Does Kratos Swear?

The character Kratos from the God of War series does not swear in the classical sense, as the games are set in a time period where profanity as we know it did not exist, but there are instances where strong language is used by other characters in some bonus cut scenes and in God of War Ragnarok. The swearing in God of War Ragnarok includes words like “fck” and “sh*t”, which are heard in the game, but Kratos himself does not use such language, instead, he utters threats to his enemies that are not vulgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What curse does Kratos have?: Kratos, as a born demigod turned god, is virtually immortal, but furthermore, he is cursed for his sins to never be able to die.
2. Is there swearing in God of War Ragnarok?: Yes, the words “fck” and “sh*t” are heard in the game.
3. Can you turn cussing off in God of War?: Unfortunately, it is not possible to turn off the language in God of War.
4. Why did Kratos say no to Odin?: Kratos cares about Freya and Odin threatened her in his offer for peace, and he also trusts Mimir who advised him against trusting Odin’s offer.
5. Is Kratos older than Odin?: No, Kratos is not older than Odin, as Thor and especially Odin are much older than Kratos.

Game-Related Questions

6. Is Kratos weaker in Ragnarok?: Yes, Kratos appears weaker in the Norse saga because he lost all of his Greek magic when he destroyed his homeland and sailed away.
7. Does God of War say the F word?: The game itself doesn’t contain any profanity whatsoever, but some bonus cut scenes and God of War Ragnarok include strong language.
8. Is God of War 3 censored?: Yes, the Japanese version of God of War 3 was censored, with some bloody scenes and gore being digitally removed or modified.
9. Should a 13-year-old play God of War Ragnarok?: While the game contains gore, language, and violence, it may be suitable for a mature 13-year-old, but parental discretion is advised.

Character-Related Questions

10. Does Kratos cry?: Yes, Kratos is overwhelmed and lets out tears and whimpers at the vision of him as a savior instead of an instrument of death and destruction.
11. Why does Kratos never cuss?: It’s likely due to the historical setting of the games, as curse words as we know them today did not exist in Ancient Greece.
12. What made Kratos cry?: Kratos cried because he saw a vision of himself as a savior and not a monster, which made him realize he could change and become a better person.

Game Content Questions

13. Is God of War ok for a 12-year-old?: No, God of War is rated 18 and contains mature themes, violence, and strong language, making it unsuitable for children under the age of 18.
14. Is God of War gory?: Yes, the game contains graphic violence and gore, with blood and dismemberment being depicted in a very realistic and detailed way.
15. Does Kratos call Atreus boy?: In God of War Ragnarok, Kratos calls Atreus by his name instead of “boy“, which was a meme in the previous game, showing the growth and development of their relationship.