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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