Kratos-the most awesome video game character ever?

Kratos, the mercenary (not the wannabe god) is, to some, the most iconic character from one of the most oft-overlooked amazing JRPG from last gen: Tales of Symphonia. This game, with its extremely deep story, complete with tons of unexpected, though sensible, twists, was one of the best JRPGs of last gen, perhaps even on par with the Final Fantasy games released during that time frame, as well as Kingdom Hearts.

The game's fully real-time battle system sets it apart from most other JRPGs, with a relatively simple, though simultaneously deep, amalgamation of spells that must be maintained before they can be cast and basic melee attacks.

This game, in my opinion, receives far less praise than it deserves. I, personally, will be picking up a Wii for its sequel alone (and that is quite an impressive feat-I am not a particularly big fan of JRPGs).

What're your thoughts on this game, as well as its promised sequel?

And, yes, Kratos is more awesome than Kratos. Explaining it, however, would require many spoilers...

No.

The racing driver from Gran Turismo 4 is the best guy, he's just so... awesome.

And, yes, Kratos is more awesome than Kratos. Explaining it, however, would require many spoilers...

thepwninator

He is more awesome than himself? What a beast

i see what you did there :P

oh and this is the most awesome characater in a videogame

or maybe him

i see what you did there :P

oh and this is the most awesome characater in a videogame

st1ka

Maybe. Guybrush IS stellar :)

I think the way you get the map when you leave the first island in the third game is a bit...

creepy though :)

....Just kidding :P

[QUOTE="st1ka"]

i see what you did there :P

oh and this is the most awesome characater in a videogame

thepwninator

Maybe. Guybrush IS stellar :)

I think the way you get the map when you leave the first island in the third game is a bit...

creepy though :)

do you have a problem with other peoples burnt dead skin? :P

[QUOTE="thepwninator"][QUOTE="st1ka"]

i see what you did there :P

oh and this is the most awesome characater in a videogame

st1ka

Maybe. Guybrush IS stellar :)

I think the way you get the map when you leave the first island in the third game is a bit...

creepy though :)

do you have a problem with other peoples burnt dead skin? :P

My brother and I laughed our butts off for days after that. We just could not believe it...

Have you ever noticed that there are many parallels between Pirates of the Carribbean and Monkey Island?

Kratos, the mercenary (not the wannabe god) is, to some, the most iconic character from one of the most oft-overlooked amazing JRPG from last gen: Tales of Symphonia. This game, with its extremely deep story, complete with tons of unexpected, though sensible, twists, was one of the best JRPGs of last gen, perhaps even on par with the Final Fantasy games released during that time frame, as well as Kingdom Hearts.

The game's fully real-time battle system sets it apart from most other JRPGs, with a relatively simple, though simultaneously deep, amalgamation of spells that must be maintained before they can be cast and basic melee attacks.

This game, in my opinion, receives far less praise than it deserves. I, personally, will be picking up a Wii for its sequel alone (and that is quite an impressive feat-I am not a particularly big fan of JRPGs).

What're your thoughts on this game, as well as its promised sequel?

And, yes, Kratos is more awesome than Kratos. Explaining it, however, would require many spoilers...

thepwninator

Tales of Symphonia is one of my favorite games of all time. I love the battle system and the co-op is one of my favorite things about the game. I had a blast playing the game with my brother.

The story is excellent and it had so much surprises and twists. I agree that this game receives far less praise than it deserves. I am definitely picking up the sequel and I just hope it can live up to it's predecessor.

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[QUOTE="st1ka"][QUOTE="thepwninator"][QUOTE="st1ka"]

i see what you did there :P

oh and this is the most awesome characater in a videogame

thepwninator

Maybe. Guybrush IS stellar :)

I think the way you get the map when you leave the first island in the third game is a bit...

creepy though :)

do you have a problem with other peoples burnt dead skin? :P

My brother and I laughed our butts off for days after that. We just could not believe it...

Have you ever noticed that there are many parallels between Pirates of the Carribbean and Monkey Island?

well Ron gilbert himself (the creator of the series) said that the game was inspired on the pirates of the caribean ride on disney land about 10-20 years before the movie was created

this is his blog you should check it out

http://grumpygamer.com/

[QUOTE="thepwninator"][QUOTE="st1ka"][QUOTE="thepwninator"][QUOTE="st1ka"]

i see what you did there :P

oh and this is the most awesome characater in a videogame

st1ka

Maybe. Guybrush IS stellar :)

I think the way you get the map when you leave the first island in the third game is a bit...

creepy though :)

do you have a problem with other peoples burnt dead skin? :P

My brother and I laughed our butts off for days after that. We just could not believe it...

Have you ever noticed that there are many parallels between Pirates of the Carribbean and Monkey Island?

well Ron gilbert himself (the creator of the series) said that the game was inspired on the pirates of the caribean ride on disney land about 10-20 years before the movie was created

this is his blog you should check it out

http://grumpygamer.com/

I prefer to think that PotC copied Monkey Island, not the other way around.

*memory purged*

What're we talking about?

Nope Duke Nukem has him beat by a country mile.

I will buy the Wii for this game's sequel and Brawl.

My Kratos is better than yours

What're we talking about?

thepwninator

pies, dont you just love them?

Kratos is pretty cool. I liked him the most out of the ToS characters (of course Zelos was fun as well).

I wouldn't say he's the most awesome video game character ever...he fits into the "silent, skilled warrior with a tragic past who's hiding something" archetype rather easily.
Saturos3091

Who cares if he fits into an archetype? Everyone does-I'm a nerd with no life hunched over a keyboard, for example. Archetypes are everywhere, but those who flesh them out well create characters to be remembered.

Raziel says hi

dante from devil may cry 3 is the worst character ever

patapons are the best characters ever.

What's with the necroposting today?

I'm sorry TC, I think this guy has him beat...

Dude, God of War is only for PS2, its not for Wii.Gamer4949

Lol, this guy is just bumping old threads

Ohai

The most awesome? nah probably the most pissed off though.

Awesome? Yes. Badass? Yes. Best charecter of all time? hum.....maybe,its all opinion.

Ohai

princeofshapeir

Double Ohai.

Uh, noooo...

He's more awesome. :P

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LordQuorthon

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the-obiwan

Nameless One, from Planetscape Torment.

My list:

-Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden)
-Altair (Assassin's Creed 1)
-Vamp (Metal Gear Solid 2)
-Tidus (Final Fantasy X) Say what you want about him, I love him, he's hilarious, enthusiastic, geeky, and tough in his own sort of way.

I don't know how you people love Kratos.. But whatever moral is nothing in this world by now and characters like Cloud are characters that are supposed to be hated on. I'm sorry but I see nothing appealing on a selfish dude who sold his soul to win a fight and kill his own family and priests even after getting a warning NOT TO DO IT.

Ahh ghost of sparta.. I love your games.. But I hate you.. Hypocricy FTW!:P

:lol: at Godo f War Kratos being called a badass :| at any other kratos being called awesome character. Kratos is like an instant fail name for a videogame character. jg4xchamp

What is wrong with God of war Kratos¿? :|

I just finished the God of war collection and Kratos is a complete beast.

I get the same impression from Kratos that I get from Clint Eastwood. Grumpy all the time and flips out at absolutely nothing.uyiop0t

[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"]:lol: at Godo f War Kratos being called a badass :| at any other kratos being called awesome character. Kratos is like an instant fail name for a videogame character. RadecSupreme

What is wrong with God of war Kratos¿? :|

I just finished the God of war collection and Kratos is a complete beast.

[QUOTE="RadecSupreme"]

[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"]:lol: at Godo f War Kratos being called a badass :| at any other kratos being called awesome character. Kratos is like an instant fail name for a videogame character. jg4xchamp

What is wrong with God of war Kratos¿? :|

I just finished the God of war collection and Kratos is a complete beast.

[QUOTE="uyiop0t"]I get the same impression from Kratos that I get from Clint Eastwood. Grumpy all the time and flips out at absolutely nothing.Unforgiven2870

You're right, they aren't on the same level. I can't decide who's more boring and overrated. :roll:

[QUOTE="RadecSupreme"]

[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"]:lol: at Godo f War Kratos being called a badass :| at any other kratos being called awesome character. Kratos is like an instant fail name for a videogame character. jg4xchamp

What is wrong with God of war Kratos¿? :|

I just finished the God of war collection and Kratos is a complete beast.

I wouldnt call it PMSing at all. Its just showing that he feels remorse and its trying to show the human side of Kratos. He wants more power. I do think he needs more personality and by that I dont mean a childish attitude. By that I mean a character that has more to him. I agree that he doesnt really have anything interesting, but he is what he was meant to be.

[QUOTE="Unforgiven2870"]

[QUOTE="uyiop0t"]I get the same impression from Kratos that I get from Clint Eastwood. Grumpy all the time and flips out at absolutely nothing.uyiop0t

You're right, they aren't on the same level. I can't decide who's more boring and overrated. :roll:

[QUOTE="uyiop0t"]

[QUOTE="Unforgiven2870"]why on earth did you try to Compare Kratos to Clint &^%$#@! Eastwood??? are you serious???They arn't even on the same level!

DarkLink77

You're right, they aren't on the same level. I can't decide who's more boring and overrated. :roll:

He is just being defensive because he thought Unforgiven2870 was insulting Kratos´ character.

[QUOTE="Unforgiven2870"]

[QUOTE="uyiop0t"]I get the same impression from Kratos that I get from Clint Eastwood. Grumpy all the time and flips out at absolutely nothing.uyiop0t

You're right, they aren't on the same level. I can't decide who's more boring and overrated. :roll:

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[QUOTE="jg4xchamp"]

[QUOTE="RadecSupreme"]

What is wrong with God of war Kratos¿? :|

I just finished the God of war collection and Kratos is a complete beast.

RadecSupreme

I wouldnt call it PMSing at all. Its just showing that he feels remorse and its trying to show the human side of Kratos. He wants more power. I do think he needs more personality and by that I dont mean a childish attitude. By that I mean a character that has more to him. I agree that he doesnt really have anything interesting, but he is what he was meant to be.