Elden Ring

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7.0

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  1. Gouken128
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    Game is awesome and very addictive! The world is beautiful and full of dungeons, bosses and items, that make it very fun to play. Graphics are Ok, but the design of the enemies is awesome. The general art direction of the game is nothing new or original but it has some wow moments and locations. And then, it has its errors: weird collision boxes only for the player, like when you hit wallsGame is awesome and very addictive! The world is beautiful and full of dungeons, bosses and items, that make it very fun to play. Graphics are Ok, but the design of the enemies is awesome. The general art direction of the game is nothing new or original but it has some wow moments and locations. And then, it has its errors: weird collision boxes only for the player, like when you hit walls with your weapon cancelling your attack (but the enemies hit through it and kill you) camera issues (during combat means you are dead), z-targetting just doesnt work, "cheating" combat mechanics for the enemies disguised as high difficulty, the world feels dead, unbalanced weapons/builds, and sometimes feels like an open world battle game instead of a RPG. Maybe some patches can fix some of these things. :)… Expand
  2. MaliaxGaming
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    Buen juego, pero si le falta mucha optimizacion, para tener un equipo bueno deja mucho que desear.
  3. 0nearmedbandit
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    I love this game so far. It's exactly what I was waiting for with the next iteration of the FromSoft "souls" formula. I love the look, the story, and the innovation to the world and combat in a lot of ways.

    That being said, the open-ended nature of the game can get disorienting at times, and make it hard to know what to do next. I do have a few other minor gripes, but just like its    I love this game so far. It's exactly what I was waiting for with the next iteration of the FromSoft "souls" formula. I love the look, the story, and the innovation to the world and combat in a lot of ways.

    That being said, the open-ended nature of the game can get disorienting at times, and make it hard to know what to do next. I do have a few other minor gripes, but just like its predecessors (except DS2) it feels like the game is fair and always balanced and just requires you to make the correct decisions in the heat of the moment.... UNTIL.... the frame rate stutters like crazy for no reason and then you die... Maybe when they fix the PC performance issues, I would bump this up to a 9... but I'm taking off -1 due to these issues as, even though they aren't game-breaking, they sure are dissappointing. (for context im running a Ryzen3700x and a GTX 1070, and it manages to hold 1080p 50-60fps pretty much 95% of the time)    … Expand
  4. briiiz
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    大部分boss都有着优秀的演出和合适的难度，说魂难其实只是难度曲线不合理，开放世界方面其实做的挺一般，和以前一样惯用悬崖山壁来挡路，没有可以说是标杆的东西。但是这并不妨碍这是个很好玩的游戏，不要用开放世界的思路，而是传统魂系思路去玩，可以让人有长期探索的欲望，还有极其恐怖的体量和关卡密度，在地图设计方面完全可以说是集大成者。武器战技系统很有意思，如果不是洗点妨碍可能就很想把所有各种冷门流派玩一遍，属于是深玩下来才可以感受到乐趣的游戏大部分boss都有着优秀的演出和合适的难度，说魂难其实只是难度曲线不合理，开放世界方面其实做的挺一般，和以前一样惯用悬崖山壁来挡路，没有可以说是标杆的东西。但是这并不妨碍这是个很好玩的游戏，不要用开放世界的思路，而是传统魂系思路去玩，可以让人有长期探索的欲望，还有极其恐怖的体量和关卡密度，在地图设计方面完全可以说是集大成者。武器战技系统很有意思，如果不是洗点妨碍可能就很想把所有各种冷门流派玩一遍，属于是深玩下来才可以感受到乐趣的游戏
  5. Charlesdexter
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    Despite the effort to make it unplayable for pc, From software still managed to make a great game, where a good part of the Dark Souls saga spirit gets into an open world, even though doesn't have the same magic. I've been playing for 110 hours and explored almost each and every secret. The experience is huge and epic. I am a bit disappointed by the final bosses and the endings: they areDespite the effort to make it unplayable for pc, From software still managed to make a great game, where a good part of the Dark Souls saga spirit gets into an open world, even though doesn't have the same magic. I've been playing for 110 hours and explored almost each and every secret. The experience is huge and epic. I am a bit disappointed by the final bosses and the endings: they are poorly written, there is also some boring repetition of the content. The Witcher and Skyrim remain unmatched.… Expand
  6. Leonsjm
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  7. Durdin
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Amazing game
    Amazing music
    Amazing world design
    this game open for me souls born games!
  8. UrbanEelf
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    best game of all times so far, a genuine and mature product based on all the fromsoftware's games
  9. Volphied
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    The game let's you...

    1. Upgrade your weapons
    2. Summon and upgrade AI spirits
    3. Let's you level up
    4. Summon other players to help
    5. Move on to another area and progress on something different.

    What else do people want? I'm all for accessibility, like better color blind options and such. But the game gives plenty of avenues to decrease difficulty.
  10. VyseHD
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    hell yeah, maybe the best game ive ever played haha, but i think a lot of games are a 10 and this game is wide wide over 10 !
  11. Kreuzer04
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    one of the best games I've played so far (as a Dark Souls fan obviously) the world, if you take your time to explore it, is filled with lots of love, dungeons and bosses everywhere, the game performance was once I started the game a bit frustrating, but once I started the game on the other day, all my issues were gone. Absolutely in love 10/10
  12. runjumphug
    Jan 12, 2023
    9
    An incredible game and achievement. The scale and scope of which I didn't think was possible coming out of Fromsoftware. I clocked in 170 hours traversing the Lands Between from start to finish.

    I have 2 minor complaints. Max level summons made boss fights easier than they should have been. Some of them were downright trivial with my summon. My second complaint was that this world is    An incredible game and achievement. The scale and scope of which I didn't think was possible coming out of Fromsoftware. I clocked in 170 hours traversing the Lands Between from start to finish.

    I have 2 minor complaints. Max level summons made boss fights easier than they should have been. Some of them were downright trivial with my summon. My second complaint was that this world is just too dang big with too much to explore. More than once I found myself saying, "This HAS to be the last area. Enough already". Close to a perfect 10 but not quite.    … Expand
  13. Datplays
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring te coloca em um mundo épico, te ensina o principal, porém o resto você precisa aprender sozinho, tirando a má-otimização para PC, o game é fantástico e inovador. A Fromsoftware evoluiu de maneira magistral, pois o jogo te dá uma liberdade enorme, Mundo aberto rico e envolvente, tornando-se prazeroso explorar cada canto do mapa. Os gráficos são bonitos, a ambientação te prende,Elden Ring te coloca em um mundo épico, te ensina o principal, porém o resto você precisa aprender sozinho, tirando a má-otimização para PC, o game é fantástico e inovador. A Fromsoftware evoluiu de maneira magistral, pois o jogo te dá uma liberdade enorme, Mundo aberto rico e envolvente, tornando-se prazeroso explorar cada canto do mapa. Os gráficos são bonitos, a ambientação te prende, lutas com chefes insanos e trilha sonora magnífica.… Expand
  14. Reniachii
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I don't even meet minimum requirements and the game runs amazing. It's packed with content and it's all good. It's incredible how big the legacy dungeons are, Stormveil Castle, the first one, took me an entire day to clear out 100%. NPC Questlines are very easy in a good way, as they're hard to find, but you don't fail them as easy as in other games. Hell, I don't even think I failed aI don't even meet minimum requirements and the game runs amazing. It's packed with content and it's all good. It's incredible how big the legacy dungeons are, Stormveil Castle, the first one, took me an entire day to clear out 100%. NPC Questlines are very easy in a good way, as they're hard to find, but you don't fail them as easy as in other games. Hell, I don't even think I failed a quest yet and I literally beat the final boss. It's as close as a perfect game as it can get. it does have some flaws here and there, but it's compensated by the quality of everything else. Only thing I dislike is the last 5h of the game only because they're exhausting. It's like the final boss of Sekiro but for 5 hours straight with some breaks, yet not enough. Don't get me wrong, it's really cool, but it dragged for too long, and it's not like you would go farm somewhere then come back stronger at the literal end of the game, natural instinct is to keep pushing, it's the final afterall.… Expand
  15. KaziSujoy
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    For me I've using a Ryzen 3700x and Radeon RX 570 8gb nitro+ version. I've using it in medium. I've faced some stuttering and it's tolerable. Average fps for me is 49 - 52. I'm happy with the experience.

    There isn't a single place in the open world that didn't peaked my interest. Best 200 hours spent on a video game and still more to come.
  16. ThePasketti
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing. The only issue is that it has some performance issues, but other than that the game is amazing.
  17. Watattenchu
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Excellent gameplay, great story and side stories, NPCs are interesting and as long as you have a couple of brain cells the huge variety of options to tackle any given task mean that the. Difficulty is basically up to you
  18. Nothumbs
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    I delete my first review now that I have put more hours in the game and is my second play through. its a 9/10.
  19. darksoulsman123
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best game i ever seen in my life im speechless i don't what to say it's just amazing the hype was worth it the boss are amazing trust me buy it, best souls game ever 11/10… Expand
  20. JohnZarb
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não tive nenhum problema com desempenho, lags ou bugs, jogo excelente, gameplay fantástica e uma lore riquíssima em detalhes… Expand
  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. Nougat_Monkey
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    The games score at time of writing (6.1) is a demonstration of how overly obsessed people have become with graphical fidelity over every other aspect of game design. Yes, this game does have some performance issues. it is also, in almost every other way, a masterful piece of art that prioritizes artistic design and quality gameplay over stuffing itself with pointless busywork.

    The open    The games score at time of writing (6.1) is a demonstration of how overly obsessed people have become with graphical fidelity over every other aspect of game design. Yes, this game does have some performance issues. it is also, in almost every other way, a masterful piece of art that prioritizes artistic design and quality gameplay over stuffing itself with pointless busywork.

    The open world itself is fantastically made, filled to the brim with quality content that exists as more than a time killer or a space filler; it's well thought out, tightly executed content.

    The changes that have been made to the souls formula help to elevate the game, working in tandem with the open world to provide a greater sense of exploration and discovery than any other Fromsoft game.

    In brief, this game is a well thought out, beautifully realized gem. It uses its open world to benefit its gameplay and its design instead of using it as an excuse for mediocre content. That gem just so happens to have a bit of dirt on it.

    I don't like to be confrontational, and it's completely fair to not enjoy the game. However, if some graphical issues are enough for you to give a game this well designed and beautifully realized a 0/10, please re-evaluate your metrics.    … Expand
  23. Mosthra
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I spent more than 90 hours in 7 days with this game
    Aside from the graphics optimization issues, overall Elden Ring is a great game.
    They have improved on most of the shortcomings of the DS3 gameplay - mixing and adding new mechanics from Combat, movement, skills... in a balanced way. It must be said that the combat mechanism becomes much more comfortable than the DS3. And there are many    I spent more than 90 hours in 7 days with this game
    Aside from the graphics optimization issues, overall Elden Ring is a great game.
    They have improved on most of the shortcomings of the DS3 gameplay - mixing and adding new mechanics from Combat, movement, skills... in a balanced way. It must be said that the combat mechanism becomes much more comfortable than the DS3. And there are many ways to defend, dodge... and more fighting styles for you to choose and mix.
    Keep the old ones and add new ones. Make it so much more complete.

    Everything inside seems more comfortable. But the design of Boss and enemies of Elden Ring is more ferocious, more agile, more explosive combos. It doesn't make it any less challenging. you can hardly use the same way with all the Bosses in Elden Ring. Fast, Strong, Defense, Massive, Swarm,... you'll have to figure out how to deal with each of them, dodging every hit, keeping your composure and making your way through the barrage of attacks. Just make one mistake and you will get the consequences.

    Dungeons are everywhere, they always give you great loot. But the dungeon boss was slowly rising. But the traps and puzzles will take you hours to get through. And you will die a lot.

    Story:
    A great story to discover, it's hidden behind everything. stories in Item, in ruins, in chance encounters with interesting NPCs. You will love some of them, some will make you laugh and some make you sad. Multiple endings depending on the progress and NPC you went through in their quest. You will find that your decisions have a certain effect on the world in Elden Ring. Both good and bad.

    A main story with many branches and leaves. You won't feel complete if you just run away and beat the last boss. Because the secrets you come across along the way will also contribute to your perspective on the overall story. And don't skip any conversations. talk to the NPCs until the end of the dialogue and there are things that surprise you.

    Art:
    The Elden Ring's overall art may not be something everyone likes. If you like rainbows and dynamic, cheerful, modern colors. Then perhaps Elden Ring is quite outdated for you.
    Elden Ring has an ancient, mysterious art style and a great overall tone. you won't feel it's lame. It is in harmony. They have balanced aesthetics into a large world. Makes you feel like a part of it. The landscape is filled with a multitude of things, the ecology changes from region to region, the weather and light pervades everywhere. Dark caves and majestic castles were everywhere, beneath the shining Erdtree's shadow. It is hard to find this feeling in other open world games.    … Expand
  24. SenpaiMH
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the perfect game I ever played btw I big fan of from-software. You should give it a chance… Expand
  25. DaRocksolid
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    YES upon release this game was certainly not perfect, frame rate drops with certain areas were an issue and there is still a glitch we’re the game crashes when trying to change into certain helmets. BUT other than that, everything else in the game is AMAZING. The world is full of so many things to do, and this game has some amazing boss designs. Elden Ring is without a doubt one of theYES upon release this game was certainly not perfect, frame rate drops with certain areas were an issue and there is still a glitch we’re the game crashes when trying to change into certain helmets. BUT other than that, everything else in the game is AMAZING. The world is full of so many things to do, and this game has some amazing boss designs. Elden Ring is without a doubt one of the best games I have ever played in my 15 years of gaming. So yeah if you are not on the greatest system I would recommend holding off for awhile to play the game until they patch up some of the frame rate issues. Other than that all of the zeros are from neck beards who just want to hate on something because it’s popular.… Expand
  26. LarsMoon
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game very rich full of surprises, content and amazing art design.
    Very sad it got review bombed by the haters
  27. KimCandycotton
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    As expected FromSoftware delivered yet another amazing game! The sceneries, details to the surroundings and color usage is absolutely breathtaking, especially on a 4k screen. Gameplay is a little different than previous Souls-games but challenging nontheless. It's simply an amazing game, and I recommend all souls-fans to play it!
  28. TomPom
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The best game I've played in a long time. Probably best souls game. It had a bit of a rocky pc launch, but now everything is slowly being fixed.
  29. EyDeJoe
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is absolutule my favorite game of all time. I have heard of people having problems with performance on PC but I never did with a pretty average setup.

    Some reviews are very understandable such as people not being able to play while some are just plain awful. People keep calling for difficulty options, don't play a From Software game if you want an easy game, Im sorry but that's all    This is absolutule my favorite game of all time. I have heard of people having problems with performance on PC but I never did with a pretty average setup.

    Some reviews are very understandable such as people not being able to play while some are just plain awful. People keep calling for difficulty options, don't play a From Software game if you want an easy game, Im sorry but that's all there is to it. People coming here to brigade because Horizon FW got worse reviews need to touch grass.

    Im truly sorry for the people who can't play because of their PC not being able to handle the game because it's truly amazing and anyone who has the time to play this game should try it if they feel they have the patience of dying a lot. If this is your first From Software game it will knock you down many times, either you love it or you hate it, I definitely love it though.

    Ps for the people saying the game has no story, there are conclusions and reveals if you actually finish the game dummy.    … Expand
  30. Clannat
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    GooD GAME. THAT FEELS LIKE I AM REALLY IN A FANTASY WORLD. Didn't feel bad about the performance. Maybe it has some issues as it is new and hopes they will fix them. The feeling of this open world is great. Explore like an adventruerer.
  31. mattiarbn85
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time. Masterpiece. Thank you From Software.
  32. Wobubu
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Wow what a amaizing game perfect i can say i have start these jorney and i am loving it so much love the dificulty that the game has like all the old games and i am always a big fan of fromsoftwere always delivering these is the game of the year
  33. RonDamon21
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is it , is the top of the evolution of FS , many people get in just for the hype and dont want to make an effort , i mean this is for everyone , but not everyone will enjoy until they learn how to overcome , which is the philosophy of Fromsoft… Expand
  34. Sakachispas
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Es increible, la libertad, la exploración y cantidad de puzles que tiene es impresionante la magnitud del mundo, dejando de lado el tema soulslike que ya se sabe, me ha encantado cada detalle del mismo, tiene batallas muy bonitas en lo que sería la línea principal, y muchos bosses no obligatorios que disfrutar y retar, ha superado todas mis espectativas, y creo que las de muchas personas,Es increible, la libertad, la exploración y cantidad de puzles que tiene es impresionante la magnitud del mundo, dejando de lado el tema soulslike que ya se sabe, me ha encantado cada detalle del mismo, tiene batallas muy bonitas en lo que sería la línea principal, y muchos bosses no obligatorios que disfrutar y retar, ha superado todas mis espectativas, y creo que las de muchas personas, tuve problemas de rendimiento pero la verdad que eso se arregla con el tiempo, sabiendo lo que conlleva programar, es un juego que merece el el 100/10.… Expand
  35. loeagle
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    With currently 33hrs on record I feel that the only thing I can say I am missing at this time is finishing the game that still feels a ways away.
    Overall it is understandable to me for the launch to have had a few optimization issues but as those are being resolved I would find it ill to hold issues that are minor for most users against the game's score.
    This is an amazing game that is    With currently 33hrs on record I feel that the only thing I can say I am missing at this time is finishing the game that still feels a ways away.
    Overall it is understandable to me for the launch to have had a few optimization issues but as those are being resolved I would find it ill to hold issues that are minor for most users against the game's score.
    This is an amazing game that is worth your time if you are willing to put in the time required to learn the game system. New or old players can both rejoice and learn the big two lessons that Elden Ring has taught better than ever before within the first few minutes or hours depending on how quick you get to the first real boss or fight the first mini boss. 1- You can always return to something later with better gear and stats to make it more forgiving. 2- Eventually ramming your head against the wall will break it as long as you remember to learn from each mistake that lead to your death.
    The open world never feels empty with even some of the more dead end areas at minimum having crafting materials.
    Dungeons and bosses continue the classic formula and then go beyond showing more innovation than before, with varied environments and challenges as well as move sets and style.
    I will close on mentioning that the way some bosses move in the game are leagues ahead of where the games have been previously. It feels more than ever like the bosses have a reaction to what you as a player are doing rather than simply your distance away from them mixed with a die roll. See the first main boss where you will be forced to learn the game, similar in its lessons to another boss in the other Fromsoft game Sekiro that could be classified as a point where many players "clicked" as to how the game worked.
    In the end, I do suggest the game. But I say that anyone buying it should understand that it will require a bit of patience. You will not walk in here and dominate the game without first learning how the game works. And even then, sometimes you just miss a dodge roll haha.
    Praise the Sun.    … Expand
  36. JoeRJoe
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Yeah, technical problems and bla bla bla. The game is AMAZING and probably is the best game of the generation.
  37. Ruffmaget56
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The game itself is so beautiful even now I remember stepping out of the tutorial cave and seeing the world for the first time. The first and probably only time I will gasp at art. Game is just as fun and addicting as previous. Though I only played ds3 this game tops that hand or fist.
  38. SodaWater_
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Literally the best game I’ve ever played, the lore, discovery, and sense of awe and adventure are things i dreamed about as a kid playing a link to the past and ocarina of time. Adult me hasn’t felt childlike awe at a game in a very long time, nothing compares and fromsoft over delivered on their promise. The game suffers from frame drops and stuttering at certain locations, but as I’veLiterally the best game I’ve ever played, the lore, discovery, and sense of awe and adventure are things i dreamed about as a kid playing a link to the past and ocarina of time. Adult me hasn’t felt childlike awe at a game in a very long time, nothing compares and fromsoft over delivered on their promise. The game suffers from frame drops and stuttering at certain locations, but as I’ve progressed further in those frame issues have ceased. That is my only issue full stop. Elden Ring is a once in a lifetime masterpiece.… Expand
  39. mirawastaken
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    would have been 10/10 if it was optimized(PC) , but I've already seen improvements so I might change it to 10/10. I'm a big fan of dark souls games, played since 1 game out, even though I didn't know how I felt about the open world change before, after I've tried it I really like the change and I think it brings a lot more of depth and playability. now that I'm 80 hours in, I think I canwould have been 10/10 if it was optimized(PC) , but I've already seen improvements so I might change it to 10/10. I'm a big fan of dark souls games, played since 1 game out, even though I didn't know how I felt about the open world change before, after I've tried it I really like the change and I think it brings a lot more of depth and playability. now that I'm 80 hours in, I think I can say that this really is a masterpiece.… Expand
  40. tdillon15
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    I usually refrain from writing reviews, but upon witnessing an absurd amount of straight 1's and 0's here I felt obligated to. Many of these reviews make it fairly clear who's played more than say, 30 minutes or so. Elden Ring is many things, "just another souls-like" is far from one of them. The game bases its combat on the same fundamental system the developers have been fine tuning forI usually refrain from writing reviews, but upon witnessing an absurd amount of straight 1's and 0's here I felt obligated to. Many of these reviews make it fairly clear who's played more than say, 30 minutes or so. Elden Ring is many things, "just another souls-like" is far from one of them. The game bases its combat on the same fundamental system the developers have been fine tuning for years. No, it does not make any overly significant changes to the underlying formula of its combat. Why would it? Don't fix what isn't broken, rather improve upon it. And to that end, they have. They have yet again found ways to incorporate lessons and experiments from other games they've made into an experience not unfamiliar and yet more expansive than previous. For instance, more refined use of stealth as an approach to scenarios, or the new ash of war system replacing weapon arts, allowing for far greater options in what weapons you use and how. Also, in case you somehow missed it, you have a horse, which you can use in fights, including some boss encounters, should you so choose. You have personal, AI summons you can find throughout the world to aid you in combat, many with their own unique strengths and abilities. That is just the combat, which as I mentioned, I wouldn't describe as some fundamentally different system, just an evolution of one that already worked quite well. More pertinent to discussions of this game is what it DOES do very differently. The open world approach is not so unlike many other open worlds, but a major change of pace for a souls like. It adds a degree of freedom not seen in prior installments, with it being possible to spend countless hours exploring the vast open world without hardly fighting any major bosses. That freedom allows one to play the game at their own pace. If you want to try to rush straight through, many encounters will prove more challenging, but those skilled enough can certainly do so. If you want to explore all the game has to offer, you can. The open world is far from lacking in things to do, and exploring is a rewarding experience often providing the player with more powerful tools with which to face the ever greater challenges of the main journey. The bosses themselves actually feel fairly unique to previous games, and those that are feel like they have improved greatly. The world itself has very engrossing environments, ranging from scenic to downright revolting, never failing to set the tone of an area. Areas are designed to be complex environments which can be approached in a variety of directions. The game never forces you to do anything you don't want to, as demonstrated from the very first boss you encounter, which you can walk right around and come back to when you are better prepared. All that said, the game is not without its failings. Performance issues are notable, but not so unbearable as many reviews make it sound. The minimum spec is a 1060. I have a 1050ti and have found that while my enjoyment has been hindered somewhat by lag or lower graphical fidelity, the game remains incredibly fun and runs well enough even for someone with weaker than supposedly required to even run the game. The approach to weapon upgrades can feel somewhat annoying as with previous titles, where you may find yourself wanting to use cool new weapons you find along the way but have already invested the materials you found into something else. The "dungeons" scattered throughout alleviate this issue somewhat, providing consistent repeatable methods of obtaining these materials, but lets face it, nobody like having to go through something multiple times just for materials. It's a small time sink, but a time sink nonetheless and I'm not a grind gamer. The game itself isn't a graphical powerhouse (having seen it on a friend's pc, with a 3090) but the design of enemies, weapons, and environments are done well enough to be good looking regardless. The game itself is VERY long, something I both enjoy and have some disdain for, solely because the game has so much to offer I can't touch just yet because my build doesn't permit it.
    Overall, the game is incredibly FUN. It doesn't look the best. It doesn't run the best. But it's one of the most purely fun titles to release in years. It has no shortage of content, with my first run through approaching 50 hours and being nowhere close to done. I have enjoyed every second of it, and If you're willing to look past some superficial flaws and give it an honest try, I'm sure you will too. Don't be intimated by difficulty. The game offers ample ways to grow in strength for encounters and has a healthy playerbase more than willing to help you overcome challenges. I'd rate it an 8.5 if I could, a 9 seems to overlook more of the flaws than I would like but an 8 feels as though it undersells just how enjoyable the journey really is.
    A great game to start with for potential new players to the series due to its open nature, more than worth its price tag.    … Expand
  41. bbake
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This game is great. The dark souls formula intertwined with a open-world dynamic is the best gaming experience I have ever had.

    I am not sure how people are having major FPS and stuttering issues. I am playing on a GTX 1070 and an Intel i5-6600K CPU @ 3.50GHz (I'd OC, but I'm to lazy to take out CMOS and fix BIOS issue), and I disables motion blur (who doesn't), and lowered some visual    This game is great. The dark souls formula intertwined with a open-world dynamic is the best gaming experience I have ever had.

    I am not sure how people are having major FPS and stuttering issues. I am playing on a GTX 1070 and an Intel i5-6600K CPU @ 3.50GHz (I'd OC, but I'm to lazy to take out CMOS and fix BIOS issue), and I disables motion blur (who doesn't), and lowered some visual settings like water, grass, and particles. Blows my mind people have issues on better hardware than I have.

    If this is your first FromSoftware game, I will say its hard to recommend. There games are not like any other game. Think about it, I'd recommend a friend, who never play a FromSoftware game, to try Dark Souls 3 first. That's my favorite FS game and I feel like Elden Scrolls being open world might affect the experience and understanding of what makes FS games amazing. I guess it is really doesn't matter though, b/c anyone playing Elden Rings will have their own individual experience.    … Expand
  42. Stoffi
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I loved Dark Souls and this game is really similar but with an open world to explore. There are a lot of dungeons and open world bosses to conquer. Yes there is no ultrawide support (I have one) and there is a 60fps cap but it really does not bother me. Also it is a port from cobsole just like ds3 was. The performance issues I had all got fixed 2 days after release. It is a definite 10/10I loved Dark Souls and this game is really similar but with an open world to explore. There are a lot of dungeons and open world bosses to conquer. Yes there is no ultrawide support (I have one) and there is a 60fps cap but it really does not bother me. Also it is a port from cobsole just like ds3 was. The performance issues I had all got fixed 2 days after release. It is a definite 10/10 for me and probably my new favorite game.… Expand
  43. jobungis
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Performance problems are the only thing I could knock this game for, but I held a smooth 60 for ~99% of my playtime with hitches in area transitions. Some folks have had a much worse experience than me on this front. Otherwise, beautiful open world, some of the best bosses I've found in the series, excellent build variety, soundtrack is another masterclass by Yuka Kitamura, game oozes lorePerformance problems are the only thing I could knock this game for, but I held a smooth 60 for ~99% of my playtime with hitches in area transitions. Some folks have had a much worse experience than me on this front. Otherwise, beautiful open world, some of the best bosses I've found in the series, excellent build variety, soundtrack is another masterclass by Yuka Kitamura, game oozes lore and atmosphere, and has the tightest combat second to Sekiro in a modern From game.

    As an aside, you are not as slick as you think having 2 reviews on your account (HFW 10, ER 0 on all platforms) lol. Horizon games are great, go enjoy them instead of being weirdly insecure on metacritic dot com    … Expand
  44. Giffylube
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Unparalleled game design, art direction, and vision. Once in a generation good.
  45. Xoratk
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Les problèmes sur PC gâche un peu le jeu par moment mais sinon c'est un solide 9/10.
  46. TruOrang
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    A breath-taking game with immersive graphics, an intriguing storyline, and thrilling combat. This game is for those who want a challenge.

    In terms of performance, there are no issues with performance. I have a mediocre PC and can play on maximum settings with no framerate issues. I did have some when it launched, but it has since been patched. Do not listen to negative reviews who's    A breath-taking game with immersive graphics, an intriguing storyline, and thrilling combat. This game is for those who want a challenge.

    In terms of performance, there are no issues with performance. I have a mediocre PC and can play on maximum settings with no framerate issues. I did have some when it launched, but it has since been patched. Do not listen to negative reviews who's only gripe is performance, since those no longer apply.    … Expand
  47. Doyago
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterclass work from FromSoft. It's basically everything an open-world Dark Souls would be. Beautiful landscapes and scenery, lot of rewarding exploration and amazing combat.
    For the fans of the Souls-series this is a no-brainer, for newcomers it's the best place to start with.
    You will die a lot in this game, but have patience and learn from your deaths. Once it clicks, you'll    Absolute masterclass work from FromSoft. It's basically everything an open-world Dark Souls would be. Beautiful landscapes and scenery, lot of rewarding exploration and amazing combat.
    For the fans of the Souls-series this is a no-brainer, for newcomers it's the best place to start with.
    You will die a lot in this game, but have patience and learn from your deaths. Once it clicks, you'll love the feeling of killing a hard boss.    … Expand
  48. Nykot
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring its a Souls game, it won't take your hand and takes you where you should go or when you should face a boss, the very first boss (Tree Sentinel), teach you that you don't need to face everything on your way right away , you can go back once you feel that you can take that fight, Margit teaches you to learn and be patient with an enemy and the whole story progresses trought itemsElden Ring its a Souls game, it won't take your hand and takes you where you should go or when you should face a boss, the very first boss (Tree Sentinel), teach you that you don't need to face everything on your way right away , you can go back once you feel that you can take that fight, Margit teaches you to learn and be patient with an enemy and the whole story progresses trought items description. While this may not be everyones favorite way of play a game, allows the player to have so much freedom thats amazes me. I've seen some reviews saying that this game graphics are bad or dated and to be honest I don't feel that way, they definitely aren't they best graphics in the market but they don't compromised the enjoyment of the game, some scenarios are unbelievable beautiful, going down the elevator to Siofra River its one of the most amazing places that I've seen in a game. I've also seen some reviews saying that the world is dead and that's completely false, there's a lot of things happening in the game, each area has its own unique enemies fittng perfectly with the environment. I can say that this game became my favorite game of all time, the whole gameplay feels amazing, some weapon arts are very impressive and this time you are rewarded for using them they arent just to show off.… Expand
  49. Dominator100205
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Looks good and has fun combat. I’ve lagged a couple times, but they were very small things.
  50. GameGuruBlog
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Let me start by saying that I only recently started playing games by From Software, starting first with Sekiro, then Dark Souls 3, started playing Dark Souls Remastered, but quickly hopped onto Elden Ring when it came out.

    I believe the game whole heartedly deserves of an 8.7/10 mainly due to performance issues, but I am rating it a 10/10 because of the imbalance there is with the    Let me start by saying that I only recently started playing games by From Software, starting first with Sekiro, then Dark Souls 3, started playing Dark Souls Remastered, but quickly hopped onto Elden Ring when it came out.

    I believe the game whole heartedly deserves of an 8.7/10 mainly due to performance issues, but I am rating it a 10/10 because of the imbalance there is with the reviews I have been reading (skip to last two paragraphs for more detailed explanation of what I mean).

    First let me address the overinflated, totally not an elephant elephant in the room, the performance issues. My computer can definitely hold its own: 1440p max settings with a 4 core xeon, 48 Gbs of ram , and a titan xp gpu. For me personally (your mileage may vary), I am having minimal to non-existant stuttering or framerate drop. Do stuttering and framerate drops occur? Yes. Was it significant enough that I couldn't enjoy the game? Hell no. Honestly, I can only attest to my own experience, but these performance issues occur so infrequently or not at all during my 1-2 hour play sessions that I forget its even issue people are actually complaining about. When stuttering does actually happen, it lasts no more than 2-3 seconds. I've put 30 hours into the game and look forward to my next 30 hours.

    As for gameplay, any comparison of Elden Ring to Far Cry is simply lazy and delusional. For the sake of comparison, I'd say this game is more on par with The Witcher 3. The crafting system is excellent, fighting is clean and smooth, leveling is a bit harder than souls 3, enemies are difficult and bosses are fun and challenging.

    I will say my biggest, and so far only frustration with the game is the button mapping. It is limited and I'm stuck wondering why does R3 also serve as a torrent dismount? The amount of times I've accidentally dismounted at the most inconvenient times is frustrating, and there are limited options for remapping. I also will not play on a mouse and keyboard because I'm not a lunatic. I find leveling up much harder on this game than in other souls game, but this is more of something I need to adjust to rather than a frustration.

    I have read many of the negative reviews and I completely understand why someone might not like a game due to the performance issues or lack of ultrawide support. Does that deem the game a 0/10. Absolutely not. Yet again, these are not professional reviewers who know how to properly evaluate something. Reviews take into consideration a variety of aspects, of which none never account for 100% of the score. So while performance is no doubt a category to be considered in a games overall score. It would never account for perhaps more than 20% of the final score. I literally just read a review that said 'it's a great game, but can't recommend it in this state - 0/10'. Really? It seems to me that reviews are either '0/10 - stuttering, no ultrawide' and mention nothing of the actual game itself. Or they are '10/10 masterpiece and completely ignore the performance issues.

    With that being said, I believe the game is minimum an 8.7/10. However, I'm scoring it a 10/10 because it deserves to be higher than what it currently is on Metacritic. All the 0/10 reviews simply complain about the lack of ultrawide support or performance and don't even talk about the game itself. From my personal experience, I had minimal stuttering and it had zero effect on my enjoyment of the game itself. Honestly, the stuttering happens rarely during a typical sessions for me (1-2 hours). When it does happen, I hardly notice it and it's gone in a few seconds. I understand why negative reviewers are frustrated, but most are being lazy and cannot control their emotions. The game is very much playable; it is innovative; and it is a world worth exploring.    … Expand
  51. Bebop1002
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I already wrote my review under the ps5 page. Just want to boost the score after a bunch of fools tried to review bomb the game for reasons only they know. Like always with great games or great and challenging games, people show their incompetence on metacritic or other user scores, ruining sites like this completely. As if someone doesn’t buys or buys a game based on your trash reviewsI already wrote my review under the ps5 page. Just want to boost the score after a bunch of fools tried to review bomb the game for reasons only they know. Like always with great games or great and challenging games, people show their incompetence on metacritic or other user scores, ruining sites like this completely. As if someone doesn’t buys or buys a game based on your trash reviews lol. People already know that user score is invalid. So save your time and rather learn the game. Noob.… Expand
  52. Henrique_Coelho
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Well well, ignoring the optimization problem (the worst problem that a game should had) the game is just INCREDIBLE. I really love how FromSoftware worked on this game, maintaining the soul of her games (souls xd) but adding an amazing open world instead of a """"linear"""" world. I hope all of you'll get addict to this fantastic game like me ;D (in a good way off course)

    PS: sorry by    Well well, ignoring the optimization problem (the worst problem that a game should had) the game is just INCREDIBLE. I really love how FromSoftware worked on this game, maintaining the soul of her games (souls xd) but adding an amazing open world instead of a """"linear"""" world. I hope all of you'll get addict to this fantastic game like me ;D (in a good way off course)

    PS: sorry by my english, i'm kinda dumb :(    … Expand
  53. ToastyReview
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Amazing achievement in game development. Maybe not for everyone but Fromsofts execution in bringing the now classic soulsbourne style to the open world is just outstanding
  54. eldenbae
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Game has little optimization. Gave it a 10, hoping it will be improved later on, if it was already fixed, that's the score it would have.
  55. wrathofheaven
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    what a good experience, this game makes me don't want to stop playing it...
  56. Galaron
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Intro:
    * Based on the day one version of the game, so without any possible future patch. When I stopped playing, the latest patch was the 1.02.3
    * Played on (a pretty good) computer * Even though I’ve played the game both online and offline, I don’t feel like I’ve used the online features enough to take them into account in this review, so I won’t Pro: + Amazing graphic and    Intro:
    * Based on the day one version of the game, so without any possible future patch. When I stopped playing, the latest patch was the 1.02.3
    * Played on (a pretty good) computer
    * Even though I’ve played the game both online and offline, I don’t feel like I’ve used the online features enough to take them into account in this review, so I won’t

    Pro:
    + Amazing graphic and animations
    + Really beautiful cutscenes
    + Incredible OSTs
    + The level of details in the interiors of the structures is astonishing
    + Soulsborne combat system's mechanics at their best
    + Map and possibility to place pins
    + Fast travel enabled between checkpoints
    + Many checkpoints
    + Tutorials
    + Audio mixing options
    + Big enemies destroy the environment when moving or attacking
    + Defeating the leader of a group makes the other enemies frightened
    + The mount is extremely useful and comfortable to use
    + Amazing battles with the steed
    + High amount of content
    + Running outside of combat does not consume stamina

    Cons:
    - Poor performances
    - Death by fall damage unclear
    - Death planes in order to not make you go in specific places
    - No possibility to pause even if playing offline
    - Cannot access map when in battle (even though it doesn't pause the game)
    - The "intended" path for scaling difficulty is unclear
    - Extremely low "exp" rewards from killing enemies or bosses, especially in early game
    - Hard to find armors in early-mid game
    - Most dungeons are extremely simple and short
    - Most dungeons have totally useless rewards
    - Completed dungeons are not marked as completed anywhere; it's up to the player to keep track of which have been completed
    - The camera is bad (just like any Souls)
    - Enemies and NPCs have infinite mana
    - Repost on many bosses deals insignificant damage
    - Some bosses remove far too much stamina with every hit if blocked
    - Some bosses are not viable with many builds
    - Exaggerated reuse of some bosses/enemies
    - Flying enemies are extremely hard to hit
    - Unclear quest triggers and the next place in which an NPC will appear is almost always totally unknown
    - Multiple quests are tied to optional areas and dungeons, and they might be forever lost if dungeons are not made in a specific order or if you miss a dungeon and advance too much in the main story (which is stupid in an open world)

    Miscellanous:
    * There are some bugs, but they’re not many or severe for an open world
    * Getting all the achievements/trophies might be tricky without a guide, since some quests or equipments might be lost if not obtained before a specific moment
    * Based on howlongotobeat.com, most players play it for 50-60 hours, while a completionist run takes around 90-100 hours    … Expand
  57. Xintel
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Parto con il dire che seppur sappia scrivere in inglese mediamente bene preferisco recensire in italiano, per farmi capire al meglio dai gamer compatrioti.
    Se avete tempo per giocare, questo è un must!
    Anche questa volta Bandai e from software sono riusciti a creare un capolavoro. Tutti le caratteristiche di un gioco buono si vedono fin dalla prima ora di gioco, ed io ne sono rimasto    Parto con il dire che seppur sappia scrivere in inglese mediamente bene preferisco recensire in italiano, per farmi capire al meglio dai gamer compatrioti.
    Se avete tempo per giocare, questo è un must!
    Anche questa volta Bandai e from software sono riusciti a creare un capolavoro.
    Tutti le caratteristiche di un gioco buono si vedono fin dalla prima ora di gioco, ed io ne sono rimasto entusiasta.
    La storia è bellissima, ma come ogni souls like non è capibile se non esplorando, e per essere la prima volta che ci viene mostrato un open world di questo genere hanno fatto veramente un lavoro straordinario.
    La collaborazione con George Martin ha portato veramente freschezza senza uscire troppo dal seminato, ma dando quei toni che ci hanno stregsti anche nelle cronache del ghiaccio e del fuoco (game of thrones).
    Il gioco si presenta spettacolare dal punto di vista visivo, senza contare della fluidità assurda dei combattimenti, ma di questo parlerò più tardi.
    I personaggi creati sono molto belli, anche se talvolta un po' noiosi per certi versi.
    Anche questa volta larmamentario disponibile e ampio e differenziato, anche se con una maggiore concentrazione sugli spadoni a due mani.
    Ciò che sorprende però dal momento che si esce dal tutorial è la dimensione della mappa, e chiedetemi, se pensato che che grotte è rovine siano spettacolari, avrete un colpo quando vedrete le ambientazioni che si posso trovare in questo opne world.
    Ed ora passiamo al combattimento:
    Di per sé molto curato, fluido ma soprattutto intuitivo
    Non si distacca molto dai dark souls, ma aggiunge nuove meccaniche molto interessanti.
    La telecamera fissa é perfetta per quasi tutti gli avverarsi e spero che quelli mancanti vengano aggiustati con patch future.
    Le nuove ashes of War sono una buona idea, ma spesso risultano oltremodo inutili se comparate alle abolita uniche delle armi più "esotiche".
    Ma ora passiamo passiamo alla parte che dovete leggere se avete intenzione di comprarlo da PC:
    Gira do su 60 fps su console nuove e vecchie, mi aspettavo una furia su pc di fascia media, ed invece vengo sorpreso da un limite di frame inopportuno. Il motivo per cui ho dato un 9 al gioco è proprio per via delle poche comodità da PC Ho potuto addirittura provare l'emozione di perdere 10 ore di salvataggi, per motivi del tutto legati alla debole o quasi mancante ottimizzazione su questa piattaforma
    Ci rendiamo conto? Mai spento il gioco bruscamente, mai toccato i file di gioco o manomesso le qualità grafiche pesantemente eppure steam ed il suo steam cloud sono riusciti a farmi perdere tutte quelle ore? In conclusione, questo gioco va comprato, e sono veramente deluso da questo punteggio basso che si mostra dai gamer amatoriali, molti criticano come me i problemi dal pc, ma molti altri la difficoltà... Cosa vi aspettavate? Un Peppa pig simulator? Voto 9 ma se venisse ottimizzato 10 senza dubbi    … Expand
  58. Fortage
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Beautifully wonderful, fantastically amazing game. I just hit 100 hours and I'm getting close to the end. It works perfectly on my computer, no problems at all. I'll definitely definitely be playing the NG+ and creating a new character!
  59. Waynetucker
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    I can't believe some of the people on here, they are just ridiculous! I made an account just to counteract the terror attack that has befallen this masterpiece of a game. Shame on you people! The amount of work that was put into this game alone should be enough to earn praise, and all your negative reviews are doing is hurting the people who made it. These people are review bombing thisI can't believe some of the people on here, they are just ridiculous! I made an account just to counteract the terror attack that has befallen this masterpiece of a game. Shame on you people! The amount of work that was put into this game alone should be enough to earn praise, and all your negative reviews are doing is hurting the people who made it. These people are review bombing this game because of occasional stuttering, very occasional by the way, as I have 90+ hours already put into this game and just can't put it down! So people are angry about a bit of stuttering, that's no reason to give it a 0 rating, none of you are actually taking the game itself into account. I seem to remember another game that had performance issues due to its massive size, however it retained its positive rating and is hailed as one of the greatest games of all time. If course, I'm speaking of skyrim. To the people who want actual reviews, please use your brains and read some reviews, you'll see that it's really a great game, even made inviting to non souls-like players. No it does not have ultra wide support, but does it deserve to die based on that? Come on people, think a little. Also someone mentioned bad controller support, but none of the people I play with nor myself have had any issues with this, so I don't know where that's coming from. In closing, please be fair to the great developers of this game, have some common decency. I know this is the internet, and you can do what you like, but is that really the kind of person you want to be? Think about it.… Expand
  60. Pidnpod
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Fromsoft has done it again. I am so happy this is absolutely a must play.
  61. RCcritic
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Great game overall. Great open world, great gameplay. The game is certainly not for everyone, but if you like Souls games you will have a lot of fun playing Elden Ring.
  62. DOLCE39
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    Excelente el mejor juego que he jugado en mi vida,una obra maestra,desde la dirección de arte. Hasta la jugabilidad,todo brilla en este juego
  63. Barivuil55
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Too bad review bombing is a thing. This game is amazing and it deserves a better score.

    It's true the PC port is a bit buggy, but it's far from what people make it to be.
    I love the combination of Dark Souls's combat and open-world gameplay. From Software did a great job combining the two in the most organic way.
    I'd say the game is well worth its price tag.
  64. BasedMcMan
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Had to make an account for this after seeing how its score doesn't reflect the game's beauty at all. I've had an amazing experience so far; bosses are amazing, the open world is fresh and dense. The legacy dungeons feel interconnected, they're large and hide layers upon layers of secrets and pathways. And how can I not mention the gamepl?ay
  65. Integreius
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Was never into the Souls games before this, Elden Ring is gorgeous. Great story, surreal fantasy mixed with gritty horror vibe. The combat and movement do take some adjusting to, but are excellent once you get the feel for them. On pc, have only had one instance of stuttering and it was over almost instantly. Game of the decade for sure!
  66. Dioronmybody
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    bangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerr
  67. pagman
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    I had extremely high expectations, and they were still surpassed. The amount of content blew me away, and even past 90 hours I'm still finding new things. My only issue with the game is that the non-linear design that comes with an open world makes it very easy to become over-leveled for parts of the content, which makes it less fun for me personally. Sad to hear about the pc performanceI had extremely high expectations, and they were still surpassed. The amount of content blew me away, and even past 90 hours I'm still finding new things. My only issue with the game is that the non-linear design that comes with an open world makes it very easy to become over-leveled for parts of the content, which makes it less fun for me personally. Sad to hear about the pc performance issues some people are experiencing, I personally have had no issues playing on high settings with a 1070.… Expand
  68. Zzocs
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    From Software's best game to date. There may be aspects from their other work that were slightly more refined but this is their first attempt at making a truly open world game and they have absolutely nailed it. Truly the best open world RPG ever created. It is an endlessly replayable masterpiece. There may be some slight performance issues but it takes nothing away from the overallFrom Software's best game to date. There may be aspects from their other work that were slightly more refined but this is their first attempt at making a truly open world game and they have absolutely nailed it. Truly the best open world RPG ever created. It is an endlessly replayable masterpiece. There may be some slight performance issues but it takes nothing away from the overall experience and is barely noticeable the majority of the time. To the snowflakes giving it a poor rating, plz just git gud ;)… Expand
  69. Sovranosupremo
    Mar 23, 2022
    9
    The game is great, but the optimization suck, they can fix this problem ...
  70. Jocker80
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    simply an amazing game this is my 2nd souls like with Jedi fallen order being my first (idk if that counts but whatever) and this is simply an upgrade in every way. I feel like there's so many different play styles and so many builds this has so much game play and aside from some bosses i feel that they are all fair and enjoyable. and regarding the fps issues i found that with mine belowsimply an amazing game this is my 2nd souls like with Jedi fallen order being my first (idk if that counts but whatever) and this is simply an upgrade in every way. I feel like there's so many different play styles and so many builds this has so much game play and aside from some bosses i feel that they are all fair and enjoyable. and regarding the fps issues i found that with mine below minimum specs GTX 1650 i could get 40-60 fps which i think is acceptable (this was with some mixed graphics settings but texture on max.… Expand
  71. Ruzajinzebo
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Genuinely have no idea what the review bombs are talking about. The graphics in this game really shine in later zones. I haven't had any frame drops since the recent patch despite my old machine. The game is hard but rewarding like every from game. The only complaints I understand are "no ultra wide support" and "framecap 60" but I don't use ultra wide and I'm good with 60 frames
  72. Jeerree02
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    First I experienced at least 5 crashes on Elden Ring PC. Over 200 hours in and it's was worth every minute. This is not my first FromSoft game but it is the first one I beat. I am so ready for new game plus. 10/10
  73. Phantym
    Mar 24, 2022
    9
    one of my favorite games I've played this year. the only problem I have with the game is that The performance is not that good on some computers. but other than that this game is incredible
  74. Broca
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    166hrs in and I can't wait to keep playing. An absolute masterpiece for those that it appeals to.
  75. AboBaoBao
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Playing on the pc and it only crashed once, and it was my fault for opening too much tabs
    10/10, must play, really good
  76. onisuka30
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This game make me wonder before I play I just fear about it too hard for me but when I farm and try to practice my skill it very enjoy and Finally I play this game to the end.
  77. DevourerofGods
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This is basically peak of what Fromsoftware has ever done. All attacks feel like they have a place in combat, magic feels fluid and snappy, bosses are **** insane even more than usual, areas are outright beautiful, artstyle, lore and story are one of if not the best I have ever seen in gaming. Honestly, my all time favourite and overall a Magnum Opus of Miyazaki's lifework.
  78. CubanDeathMetal
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Is magnificent. Just the perfection of souls games. Maybe not for everybody but is with no doubt one of the best games in history.
  79. Ekemith
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    I have doubts if this is the best souls Fromsoftware has created, disputing the title with Sekiro. It feels like a fitting end to the more medieval souls, a grand and exciting adventure in a world that makes you want to explore for hours. After 200 hours of gameplay I still feel like I have a lot of exploring to do and will start a new game soon to face certain bosses again.

    It feels    I have doubts if this is the best souls Fromsoftware has created, disputing the title with Sekiro. It feels like a fitting end to the more medieval souls, a grand and exciting adventure in a world that makes you want to explore for hours. After 200 hours of gameplay I still feel like I have a lot of exploring to do and will start a new game soon to face certain bosses again.

    It feels bigger and more alive than dark souls, not necessarily harder which is not a bad thing.    … Expand
  80. JamesCarter
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    Horizons, Far Cry's, Tom Clancy's - "Don't worry little player you safe with us. Just take our hand and we show you where to go. And while you at it you can look around and enjoy view of our ray traced, uberrealistic and completely dead and boring world. You can enjoy mediocre story that you've seen thousand of times. Enjoy our overbearing UX that clutter every inch of your ultrawide 4kHorizons, Far Cry's, Tom Clancy's - "Don't worry little player you safe with us. Just take our hand and we show you where to go. And while you at it you can look around and enjoy view of our ray traced, uberrealistic and completely dead and boring world. You can enjoy mediocre story that you've seen thousand of times. Enjoy our overbearing UX that clutter every inch of your ultrawide 4k monitor. The worst thing you can do is move from already carefully paved pass to explore underwhelming boredom of our empty, dead game."
    Some problems with stuttering and FPS dips, but nothing that couple of patches couldn't fix.
    Great game.    … Expand
  81. Dranuke
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This is the game that makes me feel like a kid again that I have been waiting for.
  82. Robertoes
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, runs poorly on computers, but I was able to fix that and never noticed any issues again in my 50 hour playthrough. One issue I do have with this game though is the sheer absurdity of the damage late-game enemies do, I'm fine with bosses doing that damage, but some random bug guy wiped out half of my 2000 health in a single attack, otherwise solid game.
  83. TobDog
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    Malgré quelques ralentissements, ce jeu est excellent! Il est vaste, exigent. Parcourir l'entre terre, affronter les boss, faire progresser son perso est un véritable plaisir extrêmement addictif, je le recommande vivement!
  84. galillo
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    ya era la mejor saga de juegos y también los mejores en mundo abierto que bestialidad
  85. michht
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a fantastic and the most ambitious project From Soft has done yet, maybe too ambitious since I've found myself almost angry at times since the map and stuff to do is so big. It has some problems here and there with the port, but most of them have been solver already with patches.

    It is overall a great game, with very little negative aspects such as topography, nonetheless    Elden Ring is a fantastic and the most ambitious project From Soft has done yet, maybe too ambitious since I've found myself almost angry at times since the map and stuff to do is so big. It has some problems here and there with the port, but most of them have been solver already with patches.

    It is overall a great game, with very little negative aspects such as topography, nonetheless the game is still a great joy to play and experience!    … Expand
  86. finz
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    You would be lying if you said this game didn't have great potential its almost there, yeah the pc port is lack luster but really complaining about ultrawide support is kinda pathetic, the game runs fine for me I don't know why that's a problem for so many. I get it, after games like cyberpunk and security breach another poorly optimized game isn't what we wanted but to give it a 0 justYou would be lying if you said this game didn't have great potential its almost there, yeah the pc port is lack luster but really complaining about ultrawide support is kinda pathetic, the game runs fine for me I don't know why that's a problem for so many. I get it, after games like cyberpunk and security breach another poorly optimized game isn't what we wanted but to give it a 0 just because it doesn't always run smooth 60fps, I REALLY and I mean REALLY enjoy playing this game its just fun and isn't that all that really matters. I understand being mad about the port but I think this is to far. Lets just enjoy the game.… Expand
  87. OniSenpai
    Nov 5, 2022
    9
    Un juego excelente en casi todo lo que propone, uno pensaría que el mundo abierto no le caería bien a la saga, pero a decir verdad han sabido adaptarlo muy bien.
    Como en todos los Souls lanzados en PC el rendimiento no suele ser del todo consistente, pero son contadas las ocasiones en las que falla.
    Si tuviera que darle un punto negativo ese sería el reciclaje de jefes, hay varios de    Un juego excelente en casi todo lo que propone, uno pensaría que el mundo abierto no le caería bien a la saga, pero a decir verdad han sabido adaptarlo muy bien.
    Como en todos los Souls lanzados en PC el rendimiento no suele ser del todo consistente, pero son contadas las ocasiones en las que falla.

    Si tuviera que darle un punto negativo ese sería el reciclaje de jefes, hay varios de estos que se repiten demasiadas veces.
    Fuera de eso es un juego casi perfecto y un absoluto imprescindible.    … Expand
  88. fooloncool
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    I love this game. it runs nearly flawlessly on PC however the game doesn't tell you the controls and the default ones for mouse and keyboard are not great. I fixed this within five minutes by checking what people recommended you change the keybindings to with a quick google search. the world is beautifully crafted and some areas are genuinely scary if you're under-leveled and it's able toI love this game. it runs nearly flawlessly on PC however the game doesn't tell you the controls and the default ones for mouse and keyboard are not great. I fixed this within five minutes by checking what people recommended you change the keybindings to with a quick google search. the world is beautifully crafted and some areas are genuinely scary if you're under-leveled and it's able to let you explore but still sort of advise you to stay in the starting section. if you do choose to risk it and adventure you can get some really fantastic rewards. the message system is a little weird and is mostly trolling but sometimes it's helpful and doesn't really take away from the experience. overall the world reminds me of botw and so does a lot of the experience. if you are uncultured and don't know what botw is look it up and check its score on Metacritic. :)… Expand
  89. turdhokage
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece of a game. Great challenge, amazing story, and has max replay value. Worth every penny and years waiting
  90. S7lb
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is big ! If all the content was about the mini-bosses in limgrave (the first place) i will call that a full amazing and charming game but the developers say no They gave you a world that have a secret world under it and it have a secret castle I don’t know how the F**k you can hide a castle but the developers have done it BIG NOTE ! this game isn’t for everyone I didn’t play any souls game before and i loved Elden ring but you must know that this game isn’t for everyone… Expand
  91. Melliur
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    Игра хорошая, но крайне не удобное управление и практическое отсутствие сюжета.
  92. Peanutbutler
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Honestly this is about one of the best games I've played in a long time, if not ever. I'm a huge fan of RPGs, roguelikes, and not a huge fan of 3rd person action games, but the depth of gameplay and world exploration in this game is phenomenal.
  93. Slushypiano
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    one of the best games ive ever played, for those that say that it is too hard, there is a easier way to play.
    using ash summons and summoning NPCs and other player can make the game absurdly easy but you are the one in control of what you use
  94. 187000097hgg
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Esto no es lo único en lo que destaca, el juego pone a nuestra disposición una cantidad bastante flexible de estilos de combate, existe la posibilidad de añadir y modificar la habilidad de ciertas armas, además de volver el famoso "powerstance", que permite añadir un moveset nuevo si llevas dos armas de la misma categoría. La variedad de hechizos, habilidades y movimientos provoca que laEsto no es lo único en lo que destaca, el juego pone a nuestra disposición una cantidad bastante flexible de estilos de combate, existe la posibilidad de añadir y modificar la habilidad de ciertas armas, además de volver el famoso "powerstance", que permite añadir un moveset nuevo si llevas dos armas de la misma categoría. La variedad de hechizos, habilidades y movimientos provoca que la creatividad sea partícipe de como afrontas a los enemigos.… Expand
  95. ILIKETHEGAME
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    THIS IS DEFINITELY GOTY, A DARK SOULS BUT OPEN WORLD
    IT'S SIMPLY PERFECT! if sonic frontiers is better than this game...
    I AM A BUZZY
  96. zirbium
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Maravilla audiovisual, gráficos hermosos, jefes igual de bonitos y enemigos muy bien hechos, sin contar todas sus maravillosas mecánicas. Si os quejáis del rendimiento eso no forma parte del juego, comprare un mejor pc lol. Y te lo dice una persona que ha jugado a 10 fps poco estables
  97. litier
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coming from DSR and DS3 this game is a mix of all the best (and some of the worst) parts of this game

    9.5/10 if I could because of the gargoyles and godskin duo    … Expand
  98. infraRecon
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    From Software bestowed upon us a brand new dating simulator where we the Tarnished look for a Maiden and on our travels we encounter some of the most terrifying, god-like beings in The Lands Between This game is one of the few games that actually made me cry, suffer and pray.

    The story is A Lonely Tarnished/10 Gameplay 8/10 Visuals 8/10 Music 10/10 Quality and Polish 8/10. This    From Software bestowed upon us a brand new dating simulator where we the Tarnished look for a Maiden and on our travels we encounter some of the most terrifying, god-like beings in The Lands Between This game is one of the few games that actually made me cry, suffer and pray.

    The story is A Lonely Tarnished/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Visuals 8/10
    Music 10/10
    Quality and Polish 8/10.

    This is a game with an acquired taste, players new to the souls-borne formula will either hate this game or love it, it really depends on their perseverance and your mind and soul's endurance.
    Elden Ring is a game that shows that you do not need fancy mechanics, and cinematics for an experience, it's all about how it feels and how the player responds. While it does make use of current Technology in the cinematic and gameplay department it is however a little outdated.

    So I expect the next game to double down on producing a Souls-borne game that is purely Next-gen, something greater than Demon Souls Remake and Elden Ring Combined. I have played 200+hours of this game, and at first, I was sceptical about Elden Ring as I only Played Dark Souls Remastered in the past but when I kept playing I was pulled into a world that I am glad to have experienced and stuck with.
    This is a 9/10 game even with early performance issues, and some crashes I encountered, it did not stop me from reloading and playing. Good luck Fighting GOW Ragnarok for GOTY.    … Expand
  99. kerkdeller
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    To me this game is just short of a masterpiece. A culmination of everything FromSoft has learned from all the previous souls-like games. I understand this game isn't for everyone, as the game hinges largely on its game play which as times can be legitimately unfair.
  100. Ruike
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    I loved this game the whole way through. I'm a sort of fan of the Dark Souls games, but have never finished one before because I would get lost or lose interest. Elden Ring kept me engaged the whole time.
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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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