God of War Ragnarok - Before You Buy 

with a significant game release like this we think it's important to take a moment and say thank you very much for watching us throughout these years. Much appreciated. Hope these videos help.

We need more games like this. No micro transaction,no lootboxes,complete on release,great writing. Let's hope this game compels others to follow.

One thing 2018 and Ragnarok did that I really respect is they didn't throw away Kratos' story from the original trilogy. In this age of reboots, it would have been easy to take the easy road out and say new mythology means different story. Instead, Sony Santa Monica took the difficult path and did so at such a high level that Kratos' overall story arc is phenomenal. While you don't need to play the original trilogy to understand this story, doing so will surely benefit the emotions you feel at the end of Ragnarok

If anyone is wondering about base PS4, I finished it and the graphics were incredible and it ran extremely well. Few minor bugs but nothing game breaking. Load times might be noticeable in some traveling between realms. But the seamless transition between cutscene, gameplay and load screen is still there and top notch. Truly a masterpiece to end the PS4 era

Side quests, more in depth scandinavian mythology and improved combat from 2018 will be the bread and butter of this game for me. A must play adventure like the previous one for sure.

Definitely appreciate your dedication to this community with these videos. It's become tradition to watch these videos both before and after I buy.

I’m close to 40 hours as of right now from just exploring around clearing out all the side quests and stuff and I gotta say this game has been incredible so far it’s been amazing seeing different sides of Kratos and the game itself just feels amazing I love the armor they brought into this one the weapon combos you can do are fantastic.

This game draws in my personal top spot. It shares that spot with ghost of Tsushima. Both are incredible games and you can get lost in the story and environments. I’ve platinumed both (bought GoWR the day it came out) and just WOW. Every player should commit to all of the bosses and favours because this game is such an amazing experience to have.

The fact you put in so much effort to avoid spoilers is exactly why this is the only Ragnarok video I've listened to aside from the trailers (I haven't even watched any of the in depth stuff from Sony because I wanna go into it as close to blind as I can). Thank you for all you guys at Ganeranx do for us over the years and here's to many more!

Yes, it is not always exciting to slowly climb up a ledge or shuffle through cracks during exploration, but I prefer it to the alternative, which is a loading screen or lagging graphics. They use those moments of slow traversal to load assets for the next area in a way that doesn't break immersion and allows us to experience an unbroken single-shot narrative. I also appreciate how they often add meaningful dialogue to those areas the first time you visit.

Literally the only channel I look at for game reviews at this point (though in this case I already pre ordered). Keep up the great content 🙌🏿

13 minute video that felt like a 2 minute. Very smooth and informative review, great job Jake! Can't wait for the Ragnarok :)

Finally…the before you buy for a game im definitely going to buy

Wait... You can release the review 6 days early?! That's how you know the developer is 100% confident in the project

Man, I love these videos. They're so authentic. Just reasonable gamer opinions that aren't trying to be clickbait. Paints such a good picture of what the game is.

I've found your reviews to be insightful, detailed enough to be very informative without being so long that it gets tedious, fair and accurate. When I want a game review before I buy, yours has become my go-to.

It looks like they didn’t change the HUD layout which is great because I loved the simplistic feel and look. And I am excited to hear they have more enemies and enemy types. That was the biggest issue I had with 2018. But I am here for it!

you had me bigger battles, more cool gods, more gore, bigger worlds!! My only complaint with the last god of war was i felt the game was lacking those big amazing battles that its predecessor were so good at creating. Yes, the last game had some most definitely epic parts but just not enough of them!!! I can not wait for next Wednesday!!!

One of the best games I've played in the last 3 years. Having an absolute blast with it!

Yeah after playing this game and going back to 2018 it's insane how much they improved upon a game that was close to a 9/10 for me

can't wait for this satisfying combat to be back in my life. this one is a no brainer but appreciate all of the before you buys you guys make, always helpful when I'm looking for something new!

Can’t wait! Props to developers for NOT making a 3rd one and finalizing the story in these 2 games.

The only thing I didn’t like about the game was how the enemies would attack me while I was still hitting them as if I wasn’t attacking at all

You guys make some of the best gaming content on RU-vid! keep it up

My biggest complaint about the 2018 game was the lack of variety in the enemies and it looks like they might’ve fixed that for this one.

Thank you for all your hard work Jake. You and Falcon are my favorite people on RU-vid. Keep up the good work.

Man all these kind of gameranx videos is why I watch them, but they're "filler" videos are usually just as good, overall a great channel on new content or great background noise while gaming!

I hope there's a sort of endless battle arena for those trying to complete the combat feats cause I only had two issues with god of war 2018 which was the amount of time you spent on a boat and the fact that once you're pretty much at the end of the game it felt like you were running out of enemies to fight

I've needed this game since it was announced. I've been playing God of War since the original back on PS2, and it is still my absolute favorite video game series to date.

Fantastic video, well done, Jake! I'm super excited to play this now, this is the kinda game I'm really needing these days. My preorder is preloaded ready to go, just need to avoid spoilers for another week. Can't wait to get immersed in the world and see how this chapter ends.

Was already 110 percent going to buy this game but here I am still because I love your take on games. Thanks for the thorough and honest reviews. Keep up the great work!

Keep up the great work! Love your "before you buy" videos and watching them since Witcher3.

This is probably the first "Before You Buy" I'm watching before I actually get my hands on the game, lol. Great review guys

I absolutely love playing this game and something that definitely helped me not get overwhelmed is knowing I didn't need every single item or upgrade to complete the game and have a fun time.I always went out of my way to collect as much stuff as I could because it does make a difference if you explore,I'm not a complitionist though so I'm not bothered if I finish the game and don't have every collectible or upgrade unlocked

Thank you for sensitivity in regards to spoilers, beyond just story! Other outlets were not so thorough and considerate.

Easily my most anticipated of the year, amazing review as always! Few more days left 😬✊🏽

Greatest review on the internet thanks for bringing high quality unbiased reviews to almost every game that comes out!!

My go to channel for everything gaming I love you guys!! Amazing work y'all do especially with no spoilers!! Much appreciated!!! Thanks again!! I believe after this review I will buy!

My GF and I started with 2018, and we had a blast and love the game. So we're really excited about Ragnarok, and this video made me even more! Thanks.

Jake Baldino back at it again! Great vid, can't wait to get the game

Was waiting for this review! Love the videos

I just completed the game and I love it. I never really played the first 3 games so coming into the 2018 god of war was brand new . I loved the 2018 gow. And it perfectly set the tone for Ragnarok. And with the new game santa Monica DELIVERED. everything in this game is perfect. I loved how much detail and depth is in this game. Everything from the story to the sounds and the battles I had goosebumps the whole way through. This game was amazing. I had to stay away from RU-vid for days so my story didn't get ruined and your video was the first one I was coming to watch . Honestly just to see if you were talking crap about it 😂😂. Loved the game. Appreciated the review. This game is easily hands down the best game release of the year

I feel like that whole Dreki suprise moment still constitutes as a spooiler. Would have been cool to come across that situation myself without knowing one comes barrelling in after concluding the other one is dead.

I'm so pleased this game seems good! I love 2018 GoW, looking forward to playing this one!

I enjoyed the 2018 GoW, but was a bit hesitant to pre order Ragnarok bc this isn’t my usual cuppa tea. Your thoughts on finding enjoyment in the exploration was great news. Will definitely be picking this up. Thanks.

God of War Ragnarok is one of those games that still keep PlayStation feeling like it did back in the 2000s during the PS3 Era, so many great, original titles back then when companies actually tried. I can’t wait to play this masterpiece.

Its funny how i always watch this after i bought something😅😂

A perfect review. I really wanted to hear about the story themes compared to how they were in 2018 but everyone else just talked about the combat or the exploration for the entire time. Great job!

Fan of the series from the beginning. I cant wait to play this and i can only imagine how incredible it is.

I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the initial 1st minute reaction. I’ve always loved this franchise and was looking forward to this living up to the expectations. Thank you for the consistent amazing content

Amazing vid. I pre-ordered the collectors edition and can't wait for it to get here! Currently re-playing my 2018 GoW, and grew up on all the Classic GoW titles. Thanks for confirming that they expanded on something that was already incredible and amazing. So ready to play it on God mode and see these new bosses and what each battle will bring when it comes to story and game play. Literally have not clicked on ANY other channels video on GoW because of spoilers but I highly appreciate yall not doing that and still giving a Solid review.

I took a chance watching this because I knew you wouldn’t spoil it for me, Jake. I was already set to buy it and I’m even more excited now. You’re very much appreciated and I’ve watched you for years, I hope to watch you for a long time to come.

Love how your voiceover talked about how the game's story delves into fatherhood while contrasting nicely with Kratos slicing a fool in half at the same time. Was pretty funny.

I pre-ordered it as I was going through the video. It's my first time pre-ordering any game. I hope it runs fine on my PS4 Pro. Can't wait. Also love watching your videos. Gameranx has been my go-to for game recommendations for years now.

I can't wait anymore, all these reviews and positivity of the game has got me so hyped! I had it pre-ordered so I was always going to play it but all the new stuff and positivity has got me itching to play it!

love all your before you buy videos. Hope to see more!

You did an amazing job of reviewing it without giving too much away 👍

Been absolutely loving the game so far. My only nitpicks are the boring/recycled finishers. Most of them are just neck snaps. I was hoping for some variety. I love the brutality of the werewolf finisher (which also is exactly the same as GoW2018) and wished they kept that energy on other finishers.

1.2 mil views! Congrats guys! Long time viewer and yall earned it.

They should never stop making these games

Love you, Jake. You're the man. My daughter, who is 2, somehow got into my RU-vid account when she was scrolling for RU-vid kids. Clicked on one of your videos. Asked who you were so I said, "Jake. He plays games like Daddy." Now, for the last two weeks, she says, "Where Jake go?" So I'll share this with her tonight.

I like how the enemies enter to fight from the cut scene rather than simply spamming in the last part.

That's awesome everything I wanted to hear!! Thanks guys we appreciate it!!

Amazing guys!! I wonder how you decided who would get to play and review this one, I'm sure there was a hell of a lot discussion beforehand.

I just know this game is gonna be pure beauty in terms of the combat,the story,the graphics and so much more,already preordered,now patiently waiting💯🔥😁

Amazing review. My journey begins tonight, thanks Jake and gameranx for another great piece of content, keep it up!!!

Thanks for making great effort at keeping your videos spoiler free that means alot

Replayed the 2018 God of War about two months ago and got every single trophy 🏆 This was my first game that I have ever got a Platinum trophy.

I'm already excited for this game. God of War has been one of my favorite franchises ever since it first arrived on the PS2. My mind was blown back in GOW1 and every main release has continued to do that. My ONLY complaint with GOW4 was the lack of enemy variety and I'm hoping Ragnarok does a better job than the previous game

3:30 I didn’t mind all the coffins and chests. Even when it was just money I still found it satisfying finding so much money everywhere, while still barely having any

the only ragnarok video im happy with watch because i trust this channel. keep it up

I was 100% guaranteed to buy this regardless, but this before you buy was the cherry on top. Thanks for your dedication to releasing these videos!

Game looks great and I loved the first one and all of the games in the franchise. Saying that I will wait for a sale because I am more budget conscious now with my money so I have no issues waiting for a sale. Got a ton of backlog games I need to play

I’m a huge fan of the series since 2005 and I’ve beaten them all including ps versions of the psp games. Honestly, I am not as hyped for this game as I was for the every single one of them before. I didn’t buy this one as soon as it came out but just last night. It’s now downloaded and ready to play but I still am not crazy curious, I don’t know why. Maybe it’s the extreme familiarity in looks to the 2018 game which I absolutely fell in love and beaten twice. Anyway, I will of course play this one and finish it off too and hopefully and most probably enjoy a lot. Let’s see..

As always great work by Jake. Happy gaming.

Great review without spoiling it for me, I am ecstatic and can't wait for rounds 2 of God and Boy.

Already preordered this game! And this is the first "Before you buy" video I have watched too. And I am still damn excited! And the game play and the added elements looks amazing! Like I noticed that they changed how the XP works. Cause now kratos and atres get their own XP separately. Whereas in the 2018 it was a sort of combined thing and you could use the points to upgrade attacks and whatnot. So this is interesting to see that they are changing up the formula just a little. And I am so excited to learn the story of this one. I have played 2018's GOW a bunch and have beat the main story at least twice. So I am VERY excited to see where Kratos and Atreus go next.

Can't wait!

I just wanna say love your content been watching for years

Im at the point now that before i buy any game i watch your videos. Thanks for the honest revieuws!

Incredible stuff man, cannot wait to to have this in 6 days!!!!

You sirs provide such a valuable public service. So excited, got my preorder in.

As always, thanks for the review Jake!

I have played every GOW games (including the ones on the PSP) and I have to be honest that I was a bit disappointed with the shift from Greek mythology to Norse in the last game. But the more I played it (replaying it now as we speak) the more I feel the series needed a change in direction for the better. Thank you for your video.

This is one of those games that you buy immediately because you already know it’s gonna be legendary 😅

Hi Jake... Just stopped in to drop a like. I don't even need to watch this before you buy video because I am buying this one without a doubt. I know I'll love it.

The old school God of War games were amongst my favorite games back in the day. When GoW 2018 came along, I was completely blown away by how good everything was, so I'm beyond excited for Ragnarok. I'm hoping to grab a PS5 before buying this, but if I can't, I'll still buy the PS4 Pro version, because there aren't many games as great as God of War.

I'm planning on buying this so I replayed the ps4 version recently and I forgot how good this game is

Great before you buy guys, just a few days to go now, I’ve been waiting for this one! 😁

Omg I was waiting for this video to be out

Man, you got me pumped for this one! Well done.

This game just never stops throwing new things/concepts at you. It's unreal how much better it's improved upon the last version and then some.

Jake keep it up you’re a swell reviewer. Straight to the point and honest.

I was trying to wait but your video (and tons OF COMMENT REVIWES) BUT Specially your review, make me bought it. Thanks Love this channel

SPOILER: I loved the part when they were having this huuuge battle and Kratos says, "It's Goding time". That was absolute masterpiece.

Just finished this game. I think it's the best game I've ever played.

Thank you it helped me see if I should get it again the videos always help when there is a new game 🎉❤ thx again

Absolutely amazing review video I love your videos

Are there hard bosses like Sigrun? That's what I'm most concerned about as those fights are fun as hell. Also, is it harder or just as hard as "Give Me God of War?"

So excited about this one! Keep your loot and give me a good story every time!