God of War Ragnarök

You’ve probably heard by now that God of War Ragnarök is a great follow-up to Sony Santa Monica’s seminal 2018 game which took everyone’s favorite angry, god-killing Spartan from the PlayStation 2 era and recast him as a grieving husband and father who’s trying to be a better man and to protect his son in a treacherous world. But does it actually play okay on that aging PS4 of yours? Indeed it does! Yes, it’s only in 1080p and it’s locked at 30fps, but the devs make the most of the PS4 hardware to provide a great-looking experience that plays really well. Just don’t be surprised if it makes your console sound like a jet engine from time to time! If you can get past that, you’ll find a game with wonderfully vivid characters, complex and involving relationships, and, of course, plenty of satisfying, hard-hitting action.

A Good Match For: Fans of intense combat mechanics and narratives with the “prestige drama” vibe that plumb themes of loss, trust, and family.

Not A Good Match For: People who have a hard time with scenes of animals in peril, or those who are tired of games with tons of crafting clutter and skill trees.

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