God of War: Ragnarok

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7.9

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  1. Athnos
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    I already loved the last God of War from 2018. The characters, the world and the overall detail of the nordic mythology made it a masterpiece. Now I've just finished Ragnarök and Hell was this a bomt... An epic final with A LOT of great characters which all were designed with so much love and detail and also great voice actors. The overall story could not be foreseen and there were a lotI already loved the last God of War from 2018. The characters, the world and the overall detail of the nordic mythology made it a masterpiece. Now I've just finished Ragnarök and Hell was this a bomt... An epic final with A LOT of great characters which all were designed with so much love and detail and also great voice actors. The overall story could not be foreseen and there were a lot of moments when me and my girlfriend sat there, thrilled what will happen next. Santa Monica Studio, you made another masterpiece!… Expand
  2. 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.
  3. SentRem
    Jan 17, 2023
    0
    Кривая игра с непродуманной боевкой. все кривое все тупое... зря выброшенные деньги
  4. MoscowMega
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    Фантастическая видеоигра 2022 года! Однозначно лучшая, что касается и по визуальной части, где улучшили практически все, что было в оригинале. Так же ,что касается и сюжетной составляющей. Настолько все эмоционально, что переживаешь всем персонажам, им взаимоотношениям, приключениям, ссорам и спорам. Как множество персонажей объединяются, чтоб противостоять общей угрозе и спасти Миры! КакФантастическая видеоигра 2022 года! Однозначно лучшая, что касается и по визуальной части, где улучшили практически все, что было в оригинале. Так же ,что касается и сюжетной составляющей. Настолько все эмоционально, что переживаешь всем персонажам, им взаимоотношениям, приключениям, ссорам и спорам. Как множество персонажей объединяются, чтоб противостоять общей угрозе и спасти Миры! Как для меня - лучшая игра 2022!… Expand
  5. ElCuquito24
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Without any doubt a masterpiece and a future classic, with a beautiful story and world combined with a fun and challenging gameplay mechanic. I can personally appreciate a good story and I was honestly awaiting a next-gen game that would deliver all of the things I've been waiting for since the release of the PS5 and the announcement of God of War return, this game offers all of theWithout any doubt a masterpiece and a future classic, with a beautiful story and world combined with a fun and challenging gameplay mechanic. I can personally appreciate a good story and I was honestly awaiting a next-gen game that would deliver all of the things I've been waiting for since the release of the PS5 and the announcement of God of War return, this game offers all of the details that make a beautiful game, with stunning graphics, smooth gameplay, and combat scenes, an engaging and immersive story that continues to add on to the God of War legacy.… Expand
  6. GoatGuy86
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    goated game.................................................................................................
  7. Alysson02_BR
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo cumpre tudo o que promete e não só melhora as mecânicas que foram vistas no primeiro jogo, mas à expande;
    História perfeita.
    Gráficos impecáveis e cenas de luta memoráveis e épicas.
    Trilha sonora sensacional.
    Realmente um jogo 10/10
  8. SpikeySpukey
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    I don't know where to start. . . This game is just a masterpiece. It's the best game I've ever played in my life and nothing's gonna change that. The graphics and soundtrack were the best I've ever seen. The characters, the story, the opponents and the combat system just everything was incredible. And these wonderful maps of all 9 realms could not have been better. A cool innovation wasI don't know where to start. . . This game is just a masterpiece. It's the best game I've ever played in my life and nothing's gonna change that. The graphics and soundtrack were the best I've ever seen. The characters, the story, the opponents and the combat system just everything was incredible. And these wonderful maps of all 9 realms could not have been better. A cool innovation was that you could sometimes play with Atreus and these were so much fun. They had Freya, Brok or Sindri as an accompaniment and that fitted perfectly with the story. Kratos and Freya had an unbelievable character development that made me even cry sometimes. Many plot twists, which surprised me very much with an ending that could not have been better. I could talk about this game for years and how perfect it is but I think we all know how good this game is.… Expand
  9. rock_united
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    No spoiler here, i just want to say for who never played this game: worth it to try. The game-play rescue the best of the first God of War and innovate in crucial aspects. The dynamic is perfect, makes you want to explore each corner and also makes you wanna progress in main story. I have no words to say about the graphics. One of the best games i ever played in my life
  10. giadis75
    Jan 16, 2023
    7
    Very good work at the cinematics but that's it.
    Feels like a long dlc and not a proper sequel.
    Once the sequels were different from the original game, so you saw something else.
  11. tremault
    Jan 15, 2023
    6
    an incredible cinematic experience, ruined by terrible UX design. All too often a wonderful cool event will happen and just as it is winding down with the music still playing a damn tutorial will appear, completely taking me out of it. This is even with tutorials on minimum. There is also the issue of the NPCs telling you the solutions to puzzles before you get the chance to even lookan incredible cinematic experience, ruined by terrible UX design. All too often a wonderful cool event will happen and just as it is winding down with the music still playing a damn tutorial will appear, completely taking me out of it. This is even with tutorials on minimum. There is also the issue of the NPCs telling you the solutions to puzzles before you get the chance to even look around properly. it's infuriating to be given a puzzle and then a second later the NPC says, oh you should try and hit that over there. The UX design is ABSOLUTELY the number 1 reason this didn't win game of the year.

    Guys, when you release this for PC can you please sort out the UX design. Also, the menu system and the excessive stats and upgrades could do with being reworked. This game is so damn confusing in that department.    … Expand
  12. just_lovro
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    A great sequel! The combat is even better the Bosses are better and the normal enemy's are better. the story is still great but a liitle bit worse than GOW 2018. Also the Atreus lvls are damm boring
  13. afjwx
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boooooooooyyyyyy
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  14. Coltonguy76
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Best game of 2022 by far. 10/10 game. Santa Monica's best work to date. play the first game first
  15. FinisRonin
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Just finished the Game. I loved the story. The combat mechanic's are top notch. One feels the love and dedication that went into this game. Cudos to all the devs.
  16. Lory_
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    전투 이팩트가 화려하고 싸우는 맛이 있는 게임이자 스토리가 훌륭한 게임. 듀얼센스로 사소한 것까지 다 잡아줘서 실감나는 게임인데 퍼즐 요소는 호불호가 많이 갈릴 것 같음. 어느정도는 좋았지만 너무 많은 퍼즐요소는 가끔 지루하게 함.
  17. lukelehmann
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    Some of the best character writing coupled with a master class story and a great score. Takes all the shortcomings of god of war (2018) and improves on them. Better enemy variety, more boss fights and bigger set pieces the combat feels more fluid and engaging than the last game. Easily the system seller for years to come that the ps5 desperately needed.
  18. Lightning44
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This game is masterpiece plase play this game thats wonderful best story i have ever seen in my life in my opinion 2022 goty is GOD OF WAR: RAGNAROK
  19. Aclysmic
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    After completing this game I can say that it is better than God of War 2018 in every way. This game is one of those games I will never forget.
  20. playahater
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    I thought this game took everything that was good about the 2018 smash and elevated it. It felt like a great continuation that gave me an ending I wasn’t expecting but thoroughly enjoyed.
  21. Vermaxgow
    Jan 14, 2023
    0
    they destroy all created in gow 2018. why? why the rushing the saga in only two games? the potencial of north mitology was amazing. the ragnarok its only one hour over 30. groa lies? false. they only do that cause they want do only 2 games.
  22. DolphinReviews
    Jan 14, 2023
    2
    Awful. They made Kratos into a baby crying for his momma. 0/10, one of the worst games on the PS5. Awful voice acting and forgettable side characters. They should scrape the God of War series as it always sells 0 copies and no one likes it. The only way the next God of War could be saved is if they replaced Kratos with Jesus Christ.
  23. triquoma
    Jan 14, 2023
    0
    The delivery of Santa Monica studio is just amazing.
    The story telling is really good, realisation perfect... ok some easy puzzles but the game is really really good ! I really enjoyed it on PS5.
  24. TheAlphaReview
    Jan 14, 2023
    0
    after playing GoW 2018 and rating it 10 this sequel was very disappointing. the handholding was so frustrating like let me figure out the puzzles by myself. the boss fights are disappointing and its titled Raganarok when in reality you only see and played against him for a short time. The cinematics are too long too.
  25. Chillaoi
    Jan 13, 2023
    8
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Jogo é bom (melhor que o primeiro), mas carrega muitas falhas de seu antecessor, como a falta de um botão de pulo e a exploração chatíssima.
  26. Darkzer1
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Esta genial...gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  27. Krounder
    Jan 13, 2023
    8
    This is a fantastic game! The graphics are impeccable, combat is amazing, story is intriguing, game of the year
  28. Lotfi09
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    How does this game have an average 7.9?!

    Not only is it better than the first but it **** all over any Marvel or DC film in terms of storytelling, character development and cinematics. BUY THIS GAME IF YOU HAVEN’ T ALREADY !!!!
  29. Khristian5
    Jan 13, 2023
    9
    Uno de los mejores títulos de Play Station. Es una continuación que mejora todo lo anterior con una mitología nórdica fantástica. Los combates pueden ser un poco repetitivos cuando llevas unas horas jugando, pero la historia atrapa de tal manera que querrás saber como acaba. Santa Monica lo volvió hacer ¡Bravo!
  30. WHITESIXOMAR
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. Ragnarok rocked 2022 and raised the bar for the gaming industry once again with another fantastic story, more gigantic characters, and exceptional writing. Sony Santa Monica proves they still got it! with excellent execution of complex gameplay mechanics, addictive combat and rewarding exploration, stunning visual art, and incredibly strong, impactful character drama... IMasterpiece. Ragnarok rocked 2022 and raised the bar for the gaming industry once again with another fantastic story, more gigantic characters, and exceptional writing. Sony Santa Monica proves they still got it! with excellent execution of complex gameplay mechanics, addictive combat and rewarding exploration, stunning visual art, and incredibly strong, impactful character drama... I could go all day. By all accounts, Ragnarok excels upon its predecessor in every way with an experience that repeatedly toys with expectations and leaves a long, lasting impression on the player.… Expand
  31. Codafett
    Jan 12, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To summarize my thoughts, the story of Ragnarok was an objective step down from 2018. Which in hindsight was a step down from the original games. I kinda knew this was coming because 2018 wasn't about the Norse gods, not really. It was about Kratos and Atreus bonding with Baldur and all that drama being a roadblock to Jotunheim. Ragnarok was already in a bad spot because it removed the personal aspects of the story and went for this crappy Endgame style war and team up thing. Marvel-tier writing is all over the game and I can't emphasize enough how much I think the MCU has **** up modern entertainment. Constant quips and jokes undercutting moments that are supposed to be serious.

    I think what I consider the biggest red flag is how much contempt the writers seem to have for Kratos as a character. It's ironic they made him a grumpy, boring sad dad when the writing in Rag was clearly more suited to the high energy warrior he used to be. I wonder how much of that is Anthony Burch trying to feminize our ashen boi which he literally admitted to wanting to do on Twitter. I've found myself reguarly going back to GOW 2 and 3 because, shockingly, Kratos was a much funner character when he was a man on a mission. All this **** about him being deep now is pure history revision because Kratos was always a **** deep character. The plot of 3 is literally him hiding his extreme pain behind his god killing vengeance.

    Atreus is annoying and most of the dialogue with him and Kratos is the exact same conversation over and over. "We should start Ragnarok" "No we shouldn't" again and again. I actually did like Odin, but he was underwhelming just like the rest of Asgard, which is literally a bunch of shacks for some reason. Did anyone else feel like the design for Asgard doesn't fit the established aesthetic of giant golden temples and ****

    Finally, I'm already seeing this cope that if the game was broken into 2 it would've been better. But here's the thing: Ragnarok is like 36 hours and only 6 of those are good. If they couldn't fill out half the game's runtime with good content then what the **** makes you think a third game would've magically fixed everything? It's like Game of Thrones, sure we can insist that more time, and longer seasons would've made it a better ending but the exact same events would've still come to pass and people would still be pissed.    … Expand
  32. ValBal
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    Top tier on all levels. Impressive visuals, fun and cinematic combat and engaging story.
  33. 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
  34. Tarma
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    El juego es Muy bueno no tiene pantalla de carga lo cual me gusta mucho la historia es atrapante poreso creo que es PERFECTO
  35. delfierro006
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    The only triple A game that brought in 2022 full price and it did not disappoint. To begin, the story was outstanding with battles of Kratos vs Thor, Kratos vs Odin and the tension between Atreus coming off age. In addition, it had great graphics, great boss battles and gameplay in expanding from 2018. Lastly, my only gripe is too much gameplay with Atreus but that is minimal.
  36. Mg21
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    Not finished with the game yet .. and don't need to be to give this a perfect 10 . This is what games are about !! This game is an experience.
  37. bvwbfjwvjh
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    Ein sehr gutes Spiel dennoch mit 2 3 Problemchen
    1. Die Characktere die den Protagonisten begleiten reden in einem Kampf ohne Unterbrechung das kann nützlich sein aber auch extrem nervig sein
    2. Einige Missionen werden stark in die Länge gezogen gerade die letzte und die in Vanaheim.
    3. Die Beziehung zwischen Atreus und Angrboda könnte erwas inniger sein
    Aber sonst 10/10
  38. Feriatus
    Jan 11, 2023
    4
    It's not as good as the first one. It is more of the same, a very long expansion four years too late.
  39. masterofwild132
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is really great im very recommend this game its have great story best combat a interesting a wonderful bosses the acting is the best in this game and the game is feels like way different than it was the game have lots of side quests and actually after this game i dont know what am i play… Expand
  40. Gamerchick127
    Jan 10, 2023
    5
    Great Game. Good story good playthrough I love the puzzles it's a challenging thinker game. Graphics are eh but no bugs that I've came across everything's been amazing. Love it.
  41. bapitiboopy
    Jan 10, 2023
    0
    Nothing but a SJW God of war 2018 DLC. Extremely sad. I really wanted to like this game. Not sure if the old creative director left but it feels that this was not made by the same people who brought God of war 2018.
  42. Jantarrago
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    Tremenda obra maestra 20/10 y GOD
    Definitivamente mi juego favorito, me han encantado los personages y su dessarroyo, a demás de la mejora de jefes la cual era un problema en la entrega anterior, además de los momentos emotivos que me han hecho llorar
  43. PlanetCrusher
    Jan 9, 2023
    5
    Technically very impressive, but also quite boring.

    The game takes you to some really neat looking areas and then has you walk, canoe, or otherwise travel around them, while characters just vomit exposition at you. It's like one long cutscene after another, except you're technically playing because you're controlling the walking/traversal. The main combat can be fun, but there's    Technically very impressive, but also quite boring.

    The game takes you to some really neat looking areas and then has you walk, canoe, or otherwise travel around them, while characters just vomit exposition at you.

    It's like one long cutscene after another, except you're technically playing because you're controlling the walking/traversal.

    The main combat can be fun, but there's not enough of it.

    The boss fights can be quite enjoyable, but there aren't all that many of them, compared to how much time you spend with the boring parts I mentioned.

    I had high hopes for this, but found I spent the majority of the time bored.    … Expand
  44. Hasbula
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра очень понравилась , геймплей классный , сюжет классный , графика хорошая… Expand
  45. RhuanCosta87654
    Jan 9, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game may be good for a first play through because of the initial impressions, but the game is not inviting to play multiple times because of the boring and tiring parts with Atreus. The story left much to be desired with simplistic explanations and lack of explanations for other parts of the story. The potential of Ragnarok was thrown away, where did they put the gods in the game? We only faced three and even then we only killed one, the fight against Thor and Odin together did not cause the same destruction as the fight against Baudur in the first game, which is incomprehensible in my point of view. They left Kratos' future open because they did not leave him with motivation to move forward, he became the king of the 8 realms, but what comes after? We want the god killer back. (Atreus does not have the personality to replace the god of war, he is a very good boy).… Expand
  46. Ausama95
    Jan 9, 2023
    9
    Great game can't wait for the next one, the only downside is the side collectibles at the end, really take time to collect them all and they aren't that important.
  47. SebboBastian
    Jan 9, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't get me wrong. Its a really nice AAA game. Just that its just more of the first game.

    + Some characters have good design like Thor, Odin and Freya
    + nice looking snowy areas
    + heavy and perfect combat

    - A bit flat and cheesy dialogue from time to time
    - Bit boring design on some of the characters, very cringed and flat american design.
    - NFT looking ragnarök.....
    - Climax is as flat as an marvel movie
    - not much rewarding to explore the world    … Expand
  48. 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.
  49. xRigatoni
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    I love this game to pieces, it was such an emotional journey. The character development, story, music, and characters, were all such beautiful things to witness. A few things did bother me though, the puzzles were very repetitive in the main story questline and this game gives you too many tutorials all the way through the beginning and to the end.
  50. Hitasep
    Jan 8, 2023
    0
    SO shet
    It did not meet my expectations
    I dont like it
    I suggest you don't waste your money
  51. Hamed_zlgr
    Jan 8, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poor storytelling. The narration of the story sometimes becomes very boring, especially in the excursion with Angraboda. Why should we consider Odin as villain of the story? Others are constantly speaking ill of Odin while showing nothing of his wickedness. All the Asiers are depicted as evil and absolutely evil, and the audience is forced to accept their evilness. There are no gray characters among the Asiers. A predictable ending where Kratos fights Thor and Odin while contradicting the game's message of the need for peace and the condemnation of war.
    The narrative capacities of Norse mythology are wasted in this game.    … Expand
  52. Near
    Jan 8, 2023
    7
    The game is between a 7 and 8.

    It is exactly what I was expecting: they took the original and expanded the world and the enemies. But it doesn't provide the awe of the first one. COMBAT - From a combat-side, it's actually quite bad. I recommend playing on a low difficulty as the combat is unfair and poorly designed in multiple occasions. Fighting wave after wave of monster sometimes    The game is between a 7 and 8.

    It is exactly what I was expecting: they took the original and expanded the world and the enemies. But it doesn't provide the awe of the first one.

    COMBAT - From a combat-side, it's actually quite bad. I recommend playing on a low difficulty as the combat is unfair and poorly designed in multiple occasions. Fighting wave after wave of monster sometimes is boring, runic attacks are horrible, positioning is irrelevant as enemies will slide towards you while attacking, in general it's very much not rewarding to master, it's probably worst than the first game.

    STORY - It's worst than the first game as it expands tremendously moving away from the laser focus of the original. Characters like Mimir and Freya and Kratos himself are actually very much humanized taking away from them the aura of legends they used to have. Freya in particular is written very bad in my opinion, and everyone tolerating her **** actually pisses me off. The main villain of the story, however, is very well made (and acted). The finale was very satisfying in my opinion, despite laking that "larger than life" feel that I would expect from a God Of War.    … Expand
  53. Allexeioftheros
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing story, shows how a good, polished game doesn't need to be uninspired.
    Made me feel, and that is good. There is a time and place for mindless games, but some times I really need a good story, with good combat, good music and stunning looking game to really make me remember why I like videogames.
    Really hope for a game with Atreus as protagonist now. And a spinoff or something    Amazing story, shows how a good, polished game doesn't need to be uninspired.
    Made me feel, and that is good. There is a time and place for mindless games, but some times I really need a good story, with good combat, good music and stunning looking game to really make me remember why I like videogames.
    Really hope for a game with Atreus as protagonist now.
    And a spinoff or something with a certain ginger Hammer queen.    … Expand
  54. serch_lebid
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    A great final of the great story. Hope that we will get DLC for this game.
  55. pooya_oa
    Jan 8, 2023
    9
    Great way to end this series! I really enjoyed every moment of it.

    I reduce one point for: - I wished to see more mimir stories. - The game health bar was not reasonable. Most of the time you find yourself with a low health bar and start a war with a boss or mid-boss since the game does give enough health refill. So I had to actually let Kratos die to repeat with a full health    Great way to end this series! I really enjoyed every moment of it.

    I reduce one point for:

    - I wished to see more mimir stories.

    - The game health bar was not reasonable. Most of the time you find yourself with a low health bar and start a war with a boss or mid-boss since the game does give enough health refill. So I had to actually let Kratos die to repeat with a full health bar. Either the game should punish the player for losing, or it need to give players enough health refill.    … Expand
  56. Poisoop
    Jan 8, 2023
    6
    Good game, but story is incredibly dissapointing. It's not an epic adventure in any way, it's just a chore list the characters have to complete. Ending is completely rushed, and there is no sense of spectacle. All the bosses in this game are just lazy arena fights with almost no spectacle at all. I play these games for the story and the awesome battles, there is one cool boss and its theGood game, but story is incredibly dissapointing. It's not an epic adventure in any way, it's just a chore list the characters have to complete. Ending is completely rushed, and there is no sense of spectacle. All the bosses in this game are just lazy arena fights with almost no spectacle at all. I play these games for the story and the awesome battles, there is one cool boss and its the first. This is the biggest waste of potential I've ever seen. It actually makes me sad that this is the story they put out for God of War Ragnarok. The story has some good and heartwarming moments, but it just feels so lazy and rushed for me. The developers will never have another chance at making a game about these characters in the ragnarok setting. Don't get me wrong its a good game, but lower your expectations for the story. The gameplay is also the exact same as the last game, you even have to unlock the same abilities again! People have tried to give an explanation for this, but it is still monkeybrain game design. But yes the combat is the exact same with like one minor addition, in fact I actually feel like the combat doesn't hit as hard as the previous game. I actually feel like everyone giving this game a 10/10 or calling it a masterpiece are borderline delusional and just consume **** without thinking about it.… Expand
  57. BrettBiniaris
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Greatest game ever made. The characters, the graphics, the gameplay, the world building, and the acting were all flawless. Finishing this game has created a void I can never fill
  58. elijahlape
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Absolutely stunning, and full of love and passion. The best entertainment can provide. Thanks to everybody who've made it!
  59. keshudioo
    Jan 7, 2023
    6
    pros:
    - okay story, twists
    - okay characters
    - good music

    cons:
    - only slightly changed mechanics, feels like the same game as GOW 2018
    - forced sentimental moments
    - puzzles are spoiled by the NPCs
    - invisible walls, fake open world
    - ps4 game with ps4 graphics, zero use of dual sense, no next gen vibe
    - boring, repetitive enemies, grinding
  60. Supafly_
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    An absolute and utter masterpiece, that lives long in the memory, and will go down as one of the greatest games of all time.

    Gameplay, story, graphics, musical score are all of the very highest standard. You have to experience it.
  61. Ed_Minh
    Jan 6, 2023
    1
    Gameplay was too difficult even though I chose the easiest level. Especially the battle with Berserker and Gna. Also, quests in Iron wood are boring.
  62. upThere
    Jan 6, 2023
    6
    It's decent but good graphics and cutscenes alone do not a 'game of the year' make. It feels like all gameplay could be considered Cut Content from the 2018 release. More of the same.

    It's been out for almost 3 months and most bugs I've encountered are minor... Until now. 43 hours in, I have a game breaking bug that I cannot fix - not by reloading autosave files. Checking online there    It's decent but good graphics and cutscenes alone do not a 'game of the year' make. It feels like all gameplay could be considered Cut Content from the 2018 release. More of the same.

    It's been out for almost 3 months and most bugs I've encountered are minor... Until now.

    43 hours in, I have a game breaking bug that I cannot fix - not by reloading autosave files. Checking online there appears to be no solution and my last manual save was. SIX. HOURS. ago.

    Game of the year my ***.    … Expand
  63. Kobe24Legend
    Nov 17, 2022
    0
    Garbage game! Its just a copy & paste dlc to GoW 2018, story isn’t even good & God of War died once it left greek mythology
  64. 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
  65. Abdullah66
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of war its so good game I'm cry in the end
    And the game play its good like God of of 2018    … Expand
  66. PaleSalad
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    Thoroughly enjoyed my time playing through the game, really liked the different ways the characters worked together and how the story progressed over the course of the game.
  67. danknielv17
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    Definitely an obligation to play it if you have a Playstation. It improves everything from the 2018 game and with a story that will leave you with a lump in your throat
  68. Mooseman84
    Jan 5, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm left with an overall deflated feeling of disappointment after so much anticipation and love for the franchise. Compared with the 2018 masterpiece, Ragnarok certainly underdelivers in many ways, with my biggest frustration in the confused plot lines, unanswered questions, rushed climax and poor storytelling.

    I thought the introduction of Angboder would have more of a significant impact to the story. I thought the giants entrapped in marbles would be pivotal to Ragnarok glory. Where was Fenrir in the war? What was the point of focussing so much of the game around the mask only for it to be a throw away? I thought changing the prophesies was weak and that Kratos should have been killed by Heimdoll (maybe returning as a Valkyrie sent from Odin). I really felt annoyed with that fact that peace was not made with Sindri, and losing this comedy from the game was very damaging to the overall feeling for the player. Atreus morphing into bears and wolves were so underutilized and even weren't used at all in the final battles. Why did Faye betray her people? Is it Loki or Atreus?

    The game tried to do too much, diluting down what was important.    … Expand
  69. amazingbertus
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    For me, there are no elementa that could be added to make this game better, so that’s why I give this mark.
  70. 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.
  71. Snowll
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso devia ter recebido o game award.graficos incrivelmente perfeitos no ponto certo, gameplay perfeita, dialogos e dublagens incriveis
  72. Kadirof
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    This game doesn’t give me what I want but it gave me what I need. I don’t want to write anything about the game, just give it a chance and play it. It’s hard to describe this masterpiece.
  73. rezo_21
    Jan 5, 2023
    8
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 83 IIIIIIIIII====================NP
  74. 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
  75. Kuksi
    Jan 4, 2023
    3
    I feel like this game takes too many elements from God of War 2018 which makes it feel like it doesn't have much innovation.
  76. 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.
  77. YuseiFudo
    Jan 4, 2023
    0
    It's trash. Y'all HAVE to tell me how is that **** deserving of more than 5/10, when the gameplay should've been way better, we could've had dual wielding, have the capacity to switch characters during battle (like any proper rpg), jump + air combos, future Atreus & another weapon. Why is the plot full of inconcistencies, like why neither Atreus nor Kratos understand that Durlinn is aIt's trash. Y'all HAVE to tell me how is that **** deserving of more than 5/10, when the gameplay should've been way better, we could've had dual wielding, have the capacity to switch characters during battle (like any proper rpg), jump + air combos, future Atreus & another weapon. Why is the plot full of inconcistencies, like why neither Atreus nor Kratos understand that Durlinn is a traitor & the weird behavior of Tyr is because he is Odin disguised? Or are they just braindead in this entry? & yes, it IS a plot hole or an inconsistency, 'cause they are SUPPOSED to be extremely smart, Kratos back in Greece solved giant puzzles crafted by Daedalus, the creator of the labyrinth & Atreus is his son... why couldn't they see right through fake Týr? Why is Odin sooooo dumb? I mean, you don't go to some1 who is searching for a supposed dead man & show/express you're bothered or annoyed by it. It basically confirms the dude is ALIVE! Ok it was so that he could trick them & gather info by posing as him, but he NEVER used anything he learned among his enemies to have a leg up, so he's a moron regardless… Expand
  78. workaholico
    Jan 4, 2023
    3
    It was kind of a disappointment, the graphics are stunning, and the fighting was nice but the narrative and game feel were just a mess, without any focus and many times feeling awful because of all this secrecy, lack of merit, and lack of focus...The writers seemed to have had some serious difficulty writing an engaging narrative, compared to the previous game who had a incredibleIt was kind of a disappointment, the graphics are stunning, and the fighting was nice but the narrative and game feel were just a mess, without any focus and many times feeling awful because of all this secrecy, lack of merit, and lack of focus...The writers seemed to have had some serious difficulty writing an engaging narrative, compared to the previous game who had a incredible narrative and game feel this game lost a lot... and felt odd and empty. it seemed like flawed representations of human beings, instead of a representations of flawed human beings. If you want spectacle, and a "nice but not good" game-play? buy it, if not, there are better games out there. At a cheaper price too.… Expand
  79. GiuseppeMama
    Jan 4, 2023
    7
    Sometimes a game is both good and incredibly overrated. Like GoW 2018, production value and story are top notch but the combat holding it all together is functional but gets stale quickly due to lack of options for player expression. Enemy variety is better here though, so that helps. Nothing like how **** insulting it was to the player's time and intelligence fighting elemental troll #37.
  80. Vincho
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un jeu vraiment bien travaillé l’envie d’y retourner est insoutenable les graphismes, l’ambiance, et sur l’histoire laisse perplexe. Jen est eu des frissons ! Bien joué au développeurs.… Expand
  81. ThunderJacob95
    Nov 21, 2022
    7
    A disappointment from the first, minimal improvements too much clutter (effects, runes, resources etc). Insane amount of handholding an linearity. Feels more like a Ubisoft game than a Sony game…
    And worse writing with some cringeworthy dialogues in some place and fantastic writing in some other places.
    The combat feels dated etc. Also piss poor PS 5 and dual sense implementation. The last    A disappointment from the first, minimal improvements too much clutter (effects, runes, resources etc). Insane amount of handholding an linearity. Feels more like a Ubisoft game than a Sony game…
    And worse writing with some cringeworthy dialogues in some place and fantastic writing in some other places.
    The combat feels dated etc. Also piss poor PS 5 and dual sense implementation.
    The last 1/4 get a lot better, but still has problems in terms of some awful bosses (Svipdagr the Cold and the Sisters of Illska etc).
    Also there is a insane amount of clutter and junk in the armor/ upgrade system worse than a Ubisoft game. The lvl system must one of the worse in any moder game too date. Overall a disappointment and definitely no masterpiece.    … Expand
  82. 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
  83. Pietro2023
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God Of War Ragnarok É um jogo excelente do começo ao fim Platinei a Versão de PS5 e vou atrás da de PS4 fora isso a combate a história a jogabilidade são perfeitas melhores que a de 2018 e se vc tiver vendo isso compre vc precisa… Expand
  84. 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
  85. Merkinho
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    Als das Spiel bei mir ankam, habe ich mich sofort an die Konsole gesetzt und angefangen, die neun Welten zu erkunden. Das Kampfsystem war on Point, die Bosse waren so viel besser und kreativer als im Vorgänger, die Charaktere hatten meiner Meinung nach mehr Tiefe und haben mehr zur Story beigetragen. Leider waren auch hier das Spammen von Truhen, Schätzen und Gegner so übertrieben, dass esAls das Spiel bei mir ankam, habe ich mich sofort an die Konsole gesetzt und angefangen, die neun Welten zu erkunden. Das Kampfsystem war on Point, die Bosse waren so viel besser und kreativer als im Vorgänger, die Charaktere hatten meiner Meinung nach mehr Tiefe und haben mehr zur Story beigetragen. Leider waren auch hier das Spammen von Truhen, Schätzen und Gegner so übertrieben, dass es mich auch wieder gestört hat.… Expand
  86. nnevill
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    GoW 2 is almost the same as Gow 1 but with slight improvements for all parts - better graphics, better narrative, better characters etc.

    There are things to reprimand the game like not very user-friendly UI, some side quests could be removed from the game, some main quests are not that good as others. And main argument - there are no big changes. Honestly I don't realise what such    GoW 2 is almost the same as Gow 1 but with slight improvements for all parts - better graphics, better narrative, better characters etc.

    There are things to reprimand the game like not very user-friendly UI, some side quests could be removed from the game, some main quests are not that good as others. And main argument - there are no big changes. Honestly I don't realise what such people want. Probably they want real-time strategy with label God of War 2?

    Each game, actually everything in the world has drawbacks. The question is to forgive them or not.

    In case of GoW 2 it worth to forgive especially such minor minuses.    … Expand
  87. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  88. Li13enny
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Masterpiecedhdhdhdhhrurufufjdjdjcnfndjxjdnxjdnenejwkakxjfnrndjxjrjrisixudr. Just had to fill in the text requirement.
  89. Thiago_MRX
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Probably one of the best games I've played.

    The story is simply amazing, and had me hooked at every point. Sometimes I was so into it, I got angry that I had to fight because it would stop the lore. The mechanics are amazing, and controlling the characters (even the wolves on their kart), in and out of battles, feels great. The graphics are phenomenal. You can see so many details on    Probably one of the best games I've played.

    The story is simply amazing, and had me hooked at every point. Sometimes I was so into it, I got angry that I had to fight because it would stop the lore.
    The mechanics are amazing, and controlling the characters (even the wolves on their kart), in and out of battles, feels great.
    The graphics are phenomenal. You can see so many details on all the characters, especially on Kratos, and all the sceneries you will see are just as beautiful.
    The world building is simply one of the greatest, it comes to a point where you feel almost a part of it.
    The immersion (due to the factors said above) is a whole new experience. You can play hours and hours on end, not get bored at all, and definitely not see the time go by.

    Definitely game of the year, and dare I say, one of the best games of all time.    … Expand
  90. Ornellas
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Um jogo simplesmente incrível. Imersivo, com batalhas desafiadoras e uma história excepcional, com plots surpreendentes e envolventes.
  91. 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
  92. Janlul
    Jan 1, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a disappointment

    After 4 years of development we got reused animations rehashed levels copy paste combat same crappy camera.

    The story sucks big time here after all the buildup that is the excellent God of War 2018 there is nothing like that it in this game.

    Atreus is still an annoying b*tch even worse you have to play as him multiple times which ruïnes the pacing

    Enemy design is still bland no big enemies to fight like in the old games, bosses feel samey and boring you never have to change tactics.

    And when you finally reach the final level (Asgard) it is over in like 15 minutes of fighting the same enemies you have been fighting for the past 20 hours and fight Thor who you don't even get to kill (gets killed in the cutscene) and then fight odin who dies in like 5 minutes and the credits.

    This game is an unfinished mess    … Expand
  93. Edeodifo
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You know a game has left a sizeable impression when, despite your best efforts to be an adult, you just cannot bring yourself to stop playing. To round this out you truly feel the encroaching dread of the inevitable ending. This feeling only worsens as you notice you've collected every item and explored nearly every nook and cranny of each realm. Normally for these types of games, exploring and collecting all is a daunting and most times a tedious chore that not many care to pursue. The way this game approaches this not only makes it a rewarding endeavor, it becomes a seamless part of the journey that's so easy to just do. Put simply, Ragnarok provided an incredibly engaging story with fantastic character development, it helps that the gameplay was just as spectacular and served as an amazing vehicle for the player to navigate this particular story. I cannot wait for the story to continue with future entries and am looking forward to any and all titles that may ensue.… Expand
  94. PaleRiderTEX
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    I love this game! It adds so much more to the story, and adds just enough to game play to make it not too much of a repeat of GOW 2018. The graphics, and moCAP is top notch, as well as the acting by oll of the old and new characters. This should have been game of the year IMO, but nonetheless it's my top game ive played in 2022!
  95. 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
  96. MANDIRIGMA
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    Even better than the previous God of War. That's saying a lot. Lots of improvement. Better game experience.
  97. Roarage
    Dec 31, 2022
    0
    First time i have played this gow games, i didnt think i would enjoy it. i really enjoy it, the story so far is awesome the gameply is good fun. the items are kinda meh, i would prefer more choices but its a very enjoyable game for sure. Glad i gave it a go.
  98. Thunor88
    Dec 30, 2022
    0
    Nice graphics, but worst game in the series, full of woke sh*t and ridiculous storyline, cartoonish characters, forced drama and cliches... Thor is not the same badass character from 2018 game, Valkyries and Berserkers are ways harder than main bosses...
  99. 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
  100. adrianompo
    Nov 29, 2022
    7
    The gameplay and technical aspects are superb and nearly perfect. The real downfall is the story: it is awkwardly bad. Not only are the arcs underdeveloped, but the dialogues are also cheesy and annoying. In an attempy to deliver strong emotions, Santa Monica came up with a cringey story, full of loopholes and boring moments. It doesn't feel like GoW, but rather a miserable attempt toThe gameplay and technical aspects are superb and nearly perfect. The real downfall is the story: it is awkwardly bad. Not only are the arcs underdeveloped, but the dialogues are also cheesy and annoying. In an attempy to deliver strong emotions, Santa Monica came up with a cringey story, full of loopholes and boring moments. It doesn't feel like GoW, but rather a miserable attempt to mimic Naughty Dog.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 141 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 140 out of 141
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 141
  3. Negative: 0 out of 141
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    100
    I can't help but tip my hat to the entire Santa Monica team. The deeper you delve into the game, the more you'll be drawn into the stunning story of a father and son against the backdrop of perhaps history's most horrific war. Throw in some casually endearing humour, great and fluid gameplay, and wrap it all up with an amazing audiovisual experience. [Issue#323]
  2. 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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