God of War: Ragnarok

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8959 Ratings

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  1. zSuchacritic
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    The greatest video game story I've ever seen. Absolutely stunning graphics. The only bad thing about this game is that it ended.
  2. sai2259722
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. so disappoint for the 4 years waiting
    more like dlc to 2018 version even worse
    reused too many old realms and enemies
    completely lacking in Gigantism fight
    less high light sense
    more useless cutsence
    comparative zeus and greece god
    thor and odin more like the god of drunk with magic oldman
    you even cant use the Mjölnir
    they turn my beauty powerful god of war to a pathetic boring movie game    … Expand
  3. Vietnguyen
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    So most of this game is cutsence, some of them really cut the mood for me, if I had any advice, just play this on YouTube, don’t waste 70$ for a game movie.
  4. Redeyeee
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went in to this has something to simply pass the time and I've finally finished it and this game is probably one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had. From the storytelling to the core fighting just seems perfect. My only issue with this game is it could of had far more haptic feedback and adaptive triggers but overall one of the best story driven games you will play this generation… Expand
  5. Siu777
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    Beautiful game. Great characters and story. Loved exploring the realms. Only negative is that the pacing is quite lacking on a a few occasions but overall an amazing experience.
  6. Uaoaiwko2i
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    In God of War 2018 we saw the maturity of Kratos' character, and in God of War Ragnarok, in addition to the evolution of the maturity of Kratos' character, we see the maturation of Atreus
  7. Salmonellaa
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    Tries too hard being a Last of Us game than a God of War game. Sure, there is a lot of character development now since Kratos wants escape his past and everything, but this is also still a God of War game where fans expect epic battles with gods, brutal kill animations and badass Gods. But instead, we get a game where for the majority of the time you walk, travel, ride and other transportsTries too hard being a Last of Us game than a God of War game. Sure, there is a lot of character development now since Kratos wants escape his past and everything, but this is also still a God of War game where fans expect epic battles with gods, brutal kill animations and badass Gods. But instead, we get a game where for the majority of the time you walk, travel, ride and other transports and talks. LOTS AND LOTS OF TALKING. There is a place called „Ironwood“ and it‘s the most boring 3 hours in God of War History. Even the Gods are all washed up disappointmentss from what we have heard troughout the tales in 2018. And the only thing worse than their characters are their designs. Gone are the days where Gods were designed to look powerful and threatening, fitting for the stories told about them and are replaced now with „realistic, down to earth depictions“ yay...

    And that’s all excluded by the extremely rushed writing of the game. A character that tries to kill you for over 3 years starts siding with you within the first few hours of the game. The actual Ragnarok event only last for at most 1 hour and a newly introduced character gets so little screentime before he sacrifices himself even thou there was more than enough time for him to get to safety too.

    God of War is dead and whatever this is isn’t God of War anymore, it’s the MCU‘s version of it with the plan for Santa Monica Studios being to be like Naughty Dog.    … Expand
  8. SuperDuck23
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarök is everything you could possibly want from a sequel. I was blown away by the craft - it is exceptional video game production. The story, the characters, the environments, the combat, as well as the performances are all top tier across the board. This is another must-play from Santa Monica Studio.
  9. AdriVR
    Dec 6, 2022
    3
    Este juego es soporífero, aburrido. La verdad, no puedo ni terminarlo, ha sido una decepción. Intentaré venderlo de segunda mano y recuperar parte del dinero. Os cuento: los puntos fuertes del juego son el combate, el arte de los escenarios y el doblaje. Sin embargo, los mundos están vacíos (solo están los protagonistas y nada más). Siempre es lo mismo, caminar, caminar, caminar, unaEste juego es soporífero, aburrido. La verdad, no puedo ni terminarlo, ha sido una decepción. Intentaré venderlo de segunda mano y recuperar parte del dinero. Os cuento: los puntos fuertes del juego son el combate, el arte de los escenarios y el doblaje. Sin embargo, los mundos están vacíos (solo están los protagonistas y nada más). Siempre es lo mismo, caminar, caminar, caminar, una batalla, caminar, caminar, todo aderezado con una historia que se hace pesada. Decían que las misiones secundarias estaban a la altura del The Witcher 3 y ya os digo yo que ni de coña, las misiones son puro recadero. No puedo con este juego y el hecho de que no me den ganas ni de.seguir hace que lo suspenda. Es que no entretiene, es pesadísimo, a veces me pregunto si es un juego o realmente parece un trabajo.… Expand
  10. Arad_iran14
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    it's masterpeace , The masterpiece, the wonderful gameplay of Ragnarok, although it is faithful to the 2018 version, but it is an excellent and complete sequel The combat game has improved a lot and the 9 realms of the game are very stunning and even the previous realms are completely different, the sub-stages are attractive, all of them, Ragnarok is really an unremarkable masterpiece
  11. iliya09843
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Its photomode is one of the attractive parts that was recently added to it. And I am waiting for New Game Plus to be added so that I can start this masterpiece again with full equipment
  12. Robobob
    Dec 6, 2022
    6
    I don't know what it is but I just can't get into Ragnarok after 100%ing it's predecessor. Maybe because at the beginning you are treading the same ground of the first game. Maybe because the first new realm feels a lot like other realms we have visited before. The combat is different and I can't explain it. Instead of a badass God of War eviscerating enemies, it feels like you areI don't know what it is but I just can't get into Ragnarok after 100%ing it's predecessor. Maybe because at the beginning you are treading the same ground of the first game. Maybe because the first new realm feels a lot like other realms we have visited before. The combat is different and I can't explain it. Instead of a badass God of War eviscerating enemies, it feels like you are slowly chipping away at the health of most foes. Often you are fighting multiple foes at once, so when you are chipping away at one enemy another one is always trying to stab you in the back so you need to Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge out of the way every few hits. Makes combat slow and tedious. Doesn't help that the enemies feel like reskins of ones from the original game. I played 10ish hours and lost interest. Maybe I'll try again after some time and see if it get back into it. I might have to go back to God of War and play again to try and see if it's the game or if it's just me that feels different. Until the, my review stands.… Expand
  13. tearaw
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Takes everything that was great from GoW 2018 and fixed the few issues the last game had. The story is, without a doubt, one of the most moving and emotional stories ever told in gaming. And the score is the best in gaming, hands down. Just an absolute masterpiece.
  14. Lorenzo00005
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    Bel gioco fatto molto bene storia avvincente il giusto ottimo gameplay, veramente molto bello
  15. Rorschach123
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best game I’ve ever played!!!
    Highly recommend. Also, side quest is crazy!!!
    Thank you for Santa Monica Studio made this masterpiece
  16. ShmallowTSM
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best game I’ve ever played!!!
    Highly recommend. Also, side quest is crazy!!!
    Thank you for Santa Monica Studio made this masterpiece
  17. Alirezakratos
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    great great great
    What can I say about this masterpiece?
    All versions of God's War are masterpieces and deserve praise
  18. 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
  19. galatoide
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing.
    Santa Monica Studios are masters of their craft.
    I took my sweet time and boy oh boy... no words can describe such an experience.
  20. IronWolfFang
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    Brilliant game withm many positives. Should be game of the year. Only downsides I'd say is the fighting mechanics are very similar to the last game and needs a refresh.
  21. TheFinalEquinox
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    I have never made a review or anything like it before but this is the Best game/series I have ever played, it doesn’t get any better than this. It could be in the running for best game ever made. Ever single small detail to the big is just amazing, the storyline is so unpredictable and leave you with goosebumps all the way through. Wow just wow (i hope this gets GOTY)
  22. jaquar
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Best game ever made as always. I liked the mechanics and combat effects. I highly recommend this game.
  23. conebic34
    Dec 6, 2022
    5
    Fun combat with Kratos.
    Boring puzzles and Atreus lvls.
    Ending is heavily rushed
  24. mruocky
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best games on PS5! Lives up to the hype. Atreus’ combat style is so fast and smooth!
  25. Alberto1993
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    es un juego roto por todas parte es una basura gracias es una copia del 4 descarada nada nuuevo
  26. cronokun
    Dec 5, 2022
    7
    TL;DR: It's good, but not as good, as the first one.

    Basically God of War Ragnarok is the same game as GoW (2018). Story is okay, but can be slow/boring sometimes, and I personally expected more epicness from the great scandinavian apocalypse. Combat is mostly the same, meaning it's fun when you're up to 2-3 enemies, but when there are 4-5, you often get screwed by camera and    TL;DR: It's good, but not as good, as the first one.

    Basically God of War Ragnarok is the same game as GoW (2018).

    Story is okay, but can be slow/boring sometimes, and I personally expected more epicness from the great scandinavian apocalypse.

    Combat is mostly the same, meaning it's fun when you're up to 2-3 enemies, but when there are 4-5, you often get screwed by camera and clunky controls. Also is seems Kratos and his son prepared so hard for Ragnarok, that they had lost all the weapons/armors and forgot all skills, sic!.

    P.S. Dear Santa Monica Studio, I hate you for these berserker fights!    … Expand
  27. Ughhh
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Insanely good. Great combat, fascinating dialogues, fun exploration. And the narrative and music are just stunning.
  28. Edgard86
    Dec 5, 2022
    7
    It is a good game, but it`s so long. I cant understand why this game needs to have 30 hours. It become so boring after 18 hours. There are some mission no sense. It`s so clear that this game was thought to be long not naturally. This game make the same the last of us 2 mistake, it`s too long and get so boring.
  29. Redman_07
    Dec 5, 2022
    7
    I don't know. Technically it is a Superior game. Crazy how polished and detailed it is.
    But the gameplay didn't really make a step forward. A few more moves, but that's it. The mechanics are good and work, but could need a little more "impact", "power". I don't feel like a god of war, and yes, he becomes Old, but i don't feel that either.
    The story part of atreus early in the game is a    I don't know. Technically it is a Superior game. Crazy how polished and detailed it is.
    But the gameplay didn't really make a step forward. A few more moves, but that's it. The mechanics are good and work, but could need a little more "impact", "power". I don't feel like a god of war, and yes, he becomes Old, but i don't feel that either.

    The story part of atreus early in the game is a sick joke. The son of the god of war in a disney adventure acting like a spoiled kid...no, and way too cringe.

    Soundtrack just good Barely any boss fights
    And i am sick and tired everyone in this game handling me like i would be an idiot. "You gotta do this..."
    "Do that...."
    "You have to xy...".


    Story is dragged out too    … Expand
  30. Glaeder
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    "A sequel for the ages."

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

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

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

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

    I could write the 5k character limit on this review but their is no need. This game is a MUST PLAY on any platform, hopefully it will release on PC so PC players can experience this modern day marvel of a game.    … Expand
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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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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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