God of War: Ragnarok

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8959 Ratings

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

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

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

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

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

    Besides that, this game is a masterpiece and it still was pretty much what I expected from a sequel on the franchise. Just got my platinum trophy on aprox. 50 hours.    … Expand
  31. Aidenoh
    Dec 9, 2022
    5
    Probably the best game ever. Graphics, gameplay and most importantly the story is the best I’ve seen.
  32. Khanjavvad
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Ragnarok follows the 2018 story not missing a beat and builds towards a satisfying conclusion. The gameplay keeps you coming back for more and complete the post game. Amazing experience
  33. Souansmwuzj991
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarok, as the fifth original version of the franchise and the second game based on the mythology of the North, as well as the ending of the mythology of the North, had a very heavy responsibility, and despite the pressures such as the release time and the one-year delay, the final result is so high-quality and attractive. Santa Monica should be appreciated
  34. daniel123456
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Goated game ! caters for every need in a game:

    combat
    story
    dialogue
    graphics
    character development
    characters
    emotional on every level
  35. Phyneex
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Das Spiel ist eine 10/10. Kein Spiel hatte mich bisher so in den Bann gezogen. Besonders die Musik ist unfassbar gut und besonders mit guten Boxen wirklich beeindruckend. Wie du Charakter mit einer sprechen wirkt Natürlich, nicht so wie in anderen spielen, wo ich mir andauernd denke, so würde keiner mit einander reden. Die Entwicklung der Charaktere ist verblüffend. Wenn man denDas Spiel ist eine 10/10. Kein Spiel hatte mich bisher so in den Bann gezogen. Besonders die Musik ist unfassbar gut und besonders mit guten Boxen wirklich beeindruckend. Wie du Charakter mit einer sprechen wirkt Natürlich, nicht so wie in anderen spielen, wo ich mir andauernd denke, so würde keiner mit einander reden. Die Entwicklung der Charaktere ist verblüffend. Wenn man den Charakteren am Gesicht ablesen kann, was sie gerade denken, dann hat das Studio alles richtig gemacht. Die Story ist wundervoll und spannend.

    Jeder der die Möglichkeit hat, dieses Spiel zu spielen sollte das tun!

    10/10    … Expand
  36. Cornethius
    Dec 10, 2022
    5
    The best game I've played in a very long time! Story kept me interested, the gameplay was fun, I even did all the side missions which I usually don't play. Absolutely loved it!
  37. Blakeb2112
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Game is absolutely amazing! I've have been following Kratos story since he took the throne from ares in G.o.w. 1. Santa Monica studios thank you for all your hard work to give us another classic! Take your time playing this game enjoy it!
  38. Johnfs96
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Very few times in my life have I finished a game, and felt myself missing it's characters later on.
  39. Sundancekid20
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Great game. A continuation of the previous entry which was fantastic as well. The mechanics and overall gameplay will feel very similar to the last game with alterations for the better. Overall the game doesn't reinvent the wheel but sticks to what the first game was good at and takes it up a couple notches. The story is well written and there are some good twists and emotional moments.Great game. A continuation of the previous entry which was fantastic as well. The mechanics and overall gameplay will feel very similar to the last game with alterations for the better. Overall the game doesn't reinvent the wheel but sticks to what the first game was good at and takes it up a couple notches. The story is well written and there are some good twists and emotional moments. Also the ability to play another character and use help from a different supporting character is a nice change of pace. As some other reviews noted, there is a bit of a pacing issue at the end with a somewhat rushed feeling but it did not impact my feelings for the game, and may have been done purposely to try to put forth a sense of urgency, which is not a bad thing. The side quests actually feel like the mean something and add to the story, each one feels like it was meant to be completed and not just filler. The supporting cast is good and acting is great overall. I have played a lot of video games, especially rpg and action adventure games, and this one is up there in my top 10 for sure. An additional item to note, the reviews with 0 should not be trusted, while I have no problem with people not liking a game or it not being their favorite (there are plenty of games I dont like that are very well reviewed), 0 is just review bombing or something else.… Expand
  40. Sam8i
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    The best game in the world, it has caused me to see that I am better in life then I truly am and It has made me appreciate my son
  41. EnGame
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    God of War: Ragnarok is the epitome of storytelling in a game. A perfect blend of hardcore, brutal combat, and a meaningful, thoughtful story. If you have access to this game, I highly recommend playing it. I also recommend the 2018 game. Ragnarok knows that its a sequel, it gives more innovation to follow the previous entry, without ever reinventing the wheel. Amazing game. AmazingGod of War: Ragnarok is the epitome of storytelling in a game. A perfect blend of hardcore, brutal combat, and a meaningful, thoughtful story. If you have access to this game, I highly recommend playing it. I also recommend the 2018 game. Ragnarok knows that its a sequel, it gives more innovation to follow the previous entry, without ever reinventing the wheel. Amazing game. Amazing experience. Masterpiece.… Expand
  42. Brattbakk
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game in isolation. Missed opportunity as a sequel. This game is amazing for the first 2 acts and the final act is still acceptable. But we could have had so much more. Many plot points from the previous game are left ignored and the final few boss fights were some of the simplest in the franchise. I felt underwhelmed by the final act as it left too much on the table.… Expand
  43. YoYoFreak_18
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    One of the best games, I've ever played.
    A masterpiece.
    The voice acting is great and you can feel the passion behind it. The main boss fights are breathtaking and the combat system has a new touch. The main part is similar to 2018, but there are some new animations and a much larger skill tree. If you've played God of War (2018) and liked it, you will enjoy this game. I can't wait to    One of the best games, I've ever played.
    A masterpiece.
    The voice acting is great and you can feel the passion behind it. The main boss fights are breathtaking and the combat system has a new touch. The main part is similar to 2018, but there are some new animations and a much larger skill tree. If you've played God of War (2018) and liked it, you will enjoy this game. I can't wait to see and experience the next steps in the GoW-Series.    … Expand
  44. jwpi123
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    여전히 매끄러운 카메라워크와 단연 돋보이는 스토리만으로도 라그나로크를 할 이유는 충분하다 게임하는 내내 이 세계가 끝나지 않기를 바랄 만큼 잘 구축되어있고 개연성 또한 높다고 생각
    성장한 아트레우스와 크레토스의 모습이 함께하는 작품이 라그나로크로 마지막일 것이라 생각하니 너무 아쉽다... 살면서 이런 게임을 해 볼 수 있다는 건 엄청난 행운이 아닐까 수많은 스태프의 정성과 노고가 너무 잘 느껴지는 대단한 게임!!!    여전히 매끄러운 카메라워크와 단연 돋보이는 스토리만으로도 라그나로크를 할 이유는 충분하다 게임하는 내내 이 세계가 끝나지 않기를 바랄 만큼 잘 구축되어있고 개연성 또한 높다고 생각
    성장한 아트레우스와 크레토스의 모습이 함께하는 작품이 라그나로크로 마지막일 것이라 생각하니 너무 아쉽다... 살면서 이런 게임을 해 볼 수 있다는 건 엄청난 행운이 아닐까 수많은 스태프의 정성과 노고가 너무 잘 느껴지는 대단한 게임!!!
  45. Luis_rodris
    Dec 11, 2022
    5
    En mi opinión god of war a sido unos de los mejores juegos. Puede haber distintas opiniones pero las críticas que está recibiendo este juego no es normal, supuestamente el juego solo está lleno de cinemáticas pero siendo realista y informándose más se puede ver que por ejemplo hay más de 40 enemigos , o también distintos objetos coleccionables como los cuervos de Odín.Ademas para rematarEn mi opinión god of war a sido unos de los mejores juegos. Puede haber distintas opiniones pero las críticas que está recibiendo este juego no es normal, supuestamente el juego solo está lleno de cinemáticas pero siendo realista y informándose más se puede ver que por ejemplo hay más de 40 enemigos , o también distintos objetos coleccionables como los cuervos de Odín.Ademas para rematar el juego constituye de detalles alucinantes , como por ejemplo: al pisar la nieve se hacen huellas , si tiras el hacha a los árboles las ramas se caen . Y así muchísimos detalles más. Yo creo que Santa Mónica Estudio no se merece las críticas y me parece abusivo el hecho de que el juego ha pasado de una calificación de 9 a una de 7.5 . Yo le doy al juego un 5 estrellas y es más que merecido… Expand
  46. Tyler1234
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    God of War Ragnarok is the one of best game I have ever played. I literally cried at the end.
  47. Gottf
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    I really liked the previous one and I got exactly what I was hoping for here. Great controls and useful additions. If you liked the predecessor, you can access it here without hesitation.
  48. Electronin
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Good graphics, soundtrack and good gameplay improvements from 2018 god of war. Very engaging combat and entertaining, with lots of high quality content both in main and side mission. Very entertaining and well written story. The game has some minor problems such as characters talking when they shouldn't, some puzzles aren't that good, and there are some small bugs, but this are minorGood graphics, soundtrack and good gameplay improvements from 2018 god of war. Very engaging combat and entertaining, with lots of high quality content both in main and side mission. Very entertaining and well written story. The game has some minor problems such as characters talking when they shouldn't, some puzzles aren't that good, and there are some small bugs, but this are minor problems in an almost perfect game. I really enjoyed it.… Expand
  49. Consumption
    Dec 11, 2022
    6
    I didn't notice any improvement in graphics or game play from the previous game and to top it off I was just really bored playing it. I am not sure why it was a chore to play, but it's grindy mechanics just broke up the story for me in a weird way and I just couldn't get my self to care. Some of the character creations I just didn't understand, like Odin.. why did they choose that design.I didn't notice any improvement in graphics or game play from the previous game and to top it off I was just really bored playing it. I am not sure why it was a chore to play, but it's grindy mechanics just broke up the story for me in a weird way and I just couldn't get my self to care. Some of the character creations I just didn't understand, like Odin.. why did they choose that design. Anyways, it just wasn't great and that's too bad.… Expand
  50. mpodaniev
    Dec 12, 2022
    5
    Unfortunately Doesn't have the Ukrainian language but has the language of the russian terrorist state
  51. no44
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    what needs to be said, the game has amazing gameplay, great story, interesting and amazing characters, and some of the best music and graphics the ps5 has to offer, it is, without a doubt in my opinion, the best game of 2022 and the best ps5 exclusive so far.
  52. Shubham_Rajpal
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    It’s a 10 in a aspects, story acting bgm everything just sheer goosebumps. Compared to 2018 a definite improvement in graphics and combat is amazzzing it’s just so satisfying. GOTY for me! 100%
  53. Gameslover5
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really don't understand why this game is getting so much hate, it's an evolution of everything the first game was, by all accounts the game has gameplay that starts out simple, but then it evolves in a way that opens up several possibilities for the player, being able to combine different shields, relics, enchantments, and runic attacks, while switching between 3 main weapons, which provides a great variety of combat, the enemies are very unique and each type provides a different challenge, the areas of the game are diverse, and it is pleasant and rewarding to explore the secondary maps, despite all this the game has some negative points in relation to the story, it does not meet the expectations of many fans, and it is not as long as it should be for the closure of the Nordic saga, the final part, despite being epic, missed many opportunities, and I missed more antagonists in the narrative, but that does not completely spoil the game, as it is still a game far above average, the final product is a work of art, but it's not what many people expected.… Expand
  54. Grahn84
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    Great game! Great sequel for God of war(2018), great story and alot side storys to complete. The ending left me a little unsatisfied had hoped for a better ending but overall great story!
  55. HamishSmith
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 8.1 user rating? I did see some complaints that the users didn’t like the depictions of the Aesir Gods, if you know these 2 latest GOW games then you’ll know they have a heavy emphasis on various film making techniques, and I know that if you want people to care for your characters then you need to make them care for them, or at the very least care about them and actually give a damn. This game isn’t perfect and the points I have are mainly nitpicks;
    The exclusion of Jormungandr, he appears a couple hours into the game and at the very end and the fights between him and Thor is hyped up throughout these latest 2 games. But the fight is cut down to a 10 second cutscene where Jorm is sent back in time and it isn’t talked about. The pacing isn’t great where in 2018’s version the exploration of different places and jumping around different realms feels more fluent, in this iteration it feels very repetitive it didn’t really affect me much in my play through but was something I did pick up on.
    Finally the climax, I have seen some people saying it lacked spectacle which I do agree with. But the scene where Kratos blows Ghallorjorn more than makes up for that, that is the moment where I realised this should of won GOTY.    … Expand
  56. Felifeli
    Dec 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un gran e espectacular juego sin duda alguna uno de los mejores god of war de todos para mi en el top 2 , historia 10/10 , personajes 10/10 , desarrollo de kratos 10/10 , jugabilidad 9/10 , nuevos enemigos 8/10 , creo que ahí estaría mi critica .… Expand
  57. NinjaShadow
    Dec 15, 2022
    6
    Amazing gameplay but the story was massively rushed and a let down! GoW 2018 was much better
  58. greenlantern909
    Dec 15, 2022
    8
    Great Storytelling. The game doesn’t change much from the 2018 version gameplay wise. Not worth $70 would wait for a sale.
  59. KingJheane
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    I laughed, I cried, I raged, and I cried again. Truly my game of the generation. An undeniable feat of brilliant storytelling and excellent character work.
  60. Bobby999
    Dec 16, 2022
    5
    Sorry, but it's a miss. Just more of the same, good story but not a great game. Should have been a Disney film. Very long periods where you don't do anything, simply watch. GOD needs to go back to the drawing board.
  61. Roxaskun
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Maravilhoso, merecia ganhar o goty,tem mais história do que o atual vencedor
  62. Epiiii
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    This was even better than I thought. #1 game of all time for me. Can't even describe how good it is.
  63. Dyonisos117
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of war ragnarok... Hmm also wenn ich den Reboot der Serie so betrachte war ich anfangs enttäuscht sprich vieles neu und wenig vertraut. Die Axt war erst mein Problem, dann kamen die Klingen zurück ok. Doch irgendwie war ich dennoch etwas frustriert. Die alten Elemente taktisch immer wieder ausweichen den großen Raum der Kamera aus dem Weitwinkel nutzend die Gegenerhorden zu zerschmettern Viereck Viereck Dreieck oder so ähnlich dass hat immer gepasst.! … Expand
  64. AlienRobocop
    Dec 16, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You seriously won't want to put your controller down!
    When God is war first came out, the graphics and story line were brilliant, now with Ragnorak they have got even better,. You won't want to skip anything! The boss fights are amazing, the smaller battles just as intense in parts. Swap from insanely hard to easier play, if you get stuck! Even as a dedicated gamer, some battles 1st play so intense, it will take several attempts! With all types of weapons from ice swords to plasma beams to long greatswords. The game has everything you can think of!
    Best game of all time.
    If you enjoy a full action storyline game, every moment played, you won't be disappointed.
    Hopefully God of War 3 will be made.
    Endless possibilities Greek/Japanese    … Expand
  65. xeldice
    Dec 18, 2022
    7
    Disappointing sequel to GOW 2018. Leaving a fair rating here as I actually care about this series and i want Santa Monica to do better. Those that give this game 10/10 are either being paid to do so or are casual gamers that turn off brain when playing a video game. i',m not sure which is worse, but this is effectively destroying the industry. GOW Ragnarok's writing/ creative decisionDisappointing sequel to GOW 2018. Leaving a fair rating here as I actually care about this series and i want Santa Monica to do better. Those that give this game 10/10 are either being paid to do so or are casual gamers that turn off brain when playing a video game. i',m not sure which is worse, but this is effectively destroying the industry. GOW Ragnarok's writing/ creative decision though didn't falls off a cliff like GOT season 8, but it come quite close to that. If enough people just gives in into the hype or mainstream media's questionable ethic on mindless praising of AAA games, we will be are forced to endure more mediocre **** in the future.… Expand
  66. bakpak
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good story and characters, Amazing and impactful combat, good music with my only problem is the ironwood part being a bit too long and the companions constantly either pointing out the solution of a puzzle or pointing out obvious stuff during combat.… Expand
  67. GuerraW
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Great story, sublime narration, the perfect ending to GoW. Freya❤ Kratos.
    Mimir deserved a body....
  68. Seanbspiteri
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have gone around half way through and feel emotionally attached to all the characters. Odin being so nice yet so cruel makes him an amazing villain with a believable goal to avert fate and his death. Spoilers here, I had brok's death spoiled to me. And I still need to prepare. I still might cry.… Expand
  69. aczinoepc
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    Probably my favourite game after it predecessor, or maybe this is my favourite. For me this is the best game I have ever played, the story has been a tough travel in a good way. The feelings that this has passed on me are undescriptable, I have been very excited playing this as with no other game in my life. The combat is so much better than 2018 game, it has many additions that helps itProbably my favourite game after it predecessor, or maybe this is my favourite. For me this is the best game I have ever played, the story has been a tough travel in a good way. The feelings that this has passed on me are undescriptable, I have been very excited playing this as with no other game in my life. The combat is so much better than 2018 game, it has many additions that helps it to be one of the best combat gameplay I have ever played. The characters are that well written feel that human and make you empathize with them so quickly.... And the music...... OMG the music. I have no words to describe this game. Or maybe two.

    A Masterpiece.    … Expand
  70. Kada_peka
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Best game ever played cant wait to next episod santa monica is the best studio booooooooooooooooooom
  71. melifarok
    Dec 19, 2022
    8
    Feels like a DLC to Gow (2018). More of the same.
    Boss fight are disappointing. Ending rushed. Overall just decent.
  72. insolegeek
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    Un chef d'œuvre, une épopée magistrale. Une musique à couper le souffle.
  73. Xilver5
    Dec 24, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cons:
    -The title of the game is Ragnarok, however Ragnarok is only the last 20 minutes of the main story, 99% of the game is more about Fimbulwinter
    -"Giant stuff" aka we writers just do whatever we want whenever we want, and we don't have to make sense or be consistent, or establish anything prior
    -The camera, way too zoomed in for the combat
    -Plotlines that go nowhere
    -Random characters suddenly dying all heroically with 0 prior development, or being introduced with no reason or purpose, go nowhere, serve nothing
    -The 2nd fight with Thor was underwhelming as hell, with less epic and scale than the first fight. Literally everything was less. Didn't live up to the incredible hype built up around it at all, like c'mon, it was supposed to be the titans of the verse clashing
    -Generally the invasion of Asgard is lame, all the cool stuff happens in the background while you're running around killing same old tired enemies in small arenas
    -Freyr's character is just terrible, he's more marvel than the squirrel
    -The new Valk queen has much smaller moveset than Sigrun, not nearly as developed
    -Atreus’ movelist is not developed enough, it starts off fine, even good, but becomes stale starting from mid-game. He has 1 weapon that has smaller moveset than 1 weapon with Kratos, even though Kratos has 3

    -Angrboda is black for no reason. Kratos and Atreus are not a counterargument to this, for a simple reason that Kratos ISN'T norse, he's a Greek immigrant, it's not like they took a norse character and made him Greek, while Aterus is obviously half-greek because his father is. It's a fundamental difference. There was needed an explanation on why Angrboda is black, some south African god immigrated to Scandinavia and mixed with giants just a generation ago or something. I'm not against them taking creative freedoms, including with heritages of characters, but there has to be a reason and a purpose. The way it stands she's just black out of nowhere for no reason. The same is true for the Boar
    -Angrboda, she's also a plot device that just appears whenever and wherever the plot needs her
    -Sif has an ugly square face(personal gripe i admit)
    -No breasts in the game. This can be a valid complaint, the franchise used to deliver on this front. I don't understand why they stopped? Because they were trying to make the games more mature? Then well deliver it in more of a mature way. I personally didn't like how old games approached nudity and erotica. There was a space for improvement, instead they just completely removed this side of the series(Have Atreus make Sif hold a door while naked, but also not let her die - progress!)

    -Mimir unironically turned into Memer, character regression
    -Kratos might as well join the avengers at this point
    -Kratos:"To win in a war you must be ready to sacrifice everything!", literally 15 minutes later "I was wrong, we won't sacrifice these randoms". I get the idea, but the pacing, the execution.. it just doesn't work
    -Marvel type of dialogue all throughout the game
    -Tyr was ACTUALLY ALIVE, for NO **** reason, just WHY?
    -Freya is annoying as hell, even her mid-combat dialogue, she backseats all the time, with very annoying mannerism. She's also old and ugly, which doesn't fit because she's supposed to be the goddess of fertility. I also don't like that she forgave Kratos, but i was on Baldur's side in their conflict in the first game. To the end she refused to understand him, which is one of the reasons why he ended up dead, her allowing Baldur to try to kill her was her fundamentally misunderstanding what he wants from her. The game never calls her out on this

    -Odin kills Thor for literally no goddamn reason, a plot contrivance in attempt of portraying him as completely unlikable intrinsic evil. The entire situation is a plot contrivance, it's just trash. First Kratos and Thor are fighting and even when it's clear that Thor won't be winning Odin doesn't interfere at all, even though Thor is his best shot at getting rid of Kratos, he just lets Kratos defeat Thor and spare him. What was the plan with coming RIGHT AFTER the fight and starting to nag on Thor, even though Thor just lost? Clearly the best course of actions would be to interfere before Thor lost and tag team Kratos. Generally Odin was turned into senile old ****** the last stretch of the game for the sake of the cheap plot the writers wanted to tell
    -Why did Odin not tell Heimdall about the Draupnir Spear? Why did Odin allow Heimdall to leave Asgard even though it was the safest place possible, and the risk of him failing was Ragnarok itself? Why did he even allow him to carry the ******* horn with him? Obviously because writers wanted Ragnarok to happen, and didn't know any other way to do it without turning Odin into a ******

    Pros:
    They're obvious, i mean i gave the game 6/10 even though i complained about it non-stop above. The 2018 was great, so with that kind of foundation it was never going to be trash    … Expand
  74. ZagrajMY
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Absolutny must play dla posiadaczy konsoli od sony.Do gry miałem 2 podejscia jedno na najłatwiejszym poziomie trudnosci żeby spokojnie poznać fabułę i zdobyc platynę oraz wymaksować grę,a drugie na najtrudniejszym poziomie trudności żeby pomęczyć się trochę z bossami.Pierwsze podejście zajęło mi około 45 godzin,a w drugim zatrzymałem się po 30 godzinach w około połowie gry.Jeżeli graliścieAbsolutny must play dla posiadaczy konsoli od sony.Do gry miałem 2 podejscia jedno na najłatwiejszym poziomie trudnosci żeby spokojnie poznać fabułę i zdobyc platynę oraz wymaksować grę,a drugie na najtrudniejszym poziomie trudności żeby pomęczyć się trochę z bossami.Pierwsze podejście zajęło mi około 45 godzin,a w drugim zatrzymałem się po 30 godzinach w około połowie gry.Jeżeli graliście w God of War (2018r.) to będziecie się świetnie bawić w kontynuacji.Jezeli nie graliście w poprzednią część (God of War 4 2018r.) to przed God of War Ragnarök musicie zagrać w God of War 4 ,bo Ragnarök jest bezpośrednią kontynuacją.
    Jako fan sony i ich gier na wyłączność polecam zagrać KAŻDEMU.    … Expand
  75. Forestlord
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    Great game, music and story is amazing. 10/10 game, loved this as much as the first one. Masterpiece.
  76. tryangles
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
    Great game. The reason I bought a PS5, after being blown away by GoW 1 on PC: I didn't want to wait for the sequel. The game's pacing is a little off, I'd assume that dev time constraints led to a bit of a rush from what feels like the midway point toward the crescendo, and then it all moves quite fast. I'd suggest playing slow, doing a lot of side quests along the way. Once the main storyGreat game. The reason I bought a PS5, after being blown away by GoW 1 on PC: I didn't want to wait for the sequel. The game's pacing is a little off, I'd assume that dev time constraints led to a bit of a rush from what feels like the midway point toward the crescendo, and then it all moves quite fast. I'd suggest playing slow, doing a lot of side quests along the way. Once the main story is done there is some new added things to do but kind of feels redundant.

    Very much the same gameplay as the first, this goes for the graphics too. But it's a story game so can't fault it too much there. Very nice to play as many other characters rather than the two protags.

    I clocked around 22 hours on it - I could (and probably should) have done more side stuff along the way. But ultimately I consider it $ well spent.

    Absolutely agree with general consensus that it's a Must Play game. Enjoy the ride!    … Expand
  77. goodgriff33
    Jul 24, 2023
    8
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  78. ViniK
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. One of the greatest story's ever told on videogame, amazing soundtrack, graphics, acting, gameplay incredibly smooth, everything about God of War Ragnarok is just AMAZING. The best game I've ever played, easily.
  79. Spillet001
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    I believe that the current assessment lowers the bar of the game too much, since this game is simply a masterpiece and should rightfully be in the hearts of the gaming industry
  80. juniortiger
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    You need check game out one the best game and lot action game and good music
  81. Angolano
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    Melhor jogo da Playstation que eu já joguei, tomara que o próximo da franquia seja igualmente bom ou melhor.
  82. Goldenpit
    May 6, 2023
    9
    This was the best game of 2022 from the action to the story and i loved it. So the story is one of the best story's I've seen in a few years prob since 2018 or 2019 love the development that Loki/Atreus got in this game and do hope that we get a gowr dlc for his next part of his story. Now Kratos got a good character development this game as well. Now missions you have 2 types AtreusThis was the best game of 2022 from the action to the story and i loved it. So the story is one of the best story's I've seen in a few years prob since 2018 or 2019 love the development that Loki/Atreus got in this game and do hope that we get a gowr dlc for his next part of his story. Now Kratos got a good character development this game as well. Now missions you have 2 types Atreus missions and Kratos Missions about 60-70% of the game you are Kratos and that the good parts of the game for the most part there are moments where his main story stuff drags. Now Atreus missions are some of the most boring missions of the game because most of the missions of his are just for EXPOSITION for the story only the last 2 missions where you play Atreus for the whole things do they do this good .Now side missions most where fun but at times they made them longer then they need to by where right at the end they would throw a boss battel at you for no real reason besides just to have you do something it add almost nothing to the side story it was telling.… Expand
  83. CriticJoeB
    Dec 26, 2022
    8
    As far as storytelling goes, this is a masterpiece, characters such as Thor have never been more compelling whilst Kratos fights his own battles.

    The combat is solid, more refined than in 2018 and it still rewards knowledge of your abilities, allowing you to perform spectacular combos. The only drawback in the game is the puzzles, not that they aren't good but they just never stop, every    As far as storytelling goes, this is a masterpiece, characters such as Thor have never been more compelling whilst Kratos fights his own battles.

    The combat is solid, more refined than in 2018 and it still rewards knowledge of your abilities, allowing you to perform spectacular combos.

    The only drawback in the game is the puzzles, not that they aren't good but they just never stop, every corner you'll find a new puzzle and this can be tiresome after a while, that said, the quality of the story is enough to encourage you to keep going. I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10.    … Expand
  84. Matheus280
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    É um jogo impressionante, com uma história marcante, ótimos personagens e uma jogabilidade formidável
  85. MeAndMyGamertag
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Deborah Woll was a little distracting but fantastic game. Amazing combat and story. I just wish that they answered who blew the horn in GoW 2018!… Expand
  86. Lgbtroxa
    Dec 26, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo está lindo. A narrativa evoluiu pra caramba e ver o Kratos deixando aos poucos de ser um assassino frio, é emocionante.
    Mas, não gostei do terceiro ato. Foi extremamente rushado.
    Além de que (nossa essa parte me deu raiva em). Santa Monica criou horas e horas de gameplay sobre a busca pela máscara que Odin queria para ter todo o conhecimento do mundo. Temos dezenas de diálogos falando sobre o que tem dentro da fenda que se abrirá quando completarmos a máscara. Conhecimento infinito, uma criatura colossal, uma chance de fazer algo épico. Pra chegar no final, e em um diálogo COMPLETAMENTE BROXA, o Atreus quebrar ela no meio e acabar com a expectativa que eu tinha sobre o jogo. É legal, mas o que temos no jogo? É o Ragnarok com um final broxante meio pão com manteiga pra agradar a massa que gosta da Marvel e seus finais felizes. Não merecia metade dos prêmios que recebeu, e fico feliz por não ter ganho o GOTY. Dito isso, não, não sou hater de GoW. É uma das minhas franquias favoritas, só perdendo para NieR, e por conta disso, posso dizer que a narrativa de Ragnarok é interessante e instigante, mas decepciona no final pra nos dar um final feliz que absolutamente ninguém pediu.    … Expand
  87. BitterQuitter
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Somehow they made it better than GoW 2018. Big must play and my personal GOTY for 2022, even with how great Elden Ring was. Bring on GoW3.
  88. Saschajoon
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing story, characters, gameplay, combat, world & level design, everything in this game is a 10/10. My only complaint is that the ending felt a bit rushed and the actual Ragnarok battle took way less time than it should've. Ironwood was mediocre.
  89. Zerockz7
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En mi opinión mucho mejor que God of war 2018, tiene mejor jugabilidad, los reinos están mucho mejor detallado, etc, en si el juego es una gozada tanto visual como narrativa y también está muy bien trabajada la historia.te muestra muchas tramas cómo la relación de padre e hijo, la rivalidad entre Thor y Kratos, Odin, etc.… Expand
  90. roll000
    Dec 28, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The endgame of this game was terribly hasty. Compare to the last game, the scale of the last bosses(Thor and Odin) were kinda small. They were treated like Extras. Rangarok(Surtr) and Jormungand were same. And I had to get through too much puzzle on every stages which made me quite tired.… Expand
  91. TheThunderbird
    Apr 19, 2023
    8
    A great game with a great narrative, good characters, beautiful visuals, fun combat, and better bosses than the 2018 game. However, the game does come with a few problems that I cannot ignore and have to take a couple points off for.

    1. Game is overly restrictive and hand holding. 2. Environmental puzzles are far to easy and the game tells you the answer if you can't figure it out in    A great game with a great narrative, good characters, beautiful visuals, fun combat, and better bosses than the 2018 game. However, the game does come with a few problems that I cannot ignore and have to take a couple points off for.

    1. Game is overly restrictive and hand holding.
    2. Environmental puzzles are far to easy and the game tells you the answer if you can't figure it out in five seconds.
    3. Pacing is problematic and slow at times.
    4. Other than favors the exploration really is not that fun.
    6. The game itself plays it kind of safe and Ragnarok itself is underwhelming.

    Other than that, it is a solid game and a good sequel which deserves all the awards it did win at the Game Awards and is still worth your time if you were a fan of GOW 2018.    … Expand
  92. AlanGameHD2019
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Um jogo perfeito, a franquia God of War acertou em cheio nesse jogo, os gráficos sao esplêndidos. A história é muito boa
  93. Dred9
    May 2, 2023
    8
    Vraiment lourd, c'est beau et de bonne cinématique (même trop?) Et trop tenue par la main.
  94. Efethra
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    Çok güzel hikayeye ve oyun mekaniklerinle sahip ilk oyundan oldukça farklı yetenek apacı var kesinlikle oynamaya değer
  95. SnyperKnightYTP
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    This game had such an amazing story and the graphics are beautiful. Plus I admire the combat and the weapons. It feels so addictive at times where I find myself playing for hours. Absolute Masterpiece and I totally recommend playing it
  96. Aganger739G
    Dec 29, 2022
    7
    The story is ok but can lag the pace down. The biggest pain is that Kratos has the biggest chest over any of the female characters. Every female is flat chested, every single one. It sucks that the graphics have gotten better but the characters have only got worse. Every female character has zero faults lest they rile up the game industry hating weirdos. Atreus game play is desent, and ssoThe story is ok but can lag the pace down. The biggest pain is that Kratos has the biggest chest over any of the female characters. Every female is flat chested, every single one. It sucks that the graphics have gotten better but the characters have only got worse. Every female character has zero faults lest they rile up the game industry hating weirdos. Atreus game play is desent, and sso it isn't a chore to play him as much as you do this time. It's worth the play, but it seems like the devs hate breasts, or they really like em flat chested.… Expand
  97. Hanzza
    Dec 29, 2022
    6
    God game for the ps players typically action adventure. This story is no good, and length is terrifying. Graphics is good music is beautiful. Combat is same stereotype.
  98. ReptileSticks
    Dec 29, 2022
    7
    2018 god of war was really fault less
    But this new entry is so meh
    For sure combat is the same as before
    But with new enemies Story is so lame , not worth the wait Atreus levels are so lame
    Kratos now are so soft
  99. Skajllhujall
    Dec 30, 2022
    6
    They just had to keep doing what they were doing with 2018 God of War, but instead, they decided to make the game more cartoonish and colorful. The atmosphere is completely destroyed, the UI is terrible, and the game overall feels clunkier and cheaper
  100. kamakaze5
    Dec 30, 2022
    10
    This is the pinnacle of what games can be.

    Engaging storytelling with writing that rivals any movie you will ever see. Incredible gameplay that feels crisp and precise. A challenging game that never feels cheap with unearned deaths like the souls series. This is the grandest, most emotionally satisfying journey I have ever taken in 30 years of gaming. An absolute must play and    This is the pinnacle of what games can be.

    Engaging storytelling with writing that rivals any movie you will ever see.

    Incredible gameplay that feels crisp and precise. A challenging game that never feels cheap with unearned deaths like the souls series.

    This is the grandest, most emotionally satisfying journey I have ever taken in 30 years of gaming.

    An absolute must play and a reason alone to won a PS5    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 141 Critic Reviews

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  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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