God of War: Ragnarok

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7.9

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  1. norse
    Mar 10, 2023
    8
    While I loved the first God of War, the sequel doesn't quite measure up. The graphics, acting and score are 10/10, the integration of the story and engine is perfect, but the story feels hurried, as if the game shipped with a middle segment cut out. I can identify the moment when things went downhill for me - it's the beginning of the final arc, helpfully pre-announced by charactersWhile I loved the first God of War, the sequel doesn't quite measure up. The graphics, acting and score are 10/10, the integration of the story and engine is perfect, but the story feels hurried, as if the game shipped with a middle segment cut out. I can identify the moment when things went downhill for me - it's the beginning of the final arc, helpfully pre-announced by characters pointing out that this might be the last chance to do something.

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

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

    It felt a bit like a let-down, following the tear-inducing and touching end of the first game, as if the directors had simply capped the series with a spare cliche ending from the box of big production games they kept in the closet.    … Expand
  2. Heavenly_King
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    The game is based on the foundations of the first game (GOW 2018 an Amazing game), with refined mechanics, interesting story, and enhanced graphics. This game is great due to having as core the previous game, because you really dont have that sensation of improvement from playing GOW2 after playing GOW1, or from playing of GOW3 after playing GOW2. That sensation of improvement isThe game is based on the foundations of the first game (GOW 2018 an Amazing game), with refined mechanics, interesting story, and enhanced graphics. This game is great due to having as core the previous game, because you really dont have that sensation of improvement from playing GOW2 after playing GOW1, or from playing of GOW3 after playing GOW2. That sensation of improvement is missing here. It really feels like a massive DLC of an amazing game, which is not bad, but if you really expected a massive jump in all the aspects from the previous game you will be disappointment. I recommend it, but temper your expectations. I am a fan of GOW since the first one and I enjoyed the game but it really felt underwhelming considering my expectations.… Expand
  3. tibzoid
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Just finished it. Ragnarok is enjoyable but the game feels "on rails." You are funnelled to specific outcomes with characters shouting warnings and telling you what to do. The story is heavy-handed and similar to countless others, verging into mawkish sentimentality at times. The combat is fun but doesn't feel as improvisational as a game like Sekiro or Nioh. As Ragnarok wore on, I startedJust finished it. Ragnarok is enjoyable but the game feels "on rails." You are funnelled to specific outcomes with characters shouting warnings and telling you what to do. The story is heavy-handed and similar to countless others, verging into mawkish sentimentality at times. The combat is fun but doesn't feel as improvisational as a game like Sekiro or Nioh. As Ragnarok wore on, I started getting bored. Elden Ring is more my cup of tea. That said, it's a technical masterpiece and people love it.… Expand
  4. ReubenIsAGod
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    I really loved how art-house and inspired 'God of War' (2018) felt. The long one-take cinematic camera really captures this intimacy as you traverse through the Realms. The game is moody, as the theme of sorrow and loss cling to Kratos on his journey to 'be better' for his Son Atreus and mourn the loss of his wife.

    God of War Ragnarök feels like a very sentimental aftermath to that    I really loved how art-house and inspired 'God of War' (2018) felt. The long one-take cinematic camera really captures this intimacy as you traverse through the Realms. The game is moody, as the theme of sorrow and loss cling to Kratos on his journey to 'be better' for his Son Atreus and mourn the loss of his wife.

    God of War Ragnarök feels like a very sentimental aftermath to that adventure. Chapter 2 (if you may) the more hopeful light-hearted whimsical adventure that still keeps that sentimental core in-tack. This game continues that theme of 'Being Better' choosing to not let destiny and the past corrupt one's personal growth. Because of this, the game puts more emphasis on extended family and community. Making the game more, again, whimsical by design. This is more a fantasy drama compared to the moody direction of (2018).

    This is not a bad thing. Ragnarök is more fun, gamified, compared to the first. I really enjoyed my time playing through Ragnarök for its narrative—and at times—fun gameplay decisions. I will say the best thing about God of War Ragnarök is that it has a very cinematic grand adventure narrative with a lot of depth in its performance, persistent narrative threads. Yet, because of this, the game feels more like a film at times than a video-game. An interactive film – if you may.

    With all this positive. Some very critical negatives:
    The gameplay feels inconsistent on harder difficulties. I believe they wanted a nice animation based souls-lite combat system. I think this is a great idea, but for what ever reason you do not have invincibility frames allowing for more frantic, fast-paced, combat. Also, you can be damaged quite severely when engaging in combos and cannot cancel attacks. This become VERY infuriating when playing the game. It did create a challenge, but it never felt like I was at fault, more the game locked me into something i couldn't escape from. Reminded me a lot of Dark Souls 2 gameplay for whatever reason. Also the lock-on system jerrkss the camera around too much for my liking. Luckily, the game really allows you to customize your play style in the settings without effecting trophies and achievements. Also, too many of the fighting arenas (near the end of the game) put very fast (unpredictable) enemies way too wedged into tight spaces that create this strange, annoying feeling of fighting the camera more than the actual enemies. Game environments, whilst looking very pretty – genuinely breathtaking – don't offer much in the way of inversive gameplay elements (only one or two maps/open world segments do)

    God of War Ragnarök is a very fitting conclusion for Kratos. A very beautiful send off to a hardened, troubled character that learns to 'be better'. I, overall, just wish the combat was smoothed up and the level design was a lot tighter and varied.

    Overall, a solid 8/10 (i haven't completely completed the game yet - want to do all the after Ragnarök side stuff)    … Expand
  5. tyber16
    Jun 5, 2023
    8
    The gameplay is fantastic the fightsystem is one of the best and the game is overall represent a very high quality. But the story has some big letdown parts. The parts with Atreus were extremely boring and annoying and broke the pace for me. I was expecting a much bigger and more epic fight at the end of the game and it was a little epic but not i was expected. Overall the story got aThe gameplay is fantastic the fightsystem is one of the best and the game is overall represent a very high quality. But the story has some big letdown parts. The parts with Atreus were extremely boring and annoying and broke the pace for me. I was expecting a much bigger and more epic fight at the end of the game and it was a little epic but not i was expected. Overall the story got a good conclusion so it's a satisfying ending for this norse mythology arc. The game has a lot of content and now with new game plus it has a good replayibility.… Expand
  6. DrZomboid
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Good: AAA production, graphics, characters, locations, mythology

    Bad: too long, story is unnecessary bloated and super confusing, puzzles mostly annoying, dungeons are boring so is combat at some parts of game.
  7. eljoad
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    The beauty of the cg is good, but it is regrettable that the power balance collapse which the gods of the previous series as the time goes on, and the absence of replay constituent.
  8. adamtheclark
    Dec 15, 2022
    8
    Very good game with some issues.

    GAMEPLAY: 9/10 They really approached this with a balance of "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" AND a "there's always room for improvement" mentality. the core mechanics are all there but they tweaked just enough to keep things fresh and interesting. ATMOSPHERE: 7/10 I honestly expected a little more here. Some of the realms felt oddly barren in the    Very good game with some issues.

    GAMEPLAY: 9/10
    They really approached this with a balance of "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" AND a "there's always room for improvement" mentality. the core mechanics are all there but they tweaked just enough to keep things fresh and interesting.

    ATMOSPHERE: 7/10
    I honestly expected a little more here. Some of the realms felt oddly barren in the name of an "open world" feeling that didn't really need to exist. It felt like they elected quantity over quality here. Not to say that this game's atmosphere is ugly, some areas are gorgeous. It just feels like some places didn't get a lot of love.

    CHARACTERS: 10/10
    The reboots really shine here. They manage to respect what returning characters used to be and also what they grow into. There were returning characters that I did not expect to see whatsoever and realized how much they actually contributed to the story.

    PLOT: 7/10
    With some serious pacing problems, plot was a mixed bag compared to GoW 2018. Some sections are a total slog and I couldn't believe how long they were taking while others (particularly Q4) were absolutely captivating. 2018 had fun reintroducing Kratos while Ragnarok had more trouble carrying out his story.    … Expand
  9. NihiRagnarK
    Feb 2, 2023
    8
    This could be a 10/10 game if not for the ending. The character arcs and story motion fall so hard since the beginning of Ragnarok. The game should be ended with the fight of dual Valkyria and called "God Of War: Fimbulwinter".

    This shall be a trilogy instead of being squashed into two games with a rushed ending. Otherwise, the combat, the exploration, the graphs, the visual designs,    This could be a 10/10 game if not for the ending. The character arcs and story motion fall so hard since the beginning of Ragnarok. The game should be ended with the fight of dual Valkyria and called "God Of War: Fimbulwinter".

    This shall be a trilogy instead of being squashed into two games with a rushed ending.

    Otherwise, the combat, the exploration, the graphs, the visual designs, and the music are all masterpieces.    … Expand
  10. barryburton
    Apr 15, 2023
    8
    Giving it an 8/10 out of respect for the overall quality and effort that's gone into it. But am pretty disappointed, have given up around 17 hours in, just can't motivate myself to play it anymore. Pros
    Nice visuals and excellent performance on PS5. Market leading voice acting and animation. Some very enjoyable character interactions. Cons
    Repetitive and unsatisfying combat. Linear levels    Giving it an 8/10 out of respect for the overall quality and effort that's gone into it. But am pretty disappointed, have given up around 17 hours in, just can't motivate myself to play it anymore. Pros
    Nice visuals and excellent performance on PS5. Market leading voice acting and animation. Some very enjoyable character interactions. Cons
    Repetitive and unsatisfying combat.
    Linear levels with no flexibility on how to traverse or solve the numerous samey puzzles.
    Atreus is charmless and also much less fun to play as than Kratos.
    Totally lost interest in the story. Just not for me, although I did enjoy the first (2018) game.

    Might retry in some months or years.    … Expand
  11. ZiablikA
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Достойное продолжение GoW, которое ставит точку в скандинавской дилогии
  12. Eloyjf
    Feb 28, 2023
    8
    I expected more, but it's a good and beautiful game.
    Artistically and visually very beautiful, quality soundtrack and impactful narrative.
  13. Vigo
    Dec 14, 2022
    8
    First off, Do not listen to the perfect review scores. This game is not perfect at all. That is a fact not opinion. It was good but way way too similar to the first one so it did not have the same impact in my opinion. I loved the first one it was my favorite game of the last generation but this one treads a little too familiar. Which usually doesn't bother me but in this case it reallyFirst off, Do not listen to the perfect review scores. This game is not perfect at all. That is a fact not opinion. It was good but way way too similar to the first one so it did not have the same impact in my opinion. I loved the first one it was my favorite game of the last generation but this one treads a little too familiar. Which usually doesn't bother me but in this case it really just felt like long dlc. You can tell it's last gen game, which is ok i suppose. Graphics are great still. The gameplay didn't have same effect though as the fighting is exactly the same right down to the runic attacks. Only thing I noticed is that it seems harder. I played on hard and god of war for last game and hard was frustratingly hard this time around. SO yeah, it's basically more of the same. same scenery, same enemies, same combat BUT with a TAD more sprinkled in here. Story was also not as strong nor did I enjoy playing as loki. So overall i'd give it an 8. Good game but just way too familiar not in a good way.… Expand
  14. Lowzone
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    If you liked the first one you'll like this one too. Nothing super innovative or different. Narrative 10/10, animation 10/10, realisation 10/10.
  15. HunterXJacob
    Nov 29, 2022
    8
    More of the same but done well. Wish they would of had some more innovation.
  16. vjplayer
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    O jogo tem um gráfico estupendo cenário ricos os diálogos são divertidos, porém o jogo é lento demais, vc anda um corredor, mata uns inimigos sem graça( o que sao aqueles lagartinhos toda hora????) e resolve puzzles chatos e ai um chefe ou mini chefe e repete,.. só faz isso eu to jogando mas n consigo jogar mais de duas seguidas chego a ficar com sono de ficar procurando como resolver algoO jogo tem um gráfico estupendo cenário ricos os diálogos são divertidos, porém o jogo é lento demais, vc anda um corredor, mata uns inimigos sem graça( o que sao aqueles lagartinhos toda hora????) e resolve puzzles chatos e ai um chefe ou mini chefe e repete,.. só faz isso eu to jogando mas n consigo jogar mais de duas seguidas chego a ficar com sono de ficar procurando como resolver algo onde acertar etc….. cadê a ação a violência???? Cadê o Kratos?… Expand
  17. MrElkhan
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    Oynanış, atmosfer, musiqi əladır ona söz yox, amma hekayədə yenə bir çox sual işarəsi çıxır ortaya. Üstəlik 2018 dəki oyundan qalan bir çox sual da cavablandırılmır. Bu oyunda nəsə çatışmayan bir şey var, sanki nəsə bir şeylər əskik qalıb.
  18. aljirik1992
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Египетская сила!

    ... «Да Сетом. Кратоса. Раздери!». Продолжение эпопеи 2018 года о Боге Войны из Олимпа, ровно, как и последующее сказание известной в узких кругах мобильной игры «Принц Египта» не то чтобы страдает от самоповторов, однако характерно проводит черту между спорными решениями первенцев и возведением их же отполированных в абсолют в новом витке истории. Опять же по принципу    Египетская сила!

    ... «Да Сетом. Кратоса. Раздери!». Продолжение эпопеи 2018 года о Боге Войны из Олимпа, ровно, как и последующее сказание известной в узких кругах мобильной игры «Принц Египта» не то чтобы страдает от самоповторов, однако характерно проводит черту между спорными решениями первенцев и возведением их же отполированных в абсолют в новом витке истории. Опять же по принципу сиквелов SONY, странствие меченого воина стало больше, шире, сильнее походить на Gears5 и HALO INFINITE, где самое важное остаётся на откуп только надвигающейся бури. При этом, теперь как и у шестерёнок, вселенную Призрака Спарты можно будет развивать на манер «Hivebusters», хотя некоторые могут посчитать, что сам Рагнарёк это раздутый донельзя сюжетный ивент за счёт поощрённого в прошлый раз гринда. Ну а когда осилившие дорогу в тридцать-пятьдесят часов, начнут пробираться по титрам, в голове после финального твиста может ненароком вспыхнуть фраза…    … Expand
  19. Imperadorzcv
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Dou nota 8, gostei do jogo, é bem feito, gráficos lindos, mas tiro pontos pela história que se tornou aborrecida nas partes do Atreus, especialmente. Penso que estragaram a imagem do Cratos, que agora é um bom papa e uma florzinha. De resto um ótimo jogo.
  20. yuko_gfu
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    Technically super solid, although I have to say, after playing Elden Ring... I miss some risk and innovation. Perhaps not my cup of tea
  21. Daermon
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Awesome game, but have lot of minor bad/meh things. For example: tooooooo muuuuch Atreus. Some quest is going boring, becouse: one more “puzzle” door, one more “puzzle” door, one more “puzzle” door. Story is good, but have minor meh moment and endig is… So is just ending. 8,5/10
  22. rezo_21
    Jan 5, 2023
    8
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 83 IIIIIIIIII====================NP
  23. jotape01
    Dec 12, 2022
    8
    GoW Ragnarok might be the best Playstation game that has been developed since The Last of Us (just above GoT). The mechanics, the combat, the story, the details, and the ending could be likely the end of the GOW saga. They do improve over GoW 2018; however, they introduced new parts of the games that were added poorly.

    Some of the bad aspects of the game are: - There is some problem    GoW Ragnarok might be the best Playstation game that has been developed since The Last of Us (just above GoT). The mechanics, the combat, the story, the details, and the ending could be likely the end of the GOW saga. They do improve over GoW 2018; however, they introduced new parts of the games that were added poorly.

    Some of the bad aspects of the game are:
    - There is some problem with pacing in the first half of the game. After the amazing intro and battle, we will have to explore new areas where basically most of the battles are very dull and there are too many puzzles that might feel you bored of it.
    - Extended artificial walking and climbing scene to tell you a story. This is personal, but just "playing" an automatic pilot part where you have to climb or walk while they tell you the story was a bad decision. I would have loved to do it as a cut scene.
    - The overpriced $10 for a PS4 game. We are still playing an old-generation game. There was no point to stop giving them an improved version like GOW 2018 had back then. The graphics are pretty much similar between versions and the use of the vibration and haptic feedback is at most unnoticeable. The damn gaps where you have to go through as loading screen.
    - Bugs at launch: Several parts where the music got bugged (no music suddenly) or the effects did not play properly. There were a couple of bugs that made me redo the sections. Frame drops on large areas. Many of them affected my experience.

    Those are the reasons why this game is not getting a 9 or even a 10. The best game Playstation Studios has released in a while. I am Happy I could play it.    … Expand
  24. Big_Worm
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    Really enjoyed the extension of the new look God of War. I think they were robbed at the game awards too. For me this was game of the year. It's very accessible to everyone and really just stuck true to the formula the first one created so well. I will admit they didn't blow me away with anything new. But sometimes that is ok when the formula works so well. All in all I think this game isReally enjoyed the extension of the new look God of War. I think they were robbed at the game awards too. For me this was game of the year. It's very accessible to everyone and really just stuck true to the formula the first one created so well. I will admit they didn't blow me away with anything new. But sometimes that is ok when the formula works so well. All in all I think this game is just really well done from the art to the sound to the music. The combat does lack for me from time to time. But I think it does a good job and coupled with a great story and wondering acting/dialogue, this game really was done well. True game of the year game right here.… Expand
  25. giannis2001
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    A great game overall. You can clearly see how effort was put to this game. It's truly a masterpiece in the action genre. However, I found the story to be a little bit rushed. Some parts didn't make a lot of sense and felt like they were there for the story to continue. I definitely recommend it though.
  26. yaqubian
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    8.5/10, but I'd give first installment 9/10, why?

    - Combat is way too similar to the first game, not enough of a difference, except when playing other character, which were my favourite parts and theres no option to switch between them. - Story has been done time and time again regarding fate, its still good but not as nice as the first one. - You get backseated way too much on    8.5/10, but I'd give first installment 9/10, why?

    - Combat is way too similar to the first game, not enough of a difference, except when playing other character, which were my favourite parts and theres no option to switch between them.

    - Story has been done time and time again regarding fate, its still good but not as nice as the first one.

    - You get backseated way too much on what to do in fights and in puzzles

    Other than that the game is great, great music, great graphics, great new characters and decent dialogue although I feel like characters repeat themselves a bit too much sometimes.

    Its definitely not my GOTY, Elden Ring is, but this is second to it.    … Expand
  27. cid33
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    amazing game that brings nothing new but polishes Mosty everything over its predecessor. Recommended a true sequel and fun ride.

    Story = 8 Honestly mediocre like a superhero movie, A bad guy, a journey to stop him, a hero doin stuff his way nothing new but entertaining. Were it shines is in the characters with quality voice acting that makes you care about the people on screen, you    amazing game that brings nothing new but polishes Mosty everything over its predecessor. Recommended a true sequel and fun ride.

    Story = 8
    Honestly mediocre like a superhero movie, A bad guy, a journey to stop him, a hero doin stuff his way nothing new but entertaining.
    Were it shines is in the characters with quality voice acting that makes you care about the people on screen, you feel their pain, anger, frustration. simply amazing writing. and a beautiful world full of lore were it takes place.

    Graphics = 9
    A last gen game and that shows, long corridors of beautiful vistas connected by slow climbing, tunnels, cracks, that slow you down so that old consoles can keep up, with the visuals on display. When it opens up its usually large water areas with small ilands, desert with small alcoves or ice areas that are kinda empty, impressive for ps4 with 2013 hardware, but on ps5 not so much.
    Facial animation and mocap is insane makes the characters look alive with weight like they live in a world with gravity that actually affects things on armor and objects in motion.

    Combat = 6
    barley above average for games of this type, where it falls short is the focus on makin things look cool instead of feeling good. its very slow, combos/skills look cool by slowing down time, but only for you as enemies can still move fast, example when you combo an enemy and the slow-Mo finisher / jump high while yelling slowly, enemy's will just recover move out and slap you while Kratos try to look cool, or totally assault you while you cast some skill/spell that lock you in to animations, that don't stagger enemies. All this makes you just use r1 attacks and dodge as blocking is worthless cuz they spam unlockable and shield breaking stuff all the time. this makes 85% of the whole skill tree useless.

    Back are the challenge bosses but not as good as the Valkyries, this time they teleport fly shoot summon enemies have infinite poise, spam unlockable jump attacks like they are some kinda flea, sometimes they trow multiple bosses at a time kinda cheap tbh. frustrating to the point of me just over leveling as the fun of a challenge was not there, Story fights are good but if i compare to Elden Rings polished combat and bosses this is inferior in every way.

    World and navigation =7
    Traversal is slow constantly slowed down by hidden loading such as climbing, crawl tunnels, gaps to squeeze tru, some worlds are huge other very small. all puzzles are back with hardly anything new, freeze gears, throw axe at 3 blue things to open chest, trow ax at red things in order to open stuff all copied from previous game.    … Expand
  28. Mantastic69
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    This feels exactly like and looks exactly like the 2018 game . Maybe it’s just me but I don’t see why so many people give this a 10/10 . Is it a well made game absolutely and I’d score it somewhere around 8.7 /10 but it’s nothing I haven’t played before as far as leveling up ur gear , stats , side quests etc….. it does all this well but nothing new or mind blowing . Also there are a lot ofThis feels exactly like and looks exactly like the 2018 game . Maybe it’s just me but I don’t see why so many people give this a 10/10 . Is it a well made game absolutely and I’d score it somewhere around 8.7 /10 but it’s nothing I haven’t played before as far as leveling up ur gear , stats , side quests etc….. it does all this well but nothing new or mind blowing . Also there are a lot of cutscenes almost more then gameplay and I guess if I wanted to watch a movie I’d watch a movie lol …. I had the same problem with last of us 2 and this game so far ( I’m about ten hours in ) I’d say atleast five have been spent watching and walking around AKA filler … also the combat is good but nothing special . Now I don’t want to seem like I’m hating because I’m not as i am enjoying the game but I reallly don’t see how this is getting 10/10… Expand
  29. macak
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    Well this would be the first game with "too much epicness" for me. Literally everything is on steroids, everything os over the top and when everything is over the top everything becomes average. While I appreciate immense effort to create art like that, to truly make a great game everything should be balanced. i also have to say the talking head is extremely annoying, especially with thatWell this would be the first game with "too much epicness" for me. Literally everything is on steroids, everything os over the top and when everything is over the top everything becomes average. While I appreciate immense effort to create art like that, to truly make a great game everything should be balanced. i also have to say the talking head is extremely annoying, especially with that Scottish gibberish accent. Also, the hardest difficulty is too hard imo… Expand
  30. Spoon6ix
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    Combat feels amazing the graphics are pc ultra level the story is deep and astonishing but the ending leaves a dry mouth
  31. Timenick
    Feb 27, 2023
    8
    God of War 2018 was a 10/10 for me but Ragnarok feels like playing the second half of the same game. It is almost shocking how little they did in nearly 5 years besides making new dialogue and cut scenes for the story.
  32. Brainsblow
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    The game became much bigger, added new mechanics and a lots of new stuff.
    Although there is quite a few flaws: navigating is broken, sound effects became less prominent and epic. Also story line ended too quickly and kind a bland.
    Overall game is great and worth playing.
    I've got platinum trophy in 55 hours.
  33. undertal
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    30h into the game. Improvement since last part is just symbolic. Skills look and work almost the same! Playing as Artheus is strangely balanced - is seems easier to crash enemies playing as a kid than god of war himself.

    Fighting haven’t change a lot, but story took over this game way too much. 30h into the game and it feels like vast part is dialogs and running through endless tunnels.    30h into the game. Improvement since last part is just symbolic. Skills look and work almost the same! Playing as Artheus is strangely balanced - is seems easier to crash enemies playing as a kid than god of war himself.

    Fighting haven’t change a lot, but story took over this game way too much. 30h into the game and it feels like vast part is dialogs and running through endless tunnels. It’s strictly subjective - going through game for me is wishing to finally involve into encounter, after long running, climbing and talking. Maybe it’s controversial, but it has this Ubisoft vibe - force you to listen decent story and open world is about running from one marker to another. The best thing is what between all of that which is FIGHTING. Nevertheless, after Souls and Elden Ring God of War is just good    … Expand
  34. nuhah100
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is fun if you liked the first.
    But he doesn't add up anything new, the combat and music almost the same, the world is more open that is good.
    But the worst was the end the story, the fight with Thor and Odin was lame, not epic at all.
    Also, kratos love at the end, with the stupidest excuse I have heard, could be done much better.
    For conclusion, the start and middle are great, end is awful.    … Expand
  35. aggelostzikas
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    Great game overall, the story gave a nice closure and gameplay was decent. Graphics could be better though i think a lot was compromised to make this a cross gen title
  36. sethguyhill
    Dec 20, 2022
    8
    I had so much fun playing this game! Love all the side quests and mini-boss fights.

    The story had great potential, but tried to do too much. Lot's of woke pandering and wimpy dialog didn't help. I would have kept it simple.. E.G. GOW war kicks ass, kills everything unapologetically, including Freya and everyone in Asgard. Make the god fights EPIC... How about Loki lies and betrays    I had so much fun playing this game! Love all the side quests and mini-boss fights.

    The story had great potential, but tried to do too much. Lot's of woke pandering and wimpy dialog didn't help.

    I would have kept it simple.. E.G. GOW war kicks ass, kills everything unapologetically, including Freya and everyone in Asgard. Make the god fights EPIC... How about Loki lies and betrays Thor helping GOW kill him (because thats what Loki does). The tragedy is Loki leaves his father in the end because they see the world different, but the father does not change, he stays resolute in his distain for gods as he sit's on a throne, e.g. Conan sitting on his throne adorned in power and bad ass-ness.    … Expand
  37. 21Park
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    I mean it's alright. Overrated as **** in my opinion

    God of War is okay i guess
  38. PatrikPotter
    May 28, 2023
    8
    I had really high expectations after a glorious re-entrance in this franchise after god of war (2018).
    God of War : Ragnarok did not disappoint, almost every single part of the game was near perfect, from music , sound design , level design to gameplay.
    I loved the story and the gameplay the most, though I think the game lacked in some lines because they felt unnatural. Where the game    I had really high expectations after a glorious re-entrance in this franchise after god of war (2018).
    God of War : Ragnarok did not disappoint, almost every single part of the game was near perfect, from music , sound design , level design to gameplay.
    I loved the story and the gameplay the most, though I think the game lacked in some lines because they felt unnatural.
    Where the game lacked is those RPG elements and exploration, I wish the game was made more linear than it is but that is just my preference.
    Everything this game did, they did in God of War (2018) better, except for the gameplay which was one of the better ones I played, the story made more sense in GoW 2018 the characters were more loveable, in God of War Ragnarok it felt forced.
    Overall I would recommend this game if you are a fan of God of War series or if you are looking for something great, but I would recommend playing God of War (2018) first.    … Expand
  39. Korgoth
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    Not much changes compared to the previous chapter. Still a good game, but not more
  40. TheAmazingBR
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Problemas que precisam resolver nesse jogo:
    -Falta do NG+
    -Sem customização para o kratos
    -Falta das armaduras do GOW.2018
    -Alguns dos ataques runicos das lâminas que são para curta distância, são completamente inúteis por jogar inimigos para longe.
    -Desequilíbrio entre as armaduras. Armaduras iniciais são mais fortes que as finais. -Dificuldade um pouco alta para dar upgrade no máximo no machado, e nas lâminas. -Falta dos ataques runicos que tinham no 2018, e não tem nesse jogo.
    -Mudança não muito boa no ataque das lâminas ao segurar o □. A maneira como é realizado esse ataque, não deveria ser mudado.
    Deveria ter alguma forma de trocar esse ataque.    … Expand
  41. zasaz13
    Jan 6, 2023
    8
    Fantastic game! The playability and the scenarios are similar to the previous game, but it's still an amazin game. There are some parts where you play Atreus that are kind of boring tho
  42. ertukayaalp
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    I've been waiting a game like this for years. Exploration is fun, fights are immense. narrative is masterpiece. This serie is La divinna commedia of the game history. I played it "god of war" difficulty selection i am happy about that but i would want to kill at least seadirs with one hit... cuz i m the god of war in the game. This is only negative thing about game.
  43. Jansen89
    Nov 29, 2022
    8
    Well, Ragnarok is a fun and epic game. Although for me there is not that much of improvement, especially graphics and gameplay wise. The Story is presented in a nice way, the exploration is fun and the crater section brought me some siofra river vibes :D Still something is missing and it feels a bit dull sometimes, especially that kratos is unable to step over some snow.. But we alreadyWell, Ragnarok is a fun and epic game. Although for me there is not that much of improvement, especially graphics and gameplay wise. The Story is presented in a nice way, the exploration is fun and the crater section brought me some siofra river vibes :D Still something is missing and it feels a bit dull sometimes, especially that kratos is unable to step over some snow.. But we already had that in GOW4. I'll give it a 8/10 for the epicness, audio, story.… Expand
  44. Dr_Sedo
    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
  45. SewAwOw
    Dec 3, 2022
    8
    Скучная, душная игра. По факту тоже самое, что и петвая часть. Реально крупных новвоведений минимум, разве что игра за Атрея чувствуется по-новому, самые интересные моменты связаны с этой частью прохождения. Бесит постоянное нытье и самокопание персонажей, они постоянно сомневаются в себе, постоянно ссорятся. По итогу самыми интересными являются второстепенные персонажи, как Брок с Синдри,Скучная, душная игра. По факту тоже самое, что и петвая часть. Реально крупных новвоведений минимум, разве что игра за Атрея чувствуется по-новому, самые интересные моменты связаны с этой частью прохождения. Бесит постоянное нытье и самокопание персонажей, они постоянно сомневаются в себе, постоянно ссорятся. По итогу самыми интересными являются второстепенные персонажи, как Брок с Синдри, Труд. Мимир постоянно трындит без умолку, ты не можешь просто почилить плывя на лодочке. Бои не изменились, такие же перекаты, блоки и юзнание разных рун, Кратос все также не умеет прыгать, что разнообразило бы механику. Спутников можно прокачивать глубже, появились новые стрелы и приемы, ничего особого. Сам мир стал больше, всяких загадок, сайдквестов навалили гору, но это не оч хорошо, просто утомляют. Графика не сильно улучшилась, некоторые локации, ассеты, анимации перекочевали из прошлой игры без изменений. Не знаю, скучно стало на середине игры. Финал так вообще разочаровал, тухлый эпик, очень много соплей и болтовни в духе "ты можешь стать лучше", не этим мне нравился Кратос и вся серия. Очень воняло соевостью дабы не допустить никакой чрезмерной жести (что странно), никакого шока или вот-это-поворота. Очень стериально получилось. Не хочу продолжения в таком же духе, ну его в жопу.… Expand
  46. churros
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    Pros:
    + great voice acting
    + great characters
    + interesting plot
    + beautiful graphics
    + good sound effects
    + good production value

    Cons:
    - no jump
    - horrible exploration
    - horrible over the shoulder camera
    - long animations for small actions
    - bad rpg elements
    - boring soundtrack
  47. Mehdia
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game very good but camera is bad many times for battle ... 70$ for a game single Player , Elden Ring 60$ All Platform And Coop Online Play… Expand
  48. Hevox
    Jul 15, 2023
    8
    Ragnarok solves the boss problem of its predecessor but loose the freshness. I also found the "Ragnarok" itself rather disappointing, Thor and Odin were great though. In general both of the reboot are great but miss a little something to be icon of this industry.
  49. kickmaster118
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    Advantage:
    Vivid characterization of characters,grand and gorgeous background and story,invigorating hand-feel and high degree of completion of combat system like as previous version of 2018
    Shortage: It was too old for the PS5 era in the graphic level for the sake of the compatibility of previous generation consoles(ps4,ps4 pro),there is no refreshing feeling due to continue the    Advantage:
    Vivid characterization of characters,grand and gorgeous background and story,invigorating hand-feel and high degree of completion of combat system like as previous version of 2018

    Shortage:
    It was too old for the PS5 era in the graphic level for the sake of the compatibility of previous generation consoles(ps4,ps4 pro),there is no refreshing feeling due to continue the worldview of the 2018 version    … Expand
  50. Broccolig
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    I enjoyed the new and innovated combat. Sony Santa Monica crafted a story that makes you feel every single emotion just in 25 hours there are times I laughed and cried.
  51. Jabbatron
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    To me, this is a very, very safe continuation of the story. The game did not live up to all my expectations, but I still enjoyed it.
  52. Krounder
    Jan 13, 2023
    8
    This is a fantastic game! The graphics are impeccable, combat is amazing, story is intriguing, game of the year
  53. gix01
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    Buon gioco , la trama è ottima e la grafica incredibile , tuttavia alcune cose mi hanno fatto storcere il naso ; vi sono vari buchi di trama ed un finale un po troppo alla "disney".
    anche il gameplay mi ha a tratti annoiato , tuttavia questo è un elemento del tutto soggettivo .
    8 più che meritato .
  54. ThisGuy1
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I 100%'d this game about a week or so. Took time to soak it in. This is a great game but not without flaws - sadly, the most obvious flaw is that this game is inferior to the game that came before it.

    How is it that Baldur was a far more compelling and threatening villain than Thor and Odin combined. Sure, Thor packed a punch and had layers. But, most of his - and Odin's - story was about Atreus' adventures rather than anything to do with Kratos.

    The combat was great and the graphics/visuals were beautiful - but only slightly better than the previous game in both regards.

    The overall gameplay maybe felt a little too familiar - I wouldn't call it DLC but see some people's point when they use "DLC" to criticize the game. Vanaheim was the only place that felt new. Even Svartleheim just felt like an extension of Midgard in the first game (lots of rowing, beaches to explore, mountain to climb via tunnel system, etc.).

    Now into spoiler territory...

    The story was great at its peaks (Ragnarok was epic), but also had some repetitive and lazy bits. The standout "lazy bits" for me are in regard to Freya and Sif. Although it would have broke my heart, the only logical ending for Freya after God of War 2018 was for Kratos to kill her - another God wiped out by the Ghost of Sparta. For her to suddenly be like "if you kill Odin and break the curse that lets me travel out of Midgard, I'll forgive you for killing my son"... felt a little lazy. Now an objectively "lazy bit" of storytelling was Sif. Her sudden change of heart made absolutely no sense. Her disdain for Odin and Thor was primarily because Odin was allowing Atreus to stay in Asgard - rather than avenging or allowing Thor to avenge the deaths of Magni, Modi, and Baldur. She hated Atreus and Kratos for their deaths and there were never any signs/hints that she cared about the Midgard refugees. Then Ragnarok comes, Atreus and Kratos are at their doorstep and about to fight Thrud, and suddenly Sif shows up to convince her daughter to help the people of Midgard and help Atreus and Kratos because Odin is a cruel god?! Sounds to me like the writers of the game couldn't figure out a way to keep Thrud around as an ally post-game and shoe-horned this into the story.

    All that said... I NEED New Game + mode. I've replayed the first game easily a dozen times. Although the above may seem mostly negative, this game is still amazing and I'll likely replay it just as much as the first after New Game + is released.    … Expand
  55. Rising333
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    Great game but, decent polish, story, and production valyes. Falls short of being a masterpiece as the critics suggest, but let's be honest, so did Elden Ring and Death loop. Make no. Mistake, the game is very much an iterative title. This is. PS4 game.... Period. Held back by aging hardware and the greed of investors wanting the highest returns. Not to say it doesn't look great, as itGreat game but, decent polish, story, and production valyes. Falls short of being a masterpiece as the critics suggest, but let's be honest, so did Elden Ring and Death loop. Make no. Mistake, the game is very much an iterative title. This is. PS4 game.... Period. Held back by aging hardware and the greed of investors wanting the highest returns. Not to say it doesn't look great, as it does, and certainly has many modest improvements visually. If you enjoyed the 2018 title, you will enjoy this. Hopefully for Sony and their Studios, the generation will eventually begin. 2 years in and it still hasnt....… Expand
  56. SOC
    Dec 2, 2022
    8
    Still good hitting sense and story,director.
    But Sometimes it's loose because of too many puzzles.But it’s still nice game
  57. Gr1bs
    Mar 9, 2023
    8
    Still a good game, but not something special. I loved they scandinavian gods interpretation
  58. tatvanza
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
    Amazing game except for a few points:

    Atreus and Mimir instantly giving you hints for even the simplest puzzles is extremely annoying & makes you feel stupid. I had almost zero joy from solving 80% of the puzzles because of those two.

    Especially the ending felt kinda Marvelized with all the forced sentimental cringey moments.
  59. Under8tedX
    Dec 2, 2022
    8
    Descent game same as the first with a few tweaks here and there. But im sorry these are no God Of War games. This resembles more Dark Souls games, old GOW games had no rpg in it. These new "GOW" games do. So while the games are fun to play, they are no GOW games. They are just using the name to sell the game to its older crowd, and also in turn sell it to its new who don't know nothingDescent game same as the first with a few tweaks here and there. But im sorry these are no God Of War games. This resembles more Dark Souls games, old GOW games had no rpg in it. These new "GOW" games do. So while the games are fun to play, they are no GOW games. They are just using the name to sell the game to its older crowd, and also in turn sell it to its new who don't know nothing about old GOW. So as i said these games are fun (8/10 for both games), but at the same time, they are no GOW fun, and don't represent the old GOW games at all.… Expand
  60. Andryu180
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Simply a masterpiece. One of the best game I’ve ever played, and surely the Goty of 2022. Narrative and fight are 10/10 but the exploration is tedious, especially in end game, too many limitations, it simply ruin the experience. I wanted really to platinum but i had to give up exploring, it's simply not fun enough and frustrating. I hope they improve this aspect in the next game, give usSimply a masterpiece. One of the best game I’ve ever played, and surely the Goty of 2022. Narrative and fight are 10/10 but the exploration is tedious, especially in end game, too many limitations, it simply ruin the experience. I wanted really to platinum but i had to give up exploring, it's simply not fun enough and frustrating. I hope they improve this aspect in the next game, give us more freedom to move without all the costraints this game have… Expand
  61. Tonydml
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    Phenomenal soundtrack, specifically Letting Go. The only reason I won't rate it higher is because there's not a whole lot in terms of breaking its repetitive nature. Which I can see being a positive for some.
  62. CopperCone89
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Really good game, but in the end it’s a little disappointing. Also it is weird, that sometimes you crush big stones by hand, and next minute you can’t get through the wooden branch… weird for 2022 game
  63. affus
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    Really nice, beautiful and fun game. The downsize is the lack of novelty and repetitive enemies. The story is good, but a little predictable. I felt that the developers lacked courage to create unexpected events in this game. But it is for sure a recommended game.
  64. Avid_StoryLover
    Aug 8, 2023
    8
    As someone who has been playing God of war since the first one in 2005, I have found enjoyment in every entry. 2018 was a bit divisive for some people, but with ragnorok a lot of that has been improved.
    There's more enemy and boss types and the combat feels faster and tighter then the previous entry. This game a little more brutal and violent then 2018, but never quite hits the level of    As someone who has been playing God of war since the first one in 2005, I have found enjoyment in every entry. 2018 was a bit divisive for some people, but with ragnorok a lot of that has been improved.
    There's more enemy and boss types and the combat feels faster and tighter then the previous entry. This game a little more brutal and violent then 2018, but never quite hits the level of the Greek saga. There's a difference between violence and blood/gore. Miniboss kills fall back on "snapping its neck" way to often, which is brutal and violent but not bloody or gory. Sure there are more decapitations and dismemberment in this game, but when you decapitate a huge monster there is a surprising lack of blood. Something I'm sure could have been fixed.
    I honestly blame this on the scope of the game. First from a mechanics perspective, shifting the series from strictly linear, to a more open experience takes a lot resources.(Wouldn't quite call this game open world but it does have bigger areas and several branches to explore). Another aspect that resource management effects is the set piece moments. I don't want to spoil anything but there are a few memorable events like this is the game, but there were also moments where this should have been more focused on. Events happen that should have been highlighted as these amazing cinematic moments, but instead take the backseat. Another factor shifted by resource management
    And second the fact that this was originally going to be a trilogy. There was a lot they had to accomplish in this game. Which effects the pacing a little bit. Gameplay wise, you have these character driven segments that are essentially flooded with fight after fight. As if you will forget that its an action game, if they don't constantly remind you. Don't get me wrong its an action game and the action is very well done, but sometimes the in-between fights felt tacked on, filler if you will. Even when you have story wise combat heavy moments, their seems to always be one or two filler fights.
    Now on to the story, the story is good, but its also effected by originally being a trilogy and the pacing is little off because of it. There were a couple of times where something or some moment could have been fleshed out more. but it still hits everything it needs to. And the way they've positioned this game i can't really tell where the split would have been. But it indubitably would have been more fleshed out. And maybe even had more cinematic set pieces. This does give it a slight rushed feeling but not much.
    At this point you may be thinking that i didn't enjoy this game much. But quite the contrary. I only focused on giving a detailed and honest review. Its not perfect but its still one hell of a ride and very enjoyable. I had a lot of fun and look forward to the next entry in the series.

    Bonus points: I loved how now that its not some big secret Kratos goes into his history a bit more in this one which was a nice touch for a series veteran    … Expand
  65. judgementblade
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    403 issues short version:
    Great graphic, neat story and good characters but combat with off-camera cheap shots often from projectiles in enemy swarms ruin the fun. Resurrection doesn't help either if you have no I-frames to adjust camera and die again immediately. Some puzzle triggers were to picky at times even if you have the right idea but it doesn't work due that. Menus are cluttered    403 issues short version:
    Great graphic, neat story and good characters but combat with off-camera cheap shots often from projectiles in enemy swarms ruin the fun. Resurrection doesn't help either if you have no I-frames to adjust camera and die again immediately. Some puzzle triggers were to picky at times even if you have the right idea but it doesn't work due that. Menus are cluttered and caused issues all to the end. Over all great game with one of the best ways to do story, lore and characters I've seen for a while.    … Expand
  66. Frad
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    When i played God of War 4 (2018), being my first GOW i played, i was amazed, an exceptional game, almost a masterpiece, but then God of War Ragnarök released and showed how a sequel should be made.

    Now, without spoiling anyone, the Story is a complete 10/10, no doubt on that, as the GOW 4 was, this one reveal a whole new level on storytelling for me. Combat was a little bit better    When i played God of War 4 (2018), being my first GOW i played, i was amazed, an exceptional game, almost a masterpiece, but then God of War Ragnarök released and showed how a sequel should be made.

    Now, without spoiling anyone, the Story is a complete 10/10, no doubt on that, as the GOW 4 was, this one reveal a whole new level on storytelling for me.

    Combat was a little bit better on this one compared to the last game, and to be honest i think it is not a mindblowing upgrade to the last GOW, it is just, better if you know what i mean. Sometimes there's fights when it does not feels it should be one, feels like that fight is there for filling more time into de game, and maybe that point it's just on me but i kinda felt it like that, for me combat is an straight 8/10.

    There is 2 characters that evolves and take part of the great God of War Ragnarök story, and they are Brok and Sindri, i can't explain without spoilers how this 2 characters are so important and made its way to the player's heart, truly a great character evolution between the last and previous game.

    For me the game lasted about 25 hours without the side missions, straight to the story, and its ok, i mean, 25 hours are fine, i struggle with time to play videogames and i feel the time was right.

    And the ending of this game is just glorious, i don't want to talk about it much but it is just incredible.

    God of War Ragnarök is truly a masterpiece, impressive how they manage to pull this off but Santa Monica Studio, you really made it, and i'm thankful for your work.    … Expand
  67. IRON_SOUL
    Feb 21, 2023
    8
    O jogo é bom em todos os aspectos, mas não tem nenhum tipo de inovação na jogabilidade, gráficos ou historia, tudo é mediano, não tem o mesmo impacto que o GOW de 2018 teve. Jogo extremamente divertido e bem feito, combate não teve inovação, mas continua fluido e funcional, mundo maior para explorar, mais chefes para enfrentar, mais personagens para interagir, tudo é maior aqui, porem,O jogo é bom em todos os aspectos, mas não tem nenhum tipo de inovação na jogabilidade, gráficos ou historia, tudo é mediano, não tem o mesmo impacto que o GOW de 2018 teve. Jogo extremamente divertido e bem feito, combate não teve inovação, mas continua fluido e funcional, mundo maior para explorar, mais chefes para enfrentar, mais personagens para interagir, tudo é maior aqui, porem, além da falta de inovação, o grande ponto fraco do jogo é a historia, apesar ter mais para se ver , o roteiro é fraco, desenvolvimento de alguns personagens é praticamente nulo e o final não é satisfatório, não responde as perguntas deixadas na trama, não se equipara a expectativa criada pelo próprio game e deixa um gosto ruim, não adianta comer um bolo delicioso se na ultima mordida você pega um pedaço estragado, acaba com toda a experiência!… Expand
  68. John-14
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    Es una buena secuela, muy continuista pero buena. Si te gusto el primero este te va a gustar
  69. Darkvenom407
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    Is it a 10/10 as everyone claims it to be? no, is it terrible or a let down? no, so why dont i fell like this isnt the masterpiece like its predecessor? Its because the game is lacking more of the epic and wtf moments that it used to have. Dont get me wrong, i love this game in every bit and form! But it is missing more of those epic moments rather than those intimate moments which areIs it a 10/10 as everyone claims it to be? no, is it terrible or a let down? no, so why dont i fell like this isnt the masterpiece like its predecessor? Its because the game is lacking more of the epic and wtf moments that it used to have. Dont get me wrong, i love this game in every bit and form! But it is missing more of those epic moments rather than those intimate moments which are everywhere after the mid game and it sorta breaks the immersion and doesnt feel god of warish, it needed more of those bad ass moments. So overall the core story of the game just didnt do it for me, it felt like it was made for children and teens rather than adults or to the original god of war fans, but at least it ended in such a wonderful way and an open ending towards the next chapter.
    But other than the less bad ass moments and and somewhat of a let down about the story the new world of god of war is full of life! and full of content for you to do, its big enough to chew on and long enough to fulfil that satisfaction that the predecessor needed. With all the realms being unlocked, changes to the realms after the last time kratos and atreus have visited the realms, and more challenges and things to do and explore all the time! Even after 100% completion i still just want to go back and see how gorgeous each realm looks and feels. Combat is here in its glory yet its a hit or miss, with movements and attack changes that didnt seem necessary like holding the triangle button that you never use especially when you unlock the attack and perks that would charge your axe/ blades after a few hits, and no more upgrades towards rage and unarmed combat makes feel like a missed opportunity, tho you do unlock a whole new weapon later on in the game but ill keep my mouth shut for that, and probably thats why the whole change in combat was probably changed towards and saved for that, which you end up using the new weapon more down the line.
    Overall its a phenomenal game with a sweet soundtrack, amazing visuals and detail to the world, content, and combat. Tho the story felt like a slight let down and it did need more epic moments rather than these childish disney like acts, i felt like it couldve been the true masterpiece everyone was talking about. And i would definitely be coming back on NG+ for new content and to get a 2nd opinion.    … Expand
  70. WellEvil
    Mar 31, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  71. nareshjkin
    Dec 2, 2022
    8
    It's a good game but the puzzle solving and playing as atreus is exhausting and let down.. I feel they seriously didn't need to add the unnecessary puzzles and make it cheap
  72. Intohimo
    Nov 17, 2022
    8
    Честно, не могу сказать что это то, что я ожидал. По уровню эпичности естественно выше GOW 2018, а во всем остальном это та же игра. В техническом плане разница не большая. Тот же Horizon в техническом плане от первой отличается колоссально. Звание игры года я ей дать не могу, так как есть Elden Ring))))))Честно, не могу сказать что это то, что я ожидал. По уровню эпичности естественно выше GOW 2018, а во всем остальном это та же игра. В техническом плане разница не большая. Тот же Horizon в техническом плане от первой отличается колоссально. Звание игры года я ей дать не могу, так как есть Elden Ring))))))
  73. Javiikin
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    God of war ha perdido su identidad

    El juego empieza muy bien pero después se vuelve aburrido, me encontraba jugando con atreus recolectando fruta y comida para los animales wtf? tratando de romperle la jarra a una gigante en la cocina wtf? Jamas debieron de haber cambiado el estilo de los antiguos god of war, ahorita se siente como cualquier juego aburrido de ubisoft, y no, un juego no    God of war ha perdido su identidad

    El juego empieza muy bien pero después se vuelve aburrido, me encontraba jugando con atreus recolectando fruta y comida para los animales wtf? tratando de romperle la jarra a una gigante en la cocina wtf?
    Jamas debieron de haber cambiado el estilo de los antiguos god of war, ahorita se siente como cualquier juego aburrido de ubisoft, y no, un juego no es una obra maestra solo porque te enfrentas a thor, esperaba mucho mas de este juego.    … Expand
  74. PetrusMax
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    O jogo se encerra de forma coerente e complementa a versão do GoW de 2018 com crescimento dos personagens, a sua narrativa é divida em duas visões no decorrer do desenvolvimento do jogo, isso nos dá, a sensação de mais aprofundamento nos personagens e nos seus objetivos.
    Infelizmente o game não está 100/100… tem alguns problemas técnicos e desbalanceamento nos inimigos fazendo levar mais    O jogo se encerra de forma coerente e complementa a versão do GoW de 2018 com crescimento dos personagens, a sua narrativa é divida em duas visões no decorrer do desenvolvimento do jogo, isso nos dá, a sensação de mais aprofundamento nos personagens e nos seus objetivos.
    Infelizmente o game não está 100/100… tem alguns problemas técnicos e desbalanceamento nos inimigos fazendo levar mais tempo do que deveria para eliminar eles... sem contar a impressão que fica que sabemos ao desviar dos atk deles, parece que eles têm um ímã que faz que ele nos siga e acerte o seu atk (complicado)
    O diretor responsável não teve uma objetividade em explorar a cultura nórdica e acrescentar deuses desse universo, ficou muito aquém, nos deixando com 3 deuses somente em supostas batalhas épicas, o Jogo é excelente, mas faltou algum brilho que teve no passado na sua primeira trilogia.    … Expand
  75. Boss_Gamme
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    O jogo se encerra de forma coerente e complementa a versão do GoW de 2018 com crescimento dos personagens, a sua narrativa é divida em duas visões no decorrer do desenvolvimento do jogo, isso nos dá, a sensação de mais aprofundamento nos personagens e nos seus objetivos.
    Infelizmente o game não está 100/100… tem alguns problemas técnicos e desbalanceamento nos inimigos fazendo levar mais    O jogo se encerra de forma coerente e complementa a versão do GoW de 2018 com crescimento dos personagens, a sua narrativa é divida em duas visões no decorrer do desenvolvimento do jogo, isso nos dá, a sensação de mais aprofundamento nos personagens e nos seus objetivos.
    Infelizmente o game não está 100/100… tem alguns problemas técnicos e desbalanceamento nos inimigos fazendo levar mais tempo do que deveria para eliminar eles... sem contar a impressão que fica que sabemos ao desviar dos atk deles, parece que eles têm um ímã que faz que ele nos siga e acerte o seu atk (complicado)
    O diretor responsável não teve uma objetividade em explorar a cultura nórdica e acrescentar deuses desse universo, ficou muito aquém, nos deixando com 3 deuses somente em supostas batalhas épicas, o Jogo é excelente, mas faltou algum brilho que teve no passado na sua primeira trilogia.    … Expand
  76. shewlett95
    Mar 6, 2023
    8
    Some great improvements from GoW 2018 especially in terms of gameplay, the story is solid (some truly outstanding performances) but I definitely preferred the more focused pacing and general approach in GoW 2018.
  77. Richard4949
    Feb 12, 2023
    8
    It’s a good game, but imo falls short of the 2018 game. The game runs smooth for sure, but didn’t seem to be impressed with the visuals as I thought I was going to be. The new puzzles are Just awful. The world designs are simply frustrating. I put over 70 hours in the game, and yes my experience was more good than bad, I just can’t give it a 10. The world design is some of the mostIt’s a good game, but imo falls short of the 2018 game. The game runs smooth for sure, but didn’t seem to be impressed with the visuals as I thought I was going to be. The new puzzles are Just awful. The world designs are simply frustrating. I put over 70 hours in the game, and yes my experience was more good than bad, I just can’t give it a 10. The world design is some of the most frustrating I’ve ever seen.… Expand
  78. TheSashi
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, although I do prefer the 2018 game, this game is amazing as well. My gripes with it are that "Give Me God Of War" difficulty is not at all that difficult and Kratos stops saying "Boy!" which was a major selling point for me from the original. I don't think that the sections where you control Atreus are all that good and somewhat tedious, the rest of the game is great. Another issue however is that the Drauger boss fights are very underwhelming and just easy. Another personal preference is that you have Freya join you after finishing the game, it would've been much better with Atreus. I recommend that you listen when Atreus says we should go treasure hunting because otherwise it will have to be done with Freya… Expand
  79. Horjus
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Truly an incredible game. In my opinion a no-brainer for game of the year. The Thor fight at the beginning, Brok's blessing on the Draupnir Spear, and the twist with Tyr all blew me away. Critics of the game mostly harp on the repetitive combat and lack of game, which frankly I don't understand. The story is well-mingled with the gameplay, not giving too much of either at any given time. The combat improves on 2018's masterpiece with greater variety of monsters and a plethora of upgrades to adapt playstyle to. A+ performances from the entire cast; I'm looking forward to Christopher Judge's next role. My only complaint with the game is the slow sections. Lots of walking and talking, even if the talking is relevant and important. 8/10, I feel blessed to have played two games as good as this and Elden Ring this year.… Expand
  80. Sparda_84
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    I didnt like the 2018 game, but I loved this one...however, it has problems, the story could've been better, there was enough material to make TWO games, the ending feels rushed...on the other hand, the writting becomes pretty messy near the end. Characters also speak "weird", this is especially noticiable with Odin, you probably read about this in other reviews.
    When it comes to    I didnt like the 2018 game, but I loved this one...however, it has problems, the story could've been better, there was enough material to make TWO games, the ending feels rushed...on the other hand, the writting becomes pretty messy near the end. Characters also speak "weird", this is especially noticiable with Odin, you probably read about this in other reviews.
    When it comes to gameplay, there are also some problems; camera is still a problem when fighting multiple enemies, and the game wont just SHUT UP, every time you spend more than 3 seconds trying to figure out a boss or a puzzle, your AI partners will start giving you hints, and they wont stop, and in some cases, they will give you these hints in a "funny" manner, and hearing "jokes" when you are in the middle of a boss fight...it gets annoying, really annoying.

    Why give it a 9/10 with all these problems, then? because what this game does good, it does it REALLY good.

    Also, I played the entire game on a base PS4, and while I'm sure the game running at 60fps and 4K on a PS5 is a better experience, the game still runs and looks amazing at 30fps and 1080p...no slowdowns or bugs, even on day one.    … Expand
  81. Kalviss
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    I've played like 10 hours and its just as good as the first. Would have prefered a continued save or something but thor yelling your victories from the last game at you is cool too.
  82. Sp00lsh
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    My second God of War game. I've never played the older games. The narrative is perfect in my opinion. The main characters are well written. Touches the heart. The game made me want to go through God of War 1-3.
  83. Top1saraya_
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
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  84. Stormik
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A worthy successor... with some missteps. Ragnarok improves on what was arguably the only significant flaw in the previous game - monster variety, especially mini bosses. It also improved on exploration - the world is now fully backtrackable (at least where collectibles are concerned so you can't miss anything). It's not grindy at all as some people say, maybe if you wanna try different builds so you want to upgrade the gear for it but not really to just 100% it. Game is fun and challenging albeit very easy to platinum (played on Give Me No Mercy). Companions are also more involved in the fights which is nice. Draupnir spear was a cool addition to Kratos' arsenal. But...

    Now for the negatives - I dunno why developers tend to put this in their games lately but it really grinds my gears - the voice line clues! (from your companions in this game). Like why? I get into a new puzzle area and companions starts spitting out clues before I can even have a proper look around. Annoying.
    Some collectibles were made very easy to spot (ravens and treasure maps locations).
    Few bugs mostly just companion getting stuck on a piece of environment when prompt to interact with a quest item. One bigger bug was when Freya just stopped doing anything when fighting Gná.
    What was probably the biggest letdown of this game was the final mission. It was a war against the whole Asgard and it felt just like any other mission. Most of the war stuff happened in the background if at all. Odin and Thor could also be a bit more difficult to beat.

    But the absolute worst part was the involvement of real life political agendas. That's never good.    … Expand
  85. bokarsh-z
    Nov 23, 2022
    8
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    worth it full price
    ========= - 20-60 hour long. -this director bad please return Cory Barlog for next one thanks to him make main core game so good. -bigger story but worser like Disney marvel story with stupid moments. -glitches most common glitch invisible enemy and no sound or delay. -better combat but ruined by sponge enemies (r1 useless r2 will be best friend) and loved new    =========
    worth it full price
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    - 20-60 hour long.
    -this director bad please return Cory Barlog for next one thanks to him make main core game so good.
    -bigger story but worser like Disney marvel story with stupid moments.
    -glitches most common glitch invisible enemy and no sound or delay.
    -better combat but ruined by sponge enemies (r1 useless r2 will be best friend) and loved new weapon so creative.
    -very linear bad lvl design main story which make game rebitive but loved open area lvl design section and better puzzles than 1st but 1st was superb lvl design all game from beginning to end.
    -game have alot of contents and 1st game was easy 2nd harder.
    -better ost, game have more enemy types and game have more bosses than 1st.    … Expand
  86. SilentLev
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    По итогу получилось добротное, вылизанное, рассчитанное на максимально широкую аудиторию продолжение, разросшееся из весьма камерной разборки в масштабное противостояние со всеми известными скандинавскими персонажами. По части открытых локаций, допконтента и геймплея весомых претензий не имею. Как не имею их и в отношении характеров персонажей, актерской игры и музыки. Больше всего минусовПо итогу получилось добротное, вылизанное, рассчитанное на максимально широкую аудиторию продолжение, разросшееся из весьма камерной разборки в масштабное противостояние со всеми известными скандинавскими персонажами. По части открытых локаций, допконтента и геймплея весомых претензий не имею. Как не имею их и в отношении характеров персонажей, актерской игры и музыки. Больше всего минусов от меня отхватил сценарий и постановка, который и не позволил мне сравняться по впечатлениям от первой части северных похождений Кратоса. Вроде бы всё достаточно хорошо написано и отшлифовано достойной оригинала режиссурой, однако из-за разросшегося масштаба сюжета, цельность первой части несколько прохудилась и в некоторых местах дала трещину. В принципе, того требовала история и по части арки отношений Атрея и Кратоса тоже всё замечательно. Однако концовка именно Кратоса не впечатлила и оставила большой осадок от незаконченности, хотя авторы твердили, что эта часть будет последней для него в Скандинавии.

    В целом, оригинал был, конечно, более свежий и в плане постановки более креативный. Эмоций я от него получил несколько больше, однако Рагнарёк достойно его продолжает, развивая его и дополняя, но в этот раз магия для меня сработала лишь наполовину. Местами сюжет показался слишком размазанным, хотелось больше насыщенности во второй половине игры. Секция с Ангрбодой очень понравилась и не показалась затянутой, даже наоборот - её мне показалось мало в игре. Йормунганда и вовсе как-будто забыли и его схватку с одним из персов хотелось бы увидеть "поближе". Очень порадовала Фрейя и Один. Вот к ним никаких претензий нет и быть не может. Прокачали лицевую анимацию, что особенно видно по Кратосу в ключевые эмоциональные моменты.

    Ах да, вернулась жестокость и расчленёнка, что не может не радовать. И зверей в игре как-то прям очень много, что опять-таки в плюс.    … Expand
  87. William666
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    It ain't perfect. No game is. Amd giving this game a straight zero is very disingenuous and objectively wrong. Anyway, I really liked GoW 2018 and I'm haply to see the sequel literally improve every aspect. The original GoW trilogy has some very underdeveloped characters. So seeing Freita have development instead of being a sex object was cool. Thi God of War also has fantastic gameplayIt ain't perfect. No game is. Amd giving this game a straight zero is very disingenuous and objectively wrong. Anyway, I really liked GoW 2018 and I'm haply to see the sequel literally improve every aspect. The original GoW trilogy has some very underdeveloped characters. So seeing Freita have development instead of being a sex object was cool. Thi God of War also has fantastic gameplay and amazingly well written villains. And unlike Elden Ring, it wasn't released as an unpolished mess… Expand
  88. Zarithra
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    The good: stunning colours, graphics, and sound. Despite the fact that I couldn't follow the storyline, I respected the epic tale and adventure. Maybe I'm not into mythology enough to care or get captivated by the story. The bad: While I admit the combat requires some intelligence based on enemy attack patterns, it gets tiring and repetitive...even my hand started to cramp at times. IThe good: stunning colours, graphics, and sound. Despite the fact that I couldn't follow the storyline, I respected the epic tale and adventure. Maybe I'm not into mythology enough to care or get captivated by the story. The bad: While I admit the combat requires some intelligence based on enemy attack patterns, it gets tiring and repetitive...even my hand started to cramp at times. I dropped down a level because I found no reward in epic fights after which I wanted to dunk my hand in a bucket of ice. I then went down to the lowest level and that's when I started enjoying the game more. If you can bare the repetitive nature of fights, then you'll love this game... but not for me.… Expand
  89. JCuthbertson
    Nov 28, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sadly disappointing, ridiculous modern day dialog, boring wasted fruit picking level and did Odin just refer to his "ex wife" and a "disgruntled employee" in some BS with Atreus, the teenaged brat? Then there is Freyas constant whining...Not giving up on it yet, but I'm close...… Expand
  90. GamersGlory
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    God of War: Ragnarok is arguably the best story-driven action adventure to date. However, it is not as revolutionary as a game of this caliber should be. While the writing is absolutely stunning, it doesn’t come close to movie-standards. While the gameplay is fun and rewarding, it is still repetitive and feels out-of-date at times (e.g. quick-time events, uninspired collectibles). AndGod of War: Ragnarok is arguably the best story-driven action adventure to date. However, it is not as revolutionary as a game of this caliber should be. While the writing is absolutely stunning, it doesn’t come close to movie-standards. While the gameplay is fun and rewarding, it is still repetitive and feels out-of-date at times (e.g. quick-time events, uninspired collectibles). And while the level-design is visually appealing, it still feels arena-like and cookie cutter.
    Fans who wanted more of the same will be rewarded with an outstanding experience but if you wanted a Breath of the Wild or Elden Ring experience, you might find yourself slightly disappointed due to lack of new ideas.    … Expand
  91. Swamp_Lord
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a solid game. It does everything it needs to and nothing more. The faults this game has are with its’ hand holding nature and linear pathing. Outside of combat the game nearly plays itself. Atreus, Freya and Mimir answer all the game’s puzzles before you even have a chance to solve them yourself. There’s too many QTE (quick time event) situations that are needless. I understand the original trilogy of games had them but it’s an old trope. These would just be better served as a cutscene. The Game is on rails outside of combat, almost literally. As you go on these Disney Land-esque train and boat rides to hide the loading screens. Thankfully the game does provide plenty of lore and backstory to make the trek more bearable. The combat is fantastic and almost feels like a fighting game with extensive combos and a variety of awesome moves to choose from. The enemy variety has improved since the last entry. Plenty of different enemy types and epic bosses to slay. I just wish the in between battle stuff was more engaging. God of War Ragnarök feels like a walking simulator at times. Many PlayStation games as of late follow this trend. However the sound design is awesome! The voice acting and music are top tier. The animations are both good and bad at times. Sometimes you’ll sit in a boat with your son Atreus and he’s stiff as a board. Other times he’s galavanting around with smooth motions. I will say the graphics are phenomenal as well. God of War Ragnarok tells a heart warming and engaging story with glorious combat. But everything outside of that is a slow, tedious, and relatively thoughtless trudge of pressing random buttons to activate switches, mechanisms, and doors. The puzzles are so simplistic they might as well not be there at all. Especially because Atreus and Mimir act as kratos’s brain throughout the game.

    The second half of the game (after 15 hours of play and climbing a massive wall) improves the overall experience. The battles get bigger and better, the story takes a few unexpected turns and the combat improves after receiving an awesome new weapon. Highly recommended getting through the messy first half because the game excels in the second!    … Expand
  92. JWrigh97
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    God of war ragnarok is definitely a phenomenal game with fantastic combat and a brilliant story littered with twists and turns and brilliantly executed emotional moments. That being said I feel it to be a step back from the 2018 soft reboot in several ways. The combat feels less weighty and brutal with what seems to be a reduced number of options for each available weapon. The elementalGod of war ragnarok is definitely a phenomenal game with fantastic combat and a brilliant story littered with twists and turns and brilliantly executed emotional moments. That being said I feel it to be a step back from the 2018 soft reboot in several ways. The combat feels less weighty and brutal with what seems to be a reduced number of options for each available weapon. The elemental bow options also feel worse than those available last time out and the runic summons for the player are significantly weaker.
    In terms of the story while still phenomenal, I personally feel that the story can get lost in is own wake and struggles to hold its scale at times. This results in some character arcs not quite feeling as fulfilling as you would hope and some conclusions feeling a little underwhelming. That being said the set pieces these stories take place in are spectacular, all 9 realms feel like real places , not just levels, and so it's almost impossible not feel completely immersed in these lands. These realms being bookended with some of the best boss fights this side of Bloodborne certainly helps the levels reputation in mind too.

    Overall a game I do not regret a second of playing but definitely a weaker entry than its earlier installment but a top game none the less.    … Expand
  93. thenew3381
    Dec 31, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything is perfect here… except the story… 40 hours to tell ideas and stories that are totally lost in the end. The norns, the predictions, the mask, every **** side character (like angbroda, thrud, sif… even thor) is useless for the plot. Tyr is a joke, you build up the entire plot on tyr and at 2 hours to the end you litterally say: **** I don’t want to make a good plot, let’s find a turn of events that would blow the player’s mind. Oh yes… then there’s surtur… rushed, wasted and useless character… The game is very lenghtened and most of atreus phases are litterslly useless since prophecies are useless…

    Disappointed.
    But why I put 8 ? Cause Everything, EVERYTHING is fantastic except the plot, but we can call it a personal disappointment..    … Expand
  94. Kloshaxx
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Awosome start but dissapointed pacing with the addition of the boring and cartoonish characters to the cast. Starts and ends great everything in between were not interesting at all. Feels like i played this game so damn long. Side events are bad again but side quests are really good also now we have actual bossfights which was lacked in 2018 version. Story feels so rushed and unpolished
  95. Pon33
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    There's no much Content as the previous Game this feels so hollow without any improvement only visual involved, shame
  96. HooMn
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    Everything is indeed outstanding as its predecessor, satisfying combat system with more boss fights, gorgeous graphics as all realms unlocked, and rewarding, interesting side quest design for instance. Especially the puzzles, I really appreciated ‘em.
    But it doesn’t show that much innovation at all, feels like a huge God Of War 2018 DLC for me. Besides, fighting monsters repeatedly in    Everything is indeed outstanding as its predecessor, satisfying combat system with more boss fights, gorgeous graphics as all realms unlocked, and rewarding, interesting side quest design for instance. Especially the puzzles, I really appreciated ‘em.
    But it doesn’t show that much innovation at all, feels like a huge God Of War 2018 DLC for me. Besides, fighting monsters repeatedly in short period, and procrastinating scene(get to a location and backtrack, which happens several times in game) in main quest annoyed me a bit, I believe they could’ve done better than this.    … Expand
  97. robsonoliveirar
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo excelente. Qualidade excepcional, gameplay de um jogo de verdade com o melhor que pode oferecer. Nota 1000… Expand
  98. mitzieter
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    Great gameplay and a good story bogged down by aggravating arena fights with over-tuned mobs and sub-par boss fights that tend to be easier than some normal mobs, main story boss fights also have too many check-points that make playing on the harder/hardest difficulties feel a little bit too easy.

    Overall the polish and level of quality makes this game worth buying especially if you    Great gameplay and a good story bogged down by aggravating arena fights with over-tuned mobs and sub-par boss fights that tend to be easier than some normal mobs, main story boss fights also have too many check-points that make playing on the harder/hardest difficulties feel a little bit too easy.

    Overall the polish and level of quality makes this game worth buying especially if you liked 2018 God of War but other action games like DMC 5 still outshine the game in terms of combat and boss fights.    … Expand
  99. saplay
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything is spot on from the technic perspective. However, the lack of a narrative ending made everything seem much more flat and disappointing. The myth of Faye was explained as "she's been protecting you", and the mask and truth went away like nothing happened (don't know why it took hours for players to go looking for the mask), and the "different side adjusted differently justice" ends up with Odin was simply just a total jerk... A lot of potential ending in a truly cheap way, which made it hard to justify the fatigue combat and old system over many hours. The father and son ended just like the other mortals...… Expand
  100. RomanEmpireSimp
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    A good and enjoyable game but there are a few things I dislike about it. 1. Transmog was terribly designed, they made it so you had to max upgrade your armor before you could use transmog and by the time you did that you would've been at least over halfway through the game. Unnecessary. 2. A bit bad pacing during the second half of the game. 3. The Ragnarok battle was disappointing.A good and enjoyable game but there are a few things I dislike about it. 1. Transmog was terribly designed, they made it so you had to max upgrade your armor before you could use transmog and by the time you did that you would've been at least over halfway through the game. Unnecessary. 2. A bit bad pacing during the second half of the game. 3. The Ragnarok battle was disappointing. Should've been longer and more impactful but instead it ended very quickly with the only important character on our side dying being Freyr. His death was poorly written , unnecessary, and his character wasn't developed enough for me to even care about him let alone be upset about his death. 4. In Gow 2018 the Leviathan Axe in imbued with Eitr, the World Serpent's venom which is suppose to kill Thor during Ragnarok or something along those lines, but in this game even though Thor is pierced multiple times with the axe the venom has absolutely no effect, it's almost like they forgot about it entirely. I was really hoping to see something happen with that but alas I am fated to be left disappointed. 5. Not enough boss battles during Ragnarok. I feel as though there should've been 3-5 big battles against the different Aesir Gods during Ragnarok but instead we got just Thor and Odin. I know Odin has two brothers but they aren't seen at all, there's also Vidar who's supposed to kill Fenrir in Norse mythology but he isn't mentioned at any point. I really feel that they could've done a much better job with Ragnarok, both the battle and the game, but overall I did enjoy it and had a lot of fun. A 8/10 is what I feel this game truly deserves.… Expand
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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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