#like kratos already feels he's not worthy to be atreus's father and when atreus is born he looks nothing like kratos

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thinking about how atreus didn't really get any of kratos's features — he doesn't have his dark hair or his yellow eyes or his olive brown skin, he's a perfect carbon copy of his mother. her red hair, her blue eyes, her pale skin, can you imagine what that must be like for him?? seeing so much of his mother when he looks in the mirror, how much he must miss her when he sees his own face? can you imagine what it must be like for kratos, to see so much of faye in their boy's eyes?

#chatter #god of war #atreus #kratos #i say ''can you'' because *I* can ! because ive lived this !! #losing a parent when you're young that you grow up looking like a 1 to 1 recreation of #and having your other parent see them in you every time they see you #not to get like. Super Personal but #my mother has literally burst into tears seeing my eyes when i take sunglasses off because they're just my dad's eyes #and the thought of atreus dealing with the similar feeling of seeing someone who gave you life in your own face after theyre gone #is comforting but also pains me to imagine him thinking of #the thought of atreus growing his hair out during his journey to find the giants and ends up looking even more like his mother #or the thought of him finding *comfort* in their similarities‚ like shes still there in the smile they share #i also cant help but feel like that might be a reason for the disconnect between kratos and atreus before they mended their relationship #like kratos already feels he's not worthy to be atreus's father and when atreus is born he looks nothing like kratos #and kratos is *relieved* because atreus wont have to grow up with the ghost of sparta's eyes #and its easier to distance himself for atreus's sake and divorce himself from the role of father #so atreus can take even more after his mother that he already looks exactly like #but then she dies and kratos is left with his son who looks just like his mother‚ with her eyes and her mannerisms and her lessons #and not an ounce of kratos's influence in his life #and kratos has to deal with that and come to terms with that and be there for atreus #and he does! even if there a moments where his throat feels tight seeing the quick flashes of faye in atreus's features #and his heart hurts because he misses her so much #but he loves atreus more than his heart hurts in grief #anyways #im emo over the kratos-faye-atreus family and have my own issues to work through can you tell

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About Netflix's the Witcher Season 2

It is there at last! I'm not sure that I am going to post more on this show because I don't dislike it in a way that makes me want to talk about it; I dislike it in a way that makes me wish it just did not exist. I still might tho, because I am the kind of person who needs to write her thoughts down and let them out into the world.

I finished watching season 2 of Netflix’s The Witcher a few weeks ago. Although my initial reaction at the last episode was burning rage, I have since calmed down and am now left only with disappointment. Now, even if the show was not an adaptation, I am not sure I would have enjoyed it anyway because it has a lot of flaws that have nothing to do with poor adaptational choices. On top of that, having read the books, I am aware of the many decisions this show chose to make to adapt them. Let me be clear that what I dislike and what angered me as I was watching is the implications behind these changes rather than the changes themselves. Let me explain.

There is a lot that I could complain about but the single most anger-inducing change that the show made in my opinion concerns Yennefer and Ciri’s relationship. Yennefer losing her magic, being forced to betray Ciri and Geralt to have it back but ultimately choosing to sacrifice her life for Ciri is not a bad premise at all. In fact, if well executed, it could make for a very good story, which is why I was legitimately curious and excited to see where this storyline was going up until the latter half of Episode 7. Not only is this storyline not executed very well, in the context of the show being an adaptation, it is downright offensive. Because it feels like this whole plotline was meant to humble Yennefer so that she could prove that she was not only able but also worthy of being Ciri’s adoptive mother and Geralt’s co-parent. Does Geralt go through such an ordeal to prove that he can be a father to Ciri? No.

In the books, Yennefer and Ciri meet, live together for months, and form a beautiful bond with each other independently of Geralt. During this time, Yennefer still can use magic. She does not need to be humbled, she does not need Geralt’s approval, she does not need to prove anything to anyone. Yennefer becomes Ciri’s adoptive mother because Ciri loves her and grows to see her as such. If Yennefer and Geralt did not know each other, if Yennefer had been chosen as Ciri’s mentor because Triss and only Triss had recommended her, Ciri would still think of her as her mother because of the time they spent together and the bond they forged with each other regardless of Geralt. Because Geralt wasn’t there. Just like Yennefer wasn’t there when Geralt developed his bond with Ciri.

The show made the decision to portray Geralt as a naturally fitting parent and Yennefer as someone who had to prove that she could become one, and prove it to Geralt in particular. The show chose to elevate the character of Geralt (male) in regards to his book counterpart, and demean the character of Yennefer (female). I think you understand what I think the deeper issue is here.

Mainstream media already lacks representation of good mother-child relationships, especially in comparison to their father-child counterpart (just to cite a few: Wolverine & Laura, Booker & Elizabeth, Joel & Ellie, Kratos & Atreus, more recently, Vander & Vi and Silco & Jinx, of course the video-games’ version of Geralt & Ciri, and many, many more). The best recent example of a good mother-daughter relationship I can think of (and that is not just a background reality but central to the overall story) is, ironically, Tissaia & Yennefer in season 1. Sadly, Tissaia becomes irrelevant and forgettable in season 2 and has very little time on screen with Yennefer.

Season 1 showed that Netflix’s the Witcher could do Yennefer and Ciri’s relationship right. Season 2 proved they just don’t care to.

#the witcher #the witcher netflix #yennefer #my meta #and that is without even talking about the horror of what they've done to geralt and yennefer's relationship #also i just want to point out #in got people started noticing that the characters were teleporting left and right around the map in around season 7 i think #in twn it's already happening in season 2 #yes i am saying this show is going in direction very similar to got

[eggoreviews]

Top 10 PS4 Exclusives

Sony’s PlayStation 4 has been a consistently impressive console since it broke into the market in 2013 and has been producing hit after hit ever since. Though arguably the best of this powerful and versatile console has been the exclusives Sony themselves have developed, so today’s post will be counting down the top ten exclusives to make their way onto the PS4. If you’re more of a Nintendo person, be sure to check out my top 10 Switch exclusives for a look at the best Ninty console since the 64.

Note: This list includes ports and remasters because some of them definitely need a mention here

10. Astro Bot Rescue Mission

Easily the best game in Sony’s VR library, Astro Bot is a wonderfully creative platformer with a variety of unique gadgets, bosses and locations to play through. Astro Bot breaks the boundaries found in most VR games, which often suffer from being disappointingly short or graphically eye-hurty in VR, and creates a genuinely enjoyable experience built upon the cute little robots that apparently live in your controller. More of this pls.

9. Detroit: Become Human

Very probably the edgiest game you’ll ever play, this in no way means that Detroit doesn’t deserve your attention. Detroit is a decision-based game set from the perspectives of three androids from entirely different backgrounds. As is customary in these kinds of games, your decisions affect the fates of the characters and the resolution of the story as a whole and you’ll find yourself completely taken with the perils of the characters you play as and the Blade Runner-esque world they inhabit. One to pick up if you like feeling things.

8. Shadow of the Colossus

A remaster of a legendary PS2 game, Colossus is a game everyone needs to play at least once. This game breaks most of the traditions in modern RPGs, with no cities, dungeons, characters or even enemies other than the 16 gigantic ‘colossi’ you must defeat. Colossus holds up today as a very emotional and almost haunting game that requires you to think outside of the usual realms of hacking things to pieces, instead encouraging logic to discover each monster’s weak points. This worthy remaster is an experience you won’t soon forget.

7. Until Dawn

While some may question Until Dawn’s place on this list, I genuinely believe this game is an essential for all PS4 owners. Taking control of eight teenagers ripped straight out of a horror movie dripping with tropes, you must survive a night of horror as the group navigates a deadly mountain that for some reason they decided to go back to after their friends died there. Rest assured, there are plenty of scares to be had and plenty of stupid decisions to make that you will definitely regret. If this is a game you know nothing about, I challenge you to get them all out alive. Because you probably won’t.

6. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

Uncharted 4 marks the final chapter of the ever brilliant Nathan Drake, and this time, he’s dragging you along on the best adventure he’s ever had. After reuniting with his long lost brother, they go on a hunt for a pirate’s lost treasure. And every moment is filled with stunning visuals, slick gameplay and a group of heartfelt characters that I defy you not to get attached to. If none of that draws you in, then surely the Crash Bandicoot section at the start will justify this game’s place on the list.

5. The Last of Us: Remastered

Despite only releasing in 2013, The Last of Us seems to have already ascended to cult status and is yet another game everybody needs to play through once. The game is stunning to look at, terrifying to play and satisfying in every way, not to mention the polished crafting system that will make you do a little fist pump when you find a crowbar on the floor or some tape. But of course, the highlights of The Last of Us are the characters at its core, the growing father-daughter relationship between Joel and Ellie taking centre stage. This is a game packed full of emotion and terror in equal measure and should be on every PS4 owner’s trophy list.

4. Persona 5

This one will very likely be ported over to the Switch at some point soon, so I’m putting this one in the list while I can. If you’ve never played a Persona game, that doesn’t matter. My advice to you on this one is just dive in and embrace how weird this 100 hour-ish wonderful RPG is. You play as a typical anime protagonist who is transferred out to another school and forms a group of thieves who steal people’s desires. Sounds edgy, right? But honestly, it’s amazing and there’s nothing else I can tell you without giving stuff away so go play (I’m literally only up to the end of the 1st palace and I love it)

3. Marvel’s Spider-Man

Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man released only a few months ago, but it’s already being hailed as one of the best superhero games of all time. The studio behind Ratchet and Clank basically nailed everything about this game; the swinging mechanics, the combat, the character designs, plot and dialogue is all intrinsically Spider-Man. This is well-deserved to be placed among the best games of last year and very much worth your time if you’re a Marvel fan (especially with the tons of Marvel references and easter eggs) or to be honest, even if you’re not, it’s fun. Like really fun.

2. Horizon Zero Dawn

To put it simply, Horizon Zero Dawn was Sony’s answer to Breath of the Wild. While the two follow completely different paths as RPGs, the concept of exploring a dizzyingly massive world is the same. The difference here is you’ve got cool robots to fight! Seriously though, Horizon is one of the best open world experiences you can get your hands on today. This game takes the usual archetype of post-apocalyptic games being grey and colourless in their landscapes and turns that around completely, providing players with a rich, bright and colourful world filled with creatures and weird plants and did I mention the cool robots? To summarise this, following Aloy on her quest to discover her roots is one you won’t soon forget.

Here’s some also pretty good games that didn’t quite make the list:

Bloodborne

Kingdom Hearts HD Remixes

Little Big Planet 3

InFAMOUS: Second Son

Driveclub

1. God of War

Here it is, the game that took an already hugely successful franchise and booted it straight up into the atmosphere. Grabbing game of the year 2018 over heavy hitters like Red Dead 2 and Spider-Man, the God of War reboot was a game that captured the hearts of people everywhere, whether fans of the series or otherwise. In this entry, we see Kratos in an entirely different light as you take on the monstrous titans the series is famed for. This time, the game’s central focus is the relationship between Kratos and his son Atreus and how they grow and develop throughout their journey to scatter Atreus’ mother’s ashes. This entry took everything people loved about the GoW series and redid it all from the ground up, providing fans with an unforgettable masterpiece.

What’s your favourite exclusive? What upcoming game are you most hyped about? Do you like Kratos’ beard? Let me know down below if u wanna. Thanks for reading!

#ps4 #sony #playstation #horizon zero dawn #aloy #kratos #god of war #spiderman #until dawn #uncharted #detroit #detroit become human #the last of us #persona 5 #kingdom hearts #gaming #eggoreviews