God of War: Ragnarok

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
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  1. Shindig
    Dec 6, 2022
    100
    If Sony decided that this will be the final entry for the PS4 platform, I would be more than fine with this decision. Similar to Avengers: Endgame being the final tip of the hat to the original generation of MCU characters, this is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest PlayStation generations of all time, and a suitable send-off.
  2. Wccftech
    Nov 5, 2022
    100
    The game runs smoothly, without any noticeable frame drop even on the older console, a clear sign that the optimization process carried out by Santa Monica Studios has been flawless... God of War Ragnarok is exactly what we hoped for, and even more. It offers a masterfully told story using a more mature approach, seasoned with a unique setting, a rich characterization of the characters, and challenges that can keep even hardcore gamers busy at the highest difficulties. In other words, it is a title that is simply just too good to be missed.
  3. GameSpace
    May 5, 2023
    70
    The game experience of God of War: Ragnarök is very uneven. The title features battles where main bosses serve as damage sponges, the plot that whiplashes between soul-searching and brutality, the world that is empty in some corners and over-saturated with puzzles in others. At the same time, it is a huge, well-crafted title with good overall story and character development. The complete absence of bugs and the game’s technical performance is more than impressive.

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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 736 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 42 out of 736
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  1. zzzok
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    This is a great game. The coolest plot and staging, gameplay verified to the smallest detail with a beautiful picture. Best game this year for me.
  2. OldAndCynical
    Nov 11, 2022
    7
    Ragnarok is certainly impressive technical achievement on PS4, especially on Pro. It is also very polished, as befits a Naughty Dog product.Ragnarok is certainly impressive technical achievement on PS4, especially on Pro. It is also very polished, as befits a Naughty Dog product.
    Trouble is that as a mature gamer, I'm finding the game painfully childish at times. Even more so than Uncharted games. And, frankly, some of the slower narrative sequences, where you just follow path for hours while listening to story reveals, are plain boring. Yes, I got bored in a Naughty Dog game, and not just once.
    On top of that there is way too much of the 'save the environment and free endangered species', and 'war is bad' -stuff in the game. Morality sermons, you know. Way too much. I mean let us have some fun now and then, please!
    And finally, the game borrows heavily from other sources; the prophet girl is way too similar to Luna Lovegood, and Atreus way too similar to Link in Twilight Princess (once you see the wolf stuff, you understand..). So it feels least original of ND games.
    So, while the game is polished and impressive to look at, even on last gen consoles, these irritating things do lower the score to 7 on my books. If it had been more adult and intelligent, and less preachy, it would have received 10.    … Full Review »
  3. LogMan56
    Nov 10, 2022
    0
    The game’s core design has not moved an inch since the prequel and the story seems to be lacking in creativity in comparison. Unlike the wellThe game’s core design has not moved an inch since the prequel and the story seems to be lacking in creativity in comparison. Unlike the well coordinated experience as a whole like last time, everything in Ragnarok seems to act like soulless puppets attached to a series of strings. Although the reskinned aspect of a working formula seems to be the safest bet, if we were to find any sort of effort of evolution since the prior title, it wouldn’t feel as lackluster from a highly anticipated title to make its grand entrance. This one feels rather like a quickly brewed DLC of the previous title instead.… Full Review »
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