God of War Spoilercast (w/Cory Barlog) - Kinda Funny Gamescast Special

God of War PS4 Director Cory Barlog joins Kinda Funny to talk about every story twist, massive boss fight, and more!
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[@acheman8836]

I think I have a new favorite game director, I love this guy.

[@GodWarsX]

Andy Castellanos I agree. For 5 years it was Neil but Cory has eclipsed him.

[@mre677]

his IMDB pic is hilarious

[@kingofzero]

Both him and Neil are amazing.

[@ferchango6359]

Can't wait for the next game.

[@ferchango6359]

Hope Cory will be part of the making of it.

[@stinkysean2518]

the saddest and the worse part of the game is when you've done everything and while you're going arround in the boat Mimir doesn't have anything else to talk about, it's like 'damn i miss mimir's stories'

[@solidsnake8008]

truu

[@magniteproductions3767]

Well now we got more!

[@ThePokestopPapi]

@@magniteproductions3767 😁

[@ragnarok9658]

Thats odin

[@zMd113]

when the Loki line happened my mind immediately went back to him asking if he could turn into a wolf. such a crazy good story.

[@KingDavidTBE]

Zach D Werddddd

[@johannschmidt5305]

I actually didn't notice/remember any of the references till NG+... and then they all kinda just smack you in the face haha. The Loki line gave me actual goosebumps.

[@uuussx]

They hint at it with mimir, I think Thor and atreus (Loki) have the same mother. Loki loves her and hates odin. Odin loved her now hates giants. The frost axe. Deeeep

[@RTXWill]

@@uuussx Nah Loki is the son of Laufey, which is a giant (as well as his father), and Thor is the son of Jord, the earth goddess.

[@diccchocolate416]

@@RTXWill they say in the game that this thor is half giant There's a chance.

[@kev23dk]

no one talked about Krato's voice.. holy shit they did a good job finding a perfect person for it

[@Jose-Luis.Garnica-Sanchez]

Only thing that bothered me about the new voice was during the 2nd time in Helheim when Kratos had visions of him and Zeus it wasn't TC Carson's voice

[@nocturnallycan6385]

Don't get me wrong, T.C Carson had a great voice, but Christopher's just knocked it out of Midgard. I thought I couldn't love Kratos anymore...that changed as soon as I popped in the disc.

[@ellobo3175]

@@Jose-Luis.Garnica-Sanchez Very good point! They really should've kept Carson's voice for that bit. The nostalgia would've been beautiful!

[@Vanerov]

@@ellobo3175 Then Kratos hit puberty twice.

[@MrsRed91]

As a mother, Freya’s story arc really touched me. I remember feeling so conflicted when she made a “mother’s promise” to protect Atreus because it was sweet but I was also wondering 1. Who her child was, 2. Why she wasn’t saying more about this child, and 3. Where was this child or what happened to them? Then, to find out Baldur was her son and how she damaged him so badly while trying to protect him was just so powerful. And to go to the lengths of giving him permission to kill her if it’ll lessen his pain, even if it didn’t make it all go away. Damn, what a game! This spoilercast was awesome! Thank you guys for doing it and thank Cory and the team for making such a great experience!

[@AndreiFierbinteanu]

There's also the fact that Odin made it so that she can't attack anybody, so her response to Kratos killing Baldur can only be verbal, which makes you wonder what she would have done if she could attack.

[@BeautyIsJustAMask]

3 realms we couldn't explore, a slightly hidden ending cutscene with Thor and Freya looking for her Valkyrie wings! Yeah I'm going to need the sequel yesterday!

[@Khalifah0896]

BeautyIsJustAMask 😂

[@patrickhoward4063]

BeautyIsJustAMask I don’t remember Freya looking for her Valkyrie wings? When was that?

[@BeautyIsJustAMask]

patrick howard once the story is over Mimir tells you that when Kratos and Atreus were in Jotunheim, Freya came to him and asked him where her Valkyrie wings had been hidden. He then says something along the lines of it looks like vengeance can't be stopped after all.

[@patrickhoward4063]

BeautyIsJustAMask ah I must have missed that.

[@ooombasa5080]

patrick howard After the end, if you use the quick travel a conversation springs up where Mimir tells you that Freya paid him a visit while you were busy with the ashes. He says she asked about the location of her warrior spirit aka her wings (if you defeat the Valkyrie Queen you learn Freya is the leader of the Valkyries and her wings were taken by Odin). So, looking towards the sequel we might be looking at a three way battle. Odin and his gang, Kratos and Atreus, and then Freya (and possibly her Valkyries).

[@TheRealBlackarrot]

Kratos getting his blades reminded me of john Wick digging up his gear

[@Nimbus3690]

That's literally what I called it when I was explaining it to a friend. I said "the John wick digging scene"

[@argus4ever]

Dude, when that happened I literally had to pause the game and acknowledge how amazing the moment was

[@aaaamar4u]

I was in tears, the music ❤️

[@Malum_Opus]

"I... have nothing left to hide."-kratos I cried at the end of this game. 10/10 massstapiece.

[@deontecoleman7047]

Except he NEVER tells Atreus about Calyope....

[@240devil1]

A huge overlooked hint that Atreus was Loki, was the fact that none of the lore mentioned Loki. Like at all. Not to mention he had an infactuation with the Giants.

[@apictureoffunction]

The only lore that mentioned either Kratos or Loki was in the giant's realm. I don't think anyone but Faye knew Kratos and Loki would play a part in the Ragnarok prophecy, possibly because Kratos left his entire pantheon after killing the Sisters of Fate. Since the people who write every Greek's fate are dead, I don't think Kratos (or by extension any offspring) would be part of a prophecy specifically because he does not have a set destiny. I think the only reason Faye could prophesize about them was because it involved her future fate of having a child. I also wonder if Faye is Jörd from Norse mythology. Mother to Thor, the personification of the Earth, she is a female jötunn (giant), and considered a rival to Odin's wife Frogg (aka Freya). Which, depending on what alterations they might wanna make to that core story, the identity does kind of sound like her (assuming she had a past Kratos was unaware of with Odin)

[@AndreiFierbinteanu]

The world serpent also says he seems familiar, and the prophecy says that the world serpent was sent to the past(present) from the future fight with Thor at Ragnarok (Loki's the serpent's Dad according to mythology - and the last mural shows him birthing it)

[@marcus_brown95]

Did anyone notice when you and Atreus defeat a troll later on when he's knows he's a god he says "Puny Troll" Avengers reference😂😂😂Luv it!

[@starrailcrusader]

Ironic Considering he's Loki

[@alexlawrence6440]

I remembered your comment when I got to that point in the game, haha, just rolled credits

[@jriibzmodus4792]

Infinity gauntlet too

[@simplymincy]

The only thing that sucks about this is that these guys didn't love the original trilogy of God Of War. Those games helped make this new God of war so special. By playing those games you truly understand why he is so reserved now.

[@ChadKakashi]

True words brother.

[@apictureoffunction]

Well I'm pretty sure they still played them. Gregg definitely has, at least.

[@BlazerManiacNumber96]

There's been some serious revisionism regarding the original God of War games ever since God of War 2018 came out. People act like those games are just okay when in reality they are damn incredible. I went back and played them recently and honestly I might like God of War 2 more than God of War 2018

[@kongsied4279]

@@BlazerManiacNumber96 I will drink to that, I always loved the stories but my mom was the one who actually played the originals. She didn't initially like GOW 4 but she watched me play it and she heard Kratos tell Freya he had to dig up his past, she went nuts, she said because of her love for the og series, the scene where Kratos gets the blades of chaos back is tied for top 2 of her favorite scenes of the franchise.

[@giantalbinoeel]

@@kongsied4279 Your Mom??? Wow that's one epic Mom over there lol

[@estebanarriaga8201]

I don't buy alot of games. I can't afford many games... but this game I can say is worth my hard earned money. This game is a masterpiece.

[@lenyherrera1391]

I must’ve played this game for 80 hours and was worth every single second. Absolute masterpiece.

[@agathacccc2710]

Still playing it a year later, definitely worth the money :D

[@TheUnderratedOrange]

@@agathacccc2710 its just a perfect a game because that gameplay is so fun and engaging and satisfying (especially in harder difficulties) and the story is so damn good... The lore... The world building and the characters its just a 10/10 for me.

[@agathacccc2710]

Doe Bob so true, I tried to go for the difficulty above the “balanced” one and I’m still getting my ass kicked so hard but in the best way - and I feel like we never can get tired of Mimir haha

[@TheUnderratedOrange]

@@agathacccc2710 Mimir is seriously one of the highlights of the game too! Hard to not like the absolute lad. Im doing GIVE ME GOD OF WAR difficulty and boy oh boy lemme tell ya its unforgiving, frustrating.. But when you finally get it... Satisfying! Truly makes ya feel like a badass... Im just scared of the Valkyrie bossfights when i get to them...

[@joeyisabsb1]

Studios that work exclusively with Sony have the absolute best writers and directors in the industry.

[@JensenP12]

Indeed : Santa Monica, Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, Sucker Punch, Guerilla Games. They all have stellar records. ND are definitely the ones with the most variety in their catalogue and the most consistent ones when it comes to quality.

[@JensenP12]

Savage hunter Yep, those are awesome dudes aswell.

[@Quazzi]

Old comment but I agree and think it is down to the people Sony have in the areas that interact with these companies. Such a long history and knowledge of game development and also the creative process. They challenge yet encourage risks and fully support enthusiasm and creativity.

[@jb02991]

I do also love Sam Lake from Remedy Games

[@BlazerManiacNumber96]

CDPR and Rockstar

[@storythyme9255]

Cory has given me the evolution of Kratos I've WANTED to see for the longest time! Kratos has grown A LOT since he was waging war against Olympus, that he now see's that his past cant be ignored, but embraced and used to make his future better. It REALLY drove that point home at the END of the game when you are looking over the mountains of JOTUNHIEM, seeing the death the Norse gods have brought to the Giants, and how Kratos and Atreus NEED to the be the GODs that will protect and defend, rather than fight and destroy like the AESIR Gods in the world now, and the Gods of Kratos' past. (counting Kratos himself)

[@MadamGojira]

Thank you Cory so much! After watching this I just feel so happy. Even though we keep hearing about the negative things in gaming like the micro transactions, loot boxes and death of single player games. I can still see there is still plenty of people who care about the craft and the way games make us feel and I felt that pulsing through this game. I'm finished with the story but still have so much to do. Well done and so proud to call my self a fan of God Of War!

[@highonhype5204]

Just finished the game a couple hours ago and I’m already wishing I could go back and play it for the first time... The reviews, the 95 metacritic score, the universal praise, it all spoke facts. From the fluid and complex combat to the well fleshed out story and side missions, everything is masterful. From the breathtaking world and mesmerizing music to the awesome characters and amazing set pieces, God of War reinvents itself in the most beautiful way possible. It joins games such as The Last of Us as proof that games can be a form of art. I’m sad that the journey had to come to an end but I’m glad I got to experience it. Games like this don’t come around too often. 10/10. GOTY. Best game of the generation. It’s in my top 3 games of all time. This masterpiece is the definition of epic!

[@lenyherrera1391]

HighOnHype I concur

[@AidanMcQueeny]

Hats off to Cory for making one of the best games of the generation and for just being an absolute lad

[@rccharger21]

The battle I struggled with the most was the Two Flying Dark Elfs in the room that moves through realms... Screw them...

[@hluis768]

king_ryan_james Right?! I was seriously regretting picking Hard at that point, I was raging lol, took me forever to beat them.

[@skinnysxdunks]

king_ryan_james I played on normal and that was tough lol.

[@courage552]

Omg yes I beat them on hard mode it's was difficult as Hell was so happy when I finally beat them😂

[@Skitz0frenix]

Same here

[@BlueHoodieStudios]

Sigrun for me. Took me hours.

[@rngesus6472]

I have a feeling that you can learn Norse through this game with the language and decode the stuff that's written on the wall My jaw dropped the whole ending I was completely mind fucked in a great way I did not expect it but the name loki was the only name you didn't hear Btw shout out to Mimir I hope he stays around in the god of war series to break down the lore honestly stellar

[@sandwichman6788]

I loved Mimir aswell. I hope he stays with Kratos until the next game.

[@iller64]

When we first got Mimir I didn't think he would stick with us for nearly as long as he did. I was like "aw shit this guys awesome, he's gonna die" but he's with you til the very end! Even comes home with you lol

[@jorgemarquez8288]

Dalton same love that dude I even got his keychain from the stone mason edition. I felt bad for him when Baldur kicked him, that pissed me off.

[@mAcroFaze]

I felt sorry for him when he expressed how creative Odin was, finding new ways to torture him every single day. That awkward moment where you felt cutting his head off was the merciful thing to do! I went back to the tree after the credits rolled to see if he'd say anything about his body, but no such luck :P

[@margarethafalco63]

RNGesus Or read a book

[@DangerousPython]

Genuinely the best game I've played since uncharted 4. One little think I like is you can relate to both Kratos and Atreaus. Sometimes you wanna help people but others you just don't care and wanna walk away 😂

[@fredrikhoe]

Would you say uncharted 4 is better?

[@DangerousPython]

Dazzle.Novak Hard to compare them really. As a cinematic experience I'd say Uncharted is better. But as a game God of War probably is better. It's hard because I enjoy them in different ways. The story and moments in the plot in God of War did feel lazy (all the back tracking) but was overall fine. So hard to beat a perfect Uncharted game

[@Malum_Opus]

Dazzle.Novak may just be my taste, but they're not in the same league. This is a masterpiece. And I really enjoyed uncharted 4.

[@fredrikhoe]

Well personally i think Uncharted 2 is the best uncharted game, I also think The Last of Us is even better than that. While The Last of Us has a slightly better story and a much better ending, God of War is still better than any naughty dog game (but not by much).

[@DangerousPython]

Dazzle.Novak Not that much of a fan of last of us gameplay. The story is brilliant but everything else is just decent. Uncharted 4 gets the formula so well that it is just the best for me

[@vampireofthedawn]

God of Devs : Cory Barlog

[@MrAchmed93]

Shouts to the hosts for letting Cory Barlog speak clearly without interrupting him. I watched two other talks with Cory Barlog and they both didn't give him so much time to speak. Thank you guys a lot! Love GOW and bunch of thanks to CB and the entire team at Santa Monica Studios for their 5 years hard work.

[@IfthiAli]

To me it looks like Atreus was cradling Kratos's body in that hidden panel at the end. I don't think he'll kill Kratos but in trying to avert his death, he will inadvertently cause it.

[@Masterpain33]

cant he transform into an animal? or people into one? I think he's lying about kratos being the world serpent. Kratos probably gets KOe'd by Thor

[@alexanderpadilla7787]

Have had this bookmarked for 1.5 years I can finally watch!

[@AverageYoutubeEnjoyer924]

For Greg Miller to go from a God of War hater to then have God of War 2018 to be one of his all time favorite games is all you need to know about the quality of this game. Love you guys!

[@key495]

OMG! thank you for doing my question and I can't wait to go and dig for for those hints i missed.

[@marcstarvaggi]

Really waiting for people to have found this

[@larryscott9583]

Getting the blades is one of my favorite video game moments of all time. I was planning on stopping playing, it was 1 AM, and Kratos tugs his bandages and says he will need a different weapon and I was COMPELLED to keep playing and ended up playing until 4am. It was insane.

[@johannschmidt5305]

The best part about the combat for this game is the triangle button recall for the Axe. It makes it so that you can throw the Axe and embed it in an enemies head, and then sprint directly toward them and when you are close enough... holding R2 and having it shoot back to Kratos mid-jump so that he can slam the Axe down and absolutely crush the enemy. So satisfying...

[@SE77ENGaming]

Never seen such an open and honest game dev/director as Cory. His passion and attention to detail have made this one of the best games I've ever played. I'm a couple of hours into post credits. Getting destroyed by Valkeries, even on easy! It just shows that there is still so much to do even after the credits roll. My only issue is the combat. But I think that it's more than I'm getting old, not the game.

[@isilidor0404]

What an amazing game, and what an amazing guy. Watching his review reaction video made me want to cry too. He just seems so genuine and I can't wait to see what he does next.

[@AnAg10101]

The references to Egyptian mythology, the Loki reveal, the Thor ending, the Freya being Queen of The Valkyries, the teased but unexplored Realms, the remaining Gods, the reaction by Freya, the fact that Baldur was actually sent by Odin to track Faye are just some of the reason why I am incredibly excited for the next game and this franchise as a whole. But I know the next game is years away so the wait is going to be agony!

[@tonywatts2584]

Only a few weeks now 😊

[@AnAg10101]

@@tonywatts2584 cannot wait!!!

[@tonywatts2584]

Big day tomorrow😊 Good luck. And enjoy✌

[@AnAg10101]

@@tonywatts2584 I am :)

[@ThePokestopPapi]

😏

[@Boki_86]

The first clue that the Atreus is Loki, is wehn Kratos uses the name of his Wife after the first fight with Baldur. He calls her "Faye". In Norse mythology the mother of Loki is Laufey. So its more like Lau-Faye. If you keep playing after the game Mimir calls Atreaus' mom Laufey the Just. Also Kratos' name in the giant language runes was Fárbauti, Loki's father in Norse mythology.

[@eX8jbn]

Faurbauti means Cruel Striker not Kratos!

[@prajit1096]

He means that they referred to kratos as Farbauti in the runes, just as they referred to atreus as Loki

[@AndreiFierbinteanu]

@@eX8jbn I feel Cruel Striker (or dangerous striker in some translations) is a very apt description of Kratos

[@JerryFlowersIII]

I love the moments where after hearing so much about how cruel Thor is and what he's capable of that any time there is lighting, especially when Atreus was sick, I feel scared that Thor will show up or that he's nearby or watching in some way. Just by word of mouth there is such a presence of a character is absolutely beautiful.

[@JerryFlowersIII]

Another thing. By how much Thor and Odin are discussed about I thought they would show up, but it got to a point later in the game that we hear so much about what they've done but they have never been properly set up as villains for Kratos and Atreus, but that the promise set is that Baldr was the final man.

[@JerryFlowersIII]

Adding on to Tims comment on pacing it really was great. With how well made the side quests are and how they give more for Atreus to learn from and Kratos to have his own insight towards, it all feels connected almost like it was part of the main narrative.

[@bigolpancake9136]

The way Cory reflected on the way games shaped him as a kid seriously brought a tear to my eye. So great to see someone experience such success in part because he truly understands the impact games can have on you. Can't wait to see what he does next.

[@cadeonder1811]

I’m so glad you picked his brain about the best aspects of this game. So many crazy fucking things in this game. I have no idea how they executed it in such a perfect way.

[@chrismp1993]

Finally been waiting for a spoilercast. GOTY so far.

[@KindaFunnyGames]

Thanks! - Greg

[@kingofzero]

Best game of the PS4 generation so far. Last of us 2 could dethrone it for me. We shall see.

[@Nrzpokrter]

kingofzero Is The Last of Us considered to be in this generation or the previous? Because if its in previous than yeah, god of war is the best one. Only witcher is comparable.

[@elfynde8863]

I'm 13 minutes in and I just now realize there's an axe on the table

[@root0062]

30 mins in

[@MaxMikescrool1]

9:38

[@baldur9591]

48:57 because of you

[@gluegunstanleyblue]

1:05:56

[@LuxuFoo]

50:11 lmaooo.

[@erkskirk8868]

I enjoyed every minute of this episode. i honestly had so many questions that were answered throughout the hour and a half. the one thing i wish was brought up was the sounds in the game. Not only when the axe was recalled back to you but the fact that no matter what dialog you were having on the boat, would suddenly start to echo while you were in a cave. That was brilliant! Great job all and i cant wait to get back to trying to platinum it.

[@ThePizzaboy321]

Best part of this was finding out Cory plays Ys

[@jaegershoemaker8959]

Been a fan of Cory since the BTS of God of War 2. So cool to see him talking about his direction of the next chapter of God of War, and his trust in the team at Sony Santa Monica. Like Greg said (kinda), ”I love having grown up with the games industry.“

[@carnationX2]

I just finished the game saw the secret ending, i hope there is more to come overall a fantastic return of the franchise. Cory and his entire team well done👏🏻

[@hairybawbag4961]

carnationX2 hopefully he finishes a trilogy this time

[@ThePokestopPapi]

😏

[@vfwarlordforever9589]

Magni and Modi was the best fight. Great game. This is an instant classic. I beat the whole game on Give Me GoW difficulty, it forces you to level up your gameplay skills.

[@jaykelz1528]

I just hope Cory gets some well needed sleep man... Much much needed and well deserved

[@lordfolgers5285]

I’ve literally book marked this video for 5 years until finally beat this game. Father of 2 young kids, takes me forever to play anything. Maybe best game I’ve ever played. Worth the wait to play. Chills throughout. Glad I remembered this spoiler cast because have no one else to talk to about it. Amazing Cory. If there was one game I’d tell someone to play who has never played a video game before, this would be it. Best representation of gaming today. Best feeling combat, fantastic story, and graphics even in 2023 blew my mind. And being a father now it reached me on so many levels would have never understood years ago. Amazing. Thank you

[@marcus_brown95]

I literally started crying when i saw the Blades of Chaos thank you Cory Barlog👏👏👏👏

[@sandorclegane3658]

Loved this game. They really smashed it out of the park, the bar has been raised again, they've told a better story than naughty dog ever could.

[@miloarty3712]

Thanks for releasing this same-day guys!!!! Can't wait to watch.

[@Tiucaner]

I think Sony is doing a great job at pushing forward these creators to the the spotlight like we do with great directors in film. These are the superstars of the gaming industry and they should be celebrated for their accomplishments. But just like film, we shouldn't forget the amazing teams that back these people up and create these unbelievable experiences.

[@marcus_brown95]

I literally would just throw the axe and leave it there and explore for awhile then when i see enemies I would recall to feel like Thor as I hear it finding me😍🤗👏👏👏👏

[@apictureoffunction]

That's what's great about the skill where if you've thrown your axe, you can hold L2 to aim at an enemy, then press R2. The axe will come flying back into Kratos' hand as you're in midair and swing downward, hitting the enemy and causing an ice explosion once the axe hits the ground. Let the enemy run toward you as you're "empty handed" and just standing there with one hand up, and as soon as they think they're about to strike, BAM. Jumping ice explosion axe attack out of nowhere.

[@TheHOOfan1]

I am not sure what Greg means by asking Cory if he is offended by bad impressions of the previous God of War games. There are only a few people who I hear saying "I hated Kratos, he was a bad character" and all of those people seem to have missed the points of those games. He was never meant to be likeable. He was meant to seem like an A-Hole. Those games were just as well reviewed as the 2018 game. God of War was considered a phenomenon when it came out, and it was a system seller. I bought at PS2 specifically to play God of War. I bought a PS3 specifically to play God of War 3(although I haven't yet). God of War 2018 would not have been made, nor would it have sold as well if the previous games in the franchise didn't make the God of War name something that all console gamers knew meant "awesome game".

[@Mrgamingalldaylonful]

Yeah quite ignorant of greg to be honest. The old games had a really good story and its deeper then you think.

[@rhysedwards245]

Loved the game. definetly one of my all time favourite games

[@KindaFunnyGames]

ME TOO. - Greg

[@bradedwards5956]

Watching this at the end of 2023 after playing GOW for the first time. I freaking LOVE this video. I appreciate this mans honesty and vulnerabilty so much, it is so very important. Games have the ability to fully immerse us in wonderful worlds and tell beautiful stories that can teach us and remind us of whats important in life. So grateful for all these wonderful creators.

[@xanavir34kakarot21]

Loki is going to trick the future to save his dad, If i have to believe Cory saying that loki is a trickster. That could be a good twist. Nobody wants Kratos to die!

[@drakenfist]

That could definitely work..because the thing that I keep thinking about is how well versed in language Atreus is..so he could basically write a fictional account of history..and that's the one we know of.

[@kingofzero]

nolan palmer yes he literally learned how to talk to the world serpent just by listening to the head and the serpent talk to each other a few times. Amazing amazing detail that I find is being over looked right now.

[@xanavir34kakarot21]

I did popt in my head during the battle. Still its realy with less words.

[@xanavir34kakarot21]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmbKc6eugqqUgtk ?

[@TheHOOfan1]

sounds like Steins Gate

[@AndreiFierbinteanu]

I actually took the last panel to mean that Kratos will sacrifice himself so that Atreus can live, like he tells him he would right after the final battle with Baldur

[@UnratedPanda]

This is incredible, I really enjoy Cory, he really reminds me of Phil with how genuine and kind he is as person, gamer and creator that I love and really miss. nowadays amongst the many negatives of the gaming space.

[@ericbrunstad]

Yeah, I have really enjoyed watching interviews of Cory and Phil Spencer for exactly those reasons.

[@blazethedead]

I just finished the game this morning. Its fantastic, great job to everyone at Sony Santa Monica.

[@key495]

I love how Tim can't help but nod his head when they mention Onimusha

[@esojic]

FINALLY finished the game, glad I saved this video for later. Hiding from spoilers for months was worth the pay off, can't wait for more!

[@allanwhittle206]

The early secret that tells you almost everything I found on my second playthrough. Its during the first fight with baldur, there is a massive mural that shows the giant with a chisel in his head and a few other things. its the rock that kratos pushes onto baldur. If anyone starts it a second time try and look at the big rock whilst fighting baldur at the back of the house. I only found it after hearing Cory say there was a secret right at the beginning. its amazing that they put that in.

[@pizza1560]

That's awesome, definitely gonna have to check that out.

[@ArgenDTK]

There's also a hint inside the house. You can see a part of Loki's symbol next to kratos bed

[@allanwhittle206]

I never noticed that one , I will have to check that out

[@root0062]

Soon as I heard the first F-bomb, I instantly subscribed!! this is the way interviews should be done!! excellent spoilercast!!!! And yes I know I'm late!

[@AwesomeNick94]

One of the amazing storytelling aspects I thought of for God of War was that if this was the first god of war game you've ever played and you know NOTHING about Kratos, it's great in an entirely different way, that you're learning about Kratos along with Atreus and you still have everything you need to know.

[@dinohunterj]

For sure. It reminded me a lot of Metal Gear Solid on PS1 in that way. As the game goes on, you learn more and more about Snake's history from the first two MSX games through his interactions with the new characters; all the way down to Snake describing how he killed his father in an epic battle. Considering that this was the entry point to that franchise for many gamers, there's quite a few interesting parallels here.

[@markusg2119]

Except for the fact that it's never addressed why his skin is white and murdered his previous family isnt ever referenced

[@alexanderchilton911]

The best game I have played since BOTW last year. Easily the best PS4 exclusive game - needless to say it is masterful. Still haven't beaten it, so won't be watching this.

[@Calooseeus]

This guy and Neil Druckmann are my favorite game directors.

[@johnnyvargas1301]

He dropped the ball for last of us 2 :(

[@noname_noname_]

this didnt age well

[@Calooseeus]

@@noname_noname_ I would have to agree.

[@vfwarlordforever9589]

One clue that Areus is Loki is that after Magni's death, Modi kidnaps him and says "You're going to be MY brother now!"

[@Aroden0x]

YESS I WAS WAITING FOR THIS THANK YOU!!

[@KarioDudeRBN]

Craziest detail I noticed. After I beat it and I started going back through looking for artifacts and ravens, I went back to the room where Atreus first killed someone and just stood there. Almost immediately, Atreus says "Can we just get out of here" and he looks very uncomfortable being there.

[@NazKidA]

i literally beat gow about 2 hours ago.. Perfect timing for a spoilercast. As far as the game goes.. Im honestly speechless and overwhelmed with what i just experienced for the last 4 days at this moment.. so all i can do for now is give this vid a thumbs up.. To Cory Barlog and the rest of the team at Santa Monica Studios.. thank you for one the most memorable gaming experiences of my life..

[@MrTomasgleeson]

Just finished this game on PC. So enjoyable. Thanks for a great spoilercast. Plus, so weird seeing the old studio before covid. Seemed like such a step up from the spare room in the apartment, and now the Spare Bedroom studio just makes it look like a shoe-box. Well done everyone at KF, what a glowup.

[@HighscoreCreative]

I find it strange that nearly every single reviewer or podcaster keeps saying that they didnt like the old GoW games.....pretty sure they were all received extremely well by the public and critics alike. Have a listen to a few other podcasts, nearly everyone says they weren't a fan of the previous games....weird.

[@dangerdanger1200]

Will Schorer literally just had that thought. Everybody is making it seem like those games were bad by using the bad character argument as the reason. Maybe it's a way to avoid being a bandwagoner....which doesn't have to be a bad thing

[@simplymincy]

Very odd. I think it is really just because the last one was not that memorable. Because when God of war 3 came out the hype was just the same

[@quad-a-log4513]

Yea god of war 2 or 3 got a 10 on game informer and 1 and 2 got 9.8-9.7 respectively on ign. I don’t think you should be allowed to be a god of war fan, cause of his demons he has from the trilogy, if you haven’t played them. But it’s not the same time, and I suppose the funny crew don’t like boobs.

[@Goukimane]

@@quad-a-log4513 I never played any of them but I'm not an idiot so I got all the basic references to Greek mythology, you really don't at all need to have played the OG games, this statement is retarded like the departed.

[@tytsty5716]

don saenz the previous Games were good and the story was deep to I guess they didn’t like the tits and the gore?

[@fireblader1000]

Literally just rolled the credits and i’m shook. Incredible achievement by Cory and Sony. Hate we have to wait years for a sequel.

[@maddoggnick96]

I keep coming back to this episode because the game is so good (but also because the PC version just came out).

[@shawnthompson2303]

For anyone wondering: The big tease for Loki right at the start of the game is just after Kratos cuts down the tree. Atreus comes up behind and says "I found some." He's holding flowers. Mistletoe flowers.

[@keithlewis5529]

Just rolled the credits on this. Bravo Cory...what an amazing game.

[@str8todamoney]

What a perfect podcast after this incredible game. Subscribed for describing literally everything I felt about this game.

[@J-Vasa]

so the son is loki. In norse mythology loki started out as a giant. Giants were the natural enemies of the gods. Loki essentially goes from being from the giants to helping the gods to then reverting back to hating the gods and bringing about the destruction of the gods. This plays nicely into kratos hatred for the gods. which is why i think in sequel thor comes (see the secret scene) takes "loki" and he turns to helping the gods. I think it will end with him turning on the gods and helping kratos again to bring about the end of the gods and unleash ragnarok. Also in norse mythology loki's parents are called farbauti (which means cruel striker which is fitting for kratos and could be how kratos is refered to by norse gods) and laufey (sounds like faye). She was also called nal. Nal meant needle which was because she was thin and weak looking. Similar to atreus/loki. So this whole thing kinda fits. A lot of what people think of norse mythology like loki being adopted by odin etc isnt part of the myths it comes from pop culture. For example if you type laufey into google you get the marvel frost giant leader come up who is male. Even though laufey was loki's mother.

[@josetato]

James Vasa True. Another thing i see people missing out (probably) is that througout the adventure, Kratos tells Atreus to not make conclusions until you have the full story. And that kinda felt like writers directly telling that to the player. See, the game went out of its way to tell you that Odin is a prick, and Thor is an asshole. Supposedly irredeemable those two. Is it really that simple tho? Are the giants really that good, all of them? I doubt the story is gonna be as simple as that. And i doubt kratos is gonna go on a god killing rampage again, when the whole point of this game was to redeem Kratos.

[@J-Vasa]

Jose Luis Mendez Silva yh definitely, it could be a story where its evil vs evil or it could be a story where its not all as black and white as that and it could be gods or giants doing evil things with good intentions. Interesting to think about definitely. Also, the sequel could change through development and they may change where they want the story to go

[@josetato]

James Vasa freya definitely did an evil thing with good intentions.

[@benihanagt]

I finally got around to playing and beating God of War, finished yesterday, here I am today to watch this.

[@rccharger21]

Oh My Gawd... If we got an Egyptian God of War, I'd die lol

[@shamilahemsara6931]

king_ryan_james It is happening. I'm not gonna spoil you and say why but it's gonna happen. Will take a long long time though

[@lieutenantjoker2957]

One of the best videos Kinda Funny has ever made.

[@rgb8289]

God of War 2, Kratos dies 2/3 of the way in from Thor and you finish as Loki and take Thor down. God of War 3, Loki brings Kratos back from the dead to kill Odin and finish what they started, and after returns to his roots as his identity Atreus to live as the new God of War.

[@Scotty220]

September 2022. I've just completed God Of War for the first time and I'm listening to this podcast. I've had it on my watch later list since it posted.

[@ajo2731]

My favourite Spoilercast!!

[@KindaFunnyGames]

Thank you! - Greg

[@jeremyjohnson7429]

Such a humble and downright amazing dude.

[@Tazzmanx]

Just finished the game 2 days ago and have been excitedly waiting for this video!

[@KindaFunnyGames]

YOU'RE A MANIAC AND I LOVE IT. - Greg

[@thegamejunky7223]

DUDES! THE ENTIRE BLADES OF CHAOS PART WAS AMAZING! That scene where it was red outside and that BEAUTIFUL, haunting music.... MUAH* (Kisses fingers like a chef) Haven't laughed out of shock and pure euphoric entertainment and bad-assery in a LONG time. Well done, well.fucking.done.

[@kingofzero]

When kratos said I have to go home to be who he was before I literally thought we were going back to Sparta to get the blades. My jaw was on the floor so excited going back to Sparta. But even not going back to Sparta it was an amazing thing going back to where you burned your wife to ash and started your journey. It was an amazing scene.

[@CNote317]

kingofzero Man it's nice to know I'm not the only one who thought that. It had me hype for a minute. Lol

[@cookingwithkratos]

1:20:44 please chop this and show it to every god of war youtuber fan. They really are getting on my fkn nerves saying its gonna be delayed

[@gotabonetopick2942]

I'll be honest. I've been frustrated with gaming for the longest time. Too many games come out and are absolutely solid and fun times, with polished looks, but end up being drags and more checklists to finish them. Off the top of my head, Horizon, Nier, Nioh, Shadow of War, The Witcher 3, Uncharted 4, Gears 4, and others were honestly great games, but they missed something for me. I couldn't figure it out. It's that's intangible aspect that pushes something into a game I love. Maybe it's a fresh take on a genre that pushes it, but Persona 5, Overwatch, Doom, Cuphead, Mario Odyssey, Breath of the Wild and now God of War have left me breathless in different ways. They prove to me that games can still be genuinly FUN and immersive. No BS objectives with repetitive grinding and side stories that don't add anything to the game. It's the gameplay that keeps me around, and not only did God of War have the best gameplay I've had the joy of encountering in a linear adventure, but every second was used wisely, adding to the lore, adding to the characters, building the world you explore, and giving you a reason to live in it for the time you are there. I mean my God, I never thought I would truly care for Kratos after all these years of him being a very much flat rate filled character. Everyone in the story is understandable and has clear and human motivations. There was no filler, no sidetracking that felt padded out. I've never seen a game so fluidly incorporate characters that don't matter in other games (blacksmiths, potion giver, and direction giver). I cried at the end of the game not just because it was beautifully quiet and emotional rather than epic killing boss time, but because I found a game that was so genuine that it negated the complacency I've seen in the gaming industry. Bravo to Santa Monica for creating something that will transcend the average gaming market.

[@MeRenegade]

True !

[@misaeltoral508]

Jeremy Bocquet I was just okay, lots of stuff very obviously left out for the sequel.

[@gotabonetopick2942]

Misael Toral good for you

[@michaelshahoe]

Misael Toral Did you watch the podcast? Cory explained why they left out the other stuffs for the sequel and his argument makes sense.

[@HardcoreGamer101508]

Jeremy Bocquet I’m sorry, dude, but your comment sounds so subjective. God of War has plenty of filler side content and doesn’t do anything all that new, genre-wise. Sounds like you just liked it more than the others. It’s that simple.

[@briankeogh335]

Got GOW for Christmas and just beat Sigrun and came back here right away. Thank you Cory, fuck Sigrun

[@kingko6512]

Not yet boys, still playing... But I'll be back. Thanks for coming by Cory!

[@ThomasGreedyEars]

Awesome spoilercast guys, great to see such a great guy see his labour of love be received so well. There have been many times I've stayed in the boat to hear the end of stories and I love that if you do get out Mimir will pick up the story when you get back in.

[@taterturner47]

I wanna know how the Giants died in their own realm

[@jarrongordon7034]

tater turner facts

[@r4ff43ll0]

Yeah me too 'cause Mimir said that they can die of old age, though its rare. It was probably the doings of Thor

[@marcosg.6535]

@@r4ff43ll0 but the aesir gods couldn't travel to jouthenheim, tyr saved the giants by moving the remaining of his race to this realm, so thor cannot be the responsible for their extintion

[@robertcollins4919]

They said Thor did it when his hammer was made because he felt so powerful

[@theforkman16]

@@robertcollins4919 That was referring to the Giants of Midgard not the ones in Jotunnheim

[@jaysauce13]

Had so much faith in this game and for good reason. Cory never fails. He delivered what I beleive to be the best of OG trilogy (GOW 2) and now this masterpiece. Can't wait to see what comes next

[@supercoolbananas]

BOY!!! I AM HUNGRY FOR THIS!!!

[@illmaticgaming4724]

did anyone else forget to recall the axe sometimes and when you hit the button it would take a minute to get back to you

[@misterhoobomaster]

Got the platinum 5 minutes ago. Love the timing! :D

[@KindaFunnyGames]

I hope to join you soon! Enjoy! - Greg

[@MrDayday112]

Just finished the main story a few hours ago, it was great. The attention to detail in the game and the twists in the story were amazing. One thing I loved was that I was constantly opening the stone chests and thinking "there's dead bodies inside of here it would be cool if a reaver was in one". I was constantly opening them hoping and had given up and then I'm opening a chest about 30 hours in and out jumps a reaver. I was so happy just for that little moment. It only happened to me two times in the game and I'm glad it was so sparse but I loved the adittion and felt like the dev's were on the same level as me.

[@Boki_86]

imo. the last Panel means that Kratos turns into the World Serpent and is send back in time much later so he can help his son. sorry for my english

[@battlegrizz3687]

B0KI_86 I'm pretty sure the World Serpent is his Loki's son in Norse

[@Boki_86]

yeah but he is also not the son of Kratos. So maybe the Change it for the game. Also the colors of Kratos and Jörmungandr match and he says to him he recognize him the first time they meet. And the last thing is, on the last panel there is coming somthing Snake like out of Kratos.

[@battlegrizz3687]

B0KI_86 .... good points

[@richrod0122]

B0KI_86 no. The serpent said arteus looks familiar. Loki is the father of the serpent. I think kratos is tyr. They said tyr gave birth to the last giant.

[@Boki_86]

richard rodriguez how is kratos tyr. His name at the end is Farbauti.

[@EvSolo]

Me and my 3 year old son do the "aaahhhh" after a gulp as well lol I loved that!

[@MrDumbRodent]

You made a perfect game, Cory.

[@Jornad11]

LOVED this discussion, can't wait to see what ever Cory does next!