Kratos Apologizes To Atreus For Being a Bad Father - Atreus Forgives Him - God of War Ragnarok 

When atreus said “don’t be sorry father, be better” he looked at him like “that’s my boy” this games story is so awesome imo

Some players think Atreus is too brash. He is, but you have to remember he's literally a teenager trying to save his father's life while also keeping his promise not to tell anyone about Ironwood because it would endanger Angrboda. That's some serious pressure for a boy his age.

"I am Sorry," in just 3 words Kratos has done more than millions and millions of real fathers across the world throughout history

"You have grown into a warrior worthy of your namesake..." Considering the story of Atreus from Sparta, that is an incredible compliment

I swear Brok has the best lines of everyone on Kratos' team. Atreus: *transforms* Everyone Else: ?! Brok: WAT DAFAWK?!?! 💀💀💀💀

Kratos is automatically the best parent to have ever existed because he's the only one to have ever admitted straight-up when they were wrong and actually meant it when they apologized to their child.

Dude Mimir was on point with his dialogue in the first scene. Not used to him yelling like that, those lines gave me chills.

“I need to know you’ll be okay without me,” was some next level adult-conversation shit I wasn’t prepared for. That hit hard.

I love how he clings to the axe as if he is holding Faye for strength

When the norns said there is no grand design, only the choices they made....when kratos chose to say sorry and learn to trust his son, he defies fate....

Kratos really has matured. That apology woulda taken every ounce of his willpower, and was probably tougher than any god he had ever killed. Removing one's own ego is easily anyone's toughest battle. And the way Atreus reminded him back of his own wisdom shows, that the cycle truly did end. They both became better. Even the way they shoulder-hug each other has evolved. In 2018, Kratos genuinely struggled to even place his hands on Atreus' shoulder. Now he's so open, he reaches out for him, and Atreus happily responds. You can just hear Kratos thinking, "AH GET OVER HERE, YA WHIPPERSNAPPER." in just his body language lol

2:27 Throughout the entire game up until this point, Kratos always called him "Atreus" or "Son". Seeing Kratos revert to calling him by the iconic "boi" put everything into perspective.

Kratos really is one of the most beautifully written characters there is, to go from such a brute and tough parent to one that encourages their child to follow their own path and that they trust their child with the choices they make, it’s so beautiful

Bro I shat myself for Atreus when Kratos yelled boy!

Kratos told him he was worthy of the name he gave him. One of his closest friends and best Spartans he ever knew. Kratos never seems to lie. He meant this with all he had. How they managed to round off kratos as a character we could relate to..blows my mind. Seriously. Well done.

Seeing Kratos smile when Atreus told him, "be better," was heartwarming.

When Kratos was able to admit his own mistakes, and Atreus his, finally mustering the strength to ask for Atreus' forgiveness had me in tears. And Atreus with his "don't be sorry, be better." Was a very nice cherry on top of everything. This game had much more development than i would have imagined, a welcome change indeed.

Kratos: don’t go to Asgard Mimir: don’t go to Asgard Freya: don’t go to Asgard Tyr (Odin): don’t go to Asgard Brok and Sindri: don’t go to Asgard Atreus: everyone’s wrong but me

Kratos accompanied me since I was a single young man to this day, a father of 5. From god of war 1 to ragnarok. Seeing this, bring me to tears.

My mans reaction to that "Dont be sorry, be better" He taught boi well

The “Be better quote” at the end not only aged like fine wine, but it also hits right at home.

This game has become amazing. Now it teaches everyone family values.

In 2018 Atreus: I am sorry Kratos: Do not be sorry, be better In 2022 Kratos: I am sorry Atreus: Do not be sorry, be better

Kratos is dad of the century for looking his child in the eye and truthfully apologizing. It’s ok to tell our kids when we’re in the wrong. Then that little smile after Atreus says “Don’t be sorry, be better” this isn’t a video game, this is art, poetry and storytelling at its very best.

I love the Atreus maturity, admitting he's wrong as well, I remember I was once in a group, didn't go too well but by the end we made peace. Just like this, seeing the pain we caused each other, acknowledging it and admitting we were both wrong in one way or another, and we forgave. I still avoid groups, I am the one person I can't forgive for it all, and I prefer not to be anyone's burden (also can't be bothered) but this reminds me of that

As an OG of GOW, I literally cried here, Kratos has changed so so much and became the father he never even had.

Nothing impresses me more than a parent who can admit they were wrong in front of their child.

You can actually feel and see a burden lifted from his heart just from those 30-seconds from when he took a breath to say I'm sorry to when he gave that little smile when he is told to be better. When he stood up you can see it - he became a better man in just a minutes time. How powerful confession and forgiveness is! It changes the spirit of man quicker than any drug or medicine ever could. To put it simple, I could see him transform. I'm sure it was moments like these that actually changed Chris Judge himself as he became Kratos as an actor. It literally made him a better man. Now that... is passion. That is what real game and movie developers give their fans. That is how you do it right. Edit: This scene is in my top 3 faves. Also when he first rested in bed, took of his armor, and felt his stomach wound is another. And when he saw his prophecy at the end are my favorite parts. This game wasn't just a game or a movie. It was an expression of real life development. I've felt this in my life as well this year...

4:19 The way Atreus smiles when Kratos acknowledges him as a warrior says a lot. Imagine being considered a warrior by him!

That small smile Kratos did after being told to be better

Looking straight into the eyes while apologizing... such a Kratos thing to do I swear. A proper warrior.

2:27 A big glowing circle just appeared over Atreus’s head.

I love how Kratos looked at Mimir. He was genuinely surprised that Mimir was defending him, too.

Kratos: don't be sorry, be better. *Atreus will remember that* Atreus: don't be sorry father. Be better. *Kratos will remember that*

This is indication he clearly is not the monster he use to be. Owning to your shit and learning from it takes a lot of courage and humility.

Odin telling us that Odin will cloud your mind is hilarious, like even Odin knows he’s an asshole

That was the first smile that ever graced his face since who knows when...

What I love most about this is it’s not just a simple callback, it’s Artreus using his fathers own teaching but in a way to express he has learned from his father lesson. This game should have won GOTY

Atreus: "I'll listen for you voice in my head, when you're not there." In Atreus' head: "Boi."

3:07 Nice little detail, but Kratos slightly fidgets with his Axe moving it back and forth; a subconscious thing we do when we feel nervous, anxious, or guilty. These subtly mannerisms really break down how much humanity Kratos has gained these past two games

I like how realistic Kratos and Atreus' relationship is now that they've both gotten older. Kratos is the classic example of an annoyed, but also overprotective dad, and Atreus is old enough to where he's not afraid to mouth off to his dad when he's angry, and he wants some personal space and freedom like any teenager would. And the scene when Kratos and Atreus say their good-byes, it sort of makes me think of a kid getting ready to move to a new place or go to college and their parents being both sad but also proud that their kids are leaving the nest. God of War has always been a deep, heart-breaking, and emotionally powerful franchise, and it gets even better through every game.

Yikes if you’ve got Mimir pulling that tone out then you’ve done really fucked up 😂

You can tell the scenes where Christopher was on the verge of tears, or actually crying. He's the type of person whose lower lip starts to tremble when he's trying to hold his tears back, or when he can't. You can pinpoint the moment it happens in this scene. It's when Atreus tells him "I need to know you'll be okay without me"

5:49 made me tear up in a happy way

In all the God Of War series i played, that's the first time i ever seen Kratos smile. And Actually, it's refreshing.

The only time I’ve seen a good smile man I feel so good to know I’ve been apart of the amazing transition of kratos

Both of them acknowledged their faults. Atreus learned to not to take on the world alone and Kratos learned to believe in his son and give him room to grow

Dawhh, he's always been a GREAT father, he was right and Atreus was rushin, he was just concerned, but also tbh Atreus ain't a baby no more

0:46 i love how mimir acts like a mom here😂

Older, emotional, apologetic Kratos is amazing. What a way to pay off a series of games meant only to appeal to teenagers with egotrip, powertrip, and angsty masculinity. It doesn't feel out of place, and it feels earned.

2:27 BOY!

3:16 just to see the progress Kratos has been through is inspiring. Even if it's fictional doesn't mean I can't make it true and apply it to my own life.

This is only time in the game katros called atrues boy

0:46 DAMN, son!

"Don't be sorry father. Be better." My dad used to tell me to be better when I screwed up and was apologizing to him.

In a time we're things like masculinity and fatherhood is so often demeaned by Western entertainment, culture and news, it's refreshing to see the strength of a father and sons relationship being built.

the first scene is framed and written so damn masterfully. atreus' reactions in particular are flawlessly executed---the resentment from kratos accusing him of going to odin, him feeling like everyone is ganging up on him when freya, tyr, sindri, and brok goes against him, and the ultimate burst of anger that causes him to flee

You know, i think I get why these two are such good characters for a father and son story. They're each what every father and son fear to be. Kratos is angry, distrustful, and controlling. He feels as though nothing good can happen unless he commands it, that his son isn't ready. He becomes distrustful because of how he was treated and, in the end, realizes he's doing the same thing that HIS father did, distrusting his son. His love blinds Kratos to the truth, that Atreus is more ready than he thinks. Atreus is the prodigal son, in this case. He is angry at his father, he feels he is ready to be without him, but inexperience clouds his judgement and he realizes he needs his father more than he realizes.

Damn, I just noticed Kratos fingers clip into each other when he apologies. Now I can't unsee it on a great scene.

I think this is one of the only times kratos ever smiled

4:20 I love how Atreus smiles when Kratos says he has grown into a warrior.

A Father's love will be the most powerful thing in the world, while a Mother's love is the most truthful thing in the world, Seeing Kratos as a Father, losing his self when he is not with his son is almost the saddest thing you can imagine, even though I don't have a ps5 to play this game but by watching Chris Smoove's walkthrough of this game, I've learned so much as a Son to my Father/Mother, I learned that we children will always needs the guide of a parent whenever you are or what we are doing, and always check on your father/mother make them sure they are alright despite you are not with them or with them, and that's would be the greatest gift that we could give to our parents, we are so lucky that by just checking on them making sure they are alright telling them we love them we are making them the happiest person with that simple gesture and language. No money or anything, Just love of a child.

I was like looking at Tyr everytime when Atreus says he wanna go to Asgard and meet Odin but he's right infront of him the whole time lol

I remember playing as Kratos back in the Greek Saga, playing as a monster created by gods who burned innocent people alive just to solve a puzzle so that he could progress on his quest for vengeance. Now, as I play Ragnarok, that same man labeled as a monster makes me and my wife cry from witnessing him be one of the best dads in gaming, apologizing to a boy who has only seen a fraction of what his father once was. This game is so beautiful, it makes you forget who Kratos was in the past as he has become a better person who fights to survive, not for vengeance or hatred.

Goes from bloodlusting rampaging war god to humble father. This is the best arc ever man.

2018 and Ragnarok don't feel like two separate games. They feel like two halves of a perfect story.

We can't overlooked the fact that atreus screw up and should be humble enough to apologize as well for always going ahead of himself and never thinking logically about his decisions. But he has to live with his mistakes and stop being so self righteous

angry mimir starts showing his armstrong lol

This is a conversation that Kratos desires to have with Calliope and his wife. Apologize for failing them and what he did.

I love how Kratos holds up Mimir after atreus calls him an asshole like "you seeing this shit?"

5:40: Atreaus should have answered "Hello sorry I am boi".

"he'll only cloud your mind" says Odin.

These types of conversations end generational traumas and curses.

My dad past away 8 year ago i could say good bye to him properly since that day that thing haunts me. I miss my dad and watching this part of the game how kratos said all that and apologized to atreus..my god man always hits me and make me cry 😢💔

One of the best representations of father hood put to screen. Unlike Last of Us

Kratos rarely compliments anyone. So hearing any compliment from him holds tremendous weight. Especially that compliment about Atreus living up to his namesake.

It was touching to see it not presented as Kratos one sidedly screwing up but both realizing they had made mistakes and trying to overcome them.

5:20 I keep coming back to this scene every so often. Giving Kratos a full beard was not only a great design for the character, befitting of the new mythology, but it acts as a way of making his facial emotions ambiguous. I can only think there's a wobbly chin going on under that beard, like Kratos is about to cry. It makes his character so much more interesting.

5:58 I never knew seeing him genuinely happy would feel this... Idk. cathartic? After all the bloodshed and pain, Kratos got a second chance at fatherhood, and even with the situation, got to watch his boy grow. I hope to know the pride Kratos must feel.

The little smile from "Tyr" as Atreus says he wants to go to Asgard...

I love that smile Kratos gives when Atreus uses his phrase. Its honestly so heart warming

Atreus: Don’t be sorry Father, be better. The ‘God of War’ has been ‘out-pun’ ladies and gentleman. 😅

I just saw this part and I literally had to wipe a few stray tears from my eyes. A truly beautiful scene

5:50 I am absolutely convinced that THIS was the moment Kratos knew that Atreus was ready to be independent (That, or was REALLY close too it, he just needed to see Atreus face down a major conflict, i.e. Ragnarok to really seal the deal)

5:56 that smile 😂😂😂

Just noticed Brok says “What the fuck?” 😭😭

"Tyr" in the background, quite literally stirring the pot...

one of the best moment i never tired watching it , its so beautifully written a father and son love 🤩😍

This speaks more than of the game but of the great dilemma in families that if only we listen to each we may able to cure it

Man, that scene had me blubbering like a baby.

Gaaaaaah I'm getting misty eyed here damn it ;^; You raised the boy right Kratos, I'm so proud of you ;^;

Look at Tyr that silly goose 😂

I like the little hugs they give each other. For Kratos that is more affection than any parental figure has given him his entire life, and he routinely gives it to Atreus.

I’m sorry but when he turned into the bear and dude said what the fuck that’s exactly how I would react. Made me laugh.

Without a doubt, the best scene in the whole game to me. And there has been great scenes. But this one… it just hits the spot right where you need it

Atreus is the one kid who can actually say “my dad can beat your dad”

All Atreus is wanted is to help people he just wanted to protect his father you just wanted to stop Odin from hurting everybody else and that's a great brave kid right there kratos should be proud for the man that his son become

Nothing like a good heart-to-heart between father and son in the frozen afterlife of the dishonorable dead. :P

In retrospect, "Tyr" IMMEDIATELY going for the "He'll only cloud your mind" Line is genius for two reasons -Odin knowing that Atreus would assume he could handle it -The others trust "Tyr's" words (and this helps to keep them thinking he was actively being wise) because... well, they're true words. It could just be a passive decision, but retrospectively I'd like to think it was Odin's way of being another step ahead in even his smallest role as he spied on them.

this is a very nice reason to cry, this game have helped me to understand so much more my family, than any psicologist even if they tried, (and they didnt)