God of War Ragnarok's PC release on Steam has sparked a significant player backlash due to Sony's controversial PSN account requirement. This mandatory linking has resulted in a flood of negative reviews, dragging the game's user score to a "Mixed" rating.
Steam Review Bombing Over PSN Mandate
The PC port, launched last week, currently holds a 6/10 user rating on Steam, largely fueled by review bombing. Many players express frustration over the forced PSN integration, deeming it unnecessary for a single-player title.
While some players report successfully playing the game without linking a PSN account, others describe technical issues and inaccurate playtime tracking. One review highlights the irony of negative reviews potentially deterring players from experiencing a great game, while another points to a black screen issue and inaccurate playtime reporting.
Positive Reviews Amidst the Negativity
Despite the negative sentiment, positive reviews exist, praising the game's story and overall quality. These players attribute the negative reviews solely to Sony's controversial policy decision.
Sony's History of PSN Requirement Backlash
This isn't Sony's first encounter with this type of backlash. Helldivers 2 faced a similar situation, prompting Sony to reverse its PSN requirement after widespread criticism. Whether Sony will respond similarly to the God of War Ragnarok situation remains to be seen.
