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God of War: Ragnarok
God of War: Ragnarök is the ninth installment in the God of War series and the sequel to 2018's God of War. Continuing with the Norse mythology theme, the game is set in ancient Norway and feature series protagonists Kratos, the former Greek God of War, and his young son Atreus. The game is expected to kick off the events of Ragnarök, where Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as they prepare for the prophesied battle that will end the world.
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Story and Narrative
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Critics largely praise God of War: Ragnarok for its exceptional character development, emotional depth, and exploration of mature themes, with some calling it one of the best stories in a video game. However, a few critics express concerns about pacing, lack of cohesion, and missed potential, but overall, the consensus is that the story is a triumph and stands out as one of the best in the video game medium.
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Gameplay
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Critics laud God of War: Ragnarok for its intense, fast-paced combat with varied moves and enemies, especially praising the addition of Atreus and his unique abilities. Some critics note initial gameplay familiarity and camera issues, but overall, the game is seen as a significant improvement with engaging combat and fresh gameplay elements.
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Graphics and Visual Design
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Critics rave about God of War: Ragnarok's stunning graphics, detailed character models, and breathtaking landscapes, comparing them to some of the best in the industry. While some note limitations due to PS4 support, the general consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with praise for the game's art direction, variety of environments, and attention to detail. Overall, critics describe the graphics as exceptional, near perfect, and at the limit of what is possible, making God of War: Ragnarok a visually impressive experience.
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Music and Sound Design
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Critics overwhelmingly praise the sound design and music of God of War: Ragnarok, highlighting its immersive experience, exceptional voice acting, and standout original soundtrack. Despite a few critics not specifically mentioning the music, the consensus is highly positive, with the majority emphasizing the excellent quality and contribution to the game's overall excellence and enjoyment.
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Voice Acting
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The voice acting in God of War: Ragnarok has garnered widespread acclaim, particularly for Christopher Judge's portrayal of Kratos and Sunny Suljic's performance as Atreus. Critics praise the emotional depth, humor, and maturity brought to the characters. The voice ensemble, including Ryan Hurst and Richard Schiff, is also commended for adding impact and emotion to the dialogue scenes. While some critics had limited negative comments, the overall consensus is that the voice acting is exceptional and significantly elevates the game's storytelling and immersive experience.
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Technical Performance
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God of War: Ragnarok on the PS5 impresses with smooth gameplay and polished experience, but falls short of fully utilizing the console's capabilities. Critics praise seamless performance and fixes in pre-launch patches, but point out missed opportunities and technical limitations. While the game runs well overall, there are areas that could be improved for a more optimal gaming experience on the PS5.
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Replay Value
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Critics agree that God of War: Ragnarok boasts high replay value with its wealth of content, side quests, and exploration opportunities. The game's vast environments and accessibility options enhance the gameplay experience, motivating players to return. However, some critics raise concerns about narrative cohesion and linearity, impacting immersion for some. Overall, the game's length, rewarding side quests, and expansion of combat toolkit make it a compelling and engaging experience worth revisiting.
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Overall Verdict
Critics raved about God of War: Ragnarok, praising its challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and immersive storytelling. While some criticized its story and pacing, the majority agreed that it's a worthy sequel that surpasses its predecessor. With epic combat and emotional storytelling, this game is a Game of the Year contender and a standout title of the year.
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Gamingnexus.com
Nov 3, 2022
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God of War Ragnarök is a masterful work of art, going above and beyond with world-class storytelling, in-depth combat mechanics, exquisite visuals, unparalleled performance, and a slew of modern accessibility features. It's more than just a video game – it's an entire journey that transcends the modern day gaming experience with its masterful amalgamation of so many different working pieces. This is the game of the generation.
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Attackofthefanboy.com
Nov 3, 2022
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God of War Ragnarok delivers one of the deepest, richest gaming experiences to date. With an improved combat system, impressive new enemies, immersive environments, and unparalleled storytelling, God of War Ragnarok is an outstanding game that will stand as a beacon for what storytelling greatness should be.
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Dexerto.com
Nov 3, 2022
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God of War Ragnarok is a complex, thoughtful game that takes everything that made its predecessor an unmissable experience to even greater heights. It is a triumph, and is easily reason enough to buy a PlayStation 5 thanks to a fantastic story, great characters, and combat that’s even better than its predecessor’s. The game is a stunning technical showcase for the PlayStation 5, with impressive graphics, animation, and audio design. The voice acting is also impressive, with nuanced and impressive performances from many of the cast. The game has plenty of replay value, with side quests to undertake and new combat trials with tougher enemies to seek out. The game is highly recommended, with a score of 10/10.
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Butwhytho.net
Nov 16, 2022
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God of War Ragnarok is a masterpiece that provides a plethora of emotions. The complex characters and storyline provide depth and life to the series that previously focused on combat over narrative substance. The combat is great, but the option for exploration and puzzle-solving balances out the mechanics and adds a bit of curve to the otherwise linear storyline. The graphics are amazing, with crisp and detailed visuals. Highly recommended.
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Apptrigger.com
Nov 18, 2022
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God of War Ragnarok is a masterpiece in game design and perfect in every way. It may very well be the best game of 2022.
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Videogamer.com
Nov 3, 2022
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God of War Ragnarok is a masterpiece, with expertly written story, fantastic gameplay, arresting graphics and visual design, standout voice acting, and immense replay value. The game is one of the most gripping and memorable slices of crafted escapism yet seen.
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Godisageek.com
Nov 3, 2022
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God of War Ragnarok is the definition of a masterpiece, featuring some of the best combat of all time, a gripping, poignant, and ambitious story, with superb acting, visually stunning graphics, and plenty to do. Some enemies are tough, but overall, this game is a masterpiece that players will never want to end.
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Wegotthiscovered.com
Nov 3, 2022
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God of War Ragnarok is a masterclass in storytelling and design, and it'll easily stand the test of time as one of PlayStation's finest games. This one is an absolute masterpiece.
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Gamerant.com
Nov 3, 2022
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God of War Ragnarok is a once-in-a-generation game. It doesn't just live up to its high expectations, but it subverts them and expands beyond them all the same. There is nothing quite like it on PS4 or on the PS5 yet, and it would be hard for anything to live up to the same heights.
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Areajugones.sport.es
Nov 3, 2022
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God of War: Ragnarok is a masterpiece that exceeds all expectations, with excellent narrative, gameplay, graphics, and technical performance. It is a game that constantly surprises the player and is a must-play for fans of the franchise and video games in general.
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