My FIRST God of War Game!! (Tears Already...) ✧ God of War 2018 First Playthrough ✧ Part 1

I held off on playing this game because we had so many other legendary games to play on the channel, but I just couldn't wait anymore!
Our God of War journey begins here! I decided to take a more focused and intentional approach to story games because I've only ever played games on Twitch with a live chat... and I very quickly discovered that I am not able to give a game the attention it deserves under that format. I want to be able to dive into characters and appreciate the work that's put into these games, but also still be able to keep a fun and light attitude, because I don't ever want games to feel like work! This playthrough won't be perfect; I miss things, I ramble, and I'm human. But I CAN promise to put my heart into every game that I play, hoping to connect with y'all along the way.
I'm already blown away at how detailed this game is; from the environmental design to the voice acting, I feel like I've just stumbled into the coolest storybook in history. I can't wait to see where our path takes us.
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[@eralia]

hi everyone!! i’m SO excited to be jumping into this long-awaited and highly requested game… and i have to say… i may already be slightly obsessed. i made the executive decision to begin God of War 2018 completely blind, without watching any previous backstory or playing older games. while i understand any incoming frustration from long-time fans… i have not played many old games, and i have never played anything “platform-y,” and knowing myself, i think i will honestly have more buy-in into the story once i’ve experienced the newer games! i love going into new games and experiences blind, and although i may ask lots of rhetorical questions, i’m sure the pieces will all start to come together naturally as we continue this beautiful journey. as always, much love. ❤ - e

[@researcherfromsite-1926]

i think that is a great decision. i personally enjoy a much more blind playthrough!

[@FelipeCRC]

Dont worry, its completely fine, the game's story does a great job of explaining Krato's backstory and Ragnarok even more so. And that's what the devs intended, new and old fans can enjoy this game equally

[@hectopascal799]

yeah, that decision is absolutely fine, if anything i'd suggest playing through GoW 2018, Ragnarök and Valhalla and only watching an original trilogy lore video afterwards

[@D4WeeMaN]

I played this game first only having minimum knowledge about the previous ones and Kratos' story and I still enjoyed it a lot. Plus, it gave me more content to watch on youtube in the form of recaps, summaries, analysis and short stories that connect 3rd game to this one. You won't miss impactful things, maybe just the little details when Kratos is silent or making minimal gestures. There's very subtle hints and references to his past. Was it gamebreaking or frustrating for me not knowing about them? Not at all, it's still a masterpiece of a game and storytelling. Enjoy it!

[@lynnmercer1197]

After this game of god of war 2018 you should think about read about the lore of his all games you don’t have to play it they have people talking about the game you need to do that before the sequel to this game and there also a dlc that talk about kratos past

[@artvandalleigh7894]

You're not fangirling too hard. This is one of the coolest things I've ever played too.

[@Deedric_Kee]

👍

[@Zairn12345]

This is one of the top three games of my entire life.

[@Shyknit]

I've never played it but I love watching others play it it's so good seeing them experience it

[@ejro3063]

Generic third person interactive movie with pseudo rpg garbage mechanics, no thanks.

[@artvandalleigh7894]

@@ejro3063 good share, now go cry more about a game you haven't played

[@_ripVanWinkle_]

the whole game being directed in one shot is fucking insanee

[@3loodyVengence]

What do you mean? Is one shot a thing where the camera doesn't leave the main characters PoV?

[@Kreence]

@@3loodyVengence yes, no cutscene whatsoever. no loading screen once your in it.

[@fabiencamille1012]

@@3loodyVengenceIt's basically like there's a camera man following kratos around. the camera pans to whoever is talking instead of having the scene just switch to someone else

[@3loodyVengence]

@@fabiencamille1012 ah cool, thanks! GoW does a fantastic job and hiding loading screens through traversal or shimmy

[@GCAT01Living]

So glad someone pointed this out. It's a little thing you don't really notice until someone says it and then it's just fascinating to experience the game knowing this.

[@enthuzias3913]

It's so satisfying to see new players exploring the world and not missing any resources while also paying attention to the story and appreciating the visuals. This game is a masterpiece in every aspect. Can't wait to see you play Ragnarok!

[@AJsWorld]

19:52 yeah Atreus was voiced and mocaped by Sunny Suljic, he was 9 years old during production of this game, very impressive! He returns again for the sequel, I love that continuity. Once you have completed the game, I recommend watching Raising Kratos; it's a 2-hour making of documentary and shows just how much dedication and passion was pored into this amazing game

[@VDiddy5000]

God, your snarky side-commentary is GOLDEN. “This man’s got a 72-pack” had me in stitches for no other reasons than 1) you’re not wrong, but 2) why 72 *specifically*??

[@eralia]

😂😂

[@MrPeteTheGamer]

@@eralia OBVIOUSLY(?), it is because 72 is a dozen six-packs! 😛

[@CygnusVoyager]

FYI, you can still use R1 when not using the axe- you seem to be stuck only kicking with R2 when barehanded or using Spartan rage. I’m really enjoying your playthrough! I’ve watched a few others but I love how invested you are in the story

[@shlomoe9519]

You should react to a “history of Kratos” video on the channel. Not necessarily because you have to ( you can play the game as is and it’ll be fine), but because it will make your gaming experience 1000x better and will explain A LOT about why Kratos is the way that he is. Also his story is just amazing, one of the best in gaming really. Very complex character.

[@victor.negron]

I’ve watched the opening minutes to this game many times but that moment with Atreus by his mom’s body always gets me, at least a little bit. 😭 I already know it’s going to be a lot of fun watching you play & react to this. So many layers to this adventure.

[@johnyyoussef2067]

Regarding viewing recaps, I played the 2018 game blindly and found it enjoyable. But then I watched a recap of the previous games and then played the 2018 one again, and it completely transformed the tale and the experience was far superior. There is a 3H recap for the old games plot done by a KZbinr named Kaptin Kuba. It's like a movie, and you could even make a video reacting to that recap like a movie reaction video, which would be fantastic. This is especially crucial because Kratos' backstory will be extensively discussed in the upcoming game. So, seeing it now would be much better for you and your entire experience.

[@chertaC]

viewing recap will not spoil a thing, only will boost ur exp, especially in few key moments. Will worth it I promise (;

[@onemantis]

Yes, the VA for Atreus is actually a child, he did such an amazing job!

[@rubvillaz]

My first entry to this series was GOW 2018 back in 22. I knew only a handful of info about Kratos but I still ended up enjoying it sm. However, late last year, I got my hands on the Original GOW trilogy as well as played 2 of the prequels - And I absolutely love them. they’re great in their own right and if you ever are interested in playing more of Kratos’s in the future, I highly recommend them !

[@palerider5716]

Out of curiosity how did you feel about the games playing the newer games first? I ask because I personally started playing GoW back in 2007. And given that I had a different reaction to these games from the beginning. I’m curious about your experience seeing Kratos’ journey.

[@rubvillaz]

@@palerider5716 (SPOILER WARNING) Okay so the handful of info I knew about Kratos before playing GOW 2018 was- The Blades of Chaos, Wears the skin of his family, therefore he killed his family, he goes and kills the Gods of Olympus. So I was no blind player unfortunately with its original epic story, but it still made the experience of 2018 great. To know the significance of his blades as he was picking them up and what he had used them for. Funny enough at the same time, while I knew that, I didn’t know who Athena was. Fast Forward, (I watched a video, something titled “GOW Has Always Been Deep” whole point was going over the old games and how emotional they were as 2018, when that game came out, critics were saying “Oh GOW FINALLY MATURES” and etc. So I knew, a bit more info as at that point, i figured I watch that video since i probably wasn’t gonna play the old games…that is until- I was gifted a PSVita and first thing I played was Ghost of Sparta, and it was amazing. Having to play essentially a triple A title on a handful was smooth and looks pretty good. Story was great and it was cool having to fight with a NPC for the final boss. And after losing his brother, camera subtly showing Kratos’s foot near the edge of the cliff was a good call back to the first game. I just love how Kratos doesn’t need to show sadness, you just know he’s damaged by the things he has done and had to endure. Shortly after that, I played the 2 first games. First game, I ofc was familiar with so I knew about the twist but I didn’t know much about the ending and It started to make sense on why Kratos despises Gods (“You are a god?! You think it be not important to tell me?!” - 2018. Honestly my FAVORITE part of the game is when you have to save your family from…yourself. I was blown away.. like I was just thinking “Man this must’ve been incredible, grown-breaking stuff for a video game back then” I love the stage designs, well…perhaps not the spiky moving pipe you have to climb up twice after dying. Ending was great, it’s so weird how critics said these games never had depth to them when the 1st entry of the series starts and ends with him committing suicide. 2nd game I knew the least about. I love the boss fights for the most part. I remember finishing it very fast so I was definitely enjoying myself. I like how it was more action than puzzles compared to the first game. Crazy to see Zeus for the first time and kills Kratos. I knew about Gaia, so I was kinda suspect of her as she does show up in 3. Story was intriguing as it dealt with time travel to stop Zeus before he killing Kratos. It was a great boss fight and was wild Athena died. I always think about Kratos’s little monologue. “If all of Olympus will deny me, then all of Olympus will die” I love TC Carson sm as Kratos. I love Judge but I honestly wish people give Carson more credit, to me he did an incredible job. The Cliff hanger was epic and love how 3 picks up directly in that moment. 3 ofc is probably my favorite as the graphics was improved significantly. Gameplay was smoother and it’s just impressive how a game from 2010 looks so modern on PS4 in 2024. Story was epic as you literally fight your way to get revenge. I ofc knew about some of the deaths like Poseidon, Hermes, Helios. I like how this time it didn’t rely on narration anymore and told its story with its visuals. I love the part where Kratos has to find Hope within himself to kill Zeus, leading to call backs from the previous games. Yes I kept spamming the button for like 2 minutes when killing Zeus lol. But I think that moment is important as it makes you realize how Kratos just killed as an indulgence. Sort of reflects back to when Atreus kills Thor’s son. I took some research but it seems like Athena’s spirit was corrupted and explains why she was an asshole in the end. Ngl…my jaw dropped when Kratos stabbed himself. But makes sense as he is releasing hope to the world directly, than giving it back to Athena. Then the game ends and even tho I know Kratos returns, I still was like “THATS HOW IT ENDS ?! “ yes I saw the after credits scene. The blood of Kratos over the image of a Phoenix, symbolizing “reborn” I think. Over time, I grew to enjoy the story more and more. I honestly hope they remake the original trilogy cuz it’s SUCH A SHAME ppl only know the newer games when I feel the Greek Mythology era of Kratos’s life is SO FASCINATING. It would literally be the coolest Greek mythology movie ever. I know they’re making a show but again it’s focusing on Judge’s Kratos I think. Quickly: Played Chains of Olympus and it’s sort of my least favorite. Nothing was really wrong with it. It was just surprisingly really short like 4hrs. I played the PSP version so idk if stuff was cut out in that version. Only thing that was important was the name drop of his daughter and when you have to spam circle to push her away. But I would love to replay it again after finishing some games, speaking of that - As of now I have NOT finished Ragnarok!! I just met with the girl as Atreus and meeting her grandmother. I don’t know how it’s gonna end but considering the MANY times Kratos has died, he probably will die again I assume. Especially cuz you play as Atreus and maybe by the end, you switch to him and your sidekick is either the girl or Sindri. Loving the game so far. Only game I have not played is Ascension. I think I could stream it on my PS4 but my wifi is terrible. Last time I streamed a game was playin RDR1 for the first time and it felt like playing a scratch up dvd at times…still was blown away by that game tho. I Love RDR Series Overall, I love those old games, I wish they were more accessible as I feel the story is So intriguing and very important for ppl to understand Kratos more. Like it’s weird to think someone played 2018 and not at all knows why Kratos’s skin is pale white. I hope they do remake the trilogy but only if they bring back TC Carson or still use his voice. But yeah, sorry this is long and took me over an hour to write lol.

[@sogunuboschet6942]

​@@rubvillazbased opinion, hopefully you love ragnarok as much as I and many others did. I recommend doing the side quests as well, they are some of the best optional quests Ive ever done to be honest.

[@jessereed8192]

I was struggling because she is missing out by only using the strong attack button when she activates Spartan Rage. Use your light attacks fight. Throw your axe in someone’s face and leave It there. It freezes them then go fist-a-cuffs! So glad she eventually did so with the spartan rage.

[@justintavare.z]

Absolutely love your commentary, this game is a masterpiece and your definitely in for a journey. The sequel is calling your name!

[@Hiitskezza]

Found you randomly one day when I was watching playthroughs and so glad I did! Been playing games for as long as I can remember but it’s nice to follow along someone else’s gaming journey reminds me of how I felt when I was experiencing games for the first time, god of war is one of my fav games of all time so looking forward to you playing this! ✨🥰

[@rubbadubbs3242]

The R2 spam is strong with this one. You gotta mix it up R1 combo launches with axe or fists, then you can throw the axe while they’re midair. Also, utilize the camera more as that controls where Kratos is looking, not just you. You’ll get the hang of everything eventually.

[@eralia]

thanks :)

[@gstevenson7781]

I played this game without playing any of the previous ones (I played them afterwards), and this and Ragnarok are my two favourite games of all time, I adore the story and the characters. Subbed to your channel to watch you through this journey.

[@jasonknight1085]

There was something special about that generation of Sony games. This, Zero Dawn, and Days Gone -- which I only got to experience once they came to PC since I don't do console -- Amazed me with their sheer polish and quality in terms of graphics, voice acting, storytelling, and character development. And all three in their opening cutscenes, montages, and "tutorial area" gameplay hook you into what's going on better than any other titles I can think of in the past decade. I only knew "God of War" as console-{extremely insulting expletive omitted} button mashers. Someone got me this on Steam when it dropped for PC, and I was floored at how unbelievably good it was. Lesson learned, never let your prejudices stop you from giving something different a chance.

[@mambankkk]

lifting tree is nothing for him, he once held cronos finger

[@Nistel32]

He literally lift the foundation of a temple that conect to another realm.

[@mambankkk]

@@Nistel32 and he withstood mjolnir force, in mythology once mjolnir is thrown nothing can stop it

[@Nistel32]

@@mambankkk exactly.

[@mikeyb0121]

I would definitely recommend watching a recap of all of the older games. They give away nothing from the new games, and they are completely disconnected from the new games (other than the protagonist Kratos). It would give you a lot of insight to him and why the way he is. The older games are also referenced many times in both of the new games.

[@Unherist]

She created a post a few weeks ago asking if she should go blind or watch a recap, everybody obviously advised her to watch a recap... but she just ignored it it seems. Too bad.

[@duhvidian2369]

I just played this game for the first time a couple of months ago. I've never played this series before, although I am aware of what it is, but I didn't see a need to watch a recap. It does just fine telling the story on its own

[@Unherist]

@@duhvidian2369 I'm sure the game is amazing even with some context missing, and I'm glad it is. All we're saying is that there are quite a few things that you CANNOT get if you don't know the original trilogy, and I think the game's story loses some of its weight for you guyd. And it's even more true for Ragnarok imo. But again I don't mean to gatekeep anyone, in the end I'm glad more people get to experience this franchise.

[@duhvidian2369]

@Unherist I get that for sure. I just had a unique perspective since I myself just played this game. I'm sure there is stuff I'm missing out on, though. It does pretty good on boarding new players to the franchise, but I may do a recap before Ragnorok comes to pc. I'm currently playing Witcher 3 for the first time, which is much different. Definitely could use a recap for that series, but I'm also starting on the third game in a series, so that's on me

[@mikeyb0121]

@@duhvidian2369 although the game is completely fine without context, I don’t see why you would rob yourself of an even more amazing experience with added depth and complexity to the main character. It just enhances the experience so much more when you know the character

[@michaelweaver2779]

jumping into this game with no pre knowledge is wild! The moment he chops the tree down in like 4 swings and picks up the trunk like its nothing and im like SHE DOESNT KNOW WHO KRATOS IS!? SHE DOESNT KNOW WHO KRATOS IS!!

[@The-Wisdom-Whisperer]

Some tips, R1 (light attack) is still a thing, noticed you use heavy almost exclusively. Different enemies are vulnerable to different attacks, experiment or read the journal as new info is revealed. Also use the bow and arrow often to stun and chip away at enemy health, enabling "insta kills".

[@nishantjoshyabhatla1155]

As a gamer for over 15 years now, it's so refreshing to see the perspective of a new gamer getting into these games. Also, made me realise I just power through the storyline. I should enjoy the world, take time and explore more.

[@xliv2sk8x90]

Babe, wake up. Eralia started a new play through. It’s another banger.

[@tast7017]

this games a classic. For me, the second best ever after Red Dead Redemption 2. I love watching someone experience it all for the first time. and wow, you're beautiful

[@darrell_dee97]

Glad you got surprised this isn't a linear game without quests and lore after all. You're in for a real treat.

[@EddieLove]

29:59 😊 your reaction put a smile on my face. You are the most thorough new player I’ve ever seen in this game lol

[@robgagnon9058]

This video just came up randomly on my feed. I have no idea who you are and I've never seen your videos. BUT LEMME TELL YOU. I started with GOW 2018 and fell in love. This game and its sequel Ragnarok are now 2 of my favorite games ive ever played, so much that it's made me retroactively go back and play the older titles, just to experience it all myself. Im now a God Of War fan. You are in for one hell of a ride, this game in particular is something special. So I'll be tuning in for the ride with you!

[@eralia]

welcome aboard and thank you!!

[@MohamadNadi]

One thing you'll notice about Kratos is that since he's Greek, he's very elegant in the way he speaks. He never uses conjunctions

[@CrimsonThunder_]

I'm really sorry about this, and I hope you can forgive me, but I am a teacher and writer by trade. So I just can't help myself. The term you're looking for is "contraction" rather than "conjunction". A conjunction is a word to combine two parts of a sentence like "but, and, or, if, because", etc. Contractions are two or more words shortened usually using an apostrophe. Hopefully, this information can be of some use to you in the future--maybe to impress your friends?

[@Desty0007]

I heard that the reason he speaks this way in 2018 is to show that he isn't very fluent, obviously we hear them always speak in English for the entire saga, but in world they spoke Greek, and in the new ones he speaks Scandinavian, and being a new language means he isn't very fluent, wich makes sense considering he probably only ever talked to faye

[@CygnusVoyager]

@@Desty0007nah it’s a very Spartan way of speaking. Just very direct and to the point

[@abandn8913]

Hello eralia, I just want to say this is the first video I've been recommended by YT from you and I'm already hooked on your channel. I've played the entire series and a lot of people would shame for not playing the OG's which give some backstory but I'm happy you jumped in blind. This game gives so much story, back story and lore that you don't NEED to play the other games as this game is completely different from the former. Don't get me wrong the first games were amazing as well but in a different way. I have watched some reactions from other creators and I haven't cried at the first scene since I played the game myself until I watched your genuine reaction to the scene. This and Ragnarök is my favorite game since Skyrim and I play a lot of games. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series someday. Cheers, Abandn

[@dredgenauryx3382]

Personally I like it when people don't know anything about the previous games. I find it endlessly entertaining when people are piecing the main characters past together along the way.

[@Shmucko21]

Kratos slaughtered all of Olympus to avenge his family. Seeing him in this game as he is, is a story within itself. Love Kratos character,

[@tiberiusblack659]

Welp, I've only found you just 3 days ago and I've already binged your TLOU I playthrough and the entire HBO show. You're officially my favorite KZbinr, so LET'S GOOOOO!

[@EddieLove]

Quick tip, on my experience I’ve found that the lock on function in this game is only useful when engaging a single target, anything more than 1 enemy the lock on backfires locking your camera view.

[@NoNameJ1622]

Just a heads up on attacks, RB is fast attacks and RT is heavy attacks. The reason you kept jumping in spartan rage instead of punching was you were only clicking RT instead of mixing in RB too, hope that helps :)

[@tio8194]

R1 and R2*

[@tio8194]

@@NoNameJ1622 being right is cringe apparently, she’s playing on a DualSense you bozo

[@tio8194]

@@NoNameJ1622 you called me cringe cuz I corrected you but im the angry one 😂 life is good, dont project your problems on others, this a youtube comment thread, its not that serious

[@NoNameJ1622]

@@tio8194 dude you’re literally freaking out attacking me calling me names because I said one word “cringe” 😂😅. You’re unstable and have a lot of anger haha, this isn’t a guess I’m making. It’s fact based on your reaction to something so asinine. Like I said I wish you luck and hope you seek help or whatever you need🙌.

[@tio8194]

@@NoNameJ1622 my first reply was literally just “R1 and and R2*” and you called me cringe, so i called you bozo, the messages are right there, you attacked me first you hyp0crite 😂 i can send you a screenshot of my notifications where its says “someone like your reply” but thats not gonna change your stubborn victim mentality, have some self awareness kid

[@davidedwards1705]

12:20 I cry every time on this scene it is so beautiful and you FEEL his pain and see it in his eyes.

[@eralia]

absolutely 🥹

[@philthygamerPC]

This game has a special place in my heart. This reboot was the main reason I got a PS4, and I haven't looked back since. This game is such a well written, and emotional journey of father and son, trying to connect after Faye's death. There is a reason why Kratos is so standoffish to Atreus, but you would need to watch a lore recap of the previous games for a bit of context and how it ties in with Kratos's attitude towards his son. I'm looking forward to the rest of your journey and your emotional reactions. I'm not afraid to say but this game brought me to tears a few times myself, and only one other game has ever done that to me since, and that was Ghost of Tsushima, another brilliant narrative game from Sony. Hopefully you play that game in a few months time. You are doing great, so you got a sub from me.

[@Mikey92186]

I don't think you are faking it. I think it is really neat to watch someone go into something blind and experiencing it for the first time. God of War is a great game and story, and often games get negative association due to it being a "nerd" thing to do or for losers. Video games much like a good poem or good book or movie can make us feel and be moved. Games have shaped the person I am today and I totally understand them making people emotional. Watching you feel and experiencing the game for the first time also made me tear up because I remember how it felt. Also GOW is just a great story. Anyway I like your content and you earned my sub. Keep being you and keep up the good work.

[@danielnavarro8881]

You are in for a epic journey. A masterpiece of a game. Here's to your adventures and the emotions you will go through. I will be with you, we will be with you. Love your reactions. Stay well.

[@jonathancapps1103]

"Also, the voice acting...." Christopher Judge is amazing. I was continually surprised by how much emotion he could evoker playing such a stoic character in SG-1. Everyone else is damn good in this game, too. But he's the only one I'm really familiar with.

[@nonemo138]

I'm feeling kinda bad for Atreus. Bright, language talented, sickly kid with obvious need for emotional support, stuck with this literal superman of a father, with the emotional capacity and communicative skills of a gecko.

[@eralia]

GECKO 😂

[@AusSP]

Well, let's not dehumanize Kratos. Atreus is very explicit with his emotions, but Kratos is much more subtle and Atreus is completely missing all of his father's tells. If you think Kratos isn't deeply affected as much as Atreus is, you've not been paying attention. As for communication, that's certainly an issue the two have. But the situation is making it especially hard, and Kratos is trying to treat his son like an adult... which he is not.

[@wesleyc8101]

Kratos becomes an even better father in God of war 2. Ragnarok.

[@EddieLove]

Gecko 🦎😂

[@chrislira6680]

He's an old timer. Kratos has been through so much where he feels like constant feelings will get in the way. You have to realize that Kratos is a God of war. He has a deep past where anything can happen at any time to him and his son. He not only has to be constantly on go but also his son. It's definitely understandable in his circumstance.

[@Titan-speakerman153]

This is the most emotional person I've ever watched in my life!

[@TheMarine316]

I really think you’re gonna love this, if you love games with strong narratives this is the game for you.

[@kirbymjk71]

This is one of the greatest games ever made & the story is amazing! Enjoyed this one & will catch up on the other ones you've posted.

[@karljuliuz]

I've seen countless playthroughs of people playing this game. "Look for shiny blue stuff". Yeah most people aren't that bright haha. People usually never get that door with the exploding pot hanging over it. You are very good for a first time player and are very observant as well, which I appreciate. Looking forward for more eps!

[@eralia]

thanks for watching 🥹

[@ashbulldog]

I have played GOW 2018 4 times from start to finish. I have seen so many youtubers play through the game. Yet i was giddy watching your excitement discovering the game world. GOW and GOWR are truly special and the combination of the voice acting and the background music make the game unputdownable.

[@anthonycampagne1284]

Zero spoilers but to make a little more sense of Kratos, just know that he has had a ROUGH life. A lot of tragedy and a lot of things he is not proud of. He really is a different person now. I would definitely recommend looking up a summary video of the past games. As someone that has been a God of War fan from the beginning, this game is amazing. They continued to add to his amazing story.

[@emmanuel1337]

This is one of the very few games where I disagree with this sentiment -- it is a very legitimate experience to go into it completely blind and then later pretty much treat the previous games as prequels and go back to them. Sure, you'll miss the complete meaning and impact of some stuff, but it's a trade-off for experiencing the journey pretty much like Atreus is and getting stuff revealed to you on the way, and it'll also put a lot of things into perspective when looking back. I hope she doesn't go back to see any summaries and that she considers playing the previous games after this one is done before moving into Ragnarök.

[@TheDerpp]

top 3 gaming experiences of all time, no doubt. also, if the opening 10 minutes of this game doesnt make someone emotional, i'm probably not gonna vibe with that person lol what a start to a freaking game.

[@peterjackson6011]

Eralia saying "please don't have choral music this whole time" and then crying before Kratos even lights the pyre. We're about to be eating good, everyone. And Eralia? Take your time. Savor it. You want to go in cold, go in cold. I've learned to enjoy watching people get blindsided by this story and these characters.

[@adaywitharie1227]

i can actually tell when your gonna cry and it makes me laugh😭 sometimes ive played it already and i think “oh yeah shes gonna cry”

[@eralia]

you mean-- at all of it? haha

[@jimharrison2513]

Any one who told you not to watch a recap is a fool hahaha. These two games don't actually reveal much about his backstory beyond Kratos telling a story or two in Ragnarok. So if want to know more watch one or don't lol. Up to you. I just hope Sony will release a remake or something of the older games. The only thing I will reveal to you is that the heaviest thing Kratos has lifted was 18.5 million tons. Just so you won't be surprised everytime he picks something heavy up lol. Anyway great video and reaction. I always love when new people play my favorite franchise of all time.

[@NoNameJ1622]

U good?

[@caseyladner1]

Thank you for your service. Love that you like games. A lot of people have a misconception of what video games are.

[@maximilianberbechelov]

Damn, falling victim of Eralia a second time. Back in the day casually stumbled upon your first Last of Us: Part 1 video and until you finished the whole thing had to endure looooong months of "HAS ERALIA UPLOADED THE NEXT EPISODE YET?!" and frantically checking my notifications :D In other words - oh boy, here we go again ... :(

[@darkphoenix2]

press R1 every once in a while Also, it's too bad knocking down the jar at 1:12:24 makes you miss out on a somewhat important little bit of dialogue. If you leave it there until Atreus is up on top, he'll go over and point it out and tell you they're offerings people leave to the gods. Kratos says "Foolish", and Atreus questions it, and Kratos responds "Men should not pray to monsters". Minor stuff, but an important part of his characterization.

[@adamh8876]

Eralia your empathy is next level. You exude kindness and compassion. This will be a good watch. If I had a vote it would be for Life is Strange next. Wait, can I have a vote? I’ll check if you Patreon.

[@KillingJoke96]

Just so you know...this game BEAT Red Dead Redemption 2 to the Game of the Year award. Get ready.

[@jeffreygranda9815]

RDR2 got nothing compared this masterpiece…well deserved 🔥

[@MrJonesCEO]

@@jeffreygranda9815ummm idk about that

[@RareCr0w]

RDR2 is far better than this game lmao

[@jeffreygranda9815]

@@RareCr0w we will let you be with that childish opinion 😂

[@MrJonesCEO]

@@jeffreygranda9815 It’s not a childish opinion. You can like God of War better than RDR2, but don’t say RDR2’s got NOTHING on it. I played both games. Saying that about RDR2 clearly means you have not played it.

[@jarlhenrik]

Being Norwegian this game is miles above the greek mythology from which Kratos originates. When you first find that lore board with Sküll and Hati, it kind of obscures the meaning of them eating the sun and moon. But growing up learning the Old and New Edda stories, I could immediately draw the connection. Placing the game in norse mythology puts it near and dear to my heart

[@garyr5866]

After watching a few of your last of us vids, which were great BTW. As soon as I saw 'God of war part 1' thumbnail the first thing I thought was. She's gunna be crying. So glad your playing through this epic game, gow and tlou are my favourite games of all time

[@eralia]

heck yeah! can't wait :)

[@cosmicrage5037]

I love the way you take in everything. I’ve been scrolling and scrolling on KZbin but lately there’s been a lack of content that I’ve been interested in. This is perfect timing🔥 just subbed and I can’t wait for the journey you’re going to experience

[@Deedric_Kee]

8:05 . I will always love how he says "Boy" nonchalantly 😂 . Experiencing a first party game with "Eralia. Oh man. 😃👏👏👏👏

[@AJsWorld]

Saw this in my recommendations, I guess I can watch a 9th play through haha! I love seeing people's blind reaction to this game. It is literally my most favourite game of all time, I will never get tired of seeing it.

[@PrimalJacob]

First video I've seen of yours and really enjoy it keep up the good work 😁

[@jonasmcnordin9624]

Your reactions to this seemed so genuine and your commentary is great. You earned a sub!

[@heymike_49]

Omg I'm going to enjoy this so much, I love first time blind playthroughs especially on epic games such as this. Go Eralia!😂

[@eralia]

cant wait!! :D ❤️

[@WaldoCarmen]

I love how she still says “boy” like Arthur Morgan

[@oscarspannare3585]

Notice this game is shot through one single camera angle, never any cuts or fade to blacks when transitioning from game to cutscene. Pretty cool i think.

[@Pir-o]

And btw, a lot of people also forgot it's not the first game that ever did that. Original Dead Space was first. And all the hud elements in that game were part of the world, total immersion.

[@oscarspannare3585]

@@Pir-o yeah bro true

[@eb2681]

​@@Pir-odidn't og dead space having loading between levels? Edit: to future comment viewers: the number of likes give a false impression. There are loading screens between chapters in the original Dead Space due to technology at the time. This is objective fact, just look for playthroughs of the 2008 game to verify. Other than that, the camera is "one take." Dead Space 2 is one take, but has one cut to black moment.

[@Pir-o]

@@eb2681 Nope, loading was hidden behind elevator rides and decontamination rooms. Similar to how GoW hides them every time you squeeze between rocks or when you have to solve a puzzle to open a door.

[@eb2681]

@@Pir-o what about the tram? Idk my memory is foggy.

[@Seasicks13]

Found you from your Last of Us (Part 1) playthrough, and was super excited to find someone that hadn't played the first game until very recently, so it was really cool reliving my first playthrough of it when I was 14 when it launched on PS3! Couldn't be more stoked that you're finally getting your hands on GoW, as this was my first GoW game that I finished as well. Such a fantastic game all around, and I can't wait for more!

[@truebeardgaming2274]

This game and ragnarok are absolute masterpieces. The story telling and the emotions they stir up inside you are amazing.

[@jeffreyness9741]

You and this game is a match made in heaven.

[@masterlcpl3736]

thanks for your service. i did 4 yrs active marines and 1 yr army reserves. just discovered your channel

[@richardsantana1956]

Marvel's Spider-Man came out later in the same year. I put in over 150+ hours into 5 playthroughs and i can still see why God of War (2018) won Game of The Year. As a huge fan of the OG trilogy back in the PS2/PS3 days, this shit honestly slaps and is worthy of the reboot.

[@SouthernAssault]

Just a fucking phenomenal game. Truly a masterpiece. Top five game of all time for me.

[@HBMHD]

I will say, of all the games you can play, God of War is one of the most important to watch the lore of, there are videos around explaining the first 3 games that are worth watching before playing this one

[@jeremythompson265]

This is going to be amazing. Looking forward to meeting the Goddess of War. Long Live Goddess Eralia.

[@JustOnlyOnePiece]

I am so glad that I stumbled upon your channel and with this game? insane. This game was also the reason why I ended up buying the ps4. Absolute masterpiece. time to binge watch.

[@stonecoldku4161]

You have a cat named Loki and is a proponent of chaos. Well, that works as this game is set in Norse mythology.

[@burntpoet4376]

My first ‘eralia’ vid….it was the God of War that pulled me in. 😳 I’m excited to see your first-time reaction through this game!! I hope after you finish, you can go through Kratos’ backstory, and then finish his adventure in Ragnarok!!

[@r2d2rxr]

I know heavy attacks are cool, but quick attacks are super useful as well. Heavy attacks leave you open- try to time them as you progress through the game. It’ll help with some of the stronger opponents

[@rdr.erased]

This and red dead never get old for me. Always when yt recommend someone for me I have to watch

[@omegagilgamesh]

1:13:30, "DAMN, no legs too? Jesus!" Kratos: Spartans do not do Leg Day.

[@eralia]

i meant climbing not using legs, lol! an impressive feat!!

[@omegagilgamesh]

@@eralia I knew what you meant.

[@deejpax]

I'm not through watching this video so I don't know if you know this. The entire game is one continuous camera shot with no cuts. Incredible.

[@yanomsain]

I highly recommend watching "The Making Of" the game after you finish playing it! It's incredible to see what went into it. 🤘

[@mariana.b.r]

I'm trying not to get frustrated at her not throwing the axe at those two Ravens. She was right in front of it 😅

[@TheOddz_]

Your first game being cyberpunk is really impressive. Been playing games my whole life and the first time I played it I was overwhelmed by all the choices and cyberware 😂

[@JustQuibbs]

Oh wauw, I'm here early. You recently started this!! Enjoy yourself. On the topic of watching a recap of the earlier games: It is not needed. This game is a Fresh start meant for a new audience. Elements of the previous story are sprinkled throughout and knowing those might make a long time fan giggle, but the main plot points do get explained within the story. So no worries! Any questions you have will be answered in game during the main story.

[@mattotis8412]

I was pleasantly surprised at work this morning to see that you were starting up the God of War series. I remember seeing playthroughs of the old games, was stoked in 2018 to see that Big Chungus 😊 would be headed into the realms of Norse Mythology. I'm already enjoying seeing your reactions at the visuals, the combat, and of course the epic soundtrack and deep story. I'll keep my comments light, no five-page essays ;) if it can be helped, no spoilers to past games or future events; this is your first playthrough and I want you to enjoy it as those of us who saw it in 2018 did. I will let you know though of the voice actor who plays Kratos (AKA Big Chungus 😆). I'm not sure if you ever saw Stargate SG-1 when it was on the air but Christopher Judge who played Teal'c provides the voice and mocap here. Well anyway, it's been a long day and I have work again early tomorrow. Thank you for breaking ground on this series though, also for providing a bit of levity for what was otherwise a rough night. I'll be looking forward to future episodes. GG

[@eralia]

thank you for your kind comment and i hope you enjoy the playthrough!! 😊

[@Robert-ln8ct]

You're a creep

[@GCAT01Living]

So excited to see you play this game! Watching you play through TLoU I know you're going to love this. As far as looking up lore, I will say that it's not critical to know it for the story itself but rather for explaining why Kratos is the way he is. You will eventually get the gist of it later on, though so 100% not necessary to look it up.

[@nate1816]

OMG this game looks like a movie with the ultrawide monitor love the black bars!!

[@caseyladner1]

You in for one of gaming best. I teared up with you in the opening even though I’ve played this 2 times

[@buckybarnes7458]

This is going to be an amazing series and while I do respect your choice to not watch a recap videos there are some emotional moments and important story moments that you will simply not understand because you don’t know kratos story

[@dantedja]

Very excited for this. While I do recommend for most that play this game to check out videos about the other games, I don't think your experience will be ruined by not knowing about the story before this. Sure, you might miss some context, but the core of the story of this game is very much about the journey Kratos goes on with "Boy", and that experience won't be ruined by missing that bit of context. So have fun on that journey.

[@26302812]

I really enjoyed almost all GoW games, I'm looking forward to your playthrough. IMHO, the older games are not necessary. I love the whole series and would generally recommend them, but the gameplay is very different from the recent games. So, if you would only play them for the backstory, maybe watching a video is easier. That being said, I recommend them. They're awesome games.

[@JoseBau-wj3ij]

GOD OF WAR IS MY FAVORITE GAME, I'M PRETTY SURE YOU GONNA LOVE IT, YOU DID THE GOOD JOB AND COMBAT FOR YOUR FIRTS PLAYTHROUG!!!

[@eralia]

thank you!!

[@uselesscattle]

That's a solid lineup for an intro to story games. Much respect

[@hero-guy6589]

I've played and 100% both games and its so nice to see a fresh reaction and playthrough hope you had and or are having a great time with the game. Also I'm new to the channel and cant wait to watch more.

[@jenniferredmond3592]

Okay, calling "the stranger" Jack Sparrow has now forever locked the two together because now that's all I see lol

[@kingkaidelam2997]

well I've been watching your RD2, RD1, and now this so I guess I just sub at this point. edit btw you should absoutly watch the God of war 1-3 recap, but you do you. 33:28 only works because RD2 is a prequal to RD1 and the main charator of 1 is only utilized for specific points in 2. God of war 1-3 is Kratos's life before 4, nothing can possibly be a spoiler you'd just actually understand a little bit about the charator you are playing

[@thehyperboliccookout683]

Creating content in the military is crazy hats off to you!

[@andrewbaker765]

Eralia is my favorite person to watch play games

[@JiJiChillen]

Just started watching the channel and absolutely love the reaction content to this masterpiece🔥🔥🔥