God of War Ragnarok

God of War Ragnarok

November 9, 2022

ActionAdventureOpen World PlayStation 4PlayStation 5

Kratos and Atreus journey through the Nine Realms in search of answers before Ragnarok arrives.

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88.0

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Critic Reviews (39)

Aarón Márquez IGN Spain Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

92.0

"God of War Ragnarok for PC does not boast at any time, and implements a number of restrictions difficult to justify, but ultimately we have a functional port that allows us to enjoy in all its glory of this jewel …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Nov 2022
90.0 /100

"God of War Ragnarok is a fantastic showcase of what this series has to offer, and a sterling example of how it still has life left in it. While not everything lands with the sequel from a story perspective, the …"

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Chris Tapsell Eurogamer Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Much like its heroes, God of War: Ragnarök learns to love itself for what it truly is: gargantuan, excessive, and wonderfully absurd."

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Chris White God is a Geek Nov 2022
100.0 /100

"God of War Ragnarok is just as stunning as it was on PS5, and those wanting to enjoy such an incredible game now have the chance on PC."

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Nov 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

87.0

"God of War Ragnarok is an incredible game no matter where it&s;s played, with PlayStation delivering yet another quality PC port."

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David Jenkins Metro GameCentral Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"A more flawed experience than its predecessor, with a sense that the formula is already starting to wear thin, but the character-based storytelling with Kratos and his son is handled masterfully well."

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David Martinez Hobby Consolas Nov 2022
97.0 /100

"God of War Ragnarok is a work of art, from narrative elements to the construction of the Nine Realms. A sequel worthy of a god, capable of making us cry and tremble with the fury of combat."

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David Oña IGN Spain Nov 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"God of War: Ragnarok is, above all, an expansion of what was proposed four years ago. An adventure that unfolds in a big way (as the occasion demands) and with success when it comes to expanding its world and its …"

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David Rodriguez Hobby Consolas Nov 2022
97.0 /100

"God of War Ragnarok for PC is established as a more than worthy version of the acclaimed title from Santa Monica Studio. With solid performance, a good variety of options, and a few small improvements, Kratos can now face fatherhood …"

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Eric Switzer TheGamer Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"These improvements and refinements make Ragnarok a great sequel, and the increased length will please the ‘time spent = value’ crowd, but the path from Faye’s final resting place to the final battle of Ragnarok is not nearly as composed …"

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Fraser Brown PC Gamer Nov 2022
78.0 /100
Giovanni Colantonio Digital Trends Nov 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

76.0

"God of War Ragnarok delivers more thrilling action in in a bigger, though not necessarily better, sequel."

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Giovanni Marrelli IGN Nov 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

95.0

"An epic and exciting journey, containing the best of the new essence of God of War."

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60.0 /100
James Billcliffe VG247 Nov 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Although it starts out remarkably similar to the 2018 God of War both mechanically and graphically, God of War Ragnarok gradually builds into a meaningful evolution for the series, expanding the scope of gameplay both stealthily and overtly, while delivering …"

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Nov 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

78.0

"God of War Ragnarök is a triumph. It’s a swansong for the PS4 and one of the best first-party games for the PS5 so far. It’s bigger than its predecessor in every way. The game’s only flaw is the weak …"

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Jason Moth Hardcore Gamer Nov 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

64.0

"Not quite as good as its predecessor, but still a solid entry in the series."

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Jeffrey David Brooks DualShockers Nov 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"From start to finish, God of War Ragnarok is an incredible journey, earning it a place among the absolute best PlayStation games of all time."

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Jim Hargreaves TheSixthAxis Nov 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Kratos has come a long way since first flinging himself into the Aegean all those years ago. God of War, as a series, has come a long way too, pushing the boundaries of hack and slash action to their goar-soaked …"

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Joshua Duckworth Game Rant Nov 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

95.0

"God of War Ragnarok lives up to the hype and expectations of the franchise but also manages to subvert and exceed them in many ways."

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Juan Linares Areajugones Nov 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

96.0

"God of War Ragnarök blew our minds."

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Katharine Castle Eurogamer Nov 2022
80.0 /100
Kevin Dunsmore Hardcore Gamer Nov 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"God of War Ragnarök is to God of War (2018) as God of War II was to God of War. God of War II may not have changed much mechanically, but it made nuanced improvements to gameplay, story and level …"

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Kyle Hilliard Game Informer Nov 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"God of War Ragnarök feels a lot like God of War (2018), which is a compliment considering how fantastic that game is. Sony Santa Monica was right to not break what wasn’t broken and it has expertly continued the story …"

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Leon Hurley GamesRadar+ Nov 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

95.0

"A beautiful world filled with things to discover, and a fitting close for Kratos&s; viking adventure that only misses full marks thanks to a light touch opening half that takes a while to hit its stride."

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Michael Huber Easy Allies Nov 2022
90.0 /100

"God of War Ragnarok doesn&s;t have the same impact as 2018&s;s dramatic reinvention, but it still stands tall as another epic adventure for the legendary Ghost of Sparta."

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Morgan Park PC Gamer Nov 2022
79.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

40.0

"God of War Ragnarök isn&s;t the cleanest sequel, but it leaves Sony&s;s angriest franchise in a great place."

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Moustafa Gad IGN Middle East Nov 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

96.0

"Ragnarok represents a step forward in single-player adventure games, outperforming its predecessor in every aspect, concluding Kratos’ journey through the Norse lands in an epic from the first to the last moment without leaving any chance to catch your breath, …"

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Nathan Hermanson video games are good Nov 2022
75.0 /100
Óscar Sánchez Areajugones Nov 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

93.0

"God of War: Ragnarök is, for many, one of the best games available on PS5 and now it comes to compatible with exquisite quality. It&s;s practically a perfect port, except for some minor details that will surely be corrected with …"

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Paul Tassi Forbes Nov 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"God of War Ragnarok is a beautiful, moving game, no longer purely centered on a father getting to know his son, but also about vengeance, forgiveness and attempting to change both prophecy, and the people we used to be, both …"

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Rachel Kaser GamesBeat Nov 2022
90.0 /100

"The story of God of War Ragnarök may not be as straightforward as it was in God of War, but that’s to its credit. It’s messy and complicated, but that makes the emotional payoff all the better. The gameplay remains …"

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Rob Gordon Screen Rant Nov 2022
70.0 /100
Sam Chandler Shacknews Nov 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

96.0

"Santa Monica Studio has captured lightning in a bottle for a second time. God of War Ragnarok left me speechless; it’s such a beautiful game both visually and narratively. The team has somehow managed to take what made the original …"

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Simon Cardy IGN Nov 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

97.0

"An enthralling spectacle to behold and an even more exciting one to take the reins of, God of War Ragnarok melds action and adventure together to create a new, unforgettable Norse saga. Impeccable writing, pitch-perfect performances, knockout action – it’s …"

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Tamoor Hussain GameSpot Nov 2022
90.0 /100

"Sony Santa Monica brings back what made the original God of War reboot great and delivers another fantastic story with exceptional writing."

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Tom Bardwell VideoGamer Nov 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

95.0

"God of War Ragnarok is a masterpiece."

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Tony Polanco Tom&s;s Guide Nov 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"God of War Ragnarök is arguably the series&s; best entry thanks to its gripping narrative, engaging gameplay and stunning visuals. It is the definition of a "must-have" title."

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Nov 2022
65.0 /100