Recording summary · November 2022
DO NOT BUY God of War Ragnarök
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Overview
God of War Ragnarök is disappointing, bland, and overly similar to its predecessor, featuring revamped graphics as its primary distinction.
The hack-and-slash combat, simplistic puzzles, unengaging characters, and lack of tactical depth compare poorly to Elden Ring, prompting a rating of 3.9 out of 10 and advice against purchasing the game at full price.
Themes
Expectations versus the actual experience with God of War Ragnarök as a PlayStation 5 flagship title.
Combat mechanics and puzzle design being repetitive, simplistic, and identical to the previous entry.
The role and characterization of the main protagonist and his son.
Comparisons to Elden Ring and overall critique of gameplay depth.
Final evaluation, numerical rating, pricing concerns, and recommendation to skip the title.
Developments
Daniel played the new game God of War Ragnarök.