 The series consists of six single @-@ player only games , and a seventh that includes multiplayer . Each game typically features a third @-@ person , fixed cinematic camera . The player controls the character Kratos in a combination of combat , platforming , and puzzle game elements to achieve goals and complete the story . A first @-@ person camera is featured in God of War III and Ascension . Betrayal is the only installment to feature a 2D side @-@ scrolling view . 
