God of War Ragnarok - Kratos meets Thor & Odin for the first time (4K) 

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The fact that odin talks for 6 minutes and kratos says no and refuse to elaborate is perfect

I love how the very first scene of Thor and Odin shows you which one is the true bad guy. Thor asks for permission to come in, brings a gift, accepts the offered seat and puts his weapon on the table as a sign of peace. He shows utmost respect for the host in his home, even if his intentions are ultimately to fight him. Meanwhile, Odin barges in unannounced, uninvited, takes what he pleases and struts around like he owns the place.

The fact that Odin feels nothing for the loss of his grandsons and is only upset about the death of his son because he happened to be a useful asset tells you about his callousness. The way he looks and carries himself shows he's a talker, not a doer. And he's so slick with his appeals to supposedly shared interests that you know he's a master manipulator. Such wonderful character building in just one scene.

I love how, in his diary, Kratos directly admits he was about to accept Odin's offer until he mentioned Freya because, in his own words, making a deal against her with her ex-husband is "unacceptable".

Thors tiny, tiny little emotional look away when Odin says his sons were 'kinda useless' is quite telling.

"If he tells you snow is white, HE'S LYING" I absolutely love this line

i like to think Odin offering to “keep Freya off your back” actually pushed Kratos even further to declining it. He knows what Freya has been through and as we see a little later he truly feels she’s still an ally even when she’s trying to kill him

I was laughing way to hard when Odin pulled up. The “self defense” line absolutely sent me since he seemed more charismatic then I was expecting.

Odin: “Lets make peace.” Kratos: “This game is called God of War, not God of Peace”

“Bout time” was such a brilliant line to start the fight with, acknowleding the audience’s wait for this fight.

"If he tells you snow is white, he's lying." That line always gives me chills. It makes you wonder just how deep and thought out Odin's deceptions can be.

These are INCREDIBLE depictions of the characters. Thor is a drunken, somewhat comedic old fat guy, yet an absolute powerhouse, and his entire personality is that he is Odin's greatest weapon. Odin is the head honcho, the great evil, yet he's so human, so softspoken, so polite. Every cutscene with them is absolutely fantastic to watch.

I love how you've got Christopher Judge (Kratos) and Ryan Hurst (Thor) duking it out to see who has the most intimidating voice, and then you've got Richard Schiff (Odin) strolling into the room sounding like someone's Uncle.

The fake death into being defibrillated by Mjolnir is the best thing I’ve ever seen. Whoever came up with that should be immediately given some kind of medal.

I love it at 6:55 when Odin puts his hand on Atreus and Kratos first instinct is to get a hold on the axe. Kratos always ready

I love that Thor sounds so modern style pissed in the fight sometimes “DUMBASS.” “ *THE FUCK YOU SAY?* “

Odin seems like a mob boss rather than a king of gods.

I love how they made odin. So passive aggressive. So intelligent and cunning. Perfect

I stumbled upon a quote from the book The White Raven from Robert Low: “I had forgotten that, while Thor hurls his Hammer from storm-clouds, Odin prefers his strike to come out of a calm sky.” The way Thor announced his coming with earthshaking thunder and lightning while Odin simply knocked on the door... it just perfectly mirrored that quote. I absolutely love the writing of this game. And the casting, the acting, you can see Thor's pain in his every move. I think Thor is the best thing about this game. So well written and portrayed.

I love the fact that Odin is voiced by Richard Schiff. It's so perfect. I also love how Thor knows who Kratos is and his past. That was a great touch.

This encounter was surprisingly more civil than I was imagining.

I like how the Norse gods are kind of being presented as like a Mafia family unlike the Greek gods who were like a royal family Edit: dang that’s a lot of likes

If you look carefully, when Odin raises his voice and slams his hand on the table about what Kratos did to Thor's sons, Thor actually looks like he is about to agree with what Odin was going to say. Like he was hoping Odin was going to say something about how Kratos needed to pay his debt to his sons. But then Thor immediately showed resentment when Odin says that it was self defense for what Kratos did. It's very small to notice but it's a very realistic detail for GOWR

6:10 really love how odin's anger slipped through his voice when talking to mimir,it really shows his vengeful and petty side of him

The simple act of Odin drinking from both cups at Kratos' home showed me everything I needed to know about him. I love it.

Thor reviving Kratos just to keep fighting him is the COLDEST shit I've EVER seen

On a rewatch, Thor refusing to drink mead takes on a new meaning when we learn he was trying to stay sober. Not only did Odin mock Thor's sons as worthless right in front of him, but he also mocked his son for trying to stay sober.

"This feels familiar." I thought that was a throw-away line. Coming back to the game after beating the game and side quest, you grow a bigger appreciation for this writing.

“You seem like a calm and reasonable person” Never though I’d hear that ever muttered about Kratos

One of the best boss fights in the entire series. He goes man to man with Kratos, doesn't even pull out Mjlonir until Kratos has his axe back.

8:33 "Not going hard, I wanted to hear all dialogue." I'm not judging you; the dialogue's the best part! The voice actors really earned their keep with this sequel! 😉

You have to love the little attention to detail like Kratos reaching for his axe when Odin put his hands on Atreus shoulder ready to defend him. Every GOW story is so incredibly well told. I don’t know if there’s a video game hall of fame but every person who’s had a hand in making each and every game 1-5 deserves to be inducted. Absolutely incredible.

A little detail I noticed is when Odin already knows where to pull up a chair on the side even though he just entered the room. They really went with the whole "all seeing, all knowing" thing real good.

Thor 2018: _"BRING ME THANOS!!!"_ Thor 2022: _"BRING ME KRATOS!!!"_

I like that Odin, who supposedly just wants peace, immediately flips to "Okay. Get 'em Thor" as soon as he's given the chance He doesn't ask Kratos to elaborate, or try to change his mind. Just immediately accepts the "No" and starts his real plan of getting Atreus alone.

0:37 - Thor: “Can l come in? I have mead.” Kratos: ‘I could drink.’

Ryan Hurst did an outstanding job voicing Thor I love the dialogue between kratos and him

5:39 I really like how when Odin motions towards Atreus it’s kratos’s first instinct to reach for his axe. It’s a small but telling detail on his protectiveness.

I like how Odin sends Thor and two ravens that fly in while the door was open. The ravens see if it is safe and Thor to handle the situation in case Kratos is hostile. Only after Odin determines that Kratos will not out right attack does Odin make himself known.

Coming back to this, 13:48 when he said "this feels familiar" cos it is. A side quest when Kratos finds reasons why theres an identical iced lighting in Vanahiem, completing the quest reveals that Faye and Thor fought too, with the same weapons clashing, causing that iconic iced lightning. Pretty cool detail that you'd just brush off when watching this for the first time.

The camera pan to show the size difference between Kratos and Thor, before he walks inside, is brilliant. To the audience the whole "half-giant" thing isn't immediately apparent. Thor is just some dude rocking up to the house surrounded by lightning, welding a hammer to our imagination and knowledge of past interpretations. Next to Kratos, and we know how big Kratos is; Thos is a mountain x

When I first saw Odin, I was kind of surprised. I imagined Odin as an old and grizzled, but still physically intimidating warrior with a deep voice, not a small, fragile old man. But since Odin was kind of a treacherous trickster-like manipulator in norse mythology, i think the design and personality fits him. Thor, of course, is badass. Maybe the best depiction of him i have ever seen.

3:53 Me going over to my childhood friends who I haven’t seen in 6 years

11:26 “This is the god that murdered a pantheon because they hurt his feelings?!” Even I was like damn! That hurt

Little things you notice the second playthrough: - Thor doesn't actually drink the mead because he's trying to go sober - "You're no fun anymore" is because Odin could order Thor around when he was wasted. Now that he's sobered up, he's probably not obeying Odin unquestioningly anymore. - Odin cares more about the value Baldur had than the fact that he was his son, quickly showing the player how selfish he really is. - Huginn and Munnin, Odin's ravens, become his tattoos when he calls them back. - The camera almost seems to "huddle" behind Kratos when Thor is talking like whoever is holding it is pissing their pants in terror - The very SECOND Odin even acknowledges Atreus, Kratos reaches for the axe. No one threatens his Boi.

I love how the reason Kratos rejected Odin's ultimatum is twofold, as explained in the journal: One, most obviously, because Mimir told him not to, and Mimir is one of a very slim number of people who Kratos trusts. Two, and most interestingly, Odin's promise to kill Freya in return for standing down: Kratos still considers her a friend and does not hold her attempts to kill him against her in the slightest, because he knows he would do the same in her position. He REFUSES to side with her ex against her; even as mortal enemies.

0:59 I love how if you listen closely, Kratos tells Atreus to hide Mimir, such a great detail

I love the script and direction of this game. 3:13 when Thor says Kratos seems like a calm and reasonable person he then asks him if he's truly like that while looking at and touching Mjolnir, threatening Kratos

I just noticed that Kratos' dialogue gets progressively more savage as the fight goes on(I.e. "You started this! I will end it!" and then "You will join your sons!"). Thor was already drawing out Kratos' previous mentality.

6:55 notice when Odin placed his hand on Atreus’ shoulder, Kratos’ hand was immediately on the axe.

This was one of those moments in gaming history that ive been waiting so damn long for, The first meeting of these gods and it did not disappoint it was everything I hoped for and more

Thor’s design is really good now that we’ve gotten a better look at him. I love it.

The fake death part was literally a fucking Kojima made moment. Like, I wouldn't even expect that in this game. Genius moment.

15:06 Bro that has to be one of the coolest lines I've ever heard Kratos say.

I have never noticed this detail.. notice when Thor enters the house, the two Ravens follow him and they begin to look around in the back behind Atreus (this is while Thor and kratos are getting settled for their talk) and you can see them both finding out where Mimir is... Then Odin is like "I know he's here". This is a really nice detail related to how the Ravens are Odin's eyes.

Thor saying "this feels familiar" will mean so much more after you complete a certain quest line in Vanaheim. This game is top tier

Love Thor’s line for Mimir; “He’s lost weight.” Not only clearly antagonistic humor toward his physical state, but also a reflection of how they truly no longer hold him in any regard whatsoever, further cementing Odin’s offer for them to keep him. Don’t know for sure if this was the exact intent of the line, but brilliant nonetheless!!

the subtle interactions between odin and thor during their visit like when he calls magni and modi useless and when hes trying to get him to drink the mead is such a great way to develop these characters for the first time we see them

10:36 this moment, Thor blocking an attack by summoning Mjolnir, is one of the coolest animations I've ever seen

Couple little touches I love: the fact that Kratos and Atreus made sure to hide Mimir before Thor walked in (and Atreus immediately grabbed him when he started talking) and how every time Odin steps towards Atreus Kratos grabs his axe. There’s so much attention to detail in just this scene

“There he is….(waves the hammer) there’s the god of war” that line still gives me chills

I like how Thor and Kratos are obviously following some kind of unspoken warrior’s code. Thor asks to enter Kratos’ home first and even brings an offering of mead, and Kratos lets him in and points Thor to his seat. They show their weapons to each other, but lay them on the table. “I can fight you, but I’ll hear you out.” Thor even pours the mead for Kratos and (presumably) Atreus, since this scene hints that Thor doesn’t drink anymore. Then Odin barges in without permission, and his first line is, “You know who I am.” He doesn’t wait to be seated and grabs his own chair, drags it to the front of the table, immediately starts making threats and demands, and drinks both of the cups that Thor poured out. Great reintroduction to the new Kratos and an equally great introduction to Thor and Odin. We get so much from so little.

The subtle way odin character is written is amazing.. how he try’s to get thor to drink when he knows he is trying to quit for his family. Odin wants his dogs always on the lease.

Everyone is complimenting Hurst for his incredible voice acting performance, but no one seems to be mentioning Richard Schiffs incredible job as Odin!

I've never played any God of War games but I could watch these cutscenes all day. The amount of detail put into them is a modern marvel.

I love how Mimir says “if he tells you snow is white he is lying!” Pretty much showing that Odin’s language is lies, even when he tells the truth, he is twisting something for his own selfish gain

Something that’s interesting is that not only can kratos tell immediately how much of a threat Odin is, but he is also a type of threat he is notoriously bad at dealing with. People that can take things from him without hurting him or killing him. Just by being smarter and more cunning. Fearing losing his son, his relationship with Freya, and that Ragnarok is imminent and that Odin now has nothing to truly lose.

the VA they got for Thor sounds so freaking amazing, i swear when hes not shouting and just speaks calmly, he sounds like Josh Brolins Thanos, GOD LIKE

Kratos: "No." I got fucking chills.

The first 7 minutes of this scene felt like a Tarantino film. The absolute tension building simply from Thor and Odins presence even being in Kratos’s home is palpable for the moment Thor asks if he can come in.

Atreus: What was that? Kratos: Your bow! Atreus: Never seen my bow do that.

Man, despite being probably a cool drinking buddy, Thor in this game has this intimidating/menacing aura just emanating from his belly. And the situation is even more tense because, instead of swords clashing, fists ripping through the air, it's all about the good ol' adult talk where you sit down and talk about the issues. Like how you messed up as a young kid and now someone's parents is sitting down in the table with you giving the good ol' talk.

"If he tells you snow is white, he's LYING!" Holy crap man idk why thats such a brutal, direct, and easy to understand warning/insult. Comming from a man we grew to love and gain knowledge from in the last game, its just SUUUPER easy to be on Mimir's side and take his word instantly no question! EXCELLENT delivery by the actor as well I love this!

The axe and hammer throw was some movie shit bro damnnnn

6:28 this actually made me laugh out loud. Love mimir

“You know my past?.. then you know what I’m capable of!” Kratos is with all the smoke! Also the simple “No” after Odin’s whole peace pitch kills me 😂. Just beat the game last night. Immaculate.

Props to Thor for being only the second to kill Kratos in a fight, next to Zeus.

13:51 "This feels familiar" - sidequest spoiler, love finding out why and coming back to this.

I love the little detail that Thor does by just smelling the mead and using his finger to coat his hammer with it. Showing how he wasnt drinking because of the promise he made his family. A promise he breaks when he, himself, breaks. Ive met alcoholics like this. The nuances in the actions as they struggle not to go back to the habit. Powerful shit right there.

God, I was squealing on my couch like a fanboy when Odin came in. I was so happy that we finally got to see Odin after all the build-up in the previous game, and so soon in the game, no less. I was wondering for a second whether Mimir would be part of this conversation, and thankfully, he was. He made a wonderful addition: past foes reunite as bitter blood boiled. And Thor, god he was so intimidating. His voice almost sounded like Thanos. It reminded me of Inglorious Basterds, when Landa entered the French home and conversed with Lepedite, with even casually pouring drinks being an act of tension. It really set the mood of how dangerous and important this meeting was. It was all wonderful!

One little detail I love…the wound that Kratos inflicts when he hits Thor in the gut never actually heals. He still has the wound in every subsequent cutscene. Shows you the craftsmanship of the Huldra brothers

The biggest smile appeared on my face during this part. Waiting 4 years for it to be resolved was definitely worth it.

I get the feeling that when Kratos looked Odin in the eyes and said "No", a sliver of fear ran through his body. He knows the God of War would be able to make easy work of this pantheon. Offering peace after he killed his son and grandsons to avoid a fight? Only makes sense.

4:00 Love his tattoos appearing on his arms when the ravens return to him. Such a great detail, definitely a labour of love.

If Odin wasn’t afraid of kratos he wouldn’t have tried to end things peacefully first, he’s terrified ragnorok is upon them

Huginn and Muninn flying in to inform Odin of any possible traps is an amazing detail, Odin is not stupid in the slightest bit, despite knowing his past and tendencies he still considers intelligence to be in Kratos' repertoire 😂😂😂

The more you watch this, the more little details you pick up that just make it so fantastic. The way in which Oden knocks is immediately disrespectful and hostile with its intensity, Odin just walks in without even waiting to be invited, The way Odin says "You know who I am" implying he's not here to waste time with pointless introductions, Thor doesn't budge to open the door but keeps his eyes fixed on it the entire time until Odin enters the room, Odin without permission enters their home, grabs a chair and sits at the head of the table where he feels he belongs, Thor keeps his eyes almost permanently fixed on Kratos only breaking for moment when his sons are mentioned, Odin completely commands the room drinking from both cups and walking around willfully ( He also turns his back to them which is interesting because it's clear he doesn't perceive them as a threat at this point). And I'm sure there's more subtle stuff that I miss that I could pick up on over several more Playthroughs, but this introduction is done beautifully and immediately establishes Odin as an antagonist and the type of threat he represents.

I like how this showed how strong thor was at first, he actually murdered kratos but brought him back

Hurst's performance as thor is amazing.

That door knock @ 3:35. Odin was playing mind games before even entering the frame.

I really like how Odin is portrayed here. It's an old proverb, the weakest in the room is usually the strongest

seeing all the cutscenes with Odin..he gives off the ruthless CEO vibes

I am absolutely speechless of how good this looks. Incredible.

I love how we were all expecting Odin to have a menacing presence and look similar to Zeus but Santa Monica cleverly designed him to seem almost non threatening

Didn't really think much of Odin's design but after seeing more and more of his character, how manipulative and conniving he is, I totally dig the design.

You know the one detail that a lot of people miss the first time, myself included, is the fact that by saying "No" to the deal, Kratos was actually protecting Freya. He knew that if he accepted the deal, even IF it could be trusted, it would be at the cost of sacrificing Freya to them. So instead of making HER a target, he chose the harder road instead by making himself the target. Honestly, there's so much subtlety and nuance to these characters' actions that I can't help but admire the hells out of it. Good job devs~! 😃👍

This is the perfect version of thor, imposing and intimidating but at the same time willing to negotiate you also don't see kratos get dwarfed that often it's not just the height difference he is just massive compared to kratos

One of the greatest scenes and boss fights of all time

This fight with thor is everything I hoped for a first fight, can't wait to see more