God of War Ragnarok's PC Steam launch 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 on Steam is suffering from review-bombing. Many players are expressing their frustration with the forced PSN account connection, deeming it unnecessary for a single-player title.
While some users report successfully playing without linking their PSN accounts, others describe technical issues and negative experiences related to the requirement. One review highlights the irony of the situation: "I could play fine without logging in. It sucks because those reviews are gonna turn people away from an incredible game." Another player notes technical problems, stating, "PSN account requirement kills the excitement...it shows I played it for 1 hour 40 minutes, how ridiculous that can be."
Despite the negative feedback, positive reviews also exist, praising the game's story and gameplay, while attributing the negative scores solely to Sony's policy. One such review states: "Good story as expected. Players are giving negative reviews mostly for PSN. Sony has to look carefully now into this matter. Otherwise the game is top notch in PC to play."
A Repeat of Past Controversies?
This situation mirrors the recent backlash against Sony's PSN requirement for Helldivers 2. Following significant negative reaction, Sony reversed its decision for that game. Whether they will do the same for God of War Ragnarok remains to be seen. The current situation underscores the potential impact of controversial online requirements on single-player game experiences.
