God of War: Ragnarok

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8959 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,539 out of 8959
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  1. JarosGra
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    masterpiece
    11/10 story
    10/10 graphics
    10/10 NPC and side quests
    10/10 exploration with stories and conversations
    10/10 interactions with world and npcs
    9/10 gameplay
    8/10 open world
  2. hyeryong
    Nov 22, 2022
    0
    Trash. It is hard to feel a big difference compared to the Pl4 base two-legged previous work, especially compared to the Pl5 updated one. It's not a new product, but a well-made DLC. IGN, which gave six points for similar reasons, is being criticized for harsh criticism, and the reviewer's story is not much different from what I felt. But I don't know if that's why the score should be soTrash. It is hard to feel a big difference compared to the Pl4 base two-legged previous work, especially compared to the Pl5 updated one. It's not a new product, but a well-made DLC. IGN, which gave six points for similar reasons, is being criticized for harsh criticism, and the reviewer's story is not much different from what I felt. But I don't know if that's why the score should be so low. Part 1, especially the first Pl54K 60, is still not behind the latest game...It's similar to this, but 6 is a bit...… Expand
  3. Sebitap
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    an incredible experience even better than the first part of 2018, everything above is improved to achieve an unforgettable game and without a doubt a masterpiece, I love it every second!thanks Santa monica studios and Sony Playstation
  4. CopperCone89
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Really good game, but in the end it’s a little disappointing. Also it is weird, that sometimes you crush big stones by hand, and next minute you can’t get through the wooden branch… weird for 2022 game
  5. Heyitsau_ra
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    Es un excelente juego, aún no lo terminó pero, apenas llevo 17 horas de juego y sigue, la anterior entrega me dejó un sabor a falta de algo, mismo que está entrega me dejó boquiabierto, los mundos que he visitado han evolucionado y cambiado, dejándonos ver qué más hay en esos mundos con paisajes hermosos, hasta donde voy atreus y Kratos han cambiado muchísimo a la anterior entrega y deboEs un excelente juego, aún no lo terminó pero, apenas llevo 17 horas de juego y sigue, la anterior entrega me dejó un sabor a falta de algo, mismo que está entrega me dejó boquiabierto, los mundos que he visitado han evolucionado y cambiado, dejándonos ver qué más hay en esos mundos con paisajes hermosos, hasta donde voy atreus y Kratos han cambiado muchísimo a la anterior entrega y debo decir que me fascinan, los personajes secundarios también aportan muchísimo, cosa que en la anterior entrega dejaban que desear, hablando honestamente considero que este es un excelente candidato al goty, porque la entrega pasado no infundio está sensación de querer jugar más y más, el 2018 era para red dead pero bueno, excelente juego, juegazo!… Expand
  6. SlapMYazz
    Nov 22, 2022
    7
    The game would be much better if you get rid of all this dialoguesand gibbirish talk, incredebly annoying. Completely impossible to play this again because of this issue, and playing as son and freya was not fun at all.
  7. DeadCool
    Nov 21, 2022
    6
    I’m halfway through and always bored with Loki gameplay. First game was 10/10 but did not like this game that well.

    They should have renamed it to Loki/Atreus instead of God of War.

    Don’t get me wrong, there are few sequences that I have absolutely loved but game just feels flat apart from those sequences.
  8. Metraverga310
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Este juego la verdad me ha encantado su historia sus gráficos su ambientación sus detalles todo la verdad una obra de arte que si puedes juegala cómprala y disfrútalo
  9. Keimor35
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Una evolución a su primera entrega , combates fluidos y divertido , gran banda sonora , historia profunda , gráficos alucinantes de nueva generación
  10. basencio23
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, PlayStation is amazing the gráfics are wow the details and the lore
  11. BreakerPlatnum
    Nov 21, 2022
    7
    Gameplay is solid. Graphics are good. Story is lazy boarding on bad. Terrible pacing. Uninteresting environments. Hand-holding puzzles. Below average boss design. & Disappointing a sequel.
  12. VolcanoArts
    Nov 21, 2022
    7
    Beautiful and great designed. But the script and director isn't linear and incomprehensible character decisions. There was definitely a lack of many good twists and goosebump moments. Less is often more
  13. nfeeley11
    Nov 21, 2022
    1
    Great graphics and a technical masterpiece but besides that there is not much to enjoy. My biggest issue with this game is that it is boring to play and that the writing is a huge step down from the first game. Game feels like a hallway simulator with really bad puzzle design. Game is held back by being on PS4 and there is a shimmy through a tight space section every 2 minutes. PuzzlesGreat graphics and a technical masterpiece but besides that there is not much to enjoy. My biggest issue with this game is that it is boring to play and that the writing is a huge step down from the first game. Game feels like a hallway simulator with really bad puzzle design. Game is held back by being on PS4 and there is a shimmy through a tight space section every 2 minutes. Puzzles with the hex arrows are so bad and half of them barely function. I was waiting 40 hours for the story to pick up and it never did. The best boss fights were in the first few hours. Game didn’t live up to the hype or years of waiting. I hate to say it but it does feel like a marvel game. With how they ended it I likely will not be playing any future games in the franchise.… Expand
  14. GrandDarkElf
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where to I even begin? From the first 10 minutes beginning with being chased by Freya, to then Fenrir passing away mixed with the emotional music. I cried many times whilst playing during cutscenes. I also want to say this game is gorgeous to look at, from the beginning being in Midgard, to the rest of the realms you get to travel to. Seeing the dynamic between Kratos and Atreus becoming even stronger. Watching Atreus come into his own character and also is playable with his own move-set which is super satisfying to use. The core of this game for me is the story and the characters, which I believe this game pulls off flawlessly. You will lose hours playing this epic adventure, I have so many side missions to complete as of writing this review which will add even more hours to my already lengthy playthrough. Now to spoilers, Tyr being Odin actually took me by surprise because when he stabbed Brok, I audibly screamed because I really cared about him. Then seeing Sindri's reaction later on, from being a germ-free, lovable dwarf, to a vengeful dwarf filled to the brim with anger and hate. I felt that, he lost his only family, and he has nothing else now. Also taking out Heimdall was such a joy, that I would do it over and over again in a more brutal fashion. This game finishes the Norse Mythology of God Of War exceptionally well, I highly recommend this game. This is my game of the decade, I have never been this immersed in a world as beautiful and as packed with content as this. Please buy this!… Expand
  15. acsichu
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    This is how you make a sequel. This is how you make history and get people excited about gaming.
  16. Sensou
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Big Improvement over the 2018 GOW.

    If you keep bragging about graphics, it's a complete same feel for me. It's all about resolution and texturing in the game so don't exaggerates thing. It's already a good graphics since 2018 and it's the same for me for Ragnarok graphics.

    Combat is still the same but with some improvement where you can wield 3 weapons now and you can play around with your shield as well this time around. On top of that, you can play with Freya, although Freya is overall has the same behavior as Atreus in combat perspective but its just nice addition. They completely take many inspiration from TLOU2 where you can play as Atreus in this game.

    Exploration of course a lot better with the addition of chaos blade to get around the area. No more slow ascending and descending the wall. Well, it still there but its almost none so it's fabulous because that's the reason why I hate 2018 GOW. On top of that, you can explore all nine realms, so more area to explore as well as puzzle which always great since the traditional GOW.

    Now for story. It's wonderfully written and executed BUT it's weird for me as the characterization of some characters seems inconsistent along the way. Some part is very strong and "wow" me which makes me keep saying "Did Naughty Dog take part in the narrative of this game?" For example when Kratos go home with Atreus after Brok is murdered, the way Kratos explain the situation to Atreus completely reminds me of how Naughty Dog style of story-telling. And many more of that situation which make me attach to the story of Ragnarok better than 2018 GOW.
    But, some part seems off for me, like Freya. Well, they build that relationship with Kratos helping her to retrieve her power back but really? Its that easy? The change from Freya is just too easy and sudden friendship being build there. 2nd, Kratos also very inconsistent in this game, he keep admitting he's wrong after he take certain action, like when he went to Asgard with "vengeance" in mind where Atreus mention before that it's all about justice but Kratos denies it. Then, along the way, Kratos realize "Yeah, I'm wrong, it's not vengeance but it's justice for Odin", like what?

    I know you trying to create the human version of Kratos where Kratos is more emotional and keep positioning himself as parent rather than a God but for me it's completely make Kratos characterization seems weaker for me than the 2018 GOW. Yes, he is a father and God at the same time and that personality might be the reason of his inconsistency in this game but personally I hate that moment.

    Overall a wonderful game and great sequel in Norse Saga of GOW. For Santa Monica, I do think you can stop here for GOW, if you are trying to make another GOW game, the expectation will be very high which might be very demanding and challenging as you cannot remove Kratos and go with another "God" character.    … Expand
  17. affus
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    Really nice, beautiful and fun game. The downsize is the lack of novelty and repetitive enemies. The story is good, but a little predictable. I felt that the developers lacked courage to create unexpected events in this game. But it is for sure a recommended game.
  18. Moein0071
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. I Could not stop playing it. Finished it 2 times and make it to 100 % in every level.
    The story , gameplay, relationships and connection with player and charecters in the game just wow
  19. Wiky
    Nov 21, 2022
    6
    This game looks good, but it's terrible to play. The story is just that boring and stupid, maybe written by Marvel.
  20. noodleskadoodle
    Nov 21, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as I loved the 2018 one, I just found myself wanting this story to end already! Bad pacing, with very slow sections of the game, just “walk for a long time and kill some enemies and then get to a cutscene” rinse and repeat “go here and fetch this magical item” extremely boring. Now the 5 is for everything else, the side stuff is amazing… Expand
  21. MOHAMMED_AHMED_
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    All that can be said is that it is a masterpiece in every respect. Where do I start from the interconnected story that kindles the fire of curiosity to know what happens next, or the characters and getting attached to them and developing relationships with them, or about the excellent character voices and the other voices were so good I would describe them as from another level, everythingAll that can be said is that it is a masterpiece in every respect. Where do I start from the interconnected story that kindles the fire of curiosity to know what happens next, or the characters and getting attached to them and developing relationships with them, or about the excellent character voices and the other voices were so good I would describe them as from another level, everything here is balanced for indescribable pleasure . This is the best game made by humans in all of history, and a final point, the game contains a complete Arabic language, from dubbing to menus, and this is a very beautiful point that counts for the game.… Expand
  22. Mazini3
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Foi um bom jogo da série god of war tirando o fato de ter poucas armas foi um bom jogo
  23. alexiselmejor
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    es un buen juego, excelente. lamentablemente hay muchos haters que estan creando cuenta para darle 0
  24. Mitolinooo
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Mais uma verdadeira obra-prima feita pela santa Monica Studios um game sensacional que merece o GOTY
  25. sebxx4354
    Nov 21, 2022
    1
    -Mal diseño de niveles
    -Es un dlc aburrido que se parece en mucho al de 2018
    - La historia no conecta conmigo
    - Mismas animaciones
    En definitiva si jugaste gow 2018 no deberias comprar raganarok
  26. Axmiiiiine
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Best game ever i played it has to be game of the year best game play best graphics also best history ever thank you sony
  27. Caisonysta
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. INCRIVEL EM TODOS OS ASPECTOS!
    Expandiu tudo do primeiro jogo, o primor tecnico que tinha no primeiro foi trazido a perfeição neste jogo. A historia é incrivel e a gameplay concerteza inovadora de 2018 para 2022. Só o fato de termos uma verticalidade ja deixou o jogo muito mais dinamico. temos a gameplay com o Atreus que muda totalmente as estrategias de gameplay. A lança Draupnir muito adequada ao personagem, novos combos e o grafico concerteza evoluiu. NOTA MAXIMA para esse game. Zerei em 49 horas e platinei em 73 no Ps4 PRO. id: WyllerDK    … Expand
  28. 2BitTyler
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    I expected more from this game. Sadly, it feels like a copy and paste from God of War 2018. The lack of innovation really hurts the narrative and dull gameplay. Once you look past the hype, this game is just another linear action game with a decent narrative.
  29. arbzz
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, unique style and sense of adventure. The story is unmatched by anything I’ve played and all the characters are so fun and memorable. The perfect sequel to end the God of War’s Norse adventure!
  30. SAMMikaelson
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game. But ima be honest I did not like playing as Atreus. Period.… Expand
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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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