God of War Ragnarok's PC launch on Steam has been met with a mixed reception, largely due to Sony's controversial PSN account requirement. This mandatory linking has sparked a wave of negative reviews, impacting the game's overall rating.
Steam User Reviews Reflect PSN Backlash
Currently sitting at a 6/10 user score, God of War Ragnarok's Steam page is flooded with reviews expressing frustration over the PSN requirement. Many players feel this unnecessary addition detracts from the single-player experience.
However, a significant number of reviews highlight a discrepancy: some players report playing the game without any issues, even without linking a PSN account. This suggests the negative reviews may be disproportionately influenced by the PSN controversy. One user commented, "The PSN requirement is frustrating, but I played through fine without logging in. It's a shame these reviews might deter others from experiencing a great game." Another review points out technical issues potentially linked to the PSN integration, stating, "The PSN requirement ruined the experience. The game crashed to a black screen after login, yet it registered 1 hour 40 minutes of playtime – absurd!"
Despite the negative feedback, positive reviews praise the game's story and PC port quality, attributing the negative scores primarily to Sony's policy. One player stated, "The story is fantastic, as expected. The negative reviews are almost entirely about the PSN issue. Sony needs to address this; otherwise, it's a top-tier PC game."
A Familiar Controversy for Sony
This situation echoes the recent backlash against Sony's PSN requirement for Helldivers 2. After widespread criticism, Sony reversed its decision for that title. Whether they will do the same for God of War Ragnarok remains to be seen.
