Despite being around since 2005 following its inception on the PlayStation 2, the God of War series arguably has not been as hot as it is today thanks to the soft reboot of 2018.
God of War(2018) is widely considered one of the greatestPlayStationtitles of all time setting a new benchmark for the series with its cinematic storytelling and stunning visual presentation. What’s more, it also came with a new voice of Kratos, none other than the charismaticChristopher Judge.
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However, long before Christopher Judge arrived on theGod of Warscene, Terrance C. Carson was the angry voice of Kratos and a splendid one he was at that. Carson’s signature delivery as the God of War is a big reason why this character became so iconic not to mention the developmental talents ofSanta Monica Studio, of course.
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The God of War series before 2018 was also somewhat of a different gameplay experience. Unlike the over-the-shoulder camera perspective of today’s entries, the original series featuring Carson not only had a larger emphasis on hack-and-slash mechanics, but it also featured a more fixed camera perspective. That being said, the man who helped create the original God of War also believes thatmodern-day Kratos has gone soft.
Recently, Santa Monica Studio released the freeValhallastory DLC forGod of War Ragnarökand without giving too much away, it seemingly leaves the door open for at least one more entry to conclude the Norse era, but what comes after? Some fans are hoping thatKratos may take on Christianityand pick a fight with Jesus, while rumours suggest that Kratos might be heading toancient EgyptianorAztec times. There has even been speculation that the original God of War trilogy might receive amodern remaster, despiteGod of War IIIalready having a remaster in 2015.
“I never watched any of the scenes from the earlier [God of War games] because TC’s so great, and I thought it would be a disservice to try to voice match him or anything, nor did they ask for it,” said Judge. “From the very beginning, it was about making it my own.”
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“They wanted me to somewhat match the voice of that character, and I said, ‘Absolutely not,’” Judge continued. “I love this dude [Carson]. That would be such a slight. We are not celebrated for what we, as individuals, bring to stuff. That’s across the board, no matter what you do. I just think it’s inherently wrong to try to commandeer something else that someone has already established.”
At this time we can also speculate what the future holds for the God of War series, but if there’s one thing for sure, the excitement looks to continue for fans of Kratos.God of War(2018) is out now on PC and PlayStation, and its sequelGod of War Ragnarökis out on PS5 and PS4.
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