God of War: Ragnarok

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8959 Ratings

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  1. TheSatanist
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    A really good game that couldn't completely keep up with its predecessor. The visuals are stunning, the story is cool, fighting is fun (the same as in GoW 2018 - but no need to change a running system!), but the pacing feels so off in this one. You jump from one uneccesary endeavor too the next and some parts just feel much to stretched. Still had a good time playing the game!
  2. AleZani94
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Uno spettacolo di gioco. .................................
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    Uno spettacolo di gioco. .................................
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  3. thelukygamer17
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    It’s simply another ps exclusive and I said everything. The story is well written, the gameplay is fun and the graphics are insane.
  4. Gaymerd
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Story 9/10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Design 10/10
    Secondary quests10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Open world 9/10
    Ratio: 9.7
  5. alex_gawlas
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Kontynuacja większa i bardziej rozbudowana, a oprawa wyciska wszystkie soki z ps4.
  6. MasterTiger4
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    It is truly the best game of the year. There are many boss battle encounters along the way, the action never feels boring.
    I'm still questioning some of the story decisions and characters added here, it does not feel God of war-like. It does feel like it has that feminine touch, like Thor just leaving after his fight with Kratos rather than being more angry, or even just talking about    It is truly the best game of the year. There are many boss battle encounters along the way, the action never feels boring.
    I'm still questioning some of the story decisions and characters added here, it does not feel God of war-like. It does feel like it has that feminine touch, like Thor just leaving after his fight with Kratos rather than being more angry, or even just talking about his sons death just casually is not something that families would do. I would have imagined Odin sending his entire army at Kratos' home instead to capture him rather than having a drink with him.
    Everything else still feels like a solid entry to the series.
    Game play, combat feels solid.    … Expand
  7. Leooliver
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Mais do mesmo jogo, jogo de 2018 reciclado com skin de nórdico anda, ve ceninha deus da guerra virou deus do amor que p.... É essa ?
  8. Amirrostami
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Amazing gameplay.(new weapon is cool)
    Amazing story and nice end.
    Amazing graphics on ps5 and excellent performance with any fps drop or any lag This game is insane
  9. xslick07
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Its a flawless game.
    The movement, the story, the gameplay, the graphics...
    Its a game that delivers everything to gamers
  10. MPK92
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Improves upon the first game in every way. Whereas I felt the first game was a slog at times, this one engrossed me almost the entire time. Exciting moments, satisfying gameplay that doesn't get repetitive. Brief puzzles that feel good to solve. Well-paced story. Well written and well voice-acted characters. Looks incredible. Varied environments. Satisfying side content. Good exploration.Improves upon the first game in every way. Whereas I felt the first game was a slog at times, this one engrossed me almost the entire time. Exciting moments, satisfying gameplay that doesn't get repetitive. Brief puzzles that feel good to solve. Well-paced story. Well written and well voice-acted characters. Looks incredible. Varied environments. Satisfying side content. Good exploration. I only have minor critiques, such as the characters simply talk too much, particularly your companions. It can get annoying.… Expand
  11. charliede
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    I had a really great time. I was especially impressed by the end of the story. It had a strong emotional impact! Something beautiful.
  12. lentcsh
    Aug 31, 2023
    1
    Você só assiste e é um jogo sem novidade nenhuma, precisam melhorar muito caso tenha um novo.
  13. Havoc-M2
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This was an absolute blast. My father got it for me as a gift and i have been loving every single bit of effort put into this. What a masterpiece.
  14. PunisherTeam
    Sep 1, 2023
    0
    This is not a god of war. This is giant garbage. It's worth nothing. Garbage graphics and gameplay
  15. FerMoreno96
    Sep 1, 2023
    0
    Asco de juego, salve Xbox, alabado sea GamePass y alabado sea Phill Spencer.
  16. No1Attacker
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Worst game ever , i dont understand whats so good about it ? The story is ridiculous and the dialogue and silly
  17. MRDUERUEM
    Sep 5, 2023
    3
    Stumpfes und ausgebranntes Design. Storytelling wie man es von der Reihe kennt und der Controller der PS5 zerstört das Spielgefühl. Keine Empfehlung
  18. Iamkrit
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Very boring combat story was mild nothing next GEN about these graphics.. it’s a waste of $70
  19. Sitsuki
    Sep 8, 2023
    1
    "Lo e jugado el nuevo juego de God of war ragnaronk" y hay errores, la misma copia del God of war de las peleas y todo y valla Mierd# qué e visto en toda mi vida
  20. JiminiCriket54
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    Looks exactly like the previous game. Fed up with sequels, another one coming soon by Sony : Spider-Man 1.3! And 80€ what a scam!
  21. Huuufff
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jxjdjdnxjjejxnndnxndjdnnrnndnxjjxjnjdxjrjjdjdnjdjdjjdjdiedjdjdjjdjdjjdididjdjdjjdjjdjdjdjjdjdiidnmssonxjeijxjdjjxjjdjdjjdjjdjdjdjjdjd… Expand
  22. KillianZane
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    God of War: Ragnarok continues the epic journey of Kratos and Atreus with stunning visuals and satisfying combat. Character development shines, but the pacing feels uneven, and open-world elements occasionally distract from the narrative. Despite some minor technical issues, it's a solid addition to the series, earning a commendable 6/10.
  23. Bartier0
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    This is another lgbtq+ exclusive title which is inclusive for the entire PlayStation fanbase. Although it’s a god of war game it seems like the only thing you’re the god of is rainbows in this game. The storyline is mid at best. The gameplay is buggy as could be on PlayStation.
  24. HokagePace
    Sep 7, 2023
    1
    Boring walking/puzzle sim. can’t stand the amount of extra time with all the puzzles
  25. Carlos326598
    Sep 8, 2023
    3
    Ja joguei god of war desde o primeiro lançado para PS2 mais esse deixou a desejar pouca jogatina muito filme se a santa mônica quiser fazer uma série para Netflix já tá no rumo certo
  26. Ron122
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    One of the worst gos of war I've ever played, shame that this game even exists.
  27. David-Imparcial
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    A los radicales les vendieron un DLC como juego completo y la prensa pipera inflándolo como siempre hacen con los juegos de clony.
  28. Valiro
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es entretenido, se siente como DLC, Pelicula quizá? No sé no se siente tan inmersivo… Expand
  29. malkymain
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    I do not understand why people are saying this is goty material............
  30. coprolith
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Basically same game mechanics as the original God of War, nothing new. I don't understand the hype for this game, as it's not as fun as the first one, obviously because it's the same.
  31. NotPaidReview
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Solid story and good gameplay I am looking forward with what comes next for Kratos and Atreus.
  32. VideoGamesLIBER
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash and more trash. God Of War is complete garbage as is everything that PlayStation puts out .
  33. Johnny007
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Simply **** game. nothing new at all sane crap repeat just another high cost 70$ DLC from PlayStation.
  34. Playisgodness
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    juego mediocre en todo aspecto, aburrido y sin sentido, lanzar hachas se vuelve tedioso y combinado con una historia estilo chatgpt lo convierten en una basura
  35. JunkStation
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Sencillamente aburrido, básicamente es lo mismo que el anterior, nada nuevo.
  36. Raven1427
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    De flojera una película esto no es un juego te las pasas caminando y viendo cinemáticas
  37. Megalomani
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    Pufff aburrido no , lo siguiente, vaya historia más mala de adolescentes, sin sentido , repetitivo, falta de originalidad comparado con los primeros, castaña castaña historia de woke total
  38. alijandro316
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    God of War Ragnarok: A Misstep in Midgard - 0/10

    In the vast landscape of gaming, expectations loom large. Anticipation can often overshadow the product itself. "God of War Ragnarok" is a lamentable example of when such promises not only fall flat but tumble into an abyss of mediocrity. From its onset, the game grapples with an identity crisis. Gone is the gravitas of Kratos,    God of War Ragnarok: A Misstep in Midgard - 0/10

    In the vast landscape of gaming, expectations loom large. Anticipation can often overshadow the product itself. "God of War Ragnarok" is a lamentable example of when such promises not only fall flat but tumble into an abyss of mediocrity.

    From its onset, the game grapples with an identity crisis. Gone is the gravitas of Kratos, replaced with a caricature of his former self. The brooding god, once a paragon of rage and redemption, now seems lost, adrift in a sea of incongruous plotlines and half-baked character arcs.

    Graphically, one would expect a sequel to leverage advancements in technology. Sadly, "Ragnarok" appears to be stuck in time. The once pristine landscapes of Midgard are marred by texture pop-ins, and character models, surprisingly, lack the attention to detail the previous installment was lauded for. Interactions with the world around you feel stilted, a far cry from the dynamic and responsive environment of its predecessor.

    Narratively, the game falters with every step. The plot is a labyrinthine mess of convoluted sub-stories, none of which seem to resonate or culminate in anything meaningful. What was once a poignant tale of father and son is now overshadowed by a cacophony of irrelevant side quests and banal dialogues.

    Combat, the series' backbone, feels sluggish and unresponsive. The visceral fluidity of the earlier game's combat system is replaced with a clunky mechanism that often feels like a chore rather than an exhilarating dance of death.

    It's truly disheartening to witness such a fall from grace. A franchise that once stood as a beacon of storytelling and gameplay innovation now stands as a cautionary tale of squandered potential.

    In conclusion, "God of War Ragnarok" is a disservice to its legacy. It's a jumbled mosaic of misplaced ambitions and underwhelming execution. One can only hope that the series finds its way back to the pantheon of gaming greats in future iterations.    … Expand
  39. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    Nothing huge or new, game does not loo PS5 level, Dragging story and annoying dialog. Once you get into it feels like you already played this with a new skin. Way too many cutscenes.
  40. EddyMEX
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, it is the best conclusion to a story i have ever experienced. Took a total unexpected turn that when it caught me off guard i had to take a moment to realize what was going on. The gameplay its great too, the challenge of the previous game remains and it is improved upon even further. The story its for the most part well paced but some sections are unnecessary dragged on. IAmazing game, it is the best conclusion to a story i have ever experienced. Took a total unexpected turn that when it caught me off guard i had to take a moment to realize what was going on. The gameplay its great too, the challenge of the previous game remains and it is improved upon even further. The story its for the most part well paced but some sections are unnecessary dragged on. I still give it a 10/10 because it delivers more than what the previous game did. This game is full of epic moments that a year from its released haven’t been surpassed by any other game.… Expand
  41. Kajan
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Gra roku - długa, wciągająca znakomity kunszt programowania - grafika super, płynna animacja stałe 60 klatek w trybie wydajność, muzyka nawet polski dubbing daje radę. Polecam
  42. TheForumTroll
    Nov 24, 2022
    7
    A good game but it feels clunky and audio is subpar and not anywhere near as good as the previous game. Hitting enemies so they hover in the air waiting for your next hit felt great in GoW but in GoW:R it actually feels like they hover and wait for you to hit them. Smashing a tree in two sounds like a matchstick breaking and this lack of oomph in the audio is widespread - again unlike GoW.
  43. Heavenly_King
    Apr 26, 2023
    8
    The game is based on the foundations of the first game (GOW 2018 an Amazing game), with refined mechanics, interesting story, and enhanced graphics. This game is great due to having as core the previous game, because you really dont have that sensation of improvement from playing GOW2 after playing GOW1, or from playing of GOW3 after playing GOW2. That sensation of improvement isThe game is based on the foundations of the first game (GOW 2018 an Amazing game), with refined mechanics, interesting story, and enhanced graphics. This game is great due to having as core the previous game, because you really dont have that sensation of improvement from playing GOW2 after playing GOW1, or from playing of GOW3 after playing GOW2. That sensation of improvement is missing here. It really feels like a massive DLC of an amazing game, which is not bad, but if you really expected a massive jump in all the aspects from the previous game you will be disappointment. I recommend it, but temper your expectations. I am a fan of GOW since the first one and I enjoyed the game but it really felt underwhelming considering my expectations.… Expand
  44. dancodan
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    In all honesty, haven't played a better game since God of war 1.
    Great story, great graphics and the gameplay is just a sick as in GOW1.

    I might add that I'm a fan of the series, but I never rate games. Made an exception for this one.
  45. Unimatix
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Outstanding story, more of the same action but with more polish. If you enjoyed the first then this will lure you in exactly the same way. Can't wait for new game plus!
  46. tommystar
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, I've never played a game with such a deep story/lore and world design. A step up from the first game in every single way.
  47. tibzoid
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Just finished it. Ragnarok is enjoyable but the game feels "on rails." You are funnelled to specific outcomes with characters shouting warnings and telling you what to do. The story is heavy-handed and similar to countless others, verging into mawkish sentimentality at times. The combat is fun but doesn't feel as improvisational as a game like Sekiro or Nioh. As Ragnarok wore on, I startedJust finished it. Ragnarok is enjoyable but the game feels "on rails." You are funnelled to specific outcomes with characters shouting warnings and telling you what to do. The story is heavy-handed and similar to countless others, verging into mawkish sentimentality at times. The combat is fun but doesn't feel as improvisational as a game like Sekiro or Nioh. As Ragnarok wore on, I started getting bored. Elden Ring is more my cup of tea. That said, it's a technical masterpiece and people love it.… Expand
  48. RPGFun
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Awesome adictive gameplay! Awesome story with nice twists and turns! Awesome photo-realistic graphics on PS5! Thrilling boss fights! A fun adventure!! Escapism at its best!
  49. ReubenIsAGod
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    I really loved how art-house and inspired 'God of War' (2018) felt. The long one-take cinematic camera really captures this intimacy as you traverse through the Realms. The game is moody, as the theme of sorrow and loss cling to Kratos on his journey to 'be better' for his Son Atreus and mourn the loss of his wife.

    God of War Ragnarök feels like a very sentimental aftermath to that    I really loved how art-house and inspired 'God of War' (2018) felt. The long one-take cinematic camera really captures this intimacy as you traverse through the Realms. The game is moody, as the theme of sorrow and loss cling to Kratos on his journey to 'be better' for his Son Atreus and mourn the loss of his wife.

    God of War Ragnarök feels like a very sentimental aftermath to that adventure. Chapter 2 (if you may) the more hopeful light-hearted whimsical adventure that still keeps that sentimental core in-tack. This game continues that theme of 'Being Better' choosing to not let destiny and the past corrupt one's personal growth. Because of this, the game puts more emphasis on extended family and community. Making the game more, again, whimsical by design. This is more a fantasy drama compared to the moody direction of (2018).

    This is not a bad thing. Ragnarök is more fun, gamified, compared to the first. I really enjoyed my time playing through Ragnarök for its narrative—and at times—fun gameplay decisions. I will say the best thing about God of War Ragnarök is that it has a very cinematic grand adventure narrative with a lot of depth in its performance, persistent narrative threads. Yet, because of this, the game feels more like a film at times than a video-game. An interactive film – if you may.

    With all this positive. Some very critical negatives:
    The gameplay feels inconsistent on harder difficulties. I believe they wanted a nice animation based souls-lite combat system. I think this is a great idea, but for what ever reason you do not have invincibility frames allowing for more frantic, fast-paced, combat. Also, you can be damaged quite severely when engaging in combos and cannot cancel attacks. This become VERY infuriating when playing the game. It did create a challenge, but it never felt like I was at fault, more the game locked me into something i couldn't escape from. Reminded me a lot of Dark Souls 2 gameplay for whatever reason. Also the lock-on system jerrkss the camera around too much for my liking. Luckily, the game really allows you to customize your play style in the settings without effecting trophies and achievements. Also, too many of the fighting arenas (near the end of the game) put very fast (unpredictable) enemies way too wedged into tight spaces that create this strange, annoying feeling of fighting the camera more than the actual enemies. Game environments, whilst looking very pretty – genuinely breathtaking – don't offer much in the way of inversive gameplay elements (only one or two maps/open world segments do)

    God of War Ragnarök is a very fitting conclusion for Kratos. A very beautiful send off to a hardened, troubled character that learns to 'be better'. I, overall, just wish the combat was smoothed up and the level design was a lot tighter and varied.

    Overall, a solid 8/10 (i haven't completely completed the game yet - want to do all the after Ragnarök side stuff)    … Expand
  50. edernisek
    Dec 9, 2022
    6
    My real score would be around 6 but this is needed to balance the overhyped 10/10 scores

    This game has good game play and great voice acting but unfortunately all of this get overshadow by it's terrible dialogue and story. For being a sequel this doesn't bring anything too newto the table,it's a pot of the same from the first game and like the irst game it has nothing to do with God of    My real score would be around 6 but this is needed to balance the overhyped 10/10 scores

    This game has good game play and great voice acting but unfortunately all of this get overshadow by it's terrible dialogue and story.
    For being a sequel this doesn't bring anything too newto the table,it's a pot of the same from the first game and like the irst game it has nothing to do with God of war at all,the combat and the characters has anything to do with the original game, the only thing that link with the original franchise it's the character Kratos but unfortunately it's only the name,the character overall it's a total diferente character doing things that it's pretty uncharacteristic for the Kratos character.

    The game has a very good combat system,doesn't add nothing too new to the game,it feels more like an expansion that a sequel but unfortunately the very slow paced story makes with walk and watch characters speak most of the time with some pretty boring and cliche dialog instead of showing more of the story through gameplay.

    I really think if this game wasn't called "God of war" it could been a way better game with some interesting story,but since it try so hard to keep the franchise name to attract more public it end up with a mediocre story that ends up interrupting a lot the good gameplay    … Expand
  51. timmytime
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
    Incredible game, great storytelling on every level, and well designed. 9 rather than 10 for me on minor gripes; felt like I was going through the motions in combat a bit towards the end, and the facial models and animation don't look as good as say, The Last of Us. But, this is still an incredible game with surprises at each turn.
  52. idohaker
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    An improvement over the first game in almost every sense, Although they are trying to achieve very different things. The first one was more self contained and about kratos and atreus forming their bond and kratos trying to sever the wrongdoings of his past. This one is much more about the future and the inevitablility of prophecy. I won't say anything beyond that cause you really shouldAn improvement over the first game in almost every sense, Although they are trying to achieve very different things. The first one was more self contained and about kratos and atreus forming their bond and kratos trying to sever the wrongdoings of his past. This one is much more about the future and the inevitablility of prophecy. I won't say anything beyond that cause you really should enjoy it for yourself. The nine realms are a great world to traverse in. My favorite was Vanaheim. I would say almost everything in this game is superb besides a small but annoying problem with the combat, that sometimes you are stuck in an attack animation and the enemy keeps on his attack which makes it feel just stupid and not fair, But this is so small I wouldn't put a knock on the game over it. A masterpiece and highly reccomended!… Expand
  53. JazzieJeff1975
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    GOW Ragnarok is a great sequel to the amazing 2018 God of War. If you have yet to play the first one, I highly recommend a play through or look up a story recap on Youtube. The story recap on the title screen of Ragnarok is a little underwhelming. The graphics, gameplay and story are AAA state of the art. The level designs are clever. Big but not open world which is perfect. I have yet toGOW Ragnarok is a great sequel to the amazing 2018 God of War. If you have yet to play the first one, I highly recommend a play through or look up a story recap on Youtube. The story recap on the title screen of Ragnarok is a little underwhelming. The graphics, gameplay and story are AAA state of the art. The level designs are clever. Big but not open world which is perfect. I have yet to see any texture pop-in. Highly recommend. Thank you, Sony Santa Monica Studios!… Expand
  54. sentagoda
    Dec 22, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Felt to rushed. Maps felt chaotic. Many questions left unawnsered. Some dialouge felt gringe. Ending to be honest to rushed and patethic.
    However a big improvement on the build and combat.    … Expand
  55. Glaeder
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    "A sequel for the ages."

    God of War: Ragnarok is a masterpiece of modern video game development. The characters and story telling reminded me of experiencing the Lord of The Rings trilogy in theaters. Every emotion was experienced playing this game, the story, the narrative, the characters full of life and the accompanying musical score made me feel like I was back in high school    "A sequel for the ages."

    God of War: Ragnarok is a masterpiece of modern video game development. The characters and story telling reminded me of experiencing the Lord of The Rings trilogy in theaters. Every emotion was experienced playing this game, the story, the narrative, the characters full of life and the accompanying musical score made me feel like I was back in high school watching LOTR for the first time again.

    Ragnaroks gameplay is built off what made it successful in the 2018 adaptation and have expanded meaningful and interesting content to fill the beautiful world they created. I haven't had so much fun doing side missions in a long time, as the game cultivates each of these experiences with additional lore and story. The dialogue between each character and the history about them are further expanded on as you decide to go off the beaten path and explore the rest of the realms.

    The combat has been tuned even further providing much more meaningful encounters. However, as perfect as the game has been there were still some annoying timing issues I found dodging certain attacks that felt completely random at times. This is especially prominent in harder difficult fights similar to the Valkrie bosses from 2018. It certainly added frustration but not enough to deter me from this great game.

    I could write the 5k character limit on this review but their is no need. This game is a MUST PLAY on any platform, hopefully it will release on PC so PC players can experience this modern day marvel of a game.    … Expand
  56. samdaman83
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    This is gaming perfection .No issues at all crispy 1440p with 60fps beating down thor.
  57. anand5059
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Let me start by saying, this is ONE OF THE BEST GAMES I have played.

    One the story front, it’s a direct continuation of the 2018 God of War game. So the initial moments does feel like the game you have already played, but once it takes off and new game-play elements are introduced it just feels fresh. To put it simply it’s a great story overall to experience that I won’t spoil further.    Let me start by saying, this is ONE OF THE BEST GAMES I have played.

    One the story front, it’s a direct continuation of the 2018 God of War game. So the initial moments does feel like the game you have already played, but once it takes off and new game-play elements are introduced it just feels fresh. To put it simply it’s a great story overall to experience that I won’t spoil further. The game is a graphical powerhouse on PS5, some designs like the Frozen Lake of Nine, Sindri's House, The Wall in Asgard etc are standout in my memory. Game play is total fun, some light puzzle elements for cool down time and the hack-slash combat is so much enjoyable to play. It really improves over the first game with lots of new enemy types, boss and mini-boss battles. Game has very nice difficult setting (I Played on Normal / Give me Balance) where the enemies provide a decent challenge, but if you do fair amount of Side missions / Favors and get gear upgrades, enemies are lot easier to defeat. The climax sequence for some non-stop action, that was epic. Main background score is retained from last game, which was great already hence no complaints. It’s a game with lots of cinematic elements where you see lots of cut-scenes, QTE in between which I enjoy actually; I understand some people may not like these.

    There are a couple of missions where we play as Atreus that slightly drags and feels lengthy, which is the only complaint for me in this game. But in the overall scheme of things, it’s minor and negligible.

    Just like the previous game, loved the way the side missions / favors are designed where you don't have go too much out of your path to play these and are nicely fit into the Areas you visit during story missions. Another great thing is the game’s attention the Lore. People who have read about Norse mythology will appreciate the game even more. All the dialogues during our travel between missions add so much detail and importance to the story, something which I truly admired.

    Overall it’s a fantastic journey to experience on the PS5. If you are a fan of the 2018 game, just do yourself a favor and BUY THIS GAME RIGHT NOW!    … Expand
  58. Kraks
    Nov 14, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is this a good game? Sure, it is fun and the story is good in parts. Is it a good follow up to 2018 GoW? Hardly. It is closer to Uncharted 4 than GoW 2018.

    While 2018 GoW was not a very "open world", this feels like a game on rails the entire time. They went so far as to throw up asinine & arbitrary barriers in many places you've already been to when you try to revisit earlier areas.

    The combat is a bit deeper, however the actual encounters are mostly much worse, especially for trash mobs. Whereas Souls games use creative combat and good skill sets to make even the trash challenging to defeat, GoW:R went with the "more health, more mitigation, more damage" route, and that's it. Kratos is no god in GoW:R. He's barely able to take 2 hits from trash mobs on the hardest difficulty b/c that's all they could come up with for difficulty.

    In 2018, the story moved along with a very good pace without too many distractions. GoW:R constantly flips between Kratos/Atreus, Atreus/X, Kratos/Freya, Atreus/Y, Atreus/Z, just non-stop. The work you've done over the last 4 hours feels undone as you move from 1 setting to another, and the pace of the story goes from a gallop back to a trot as it tries to orientate you to the new chapter/character combo.

    Various other complaints:

    1. Way too much backtracking
    2. Lots of broken AI with mobs and your teammates sitting there doing nothing very often. Many difficult fights just break and the mobs sit there until you kill them (2 trolls did this, werewolves do this very often as well)
    3. Inappropriate jokes. Why is a Seinfeld joke in a GoW game?
    4. Unnecessary cuckolding of Atreus by Thrud with modern "sensibilities" feeling incredibly out of place
    5. No planning allowed for any encounters. Nearly everything spawns out of nowhere. This is a cheap trick to make the game last longer and nothing more.
    6. Several 1 ways that make no sense at all
    7. Another Playstation game that vastly overpads the game time by putting in far too much climbing. Do PS fanboys really enjoy this? It adds nothing to the game but annoyance and time. It isn't interesting or challenging like Breath of the Wild, a 5+ year old game on a much less advanced system.

    Again, not a horrible game, just not nearly up to the same standards that GoW 2018 set. Anyone talking about this for "Game of the Year" is blinded by bias or paid off by Sony.    … Expand
  59. Craz3dMonk3y
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    From the gameplay to the acting and graphical performance of this game, everything is just truly outstanding. One of the few games to actually get me emotional towards the end, not to mention want to continue playing well past the end credits. An absolute masterpiece.
  60. Redman_07
    Dec 5, 2022
    7
    I don't know. Technically it is a Superior game. Crazy how polished and detailed it is.
    But the gameplay didn't really make a step forward. A few more moves, but that's it. The mechanics are good and work, but could need a little more "impact", "power". I don't feel like a god of war, and yes, he becomes Old, but i don't feel that either.
    The story part of atreus early in the game is a    I don't know. Technically it is a Superior game. Crazy how polished and detailed it is.
    But the gameplay didn't really make a step forward. A few more moves, but that's it. The mechanics are good and work, but could need a little more "impact", "power". I don't feel like a god of war, and yes, he becomes Old, but i don't feel that either.

    The story part of atreus early in the game is a sick joke. The son of the god of war in a disney adventure acting like a spoiled kid...no, and way too cringe.

    Soundtrack just good Barely any boss fights
    And i am sick and tired everyone in this game handling me like i would be an idiot. "You gotta do this..."
    "Do that...."
    "You have to xy...".


    Story is dragged out too    … Expand
  61. SebboBastian
    Jan 9, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't get me wrong. Its a really nice AAA game. Just that its just more of the first game.

    + Some characters have good design like Thor, Odin and Freya
    + nice looking snowy areas
    + heavy and perfect combat

    - A bit flat and cheesy dialogue from time to time
    - Bit boring design on some of the characters, very cringed and flat american design.
    - NFT looking ragnarök.....
    - Climax is as flat as an marvel movie
    - not much rewarding to explore the world    … Expand
  62. mal957
    Feb 28, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disappointed, I never felt like I was fighting gods. Asgard was a small town full of generic assets and nothing particularly imaginative. The only fight that was promising was the first one against Thor, after that all seems generic at best.
    Odin is particularly disappointing, he is a generic business man and never presents itself as a thread.    … Expand
  63. Veska
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Really. I also enjoyed the first part, it was something new compared to the previous parts, more intimate, but still fun. The second part followed it up and continues with the expansion of this scheme.

    The game itself just grabbed me and wouldn't let go. After 40 hours I still haven't finished the main story, I'm also doing side quests that aren't    One of the best games I've ever played. Really. I also enjoyed the first part, it was something new compared to the previous parts, more intimate, but still fun. The second part followed it up and continues with the expansion of this scheme.

    The game itself just grabbed me and wouldn't let go. After 40 hours I still haven't finished the main story, I'm also doing side quests that aren't really boring. Especially the series of minibosses within the undead king are a bit hardcore. Yes, the 0 ER-loving "reviewers" here will be disappointed. Don't take them seriously. If you liked the first part, the second part is bigger, better and definitely worth it in every way.    … Expand
  64. playahater
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    I thought this game took everything that was good about the 2018 smash and elevated it. It felt like a great continuation that gave me an ending I wasn’t expecting but thoroughly enjoyed.
  65. Focs
    Nov 20, 2022
    5
    Первое сюжет очень простой. На столько простой и стерильный, что даже тошнит. Побочные задания все как один простые и банальные. Принеси мусор, убей врага. Они никак не влияют на сюжет и повествование. Скучные и бестолковые. Головоломки однообразные. Сделаны для детей. Так еще и компаньоны вас достану с первой секундой начинаю подсказывать как решить эту головоломку для пятилетнегоПервое сюжет очень простой. На столько простой и стерильный, что даже тошнит. Побочные задания все как один простые и банальные. Принеси мусор, убей врага. Они никак не влияют на сюжет и повествование. Скучные и бестолковые. Головоломки однообразные. Сделаны для детей. Так еще и компаньоны вас достану с первой секундой начинаю подсказывать как решить эту головоломку для пятилетнего ребенка.
    Второе в игре присутствует автолевелинг. И это худшее, что может быть в игре. Вы просто не будете чувствовать прогресса. Сколько бы вы ни играли, вы все время будете долго и мучительно убивать врага. И даже старых врагов. В чем тут кайф я не знаю. Из-за этого игра выглядит очень растянутой. А бои вводят в сон и уныние.
    В-третьих. Графика вообще не изменилась. Разницу между PS4 и PS5 нужно искать с лупой. Есть те же враги из предыдущей части. Те же анимации ударов и тот же патер поведения врагов. Да можно защищать игру и сказать, что это одна вселенная, и что это продолжение. Но за что я плачу 70$ если в игре добрые 50% взято из старой части?    … Expand
  66. BareMetal
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game. Love the story, graphics, gameplay and character interaction with each other. I also love how you get to play as multiple characters.… Expand
  67. lukaszw
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Beautiful story, a true cinematic experience combined with great combat mechanics. The game is fun for the most part and has memorable side quests.
  68. ITZZZPERRY
    Dec 29, 2022
    9
    God of War: Ragnarok manages to maintain the quality of the previous game. While the story is not as strong as the last game, it is still intriguing. The gameplay is not as innovative, but that is fine, since the last game had perfect gameplay as is. So, while this seems like a minor upgrade, the previous game was so good that I didn’t mind playing more of it.
  69. ragerino
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. Unfortunately it is being review bombed by people who bought a console that has no games like this. I wish Metacritic would start to ban those accounts.
  70. GamergodsFail
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    It is true what a lot of people say about Ragnarok; it's not an inventive sequel. It can feel a bit too much of the same repeated steps as what we got from 2018. What is important to know is that it is also an improvement in most ways. It doesn't wow us as much like before but instead fixes a few things that were inconsistant with the reboot, such as giving us better enemy variety andIt is true what a lot of people say about Ragnarok; it's not an inventive sequel. It can feel a bit too much of the same repeated steps as what we got from 2018. What is important to know is that it is also an improvement in most ways. It doesn't wow us as much like before but instead fixes a few things that were inconsistant with the reboot, such as giving us better enemy variety and better boss fights. I also found the story to be more interesting as well. Being able to play as Atreus, albeit only sporatically throughout the story, is another request of mine fulfilled this time around. Ragnarok may not be a groundbreaking sequel, but it is a more fully realized one, in the same sense that God of War II (2007) was to the very original.… Expand
  71. makkowka222
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    It's amazing game, this game this game breaks the brain, the game of the year, god of war ragnarok has a wonderful action, visual, incredibly interesting plot
  72. Tamerlanz
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Best game of the year! Just wonderful! Just finished it. Please don’t reviews of haters, they didn’t play the game more then enough.
  73. xl33tgamerx
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    I don't know where to start: Amazing graphics, engaging combat, engrossing storyline. I literally can't find anything bad to say about this game. Santa Monica Studios never fails to impress, but this one takes the cake. I have to admit I was beginning to lose hope in gaming lately due to all the P2W trash and cash-grabs that have been released by other companies, especially in the last fewI don't know where to start: Amazing graphics, engaging combat, engrossing storyline. I literally can't find anything bad to say about this game. Santa Monica Studios never fails to impress, but this one takes the cake. I have to admit I was beginning to lose hope in gaming lately due to all the P2W trash and cash-grabs that have been released by other companies, especially in the last few years but this is one of those few rare games that totally restores your faith in gaming.… Expand
  74. tyber16
    Jun 5, 2023
    8
    The gameplay is fantastic the fightsystem is one of the best and the game is overall represent a very high quality. But the story has some big letdown parts. The parts with Atreus were extremely boring and annoying and broke the pace for me. I was expecting a much bigger and more epic fight at the end of the game and it was a little epic but not i was expected. Overall the story got aThe gameplay is fantastic the fightsystem is one of the best and the game is overall represent a very high quality. But the story has some big letdown parts. The parts with Atreus were extremely boring and annoying and broke the pace for me. I was expecting a much bigger and more epic fight at the end of the game and it was a little epic but not i was expected. Overall the story got a good conclusion so it's a satisfying ending for this norse mythology arc. The game has a lot of content and now with new game plus it has a good replayibility.… Expand
  75. rrafemi
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    Me costó mucho conectar durante las primeras horas. Se hacía muy monótono,nada interesante, con no pocas situaciones irrelevantes que me sobraban por completo y que realmente no aportaban nada al juego (recoger fruta zzzz). Pero poco a poco empezó a mejorar hasta que me ha terminado gustando mucho, pero no tanto como GOW 2018, dedicándole 71 horas

    La historia es un 20 sobre 10, pero han    Me costó mucho conectar durante las primeras horas. Se hacía muy monótono,nada interesante, con no pocas situaciones irrelevantes que me sobraban por completo y que realmente no aportaban nada al juego (recoger fruta zzzz). Pero poco a poco empezó a mejorar hasta que me ha terminado gustando mucho, pero no tanto como GOW 2018, dedicándole 71 horas

    La historia es un 20 sobre 10, pero han descuidado otras aspectos

    Sigo pensando que el mundo en general está menos inspirado que GoW 2018. Los entornos son menos impactantes y también mas genéricos, al igual que las situaciones.

    Salvo momentos puntuales, no he visto ninguna situación que realmente iguale o supere los momentazos de GOW. La exploración sigue siendo muy satisfactoria, pero también más simple. Algunos puzzles o formas de avanzar están muy forzadas o metidas con calzador

    Un gran juego y muy recomendable. Como digo me ha gustado mucho, pero lo considero inferior al 1, salvo en la historia, que es fantástica y combates, con tantos jefes de nivel    … Expand
  76. mrmoneymanguy
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Incredible gameplay with one of the best narratives in gaming. The sense of discovery is unmatched in modern gaming.
  77. Robobob
    Dec 6, 2022
    6
    I don't know what it is but I just can't get into Ragnarok after 100%ing it's predecessor. Maybe because at the beginning you are treading the same ground of the first game. Maybe because the first new realm feels a lot like other realms we have visited before. The combat is different and I can't explain it. Instead of a badass God of War eviscerating enemies, it feels like you areI don't know what it is but I just can't get into Ragnarok after 100%ing it's predecessor. Maybe because at the beginning you are treading the same ground of the first game. Maybe because the first new realm feels a lot like other realms we have visited before. The combat is different and I can't explain it. Instead of a badass God of War eviscerating enemies, it feels like you are slowly chipping away at the health of most foes. Often you are fighting multiple foes at once, so when you are chipping away at one enemy another one is always trying to stab you in the back so you need to Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge out of the way every few hits. Makes combat slow and tedious. Doesn't help that the enemies feel like reskins of ones from the original game. I played 10ish hours and lost interest. Maybe I'll try again after some time and see if it get back into it. I might have to go back to God of War and play again to try and see if it's the game or if it's just me that feels different. Until the, my review stands.… Expand
  78. Statutory
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Definitely a 10/10 for me. This game elevated everything that was good from the previous one. The story, the journey, the characters evolution, the dialogues and the battles ... omg the battles. It's gameplay is incredible. The combat is brutal. One of the best action games I've ever played. Looking forward to the Platinum.
  79. dangerfar
    May 11, 2023
    7
    The entertaining combat from the first next gen installment returns and goes deeper, as does the exceptional cinematic feel. To date I'm not sure I've ever played a game that has felt as much like a movie as these two. The single shot camera following without ever cutting has a lot to do with that, as does the character design and exploration.

    Unfortunately said character exploration    The entertaining combat from the first next gen installment returns and goes deeper, as does the exceptional cinematic feel. To date I'm not sure I've ever played a game that has felt as much like a movie as these two. The single shot camera following without ever cutting has a lot to do with that, as does the character design and exploration.

    Unfortunately said character exploration here, and the greater story at large, is frequently and on the whole awful. This is perhaps as textbook a case as I can think of of plot leading the characters, wherein the characters frequently make absurd and frustrating decisions simply to move the gameplay from one phase to the next. The central plot all told is fairly meaningless and difficult to believe from basically anyone's standpoint except Odin, but that too broke down when interacting w/ the rest of the gang. I frequently found myself shaking my head in disbelief and just waiting to move on hoping the story would get better, but it only got worse. The dialogue is also stilted and very poorly paced with long, long pauses in between lines for no apparent reason.

    The climax is rather anti-climactic, and the final stage feels rushed and not to the scale of epicness the series has often drawn in the past. The level design is also pretty drab and repetitive, such that it doesn't really seem all that rewarding to explore some of the hidden areas, and most of what you're doing is just plugging along in the obvious direction you're being pushed.

    These elements would probably not feel as bad if it weren't for the aforementioned cinematic quality the game does so well, but if you're going to make it feel like a movie, the story and design need to hold to such standards, and this does not (at least not a good one).

    But it's still fun because of the great combat, and some intermediate moments of pathos for our heros. I'm not particularly eager for the spin-off they seem to setup, but maybe they can improve the story enough to make that more engaging.    … Expand
  80. DrZomboid
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Good: AAA production, graphics, characters, locations, mythology

    Bad: too long, story is unnecessary bloated and super confusing, puzzles mostly annoying, dungeons are boring so is combat at some parts of game.
  81. MANDIRIGMA
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    Even better than the previous God of War. That's saying a lot. Lots of improvement. Better game experience.
  82. Zemla
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Must buy, must play.
    bugless, long, polished and if you like god of war 2018 this is rly must have..RIGHT NOW!!!
  83. ShadowWolf712
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    I wasn't really sure how they were going to top GoW 2018, or how they would manage to cap off this storyline within two games, but Ragnarok turned out to be an incredible game that exceeded my expectations in every way.

    The combat overhaul and added verticality to level design managed to address most of the issues of the first game. They were more minor complaints for me, granted, but    I wasn't really sure how they were going to top GoW 2018, or how they would manage to cap off this storyline within two games, but Ragnarok turned out to be an incredible game that exceeded my expectations in every way.

    The combat overhaul and added verticality to level design managed to address most of the issues of the first game. They were more minor complaints for me, granted, but seeing that addressed, seeing a dedicated button added to give your attacks more elemental damage, being able to strike from above, the tweaks to the Spartan Rage system, other upgrades that shall not be mentioned here for the sake of Spoilers... all were great choices that culminated in an amazing gameplay experience.

    The narrative... it's hard to get into that without spoilers, but the way they managed to weave the storyline together in the main missions so masterfully, while enhancing it in side missions in such a way that it adds to and enriches the story without locking anything crucial to it behind them is just plain amazing. The ending feels like such a satisfying conclusion both for this story arc and for Kratos' arc in general that, even though I do hope for more, they could honestly just end the franchise here and it would feel complete.

    Can't recommend the game enough. It's a heck of an experience.    … Expand
  84. Tamel_Eidek
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    A worthy successor to the 2018 masterpiece. Some questionable design and voice casting for new main players to the show make this entry lag behind its predecessor but it makes up for any (sadly annoying) flaws here with almost perfection everywhere else, and fun new gameplay options not offered by the previous entry.

    A must play!
  85. eljoad
    Nov 12, 2022
    8
    The beauty of the cg is good, but it is regrettable that the power balance collapse which the gods of the previous series as the time goes on, and the absence of replay constituent.
  86. doncsoo
    Dec 17, 2022
    9
    I was worried because they put the bar so high with the first game that they can't surpass it. But somehow they came close.

    Pros: - Character chemistry is so good - Combat is still a masterpiece, but expanded to support more playstyles, and new weapon - The graphics and the scenery is so much better, Vanaheim is marvel to your eyes - The story is killer, so much more drama and    I was worried because they put the bar so high with the first game that they can't surpass it. But somehow they came close.

    Pros:
    - Character chemistry is so good
    - Combat is still a masterpiece, but expanded to support more playstyles, and new weapon
    - The graphics and the scenery is so much better, Vanaheim is marvel to your eyes
    - The story is killer, so much more drama and excitement compared to the first one

    Cons:
    - I don't really like the new magic arrow puzzles
    - Sometimes the game is quite linear, which is a bit frustrating
    - You can play with Atreus in certain parts, but combat with him was not as satisfying as with Kratos

    Players of the first game and everyone else will still be very satisfied with Kratos's last adventure in the Norse universe, however I support the developers decision to end here. Topping such masterpieces are extremely hard.    … Expand
  87. solidsnake798
    Nov 13, 2022
    6
    The game is not a true next gen game. Other than improved graphics there is no evolution between the previous game that shipped 4 years before. The loading times aren't much better than they used to be, the gameplay is untouched...

    We shouldn't praise a game for just doing the same.. The gameplay has the same weird issues with enemiess being able to interrump your hits, but being able to    The game is not a true next gen game. Other than improved graphics there is no evolution between the previous game that shipped 4 years before. The loading times aren't much better than they used to be, the gameplay is untouched...

    We shouldn't praise a game for just doing the same..
    The gameplay has the same weird issues with enemiess being able to interrump your hits, but being able to continue attacking you while they have an axe hitting them in their face, I am not talking about bosses... just random enemies.

    Narrative wise, the game is just not as engaging as the previous. Some characters this time around are just annoying, making them hard to relate to.    … Expand
  88. puganj
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Santa Monica did it again!, a great game, awesome visuals map, really a masterpiece
  89. KyleBleser
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Story: 10/10
    Combat Gameplay: 9/10
    Exploration: 9/10 Puzzles: 8/10 (will explain why) Controls: 9.5/10 Accessibility: 9.5/10 Audio: 9.5/10 Music: 9/10 Graphics: 9.5/10 Art: 9.5/10 This game is EXCELLENT! Its very much like the first but improved and expanded upon without changing the formula. Its an immediate sequel thus you will need to have played the first one to know whats going    Story: 10/10
    Combat Gameplay: 9/10
    Exploration: 9/10
    Puzzles: 8/10 (will explain why)
    Controls: 9.5/10
    Accessibility: 9.5/10
    Audio: 9.5/10
    Music: 9/10
    Graphics: 9.5/10
    Art: 9.5/10


    This game is EXCELLENT! Its very much like the first but improved and expanded upon without changing the formula. Its an immediate sequel thus you will need to have played the first one to know whats going on.

    I am not going to spoil anything but I will say this is one of my favorite representations of Norse mythology ever done that I can think of. Yes, Santa Monica took some liberties but it is amazing. The acting, writing, and overall performance is top tier. Especially with the phenomenal graphics.

    Combat is more fluid than the first (GoW 4 technically). Just feels a bit tighter and cleaner. The weight from impacts is still solid and amazing.

    The amount of Accessibility options is amazing BUT I wished there were 2 more settings:

    - Puzzle Hints from NPCs: Default, Delayed, Delayed+, OFF
    - Gyro Aim (Motion Controls) ON all the time

    Atreus and Mimir give hints way too quickly in the game for puzzles. This was annoying. Same problem happened with Horizon FW but if I recall they eventually patched a slider for adjusting this in their Accessibility options. GoW needed the same.

    Gyro Aim is an EXCELLENT addition for ranged combat and makes it much more responsive and intuitive like if you were using a mouse. Im a main Gyro Aim user and so I extremely appreciate this addition. The implementation was excellent and feels great. My only suggestion is to have a Gyro ON all the time with Flick Stick. This is incredibly responsive and my go to method.

    None the less, AMAZING game.    … Expand
  90. AdamJensen77
    Nov 14, 2022
    6
    Sometimes the game is fun, but most of it is a walking simulator with gorgeous places and lots of cinematic scenes, but very little gameplay. Very linear and boring trough some sections, specially when you play as Loki. I prefer gow 2018 over ragnarok, it had more gameplay and freedom.
  91. AreYouSerious
    Dec 7, 2022
    6
    I absolutely LOVED the first game. Loved it. Played it through maybe 6 times and got the Platinum. So I'm sad to say I didn't find Ragnarok anywhere near as good.

    Unfortunately, this one felt like a struggle for the first 20 hours, and that soured me for the rest of the play through. The story didn't feel like it got going until the first time you played as Atreus. Other than that is    I absolutely LOVED the first game. Loved it. Played it through maybe 6 times and got the Platinum. So I'm sad to say I didn't find Ragnarok anywhere near as good.

    Unfortunately, this one felt like a struggle for the first 20 hours, and that soured me for the rest of the play through. The story didn't feel like it got going until the first time you played as Atreus. Other than that is was; go here, press button, go back there, press button, since and repeat. It was really mind numbering and felt like filler. It also didn't help that the combat felt more like a chore this time.

    The other thing I found really lacking in this one was the wonderment. Number 1 had so many jaw-dropping moments of sheer wonderment and imagination; Freyr's turtle/house, the realm machine, the realm of the elves Alfheim - I could go on and on. The variation of foes, locations, creatures, etc was inspiring.

    The story in Ragnarok does have a lot of heart though, and is the best thing about the whole experience, but again, it takes way too long for it to kick into gear.

    Overall, for me, it would have been a far stronger game with more wonderment and less bloating and filler. I've played it once, and that will be it, I have zero desire to go through it again.    … Expand
  92. archonreptoid
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Hands down one of the best games i have ever played! Hats of to santa monica studios.
  93. Chris_Rudecki
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    Key to enjoyment is setting time to get solve puzzles to Extended + (otherwise the companions will solve them for you giving you literayy 1 sec) and being patient for the first 15 or so hours untill the story really picks up.
  94. scorp332211
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first, I wasn’t too sure about this game. It seemed so much like the first game. But as I went on it got much better. There’s a good mix of adventure, story, and action. There’s definitely more talking in this game- but that makes the story even better. The game does seem bigger overall than the 2018 game. It was good playing both as Kratos and Atreas, and the other side characters were also great. I didn’t find it particularly hard- but did die a few times. I found the Heimdall boss fight more difficult than the final fight with Oden. Overall the ending was fulfilling and will lead to wherever/whenever GOW goes next. I’d definitely play it again and would give it a 9/10.… Expand
  95. SimonExMachina
    Jun 20, 2023
    6
    It's sad how disappointing Ragnarök is. On the surface it looks and feels just like GOW 2018 but upon closer inspection in turns out to be a boring mess of a game. There’s excessive amount of cutscenes, slow walking & talking sections and a ton of very linear, overly simplistic levels with little to no player agency (Ironwood!). I felt so much more freedom in GOW 2018, here devs areIt's sad how disappointing Ragnarök is. On the surface it looks and feels just like GOW 2018 but upon closer inspection in turns out to be a boring mess of a game. There’s excessive amount of cutscenes, slow walking & talking sections and a ton of very linear, overly simplistic levels with little to no player agency (Ironwood!). I felt so much more freedom in GOW 2018, here devs are hand-holding the player all the time.

    Ragnarök completely forgets what made GOW 2018 narrative so good - it was minimal but effective at telling a very personal story. This one tries to be epic but it's completely unfocused. For most of the game there is no clear goal or objective, the heroes just roam different realms doing errands, wondering what's next and where they should even go. And yeah, Ragnarök is coming... I guess. Kratos is a passive passenger in his own game, the rest of the characters are either a complete letdown (Tyr) of annoying (Atreus).

    Gameplay is fine but it's wasted on trite mission objectives & linear level design. The game was supposed to be semi open-world but for most of it you're on a extremely linear path either in a straight corridor, combat room or just meandering, listening to endless exposition. Combat and enemies get really repetitive real fast. I don't recommend playing the game on higher difficulty modes. It's very poorly conceived - hard mode is more of a chore rather than challenge. The enemies become damage sponges and most get "super armor" (they don't react to stuns, staggers, juggle starters, etc). At some point I just changed it to normal:/

    It blows my mind that this game is getting so many 10/10s and being labeled a "masterpiece". It's an extremely flawed title - the story sucks, the game is very linear and overly simplistic in its design, constantly taking agency away from the player. I really wanted to like this one but came away sorely disappointed:(    … Expand
  96. kyserthehun
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    I've been gaming since the Atari and Sega Master System. Games like this don't come along often. 10/10, a masterpiece.
  97. I_AM_ALONE
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    such a masterpiece and one of the best games of all time. 2018 game is like a prelude for Ragnarok. the game is bigger and better in every single aspect.
  98. upThere
    Jan 6, 2023
    6
    It's decent but good graphics and cutscenes alone do not a 'game of the year' make. It feels like all gameplay could be considered Cut Content from the 2018 release. More of the same.

    It's been out for almost 3 months and most bugs I've encountered are minor... Until now. 43 hours in, I have a game breaking bug that I cannot fix - not by reloading autosave files. Checking online there    It's decent but good graphics and cutscenes alone do not a 'game of the year' make. It feels like all gameplay could be considered Cut Content from the 2018 release. More of the same.

    It's been out for almost 3 months and most bugs I've encountered are minor... Until now.

    43 hours in, I have a game breaking bug that I cannot fix - not by reloading autosave files. Checking online there appears to be no solution and my last manual save was. SIX. HOURS. ago.

    Game of the year my ***.    … Expand
  99. SuperDuck23
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarök is everything you could possibly want from a sequel. I was blown away by the craft - it is exceptional video game production. The story, the characters, the environments, the combat, as well as the performances are all top tier across the board. This is another must-play from Santa Monica Studio.
  100. Sychol
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Amazing journey, great graphics and performance, must play for everyone, specially on PS5
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  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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