God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective (Deluxe Edition)
  • Published: 12 August 2025
  • ISBN: 9781506749440
  • Imprint: Dark Horse Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $400.00

God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective (Deluxe Edition)

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A full-color hardcover two-book set collecting detailed commentary on the past twenty years of the hit God of War games!

A full-color hardcover two-book set collecting detailed commentary on the past twenty years of the hit God of War games!

“War does not measure the strength of a man!”
—Kratos, God of War Ragnarök

The epic of Kratos was born in blood across the backdrops of Sparta, Olympus, and Hades. The myth grew, weaving between the nine realms of the Aesir, Vanir, and Jötun. Now, readers are invited to journey alongside Kratos’ mortal creators with a two-volume retrospective chronicling the twenty-year development of the renowned God of War series.

Kratos’ saga spans eons and pantheons, and now the creation of those stories can be explored in fastidious detail—from inspired conception and dedicated development to masterful performances and trend-setting design, all through exclusive and intimate interviews with the creative teams that have lent their passion and talent to the award-winning franchise.

The God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective is the perfect book set for fans of the iconic game series, and lovers of action-adventure games and mythology. The trials and triumphs of the immortal patron of bloodshed all begin here.

This Deluxe Edition Package includes:

  • A two-piece slipcase containing exclusive new cover designs for each book
  • Deluxe gilded edges, ribbed spines, and ribbon bookmarks
  • Two lithographs that depict moments from each era, collected in a bifold portfolio
  • Published: 12 August 2025
  • ISBN: 9781506749440
  • Imprint: Dark Horse Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $400.00
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Praise for God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective (Deluxe Edition)

God of War (2005) awards:

  • 2005 Spike Video Game Awards: “Best Action Game”
  • 9th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards (aka the 2005 D.I.CE. Awards): "Overall Game of the Year", "Console Game of the Year", "Action/Adventure Game of the Year", "Outstanding Achievement in Animation", "Outstanding Achievement in Original Musical Composition", "Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design"
  • In 2009 IGN named it the seventh-best PlayStation 2 game of all time

God of War II awards:
  • In 2007, it was awarded "PlayStation Game of the Year" at the 25th annual Golden Joystick Awards
  • 12th Satellite Awards: “Outstanding Platform Action/Adventure Game”
  • 2007 British Academy of Film and Television Arts: "Story and Character" and "Technical Achievement" awards
  • In 2009, IGN named it the second-best PlayStation 2 game of all time

God of War III awards:
  • 2009 Spike Video Game Awards: "Most Anticipated Game of 2010"
  • 2010 Spike Video Game Awards, it was awarded "Best PS3 Game" and "Best Graphics", and Kratos received the "Biggest Badass" award
  • "Best Action/Adventure Game" (GameTrailers), "Best Action Game" (GameSpy), "Best PS3 Game" (Game Revolution), and "Best PS3 Exclusive" (Shacknews)
  • 14th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards (aka 2010 D.I.C.E. Awards): "Outstanding Achievement in Animation"
  • 2011 British Academy of Film and Television Arts: “Artistic Achievement" award

God of War (2018) awards:
  • 2016 Game Critics Awards: “Special Commendation for Graphics”
  • 2018 The Game Awards 2018: “Game of the Year,” “Best Game Direction, and “Best Action/Adventure Game”
  •  22nd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards (2018): “Game of the Year,” “Adventure Game of the Year,” “Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction,” “Outstanding Achievement in Character (Kratos),” “Outstanding Achievement in Game Design.” “Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction,” “Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition,” “Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design,” and “Outstanding Achievement in Story”
  • (there are a lot more)

God of War Ragnarök awards:
  • 2020 Golden Joystick Awards: “Most Wanted Game”
  • 20th Game Audio Network Guild Awards (2022): “Best Game Trailer Audio”
  • 2022 Titanium Awards: “Game of the Year” and “Best Narrative Design”
  • The Game Awards 2022: “Best Narrative,” “Best Audio Design,” “Best Action/Adventure.” “Innovation in Accessibility”
  • 26th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards: “Adventure Game of the Year.” “Outstanding Achievement in Animation,” Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction,” “Outstanding Achievement in Character (Kratos),” “Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition,” and “Outstanding Achievement in Story”

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