Few franchises in PlayStation's stable have maintained popularity over multiple gaming generations the way God of War has. Since the first game was released in 2005 on the PS2, the God of War games have provided gamers with adrenaline-raising action and battles so epic they involve gods and monstrously huge dragons. Games in the series have taken place in varied locations and have drawn from different mythological influences. However, one constant that has never changed is the games' focus on Kratos, a Spartan warrior with an unquenchable rage.