God of War: Ragnarok

 PlayStation 5
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8959 Ratings

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  1. ElPeddler
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Was about time, and can't get enough of it!! Kratos couldn't be more at his place than at the side of Thor and really hope we get to see another chapter in this serie of one of not the best brawl against everyone game!!! Nuff said!!!
  2. Theraztastic
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Great story, tons of sidequests and content after the main game, amazing visuals.
  3. samsonite_777
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    The best and my favourite game I've played this year. Amazing voice acting, great characters, interesting plot, beautiful graphics, great sound effects and great production value. It doesn't bother me that you can't jump anytime you want to. Exploration when getting all the collectibles was a little tricky at times but the accessibility settings allowed me to use the R3 button which helpedThe best and my favourite game I've played this year. Amazing voice acting, great characters, interesting plot, beautiful graphics, great sound effects and great production value. It doesn't bother me that you can't jump anytime you want to. Exploration when getting all the collectibles was a little tricky at times but the accessibility settings allowed me to use the R3 button which helped me most of the time to get to the general area where i needed to be. I had no problem with the over the shoulder camera. I didn't mind the slightly long animations for small actions. I thought the RPG elements were good. I enjoyed the soundtrack. I didn't enjoy the Loki sections and using him for combat as much as I did when playing as Kratos. It was a nice little breather from using Kratos though. The side companions are pretty helpful. Freya is the favourite companion. I still have a few things to do finish it 100%. I give God Of War Ragnarok 9 out of 10.… Expand
  4. Norvalocal
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game I'm on my 3rd run thru. Amazing work to everyone involved in the creation of this game… Expand
  5. Azlaan
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    THIS SO HEAT
  6. Bubsy3d21
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Holy crap, this game is amazing, the writing is good, the story is good, the characters are good, the combat is good, mastapiece!
  7. Mo717171717
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece honestly the best game i’ve ever played
    The score, story, the acting just perfect
  8. Wavvydaplug
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    The best game I’ve ever played in my life. And I’m not kidding . The story is amazing it has emotion, action, good fighting, fun side missions, a lot more to do than god of war 2018! And the thing that makes it tower over it’s competitors is that the story really has meaning! They kept the game surprisingly extremely accurate too real Norse mythology! When I played the last GoW I said thisThe best game I’ve ever played in my life. And I’m not kidding . The story is amazing it has emotion, action, good fighting, fun side missions, a lot more to do than god of war 2018! And the thing that makes it tower over it’s competitors is that the story really has meaning! They kept the game surprisingly extremely accurate too real Norse mythology! When I played the last GoW I said this is the best game I’ve ever played! And I’m saying it again with this one! A 10/10 game that the developers did a insanely good on. Props to everyone at PlayStation/Santa Monica Studios!… Expand
  9. TattooedRonin
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Being a QA (end user) game tester as well as an expert on Norse Mythology, the superbly written game as told from the "other side" is nothing short of a masterwork in storytelling. Those who are review bombing it are at best dimwitted and at worst, uninformed neckbeards residing in their parents basement with their eyesight sorely damaged by their frequent self-gratification.
  10. Gaba104
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Juegazo espectacula increíble cierre de la saga nordica la historia no decae en ningún momento y el combate es parecido al god of war 2018 pero mejorado la historia es increíble y sus personajes también sin duda pude ser el mejor juego del año para mi.
  11. AlexLav
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Highly emotional story and excellent combat that builds well off of the combat from the 2018 release. Care and love went into every aspect of this game. God of War: Ragnarök is a wonderful display of how far the video game industry has come!
  12. vamsi_a
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Just like the 2018 game it follows up on, this game is a landmark in video game storytelling.

    The voice acting, music, and seamless transitions between gameplay and cutscenes make are what made the 2018 God of War extraordinary in my eyes, and this game continues to innovate with its characters. They key characters truly take over scenes they are in, reminiscent of the best Hollywood    Just like the 2018 game it follows up on, this game is a landmark in video game storytelling.

    The voice acting, music, and seamless transitions between gameplay and cutscenes make are what made the 2018 God of War extraordinary in my eyes, and this game continues to innovate with its characters. They key characters truly take over scenes they are in, reminiscent of the best Hollywood dramas out there.

    Ragnarok also takes its predecessor's combat system makes it more diverse, which makes it more fun.    … Expand
  13. Shagywookiee
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Absolutely a Unit of a game in both gameplay and story. Anybody that genuinely dislikes this game either hates their dad, or hates all mainstream AAA gaming as a whole. Don't listen to the haters decided for yourself. 9/10 WILL play again.
  14. comrazi12
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Best game I've ever played. I wish they would make another one. The story, the voice acting, the soundtrack, the mechanics, everything is well done.
  15. Bigmanhoey
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    1st of all the game is currently being reviewe bombed in this site so ignore the scores that are 0 out of 10
    The game is by far one of the best gaming experience I have ever had with a fantastically created story and great gameplay I hardly ever found myself not interested in the game as I just wanted to continue to pour hours into the game
    I would highly recommend if you bought god of war    1st of all the game is currently being reviewe bombed in this site so ignore the scores that are 0 out of 10
    The game is by far one of the best gaming experience I have ever had with a fantastically created story and great gameplay I hardly ever found myself not interested in the game as I just wanted to continue to pour hours into the game
    I would highly recommend if you bought god of war 2018 to pick this game up as it is a major improvement on that game    … Expand
  16. Drakral
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    A parer mio è davvero fantastico, i dettagli e la grafica sono stupefacenti, forse sono stato fortunato ma non ho trovato nemmeno un bug, adoro la storia, fatta bene e fedele il giusto alla reale storia norrena, per me è perfetto
  17. I_rock_tubesox
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game! Dialog is great, the story telling is phenomenal, the graphics are awesome. Dope game 10/10
  18. Abbadon-117
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego del año, excelente apartado gráfico, banda sonora, atención al detalle. El desarrollo de los personajes evolucionó de manera coherente.… Expand
  19. Cierratuboca12
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Si no te gusta algo no le tires basura , tus gustos no serán lo mismo que el de otros.
    tu opinión basura no hará no hará que uno no adquiera el juego porque le gusta.
    si tu papá no te hace caso aquí menos te harán caso.
    #Cierratuboca y deja que los demás se diviertan.
  20. MotherOfDemons
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Absolutely incredible game. So much fun. Definitely going to play again. 10/10 highly recommend
  21. CowboyShells
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    God of War: Ragnarok is about as perfect as a game can get. Sony Santa Monica Studios has created another masterpiece in the God of War saga.
  22. Reapr-0405
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    The game doesn't change much compared to the previous one but the story is the same or more impressive than the previous one.
  23. bionic1024
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This game blows everything I have ever played. Characters and story is amazing.
  24. Yair78
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Me encantó el juego, aunque se vea muy continuista, realmente hubo una mejora gráfica, mejoraron el combate y la trama es de lo mejor con algunos giros que no se esperan.
  25. MNTURTLE
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Really enjoyable game. I like where the story can go from Here. This 75 character long reviews in crazy.
  26. johndoe505118
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Best game I've ever played. The graphics are impeccable and the story is just as good. Like most gamea there are some minor bugs but with just how amazing every other aspect of this game is, it's hard not to give it a perfect score. If I was able to I would give this game a 12/10.
  27. Nutellapr
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Gameplay starts off where the last game ends and builds from there in ways that far exceeded my expectations. The story is top notch. Awesome job Santa Monica Studio!
  28. Fallensaint
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    It's a good game. Great follow up to the last GOW, but, the game is entirely too long for some players. Not to mention, even with the helpful hints that story mode gives you, some players would not figure it out very easily. I know that is the point of the whole thing, but, to captivate a new audience, there should be a bit more helping for the "give me a story" option. Also, with thatIt's a good game. Great follow up to the last GOW, but, the game is entirely too long for some players. Not to mention, even with the helpful hints that story mode gives you, some players would not figure it out very easily. I know that is the point of the whole thing, but, to captivate a new audience, there should be a bit more helping for the "give me a story" option. Also, with that being said, I'm not really certain on how replay value would stand up in all of this, but, I'm not certain I will. I've had the game since day one, and have increasingly over time, lost interest in the game and the story.… Expand
  29. Wiccan_Queen
    Dec 9, 2022
    5
    This version can be crazy hard but overall it's worth it. Making changes to the difficulty level has increased the experience for me. I LOVE IT, and highly recommend this game to any GOW fan or newbie.
  30. Fjmesquita
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very well directed game, with some unbelievable scenes, boss fights (Such as Garm and Nidhogg) and plot twists. In terms of technical prowess, this game is undisputed the best I ever seen. I really didn't experienced any major bugs and the ones I did were just 100% irrelevant.

    However, the down point in my opinion is the underwhelming decisions with some characters, such as Thor, which I think should 've played a much bigger role inside the story (He basically just was a minion of Odin and drunk on the free time, not giving me the feeling of a real enemy during the most part of the game). Moreover, the final sequence of events should 've been more spaced from each other, leaving more time to build some really epic ending to the Ragnarok theme .

    Besides that, this game is a masterpiece and it still was pretty much what I expected from a sequel on the franchise. Just got my platinum trophy on aprox. 50 hours.    … 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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