Elden Ring

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  1. Saibot
    May 2, 2022
    10
    No doubt this is a 10/10. amazing story, amazing gameplay, and the graphics are out of this world. i for sure sometimes have minor problems like hick-ups whem entering a new area that is not fully rendered yet. bosses are difficult but the more you play the more you understand their moves i mean, it's still a souls game, my first tbh. i've many more hours to go and every day that i haveNo doubt this is a 10/10. amazing story, amazing gameplay, and the graphics are out of this world. i for sure sometimes have minor problems like hick-ups whem entering a new area that is not fully rendered yet. bosses are difficult but the more you play the more you understand their moves i mean, it's still a souls game, my first tbh. i've many more hours to go and every day that i have time to play after work. im hyped to hop on and defeat some bosses or just wondering around and explore the big a** world.… Expand
  2. shenkenhigh
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Well, 10/10 and it's only 45+ hours. That is a TRULY remarkable game, no, it's an outstandingly great game! As i can see there's a lot of poor reviews mostly in PC section, and those reviews have absolutely nothing to do with the game itself. It has everything, that is a quintessential of Miyazaki' s Art. Graphics, difficulty, and an incredibly beautiful world. Lore, bosses. Amazing game.Well, 10/10 and it's only 45+ hours. That is a TRULY remarkable game, no, it's an outstandingly great game! As i can see there's a lot of poor reviews mostly in PC section, and those reviews have absolutely nothing to do with the game itself. It has everything, that is a quintessential of Miyazaki' s Art. Graphics, difficulty, and an incredibly beautiful world. Lore, bosses. Amazing game. Shame on all who downgrade this game because of a gamepad and poor optimization on a game launch!! You should all be grateful to FromSoftware for this masterpiece. Besides, how do you imagine playing this game on a combination of keyboard and mouse? Just think about this for a moment. Don't downgrade this game for NO reason!… Expand
  3. ROM30NRG
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is absolutely amazing and I'm having a great time and also getting my ass kicked. The open world is amazing and the enemies are awesome.
    I'm running this on my PC without facing any problems and I'm getting 55 to 60 FPS consistently.
  4. matigor
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    A truly masterpiece. Una verdadera obra de arte. El diseño del mundo es fantástico.
  5. SpectralFlower
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Sincerely people who put 0 are really not objective, considering this, im forced to put 10 even if the game has defaults, but if i was objective, i would have put 9.
  6. NicGrrs
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    This game is neither a magnum opus nor a pile of turd.
    tldr great game terminal case of consoleitus portus.
    I would give it a 9 if it weren't for the God awful, Horrific, Actual Crime that is the PC port. Playstation buttons instead of actual controls, i could only figure it out by trial and error since i already knew the DS control scheme. They decided to move the CRUCIAL keys to    This game is neither a magnum opus nor a pile of turd.
    tldr great game terminal case of consoleitus portus.

    I would give it a 9 if it weren't for the God awful, Horrific, Actual Crime that is the PC port. Playstation buttons instead of actual controls, i could only figure it out by trial and error since i already knew the DS control scheme. They decided to move the CRUCIAL keys to weird combinations (cough 2 handing) then release the worst PC port i have ever seen
    I fortunately did not encounter any issues playing on a GPU that's BELOW the requirements, which confused me more than anything.

    Mechanically the game is DS III™ but more, neither copying or transcending it's predecessor much. The major change is the open world which makes it far easier to level up for a boss if he is legitimately too difficult, something that DS™ never dealt with well.
    I would say, whoever, the people who complain and give it a 0 because they think they have to grind for 20 hours can go Git Gud™, since this is a Souls™ game, and struggle against superior foes is a part of it to attain a sense of achievement. You do not need to 1 shot a boss to kill him.
    I do admit the game has it's flaws, like the movement/camera feeling dated by now, and torrent being a motorized pile of turds, but they do not overshadow the Souls™ experience here.

    The plot in Souls™ games never really was more than a vague purpose with a lot of disconnected lore, and while the whole "GRRM Made this" was a marketing stunt, the world isn't lacking in detail. It's there for you to draw your own conclusions, like any souls game, but without esoteric item descriptions that don't match their items. It's perfectly serviceable

    Graphically it's also serviceable since the focus is on gameplay, though i had to admit it looks dated and even DARK SOULS II™ gives it competition. The style however, saves it, looking distinctly more alive and hopeful than the other Souls™ games, which were decay at it's best.

    I would say ELDEN RING™ made by FromSoftware™ is a Great™ Experience™ if you are already deep into DARK SOULS™. For newcomes, the open world makes it easier to do other things than in DARK SOULS™ where you will face brick wall bosses where you pretend you're a crash test dummy.    … Expand
  7. judecator
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Peeps seriously need to chill about the frame rate. It only dipped a couple of times during the 20 hours I've put into the game so far and a fix is surely coming. I'm a serious fan of souls games (especially Bloodborne and Dark Souls I) and can honestly say this is the greatest game I've ever played. I love it. I think about it when I'm at work, when I sleep, when I poop. It is unhealthyPeeps seriously need to chill about the frame rate. It only dipped a couple of times during the 20 hours I've put into the game so far and a fix is surely coming. I'm a serious fan of souls games (especially Bloodborne and Dark Souls I) and can honestly say this is the greatest game I've ever played. I love it. I think about it when I'm at work, when I sleep, when I poop. It is unhealthy how much I am into this game. Send help.… Expand
  8. ylaiccgpb
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I am appalled by people what people is complaining about. I've a slightly above the minimum pc and I'm playing basically without any worries. True, sometimes while running in the open the game stutters, or the frame drop to 25, but usually I'm between 45-55 fps and have never experienced this with a boss nor I died because of this. And yet some people compare this to CP77? Probably areI am appalled by people what people is complaining about. I've a slightly above the minimum pc and I'm playing basically without any worries. True, sometimes while running in the open the game stutters, or the frame drop to 25, but usually I'm between 45-55 fps and have never experienced this with a boss nor I died because of this. And yet some people compare this to CP77? Probably are running a potato or never bothered updating a driver.

    And this is the medium level of the critic: "I play on keyboard and mouse and it shows me controller input". To be fair to me these are quite forgettable critics. I mean, come on, does people really get the difference between 60 and 144 fps?

    Long story short: performance are fine. They'll likely be improved, because yes they can, but are fine and there is no such thing as a "0, litterally unplayable", if you don't have cognitive dissonance.

    Then gameplay, history, lore, mechanics, aesthetic, everything is amazing and perfect.

    Is also kind of hard (Dark Souls hard) and I suspect this to be the main problem of many negative reviews. Thank you Margit.
    This along with missing the "go there, do that" point on the map, but again, as usually fromsoftware does. You can understand what to do (and usually is "kill everyone") and where to go the moment you think about it. I mean, a NPC told you "go north" you go north, even if in the map there is no sign, right? I'm speechless by how many times I read stuff like this.

    This is likely to remain as a masterpiece in the years (and decade) to come. It is not a revolution, or a total innovation, but it's the peak of several genres.    … Expand
  9. JadedLeafs
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Great game. Don't listen to most of the review bombs from new accounts with two reviews, the other being horizon. It's like people bought a souls game and are offended that it's a souls game. It's a classic souls game with a lot of the same mechanics from previous games. It's more accessible as there are usually sites of grace (bonefires) right outside the boss rooms. You can also fastGreat game. Don't listen to most of the review bombs from new accounts with two reviews, the other being horizon. It's like people bought a souls game and are offended that it's a souls game. It's a classic souls game with a lot of the same mechanics from previous games. It's more accessible as there are usually sites of grace (bonefires) right outside the boss rooms. You can also fast travel to any of them right from the start of the game. Being open world they have a lot of smaller side dungeons throughout that can be vested in 15 to 20 minutes but they also have those classic longer ones. It's more accessible than previous games but the combat is in line with previous entries and in my opinion it's more difficult. There is story but like all souls game it's not something presented to you on a silver after. Everything has to be earned in souls games. People who look at dying in a souls game like a failure might have a hard time with this as dying is part of figuring out enemy and boss attack patterns. I will say that the PC version has some performance issues that need to be patched so my actual review is 9 out of 10 but I gave it a ten to try and balance out all the review bombers who gave up after an hour.… Expand
  10. Ichigo16
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Technical-performance:
    There were some minor technical issues at lauch (for me at least).I've not experienced any stutterings however there were small fps drops but it was very rare and only in huge open world areas.I've played at maximum settings in 1440p. My Rig is 3060ti+i7 9700K /2x8GB ram 3200Mhz and standard Crucial MX500 SSD. Generally my GPU was not stressed and was operating    Technical-performance:
    There were some minor technical issues at lauch (for me at least).I've not experienced any stutterings however there were small fps drops but it was very rare and only in huge open world areas.I've played at maximum settings in 1440p. My Rig is 3060ti+i7 9700K /2x8GB ram 3200Mhz and standard Crucial MX500 SSD. Generally my GPU was not stressed and was operating around 60-70% the drops were VERY rare in 90h of playing i've seen less then 10 times where fps was down below 60.I find it perfectly acceptable it's a lot better than for example God Of War was at launch earlier this year.

    Plot & World:
    Plotline is shrouded in mystery basic FromSoftware unless you really dig into it you will have some bare idea what is going on ;) . World is massive there is no other way about it. Where Sekiro was too small in my opinion this game is enormous to the extreme the amount of bosses/NPC/Hidden Areas etc is staggering. It took me 90h to explore most of it kill major bosses collect items for achievemnts etc. and that is only single playthrough considering there are 3 endings it just shows how much of content there is.

    Graphics & Audio

    From graphical standpoint the game is nothing special (not to say it's bad or anything) it's as expected though anyone who played any FromSoftware game is aware that they never rly stressed that part of game for me personally graphics are acceptable though some textures could use some more loving in 2022.Audio on the other hand is excellent as always the soundtrack from the game is great and creates some very climatic boss battles.

    Gameplay:
    Basically the Dark Souls system is back with additions.Those are:
    -Spirit Ashes - which are basically ghost summons that help you out.
    -Ashes of War - An enchant on weapons granting special abilites
    -Some new attacks like jumping attacks ,nice dual wielding, counters after block etc.
    It's basiclly time tested formula with new additions that keep the system fresh despite it's age.

    Conclusion:
    The game is great it delivers what was promised. An open world with countless paths that we can explore at our own leisure.An excellent gameplay with countless exciting ( and sometimes infuriatingly difficult [Malenia - poor controler had some close encounters with table]) boss encounters. It is without a doubt a must play for all fans of souls genre 10/10 and a solid contender for 2022 Game of the Year.    … Expand
  11. DTune
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    I have no idea what's going on with the other people, I don't have any performance or other problems.
    You can tell that the game was developed for consoles, so only the keyboard controls failed, so i play it with a controller on the PC.
  12. Freakkz
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Magnum Opus, Obra Maestra, Masterpiece. A gaming experience that changed the formula for open world games. One of the greatest if not the greatest.
  13. KurtCobainCsply
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    This game completely encapsulates everything that FromSoft have been incorporating into their games from the start. The game offers challenge after challenge while giving the players multitudes of different ways to approach each one. There is a large variety in play styles that simply could not have existed in past titles such as: stealth play, horseback combat, and jumping with aerialThis game completely encapsulates everything that FromSoft have been incorporating into their games from the start. The game offers challenge after challenge while giving the players multitudes of different ways to approach each one. There is a large variety in play styles that simply could not have existed in past titles such as: stealth play, horseback combat, and jumping with aerial attacks. This step forward in the souls formula also introduces exploration on a whole new level. For the first time a FromSoft game is completely open world. The only time you will see a loading screen after booting the game up is during teleports and after each assured death. The world is vast and beautiful, full of hidden secrets, and littered with enemies and bosses to fight for some sweet loot or that dopamine dump that we all search for when overcoming such great challenges. This has been my favorite entry into the SoulsBorne franchise and I hope that this game can show the other AAA studios and publishers that making games more about set pieces and holding our hands with constant markers and unimportant dialogue only serve to create uninspired and boring worlds. Just because games are getting larger does not mean that they are getting better. A small environment with a lot to feel invested in makes for a much better experience than a massive world with nothing but busy work. FromSoft have seemingly taken this concept and turned a massive world into a wonderful experience by adding multitudes of activities and places for us to invest our time and efforts into.… Expand
  14. Megacephalic
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game insane...But this game is very harder than other soulslime game by the way.
  15. Seppoloni
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It´s pretty much perfect. Need one ore two patches and then ist absolutely perfect.
  16. Fr1zzle
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    The game is just wonderful. This is my first experience in this genre and I just can't stop. There are technical problems, and I hope they will be fixed soon.
  17. bbones86
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Dark Souls but open world! Needs a bit of optimization.. I mostly get 58-60 fps with the odd framedrop here and there when loading world sections but other than that my experience been pretty good!
  18. Goldbert
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    works great with my RTX 2060 unfortunately not many people experience this since for other's system it the screen literally froze. It's a blizzard because the game is buttery smooth when I play it. Heard Fromsoft has a history of poor optimization. Regardless I think this is the best Fromsoft game to date.
  19. agiyx
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Another good soulsgame. It had a few frame stutters, but with the right settings you wont experience those anymore. It wont take long for fromsoft to fix those issues. Stop crying you sore hating losers and get a life.
  20. FalkP
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Best of all Soulsborne games mixed with a wonderful open world.
  21. tinlun0386
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    people who like elden ring will rate 10 , people who hate elden ring will rate 0 . And I give 10
  22. DoutorWhite
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Don't be fooled, most of those people who gave the game negative reviews NEVER played it. Just compare it with the note on steam, where there are only people who PLAYED the game
  23. FenrirLB
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Currently, the PC Port struggles with stuttering. If you are sensitive about technical Issues, wait for the first Stability Patch that is expected very soon.

    The Game is GREAT. If you like the Souls Games, you will like Elden Ring - But this time in an epic scale. Tons of places to discover, different Bosses to fight and Items to find and craft. In regards to Open World Games, this Game    Currently, the PC Port struggles with stuttering. If you are sensitive about technical Issues, wait for the first Stability Patch that is expected very soon.

    The Game is GREAT. If you like the Souls Games, you will like Elden Ring - But this time in an epic scale. Tons of places to discover, different Bosses to fight and Items to find and craft. In regards to Open World Games, this Game smokes Breath of the Wild. Elden Ring surprises you with interesting places to explore on every corner and theres always tons of things left to do.

    The Story is, as we know from Dark Souls, very losely told. Its on you to find your way in the world and you will often stumble into new places which seem to open up into endless new possibilities. I can't believe how BIG this game feels.

    Ignore the low ranking on Metacritic for the time being. People are upset that the game doesn't run properly on PC, which is valid, but you can find many 0 Scores saying "it's a good game" - So yeah, the score should, and will, sort itself as soon as the game is properly patched.    … Expand
  24. Taylo226
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best open world games made to date. They just need to make a normal coop with no hoops to jump through and it would take this to the next level
  25. Loqo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. Amazing world, amazing combat, exploration is fantastic, the enemy variety and diversity, the bosses and mini-bosses, the travel on horseback. It's got so much going for it, its so incredible. Never knew that having an Open World RPG mixed with Dark Souls could be this stellar. Obviously it has some performance issues, but that can always be fixed. IfOne of the greatest games ever made. Amazing world, amazing combat, exploration is fantastic, the enemy variety and diversity, the bosses and mini-bosses, the travel on horseback. It's got so much going for it, its so incredible. Never knew that having an Open World RPG mixed with Dark Souls could be this stellar. Obviously it has some performance issues, but that can always be fixed. If you have that issue, I suggest waiting on reviewing it until they are fixed. Wich should be happening rather soon. If you get past that, youre in for a massive treat! What a game!… Expand
  26. Camlambelot
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    FRAME RATE DROPS AND GRAPHICS AREN'T AS IMPORTANT AS THE GAMEPLAY. This game is amazing. The story, the music, the art style, the gameplay itself is all absolutely amazing. If you are debating on getting this game and love other Fromsoftware games: GET THIS GAME!

    It's incredibly fun, has good stealth, lots to do, great co-op and A LOT of fun. Seriously, it's the best game I've played in years.
  27. goddfrith
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    There is no arabic LANGUAGE, just kidding. I'm laughing at arabs who are giving 0 points just because lack of arabic language, lol. The game has a bad optimization, that's not a lie but there is no point in giving 0 points just because of bad optimization. It will be fixed anytime soon. My 5600XT can handle it just fine so far ( I had FPS drops ). There are newcomers who think the game hasThere is no arabic LANGUAGE, just kidding. I'm laughing at arabs who are giving 0 points just because lack of arabic language, lol. The game has a bad optimization, that's not a lie but there is no point in giving 0 points just because of bad optimization. It will be fixed anytime soon. My 5600XT can handle it just fine so far ( I had FPS drops ). There are newcomers who think the game has no story at all. The story lies hidden in the items, characters, locations, bosses. You gotta discover it yourself, if you want. Gameplay and graphic are polished just fine. Game design, i love it. User score will never go up as there have been huge ad campaing on this game and newcomers will not understand the game as they've never played any souls game before. Highly recommend waiting for updates, then starting the game.… Expand
  28. Dom007
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Aside from the stutters this game is a masterpiece. Once you get away from the first boss the stutters are not as frequent and the the framrate drops are hardly noticeable. The game itself is a masterpiece and the critic reviews reflect that. Don't listen to the haters. Most of them have no life and don't know what good games are.
  29. DaJohnny
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Шедевр, открытый мир очень большой и его интересно изучать, боссы сложные и это отлично! Лор отличный, его интересно изучатт
  30. Koalabeere
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Dark souls but bigger and even better.
    Best open world design I have ever seen, it doesn't feel like everything is the same like in other open world games.
    Performance issues are a thing but its still the best game I have ever played so far, so I cant justify giving it less than 10/10
  31. gabrielseifer
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game, the natural evolution of the Dark Souls genre.

    Don't be dissuaded by reviewers crying about performance issues. Those issues that do exist are minor and will be ironed out. I'm running the game smoothly at medium settings with few hiccups on ancient hardware (Core i7 950 and RX 470). So I really don't get what all the whining on the Steam page is about. FromSoftware    Fantastic game, the natural evolution of the Dark Souls genre.

    Don't be dissuaded by reviewers crying about performance issues. Those issues that do exist are minor and will be ironed out. I'm running the game smoothly at medium settings with few hiccups on ancient hardware (Core i7 950 and RX 470). So I really don't get what all the whining on the Steam page is about.

    FromSoftware hit it out of the park with this one, I'm looking forward to seeing where they do with it.    … Expand
  32. Barbarrox
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Even above my high expectations.
    Dont listen to all this guys who cant even beat the first boss or poeple who never played a souls game before. It is the best souls game and the BEST Game I have ever played. PERFECT!
  33. lors111
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Great, stunning, awesome game in every way possible. BUT FIX THE GOD DAMN STUTTERY PERFORMANCE. Once it will be patched I will properly rate this game again.

    EDIT: 85 hours in, performance is much better now. Best game I have played in the last 25 years.
  34. RicardoDavid
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    PC controllers suck as usual in FromSoftware games, however, this is one of the best games ever made. Noobs as usual give bad reviews for dying 20 times in the first boss, but even they know the great game this one is.
  35. Leontorres7
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    10/10 Masterpiece, the best of the best, play it, this game redefines what an open world should be, it takes everything from previous FromSoftware titles improves on it and places you in the best open world ever created to date, no other game compares, it makes you want to keep exploring the more you discover and rewards you like no other game when you do so, it keeps the high difficulty10/10 Masterpiece, the best of the best, play it, this game redefines what an open world should be, it takes everything from previous FromSoftware titles improves on it and places you in the best open world ever created to date, no other game compares, it makes you want to keep exploring the more you discover and rewards you like no other game when you do so, it keeps the high difficulty and challenge all veteran players want while still being accessible to new people, I cant think of a better game than this one, this game will remain as a cornerstone of gaming it truly took the bar of what an open world game should be and rose it above everything ever before.… Expand
  36. VG_Alex
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    'Elden Ring' was a masterpiece of Soul Series games, it has excellent qualification,It is the first Soul Series game worth trying for all players.

    Review of "Elden Ring"

    Graphic/Art: 8.5

    Music/Sounds: 9

    Narrative/Performance:8

    Gameplay:9

    Score:9 (+0.3)
  37. DBTHEPLUG
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This is the best game i've played in a LONG while. Definitely game of the century if you'd ask me.
  38. Bandar777
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is The Best Open World I ever seen before you can’t feel boring when u open new area or something like that in other games and the art design is so amazing every time u shocked and the bosses and enemies are the best about ever you seen in video games history!!!
  39. Zoranji
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Bei mir keine Probleme auf dem PC. Richtig gute Bosse, coole Kampfstille und ein unglaubliches Open World.
  40. Doomkun
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This game is a great show of what a Fromsoft game is supposed to be, hard and unforgiving for your mistakes, and a lot easier once you know what you do.

    If I had to compare it to something in real-life I would compare it to moutainclimbing, if you cant make the climb you should not be there and train some more. That principle has always been a part of the Souls series and is a core part    This game is a great show of what a Fromsoft game is supposed to be, hard and unforgiving for your mistakes, and a lot easier once you know what you do.

    If I had to compare it to something in real-life I would compare it to moutainclimbing, if you cant make the climb you should not be there and train some more. That principle has always been a part of the Souls series and is a core part of Elden ring.

    those that ask for a Easy-Mode are those that ask for an elevator up the Mountain, DONT listen to them the are not Fans/climbers and should have no say in it.    … Expand
  41. Black-Templar
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    If Dark Souls it's the best 3D metroidvania experience! Elden Ring is the best Open World Experience with strong MetroidVania elements in key dungeons and even at some degree to the Open World itself.

    The formula of Ubisoft Open World is a plague to the video-game industry and seeing FromSoft creating such a new and fresh take on the Open World design is something that is amazing to    If Dark Souls it's the best 3D metroidvania experience! Elden Ring is the best Open World Experience with strong MetroidVania elements in key dungeons and even at some degree to the Open World itself.

    The formula of Ubisoft Open World is a plague to the video-game industry and seeing FromSoft creating such a new and fresh take on the Open World design is something that is amazing to see.

    I can only hope that other video-game studios that wants to create Open World game will study Elden Ring design and take some inspirations for their futures games!    … Expand
  42. Khlorox87
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    This game is an open world souls game with an easier learning curve then previous entries. If you are thinking about getting into souls but the series look to hard, give hard Elden Ring a try. You are able to explore the world upgrade your character then fight the area boss when you choose to do so.
  43. Sh0danV3
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    On of the best games in last decade. And I'm not even a Souls fan.

    + gorgeous art design + atmospheric music + dark lore + refined "souls" combat + sense of accomplishment + while very difficult it's not frustrating (lots of respawn points and can fast travel almost without limits; being open world you can just run through difficult area until you leveled up - some rare/minor    On of the best games in last decade. And I'm not even a Souls fan.

    + gorgeous art design
    + atmospheric music
    + dark lore
    + refined "souls" combat
    + sense of accomplishment
    + while very difficult it's not frustrating (lots of respawn points and can fast travel almost without limits; being open world you can just run through difficult area until you leveled up

    - some rare/minor performance issues on PC    … Expand
  44. asdfasdf12456
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    Probably the best game I have ever played. The overall experience is very enjoyable, even after beating the game, I still want to keep playing for new game+. Some of the boss themes are very awesome, e.g. mohg / final boss, and other background soundtrack too, e.g. Frenzied flame merchant.
  45. Trix122
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    Its good, huge content, best soul game by far. Variety of maps, enemies and fun for 80+h.

    Performance is **** though, not optimized, fps drops, stutters and more but I try to ignore that since the game is really good.
  46. salchimancer
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Just up-votting to 10 because I find unfair mostly of negative arguments like "terrible game play, graphics or optimization". Elden Ring is great, no matter how much Tree Sentinel has hurt you before.
  47. kalenskij
    Mar 11, 2022
    8
    After achieving a platinum in Steam I can easily say that this is overall a good game but sometimes it's just too frustrating.
    I mean it's still definitely a dark souls game with all that positives and negatives which I personally like but with a GIANT open world. It is pretty obvious that this open world would be rather empty or full of reuses so FROM SOFTWARE chose the second option. I    After achieving a platinum in Steam I can easily say that this is overall a good game but sometimes it's just too frustrating.
    I mean it's still definitely a dark souls game with all that positives and negatives which I personally like but with a GIANT open world. It is pretty obvious that this open world would be rather empty or full of reuses so FROM SOFTWARE chose the second option. I can't even tell you how many times I've killed that Erdtree avatar or Ulcerated Tree Spirit. For me this is too grindy. Someone might say that cleaning the open world isn't necessary and that would mean that this person hasn't played the game at all. The very first story boss clearly tells you to go and clear a few dungeons and catacombs before you come to him.
    The next thing I don't really like is summons. You can literally just summon one thing on a boss and go have a cup of tea because this summon will just do everything by itself. Personally, I didn't use that thing and it took me a long time to master some of the bosses, but my friend just finished them in one try using this thing.
    But like I said before, it's still a dark souls game that I love and I really enjoyed the game.    … Expand
  48. Shadmox
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    yes this game was not made for everyone. Elder Ring creator keep up the good work.
  49. Ulfberg
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    This is KING of all souls like games, i play all of souls and souls like egames this is the true king.
  50. areda2468
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    A complete masterpiece visuals art direction gameplay music everything about this game is completely mesmerizing
  51. Nefasu
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Das bisher beste Spiel von From Software - mit Abstand.
    Von der Story über Gameplay bis hin zum Welt-, Boss- und Dungeondesign ist alles stimmig.
    Die Kämpfe sind anspruchsvoll und doch gib es Builds und Mechaniken, die es auch ungeschickten Spielern erlauben die Story genießen und Fortschritt machen zu können. Die schlechten Rezensionen über, wirklich minimale, Micro-FPS freezings    Das bisher beste Spiel von From Software - mit Abstand.
    Von der Story über Gameplay bis hin zum Welt-, Boss- und Dungeondesign ist alles stimmig.

    Die Kämpfe sind anspruchsvoll und doch gib es Builds und Mechaniken, die es auch ungeschickten Spielern erlauben die Story genießen und Fortschritt machen zu können.

    Die schlechten Rezensionen über, wirklich minimale, Micro-FPS freezings und 60FPS-capping, usw. lassen wieder tief in die Wohlstandsgesellschaft blicken und verraten mehr über den Rezensenten als über das Spiel.    … Expand
  52. Notimer
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This has to be my favorite Souls game so far. Open world exploration and progression matches very well with the soul stile and gives a good change of phase from dungeons.
    Difficulty is similar to Dark souls 3 and Sekiro, but since you have more options, it seems I got stuck less on difficult encounters and bosses.
    Main story and lore seem a little bit more straightforward that the previous games, however there is still a lot of hidden information for the community to discover. My only complain is that one of the endings feel very similar to the classic dark souls ending, I hoped from could do a more elaborated ending which is the case for the other endings, but I hoped for more.
    Finally, on retrospective what it feels interesting to me is the sense of scale this game have, everything is big and expansive and bosses are huge to sold you on the danger and grandeur of the adventure I think this is the best from software has been able to archive this feeling.
    As for PC performance I must report that after changing some setting I am 99% of the time at 60 fps on my laptop I have some occasional slowdowns on the overworld they are rare and minor. I am not sure if this if from the latest patches or from me changing the setting (changing from Fullscreen to borderless window seems to do the trick). On this case this seem to be the best running from software game for me as I did have slowdowns on Darksouls 3 and Sekiro. I hope From Software gets better technically on the future, but at least to me this seems their best work yet.
    GAME OF THE YEAR!!    … Expand
  53. VReview
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring brought a new set of challenges which I was not expecting and that is something I can appreciate as a Souls fan. Performance issues aside, the world of ER is big and beautiful to explore. Lots of cool bosses which can be borderline impossible but leave a great sense of accomplishment. Wide variety of enemies and interesting areas spread throughout the game. For some of my lessElden Ring brought a new set of challenges which I was not expecting and that is something I can appreciate as a Souls fan. Performance issues aside, the world of ER is big and beautiful to explore. Lots of cool bosses which can be borderline impossible but leave a great sense of accomplishment. Wide variety of enemies and interesting areas spread throughout the game. For some of my less favorite aspects of the game, the crafting system is somewhat useless. I used it once to craft sleep arrows and that was for a very poorly designed boss which I won't mention here. The over-engineering of some bosses/mobs, which made strength builds nearly obsolete due to how little window there is to attack for the majority of bosses. Overall, this is the hardest game I ever played which is something I can appreciate. Starting NG+ and looking forward to playing this again.… Expand
  54. SARMIII
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great. With almost no issues at launch or **** micro transactions. EA, Call of DooDy and gran turismo should take notes on how to release games… Expand
  55. AttachAkimi
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    El juego está muy bueno, graficamente el avance para un juego de FromSoftware y de mundo abierto es genial, y corre perfectamente en una 1050 despues de actualizar sus driver una maravilla
  56. Yaav13
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 9.
  57. FinzGaming
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    After almost 140 hours of play and in the middle of NG+, my verdict on the game.

    There are a lot of positive things, but also negative things. Dark Souls 4, oh I mean Elden Ring is one of the best games I've ever played. The game has a fantastic open world with a lot to discover. A very good story with multiple playable endings. The desire and motivation for a New Game + is    After almost 140 hours of play and in the middle of NG+, my verdict on the game.

    There are a lot of positive things, but also negative things.

    Dark Souls 4, oh I mean Elden Ring is one of the best games I've ever played. The game has a fantastic open world with a lot to discover. A very good story with multiple playable endings. The desire and motivation for a New Game + is definitely there.

    As in all Souls games, dying is part of the program and if you have a problem with Demon's Souls, Dark Souls and Bloodborne, you probably won't like Elden Ring. The game is a bit more generous and beginner-friendly, offers more to level but not easier in the end.

    Now we come to the bad things.

    The performance of the game is catastrophic in certain places, FPS drops to ~5 and it's not my hardware, it's a problem that many have in the same places in the game. The game sometimes freezes for me or just closes instantly.

    I bought the retail launch version in an online shop, it was supposed to come with a steelbook and the pre-order items. I wanted the steelbook and the goodies, the steelbook and the pre-order bonus are missing and now I can't even upgrade to a deluxe version or I can buy the full game again for 79.99... That's really bad service. Normally you can always upgrade the games to a better version. That makes me a little sad.

    In the end it will still be one of the best, most important games of our time, setting new standards.    … Expand
  58. SnoopWalrus
    Jun 6, 2022
    9
    This is the pinnacle FromSoft experience, from Demon Souls to Dark Souls to Bloodborne they have distilled everything that makes their previous games special and put it into Elden Ring. If you are only going play one of their titles, let it be this one. In my opinion they struck a perfect balance between modernizing aspects of the game and staying true to their roots. My only two gripesThis is the pinnacle FromSoft experience, from Demon Souls to Dark Souls to Bloodborne they have distilled everything that makes their previous games special and put it into Elden Ring. If you are only going play one of their titles, let it be this one. In my opinion they struck a perfect balance between modernizing aspects of the game and staying true to their roots. My only two gripes about the game is 60 fps lock on PC (I was pretty much expecting it at this point, but unlocked FPS would’ve been a welcome break from tradition) and the PVP being lackluster compared to dark souls 2 or even 3. The only people who shouldn’t play this game are diehard soulsbornes fans who won’t be able to accept that FromSoft is changing up their formula slightly, and people who would never consider playing any of FromSoft’s other titles due to the difficulty. (While Elden Ring was much more approachable than any of the dark souls titles, it’s still a FromSoft game - if you can’t accept that you’re going to die hundreds of times to a stupid imp with a hatchet you won’t ever enjoy this game). I’m not going full completionist with my first playthrough but I’ve already clocked 80 hours, and it feels like there’s still so much left to discover. 9/10 recommending to everyone who’s not a demon souls cultist or afraid of “getting gud”… Expand
  59. Sandbax
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing, exploring never gets boring as there's always something new to see or do. The game has multiple huge optional areas and engaging things that can keep you playing for hours. It's also extremely immersive, I haven't felt this since my first playthrough of Dark Souls 1. It has creative bosses, fun exploration, cool side quests, a HUGE map, and much more. IThis game is absolutely amazing, exploring never gets boring as there's always something new to see or do. The game has multiple huge optional areas and engaging things that can keep you playing for hours. It's also extremely immersive, I haven't felt this since my first playthrough of Dark Souls 1. It has creative bosses, fun exploration, cool side quests, a HUGE map, and much more. I highly recommend this game to everyone, even if you aren't experienced with a fromsoftware game before.… Expand
  60. Ghowsty
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    My first FromSoftware Game that I have beaten. For me it was the best Open World experience in addition to epic Boss-fights that I have ever played. A Game that will make history.
  61. Art_919
    Mar 12, 2022
    8
    A great game with relatively minor issues that I personally have faced.

    It's hard and unforgiving, but much more accessible than previous Souls like games from FromSoftware. Work needs to be done to perfect the port, but as of the 12/3/22 it's working perfectly fine on my PC. Those who complain about the 60FPS lock are screaming into thin air, it is clear the engine is reliant on that    A great game with relatively minor issues that I personally have faced.

    It's hard and unforgiving, but much more accessible than previous Souls like games from FromSoftware. Work needs to be done to perfect the port, but as of the 12/3/22 it's working perfectly fine on my PC. Those who complain about the 60FPS lock are screaming into thin air, it is clear the engine is reliant on that 60FPS lock, very similar to how Skyrim is.

    Overall, it's great fun, but very difficult and can be very annoying to a new player. It's not perfect, and it's a way off the 10/10 score many people spout, but it's a game that has adequately lived up to it's enormous hype, which is very rarely seen.    … Expand
  62. Chinji
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    A gorgeous game. Expansive world dappled with secrets, lore and combat. It is more than meets the eye. Definitely recommend.
  63. tuvacat
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I think this game is still very good even though there is a fps error on the pc but it has been fixed in the update
  64. muskedeer
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Big Dark Souls, fantastic game. Stuttering issues, minor boss glitches and inconsistent multiplayer sessions only thing holding it back. Immensely satisfying combat, open world is exciting to explore, and the increased depth in spells and weapons make exploration enjoyable and rewarding.
  65. JNFR
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Aside from performance issues, the game is beautiful. Those people who hate it are plebs well mostly are so called "Journalist" lmao, get gud booooy!
  66. aliassmego
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    More of what you've come to expect from a souls game, but with a horse.....
  67. Freybeuter
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    First of all, I don't have any stuttering issues on my average self build gaming PC and the loading times from my m2 are sweet. While I wish Elden Ring were produced mainly for the PC, thus having some shiny features like ultra wide support or slightly better graphics, it's not a deal breaker for me, because a good game is not just about shiny graphics (Paper's please, Return of the ObraFirst of all, I don't have any stuttering issues on my average self build gaming PC and the loading times from my m2 are sweet. While I wish Elden Ring were produced mainly for the PC, thus having some shiny features like ultra wide support or slightly better graphics, it's not a deal breaker for me, because a good game is not just about shiny graphics (Paper's please, Return of the Obra Dinn, Rimworld) and I had hoped, my fellow gamers, would agree with me, but apparently Ubisoft's brain washing paid off.

    I keep reading the word masterpiece and it's true. Elden ring as the amalgamation of everything From Software has learned from previous Souls games is the crowning achievement of Myazaki. The poetic story telling, the impressive visuals – the way the brightly glowing elder tree towers over a continent befallen by sickness and distress comes to mind – and finally the impressive arsenal of weapons and well thought out combat – it's nothing short of amazing. I wish From Software had these stuttering issues, a bad port and every other minor inconvenience people whine about in their reviews as if it were the end of the world in a different game and avoided this overshadowing their magnum opus, but it is what it is. enjoyed my 50 hours so far and to all the people crying about accessibility, I can only say:"Git gud and ram your head against the wall until it breaks or leave, level up somewhere else and come back with your newly acquired floppy hammer for more kinetic energy to give them the business."    … Expand
  68. kingZecromatic
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    OK. I created an account specially for this because I'm sick of stupid people who don't know FromSoft games and rage-quit after the Grafted Scion leaving 0/10 reviews. So let me address some of the points that they made.
    1. “The pc port is horrible, and the stuttering is awful”
    I personally am playing on a 2020 laptop not built for gaming, playing on high graphics, and the game has    OK. I created an account specially for this because I'm sick of stupid people who don't know FromSoft games and rage-quit after the Grafted Scion leaving 0/10 reviews. So let me address some of the points that they made.
    1. “The pc port is horrible, and the stuttering is awful”
    I personally am playing on a 2020 laptop not built for gaming, playing on high graphics, and the game has stuttered once very mildly at Stormhill. I'm writing it off, but if your pc isn't good enough to play it on ultra-high settings, perhaps consider lowering them rather than **** about it on the internet. Plus, IMO, it's no grounds for leaving a 0/10 review.
    2. “The graphics are outdated”
    The game is f**king stunning, guys. Plus, if you've ever played a FromSoft game, you'll know that graphics isn't the main priority. The lore, story, and gameplay are more important – leading me onto my next point:
    3. “There's no lore!”
    Yes there is you **** donkey. One piece of advice? Play the game.
    4. “It's too hard”
    I'm sorry, but there's an incredible technique – changed my life. You ready to hear it?
    Ok, here goes…

    Git gud

    5. “It's just hype, people are lying and saying that it's good just because they're fanboys”
    Nope. I'ts been out for 5 days, and it's already one of my most played games in steam. That's not hype, that's astounding gameplay that forces you to keep on coming back.

    6. “It's not actually open world”/ “It's nothing new, open world isn't revolutionary”/ “It's so empty”
    Yes, it is open world. The definition states:

    “In video games, an open world is a game mechanic of using a virtual world that the player can explore and approach objectives freely, as opposed to a world with more linear and structured gameplay”

    No, it may not be revolutionary, but it's incredible to see the mix of dark souls and open world. THAT'S what's revolutionary. And also, this is empty? I've never seen a less empty world – not Skyrim, not BOTW, not any game.

    And finally, people comparing it to CyberPunk2077…
    Did you guys even play it when it came out? It was full of bugs, and was virtually unplayable. Now THAT'S an example of overhype.

    I find it funny people doing no research, spending 60 dollars on a game that was not meant for them, and then leaving a rating of 0 – decreasing the average to a measly 6.1/10 (at time of writing).

    Do I think it's 10/10? Probably not. IMO it's 9/10, but I need to get these reviews up, so I added the extra point.

    Great work Miyazaki! Keep it up.    … Expand
  69. ColorFury
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This Is amazing even if die over and over again but this is a solid great game please play it as long as you dont mind the deaths the many deaths 9999999 out of 9999999 good game!

    (oh and if complain about how hard the game is then get gud or dont get souls games)
  70. V3496
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    Best open world game made up to this day. Awfully optimized yet FROM blames user's hardware for it.
  71. rapidly
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    I have never reviewed a game in my life, had to create a metacritic account just to do so; this game is just fantastic. The souls series might not be for everyone but it's very sad to see people giving this amazing game a 0 because they are unable to put in the time and effort to learn the game's mechanics. Absolute masterpiece regardless. Oh, and PC performance issues were fixed very soonI have never reviewed a game in my life, had to create a metacritic account just to do so; this game is just fantastic. The souls series might not be for everyone but it's very sad to see people giving this amazing game a 0 because they are unable to put in the time and effort to learn the game's mechanics. Absolute masterpiece regardless. Oh, and PC performance issues were fixed very soon after launch.… Expand
  72. Veng3ance
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Possibly the best single player game ever made. If you don't play it you are missing out on a masterpiece, simple as that.
  73. Yeaha
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    In this game, souls game features are fully utilized and enlarged.The content of this game exceeded my expectations.
    Although it is hard but it really is a good game.
  74. AvidGamer2
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    This is by far the best game I have played in a long while. Sure, there are definite bugs in it that cause some creatures to not do what they are supposed to do, but if you ignore that and just concentrate on the game itself... ( and to all the people complaining about PC issues, Get a better PC, I had no issues with Lag or framerate.) The Hitboxes are absolutely perfect.. If you knowThis is by far the best game I have played in a long while. Sure, there are definite bugs in it that cause some creatures to not do what they are supposed to do, but if you ignore that and just concentrate on the game itself... ( and to all the people complaining about PC issues, Get a better PC, I had no issues with Lag or framerate.) The Hitboxes are absolutely perfect.. If you know your weapons range, then you can predict and time all your hits. Combat is amazing with the addition of the Block Counter (Way to go Software!!) The open world is so massive and it really touches the heart.. the Difficulty is perfect.. not as hard as Dark souls 2, but not so difficult that you can't beat the game. Now for the Cons..
    The Summons are way to powerful they need to be nerfed.. a Single Summon can defeat a boss alone without your assistance.. this should not happen.
    Certain Magic spells are overpowered and should be nerfed.
    Quests should have more descriptive instructions. Currently they are to vague.
    Item locations should have more descriptive Colors; Weapons 1 color, armor another... bla bla..
    The Map itself is hard to read and should be better descriptive on how to reach areas.
    Every Trinket should have it's own questline.    … Expand
  75. Dreadtz
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    This Game looks Amazing, the Graphics is okay but the art style makes the game looks really beautiful.
    The gameplay in a Open World works well for a soulborne game.
  76. Sifh
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Jogo incrível, fora as lagadas que dá no pc é 100% bom, a experiência de andar pelo mapa ao invés de ficar preso naqueles cantos torna o jogo bem menos repetitivo.
  77. Cyan1998
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Looking beyond the initial performance issues, I believe I have never had more fun in any game.
    The sheer amount of content this game offers, the depth of combat, the exploration. Must play for any Souls-fan.
  78. dannyyboyy0315
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Hate seeing this anywhere below atleast a 9. But it's an easy 10/10 for me. I created an account just to help this game's ratings. I'm 80 hours in and I can safely say it's the best game I've ever played. As a 30 year old man, it makes me feel like a kid again, even just thinking about playing it after work! If we are comparing games, this is objectively a 10/10. So majestical andHate seeing this anywhere below atleast a 9. But it's an easy 10/10 for me. I created an account just to help this game's ratings. I'm 80 hours in and I can safely say it's the best game I've ever played. As a 30 year old man, it makes me feel like a kid again, even just thinking about playing it after work! If we are comparing games, this is objectively a 10/10. So majestical and mysterious. Dark cosmic horror mixed with open world medieval buildings. Different enemies, different locations, it just never gets old. I honestly don't know how I'm ever gonna play another "Ubisoft like" title again. The industry better step it's game up! Fingers crossed.… Expand
  79. Prometheus_853
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    My pc satisfies the minimum requests parameters to play the game and since I started to play I had only 3 soft frame rate drops (I play with max graphic settings), the game is perfectly beautiful in all of his aspects. I don't have all that problems the people critices so in my opinion this is a 10/10
  80. ZenoTheReal
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Refresh from the bloated Rpg these days Rpg was ment to be explored by you meet someone go in any direction you want and you have to play Elden Ring for get a taste of that of course it hard it was meant to be but theres is multiple way you can overcome most of them use spirit summons lvl them up summon other players even go other places lvl up try again.
  81. MrT225
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can do what ever you want in in this game and the best thing is exploring the side missions are hidden and when you find you feel rewarded the story is a bit hidden like the other souls games but I can’t complain about it because it is a preference… Expand
  82. LzGuilhermee
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Faced with a vast world, where various passive and hostile creatures inhabit, you have the freedom to explore and discover secrets. A perfect game for soulslike style.
  83. joeumadd17
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    As a long fan of the Souls-born series, this game feels so much like a best of tour. Some of the best, most grandiose bosses the series has to offer, the best weapons and spell variety in the series and does enough to make the game feel new and fresh with the dedicated jump button and the new ashes of war mechanics. Despite the rough launch performance wise the game has very muchAs a long fan of the Souls-born series, this game feels so much like a best of tour. Some of the best, most grandiose bosses the series has to offer, the best weapons and spell variety in the series and does enough to make the game feel new and fresh with the dedicated jump button and the new ashes of war mechanics. Despite the rough launch performance wise the game has very much stabilized and stutters are really only noticed in the open world, not so much boss arenas and legacy dungeons. The game is also the most accessible in the series, as summoning ashes are plentiful, and the open world allows for exploration and leveling before tackling the bosses. I will admit, some of the mini-bosses in the open world and catacombs/caves are really just there to fill the run time, but some of these encounters are quite rewarding none the less. Also highly recommend using a controller because the game isn't exactly made with PC controls in the forefront.… Expand
  84. Teegan
    May 10, 2022
    10
    Best game ever.

    A beautiful world, so many things to discover with no quest marker or anything, this is your story you go wherever you want.

    A lot of replayability with many ends and builds possible.
  85. Dusk_YS
    May 12, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. Don't trust people who bought the game only to hate it. Tho all those who say the game is too hard I would like to remind that you literally find two gamebreaking invocations (the ashes) on the path to the first boss. If only they would be so kind as to try them instead of just quitting after the third try on Margit (against wich you also have yet another summon) then maybeA masterpiece. Don't trust people who bought the game only to hate it. Tho all those who say the game is too hard I would like to remind that you literally find two gamebreaking invocations (the ashes) on the path to the first boss. If only they would be so kind as to try them instead of just quitting after the third try on Margit (against wich you also have yet another summon) then maybe they would realize that this game really is an approachable game for everyone.
    But I don't think that's gonna happen unfortunately, since people who make such shallow reviews probably don't even have the will to seriously try the game before insulting it here...    … Expand
  86. Htonic
    May 17, 2022
    9
    Works fine on my machine(SSD + AMD Ryzen 7 5800H + RTX 3060 Laptop)
    Too much reuse of enemies and similar dungeons to be solid 10/10
  87. T0Y
    May 20, 2022
    10
    During the first playthrough of the game, Masterpiece encourages you to explore the Lands Between. It is rather tricky than impossible to progress through the story while only defeating the shard bearers. Exploring the game and discovering new items that the game awards you for being curious, different ways of approach produce different outcomes that reward your craftiness. Defeating theDuring the first playthrough of the game, Masterpiece encourages you to explore the Lands Between. It is rather tricky than impossible to progress through the story while only defeating the shard bearers. Exploring the game and discovering new items that the game awards you for being curious, different ways of approach produce different outcomes that reward your craftiness. Defeating the mini-boss and the main boss feels satisfying while you learn their move sets. The map itself is an artwork yet unforgiving, you will traverse the land encountering new mobs while adjusting as to how you should plan out your journey… Expand
  88. Lingofrau
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    I've said it before, I'll say it again, Elden Ring is a remarkable game. At his point in time, I've beaten it three times.
    There's a few things I've seen in other reviews, and I want to address.
    First of all the graphics. As someone who does 3D-Modelling and landscape creation, I can only marvel at the stuff from soft did. Some people call it last gen... Oh boy how this infuriates me. To    I've said it before, I'll say it again, Elden Ring is a remarkable game. At his point in time, I've beaten it three times.
    There's a few things I've seen in other reviews, and I want to address.
    First of all the graphics. As someone who does 3D-Modelling and landscape creation, I can only marvel at the stuff from soft did. Some people call it last gen... Oh boy how this infuriates me. To me it's as if you call games like Minecraft and Cuphead ugly, because they lack "raytracing". Just type in "Elden ring vista" or search for a youtube video of the graphics and you know what I mean. Just as a reminder: You don't need the unreal engine 5 to achieve impressive imagery.
    When it come to gameplay, its just plain fun. Like I said, I've beaten the game three times already. The difficulty is insane, but doable, if you abandon the thought of face tanking everything.
    The music and voice acting are, as always, pretty freaking epic (search for "Malenia theme" and "Serpent king")
    The last thing I would like to point out as something I enjoyed but some may not is the missing hand holding. Where quests basically pull you through the game world. But I think this just encourages you to go out and explore, because this is a world worth exploring.    … Expand
  89. Baygon
    Jun 6, 2022
    8
    Incredible graphics! The npc, monsters, bosses are visually amazing! Plunges you in such a great medieval atmosphere. The game is hard! But that’s bringing you back to when games were games, not easy rewards loop generators! Totally recommend it!
  90. 3kk00fs0u1
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    Don't know why all the PC-gamer community is whining. Elden Ring took the botw formula, extended and perfected it. Best boss fights in any from software game with adaptive difficulty, Sprawling, bustling landscapes with secrets in every corner. Picked up the game and couldn't stop playing for 3 days.
  91. ngarcia
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Absolutely stunning game. First game of FromSoftware that I played and opened doors for other titles. GOTY
  92. deigomated
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    From the few hours I've played, I've had a lot of fun, challenging bosses and good lore
  93. PrivateArtyom
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    People that give 0 score are just mad that they cant beat anyone lol
    also complaining about graphics? a good game doesnt need great graphics.
    graphics are the least important thing in a game.
  94. MinePlay512
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a joy and a masterpiece. It's not only one of the best RPGs, but it's one of the best games in general.
  95. deltas
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal game that is likely going to stick with the industry for many years to come as a shining example of how to do open world games whilst maintaining challenge and a core sense of adventure. Currently the game suffers from performance issues due to certain bugs that affect people on a varying spectrum, but these are being addressed and as soon as they are, this is a game you mustPhenomenal game that is likely going to stick with the industry for many years to come as a shining example of how to do open world games whilst maintaining challenge and a core sense of adventure. Currently the game suffers from performance issues due to certain bugs that affect people on a varying spectrum, but these are being addressed and as soon as they are, this is a game you must absolutely play.… Expand
  96. Bigbossbalrog
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    FROMSOFT delivers yet again. Please buy this; support this company, there one of the very few good ones left.
  97. Angelbleach
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played and suprising world with lots of stuff to discover.
  98. z170
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    [1080ti/8700k]- Stuttering is almost nonexistent for me except for new area loading. Running b/w 54-60 FPS at 1440P with it almost always sitting at 60. Almost all setting are set to High.

    9/10 +Souls-like combat that you expect +Amazing art & enemy design +Something to explore everywhere on the map and you are rewarded for adventuring +Variety in how you approach mobs/enemies    [1080ti/8700k]- Stuttering is almost nonexistent for me except for new area loading. Running b/w 54-60 FPS at 1440P with it almost always sitting at 60. Almost all setting are set to High.

    9/10
    +Souls-like combat that you expect
    +Amazing art & enemy design
    +Something to explore everywhere on the map and you are rewarded for adventuring
    +Variety in how you approach mobs/enemies

    -/+ Recycled Assets
    -/+ Storytelling for the masses is not the best (I really liked sekiros storytelling but it is much more linear)

    -Game needs some polishing in the animation department (ex. I hate how dialogue and mouth movement do no match)
    -Formulaic (Fromsoftware needs to make something new from the ground up with a new engine and try to step away from its souls-like predecessors)

    **For me my pros definitely out-weighs my neutral and negatives and I am having a blast**    … Expand
  99. Godhammer
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    While there certainly are legitimate criticisms that can be leveled and will hopefully be addressed in the future, this game is by far a class of it's own. Mixing open world exploration and discovery with the Soulsborne series combat mechanics that have garnered a reputation of its own, and an artstyle that leaves one completely stunned, this game is by far GOTY. I wish I could go on,While there certainly are legitimate criticisms that can be leveled and will hopefully be addressed in the future, this game is by far a class of it's own. Mixing open world exploration and discovery with the Soulsborne series combat mechanics that have garnered a reputation of its own, and an artstyle that leaves one completely stunned, this game is by far GOTY. I wish I could go on, however I encourage you to discover for yourself just how incredible this game is. I would definitely say this game reminds me of my first time playing skyrim, and just how wonderful and fantastic the world is.… Expand
  100. Hawklight
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Simply a masterpiece, nothing less.
    People complaining about the game optimisation are wrong, the game could be more optimized, yes, but you can't just simply pass this amazing game.
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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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