God of Wardirector Cory Barlog has his own opinions on an ongoing Twitter debate between two of gaming’s most beloved characters: Kratos and Ganondorf. Since the franchise first debuted on the PS2 in 2005, the god-slaying adventures of Kratos have become one of the most iconic properties in gaming and one of Sony’s flagship franchises.The release ofGod of War Ragnaroksaw universal acclaim from fans and critics last year with the game nominated as a finalist for Game of the Year in 2022. Now, fans are debating between Kratos and another popular antagonist.
Between 2022 and 2023, two of the most anticipated releases in gaming have been the previously-mentionedGod of War Ragnarokand the upcomingThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Both sequels had been heavily teased leading up to their release withTears of the Kingdomfirst confirmed to be in development as early as 2018. Each series stands as some of their platform’s most prolific adventure games, withGod of Warfocusing more on action whileZeldafocuses more on exploration. Naturally, fans have debated between some of the two series' most powerful characters.
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God of War: Ragnarokcreative director Cory Barlog shared his take on an ongoing debate betweenGod of War’s Kratos andTears of the Kingdom’s Ganondorf. The Twitter discussion asks users who would win in a fight between the Sony protagonist and Nintendo antagonist. Barlog humorously claimed to “not know” who either of the characters are, but he sided with “the bad guy” suggestingGanondorf would win a conflictbetween the two.
The creative director’s comical take about his own franchise’s main character comes asBarlog has a rich history withGod of Wardating back to its earliest days. Cory Barlog first joined Santa Monica Studio as the lead animator for the originalGod of Warbefore taking over as game director forGod of War 2. Barlog has served in several roles throughout his time with the franchise, again working as game director forGod of War (2018)and as creative director and producer forRagnarok. Barlog also acted as cinematics director for Crystal Dynamics' 2013Tomb Raiderreboot.
While the debate between Kratos and Ganondorf will continue, both franchises have cemented themselves as powerhouses of modern gaming.God of War Ragnarokwould sella staggering 5.1 million copies within a week of its launch, being crowned the fastest-selling first-party Sony game.Tears of the Kingdomis expected to perform similarly well for Nintendo, winning Most Anticipated Game at the 2022 Game Awards. Both franchises have left a lasting legacy on their respective platforms with legions of fans jumping to defend their beloved characters.
God of War Ragnarokis available now for PS4 and PS5.
