As expected, Sony Santa Monica has created an epic masterpiece worthy of scoring near-perfect numbers across the board for almost every major gaming review outlet. Some are calling it the greatest PlayStation game of all time while others claim Ragnarok is the greatest game, period. Below, you will find a round-up of all the major players in the business and what they have to say about God of War Ragnarök.
MetaCritic: 94/100
OpenCritic: 94/100
Game Informer: 95/10
“Ragnarök may lack the unique impact of the prior game, but everything that worked so well the first time comes forward, along with a story that earns the proper definition of the term epic.”
VG247: 5/5
“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”
IGN: 10/10
“The writing, performances, and music are each exceptional, bringing this expansive Norse tapestry to life”
Polygon: “Just OK”
“God of War Ragnarök feels trapped between great design and blockbuster movies”
PC Mag: 4.5/5
“God of War Ragnarok builds upon everything the 2018 reboot established to deliver a greater gameplay experience that’s filled with emotion and hard-hitting combat.”
GameSpot: 90/100
“God of War Ragnarok is a lavish production with pristine visuals, jaw-dropping scale, crunchy combat that is as satisfying as it is brutal”
Hardcore Gamer: 4/5
“This is one war that Kratos and players won’t want to prevent.”
God of War Ragnarök releases for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on November 9th.