Elden Ring

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  1. vitorgaioso
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Foi minha primeiro experiência jogando algo da From Software e não poderia estar mais feliz. Pelo que vi, é o melhor de todos os jogos dela em um só lugar, com mais liberdade e um pouco de exploração. Bosses únicos bem criativos, design impecável e boa variedade de inimigos, apesar de alguns se repetirem um pouco.
  2. MaverickMc
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Una joya en todos los aspectos, no les hagan caso a los llorones que se quejan de la dificultad, que ellos sean malos jugando videojuegos no hace que los juegos que requieran un mínimo de empeño sean malos (al contrario, son los mejores)
    Sobre los problemas técnicos, los solucionaron poco después de la fecha de salida, así que no tiene sentido hacerle caso a esas reseñas
  3. ligran
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    A large open world, many bosses, an amazing atmosphere, and plenty of replayability. But in this game, in addition to all the previously described advantages, there are also a sufficient number of disadvantages, such as rather poor optimization, a large number of repeated bosses, and an almost empty open world.
  4. Badgarlir
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    If I had the right to give it more points I would, it truly is a masterpiece.
  5. Bimmy_Time
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Absolutely loved this game, probably my favorite souls-like so far. The Silmarillion vibe setting really topped it off. Well done.
  6. zReaty_
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Elden Ring is definitely a great game. Pros for me: Personally, I loved the lore of the game, the music was very good, the gameplay variety is very good, most of the bosses are very good, the landscapes in the game are great and many other things like this, but you can understand that there are some shortcomings because I gave this game a 9. First of all, the optimization is still notElden Ring is definitely a great game. Pros for me: Personally, I loved the lore of the game, the music was very good, the gameplay variety is very good, most of the bosses are very good, the landscapes in the game are great and many other things like this, but you can understand that there are some shortcomings because I gave this game a 9. First of all, the optimization is still not good, there were some lags (mostly in Leyndell), Secondly, you have to research some things in the game on the internet and I think this undermines the game experience (Secret doors, Progress paths), The lore in the game is mostly (I understood it from the internet) You learn from items and some NPCs, but you talk to these NPCs, then they go somewhere else but they don't tell you, and if you come across them, you talk to them, which causes you to research on the internet, as in the sentence I wrote before. It's not good at telling a story either. Also, those who created Malenia *swear* I died 56 times, 56 TIMES. I died against Godfrey 9 times and Radagon 7 times. After completing the game, I searched the internet to see if there were any other bosses left. How could I know that Malenia was so difficult? I knew the events of the Aeonia war, but I killed Radahn the second time, and if he is equal to him, he cannot be difficult. I was saying. My life is ruined, but no matter how much I hate the boss fight, the character's background story is the best in the game, perhaps even in Souls. I hope he can meet his brother in Shadow of Erdtree. Leaving Malenia behind, I have completed the game and the last thing I will mention as bad is the endings of the game. The endings of the game are sooooo weak. I won't mention it to avoid spoilers (I guess the above is not a complete spoiler) but it disappointed me. I would put Elden Ring(9.2/10) between Red Dead Redemption 2(8/10) and God of War Ragnarok(9.9/10).
    DONT FORGET SHE İS MALENİA, BLADE OF MİQUELLA AND SHE HAS NEVER KNOWN DEFEAT    … Expand
  7. cercisyusuf
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    best souls like game ever i think. Art is better than every solslike game and its have so much different enemy styles
  8. mila88
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    Good game with a bad PC launch. Game is basically open world with the dark souls/bloodborne formula. Some enemies are cool and interesting, many are just unimaginative, extremely repetitive and boring,
    Terrible controls for PC setting up the keybinds, Graphics are decent, but not great.
  9. OniGioRi
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Playing Elden Ring was a huge challenge as it was my first souls-like game experience. I would die a lot and probably way more times than a player who has played even just 1 souls game as this was completely unknown to me. I remember when I met Margit, the fell omen and thought it was impossible to beat him... I didn't know what kind of bosses I would meet in this game. What's amazing isPlaying Elden Ring was a huge challenge as it was my first souls-like game experience. I would die a lot and probably way more times than a player who has played even just 1 souls game as this was completely unknown to me. I remember when I met Margit, the fell omen and thought it was impossible to beat him... I didn't know what kind of bosses I would meet in this game. What's amazing is that 1-2 weeks after that I was on a completely different level and I felt like I was the one who was becoming a boss of the game. If you love souls-like games you'll definitely Elden Ring, one of the best in this genre if not the best!… Expand
  10. Dioronmybody
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    bangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerr
  11. Gefamao
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    10/10 game but not a 100/100
    From still has to evolve on the open world formula which is logical because its their first game in that genre
  12. BoobSlayer
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring marked my first foray into the challenging world of Souls-like games, and it was a captivating journey from start to finish. From Software, known for their prowess in creating punishing yet rewarding experiences, teamed up with George R.R. Martin, the acclaimed author of “A Song of Ice and Fire,” to craft this epic adventure.

    A Novice in the Souls-Like Realm: As a newcomer to    Elden Ring marked my first foray into the challenging world of Souls-like games, and it was a captivating journey from start to finish. From Software, known for their prowess in creating punishing yet rewarding experiences, teamed up with George R.R. Martin, the acclaimed author of “A Song of Ice and Fire,” to craft this epic adventure.

    A Novice in the Souls-Like Realm:
    As a newcomer to the Souls-like genre, I was apprehensive about the notorious difficulty level. However, Elden Ring struck the perfect balance. It was challenging without being excessively punishing. The learning curve was steep but not insurmountable, encouraging gradual improvement rather than frustration. Every defeat was a lesson, and every victory a triumph of perseverance.

    Visual Splendor Beyond Resolution:
    Elden Ring’s visuals are nothing short of breathtaking. Even without a 4K display, the game’s world oozes with artistic brilliance. From the sprawling landscapes to intricate character designs, every aspect is a testament to the developers’ dedication. The world of the Lands Between is a vast, interconnected realm filled with secrets, each corner a visual feast waiting to be explored.

    Flawless Execution:
    One of the most striking aspects of Elden Ring was its near-flawless technical performance. Bugs and glitches were almost non-existent, a rarity in modern gaming. This attention to detail was evident in the fluid animations and precise hitboxes. Combat felt responsive and fair, a crucial factor in a game where every swing of your weapon matters.

    A Triumph from Day One:
    Elden Ring’s launch was a refreshing departure from the industry’s recent trend of releasing unfinished, buggy games. From day one, it was a complete and polished experience. This speaks volumes about the dedication of From Software and their commitment to delivering a top-notch product.

    In conclusion, Elden Ring is a masterpiece that transcends the Souls-like genre. It caters to newcomers like myself while still challenging veterans. Its visuals are a testament to the beauty of game design, and its technical prowess sets a standard for the industry. From Software and George R.R. Martin’s collaboration has given birth to a gaming experience that will be remembered for years to come. Elden Ring is not just a game; it’s an unforgettable adventure into the Lands Between.    … Expand
  13. Zzala27
    Sep 2, 2023
    9
    Very nice game apart from some aspect thar could have been better, like recycling boss or too many dungeons and stuttering, this game is the ultimate evolution of the Dark Souls formula
  14. chocolandtv
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    "Now Cometh The Age Of Stars"
    I love this game, it is so much fun I have around 150 hours on the game with friends and I still havent found every secret but there are a few little things
    9 /10 Chocos Pros: ______ -You can`t just run through -you really dive into the game and have to think about what you're doing. -Actions have consequences and Elden Ring brings that across    "Now Cometh The Age Of Stars"
    I love this game, it is so much fun I have around 150 hours on the game with friends and I still havent found every secret but there are a few little things

    9 /10 Chocos

    Pros:
    ______
    -You can`t just run through

    -you really dive into the game and have to think about what you're doing.

    -Actions have consequences and Elden Ring brings that across really well.

    - Tactics required (especially bosses have to be learned first, and you have to know where their weaknesses are, when to attack and when to keep your distance)

    · The music is very well, the first time that I turn up the BGM

    · The movement is just addicting I cant stop using Torrent =>

    ·The Map design is insane and the fact that everything around the map such as Minor Erdtree and Dungeons are all so useful and travel more around and looking everywhere to find all kinds of secrets.

    ·All Abillities, Spells, Incantations and Ashes can be found, you get what you see! (also from bosses)

    Cons:
    ______
    ·Unchangeable difficulty (especially concerning boss fights of abnormal dimension)

    - No pause function

    - Attacks (blows) change their direction during execution, arrows, spells etc. are like remote controlled

    - Most of the time you win fights by mindless tactics like "luring out", constantly riding to and fro
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    As a Souls beginner, I have now completely found my way in and love the game very much. And the world offers exactly what makes a good open world in my eyes. The atmosphere and an insanely high exploration urge through varied worlds makes the game my game of the year.    … Expand
  15. RexToother
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    The gameplay and world are outstanding.
    I personally found the ending underwhelming.
  16. Korazs
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    Without a doubt one of the best single-player RPG games. No Nvidia DLSS or AMD FSR, so performance is poor on Max settings even with a good PC (In some areas) Ending was disappointing, but other than that incredible game.
  17. NOT_KEEM
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    this was my gate to Souls game and I'm glad.
    I played it for 190 hours, and I still think I didn't play it enough.
  18. Powin
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    While i am not a darksouls fan. I gave this game a try. I am a PC gamer. I am giving this a 9/10 because the development and game was great overall. The -1 is due to the fact its a controller game at its core. The mouse and keyboard support for this game is abysmal. if they gave us better key bind choices for keyboard and mouse and not limit us to the controller style inputs of key bindsWhile i am not a darksouls fan. I gave this game a try. I am a PC gamer. I am giving this a 9/10 because the development and game was great overall. The -1 is due to the fact its a controller game at its core. The mouse and keyboard support for this game is abysmal. if they gave us better key bind choices for keyboard and mouse and not limit us to the controller style inputs of key binds this game would easily be a 10/10 for me. That aside this game is awesome I didn't finish it completely, but I suck at the game due to keyboard and mouse key bind issues and not liking how certain keys are pre-bound to other functions and not able to split those functions up across multiple keys is a buzzkill and makes the game to hard for me to play on keyboard as i kept mixing up functions that they do as directional but aren't directional on my keyboard. I refuse to use a controller as i don't like hand held controllers like xbox/ps5 etc. Again this game though is amazing and still deserves my praise overall. Add better keyboard support on PC port please!… Expand
  19. cxtvxc
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Formulaic storytelling that feels extremely derivative. It was acceptable to a point with the previous titles, but with Elden Ring, it feels like it's gone past that and now it just feels cheap and lazy.
  20. Grc0
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    GOTY says enough. Although the scope and size of the game isn't quite my taste, and it sometimes takes away from the excellent quality of each individual encounter Im used to seeing from from software. Although I personally prefer other fromsoft experiences more, none of this stops this game from being an absolute 10/10
  21. KizYuka
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    初見で打ちのめされ、何度も何度も挑戦して自分の上達を実感できるゲーム。RPGの根本をたいけんできる。本当に面白い。
    この作品からフロムゲーを始めました。
    フロムソフトウェアさん、素晴らしいゲームをありがとう。
  22. Kronosyo
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is of of my favourite games of all time mixing the great soul formula into a almost perfect open world just makes one of the best games ever made
  23. Blackraven5
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    This is the game that got me into souls like games. It has amazing exploration and combat, superb music and visuals, just an exceptional game overall.
  24. FlameHaze10
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Pros:
    - Gameplay
    - Graphics/Artstyle
    - Story
    - Multiple Endings
    - Weapons
    - Characters

    Cons:
    - Caelid

    Verdict:
    Worth it at first full price!
  25. Obadiah_Jenkins
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Great game, amazing world and interesting story, fun combat. I was actually compelled to finish this game, which is rare these days.
  26. HBmilkar
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    All these one star reviews are from those who have lost grace. They've given up, refused to learn the game's mechanics because of ignorance and idiocy. Believe them not; they have gone mad. Get the game. It's absolutely fantastic. It's flawed, but no game is perfect, but elden ring provides one of the most challenging, rewarding, and satisfying gaming experiences ever, and you deserve toAll these one star reviews are from those who have lost grace. They've given up, refused to learn the game's mechanics because of ignorance and idiocy. Believe them not; they have gone mad. Get the game. It's absolutely fantastic. It's flawed, but no game is perfect, but elden ring provides one of the most challenging, rewarding, and satisfying gaming experiences ever, and you deserve to experience this masterpiece. Best of luck to you. Stay safe, friend. And don't you dare lose grace.… Expand
  27. Stefold08
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. is really a nice game to be released last year and is also rendered well, also runs on low quality pc, is very long even the first part but overall (for me) is a 10… Expand
  28. Ser3ndip1ty
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    Game-play: Good
    AI: Good
    Balance: Normal
    Graphic: Good
    Optimization: Normal
    Story: Poor
    Characterization: Normal
    Music/Sound Effect : Good

    The worst for me is bad interaction between player and enemyies.
  29. Sealgair
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Best game I've ever played. The open world feels filled with things to explore. Bosses are beatable by everyone regardless of skill level it just takes willpower.
  30. vigilanteOito8
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Talves seja o melhor soulslike ja feito.
    Não sei se vão fazer algo melhor do que isso.
    From software so erra no boss final, parece q nao sabem fazer boss final.
    Fiz todas as conquistas, vou jogar um dia novamente, talves em outra plataforma ou com uma build diferente.
  31. thehoang123
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    Great game. one thing i don't like is the world feels empty and lifeless, graphics is not great not bad. But who cares about the graphics? it's souls game.
  32. apokalipto
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  33. Runizada
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    This game is almost perfect! We can explore the world, we have a lot of challenges to go through, a lot of itens to get and some amazing bosses to fight against. And, oh, I can’t forget about the graphics, it’s really stunning.

    And as I said, it’s almost perfect because on PC we still have a lot o performance issues. The game has been released a long time ago, we don’t have any patches    This game is almost perfect! We can explore the world, we have a lot of challenges to go through, a lot of itens to get and some amazing bosses to fight against. And, oh, I can’t forget about the graphics, it’s really stunning.

    And as I said, it’s almost perfect because on PC we still have a lot o performance issues. The game has been released a long time ago, we don’t have any patches nor fixes to those issues and that’s something that upsets me a lot.    … Expand
  34. IntellectDevour
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Graphics: 9/10. One of the most visually stunning games I have laid my eyes upon.

    Combat: 8/10. A much improved redo of the janky combat from Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne. Attacks feel like they have actual power behind them, and combat now feels much more open with the added jump and addition of a mount. World: 10/10. The lands between is an absolute joy to explore. Every corner of the    Graphics: 9/10. One of the most visually stunning games I have laid my eyes upon.

    Combat: 8/10. A much improved redo of the janky combat from Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne. Attacks feel like they have actual power behind them, and combat now feels much more open with the added jump and addition of a mount.

    World: 10/10. The lands between is an absolute joy to explore. Every corner of the map has something to do. Side characters with quests, secret areas that cover half of the overworld map, massive dungeons that exceed even Anor Londo in scope, not to mention the massive landmarks such as the Erdtrees and divine towers that both serve as visual eye candy, and to point the player in the right direction. Fromsoftware has created their most captivating world yet.

    Balancing: 5/10. This is my only complaint with the game. Difficulty is all over the place. Some late game enemies die in a single hit and give you unlimited runes while there are many early bosses that will wipe the floor with you but don't drop anything useful. Strength and bleed builds are hilariously overpowered, while incantations are nearly useless except for pvp. Every piece of equipment us fun to use but not all are created equal.

    Story: 7.5/10. Gives you just enough information to let you get to know the world while still leaving some things up to interpretation. A strong improvement over bloodborne, which makes you pull up a wiki if you want to know anything about the story.

    Bosses: 7/10. Although not the focus of the game, there are some incredible fights in elden ring. Margit, Rykard, Godfrey, and Rhadan to name a few. There are a few underwhelming bosses, but out of over 150, most of them are quite engaging fights.

    Overall: 9/10. One of the few recent titles that I am confident to label as one of the all time greatest. Elden ring shows how a developer can go above and beyond to fix their mistakes, while still keeping their original vision alive.    … Expand
  35. Emilio200
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
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  36. benst
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    If you persevere through this game and have the willingness to keep trying and keep going, it will be difficult to ever find a game better than this. Must play with controller though.
  37. aesirus96
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Eu demorei mais de 200 horas pra avaliar porque não conseguia parar. Facilmente, posso dizer que esse é o jogo da minha vida.

    Desde 2011, com 15 anos, eu tentei jogar Dark Souls e sempre desistia porque, além de não ter tempo, eu não tinha habilidade pra isso. Achei muito difícil e punitivo, sentia que não conseguia evoluir, pois os Dark Souls são meio "lineares" se compararmos à Elden    Eu demorei mais de 200 horas pra avaliar porque não conseguia parar. Facilmente, posso dizer que esse é o jogo da minha vida.

    Desde 2011, com 15 anos, eu tentei jogar Dark Souls e sempre desistia porque, além de não ter tempo, eu não tinha habilidade pra isso. Achei muito difícil e punitivo, sentia que não conseguia evoluir, pois os Dark Souls são meio "lineares" se compararmos à Elden Ring. Logo, passei o resto da adolescencia em outros jogos que me davam uma sensação ótima de recompensa por explorar, lutar, fazer as quests, etc. Achei que jamais voltaria a tentar jogar um "souls like" outra vez.

    Porém, em 2022 minha surpresa foi grande ao saber que eu poderia explorar muito mais, sem ser tão punido, poderia praticamente explorar quase o mapa todo antes de poder enfrentar o primeiro boss. As mecânicas de jogo, a curva de aprendizado, a IA dos inimigos, a variedade de armas, armaduras, talismãs, magias, encantamentos e possibilidades de builds são gigantescas. É muito prazeroso jogar (entendam que eu coloco essas classes "clássicas" do meu ponto de vista) de mage, rogue, warrior, paladin, archer... enfim, não há como não se divertir. TEM GENTE ZERANDO COM TOCHA COMO ARMA, POR FAVOR!

    Depois de conseguir todas as conquistas, eu fui para os outros jogos da From Software e consegui completar não só a trilogia Dark Souls, mas Sekiro também (que venha Bllodbourne e Demon Souls para PC!). Elden Ring abriu novamente a porta dos RPGs de ação souls like para mim. Posso dizer facilmente que o GOTY foi mais que merecido, o jogo não peca em nada na minha visão. Facilmente vai ser um dos jogos, senão o, mais jogados da minha vida. E, sim, eu prefiro ele do que Skyrim, podem me julgar.    … Expand
  38. Izzydawizzy
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Sekiro was the first game I got for my gaming PC. I only knew of Elden Ring a month ot so before launch. Pre ordered it instantly. Currently stuck on fire giant. I've seen reviews saying you can't out smart bosses and you have to reach certain levels. That's true if you aren't good. There's tons of videos on youtube beating bosses at level one with level one weapons. You choose how youSekiro was the first game I got for my gaming PC. I only knew of Elden Ring a month ot so before launch. Pre ordered it instantly. Currently stuck on fire giant. I've seen reviews saying you can't out smart bosses and you have to reach certain levels. That's true if you aren't good. There's tons of videos on youtube beating bosses at level one with level one weapons. You choose how you play this game. I've also seen reviews saying theres no side quest, well Elden Ring does have side quest it's just hidden in the dialogue. And the way I see it, if you play a blind playthrough missing quest just adds to the replay value once I starts new game plus. New gameplay mechanics slowlys get introdued at the start of the game. I've also seen people say the world is bland, well to each there own but fighting new locations in Elden Ring dropped my jaw so many times. My girlfriend just has fun watching me. The only negatives as is it's locked to 60 fps
    I used to get a stutter here and there but now I only get stutter if I have my Bluetooth mouse on. Believe it or not this game has only crashed once, in my over 300 hours of playing.    … Expand
  39. Tiradentes
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Although I haven't had as much time to play as I would like in order to provide a more precise review, I feel comfortable stating that it's a distinctive game. It builds upon the well-established qualities of the genre while also introducing new elements.
  40. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I bought it at release and even 18 months later I keep coming back to the Lands Between. One of the best games I've ever played, and my gateway drug to FromSoftware games.
  41. humansoul
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    my body hurt because so lost and nerve I had in game
    but this was a game I know it had to be 100%
    master peace
  42. fnenamg
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    With a stunning and astonishing direction alone, this game is worthy of being hailed as a masterpiece. While the rest may be ordinary, the game's visual aesthetics, in a uniquely gaming way, leave lasting memories for the players.
  43. saksukasermet
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    best game ever best voice over best art design best combat diversity best re playability best game in the world
  44. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    One of the best Open World Games of all time.
    It's an instant classic and an absolute pleasure to explore.
    From the technical side it's pretty underwhelming though... Performance is honestly terrible and the music isn't as good as DS3 or Bloodborne.
  45. DoomDoc_
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
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  46. drujd
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    Clearly the best game of 2022. That being said, it is not perfect: This PC port is standard From Software quality (that is: not great, locked 60 FPS, no DualShock/DualSense support), there is a bit too much enemy/boss recycling going on, some caves/tombs are just copy/paste and not that interesting, endgame turns enemies into frustrating health sponges...

    But still, what a world    Clearly the best game of 2022. That being said, it is not perfect: This PC port is standard From Software quality (that is: not great, locked 60 FPS, no DualShock/DualSense support), there is a bit too much enemy/boss recycling going on, some caves/tombs are just copy/paste and not that interesting, endgame turns enemies into frustrating health sponges...

    But still, what a world FromSoft managed to create! I mostly hate open-world games due to them always being full of boring filler content and boring collectibles, but From got their version of open-world formula almost exactly right.    … Expand
  47. Nowieso
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This has been the best first-playthrough of any game I ever had. The open world is beautiful and super fun to explore, easily the best open world we've seen so far. It's a challenging game, but never too difficult to master, and never frustrating because of the high amount of checkpoints. There are also plenty of tools in the game to make the combat much easier, such as summoning otherThis has been the best first-playthrough of any game I ever had. The open world is beautiful and super fun to explore, easily the best open world we've seen so far. It's a challenging game, but never too difficult to master, and never frustrating because of the high amount of checkpoints. There are also plenty of tools in the game to make the combat much easier, such as summoning other players or NPCs for help or doing a mage build. The Story might be too difficult and complex to understand for the casual gamer, but it is very deep and interesting. The Soundtrack is beautiful and fits the game perfectly. The Art Direction has never been better. You can look in any direction in the game and it looks like a painting. There are hundreds of weapons, pieces of armor, shields, spells and more, giving the player an insane amount of options for their builds and adding a lot of replay value to the game. Bosses have very well telegraphed attacks, making it very fair to fight and learn them.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    Combat: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Leveldesign: 10/10
    Performance: 8/10
    Bossdesign: 9/10
    Art Direction: 10/10    … Expand
  48. CANGO
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This game is the best game of my whole life.Just play it I dont want to say anything else.
  49. fearzito
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Never played it, but I am excited to give it a try. I like a challenge and Elden Ring looks like a very, very cool one
  50. iceguy1399
    Jul 30, 2023
    9
    This game manages to surprise me over and over again. I've spent over 100 hours on the game, and haven't finished it because I just love taking my time exploring, trying out new character/combat styles, and slowly revealing more of this absolutely beautiful world. Every once in awhile I have to stop and take a screenshot when I find a magnificent view.

    The difficulty is a bit of a    This game manages to surprise me over and over again. I've spent over 100 hours on the game, and haven't finished it because I just love taking my time exploring, trying out new character/combat styles, and slowly revealing more of this absolutely beautiful world. Every once in awhile I have to stop and take a screenshot when I find a magnificent view.

    The difficulty is a bit of a blessing and a curse. I honestly love the difficulty and the punishing gameplay means I'm fighting the same enemies over and over, learning their attack patterns until I can smash them, or just barely eek by. The problem is that my wife will never get to experience the game because she doesn't have the reflexes or perseverance to play through the game with this level of difficulty. Since there's no "easy/beginner mode" this will simply be a game that is out of her reach, possibly forever, and that's a shame. Considering how just the exploration of the world can keep me engaged for hours, I don't know why it would be such a disservice to the more casual gaming community to just give them an easier option.

    By all means, leave the default difficulty exactly where it is, but a way to lower the difficulty would at least widen the audience of the game while still providing quite the challenge for those that want it. I've got friends that have avoided buying the game because they hear how punishing the gameplay is and won't even give it a chance.    … Expand
  51. ManHoof
    Jul 29, 2023
    9
    A game with a very deep lore that you need to explore yourself. Interesting and diverse mobs and locations, lots of weapons to choose from. The best part is that this game can be played repeatedly as if it were the first time, because it has many secrets. The downsides are not critical. Sometimes the auto levelling is annoying. Repetition of bosses.
  52. Sanguis_Baronem
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    One of the best game of all time, From Software expend the formula fine as hell.
  53. WardAbboud
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Flawed Masterpiece.
    The world is the best looking in gaming history Really satisfying exploration and the way the dungeons are scattered really encourages exploration
    The main Bosses are just too great And all legacy dungeons are awesome On the other hand ..Reusing bosses a lot was really annoying and prevents me from calling this game the best in history
  54. Light_Ain
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    After waiting for so long it really was worth the wait. I've dumped several hundred hours in the game and wish I could replay it all over again for the first time. Looking forward to the DLC later.
  55. Guilola
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    Um jogo QUASE perfeito, gráficos maravilhosos, bosses incríveis e muito bem pensados, variedade BIZARRA de inimigos e estilos diferentes de como você pode moldar seu personagem, desde armas a magias! Pra mim, o único defeito, assim como os outros jogos desse estilo é a carência enorme de explicação da história, é muito ruim ter que pesquisar tudo sobre o jogo para poder entender o que estáUm jogo QUASE perfeito, gráficos maravilhosos, bosses incríveis e muito bem pensados, variedade BIZARRA de inimigos e estilos diferentes de como você pode moldar seu personagem, desde armas a magias! Pra mim, o único defeito, assim como os outros jogos desse estilo é a carência enorme de explicação da história, é muito ruim ter que pesquisar tudo sobre o jogo para poder entender o que está acontecendo! Mas de resto, PERFEITO!!!… Expand
  56. teazlunox
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
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  57. okaytyson
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Every aspect of this experience is perfect in every way possible and this is one of the best games that someone can play. The music and art direction are particular standouts.
  58. fanmadeendings
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    I'm re-reviewing this game after originally giving it a 7 because I thought it was too frustratingly hard (among other things) and I didn't get my moneys worth. Now that I played it with the coop mod, I can confirm that this is absolutely incredible and I'm extremely happy to have given it another shot!
  59. Hagal
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Haven't playing something this great for years. The world is insane, I just had to explore every inch, see what's behind the next turn. The way the world is designed with handholding left out, perfect, resulting in a genuine desire to explore. The enemy design and variety is insane, the amount of different enemies, all with their own movesets, design, backstory andAbsolute masterpiece. Haven't playing something this great for years. The world is insane, I just had to explore every inch, see what's behind the next turn. The way the world is designed with handholding left out, perfect, resulting in a genuine desire to explore. The enemy design and variety is insane, the amount of different enemies, all with their own movesets, design, backstory and place in this universe is hard to fathom. I have never seen a soo diverse set of enemy types. The visuals is insane, don't give people complaining about the graphics any thought, the visuals is off the chart. I don't know how many times I just stood there, looking at the views and vistas. The whole designfilosophy is so awesome, go wherever you want, do it any way you want, but if that fails - then maybe you should try another way, another tactic...… Expand
  60. m9l5t1
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    So rare to see games with such a level of quality and detail these days. Top tier open world rpg design. GOTY.
  61. SONATCAY
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    BEST GAME EVER !!!!! no more words needed.......

    (I got more than 200 hours)
  62. PeaceAndWar
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    Peak of gaming industry. Trully masterpiece of all time. Put a ring on it..
  63. wafii
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    No one told me about the monitor add on also why are we killing the entire family tree
  64. marcusgrey
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    açık dünyası harika oynanış mükemmel tek sıkıntısı bence zor düşmanlar çözmek için oyunu baya oynamanız lazım
  65. Young_Fawn
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    As Good As They Say It Is

    Elden Ring is the latest entry in the Souls-Like series by Fromsoft. As someone who has completed all of the Souls games from Demon's Souls to now Elden Ring, I'd like to think I have a decent grasp on these games. Elden Ring plays like most Souls Games, the main difference is that the developers have managed to turn a zone based linear formula into an    As Good As They Say It Is

    Elden Ring is the latest entry in the Souls-Like series by Fromsoft.

    As someone who has completed all of the Souls games from Demon's Souls to now Elden Ring, I'd like to think I have a decent grasp on these games.

    Elden Ring plays like most Souls Games, the main difference is that the developers have managed to turn a zone based linear formula into an open-world setting and they've done this extremely well.

    The general gameplay loop is that you go through an area, explore side areas/dungeons, level up and beat bosses to get more levels.

    The game has a lot of spells, weapons and armour sets which means you can play almost anything to your imagination similar to Skyrim in that sense. I personally played the game as a Spellblade, using a claymore but buffing it with magic and this build took me through the whole game.

    Bosses in Elden Ring are where, in my opinion, the game shines but also falls a little short.
    The boss design is excellent visually, the developers have really outdone themselves but when I say they fall short I mean that they feel a little cheesy.
    What I mean by this is that if you've played previous souls titles, you'll notice that most bosses delay attacks in an absolutely absurd way to get you to dodge early so that they can strike you. I think a lot of the damage the bosses do, especially near the end, is way too high, to the point where it feels like levelling vigour feels a bit useless. It's like they're trying to subvert your expectations but not exactly in a great way.

    A lot of Bosses in the game are fine but you'll know the ones I mean if you play it.

    Exploring the world is where the game is near perfect, there's always something to find, a catacombs to enter, a person to invade, an NPC questline to do. If you plan on doing most of the game, you'll be playing well upwards of 80 hours.

    Multiple Endings is always a plus, even if some of them are a bit convoluted.

    Generally the game is very well made and deserved GOTY, with DLC on the horizon too I can't wait to return and see what else is in store.

    Elden Ring is definitely one of the greatest games ever made with some questionable boss mechanic choices.

    9/10 - Endless replay-ability and a great world to play in.    … Expand
  66. EKYR
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    ELDENRING!!!!
    What an experience i had playing this game! this is actually one of the rare games i missed playing while busy with something else. First Souls like game i have ever beaten and the experience is so organic and makes me regain hope in the video game industry and reminds me time and time again that there are good video games that are worth your time. this game is like dark    ELDENRING!!!!
    What an experience i had playing this game! this is actually one of the rare games i missed playing while busy with something else. First Souls like game i have ever beaten and the experience is so organic and makes me regain hope in the video game industry and reminds me time and time again that there are good video games that are worth your time. this game is like dark souls 456 all in one game, sure its hard and you die probably over 50000 times, but that is the gameplay. I truly enjoyed playing this masterpiece and i hope either this or god of war ragnarok wins goty 2022! excellent work Fromsoftware

    my steam review
    Elden Ring is one of those games you really get involved in, you are fully immersed in the story and the amazing world has so much to offer. The game can be as hard as you want it to be, but the difficulty scaling of this game is a side show compared to the lore that this game brings. This game has revitalised the open world formula that we are so used to and i am so glad to have played this game as it is AMAZING. some repeat bosses, map could be clearer at some regions, but overall Game of the year 2022. Highly recommended to anyone who likes adventure games.    … Expand
  67. xRyZeNx
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    One of the only games I got all achievements for. It is a Masterpiece
  68. Belior
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    10/10 one of the best open worlds we had in the past years. Its more RPG than Final Fantasy these days xD
  69. inzhe
    Jul 3, 2023
    8
    Actually game is very good, but it's not for everyone! It's not walk in a park with kill everything with few clicks. It's not for ppl. who don't like challenges.
    There is lot what can be said about this game.
    In my opinion there are more negative/mixed reviews than should be. At first I was kind of frustrated to - mainly because of regular and unexpected deaths, especially at beginning    Actually game is very good, but it's not for everyone! It's not walk in a park with kill everything with few clicks. It's not for ppl. who don't like challenges.
    There is lot what can be said about this game.
    In my opinion there are more negative/mixed reviews than should be. At first I was kind of frustrated to - mainly because of regular and unexpected deaths, especially at beginning (started with level 1).
    But when you think about it, it's offer you experience like in reality, you should have "balls" for negative experience and step over it, train yourself and get better, understand how game world works. When you got that games gets better and better.
    We are used to be heroes in most of games from beginning, attack everything etc. here you need to think what to attack and do you need to attack at all.

    Things that I dislike:
    1) key mapping
    2) cross world notes - game allows you to set notes for other players, so there are tons of left notes and for me they are more interfering than helping, yes some notes probably can help you in some way, like "boss ahead", "treasure above", etc. but at same time there are tons of unnecessary or kind of spam notes and also almost duplicate notes. These notes, if you chose to read them, also kind of robs you from explorers moments, even if you choose not to read those nots they are there and you already assume something. and third thing about this - these note are illuminated, especially well visible in dark and there was already several situations where I see some light (which can also be treasure) from hard reachable places and when you get there there is simply illuminated not "nothing here" .. wtf.;
    3) impossible to run away from dungeon bosses - this would be ok for most of games, but in my opinion not for this game, not for setup of how this game works - meaning game is hard, you don't know how strong enemy is and how he will fight (assumingly like in reality, but in reality you would have chance to run away), would be good and also kind of logic that you can try to run away (up to your luck and skill) and return more prepared.
    4) for good experience big monitor is necessary - I play at 23" 1080p and that's definitely to small - not shows everything necessary, especially in boss fights.
    5) maybe not so important, but I cant understand why staff is necessary to learn/store spells.. mage without staff is dumb or what?

    Mixed:
    - fighting mechanics, no comments here
    - not much explanation about things, but I should probably put this in positive things.. you can explore, find out or just google for it :)

    And things I like:
    - beautiful, big world (some here wrote that bad graphics.. idk, maybe, I am not so demanding, but for me game looks great, much of beautiful sceneries;
    - open map, you can go explore as you like, there is walkthrough part and (as I think) it's impossible to get pass those steps, but exploring/leveling in between is as kind of open .. anyway you will stay in zones where you can fight and win.. so this also kind oy limits you, but without fighting you can travel a lot;
    - the need to think;
    - open world bosses;
    - etc., etc. it's always easier to mention what we dislike

    In summary - just for comparison, I would say: imagine you are throw in the middle of Amazon jungle (not actual jungles in game, just for situation) and you should get out and have just rough understanding what to do, where to go.. you don't know how strong, poisonous, etc. are monkeys, snakes, bugs, etc., what caves you can find, what will hide behind next tree etc. ..

    There will be deaths, there will be frustrations. :)
    As I am not used to play games like this, first evening with game was not very positive, but, as for most of people, will to know and see more kept me in game and when you get stronger, get used to mechanics you just want to return and explore and try to overcome challenges that game offers.
    Actually, I think, if start would be easier there would be more positive reviews, I think many gave not so high score just because of hardiness, hiding with other excuses.    … Expand
  70. parsymovies
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    my best open world game an amazing world that you can not believe how much detail and story is in it . perfect open world game
  71. cebolasdev
    Jul 1, 2023
    9
    This game is perfect! I give it a 95/100 just because in Lyndell, my Nitro5 was struggling to run at minimum. In Lyndell there is a lot of FPS drop and you need to watch a video to understand the history, its a little confusing. But for the rest, combat is perfect, exploration is perfect (man, exploration is not boring or tedious or repetitive, and each m2 of the map have something goodThis game is perfect! I give it a 95/100 just because in Lyndell, my Nitro5 was struggling to run at minimum. In Lyndell there is a lot of FPS drop and you need to watch a video to understand the history, its a little confusing. But for the rest, combat is perfect, exploration is perfect (man, exploration is not boring or tedious or repetitive, and each m2 of the map have something good especially items, weapons, sourcery or enchantment), price consistent with what they deliver, very good story (if you see a video because it is confuse), well-elaborated and difficult bosses (it's not that difficult impossible, it's a difficult that, if you are not prepared, you are nothing more than the boss and even so, you have a chance against the boss even without preparation and without equipment), THERE IS NO QUEST MENU!!!! First open world game that doesn't have a quest menu LOL! This is beautiful and the quests are excellent and you need to explore the world to do the quests and aren't stupid quests that is "Deliver a milk" or "Take this for me, it is in the hand of the boss in Stormveil Castle". To know about things in the world, it is necessary to talk to the NPCS and understand what they mean. Colloquial Brazilian Portuguese well inserted in the game, perfect translation with complex words that not everyone knows the meaning in Brazilian Portuguese. It's very good, I recommend tarnished! I haven't finished yet but I intend to play with all classes. PERFECT GAME AND DESERVED THE GOTY!… Expand
  72. JKasaragi
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Es la primera vez que divierto tanto explorando cada rincón en un video juego, con grafico muy buenos, una ambientación increíbles, se te premia por tomar riesgos y enfrentarte a jefes de alto nivel es básicamente el mejor video juego que eh podido tocar.
  73. xgatto
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Incredible game that beautifully takes all of the souls mechanics and puts them in good use. Most of the PC issues are fixed at the time of writing this review.
  74. LetsGoPokemonLu
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    A-yoo, by far the best game FromSoftware has ever made. It takes everything good done in previous games and improves them, also an amazing open world and suberb boss fights. There are also so many weapons and spells, allowing you have so many different playstyles.

    Indeed a Masterpiece, yep.
  75. Tornan
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Game might be fun for souls fans but I didn't like enemy types and punishing gameplay. I can't recommend for casual gamers.

    Edit: After two years I returned to give it another chance but no this game is not for everyone.
  76. PatrickDay
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    When I first played this game I didn't really get it. After buying it on PC and going through every nook and cranny of this insanely detailed, layered world with some of the most fascinating storytelling and means of non-linear exploration ever - I think it's safe to say I get it now.
  77. Wohnrath
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    This game is... perfect, by far the best experience ive ever had, it's amazing to travel in this giant open world while getting stronger builds and killing bosses, it's pretty hard but it's better like this cause it's an actual challenge, not just exploring
  78. girjo10
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Un juego inolvidable y unico en su especie, tiene algunos problemas de rendimiento pero el juego sigue siendo una obra de arte
  79. Lorran2k
    Jun 19, 2023
    9
    Que jogo fantástico, História boa, mundo bem rico e vasto...
    Perfeito para quem quer iniciar nos jogos Souls.
  80. DayXP
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    Control, Graphics, Sound and atmosphere is top notch.
    Difficulty scales with time the player dedicates to get more powerful.
    A richly filled clever built open world with stunning visuals and innovative ideas rounds up this epic journey you will never forget...
  81. CharonIV
    Jun 14, 2023
    9
    çok guzel oyun dogruyu soylemek gerekırse asırı buyuk bır dunya ve 30 saat oynıyabılıdım takıldım kaldım bıtırmek ısterdım ama 150 saatlık bır oyun ve nereye gıtmemız gerektıgını bılemıyorum ama guzel oyun
  82. Robfromtheblock
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is a masterpiece of a game that represents the pinnacle of the action RPG genre. From the moment you start playing, it's clear that the developers have poured their hearts and souls into creating a game that is both challenging and rewarding. The graphics are breathtaking, with detailed character models and environments that are a feast for the eyes.

    The story is equally    Elden Ring is a masterpiece of a game that represents the pinnacle of the action RPG genre. From the moment you start playing, it's clear that the developers have poured their hearts and souls into creating a game that is both challenging and rewarding. The graphics are breathtaking, with detailed character models and environments that are a feast for the eyes.

    The story is equally impressive, with a rich and complex lore that draws you in and keeps you invested in the world of Elden Ring. The characters are well-written and memorable, with their own unique motivations and personalities that make you care about their fates. The voice acting is top-notch, with talented actors bringing the characters to life in a way that few games can match.

    The gameplay is where Elden Ring truly shines, with a deep and complex combat system that rewards skill and strategy. There are countless ways to approach each encounter, from melee fighters to spellcasters to archers and everything in between. The loot system is equally rewarding, with a seemingly endless supply of rare and unique items that can completely change the way you play the game.

    But what sets Elden Ring apart from other games in the genre is its dedication to its themes. The game explores complex topics such as the nature of power, the relationship between gods and mortals, and the importance of sacrifice. These themes are woven seamlessly into the gameplay and story, creating a cohesive and immersive experience that is truly impressive.

    In short, Elden Ring on PC is a game that deserves to be played by anyone who loves action RPGs. It's a game that is both challenging and rewarding, with a level of depth and complexity that is truly remarkable. If you're looking for a game that will test your skills and engage your mind, look no further than Elden Ring.    … Expand
  83. Sutchii
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    After fixes and patches is one of the best games ever made , amazing music , amazing boss battles and amazing world. This is all the right steps for FromSoftware
  84. Absalon_
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    Elden Ring is a true masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of the action RPG genre. With its breathtaking world, intricate lore, and challenging gameplay, it captivates players from start to finish. From the collaboration between Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin to the seamless blend of exploration and combat, Elden Ring is an experience that shouldn't be missed by any gaming enthusiast.
  85. origam
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    It is a very satisfying game. The game's graphics aren't particularly good, but it doesn't hinder the immersion of the game. For first-time players, the guiding elements of the game may feel unfriendly. However, the tense combat and well-organized openworld completely offset these shortcomings.
  86. Grevn
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    Mind blowing game. The environments, music, monster and boss designs all come together in a modern masterpiece. It is like they combined all the soulsbourne games into a final product that just delivers a fantastic experience.
  87. Nanonoir
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    Besides being visually stunning, From Software stepped up and showed how full of crap the game development world was releasing games with issues/large chunks of content missing and telling us that's normal. The game delivers on everything, from smooth gameplay to epic boss battles. And NOTHING is behind a paywall, not a single microtransaction implemented. Completing a section of the storyBesides being visually stunning, From Software stepped up and showed how full of crap the game development world was releasing games with issues/large chunks of content missing and telling us that's normal. The game delivers on everything, from smooth gameplay to epic boss battles. And NOTHING is behind a paywall, not a single microtransaction implemented. Completing a section of the story and connected boss really makes you feel like you accomplished something in a way most games have lost. There is countless ways to play, with having definite differences in weapons and skills to choose from and so many things hidden throughout the world that if you don't use a guide multiple playthroughs could still leave you missing things. A game that was well worth the money when released.… Expand
  88. Ramin2005
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPG games, dark fantasy, and also One of my favorite games all the time.
    It's perfect, details, boss fights, enemies, areas, skills, swords, everything.
    It's hard and if you are fan of soulsborn games you are gonna love it.
    If you haven't play it then what are you waiting for,
    Go for it.
  89. RestTarRr
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Don't get baited by negative reviews. All of them are about the bad performance on launch. The game now runs more than adequate and it's easily the best souls game to have been released yet. The easiest 10 ever.
  90. Mandulum
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    I grow bored of most games after 10 or 20 hours. But these games ... I finished after 102 hours and explored nearly everything. I enjoyed every minute of it right up until the end.

    Date Completed: 2023-06-05
    Playtime: 102h
    Enjoyment: 10/10
    Recommendation: So good
  91. TheRukasu
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    Man, this game made me watch countless videos, just for it's lore. The only Souls-like that I have played before was a game called Eldest Souls and I really liked the genre. When Elden Ring was announced, I decided to try it. A From Software soulsbourne game. It was worth it.
  92. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    94/100 .
  93. Midyen
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    Based on the gameplay, graphics, sound, content, and originality of the game, I will give it a rating of 10.
  94. Fahdaad
    May 31, 2023
    8
    Amazing world and gameplay loop that falls apart in the last third of the game, leading to a disappointing sendoff to a truly amazing game.
  95. brofenix
    May 29, 2023
    8
    Rating: 8/10

    Elden Ring is an awesome game and has really polished what the Soulsborne games have offered to players, a difficult adventure, with less handholding than most games, a solid combat system, and a promise that you can beat the challenge if you practice. I thoroughly enjoyed this game, from the more fleshed out story with cinematics and more NPC dialogue than I remember in    Rating: 8/10

    Elden Ring is an awesome game and has really polished what the Soulsborne games have offered to players, a difficult adventure, with less handholding than most games, a solid combat system, and a promise that you can beat the challenge if you practice. I thoroughly enjoyed this game, from the more fleshed out story with cinematics and more NPC dialogue than I remember in Dark Souls 1 & 2 (the Souls games I have played) and the more user friendly design explaining various gameplay mechanics to players and the freedom of the open world to level up & come back to challenges later.

    I didn't love some of the enemies and thought some were pretty annoying, like the big dogs, big crows, the enemies with a bunch of arms, and some others. In general though, the game had a decent variety of enemies though I feel like Dark Souls 1 especially had more variety and more interesting enemies. Fighting the 6th dragon of a different element was a little boring at one point. The standout bosses for me, like Malenia, Dragonlord Placidusax, Radagon, and Morgott were pretty freaking fun. Using the Mimic Tear summon was my clutch to not bang my head against Malenia & Lord Mohg after 20 tries and I still had fun using it, as a last resort.

    I didn't really love one mechanic that got me killed a lot, the long amount of time you are on the ground after getting knocked off your horse. That enemies can hit you during the beginning parts of the long animation was cheap I felt and I thought the knockdown duration should be the same as not being on your horse. Just a personal frustration.

    I thought the music wasn't as good as Dark Souls 1 & 3 and I couldn't really remember any theme after trying to think of one. The art style though is great and the graphics are amazing. Just looking up at the Erdtree and admiring it's grandeur always put a smirk on my face :D

    I love that physical & magic combat is so well mixed in Elden Ring compared to all other Soulsborne games. That you can use infusions & whetblades to give your weapons scaling with Intelligence & Faith opens up so many options for combat, I thought it was brilliant!

    Lastly, the open world was fun for the most part but did seem a bit empty near the end, with little reason for me to explore once I got my best weapons fully upgraded & was above Level 140. I explored pretty much everywhere just to see, but I think the developers had a hard time putting valuable rewards for exploration at a certain point, when I kept finding the highest level smithing stones when I already had 5 of each type (normal & somber). The areas stayed engaging for the most part & very pretty to wonder through, but I wish the enemy variety stayed evolving to discover new enemies & some story or lore rewards were given in the late game for exploration.

    Overall, this feels like the most polished version of Soulsborne to introduce to new players of this series of games. I highly recommend trying the game and enjoying the combat experience & world.    … Expand
  96. strangermoon
    May 23, 2023
    10
    after dark souls 3 quaite a map of souls game. map almost a reseractions of old japanise game rpgs. remind me jewel master mega drive japan cover. that art coming to live full flesh comibnig dark souls game play and weapons. compared dark souls 1 map not connected like that there is no one main fire camp area like that. biggest miss about game this. still connected on many places butafter dark souls 3 quaite a map of souls game. map almost a reseractions of old japanise game rpgs. remind me jewel master mega drive japan cover. that art coming to live full flesh comibnig dark souls game play and weapons. compared dark souls 1 map not connected like that there is no one main fire camp area like that. biggest miss about game this. still connected on many places but hidden mostly. compared ds1 also fast travei this time bcome available quicly which kill old game hard level quite bit. you have horse more like cow not goes too fast but can jump dable like mountain goats which you become mountaing goat try to reach everywhere which is mostly posible if you push hard. normal horse can be better . enemyies now have horse and requare horse fight to beat easly which weilcome add to serie. compared dark souls game not give you best knight armor on starting class this time. there is good knight armor in travel island area on seller women can obtainble on early but game hiding this time. not used on any cover or metarial like old games did. maybe bcouse of game try to presnet like game of thornes like wibe. this also effect magic use now more accasble and easy even allow to magic companions to easly distract bosses. on pc sadly performance not good. not physcal pc rlease on disc only have empty box relase. game map like bigger than all dark souls 123 games combined. giving you dlc like items variarty on base game this time.… Expand
  97. znarfels
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Pro:
    - beautiful game
    - deep mechanics
    - lot of build potential
    - it is difficult, but not too difficult

    Cons:
    - quests are a joke without google
    - story telling is all over the place. I have 100+ hours into the game and have no clue whats going on
  98. Triblue
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Il faut être un rageux pour mettre moins de 10. Le jeu est une masterclass monumentale
  99. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    9
    Kasvet + Rivers Of Blood + 2X Greatsword... Optimization is bad From Software.
  100. wenas
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This game is awesome! Most reviews complain about performance issues that got fixed a while ago. The Mouse and Keyboard input is bad to be fair. But if you have a Controller that's no problem. To be fair I think most people are just frustrated by the difficulty :)
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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
  1. Cubed3
    Aug 29, 2022
    70
    Elden Ring is an experience that will not be forgotten in a hurry. It's a tremendous, hulking, massive achievement but because it is tremendous, hulking and massive, it is one that comes with many caveats. The shelves in CeX and conversations with people who stopped playing at Stormveil castle can certainly attest to some of those caveats. Much like any FromSoftware title, it's not going to be for everybody, but paradoxically it is one of their hardest and one of their most accessible to date. It offers huge value in one package, and perhaps is a little too much value, only becoming clearer when nearing the endgame. Don't be mistaken by the criticism, though. This is a phenomenal achievement with a moment-to-moment that is incredibly engaging and immersive. No doubt it will be deserving of the end-of-year accolades it will inevitably receive. One pushes through Elden Ring as one pushes through life, with all the highs and the lows that it brings.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 28, 2022
    82
    Elden Ring is massive, sometimes to its detriment. A thorough walkthrough might take up more than 100 hours to complete, and at some point it becomes clear that From Software did not have enough manpower to produce that much unique content. Still, it remains incredibly addictive even after those 100 hours pass…
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  3. RPGamer
    Apr 14, 2022
    90
    It’s hard to review Elden Ring without being comparative; that’s because Elden Ring is an evolutionary step, not a revolutionary one, and one can’t help but see how it’s built on what came before. Here is a massive undertaking of a game, not for the sake of chasing trends but as the natural progression of the style the company has been fostering for over a decade. It’s amazing how smoothly the transition to open world was and how much of the Souls identity is still present. In the short time since its release, it has already left a cultural mark, no doubt a result of the game’s increased approachability. Even after sifting past all the hype and grandiosity, there’s still an excellent game left and Elden Ring is a clear showcase of FromSoftware’s outstanding expertise in the field. Elden Ring really is just that good.
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