Elden Ring

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  1. TheHambro
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Man…..what a journey Elden Ring was. Yeah, sure, there was a lot of hype surrounding the game, and I knew I was going to play it day one. And yeah, sure, I knew it was gonna be good. I’ve played every title FromSoftware has dropped, so I knew what to expect. What I didn’t expect, however, is that Elden Ring would blow my expectations right outta the effin’ water.

    Where do I even    Man…..what a journey Elden Ring was. Yeah, sure, there was a lot of hype surrounding the game, and I knew I was going to play it day one. And yeah, sure, I knew it was gonna be good. I’ve played every title FromSoftware has dropped, so I knew what to expect. What I didn’t expect, however, is that Elden Ring would blow my expectations right outta the effin’ water.

    Where do I even start? Huge open world. Nooks and crannies freakin’ galore. Secrets. Dungeons. Secret dungeons. I mean, you name it, they’ve already thought about it and put in this damn game. This is a world begging to be explored. Because if you do, you will absolutely stumble upon something. A weapon, armor set, spell, whatever. This game rewards you in so many different ways. And the world…holy hell, just beautifully crafted; intricate, in fact. The world is your oyster. Play however you want, go in any direction you want, fight whoever you want. It simply will not hold your hand. From the very moment you step foot into the first area, the game simply tells you, “go”. I got huge Breath of the Wild vibes, and that is a beautiful thing to have that much freedom at your fingertips.

    Here are my gripes. For the PC version, the performance is hit or miss. The game runs great the vast majority of the time, but I’ve run into frame rate drops, hiccups, and freezes every so often. Dungeons will recycle bosses, so I wish there was more variety there. Main bosses are a friggin’ nightmare. They will one hit kill you, or assault you with relentless combos, and have long range and devastating area of effect attacks. Maybe I need to “get good”, but somewhere in the back of my mind while fighting these bosses I felt like the relentless amount of attacks thrown at you and damage scaling could use some tweaking.

    Elden ring is not just a lover letter to the Soulsborne genre, but a love letter to gaming in general. It has been a long time where I have been truly absorbed in a game. I very, very rarely try and unlock trophies in any game. This was an exception. I unlocked every trophy. Elden Ring set the standard and set the bar really, really high. This is what games should strive to be like. It really was a pleasure to play and experience this, and I hope FromSoftware continues to follow this formula with their future projects. Although I had an issue or two with this game, Elden Ring is perfection. This is a masterpiece, and you would be remiss not to play this.    … Expand
  2. colonelp
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. One of the best i've played. Has everything you want, an amazing openworld, monsters to fight!
  3. daLira
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    If you like dark fantasy, souls games in general, or are a fan of it's granddaddy Berserk anyway... why are you even reading this?

    It's a great game, one of the best. It has it's flaws, surely had them in the beginning and it's absolutely against current mainstream in all ways possible, but this just makes it even more unique.

    And it's better than DS2, so 10/10
  4. znarfels
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Pro:
    - beautiful game
    - deep mechanics
    - lot of build potential
    - it is difficult, but not too difficult

    Cons:
    - quests are a joke without google
    - story telling is all over the place. I have 100+ hours into the game and have no clue whats going on
  5. Guinhow2
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    First jogo muito bom nem gosto de souls mas gostei parece zelda mano whaaaa
  6. rickyrockfish
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    I'm an old school gamer that has been around through all the "ground breaking games". This game has renewed my faith in video games when nothing seemed to interest me anymore. My favorite game of all time.
  7. Michael_Samoxa
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a masterpiece, this game is absolutely amazing.
    The open world is beautiful with loads of secrets to find and nooks to explore.
    With about 200 hours of play currently, lag and stutter issues were extremely rare. I 100% recommend this game to anyone who hasn't played Souls before. BUT THIS GAME REALLY NEED A QUEST JOURNAL. Because it's impossible to keep everything in    Elden Ring is a masterpiece, this game is absolutely amazing.
    The open world is beautiful with loads of secrets to find and nooks to explore.
    With about 200 hours of play currently, lag and stutter issues were extremely rare.
    I 100% recommend this game to anyone who hasn't played Souls before.

    BUT THIS GAME REALLY NEED A QUEST JOURNAL.
    Because it's impossible to keep everything in your mind.

    PC Spec: R5 2600/32gb 3200/GTX 1080 (spec is pretty weak for 2022 imho)
    Resolution 1080p. Graphics preset Maximum.
    Performance: 60 fps with drops to ~40 fps in random places and at non-obvious actions.
    Game installed on HDD, i think this partly explains the lags, but loading is between tp fairly fast.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. Haveaseatson
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is an absolute must play, 10/10, im playing on pc with a GTX1080, Ryzen 5600x, 32gb ram, at 1440p, ive had barely any issues, 2 crashes to desktop in 40 hours played, no progress lost, so a minor inconvenience at worst. Slight frame drops in some areas but nothing that severaly impacts your enjoyment.
  10. GruuLV
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Minus few stuttering issues (i'm certain they will be fixed soon) in certain parts of map... game is AMAZING!
  11. iqreyesg
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The optimization its horrible but the game its really innmense and cool. If you're a souls lover, you will find the way to make run almost perfect in the PC and YOU WILL ENJOY EVERY f..ng moment of this masterpiece. If you're an very exigent rat gamer, wait for the next version of the g america. But if you wanna a get a lot of soulsborne, get it.
  12. HeroHesham
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    If you want more accurate reviews, go look up steam reviews. you can actually see if the person has actually played it, plus how many hours he has.
    Don't waste your time on this cesspool.
  13. nickolas040
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Everything in this game is amazing. From the world that is wide and full enough of enemies, unexplored dungeons and unknown secrets, to the vibe that the general gameplay gives which feels like you play a truly evolved souls game. They have massively enhanced hitboxes (made them more precise). The lore is very rich and interesting.
  14. TheSickMan
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    The note said "chest ahead" at the edge of a cliff with nothing in sight...there were plenty of bloodstains but they must've missed the jump... I had to be sure.
  15. smilodon142
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    My only complaint is a little bit of stuttering on pc & no 21:9 support. Other than that it's a great game, once in a decade release.
  16. SuperWorm
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    Awesome game that has a lot to offer for both people coming from previous fromsoft games and people new to them.
  17. yurpo
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I have minor framedrops but this is an amazing game. The gameplay, vastness, and hours of replay ability speaks for itself.
  18. TheAlphaReview
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    easily the greatest game of all time hands down. If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy. The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark    easily the greatest game of all time hands down. If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy.

    The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark for the entire genre. For me it's one of the best games I've ever played.    … Expand
  19. Wineneeder
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It's fine. I'd like to see less open world and more dungeons. Give me a big sprawling dungeon, or an open world undead parish with multiple routes. Also some of the bosses are incredibly unfair/based off of new gimmicks (mainly riding) and leveling, rather than skill. YOU spend the eight hours beating Ulcerated Tree Spirit without leveling, potentially the second boss you can run into.It's fine. I'd like to see less open world and more dungeons. Give me a big sprawling dungeon, or an open world undead parish with multiple routes. Also some of the bosses are incredibly unfair/based off of new gimmicks (mainly riding) and leveling, rather than skill. YOU spend the eight hours beating Ulcerated Tree Spirit without leveling, potentially the second boss you can run into. The first fight is also like ten times harder than Vangard Demon in DsS. Also some of the open boss fights may put the enemy in unfair positions during attack animations, and make something potentially undodgeable (mainly the dragon so far, though sometimes the knight bosses)

    Anyway, my feelings are complicated. I'd almost say it is a misguided effort, some of the new features aren't very useful or fleshed/thought out, however the gameplay works much better than it has any right to, certainly better than what happened with BOTW.

    I'm giving it a 10 because the user reviews here are insane.    … Expand
  20. Tornan
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Game might be fun for souls fans but I didn't like enemy types and punishing gameplay. I can't recommend for casual gamers.

    Edit: After two years I returned to give it another chance but no this game is not for everyone.
  21. 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.
  22. madsmmlaursen
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    i have never played a souls like before and was allways scared of trying but this game inpressed me a lot the combat is really fun and the animations are dope and the world is amazing aswell truly a must play
  23. Hagal
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Haven't playing something this great for years. The world is insane, I just had to explore every inch, see what's behind the next turn. The way the world is designed with handholding left out, perfect, resulting in a genuine desire to explore. The enemy design and variety is insane, the amount of different enemies, all with their own movesets, design, backstory andAbsolute masterpiece. Haven't playing something this great for years. The world is insane, I just had to explore every inch, see what's behind the next turn. The way the world is designed with handholding left out, perfect, resulting in a genuine desire to explore. The enemy design and variety is insane, the amount of different enemies, all with their own movesets, design, backstory and place in this universe is hard to fathom. I have never seen a soo diverse set of enemy types. The visuals is insane, don't give people complaining about the graphics any thought, the visuals is off the chart. I don't know how many times I just stood there, looking at the views and vistas. The whole designfilosophy is so awesome, go wherever you want, do it any way you want, but if that fails - then maybe you should try another way, another tactic...… Expand
  24. ScarletDreams
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Never been a souls fan, but im definatly an Elden Ring fan, this is by far one of the best games i have played in the year 2020. A full game with no DLC or MTX you get a full package right out the box and that is something we need more and more of. Just look at Grand Turismo, that game is littered with MTX and does not care to earn the respect of the gamers. Elden Ring is just a one of aNever been a souls fan, but im definatly an Elden Ring fan, this is by far one of the best games i have played in the year 2020. A full game with no DLC or MTX you get a full package right out the box and that is something we need more and more of. Just look at Grand Turismo, that game is littered with MTX and does not care to earn the respect of the gamers. Elden Ring is just a one of a kind game and im so glad i am alive to experience this!… Expand
  25. BUReauKRATOS
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The game is cool. I don't talk about optimization because of old PC. I like it and can't stop playing it, because the world is big and this is similar to dark souls and i like dark souls
  26. WolfSergio
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    No he tenido problemas con el juego más que un par de drops de FPS, es entendible por los diferentes hardware que tiene la PC no es como consola que ya es un hardware fijo. Muy aparte es un primer juego para FS en Directx 12. Más allá de todo es un hermoso juego, es mi primer juego de este tipo de género soul y me gustó, lo compré porque está en mundo abierto, que es lo que al final meNo he tenido problemas con el juego más que un par de drops de FPS, es entendible por los diferentes hardware que tiene la PC no es como consola que ya es un hardware fijo. Muy aparte es un primer juego para FS en Directx 12. Más allá de todo es un hermoso juego, es mi primer juego de este tipo de género soul y me gustó, lo compré porque está en mundo abierto, que es lo que al final me llamo la atención para comprar un soul.… Expand
  27. Nanonoir
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    Besides being visually stunning, From Software stepped up and showed how full of crap the game development world was releasing games with issues/large chunks of content missing and telling us that's normal. The game delivers on everything, from smooth gameplay to epic boss battles. And NOTHING is behind a paywall, not a single microtransaction implemented. Completing a section of the storyBesides being visually stunning, From Software stepped up and showed how full of crap the game development world was releasing games with issues/large chunks of content missing and telling us that's normal. The game delivers on everything, from smooth gameplay to epic boss battles. And NOTHING is behind a paywall, not a single microtransaction implemented. Completing a section of the story and connected boss really makes you feel like you accomplished something in a way most games have lost. There is countless ways to play, with having definite differences in weapons and skills to choose from and so many things hidden throughout the world that if you don't use a guide multiple playthroughs could still leave you missing things. A game that was well worth the money when released.… Expand
  28. RockRiding
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    so BIG, so deep, so interesting, like nextgen zelda. Many secrets, many interesting bosses, many locations. U play the game and game doesn't meant to end.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. Ferlock
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Just like Breath of the wild did a while ago Elden ring shows how a open world game should work.
    There is no quest log, there is no mini map, there are no directions just your intuition and information you will only get by jumping into the world and start exploring.
    Elden ring map is as beautiful as it is in size, there are many regions each of them with its own aesthetic and each of    Just like Breath of the wild did a while ago Elden ring shows how a open world game should work.
    There is no quest log, there is no mini map, there are no directions just your intuition and information you will only get by jumping into the world and start exploring.

    Elden ring map is as beautiful as it is in size, there are many regions each of them with its own aesthetic and each of them more epic then the last, it is just so vast and rich in content that there will be times where you question how the hell was this game produced.
    There are an insane amount of different enemies each of them with their own powers and fighting patterns and the boss fights are glorious.

    The only thing that makes this game a 9 instead of a 10 is the performance in PC which to be honest is in an unacceptable state but the game is so good you will try to forget about this. I give it a 10 to compensate the 0, isn't it how Metacritic works?    … Expand
  32. DanFroat
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Its the only one big open world game that has over 100 hrs, that i play second time, and it feels almost as amazing as first playtrouth, and im sure that it wont be the last, there are so many builds, so many items ,spells, ways to play. Everithing u find and explore is important, the difficulty is a bit easier that previus from soft games, but for this scale its perfect ,so to it not toIts the only one big open world game that has over 100 hrs, that i play second time, and it feels almost as amazing as first playtrouth, and im sure that it wont be the last, there are so many builds, so many items ,spells, ways to play. Everithing u find and explore is important, the difficulty is a bit easier that previus from soft games, but for this scale its perfect ,so to it not to be a drag. The story is great, there are tons uf interesting and suprising lore. graphics are beutiful , textures are a bit outdated but the landscapes are jaw dropping. The only small comlane is the are some copy paste bosses, but i understand that it would be probably too hard to make 165 different bosses, but no matter thei still have a lot more different bosses ,than alot of other games. It is the best Action Rpg open world game ever period. Thank u From Software… Expand
  33. 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
  34. wagllgaw
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Probably the best game ever made. Elden ring is unlike any AAA game in recent memory, delivering on both exceptionally high quality design and an incredible quantity of content. I was constantly stunned at the combination of high quality experiences with an expanding map showcasing more content than the last several games I'd played combined.

    FromSoft games always require you to    Probably the best game ever made. Elden ring is unlike any AAA game in recent memory, delivering on both exceptionally high quality design and an incredible quantity of content. I was constantly stunned at the combination of high quality experiences with an expanding map showcasing more content than the last several games I'd played combined.

    FromSoft games always require you to actually be good at the game but its worth it to struggle & persevere through this world.

    Also, I played this on PC with a controller and didn't encounter any framerate or other issues.    … Expand
  35. oskarr
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Great game and had no technical issues except a little bit of lag in some cutscenes, and my pc isn't some technical marvel (rtx 2070 and i7), i also did not change any settings, except sound. The only reason i post this, is to higher the user score as it certainly, despite the issues some have, deserves a much higher score.
  36. Resplash
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    One of the most immersive and beautiful world's I've delved into in a long time.
  37. Bebop_01
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Best game ever. Just finished it. Don’t listen to the metacritic trolls who always review bomb games because they are bored, this game is a masterpiece like no other. It will change game like Zelda Botw.
  38. Drangleic
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    This game super gud, buy 4 me please. World huge and has dragons. Patches wants to play too.
  39. czaREC
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I don't rly care about optimization... the game by itself is just to good. Love every second of it!
  40. Apophy
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a 9,9 game which will be a 10,0 when the next patches to fix more performance come out. For me it runs smoothly and I think wide screen support would give unfair advantages in pvp due to the fov.
    This game is definitely phenomenal below the surface of issues many other users were pointing out like missing wide screen support and performance issues.
    I don't think it's fair    This game is a 9,9 game which will be a 10,0 when the next patches to fix more performance come out. For me it runs smoothly and I think wide screen support would give unfair advantages in pvp due to the fov.
    This game is definitely phenomenal below the surface of issues many other users were pointing out like missing wide screen support and performance issues.

    I don't think it's fair to rate a game as poor as 0/10 for just one or two issues, even if it's unplayable for a certain amount of time, it'll soon be and you will definitely enjoy it.

    It's not fair to rate a game poorly for only one or two issues.    … Expand
  41. Skull_CL
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Pura magia, el mejor souls hasta el momento. Los que se quejan no saben jugar :D
  42. 5551raul
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    i5 6600k, 1060 6GB and 16 GB ram, game working good with a few fixes. Truly a masterpiece of a game.
  43. 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.
  44. Lumiina
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Aparentemente esta siendo mal visto con reseñas de la gente que es su primera vez probando juegos del mismo desarrollador, y esperaban que tuvieran selector de dificultad
  45. Benaud
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Wonderful game. I die constantly. But every now and then, I get to win. Seen people complain that you need a controller. I'm 30+ hours in and never touched anything other than my trusty kb/mouse. I find the game is more immersive and runs better without the online component turned on. I don't need messages telling me to finger, but whole or fort, night? in the middle of all the spookyWonderful game. I die constantly. But every now and then, I get to win. Seen people complain that you need a controller. I'm 30+ hours in and never touched anything other than my trusty kb/mouse. I find the game is more immersive and runs better without the online component turned on. I don't need messages telling me to finger, but whole or fort, night? in the middle of all the spooky atmosphere and oppressive enemies and I don't have to have them.… Expand
  46. ArthurOfRevia
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Best game ever, the patches will fix it in PC so no worries. And of course I played it on PC I'm not coming from a console.
  47. 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!
  48. zyphir77
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have about 20 hours in this game so far and I'm nowhere near finished with it but I wanted to go ahead and post a review now because I don't expect my opinion to change much from here on out.
    A lot of people are complaining about performance but I have been able to smooth my game out and get a consistent 60 fps with very minimal issues just from adjusting all my GPU settings and running    I have about 20 hours in this game so far and I'm nowhere near finished with it but I wanted to go ahead and post a review now because I don't expect my opinion to change much from here on out.
    A lot of people are complaining about performance but I have been able to smooth my game out and get a consistent 60 fps with very minimal issues just from adjusting all my GPU settings and running in borderless windowed mode. Is it disappointing that From Software doesn't push the boundries with graphics or even attempt to optimize their games to run at 100+ fps? Yes, but do I care .... nope not when they keep putting out quality products.

    Graphics - feels a little dated but overall still solid - 8/10
    Controls - as a soulsbourne fan its got that old familiar feel, nothing wonky, works well - 9/10
    Gameplay - its been very challenging and I like the additions of the mount and plenty of checkpoints so you can teleport around with ease. the game has been super enjoyable for me. having a full world to explore within a soulborne game is epic - 10/10
    Story - thus far it holds similar to most other From Software games where you need to talk to a lot of npc's and read item descriptions and whatnot to get a good grasp on whats going on, but I find it very interesting so far - 10/10

    The game is a lot more polished at release than most titles are these days, even with the few issues with performance here and there. They will patch the issues as we move forward and the game will only get better. A large chunk of the bad reviews are going to be people who experienced performance issues or people who didn't realize what they were getting into. I would NOT recommend this for anyone who couldn't hang in a previous soulsbourne game as its much of the same. For the rest of you, good luck Tarnished.    … Expand
  49. Detty
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Despite the poor performance, it's an instant classic that rivals BOTW in terms of scope and exploration.
  50. k0d3z
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    So I think this will be my very first legit review ever and let me just say this game is everything it's been praised and more. First of all I don't think people who give it bad reviews based on their computers specs and crashes should even be valid as I myself don't have the best CPU out there, but would never downplay a game when my hours played would be close to none. If you aren'tSo I think this will be my very first legit review ever and let me just say this game is everything it's been praised and more. First of all I don't think people who give it bad reviews based on their computers specs and crashes should even be valid as I myself don't have the best CPU out there, but would never downplay a game when my hours played would be close to none. If you aren't familiar with FROMSOFTWARE (i.e. Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Sekiro) games either and just hopped on the hype train of what's popular and got slapped in the face with that difficulty shock don't take it with a grain of salt it's meant to challenge you. People also out there like "There's no open world or Lore or Loot" I don't know what you're talking about cause there's literally loot and lore all over if you actually explore and pay attention. Yeah there's no tutorial or quest page to guide you when playing or to hold your hand but you can always also use Google like almost 99% of everyone when they get stuck somewhere or just look up a guide and don't feel ashamed there's literally tons of info out there on the game to easily guide you by without needing a in game tab. Everything about his game is rewarding, from killing that crazy hard boss you are just determined to finish whether you die 100+ times or not. You can respec your character later in the game so even if you find something you want to use which you didn't build your char for you can always alter later on or if you really feel like it just grind it out like most games require these days as there's no real max level in the game as opposed to skills capping out at 99 which you can actually get every attribute to if you really wanna be Elden Lord.

    The game had some flaws at launch but then again almost every game now and days days one has some sort of broken system to it which usually gets fixed right away or down the road. One major thing about this game no matter how much you might think you're a video game god is you're going to die.. Numerous, numerous times. Laugh it off, learn from your mistakes and move on. I've never clapped my hands so hard and yelled so loud to myself in excitement after getting down that boss I thought was ny imposible.

    Graphics aren't as good as one would expect from a AAA game coming out in 2022 with 10/10 reviews and no it doesn't have DLSS or Ray Tracing or anything but you also have to understand it's all about the gameplay and it still looks pretty damn beautiful if you ask me. I haven't got a chance to wander the lands with a friend yet but I heard it can be even more of a blast in co-op which I'm interested to try.

    Also if you're finding it super hard but also enjoying it yes their are trainers and cheats out but honestly that takes away all the fun from the whole game plus then you get put in a Soft server with other cheaters so it's just not worth it if you ask me.

    The game is clearly meant for consoles so I do recommend if playing on PC to have some sort of Controller to make your gameplay a lot smoother and easier much like most console released games.

    All in all. If you were waiting for a new RPG you could just play by yourself or with others on your own time similar to games like Witcher 3, Nier Automata, RDR2 and etc with lots to explore, numerous endings to unlock, New Game +'s to catch anything you missed the first time or so on and wanna just be your own badass hero whether it's wielding a Giant sword, Shooting Bows, Casting Spells or basically doing almost anything you could in the likes of Skyrim then give it a shot.

    My biggest piece of advice before purchasing is just know like most others have noted of the games difficulty and don't let it frustrate you do the point of quitting. The game basically comes at you with no difficulty setting but similar to very difficult versions or your favorite games you might be used to playing on Normal or even Easy and just aren't used to the challenge cause you just wanna enjoy and finish it. Don't aggressively attack enemies without properly dodging or blocking, it's not meant to just smash the hit button and heal.

    Lastly just take your time, we're not all speedrunners out to smash records. You get no rewards in finishing it in one hour or one week. Chances are you're just gonna miss out on more stuff along your run.

    Anyways I just wanna say I've loved every second I've spent with this game so far and can't wait to New Game plus it numerous times to learn and discover more and more. Coming from someone who's died hundreds of times enjoy everyone!! :D    … Expand
  51. 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.
  52. theonlyone21
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing idk what you all dumbasses in the review section are talking about but this game is immerive and beautiful. From software already said that they would fix the framerate issue. i myself have not expierenced any framerate/stutter issue just here and there but not that big of an impact.
  53. svonton
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    a great game in all aspects that continues and improves on the achievements of previous games (ds1-ds3 and so on). glad that the developers decided not to continue the limitation in character equip (glory to souls fashions). graphical part of this game looks insanely good, except the fact that game doesn't support 21:9. The main plot as for same for all souls games is usual "deep lore anda great game in all aspects that continues and improves on the achievements of previous games (ds1-ds3 and so on). glad that the developers decided not to continue the limitation in character equip (glory to souls fashions). graphical part of this game looks insanely good, except the fact that game doesn't support 21:9. The main plot as for same for all souls games is usual "deep lore and think for yourself what really happened in main story". And core part of the game is gameplay one is perfect combat system which has been honed over the years. as conclusion every game of FromSoftware Inc. became bigger better and complicated and this game brilliant example of this tesis.… Expand
  54. TalionSwift
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    SO good so far. Only negative is it has some frame hiccups at some spots nothing too bad, and will prolly be patched up. Literally everything else is Godlike and this is quickly becoming my favorite new souls game. And the Open World is the closest to Breath of the Wilds quality that i have seen yet. So much good here that i cant care to knock it for points.
  55. sean420
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Yes teh perfomance is pretty bad but this game is so incredible that I honestly don't care. Everytime I am not playing I wish I was. It truly the greatest FromSoft game.
  56. Wweald
    May 7, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is Fromsoft taking great things from all of their other games and melding them into one, but also made it open world and bumped the quality from 10 to 11. The combat is basically DS3 but better, which is great. BB and Sekiro still have better combat though. The world design is their best ever, the side characters are their best ever. The boss design is mostly on par with theirElden Ring is Fromsoft taking great things from all of their other games and melding them into one, but also made it open world and bumped the quality from 10 to 11. The combat is basically DS3 but better, which is great. BB and Sekiro still have better combat though. The world design is their best ever, the side characters are their best ever. The boss design is mostly on par with their best imo. There are like 5 bosses that contend with my all time favorites from the other games. The open world is probably the best I've experienced. Also has the best QOL features by far.

    I do still have some complaints though. There is a lot of boss reusing, but its 99% in side content so I don't really mind. Some boss attacks are kinda BS. And theres a lot of group/gank bosses that are very obnoxious, mostly in side content but there is one story one in particular that everyone despises.    … Expand
  57. Armin4
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    masterpiece 9.5/10

    pros: everything

    cons: in last few hours, side activities dosnt have new stuff so i rushed throw last hours
  58. Lightlollo
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Molto probabilmente vincerà il goty di quest'anno, è uno dei giochi migliori che ci sia. Ha un ritmo di gioco incredibile.
  59. Sue_xee
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Easily one of the best games in 2022. Plenty of builds and skills to try, challenging yet still enjoyable.
  60. Shimmeywill
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Most compelling open world design seen in a long time, culmination of From's gameplay learnings and great character creation, builds and fashion options. Some of the best bosses in From's catalogue and great world building.
  61. brockc
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Even with some slight stutters. 10/10
    I have beaten all the other fromsoft games and this is the perfect blend of them
  62. xExelx
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Just a fantastic game!
    I fixed a few things on my nvidia shader settings and voila no lags. Could be better but I don't judge technical stand for metacritics.
    Best Souls Game so far (ye ye I know Elden Ring but for me its Dark Souls 4)
    + Open World, gigantic open world
    Love it
    Died almost every 2min but its so cool!
    I'm lvl 57 and 40h + in, so I will have more fun with this game
  63. 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.
  64. GerdiHell
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I have no issues on pc. Everything’s works smoothly.

    Not gonna lie. This is one of my most favourite games ever. The dark souls mechanics were meant to go open world.

    Thanks From Software.
  65. TheSloth82
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    An actuall masterpiece in my opinion. The only problem this game has is the performance. Its only truly horrendous at the Tree sentinel boss fight after that its mostly fine. Other than that I dont think Ive played a better game.
  66. PapaJustice
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    Top 3 open world games of all time. My first souls-like game and i must say: "This game is master peace and super addictive" Only hate couple things - map UI (hard to spot your own marks and places you clear should be marked as "done sign" ); items and skills quick access management also sucks. Wheel ui would be much better imo. No compare window then you buy armor or weapons
  67. xgatto
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Incredible game that beautifully takes all of the souls mechanics and puts them in good use. Most of the PC issues are fixed at the time of writing this review.
  68. leisvan
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Adictive gameplay, Innovative with just the right amount of FromSoft tradition to make you feel at home. If you're new to Fromsoftware games this is the perfect game to start from.
  69. Naili
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Elden ring has surprised me in every way, one of the best games I ever played.
  70. satanicpuppy
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    I'm not a huge fan of souls-like games, but this one was extraordinary. If you like role playing games, you owe it to yourself to try this one.
  71. thewouf
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best game ever made.
    Maybe the best ARPG ever made.
    Surely the game of the decade.
    FS are artists, it's rich, long, epic, marvelous, addictive and most over we must discover the world without any arrow or help like all in the "modern" open world.
    Moreover the game is more accessible than previous souls game, you can make your game etc.

    a 10/10 well deserved.
  72. duck_dodgers
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    A nigh perfect souls game set in a vibrant, dense open world. From Software have picked up the best parts of all the previous Souls games, Bloodborne and Sekiro and have added a lot more to make this game.
    The combat and other gameplay elements are top notch and the sound design and music is a new high bar for the Soulsborne genre.
    I've personally encountered no performance    A nigh perfect souls game set in a vibrant, dense open world. From Software have picked up the best parts of all the previous Souls games, Bloodborne and Sekiro and have added a lot more to make this game.
    The combat and other gameplay elements are top notch and the sound design and music is a new high bar for the Soulsborne genre.
    I've personally encountered no performance issues/crashes on my PC but I'm sure fromsoft will patch the issues out at the earliest.    … Expand
  73. Denis94
    May 5, 2022
    10
    El titular es el siguiente "El Souls definitivo", está claro que la evolución es esta y no otra, el mundo abierto le dió un golpe de aire fresco a la obra de Miyazaki, rompiendo así por otro lado el telón de una saga de nicho, este es un juego disfrutable tanto para el jugador habitual como el casual e invita seguir explorando los otros mundos oscuros de FromSoftware.

    Por otro lado a    El titular es el siguiente "El Souls definitivo", está claro que la evolución es esta y no otra, el mundo abierto le dió un golpe de aire fresco a la obra de Miyazaki, rompiendo así por otro lado el telón de una saga de nicho, este es un juego disfrutable tanto para el jugador habitual como el casual e invita seguir explorando los otros mundos oscuros de FromSoftware.

    Por otro lado a pesar de que mi nota sea alta no está exento de problemas y "problemas":
    Como por ejemplo que los enemigos y "miniboses" se repiten y mucho a lo largo de la aventura,
    La cámara sigue traicionando como en anteriores entregas y te llevarás más de un susto con este tema.

    En definitiva un juegardo muy recomendado por mi parte y si eres fan del género compra obligada.    … Expand
  74. Skyllersy
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Yeah, that's it. We ate at the peak of gaming.

    This is it. It's all downhill from now.

    Elden ring is, with the lack of a better word, a masterpiece.

    Don't play it if you like skyrim, button mash and hack-and-slash games. This game is harder than you can probably handle.

    The game also does not hold your hand, at all.
    It's your adventure and your own path into becoming an Elden lord.
  75. watchm824
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Great game. Yes, this is the usual Dark Souls, but it is very large. And very detailed, it is insanely interesting to explore. The feeling of traveling through a beautiful unknown world for tens of hours.
    One small minus - repetitive bosses. Everything else is perfect.
  76. Sweeb
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    GOTY 2022 worthy. My first souls game but definetely not the last. This game reminds me of old games that use to be challenging. The design is epic and the amount of things to do is endless. I am addicted.
  77. ArisenOmega
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    What an experience! I expected much, but got even more than I could ever hope for.
    The world of Elden Ring is simply beautiful - it's harsh and unforgiving, but exploring it is the most fun I've had in months. Is it perfect? No, but nothing really is. The things that I would improve are very minor things like some hiccups with coop disconnects (understandable now that everyone's playing    What an experience! I expected much, but got even more than I could ever hope for.
    The world of Elden Ring is simply beautiful - it's harsh and unforgiving, but exploring it is the most fun I've had in months. Is it perfect? No, but nothing really is. The things that I would improve are very minor things like some hiccups with coop disconnects (understandable now that everyone's playing it) that I can easily overlook in favor of how amazing the music is, the graphics, the combat gameplay, the boss design, the story.......I loved every second of it!    … Expand
  78. RealGirlGamer
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    As a FromSoft fan, I had to play this game on release day, and it's been so hard to put down!!
    I actually LOVE that it's become more accessible, with more safe spots before bosses for example.
    The exploration of the open world is addictive, I could run around for hours just gathering! You wouldn't believe how many little secrets you can find, there's just sooo much stuff! Graphics    As a FromSoft fan, I had to play this game on release day, and it's been so hard to put down!!
    I actually LOVE that it's become more accessible, with more safe spots before bosses for example.

    The exploration of the open world is addictive, I could run around for hours just gathering! You wouldn't believe how many little secrets you can find, there's just sooo much stuff!

    Graphics are stunning, especially in the environment, and the boss animations are truly another level above DS3 or Sekiro. I think this game had more repeatability than any Souls game, and I will probably be playing this for years...    … Expand
  79. EcchiMegane
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    loved it!
    it's dark, gritty, cruel, and incredibly beautiful, exactly what you want from From Software!!
    the story is so interesting and every tiny bit of lore you find is hype the music is once again amazing. best part for me was the open world, because it is HUGE and detailed and there are so many hidden secrets and things u can find, its impossible to find everything in just one    loved it!
    it's dark, gritty, cruel, and incredibly beautiful, exactly what you want from From Software!!
    the story is so interesting and every tiny bit of lore you find is hype
    the music is once again amazing. best part for me was the open world, because it is HUGE and detailed and there are so many hidden secrets and things u can find, its impossible to find everything in just one playthrough...

    I play on PC and yes at max settings it can get choppy but with lowered settings it runs just fine. as long as the game looks great and the story is interesting, I dont really care if it runs at max settings or not, graphics aren't everything.    … Expand
  80. Anna1981
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I am an average gamer with an average PC and have played all Souls games before.
    Elden Ring far exceeded any expectations. It runs fine on my PC even without the newest hardware so I am not complaining about that for sure. I enjoy the beautiful graphics, the story, the amazing music... I was skeptical about the open world aspect, but they did it SO WELL! There is SO MUCH to explore!! My    I am an average gamer with an average PC and have played all Souls games before.
    Elden Ring far exceeded any expectations. It runs fine on my PC even without the newest hardware so I am not complaining about that for sure. I enjoy the beautiful graphics, the story, the amazing music... I was skeptical about the open world aspect, but they did it SO WELL! There is SO MUCH to explore!! My favorite game ever is Dark Souls 3 but Elden Ring might top even that.    … Expand
  81. SolRacRG
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    They added coliseums, you can invade and be summoned from anywere to anywere, and You can beat your enemies with a litteral finger. 10/10 best game ever.
  82. GenManhertz
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Tehcnical side: Playing with a strong gaming PC, I had some fps drops, but nothing game breaking.
    Gameplay: I don't want to drag it out, a lot of people already said what I think.This really is the best game I played in a long time.
  83. VrrKdor
    May 24, 2022
    10
    One of the best videogames I have ever played in this decade. Inmense and rich
  84. Flymooo
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    I just wanted to say thank you to all the gamers out there that bought all of the other FromSoftware games, if they didn’t they absolute masterpiece would of never existed.

    I tried Dark Souls and just couldn’t get into it, was just a little to linear for my liking But this games many weapons, armour, enemies and exploration spots makes this the ultimate open world experience, And of    I just wanted to say thank you to all the gamers out there that bought all of the other FromSoftware games, if they didn’t they absolute masterpiece would of never existed.

    I tried Dark Souls and just couldn’t get into it, was just a little to linear for my liking But this games many weapons, armour, enemies and exploration spots makes this the ultimate open world experience,

    And of course the actual fighting never gets old, the epic boss fights are challenging but satisfying.

    If you love your open world RPG games this is a absolute must, it has made me realise how mediocre 95% of other games are,    … Expand
  85. drum_sem
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A beautiful world to explore. Authentic storytelling.
    A huge number of activities. One of the best games.
  86. Kirkish_Delight
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    Now that the casuals have got bored of angrily hammering in 1/10 reviews because they died a few times rather than achieving instant gratification, hopefully the reviews will become a little more representative.
  87. hgFroOsT
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.… Expand
  88. Vastaropoli
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Absolute MASTERPIECE! This is a culmination of everything they've created, and it just oozes passion and competency! Considering it all started with Demon's Souls which wasn't taken serious at all and was expected to be a flop, Elden Ring truly speaks to the testament of From Software and their daringness to do something different and risky! It paid off in spades and other developers needAbsolute MASTERPIECE! This is a culmination of everything they've created, and it just oozes passion and competency! Considering it all started with Demon's Souls which wasn't taken serious at all and was expected to be a flop, Elden Ring truly speaks to the testament of From Software and their daringness to do something different and risky! It paid off in spades and other developers need to learn that playing it safe is why gaming has felt stagnant and open world particularly feels so samey and boring. Elden Ring has been fun to the max every single second ive played and From Software really knows how to engage the player and create an experience unlike anything! 10/10… Expand
  89. derdrm
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    It's the only game I played that has actually meaningful, not copypasted, open-world where you can find interesting things to do.
    Yes, the game isn't without flaws, but they are irrelevant when you see how much passion was put into the design of the world.
  90. salamon2007
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра очень крутая с крутой графикой и проработанной боевой системой игра очень реиграбельная и занимательная… Expand
  91. DocAragon
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    It's a new FromSoftware game, but now without shackles to hold it down. The game is amazing, I'm 70 hours in and the game just won't stop amazing me. It's so much happening, there are so many weapons, the addition of Ash of war just makes the combat so much dipper, the boss fights... don't even get me started on that. I've beaten the main boss in the Calid Region, and boy oh boy... What aIt's a new FromSoftware game, but now without shackles to hold it down. The game is amazing, I'm 70 hours in and the game just won't stop amazing me. It's so much happening, there are so many weapons, the addition of Ash of war just makes the combat so much dipper, the boss fights... don't even get me started on that. I've beaten the main boss in the Calid Region, and boy oh boy... What a boss fight. I don't wanna spoil it but that was just the most fun battle I've had in video games.… Expand
  92. Thought
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Game is a masterpiece. If you're a fan of the Dark Souls trilogy, Bloodborne, or Sekiro you'll feel right at home and notice heavy influence from games like Breath of the Wild.
  93. FlameHaze10
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Pros:
    - Gameplay
    - Graphics/Artstyle
    - Story
    - Multiple Endings
    - Weapons
    - Characters

    Cons:
    - Caelid

    Verdict:
    Worth it at first full price!
  94. ChaosMieter
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It's remarkable how much From improves upon their foundations with every new Souls/Kiro/Borne/Ring game release. Even Demon's Souls found it's true potential once unshackled from the limitations of old tech. Elden Ring is no different, as we all expected (and dared to hope, after the fateful release of Cyberpunk). What's felt like a disappointing few years for video games, with companiesIt's remarkable how much From improves upon their foundations with every new Souls/Kiro/Borne/Ring game release. Even Demon's Souls found it's true potential once unshackled from the limitations of old tech. Elden Ring is no different, as we all expected (and dared to hope, after the fateful release of Cyberpunk). What's felt like a disappointing few years for video games, with companies focusing more on squeezing every dime out of their game systems instead of focusing on content, From Software's Elden Ring is the complete opposite.

    - The World: An impossibly scaled, Breath of the Wild-esque realm with secrets, story, and rewards in every corner. The game itself practically begs the player to explore every inch of it's hand-crafted world, which anyone who obliges will find themselves doing for hundreds of hours.

    - The Weapons: As always, From is taking all the best parts of their old games, mixing it all together, and adding new ingredients into the mix on top! With the return of power stancing from Dark Souls 2 and weapon arts from Dark Souls 3 (which can now be mixed and matched between weapons, instead of being bound to a single one) and heavy charging from Bloodborne, we now have all the previous tools at our disposal to go forward with. Not only that, but with the addition of jumping attacks and guard counters, there is never a time where you'll find yourself lacking an option to attack. For anyone who is new to the series, or has indulged in past Souls PVP, you should know that one of the main ways a game keeps it's audience for such is *options*, and now we have plenty.

    - The Online: Speaking of PVP, let's talk about the changes to how the online systems work from From's last game, Dark Souls 3. In 3, a host (the player upon which helpful and destructive players called 'phantoms' alike converge) was able to bring up to 6 people into their world, with the use of an item. Now, in Elden Ring, the maximum number of players that can ever be in a single world falls to 4. Additionally, destructive players (invaders) seeking to kill the host and reap the rewards will usually find the host flanked by a helpful player (a summon). This is due to From making it so the only players invaders can encounter are those with additional friendly players already in the world to help them. Many people who enjoy invading dislike this change for obvious reasons, as it makes their lives and their 'success' all the more difficult to obtain. I would remind these players, however, that invaders are *supposed* to be at a disadvantage, and are *usually* supposed to lose. While the occasional upset two-on-one victory is obtainable (and feels amazing), the invader is more geared to sap the host and summon's resources, making whatever boss they aim to face even more difficult than it would already be.

    - The System Requirements: Call it a tough pill to swallow, but I believe that From made the right choice boosting the system requirements for their new game, and would support them doing the same in future game releases. The same way old cutting edge, mind blowing graphics quickly become obsolete, the same can unfortunately be said for the tech that runs it as well. If we want games to continually get more and more outstanding and vast, more detailed and intricate, then that will come with sacrifices for the older systems which can't run it. Imagine how much longer this game would've taken to come out, or how much less time the team would've had to fill it with interesting characters, storylines, environments, enemies, etc if their time was eaten up by making sure the game managed to function on dated tech? You've gotta draw the line somewhere.

    Elden Ring is a one-in-a-generation game, GOTY nominee/winner for sure, and might even be considered the game of the decade when 2030 rolls around.    … Expand
  95. junjun101324
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Really good game the only thing wrong with it on pc is the occasional frame stuttering.
  96. MegaPihar_
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is pure art.*

    *But it's not for everyone. From Soft tried to make it more friendly to the newcomer by increasing the frequency of bonfires, adding the ability to summon, and so on but as well as the whole Dark Souls series, Elden Ring still in some ways is a niche product. People who've never played DS and came from Skyrim and Assassin's Creed just because they've seen "A    Elden Ring is pure art.*

    *But it's not for everyone. From Soft tried to make it more friendly to the newcomer by increasing the frequency of bonfires, adding the ability to summon, and so on but as well as the whole Dark Souls series, Elden Ring still in some ways is a niche product. People who've never played DS and came from Skyrim and Assassin's Creed just because they've seen "A open world game" tag are highly likely to be disappointed that they didn't find what they were used to and not wanting what the game has to offer. So 6.9 user score is expected.    … Expand
  97. cezar55555
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal. The start is pretty difficult for people who are new to the series but once you get the hang of it, it becomes a glorious journey of slaying giant foes with precision. I would recommend this game to anyone wishing to challenge themselves.
  98. Multality
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    Esse e o jogo do ano. Vai ser muito dificil algum jogo chegar no nivel para disputar com a qualidade maravilhosa do jogo.
  99. MillionOr
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. This game is FromSoftwares masterpiece, they took a lot of their older games and forged it into this open world banger. Fights are fun, exploring is SUPER addictive, there’s literally anything behind every corner. There are so many ways you can enjoy and play it (character, weapons, fighting styles, …), that I’ll definitely play it more than one time.
    One of those rare games    Masterpiece. This game is FromSoftwares masterpiece, they took a lot of their older games and forged it into this open world banger. Fights are fun, exploring is SUPER addictive, there’s literally anything behind every corner. There are so many ways you can enjoy and play it (character, weapons, fighting styles, …), that I’ll definitely play it more than one time.
    One of those rare games you’ll think of way too often.    … Expand
  100. Neonix1
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring starts out slowly and painfully (especially for newcomers to the Souls games). But stick it out and you will be rewarded with a game that is incredibly satisfying to progress in, unlike most other games today. The world design is also just incredible - the further in the game you come, the more amazing world design becomes. It is an incredible game that stands out aboveElden Ring starts out slowly and painfully (especially for newcomers to the Souls games). But stick it out and you will be rewarded with a game that is incredibly satisfying to progress in, unlike most other games today. The world design is also just incredible - the further in the game you come, the more amazing world design becomes. It is an incredible game that stands out above everything else made in many years.… Expand
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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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