God of War: Ragnarok

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8959 Ratings

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  1. BigPuppyShoes
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing. Better in every way compared to the 2018 version. Immersive story and great combat… Expand
  2. William_Trigos
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    Its a masterpiece. The history, characters, world, gameplay and all it´s amazing
    100% recommended
  3. Athnos
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    I already loved the last God of War from 2018. The characters, the world and the overall detail of the nordic mythology made it a masterpiece. Now I've just finished Ragnarök and Hell was this a bomt... An epic final with A LOT of great characters which all were designed with so much love and detail and also great voice actors. The overall story could not be foreseen and there were a lotI already loved the last God of War from 2018. The characters, the world and the overall detail of the nordic mythology made it a masterpiece. Now I've just finished Ragnarök and Hell was this a bomt... An epic final with A LOT of great characters which all were designed with so much love and detail and also great voice actors. The overall story could not be foreseen and there were a lot of moments when me and my girlfriend sat there, thrilled what will happen next. Santa Monica Studio, you made another masterpiece!… Expand
  4. ANTIMETACRITIC
    Mar 3, 2023
    0
    Basura infecta a la que nos tiene acostumbrados Sony últimamente. Indigno de los juegos originales. Nieblas por todas partes y muchos pasillos para tiempos de carga. Y encima de que no se puede matar a Atreus resulta que hay que controlarle.
  5. bvwbfjwvjh
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    Ein sehr gutes Spiel dennoch mit 2 3 Problemchen
    1. Die Characktere die den Protagonisten begleiten reden in einem Kampf ohne Unterbrechung das kann nützlich sein aber auch extrem nervig sein
    2. Einige Missionen werden stark in die Länge gezogen gerade die letzte und die in Vanaheim.
    3. Die Beziehung zwischen Atreus und Angrboda könnte erwas inniger sein
    Aber sonst 10/10
  6. Marinne
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    Cara, é bom esse jogo ganhar o GOTY. Ele foi bom de mais, entregou tudo, e mesmo vendo todos os spoilers possiveis antes de jogar, a experiencia foi unica.
  7. Darklloyd
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    Let me give you 2 pieces of advice.

    1. Play on hardest difficulty. Actually its not really hard but its the only way to actually enjoy the gameplay which is perfect. This way you learn all the moves and play to 100%. 2. Go for side quests as soon as they are available. this way you will make main bosses easier and if you come back to side quests after you will be too high level and one    Let me give you 2 pieces of advice.

    1. Play on hardest difficulty. Actually its not really hard but its the only way to actually enjoy the gameplay which is perfect. This way you learn all the moves and play to 100%.
    2. Go for side quests as soon as they are available. this way you will make main bosses easier and if you come back to side quests after you will be too high level and one shot everything.

    The game is not actually replayable so go for the last difficulty and enjoy it.

    Overall great game and number 2 for me after elden ring this year.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. BodyHarvest4611
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    Incredible visuals, combat, & storytelling. A huge step up in scope from the 2018 release. A ton of fun & plenty of side content beyond the main story.
  10. Vermithor
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Amazing gameplay, Amazing story telling, amazing cinematics, amazing soundtracks. What else can we expect from a game. Its just one of best games ever made 10/10.
  11. Sanz_22
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Nothing else to say. There is no other medium like God of War, this is more than a videogame.
  12. Mannyr2d2
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! The production is top notch , the voice acting, gameplay 10/10
  13. Johnyboi
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    the game amazing graphics great combat very similar to the first with a new weapon good bosses a great and interesting story with funny characters who have unique personalities the game can be cringe at times and some of the realms are boring and repetitive but overall and amazing game from start to finish every playstation owner should buy
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. PMG-Writer
    Jan 22, 2023
    9
    Thus, Sony and the developers from Santa Monica Studios managed to take a new step with the well-known franchise. God of War Ragnarok" scores in all categories and enchants the player from the first minute on. The new game concept and the battles, as well as the open game world with the different sections are simply great and fit together enormously well. In addition, there is anThus, Sony and the developers from Santa Monica Studios managed to take a new step with the well-known franchise. God of War Ragnarok" scores in all categories and enchants the player from the first minute on. The new game concept and the battles, as well as the open game world with the different sections are simply great and fit together enormously well. In addition, there is an impressive graphical presentation from small blades of grass to the great animated characters and enemies. In addition, the German voices and also the rest of the melodies sound really good and you look forward to new dialogues and songs. Those who would like to experience a new action role-playing game and see their hero Kratos again, must and should buy "God of War Ragnarok" for the Sony consoles.… Expand
  17. FoxPug
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Phenomenal follow-up to it's predecessor, delivering a gripping narrative that fueled my "what's going to happen next" appetite.

    The most satisfying combat system since early 2022's Elden Ring.

    Beautiful, vast and well-polished.    … Expand
  18. Casuhira
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    If a game can make me drop a tear then this game is worth calling a masterpiece, amazing combat and a emotinal storytelling about aceptance and respecting your son's decisions.
    Kratos development since greek games culminating on a emotional ending
  19. Avid_StoryLover
    Aug 8, 2023
    8
    As someone who has been playing God of war since the first one in 2005, I have found enjoyment in every entry. 2018 was a bit divisive for some people, but with ragnorok a lot of that has been improved.
    There's more enemy and boss types and the combat feels faster and tighter then the previous entry. This game a little more brutal and violent then 2018, but never quite hits the level of    As someone who has been playing God of war since the first one in 2005, I have found enjoyment in every entry. 2018 was a bit divisive for some people, but with ragnorok a lot of that has been improved.
    There's more enemy and boss types and the combat feels faster and tighter then the previous entry. This game a little more brutal and violent then 2018, but never quite hits the level of the Greek saga. There's a difference between violence and blood/gore. Miniboss kills fall back on "snapping its neck" way to often, which is brutal and violent but not bloody or gory. Sure there are more decapitations and dismemberment in this game, but when you decapitate a huge monster there is a surprising lack of blood. Something I'm sure could have been fixed.
    I honestly blame this on the scope of the game. First from a mechanics perspective, shifting the series from strictly linear, to a more open experience takes a lot resources.(Wouldn't quite call this game open world but it does have bigger areas and several branches to explore). Another aspect that resource management effects is the set piece moments. I don't want to spoil anything but there are a few memorable events like this is the game, but there were also moments where this should have been more focused on. Events happen that should have been highlighted as these amazing cinematic moments, but instead take the backseat. Another factor shifted by resource management
    And second the fact that this was originally going to be a trilogy. There was a lot they had to accomplish in this game. Which effects the pacing a little bit. Gameplay wise, you have these character driven segments that are essentially flooded with fight after fight. As if you will forget that its an action game, if they don't constantly remind you. Don't get me wrong its an action game and the action is very well done, but sometimes the in-between fights felt tacked on, filler if you will. Even when you have story wise combat heavy moments, their seems to always be one or two filler fights.
    Now on to the story, the story is good, but its also effected by originally being a trilogy and the pacing is little off because of it. There were a couple of times where something or some moment could have been fleshed out more. but it still hits everything it needs to. And the way they've positioned this game i can't really tell where the split would have been. But it indubitably would have been more fleshed out. And maybe even had more cinematic set pieces. This does give it a slight rushed feeling but not much.
    At this point you may be thinking that i didn't enjoy this game much. But quite the contrary. I only focused on giving a detailed and honest review. Its not perfect but its still one hell of a ride and very enjoyable. I had a lot of fun and look forward to the next entry in the series.

    Bonus points: I loved how now that its not some big secret Kratos goes into his history a bit more in this one which was a nice touch for a series veteran    … Expand
  20. Duck01lover
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    This games is one of the best games I have ever had the pleasure of playing! The characters are some of the best and most well thought out characters I have seen. The story had me hooked immediately! I had very high expectations for this game and somehow it still managed to exceed them! The entire team behind this game should be praised for this phenomenal experience of a game! My personal GOTY!
  21. KP1994
    Nov 20, 2022
    7
    Meh th1$ 5th R@gn@r0k 2022 k1nd@ 1nfer10r c0mp@red t0 4th T1tle 2018 n0 pun 1ntended 0f c0ur$e.
  22. paname95190
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    good game ! better game of the year Masterpiece yet of the santa monica
    good good game
  23. BenLight
    Sep 9, 2023
    6
    No superó el del 2018, Atreus es un niño malcriado y lo deteste. Disfrute mejor él del 2018. Los personajes en especial Odin parecía uno de esos señores que son vagabundos, sin buena presentación y su arte es verdaderamente grotesco. Pensé que Odin tendría una armadura imponente y respetar el nombre que lleva. No no no. Lo platinie pero jamás lo volvería a tocar.
  24. CHAR1TH
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I seriously thought that there aint gonna be any other game which gonna give me experience like rdr2 asi havent played any game on par with rdr2 till now, glad this game exists definetly gonna be on my top 3, A must buy game on playstation and even on pc when it comes on pc aswell.
  25. 0uyea
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Simply the perfect closure to this epic and emotional saga. An essential masterpiece.
  26. Ausama95
    Jan 9, 2023
    9
    Great game can't wait for the next one, the only downside is the side collectibles at the end, really take time to collect them all and they aren't that important.
  27. artem_b
    Dec 4, 2022
    6
    I love God of War series, but this one is extremely boring and it feels like a Disney movie, it is a disappointing sequel to a very good reboot of 2018. I give this game 6 points because visually it looks very good.
  28. hugo2131
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    If this game doesnt get the title game of the year i dont know what will. The gameplay and story got greatly improved what i thought wouldnt be happening but they did it. It is worth the money 100 procen
  29. HBK-
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Definitely the best game this year . Hopefully it doesn’t get stub for Elden Ring due to console wars
  30. RizSan
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This game is nothing short of impeccable. From the story to the combat, everything is top tier. Can honestly say it’s one of the best games I have ever played. The game flows exceptionally well and I love the semi-linear feel it has while also giving you the option to explore the different realms which look elevated in comparison to the 2018 game. Every character is interesting and theThis game is nothing short of impeccable. From the story to the combat, everything is top tier. Can honestly say it’s one of the best games I have ever played. The game flows exceptionally well and I love the semi-linear feel it has while also giving you the option to explore the different realms which look elevated in comparison to the 2018 game. Every character is interesting and the actors delivered a great performance. The direction chosen for Kratos and Atreus’ relationship was great. Love the comedy integrated into the game too. I’m eager to play it again sometime soon in the future.… 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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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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