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. maartenla
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    The story has a lot more depth than the GoW 2018, and is more captivating because of this.
  2. VFB-Fan93
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Amazing ending for the Norse saga. Gameplay is still amazing. Great work from Santa Monica Studio. My personal GOTY. 10/10
  3. petriAND
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    Story - 8/10
    Gameplay - 8.5/10
    Visuals - 9/10 Sound design/OST - 9/10 Acting - 9.5/10 Fun - 8/10 -------------------------------------- 8.6/10 God of war Ragnarok is a superb game. Although I must say the first was a bit better. I didn't understand why they made some story decisions like pokeball giant stuff, Surtur and Sinmara, and Odin's mask that was useless in the end. The    Story - 8/10
    Gameplay - 8.5/10
    Visuals - 9/10
    Sound design/OST - 9/10
    Acting - 9.5/10
    Fun - 8/10
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    8.6/10

    God of war Ragnarok is a superb game. Although I must say the first was a bit better. I didn't understand why they made some story decisions like pokeball giant stuff, Surtur and Sinmara, and Odin's mask that was useless in the end. The story in the first game was so perfectly crafted, the story in the second was just a good story but was hard to exceed the first. Enemy variety even if it was increased compared to the first didn't really feel a lot better you know, I hoped at least to make the enemies specific in some areas but after they would introduce a new native enemy in a realm they would just casually add it later in another realm. The acting and OST are so well done holy hell, really an amazing performance from the cast. Great game, for me this was the Game of the Year of 2022.    … Expand
  4. rey_valhalla29
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Espectacular. Mas y mejor God of War. Gráficos, narrativa, jugabilidad... Otro punto mas para PS Studios. Obra maestra
  5. Gr1bs
    Mar 9, 2023
    8
    Still a good game, but not something special. I loved they scandinavian gods interpretation
  6. Deadsoon
    Aug 11, 2023
    2
    Lost and stuck in a fun house maze.
    The game looks so generic and similar that when I would take a 2 hour break and come back to it I was totally lost. Finally after 5 hours and stuck I said f this and quit.
  7. Thetype
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    It's a 10 History, technic, gameplay, realisation, motion capture, great epic moments
    Just play this game
  8. Caracasfc
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    It deserves to win the game of the year award, it's perfect. I only saw two bugs in the entire game. 70 hours to get the platinum trophy, it's been the best hours I've had since I bought my PS5. The story is excellent and graphics are beautiful
  9. Pagzer
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece of a game in every aspect, gameplay feels good without affecting from the previous game, story wise is emotional of how growing up is to a father and son
  10. 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
  11. tony-montana
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Gentlemens, this is war, leave our strafield alone,bill gates could pay jim ryan to suck his balls ****
  12. JustADude15
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    The users complaining that it’s iterating on the GOW formula must just not like GOW, because this is one of the greatest games ever made — easily the best presentation of a story ever told through the medium & some of the best action combat I’ve ever witnessed. Nevermind that other IPs iterate without changing anything, there is PLENTY new here to enjoy coming from someone who playedThe users complaining that it’s iterating on the GOW formula must just not like GOW, because this is one of the greatest games ever made — easily the best presentation of a story ever told through the medium & some of the best action combat I’ve ever witnessed. Nevermind that other IPs iterate without changing anything, there is PLENTY new here to enjoy coming from someone who played through immediately after replaying the prior installment… never felt stale.

    No idea how it’s possible for this to have a lower composite score than elden ring considering there are no mixed critic reviews.    … Expand
  13. charlden999
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    Most fun i have ever had playing a video game. The best writing i have ever seen.
  14. jgeor
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    The game is the continuation of the Norse story told in 2018's GoW. The story is very good and one of the most compelling reasons to play the game. Beyond story the graphics, combat, and general game play are very good. If you have not played 2018's GoW I would recommend starting there and then playing this. Fantastic all around.
  15. NextGenGaming
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Pure art. It's that simple. It exceeds even the greatness of the first. And that obviously isn't easy to do.
  16. 21xx
    Dec 4, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the new woke disappointment of the year. It focus so much on Freya and woman empowering that Kratos looks like a cameo in his own game. Theres is even a part when Freya said she would sure be able to kill Kratos to wich he dont answer! That surely a joke.

    Lets not even start on the boredom of Atreus and Angrboda's time in the land of the Giants. Filler content wich takes hour and hours of playtime i nearly fall asleep. Gameplay didnt evolve enough and in the end, a good number of mens in the game dies, while not a single woman do. Hmmm.

    The new Santa Monica doesnt know how to make God of War, lets hope Ragnarok is the end of the series.    … Expand
  17. GrayWolf008
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War Ragnarok a masterpiece of a game. I am huge nerd when it comes to Norse mythology, so playing a game that explores that type of world is always a blast for me. Even the God of War 2018 was a masterpiece.

    But now to actual storyline, gameplay and graphics of the game.
    Storyline: I like the duo of Kratos and Atreus in the game, father and son, surviving Ragnarok. The action, the adventures and the drama, all fits well in the adventures of Kratos and Atreus. And now that you can play Atreus as well, gives the player a whole new perspective of the game.

    Gameplay: The game mechanics is still the same as the previous game with a slightly different styles now that you are playing Atreus. But if the gameplay worked well in the last game because why change it in the newer game.

    Graphics: The graphics, on the Playstation 5, absolutely a 10/ 10, however God of War always had great graphics. No surprise there.

    in conclusion, the game was done well with a beautiful ending to a great story. I did feel that the God of War, Tyr, was a bit anti-climactic in my honest opinion, but doesn't really ruin the overall story. A great game to buy.    … Expand
  18. DomGaspim
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    Que jogão cara, que jogão. Por isso eu só jogo PlayStation :) . Valeu cada centavo, aqui nos compramos jogos
  19. denied1
    Nov 21, 2022
    3
    Far better than the first game...big minus all the combat with Kratos and of course rowing.
    Atreus part is fine..art is very nice
  20. MorisonZ
    Dec 20, 2022
    0
    **** sony game it's all about cutscenes and elden ring is game of the year and better then gowr sleep
  21. Mammad604k
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    An epic, iconic and unforgettable game, it became my best game ever ;) i played it once and I'm gonna play it again , again , again and again, thank you Santa Monica for this masterpiece.
  22. FELIPIL07
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Verdaderamente es un juego que tiene que ganar este año por ser mejor juego del año. Su cinemáticas, su jugabilidad, su historia y todo lo demás es algo de valorar.… Expand
  23. martinscavalo
    Jan 29, 2023
    0
    Jogo com gráficos bons e a jogabilidade boa mas parece o mesmo jogo anterior só que mais repititivo e sem muito coisa para fazer pensei que ia vir coisa boa mas não veio, decepcionado.
  24. lulogarrincha
    Nov 12, 2022
    7
    Juego divertido y aventurero, es como pausar el del 2018 y volver al rato a continuar lo mismo, Busg con los diferentes Npcs, sin duda un gran DLC.
  25. JayQuiroz
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    I'm a big Souls vet but I'm a bigger GOW fan and I would be happy with either winning GOTY despite GOWR being the best game I've personally ever played. Both Elden Ring and God Of War Ragnarok are masterpieces and the very best of their respective series so PLEASE stop making us Souls fans look bad and accept that God Of War Ragnarok is a masterpiece as well. May the best game win!
  26. KatanaJoe89
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Improves on the original in every way possible. Don't miss out on this one. Proof that this is one of the best series in gaming.
  27. arya238
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    The gameplay and exploration are top notch and the story is great, full of well-written twists and turns! But honestly, what I cared most about is this sequel, doing Kratos and Atreus justice and it absolutely did. Their relationship in this game feels like the well-deserved pay off we get after all they went through in the last game. I could follow Dad and Boi's story for countless more games!
  28. Andresafi
    Nov 13, 2022
    5
    El juego se vuelve aburrido cuando juegas con atreus, hay problemas de bugs y la inteligencia artificial de algunos enemigos es muy mala, a la gran mayoría lo puedes vencer lanzando el acha y no hacen el intento de esquivarla
  29. Polyuiop
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    What a fantastic game! Truly a masterpiece. The continuation of the story from 2018 is genius!!
  30. Butty
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best games going, just please play it.

    10/10 - Santa Monica Studio always delivers.
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94

Universal acclaim - based on 141 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 140 out of 141
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  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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