God of War’s Greek Vase Fan Replica Makes A Godly Holiday Gift

One very lucky gamer recently received a fanmade recreation of God of War‘s Greek vase, which was briefly but memorably glimpsed in the 2018 title. The newest installment in the classic PlayStation franchise served as a fresh start, bringing protagonist Kratos from the world of Greek belief into the harsh frozen lands of Norse mythology. The game’s wintery aesthetic mixes quite well with the holiday season, leading to other fan-created tributes such as a Christmas tree ornament of God of War‘s Mimir.

Serving as both a reinvention and continuation of the franchise, 2018’s God of War offers a more narrative-driven experience than previous games in the series, providing a different take on Kratos and his history. The merciless anti-hero is grounded thanks to the presence of his son Atreus, and the title puts a new focus on emotional narrative rather than entirely emphasizing non-stop action. The lands of Norse myth introduce players to a heaping helping of new characters, with the disembodied head Mimir and the dwarven blacksmiths Brok and Sindri being notable examples. Traveling to the top of the land’s tallest mountain, the duo’s quest leads to physical and emotional trials for Kratos and Atreus. Despite the dark tone of the game, an official God of War Christmas card, released this year, pays tribute to this beloved adventure by turning the game’s two protagonists into Disney-esque cartoon caricatures.

Just in time for the holiday season, Reddit user youngking007OG recently received a stunningly detailed recreation of God of War‘s Greek vase. Featured in Tyr’s Vault, the vase tells of Kratos’ bloody backstory and hints at the eventual reconstruction of the Greek world. While the demigod protagonist smashes the vase to hide his brutal past from Atreus, youngking007OG’s girlfriend managed to have the piece of digital artwork brought to life as a present. The authentic recreation perfectly reflects the old-school design glimpsed in the game, serving as a very worthy gift for any God of War fan.

The Greek vase in Tyr’s Vault is an important relic of God of War‘s Kratos’ past, tying directly into the game’s themes of acceptance and self-improvement, making the stylish vase an amazing gift for any franchise devotee. While the user hasn’t disclosed full details on the piece’s creation, youngking believes their girlfriend had the vase custom-made. The Reddit post has seen thousands of upvotes from other appreciative fans, with many hoping to find out where they might acquire a similar vase.

Displaying a mastery of both narrative design and gameplay systems, Santa Monica Studios’ God of War is among the most beloved titles in the PlayStation lineup, and just as youngking007OG’s girlfriend gave new life to the game’s broken Greek vase, 2018’s God of War will soon be revitalized on brand-new hardware. God of War‘s PC port is set to arrive on January 14, 2022, and the powerful new system will allow the mythological adventure to look better than it ever did before. Newly introduced graphical features will include Nvidia DLSS support, which uses artificial intelligence to increase graphics performance, as well as enhanced reflections and shadows. Nvidia Reflex technology will even improve gameplay, reducing lag and making the title even more responsive during fast-paced combat encounters.

God of War is available on PS4 and PS5, with a PC release coming on January 14, 2022.

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