God of War Ragnarok's PC port has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with players flooding Steam with mixed reviews in response to Sony's mandatory PSN account requirement.
Mixed Reception on Steam
Launched last week on Steam, God of War Ragnarok currently holds a "Mixed" user rating. A significant number of negative reviews directly target Sony's decision to require a PSN account for a single-player game. The resulting 6/10 rating reflects this widespread discontent.
PSN Requirement Sparks Backlash
Sony's announcement of the PSN requirement blindsided many fans, leading to the review bombing. While some players report successfully playing the game without linking their accounts, others express frustration with the added hurdle and the impact on the overall Steam rating.
One user commented, "The PSN requirement is frustrating. It's unnecessary for a single-player game. Ironically, I played fine without logging in, but the negative reviews are unfairly impacting the game's score."
Another review highlighted technical issues: "The PSN requirement ruined the experience. The game got stuck on a black screen after login, falsely registering 1 hour 40 minutes of playtime. Ridiculous!"
Despite the negative reviews, positive feedback exists, praising the game's quality and attributing the negative scores solely to Sony's policy. One player stated, "Great story, as expected. The negative reviews are almost entirely about the PSN requirement. Sony needs to address this issue. Otherwise, the PC port is excellent."
This situation echoes the controversy surrounding Helldivers 2, where a similar PSN requirement prompted a similar backlash and ultimately led Sony to reverse its decision. Whether Sony will respond similarly to the God of War Ragnarok situation remains to be seen.
