God of War Ragnarok is one of the most anticipated games of 2022. The game, developed by Sony Santa Monica, continues the story of Kratos and his son Atreus, as they explore the world of Norse mythology. One of the areas players can explore is The Vanaheim Crater. In this article, we will take a closer look at this optional area and its potential benefits for other games, such as Marvel’s Wolverine.
The Vanaheim Crater in God of War Ragnarok
The Vanaheim Crater is a hidden area that players can explore in Vanaheim. Although it doesn’t tie into the main narrative, it offers a unique and engaging experience. The region is full of fun enemies to battle, numerous puzzles, and meaningful lore. For example, spirits within the crater will tell Kratos about his wife’s battle with Thor. This gives Kratos a new perspective on Faye and makes him realize that he may not have known her as well as he thought.
The Risk of Hidden Gems
The biggest risk with an area like The Vanaheim Crater is that it is easy to miss. Players may not realize the area exists or may not find it worth exploring. This is a shame, as the developers likely put a ton of time, effort, energy, and money into making this region. However, this risk also works to the region’s strength. It allows players to explore the region naturally and lets those who want to take in the extra backstory bits to do so without impeding the story.
Marvel’s Wolverine and The Vanaheim Crater
Wolverine has one of the most convoluted backstories of any X-Men character. The character is around 200 years old in many storylines and suffered from some kind of memory loss. Because of this, Wolverine’s backstory and relationships with Marvel heroes and villains were in a constant state of flux. As a result, virtually every adaptation builds the majority of his story around the mystery of his past.
This is something that an area like The Vanaheim Crater could help with in Marvel’s Wolverine. Currently, nothing is known of the plot of the upcoming game. However, it would not be a stretch to assume that part of the character’s past will come up in the game, and this would be where an area like The Vanaheim Crater could help the most. It would allow players to continue the main story unimpeded by Wolverine’s dense backstory. At the same time, it would allow players who are interested in that content to indulge in the character’s history.
