What I wish I knew before playing God of War Ragnarok?

What to know about God of War Ragnarok before playing?

Is it worth playing God of War before Ragnarok?

While you can absolutely play Ragnarok on its own, it's definitely "part two"; the pair of games share a lot of the same DNA and tell one epic story. If you have the time, we'd encourage you to play God of War 2018 before you play Ragnarok so you don't get lost.

Is it worth playing God of War Ragnarok?

Verdict. Overall, God of War: Ragnarok is in a difficult spot as its predecessor was such a groundbreaking change in the franchise's history. That said, it is a step up in almost every sense of game development, with a fantastic story you won't want to spoil for yourself.

Is God of War Ragnarok hard to play?

The gameplay is very smooth, and Kratos involves in easily fought battles. The enemies deal very less damage to you so boss fights are less intense and you easily win them. In-game gear upgrades are least important because the gameplay is at the easiest difficulty level, so you don't have to care for it.

6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing God of War: Ragnarok (Spoiler Free)

What is the hardest boss in God of War Ragnarok?

GNA. GNA has arguably the most challenging fight out of God Of War Ragnarok's hardest bosses, giving even the most seasoned veterans trouble. Despite having maxed-out stats and gear, most players will still have trouble beating GNA, who is deemed the Valkyrie Queen.

How many hours of full gameplay is God of War Ragnarok?

When focusing on the main objectives, God of War: Ragnarök is about 25½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 52½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Is Gow Ragnarok hit or flop?

Ragnarok sold 5 million copies in its first week back in 2022 to become the fastest-selling first-party PlayStation game of all time--and it's still holding that record.

Is Ragnarok better than Gow?

Though God of War: Ragnarok is technically superior to its predecessor in every way, it lacks the advantage of being subversive. If God of War was revolution, Ragnarok is evolution. God of War was a complete and creative reimagining of a famous franchise. Ragnarok is God of War, only moreso.

Is Ragnarok best game ever?

God of War Ragnarok is also publisher Sony's highest-rated PS5 game, ahead of Demon's Souls (92 on Metacritic). On PlayStation 5, only Elden Ring has been rated higher than Sony Santa Monica's sequel to date. VGC's 5-star God of War Ragnarök review labelled it one of the best PlayStation games ever.

Is Kratos getting weaker?

In many aspects, Atreus feels even stronger than Kratos, but that might have been done on purpose to make players feel more at ease in the Atreus sequences. So, while Kratos has been getting progressively weaker with each new entry, this is only part of the series' plot progression.

How old is Kratos?

In God of War Ragnarök, it's likely that Kratos is around 1,055 years old. He's something of an old man, but as a demigod, he is still more than young enough to hold his own and then some in battle.

Why did Kratos say no to Odin?

Moreover, Mimir had warned Kratos time and again about Odin's treachery. Thus, Kratos decided that it was in their best interests to not get into any kind of agreement with Odin, having had his fair share of ill experiences with other gods.

What armor should I upgrade in Ragnarok?

The best armor in God of War Ragnarok is the Steinbjorn set. This imperious armor set is crafted from Slumber Stones looted from sleeping Trolls hidden around the realms.

Why is Kratos white?

As the temple burned, a village oracle cursed Kratos and condemned him to wear the "mark of his terrible deed"; the ashes of his family, which turn his skin pale white, earning him the title "Ghost of Sparta".

Will Atreus have Spartan Rage in Ragnarok?

In God of War: Ragnarök, Atreus learns to properly channel and manifest his Spartan Rage after learning of the prophecy of Kratos's death and him joining the Aesir as 'Loki'.

Will we fight Odin in Gow Ragnarok?

Encountered during the seventeenth chapter, The Realms at War, Odin is the final boss you will face in God of War: Ragnarok. Odin will put you to the test with several unique phases and attacks, as he incorporates many attacks and strategies from encounters you have experienced throughout the game.

Is Elden Ring or Gow Ragnarok better?

When comparing the gameplay of these two, God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring both have exceptional gameplay. However, Elden Ring takes this spot as it gives more creativity to the player and the bosses are more complex in design compared to God of War Ragnarok.

What is the best mode to play God of War Ragnarok?

Give Me Grace: For players who want story focused gameplay with some focus on combat. Balance: Equally focused on combat and gameplay. No Mercy: For those who want more demanding combat. God of War: For those who want the game as difficulty as possible.

Will there be more Gow after Ragnarok?

The next game will be an Atreus-led spinoff

He's on a mission to find the rest of the giants and the implication is that they're not in Midgard or any of the Nine Realms of the Norse mythology.

Which game is longer God of War or Ragnarok?

Our playtime figure puts Ragnarok as a slightly longer game than God of War (2018), according to the average playtime of 32 hours on How Long To Beat.

Did God of War Ragnarok lose to Elden Ring?

While this is an impressive sweep for the Sony Santa Monica title, it lost out on the Game of the Year award at the D.I.C.E awards to Elden Ring. Elden Ring also beat God of War Ragnarok in the Game Of The Year category at The Game Awards 2022, with it being a fierce contest between the two titans of the last year.

What happens when you 100% Ragnarok?

As far as we could tell from our own playthrough, no additional content opens up, no equipment is unlocked, there's no Trophy, and there's no post-credits scene exclusively available to those who do everything.

How tall is Kratos?

Kratos is six feet and four inches tall in God of War: Ragnarok. With his massive build, being 6'4" makes him quite bigger than an average man. (He is a Spartan God and thus is supposed to be larger than average.) However, compared to the other gods' physique in-game, he is actually on the shorter end of the spectrum.

What is the best armor set in God of War?

The Steinbjörn armor set is one of the best in the game, and definitely worth the time commitment needed to round up its pieces. By far, the go-to piece is the chest armor, as it grants a ton of defense and a skill that lets you restore health by dealing damage.