God of War Ragnarokreviews are in, crowning the game as the highest-rated PlayStation 5 release so far, but some fans may be curious to see how the reviews compare to the 2018 game. The 2018God of Wargame was a massive success, and so expectations have always been high forGod of War Ragnarok. While fans have yet to play the game for themselves, professional reviews have saidGod of War Ragnarokis one of the best new game releases of the year.
God of War Ragnarokreviews have indicated near-universal acclaim for Sony Santa Monica’s latest effort. A lot of praise has been aimed at the game’s graphics, story, and gameplay, with few finding much fault in the game at all. Not only were many critics impressed with the game’s main story, but they have also been impressed byGod of War Ragnarok’s side quests, which may be the key area whereRagnarokmanages to surpass its 2018 predecessor.
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Here is how theGod of War Ragnarokreviewscompare to the 2018 game.
God of War 2018 Reviews
The 2018God of Wargame takes place after the events of the Greek mythology trilogy, entrenching Kratos in the world of Norse mythology instead. This version of Kratos is older and calmer than his younger self, trying to find peace by starting a family and moving on from his horrifically violent past.Kratos and his son Atreusgo on a journey to spread his deceased wife’s ashes, and what results is an adventure full of jaw-dropping twists, action-packed battles, and intense conflicts with various figures from Norse mythology.
Besides changing up the setting and story, the2018God of Wargame made some drastic changesto core gameplay, switching to an over-the-shoulder camera and revamping the combat significantly. This was a risky move to be sure, but it’s safe to say it paid off big time, withGod of Warearning an impressive 94 rating on Metacritic, making it one of the highest-rated video games of all time.
God of War Ragnarok Reviews
God of War Ragnarokfollows in the footsteps of the 2018 game, showing fans what happens next in the lives of Atreus and Kratos. It means to wrap up theNorse mythology saga, which means the stakes are higher inRagnarokthan ever before. Gameplay-wise,God of War Ragnarokis a natural continuation of the 2018 game, making improvements without reinventing the wheel like the previous entry did.
Like the 2018God of War,God of War Ragnarokearned a 94 overall rating from critics. This means the two games are even in terms of review scores, which is encouraging for anyGod of Warfansthat have been looking forward toRagnarok. The consensus seems to be thatRagnaroklives up to the hype, and it should even give the critically-acclaimedElden Ringa run for its money for the coveted Game of the Year spot.
God of War Ragnaroklaunches November 9 for PS4 and PS5.
