God of War fans are unleashing their fury, review-bombing God of War Ragnarök on Steam in protest of Sony's controversial PSN account requirement.

God of War Ragnarök's PC Launch Met with Mixed Steam Reviews

Following the recent PC release of God of War Ragnarök on Steam, the game's user score sits at a concerning "Mixed." A wave of negative reviews has flooded the platform, directly targeting Sony's unpopular decision to mandate a PlayStation Network (PSN) account for playing the single-player title. Launched last week, the game currently holds a 6/10 rating.

Sony's announcement requiring a PSN account ignited a firestorm of criticism. Many players feel this requirement is unnecessary and intrusive for a single-player experience. This backlash directly fueled the negative review bombing.

While the negative reviews dominate, some players report successfully playing the game without linking a PSN account. One user commented, "I understand the frustration over the PlayStation account requirement; it's annoying when developers force online features into single-player games. But I played fine without logging in. It's a shame because these reviews will deter people from an amazing game."

Another player's review highlighted a technical issue: "The PSN requirement ruined the experience. The game got stuck on a black screen after launching, even after logging in. It shows I played for 1 hour 40 minutes, which is ridiculous."

Despite the negative sentiment, positive reviews exist, praising the game's quality while acknowledging the PSN requirement as the primary cause for the negative ratings. One player stated, "The story is fantastic, as expected. The negative reviews are almost entirely about the PSN requirement. Sony needs to address this; otherwise, the game is top-notch on PC."

This isn't Sony's first encounter with this type of backlash. Helldivers 2 faced a similar situation earlier this year, prompting Sony to reverse its PSN account linking requirement after significant player outcry. The current situation with God of War Ragnarök leaves the future of this policy uncertain.