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Sony’s decision to reboot theGod of Warfranchise in 2018 was an ambitious feat. However, the decision to shift the story into the realms of Norse mythology and focus on the relationship between Kratos and his son ultimately paid off, as it’s one of the most popular first-party PlayStation releases ever.
It’s been six years since the release of 2018’sGod of War, and it’s now even available for PS5 players to experience. While it still holds up againstRagnarok, players on the current-gen console have figured out that the title is yet another proof that PlayStation games have given up on bringing new experiences and is sticking to the same old-boring gameplay.
Sony’s Lack of Innovation is Crystal Clear WithGod of War
Even though PlayStation has triumphedover its rivals in recent years, gamers feel like Sony has lost its edge when it comes to bringing players innovative gameplay that defined the PS3 and PS4 generation of consoles.
If you take a look at PlayStation games, you’ll see that they are crafted with the aim of giving players a“movie-like”experience. This can compromise gameplay, but there are certain titles, such asBloodborneandGhost of Tsushima, that balance it quite well.
On the other hand, we have games such as 2018’sGod of War, which leans too much into cinematic appeal rather than elevating the franchise’s core mechanics and bringing something fresh to the table.
Hop onto thisGod of War title, and you’ll immediately notice tons of glaring issues. The combat is quite repetitive, and its mechanics feel so clunky that gamers feel frustrated. Level design has obvious flaws; exploration is unrewarding, and the crafting system doesn’t impact gameplay in the slightest.
It’s quite clear that, with all the success in recent years,Sony has given up on innovating and is now goingfor the safe approach when it comes to bringing games to its current-generation console.
This is quite disappointing, considering the fact that this company once gave us games that took big risks and created a name for themselves in the community.
If the Japanese company doesn’t switch from its current strategy, it won’t be long before it deals with another failure likeConcord.
Another Sony PlayStation Game has Flopped Hard
It’s impossible to ignoreConcord‘s failurewhen talking about gaming in 2024. It’s mind-boggling how Sony invested millions into this project, and the game couldn’t even last a whole month. However, it seems like another PlayStation title is suffering from an even worse fate.
Earlier this month, players were treated withLEGO Horizon Adventures. However, it didn’t hit the mark for many. Players felt it failed to appeal to eitherHorizonorLEGOfans, leaving it in no man’s land.
According to data fromSteamDB, the game just managed to hit 602 concurrent players upon its launch, and the numbers have tanked since then. For comparison, evenConcordmanaged to hit a higher number with 697 concurrent players. It’s fair to say that even though PlayStation Studios has given us some good games this year, it hasn’t had a successful run.
Considering howHorizonandLEGOare big names for gamers, there’s still a chance to save this title with future updates and changes. Only time will tell what the future holds forLEGO Horizon Adventures.
With that said, do you thinkGod of Wardropped the ball when it comes to innovative gameplay? Let us know in the comments below.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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With over 4 years of experience in content writing and more than 1,000 articles published for FandomWire, Dhruv is a seasoned writer when it comes to the gaming space. He’s deeply passionate about titles such as GTA Online, Forza Horizon, and Pokémon Go, committed to bringing readers deep dives and latest updates.
