God of War Ragnarok

Compelling, personal narrative Heavily connects to original trilogy Engaging roguelite systems Encourages build experimentation

Repeated arenas Ragnarok's combat quirks carry over

“God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla isn't just a fun free DLC; it's a fitting epilogue to the entire God of War series.”

Epic story with a deeper dive into Norse mythology ; Combat is just as brutally fun as before ; Atreus as a playable character is a welcome addition ; Looks phenomenal on the PS5

Frustrating difficulty spikes ; Lots of backtracking in game’s latter half

God of War Ragnarök is a spectacular sequel, retaining the same ultra-satisfying combat as its predecessor, but with a more grandiose story to boot.

Kratos' best characterization yet Fantastic combat More customization options Rewarding exploration

Uneven story RPG systems still don't click Technically stagnant

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

Every character is impeccably written ; Combat is fun, fluid and challenging ; Substantial side-missions ; Visually stunning and impressive enemy variety ; A fantastic conclusion to the Norse saga

DualSense features are nothing special

God of War Ragnarok offers a thrilling conclusion for Kratos and Atreus, levelling up everything that its predecessor presented, for what is arguably the greatest one-two punch in video game history.

Incredible production values ; Emotionally gripping, unforgettable story ; Greater variety of enemies and locations ; Tons of engaging side quests ; Smooth frame rates across both graphics modes

Sharp difficulty spike between main campaign and side quests ; Emotional depth will make you cry

Not only does God of War Ragnarök meet your sky high expectations, it exceeds them with an epic fantasy tale, which is punctuated by jaw dropping production values, an addictively deep gameplay structure, tons of lore, and a beautiful, emotionally raw...

Superb story and acting ; Combat is magnificent ; Stunning graphical presentation at up to 120fps ; 40-50 hours of playtime

Feels very familiar to the first game - if that's even a criticism

God of War Ragnarök is arguably the best game of this console generation so far. It builds on its 2018 predecessor in almost every way, while also maintaining exactly what made the experience so good in the first place. It is an essential purchase for...

Fantastic performances and writing ; Satisfying combat expanded upon from predecessor ; Much to do beyond story that’s just as substantial ; Both epic and intimate in scope

Last-gen concessions feels noticeable in places ; Different upgrade menus can get overwhelming

Bigger and better in both gameplay and storytelling, Ragnarok is a phenomenal PlayStation holiday blockbuster.

A visual showcase on PS5 and PS4 ; Exceptional storytelling ; Fantastic combat design

Not a completely new approach

God Of War: Ragnarök is one of the most finely crafted adventures we’ve ever played, mixing thrilling combat with fab storytelling. If you own a PS5 and need one of the best games of 2022 then you owe it to yourself to play God Of War: Ragnarök on PS5.