
The story starts with the death of Ragnar Lothbrok and the Great Heathen Army invading England. This is the best way to live as a Viking and fight the best of Knights and Samurais. The Vikings in this game are brutal warriors who have survived the hard conditions of the world after a catastrophic event. This one is not entirely a Viking game, but one of the three major classes is the Viking clan. Who else would you need while exploring and facing the demons of Viking hell? Additionally, there is a sequel being worked on, where Senua explores the depths of Viking mythos. She is one of the most exciting female characters you could play in modern games. After her loss, guess what she does next? She doesn’t mourn his death but walks right into Helheim to bring her lover’s soul back from the hands of goddess Hel. Hellblade puts you into the shoes of Senua, a Celtic Pict warrior who just lost her lover due to the Norsemen sacrificing him in a Blood Eagle. You are sure to fight Odin and Thor, both fathers who lost their favorite sons in your hands. There is also an untitled God of War sequel in works where you will see and experience Ragnarök with your eyes. If you love Norse myth, then this is the one game you need to play. With one of the best controls and storylines, it won the Best Game of the Year award for 2018. The game allows you to come face to face with both Aesir and Vanir Gods like Baldur, Freya, Mimir, Modi, Mangi, etc. The only other game to pull this off was Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, which came out eight months before God of War. The whole game feels like one single continuous one-shot film with no cuts and loading in between. The camera is much closer to Kratos, allowing the players to have a more intimate experience with how Kratos feels. After the first 7 games, the focus shifts from Greek to Norse mythology. It would be a sin if we try to skip this PS exclusive just because it is not available on other platforms.
