God of War Ragnarok reviews 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 2018 God of War game was a massive success, and so expectations have always been high for God of War Ragnarok. While fans have yet to play the game for themselves, professional reviews have said God of War Ragnarok is one of the best new game releases of the year.
God of War Ragnarok reviews 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 by God of War Ragnarok's side quests, which may be the key area where Ragnarok manages to surpass its 2018 predecessor.
Here is how the God of War Ragnarok reviews compare to the 2018 game.
God of War 2018 Reviews
The 2018 God of War game 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 Atreus go 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, the 2018 God of War game made some drastic changes to 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, with God of War earning 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 Ragnarok follows in the footsteps of the 2018 game, showing fans what happens next in the lives of Atreus and Kratos. It means to wrap up the Norse mythology saga, which means the stakes are higher in Ragnarok than ever before. Gameplay-wise, God of War Ragnarok is a natural continuation of the 2018 game, making improvements without reinventing the wheel like the previous entry did.
Like the 2018 God of War, God of War Ragnarok earned a 94 overall rating from critics. This means the two games are even in terms of review scores, which is encouraging for any God of War fans that have been looking forward to Ragnarok. The consensus seems to be that Ragnarok lives up to the hype, and it should even give the critically-acclaimed Elden Ring a run for its money for the coveted Game of the Year spot.
God of War Ragnarok launches November 9 for PS4 and PS5.
Source: Metacritic (2)
