Obviously, the similarity in question is just a coincidence, as Marvel’s take on Norse mythology is hugely different from God of War’s. After all, Santa Monica has already received criticism from MCU fans about the look of Thor, as he looks much more like the version discussed in the mythology than the chiseled hero that fans have come to know and love. Still, while it was surely not intended on the part of Santa Monica, the Loki similarity makes for a fun meme regardless.
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Shared by Redditor agentofmidgard, the first two photos making up the image show Atreus’ attempts to kill Modi, the son of Thor. Modi provoked Atreus several times, with the young boy being naive enough to think he could take on Modi in a one-on-one fight. He charged Modi with a knife on two different occasions, even though the small dagger was unlikely to do the trick. The final image shows the MCU’s Loki failing to take down Thanos with a knife, showing that both characters tend to attack stronger foes with a small blade.
Hilariously, agentofmidgard titles the post “the kid should stop attacking bosses with knives,” a nod to Modi’s boss battle and Thanos’ status as the final villain of the Infinity Saga. While there are a few other connections between the two versions of Loki, such as their temperament and a deep love for their deceased mothers, their shared arrogance and usage of daggers in their fights is a bit more on the nose. While it remains to be seen if any more similarities between God of War’s Loki and the MCU version are seen in God of War Ragnarok, this image highlighting their shared failure is lots of fun.
With over 1,700 upvotes and tons of positive comments, it seems like the God of War community has gotten a kick out of the fan’s comparison. Some commenters, like LupusDeusMagnus, focus on how Atreus could benefit from a proper side weapon. Others, like xkingmox, would like to see a fight between Kratos and the Mad Titan Thanos. With God of War’s Shattered Gauntlet of Ages being a clear nod to Marvel’s Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos would have the perfect item to hunt for within the God of War universe.
Since a God of War crossover with the MCU will surely never happen, comparisons like this will be the closest players get. Still, with a new game on the way, fans will have the chance to point out more fun coincidences like this one.
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