God of War Valkyrie Gondul Defeated One-Handed While Upside-Down

A highly skilled God of War (2018) player has apparently managed to beat Gondul, one of the game’s endgame Valkyrie bosses, while sitting upside down and playing with one hand. The action-adventure reboot puts players in the boots of Kratos, a Greek demigod who has transitioned into the world of Greek mythology on a quest with his son Atreus. God of War acted as a fresh start for the long-running series, introducing a new combat system as well as a new weapon for the God of War, his Leviathan Axe.

The new combat system introduced in God of War (2018) emphasizes the franchise’s new direction, and it’s easy to learn but difficult to master. The franchise’s original Greek mythological titles featured fast-paced battles with wide camera angles, the reboot slows things down. The Leviathan Axe, a weighty weapon that can be thrown and then returned to the wielder, acted as a counterpart to the series’ classic Blades of Chaos. Battles in the new game are still brutal and a visual spectacle, but they require more deliberate, precise tactics. God of War’s optional Valkyrie bosses push the newer combat mechanics to their limits, forcing players to make decisions quickly and use their entire arsenal wisely.

Although Valkyries are God of War’s greatest foes, YouTuber tumbledryergaming has managed to beat one while imposing severe, self-imposed restraints. The skilled warrior defeated Gondul, one of the more difficult Valkyries, while sitting upside down and using only one hand on their controller. Tumbledryergaming makes efficient use of Kratos’ arsenal, dealing tremendous damage using special Runic attacks while also swiftly dodging Gondul’s blows. While some viewers may be skeptical of this feat (especially because it is difficult to see the player’s hands during the challenge) tumbledryergaming has shared a number of past challenges on Twitter that are much easier to verify.

God of War Ragnarok, a direct sequel to the series’ 2018 installment, looks to carry over its predecessor’s combat system and gameplay style. The camera retains its place directly behind Kratos, and he still wields the Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos in battle. However, Ragnarok will also push this combat system even further, as Santa Monica Studio has revealed classic Kratos moves from earlier God of War entries will make their return in the game. This includes the character’s grapple attack, which allows him to pull himself towards enemies, as well as a specific combo which launches enemies into the air before slamming them down onto the ground.

God of War is a premiere action-adventure franchise, so combat is a huge focus for every title in the series. While 2018’s God of War put a stronger focus on narrative and world-building, the game’s combat is still extremely satisfying and in-depth. The Valkyries serve as the ultimate test for most players, but for tumbledryergaming an even greater level of challenge is required. While the gamer is able to thoroughly dominate God of War’s greatest bosses, the series’ next entry may include an even greater challenge to tackle.

Sources: tumbledryergaming/YouTube, tumbledryergaming/Twitter

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