Well, it’s a tricky thing. There’s no doubt that Kratos became an icon on the PS2 because of his incredibly violent ways and the story that let him wreak havoc upon the Greek pantheon.

God of War: Ascension will bring Kratos back to the PS3 for more hacking, slashing, and dismembering. Ascension will be a prequel to original trilogy looking Kratos' mortal life.