God of War Ragnarök is by all means a fantastic game and a fitting sequel. The story is its shiniest feature by far with gameplay being familiar to that settled by its predecessor. It does fall a bit short when it comes to exploration and freedom of movement, feeling like all interactions with the world are locked behind a button prompt or a squeeze through. The companions in Ragnarök are charming while discussing lore and story beats, yet they do get frustratingly annoying when spoiling the solution to every puzzle the player needs to solve.
Near the end, the story arc does feel a tad rushed, having its fair share of deus ex-machina moments and unsatisfying climaxes. Nevertheless, the fighting mechanics, fantastic chemistry between father/son and the awe-striking musical score make up for these short-fallings, turning it into a must play for this and all generations.