Why God Of War Doesn't Have More Bosses

So for once, Kratos isn't looking for trouble. He's actively trying to avoid the gods, in fact. But that doesn't mean all of the gods are trying to avoid him. The result of that is less focus on massive boss battles and more focus on things like exploration, puzzle solving and the like. Depending on what you count as a flat-out boss battle, there are only a handful of major encounters sprinkled throughout the game. There are plenty of miniboss fights, though, with Kratos and his boy taking on hulking trolls, an optional collection of Valkyrie and the like.