The level begins with Kratos wielding the (not yet the Athena variant). The narrow streets of Attica force the player to utilize area-of-effect attacks.
Attica, Greece (Coastal region) Primary Enemy: Persian Army Boss: Basilisk (Intro sequence) God of War - Chains of Olympus - Battle of Atti...
Kratos, still deep in service to the Olympian Gods (years before the events of the original God of War ), is dispatched to halt the Persian advance. When the player takes control, the scene is apocalyptic: The level begins with Kratos wielding the (not
The story begins with the city of Attica under a massive, devastating siege by the Persian Empire. In a bid to conquer Greece, the Persian army has not only brought a fleet of warships and endless foot soldiers but has also unleashed a terrifying, gargantuan mythical monster: the Basilisk God of War Wiki When the player takes control, the scene is
The crescendo of the Attica battle occurs in the flooded harbor. Here, Kratos fights the for the first time.
Narratively, the Battle of Attica serves an interesting purpose. In the main console trilogy, Kratos is often driven by personal vengeance. He is a man consumed by rage, killing gods because they wronged him. However, in this opening chapter, Kratos is acting as a defender of the city. He is fighting to repel the Persian invasion and kill the Basilisk to save the populace.
Unlike later entries where Kratos fights gods, the Battle of Attica pits him against (Persians). This emphasizes his god-like superiority. The Persians’ weapons, armor, and siege engines are utterly useless against the Ghost of Sparta.