God of War is a long-running PlayStation action-adventure series centred on Kratos, a Spartan warrior battling gods and mythical creatures. The first game was released in 2005, and later entries moved from Greek to Norse mythology, expanding its audience far beyond its original players. Its bold, cinematic music became closely associated with the franchise through trailers, gameplay videos and online edits, where it is now used as shorthand for strength and epic scale. That instant recognition keeps the sound popular with gamers and video creators alike.