The God of War 1 - 3 story is an epic journey. In the first game, Kratos is a mortal man consumed by rage against Ares. He battles his way through hordes of monsters and challenges to finally defeat Ares. In God of War 2, after becoming a god, Kratos is deceived by Zeus. This sets off a chain of events where he must fight against the power of Zeus and his allies. God of War 3 is the climax of the story. Kratos, filled with vengeance, ascends Mount Olympus. He faces off against numerous gods, each with their own unique powers and abilities. His main target is Zeus, and the battles are intense and full of drama. The story is a complex web of betrayal, revenge, and the struggle for power in the world of Greek mythology.
In God of War 1, Kratos is a Spartan warrior who makes a deal with Ares. He then seeks revenge on Ares. In God of War 2, Kratos, now a god, is betrayed and has to fight against the forces of Zeus. God of War 3 continues the story as Kratos wages war against the gods of Olympus, especially Zeus, in his quest for vengeance.