THE BEGINNING OF THE END | God of War: Ragnarok | Blind Playthrough | 1

[@MiniSweetz]

Richard Schiff (Odin) is an incredible actor. Most younger people arent totally familiar with his work, but hes won multiple Emmys.

[@cait_and_kati]

HOW DID I NOT RECOGNIZE THAT WAS RICHARD SCHIFF?! ~ Cait

[@t-rexcellentreviews1663]

I knew mostly from his role as Eddie Carr in the Lost World: Jurassic Park.

[@jjfam777]

I knew from The Good Doctor and he cameoed in Black panther. Loved him in both. I really like his cadence. It's very unique. Like Giancarlo Esposito or James Spader.

[@stonecoldku4161]

The actor for Atreus actually had to come back a lot of times over the years between the last game and this one to re-record lines. He was going through puberty at the time too, so his voice kept changing, so lines he recorded earlier wouldn't match in continuity to the way he sounded in later recording sessions.

[@DariusFrench6273]

One of the best video game openings I’ve seen. Immediately sets up the conflicts and themes between Kratos, Atreus, Freya, Thor and even Odin while keeping the action sparse and exciting. It hooked me like a fish from the start and I’ll never get tired of watching/playing it again and again.

[@HuskyMutt]

I absolutely loved that whole scene of thor and odin, with Thor acting like a mafioso and Odin with his perfect Don acting. The original Mafia is knocking.

[@cait_and_kati]

The Godfather could never. -K

[@magnithorsson2154]

For anyone wondering about Thor's appearance, in the mythology he is described as constantly feasting, drinking entire seas of mead, and with a barrel chest. Thor in fact devours two entire oxen at a feast and drinks a man sized barrel of mead in the old legends. I think it's a fair depiction considering these stories

[@tatska9474]

He also very much resembles people who compete in the world strongest man competitions.

[@alexanderthegreat5649]

And he's half giant at least in the games mythology as is Tỳr which easily explains their height, then as you mention his appetite explains his girth for a full explanation of why the guy is a physical UNIT! And justify why we could believe that guy is definitely the person whom which every single story Mimir told about him in the 1st game ended with him being drunk and killing someone and if not drunk still killing someone.

[@human3213]

He absolutely wasn't fat in the original myhtologies. Gow simply took creative liberties

[@stonecoldku4161]

56:17 Whenever Odin makes a move towards Atreus, Kratos grabs the axe.

[@brandonwithnell612]

damn i never noticed that, i love the little details like that

[@Michaeljefferson9000]

Thor's perspective of Kratos here is pretty consistent. Throughout the fight he seems increasingly insulted that Kratos is holding back against him and tries to push him into using his full strength. In the last game, consistently, every time Baldur threatens Atreus, Kratos swiftly overpowers him. The same thing happens during Thor's fight, where he says that Odin has plans for Atreus and gets rocked _immediately._ That force and intensity is exactly what Thor was waiting for.

[@human3213]

Kratos didn't overpower Baldur at all. He used his full strength just to put him down temporarily. And he wasn't able to overpower Thor at all. only outsmart him

[@Michaeljefferson9000]

@@human3213 Baldur has Kratos pinned and sees Atreus' bed in the cabin, calling it out. Kratos immediately overpowers him, flipping him over and pounding him until the roof breaks. Baldur has Kratos stuck in a rock wall, then implies he'll interrogate whoever is in the home. Kratos immediately breaks free and lands blows that Baldur can't resist. Baldur sneaks Kratos at the bridge and stabs him in the stomach with a stone, momentarily disabling him. He proceeds to beat on Kratos and taunts him, until saying that Atreus is the one he really needs. Kratos immediately overpowers Baldur and smashes him into the gate. Baldur takes Atreus while Kratos is healing, and flees into the Temple to travel back to Asgard so the Aesir can attack Kratos at the same time. At the table, they have a minor scuffle in which Baldur manages to restrain Kratos and holds him back. He tells Kratos to let go of the Bifrost or he'll kill Atreus. Kratos begins to insert the Bifrost, Baldur tries to hold his arm back, and is immediately overpowered as Kratos breaks free and locks in Helheim. During their final fight with Baldur, Kratos is outfighting him at every turn even with Freya running interference by summoning monsters and restraining him. Baldur manages to pin Kratos. He then takes Atreus by the throat and... is overpowered. Again. Finally, during Kratos and Thor's encounter here, Kratos breaks free from Thor's grip as _soon_ as he implies that Atreus is in danger from Odin. It happens basically every single time. He didn't "outsmart" Thor in this fight. Thor even explicitly commends Kratos on his cleverness but says that it won't work on him when he tries to use a falling pillar as a diversion. Thor wanted a slugfest, and that's what Kratos gave him.

[@40windcrowrang]

In Norse mythology, Fenrir is one of Loki's children, as are Jormungandr (The Serpent) and Hela (The Guardian of Hell).

[@forestrees2000]

only correction i’ll make is lokis daughters name is just hel, just like the realm of the same name. same case with greek mythology, y’know hades in hades 😂

[@grimm_satisfaction1292]

Fun fact about Thor: He can actually resurrect the dead in the mythology. He uses this power as an infinite food hack, killing and eating his goats then resurrecting them from the leftovers so he can eat them again and again and again.

[@cait_and_kati]

An absolutely terrifying realization we had when he resurrected us 😊 ~ Cait

[@Tony2-Dirty]

I like that they made Odin look more like an old Mob Boss rather than the illest Viking in the world

[@human3213]

Odin was a huge beast in the mythology, Not some scrawny old dude like this gow odin

[@Tony2-Dirty]

@@human3213 and that’s completely fine. It would’ve been fine all the same if they had made him as big as Kratos, but I’m judging I like that they did the opposite and went for the route of “What is this man capable of that everyone is afraid of him and this is what he chooses to look like?”

[@Wolvy114]

I absolutely *LOVE* the Thor fight in the beginning! From Mob Boss Odin, to getting absolutely bodied by this house of a man, to the best fake-out death in gaming, to the giant frozen lightning bolt, it doesnt let up until it's over and I love every second!

[@Saracen1]

46:50 That’s actually so smart you picked that up. Im impressed.

[@Michaeljefferson9000]

Yes! I'm glad I checked the comments first because this is what I wanted to say. It's a great observation, and one that I haven't made even though I'm about four playthrough's deep, which is why I love watching people go through these games for the first time. Also, very true based on what we've seen from Atreus.

[@cait_and_kati]

Thaaaaaanks ~ Cait

[@DariusFrench6273]

And that’s going to play into A LOT of their choices the longer the game goes

[@Papaneeks]

There is so much to dissect about that scene when Thor and Odin visit their home. So much is said about these characters throughout the scene. Like how Odin was only upset that Baldur was dead, because he was his best tracker. And the voice acting is so good.

[@tushardixit309]

if anyone is confused abt thor's look, just up professional strongmen like eddie hall and brian shaw. This thor is STRONG, not just aesthetics and muscles like the MCU one

[@Thhin12]

My theory is that they're kinda establishing that Gods' dreams are very powerful, they can still dream for the same reason humans do (i.e. to work out some kind of complication or disturbance your thoughts are focused on) but like... It creates a space, like he stood in a real daylight pre-fimbulwinter iteration of his home, and stood before a real Laufaye, that it allowed Laufaye to sort of speak to him from beyond the grave based on what's going on with him. But that's just a game theory.

[@caffeinedelusions]

Ooooh, I like that theory.

[@TheRogueCommand]

Thor: "C'mon, let the kid have a drink. I started mead when I was his age, and I turned out fine!" Kratos: "I have spent the last three years literally climbing over the trail of bodies you left in Midgard. 'Fine' might be a bit too generous."

[@Outside85]

Thor: "I lived, they díed, 'fine' enough for me." (Now if only my dad loved me...)

[@Nathan.d09]

21:20 the reason all the actor look so similar to the character is because they use really good motion capture

[@rejinr77]

Not motion capture, that for capturing the acting , motion and animation data. Probably some 3d scans of the real actors and some touchups to make the characters look somewhat similar to the game character, or a lot similar or just a bit different when creating their 3d model.

[@streamspoart2671]

It's been a year, Freya screaming KRATOS! still gives me goosebumps

[@stonecoldku4161]

35:43 "Atreus where are you?" Well, he did ask. Imagine if little boy Atreus had been able to do this power in the last game. He would've turned into a little angry bear cub. The cutest Rage ever. "I...can I turn into an animal?" Yes, he can.

[@axelvonelern8081]

51:00 Thor - God of Thunder, Mjölnir's wilder, Son of Odin, Jörmungandr's Bane, Giant Slayer, Father to Magni and Modi, Brother to Baldur, The Strongest, Champion of Asgard, and Slayer of Frost and Flame. 54:35 Odin - God of Wisdom, Raven God, One-Eyed God, Grey Beard, The Living Ghost, Son of Bor, Grandson of Buri the Primordial God, Lord of Lords, King of Asgard, Killer of Ymir, The High-One, and The All-Father.

[@Xackadee]

We can stan a defensive man while feral Freya is on the fritz. We don't stan a dangerous man like ballistic Baldur on a blitz. We might stan a destructive man if thoughtless Thor would be more nice. We can't stan a deceptive man until ominous Odin is put on ice. That was fun! How's that? I'm also thinking as excited as I am to follow your playthrough, be wary. Some Ragnarok comment sections have had people who just can't help themselves and folk may spoil some of the twists and turns as you go. The story is really good, so keep an eye out.

[@cait_and_kati]

This was incredible to read, thank you for fleshing out that poem! Thanks for the heads up. I will keep an eye out. -K

[@Papaneeks]

One of my favorite things Thor says to Kratos during that fight is “THIS is the man who killed a Pantheon because they hurt his feelings?”

[@bjstratonum3312]

Watching how much better Katie has gotten at this game is cool as hell. Going against Thor with no deaths is impressive. And I’m pretty sure no one like fully covered Kratos.

[@stonecoldku4161]

53:17 Ha! Kratos learned from the last game. Do not let the boy drink alcohol.

[@mrcrushin]

This whole opening goes SO HARD. It’s so cool you’re able to roll straight from the previous game into this one! It’s a hell of a ride.

[@OtterPenguins]

I was once compared to Kratos. the compliment was rescinded immediately but the damage was already done, my ego was ballooning

[@firecat4529]

1:02:16 It think in Norse mythology Loki's meddling was the reason that Thor's hammer had a shorter handle than it was originally supposed to have.

[@elegrin5170]

1:03:00 I love that when Thor throw his hammer you tilt your head to the side.. "Nope get outta way" :D hahah you're both so cute and funny

[@caffeinedelusions]

I'm sorry, but the way you said 'Boy' right as Kratos was getting back to the cabin after the Thor fight was just... unspeakably heartwarming.

[@juannavejas6510]

That punch that knocked out Thors tooth is the closest Kratos has come to using his full strength since his time in Greece. Even in the last game he never punched Baldur with full strength and even later in this game Kratos never goes full strength

[@Dr.HooWho]

Even if he did punch baldur full strength it wouldn't really matter unless he removes the invincibility

[@juannavejas6510]

@@Dr.HooWho true. I was just throwing that fact out there though.

[@IsTheOrderASapling]

Makes me wonder how Baldur regenerates if Kratos pounds him into a puddle 🤔

[@crinbob]

The barrels that the wolves sleep in near the lads’ home is the frozen boat dock from 2018. Also, when Faye says “there is much to do.”, she ain’t kidding lol.

[@caffeinedelusions]

Speki and Svanna are absolute good puppers. Also, for what little time we spend with him, Fenrir is the BIGGEST good boi.

[@Papaneeks]

Fun fact. The gentleman voicing Thor, is the man who played Gary in “Remember the Titans”

[@stonecoldku4161]

I think there is a purpose for having the loved ones dying at the beginning of these games. It's to help us identify with and care for these characters. What I mean is Kratos and Atreus are gods. They have powers, which we're about to see on full display that none of us have. If we don't see them as people who can suffer and hurt with loss the way that we all do and we all understand, it will be very hard to identify with them as characters because they're about to do some unreal stuff that none of us will ever understand.

[@Juanjose-tm4qp]

One of the best openings of a game i've ever seen.

[@redthorne1129]

I think "You seem like a calm and reasonable person. Are you...a calm and reasonable person?" is my favorite threat of all time. 😆

[@V_P1322]

Perfect, new playthrough video right on my birthday! 🎉

[@cait_and_kati]

Happy Birthday! 🎂🎁🥳

[@V_P1322]

⁠@@cait_and_katiThank you!!! 😁🎉

[@shadywheels7906]

Kratos hiding is far more about him avoiding his responsibilities as a god than hiding from Odin, he wants to avoid him and Atreus being active in the community and taking life risking decisions as gods but that just isn't possible. Also Atreus going to war and potentially dying is his worst nightmare

[@STAXXX313]

You will hate yourself if you don't pay attention

[@blublugamingchannel]

Funny how he grunts hahahhha

[@SolomonDragon]

Actually, Kratos is cursed with the blades of Chaos. They may not come when call but he cannot abandon them either. They will always reappear.

[@TeamRobsta]

Yes! I'm so excited you are playing this, I am playing it too at the moment, you're both going to love the story, that Thor fight is just the beginning!.

[@alexanderthegreat5649]

I'm only at the point of fighting *BJORN* so idk if it's seen later, but 1 of my favorite features of this game is that you can in settings or accessibility change it to where Kratos automatically picks up dropped items! So instead of if fights trying having to press O/X to step on health or rage stones just running over it automatically triggers the animation! Those enemies that drop like 6 things ehen defeated he just stomps, stomps, stomps 😂 and it's for all dropped items. Helped me a bit didn't have to always trigger the animation and when fighting close range and enemy drops stone he likely automatically picks it up.

[@odinez7010]

1:12:05 Kratos: Are you ready? Go. Atreus: Which way Kratos: In the direction of Tyr.

[@DarkNGG]

You guys really delivered on Ragnarok one week removed from finishing the first game. Respect.

[@jojoal7115]

I am happy that you guys started playing it I have been enjoying your playthrough to God of War these games are my favorite.

[@caffeinedelusions]

Sad fact: Atreus is the oldest child Kratos has ever had. His kid from his first marriage never made it to teenagehood. There's a mythological counterbalancing fun fact to this, but it will have to wait until you've gotten through the main game.

[@stonecoldku4161]

1:12 And the game immediately gets you in the feels with Kratos almost breaking down looking at the bag the held his wife's ashes in the last game.

[@cait_and_kati]

Legit, almost cried at the beginning. It is such a testament to the GREAT acting that conveys such strong emotions and make you feel. Christopher Judge is incredible. ~ Cait

[@BobMcRoberts1991]

this game really is incredible. im glad you guys are finally playing it.

[@jameslopez9779]

Way to hold back tears… I couldn’t do it. 😢😢😢 Great start to a great game you two 😃☀️💪👊🫶🫵👋👍👌❤️

[@SeanCRinaldo]

Odin is my favorite god adaptation this series has ever done. Odin in myth, when you remove the God title, is in reality a scheming wizard. All myths involving him doing something almost always has him use trickery and cleverness to win the day instead of outright combat. Also Richard Schiff absolutely bodies this role and imo doesn’t get enough credit for it. Very excited to watch your journey through this game. ❤

[@Outside85]

Despite how this version appears to be another Wizard... its perhaps not a surprise to learn Odin in his traveling guise as an old man with a large hat is one of Tolkiens main inspirations for Gandalf.

[@SeanCRinaldo]

@@Outside85 That’s one of my favorite facts to bust out whenever people push back on me for this exact opinion. I’m pretty sure one of his many many titles is The Grey Traveler if I’m not mistaken.

[@TommyKreitz]

Hello ladies, it is good to see you two again. I hope you guys are doing well. I have some tactical tips for you guys. When you are fighting the bear, make sure you parry every attack on yellow circle as for when you see the red circle when the bear stands up, throw the axe at its head. As for the fight with Thor, when he grabs you, press L1 to block the attack. Remember, during a fight, you have to think strategically. Trust me, these tips will help you.

[@snaz388]

The codex in Kratos' perspective is such a good choice, make sure ya'll read as much, his thoughts are so entertaining lol

[@cait_and_kati]

Absolutely! I loved that when I realized the perspective shift. -K

[@James-kd5oo]

I'm trying to save the comments for the end for one big one and im so excited for you guys for this you have to platnum it please stream it and I need to catch up for these next two but I have time since I'm awake at 5 making breakfast lol.

[@TheShadow8771]

I've played threw this game 6 times already Absolute masterpiece

[@caffeinedelusions]

The little glowing blue stone Kratos picks up is indeed the mystic keystone Brok and Sindri gave him in the first game. Atreus's marble is still on Atreus's person.

[@markjacobson4248]

I know that in the end it wasn't just a bear, but I do still love the idea that a bear would be a full boss-level enemy even compared to literal monsters and magical creatures.

[@bphater31]

This is going to be fun. Prepare for many surprises.

[@James-kd5oo]

Also, it's great vibes. I played ragnarok and 2018 for the first time last year last summer.

[@benimarusasaka9127]

If you can master dodging only once without rolling you'll be invincible, also the yellow rings attack don't block when you see the rings but when the attack almost touches you.

[@MrTecktro]

You guys are in for a real ride

[@dragonofthewhiteflame4987]

Now that we've arrived at ragnarok. Please be aware that there are a LOT of small details that WILL be missed. Try to take your time as you play this one. Good luck 👍🏾

[@losjuegosdeltitomor]

OMFG is this real? Cait and Kati are really finally playing Ragnarok? Let's grab our popcorns 😍😍😍😍hope you two enjoy it becasue it's a fantastic game! 😘😘

[@jefflafond3908]

Get ready it gets better from here!!!! Won’t spoil anything but good thing are coming!!!!😉😉😉😉

[@chrish6962]

Love you 2! Game is much longer than the first so strap in for a ride!

[@lucashubbard5998]

Also, Thor's design in this game is very much akin to his design in actual Norse mythology!

[@HuskyMutt]

Didn't expect ya'll to be into valhalla quite so quickly. Looking forward to watching ya'll enjoy this trip.

[@joey1547]

This game is amazing from beginning to end, the gameplay is way better in this one too

[@jameelx6227]

This games opening never gets old 🔥

[@BuddyChy]

My favorite game of all time. ENJOY!!

[@guiwars2]

My dream come true! You released Ragnarok today!

[@shlomoe9519]

Both Thor and Odin are pretty much as mythologically accurate as they could have made them in this game, even though in Norse mythology there is not much lore on how they looked. Just brief descriptions.

[@h_elhaddad8989]

Give me a God of War is literally Dark Souls difficulty, no place for mistakes, you repeat again and again till you learn the pattern. It's fun

[@spook871]

can’t wait to see your guys reactions throughout the game, heavily enjoyed watching you guys really pay attention and fall in love with the first one like I did, great vid as usual

[@stonecoldku4161]

Yes, I realize the sled wolves have names but when I saw them in the game's trailer, I started calling them "Cry" and "Havoc," and the nicknames kind of stuck in my brain. As in "Cry Havoc and let slip the Dogs of War."

[@theshakyproject2971]

In the last game, you joked about Atreus turning into a bear. I wanted to say something so bad! :)

[@slayer87ify]

Just found your channel you have a new subscriber the part with fenrir made me teary eyed I was like dang already in the beginning got me emotional and I've played and beaten it on the hardest difficulty on both of em and this one on that difficulty it's intense is all I'm gonna say keep up the good work ladies looking forward to seeing more of your content going forward

[@Sparta00155]

Many people, especially Marvel fans, think that Thor is a hero, that he is good, but in fact, in the original Norse mythology he is a cruel person, who kills everything in his path, even good people 🤣

[@TheRogueCommand]

He's kind of a Frat Boy; he can be your best friend one minute, but the next he's flipped a table and putting his fist through the radio cause his favorite song got skipped.

[@jamesredwood2413]

39:26 you can tell he thought he made the same mistake a second time

[@Doomturtlescottydemonking]

1:11:02 that was the compass Freya gave us

[@navneethgopal1211]

Odin is like an Italian Mob boss.

[@gafarahmed3678]

Caseoh Vs Kratos one of my top moments in the entire game

[@Aubreyn777]

YES YALL FINALLY STARTED ‼️🗣️

[@androidwright8302]

YES! I’m so hype to see ya’ll play this!

[@matiansaldi1683]

such a game, you are doing pretty good with the shield actually, triy the r2, r2, r2 combo with the axe that one is new in this game

[@STAXXX313]

No spoilers. The scene with Fenrir is very important.

[@pritamghosh7367]

Just a request play all the side quests on screen for more stories & resources.🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@lordofblood2024]

Lets go. Ragnarok and roll. 😊

[@lukazulu118]

Mob boss Odin and power lifter Thor are pretty accurate depictions according to Norse myth geeks.

[@cait_and_kati]

Getting to hear about the lore and mythology from these games and their inspirations, respectfully, is probably my favorite part of playing these for an audience. -K

[@DayumSonny]

Word of advice: Keep tissues nearby at all times while playing this game. Lot of tearing up moments to follow.

[@jeronwashington1536]

I know Christopher Judge is the voice of Kratos, but he almost sounds like Vin Diesel

[@James-kd5oo]

Fimbulwinter starts when Baldor dies, and then it will last for 3 winters and then ragnarok

[@kegan1322]

Mimmir has our pov

[@IDHE007]

yall might shed tears on this one

[@eternalturtl6320]

I have a dog named Fenrir and a hand tattoo for his namesake. That opening made me so sad 😭

[@mmmmricher7258]

Dang, the game didn’t think anyone would die there so they didn’t even make a cutscene for it 7:20

[@y11851]

Fun fact, the girl who plays Faye also plays in true blood and daredevil

[@losjuegosdeltitomor]

you have a surprise every 10 minutes 😊😊

[@kieranc3142]

Am glad ti see yous have warmed up ti brok🤣 I platinumed this on give me god of war it was a challenge to say the least🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jimharrison2513]

"He's huge!!" " Oh he's massive!!!!!" I'm sorry, I was trying to resist but I just got to say that's what she said lmao.