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  1. Dec 8, 2022
    10
    10/10, GOTY true contender. There isn't a reason this game wouldn't deserve a solid shot at GOTY.
  2. Dec 8, 2022
    9
    The story is great addition to the original and plays and looks amazing in performance and high framerate!
  3. Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Near perfect game, highly recommend. Great story and fantastic character development when compared to God of War 4
  4. Dec 8, 2022
    10
    The soundtrack, the history, the side missions , the characters, the argument, the graphics…, All in this game was perfect
  5. Dec 8, 2022
    10
    2022’s GOTY, leagues ahead of anything else in the category. A must play for anyone with a PlayStation and a testament of how 1st party games should be handled. Microsoft could learn something from Sony.
  6. Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best game ever 10/10 game of the year gow ragnarok perfect gams 2022 story 10/10 character 10/10 eding 10/10 Expand
  7. Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Game of the year. Best game on PS5 hands down. I thought Horizon Zero Dawn was good. This beats it.
  8. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarok was named the best exclusive of 2022 And it can easily be considered as one of the best games of 2022 Santa Monica once again showed his art with the new God of War formula
  9. Dec 8, 2022
    0
    This game is not a new game. It's not a completely new game.

    "God of War: Ragnarok" (X)

    "God of War" (O)

    There is nothing new about this game. Nothing has changed at all. Graphics, systems, content, everything is the same. It's not a new game, so I'm giving it 0 points.
  10. Dec 8, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of Woke Marvel Edition

    The good: Graphics, Audio, Gameplay

    The bad: The story is **** and woke, I was expecting Thor and Odin to die a brutal death, such a wasted potential...If I'm not mistaken Cory Barlog once said in an interview that GOW is not known for it's violence WHHHHHHAAAAAAAAT TF?!? Cory imagine the next Mortal Kombat with only friendship and babalities, sounds stupid right? Kratos needs to be a monster end of story! Let's hope for a better director because this guy is making GOW into a woke festival with boring characters that nobody cares.

    TL:DR It was fun but then I realised Kratos has erectile dysfunction in this game
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  11. Dec 8, 2022
    1
    The game mechanics are better than those of gow 2018 but they have thrown overboard the incredible story that Norse mythology could give. this game was doomed since they decided on two games instead of three. I feel cheated.
    the 2018 story had just the right level of drama and depth. in this game everything is varnished with an extra layer of crying and well-being
  12. Dec 8, 2022
    10
    I don't platinum alot of games but this is number 4. The story is a fantastic conclusion to the 2018 one. Starts a little slow maybe but definitely picks up and combat becomes really fun as you unlock more moves. New characters were fantastic and I loved seeing them really flesh out the old characters. It's also great for accessibility options as well making it so much easier to tailor theI don't platinum alot of games but this is number 4. The story is a fantastic conclusion to the 2018 one. Starts a little slow maybe but definitely picks up and combat becomes really fun as you unlock more moves. New characters were fantastic and I loved seeing them really flesh out the old characters. It's also great for accessibility options as well making it so much easier to tailor the experience to how you want to play. It's nice to see them add things like transmog though it would be fantastic if you could have that unlocked earlier. If you want a great story with your game and not just another toxic multiplayer grind fest this is definitely the way to go. Expand
  13. Dec 8, 2022
    10
    This game is definitely game of thr year. ITS WVEN BETTER THAN ELDEN RING. The story line is absolutely amazing, there are no drops in frame rate, there are no gimmicks to where you can cheat the game, no unnecessarily long drawn out confusing timelines or pointless story threads that never end. It’s a classic follow up to the God of War based on Nordic gods. There are twists and turns. AThis game is definitely game of thr year. ITS WVEN BETTER THAN ELDEN RING. The story line is absolutely amazing, there are no drops in frame rate, there are no gimmicks to where you can cheat the game, no unnecessarily long drawn out confusing timelines or pointless story threads that never end. It’s a classic follow up to the God of War based on Nordic gods. There are twists and turns. A FANTASTIC battle system to make it balanced YET hard. This is not a game where it’s a walk in the park. But yet, you do not have to roll around 15,000 times or cheaply go and farm souls in some gimmicky way to beat it. You still have to use skill. Not only all this. But thr replay value is most certainly there. You can play this game over and over. Plus there are plenty of after storyline activities to follow thru with. All in all. Definitely a 10 out of 10 game. And should be gsme of thr year. Expand
  14. Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Game of the year! I enjoyed every minute of this game. I highly recommend to anyone that’s not played it yet.
  15. Dec 8, 2022
    7
    It's a pretty decent game :)
    To me some of the side/endgame content is what elevates this game a little bit.
    Could give the game an 8 because of it but i still don't quite feel like the game deserves it because there is some parts of the game that feels drawn out a bit. To a point where i would continue to ask, WOULD YOU PLEASE GET TO THE **** POINT? Btw, Thor is daddy.
    Worth a playthrough
  16. Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Quienes de verdad hemos probado el juego podemos corroborar que es un juego INCREIBLE, en todo sentido se nota la buena dirección NARRATIVA, ARTE, MUSICA, EFECTOS y que decir de su GRANDIOSA historia. Donde claramente Santa Mónica nos demuestra que la saga EVOLUCIONA, saliendo del camino de venganza de las entregas pasadas para darle un cierre MAGISTRAL a esta mitología, incluso dejandoQuienes de verdad hemos probado el juego podemos corroborar que es un juego INCREIBLE, en todo sentido se nota la buena dirección NARRATIVA, ARTE, MUSICA, EFECTOS y que decir de su GRANDIOSA historia. Donde claramente Santa Mónica nos demuestra que la saga EVOLUCIONA, saliendo del camino de venganza de las entregas pasadas para darle un cierre MAGISTRAL a esta mitología, incluso dejando las referencias de otras culturas. Sin lugar a dudas el estudio se supera a si mismo y nos deja claro que la saga de GOD OF WAR aun puede SORPRENDERNOS y dejarnos con un excelente sabor de boca. Expand
  17. Dec 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better than 2018. Not gonna find this at Microsoft. Definitely gonna be better than starfish. Expand
  18. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    One of the best game I ever played, amazing story, very well made and engaging gameplay. Definitely my game of the year.
  19. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Great Game 10/10 And Stellar Storyline Most Amazing I've Played All Year Long Better Then Most this Year
  20. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Story wise this game just blows everything away. Game wise it's too addicting I haven't been able to put this game down since I got it which was midnight at GameSpot! If that dosent convince you nothing will period.
  21. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Es un juego grandioso, su Game play es buenísimo, la historia muy bien cuidada e interesante, y lo más importante es súper divertido de jugar y volver a jugar para sacarle todos los logros. Es un juego obligado de Playstation
  22. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Epic from the start to the end, truly a masterpiece.
    Story 10
    Music 10
    Gameplay 10
    Mechanics 10
    Art 10


    Recommendation: Spoiler!
    Do funeral mission last, before the impending coming New Game Plus.
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  23. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, i love it , just amazing, Ragnarok was superior to god of war 2018, in my opinion it surpassed it in all aspects, immense improvements in the gameplay,the fights are much more fluid, etc, the story is also much better, more complex, with more plot-twists, best game of 2022 and one of the best games ever.
  24. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    The game is beautiful, the voice acting is incredible! Years ago, playing the originals, I never would have imagined a God of War game with such a big open world. Seeing Kratos grow as a character is fantastic. The Norse pantheon was the perfect fit
  25. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Fantastic graphics and gameplay! It was difficult to not blast through it, because I didn't want it to be over.
  26. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with great visuals. Best of the series so far. Many hours to keep you engaged. Expand
  27. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This game was the best game I've played in a decade. It made me feel feelings.
  28. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Amazing gane with a really Good story, also the gameplay was Good, the art was stunning
  29. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarök is pure magic and perhaps the best Game ever made. Thank you Santa Monica for this beautiful Journey.
  30. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made loved ever second of it the combat is much better than 2018 story is flawless and epic with emotional moments and the characters are the heart and soul of the game.
  31. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Every once in a while a game comes out that makes you appreciate being a gamer, and God of War Ragnarok is definitely one of those games. You will be surprised how every single moment of the game is thought through and how its world pulls you in. Santa Monica has reached a whole new level of maturity with the latest entry in the God of War series, and to go even beyond this level in theEvery once in a while a game comes out that makes you appreciate being a gamer, and God of War Ragnarok is definitely one of those games. You will be surprised how every single moment of the game is thought through and how its world pulls you in. Santa Monica has reached a whole new level of maturity with the latest entry in the God of War series, and to go even beyond this level in the future is something that only a handful of studios might be capable of doing, and Santa Monica is one of them. Expand
  32. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    A game that will blow you away. Easily going to take GOTY for 2022 as we have not seen a game like it since the previous instalment
  33. Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Perfect. Every last bit of it. The story is incredible, the combat is even better than the first game and the graphics are amazing. Best game of all time
  34. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This game is a clear upgrade to God of war (2018) from story writing to combat features.
  35. Dec 7, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having gotten the platinum on the game there are some issues when doing backtracking to use the spear or runic arrows, and Atreus combat feels less crunchy than Kratos... However the story is great, the voice acting is some of the best ever, and the extra postgame fights are tough, and you can pet the giant wolf! Expand
  36. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Simplemente una obra de arte mas, cuando pareciera que no puede superarse mas la actual entrega, siempre lo logran!
  37. Dec 7, 2022
    6
    I absolutely LOVED the first game. Loved it. Played it through maybe 6 times and got the Platinum. So I'm sad to say I didn't find Ragnarok anywhere near as good.

    Unfortunately, this one felt like a struggle for the first 20 hours, and that soured me for the rest of the play through. The story didn't feel like it got going until the first time you played as Atreus. Other than that is
    I absolutely LOVED the first game. Loved it. Played it through maybe 6 times and got the Platinum. So I'm sad to say I didn't find Ragnarok anywhere near as good.

    Unfortunately, this one felt like a struggle for the first 20 hours, and that soured me for the rest of the play through. The story didn't feel like it got going until the first time you played as Atreus. Other than that is was; go here, press button, go back there, press button, since and repeat. It was really mind numbering and felt like filler. It also didn't help that the combat felt more like a chore this time.

    The other thing I found really lacking in this one was the wonderment. Number 1 had so many jaw-dropping moments of sheer wonderment and imagination; Freyr's turtle/house, the realm machine, the realm of the elves Alfheim - I could go on and on. The variation of foes, locations, creatures, etc was inspiring.

    The story in Ragnarok does have a lot of heart though, and is the best thing about the whole experience, but again, it takes way too long for it to kick into gear.

    Overall, for me, it would have been a far stronger game with more wonderment and less bloating and filler. I've played it once, and that will be it, I have zero desire to go through it again.
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  38. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This game is masterpiece
    One of the best game i ever played in my life Everything in this game is perfect
  39. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Que lloren los fanáticos de xbox con esta obra maestra simplemente algo que nunca en xbox encontrarán sony la mejor compañía del planeta con los mejores exclusivos y consolas
  40. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This game is a certified masterpiece the visual are amazing the gameplay is extraordinary the characters are lovable kratos and Atreus are just the best protags in fictional
  41. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This game is by far one of the best games ever made in gaming history. The story is unparalleled with any game that has been released this year. The character Progression of every character makes sense and is the most amazing that most people will see in a long time. Kratos, Atreus, Freya, Odin, Thor, Brok, Sindri, and Mimir all have arcs whether that be in the main story or through sideThis game is by far one of the best games ever made in gaming history. The story is unparalleled with any game that has been released this year. The character Progression of every character makes sense and is the most amazing that most people will see in a long time. Kratos, Atreus, Freya, Odin, Thor, Brok, Sindri, and Mimir all have arcs whether that be in the main story or through side quest. The gameplay of this game is by all means very similar to the previous while building upon what we originally had. All the weapons with new abilities and an all new weapon just fit so much with kratos as a character. Expand
  42. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    My new all time favourite. It was such a blast the whole way through. Story gripped me from the beginning. Visuals are breathtaking and the combat is extremely fun. If I have to name a negative, it's the backseating NPC's when you're solving a puzzle. But the rest is so good that it won't effect my score for this game. Truly an one of a kind experience you don't wanna miss.
  43. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made in gaiming history every time is epic moments new weapons new execution everthing sooo much improve everthing improve combat monster boss itis best game ever made of all in gaiminh history epic games ever made
  44. Dec 7, 2022
    0
    To be honest this is a dlc with 70$ it doesn’t make sense and the ending was horrible
  45. Dec 7, 2022
    0
    While falling a little short of its predecessor in the grand gameplay moments i love its predecessor for, the beautiful story and characters are pushed forward and forfill their potentials. There is room for a DLC and I hope we get it!
  46. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    God od war ragnarok is one of the best game i ever played And this is my game of the year in 2022!!
  47. Dec 7, 2022
    4
    Terminei o jogo e ganhei o troféu de platina, mas espero que o jogo seja muito melhor do que apenas ser bom
    Deveria ser uma trilogia.
    Eles comparam as missões secundárias com The Witcher 3, mas GOW está muito atrás Odin não deu a mínima para Ragnarok, mas a máscara O Ragnarok não era sobre o fim do mundo, mas apenas Asgard! Acho que desenvolvedores preguiçosos tomaram essa decisão,
    Terminei o jogo e ganhei o troféu de platina, mas espero que o jogo seja muito melhor do que apenas ser bom
    Deveria ser uma trilogia.
    Eles comparam as missões secundárias com The Witcher 3, mas GOW está muito atrás
    Odin não deu a mínima para Ragnarok, mas a máscara
    O Ragnarok não era sobre o fim do mundo, mas apenas Asgard! Acho que desenvolvedores preguiçosos tomaram essa decisão, também Ragnarok em si não era grande coisa, você chama um jogo de Ragnarok e é 10% sobre o próprio Ragnarok
    Thor disse eu vejo você de novo para Kratos no começo, mas nunca alcance Kratos até as últimas horas do jogo, Odin disfarçado de Tyr, mas por que razão? Ele usou as informações que reuniu? Não, ele sabia que Kratos estava procurando a lança para matar Himdal, mas não avisou Himdal ou pelo menos não tirou chifre dele.
    Fenrir era um fantasma e não fez nada no enredo. Thor, o deus do trovão, foi morto por uma lança de um golpe e desapareceu: /
    Também o algoritmo de combate de Odin, Thor e até mesmo Himdal era pobre e ruim e não era criativo em nada.
    A narrativa era ruim
    . O sistema de combate não acrescentou nada, mas removeram a mão nua e alguns combos de lâmina.
    Asgard é uma pequena vila, eu esperava grandes palácios e uma cidade, mais uma vez obrigado pelos desenvolvedores preguiçosos
    O que você tem feito nesses 5 anos? Eu era um grande fã de GOW, mas espero que Elden ou qualquer outro jogo ganhe o prêmio goty, também a pontuação do metacritic é inútil, 94? Deve ser algo em torno de 80`85 graças a Gameplay, gráfico e Sindri/Brok, é isso
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  48. Dec 7, 2022
    7
    Decent game, but lightyears away from the quality of the previous entry.
    History is the worst offender
  49. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. Sucks it’s being review bombed so I thought I’d come in and bring a review. Great bosses. Vanahiem was easily the best realm. It was the one that utilized verticality the most. Some of the areas really didn’t which sucked but overall I had a great time with the game. I had a few issues with the story but not enough to fully impact my experience
  50. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Excellent game. A fantastic story, masterfully told. A real delight to play.
  51. Dec 7, 2022
    4
    Sony Santa Monica got the same disease that made Naughty Dog create the horrible TLOU2.

    The devs played it safe, most of the people will gulp a sequel up even if sheeet hurling monkeys have been the norm and would be satisfied in the end, so in a sense they do whatever they want. The game will sell a lot, and they will make a new GOW game 5 years later and everyone will forget what a
    Sony Santa Monica got the same disease that made Naughty Dog create the horrible TLOU2.

    The devs played it safe, most of the people will gulp a sequel up even if sheeet hurling monkeys have been the norm and would be satisfied in the end, so in a sense they do whatever they want. The game will sell a lot, and they will make a new GOW game 5 years later and everyone will forget what a terrible abomination they created back then. I'm just not sure there is a way back for SSM after what they have done.

    Everything was subpar compared to the previous game. There are a lot of subtle things that made the overall atmosphere out of place.

    Mimir... he was doing the same as before, just more of it. It became boring. He had zero substance to what he had to say and also the mystery is lost, like writers' block assaulted the story writers.

    They added a lot of things/variety from the previous game, that wasn't needed at all. Atreus wasn't annoying, he was just plain naive. Atreus was dethroned by Freya as the most frustrating/annoying sidekick, like an old hag who has to run her mouth no matter what. Angrboda... is the TLOU2 kindergarten element of the game, out of place, unnecessary, ruined the overall pacing.

    Parts where you had to go with Atreus... like someone was sleep deprived and forced to create that part of the game. Unnecessary, filler content.

    Where is the violence? Why is Kratos acting like a lapdog instead of a rabid dog? Why is he swallowing his pride and endure all kinds of trash from retards? Why can't I butcher down I don't like and put the Disney squirrel in a bag, kick it into the nether, then lie to Atreus that Ratatoskr left because he was looking for the ultimate acorn tree?

    The new weapon? Like you are fighting with a needle. Old weps have been mutilated too. The boring aspects and runics are left in, the cool ones removed or modified to be uncool.

    Lots of repugnant characters. Mostly uninteresing new monsters, borderline annoying little retardations one hitting you and the like. Goofyness maxed out, violence zeroed.

    Zero chance to shape the main plot thread, maximum linearity.

    Berserkers? Filler bosses.

    I just don't like when someone forcible defecates down in my throat. This fu**ing with the fanbase thing is the latest norm and to be honest quite dispiriting. There is enough evil sh*t going on in the world, but now that it is also making rounds in gaming space is something that is not taken lightly. AAA games are dead. GOW as a franchise got zeroed for me. I will not replay this abomination that's for sure, and I'm not even sure I'm gonna finish the game. I'd rather play the previous game another time.

    All the negative reviews are the real thing. This game was made by incompetents or the same people and deliverately made it terrible.
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  52. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    God of War: Ragnarok is an amazingly great game and should win GOTY at this years Game Awards.
    I'm currently at 28 hours of playtime according to my ps5 games page ( Love the fact we can see how long we have played a game thanks Sony) its so mesmerizingly detailed in graphics performance and fps, the emotions are a roller coaster of amazement.GG and Good luck Santa Monica Studio.
  53. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    A wonderful game. Best game of the year by far. Ragnarok pushes boundaries with its unique storytelling and amazing gameplay.
  54. Dec 7, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yet another game trying to be a movie. Typical of Sony nowadays. This game is not the last of us or uncharted but it easily could be. Cutscenes all over the place, I lost interest very quickly as the game was nothing new and I could of easily been playing the original Gow. Expand
  55. Dec 7, 2022
    2
    Too much cut scene less gameplay, this is supposed to be a game not a movie. The puzzles aren't supposed to have guides and yet there are indicators all over the place and the boy won't shut up giving me hints every time.
  56. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece in everything: gameplay, story and graphics.
    Generational game.
  57. Dec 7, 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
  58. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    If it’s not broke don’t fix it! I’m glad they kept the same amazing gameplay as before with slight adjustments making it more smooth. The gameplay is addictingly fun and is what’s kept me coming back for more! The story is absolutely amazing, what a creative and fun take on Norse mythology. Don’t listen to these whack ass fake bad reviews from haters trying to tank the score…This gameIf it’s not broke don’t fix it! I’m glad they kept the same amazing gameplay as before with slight adjustments making it more smooth. The gameplay is addictingly fun and is what’s kept me coming back for more! The story is absolutely amazing, what a creative and fun take on Norse mythology. Don’t listen to these whack ass fake bad reviews from haters trying to tank the score…This game delivers and is just as good if not better than the first. After 100% the game my only complaint is I want even more reasons to kick ass with kratos … Expand
  59. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Easily my new favorite game. Barlog and friends did it again with masterful gameplay, storytelling and art direction. This game and the previous one are in a league of thier own and GoW in my opinion, deserves to be one of the greats as far as mythology and fantasy stories are concerned. Expand
  60. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarok is a comprehensive improvement over God of War 2018. From story telling and deeper characterization. and a more attractive gameplay with effective role-playing elements and a third weapon (spear) that is like blades and an ax a weapon with unique capabilities
  61. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Amazing writing and gameplay. God of War Ragnarök has its own way of keeping you reeled in at every moment while also making you want to slow down on story progress so the game doesn’t end.
  62. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    God of war Ragnarok such a great game and one of the best game i ever played in my life
  63. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Amazing game best In graphics combat and story must play for any gamer. Even if you didn't play the first one this game kicks off with a bang
  64. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Another incredible Sony exclusive. Almost better than Elden Ring. Sucks to be an Xbox loser.
  65. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This is by far the best game i have ever played. Period. I have been gaming for almost 15 years and i can tell you that no game... I repeat NO GAME! got me like this one.
    From the game game play to the character development, this has been absolutely phenomenal.
  66. Dec 7, 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
  67. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Total masterpiece haptic feedback when at every move feels very cool ,the story is so interesting graphics are so much better than last one ,total improvement
  68. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece is better in every aspect than 2018
    Jugabilidad, personajes, mapas, musica y historia 10/10
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  69. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    God of war ragnarok is my game of the year of 2022
    and one of the best game i ever played in my life
  70. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Очень сильно понравилась и запала в душу. Рекомендую!
  71. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No spoliers here. God of War Ragnarok improves on everything 2018. It's reallly crazy that Playstation was able to pull it off. This is not a console warrior talking. This is the truth. Buy the game. It's worth every penny. Expand
  72. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    GoW Ragnarok is an incredible experiencie from beginning to end (which by the way is only really reached when you do all the extra content the game has to offer).

    As a sequel to GoW (2018), it takes everything the previous installment did great and made it amazing. The combat, the puzzle solving, the bosses, the side missions, the rpg elements and the character development are taken to a
    GoW Ragnarok is an incredible experiencie from beginning to end (which by the way is only really reached when you do all the extra content the game has to offer).

    As a sequel to GoW (2018), it takes everything the previous installment did great and made it amazing. The combat, the puzzle solving, the bosses, the side missions, the rpg elements and the character development are taken to a whole different level.

    While by the end of the main story its clear the game was actually planned as a trilogy, the landing of the ending and the culmination of the Norse Saga was well executed. We can only wonder where the story will go from here
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  73. Dec 7, 2022
    5
    Good Game I played in PS4.its my favourite game.
    I liked skill and Kratos..
  74. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Simply the definition of a AAA game. This game does everything perfectly and delivers one of the most memorable adventures in videogame history. A masterpiece and my GOTY of 2022.
  75. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Was für ein bombastisches Spiel,einfach spielen,fallen lassen und euch das beste Spiel des Jahres (Plattformübergreifend) reinziehen.
  76. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Equals or exceeds 2018 in nearly every way. It is a terrific conclusion to the Norse saga. Kratos does it once again. Now just waiting for New Game+ so I can experience the game with the maxed out weapons. Thank you SSM for another emotional, powerful, worthwhile journey.
  77. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This has been an amazing game! A perfect follow up to God of War (2018). The story is enriching, the gameplay has a familiarity to it but enough differences to make you change up how you play, and it’s take on Norse Mythology continues to be a breath of fresh air compared to the Marvel take that dominates pop culture (nothing against marvel). If you want a video game with an amazing story,This has been an amazing game! A perfect follow up to God of War (2018). The story is enriching, the gameplay has a familiarity to it but enough differences to make you change up how you play, and it’s take on Norse Mythology continues to be a breath of fresh air compared to the Marvel take that dominates pop culture (nothing against marvel). If you want a video game with an amazing story, great game play, and challenges that are tough but fair: then play God of War Ragnarök. This game should be GOTY Expand
  78. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very well made game, doesn’t have any problems, I love the weapons in the game. Expand
  79. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, this game is the perfect sequel to the 2018 game, all of the characters are beautifully written and you actually start caring about them, and the story is a work of art.
  80. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    God of war Ragnarok is the best game i ever played. The Characters, Gameplay, Graphics and Story are absolutely amazing. God of War Ragnarok will win Game of The Year of 2022 at The Game Awards 2022. Aamiin
  81. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    God of war ragnarok one of the best game i ever played in my life and is my game of the year in 2022
  82. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Amazing gameplay, amazing story, amazing characters.

    So many awesome scenes, so many quotable moments.

    this is the pinnacle of gaming.

    Easily GOTY.
  83. Dec 7, 2022
    9
    Cara, é bom esse jogo ganhar o GOTY. Ele foi bom de mais, entregou tudo, e mesmo vendo todos os spoilers possiveis antes de jogar, a experiencia foi unica.
  84. Dec 7, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. epilogo di una saga spettacolare uguale al 4 ma con miglioramenti in gameplay e grafica ma il suo punto forte è la storia ben raccontata e poco banale soprattutto per il plot twist di tyr che a me ha lasciato a bocca aperta Expand
  85. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    I wasn't really sure how they were going to top GoW 2018, or how they would manage to cap off this storyline within two games, but Ragnarok turned out to be an incredible game that exceeded my expectations in every way.

    The combat overhaul and added verticality to level design managed to address most of the issues of the first game. They were more minor complaints for me, granted, but
    I wasn't really sure how they were going to top GoW 2018, or how they would manage to cap off this storyline within two games, but Ragnarok turned out to be an incredible game that exceeded my expectations in every way.

    The combat overhaul and added verticality to level design managed to address most of the issues of the first game. They were more minor complaints for me, granted, but seeing that addressed, seeing a dedicated button added to give your attacks more elemental damage, being able to strike from above, the tweaks to the Spartan Rage system, other upgrades that shall not be mentioned here for the sake of Spoilers... all were great choices that culminated in an amazing gameplay experience.

    The narrative... it's hard to get into that without spoilers, but the way they managed to weave the storyline together in the main missions so masterfully, while enhancing it in side missions in such a way that it adds to and enriches the story without locking anything crucial to it behind them is just plain amazing. The ending feels like such a satisfying conclusion both for this story arc and for Kratos' arc in general that, even though I do hope for more, they could honestly just end the franchise here and it would feel complete.

    Can't recommend the game enough. It's a heck of an experience.
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  86. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Definitely my game of the year! Very good exploration, which can provide up to 60-70 hours of fun. And the story never gets boring, on the contrary, more interesting with each discovery. Amazing new characters that don't even need a lot of screen time to make us like them. Ragnarok is amazing.
  87. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Игра очень хороша, фанат ещё первой части в эпоху Playstation 2
  88. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    With gorgeous visuals and well-thought-out level design, God of War Ragnarok’s magnificent tale has the potential to reach out to many people. It utilizes next-gen hardware to the maximum to create an experience that only a videogame can offer.
  89. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best games in the history of the game industry, such as God of War 2018
  90. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Perfect masterpiece God of War Ragnarok is one of the best games of the last few years, which can immerse gamers for hours with its excellent gameplay and interesting narrative.
  91. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This game is everything I ever wanted for the sequel and more. I am as excited to play it all again on NG+ as I was waiting for my first play-through.
  92. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Definitely a 10/10 for me. This game elevated everything that was good from the previous one. The story, the journey, the characters evolution, the dialogues and the battles ... omg the battles. It's gameplay is incredible. The combat is brutal. One of the best action games I've ever played. Looking forward to the Platinum.
  93. Dec 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game Expand
  94. Dec 7, 2022
    8
    Overall great experience, but I would personally say that GoW 2018 is overall a better game. It's hard to judge because from a technical standpoint almost everything in this game is better. The levels are great, the music is fantastic, the combat evolves in an appropriate and fun way. I just felt underwhelmed by how the story plays out, 2018 just hit harder. This game was developed underOverall great experience, but I would personally say that GoW 2018 is overall a better game. It's hard to judge because from a technical standpoint almost everything in this game is better. The levels are great, the music is fantastic, the combat evolves in an appropriate and fun way. I just felt underwhelmed by how the story plays out, 2018 just hit harder. This game was developed under COVID restrictions and I believe part of the care was left on the table because of it. Over all great game, a must for fans of the saga. Expand
  95. Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Best game of the century, much improved from the 2018 game. Expanded combat and amazing story and character development
  96. Dec 6, 2022
    10
    One of the best action adventures ever made. Excellent graphics. Great excitement and gameplay. Everything is great
  97. Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Santa Monica Studios outdid themselves. What lacked from God of War 2018 was the lack of weapons and gear and enemies. In the first 30 minutes you fight more type of enemies from GOW 2018. Then the weapons. Wow, we get the curve by not welding mjolnir but the spear. I found myself just using the spear. The combat is amazing and precise. The variety of gear lets you customize how you want to play. You want to go full glass cannon or tank with your builds. So much fun. Story wise did lack a bit but not enough to ruin my experience. Brok blessing the spear and that other scene had my allergies going. Amazing game. I can’t wait till new game plus Expand
  98. Dec 1, 2022
    10
    Well, Gowr's game is not the best in the series, but rather the best in this generation in terms of story, acting scenes. Soundtracks . The visual effects all put it on top of the gaming industry
  99. Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best playstation games ever made, amazing gameplay and graphics, the history when it comes to the end it finished completely awesome.
  100. Dec 6, 2022
    10
    For sure this game is one of the best games of the last years and most likely GOTY 2022. I’ve been reading some comments and reviews from bots giving this game a 0 and saying that this is dlc then I wonder how in tf a +20 hours only campaign game could be a dlc lmao and some saying the story is boring so you can go and play fortnite, cod, halo this is not for you this is for real men andFor sure this game is one of the best games of the last years and most likely GOTY 2022. I’ve been reading some comments and reviews from bots giving this game a 0 and saying that this is dlc then I wonder how in tf a +20 hours only campaign game could be a dlc lmao and some saying the story is boring so you can go and play fortnite, cod, halo this is not for you this is for real men and videogames fans, other thing they’re saying is about some reused animations and tactics from 2018 through the game have they ever played another single game from any other developer? Everybody does the same thing y’all didn’t say nothing about elden ring, every dark souls or soulsborne game lmao, y’all say no **** about every cod game, FIFA, halo, capcom games etc. Bots and troll acccounts just want to discredit the game because here we have another masterpiece from Sony interactive entertainment, PlayStation studios just like horizon and they’re mad cause their favorite console company don’t gives them anything hahaha so they can still crying and be cringie if they want. After that being said I can say god of war ragnarok is new must play masterpiece from Sony with an engaging story that follows a beautiful ending, gameplay and scenarios are similar to the 2018 but improved and maintain the context of ragnarok changing while the game moves forward, improved graphics in both versions but ps5 runs it well and perfectly good, bosses fights are better than the previous game and there’re more variety of enemies. Conclusion masterpiece 10/10 bots gonna cry anyway Expand
Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 141 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 141
  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. 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.
  3. 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.