The creator of God of War has publicly criticized the newly released 2D spin-off Sons of Sparta, arguing that the project does not properly respect the franchise’s legacy. The comments add controversy to Sony’s latest expansion of the series.

PlayStation has surprise-launched God of War: Sons of Sparta while confirming that a ground-up remake of the original Greek trilogy is in development. The announcement signals a major return to Kratos’ mythological origins for modern audiences.