In 2022, God of War: Ragnarok proved that the franchise starring the demigod Kratos is more alive than ever. The video game became one of the most popular of the year, and the character was essential for it. Now we can see it in a bodypaint cosplay like you never imagined.
Because far from being the bald and mean-faced giant of the God of War saga, This Kratos is a Czech model who is a fan of video games.
His name is Awaki, and on his Instagram account shows his work with Marvel characters such as Scarlet Witch, Nebula or Spider-Man, or even as Lord Farquad, of Shrek.
The makeup is extraordinary. Awaki paints his face with the ash white color of Kratos, in addition to the scar that crosses his right eye and the large red tattoo that runs from his left eye to his shoulder.
Her lips, painted red, also stand out against her white skin.
the czech model He also wears Kratos’s leather armor, Cross type over the right shoulder.
Awaki stands out because, instead of wearing the character’s bald head, he has prodigious black hair.
The version of Kratos presented by Awaki is not that of a reckless, cruel and destructive being, like the one in the God of War saga, but rather an explosive warrior in all her femininity. Awaki’s work is remarkable.
The explosion of God of War: Ragnarök with Kratos as the protagonist
God of War: Ragnarök is a smash hit for developer SIE Santa Monica Studio and distributor Sony Interactive Entertainment. The new adventures of Kratos led the game to be the best-selling first-party game in PlayStation history, with 5.1 million units in its first week.
As for the criticisms, obtained 10/10 in the qualifications of specialized portals such as IGN and VideoGamer, also standing out in Eurogamer, Destructoid, Game Informer, GameSpot and Shacknews.
Received awards for Best Narrative, Score and Music, Audio Design, Acting, Action/Adventure, and Accessibility Innovation at The Game Awards 2022.
