God of War: Ragnarok

 PlayStation 5
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8959 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 600 out of 8959
  3. Negative: 1,539 out of 8959
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  1. glib
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10x better than the last game. Better realms. Better story. Better monsters. Better Combat. Master-spear-piece.… Expand
  2. TattooedRonin
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Being a QA (end user) game tester as well as an expert on Norse Mythology, the superbly written game as told from the "other side" is nothing short of a masterwork in storytelling. Those who are review bombing it are at best dimwitted and at worst, uninformed neckbeards residing in their parents basement with their eyesight sorely damaged by their frequent self-gratification.
  3. Sec
    Dec 8, 2022
    2
    Angrboda is insufferable and the section with her is extremely drawn out and unplayable. Ruined the game for me.
  4. Wavvydaplug
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    The best game I’ve ever played in my life. And I’m not kidding . The story is amazing it has emotion, action, good fighting, fun side missions, a lot more to do than god of war 2018! And the thing that makes it tower over it’s competitors is that the story really has meaning! They kept the game surprisingly extremely accurate too real Norse mythology! When I played the last GoW I said thisThe best game I’ve ever played in my life. And I’m not kidding . The story is amazing it has emotion, action, good fighting, fun side missions, a lot more to do than god of war 2018! And the thing that makes it tower over it’s competitors is that the story really has meaning! They kept the game surprisingly extremely accurate too real Norse mythology! When I played the last GoW I said this is the best game I’ve ever played! And I’m saying it again with this one! A 10/10 game that the developers did a insanely good on. Props to everyone at PlayStation/Santa Monica Studios!… Expand
  5. PickleRickx
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler alert or not really, but litterally overhyped, nothing ground breaking and constantly lost frame rates (console player ps5) was averaging 45-57… Expand
  6. Polyuiop
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    What a fantastic game! Truly a masterpiece. The continuation of the story from 2018 is genius!!
  7. Mo717171717
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece honestly the best game i’ve ever played
    The score, story, the acting just perfect
  8. Azlaan
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    THIS SO HEAT
  9. Bubsy3d21
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Holy crap, this game is amazing, the writing is good, the story is good, the characters are good, the combat is good, mastapiece!
  10. Norvalocal
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game I'm on my 3rd run thru. Amazing work to everyone involved in the creation of this game… Expand
  11. samsonite_777
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    The best and my favourite game I've played this year. Amazing voice acting, great characters, interesting plot, beautiful graphics, great sound effects and great production value. It doesn't bother me that you can't jump anytime you want to. Exploration when getting all the collectibles was a little tricky at times but the accessibility settings allowed me to use the R3 button which helpedThe best and my favourite game I've played this year. Amazing voice acting, great characters, interesting plot, beautiful graphics, great sound effects and great production value. It doesn't bother me that you can't jump anytime you want to. Exploration when getting all the collectibles was a little tricky at times but the accessibility settings allowed me to use the R3 button which helped me most of the time to get to the general area where i needed to be. I had no problem with the over the shoulder camera. I didn't mind the slightly long animations for small actions. I thought the RPG elements were good. I enjoyed the soundtrack. I didn't enjoy the Loki sections and using him for combat as much as I did when playing as Kratos. It was a nice little breather from using Kratos though. The side companions are pretty helpful. Freya is the favourite companion. I still have a few things to do finish it 100%. I give God Of War Ragnarok 9 out of 10.… Expand
  12. cam06060
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
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  13. kyserthehun
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    I've been gaming since the Atari and Sega Master System. Games like this don't come along often. 10/10, a masterpiece.
  14. Theraztastic
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Great story, tons of sidequests and content after the main game, amazing visuals.
  15. ElPeddler
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Was about time, and can't get enough of it!! Kratos couldn't be more at his place than at the side of Thor and really hope we get to see another chapter in this serie of one of not the best brawl against everyone game!!! Nuff said!!!
  16. Richie_rayz
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    This game is now my favorite game… up there with RDR2 & Witcher 3. This story is soo beautifully written. Being a father myself, there are many parts of the story that I can sincerely relate to Kratos. I’ve also played every GOW game and seeing the progression of Kratos from a bloodthirsty monster in the 1st game to a protective father trying to do the right thing, is truly remarkable.This game is now my favorite game… up there with RDR2 & Witcher 3. This story is soo beautifully written. Being a father myself, there are many parts of the story that I can sincerely relate to Kratos. I’ve also played every GOW game and seeing the progression of Kratos from a bloodthirsty monster in the 1st game to a protective father trying to do the right thing, is truly remarkable. Definitely Game of the Year in my eyes.… Expand
  17. PapaSully
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    This game is what a sequel is supposed to be, it is everything the first game, of the recent series, is and more. The combat has seen a huge upgrade both with the addition of new combat styles and the perfection of old ones, but it still has the same feeling as the first game. The story is fantastic, so many sequels just seem like fan-fare in an attempt to make the same game twice, whileThis game is what a sequel is supposed to be, it is everything the first game, of the recent series, is and more. The combat has seen a huge upgrade both with the addition of new combat styles and the perfection of old ones, but it still has the same feeling as the first game. The story is fantastic, so many sequels just seem like fan-fare in an attempt to make the same game twice, while this game is not only a continuation, but an expansion on not only the characters but the universe as well. The characters evolve right before your eyes. It's clear Santa Monica Studios took the approach of making the story just as important as the game play, it's not often a game has side quests that can take up an entire play session and leave you feeling satisfied, both with the fun you had and the new stuff you've learned about the world. It's too often that games are littered with side quests that are designed to fill time, provide what's essentially a visual novel, or simply to provide more combat .

    I feel that the negative reviews of this game are from people who just don't care for the God of War universe, which is fine no game is for everyone, or from people who expected this game to be your stereotypical AAA title and jumped right in with no knowledge, or game play, of the preceding titles. This game isn't for everyone, it isn't an anime, it isn't a story about a "traditional man", it's not even an rpg. Honestly, if those are the things you need in a game, look away and do some research into games before you decide to buy it and ACT like it's a bad game. Otherwise if you are a newcomer looking at the game because it is a very popular title and are interested in trying it, I would recommend to play through the whole series as I have, but I don't think you would be doing the series a disservice if you watched a recap of 1 through 3 and started at the 2016 title, I'm sure you could get it cheap.

    I truly think this title deserves GOTY. For some context, I've tried all of the goty nominees, except a Plague Tale, so I can't speak for that game. I think sonic is awesome and I think it's the best "platformer" on the market as of right now, but at times it feels like a tech demo so to speak. I felt Horizon was kind of empty and lacked a cohesive story which didn't really live up to the first, while being too riddled with meaningless side quests AND characters, but I do think the combat, main story quests, world design, and most importantly the graphics are phenomenal. Stray is tied for my indie GOTY, alongside Vampire Survivors, but the two are by no means comparable. I enjoyed Xenoblade, although didn't finsh it, I just felt it was too limited by the switch hardware and It was just too long for me to finish up. Lastly, Elden Ring. I'm someone who has waited for Elden Ring since the rumors of George RR Martin collaborating with FromSoftware first surfaced, I've played and beaten every "Souls" game at least 2 times through. I got every trophy in Elden and absolutely loved it. Elden Ring will forever be one of my favorite games, but some part of me knows that God of War is the definitive example of a triple A title/sequel and I think it should be the precedent going forward.    … Expand
  18. JuniorEdilson
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, história e roteiro bem produzidos
    O melhor jogo do ano com toda certeza
  19. Kenmei
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've played this year and will probably sweep the end of year game awards along with Elden Ring. The narrative is extremely well done and the performances are truly great from pretty much every person in the game. It's a great sequel and answers all the questions that were posed by the previous game. While the combat still isn't my favorite, it's hard to argue againstOne of the best games I've played this year and will probably sweep the end of year game awards along with Elden Ring. The narrative is extremely well done and the performances are truly great from pretty much every person in the game. It's a great sequel and answers all the questions that were posed by the previous game. While the combat still isn't my favorite, it's hard to argue against the entire package here, especially for people looking for a showcase for the system. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who played through the last game and is looking for a well done ending to Kratos' story.… Expand
  20. CloudXz
    Dec 8, 2022
    3
    Almost like Last Of Us 2 two Year's ago that Game get's a lot of Hype from Sony. Played it a few Hours and i was bored pretty quick. I'm not a Sony Hater or something, i had all Playstation's from 1-5. But it is impossible to ignore Sonys Media Hype for there AAA Games.
  21. Cweam
    Dec 8, 2022
    5
    This game is by far one of the greatest in a long time. From the story to the action there's not a single unsatisfying part in this absolute artwork of a game.
  22. jasmeralia
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    This is an amazing follow-up to an excellent game. Ragnarök improves upon most aspects of its predecessor, and weaves a great story that defied the expectations that i had. I'm not a fan of teen angst, but every time i dreaded it, they took an unexpected turn. Major kudos, my GOTY for 2022.
  23. Arash501
    Dec 8, 2022
    5
    I will start my review with this sentence: this game is a god in the best and most developed mode of this series.

    The story, the story of the game can be described in one word, masterpiece The story of the game is full of ups and downs and very emotional, which constantly surprises the gamer and confronts him with a new issue, and it can be said that the game ends in a way that the gamer    I will start my review with this sentence: this game is a god in the best and most developed mode of this series.

    The story, the story of the game can be described in one word, masterpiece
    The story of the game is full of ups and downs and very emotional, which constantly surprises the gamer and confronts him with a new issue, and it can be said that the game ends in a way that the gamer will not forget it for a long time.

    The combats of the game are designed in the best way and in the most balanced way and have so many details that they do not feel repetitive for a very long time.

    The Voicing, Perfectly designed sounding, so that it strongly immerses you into the game and immerses you in the game story and action.

    The music of the game matches the game process in the best possible way in every moment, and the music of the game is also fantastic.    … Expand
  24. Missxbelle
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Absolutely one of the best games I've played in a very long time. Honestly the story, graphics, game mechanics, everything has been amazing.
  25. BlackCristal
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    There are a lot of cutscenes that summed are over the 3 hours total, it's riduculous
  26. lukaszw
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Beautiful story, a true cinematic experience combined with great combat mechanics. The game is fun for the most part and has memorable side quests.
  27. mauricio76
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Gran historia, juegazo, para mi gusto debe ganarle a elden ring el Goty 2022
  28. Whooaaa
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Good game, final act was a little rushed and lackluster, but all in all **** fantastic.
  29. LaserBungalow
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    Garbage movie-game just like 2018 GoW. This franchise has become a joke. It infuriates me.
  30. Sts1185
    Dec 8, 2022
    4
    Clunky aiming clunky controls. Incompetent storyline. All of the enemies are the same. The puzzles if you can call them that are easy and plain. Walking around on a yak picking fruit was by far the stupidest part of a game I've ever played. Being lectured about atreus picking a flower and killing it was enough for me. Anyone who tells you 10/10 is either lying or a bot.If it wasn't GOWClunky aiming clunky controls. Incompetent storyline. All of the enemies are the same. The puzzles if you can call them that are easy and plain. Walking around on a yak picking fruit was by far the stupidest part of a game I've ever played. Being lectured about atreus picking a flower and killing it was enough for me. Anyone who tells you 10/10 is either lying or a bot.If it wasn't GOW name and didn't have Kratos and was the same exact game it would at best be 5/10. The character atreus and his entitled whining 24/7 is incredibly overwhelming. And we all know the so called "experts" are paid and give whatever review there company wants.… Expand
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#3 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#4 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
94

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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