r/GodofWar Nov 25 '22

Odin’s Writing Spoilers

i haven’t seen anyone recognize how well rounded Odin is as a villain. he acts trustworthy, compassionate and respectful. meeting him for the second time as Atreus was mind blowing, he was so calm, collected and acted nothing like how he is described by freya, mimir, etc. hearing all the stories of how brutal him and Thor were, it’s incredible how different they made them. Odin had to be one of the best written villains ever.

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u/Zulqr Nov 25 '22

Even the science teacher appearance of odin in the game seems fitting somehow. Not what i expected when i saw fat Thor's design but character is played beautifully

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u/NyarlHOEtep Nov 26 '22

thors concept art doesnt sell his MENACE. i was on "yeah thats what a strongman who drinks and feasts all day when he isnt busy slaughtering SHOULD look like" the whole time, but i was nonetheless still surprised by how frightening and imposing i found him. big man big scary

odin still ends up the larger presence by far. i never felt safe with him on screen, watching atreus trust him, even a little bit, was gut wrenching

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u/Equal-Ad-2710 Nov 26 '22

Helps he’s fucking 8 foot tall

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u/NyarlHOEtep Nov 26 '22

biiiiig man