The God of War story begins with Kratos, a Spartan. His life takes a dark turn when he kills his family under Ares' influence. He then sets out to kill Ares, which he does and becomes the God of War. In the Greek part of the story, he's constantly at odds with other gods due to his anger and thirst for vengeance. Later, in the Norse setting, he teams up with his son Atreus. They fight against Norse gods like Baldur. Their relationship is central to the story. Atreus is learning about his powers and his father's past. Kratos is trying to protect his son and at the same time, face his own demons from his time in Greece. The story is full of epic battles, emotional moments, and a journey of self - transformation for both Kratos and Atreus.