God of War: Ragnarok

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7.9

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  1. OpalGboardkoray
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    This was an absolute blast. My father got it for me as a gift and i have been loving every single bit of effort put into this. What a masterpiece.
  2. Scopes
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El momento que encuentras a Thor por primera vez, hasta que peleas contra Odin en el Ragnarök, es glorioso, hubo momentos donde se sentía apagado el juego, pero cuando menos lo esperas regresas a la pelea, no le pongo un diez porque me hubiera gustado ver una tercera entrega en la mitología nórdica… Expand
  3. KMike25
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    An absolutely fantastic story that gripped me from start to finish, the characters are unique, and their sidequests are great too.
  4. bbsriad
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    The game has an awesome continuation of the story. Great addition on combat style and combat challenge not too difficult but not so relaxed as well certain in enemies at harder level they keep you entertained. I would say the story was slow in the first 3-4h of gameplay but it picked up greatly. I would say it is GOW 2018 upgraded with new story.
  5. voltoballs
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    this game is the game I've been waiting for. it includes everything! perfect story, graphics, soundtrack, even emotions, and much more!!!. thank you Santa Monica Studio for this divine masterpiece!!!! #GOTY
  6. Shamel2014
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This is a fantastic game! The graphics are impeccable, combat is amazing, story is intriguing, game of the year
  7. A7_d
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played.greet gameplay with great story.....
  8. Cortana9239
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has an awesome continuation of the story and the end of the perfect series… Expand
  9. dikuzon
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    It's not the game of the year, it's THE GAME OF THE LIFE! 15 years ago I met Kratos, to see how he will finally be what he deserves filled my eyes with tears, I love this story, I love Kratos and Santa Monica!
  10. Abdullah55attas
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Game of the year
  11. Noctiss976
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Bien sur que le jeux et une version 1.5 mais il ameliore tout ce que le premier fesai déjà de bien. Que ce doit le gamaplay le bestiaire les musique et les combats de boss tout et magnifié. Un très grand jeux. Profitez du voyage
  12. BrunoSuicida
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    No spoiler review.
    This game is a must play, The way the story is told and the character development that exists is insane, from all characters, it is a game that makes you feel all type of emotions and is very enjoyable to complete.
    Personally, it's GOTY.
  13. Bubulao7
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente uma obra prima, para o desespero dos haters que vem aqui dar nota baixa só porque não irão conseguir jogar haha só lamento por vocês aceita que dói menos
  14. Angelmanlio
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Es demasiado bueno y ya ni desirse del contenido me gusta mucho esido fan de la frankisia desde ase mucho tiempo muchas gracias por el gran empeño que le pusieron ala historia es un gran juego y se ve el amor y empeño de santa Mónica gracias por esta obra de arte
  15. leokagawa84
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece!!! The story, combat, everything about this game is a masterpiece. Thank you Santa Monica Studio for making this wonderful game.
  16. Assassinjoy
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Amazing gameplay, magnificant stroytelling. By far, game of the century. Everyone should give it a try.
  17. Terban
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Это абсюлютно точна игра года, 10/10
    Разрабы создали игру, которая превосходит нашумевшую в хорошем плане, четвертую часть серии
  18. Spktran300
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Es un juego que mejora las grandes cosas que ya tenía, es mejor en su jugabilidad y una historia que te engancha con cada personaje que vas conociendo, un 10 de 10 sin duda, gracias a Santa Monica Studios por ofrecernos tanta calidad en cada una de sus entregas.
  19. haaszrudolf
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Game of The year! What Santa Monica Studio does should be taught, and today it can be confidently stated that there are only a few in the entire gaming industry who are capable of similar performance.
  20. churros
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    Pros:
    + great voice acting
    + great characters
    + interesting plot
    + beautiful graphics
    + good sound effects
    + good production value

    Cons:
    - no jump
    - horrible exploration
    - horrible over the shoulder camera
    - long animations for small actions
    - bad rpg elements
    - boring soundtrack
  21. Alexandr1
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Great, oooooooooooooooooooгонь............................................
  22. Yahirsan1
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Yo no lo e jugado pero los no se me hace un juego de 0 asi que vengo a contrarrestar uno de esos ceros.
  23. 1989_L
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Buen juego, la optimización para PS4 es hermosa, la historia ni que decir, simplemente GOTY
  24. engenier94
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Es un excelente juego. Mejora gráficamente al anterior en todo, detalles a mas no poder. Diseño de arte maravilloso, una banda sonora muy buena. Las batallas muy precisas. La historia me ha volado la cabeza. Maravillosa. En resumen, una obra maestra.
  25. ShayCormac
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game ever made. Well done Santa Monica for giving us such a great experience.… Expand
  26. AhmerXo
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Game of the year for many reasons a must play gahhsggs shgshsnsjs hdjdjdjsvd
  27. Jippo
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    What a masterpiece videogame . Everything in this game is perfect sure GOTY ❤️
  28. Yuzurih_
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La trama usando la nostalgia al igual que los elementos de la historia propia de los personajes pueden crear un escenario desgarrador pero vivido… Expand
  29. K-e-n-i
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    i'm so excited after finish this game. More enemy, more weapon, more companions, another gamplay from loki.
    amazing
  30. Pandur
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    GOW Ragnarok maximizes and perfects everything that was already great about the prequel. Storytelling, artwork, dialogue, audio, game-play-mechanics and combat are crafted with so much love for the smallest detail, its simply astonishing. The game is so ultra polished that it comes pretty close to perfection. And man, what an eyeopener the graphics are. One of the few real next-gen-titles.GOW Ragnarok maximizes and perfects everything that was already great about the prequel. Storytelling, artwork, dialogue, audio, game-play-mechanics and combat are crafted with so much love for the smallest detail, its simply astonishing. The game is so ultra polished that it comes pretty close to perfection. And man, what an eyeopener the graphics are. One of the few real next-gen-titles. And one of the best games ever made. 10/10… Expand
  31. 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.
  32. Oup
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Absolutely perfect game mechanics. Great sound, great visuals. Great story.
  33. theumer555
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and shows what Santa Monica is capable of at their best. It is a perfect mixture of excellent gameplay and graphics moving narrative. I would recommend everyone to try this out at least once because if is one of the best games this console generation has to offer. It makes me glad I got a ps5 in the first place
  34. zxc122
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    It's a game with so many disadvantages, obviously, such as the number of puzzles and small bugs, but it's a masterpiece because of the father and son that I showed in this game.
  35. VsaucciFlipFlop
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarök is everything 2018 is, but better. I mean, every little thing has been improved one way or the other, and almost 10 hours in, it shows very well. 2018 was already a critically acclaimed “masterpiece”, but Ragnarök takes it a step forward and really shows the talent at Sony’s Santa Monica Studio, and this game is the crown jewel of the PS5 so far. 10/10 worth playing,God of War Ragnarök is everything 2018 is, but better. I mean, every little thing has been improved one way or the other, and almost 10 hours in, it shows very well. 2018 was already a critically acclaimed “masterpiece”, but Ragnarök takes it a step forward and really shows the talent at Sony’s Santa Monica Studio, and this game is the crown jewel of the PS5 so far. 10/10 worth playing, worth finishing, worth replaying.… Expand
  36. Marihayash7
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Juegazo en toda la palabra, perfecta ambientación, soundtrack y variedad de enemigos junto a la trama envolvente
  37. Leik6
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This game is just perfect in my eyes, an emotional narrative, amazing side characters, everything I hoped for, it may not get game of the year but it is the best game I’ve ever played
  38. Atres
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo em si é uma evolução do primeiro, porém ele inova em vários aspectos, como a história está muito melhor, gameplay está sensacional com adição de novas "armas", o final é sensacional, o plot no meio do jogo deixaria todos que jogaram chocados, a trilha sonora também é incrível. Enfim é um jogo nota 10 que valeu cada centavo.… Expand
  39. Gamingking007
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Greatest game series of all time !!! What more is there to say than buy it!
  40. MadSl1ng3r
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    you have to play the game to see how awesome is. I don't have words I love it!!!
  41. JohnTretor
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Excellent game that improves the previous game in all aspects, the gameplay is entertaining and addictive; excellent art direction in each of the scenarios, impeccable sound and more with the improvement of 3D sound, the story manages to convey many emotions even more if you are a fan of the saga, a game that you have to try and enjoy, an excelent masterpiece contemporary.
  42. Lenlenbell
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    I have six hours of gameplay and just i want to say that this is one of the best exclusive Playstation titles that you can play without doubt!!, a triumph for Santa Monica and Play Station!, well done!.
  43. Manuel_Antonio
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Much better evolution than "God of War 2018", better graphics, better story, better gameplay.
    It has more variety of enemies and boss fights.
  44. KevinHC
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Juegazo 10/10 gran continuación de la historia del primero con un combate genial
  45. Swamp_Lord
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a solid game. It does everything it needs to and nothing more. The faults this game has are with its’ hand holding nature and linear pathing. Outside of combat the game nearly plays itself. Atreus, Freya and Mimir answer all the game’s puzzles before you even have a chance to solve them yourself. There’s too many QTE (quick time event) situations that are needless. I understand the original trilogy of games had them but it’s an old trope. These would just be better served as a cutscene. The Game is on rails outside of combat, almost literally. As you go on these Disney Land-esque train and boat rides to hide the loading screens. Thankfully the game does provide plenty of lore and backstory to make the trek more bearable. The combat is fantastic and almost feels like a fighting game with extensive combos and a variety of awesome moves to choose from. The enemy variety has improved since the last entry. Plenty of different enemy types and epic bosses to slay. I just wish the in between battle stuff was more engaging. God of War Ragnarök feels like a walking simulator at times. Many PlayStation games as of late follow this trend. However the sound design is awesome! The voice acting and music are top tier. The animations are both good and bad at times. Sometimes you’ll sit in a boat with your son Atreus and he’s stiff as a board. Other times he’s galavanting around with smooth motions. I will say the graphics are phenomenal as well. God of War Ragnarok tells a heart warming and engaging story with glorious combat. But everything outside of that is a slow, tedious, and relatively thoughtless trudge of pressing random buttons to activate switches, mechanisms, and doors. The puzzles are so simplistic they might as well not be there at all. Especially because Atreus and Mimir act as kratos’s brain throughout the game.

    The second half of the game (after 15 hours of play and climbing a massive wall) improves the overall experience. The battles get bigger and better, the story takes a few unexpected turns and the combat improves after receiving an awesome new weapon. Highly recommended getting through the messy first half because the game excels in the second!    … Expand
  46. ARMENHAMMER18
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Just simply a masterpiece. Don't know how they did it after 2018 but they beat my highest expectations and delivered the impossible. Was an incredible and compelling thrill ride to the very end. I mean the passion that is on display throughout the hours of playtime... wow! 10/10! 110%
  47. Mattyice
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    As a fan of the previous game, I didn't think a sequel could surpass it. Oh how wrong I was. God of War: Ragnarok ups the stakes, action, and emotion all the way up to 11. The story and characters are phenomenal and improve upon the original in every way. The visuals are once again striking and the action is upped thanks to new gods to fight and enemy varieties, although the rest of theAs a fan of the previous game, I didn't think a sequel could surpass it. Oh how wrong I was. God of War: Ragnarok ups the stakes, action, and emotion all the way up to 11. The story and characters are phenomenal and improve upon the original in every way. The visuals are once again striking and the action is upped thanks to new gods to fight and enemy varieties, although the rest of the gameplay stays mostly the same, which is far from a bad thing given how smooth it was in the 2018 game. God of War: Ragnarok is a triumph and shows just how games can truly be works of art and insanely fun.… Expand
  48. Pete2020
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. It has improved the last game in every way . Combat is so fluid and satisfying .
  49. Gorgola34
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Madre mia de los mejores juegos que he jugado, historia, personajes, jugabilidad...sí el juego es continuista pero como todos, es normal es una secuela e innova muchísimo, es una locura cuando te pones a jugarlo. JUEGAZO MAYÚSCULO
  50. GARFIELDLINK
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    People might say that it's a DLC but tbh, no. Not at all have I felt that it was a DLC at all. The graphics, gameplay, etc . Is amazing truly a must play
  51. RYOHZK
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Kratosun thora attığı yumruk > tüm x box oyunlarının alayının içinden geçer ağlamak masanın üstüne çıkıp tepinmek serbest kıskançlık krizleri başlasın
  52. playgamer_23
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    como sempre um excelente jogo dos studio #playstation a santa monicoa e outro nivel,

    playstation wins sempre

    ja a concorrencia como sempre NADA, NADA NADA NADA, KKKKKKKKK
  53. AlanVillarreal7
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    En primer lugar, ignoren todas las reseñas de esas personas sin nada qué hacer porque sólo demuestran lo tóxica y rastrera que es la comunidad de la plataforma a la que pertenecen. Sólo ha pasado un día e intentan hacer de todo para aliviar su ardor por la nula cantidad de juegos con calidad que han tenido..

    Jugado en PS5. Desde el comienzo es un juego excelente, las primeras horas están    En primer lugar, ignoren todas las reseñas de esas personas sin nada qué hacer porque sólo demuestran lo tóxica y rastrera que es la comunidad de la plataforma a la que pertenecen. Sólo ha pasado un día e intentan hacer de todo para aliviar su ardor por la nula cantidad de juegos con calidad que han tenido..

    Jugado en PS5.

    Desde el comienzo es un juego excelente, las primeras horas están llenas de acción y escenas increíbles. Ragnarök es mucho mejor que el anterior: mucha más variedad de enemigos y zonas, su estilo de combate es más pulido y se siente excelente, justo lo que debe ser una secuela. Uno de los mejores juegos creados en lo que va de la década e incluso podría decir que de la historia, Santa Monica Studio nunca decepciona.    … Expand
  54. Usulogia1988
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    siendo una continuación directa al de juego del 2018, igualmente este nuevo juego trae muchas nuevas novedades y habilidades como el también mecánicas jugables, se agradece que en racnarok Santa Mónica haya encontrado el equilibrio para traernos el Kratos definitivo uno poderoso, y con conciencia humana lo que lo hace un personaje más profundo y no la masa de odio de otras entregas , lasiendo una continuación directa al de juego del 2018, igualmente este nuevo juego trae muchas nuevas novedades y habilidades como el también mecánicas jugables, se agradece que en racnarok Santa Mónica haya encontrado el equilibrio para traernos el Kratos definitivo uno poderoso, y con conciencia humana lo que lo hace un personaje más profundo y no la masa de odio de otras entregas , la historia impecable y todo lo demás excelente… Expand
  55. Lucas2402
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    O começo é impecável o meio e o fim pra mim com certeza leva o jogo do ano
  56. Flower708
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarok é uma obra prima como poucos hoje na indústria. O jogo é maior, mais profundo e épico em todos os aspectos. É uma verdadeira sequência do jogo de 2018 que já era incrível, mas God of War Ragnarok é a melhor evolução e amadurecimento que a franquia poderia ter. História fantástica, lutas épicas e uma gameplay excelente e melhorado. Merece todo o reconhecimento peloGod of War Ragnarok é uma obra prima como poucos hoje na indústria. O jogo é maior, mais profundo e épico em todos os aspectos. É uma verdadeira sequência do jogo de 2018 que já era incrível, mas God of War Ragnarok é a melhor evolução e amadurecimento que a franquia poderia ter. História fantástica, lutas épicas e uma gameplay excelente e melhorado. Merece todo o reconhecimento pelo esforço e carinho dedicado à nós, fãs, e fazer um jogo que, é evidente, que foi feito com todo o amor e alma. Parabéns, Santa Monica.… Expand
  57. Naythanvv
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece again truly worthy sequel God of war ragnarok is perfect in every part
  58. Jparaujo
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Facilmente um dos melhores jogos da minha vida, lutas muito bem feitas, historia muito bem desenvolvida e o principal… a implementação de novas características para jogabilidade.
  59. Giggino02
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    This game is umbeliavable, it's a masterclass narration, gemplay top, and elden ring is pretty ugly
  60. xvms
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    What a masterpiece , thanks santamonica for this masterpiece. It’s perfect so so perfect from every angle it’s the meaning of perfection
  61. Fostio
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Épico, adictivo, uno de los mejores juegos de los últimos 10 años. Un imprescindible en cualquier biblioteca game.
  62. miraigamer123
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    god of war 4 was one of the best video game sequels to ever come out, and ragnarok is the same.
  63. stipex
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dawno się tak dobrze nie bawiłem w żadnej grze mam już w niej 29 godzin i staram się ją splatynować walka nie zmieniła się za dużo dodali kilka nowych mechanik i tyle ale to nie jest złe fabuła świetna walka z zwykłymi wrogami i bossami jest bardzo trudna więc trzeba się przyłożyć cieszę się że jest możliwość swobodnej eksploracji 8 z 9 światów można trochę pozwiedzać aktywności poboczne są lepsze niż w poprzedniej części i ciekawsze i mniej zanudzające zdziwiłem się jak w jednej z misji nagle okazało się że steruje atreusem a jeszcze później gdy grałem kratosem freja zastępowała atreusa ale to za dużo nie zmienia bo i tak obie postacie strzelają tak samo. Moim zdaniem ta gra jest 10/10 i na spokojnie wygra GOTY 2022… Expand
  64. Exc-Enthusiast
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game I've ever played!!! Gameplay and story got me playing this game!!! The scene that shocked me was that Thor was killed by Odin and Tyr was actually Odin. I'm also saddened by Brok's death and Sindri's falling out with Atreus. Odin's death made me happy. At the end Atreus makes his own choice and Kratos respects him. Long story short thank you for such a game!!!!… Expand
  65. Morpheu_RMG
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Jogo incrível 1.000.00/10 maravilhoso, uma história muito bem construída levando a um desfecho incrível. Ao longo da jornada é possível perceber o quão grande é o Ragnarok, tudo oque ele está fazendo com todos os reinos e com os personagens envolvidos, o Impacto que isso tem nas escolhas que são tomadas e como tudo levara ao fim
  66. niveisyl
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    One of the best year this year. Fantastic story and gameplay, better than GoW2018
  67. Robert88
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing from the graphics to the story , this happens to be one of the best god of war games as of yet another masterpiece from Sony ..
  68. Amir_Vader
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. Even though some people say it’s the same game as 2018, wasn’t that the case with god of war 2 and other god of wars? Everything is amazing, new additional stuff and better than its predecessor.
  69. Thecrownchakra
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Better than God of war 2018. You should play this game!
    Combat: 5/5
    Story: 5/5
    Graphics: 5/5
    Map Design: 5/5
    Kratos: Dad/Boy
  70. Trezy
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    A perfect sequel, this will easily be game of the year! Combat has evolved and storytelling is top notch.
  71. Jt0429
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Good-
    A largely captivating story; Large and varied cast of characters, all of which are brilliantly written and acted; Excellently paced story with the trademark God of War sense of scale; Healthy amount of bosses, minibosses, and set piece moments; A number of incremental improvements make for a massively improved combat system; Excellent enemy variety; Progression and loot feel much    Good-
    A largely captivating story; Large and varied cast of characters, all of which are brilliantly written and acted; Excellently paced story with the trademark God of War sense of scale; Healthy amount of bosses, minibosses, and set piece moments; A number of incremental improvements make for a massively improved combat system; Excellent enemy variety; Progression and loot feel much more rewarding; Exploration feels consistently rewarding; Tons of engaging side content, including plenty of endgame challenges; Looks absolutely gorgeous.

    Bad-
    A few narrative missteps; Some technical issues.

    Thoughts-
    When a game is as good as God of War Ragnarok is though, its issues become much easier to ignore, and that’s certainly been my experience. Ragnarok is better than what I was expecting it to be, and I was expecting the world. It’s a stellar game that perfectly captures both, the scale and bombast of the older entries in the series, and the heart and grounded nature of God of War (2018). From beginning to end, it’s an exciting romp that delivers a steady stream of thrills, whether you’re going through its captivating story, engaging with its massively improved combat, or getting lost in the endlessly explorable and wonderfully designed Nine Realms of Norse mythology. It might seen like an iterative upgrade on paper, but it’s much more than that- not for the first time, a new God of War game has come along and set a new standard for the medium at large. Anyone with a passing interest in games has to play God of War Ragnarok.    … Expand
  72. Cesaralex
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego del año. GOTY asegurado. Mucho seguidor de sassel estan dando 0 pobres puleros llorones… Expand
  73. Kloshaxx
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Awosome start but dissapointed pacing with the addition of the boring and cartoonish characters to the cast. Starts and ends great everything in between were not interesting at all. Feels like i played this game so damn long. Side events are bad again but side quests are really good also now we have actual bossfights which was lacked in 2018 version. Story feels so rushed and unpolished
  74. suli5595
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Epic game but lacking the scale due to limitations of the ps4, gameplay hugely improved upon, story is very nice and engaging. Kratos finally becomes the God everyone needed without him even knowing it. Can't wait for their ps5 only adventure
  75. dharma
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    God of War Ragnarok is the epitome of Sony's cinematic approach to gaming. It is well produced, has great game play and is a story well told. However, this type of AAA game, the bread and butter of their 1st party efforts always have a certain degree of limitations and sameness. Yup. Here goes the cuts ends and QTE galore. As we move to the next generation, this formula may need toGod of War Ragnarok is the epitome of Sony's cinematic approach to gaming. It is well produced, has great game play and is a story well told. However, this type of AAA game, the bread and butter of their 1st party efforts always have a certain degree of limitations and sameness. Yup. Here goes the cuts ends and QTE galore. As we move to the next generation, this formula may need to evolve. Hence, many consider Elden Ring superior in this regard.… Expand
  76. Eloyjf
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    I expected more, but it's a good and beautiful game.
    Artistically and visually very beautiful, quality soundtrack and impactful narrative.
  77. alanditsch
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    A truly masterful achievement. SMS managed to subvert expectations. Although I personally prefer the first game's more condensed story, Ragnarok's grandure is a sigh to behold.
  78. norse
    Mar 10, 2023
    8
    While I loved the first God of War, the sequel doesn't quite measure up. The graphics, acting and score are 10/10, the integration of the story and engine is perfect, but the story feels hurried, as if the game shipped with a middle segment cut out. I can identify the moment when things went downhill for me - it's the beginning of the final arc, helpfully pre-announced by charactersWhile I loved the first God of War, the sequel doesn't quite measure up. The graphics, acting and score are 10/10, the integration of the story and engine is perfect, but the story feels hurried, as if the game shipped with a middle segment cut out. I can identify the moment when things went downhill for me - it's the beginning of the final arc, helpfully pre-announced by characters pointing out that this might be the last chance to do something.

    Up until that moment, the sense of wonder, exploration and a compelling story with nuanced characters was almost flawless.

    Afterwards, we see quite a bit deus ex mahina moments and unmotivated behavior by characters, for example a pointless giant battle that lacks setup and, quite frankly, motivation for the characters.

    It felt a bit like a let-down, following the tear-inducing and touching end of the first game, as if the directors had simply capped the series with a spare cliche ending from the box of big production games they kept in the closet.    … Expand
  79. midgardr
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing, my best player experience in 2022! It greatly improved several features over the previous title!… Expand
  80. ZiablikA
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Достойное продолжение GoW, которое ставит точку в скандинавской дилогии
  81. JayCagigas
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    With Horizon Forbidden West this is the most beautiful game i ever seen. Congratulations to Playstation studios to make some of the best videogames ever made! Piece of art and Blockbuster mega hit!
  82. talorius
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Amazing journey from start to finish. Not much changed from the last game, but that game was near perfect too.
  83. shaggx83
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another amazing game from Sony Santa Monica. It is an excellent sequel. Feels familiar and yet still fresh and exciting without messing too much with things that already worked well in the first game. Some part of the story can be a little bit dragging like Atreus' side quests with her friend but most of them are pretty well paced. Puzzles and exploration are very good and still feels rewarding and satisfying to do. Overall one of the best Playstation games out there.… Expand
  84. WeAreVenom87
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So this game is AMAZING.... when you get to play as Kratos! It was hard to put a number on this one since you have to put aside the very high expectations along with some of the more disappointing choices made for this game. I do think the 2018, God of War was better, but its a bit unfair to compare as this one is a sequel and obviously borrows heavily from its predecessor rather than being completely created from the ground up like the previous game.

    So starting of with the problems with this game so I can get my gripes out of the way. The reason I said the game is amazing when you play as Kratos is because you don't get to the entire time. The game forces you to play as Atreus in long portions. This would be fine if it wasn't the fact that he plays like a side character and these were by far the weakest parts of the game. Whoever in the writing room said hey our players love playing as this jacked out god of destruction lets force them to play as a child for a quarter of the game is a moron. I have the bad feeling they are pushing this series to drop Kratos and I have to say thats going to be a bad idea. Also the story is another part I would have to say has some issues. The story does have some awesome moments and overall is good, but there are plenty of sections where the story meanders or gets off track. Also there was a lot of controversy this game would suffer from a lot of the issues with "modern writing". I am happy to say for the most part this isn't the case, but it does feel like God of War has been "sanitized" for a lack of a better word. It does seem like the sexuality and violence has been toned down compared to the original trilogy of games. It may sound weird talking about an overly violent game anyways, but it does feel like this has been toned down to appease a certain audience. Lastly I would say there are a few tooo many puzzle in this game. I don't mind them and they can be a nice change of pace, but they could be cut down by about 40%. I'm playing this game for the action and cool combat encounters and most of the puzzles are so basic they just feel like they are adding time to the game for no reason.

    So now what this game does right. The combat is smooth and fun and its nice this time you have a couple more weapons to work with that are both fun and have their own fun unique abilities. Obviously this game looks amazing I usually think of graphics as secondary, but this game was so pretty I can't lie. The story is good overall despite some odd choices at times and the vast majority of characters feel real with great personalities and attributes you feel for and get attached to.

    Anyways that's my take on GOW: Ragnarok. A great games, but some odd choices hold this game back from being a 10/10. Hopefully the series continues Kratos's story and they continue this series in the right direction.    … Expand
  85. Brayliner
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite games ever. The story is so compelling and it bolstered by amazing gameplay and combat.
  86. luiznark
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Tão bom quanto o primeiro. Uma ótima sequência pra história. Melhor jogo de PS5 até aqui.
  87. Mert2302
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Ragnarok is a better version of its predecessor. Better combat, better story telling and acting, new skill tree…
    Graphics are not top tier. The performance is stable in PS5. The only problem is it doesn’t give a new game feeling, its better but its new. In overall its a great game and probably the best of 2022.
    -5= Graphics.
    -5= Being better but pretty similar with GoW 2018.
  88. Elmamei
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Semejante obra de arte este nuevo título al principio lo veía un poco pesado pero despues tiene mucho más que dar que el anterior título con. El cambio de juego de Atreus Woow un nuevo aire al juego y la saga increíble!!... Se merece el GOTY ganadisimo… Expand
  89. KunderscoreKing
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    This game isn't perfect but I give it a 10 because it is amazing, it captured my imagination from the start and it was an insane rollercoaster, I had so much fun. I think that this is a brilliant sequel to the original.
  90. RedDragon1240
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    I just don't know how Santa Monica keeps pushing it's limits. This game improves upon everything it's prequel did, and it definetly is improving on one of the best games ever made. Better combat, bigger realms, exquisite story telling. This game has it all. A super masterpiece!
  91. VentusAstra
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Just as good as the game from 2018. Won't spoil it so I just recommend to play it, you won't be disappointed.
  92. T88DPG
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By far one of my most favourite games ever! I absolutely loved GOW back from 2018 but they did need to make the game more challenging when it come to fighting. Which they did in this one! The new weapons and playing as Atreus just made it even better, changing up the game like that just keeping you so intrigued! Love it!… Expand
  93. Jota_B2
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Jogo excelente como o de 2018, vale a pena cada centavo. Infelizmente tem muita gente otaria que quer desmerecer o game por puro haterismo kkkkk, esse papo furado de que "é o mesmo jogo de 2018" " é uma DLC" é pura mentira kkkk. é obvio que o jogo vai se aproveitar de coisas do jogo anterior pois é uma continuação direta! mas comparando os dois games tem algumas areas q sao aproveitadasJogo excelente como o de 2018, vale a pena cada centavo. Infelizmente tem muita gente otaria que quer desmerecer o game por puro haterismo kkkkk, esse papo furado de que "é o mesmo jogo de 2018" " é uma DLC" é pura mentira kkkk. é obvio que o jogo vai se aproveitar de coisas do jogo anterior pois é uma continuação direta! mas comparando os dois games tem algumas areas q sao aproveitadas sim, mas em contra partida tem o dobro de áreas novas pra explorar e se divertir, bem como eles aumentaram bastante a variação de inimigos e acrescentaram alguns golpes novos. e quanto a historia, n irei dar spoilers, mas o desfecho dela é ótimo também, amarrou as pontas soltas do primeiro game.… Expand
  94. drokami
    Jan 19, 2023
    10
    God of War Ragnarok is an example to be followed in the world and especially in the gaming industry. It is a true masterpiece that managed to raise the quality standard in all aspects.
  95. ceba2883
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Un excelente juego maravilloso e jugado todos los god of war y este me sorprende los gráficos la historia también la correcta continuación de la historia anterior gran variedad de personajes jugables espero siga haciendo juegos así. Felicitaciones santa monica
  96. IRON_SOUL
    Feb 21, 2023
    8
    O jogo é bom em todos os aspectos, mas não tem nenhum tipo de inovação na jogabilidade, gráficos ou historia, tudo é mediano, não tem o mesmo impacto que o GOW de 2018 teve. Jogo extremamente divertido e bem feito, combate não teve inovação, mas continua fluido e funcional, mundo maior para explorar, mais chefes para enfrentar, mais personagens para interagir, tudo é maior aqui, porem,O jogo é bom em todos os aspectos, mas não tem nenhum tipo de inovação na jogabilidade, gráficos ou historia, tudo é mediano, não tem o mesmo impacto que o GOW de 2018 teve. Jogo extremamente divertido e bem feito, combate não teve inovação, mas continua fluido e funcional, mundo maior para explorar, mais chefes para enfrentar, mais personagens para interagir, tudo é maior aqui, porem, além da falta de inovação, o grande ponto fraco do jogo é a historia, apesar ter mais para se ver , o roteiro é fraco, desenvolvimento de alguns personagens é praticamente nulo e o final não é satisfatório, não responde as perguntas deixadas na trama, não se equipara a expectativa criada pelo próprio game e deixa um gosto ruim, não adianta comer um bolo delicioso se na ultima mordida você pega um pedaço estragado, acaba com toda a experiência!… Expand
  97. FonsRuber
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Casi ningún juego me ha emocionado tanto como este. Es perfecto, una obra de arte en todos los aspectos, equilibrado, bello y completo
  98. qBoris
    May 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First game made everything perfect and this is better than first game. I only felt like last odin fight was not that great.… Expand
  99. Sensou
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Big Improvement over the 2018 GOW.

    If you keep bragging about graphics, it's a complete same feel for me. It's all about resolution and texturing in the game so don't exaggerates thing. It's already a good graphics since 2018 and it's the same for me for Ragnarok graphics.

    Combat is still the same but with some improvement where you can wield 3 weapons now and you can play around with your shield as well this time around. On top of that, you can play with Freya, although Freya is overall has the same behavior as Atreus in combat perspective but its just nice addition. They completely take many inspiration from TLOU2 where you can play as Atreus in this game.

    Exploration of course a lot better with the addition of chaos blade to get around the area. No more slow ascending and descending the wall. Well, it still there but its almost none so it's fabulous because that's the reason why I hate 2018 GOW. On top of that, you can explore all nine realms, so more area to explore as well as puzzle which always great since the traditional GOW.

    Now for story. It's wonderfully written and executed BUT it's weird for me as the characterization of some characters seems inconsistent along the way. Some part is very strong and "wow" me which makes me keep saying "Did Naughty Dog take part in the narrative of this game?" For example when Kratos go home with Atreus after Brok is murdered, the way Kratos explain the situation to Atreus completely reminds me of how Naughty Dog style of story-telling. And many more of that situation which make me attach to the story of Ragnarok better than 2018 GOW.
    But, some part seems off for me, like Freya. Well, they build that relationship with Kratos helping her to retrieve her power back but really? Its that easy? The change from Freya is just too easy and sudden friendship being build there. 2nd, Kratos also very inconsistent in this game, he keep admitting he's wrong after he take certain action, like when he went to Asgard with "vengeance" in mind where Atreus mention before that it's all about justice but Kratos denies it. Then, along the way, Kratos realize "Yeah, I'm wrong, it's not vengeance but it's justice for Odin", like what?

    I know you trying to create the human version of Kratos where Kratos is more emotional and keep positioning himself as parent rather than a God but for me it's completely make Kratos characterization seems weaker for me than the 2018 GOW. Yes, he is a father and God at the same time and that personality might be the reason of his inconsistency in this game but personally I hate that moment.

    Overall a wonderful game and great sequel in Norse Saga of GOW. For Santa Monica, I do think you can stop here for GOW, if you are trying to make another GOW game, the expectation will be very high which might be very demanding and challenging as you cannot remove Kratos and go with another "God" character.    … Expand
  100. JR2
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Definitivamente el GOTY, desde el principio hasta el final se siente como un juego nuevo, es una mezcla de todo tipo de juego pero bien cohesionado.
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  1. 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]
  2. Softpedia
    Dec 8, 2022
    95
    Thanks to an amazing cast that’s doing an outstanding job, a compelling story told through the eyes of multiple characters, and top-notch combat, this epic and heartfelt journey strikes all the right chord. It’s impossible not to recommend God of War Ragnarok, but just in case you had any doubts, I strongly advise anyone mildly interested in gaming to play Santa Monica Studio’s latest masterpiece.
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  3. GameSkinny
    Dec 1, 2022
    80
    It’s a satisfying conclusion to the modern God of War saga, but it’s hard to walk away and not feel like this could have been something greater.
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