God of War Ragnarök closes Santa Monica Studio's Norse arc as Kratos and Atreus push toward a prophesied end across the Nine Realms. Its defining quality is character writing: a grieving father and a son pulling away from him, carried by performance capture that critics treated as a benchmark for the medium. Combat returns heavier and more varied than the 2018 game, the Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos woven through puzzle-solving and a far deeper bench of optional content.
Critics were near unanimous, with broad praise for the storytelling and presentation. Players run warmer in places and cooler in others: the recurring complaint is pacing, with long cutscenes, linear stretches, and backtracking that make a generous game feel bloated rather than tight. It rewards anyone invested in the saga's emotional payoff, while newcomers are better served starting with the 2018 game first.
Single Player Only
Overall player feedback on *God of War Ragnarök* reflects a strong appreciation for its storytelling, character development, and visual presentation, with many describing it as a worthy continuation of the series. However, some players express dissatisfaction with pacing issues, the linearity of missions, and gameplay elements such as puzzles and side quests. While a majority of reviews indicate a positive experience, there are notable criticisms that suggest a mixed reception for specific aspects of the game.
Based on 105 reviews from playstation, steam
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