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. kivanc07
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    One of the best game in the game industry. Sony did it again and again. Thanks to the all producers who worked day and night for this masterpiece.
  2. JWrigh97
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    God of war ragnarok is definitely a phenomenal game with fantastic combat and a brilliant story littered with twists and turns and brilliantly executed emotional moments. That being said I feel it to be a step back from the 2018 soft reboot in several ways. The combat feels less weighty and brutal with what seems to be a reduced number of options for each available weapon. The elementalGod of war ragnarok is definitely a phenomenal game with fantastic combat and a brilliant story littered with twists and turns and brilliantly executed emotional moments. That being said I feel it to be a step back from the 2018 soft reboot in several ways. The combat feels less weighty and brutal with what seems to be a reduced number of options for each available weapon. The elemental bow options also feel worse than those available last time out and the runic summons for the player are significantly weaker.
    In terms of the story while still phenomenal, I personally feel that the story can get lost in is own wake and struggles to hold its scale at times. This results in some character arcs not quite feeling as fulfilling as you would hope and some conclusions feeling a little underwhelming. That being said the set pieces these stories take place in are spectacular, all 9 realms feel like real places , not just levels, and so it's almost impossible not feel completely immersed in these lands. These realms being bookended with some of the best boss fights this side of Bloodborne certainly helps the levels reputation in mind too.

    Overall a game I do not regret a second of playing but definitely a weaker entry than its earlier installment but a top game none the less.    … Expand
  3. gallen1
    Nov 10, 2022
    4
    PS4 version is poor. Even in PS4 Pro. Is not running god at all. Textures, bugs, multiple crashes… all in. Gameplay: Boring Puzzles, Repetitive Enemies, The same complains as 2018, Menu and Map ubisoft like
  4. LordKronos217
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Absolutly incredible experience, history is very good, sometimes might feel a bit rushed but its very good, the gameplay is amazing, there is a clear improvement in the combat from the last game, in my opinion this is game of the year, elden ring was good but this,,,was just something else, i havent had such an incredible experience like this in a long time, i recommend the game toAbsolutly incredible experience, history is very good, sometimes might feel a bit rushed but its very good, the gameplay is amazing, there is a clear improvement in the combat from the last game, in my opinion this is game of the year, elden ring was good but this,,,was just something else, i havent had such an incredible experience like this in a long time, i recommend the game to everyone, truly a masterpiece.… Expand
  5. benjaminsimas
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the perfect game kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk… Expand
  6. xTenshi
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    If you played the first game and liked it, this one surpasses it in every way, it's perfect.
  7. MamaniaZx
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    An incredible masterpiece that no one can match a truly amazing master class in story telling, i can't wait to play this on my xbox
  8. NeffVEVO
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Абсолютно неймовірна гра, увага до деталей в грі шокує і радує, графіка чудова, а історія набагато більш динамічна і цікавіша, ніж у грі 2018 року. Єдиний мінус - відсутність української локалізації, а так гра заслуговує 10 із 10!Абсолютно неймовірна гра, увага до деталей в грі шокує і радує, графіка чудова, а історія набагато більш динамічна і цікавіша, ніж у грі 2018 року. Єдиний мінус - відсутність української локалізації, а так гра заслуговує 10 із 10!
  9. Angel2001
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game is what a triple A game should be. The story and gameplay feel amazing and it’s easy to get carried away in the open world
  10. alangomes
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sensacional, espetacular do começo ao fim. Merece o GOTY com toda certeza, jogo emocionante e envolvente... não tem nada de DLC. É inovador e tem uma história rica e incrível. GOTY 100%
  11. toivonen
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece again truly worthy sequel God of war ragnarok is perfect in every part
  12. Exlee3000
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Xbots giving this a zero really need to get a life. The level of quality here is second to none. I don't consider this a sequel but rather the second half of a duology. Therefore I wasn't expecting radical changes to the game. It is evolutionary in all the best ways. Because this is essentially a ps4 game the graphics on Ps5 aren't as big of a leap that many had hoped. But they areXbots giving this a zero really need to get a life. The level of quality here is second to none. I don't consider this a sequel but rather the second half of a duology. Therefore I wasn't expecting radical changes to the game. It is evolutionary in all the best ways. Because this is essentially a ps4 game the graphics on Ps5 aren't as big of a leap that many had hoped. But they are still amazing. The benefit of this is that it has amazing framerate choices. Up to 120 frames. And very stable. The story and voice acting are also top notch. Highly recommended!… Expand
  13. Kojirohyuga40
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Haters gonna hate. 2022 Goty. Wonderful masterpiece from Santa Monica again!… Expand
  14. kreisegger12
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The game is very very good, people are too sassy and full of vanity these days, the game hold up to standards, most of the negative reviews are made from people who haven't even played the game. Suddenly I like how soo many people are huge critics. Ahhh people these days. For people who expected a whole new different game are huge dumbasses because what changes you want more?, it's a fullThe game is very very good, people are too sassy and full of vanity these days, the game hold up to standards, most of the negative reviews are made from people who haven't even played the game. Suddenly I like how soo many people are huge critics. Ahhh people these days. For people who expected a whole new different game are huge dumbasses because what changes you want more?, it's a full sequel made in the same sauce, just grow up. Very nice Sony, good games as always. People need to understand that all the games needs the same amount of respect, for the game and for the developers. After I've read some of the negative reviews I still can't understand how people can be this stupid, it should be illegal to be this stupid. Anyway I hope Elden Ring and GOWR wins at many awards as possible, and for the GOTY it's definitely a competition, may the best one win. BTW how can people vote the game of the decade? Which decade? the last one or this one, it's just 2022, till 2030 it's a long road.… Expand
  15. StefanATG
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    To keep it short, story is fantastic, gameplay is the same as 2018 but way more refined and extremely fast sometimes, so it is also fantastic, graphics, jaw-dropping
    Overally you cant score this game low
    All who say its a dlc forgot what SEQUELS are Oh and to all the people who gave it 0 but only say like "it s the same, good to kill some time but thats all", yall dont know how to knock    To keep it short, story is fantastic, gameplay is the same as 2018 but way more refined and extremely fast sometimes, so it is also fantastic, graphics, jaw-dropping
    Overally you cant score this game low
    All who say its a dlc forgot what SEQUELS are
    Oh and to all the people who gave it 0 but only say like "it s the same, good to kill some time but thats all", yall dont know how to knock it lower so elden ring will seem more likely to win goty, and i do not find that fair    … Expand
  16. k_pellissa
    Nov 10, 2022
    1
    claramente no se siente una evolucion significativa de la entrega anterior, más bien parece un DLC
  17. toni-
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Um grande fã da OG GOW desde o primeiro dia e sou grato pelo trabalho nessa obra-prima de um jogo!! 10/10
  18. Punchiks
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    An incredibly beautiful game with a very cool and well-developed combat system, plot and characters. The best game of 2022
  19. SickoMode
    Nov 10, 2022
    5
    Are people really going to support this kind of attitude by Sony? This game took more than 4 years to come out and it's being sold for 70$, this is really what people expected? The truth is that God of War Ragnarok looks pretty much like a DLC of the last game, graphics, mechanics, UI, gameplay, almost everything looks exactly the same. I mean, yeah, there are some additions there that areAre people really going to support this kind of attitude by Sony? This game took more than 4 years to come out and it's being sold for 70$, this is really what people expected? The truth is that God of War Ragnarok looks pretty much like a DLC of the last game, graphics, mechanics, UI, gameplay, almost everything looks exactly the same. I mean, yeah, there are some additions there that are nice, for example the story, which is pretty good but a little worse than the last game, and we can control Atreus and also some new attacks and skills that we can use, but besides that it is the same game as God of War 2018. Also this game shares the same problems the last one did, like repetition of enemies (a bunch been the same enemies as the last game), extremely boring puzzles (again, i bunch of them just a copy and paste from the last game), and repetition in general, all whe have to do in this game is basically running, killing some creatures, solving puzzles and collecting some chest, that's it. Side quests are average, some characters are charismatic and fun, but many of them are shallow and uninteresting, and i feel the world is kinda dead, i mean, there are animals living there but they don't have a routine like in Red Dead Redemption, if you stand in front of them for 1 hour they'll do the same thing for 1 hour. Animations, direction, soundtrack and the art are top notch, but they were already in the past game and just remained the same, so. People love to complain that FIFA or COD are just a copy and paste game that releases every year, but i guess if the game is made by Sony then it is incredible, right?… Expand
  20. Azeemo99
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Santa Monica Studios operates on a different realm altogether from human beings. Their games aren't even comparable to others, and a GOTY award would barely do it justice. Another masterpiece of untold brilliance in every aspect of the game.
  21. predator73
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    3 hours in but I am absolutely hooked! Amazing graphics and cinematic. God of War was my favorite of all time on PS4 and now it is incredible on PS5!
  22. ReyieZebs
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    sin duda es un juego excelente, no solo por su jugabilidad también por su historia, sin duda es un digno fin para esta saga del personaje mas grande que a creado playstation.
  23. enesco18
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Best game gow Ragnarok incredible games and very best gameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  24. Viaduk
    Nov 10, 2022
    0
    so poor gameplay and graphic, its like game from ubisoft where only avanposts and grinding for grinding.
  25. Chavamp
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing, the action gameplay, the fight mechanics, graphics is the best I’ve ever play. Perfect score for this matter piece
  26. JasonMassaker
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    !!!!!!!!!! Very Good game, for sure the best with The Last of Us !!!!!!!!!!
  27. eltio
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    I thought that more GOW would be fine but they managed to meet AND exceed the expectations I had. The story is incredible. The gameplay feels so solid. Finished the story in approx 30 hours but so much more to enjoy!
  28. theTRUTHson
    Nov 10, 2022
    6
    It's a good cinematic experience, not a great video game. There is a difference.
  29. MountedBlade
    Nov 10, 2022
    6
    Good game but not my type of game, I did not like the combat & the way the enemy was in the air while I hit them.
  30. NNNIMAAA
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Second to none Combat and Gameplay.
    Phenomenal Narrative with Shocking Surprises.
    Great Visual and Flawless Performance.
    Best in Class Sound and Music.
    Fantastic Voice Acting.

    GOW Ragnarok is an Absolute Masterpiece.
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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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