God of War Ragnarok's Steam Debut Sparks Controversy

God of War Ragnarok's PC port has sparked controversy, resulting in a wave of negative reviews on Steam due to Sony's mandated PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking.

Mixed Reception on Steam

Launched recently on Steam, God of War Ragnarok currently holds a "Mixed" user review rating. Many players are review-bombing the game in protest against the PSN requirement, dragging the overall score down to a 6/10. This action stems from widespread frustration over the perceived unnecessary inclusion of an online component in a single-player title.

Conflicting Experiences and Reviews

While numerous negative reviews cite the PSN requirement as the primary reason for their dissatisfaction, some players report successfully playing the game without linking a PSN account. One user commented, "The PSN requirement is annoying, but I played through without issue. It's a shame the negative reviews might deter others from experiencing this incredible game." Another review highlights technical issues, stating, "The PSN requirement ruined the experience. The game crashed to a black screen, and despite not playing, it registered 1 hour 40 minutes of playtime – absurd!"

Conversely, positive reviews praise the game's quality, attributing the negative feedback solely to Sony's policy. One player wrote, "The story is fantastic, as expected. The negative reviews are almost entirely about the PSN issue. Sony needs to address this; otherwise, the game is exceptional on PC."

Sony's Previous PSN Requirement Backlash

This isn't the first time Sony has faced this type of backlash. Helldivers 2 previously encountered similar criticism and subsequent review-bombing due to its PSN requirement, leading Sony to reverse its decision.