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David Jaffe's Vision Of God Of War

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by Matthew Kato on October 25, 2011 at 05:24 PM

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David Jaffe always has something on his mind, and on his blog he recently mused what it would it be like if he ever made another God of War.

Jaffe was pretty explicit in regards to his vision of another God of War with him at the helm – hypothetically, of course – since he hasn't been asked.

A lot of people ask me if I'd ever make another GOD OF WAR (assuming that opportunity was offered) and I always say the same thing: if it were GOD OF WAR meets something like ZELDA (formula wise), then yes (aka Darksiders, right?)…But if it were GOD OF WAR using the current formula, I would not. For me- and this is just me PERSONALLY (I get and respect not everyone shares this same thinking)- directing GOD OF WAR made me realize that as a game designer (and certainly as game director) I want our games to serve the gods of GAMEPLAY first and foremost. My and then team's desire to tell a story/make a movie may or may not get to be fulfilled (depending on the game) but if we do tell a story, it will never come at the expense of the gameplay (the thing that makes our medium matter and special). Games can have story (and many should, such as God of War) and most games- even pure play games- should have strong world and IP. But working on God of War made it clear that- for me- if we have to cut a set piece or bit of spectacle because of our desire to put play first, then so be it. Ideally, the BEST games are those that do both.

Be sure to check out the rest of Jaffe's blog for all kinds of things. Including swears.

[via GamePro]

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by Altair Ibn-La'Ahad Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:29 PM

I really hope another god of war come out.
by buckis2002 Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:32 PM

I doubt they make another God of War just because there is only one god left and that isn't much of a game about killing the gods
by Aaron Quixote Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:33 PM

Well hallelujah to that.
by sparta1991 Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:39 PM

OMG please please make a new god of war don't listen to what haters have to say u have to make another one GOW is my favorite game i own all GOW for ps3 1-3 and the ones that were for the psp on my ps3..idk the story can continue as him been the GOW since he killed everyone idk no one rly knows if he died because wen the credits end his body is no longer there meaning he drag him self down the hill and really killed himself or that some one got him and saved him my thought idk if i missed anything :)
by backspacer Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:40 PM

I don't really get what he is saying, what's the current God of War formula?
by Chance Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:40 PM

Well okay Jaffe... Not quite sure what that means. God of War is almost like its own genre, and that's why people love it. I don't think its lacking in gameplay, or focusing on story too much. Its a different type of game. But I'd love another GoW. *points to avatar* haha
by Matthew Fugere Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:43 PM

Another God of War game would be great. I like that Jaffe has gameplay in mind first and foremost.
by wickemic Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:44 PM

There can never be too much God of War.
by thatfoxguy Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:50 PM

I think the series is done...no need to stretch it out imho. Unless its a new location and protagonist, I won't care
by RomeSOS Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:51 PM

God of War release dates: God of War (video game), a 2005 video game for the PlayStation 2 and the first in the series God of War II, a 2007 video game for the PlayStation 2 God of War: Betrayal, a 2007 video game for mobile phones God of War: Chains of Olympus, a 2008 video game for the PlayStation Portable God of War Collection, a 2009 reissue of God of War and God of War II, remastered and compiled on a single disc for the PlayStation 3 God of War III, a 2010 video game for the PlayStation 3 God of War: Ghost of Sparta, a 2010 video game for the PlayStation Portable God of War: Origins Collection, a 2011 reissue of God of War: Chains of Olympus and God of War: Ghost of Sparta, remastered and compiled on a single disc for the PlayStation 3 There we go pretty sure Kratos has killed everything imaginable, the only logical step is having Kratos go to space.
by triforcekeyblade Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:52 PM

Please please please, make another God of War.
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by Andy McNamara Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:57 PM

Score another for Darksiders!
by Lancehead255 Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:59 PM

This blog is a wonderful piece. The main issue he tackles is the Eurogamer Uncharted 3 review. But the general points he makes regarding cinematic story telling, I cannot agree more with.
by Matt Harnett Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 06:12 PM

Obviously, I would like to see another GOW because they're a lot of fun, but I just don't know where the story would go. The after-credits for 3 left the story open-ended, but there's not really anywhere inside-the-box to take it. And I definitely understand how Jaffe feels about the different direction of the series after GOW1. GOW3 was still a great game, but I definitely feel like it was the weakest one. They put a lot into making it look like a movie, but the story was weak and the gameplay didn't take any strides forward (although the Cestus Gauntlets were amazing) It's pretty funny how Jaffe was the least focused on the story yet the first game had the best story. I hope that if a new God of War game is made, that Jaffe could make it because he had the best story and is so focused on gameplay
by DrDissy Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 06:14 PM

All GoW really needs to stay fresh is a new coat of paint-we've had 6 games about the same protagonist and mythology, time to move on. There aren't enough Norse or Egyptian themed games, so both of those would be ripe for a fresh take on the franchise.
by zacheria45 Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 06:14 PM

So is he still trying to clarify what he was saying on bonus round a month ago?
by Jeffrey XIII Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 06:19 PM

we have kiilled goda...now let us kill demons!!!
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by Supersnake Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 06:35 PM

Would love for Jaffe to make another God of War. I still like the "current formula", but I know I would like whatever direction Jaffe would take it in.
by Kratos276 Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 06:37 PM

I really like GoW, and I really like Jaffe. But PLEASE don't leave him in charge of another GoW. Hell let both Stig and Cory do it (if anyone). Its a great series, but 2 & 3 were done much better in my opinion. I still don't see what his problem is with telling a great story. You CAN have a good story and fun/awesome gameplay (ex: Uncharted, Batman, & more games I can't think of)

I do respect the man, I agree with almost everything that he has said, I even follow his blog. But I just don't get how he's trying to come across on this subjuct. I just hope he would never make a crappy GoW story just so he can have his way. I thought the others had great gameplay, puzzles, and story. No need to switch how its done in my opinion

EDIT: Or maybe I just don't understand what he's trying to say
by Louis Marcos Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 06:41 PM

Jaffe is so cool, he's like the Fonzie of game developers.