When it comes to big budget action-adventure games, few franchises can stand toe to toe withGod of Warin terms of polish and scale. From the very beginning with its first installment on the PlayStation 2 in 2005, all the way up to last year’saward-winningGod of War Ragnarok, the series has stood the test of time and delivered one thrill ride after another. The franchise has a formula down to a science, made up of a gripping story, interesting characters and sensational boss battles. Another pivotal component to the series success is the engaging combat system, which lets Kratos tear mythological monsters' limb from limb with his Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos.
Of course, as great as theGod of Warseries is, it isn’t the only game on the market with top tier weapons based combat.Star Wars Jedi: Survivorlaunched earlier this year to solid reviews, with much of the praise being directed towards the improvements it made to the original game’s lightsaber mechanics. Even deeper move sets, different stances and flashier finishing moves made the sequel a step up from its predecessor. Additionally, there is one aspect of the lightsaber in bothSurvivorand its predecessor,Fallen Order, that theGod of Warseries could take inspiration from for a future installment.
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Customizing Lightsabers in Jedi: Fallen Order and Survivor
As if Respawn’s excellent combat system in itsStar Warsgames wasn’t engaging enough, it went the extra mile to implement customization features for the lightsabers. In theStar Warsuniverse, lightsabers are varied and unique to eachJedi and Siththat uses them. From the grip, to the emitter, to the color of the saber itself, there have been countless designs across the many movies, comics and video games since the franchise began. BothFallen OrderandSurvivorreward players for exploring the vast environments with new parts that can be used to customize a lightsaber however they like.
Combine this with the ability to hold a lightsaber single-handed,dual wielded or double-sided inSurvivor,and it creates an abundance of ways for gamers to enjoy the Jedi power fantasy any way that they choose. It’s a small touch that Respawn didn’t even need to incorporate into the experience, but it’s a welcome addition that goes into making each individual player’s experience that much more special.Star Warsis such a vast universe to enjoy and fans have surely picked out their favorite content right down to how lightsabers look. Now, they have the ability to design this right down to the specific color that glows when the weapon ignites, bringing a wonderful sense of personality to the game.
Adding Customization Options to the Next God of War
TheGod of Warfranchise has built itself on its fast-paced, hard hitting combat since its inception.Kratos' iconic Blades of Chaosare arguably among the most fun weapons to use in video games. Not content to rest on crafting one incredibly satisfying video game weapon, Santa Monica Studio added the Leviathan Axe into the mix with the 2018 soft-reboot of the franchise simply titledGod of War.
With the actual combat mechanics already refined and satisfying, all Santa Monica would really need to do for afutureGod of Wargameis adding more customization options to allow players the chance to make this gear their own. This can range from simple color palettes for weapons to being able to swap out different hilts or being able to choose the hilt and grip like inStar Wars: Jedi Survivor. It’s purely a cosmetic addition for visual flair, but helps elevate any gaming experience by allowing players to shape the adventure however they see fit.
God of War Ragnarokis available now for PS4 and PS5.
