastrophes: nothing. Watches documentary on making video game: bawls.

[@righteous_reaver3256]

Thoroughly enjoyed this documentary, I wish there were more for other games. Really opens your eyes to how the industry works and how hard it is on studios and staff to deliver both physically and emotionally. The game truly is a masterpiece.

[@LadyAhro]

Gotta say, that kid did a great job with his lines and performance. A lot of kid characters are done by adults who really can't get the voice lines right at all. (I love Bayonetta like anything but oof, that child voice was off. Probably in part due to character age, but even other kid characters a good bit older are often not well selected vocally.)

[@christophergongora7885]

This kid was also great in Mid 90s

[@snooppp8873]

Yeah like in rdr 2 for little jack they just made a girl do a voice of a boy

[@frost242]

I wish i could voice atreus, but i mess up my speech so yeah you already know what will happen

[@ryanstarkweather3625]

Listening to the lead director talk about his own psychology during the development of this whole series helped me recognize some of my own as a consumer of this series.

[@christianaguilar7201]

I remember my mother playing the first 2 games on the PS2 when I was 5-7 years old. Then ended up playing 3 together with me going through the recent one on the PS4 while she watched. Full circle. She was probably like the 1% of women/mother players that specifically played the OG games back then. Crazy how time flies.

[@djxxxplicit]

1 & 2 were the best because they had long stories. In 2, fighting against Zeus & your clones were EPIC.

[@TheBlackItalianGamer]

@@djxxxplicit 2 is still the best IMHO

[@paulsmith9192]

@TheBlackItalianGamer for me in terms of boss fights and gameplay 3,best.but for story,this one.but its all personal taste

[@jessaguilar4747]

I played the this one with my son, it was a HUGE bonding moment for us. I bought him a ps4 just so we could play it together. We can’t wait for the new one!!!

[@asyadausgur4013]

Christian Aguilar did your mother let you watch the aphrodite part. Just curious

[@me_ch0p]

In response to that last message "Thank you for giving us a reason to tell this story", I reply: THANK YOU SANTA MONICA, FOR CREATING SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES FOR US THROUGHT ALL THOSE YEARS! Can't wait for the next step!

[@iloveanimation99]

When she said “I don’t think I want to answer this right now,” totally heartbreaking.

[@jeffquinz2118]

I almost bawled during that. The effort of reeling in the emotions was on her face, clear as day. I felt so bad that I wanted to just reach through the screen and comfort her. :(

[@RoxxSerm]

Yep, i didnt found her very sympathetic all over the documentary but at that moment i felt so much compassion for her that it all swapped around. Shes a part of them and made GoW possible, so im deeply thankful for her, but i hope everything turned out well in her private life. I dont want to miss games like GoW, but if thats the price, phew.. i dont know.

[@AnyaKimochi]

1:27:30 For the people looking for the timestamp.

[@Keyecomposer]

@@AnyaKimochi Why would you need the timestop if you'd already watched it.

[@italation3718]

@@Keyecomposer because i wanted to know where if im not there yet

[@Supremepie]

The moment Cory saw the reviews and couldn’t help but cry, what a beautiful moment.

[@Turizzy]

34:35 sends chills down my spine, everytime

[@mrsrugges1973]

📠

[@ImmortaleVALO]

1:04:50 Imagine if this would be ingame. When i saw the Documentary for the first time, i was laughthing so hard xD

[@nicholasspinicelli2911]

I KNOW RIGHT!?!? It didn't make it in huh?

[@tytsty5716]

i love it too but it makes sense why they took it out like kratos would say nothing in that situation

[@miecraftandmoregames]

he certainly would think that hahaha @@tytsty5716

[@pahissonni]

I wish they would add these kind of things to the new game +.

[@jesterjacks3933]

I think most people said it out loud when they played the game like: Kratos: Lambs Crest Most people: I don't know who your dad is but I'll fuckin kill him When you're Kratos? You're Kratos.

[@MythicGriffin]

1:04:50 They didn’t keep it in! That was the best line 😂

[@MrMusicalee]

Had me in stitches

[@JithinJacob333]

Exactly!!

[@brentunderwood9698]

They genuinely stupid for not keeping it bruh🤣

[@voodoochild-gaming]

From all of us players, to all of you who made this game. Thank you so much! I just finished 100% game completion for the second time and it still baffled me the second time now how amazing it is!

[@MattSwift1988]

You can't say enough good things about Cory Barlog. His talent and passion is something to be in awe of. A true once in a generation talent. He had a vision he believed in and out his all into it and because of that we got to experience one of the greatest games ever made and true proof that video games can be art. The video game industry need more people like him. Enough putting money over artistic integrity. Also, that E3 reveal still gives me chills when Kratos steps outta the shadows.

[@_omartg_24]

BEST CHARACTER IN GAME HISTORY! I CAN'T EXPRESS HOW MUCH KRATOS MEANS FOR ME, I BOUGHT PS4 JUST TO PLAY GOD OF WAR! AND I'M GOING TO BUY PS5 JUST TO PLAY GOD OF WAR!

[@alisirwan6298]

Same bro Now I'm gonna buy a ps5 for ragnarok Everything in my room is Kratos my shirts my walls my accessories .. I have a ring in norse language says God of war

[@jessaguilar4747]

I bought my 11 year son the ps4 so we could play together. Huge bonding moment for me and my little guy. Love this game.

[@sadistikalchemist]

Now I have an excuse to get a PS5 now also that Wolverine and Spider-Man 2 from Insomniac.

[@JesusProtects]

Wait... You are a fan of the previous games and you don't care about the multiple recons in the story because of this game? I do, and I don't appreciate it. I also don't like how simple and dumbed down the combat is, only two combos and that's it. I don't know, for me it was very disappointing.

[@thr3nato164]

@@JesusProtects what two combos? You mean with the axe and blades?

[@joshelliott4954]

Jeez I cried watching this, thank you Santa Monica team for an amazing gaming experience

[@asifmetal666]

so i am not the only one who cracked up watching this.

[@marcosharko8247]

GamE FrEak Well I mean I took some crack whilst watching this so maybe that counts?

[@zoatdagoat]

I'm not sure how a documentary could make me enjoy playing a video game more, but somehow this did. So much appreciation to the sacrifices this team made to put together this one of a kind experience and momentous achievement in gaming.

[@daftrok]

1:32:02 THE manliest tear ever.

[@jayari7674]

Its enough to make a grown man cry.... and that’s ok

[@voidstiles431]

There was more testosterone in that single tear than in my entire body.

[@8Dorfzocker8]

God I feel so guilty buying this masterpiece for just 15 bucks right now 😂♥️ what a time to be alive Thanks to the team

[@eanderson9599]

Same, I got it for 12 on PSN. Then once I finished it I feel like I should’ve paid more

[@aryan7767]

Maltige Key it deserved game of the year

[@blodia-]

@@aryan7767 it won game of the year (2018)

[@jimjones775]

Lol I got it for only ten at target

[@jimjones775]

Aryan Sharma it won goty

[@arvinghasemi7365]

Without doubt one of the most amazing documentaries I've ever seen in my life.

[@davidheisnam743]

In the next game, Kratos should put Mimir's head at the end of a stick and use it as a club. He's durable af.

[@footballcatsmiley]

this movie documentary is so heartwarming i'm crying

[@shandelsanga7321]

Man, the fact that inspired Kratos's new chance was inspired by how Cory saw his kid is really heartwarming.

[@ultima03]

Who else is watching this after the God of War: Ragnarok teaser trailer? Hyped to see what Cory and the Santa Monica Studios Team bring to the table!

[@GrindyVine]

T H O R vs K R A T O S and BOI

[@thalapathynaveen6609]

Actually gow Ragnarok director is now changed. Eric Williams is the director for the upcoming gow

[@Rurouni_Jayanth]

I cried when i am finished watching this documentary .. of course it's late because i played in pc . And i am very thankful to the director and the whole production team for reviving the gem Kratos and god of war franchise ... huge shoutout to every creator...

[@meliodasnanatsu1718]

cory:can u do backflip? kid:actually yes cory:really!? i was just joking that got me laughing

[@AshenDennis]

34:35 this section alone brings tears to my eyes and goosebumps all over my body. I don't know.. Something about a male choir singing in norse is absolutely amazing

[@pautaresperez5348]

God of War OST - Lullaby of the Giants [Extended]

[@Turizzy]

I can't stop replaying that part, spine-tingling🙌

[@goatmansasquatch1485]

Geek

[@stupidmovies85]

Last time I was this early Kratos was saying “I am hungry, feed us”

[@carlsmith4568]

God of War 2018 is one of the best narrative driven games ever made. The fact that Santa Monica was able to completely reinvent God of War so successfully is nothing short of incredible.

[@chaoscontroller316]

That ending felt like an unintentional jab at money hungry companies. *Lookin at you EA*

[@zodiac909]

And Activision, AND Take 2

[@randomuser684]

*_What about Ubisoft? They throw games out right away_*

[@nava93s]

Mayank Tomar stfu just because they made one good thing in years doesn’t mean we will forgive them

[@TheNightNot]

@Mayank Tomar I DIDNT EVEN NOTICED SEKIRO WAS FROM ACTIVION OMEGALUL

[@acojo8205]

Fenriz Well yeah. Activision don’t ever “make the game”. They’re a publisher.

[@Maikelswe1985]

Not sure if anyone at Santa Monica Studio will ever read this but if you do I want you to know at my 35 years of age I have played every major game title since the NES basically, but God Of War is easily the best game series around and GoW 2018 is the best game I have ever played. I just played through it after saving playing it until I had the PS5, and my god was it good. I am beyond hyped for God Of War Ragnarök I have never in my life been this excisted for a new game and I am a huge FInal Fantasy fan mind you. Thank god for your studio and may he bless you all!

[@ifeanyiulasika7405]

You should also play the Witcher 3: wild hunt

[@maxsun13]

@@ifeanyiulasika7405 there will be a PS5 version coming out later this year

[@ifeanyiulasika7405]

@@maxsun13 Nizeeee

[@maxsun13]

@@ifeanyiulasika7405 I beat The Witcher 3 back in 2015 and cannot wait to play the PS5 version again

[@oliverlieberman]

I didn’t think I’d watch the whole thing but everyone in the documentary drew me in, the humanity that I got to experience while watching this made me cry and really show me as an artist myself how art that is world changing takes life from its creators. Thank you for your sacrifice and your courage to push through doubt and conflict. Because I’ve played your game for over 120 hours and I’ve loved living in your world that you all created.

[@gorgongorgon263]

Towards the second half of the documentary, I literally cried for 10 minutes straight.

[@happyjam92]

I have been a gamer for over 20 years. God of War is my favourite game I have ever played. It is the closest thing to a perfect game that I have experienced. The old games were great but this is on another level. I cannot wait to play the future god of war games. Thank you Santa Monica.

[@paulsmith9192]

@happyjam92 you didn't think it had too many troll mini boss fights?I did feel the lack of npc was depressing, it felt soo,isolated.

[@happyjam92]

@@paulsmith9192 That is one thing I admit I think could have been done better was if it did have a little bit more enemy variety. I never felt that the game felt isolated because of the conversations between kratos and his companions developing the characters and informing the player of some of the mysteries and lore of the world.