God of War: Ragnarok

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8959 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6,820 out of 8959
  2. Mixed: 600 out of 8959
  3. Negative: 1,539 out of 8959
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  1. Chensa
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    A brilliant video game in every aspect. One of the best stories ever delivered in a game, executed perfectly with a wonderful cast, amazing soundtrack and top-tier animations and character design. Combat feels amazing even though it didn't evolve dramatically from the previous game, and the additions clicked perfectly for me.

    Even after the story is done, this game keeps on giving with    A brilliant video game in every aspect. One of the best stories ever delivered in a game, executed perfectly with a wonderful cast, amazing soundtrack and top-tier animations and character design. Combat feels amazing even though it didn't evolve dramatically from the previous game, and the additions clicked perfectly for me.

    Even after the story is done, this game keeps on giving with amazing post-game content, another proof that Santa Monica is one of the best studios out there, and I can't wait for their next project.    … Expand
  2. UnexpectedQuaza
    May 31, 2023
    9
    Bigger and Better!!! The first hour alone beats the climax of every game I have ever played. The characters are masterfully done with thor and odin making a hell of an impression when we first meet them. The combat feels fresh and new while still retaining the amazing feel of the previous game. Each realm is unique in colors, style, lore, monsters, themes, and puzzles. The story is full ofBigger and Better!!! The first hour alone beats the climax of every game I have ever played. The characters are masterfully done with thor and odin making a hell of an impression when we first meet them. The combat feels fresh and new while still retaining the amazing feel of the previous game. Each realm is unique in colors, style, lore, monsters, themes, and puzzles. The story is full of twists and turns that nobody will keep you hyped for what comes next. Unfortunately, the story is not up to the same quality as the one from 2018. This is not the Ragnarok story that was set up by 2018 and there are many people who have come to this conclusion. The new characters introduced in this game dont feel like they are from the same universe as the characters in 2018. Baldur, Modi, and Magni are all very serious and well written characters that don't feel nothing like thor, odin, or any of the Nasgard characters. It's the same feeling of going from The Incredible Hulk and the first Iron Man film to the Avengers. For this reason and many more inconsistencies in writting, the story is nowhere near as memorable or polished as GOW from 2018.… Expand
  3. jcrx
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Excellent story, characters and a very good gameplay. Combat system is very fun and addictive! This game is a must!
  4. hxDaan
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Perfect. Every last bit of it. The story is incredible, the combat is even better than the first game and the graphics are amazing. Best game of all time
  5. tithonus
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Graphics 10 / 10
    Gameplay 10 / 10
    Story 10 / 10
    Atmosphere 10 / 9

    This game masterpice

    The first game was great. What more could they do about it? they added story and variety. Those who rated this masterpiece 0, 1, 2, 3 should be ashamed.
  6. Eri89
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Amazing game this is definitely one of the greatest game in this year .
    Pd . Xbots cry more
  7. Reuben78
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Couldnt ask for more was exactly what i was looking for. Great graphics great story had me waiting for what comes next while enjoying the story being told. Length of the game and quality was all there. Didnt need a bunch of updates to be a functional game which is a nice change from other games this year.
  8. Maniaco-p1
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Disfrute este juego como nunca, lo jugué día y noche su jugabilidad y historia es impresionante es como armar un rompe cabeza, su nueva estrategia combate te hace más creativo al luchar hace que sea más versátil hace que estés muy atento de todo lo qué pasa.
  9. Tclare
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    They did an incredible job. Great story, great gameplay, great acting. A masterpiece
  10. Overdmg
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego, muy buena adaptación de skill y equipos mas una muy buena narrativa (historia) con sus plotstwist. Recomiendo jugarlo 10/10
  11. galatoide
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing.
    Santa Monica Studios are masters of their craft.
    I took my sweet time and boy oh boy... no words can describe such an experience.
  12. Skytoro
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    A true action adventure epic of high quality production value. Sony SM have really set the bar with this one
  13. brennenmorrow
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    While the gameplay hasn't changed much compared to GoW 2018, the story has improved immensely. The characters have major development and we get to see brand new characters brought into the mix that all shine. There's much more to do in this game and the quality is higher than ever.
  14. TimmyLo
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece not to be missed and a big thank you to the developers at Santa Monica Studio.
  15. Thisdidudgr
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    More of those Games please.. Worth waiting for auch a Long Time. Better than First after reboot.
  16. thisiscool
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    No spoilers!

    This game is amazing, it improved upon every single critic it had on its initial reboot of the installation and has amped up its strengths and improved upon its weaknesses, simply phenomenal
  17. drcoates
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played and a fantastic follow up to the original 2018 masterpiece.
  18. acsichu
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    This is how you make a sequel. This is how you make history and get people excited about gaming.
  19. Francocash97
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Un gioco incredibile, graficamente assurdo, gira su Ps5 una meraviglia, il gameplay è la storia sono sublimi, 50 ore di puro divertimento.
  20. PetrusMax
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    O jogo se encerra de forma coerente e complementa a versão do GoW de 2018 com crescimento dos personagens, a sua narrativa é divida em duas visões no decorrer do desenvolvimento do jogo, isso nos dá, a sensação de mais aprofundamento nos personagens e nos seus objetivos.
    Infelizmente o game não está 100/100… tem alguns problemas técnicos e desbalanceamento nos inimigos fazendo levar mais    O jogo se encerra de forma coerente e complementa a versão do GoW de 2018 com crescimento dos personagens, a sua narrativa é divida em duas visões no decorrer do desenvolvimento do jogo, isso nos dá, a sensação de mais aprofundamento nos personagens e nos seus objetivos.
    Infelizmente o game não está 100/100… tem alguns problemas técnicos e desbalanceamento nos inimigos fazendo levar mais tempo do que deveria para eliminar eles... sem contar a impressão que fica que sabemos ao desviar dos atk deles, parece que eles têm um ímã que faz que ele nos siga e acerte o seu atk (complicado)
    O diretor responsável não teve uma objetividade em explorar a cultura nórdica e acrescentar deuses desse universo, ficou muito aquém, nos deixando com 3 deuses somente em supostas batalhas épicas, o Jogo é excelente, mas faltou algum brilho que teve no passado na sua primeira trilogia.    … Expand
  21. Samuele97sr
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Perfetto in tutto, per me l assoluto GOAT di quest anno così come il precedente gow.
  22. Ace2812
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    This is my game of the year, an absolute experience from start to finish! I would gladly nominate it for game of the decade as it is unbeatable! A***
  23. raidel
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Es una obra maestra echa videojuego...controles pulidos escenarios bien detallados historia de primer como nos tienen acostumbrados en Sony Santa Mónica
  24. Abipi
    Nov 12, 2022
    6
    Feeling bored after 5 hours of 'puzzles' in the game.
    The graphics and battle is good. But they don't make me feeling like to finish the game.
    The game play is so boring...
  25. Comp0za
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    I really like the game, almost everything in this game is well made, except the menu (weapon, shields, ect) in-game fellt kinda disorganized, and I wish that Insomniac Games had build the PS5 version ground up, but it's a ported PS4 version into PS5 version with visual enhancment.
  26. PaleRiderTEX
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    I love this game! It adds so much more to the story, and adds just enough to game play to make it not too much of a repeat of GOW 2018. The graphics, and moCAP is top notch, as well as the acting by oll of the old and new characters. This should have been game of the year IMO, but nonetheless it's my top game ive played in 2022!
  27. anthonyjc419
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely incredible game! Everything they did well in 2018 plus more! They built off of that experience and made it even better for us, better enemy’s,better combat, better environments, better story, and better set pieces, I can def list a bunch more! I know we can all agree that this game is absolutely beautiful! Very vibrant and lush and a lot more open than 2018! Santa Monica really created a masterpiece!… Expand
  28. Mobeid67
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This game is easily goty 2022 the visuals the graphics the story everything about this game is amazing
  29. Kingcaleb234
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    WOOOWW. This story is just amazing. The combat is done even better. The characters are so well written. There is a lot of well written emotion and some truly heartfelt moments. There are times I was screeching with how hype some of the scenes were. There are a few pacing issues but nothing to ruin the game not even close. Everything has been improved upon from God of war 2018. Even thoughWOOOWW. This story is just amazing. The combat is done even better. The characters are so well written. There is a lot of well written emotion and some truly heartfelt moments. There are times I was screeching with how hype some of the scenes were. There are a few pacing issues but nothing to ruin the game not even close. Everything has been improved upon from God of war 2018. Even though they are are smaller improvements it overall makes a noticeable difference. Gorgeous graphics, great artstyle this game is a looker.

    I did see some of the more median and lower review scores and find it silly with some of the comments made. This game did not need to change the formula, several reviews saying it feels like dlc is just not a well thought out comment. They kept what worked and improved upon everything and overall it made the game an even more premium package. GOTY and a truly memorable experience. One of those games that you finish and feel like your life feels a little empty.    … Expand
  30. realvytor
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Minha franquia de jogos favorita, possivelmente uma das maiores de toda a indústria de games, o jogo é extremamente otimizado na antiga geração de consoles. Depois de tantos jogos, a história ainda continua interessante, o único ponto negativo é que God of War elevou tanto o nível dos inimigos que todo final teria que ser épico, o que não acontece aqui, de um ponto de vista narrativo fazMinha franquia de jogos favorita, possivelmente uma das maiores de toda a indústria de games, o jogo é extremamente otimizado na antiga geração de consoles. Depois de tantos jogos, a história ainda continua interessante, o único ponto negativo é que God of War elevou tanto o nível dos inimigos que todo final teria que ser épico, o que não acontece aqui, de um ponto de vista narrativo faz sentido, é uma puta evolução de personagens, só que para quem espera algo semelhante aos clássicos e até mesmo o de 2018 não é esse o caso. Mais no geral eu gostei, teve algumas mudanças e aprimoramentos em relação ao de 2018 que foram legais, muito provavelmente a gameplay dos próximos terão um punch maior tanto na história quanto na gameplay, o que infelizmente não deve chegar a antiga geração. Ansioso para a continuação ou um remake dos clássicos. Eu platinei o jogo.… 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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