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

    "God of War: Ragnarok" (X)

    "God of War" (O)

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

    The good: Graphics, Audio, Gameplay

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

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


    Recommendation: Spoiler!
    Do funeral mission last, before the impending coming New Game Plus.
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  23. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, i love it , just amazing, Ragnarok was superior to god of war 2018, in my opinion it surpassed it in all aspects, immense improvements in the gameplay,the fights are much more fluid, etc, the story is also much better, more complex, with more plot-twists, best game of 2022 and one of the best games ever.
  24. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    The game is beautiful, the voice acting is incredible! Years ago, playing the originals, I never would have imagined a God of War game with such a big open world. Seeing Kratos grow as a character is fantastic. The Norse pantheon was the perfect fit
  25. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Fantastic graphics and gameplay! It was difficult to not blast through it, because I didn't want it to be over.
  26. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with great visuals. Best of the series so far. Many hours to keep you engaged. Expand
  27. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This game was the best game I've played in a decade. It made me feel feelings.
  28. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Amazing gane with a really Good story, also the gameplay was Good, the art was stunning
  29. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarök is pure magic and perhaps the best Game ever made. Thank you Santa Monica for this beautiful Journey.
  30. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made loved ever second of it the combat is much better than 2018 story is flawless and epic with emotional moments and the characters are the heart and soul of the game.
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94

Universal acclaim - based on 141 Critic Reviews

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  1. Negative: 0 out of 141
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    100
    I can't help but tip my hat to the entire Santa Monica team. The deeper you delve into the game, the more you'll be drawn into the stunning story of a father and son against the backdrop of perhaps history's most horrific war. Throw in some casually endearing humour, great and fluid gameplay, and wrap it all up with an amazing audiovisual experience. [Issue#323]
  2. Dec 8, 2022
    95
    Thanks to an amazing cast that’s doing an outstanding job, a compelling story told through the eyes of multiple characters, and top-notch combat, this epic and heartfelt journey strikes all the right chord. It’s impossible not to recommend God of War Ragnarok, but just in case you had any doubts, I strongly advise anyone mildly interested in gaming to play Santa Monica Studio’s latest masterpiece.
  3. Dec 1, 2022
    80
    It’s a satisfying conclusion to the modern God of War saga, but it’s hard to walk away and not feel like this could have been something greater.