Warning: This article delves deep into some of the main plot points ofGod of War Ragnarok.
God of War Ragnarokis a massive epic that serves as the conclusion to the franchise’s take on Norse mythology. In it, Kratos and Atreus must deal with the repercussions of their actions from the previous game. To this end,they visit all nine Norse realmsand embark on adventures both big and small.
God of War Ragnarokis so much larger than its predecessor that it can be hard to stay focused on the main narrative, which is longer and seems to drag on a little too much. But the game’s biggest twist ropes players back in just in time as the pacing starts to slow down. While this may be great for an initial playthrough, those who want to start a new game or make use ofGod of War: Ragnarok’s upcoming New Game+ mode will find that adding a massive twist hurts some of the game’s replay value.
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A God of Trickery
The game’s twist comes just as its final act begins. After recovering all the pieces of Odin’s mask,Atreus returns to Sindri’s Houseand prepares for Ragnarok with the rest of the party. Tyr, who was previously rescued from Svartalfheim and apparently lost his fighting spirit, suddenly jumps at the chance to fight Odin and reveals that he knows of a hidden path to Asgard. Brok, Sindri’s brother and one-half of the Huldra Brothers, finds Tyr’s enthusiasm suspicious and begins questioning his motives. Unable to keep up the charade any longer, the god the others thought to be Tyr fatally stabs Brok with a knife before transforming back into his true form: Odin. Odin then tries to steal the mask from Atreus but fails to do so. Furious at his failure, Odin escapes Sindri’s House and returns to Asgard.
All Eyes On Odin And Tyr
This late-game revelation drastically changes how players view both Odin and the god they once knew as Tyr. Whatever small hints of sympathy players might have gained for Odin by visiting his family in Asgard as Atreus completely vanish once he kills Brok and reveals his deception.Odin ceases to be mercifuland reveals his true nature: that of a cunning and selfish god. This makes it easier for players to loathe the All-Father as they prepare for Ragnarok and his demise.
Unfortunately,this suspicion for Odin and Tyrremains once they finish the main campaign. Not only are players suspicious of the real Tyr once they find him trapped in Niflheim, but this suspicion extends to when they start a new game as well. Every move “Tyr” does is watched closely by the knowledgeable audience as they search for anything that may hint at his betrayal. Aside from the false god’s unwillingness to fight and calling Atreus “Loki”, people will look at how “Tyr” acts, reacts, and chooses his words. Odin is a master of disguises after all, and if it wasn’t for Brok’s quick thinking, no one would have noticed that there was a spy in their midst.
WhileGod of War Ragnarok’s twist is a good one, knowing it reduces the replayability of the game and diminishes some of its enjoyment. Players will want nothing more than to attack “Tyr” as soon as they initially meet him for a second time and may even find it difficult to plow through the main story knowing something the characters have yet to discover. Considering how late in the game Odin reveals his deception, players might find themselves enjoying the side content instead for their subsequent playthroughs.
God of War Ragnarokis available now on PS4 and PS5.
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