If you’re starting with the older God of War games (like the original trilogy on PS2/PS3), they’re much shorter. The main story for the first game is about 10 to 12 hours. That’s a quick, angry weekend. The sequels are similar, each clocking in around 10 to 15 hours for the main quest.
How Long Is God Of War?
Those games are more linear—less exploring, more “climb this wall and kill that god.” They’re like the fast-food version of the series: satisfying, but you’ll be done before the napkins get greasy.
The Hidden Time Sink: Valkyries and Berserkers
Let’s talk about the optional bosses. In the 2018 game, the Valkyries will destroy you. Each one takes about 15-30 minutes to beat, and there are nine of them. That’s an extra 2 to 4 hours of pure, sweaty combat. In Ragnarök, the Berserkers are even meaner. I almost had to call my therapist after one fight.
If you’re a glutton for punishment, add those hours to your total. But honestly, they’re worth it. The feeling of finally beating a Valkyrie is like winning an argument with a cat—impossible, yet deeply satisfying.
