PlayStation will bring back Kratos' first adventures, but players fear that the God of War Trilogy Remake will not retain all of the original content due to possible censorship.
Sony announced an update to the first trilogy, and the talk immediately turned to what would be preserved from the original. The first God of War was released on PS2 and PS3, when developers allowed themselves a more frank approach to violence and erotica. Today, the world and the audience's perception are different, so fans fear a serious "smoothing" of controversial scenes.
The originals, especially God of War 3, were famous for their extreme cruelty, with the memorable scene of tearing off Helios' head. Mini-games with erotic undertones were also perceived differently: the camera showed swaying objects or the reaction of semi-naked women, but even this today may be considered too risky for a large corporation.
It is unclear whether the remake will be as accurate as Demon’s Souls and Dead Space, or a free interpretation like Resident Evil 2. The main mechanics, cameras, and levels are likely to remain, but controversial scenes remain in question.
Fans believe that removing shocking moments may protect Sony's image, but will weaken Kratos' image as a cruel antihero.
One thing is certain: the world has changed, and Kratos' first adventures were created in a completely different era, so concerns about significant changes in the remake are not exaggerated.
