God of War: Ragnarok

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8959 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 600 out of 8959
  3. Negative: 1,539 out of 8959
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  1. saplay
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything is spot on from the technic perspective. However, the lack of a narrative ending made everything seem much more flat and disappointing. The myth of Faye was explained as "she's been protecting you", and the mask and truth went away like nothing happened (don't know why it took hours for players to go looking for the mask), and the "different side adjusted differently justice" ends up with Odin was simply just a total jerk... A lot of potential ending in a truly cheap way, which made it hard to justify the fatigue combat and old system over many hours. The father and son ended just like the other mortals...… Expand
  2. zm666R
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, greatness and jaw dropping from the start to the end , it’s so hard to find a game like this masterpiece
  3. Dzz1rt
    Nov 14, 2022
    3
    Поиграл, часов 15 по основной сюжетной линии. Причем последние часов 10 пересиливал себя, это фильм, это не игра.
    Куча трёпа причем скудного и односложного( дело не в локализации). Постоянный гундёж и скулёж персонажей изматывает. Пон    Поиграл, часов 15 по основной сюжетной линии. Причем последние часов 10 пересиливал себя, это фильм, это не игра.
    Куча трёпа причем скудного и односложного( дело не в локализации). Постоянный гундёж и скулёж персонажей изматывает. Пон
  4. Bertil
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    You already played this game back in 2018.
    This game should have been advertised as a 30$ DLC instead of a 70$ game:
    - Minimal amount of blood and gore - Too sterile, no sex scenes etc. - Recycled animations - Same repetitive and brain-dead puzzles made for toddlers - Same repetitive and mediocre combat mechanics - Same boring single dad simulator - Boring and spongy enemies    You already played this game back in 2018.
    This game should have been advertised as a 30$ DLC instead of a 70$ game:

    - Minimal amount of blood and gore
    - Too sterile, no sex scenes etc.
    - Recycled animations
    - Same repetitive and brain-dead puzzles made for toddlers
    - Same repetitive and mediocre combat mechanics
    - Same boring single dad simulator
    - Boring and spongy enemies except for some bosses
    - Buggy at launch
    - Old-gen holds back it's potential
    - Feels more like a movie than an actual game
    - Extremely linear story and level design
    - Holds your hand all the way through
    - Bad pacing
    - Slightly improved graphics
    - Black-washing
    - Woke libtard soy writing

    This would probably have been more like a 3/10 if not for the following circumstances:

    - I'm sick of lazy game development and cash grabs
    - I'm sick of woke storytelling and race-swapping
    - I'm sick of micro-transaction gotcha mechanics - even though this game has none of the sort.
    - I want to counterweight the fake 10/10's

    The gaming industry is in shambles and we need to push back against this and tell the truth about new games and corrupt reviewers who shill for a review copy.
    Make games great again!    … Expand
  5. Felpil07
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me gustó mucho cuando kratos se enfrento con Thor y al final del juego con Odin es algo que me deja estupefacto. Me gustaría que fuera un juego nominado al mejor juego del año. Se lo merece.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. Gredvko
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece
  8. Zerosam
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    The game contains many errors. And also the lack of challenge in the puzzles
  9. Riven23
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Un God of war mas que no decepciona, superando en todo al del 2018, el mejor juego de este año
  10. Nobodyplay
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Obra maestra, al igual que el del 2018, muy pocos cambios podrian hacer que el juego fuera mejor
  11. Seppukuma451
    Nov 14, 2022
    6
    God of war Ragnarok is 50% front ended with borderline cut DLC ideas. And back ended with an over-bloated mess of an ending that would have been in service to a third title. Pros: wonderful environments and physics

    Its an ending I guess Kratos is finally likeable after like 8 games or some **** Cons: combat is borderline on rails Falls into “sony 3rd person sad dad game 100” territory    God of war Ragnarok is 50% front ended with borderline cut DLC ideas. And back ended with an over-bloated mess of an ending that would have been in service to a third title. Pros: wonderful environments and physics

    Its an ending I guess

    Kratos is finally likeable after like 8 games or some ****

    Cons: combat is borderline on rails

    Falls into “sony 3rd person sad dad game 100” territory that they just kept running with since the Last of us

    Entire game feels like its holding your hand to the point that you barely have to think outside of combat

    Extended ending is locked to doing some fetch quests after 22 hours of gameplay

    Voice acting is borderline unbearable outside of kratos and mimir. Atreus feels like they had a decent child VA who hit puberty and doesnt care about voicing a main character. Game borderline forces you into using the axe over everything else. This is not a devil may cry game where you can use everything or nothing. Upgrade system is a cool idea. But largely a numbers game to out damage bosses. Overall. Its sad that the “final” chapter is an actual bloated mess that basically boils down to “melee only last of us story” and little much else. 6/10. Beat after 22 hours on 11/12/2023 PS5 version.    … Expand
  12. PM96Srg
    Nov 14, 2022
    1
    Ultra-overrated video game. The typical generic fantasy game. The worst thing is that this or Elden Ring will take the GOTY.
  13. Souldeath
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    GOW Ragnarok is not only the best game of the year, it’s by far one of the best games I’ve ever played- or at least in a very long time
  14. mcknighty118
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War Ragnarök is a roller coaster for sure. Amazing game with a brilliant story fleshed out in the main path but also really well developed side quests. I loved this game but have a few nick picks regarding the bosses and story. Below are my issues - The question of 'Who blew the horn to summon the serpent in 2018' - This was never answered - Should have been able to weird Mijolnir at somepoint for a section of a boss battle or one segment of the campaign
    - Should have been able to go on the rainbow bridge for a segment of campaign (maybe part of the Heimdall boss fight)
    - Would have been really cool if Fenrir ate Odin as per norse mythology - Played as Atreus a bit too much in the main story for me - Could have done with better pacing boss fights as like GOW 2018 (Fighting Thor 3 times rather than 2 would probably have done it)

    These are all fairly minor story beats/critiques to a game I'll remember and continue to replay for many many years to come but just wanted to share some honest opinions 9.5/10 for me    … Expand
  15. Billy90909
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have played. Glad I have a PlayStation so I can experience these amazing games.
  16. AmirAli77
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece game , feels like a great avengers movie ! And great combat , in the gameplay you can feel the swinging of the axe and blades , new moves has been added to the gameplay with little action button changes , old gow moves has been added like the gow 3 pull , you can pull enemys towards you , and a sory with lots of surprises , also make sure to do the side tasks while playingA masterpiece game , feels like a great avengers movie ! And great combat , in the gameplay you can feel the swinging of the axe and blades , new moves has been added to the gameplay with little action button changes , old gow moves has been added like the gow 3 pull , you can pull enemys towards you , and a sory with lots of surprises , also make sure to do the side tasks while playing the story.… Expand
  17. WhatEverest8KM
    Nov 14, 2022
    1
    Намного хуже прошлой части, особенно, сюжет. Ожидал какого-то прорыва ну или хотя бы на прошлой части.
  18. gyana
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Best ending of Scandinavian GOW serie. This game was amazing if I'm looking back for all 2022 game year, this game is a best thing what was happing in game industry ( with elden ring ) in this year.
  19. Mychaelwo
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente um dos melhores games que já joguei na minha vida, impecável, supera o 2018 em todos os aspectos, em especial na história e nas boss battles, 10/10, a sequência que The Last of Us Parte II não foi, parabéns Santa Monica, melhor estúdio da Sony!
  20. docin13
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    this game is a chore. Full with quests wasting your time. Many not fun enemies, lack of large scale battles. Just sad what God of War become.
  21. itstherealhuss
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    it literally improves on everything from the first game, beautiful story, MORE over the top fighting, hopefully game of the year???? highly recommended to anybody, perfect for anyone with 5 difficulty modes as well!
  22. Mohammed786
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game of the year An epic journey with amazing gameplay and storytelling...with so many surprises and unexpected moments can't wait for the next game… Expand
  23. lofudoscar
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Jogo perfeito! Se vc gostou do GOW 2018, então vai amar essa continuação fantástica!
  24. Ovuruska
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This game is a yet another masterpiece. Compared to 2018's GoW, GoW Ragnarök has deeper story. Gameplay mechanics is decent. I didn't confront with any critical bugs during my gameplay.
  25. dexxzor
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    If you liked the 2018 God of War you will like this one, too.
    Bigger, advanced combat and a great Story. Must Play!
  26. Triplesixe
    Nov 14, 2022
    3
    Linear. Nothing innovative. Worse story characters and fights compared to the first one. Drags on with melodrama and when you do get gameplay its mostly puzzles. Npcs give too many dialogue hints to the puzzles and the combat is repetitive.
  27. Kaise0051
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encantó el final de la saga nórdica, que Kratos al fin encuentre la paz me llegó sentimentalmente, las escenas son un 10 y acompañada de esa banda sonora que me atrevería a decir que es la mejor de cualquier otro juego, si pones atención al detalle notarás como cambia dependiendo de la situación, la acción y hasta el personaje que estés usando me parece increíble, heste juego me ha echo sentir emociones que nunca he experimentado, no tengo hijos pero después de la marcha de Atreus sentí como si de verdad mi hijo tomara su propio camino y al ver como maduro me hizo sentir hasta orgulloso de en quien se estaba convirtiendo es un juego único y uno de los mejores en la últimas 2 décadas… Expand
  28. ExteriorScroll
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Haven't binged a game in such a long time. Easily one of the best games I've played. The story and character building is a 10/10
  29. Minigh
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    God of war ragnarok one on the best game i ever played in my life
    Everything in the game is perfect
  30. ILuci
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This game was everything you could expect from a runner up to the previous game in 2018. It perfectly flows into this further build on the story and environment itself. Aight the combat system slightly upgraded it really feels like you’re doing damage with the weapon options you have. Truly a masterpiece yet again by SMS.
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Metascore
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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