![]() ![]() ![]() The Last of Us doesn’t share a lot in common with God of War from a setting or moment-to-moment gameplay perspective, though they can both be placed under the umbrella of thoughtfully designed, story-rich, technically marvelous, Sony-developed third-person action-adventure games. Cinematically, both games effectively employ a continuous, one-shot approach in service of elevated immersion.Įach character-driven narrative is bolstered by an excellent performance: Melina Joergens (Senua) and Christopher Judge (Kratos) each won Best Performance at The Game Awards, in 20, respectively.Īvailable on: Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | IGN’s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice review The Last of Us Parts 1 & 2įor fans of God of War’s story, immersive world, and/or cinematic qualities. Like Kratos, Senua even carries and communicates with a decapitated head that swings from her hip.Īs for the gameplay, Hellblade and God of War share visceral third-person combat played from a tight, over-the-shoulder perspective. Senua’s journey takes her to Ninja Theory’s iteration of Helheim, a mythological realm that will be familiar to those who played God of War, with appearances from shared characters like Garmr and Surtr. ![]() Like Kratos in God of War (2018), Senua embarks on a perilous journey motivated by a deceased lover - a journey set within a similarly mythology-rich Norse world. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrificeįor fans of God of War’s combat, Norse setting/mythological exploration, and/or story. So as we await news on the future of Kratos and Atreus, these are 7 games God of War fans may enjoy, whether you come to the series for its visceral third-person combat, inspired world design, compelling narrative, and/or exploration of Norse mythology. These games don't necessarily exceed the bar set by Santa Monica Studio, rather they share and successfully implement notable design and/or gameplay characteristics found in the recent God of War games. Naturally, comparing a game to God of War sets it up for failure, and in turn, sets you up for disappointment. ![]()
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