‘God Of War’ Game Creator Mocks Prime Video’s “Terrible” First Image: “None Of These Characters Look Very Interesting Or Appealing”

God of War video game creator David Jaffe recently posted a nearly seven-minute YouTube reaction video where he ridiculed Prime Video's first-look image for the upcoming God of War TV adaptation, calling it 'terrible' and 'so dumb' while expressing concerns about the character designs. In his candid critique, Jaffe, who is also known for creating Twisted Metal, admitted that he had no issues with the series' overall direction or its similarity to the original game design. He specifically praised showrunner Ronald D. Moore, calling him 'awesome' and stating that he wasn't worried about the show itself. However, his main concern was focused on the visual representation of the characters in the promotional image, questioning 'What the fuck is this?' while acknowledging that the creative team was likely trying hard. This public critique from the original game's creator adds an interesting layer to the anticipation surrounding Prime Video's adaptation of the popular God of War franchise, highlighting the challenges of translating beloved video game characters to the live-action format.