God of War: Ragnarok

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7.9

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  1. qusai_mulla
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    من افضل الالعاب الي لعبتها قي حياتي ان لم تكن الأفضل اللعبة تاخد الجزء السابق و تحسن كل شي في طريقة لعب اقوى و قصة افضل ب ١٠٠ مرة و جرافكس رهيب تستحق ١٠/١٠
  2. Brkbotelho
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Como sempre a Santa Monica está de parabéns, excelente jogo! A franquia God of war é sensacional.
  3. Varkolak777
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarok is a masterpiece, definitely GOTY 2022, great bosses, great story, great characters, everything is so perfect 10/10
  4. Sts1185
    Dec 8, 2022
    4
    Clunky aiming clunky controls. Incompetent storyline. All of the enemies are the same. The puzzles if you can call them that are easy and plain. Walking around on a yak picking fruit was by far the stupidest part of a game I've ever played. Being lectured about atreus picking a flower and killing it was enough for me. Anyone who tells you 10/10 is either lying or a bot.If it wasn't GOWClunky aiming clunky controls. Incompetent storyline. All of the enemies are the same. The puzzles if you can call them that are easy and plain. Walking around on a yak picking fruit was by far the stupidest part of a game I've ever played. Being lectured about atreus picking a flower and killing it was enough for me. Anyone who tells you 10/10 is either lying or a bot.If it wasn't GOW name and didn't have Kratos and was the same exact game it would at best be 5/10. The character atreus and his entitled whining 24/7 is incredibly overwhelming. And we all know the so called "experts" are paid and give whatever review there company wants.… Expand
  5. GRM173538352746
    Dec 16, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Characters are cheap and poor written (Heimdall, Atreus, Angrboda, freyr.............) This is a big minus when half of the game are cutcenes displaying the characters. Also the story gets boring as a consequence. Thor and Odin, maybe the most anticipated part about this game, are minimized to two hippies with no debt, and are combined not half as interesting as Baldur was. The nine realms feels like a little neighborhood where people can go wherever they please.

    Gameplay mechanics is good, but its generally the same as GoW 2018. Especially the runic attacks are 90 percent, or more, the same as those from the previous game. The puzzles are poor made, with little variation and a simple design which doesn't require any amount of thought, but rather a walkthrough of the whole area to get a glimpse of some hidden crack or mark. There are scenes which are extremely outdrawn, when you just have to sit and watch two **** ride a cowthing for an hour or so, with no actual gameplay, and a massive chunk of zero budget dialogue. While "playing" through this part, it's a wonder I didn't quit.

    The only good things about this game are a few good bossfights (though not on level with the prequel), SOME good artdesign, some good music.

    In addition, the sidequests and grind are boring, repetitive, and a massive waste of time.

    Note: Also I suppose this review will be removed by metacritic for no particular reason, exept corruption.    … Expand
  6. Yourmumsbills
    Nov 17, 2022
    5
    Seems you need to read the middling to bad reviews to get the truth. God Of War Ragnarok has been called a "masterpiece" by practically every reviewer on the planet but sadly it far from being a masterpiece. The biggest issue that this game feels no different to the first game, they've added a few rather pointless elements to the combat and skills which ultimately just make things feelSeems you need to read the middling to bad reviews to get the truth. God Of War Ragnarok has been called a "masterpiece" by practically every reviewer on the planet but sadly it far from being a masterpiece. The biggest issue that this game feels no different to the first game, they've added a few rather pointless elements to the combat and skills which ultimately just make things feel cluttered and confusing. Other than those minor changes it's the same very linear gameplay, where you're funneled down very specific paths with little to no room to explore your surroundings, along with the same old rather tedious puzzle elements and the very tired video game trope of smashing f*cking pots! Then there's the cross gen thing...the amount of very slow crawling under, over, through behind practically everything in your path gets old VERY quickly! it's quite clear after just 20 minutes that this game should have been PS5 only. Basically this game is a huge disappointment as far as i'm concerned...oh and atreus..is really f*cking irritating.… Expand
  7. Steddag1
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Game of the Year! The first hour that story will catch and you would not let go! You would always want to know whats going to happen next to Kratos and Atreus. You the would feel the haptics and the adaptive triggers on the dualsense and that hear the 3D audio coming out from your TV or your headset. The new characters are unique and funny. The new enemies so many! They definitely improveGame of the Year! The first hour that story will catch and you would not let go! You would always want to know whats going to happen next to Kratos and Atreus. You the would feel the haptics and the adaptive triggers on the dualsense and that hear the 3D audio coming out from your TV or your headset. The new characters are unique and funny. The new enemies so many! They definitely improve the combat, enemies varieties that you won't get bored. Certain techniques you don't need the currency to upgrade it but using the technique several times like you perfecting the technique as well continuing your journey. It's so intuitive. Worth the $70 on PS5. Go get that game you won't regret it!… Expand
  8. Matoshkinas
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of war ragnarok is a good story telling game that happens few years after 2018 god of war title… Expand
  9. Dourado2
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo é uma maravilha o 2018 já era muito bom mesmo ai pegaram e tipo melhorou ainda mais muito o jogo faz você explorar alem da historia faz ir nas missões secundarias e lugares que você iria depois pois esta na historia esse jogo merece um 10
  10. poordude402
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    A Masterpiece. If you greatly enjoyed God of War 2018, picking up this game is a no-brainer.
  11. MrCuboPls
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Una obra maestra, es una experiencia parecida a la de la entrega anterior con algunas mejoras muy notablas y combates igual de buenos
  12. XxODDJOBxX
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game takes what was great about the first game and builds on it. Combat feels so fluid and good. Voice acting is on point and the game looks amazing. Performance mode runs at a pretty much locked 60fps I haven’t had any dips at all. Would definitely recommend to anybody who owns a PlayStation console. A masterpiece.
  13. whitelotus101
    Nov 10, 2022
    5
    - too much QTE, combat is not as immersive as that of a Souls game
    - boss battles and designs are really underwhelming and easy
    - Asgard looks like an Evacuation Center than a home for the Gods. - this are 7 hours worth cutscenes and the story/lore pales in comparison to something like Planescape Torment, Pillars of Eternity or even Disco Elysium - The Norse Characters Sounds too    - too much QTE, combat is not as immersive as that of a Souls game
    - boss battles and designs are really underwhelming and easy
    - Asgard looks like an Evacuation Center than a home for the Gods. - this are 7 hours worth cutscenes and the story/lore pales in comparison to something like Planescape Torment, Pillars of Eternity or even Disco Elysium
    - The Norse Characters Sounds too Modern/Americanized - combat feels floaty and less weighty    … Expand
  14. Serpico
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Apenas llevo 3 horas jugadas pero el juego mantiene la calidad del anterior, comienza fuerte y si así comienza ya puedo anticipar lo épico que será en tramos finales, además me veo obligado a calificarlo antes de tiempo para contrarrestar los ceros que están poniendo los haters que ni lo han jugado ni lo jugarán en su vida y solo vienen a dinamitar las reseñas de un juego que a todas lucesApenas llevo 3 horas jugadas pero el juego mantiene la calidad del anterior, comienza fuerte y si así comienza ya puedo anticipar lo épico que será en tramos finales, además me veo obligado a calificarlo antes de tiempo para contrarrestar los ceros que están poniendo los haters que ni lo han jugado ni lo jugarán en su vida y solo vienen a dinamitar las reseñas de un juego que a todas luces no es un cero ni de chiste.… Expand
  15. Genexus84
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Perfect Game.I love Gow 2018 but this game is a huge step up.Combat is the best in video games and the locations are top notch and the most beautiful things.This will definitely my Goty.100% The story is phenomenal.If you love side quests, too you will love it in this game.Don't miss this masterpiece but you should play GOW 2018, because there are very important things to know because ofPerfect Game.I love Gow 2018 but this game is a huge step up.Combat is the best in video games and the locations are top notch and the most beautiful things.This will definitely my Goty.100% The story is phenomenal.If you love side quests, too you will love it in this game.Don't miss this masterpiece but you should play GOW 2018, because there are very important things to know because of the story.… Expand
  16. rrkwarmonger
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Whether it's combat, open world exoration, puzzle solving, or customizing the game does every thing excellently. Whatever elements it has incorporated into its game mechanics they just for some reason.
    - God of war 2018's solod combat is back and only improved upon in this sequel. You can make your own combos switching between weapons, and your rage mode, the combat flows fast and fluidly    Whether it's combat, open world exoration, puzzle solving, or customizing the game does every thing excellently. Whatever elements it has incorporated into its game mechanics they just for some reason.
    - God of war 2018's solod combat is back and only improved upon in this sequel. You can make your own combos switching between weapons, and your rage mode, the combat flows fast and fluidly between each weapon. Plus addition of several different types of enemies and mini boses keep the combat freash and you feeling satisfied after desfeating a foe. The combat is some of the best in the god of war series and i had so much fun with every encounter. They also provide you with a DMC 5 style void arena to practice your combos and skills. Combat also envourages mobility in its arena that have verticality to them -World exploration: every realm has its own set of side quests and lications to explore. Game lets you traverse these realms at your own pace if youve unlocked them. The sode missions are witcher 3 type of greatness, and exploration is encouraged since it provides you materials and equipments that offers you rear moves or buffs. The world also feels alive ith npcs and animals roaming around and i encourage playets to take their time with exoration
    RPG elements: i am glad to see that these werent an after thought. Yes you can complete the game with the same build. But changing your gear to enemy type you are encountering makes facing them mlre satisfying since you can stun them to increase your combo count, increase the rate at which you apply elementsl status effects or keep yourself from staggering. Not toention ecah equipment has its own upgrade path that adds more vsiaul aesthetics and skills into each equipment Content: the game is filled with content and it doesnt feel bloated. No two location that youll visit will provide you with the same encounter. Every real looks beatiful to explore and puzzles keep you guessing while they avoid being frustrating. There also multiple player characters with their own combat mechanics and skill tree complex enough to let them have their own spin off game Cons: The first 47 mins is slow since player isnt give much control and youre hust watching cutscenes. I think sony should get rid of such tropes Companions start hinting you the solution to puzzles whichbcan take away player agency    … Expand
  17. deadlyphantom
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    God Of War Ragnarök redefines what a sequel should be. The story, characters, gameplay, enemy variety, and realms all add up to make this experience feel like something you've never felt before. It can only be described as a masterpiece that you rarely see in videogames. It's a game I'll hold to my heart for years to come. Santa Monica Studio has truly created something special and you canGod Of War Ragnarök redefines what a sequel should be. The story, characters, gameplay, enemy variety, and realms all add up to make this experience feel like something you've never felt before. It can only be described as a masterpiece that you rarely see in videogames. It's a game I'll hold to my heart for years to come. Santa Monica Studio has truly created something special and you can truly see their hard work shine in it. Highly recommend Ragnarök, especially for those who love the franchise!… Expand
  18. Alex7777
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    At first, I was skeptical about the game since it was set to launch in 2021, however when I played the into, I can just say it is the best intro of a game ever. The game is really solid and a masterpiece, but they could have built it just for the ps5, maybe it could have eliminated some small inconsistencies, but still the game runs really good.
  19. joker999
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Un verdader JUEGAZO sin palabras de principio a fin, visualmente un espectaculo, a nivel narrativo mejoro mucho con el anterior juego, y la jugabilidad si es verdad que no cambia muvho pero los elementos y recursos mas varias sorpresas que te dan cumple con todas mis espectativas sin duda un juegazo rendondo junto a eldeng ring los mejores del año y de esta next gen hasta el momento...
  20. sonesean96
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    I couldn't believe it when they said it, but later I confirmed myself that it is even better than the previous part. Holly **** what a game!
  21. Jjkhoza_vi
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Kratos is the greatest video game character of all time! That's how I choose to start this review, Kratos' development has truly come full circle. he has come a long way and seeing him going from causing the fall of a pantheon to saving the Norse realm growth we cannot ignore, enough to get you emotional. I give props to SIE Sony Santa Monica for giving the love and respect the characterKratos is the greatest video game character of all time! That's how I choose to start this review, Kratos' development has truly come full circle. he has come a long way and seeing him going from causing the fall of a pantheon to saving the Norse realm growth we cannot ignore, enough to get you emotional. I give props to SIE Sony Santa Monica for giving the love and respect the character deserves. this was a beautiful way to cap off his story in the Norse saga. Seeing how evolved his relatonship with Atreus is during the cause of Fimbul winter is heartwarming. His love & trsut for his son can truly tug on your heart strings. His relationship with Mimir has improve drastically, seeing him value Mimir's council indicates how come he has grown.

    Boss fights are taken straight from the pages of FromSoftware, with the combat we all love from the previous entry. This is the sequel we all deserve, it feels more than a sequel. It is the next chapter of a larger story and it was done so well.

    A masterpiece that I highly reccomment.    … Expand
  22. PabloPabloxx
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Ótimo, um dos melhores lançamentos do Playstation, muito superior ao de 2018
  23. Mustafa973
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The greatest game I’ve ever played in 2022 Deserves to be the game of the year
  24. Isaiasec
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    excellent sequel, I liked that it feels like a familiar but fresh game with new mechanics, new stories in the conversation and sometimes funny conversations, new friends and enemies. You can see that they made an effort because from the beginning that I played it, it kept me wanting to know more. in quality it is very good and if you can see the graphic improvements for the next gen.
  25. Yisusss
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Ame el final de este juego adoro cada uno de los god of war y este puede es perfecto para el final de la mitología nórdica 100/10
  26. FoguelMclovin
    Nov 10, 2022
    6
    Reiterativo. Es bueno pero muy repetitivo. Tampoco se siente que sea de nueva generación. Parece hecho para ps4, no hay diferencia con ps5
  27. Alexfermax
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Better game than the previous one, more difficulty and more variety of maps, upgrades and enemies. best game
  28. xdelmoch
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Juego muy bueno y recomendado,buen combate,historia emocionante con buenos guiños a los fans más antiguo y deja abierta la posibilidad de una continuación
  29. Weaselke
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Just an awesome game .
    amazing story ,Briljant fights .
    Graphics is best ive seen.
  30. MixaLuis
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Simplemente en la forma en la que esta hecho el juego, se pueden sentir esos momentos que nos brindan, la calidad de este juego es muy alta, con sus mecanicas nuevas, lugares y criaturas.
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#3 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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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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