How do you manage making what is objectively considered one of the best games of last decade then somehow improving every single aspect by a ginormous margin?

Calling God of War Ragnarök a masterpiece is an understatement, It is a primordial experience, one too big to behold, eyes continuously tearing up due to it's overwhelming astonishing nature.

It requires a tremendous lack of taste, heart, and soul to dislike the narrative of this game. So unbelievably carefully crafted and it wouldn't be insane to label it as one of the best regardless of any type of media. You truly feel the weight of Ragnarök throughout the game in clever ways, The character growth is beyond incredible and the subject matter is preciously handled, an example that is representative of that is Kratos and Freya's first Adventure together in Vanahaim, by far the most introspective lines of dialogue I've ever processed in a video game, the simple conversations about forgiveness, prophecies and fate were so surprisingly deep and hard-hitting. Another example of many that illustrate the perfect narrative structure is the moment Kratos and Atreus hunt for deer after Brok's death which was the most emotionally raw showcase of their dynamic as father and son, a moment that is testimonial to the game's versatility, to still feel personal amidst the vast scope of the overarching events.

Every other element of the game eclipses everything I said about the narrative, culminating to a perfect video game, I need to cut the review short just know that I will cherish every single speck of time this game pops up in my head.