5 Video Game Heroes Who Are More Than Meets the Eye

 

Number 2. Kratos from the God of War series

 

 

Kratos is the main protagonist of the God of War series, a series of action-adventure video games developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The character was created by David Jaffe, Cory Barlog, and Ted Price, and has been portrayed by Terrence C. Carson in all of his appearances in the games, with Christopher Judge taking over the role in God of War (2018) and its sequel.

Kratos is a Spartan warrior who was tricked into killing his wife and child by the Greek god Ares. In revenge, he killed Ares and took his place as the God of War. However, Kratos’s newfound power did not bring him peace, and he eventually turned against the other gods of Olympus. He was eventually defeated by Zeus, the king of the gods, but he survived and escaped to the realm of Norse mythology.

In the Norse games, Kratos is a father to a young boy named Atreus. He is trying to teach Atreus how to survive in the harsh world of the Norse gods, while also trying to keep his own violent past a secret from him. Kratos is a complex and conflicted character, but he is also a powerful warrior who will stop at nothing to protect his family.

Kratos is a physically imposing character, standing at over 7 feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds. He is heavily muscled and has a shaved head. His skin is pale, and he has a number of scars on his body, including the brand of the Ghost of Sparta, which he received after killing Ares.

Kratos’s primary weapon is the Leviathan Axe, a powerful axe that he can throw and recall at will. He also wields a variety of other weapons, including a sword, a shield, and a pair of gauntlets that allow him to shoot lightning bolts.

Kratos is a skilled warrior and a powerful sorcerer. He is proficient in a variety of weapons and fighting styles, and he is also able to use magic to his advantage. He is a ruthless and efficient killer, and he will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

Kratos is a complex and conflicted character. He is driven by a desire for revenge, but he is also capable of great acts of love and compassion. He is a powerful warrior, but he is also vulnerable to the pain of his past. Kratos is a fascinating character who continues to evolve and grow throughout the God of War series.

 

Number 3. Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series