"Ultimately, it felt like if you named Kratos anything else and stripped away the God of War title, I wouldn't be able to tell it was part of the series. This Kratos doesn't feel like the same character, and the game is missing the bombastic combat, awesome weapons and insane scale that God of War is known for. Instead, we have a competent, well-made, unremarkable metroidvania with one of the biggest IPs in gaming slapped on top."
"The Kratos presented here is stoic and completely focused on becoming the perfect Spartan soldier. He's so dedicated that he can't even spare time for frivolous pursuits like music. However, he's also fiercely protective of his younger brother Deimos, even if Deimos' excitable personality clearly wears on him. He's radiating older brother fed up with his younger sibling energy."
God of War: Sons of Sparta is a retro-inspired Metroidvania developed by Mega Cat Studios and Sony Santa Monica for PlayStation 5. The game follows teenage Kratos during his training years alongside his brother Deimos as they pursue entry into the Vanguard Circle, an elite Spartan warrior group. This younger version of Kratos is stoic, disciplined, and fiercely protective of his brother, presenting a characterization that differs significantly from the established God of War protagonist. While the game is well-crafted and competent as a Metroidvania, it fundamentally lacks the bombastic combat, iconic weapons, and massive scale that define the God of War franchise, making it feel disconnected from the series despite the recognizable protagonist.
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