God of War Ragnarök Reviews

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5 / 5.0
Nov 3, 2022

God of War Ragnarok is the epitome of cinematic gaming experiences.

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6 / 10
Sep 20, 2024

A 9/10 game let down by a shoddy port to PC.

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95 / 100
Sep 27, 2024

So where does that leave us? God of War: Ragnarök's PC port is certainly packed with features, and while most players won't encounter some of the issues outlined above, the button prompts problem can remain an annoyance for those who like the Classic control scheme. It's also possible some of the bugs we ran into were just strange accidents, as we cannot replicate them again aside from Atreus' green hair on Deck. With that in mind, while PS5 may still be the ideal way to play, the PC version will allow players to experience the game at the absolute best visual quality it can hit.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2022

God of War Ragnarok's immaculate attention to detail, provoking narrative, and visceral combat mark it as one of the best PlayStation exclusives.

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100 / 100
Nov 3, 2022

It's rare to see a sequel nail it this hard, but God of War: Ragnarök has once again raised the bar for every action adventure title. It's the best game I've played in a very, very long time, and is, in a word, perfect.

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8 / 10
Oct 11, 2024

If you can put the technical issues aside, this is the definitive way to experience Kratos & Atreus' ongoing journey. God of War: Ragnarök is a fantastic sequel and shows a studio at the peak of their game making powers.

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10 / 10.0
Sep 24, 2024

God of War: Ragnarök from Santa Monica Studio and Sony Interactive Entertainment is a beast on the PC. It brings the same big adventure while sporting some of the most gorgeous graphics the game has shown to date.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2024

Keeping with PlayStation Studios' tradition, the PC version of God of War Ragnarok is the definitive way to play and enjoy the epic adventure, regardless of whether you have a beefy high-end gaming rig, or your primary PC is your Steam Deck.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2024

God of War Ragnarok shines on PC. Packed with all the graphical bells and whistles you'd hope for in 2024, alongside the game's brilliant Valhalla mode, there's no doubt this is the definitive way to experience Kratos' final Norse outing.

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CGMagazine
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Sep 19, 2024

God of War Ragnarök continues Jetpack Interactives' excellent porting efforts to provide PC players with the definitive version of the game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2022

Grandeur and epicness have caused a little bit of harm to Ragnarok - the 2018 God of War is by all means a better game. Not all new things work in the sequel. Still, I believe that this is a game worth checking out, and if you liked the first one – you simply HAVE to.

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9 / 10
Dec 7, 2022

God of War: Ragnarok throws almost the entire cadre of remaining Norse gods at the beardy one and the result is an incremental but still spectacular step up from 2018's title, refining the existing systems and loading the game with a dense narrative that satisfies more often than it distracts.

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Ben Salter
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 16, 2022

Kratos' reboot signs-off after just two games, expertly unifying story with gameplay and proving a safe sequel can be brilliant.

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Nov 4, 2022

God of War: Ragnarok is every bit as good as God of War: Ragnarok was 4 years ago. However, God of War: Ragnarok brings to light limitations that the industry seems to have hit in terms of graphical display and mechanics that shouldn't be something that even exists at all, let alone in one of the biggest games of the year.

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10 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2019

Though not the same tectonic shift as its predecessor, God of War Ragnarök represents one of the finest pieces of interactive entertainment available. By expanding on all the ideas set forth in 2018, Ragnarök culminates in an emotional, enthralling finale for Kratos and Atreus.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2022

I can't stress enough how God of War Ragnarök is a fantastic game with tremendous heights. It caps off the Norse mythology duology beautifully, and I absolutely cannot wait to see where the series goes from here. It's just a bit of a shame that it can't quite live up to the game that came before it.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2022

With vivid environments and incredible acting, God of War Ragnarök is the sequel that we have been waiting for.

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10 / 10.0
Nov 2, 2022

God of War Ragnarök is more of the epic God of War that we loved in 2018, but it builds on those foundations in every single way to create a compelling and addicting adventure in its own right that improves across the board. Combat is furious and intense, exploring every nook and cranny of each Norse realm is captivating, and clever puzzles are seamlessly intertwined with abilities that change, evolve, and make you feel like a master of all crafts. Narratively, the heartfelt and fascinating story is supported by incredible writing that makes its whole cast of characters shine, and the production values are through the roof, with a gorgeous soundtrack and visuals that push the limits and stun at every turn. Santa Monica Studios have again managed to create something truly memorable and entirely special.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 4, 2022

God of War Ragnarok is a triumph. Santa Monica Studio has successfully taken everything that was great about the last game and amplified it while correcting just about every problem area and then some. There are slight stumbles, but it's a constantly surprising, epic adventure that shows genuine growth in its characters, backed up by best-in-class combat and a menagerie of breathtaking scenes. This makes Ragnarök an easy GOTY contender and one of the best games I've played in years.

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10 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2022

God of War Ragnarok surpasses its predecessor in every way. From its captivating story to its thrilling combat to the endlessly explorable and wonderfully designed Nine Realms of Norse mythology, it's an unequivocal triumph from top to bottom.

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