God of War: Ragnarok

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8959 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,539 out of 8959
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  1. adrianollsbr
    Jan 30, 2023
    0
    the sad dad simulator return for a one more boring journey, now less violent, more friendly with enemies than ever.
  2. Superpagal
    Jan 30, 2023
    4
    God of war, ragnarok. I just finished the game but I won't spoil it for you. Let me just begin with this, the title closer to last of us or uncharted without guns than older God of war titles. Too much story, too much cutscenes. Remember when Kratos used to be a crazy motherf@@cker filled with rage killing titans God's, heroes. That's over. Now it's a duo of a sentimental father and sonGod of war, ragnarok. I just finished the game but I won't spoil it for you. Let me just begin with this, the title closer to last of us or uncharted without guns than older God of war titles. Too much story, too much cutscenes. Remember when Kratos used to be a crazy motherf@@cker filled with rage killing titans God's, heroes. That's over. Now it's a duo of a sentimental father and son without any real purpose. They just happened to be in norse mythology when ragnarok was about to begin. Remember when kratos actually had combos, upgrades, taking godly weapons,? Well forget about it. Was eager to fight thor in a over the top crazy fight like i was ? Well you can fight a middle aged alcoholic out of shape irishman instead . After 10 hours I kept playing because I payed it and for no other reason. It saddens me that hod of war became another uncharted for broader audiences. If you liked last of us you probably like this title too. If you are a fan of combat focused games like from software title's, devil lay cry and of course older God of war titles. Then you'll be disappointed. I never expected to write a negative review for god of war. It had such potential, do beautiful graphics and very nice performance. Can't we have a game that's combat focused? Why everything had to become a generic last of us clone,??? … Expand
  3. zinczoc
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    This is how you make a great sequel. The graphic was outstanding. The combat system was polished with upgrades. The story was well developed. Absolutely GOTY.
  4. Masamune_91
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    7.9 is an actual travesty for this game. Learn to look past your predispositions.
  5. X913
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't need to say this, but this game is truly exceptional. It's a masterclass in storytelling and game design, I mean the level of quality here is simply outstanding. From its captivating narrative to its intricate mechanics, this game has it all. I can confidently say that it sets a new standard for excellence within the gaming industry. Without a doubt, it's one of my all-time favorites.… Expand
  6. BlizzardSuckz
    Jan 30, 2023
    0
    Cope Snoy fan bois. Guess who got the Game of the year? And its not God of Woke.
  7. Darkprince1751
    Jan 30, 2023
    6
    The game was fun, but all they did was copy and paste the levels from the previous game and add snow. Same move sets, same kill animations. Is this what they spent 4 years developing? That's some lazy level design. Kratos always feels underpowered, the new weapon that you get is really not that interesting. I only used it when I had to, and as has been mentioned before, the dialog. TheThe game was fun, but all they did was copy and paste the levels from the previous game and add snow. Same move sets, same kill animations. Is this what they spent 4 years developing? That's some lazy level design. Kratos always feels underpowered, the new weapon that you get is really not that interesting. I only used it when I had to, and as has been mentioned before, the dialog. The stupid irritating dialog. whoever thought it was a good idea to make Norse gods speak like the Sopranos should never write for another game. My biggest gripe is that there isn't anything to do after you beat the game. There's no NG+. You have to wait until spring 2023. This practice of releasing NG+ months after the original release is lazy and has to stop.… Expand
  8. NAYKEN
    Jan 30, 2023
    3
    Due to my illness, I was a little late in writing the review. Before I start, there is something I want to say. After the Elden ring debacle this year, the eyes were turned to the release date of the Ragnarok game, but we already understood what the game would look like when we watched the trailer, which is a copy of that infamous previous game in the playstation presentation. Now we canDue to my illness, I was a little late in writing the review. Before I start, there is something I want to say. After the Elden ring debacle this year, the eyes were turned to the release date of the Ragnarok game, but we already understood what the game would look like when we watched the trailer, which is a copy of that infamous previous game in the playstation presentation. Now we can move on to the review. As always I would like to start with the mechanics but there is almost nothing new in the game. The gameplay in the previous game was copied in the same way, just like the Assassin's Creed games, but there is a bad situation. In the previous God of War game, the fighting mechanics were sedate, although not very good. In the Ragnarok game, a faster gameplay was desired, but all the hitting feeling in the game was removed. There are only two new weapons in the game and its contribution to gameplay is just as minimal as any other weapon. Only Atreus gameplay remains, which is the part that saves this infamous game a little bit. Atreus has completely unique gameplay, I wish the whole game was played with atreus, it would at least be a mediocre game. Let's move on to the designs. There is not much innovation in the level designs, it does not have anything that will affect the gameplay or surprise you. As for the mission designs, there are side missions in the game, they are directly related to the story, but you know that the place of the story in video games is not important, the gameplay in the missions remains and there is no innovation. Different creatures and different bosses, but they don't add anything to the gameplay. We have come to the end of the review and Ragnarok is not a good game at all, unfortunately. Elden ring was the biggest debacle of this year, Ragnarok was the biggest disgrace of this year. The rating of the game is 35/100… Expand
  9. Paymanrez
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of my life since I was a child until now, all 5 versions are great
  10. Sultan_7K
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    The best game I ever played, it provided me with a perfect experience, especially with the addition of the Arabic language in the game. The events of the game were unexpected and sad. I really like everything that was presented in the game 10/10.
  11. Thiagodc
    Jan 29, 2023
    1
    Mesmos graficos da versão de 2018, não teve evolução alguma na jogabilidade
    História muito fraca. Fica andando umas 6 horas no jogo todo. Final ridículo Encontrei alguns bugs
  12. Sac1993
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Amazing, beautiful and fun to play. They nailed it with this one, really wish is was trilogy but, I really enjoyed this one. Can’t wait for new game plus. Beautiful story, dope ass fights. Everything about this game is a 10/10!!!!!
  13. martinscavalo
    Jan 29, 2023
    0
    Jogo com gráficos bons e a jogabilidade boa mas parece o mesmo jogo anterior só que mais repititivo e sem muito coisa para fazer pensei que ia vir coisa boa mas não veio, decepcionado.
  14. christiantorres
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Espectacular! niveles de detalles alucinantes con una historia epica y una duración muy buena.
  15. Kratos9
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of war ragnarok is a epic masterpiece and amazing experience 10/10 I really enjoyed it… Expand
  16. talorius
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Amazing journey from start to finish. Not much changed from the last game, but that game was near perfect too.
  17. Brayliner
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite games ever. The story is so compelling and it bolstered by amazing gameplay and combat.
  18. alanditsch
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    A truly masterful achievement. SMS managed to subvert expectations. Although I personally prefer the first game's more condensed story, Ragnarok's grandure is a sigh to behold.
  19. shaggx83
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another amazing game from Sony Santa Monica. It is an excellent sequel. Feels familiar and yet still fresh and exciting without messing too much with things that already worked well in the first game. Some part of the story can be a little bit dragging like Atreus' side quests with her friend but most of them are pretty well paced. Puzzles and exploration are very good and still feels rewarding and satisfying to do. Overall one of the best Playstation games out there.… Expand
  20. ssj4rit
    Jan 29, 2023
    7
    Pros:
    + Good combat
    + Interesting hub worlds

    Cons:
    - Story falls apart in second half
    - I want to play the game, not watch cutscenes for 90% of a quest and then play for the remaining 10%
    - Lack of fists combat (my favorite skill tree in GoW 2018)
  21. Rasengan69
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Everything about this game did it for me. Graphics, story, gameplay. Following their journey together was a sensational experience.
  22. 2818
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    I played God of war 4 and loved it very much.İt was one of the best games I have ever played.I was so hyped for Gow Ragnarok.When I started the game, everything was fine,there are new combat moves,and also there are new enemies.Boss fights were nice as well.İ finished first part and went to Svartalfheim.REAL game starts in here.First of all,I am going to talk about graphics.Graphics areI played God of war 4 and loved it very much.İt was one of the best games I have ever played.I was so hyped for Gow Ragnarok.When I started the game, everything was fine,there are new combat moves,and also there are new enemies.Boss fights were nice as well.İ finished first part and went to Svartalfheim.REAL game starts in here.First of all,I am going to talk about graphics.Graphics are perfect.Animations are realistic and there is not a problem about it.
    Combat Combat is good as well but I realized that developers removed some necessary combat moves.For example there were lots of runic attacks in Gow 4 but there are less runic attacks in Ragnarok.But that is not a big problem.

    Mechanics-Weapons
    Mechanics are nice as well,as I expected,there is nothing to talk about.

    Boss fights Boss fight quality is an important thing in games.İn Gow Ragnarok,there are just a few good boss fights(Thor Heimdall and Odin).Other ones are awful and reskinned bosses.Also they are not hard at all.

    Areas In Gow Ragnarok,you can discover all 8 realms and there is much content in all realms.The problem is that there are lots of boring areas.Especially Vanaheim.Vanaheim is basically a big forest with some Dragurs and exotic enemies.Midgard,was the best realm in Gow 4 but in Ragnarok,it is just a common area with some **** quests.Also Muspelheim is disappointing,I expected better challenges but all challenges are similar and it doesn't reward you for completing it %100.Asgard is a main game realm,so I will not talk about it.
    Alfheim is nice,and it is better than Midgard,which surprises me the most,it is not a boring realm.Niflheim is a main game realm,so there is not too much to talk about.Helheim is worse than I expected,Gow 4 helheim was definitely better,and Svarthalfheim is meh,not very good but not very bad.

    Other Cinematics are really long.Especially there is a part where you play as Atreus and travel with Angrboda,it is full of boring cinematics.Weapons are good,new weapon,Draupnir spear is a really nice weapon.

    Things I liked about game

    Exploration is nice, graphics are nice,weapons are nice, characters and story are nice,some bosses are nice and ost is nice.

    Pros +
    +Exploration
    +Graphics
    +Weapons items
    +Ost
    +Some bosses Cons-
    -Boring areas -bosses are bad -Cinematics
    -They removed some moves Score 85    … Expand
  23. T88DPG
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By far one of my most favourite games ever! I absolutely loved GOW back from 2018 but they did need to make the game more challenging when it come to fighting. Which they did in this one! The new weapons and playing as Atreus just made it even better, changing up the game like that just keeping you so intrigued! Love it!… Expand
  24. Dantek
    Jan 28, 2023
    2
    The most disappointing game of my life, doesn't even compare in depth to the previous one, seems like a game for teens who watch Netflix series too much.
    I was waiting this game for 4 years and it was for nothing, the change of director ruined the potential this game had.
    It's not a bad game, but it destroyed what the series could be.
  25. Angel_8477
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Da continuidad perfectamente al juego anterior, con nuevos diseños increíbles, solo que pudieron mejorar el diseño de Odin… Expand
  26. Jhoanzamora12
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    El mejor de su saga por sus gráficos e historia muy increíble ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️@
  27. Pinkepanke303
    Jan 28, 2023
    7
    Es ist ein Technisch eine Granate,für mich reicht es aber mit God of War.Negativ fand ich die Story und mache dummen Dialoge.Bitte schickt Kratos endlich in die Rente bevor ihr ihn völlig zerstört Santa Monica Studios.
  28. andrientf
    Jan 28, 2023
    0
    No me gusto. En la ps4 se rompe.
    No es el juego del año. Le falta mucho.
    Es el mismo juego del 2018.
    No me gusto.. MEJOR ESTA EL ELDEN RING.
  29. ZiablikA
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Достойное продолжение GoW, которое ставит точку в скандинавской дилогии
  30. Killa87
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    The perfect example of perfection. God of War Ragnarök encompasses everything and the Santa Monica Studio game is an authentic 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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