“Open your heart to the world as you have opened it to me, and you will find every reason to keep living in it.”

Santa Monica outdid themselves with this one. As someone who hasn’t played any of games until GoW: 2018, the way Ragnarök moved me is unreal. One of the best-writing feats in the medium, no doubt about it. Such a beautifully crafted story about walking your own path and seeing the worth of living Kratos’ journey and his scenes with Faye, Atreus, and his journey with fate as Loki, and all the other cast members were great. We also get a fantastic soundtrack that amplifies the story and world even more.

In the gaming aspect, Ragnarök improves every aspect from its predecessor. The addition of playing as Atreus, having other new party members drop-downs, and new movement techniques like grappling make the game feel so smooth, a significant upgrade from 2018. The game looks unreal graphic-wise on the PS5, and this was one of the best games I’ve played around its launch.

10/10 from Santa Monica. The main story is done and getting platinum soon.

I had no intention of writing a review, simply because I had no idea how to express myself after an adventure such as this. I'm simply floored. I seriously don't know how this can be topped.

During my playthrough I kept thinking that something felt off, and that the story at times didn't connect. In retrospect, I realise it all was the perfect buildup to what eventually led to Ragnarök. Every thread of the story I felt was mishandled eventually weaved into this bulletproof piece of fabric of a story.

For now I'll need to collect myself before I collapse. (Just completed the game). Prolly make a more fleshed out review once I potentially 100% the game.

In the review I did for God of War (2018) , which also my first review on Backloggd, I expressed my expectations and anticipation of this game. Let's just say I wasn't let down. :,)