God of War Ragnarok is undoubtedly a massive hit, with fans of the series eagerly anticipating its release. However, the game is not without its flaws, as one Redditor recently highlighted in a humorous video that went viral. The video showcases the frustration of one player who has had enough of the game’s overbearing puzzle hints and decides to take matters into their own hands.
In the video, the player is on their fourth playthrough and has had enough of NPCs giving unnecessary advice to overcome a simple puzzle. The frustration peaks when Freya, the NPC, starts talking, and the player hurls a bomb at her, seemingly out of frustration at her incessant chatter. This highlights a common issue that players face with modern games, where titles often provide hints, quest markers, and pathways that light up to guide the player to their objective.
While accessibility features are a boon for casual gamers or those new to console gaming, more experienced gamers would prefer the option to tone down these helpful hints. God of War Ragnarok’s puzzle sections can be a source of annoyance for some players who prefer to figure things out themselves. The joy of solving puzzles lies in discovering the solution by oneself, and overly helpful NPCs can ruin this experience.
Replayability Issues
It’s not just God of War Ragnarok that suffers from this problem. Many modern titles have similar issues, with players feeling that the games almost play themselves. The lack of challenge and exploration can make the game feel less engaging, leading to a lack of replayability. The video’s popularity shows that there are many players who feel the same way and would like the option to dial back the otherwise helpful NPC dialogue or even remove it altogether.
The Puzzle Problem:
Despite this issue, God of War Ragnarok remains one of the best games of 2022, performing well at various prestigious awards ceremonies. It was nominated for Game of the Year and won several other awards, including Best Audio Design, Best Action/Adventure, and Best Performance. These accolades speak to the game’s overall quality, despite the puzzle problem that some players may face.
Future Updates
The viral video of a frustrated God of War Ragnarok player highlights an issue that many modern games suffer from. While accessibility features are important, experienced gamers would prefer to have the option to dial back overly helpful NPCs and solve puzzles themselves. Hopefully, developers will take note and provide more options in future updates to their games. In the meantime, players can enjoy the stunning world of God of War Ragnarok, despite its minor flaw
