This is actually connected to the theme of his character, but there is a moment in Ragnarok where Kratos asks Brok a question about Faye’s past after her death. Brok refuses to tell her literal widower about her private business cause he was told it was private. Just a very earnest and steadfast character
Story elements aside. Its crazy how much better 2018 is than Ragnarok just because theres no playing as atreus. Having him essentially fill the role of a weapon is the perfect role. try And he makes a lot better character as a naive little kid instead of a naive yet super annoying teenager. Its hard to bond with him as a character, especially knowing the path and the wisdom kratos has and seeing him openly defy and sisregard his wisdom. Gameplay is kind of more fun but thats marginal at best.
The scene in brocks funeral was one of the saddest scenes ever. Not just cause it was his funeral but also cause atreaus wasn’t there. How could Santa monica not have him there.
Brok had nothing to hide at a table where almost everyone had some secret at the moment. He had no hidden or alternate motive. He just wanted to help his friends and Tyr just didn't feel like his friend I guess.
Brok genuinely holds the title for the best character in the entire GoW franchise. Like I genuinely cannot think of a better character. He's funny, witty, rude but sincere, and just a nice guy. He even stumps Mimir with his riddle for the last half of the game.
Shame he was the one to die but as I've learnt with Cayde-6, it's the funny character that usually dies.. Though the GoW devs have more integrity than to bring him back to shill a new DLC, unlike Bungie.
Because he cared a lot for the “little turd” and didn’t like seeing tyr disguise taking his progress as he did absolutely nothing. Finally, all this arguing and questioning broke Odin out of his disguise by way of frustration.
Brok expected results and only continued to doubt this tyr when all he was good for was cowardice and inaction. Everyone else was too busy desperate for tyr to finally come in and complete the prophecies with too much hope. It was Brok because he was the only truly pragmatic one outside of Kratos who was busy trusting his son's desperate hopes of tyr as the solution.
Kratos knew from their first meeting that Brok was the type of person that was Blunt as a hammer and honest as a man could be. He knew if he asked or said anything, there were no strings attached, plain and simple. No wonder these 2 got along so well
odin knows both mimir and freya too so odin knew them as much as they knew him. only dude who odin didnt know like that and had the no bullshit-ometer up to regulation was Brok
The sad part is that Brok died after finding someone he would truly love and his brother loved him so much, it made me so bitter yet he had a pure soul in him
I love how the dramatic, uplifting swells of orchestra get cut off by Brok multiple times when he confronts "Tyr." Like, even the musicians are going "Jeez, what is this guy getting at?"
It's crazy how much of a better character Brok is compared to his brother. Like, just imagine writing for Brok, finding an emotionally deep and complex guy in your words, and then being stuck trying to write dialogue about things being yucky.
Yet another beautiful essay ❤ I always find these videos you do so compelling but I do wonder if you'll do another on kratos with all this new info and perspective from the dlc Valhalla
Have you ever read Kratos’ journal?? you didn’t mention it in this video but his entry on brok is sweet. All of the journal is written by Kratos it gives insight into his thoughts. Most of them are pretty funny
It’s nice to know that the mature Kratos that we see in this new GoW shares the same sentiments towards weapons as Brok does in relation to that last line he spoke of in his blessing of the spear.
When asked by his son as to which of his legendary weapons was his favorite, Kratos (originally) replies that weapon are but tools and having favorites is pointless (until he relents and says he likes the axe—for sentimental reasons, perhaps)
Brok has always been one of my favorite characters, I genuinely teared up when he died, he’s just such a well written and likable character
I love when he says, "Here it is."
This is actually connected to the theme of his character, but there is a moment in Ragnarok where Kratos asks Brok a question about Faye’s past after her death. Brok refuses to tell her literal widower about her private business cause he was told it was private. Just a very earnest and steadfast character
Story elements aside. Its crazy how much better 2018 is than Ragnarok just because theres no playing as atreus. Having him essentially fill the role of a weapon is the perfect role. try And he makes a lot better character as a naive little kid instead of a naive yet super annoying teenager. Its hard to bond with him as a character, especially knowing the path and the wisdom kratos has and seeing him openly defy and sisregard his wisdom. Gameplay is kind of more fun but thats marginal at best.
This such a great channel, always love the analysis offered
I always loved Brok qnd it hurt to see him killed off.
The scene in brocks funeral was one of the saddest scenes ever. Not just cause it was his funeral but also cause atreaus wasn’t there. How could Santa monica not have him there.
Brok had nothing to hide at a table where almost everyone had some secret at the moment. He had no hidden or alternate motive. He just wanted to help his friends and Tyr just didn't feel like his friend I guess.
Easy he has key nose and it can smell bullshit like blood hound
Goddamn you finally did this video after a year of this game haha
Brok genuinely holds the title for the best character in the entire GoW franchise. Like I genuinely cannot think of a better character. He's funny, witty, rude but sincere, and just a nice guy. He even stumps Mimir with his riddle for the last half of the game.
Shame he was the one to die but as I've learnt with Cayde-6, it's the funny character that usually dies.. Though the GoW devs have more integrity than to bring him back to shill a new DLC, unlike Bungie.
Ffs, this just reminded me that Brok is dead and now I’m sad 😞 Great video, though!
Because he cared a lot for the “little turd” and didn’t like seeing tyr disguise taking his progress as he did absolutely nothing. Finally, all this arguing and questioning broke Odin out of his disguise by way of frustration.
Brok expected results and only continued to doubt this tyr when all he was good for was cowardice and inaction. Everyone else was too busy desperate for tyr to finally come in and complete the prophecies with too much hope. It was Brok because he was the only truly pragmatic one outside of Kratos who was busy trusting his son's desperate hopes of tyr as the solution.
Kratos knew from their first meeting that Brok was the type of person that was Blunt as a hammer and honest as a man could be.
He knew if he asked or said anything, there were no strings attached, plain and simple.
No wonder these 2 got along so well
U have to talk about valhala
No character death had me screaming at the screen like Brok
Me “just get a room with Brock mr fatbrett!” While also slowly falling in love with Brock’s character in this video.
odin knows both mimir and freya too so odin knew them as much as they knew him. only dude who odin didnt know like that and had the no bullshit-ometer up to regulation was Brok
if you asked brok "do i look good" hed say that your more hideous then a wolver, then slap you on the back and offer to upgrade your sword
Great essay
his death was one of the few things in games that almost broke me, like i deadass almost cried when they went to see sindri again in the forge
Brok was the heart a soul of this game .
Just like scooter in borderlands he replaced by the same annoying girl
Oden was a slimey peice of shiit but what a character tho
"So this is Lord farquaad's castle, Do you think maybe he's compensating for something?"
This was an absolute amazing video, great work!!!! Made me realize just how much I really missed on my play through
I think the best reason why kratos like brok more is because he’s brutally honest looks at his life fulled with lies and backstabs
The sad part is that Brok died after finding someone he would truly love and his brother loved him so much, it made me so bitter yet he had a pure soul in him
Does Brok have blue skin because he's a reanimated corpse?
I love how the dramatic, uplifting swells of orchestra get cut off by Brok multiple times when he confronts "Tyr."
Like, even the musicians are going "Jeez, what is this guy getting at?"
Both god of war and legend of zelda music in the background is perfect 🔥🔥👌
They didn't put this quote in a cutscene because the nature of a thing is more important than the form of a thing.
Can you pretty please do a video Deconstructing the villainy of Dutch Van Der Linde, that would be interesting
It's crazy how much of a better character Brok is compared to his brother. Like, just imagine writing for Brok, finding an emotionally deep and complex guy in your words, and then being stuck trying to write dialogue about things being yucky.
Excellent video
I’m pretty sure brok was kratos only friend his whole life
Don't be sorry. Be better.
Yea I cried, as a men sometimes it’s okay to open up but to be strong in doing so. This whole game is a therapeutic experience.
Every time I turn on the PS5 and get back in the game is like seeing in myself and find out what errors have I done that I can find peace.
Yet another beautiful essay ❤ I always find these videos you do so compelling but I do wonder if you'll do another on kratos with all this new info and perspective from the dlc Valhalla
Please do make that video where you point out every Fake Tyr mistake. I'm all there for that.
One thing about Sindri, remember how he hates dirt? After brocks death hes always dirty and even covered in blood.
Brok is like that kind of guy that no one would make business with, because he always knows when a guy tries to rip him off.
Have you ever read Kratos’ journal?? you didn’t mention it in this video but his entry on brok is sweet. All of the journal is written by Kratos it gives insight into his thoughts. Most of them are pretty funny
It’s nice to know that the mature Kratos that we see in this new GoW shares the same sentiments towards weapons as Brok does in relation to that last line he spoke of in his blessing of the spear.
When asked by his son as to which of his legendary weapons was his favorite, Kratos (originally) replies that weapon are but tools and having favorites is pointless (until he relents and says he likes the axe—for sentimental reasons, perhaps)
I look forward to your analysis of Valhalla.