Where Ragnarok improves on GOW2018's gameplay significantly via new enemies, weapons, etc., I think the story in 2018 is just straight-up better. 2018's simpler story felt more cohesive and hit me harder than most of the story beats in Ragnarok. Some characters, like Freyr, barely get any screen time, and it feels like a missed opportunity and something that wouldn't have happened in 2018 because its roster of characters was so much smaller. Overall a phenomenal game that I'd recommend to most anyone, but I can't help from enjoying 2018 more.