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Who is Atreus'
mother?
There are a lot of mysteries surrounding the upcoming God of War, but few
are as enticing as the one regarding
the identity of Atreus' mother. The
woman dies around the outset of the
game, leading the duo to travel out to
spread her ashes, but this seems like a
rather dangerous quest for such a task.
What is more, she is likely a major factor in Atreus' mystical abilities. Presumably, Kratos' demigod status has some
effect on the boy's physiology, but
we have to assume the mother plays
an equal role in the boy's abnormalities. The God of War series thus far has
made particular efforts to tie in its
characters with established characters
in Greek mythology, suggesting that
the new game will do the same with
Norse myth and the mother. She's got
to be pretty important to be worth
risking their lives to spread her ashes.

and brutal takedowns are all still present; we
will just be experiencing them through a more
focused lens.
Any God of War fan will know that combat
is essential, but it is not all that makes up a
God of War experience. The series is known for
creative puzzles that juxtapose the frenetic
combat, testing the player's problem-solving
capabilities as much as their reaction time.
Such trials will be making a return in God of
War, in some form. The puzzles will not always
be of the familiar variety either. Some challenge players to discover new routes around
environments. God of War is still very much a
linear game, but its progression won't always
restrict players to one path, with new avenues
hiding secrets that offer sufficient reason to
explore every nook.
Norse mythology is now Kratos' new hunt-

ing ground, allowing the series to expand
with new ideas. PlayStation 4's God of War
does not directly mimic the games that came
before. This may turn off some hardcore fans,
but everything needs to evolve, and the spirit
of what makes God of War games great is still
present in spades.

Norse mythology is now Kratos' new
hunting ground, allowing the series to
expand with new ideas.

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