God of War (2018)
Santa Monica Studio · Sony Interactive Entertainment
God of War, released in 2018 by Santa Monica Studio, reinvented one of PlayStation's biggest series. Kratos, the angry Spartan from the Greek games, is now older and living in the Norse realm of Midgard. After his wife's death, he and his young son Atreus set out to scatter her ashes from the highest peak in the realms. The journey becomes a story about fatherhood, anger and change.
Cafe guide
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The game changed a lot from earlier God of War titles.
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The camera sits behind Kratos' shoulder and, famously, the entire game appears as one continuous shot with no camera cuts. Combat centres on the Leviathan Axe, which can be thrown and recalled like Thor's hammer, plus Kratos' shield and later other weapons. Atreus fights alongside you with his bow.
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Exploration is a big part of it.
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The Lake of Nine acts as a hub, and you explore realms with side quests, puzzles and hidden bosses. The Valkyries are among the toughest optional fights.
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Why book it at a cafe
It is single-player, but it is one of the most celebrated PlayStation games, and a cafe session is a great way to experience it if you never owned a PS4.
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It also runs on PC.
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Hardware
PS5 (running the PS4 version with a performance boost), PS4 or PC.
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A big screen and good headphones show off the visuals and score. Rated M.
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Quick tips
Throw the axe and recall it to hit enemies twice.
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Use the shield to block and parry. Upgrade your armour and the axe at the blacksmiths. Explore the Lake of Nine between story missions. Tell Atreus to shoot enemies to stun them.
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How much time you need
The main story takes 20 to 30 hours.
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Book two hours and you can expect to finish the opening and the first big areas.
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Who will enjoy it
Players new to God of War, fans of Norse mythology, and anyone who wants a strong single-player story.
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It sets up God of War Ragnarök directly.
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