Jason Moth
Hardcore GamerReview: God of War Ragnarök (PC)
Published 10/3/2024
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PS4 / PC / PS5 - 11/9/2022
God of War Ragnarök
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 features series protagonists Kratos, the former Greek God of War, and his young son Atreus. The game kicked 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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- SIE Santa Monica Studio
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- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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89
16 scored reviews
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70–100
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The critic average is 89 across 16 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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90–10012 reviews · 75%
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Morgan Park
PC GamerGod of War Ragnarök PC review
Published 9/25/2024
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79
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantGod of War Ragnarok PC Review
Published 9/24/2024
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90
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Read originalRachel Kaser
GamesBeatGod of War Ragnarök review: Facing your destiny
Published 11/3/2022
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90
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Read originalChris Tapsell
EurogamerEurogamer God of War Ragnarök Review
Published 11/3/2022
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80
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Read originalKyle Hilliard
Game InformerGod of War Ragnarök Review - Next To Godliness - Game Informer
Published 11/3/2022
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95
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Read originalTamoor Hussain
GameSpotGod Of War Ragnarok Review - Blood, Sweat, And Tyrs
Published 11/3/2022
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90
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Read originalLeon Hurley
GamesRadar+God of War Ragnarok Review: "For the most part this is exceptional" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 11/3/2022
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90
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Read originalSimon Cardy
IGNGod of War Ragnarok Review
Published 11/3/2022
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100
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Read originalEric Switzer
TheGamerGod Of War Ragnarok Review: God of the Year or Totally Midgard?
Published 11/3/2022
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