God of War: Ragnarok

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8959 Ratings

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  1. tixi777
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made. This game is by far better than GOW 2018, the story of GOW Ragnarok is probably the best ever made. GOTY without doubt
  2. DAOuser
    Dec 3, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My biggest gripe with this game is how characters speak, behave and swear like the most normal, distinctly modern people, with their divinity and unique existence as gods being almost completely ignored. Immortal gods are made to deliver some of the strangest, most casual lines like walking into someone's home and saying "Nice place." or complaining about their "moms" and how typical they are. Words like yep, yeah, kinda, sorta, pretty are used just like in the modern day. Odin is just a mafia boss who yells at the dwarves "hey, it's me, your whole economy is speaking to you!", completely ruining the immersion into the game.

    Casual writing can have its place to break the tension or as comedic relief, but in Ragnarok the villains, main characters and side characters all engage in this kind of dialogue, making everything feel constantly comedic.

    The graphics are gorgeous, the combat remains the same as in the previous game, and it feels like a Marvel AAA casual movie, rather than a videoGAME. A game this focused on dialogue and story leaves ultimately little of value when the writing is given so much importance over the gameplay, and it fails this much to boot.    … Expand
  3. scottgozd
    Dec 3, 2022
    3
    The one thing great about GOW 2018 was the combat. Somehow they messed that up. Emies who constantly spawn behind you or who spam attacks. So the enemy behind you spams an attack you have to block while the one in front forces you to dodge. And they like to juggle you. Bad game design all around. Story is ok.
  4. AmusketA
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    God of war Ragnarok is a great game, it’s a perfection of the mechanics seen in God of war (2018), it has new move sets adding the Draupnir spear, besides the segments of Atreus are really great, at first I was not very sure about wether they were going to be good or bad, but it turns out they overcame my expectations, it has awesome new characters and the stories of other characters areGod of war Ragnarok is a great game, it’s a perfection of the mechanics seen in God of war (2018), it has new move sets adding the Draupnir spear, besides the segments of Atreus are really great, at first I was not very sure about wether they were going to be good or bad, but it turns out they overcame my expectations, it has awesome new characters and the stories of other characters are expanded in this game, I started playing it on November 9th and today December 3th I have finished it, I got 40+ hours so I think it’s a very good length for a game, definitively you should play it, it’s a masterpiece.… Expand
  5. sunnyomori
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Surpasses the original in every way! The story was so amazing and the visuals were extremely impressive.
  6. HaengerBen
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    I like GOD OF WAR (2018) i thought it was great, but i wasn't really hyped for a sequel, even the trailers didn't hype me that much, i honestly thought the game was going to be bad. then the reviews came, everyone seemed to love the game so i thought "ok let's buy it" and so i did, i installed the game started it, and man oh man from beginning to the end i had a blast, the combat wasI like GOD OF WAR (2018) i thought it was great, but i wasn't really hyped for a sequel, even the trailers didn't hype me that much, i honestly thought the game was going to be bad. then the reviews came, everyone seemed to love the game so i thought "ok let's buy it" and so i did, i installed the game started it, and man oh man from beginning to the end i had a blast, the combat was badass, the story was awesome, the locations were beautiful, and Kratos is such a great character. I love everything about this game, well almost everything, there are moments in the story where the game slows down immensely even to a point where i was starting to get bored, luckily those moments aren't that often, but when you have to play those moments, you're gonna have a not so great time, at least in my opinion. But still this game is fantastic and i absolutely recommend anyone that has played GOD OF WAR (2018) to play this game you won't regret it.… Expand
  7. JohnSAMA934
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've played and the hours it dragged me along with its story made me enjoy it
  8. Sinos
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor juego de toda la saga god of war y el mejor juego de este año 2022… Expand
  9. Ragnar22
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Es una jodida pasada, un más y mejor en toda regla. 50 horas de frenesí, exploración y lucha. La pena es que tengamos que esperar tanto a lo siguiente.
  10. Rami_el_maton
    Nov 13, 2022
    3
    No es para nada un gran juego y para mí es el peor God of War que se ha hecho nunca.

    Hay niveles que están pésimamente diseñados.
  11. Chromaticaa
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarök fires on all cylinders! Beautiful end to the journey which started with 2018 God of War. I cry. A rare piece of entertainment, we do not get games like this every year. Shout-out to Santa Monica Studio, damn guys!
  12. Darikovic
    Dec 3, 2022
    0
    Разочарование года. Абсолютно беззубый ,детский сюжет. Долбежка в жир вместо геймплея. Невероятная затянутость.
  13. Domcreator
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    9
    Although it did everything right from the first game and then more so, there were still some flaws that put the game a bit behind in my opinion. Mainly the pacing feels quite off, where some points in the game could have had way more time spent with them and less important points could have had way less time. People complain about the amount of cutscenes which is pretty funny,    9
    Although it did everything right from the first game and then more so, there were still some flaws that put the game a bit behind in my opinion. Mainly the pacing feels quite off, where some points in the game could have had way more time spent with them and less important points could have had way less time. People complain about the amount of cutscenes which is pretty funny, considering the game really has these cutscenes as rewards and it's not even that many, I think most of us were just killing stuff and leveling up our character just to see what happens next and it was really hard to do all of the side quest before doing the main story because I wanted to know what happened. I think the moral messages the story provides were phenomenal and it sucks people aren't really going to spend the time to understand them. The story was a bit messy and unfocused and the puzzle assistance was annoying, there was also a lot of unanswered questions we still have by the time the game was over with so much setup I felt like there could have been a bit more to it, but besides that the game is perfect in every other way, the characters are memorable and the voice acting is outstanding.    … Expand
  14. LillePuus
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Truly a master piece. The game never gets boring you always have something to focus on. When you travel from point to point the characters tells stories, riddles, and more. Awesome story, character design. One of the best games ever in my opinion. This is a must play.
  15. Jellybeankiller
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    I just wanna say it's the best game ever. Everything in this game is perfect and I hope it could win the game of the year.
  16. Zurab118
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    Лучшая игра, Санта Моника просто превзошли себя. God of war 2018 года была идеальной и те кто говорит что в рагнареке старый геймлей, просто нагло врут. Это достойное продолжение и в конце игра нам намекнули что это не конец. Игра достойна быть игрой годаЛучшая игра, Санта Моника просто превзошли себя. God of war 2018 года была идеальной и те кто говорит что в рагнареке старый геймлей, просто нагло врут. Это достойное продолжение и в конце игра нам намекнули что это не конец. Игра достойна быть игрой года
  17. SOC
    Dec 2, 2022
    8
    Still good hitting sense and story,director.
    But Sometimes it's loose because of too many puzzles.But it’s still nice game
  18. nareshjkin
    Dec 2, 2022
    8
    It's a good game but the puzzle solving and playing as atreus is exhausting and let down.. I feel they seriously didn't need to add the unnecessary puzzles and make it cheap
  19. Frankyrivers
    Dec 2, 2022
    7
    Es muy emocionante este juego, solo que hay algunas partes que son rellenos innecesarios que hasta llegan a dar un poco de sueño y es molesto, otra cosa fueron algunas cinemáticas que duran más de lo habitual, pero eso en mi caso no me ha gustado, el resto esta genial
  20. Lolobadman3
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yo creo que en si el juego es mejor que su predecesor, mejora mecánicas y también logra tener un apartado visual increíble, es muy recomendable. Solamente me queda decir que vale la pena. La lanza de draupnir equilibra el combate. Por último pienso que si podría haber sido mejor el como se lleva el final, quizás haber hecho otro final para Thor, o cambiar las mecánicas de pelea de Odín, también cambiar el escenario de combate ya que es el mismo que el de Thor.… Expand
  21. Under8tedX
    Dec 2, 2022
    8
    Descent game same as the first with a few tweaks here and there. But im sorry these are no God Of War games. This resembles more Dark Souls games, old GOW games had no rpg in it. These new "GOW" games do. So while the games are fun to play, they are no GOW games. They are just using the name to sell the game to its older crowd, and also in turn sell it to its new who don't know nothingDescent game same as the first with a few tweaks here and there. But im sorry these are no God Of War games. This resembles more Dark Souls games, old GOW games had no rpg in it. These new "GOW" games do. So while the games are fun to play, they are no GOW games. They are just using the name to sell the game to its older crowd, and also in turn sell it to its new who don't know nothing about old GOW. So as i said these games are fun (8/10 for both games), but at the same time, they are no GOW fun, and don't represent the old GOW games at all.… Expand
  22. Eilia
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    Cory barlog knows what he's doing, I cannot possibly ever tell you how much is this game literally the standard of the industry
  23. Serifos
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    This game is too difficult. It needs a patch. This is not a soulslike. I am disappointed.
  24. Evenbe
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    Ragnarok is considered a suitable and valuable sequel for God of War 2018 In each of its components, progress can be felt compared to the 2018 version, from the gameplay and graphics to the story and narrative and role-playing elements.
  25. GamergodsFail
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    It is true what a lot of people say about Ragnarok; it's not an inventive sequel. It can feel a bit too much of the same repeated steps as what we got from 2018. What is important to know is that it is also an improvement in most ways. It doesn't wow us as much like before but instead fixes a few things that were inconsistant with the reboot, such as giving us better enemy variety andIt is true what a lot of people say about Ragnarok; it's not an inventive sequel. It can feel a bit too much of the same repeated steps as what we got from 2018. What is important to know is that it is also an improvement in most ways. It doesn't wow us as much like before but instead fixes a few things that were inconsistant with the reboot, such as giving us better enemy variety and better boss fights. I also found the story to be more interesting as well. Being able to play as Atreus, albeit only sporatically throughout the story, is another request of mine fulfilled this time around. Ragnarok may not be a groundbreaking sequel, but it is a more fully realized one, in the same sense that God of War II (2007) was to the very original.… Expand
  26. BigRunX
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    If you are a true gamer you need to play this game, everything in the game is very well planned from the story to the characters, the gameplay is great, a work of art that shows how much a game can be immersive
  27. iceforseven
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    the game is just a masterpiece the graphics are great, I liked the plot, I almost shed a tear. but the constantly spawning monsters were annoying, but this did not spoil the impression of the game, it is much better than the first part, I am more than satisfied
  28. SideOrderoLemon
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    God of War: Ragnarok expands on the already incredible God of War (2018) and demolishes it in every aspect. Combat is way more diverse with plenty more to play around with and combos have never been more satisfying and nuanced. The relationship between characters is even more exciting and complicated, with you wanting to know what happens as the emotion is cranked up to 11, even with theGod of War: Ragnarok expands on the already incredible God of War (2018) and demolishes it in every aspect. Combat is way more diverse with plenty more to play around with and combos have never been more satisfying and nuanced. The relationship between characters is even more exciting and complicated, with you wanting to know what happens as the emotion is cranked up to 11, even with the occasional "Marvel-esque" style of dialogue. Traversal, while streamlined, can still be cumbersome, but with so much more to do in the game, it only drives you to keep going. Overall this game improves and shows that Santa Monica learned so much from the previous entry, and solidifies a grand journey that caps of this saga beautifully with no quarter.… Expand
  29. dr-kenobi
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    Play it, booooy. Ідеальне продовження, фантастичний ґеймплей, найкращий рпг-сторілайн останніх років і звісно ж надзвичайна робота зі скандинавською мітологією
  30. Mrbeef223
    Dec 2, 2022
    0
    All my save fills were corrupted in literally 44 hours into the game , From what I played its a pretty good game not a masterpiece but pretty good, but with a game breaking bug , f this f.ing game you get an f.ing zero
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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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