6 Incredible, Tiny Details You (Probably) Didn’t Notice in God of War

Flickering Flames

Lighting has come on leaps and bounds in video games since the days of the Nintendo 64 and original PlayStation (as has most things), but God of War really does take it to the next level. Whether it’s natural light shining down through a narrow gap in the roof above, or the hypnotic flickering of a candle in a dark room, Santa Monica has certainly got it perfected here.

Just look at the way the flame of that candle is so naturally random in shape, as if affected by a gust of wind coming through an open door. As much as we love killing trolls and draugr as much as the next guy, it’s difficult not to find yourself appreciating the way flames dance in the breeze and react to the world around them.