God of War 1 Game Length
The God of War 1 game is approximately 9 hours in length when focusing on the main objectives, while 100% completion can take around 13 hours. The classic action game’s story takes around 9 hours to complete, and gives players the context for how Kratos attained his godhood in the first place.
Related FAQs
Game Length and Difficulty
- How long is God of War 2? God of War 2 is generally longer than God of War 1, taking around 12-13 hours to complete on the first playthrough.
- How much time between God of War 1 and 2? God of War 2 takes place 13 years after the events of the original God of War.
- How long is God of War 3? God of War 3 lasts around 10-20 hours, depending on the player’s skill level and difficulty setting.
God of War Series
- How long is God of War 4? God of War 4 takes around 15-25 hours to complete for a good player, and 50 hours for a completionist.
- How long is God of War 5? God of War Ragnarok takes around 25-30 hours to complete the main story, 30-35 hours for a standard playthrough, and 55-60 hours for 100% completion.
- How old is Kratos in God of War? Kratos is estimated to be around 1050 years old by the start of God of War (2018).
Gameplay and Story
- In what order should I play God of War? The recommended order is to play the games in chronological order: God of War (2005), God of War 2 (2007), God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008), God of War 3 (2010), God of War: Ascension (2013), and then God of War (2018).
- Is Kratos a full God? Kratos becomes a full-on god, the God of War, after killing Ares.
- Is God of War or Ragnarok better? While God of War: Ragnarok is technically superior, God of War (2018) was a more subversive and creative reimagining of the franchise.
Game Comparisons
- Is Ragnarok bigger than God of War? God of War: Ragnarok is bigger, with a narrative shared more equally between Kratos and Atreus.
- Is Ragnarok longer than God of War? God of War Ragnarok has more side content and is slightly longer than the first game.
- Can Kratos still breathe underwater? Yes, Kratos can breathe underwater indefinitely with Poseidon’s Trident.
Player Guidance
- Should I play God of War before Ragnarok? It’s recommended to play God of War (2018) before Ragnarok to get the most out of the story and characters.
- Can I start with God of War 1? Yes, starting with the original God of War is a good way to introduce yourself to Kratos and the franchise.
- Can I skip God of War 1 and 2 before 3? While you can skip the first two games, you may miss some backstory and character development, but the story of God of War 3 is still enjoyable on its own.