God of War (2018)
Who doesn’t love a good comeback story? The reboot of God of War proved to be one of Sony’s best titles, and one of best character studies in gaming history. Kratos was a product of a bygone era of edgy, over-the-top violence. A cash cow milked to death (12 titles across the PS2, PS3, and PS Vita) he had long since worn out his welcome. Santa Monica Studios rallied around the fallen god, adding depth and pathos through the death of his wife and his new role as a father. The passionate Greek pantheon was replaced by the cold and brutal Norse gods, but his troubles stayed the same. Kratos can never escape who he is but, this time, he was better for it. So were we.
