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[Midn1ght]

Instead of buying the game on console people are buying it on their PC. Thing is, they are now investing into the PC ecosystem, buying CPU, GPU, digital money from Fortnite / COD that won't go to PSN.

 

[tommib]

Angrboda. Playing as Atreus. Weak kratos.

Young cute black character that befriends Atreus.
A teenage angst boy turning into a man and clashing with his father.
An old Kratos that just doesn't have it in him to continue the rampage and is looking for redemption.

None of this shit is woke, man. They're interesting characters, like them or not.

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

Young cute black character that befriends Atreus.
A teenage angst boy turning into a man and clashing with his father.
An old Kratos that just doesn't have it in him to continue the rampage and is looking for redemption.

None of this shit is woke, man. They're interesting characters, like them or not.

This sounds like everything I don’t want from a god of war game lol

 

[tommib]

This sounds like everything I don’t want from a god of war game lol

And that's fine, they're only a part of the game though. Maybe try the rogue mode since it has great combat.

 

[tommib]

Disclaimer: I was beyond done with the narrative elements of Ragnorok just because I can't stand long cutscenes much these days. Nothing to do with the characters. I'm just done with lore over exposition. Sony cinematic emphasis has totally lost me at this point.

Unless it's cool stuff like Rise of the Ronin. Loved that shit because it's historical and has some humour thrown in.

 

[T4keD0wN]

Please mark as spoilers for others, but ive got a question. Do you get to kill that little brat from the first game (2018) by the end? i might play it just for that.

 

[CS Lurker]

No, thanks.

Give me a well made remaster/remake of the first 3 titles and you'll have my money, sony.

 

[tommib]

Please mark as spoilers for others, but ive got a question. Do you get to kill that little brat from the first game (2018) by the end? i might play it just for that.

Which little brat? His son?

 

[T4keD0wN]

Which little brat? His son?

yes, sorry. I am not sure there were more characters that would fit that description.

 

[Pedro Motta]

Angrboda. Playing as Atreus. Weak kratos.

Dude, I love you, but respectfully, STFU.

 

[tommib]

yes, sorry. I am not sure there were more characters that would fit that description.

Yes, he kills him in the first 5 minutes by crushing his head against a viking boat, while screaming "I'm tired of your adolescent gothic period". He uses his skull as a backpack for the rest of the game.

 

[Danknugz]

No thanks

kinda how i felt when i saw this, but i was just more "meh"

is that the one where it's like this weird daddy fantasy thing going around with some underaged kid, looked super boring

 

[Exede]

Did some of you play the same game like me? I liked this one a lot, actually a lil better than 2018.

 

[T4keD0wN]

Yes, he kills him in the first 5 minutes by crushing is head against a viking boat, while screaming "I'm tired of your adolescent gothic period". He uses his skull as a backpack for the rest of the game.

Nice, i know youre joking, i am mainly curious because hes Loki so i expect him to have to die in Ragnarok and Kratos being the one to kill him given his history with killing gods sounds dope and devastating to me, i want to see it, but primarily i just hate kids. Am i close or not?

 

[tommib]

Nice, i know youre joking, i am mainly curious because hes Loki so i expect him to have to die in Ragnarok and Kratos being the one to kill him given his history with killing gods sounds dope and devastating to me, i want to see it, but primarily i just hate kids.

Spoiler: Atreus death

No, he doesn't kill him. But I get it, I hate kids as well. All of them. Some grow up to be cool. A minority.

 

[JohnnyFootball]

Overrated, uninspired, repetitive, boring ass safe sequel. Have fun.

I will. Thanks for the support!

 

[R3TRODYCE]

Meh I’ll grab it just so I can finally complete it with god mode and one hit kills on.

 

[Kupfer]

Young cute black character that befriends Atreus.
A teenage angst boy turning into a man and clashing with his father.
An old Kratos that just doesn't have it in him to continue the rampage and is looking for redemption.

None of this shit is woke, man. They're interesting characters, like them or not.

Why is the game called God of War again?

 

[Gaiff]

Young cute black character that befriends Atreus.
A teenage angst boy turning into a man and clashing with his father.
An old Kratos that just doesn't have it in him to continue the rampage and is looking for redemption.

None of this shit is woke, man. They're interesting characters, like them or not.

It isn't necessarily woke but it screams DEI.

Are you reinforcing any negative gender stereotypes?

• Are you unnecessarily introducing gender & gender barriers into your code or design?
• Are you creating playable female characters that are equal in skill and ability to their male peers. Are your female characters equipped with clothing and armor that fits their tasks? Do they have exaggerated body proportions?
• When the story allows, do you show male characters who display a full range of emotions, including joy, sadness, and vulnerability?

Angrboda is obviously black to win diversity points.

 

[tommib]

It isn't necessarily woke but it screams DEI.



Angrboda is obviously black to win diversity points.

If you're at a point that whenever you see a black character you scream DEI you're lost. There's no conversation to be had.

 

[elbourreau]

- Best writing in a game ever.
- Atreus and Angrboda are some of the most likeable, well-written characters in gaming history.
- Zero DEI bullshit
- Game flow is amazing and not padded out at all.
- Very chill game where you don't have tens of OCD-inducing sidequests/icons/challenges on the map/menus.
- Controls and combat systems are not convoluted at all.

Most importantly though, it has SOUL, i.e, it doesn't feel like it's made by a committee
PC master race is in for a treat

Really hope it's ironical...

 

[winjer]

I don't think I'll be playing this one.
The first game was not very good.
Graphics were great, but I didn't find the puzzles nor the combat particularly engaging.
The story was ok. But Atreus was very grating and obnoxious.

 

[tommib]

I don't think I'll be playing this one.
The first game was not very good.
Graphics were great, but I didn't find the puzzles nor the combat particularly engaging.
The story was ok. But Atreus was very grating and obnoxious.

Then avoid this at all costs. It's the same x2. It's very polished though and has really cool settings.

 

[nial]

Beggars can't be choosers.

 

[Gaiff]

If you're at point that whenever you see a black character you scream DEI you're lost. There's no conversation to be had.

Nah, not even close lol. I'm a black man so nice try.

The game is based on Norse mythology and Midgard is based on Scandinavia my guy. Hell, I believe the landscape of Asgard in the game is copied from Iceland. Black people weren't exactly common in that part of the world and Angrboda kind of stands out. At least, lorewise, it's not completely nonsensical because she's a giant and they can look like whatever they want, but based on the setting and mythology, yeah, having a black character shoehorned in there is strictly for diversity points. Does it bother me? Not really. Doesn't mean I won't pretend not to notice what's right in front of my eyes.

 

[feynoob]

Why is the game called God of War again?

Because of his title. Guy did his shit. Now he is an old legend.

 

[feynoob]

If you scream at woke shit, maybe evaluate your opinion choices.
This is a game, not real life. You play to escape life. If you dont like it, dont play it.

 

[FewRope]

Why is the game called God of War again?

He actually does way more god of war things in this game than 2018 btw

 

[tommib]

Nah, not even close lol. I'm a black man so nice try.

The game is based on Norse mythology and Midgard is based on Scandinavia my guy. Hell, I believe the landscape of Asgard in the game is copied from Iceland. Black people weren't exactly common in that part of the world and Angrboda kind of stands out. At least, lorewise, it's not completely nonsensical because she's a giant and they can look like whatever they want, but based on the setting and mythology, yeah, having a black character shoehorned in there is strictly for diversity points. Does it bother me? Not really. Doesn't mean I won't pretend not to notice what's right in front of my eyes.

Look I'm with you with the general pandering we see in media but I just don't see it in Ragnarok to the degree you do. It's a game with dragons, giant trolls, and all kind of weird coloured creatures, blue eyed main characters, but a black character somehow is the AgendaTM. I don't buy it. I think it's cool that she's there. That's it.

 

[Gudji]

 

[Kupfer]

Because of his title. Guy did his shit. Now he is an old legend.

They could EASY have made a new IP out of the new game design, but it probably wouldn't have gotten nearly as much attention as a big name from yesteryear.
To still call the series GoW now, even though neither the story, the characters (except for Kratos, but he doesn't care about his past except for one scene in GoW 2018) nor the gameplay have anything to do with the original 6 main games of the Greek saga, is shameful.
New-GoW is now more of a souls-like-lite based on the Sony formula than an action game with epic boss battles and a tragic revenge story.
As I said, GoW 2018 and Gow:R as non-GoW but under new IP and Sony would now have 2 aces up their sleeve to work with. Old-GoW, which definitely has its fans who are waiting for something new and don't like new-GoW and *insert name here*-IP, which could be further expanded as new-GoW is.
Now they've managed to leave the IP irrelevant and boring, there's bound to be another from-game-to-TV-series with a relaunched "complete-new-saga" edition at some point to milk the brand but nobody really expects a new, true GoW game anymore.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Sony feeding PC players

I’ve stopped caring after two years.

Shorten the time Sony. Or do we have to slap you around some more?

 

[Gaiff]

Look I'm with you with the general pandering we see in media but I just don't see it in Ragnarok to the degree you do. It's a game with dragons, giant trolls, and all kind of weird coloured creatures, blue eyed main characters, but a black character somehow is the AgendaTM. I don't buy it. I think it's cool that she's there. That's it.

Which is why I told you, "At least, lorewise, it's not completely nonsensical because she's a giant and they can look like whatever they want." So this isn't lost on me. It's not historical fiction so they can make Giants look however they want, but that doesn't mean that I don't see the blatant DEI there.

Is Angrboda being black somehow completely against the lore? I don't think so. If I'm not mistaken, there is no physical description of the character in the myths so it's whatever.

 

[ssringo]

Haven't even played the digital copy that came with my PS5. One day they'll have to get around to the games I actually want.

 

[feynoob]

I’ve stopped caring after two years.

Shorten the time Sony. Or do we have to slap you around some more?

Time maybe long, but library would grow big

 

[Ronin_7]

Great choice.

Now Bloodborne.

 

[BennyBlanco]

I’ve stopped caring after two years.

Shorten the time Sony. Or do we have to slap you around some more?

Saved me some money by staggering the release if this and HFW to the point that even Sony fanboys say these games are mid. I’m not mad.

Double dipping on Ghost of Sushi tho.

 

[feynoob]

They could EASY have made a new IP out of the new game design, but it probably wouldn't have gotten nearly as much attention as a big name from yesteryear.
To still call the series GoW now, even though neither the story, the characters (except for Kratos, but he doesn't care about his past except for one scene in GoW 2018) nor the gameplay have anything to do with the original 6 main games of the Greek saga, is shameful.
New-GoW is now more of a souls-like-lite based on the Sony formula than an action game with epic boss battles and a tragic revenge story.
As I said, GoW 2018 and Gow:R as non-GoW but under new IP and Sony would now have 2 aces up their sleeve to work with. Old-GoW, which definitely has its fans who are waiting for something new and don't like new-GoW and *insert name here*-IP, which could be further expanded as new-GoW is.
Now they've managed to leave the IP irrelevant and boring, there's bound to be another from-game-to-TV-series with a relaunched "complete-new-saga" edition at some point to milk the brand but nobody really expects a new, true GoW game anymore.

Kratos story is already finished. This is a new journey with his son.

Old fans would not like it that much. Same for your idea.

 

[TintoConCasera]

except for Kratos, but he doesn't care about his past except for one scene in GoW 2018

Wait what. I loved the stuff with Zeus and Athena in the previous title. Is there nothing about that in Ragnarok?

 

[FewRope]

Wait what. I loved the stuff with Zeus and Athena in the previous title. Is there nothing about that in Ragnarok?

Theres a lot in the post game DLC

 

[Magic Carpet]

This was the last game I bought on PS5 that wasn't a VR game.
You can wait for a deep sale on Ragnarok.

 

[Punished Miku]

This was the last game I bought on PS5 that wasn't a VR game.
You can wait for a deep sale on Ragnarok.

Yeah, I got this day 1 because of the insane "Breath of the Wild" level review scores it got. That was my last full priced purchase on PS5.

 

[Kupfer]

Kratos story is already finished. This is a new journey with his son.

Old fans would not like it that much. Same for your idea.

Then again, why is game called God of War if there is nothing more to tell about the God of War.
Call it "Dad and Son want to go to a mountain and fight sometimes for whatever reason"

 

[Lux R7]

 

[TintoConCasera]

Theres a lot in the post game DLC

Ugh. Would have liked it more if they continues the story or the other games somehow.

I don't give a damn about Atreus so I guess I'll get this on a deep sale, if ever.

Thanks for the info btw!

 

[FewRope]

Ugh. Would have liked it more if they continues the story or the other games somehow.

I don't give a damn about Atreus so I guess I'll get this on a deep sale, if ever.

Thanks for the info btw!

The game is not really about Atreus either, he has more of a character arc but this is not a "passing the torch" type of game, tbh, its the contrary

 

[Skifi28]

I have had it installed since forever and never played past the first 5 hours. It's hard to believe it'll be two years old soon, how times flies.

 

[diffusionx]

If it is the woke shit that block you from buying, i played both games and sp2 is way more woke, like i said it's not even a contest.

Pretty much. God of War Ragnarok is really no more or less "woke" than anything coming from a major company these days. Angrboda is black, yes. Is it out of place, yes. But so is the Scottish head and the literally blue blacksmith that sounds like he just came off the Texas oil fields.

I got Ragnarok for my birthday and have been playing it and it is honestly, fantastic. It's a great game. It is better than 2018, it is huge, it is beautiful, the story is very well done. The additions to the combat are very smart. It's great. I know Elden Ring deservedly took a lot of the GOTY honors in 2022 but Ragnarok is right there. I think God of War 2018 was Sony's most successful PC game and Ragnarok should be a big hit too.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Overrated, uninspired, repetitive, boring ass safe sequel. Have fun.

I didn't love it either, found myself wanting to play other games while I was playing it which is a bad sign

That said I am 100% buying it for PC as I do every PC port because I want to give as much money as I can to these Sony ports to PC so they keep coming

 

[JMarcell]

I hope this also means that it will become part of PS Plus game catalog soon