Updated on Jby Joseph Heindl: The creatures and figures in Greek and Norse mythology are among the most creative ever designed, and it's not surprising that they've terrified audiences on both the big and small screen for decades. The God of War series puts these monsters front and center, challenging players to overcome them through hack-and-slash brutality. Several times during these games, the developers fashion foes so fearsome that Kratos barely comes out of it alive. Boss fights, most especially, really make the combat mechanic shine and they force the players to pay attention to the screen, engaged to spectacular effect. Even though the entire system went through a massive overhaul with God of War in 2018, this fact still remains true. One of the things that make the God of War series so beloved is its harsh, heavy-hitting, and unrelenting combat mechanic. RELATED: 10 Crazy Development Stories Behind God Of War The games are often regarded as some of the best action titles of all time. Ever since the first game came out in 2005, God of War has spawned multiple sequels, various extensions in other media such as novels, comic books, and others. The God of Warseries is one of the most popular video game franchises of all time.
