God of War Ragnarok has finally released on November 9th to critical acclaim, receiving 94s on both MetaCritic and OpenCritic. The 8th installment in the main series continues the story begun in God of War (2018) that saw Kratos giving up his life of violence for a quiet retirement with his family in snowy Midgard. The wait for the sequel and the slightly more lighthearted tone of the Norse Pantheon series has led to many hilarious and relatable memes about the game.
People on Reddit, Twitter, and all over the internet have had plenty of time between the two games to make predictions, jokes, and comparisons about Kratos and the other colorful characters that inhabit Midgard. And with the game finally available for purchase, even more memes of everyone’s favorite god-killer and son are popping up.
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10 Waiting For Ragnarok
God of War Ragnarok has the imperfect timing of being released at a time when both Amazon is having delivery delays and PlayStation 5s are still not readily available. So many people can relate to this meme from the GodofWarRagnarok subreddit about staring into the void just waiting.
It feels like a decade has passed since God of War (2018) released and ended on a cliffhanger so the closer the date of the release approached the longer time seemed to drag. For many on November 9th, the wait for their game to come probably feels quite a bit like Kermit holding his breath.
9 Wishing For A PS5
There isn’t anything much worse than to be waiting to play a game either because one is working, at school, or just hasn’t had it purchased yet, and seeing everyone online posting pictures of opening scenes. Obviously as fans of the franchise, gamers are happy that people are playing Ragnarok and the game is popular.
However, it’s hard not to feel a little bitter watching the deluge of pictures and tweets about others receiving the game when it’s still out of reach for so many. Some people probably feel a little like the kid in this meme, sure they’re saying they’re happy, but in reality they’re seething with jealousy.
8 “Boy!” The Kratos War cry
One of the lasting lines from the God of War (2018) is “Boy!” which is how Kratos constantly refers to his son Atreus. Voice actor Christopher Judge does a fantastic job of spitting the word out whenever Atreus does something foolish or dangerous, and it’s become something of a rallying cry for fans of the game.
While different sorts of headaches can cause pain in different areas, according to this meme, the feeling of yelling “Boy!” like Kratos will seemingly cause the sensation of feeling just like the God of War. The red band in players’ heads will match the Iconic stripe on Kratos’ head.
7 Waiting Patiently For Ragnarok
Santa Monica Studios has not released a bomb yet, with only two games in the God of War series scoring below 91 on MetaCritic. So fans of the games are generally rewarded for their patience while the game developers take their time making sure the game is perfect before release.
The meme is a very apt representation of how the fans have been patiently, but hungrily waiting for Santa Monica to put the finishing touches on the game. Every fan waiting at their door or at a store for the game is just like the little dog, waiting for the moment the game is ready.
6 Physical Copies Vs. Digital Download
If someone is a huge fan of God of War but is still waiting to get their copy on opening day, they’d do well to stay off the internet. Reddit and Twitter are packed with post after post of people happily showing their copies and turning on their PlayStation 5s.
Much like this Spongebob meme, it’s a very “inside-looking-out” situation if a gamer has to see how happy everyone else is with Ragnarok while they twiddle their thumbs. Tomorrow can’t come soon enough for these gamers.
5 They’re The Same Picture
Most people now view Thor as a super fit, god of thunder, thanks to his appearances in the MCU, but the Thor of Ragnarok has a much different physique. He looks like an ancient Viking king, giant with a huge belly and muscles without much in the way of definition.
This portrayal actually looks and acts like the Thor who appears in Avengers: Endgameafter he gains a lot of weight in his depression after the snap. While the out of shape Thor in Avengers was supposed to show his loss of strength, in Ragnarok it seems to be that this is Thor at his most powerful.
4 Will Ragnarok Be Game Of The Year?
Gamers are notoriously tribal when it comes to their favorite franchises. Players always want their video game to win out when it comes to award season. Now, in 2022, another God of War game has come out the same year as another franchise tent pole, Elden Ring.
But if the God of War memes are anything to judge the game by, Ragnarok may be the late-year hit that will blow away every other game that came out in 2022. Players may think it’s just another God of War game but once they play, they’ll see it has “Game of the Year” written all over it.
3 Keeping Secrets
A significant conflict in God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok is the identify of Kratos’ son, Atreus, who turns out to be Loki at the end of the first game. While it doesn’t seem like Kratos understands what’s going on with his son, it does seem like he’s keeping something from him.
Kratos is a lot like Homer in this meme, telling Atreus he has nothing left to hide but actually is hiding quite a lot. It’s funny that Krato thinks he can just sweep away all the events of the Greek games and Atreus will be none the wiser, it will probably come back to bite him sooner than later
The lead-up to the God of War Ragnarok release has made it impossible to avoid trailers, image dumps, and reviews; it makes sense, considering the popularity of the series. Now that the game is released, the tweets and posts about the game are omnipresent.
This meme is a perfect encapsulation of how it feels today to scroll through twitter. Normal, midday posts combined with a random God of War meme or unboxing, one can’t hope to ignore. And Ben Stiller is the perfect stand in for every gamer today cosplaying as Kratos.
1 Odin In Ragnarok
Odin was only mentioned in God of War (2018) but his powerful specter hang over the whole game. Even though Kratos and Atreus aren’t fighting him, it always feels like he’s responsible for their troubles. So most would expect the All-Father to look appropriately threatening, he is the analogue to Zeus after all.
But Odin appears early in Ragnarok and his appearance is a bit unexpected. This Odin is more comparable to “Hide Your Pain Harold” than the king of the Norse gods. He’s a funny character who behaves more like an eccentric grandpa than anything else but the way every other god defers to him hints at his real power.