God of War: Ragnarok

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  1. 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
  2. dreaksy
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    The game is incredible, fighting is dynamic and challenging at times. Story is well told lacks diversity in story telling, but filled with emotions. Tho with all the bugs, colliders fail, periodic fps drops and a bit of naivity in scripting, instead of brutal unprecedented anger and rage expected from the title I downgraded it from 10 to 9
  3. timmytime
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
    Incredible game, great storytelling on every level, and well designed. 9 rather than 10 for me on minor gripes; felt like I was going through the motions in combat a bit towards the end, and the facial models and animation don't look as good as say, The Last of Us. But, this is still an incredible game with surprises at each turn.
  4. Glaeder
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    "A sequel for the ages."

    God of War: Ragnarok is a masterpiece of modern video game development. The characters and story telling reminded me of experiencing the Lord of The Rings trilogy in theaters. Every emotion was experienced playing this game, the story, the narrative, the characters full of life and the accompanying musical score made me feel like I was back in high school    "A sequel for the ages."

    God of War: Ragnarok is a masterpiece of modern video game development. The characters and story telling reminded me of experiencing the Lord of The Rings trilogy in theaters. Every emotion was experienced playing this game, the story, the narrative, the characters full of life and the accompanying musical score made me feel like I was back in high school watching LOTR for the first time again.

    Ragnaroks gameplay is built off what made it successful in the 2018 adaptation and have expanded meaningful and interesting content to fill the beautiful world they created. I haven't had so much fun doing side missions in a long time, as the game cultivates each of these experiences with additional lore and story. The dialogue between each character and the history about them are further expanded on as you decide to go off the beaten path and explore the rest of the realms.

    The combat has been tuned even further providing much more meaningful encounters. However, as perfect as the game has been there were still some annoying timing issues I found dodging certain attacks that felt completely random at times. This is especially prominent in harder difficult fights similar to the Valkrie bosses from 2018. It certainly added frustration but not enough to deter me from this great game.

    I could write the 5k character limit on this review but their is no need. This game is a MUST PLAY on any platform, hopefully it will release on PC so PC players can experience this modern day marvel of a game.    … Expand
  5. abowman
    Nov 28, 2022
    9
    An amazing game that is unfortunately held back by questionable combat and camera choices.

    The narrative and story telling in this game is phenomenal. Just like the first game, it really feels like you're almost playing a movie. They break up the game much better than the first with much more obvious side quest areas. The side quests themselves are worth doing just for the narrative    An amazing game that is unfortunately held back by questionable combat and camera choices.

    The narrative and story telling in this game is phenomenal. Just like the first game, it really feels like you're almost playing a movie. They break up the game much better than the first with much more obvious side quest areas. The side quests themselves are worth doing just for the narrative elements alone. They are truly amazing and fulfilling pieces of content that are just as good as the main storyline. They also are almost a necessity if you are playing on the harder difficulties.

    The armor, weapon, and skill tree systems have all been expanded from the first game. There's a lot of terrific rpg elements to be found here with lots of ways to customize your builds.

    Unfortunately the combat still has some pretty massive issues, especially on the harder difficulties. It can be somewhat hard to explain because it really just comes down to the combat not "feeling quite right."

    Hit indicators are absolutely terrible. Attacks coming from 180 degrees in front of the player have no hit indicators at all. There's way too much going on the screen for a player to be able to see a fireball coming from a 90 degree angle. The VAST majority of my deaths are from due to offscreen, barely visible attacks. It also seems that even the hit indicators from behind don't always work. If your camera is slightly tiled downward, if an enemy is in the camera view, the hit indicator won't show.

    Almost every enemy has some form of super armor during certain attacks. You will often be hit in the face as you're absolutely wrecking an enemy. This can even occur during some runic attacks. This is one of the worst aspects of GOW combat. There should be very few and very specific enemies that have super armor. When you're fighting a group of 10 enemies, the last thing you want is for a random grunt to disrupt the combat chain because they decided to launch one of their random attacks that gives them super armor. This is probably much less of an issue on the easier difficulties, but if you're playing on the hardest difficulty, one hit from a grunt his likely at least half your health. The combat often doesn't feel like it "flows" well as a result.

    Which also leaves me to my next point, which is that gear upgrades on the hardest difficulties almost have no purpose. Every enemy will two shot you. This is the laziest form of difficulty scaling. Difficulty should come with better AI, more attack patterns, and smarter encounters... not just scaling the damage up 300%.

    I know that some people will say "just turn down the difficulty," and they might be right to some degree. Turning down the difficulty will probably result in the combat flowing better, but I don't think that's the actual issue at heart. Kratos should feel powerful, and he just doesn't when a random grunt ignores your attacks.

    Despites GoW shortcomings and frustration in combat, they are mostly overshadowed by its many incredible moments and overall story telling.    … Expand
  6. lukaszw
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Beautiful story, a true cinematic experience combined with great combat mechanics. The game is fun for the most part and has memorable side quests.
  7. ITZZZPERRY
    Dec 29, 2022
    9
    God of War: Ragnarok manages to maintain the quality of the previous game. While the story is not as strong as the last game, it is still intriguing. The gameplay is not as innovative, but that is fine, since the last game had perfect gameplay as is. So, while this seems like a minor upgrade, the previous game was so good that I didn’t mind playing more of it.
  8. ason313
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    Near perfect game and a follow up that builds expertly on almost every aspect of the 2018 game. My only knock is the map can be a real nightmare to navigate & no ability to set waypoints. More than once I’ve felt trapped in a maze or feeling like a visible spot just around the corner is accessible when it’s locked behind story. Minor complaint all in a all - definite warning toNear perfect game and a follow up that builds expertly on almost every aspect of the 2018 game. My only knock is the map can be a real nightmare to navigate & no ability to set waypoints. More than once I’ve felt trapped in a maze or feeling like a visible spot just around the corner is accessible when it’s locked behind story. Minor complaint all in a all - definite warning to completionists who like to steadily check off the boxes as they progress through the game.… Expand
  9. GamergodsFail
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    It is true what a lot of people say about Ragnarok; it's not an inventive sequel. It can feel a bit too much of the same repeated steps as what we got from 2018. What is important to know is that it is also an improvement in most ways. It doesn't wow us as much like before but instead fixes a few things that were inconsistant with the reboot, such as giving us better enemy variety andIt is true what a lot of people say about Ragnarok; it's not an inventive sequel. It can feel a bit too much of the same repeated steps as what we got from 2018. What is important to know is that it is also an improvement in most ways. It doesn't wow us as much like before but instead fixes a few things that were inconsistant with the reboot, such as giving us better enemy variety and better boss fights. I also found the story to be more interesting as well. Being able to play as Atreus, albeit only sporatically throughout the story, is another request of mine fulfilled this time around. Ragnarok may not be a groundbreaking sequel, but it is a more fully realized one, in the same sense that God of War II (2007) was to the very original.… Expand
  10. rrafemi
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    Me costó mucho conectar durante las primeras horas. Se hacía muy monótono,nada interesante, con no pocas situaciones irrelevantes que me sobraban por completo y que realmente no aportaban nada al juego (recoger fruta zzzz). Pero poco a poco empezó a mejorar hasta que me ha terminado gustando mucho, pero no tanto como GOW 2018, dedicándole 71 horas

    La historia es un 20 sobre 10, pero han    Me costó mucho conectar durante las primeras horas. Se hacía muy monótono,nada interesante, con no pocas situaciones irrelevantes que me sobraban por completo y que realmente no aportaban nada al juego (recoger fruta zzzz). Pero poco a poco empezó a mejorar hasta que me ha terminado gustando mucho, pero no tanto como GOW 2018, dedicándole 71 horas

    La historia es un 20 sobre 10, pero han descuidado otras aspectos

    Sigo pensando que el mundo en general está menos inspirado que GoW 2018. Los entornos son menos impactantes y también mas genéricos, al igual que las situaciones.

    Salvo momentos puntuales, no he visto ninguna situación que realmente iguale o supere los momentazos de GOW. La exploración sigue siendo muy satisfactoria, pero también más simple. Algunos puzzles o formas de avanzar están muy forzadas o metidas con calzador

    Un gran juego y muy recomendable. Como digo me ha gustado mucho, pero lo considero inferior al 1, salvo en la historia, que es fantástica y combates, con tantos jefes de nivel    … Expand
  11. Tamel_Eidek
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    A worthy successor to the 2018 masterpiece. Some questionable design and voice casting for new main players to the show make this entry lag behind its predecessor but it makes up for any (sadly annoying) flaws here with almost perfection everywhere else, and fun new gameplay options not offered by the previous entry.

    A must play!
  12. doncsoo
    Dec 17, 2022
    9
    I was worried because they put the bar so high with the first game that they can't surpass it. But somehow they came close.

    Pros: - Character chemistry is so good - Combat is still a masterpiece, but expanded to support more playstyles, and new weapon - The graphics and the scenery is so much better, Vanaheim is marvel to your eyes - The story is killer, so much more drama and    I was worried because they put the bar so high with the first game that they can't surpass it. But somehow they came close.

    Pros:
    - Character chemistry is so good
    - Combat is still a masterpiece, but expanded to support more playstyles, and new weapon
    - The graphics and the scenery is so much better, Vanaheim is marvel to your eyes
    - The story is killer, so much more drama and excitement compared to the first one

    Cons:
    - I don't really like the new magic arrow puzzles
    - Sometimes the game is quite linear, which is a bit frustrating
    - You can play with Atreus in certain parts, but combat with him was not as satisfying as with Kratos

    Players of the first game and everyone else will still be very satisfied with Kratos's last adventure in the Norse universe, however I support the developers decision to end here. Topping such masterpieces are extremely hard.    … Expand
  13. scorp332211
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first, I wasn’t too sure about this game. It seemed so much like the first game. But as I went on it got much better. There’s a good mix of adventure, story, and action. There’s definitely more talking in this game- but that makes the story even better. The game does seem bigger overall than the 2018 game. It was good playing both as Kratos and Atreas, and the other side characters were also great. I didn’t find it particularly hard- but did die a few times. I found the Heimdall boss fight more difficult than the final fight with Oden. Overall the ending was fulfilling and will lead to wherever/whenever GOW goes next. I’d definitely play it again and would give it a 9/10.… Expand
  14. Sychol
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Amazing journey, great graphics and performance, must play for everyone, specially on PS5
  15. Cryteknologi
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    An overall amazing game. Beautiful visuals and a compelling story combined with some of the best open world level design I have ever experienced. The game allows for a great variety in difficulty, and has a lot of fun mini-puzzles. The game is massive. The amount of work there has been put into the dialogue, realms (the different maps), RPG-elements, and even the tiny details is beyond myAn overall amazing game. Beautiful visuals and a compelling story combined with some of the best open world level design I have ever experienced. The game allows for a great variety in difficulty, and has a lot of fun mini-puzzles. The game is massive. The amount of work there has been put into the dialogue, realms (the different maps), RPG-elements, and even the tiny details is beyond my imagination, and it all pays off in the end.

    I spent about 43 hours on the game before I finished the story, as the side quests/tasks flowed very nicely with the rest of the game. It is rewarding to complete the quests and get the gear as well as see how the world changes as it is affected by the quest.

    It is easier to name the cons rather than the remaining pros:
    Some minor parts of the story could feel a bit dragged out.
    Some of the side bosses could feel somewhat uninspired.
    Minor bugs.
    Enviornment is pretty but not interactive (the destructive effects were very limited)    … Expand
  16. ErikDimtri
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    GoW Ragnarok is just basically GoW 2018 but better and improved in every aspect from story to gameplay the game has improved and I love it that way, nothing to different or drastic and I am fine with that just a natural continue of the story from GoW 2018 to GoW Ragnarok.
  17. JSagittarius
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    Souhrnně je to pro mě to samé, jako byl první díl. Jen s tou změnou, že hrajeme často za Atrea. Jeho části (kromě snad druhé) jsou velmi zajímavé a hodně dobře rozvádějí nastíněný příběh. Také vedlejší postavy mají dost silné příběhové linky, obzvlášť naši trpaslíci.
  18. pmrooter
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    Close to perfection, but there are still some minor flaws.
    A dynamic and interesting main plot alternates with rather boring and repetitive secondary tasks:
    Kill crows, open chests, clear camps, collect flowers, notes, books. There are some interesting side quests, but in general, you just run around a big new area every time, solve banal puzzles, fight with a bunch of not very    Close to perfection, but there are still some minor flaws.
    A dynamic and interesting main plot alternates with rather boring and repetitive secondary tasks:
    Kill crows, open chests, clear camps, collect flowers, notes, books.
    There are some interesting side quests, but in general, you just run around a big new area every time, solve banal puzzles, fight with a bunch of not very interesting opponents, pick up loot. And you do so 6-8 times per game for 4-8 hours each.    … Expand
  19. lasmas
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Very decent game combat graphics and sound track on point

    Story is mostly good.

    Exploration its decent, could be better but good enough
  20. jocariba
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    Un juego que mejora en prácticamente todo a su antecesor que ya de por sí es una obra maestra, me encantó y creo que es un imprescindible para los usuarios de PS
  21. zidfrit
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    Un juego que parece una película, la nueva integración de esta nueva cultura hace expander este universo de una forma potencial, gran gameplay y gráficos de nueva generación, muchas misiones secundarias y un juego bastante largo, es lo que te espera en esta nueva entrega del dios de la guerra y su hijo Atreus.
  22. Kiatzu
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Amazing gameplay, great storytelling, more enemies, more weapons and a smoother gameplay combined with great bossfights, great graphics and alot of emotional moments it's one of the best games Santa Monica has ever created.
  23. ruben_rubio5
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    simplemente increible, cualquier analisis u opinion que veas, no hace honor al juego, hay que jugarlo si o si
  24. TheLastPlay
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Si te gusto el primero, este también lo hara! Es mas y mejor y el desenlace de una historia epica.
  25. Biopunk-X
    Dec 21, 2022
    9
    Clearly the best game this year, the graphics is awesome, even on the ps4, I had to stop playing and staring the environment, it's that beautiful. The Norse gods are acting like Americans, but other than that I have no complaints. Wish it had a new game+ like the 2018 gow, so that I could beat the game again on max level, but they may add this feature later.
  26. filipedbranco
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    In terms of story this game is a 10, but the little innovation in gameplay and especially on ps5, do not allow me to give it a 10 overall. It's a 9 at best. Excellent game, but not a masterpiece. And not all of them have to be. Still, a must have? More than that. Exciting, touching story, and a brilliant conclusion to the 2018 game. My only criticism is that on ps5, a 2 year old console,In terms of story this game is a 10, but the little innovation in gameplay and especially on ps5, do not allow me to give it a 10 overall. It's a 9 at best. Excellent game, but not a masterpiece. And not all of them have to be. Still, a must have? More than that. Exciting, touching story, and a brilliant conclusion to the 2018 game. My only criticism is that on ps5, a 2 year old console, Ragnarok still feels like just an upgrade of a ps4 game, as for example we still have loading moments (through walls, "elevators"), and the game makes little use of the dualsense features (I don't understand why). Still, it is an epic game in all other aspects and another phenomenal work that attests to the quality of Playstation studios.… Expand
  27. vikasgames94
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    Everything about the game is really high quality. Play it on hard difficulty. There are few problems with the overall game. Movement between different areas is designed based on PS4 HDD rather than PS5 SSD. Move through ledge, go under trees, go through a building etc.
  28. therealcheese
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    Very well polished and challenging as always. I'm living the story telling and the way in which it is being told. Playing different characters is nice as they all play a bit different. I'm still working my way through it on hard and it's putting up a fight for sure. the graphics are amazing for the most part.
  29. Richarddantes
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Es increíble lo que se hizo con este juego, mejoro en todo aspecto a su antecesor, pero la historia es lo principal , tenía preocupación que no abarcaran a personajes que ni siquiera mencionaron en el anterior pero si, están todos los que puedas recordad de la mitología, inclusive todo se resuelve sin dejar ningún cabo resuelto, gran súper producción , increíble contenido es gigantesco ,Es increíble lo que se hizo con este juego, mejoro en todo aspecto a su antecesor, pero la historia es lo principal , tenía preocupación que no abarcaran a personajes que ni siquiera mencionaron en el anterior pero si, están todos los que puedas recordad de la mitología, inclusive todo se resuelve sin dejar ningún cabo resuelto, gran súper producción , increíble contenido es gigantesco , el único problema pero muy grave es la jodida camara, moriras mucho por culpa de eso, eso sí reciclan minibos… Expand
  30. ClubPS
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    El Ragnarök ha llegado y está nueva aventura de Kratos e hijo prometió mucho y para satisfacción de muchos cumplió con su cometido, una gran obra de Santa Mónica Studio.
    Historia: Sin duda lo que más ansiaban los jugadores era saber el desenlace de la odisea de Kratos en los nueve reinos, aunque se siente un poco apresurada la historia debido a que aquí veremos lo que debió haber sido    El Ragnarök ha llegado y está nueva aventura de Kratos e hijo prometió mucho y para satisfacción de muchos cumplió con su cometido, una gran obra de Santa Mónica Studio.
    Historia: Sin duda lo que más ansiaban los jugadores era saber el desenlace de la odisea de Kratos en los nueve reinos, aunque se siente un poco apresurada la historia debido a que aquí veremos lo que debió haber sido desarrollado en dos juegos, aún así la historia se desenvolverá naturalmente, desde el principio al fin la historia te mantendrá al filo del asiento, pasando por momentos de acción, humor y lágrimas. El final es epico y un gran cierra para la saga nórdica.
    Sonido: Las actuaciones son magistrales y su doblaje al español latino un excelente trabajo. La única voz que tal vez no me convenció fue la de Odin ya que no se parece mucho a su voz original, pero no quita que hizo un buen trabajo.
    En cuanto a la banda sonora es un diez en todo su esplendor, cada pieza en este juego encaja perfectamente en todo momento. Su soundtrack es simplemente algo que podrás gozar jugando o no.
    Gráficos: 10/10 sin duda ver God of War Ragnarök en 4K o 60fps es un deleite visual, cada rincón de los nueve reinos está sumamente detallado, se extraña inmediatamente el modo foto de lanzamiento, aún sin este modo es muy fácil notar el trabajo hecho por el equipo de Santa Mónica Studio.
    Gameplay: La parte más importante de todo juego y claro este apartado no decepciona, si bien es familiar ya que es prácticamente el mismo gameplay de su versión anterior, con algunas mejoras y nuevos modos. La dificultad en el juego aumento un poco más con respecto a su versión anterior, el atacar y hacer combos se siente muy bien, así como matar a tus enemigos, cuyas muertes varían según el arma que portes. Una de las quejas que puedo poner en este apartado es el control Dualsense, el cuál no ha Sido explotado casi nada, si bien la vibración háptica se ve que trataron de implementar la poco o nada se siente el cambio de terrenos o golpes o armas, lo más que puedes llegar a sentir es cuando viajas en trineo y pasas de hielo a nieve a tierra. Los Gatillos Adaptativos son otros grandes olvidados, usados solo para algunas pocas partes del juego y vaya que pudieron ser aprovechados mejor, si Sony no aprovecha su control que me puedo esperar de juegos de terceros.    … Expand
  31. esdrasfera
    Dec 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não há outro termo para esse jogo que não seja "obra-prima" ou "obra de arte". Os rumos que o jogo tomou é bem interessante. Tentando ser "alguém melhor", Kratos busca evitar conflitos, mas não deixa de ser brutal quando o conflito é necessário. Ele continua destilando violência, mas agora, é pra proteger a quem ama, não mais por vingança. O Ragnarok possui muitos pontos positivos e altamente elogiáveis.

    Mas como nada é perfeito neste mundo, o jogo possui defeitos. Como disse antes, a gameplay tem uns problemas, principalmente em relação a jogar o machado "energizado", logo antes de fazer movimentos de esquiva. Isso é um tanto chato, mas não é o pior ponto do jogo.
    Minha nota só não é 10 porque o maior ponto negativo é o modo como a narrativa é feita. As trocas de controle entre Kratos e Atreus é bem chata. Isso quebra bastante o ritmo do jogo e deixa o jogo muito chato (principalmente nas partes em que o jogador controla Atreus e, mais especificamente, quando ele conhece a Agrboda). É nítido que Ragnarok bebeu muito da fonte de The Last of Us II e meio que manteve a linha de seu jogo anterior (uma morte no começo, uma jornada, dois pontos de vista (claro que não é a mesma coisa, já que em The Last of Us, são lados opostos. Já aqui, são duas pessoas que jogam no "mesmo time") e o final "parecido", já que em 2018 e agora no Ragnarok, você termina em um local elevado, vendo imagens do que aconteceu durante a jornada e o que poderá acontecer futuramente.

    Nem tudo são flores, mas também nem tudo são espinhos. O jogo nos proporciona gráficos incríveis, história excelente com algumas reviravoltas, dublagem em português bem superior a de 2018 onde a voz do Kratos ficava um tanto forçada, enquanto que aqui, tá bem mais natural, uma boa jogabilidade (mas que possui algumas falhas, como citei acima) e a mudança nos personagens (principalmente do Sindri, fazendo-o deixar de ser um anão "limpinho" pra uma máquina de ódio. E Freya, uma inimiga declarada que agora faz parte do "time Kratos") todo esse pacote faz de Ragnarok, um dos melhores jogos da saga e fortíssimo candidato ao GOTY 2022. (Parabéns se você leu tudo isso até o fim).    … Expand
  32. 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.
  33. Xilg
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
    O ultimo capitulo da história de Kratos é realmente de tirar o folego do inicio ao fim. Uma continuação direta do jogo de 2018, God of War Ragnarök encerra a saga de Kratos e Atreus na mitologia nórdica com chave de ouro. Como já mencionado, o jogo tem uma história cinematográfica, que aparentemente só a Sony Sabe fazer, de tirar o folego mas além disso, o jogo conta com inúmeras missõesO ultimo capitulo da história de Kratos é realmente de tirar o folego do inicio ao fim. Uma continuação direta do jogo de 2018, God of War Ragnarök encerra a saga de Kratos e Atreus na mitologia nórdica com chave de ouro. Como já mencionado, o jogo tem uma história cinematográfica, que aparentemente só a Sony Sabe fazer, de tirar o folego mas além disso, o jogo conta com inúmeras missões secundarias e desafios que irão lhe render varias horas de gameplay. Infelizmente, o jogo não lançou com New Game+ e nem modo foto, embora o modo foto já esteja presente entre nós no momento que escrevo essa review o NG+ ainda está para ser lançado o que torna o fator replay do jogo menos atrativo.… Expand
  34. NazgulPrime
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game and its predecessor (to which I gave a perfect score)! This game's qualities have been justly praised to high heaven and all the kudos are richly deserved. I'll be brief in my single point of criticism, they messed up the character of Kratos halfway through the game.

    Kratos bending to his son's perspective is just plain wrong and goes against the essence (even if mollified by his late wife and his kid). Kratos was educating his son Atreus (Loki), preparing him for the harsh world and the writer pulled some Disney BS and made the parent bend to the kids will and go soft. Kratos is not soft. The limit of his tolerance would be not killing Freya, after she lost her son and went crazy). They did not ruin Kratos, I stil love this game and the character, but this blemish deducts a point from Ragnarok, making it almost perfect and not perfect like its predecessor.

    To fix the story would be simple: Atreus realizes in the final quarter of the game that the evil the Asgardians have been doing and Odin, as their leader, make them irredeemable. Enslaving, torturing and genocide deserve an strong answer and he finally understands why his father is a harsh man. Atreus, now made mature by the tragedies he witnessed and suffered, grows up and sees the world through his father's eyes (which happens to all of us when we finally grow up).

    I hope they don't keep pushing the "soft" Kratos on the next saga. God of War is one of the greatest franchises of all time.    … Expand
  35. Willar
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    I really liked it in the end but I wish it was a little shorter and had a bit more variety.
  36. Elitestriker421
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    A continuation from the previous game and to me, that’s amazing. It plays as if I finished 2018 and booted up Ragnorak. Just a good game with graphics, story and stability!
  37. Zorada
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    A fun romp back into the world of the 2018 game. Not that much has changed in gameplay mechanics but a rich story does evolve. I thought this game was better than its predecessor but I do wish they would do more with combat.
    Even so its well worth a play
  38. MurphyBrandon
    Dec 18, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War: Ragnarok truly delivered an epic conclusion to an iconic story-line in gaming history. The personal relationships between the characters were fully brought to life by great writing, emotionally resonant acting, and world-class animation. I think the way that Kratos strove to be a better father and was finally able to change his behavior after many years can be a meaningful message to everyone.

    Everything else related to the game's technology, accessibility, and game mechanics also received notable improvements that were appreciated. My only frustration with this game was that the loading times were too long.    … Expand
  39. 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
  40. TwoBe
    Jan 17, 2023
    9
    Really good game, with a few woke moments here and there but most of it is worth playing. Awesome gameplay, astonishing graphics and a really good story, I'm really glad we are finally able to see Kratos under a different light. It was a really good game.
  41. BruceThePro
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    God of War Ragnarök is a really great game, but I do think, that God of War 2018 was an overall better game.

    The level design isn't as good as the last game, sometimes the pacing is off, some plot points unfold in an unsatisfying way and the ending seems rushed and lacks the epic and brutal fights, which we know this series for. I honestly think, that they should have made a trilogy    God of War Ragnarök is a really great game, but I do think, that God of War 2018 was an overall better game.

    The level design isn't as good as the last game, sometimes the pacing is off, some plot points unfold in an unsatisfying way and the ending seems rushed and lacks the epic and brutal fights, which we know this series for.

    I honestly think, that they should have made a trilogy for the north mythology. There are a lot of famous north gods and creatures we never see and Ragnarök itself seemed very uneventful. The game is great, but it could have been a lot better.    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. Icespike20
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    Very solid gamplay and interesting story.
    Previous game was a touch more interesting story wise but I think that's mostly cause it was still fresh and new while this one is building upon previous systems already in place.The new spear is a nice touch. Though I still prefer the axe and blades. Always happy to see a game finished on launch for once. I don't think I saw a singular bug the entire game
  44. Gdi93
    Nov 28, 2022
    9
    Great graphics, good story, less brutal than other god of war games, shows another side of Kratos, in my opinion,
  45. Armin4
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    a great game and a step up from god of war 2018 game
    but i liked the original trilogy more than new saga
    pros : story , characters , graphics , open world , side quests , gameplay , music , different style from other god of wars , mythology cons : first few hours are a little boring due to copy pasted mechanism from 2018 GOW and slow story progression note :(( spoiler )) the    a great game and a step up from god of war 2018 game
    but i liked the original trilogy more than new saga

    pros : story , characters , graphics , open world , side quests , gameplay , music , different style from other god of wars , mythology

    cons : first few hours are a little boring due to copy pasted mechanism from 2018 GOW and slow story progression

    note :(( spoiler )) the game,s answer to how kratos came to midgard was so simple and looks unimportant ( the painting at the end)    … Expand
  46. Welkinz
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    When you could combine perfect combating design with good storytelling, this is what you can get. Such a enjoyable game to play through. I think the story here gives most of the characters more depth and complete arcs. If you have already liked them before, this game will make you like them even more.
  47. FuriousAegon
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    God of War Ragnarök is that kind of game that you’ll probably remember for a long time.
    For me it was the best written game this year, the story takes a bigger scale on Scandinavic mythology comparing with the 2018s game.Also characters from previous game appears and has their own character arc, my favorite among them was Freyas arc.She transformed from a broken woman who seeked only    God of War Ragnarök is that kind of game that you’ll probably remember for a long time.
    For me it was the best written game this year, the story takes a bigger scale on Scandinavic mythology comparing with the 2018s game.Also characters from previous game appears and has their own character arc, my favorite among them was Freyas arc.She transformed from a broken woman who seeked only revenge to a strong warrior who learned how to forgive and become better than she was before.Also ive gotta admit that i liked Atreus more than he was in the fourth game, his humor and relations with other character are awesome especially with Kratos, Sindri and Angraboda.The new characters on the other hand are also awfuly interesting - Thor,Odin,Thrud,Freyr,Tyr,Heimdall -these characters also has their character arc and some of them are even better than some character from previous game.For me the most memorable and amazing character was Thor, his arc and the tragedy of his family was so realistic and so close to me that i really understood Thor and for me even at the middle of the game he wasn’t a bad guy, and his fate for me seemed like throwing a good character into garbage.And of course the the best duo in the game for me is Kratos and Mimir, they are the best characters in the hame for me, and i would be pleased if Christopher Judge would receive a Best Performance award and the Game Awards, after seeing almost everything in this game i could say that he deserves it more than anyone among the nominees.
    The gameplay core is kinda the same as we saw in 2018 game, and for me it wasn’t a problem, because developers merely advanced an already perfect gameplay, and the fights in this game and the difficulty "Give me the challenge" feels really good, except some fights with Berserkers ( the ones with a 3 in 1 fight, and 2 in 1 fight - these are horrible unfair stupid **** fights ), ive gotta admit that direction in the bossfights with Thor ( both fights ), Garm, Odin and Heimdall is fascinating and i could say the these are the most beautifully paced fights for a long time in industry.Also the direction of the cutscenes is taking new heights comparing with the firts game, the cutscenes is literally a pure art and a admire hard-work of the developers from Santa Monica Studios.
    The world of the game also became bigger and there some new activities and new worlds to explore - Vanaheim is the most beautiful among all the worlds and it was a pure pleasure to explore, the same thing i can say about Svartalheim, Alfheim and Midgard.Also the Muspelheim trials became more interesting and fun comparing with previous game, even Thor admits it…
    In the end i have to take credit of magnificent soundtrack written by Bear McCreary, one the best soundtracks that i’ve ever listened to for a long while, he’s soundtrack is so good that even after completing the game and then again listening to the tracks from huge dramatic moments it bringing me to tears just from a track.
    Also after completing this game and obtaining a platinum i could say that it was an amazing and memorable journey that i will remember for a log while, and if this game would get a GOTY this year i wouldn’t be disappointed ( cant say that about the fact if Elden Ring would win, i hope it wouldn’t happen ).But i’m still rooting for Srtay :3
    Loki will go, Atreus remains…
    9.5/10    … Expand
  48. BradMorgan
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    God of War Ragnarök is a bombastic AAA experience filled with memorable moments full of action and emotion. It's arguably one of the best linear story games ever made. Still, Ragnarök is by definition no better than its predecessor from 2018. The story feels less compact, intimate and focused due to the many perspectives. The gameplay isn’t varied despite the small tweaks and because ofGod of War Ragnarök is a bombastic AAA experience filled with memorable moments full of action and emotion. It's arguably one of the best linear story games ever made. Still, Ragnarök is by definition no better than its predecessor from 2018. The story feels less compact, intimate and focused due to the many perspectives. The gameplay isn’t varied despite the small tweaks and because of this the gameplay loop sooner or later gets a little in the way of excitement. You can clearly see when you are in an 'arena' to, again, overcome the next button smash encounter. Nevertheless, it remains special that it is precisely in this game that human emotions are portrayed so well. Every character feels incredibly human, it almost looks like a movie adaptation of a mythological script. Even kratos will face and show his emotions.

    It is clear that Santa Monica has created unforgettable boss battles, characters and conversations. Although the story felt too divided, which resulted in loss of interest in some segments of the story, it still feels I missed much within it because there is so much to take in. It makes sense to play the story again or explore all the side activities in the world to understand this adventure even more. One thing is certain; God of War Ragnarök fires a lot of epic moments at you in the 20 hour journey through the 9 realms.

    Pros:
    - Characters (Odin in particular)
    - Voice acting
    - Bombastic experience
    - Story details
    - Art design
    - Sound design/Sound track

    Cons:
    - Less focussed story than it’s predecessor.
    - Design of the menu’s. It is to difficult to understand all the possibilities for the casual gamer/ non GOW fan    … Expand
  49. seba2212
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Juegazo increíble le falto poco para el 10 pero lo recomiendo compra segura y tiene mucho más contenido que el anterior del 2018
  50. Sam_Unger
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Great Game
    Sound design is a liitle bit off, but the art design is amazing, It has everything GoW 2018 lacked, more variety of Monsters and characters, the norse mythology is more present than ever, and that's what makes this videogame so thriving
  51. Repak
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    A great game, a continuation of the first part, I liked everything as a fan who still played god of war on PlayStation 2, I liked the whole game very much, a great plot that at the end brought me to emotions, in principle, this is all you need to know about this game
  52. Grianne
    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
  53. Misiddia
    May 11, 2023
    9
    The ending part looks a bit rushed, but still this is a masterpiece (with some flaws around for sure, but they won't ruin the experience).
  54. 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.
  55. Rocky70710
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story 9.5/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Animation 10/10
    Graphics 9.5/10
    Soundtrack 10/10

    God of War Ragnarok is a great game that improves upon its predecessor in every way. The characters are likeable and it focuses even more on the father and son relationship between Kratos and Atreus. The story overall is well-made. The gameplay is similar to the first game but with a lot of improvements. God of War´s gameplay has never been so fun. One thing i didn´t like however is the ending. It is far to open for the ending of the Norse Saga. The graphics are just what you would expect from a Sony exclusive title.

    In conclusion it is a great game and my personal G.O.T.Y. it is a must play for everyone who liked GOW (2018).    … Expand
  56. Aszach
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Logged in for more than 10 hours in the game and played in GMGOW, Haven't played GOW 2018 so everything is new to me for the gameplay.

    The game was beautiful, Graphics are top notch as expected, As far as the story goes since I haven't played the first one I can't compare but Ragnarok's story so far in my PT let's say I'm still waiting to get a bit more interesting. The world is    Logged in for more than 10 hours in the game and played in GMGOW, Haven't played GOW 2018 so everything is new to me for the gameplay.

    The game was beautiful, Graphics are top notch as expected, As far as the story goes since I haven't played the first one I can't compare but Ragnarok's story so far in my PT let's say I'm still waiting to get a bit more interesting. The world is beautiful I like how you can travel from one realm to another and be able to clear these realms with a different environment which is aesthetically beautiful. Enemies such as mobs most of the time you will fight them in groups which is more challenging this is where you'll have to be at your best by learning combos that you activated through gaining skills and the Combat is nothing short of amazing and it is fair to say that the combat is my favorite gameplay of the game.

    Boss fights are designed well, most of them so far aside from those Draugrs which you have to fight in groups well technically it ain't a problem for me but I can already tell that there are some players losing their patience with this type of boss.

    GOWR is an easy 10 but I experience a game-breaking bug and lost around 3-4 hours of gameplay I played the game while downloading patch 2.0 and yes I never care that the download was finished and kept playing the game without it installing until I took a break and once I updated it every time a load a save Kratos was stuck in a falling loop hole unable to continue the game so I need to re-start my game.    … Expand
  57. Kuboxkun
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    Great game best thing i saw in the year. I didn’t expect what would happen and it was amazing my game of the year
  58. Duncs12345
    Jan 10, 2023
    9
    A must play of 2022! The game improves on its predecessor in every way. The narrative, character development and script were excellent.
  59. yangfanhong
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    It is quite irrational to give a score like zero or one to such an excellent and balanced game, and also irresponsible.
  60. 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.
  61. SavageJim
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A small step down from the previous reboot imo.

    Lack of game evolution overall, Atreus leaving you in the end with only Freya, bugs and slightly glitchy animations at times, weird and un-human-like reactions from some of the characters at times, and a lack of thorough character development of new characters like was done in the previous GOW.

    However, still a must play game if you have a PS5!    … Expand
  62. Fire-typhoon123
    Apr 5, 2023
    9
    A really good addition to the god of war franchise but in my opinion not as cohesive as God of War 2018. Still a great game nevertheless. But its a little woke and awkward in some parts and the ending could've been more fleshed out. At least Kratos is as bad ass as ever!
  63. Lotex
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    Pretty strong GOTY contender for me, possibly the strongest so far (still waiting on Alan Wake 2, so we'Ll see) and overall it's an easy 9/10 for me as the graphics are phenomenal, the story is great (strong character development all around) and the voive actors did an outstanding job breathing life into each and every one of them.
    That being said though, I do have a gripe with the game    Pretty strong GOTY contender for me, possibly the strongest so far (still waiting on Alan Wake 2, so we'Ll see) and overall it's an easy 9/10 for me as the graphics are phenomenal, the story is great (strong character development all around) and the voive actors did an outstanding job breathing life into each and every one of them.
    That being said though, I do have a gripe with the game and that's the map design. During the story they are great, but since I'm also a trophy hunter I finished the story first and went back for the collectibles later ad some of the maps, especially parts of Alfheim and most of Vanaheim are a nighmare to traverse without a pointer. Might be just me, but that was the big annoyance factor for me, the rest was great and if you're looking for a game to spend somewhere between let's say 15 and 50 hours, depending on how much you want to do, this is a basically a no brainer.
    It's strongly recommanded to finish God of War (2018) first, but it's probably possible to just enjoy this game on its own if you so choose. Why you'd do something if the "first" game is right there and great too, I don't know, but I gues it's possible.    … Expand
  64. SemmelMerlin
    May 1, 2023
    9
    Just like its predecessor, a must have. This time, however, I find the story a bit more complicated and harder to follow. If gow 2018 was a 10/10 for me Ragnarok is at a really good 9/10.
  65. Pornfilms
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Оптимизация огонь!) тот же god of war 2018 только в 2 раза лучше
  66. O3liveon
    Dec 19, 2022
    9
    I wrote an entirely different review but it was way too long for metacritic. So I'm taking less time to write a much shorter one. I can't recommend this game more. Okay, so let's get that out of the way. I loved the combat, so freaking good! The graphics and characters, the writing and acting... you don't often see better. Buut... Although I know I'll be in the minority here... I can'tI wrote an entirely different review but it was way too long for metacritic. So I'm taking less time to write a much shorter one. I can't recommend this game more. Okay, so let's get that out of the way. I loved the combat, so freaking good! The graphics and characters, the writing and acting... you don't often see better. Buut... Although I know I'll be in the minority here... I can't help this feeling after getting to the credits and feeling deep disappointment. The world design throughout the majority of the game felt like I was playing on a set with set dressing, I didn't feel like I was in a living and breathing world. I felt... like I was on a set. There were many incredible moments, jaw dropping sections in the game. But do you remember the third game and how just utterly epic that was from start to finish? I mean, it didn't let up the entire way through. Where were all the god fights? Yes, I know there were much more than the 2018 one, but if this was truly the ending to the Norse Sequence like the developers said... Where were they all? Where were all the norse gods? I know, I know! Trust me, I'm giving the game a darned 9 for crying out loud. I loved it! Okay. But still, they were too scared to make any big choices and just... the ending! Oh my gosh, I think I may have just deeply disliked it. I went in depth with spoilers and explanations in my other review on the other platforms but won't here because there isn't enough space.
    I don't know. I can feel a great love for this game, while at the same time be feeling a deep disappointment for what I had hoped would happen in the story.
    This game is very comfortably sitting in 4th place on my personal game of the year list. When I think back on God of War Ragnarök, I will think. Holy cow that game was so freakin awesome... I'll take a pause, then say, "Wasn't it? It was right?" No doubt the person I'm saying it to will say, "Heck yea it was!" Because it is awesome. But at the same time I will always wonder if it actually really was as awesome as everyone says it is. I'm giving it a gosh darned 9 so I clearly think it is... but there's this Kratos shaped hole in my heart and I can't help but know, that I won't know, if I thought it was as awesome as everyone else. In fact, no, that isn't true. I know that, although I love the heck out of this game, I don't love it as much as everyone else. It could've and should've been better. Although at the same time I'm giving it a nine and freaking love the game too. Why am I in such a weird spot with it?This is what I'll say about it... It was a very good game and I really liked, ney! loved it a lot. But I will add no excited inflections nor will I be adding any exclamation points (besides after the one I added after the word 'ney') You can hate me all you want and I know many of you will. I am saying I love this game, I just personally had hoped for a bit of a different story. Again, I can't recommend this game more. Go out and buy it and sing your love from Olympus or your basement, or wherever. Just know that I don't love it as much as you do.    … Expand
  67. anisaoun
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Great gorgeous the best PlayStation 's 5 game live it love it love it very gooooooood !!!!!!!!
  68. Zachos
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is better than the GOW 2018 in almost every way.
    Graphics are not massively updated but you can see the improvement from the previous game.
    Gameplay is very very good and the action gave me the same amount of enjoyment GOW 2018 did.
    Locations and the view they offered are breathtaking.
    Characters are deep and especially side characters tend to be much more important and interesting.
    The negatives are there for me also though.
    The pacing of the game feels kinda off to me at times.
    Some characters felt much different from what the previous game told us they would be. Like Thor isn't the mental drunk guy who is unstable and a merciless killer. He is seen in the game more like a confused tricked by Odin guy not that unstable and not that unlikeable. Some scenario choices didn't work for me and i would like them to be different.
    The game lacks a bit of the epicness i expected when i bought. They humanise the gods maybe way too much and i also missed a great massive final battle.
    Overall the game was excellent for me but due to some choices that don't leave me absolutely satisfied i have to give it a 9 instead of 10.
    GOW 2018 was a 10/10 for me.
    GOW Ragnarok is a 9/10.    … Expand
  69. MosaM
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are some plot holes in this and 2018 for example we never learned who blew the horn or why Jotunheim is different from the one Mimir showed us. That's why I would give it 9/10.… Expand
  70. Fonta99
    Dec 15, 2022
    9
    One of the best game out there. Production value is absurd, it's better than a film, gameplay is incredible, the combat system is amazing and a lot better than God of War 2018. Acting and performances are on another level. It runs and looks amazing on PS5. Only nitpick is the end, from the beginning of Ragnarok and the end of the game every thing is to fast, seems almost rushed. I wishedOne of the best game out there. Production value is absurd, it's better than a film, gameplay is incredible, the combat system is amazing and a lot better than God of War 2018. Acting and performances are on another level. It runs and looks amazing on PS5. Only nitpick is the end, from the beginning of Ragnarok and the end of the game every thing is to fast, seems almost rushed. I wished that the end was longer and with more explanations and thought.… Expand
  71. Tonyneitor
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    Otra vez sony lo ha vuelto a hacer! este trabajo de Santa Mónica studios es increíble y realmente pulido, la banda sonora es increíble acompañado de un sonido magistral una variedad de enemigos apabullante nuevos personajes cada uno con su historia detrás gráficos increíbles en fin todo lo que diga y me digo quedando corto. Alta recomendación
  72. Gorgoton
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    I give this game a 9. I didn't finish the first one (well the 2018 one) but I decided to give a real shot to Ragnarok and I gotta say, it was amazing. While it wasn't really a "next-gen" experience, the graphics were still very good and playing it in high frame rate mode + VRR on PS5 made its gameplay very responsive and smooth.

    As for the story, the reminder of the first game's story    I give this game a 9. I didn't finish the first one (well the 2018 one) but I decided to give a real shot to Ragnarok and I gotta say, it was amazing. While it wasn't really a "next-gen" experience, the graphics were still very good and playing it in high frame rate mode + VRR on PS5 made its gameplay very responsive and smooth.

    As for the story, the reminder of the first game's story at the begining was great so I wasn't much left out on this side, though I would have appreciate a little bit more details. In general, the storytelling was great and the cut scenes very well done. The way they made the scenes and the characters, I really felt the emotions expressed by all the characters and this is pretty rare in video games (for me).

    For the rest, some might say the gameplay and the missions were a bit repetitive but I really haven't felt that way because it was fun anyway. All in all, I won't enter into the spoiler side but I really recommend this game. I don't think it's a 94, but between 8.5 and 9 is a fair score.    … Expand
  73. KallidValden
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    The story is great addition to the original and plays and looks amazing in performance and high framerate!
  74. Reidyroo
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    Another incredible addition to the GoW franchise. The story had me gripped from beginning to end and loved the characters. Compared to its predecessor I didnt find the battles all too challenging and the skill set seems to have simplified somewhat. A couple of minor bugs here and there but I am sure they will be filtered out in time. Overall, another masterpiece.
  75. Gumpers
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    An outstanding game. Not quite a masterpiece, I had hoped it would set itself apart more from the 2018 release. It uses the same formula, but with tighter combat and an easier to understand accessory system. A solid 9 out of 10.
  76. Astradyne
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    I'm playing games for more than 30 years !!! Everyone who gave negative points are trolls !!!! Not any game is perfect, but this is a Jewel. Beautiful graphics, pleasant gameplay and good story.
  77. Gamereviewerz
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    PSA I haven't gotten the platinum yet, but I have put 40 hrs into the game I have completed the story, and a good chunk of side content so I will update my review if need be. To me, this game is a solid 8.5/10 Ragnarok is a great game in many ways. Firstly the combat is the focal point of this game. Combat and abilities are much smoother in GOW RR compared to the 2018 counterpart endlessPSA I haven't gotten the platinum yet, but I have put 40 hrs into the game I have completed the story, and a good chunk of side content so I will update my review if need be. To me, this game is a solid 8.5/10 Ragnarok is a great game in many ways. Firstly the combat is the focal point of this game. Combat and abilities are much smoother in GOW RR compared to the 2018 counterpart endless hours of enjoyable combat/fighting are to be had battling through the great variety of enemies both regular and mini boss/bosses. The next and arguably the best part of Ragnarok is its story. Overall the story is very good, In some moments you're laughing along with the characters, and the very next moment you could be ready to tear up. The characters are top notch and some really grow on you. (character development is great in this game) After that, another great aspect of Ragnarok, or RR for short is its side missions/side content. If I'm being honest for a story-driven game there aren't many games I can think of with more meaningful side content aside from the witcher 3. While this game is pretty dang good all in all it is by no means perfect and I'll be discussing those shortcomings next. I know I said the story is great and it is, however the same can't be said for the pacing of the story. There are a few events that pull you out of the game (if you played you know what I'm talking about.) These moments don't ruin the game in any way, but they can be boring at times when they take longer than needed.
    The puzzles are back and in full effect. I really don't mind puzzles and I do find them enjoyable at times. However, there are MANY more puzzles in RR compared to GOW 2018 which is not really what I'm wanting in a game such as this. This next issue gets fixed as the game goes on, but the issue is Kratos doesn't feel as powerful as he should against normal enemies. I know I was asking the game to be more challenging when playing on give me no mercy difficulty however Kratos the god of war should feel much more powerful facing little dinky enemies than he does. Idk if it's just the difficulty or the game in general. This issue does get better as you level up and unlock new abilities/gear though so it's nothing major just frustrating at times.
    That is all for the negatives not many like I said a very solid game all in all.
    Overall this game is very good and if you want a game you can sink a lot of hours into and have fun destroying enemies with satisfying combat and great story components with many hours of enjoyable side content this game is for you! (Don't be sorry be better!)    … Expand
  78. Moon_Chik
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    This game is amazing, but not perfect. The game is focused on the story part and it does an excellent job with its implementation. The secondary characters and quests are also top notch. The disadvantages that prevent the game from being 10/10 include an uninteresting and outdated open world with poor content. And so, Elden Ring and God Of War Ragnarok are excellent games that cannotThis game is amazing, but not perfect. The game is focused on the story part and it does an excellent job with its implementation. The secondary characters and quests are also top notch. The disadvantages that prevent the game from being 10/10 include an uninteresting and outdated open world with poor content. And so, Elden Ring and God Of War Ragnarok are excellent games that cannot be compared.… Expand
  79. menbobsen
    Dec 31, 2022
    9
    There have been many great video game stories such as The Last Of Us and Red Dead Redemption 2 but this in my opinion takes the cake. Great facial expressions, great dialogue, surprising plot twists, music that helps you feel emotion, and most importantly phenomenal acting. Santa Monica have done an excellent job at making you feel emotion. The only reason this game isn't a 10 is becauseThere have been many great video game stories such as The Last Of Us and Red Dead Redemption 2 but this in my opinion takes the cake. Great facial expressions, great dialogue, surprising plot twists, music that helps you feel emotion, and most importantly phenomenal acting. Santa Monica have done an excellent job at making you feel emotion. The only reason this game isn't a 10 is because it feels like no matter where you go combat awaits and some enemies do not feel like they belong in the realm. Gameplay feels slightly improved, and there are more unique boss fights. The environments are also great in this game, but some are still extremely similar to the previous entry in the series.… Expand
  80. Xenomorph_kills
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    Amazing graphics. amazing gameplay. amazing characters. This game is the whole package. The story rivals that of any other AAA game. The combat is a standout from any game. the depth of the combat and the feeling of every hit is outstanding. The game has a few pacing issues but by this point i want to be with the characters for as long as i can.
  81. Trixxstrr
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Finished God of War Ragnarok on PS5. It was really good all around. Took me around 44 hrs to finish.
  82. jeanfff7
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    Problably The best game of The Year! This game is insane! I dare saying my favorite game to date!
  83. Awanka
    Feb 24, 2023
    9
    Ragnarok maintains the high level of quality of its precessor. As I believe God of War was the GOTY for 2018, this is a very good thing. The standout here is graphics including the art direction. This is a truly next-gen game, and the alien worlds come to life in great detail. On the gameplay side, the scores down the board are excellent. The combat is fast-paced, challenging, andRagnarok maintains the high level of quality of its precessor. As I believe God of War was the GOTY for 2018, this is a very good thing. The standout here is graphics including the art direction. This is a truly next-gen game, and the alien worlds come to life in great detail. On the gameplay side, the scores down the board are excellent. The combat is fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding. The sense of discovery as you explore each of the worlds is fantastic. The storyline is epic, and the characters are interesting, especially Thor and Odin. It took me 72 hours on Give Me God of War difficulty to do everything, so it's also reasonably lengthy.

    There are two reasons Ragnarok isn't 10/10. First, it's a retread of old ground that seems familiar. The gameplay is superb, but it's all something we've seen before.

    The second reason I can't give it the highest score is that GoW:Ragnarok has contracted a severe case of JRPG-itis for a lack of a better term. The game has way too many drawn-out cutscenes that are supposed to be moving, but end up being melodramatic in the extreme and very wordy, breaching the etiquette of showing and not telling. I'm not against wordy, but I am when it's mostly just to convey mawkish sentiment and after-school special preaching. There's an entire chapter where Atreus has a pseudo-romantic adventure which was cringy. The nuanced storytelling and beautifully realized subtle relationship between Kratos' stoicism and Atreus' idealism of the first game has been replaced with cheap moralizing and tedious hand-wringing and "I love you" monologs. Characters can't stop stop blubbering, and everyone has some secret tragedy that they just have to blurt out like a Lifetime movie in a moment of vulnerability. This is manipulative hack-writing 101, and the shift in tone is inappropriate for a God of War game.    … Expand
  84. ehtaco
    Jan 9, 2023
    9
    Phenomenal game. I gave GOW 2018 a 10/10 but I feel like it'd be dishonest to give this a perfect score despite being on par in terms of overall quality. Gameplay-wise this plays a lot like a GOW 2018 DLC, and it's blatantly obvious that their not focusing solely on PS5 held the game back massively. There is a masterpiece here, and it being hindered by decade-old hardware is a real shame.
  85. lessacebola
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    God of War: Ragnarok é fenomenal em quase tudo, história, trilha sonora, gráficos, tudo isso é simplesmente incrível. O desenvolvimento da relação entre o Kratos e o Atreus é espetacular. Outra qualidade desse jogo é o nível de detalhes e informações das missões secundárias. O único problema é que a gameplay fica um pouco repetitiva com o tempo.

    Na minha opinião, o jogo do ano.
  86. Lexyeses
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its an amazing game I loved it so much And it’s so exciting to see kratos becoming the man he was
    And hate it so much But it has some problems Bugs
    Especially The animal instincts bug, it’s not fun at all
    And Frya, sometimes she’s just standing in there not helping .
    anyways its a must play    … Expand
  87. Lother
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    Sublime. That's the word I'd use to describe this game. Other words: powerful, emotional, fun.

    The gameplay is a massive improvement over the previous one and adds a lot of quality of life stuff: - Timed puzzles are drastically reduced - Fights "feel" smoother, I didn't have nearly as many problems with enemies off screen - Boss battles are tough, brutal, but doable - The ultimate    Sublime. That's the word I'd use to describe this game. Other words: powerful, emotional, fun.

    The gameplay is a massive improvement over the previous one and adds a lot of quality of life stuff:

    - Timed puzzles are drastically reduced
    - Fights "feel" smoother, I didn't have nearly as many problems with enemies off screen
    - Boss battles are tough, brutal, but doable
    - The ultimate armor is really fun to use and makes you feel like the god, of war, that you are

    As for the story, wooo-heee can I not talk specifics. I'll just say that few games have writing this good, this impactful. The creators really did their homework on Norse mythology and it shows that they wanted to make a game that FEELS worthy of being set in that mythos.

    It was everything I hoped it would be and more.    … Expand
  88. Benkingham
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    Great game overhyped myself far to much though and the high reviews made me even more hyped I wached theory videos for years and didn't get the answers I expected good game overall though just my personal experience was tainted due to hype.

    (edit) I originally had this as an 8 but after replaying on harder difficulty I'd say 9 now
  89. Qad7
    Jan 19, 2023
    9
    Exquisite game. They improved the already good gameplay from the first game. Story is also better with good character development and strong messages. I liked how they used norse mythology and added their creativity, characters like Odin and Thor was well done. Ending was a bit rushed in my opinion, last boss fights could be longer and tougher. But story wise ending was beautiful. I lovedExquisite game. They improved the already good gameplay from the first game. Story is also better with good character development and strong messages. I liked how they used norse mythology and added their creativity, characters like Odin and Thor was well done. Ending was a bit rushed in my opinion, last boss fights could be longer and tougher. But story wise ending was beautiful. I loved how they tied Kratos and Atreus' story. Definitely a must play.… Expand
  90. Gerodot
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Completed the game in 35 hours. I plan to continue traveling through the worlds of this game and find everything. Thank you Santa Monica for a great story continuation. I will go through this story together with part of 2018 more than once. About the claims, they are. But they are insignificant, I thought the soundtrack at the beginning of the game was slightly familiar. Passages throughCompleted the game in 35 hours. I plan to continue traveling through the worlds of this game and find everything. Thank you Santa Monica for a great story continuation. I will go through this story together with part of 2018 more than once. About the claims, they are. But they are insignificant, I thought the soundtrack at the beginning of the game was slightly familiar. Passages through narrow slits are the trouble of PS4, it's a pity that the game was made not only for PS5. Otherwise, you gave me exactly what I wanted. a wonderful plot, the dynamics of battles, saturated worlds.… Expand
  91. GAYMERS
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    Jeux vraiment excellent, toujours autant epic voir encore plus pendant les phase des combats , musique, DA, histoire incroyable
  92. petriAND
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    Story - 8/10
    Gameplay - 8.5/10
    Visuals - 9/10 Sound design/OST - 9/10 Acting - 9.5/10 Fun - 8/10 -------------------------------------- 8.6/10 God of war Ragnarok is a superb game. Although I must say the first was a bit better. I didn't understand why they made some story decisions like pokeball giant stuff, Surtur and Sinmara, and Odin's mask that was useless in the end. The    Story - 8/10
    Gameplay - 8.5/10
    Visuals - 9/10
    Sound design/OST - 9/10
    Acting - 9.5/10
    Fun - 8/10
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    8.6/10

    God of war Ragnarok is a superb game. Although I must say the first was a bit better. I didn't understand why they made some story decisions like pokeball giant stuff, Surtur and Sinmara, and Odin's mask that was useless in the end. The story in the first game was so perfectly crafted, the story in the second was just a good story but was hard to exceed the first. Enemy variety even if it was increased compared to the first didn't really feel a lot better you know, I hoped at least to make the enemies specific in some areas but after they would introduce a new native enemy in a realm they would just casually add it later in another realm. The acting and OST are so well done holy hell, really an amazing performance from the cast. Great game, for me this was the Game of the Year of 2022.    … Expand
  93. Trai12
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    A very good game nonetheless. When i started playing it felt more of the same (GOW 2018) but that's not necessarily a bad thing. To be honest i expected "more" in terms of graphics and dualsense utilisation. Combat felt somehow slow in the beginning but as the game progresses and Kratos unlocks new skills, it comes to the right pace. The cutscenes, voice-overs and set pieces are top-notch.A very good game nonetheless. When i started playing it felt more of the same (GOW 2018) but that's not necessarily a bad thing. To be honest i expected "more" in terms of graphics and dualsense utilisation. Combat felt somehow slow in the beginning but as the game progresses and Kratos unlocks new skills, it comes to the right pace. The cutscenes, voice-overs and set pieces are top-notch. Definitely a must play game.… Expand
  94. ReviewThangs
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    Played on ps5 on hard difficulty. Story is highly ambitious and a step up for the medium. Graphics although it could run on a ps4 which hold it back, are pushed forward through gorgeous art direction. Gameplay is sublime, with the bloodborne like elements elevating it. Difficulty can be a bit uneven on the harder difficulty, although the normal difficulty can take away from experiencingPlayed on ps5 on hard difficulty. Story is highly ambitious and a step up for the medium. Graphics although it could run on a ps4 which hold it back, are pushed forward through gorgeous art direction. Gameplay is sublime, with the bloodborne like elements elevating it. Difficulty can be a bit uneven on the harder difficulty, although the normal difficulty can take away from experiencing the full gameplay suite. It is slightly buggy though, and changing difficulties is broken. Side content from a gameplay perspective is fantastic but doesn't add much to the story. If you've played the first one then this is a no brainer. It's quite long and the side stuff can hurt the pacing. Game of the year for me though.… Expand
  95. Rekbond
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Just like the last game, a masterpiece. Great combat, an exciting story, charming characters, and a detailed rich world. The world feels much more alive than GOW 2018, every realm feels unique to explore and discover. There is a lot more diversity in the enemy design, a major improvement since GOW 2018. The combat didn't change that much, which is not a bad thing since it was amazing theJust like the last game, a masterpiece. Great combat, an exciting story, charming characters, and a detailed rich world. The world feels much more alive than GOW 2018, every realm feels unique to explore and discover. There is a lot more diversity in the enemy design, a major improvement since GOW 2018. The combat didn't change that much, which is not a bad thing since it was amazing the last time and it remained as such.

    I would have given this game a perfect score but during my gameplay, I encountered a lot of bugs, invisible enemies, and graphics not loading in properly. There for a 9/10, a must-have for the PlayStation.    … Expand
  96. RhetoricThug
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
    God of War: Ragnarok zeroes in on near flawless game design. As a console gamer, I've played all the entries in this long-standing series. God of War is one of the last console exclusives to envy. The Norse saga maintains David Jaffe's brutal smash & grab gameplay whilst staging a genre-defining cinematic experience. Ragnarok is a fine blend of controller combat and storytelling andGod of War: Ragnarok zeroes in on near flawless game design. As a console gamer, I've played all the entries in this long-standing series. God of War is one of the last console exclusives to envy. The Norse saga maintains David Jaffe's brutal smash & grab gameplay whilst staging a genre-defining cinematic experience. Ragnarok is a fine blend of controller combat and storytelling and shouldn't be passed over by any video gamer.

    The light RPG elements and fine-tuned combat take cues from various evolutions in the industry. Dark Souls and its finesse come into play and add depth to a feverish hack and slash formula. But God of War doesn't obscure accessibility like From Software games. Santa Monica designed a game that everyone can enjoy. The player isn't punished for arbitrary missteps and the difficulty can be changed to incite a challenge for players looking for one.

    Motion capture brings an extensive range of emotions to Kratos. A bellowing voice and harrowing actions come to life when the player senses a degree of personality. I witnessed a great depth of character from Kratos through a well-placed grunt of facial expression. This kind of body language enabled by modern motion capture technology adds depth to a formerly one-dimensional anti-hero.

    The attention to detail is arresting. Dialogue, gameplay, cutscenes, etc; all form an incredible journey. Nothing's amiss in this adventure and I highly recommend it along with all the other God of War entries. As you progress, you'll see the progression of combat and storytelling, and fully realize how intact the original God of War is in these modern titles. Which in itself is a testament to game design in early titles.

    I give this game a 9/10, because nothing is perfect. But this is damn close. It seamlessly tailors everything engrossing about a video game and distills it into a story.    … Expand
  97. dorukthenoob
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    Wow. It was really, REALLY good. Magnum opus of Santa Monice (with God of War 2018). Mechanics and the combat is just legendary, I can't even describe it. There are some points in the story that I thought "Well, that could be better." or "You could've done it way more epic", but overall it was good. The biggest problem (not THAT big but bigger than other problems) was the side quests.Wow. It was really, REALLY good. Magnum opus of Santa Monice (with God of War 2018). Mechanics and the combat is just legendary, I can't even describe it. There are some points in the story that I thought "Well, that could be better." or "You could've done it way more epic", but overall it was good. The biggest problem (not THAT big but bigger than other problems) was the side quests. There are lots of them and they have good/detailed story. But should they exist? I mean, Gow 2018 felt just better about it. They could've made them less and let us focus on main story. In every 1-2 hours Mimir says "Okay brother, let's take some time off.". It felt weird. But the gameplay was so good that it didn't really bothered me.

    In the end, I can say that everyone with ps4/5 should play this game. It is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  98. jgeor
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    The game is the continuation of the Norse story told in 2018's GoW. The story is very good and one of the most compelling reasons to play the game. Beyond story the graphics, combat, and general game play are very good. If you have not played 2018's GoW I would recommend starting there and then playing this. Fantastic all around.
  99. 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
  100. William_Trigos
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    Its a masterpiece. The history, characters, world, gameplay and all it´s amazing
    100% recommended
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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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