God of War: Ragnarok

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  • Summary: The freezing winds of Fimbulwinter have come to Midgard, making survival for Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir in the Norse wilds even more challenging than before. Kratos, still bearing the knowledge of his past mistakes, wants to spare Atreus the bloody lessons he learned from his conflict withThe freezing winds of Fimbulwinter have come to Midgard, making survival for Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir in the Norse wilds even more challenging than before. Kratos, still bearing the knowledge of his past mistakes, wants to spare Atreus the bloody lessons he learned from his conflict with gods. He wants to keep his son safe, above all, and their confrontation with Baldur has vindicated the belief that only tragedy will come from further entanglements with the Aesir. Together, Kratos and Atreus will have to make a choice about which path they will take. Whatever they choose will define the fate of all those living in the Nine Realms as Ragnarok approaches. Whatever your choice of combat strategy, the enemies that await in God of War Ragnarök will be ready. The realms have grown harsher, and a whole host of new creatures from across Norse mythology will test your skills. God of War Ragnarök will take you to the previously unreachable Vanaheim, Svartalfheim, and Asgard - as well as to new areas from locations featured in the last game. Exploring the realms will take you everywhere from verdant, otherworldly jungles to intricate subterranean mining networks. This next installment in the series will bring you a more diverse, beautiful, and mysterious variety of locations than in any other God of War game.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 140 out of 141
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 141
  3. Negative: 0 out of 141
  1. Siliconera
    Nov 3, 2022
    100
    God of War Ragnarok is as slick and beautifully crafted a game as you will play this generation, and my experience with it has been delightfully bug-free.
  2. Digital Chumps
    Nov 3, 2022
    100
    Though not the same tectonic shift as its predecessor, God of War Ragnarök represents one of the finest pieces of interactive entertainment available. By expanding on all the ideas set forth in 2018, Ragnarök culminates in an emotional, enthralling finale for Kratos and Atreus.
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    100
    I can't help but tip my hat to the entire Santa Monica team. The deeper you delve into the game, the more you'll be drawn into the stunning story of a father and son against the backdrop of perhaps history's most horrific war. Throw in some casually endearing humour, great and fluid gameplay, and wrap it all up with an amazing audiovisual experience. [Issue#323]
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  4. Forbes
    Nov 3, 2022
    95
    God of War Ragnarok is a beautiful, moving game, no longer purely centered on a father getting to know his son, but also about vengeance, forgiveness and attempting to change both prophecy, and the people we used to be, both of which prove to be equally difficult. It’s almost impossible for me to imagine those who loved the last God of War will not also appreciate this one just as much, minus a lagging stretch here or there, and the fact that it can’t be as transformative as the initial leap from the Greek games.
  5. Video Chums
    Nov 4, 2022
    91
    Everything in God of War Ragnarok is carefully crafted to create a superb experience both cinematically and when it comes to gameplay. It may not break any new ground in the world of gaming but what's here is still undeniably awesome.
  6. Game Revolution
    Nov 3, 2022
    90
    God of War Ragnarök is a triumph. It’s a swansong for the PS4 and one of the best first-party games for the PS5 so far. It’s bigger than its predecessor in every way. The game’s only flaw is the weak climax. Everything up to that part is gold. However, it’s hard to find a conclusion that’ll satisfy everyone when the stakes are basically everything.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Dec 1, 2022
    70
    The combat is beefy enough to carry you through the slower stretches, but even when you're lopping heads off dragons it can feel like what you're really killing is time. [Issue#379, p.100]
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  1. Positive: 3,050 out of 3966
  2. Mixed: 341 out of 3966
  3. Negative: 575 out of 3966
  1. IceMustafa
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    SMS is taken the Video Game Industry to the next level, This game will revolutionize storytelling forever, people call me crazy when I saySMS is taken the Video Game Industry to the next level, This game will revolutionize storytelling forever, people call me crazy when I say Narrative-Driven Games will take over moves in the future.… Expand
  2. Surge17
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    An OG GOW fan since day 1 and I’m thankful for the work out into this masterpiece of a game!! Enjoyed every minute of it.
  4. LoganGvng
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Ya terminé todo el juego y puedo decir que tiene una narrativa muy bien armada e impecable desde el principio, personajes entrañables y unYa terminé todo el juego y puedo decir que tiene una narrativa muy bien armada e impecable desde el principio, personajes entrañables y un grandioso desarrollo de los mismos y su relación entre cada uno de ellos, incluso los enemigos quienes cuentan cada uno con su propia personalidad, objetivos, ambiciones, lealtades, traiciones, y problemas propios.
    Las actuaciones de voz y animación de los rostros son impecables, realmente transmiten cada sentimiento que ocurre en la historia, la cuál es conmovedora, intensa, con suspenso, sorpresas, epicidad y una conclusión trepidante y emotiva. Mundos espectaculares y sistema de combate buenísimo que en 2018 ya era revolucionario para un juego de God of War y ahora fue notablemente mejorado en Ragnarok.
    Lograr lo que ha logrado Santa Mónica en ambas entregas no es nada fácil, y me da la impresión que tristemente mucha gente no esta dimensionándolo. Esta saga es toda una aventura sin igual, una experiencia maravillosa, y sin lugar a dudas no es solo el mejor de este año, sino de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida.    … Expand
  5. Samur3i45
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Honestly, probably the best game of the year. Elden ring was good but god of war ragnarok manages to live up to the high expectations of theHonestly, probably the best game of the year. Elden ring was good but god of war ragnarok manages to live up to the high expectations of the last game. With an emmersive story and amazing gameplay with the best visuals I've ever seen in a game. If this doesn't get GOTY then I've lost all hope for the gaming community… Expand
  6. christiantorres
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Espectacular! niveles de detalles alucinantes con una historia epica y una duración muy buena.
  7. aljirik1992
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Египетская сила!

    ... «Да Сетом. Кратоса. Раздери!». Продолжение эпопеи 2018 года о Боге Войны из Олимпа, ровно, как и последующее сказание    Египетская сила!

    ... «Да Сетом. Кратоса. Раздери!». Продолжение эпопеи 2018 года о Боге Войны из Олимпа, ровно, как и последующее сказание известной в узких кругах мобильной игры «Принц Египта» не то чтобы страдает от самоповторов, однако характерно проводит черту между спорными решениями первенцев и возведением их же отполированных в абсолют в новом витке истории. Опять же по принципу сиквелов SONY, странствие меченого воина стало больше, шире, сильнее походить на Gears5 и HALO INFINITE, где самое важное остаётся на откуп только надвигающейся бури. При этом, теперь как и у шестерёнок, вселенную Призрака Спарты можно будет развивать на манер «Hivebusters», хотя некоторые могут посчитать, что сам Рагнарёк это раздутый донельзя сюжетный ивент за счёт поощрённого в прошлый раз гринда. Ну а когда осилившие дорогу в тридцать-пятьдесят часов, начнут пробираться по титрам, в голове после финального твиста может ненароком вспыхнуть фраза…    … Expand
  8. Raulgor
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    Goty 2022 for sure, the story is even better and more epic than the previous one. The only downside is that there won't be a third one.

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