The latest God of War game by Sony Santa Monica is widely regarded as one of the best PS4 exclusive titles of all time, if not one of the best video games of all time. It is widely revered for its mindblowing story and its treatment and how it managed to evolve Kratos, an iconic character in the video game world. On top of that, fans also absolutely enjoyed the game's gameplay.
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Like with all games, however, if it is played in a way that can be construed as "incorrect", the player will not be able to enjoy this game the way it's meant to. There are mistakes the player should avoid while playing God of War if they want to enjoy the game to its fullest.
10 Not Using Atreus In Combat
Prior to the release of games like God of War and The Last of Us, games where the main character is accompanied by a younger, seemingly weaker character drew concern and criticisms. However, it is now known that this mechanic can be implemented properly and God of War is a testament to that.
In the game, Atreus will become more and more efficient in combat. He will act as Kratos' partner who can damage enemies from afar or distract them enough for Kratos to land a powerful hit on them.
9 Not Upgrading Atreus' Weapon, Armor, And Abilities
Similar to how not utilizing Atreus in combat will ruin a playthrough, the same thing will happen if the player won't upgrade Atreus to his full potential. It's easy to get lost on Kratos' side of things, but disregarding Atreus' stats will hurt the players in the long run.
The player should pay attention to Atreus' abilities, weapons, and armors just as much as they do Kratos'. If both characters are strong and powerful, playing the game is much more enjoyable.
8 Not Going Through The Side Missions
In God of War, there are a handful of side missions the players can do. However, it is completely possible to finish the game without trouble by just going through the main missions alone. But this will also make the players miss a lot of items that will make their playthrough better.
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By doing the side missions, the player won't only get the chance to explore territories they'd otherwise miss, but they'll also learn more things about the game's world and they'll be treated with a handful of amazing items.
7 Hoarding Non-Essential Items
Like the previous God of War games, the soft reboot also offers players a wide array of items they can use in the game. While there are only two weapons Kratos can use, the game makes up for it by offering a ton of armor sets, runes, enchantments, and more.
With this in mind, the player won't be able to use all of them effectively. Only a number of them will ever become useful in a playthrough. To be more efficient in the game, the player can sell the items they don't need instead of letting them sit in their inventory.
6 Not Reading The Bestiary
Every time Kratos and Atreus encounter an enemy for the first time, Atreus will jot down pieces of information about them. The players can find these notes in the bestiary. The bestiary menu is the game's way of letting the players know how to handle the enemies that are scattered around the world.
Some enemies are trickier to handle than others. To get rid of an enemy in the best and most efficient way possible, look for hints in the bestiary.
5 Not Knowing When And When Not To Use A Weapon
In God of War, Kratos can only use two different weapons: The Leviathan Axe and The Blades of Chaos. Aside from offering different fighting styles and abilities, each of these weapons will also work better on a specific type of enemy and situation.
As taught in the game, the Blades of Chaos works best against Hel-Walkers. On top of that, this weapon also works better against hordes while the Leviathan Axe is good against one-on-ones.
4 Not Using Parry
Aside from blocking and dodging, the player should also master parrying in order to fully enjoy the game's gameplay mechanics. There are a handful of incredibly tough enemies in God of War, and a few of them can be beaten easily if the player knows how to time parry correctly.
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With that in mind, the player should master knowing when to dodge, when to block, and when to parry. It may sound tedious on paper, but once they get used to the principle, it'll come to them naturally, like muscle memory.
3 Not Mastering The Axe Throw
The Axe Throw ability is one of the most fun gameplay mechanics in God of War. It should come as no surprise that the game's intention is for the player to master and utilize this ability as much as they can.
One interesting aspect about the Axe Throw is that it doesn't only damage enemies when you target and throw it to them, but it will also hit and damage enemies on their way back to Kratos. The player should use this ability whenever they can and the gameplay will be much more enjoyable.
2 Not Using Enchantments And Runes
In God of War, there are a handful of runes and enchantments for Kratos and Atreus to utilize in combat. Skipping out on these is a big mistake as it won't allow the two to reach their maximum potential.
Besides, a lot of these enchantments and runes not only make them more powerful but also give them abilities that are extremely stylish and awesome to behold. For example, one enchantment will slow down time for a couple of moments after performing a perfect dodge.
1 Playing On Give Me God Of War On Their First Playthrough
The game's Give Me God Of War difficulty is notorious for making the game one of the most difficult in history. This difficulty makes the game absurdly difficult, even if the player is used to challenging games.
To fully enjoy the game itself, the player should start with the normal difficulty. Once they complete the game the first time around, then they can take on the challenge of the Give Me God Of War difficulty.