The Perfect Blend: God of War Meets Star Wars Jedi for Epic New Game Experience

When it comes to high-budget action-adventure games, few franchises can rival the polish and grandeur of God of War. Since its debut on the PlayStation 2 in 2005, all the way to the critically acclaimed God of War Ragnarok released last year, this series has proven its staying power and consistently delivered thrilling experiences. The franchise has perfected a winning formula, combining a captivating narrative, intriguing characters, and epic boss battles. Another key ingredient to the series' success is its engaging combat system, allowing players to mercilessly dismantle mythological creatures using Kratos' Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos.

However, while the God of War series is undeniably exceptional, it isn't the only game in the market that offers top-tier weapon-based combat. Earlier this year, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor garnered positive reviews, particularly for its improvements in lightsaber mechanics compared to its predecessor. With enhanced move sets, various stances, and more breathtaking finishing moves, the sequel surpassed its predecessor. Moreover, there is one aspect of lightsaber combat in both Survivor and its predecessor, Fallen Order, that the God of War series could draw inspiration from for future installments.

Customizing Lightsabers in Jedi: Fallen Order and Survivor

Respawn has taken the combat system in its Star Wars games to another level by introducing customization options for lightsabers. In the Star Wars universe, lightsabers are unique to each Jedi and Sith, with countless designs seen in movies, comics, and video games. In both Fallen Order and Survivor, players are rewarded for exploring the expansive environments and can use new parts to customize their lightsaber in any way they desire.

Furthermore, Survivor offers the option to wield a lightsaber single-handed, dual-wielded, or double-sided, providing gamers with numerous ways to experience the Jedi power fantasy. Although not necessary, Respawn's inclusion of these customization features adds a special touch to each player's experience. Star Wars offers such a vast universe for fans to enjoy, and now they have the opportunity to design their lightsabers down to the specific color that illuminates when the weapon is ignited, adding a wonderful sense of personality to the game.

Adding Customization Options to the Next God of War

Adding more customization options to the God of War franchise would enhance the gaming experience. This could include options such as changing the color palettes for weapons or swapping out different hilts. Similar to Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, players could also have the ability to choose the hilt and grip of their weapons. While these additions may be purely cosmetic, they allow players to personalize their adventure and add a visual flair to the game.

God of War Ragnarok is available now for PS4 and PS5.