This follow-up to the 2018 masterpiece is bigger and better in every way. Without spoiling the plot entirely, this game picks up almost immediately after the events of the first game. The stakes are higher than they have ever been and Kratos and Atreus need to see their adventure through within the Norse realms. The story is expanded upon and allows each main side character develop gracefully, giving them more depth than allowed in the first game.

Playing on the PlayStation 5, the game looks beautiful and provides breathtaking scenery when visiting each different realm. The acting is very well done and at no point did I feel annoyed by any of the dialog. Music and sound effects are very well done, especially during a tense boss fight.

There is a ton to do within the land of Midgard, be prepared to spend at least 25 hours completing the main story, even more if you are looking to complete side quest “favors”. This is an excellent exclusive for the Sony PlayStation brand, and I cannot wait to see where the developer Santa Monica Studio provides next for the platform. Overall, this is a near perfect game one that should not be missed by any PlayStation fan.