God of War Ragnarok's Rating on Steam are 'Mixed' as Sony Faces PSN Requirement Backlash Again

The PC release of God of War Ragnarök on Steam has ignited a firestorm of controversy, resulting in a "Mixed" user rating. The culprit? Sony's controversial requirement for a PlayStation Network (PSN) account.

Ragnarök's Rocky PC Debut

Launched last week, Ragnarök's Steam rating currently sits at a disappointing 6/10. Many fans, angered by the PSN requirement, have engaged in review bombing, flooding the platform with negative reviews.

The PSN mandate, announced prior to launch, baffled players and fueled the negative response. While some users reported successfully playing without linking a PSN account, others experienced technical issues and frustration. One user commented, "The PSN requirement is frustrating, especially in a single-player game. Ironically, I played fine without logging in, but the negative reviews will deter potential players from this amazing game." Another review highlighted technical problems: "The PSN requirement ruined the experience. The game got stuck on a black screen after login, and despite not playing, it registered 1 hour 40 minutes of playtime. Unbelievable!"

Positive Voices Amidst the Storm

Despite the negative wave, positive reviews highlight the game's quality, attributing the low rating solely to Sony's decision. 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, the game is a top-tier PC experience."

Déjà Vu for Sony?

This isn't the first time Sony has faced such backlash. Helldivers 2 faced a similar situation, requiring a PSN account, only to have Sony reverse the decision due to player outrage. Whether Sony will respond similarly to the Ragnarök controversy remains to be seen.