Elden Ring

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  1. Fearless_Gamer
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Honestly the best game I've played in years. Unlike other souls games this is friendlier considering your not being forced in any direction. If something is to hard you can just explore somewhere else that is closer to your level and come back way later. The map is big and takes around 120-150 hours to do everything.
  2. Fallentine
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    The best souls game ever made. Thank you From Software for this magnificent piece of art.
  3. Edison_KL
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    This game still follows the precepts of the Souls series, although it has become simpler than the previous parts, which I would not call a plus, but let it be, the game is still good and, as always, it is complex in an interesting way. Those who insult and underestimate the game for being too difficult, the only thing you deserve is a spit in the face.
  4. theblackjokerus
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    This game is not flawless, but it deserves a 10/10 for 1 reason: it will change the gaming formula for AAA games for years to come (as seen in current gaming journalism). It has an unparalleled level of quality for a $60 game in its graphical fidelity, gameplay replayability, total game content, character customization, combat system, enemy variety, music composition, voice actingThis game is not flawless, but it deserves a 10/10 for 1 reason: it will change the gaming formula for AAA games for years to come (as seen in current gaming journalism). It has an unparalleled level of quality for a $60 game in its graphical fidelity, gameplay replayability, total game content, character customization, combat system, enemy variety, music composition, voice acting direction, map size, map environmental ambience, map verticality, explorable locations, and i can keep going on. For the sheer scope of the game, i am not surprised that there were minor issues at launch. But as of the current patch, this should have been addressed. I've seen larger games in GB with far less content to play struggle to get off the ground at launch. It has a simple story, that it immediately presents to you, and does not shove down your throat. You may, at your volition, tackle that story at anytime. Or you may explore the world around you with brimming life, in a endless Valhalla like setting. It trusts the player to explore, and allows for an almost endless customizable play choices. If you take the time, regardles if you have gotten gud, you can beat this game. If you are an action rpg gamer, and you do not mind dying, this is the game for you.… Expand
  5. Dioronmybody
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    bangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerrbangerr
  6. Webforge
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Un des meilleur jeux qui m'est était de faire ces deux dernières années !
    Aucun problème d'optimisation de mon coter !
    Je prend un plaisir fou comparable à ce que j'ai pu ressentir sur BOTW ou même Sekiro Hollow Knight.

    Bref foncez !
  7. Faphael
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Allthough the game had some stutter issues at first its gameplay whise tue best open world game ive played so far.
  8. M4ykin
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Melhor jogo que já joguei em toda minha vida.
  9. KermitTheReview
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is truly a masterpiece. From the design of the map, the plot, the boss, the music, and more, it's all well designed and carefully invested. The recent patch makes the game even better. 10/10
  10. JoeFilms
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. The game looks beautiful, plays the best out of the FromSoft games I've played, and has a captivating world.
  11. madlading
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    I never liked fantasy RPG games as they seemed like too much trouble and while I admit that a lot of streamers and youtubers did compel me to try Elden Ring but eventually the game won me over . The world is so vast yet so engrossing I've spent tens of hours at once in Elden Ring without noticing the time. There are a lot of issues on the pc side like the target lock malfunctioningI never liked fantasy RPG games as they seemed like too much trouble and while I admit that a lot of streamers and youtubers did compel me to try Elden Ring but eventually the game won me over . The world is so vast yet so engrossing I've spent tens of hours at once in Elden Ring without noticing the time. There are a lot of issues on the pc side like the target lock malfunctioning stuttering and overall game balance related issues but nonetheless I love this game to bits.… Expand
  12. 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.
  13. pagman
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    I had extremely high expectations, and they were still surpassed. The amount of content blew me away, and even past 90 hours I'm still finding new things. My only issue with the game is that the non-linear design that comes with an open world makes it very easy to become over-leveled for parts of the content, which makes it less fun for me personally. Sad to hear about the pc performanceI had extremely high expectations, and they were still surpassed. The amount of content blew me away, and even past 90 hours I'm still finding new things. My only issue with the game is that the non-linear design that comes with an open world makes it very easy to become over-leveled for parts of the content, which makes it less fun for me personally. Sad to hear about the pc performance issues some people are experiencing, I personally have had no issues playing on high settings with a 1070.… Expand
  14. Zzocs
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    From Software's best game to date. There may be aspects from their other work that were slightly more refined but this is their first attempt at making a truly open world game and they have absolutely nailed it. Truly the best open world RPG ever created. It is an endlessly replayable masterpiece. There may be some slight performance issues but it takes nothing away from the overallFrom Software's best game to date. There may be aspects from their other work that were slightly more refined but this is their first attempt at making a truly open world game and they have absolutely nailed it. Truly the best open world RPG ever created. It is an endlessly replayable masterpiece. There may be some slight performance issues but it takes nothing away from the overall experience and is barely noticeable the majority of the time. To the snowflakes giving it a poor rating, plz just git gud ;)… Expand
  15. Jocker80
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    simply an amazing game this is my 2nd souls like with Jedi fallen order being my first (idk if that counts but whatever) and this is simply an upgrade in every way. I feel like there's so many different play styles and so many builds this has so much game play and aside from some bosses i feel that they are all fair and enjoyable. and regarding the fps issues i found that with mine belowsimply an amazing game this is my 2nd souls like with Jedi fallen order being my first (idk if that counts but whatever) and this is simply an upgrade in every way. I feel like there's so many different play styles and so many builds this has so much game play and aside from some bosses i feel that they are all fair and enjoyable. and regarding the fps issues i found that with mine below minimum specs GTX 1650 i could get 40-60 fps which i think is acceptable (this was with some mixed graphics settings but texture on max.… Expand
  16. Ruzajinzebo
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Genuinely have no idea what the review bombs are talking about. The graphics in this game really shine in later zones. I haven't had any frame drops since the recent patch despite my old machine. The game is hard but rewarding like every from game. The only complaints I understand are "no ultra wide support" and "framecap 60" but I don't use ultra wide and I'm good with 60 frames
  17. Jeerree02
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    First I experienced at least 5 crashes on Elden Ring PC. Over 200 hours in and it's was worth every minute. This is not my first FromSoft game but it is the first one I beat. I am so ready for new game plus. 10/10
  18. melonlordss
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    I haven't finished it yet, still i love to get my time exploring things around, the feeling of fear and adrenaline you get when getting to a new zone and the relief and satisfaction of killing a hard boss is something only this genre can offer. Perfect Game
  19. DeemedDolphin
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, FromSoft has taken everything they've learned from previous games and put the best of it into this game.
  20. KeKeiGenkai
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Прекрасная игра с очень приятно графикой при этом ещё и не требовательная к железу
  21. KenNgan
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    This game is just great…. It’s world is vast it’s rich in lore and it’s totally worth the $60 paid! I have already spent about 200 hours on the game and yet I’m only still half way in it!!!! So you can imagine! There is a lot of replayability as well of the game! I need to rate this game a 10 due to many trolls who are purposely putting down the score to 0… (these people are either otherThis game is just great…. It’s world is vast it’s rich in lore and it’s totally worth the $60 paid! I have already spent about 200 hours on the game and yet I’m only still half way in it!!!! So you can imagine! There is a lot of replayability as well of the game! I need to rate this game a 10 due to many trolls who are purposely putting down the score to 0… (these people are either other games devs who are jealous of the game’s success) or just people who don’t know how to enjoy a good game.… Expand
  22. Broca
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    166hrs in and I can't wait to keep playing. An absolute masterpiece for those that it appeals to.
  23. AboBaoBao
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Playing on the pc and it only crashed once, and it was my fault for opening too much tabs
    10/10, must play, really good
  24. onisuka30
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This game make me wonder before I play I just fear about it too hard for me but when I farm and try to practice my skill it very enjoy and Finally I play this game to the end.
  25. DevourerofGods
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This is basically peak of what Fromsoftware has ever done. All attacks feel like they have a place in combat, magic feels fluid and snappy, bosses are **** insane even more than usual, areas are outright beautiful, artstyle, lore and story are one of if not the best I have ever seen in gaming. Honestly, my all time favourite and overall a Magnum Opus of Miyazaki's lifework.
  26. CubanDeathMetal
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Is magnificent. Just the perfection of souls games. Maybe not for everybody but is with no doubt one of the best games in history.
  27. Ekemith
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    I have doubts if this is the best souls Fromsoftware has created, disputing the title with Sekiro. It feels like a fitting end to the more medieval souls, a grand and exciting adventure in a world that makes you want to explore for hours. After 200 hours of gameplay I still feel like I have a lot of exploring to do and will start a new game soon to face certain bosses again.

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

    It feels bigger and more alive than dark souls, not necessarily harder which is not a bad thing.    … Expand
  28. Dranuke
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This is the game that makes me feel like a kid again that I have been waiting for.
  29. Robertoes
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, runs poorly on computers, but I was able to fix that and never noticed any issues again in my 50 hour playthrough. One issue I do have with this game though is the sheer absurdity of the damage late-game enemies do, I'm fine with bosses doing that damage, but some random bug guy wiped out half of my 2000 health in a single attack, otherwise solid game.
  30. galillo
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    ya era la mejor saga de juegos y también los mejores en mundo abierto que bestialidad
  31. michht
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a fantastic and the most ambitious project From Soft has done yet, maybe too ambitious since I've found myself almost angry at times since the map and stuff to do is so big. It has some problems here and there with the port, but most of them have been solver already with patches.

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

    It is overall a great game, with very little negative aspects such as topography, nonetheless the game is still a great joy to play and experience!    … Expand
  32. fooloncool
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    I love this game. it runs nearly flawlessly on PC however the game doesn't tell you the controls and the default ones for mouse and keyboard are not great. I fixed this within five minutes by checking what people recommended you change the keybindings to with a quick google search. the world is beautifully crafted and some areas are genuinely scary if you're under-leveled and it's able toI love this game. it runs nearly flawlessly on PC however the game doesn't tell you the controls and the default ones for mouse and keyboard are not great. I fixed this within five minutes by checking what people recommended you change the keybindings to with a quick google search. the world is beautifully crafted and some areas are genuinely scary if you're under-leveled and it's able to let you explore but still sort of advise you to stay in the starting section. if you do choose to risk it and adventure you can get some really fantastic rewards. the message system is a little weird and is mostly trolling but sometimes it's helpful and doesn't really take away from the experience. overall the world reminds me of botw and so does a lot of the experience. if you are uncultured and don't know what botw is look it up and check its score on Metacritic. :)… Expand
  33. turdhokage
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece of a game. Great challenge, amazing story, and has max replay value. Worth every penny and years waiting
  34. MadMac15
    May 10, 2022
    10
    I enjoy it very much. Thank God it runs on RX 580 smoothly. Control is understandable, and the progression system is excellent. Easy to follow, yet at the same time, it offers high level of freedom. This reminds me of the witcher 3. Easily 10/10.
  35. S7lb
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is big ! If all the content was about the mini-bosses in limgrave (the first place) i will call that a full amazing and charming game but the developers say no They gave you a world that have a secret world under it and it have a secret castle I don’t know how the F**k you can hide a castle but the developers have done it BIG NOTE ! this game isn’t for everyone I didn’t play any souls game before and i loved Elden ring but you must know that this game isn’t for everyone… Expand
  36. Peanutbutler
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Honestly this is about one of the best games I've played in a long time, if not ever. I'm a huge fan of RPGs, roguelikes, and not a huge fan of 3rd person action games, but the depth of gameplay and world exploration in this game is phenomenal.
  37. Slushypiano
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    one of the best games ive ever played, for those that say that it is too hard, there is a easier way to play.
    using ash summons and summoning NPCs and other player can make the game absurdly easy but you are the one in control of what you use
  38. 187000097hgg
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Esto no es lo único en lo que destaca, el juego pone a nuestra disposición una cantidad bastante flexible de estilos de combate, existe la posibilidad de añadir y modificar la habilidad de ciertas armas, además de volver el famoso "powerstance", que permite añadir un moveset nuevo si llevas dos armas de la misma categoría. La variedad de hechizos, habilidades y movimientos provoca que laEsto no es lo único en lo que destaca, el juego pone a nuestra disposición una cantidad bastante flexible de estilos de combate, existe la posibilidad de añadir y modificar la habilidad de ciertas armas, además de volver el famoso "powerstance", que permite añadir un moveset nuevo si llevas dos armas de la misma categoría. La variedad de hechizos, habilidades y movimientos provoca que la creatividad sea partícipe de como afrontas a los enemigos.… Expand
  39. DrNussbaum
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Absolutely a masterpiece. The Soulsbourne formula in an open world adds a richness for veterans of FromSoftware’s titles as well as an easier entry point for newcomers given that you aren’t stuck on a linear path for the entirety of the game. Sound design, graphics, content, characters, etc. Everything hits the mark and FromSoftware continues to prove that you don’t need to produce aAbsolutely a masterpiece. The Soulsbourne formula in an open world adds a richness for veterans of FromSoftware’s titles as well as an easier entry point for newcomers given that you aren’t stuck on a linear path for the entirety of the game. Sound design, graphics, content, characters, etc. Everything hits the mark and FromSoftware continues to prove that you don’t need to produce a crappy Ubisoft open world full of handholding quests to be a good game.

    It’s refreshing to finally have a game unburdened by micro transactions, a lack of content, political tropes, or a boring gameplay loop. If you buy any game this year, make it Elden Ring.    … Expand
  40. ShikoZZ
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Story has some Dark Souls vibes but it is fresh and not so short. Gameplay has best from all DS games. Open world is wonderful, always interesting to explore. Bosses are challenging but Spirit Ashes makes them a lot easier for non hardcore players. I cant say if i will replay it straightaway first walkthrough, but ill do it anyway some time sooner
  41. 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.
  42. MaxCorvega
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    BRILLIANT MASTERPIECE!
    Its an example how games should look.
    Probaby the best game From software and in future game of the year.
  43. xHaikou
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    This game is great. I heard it had a rough launch on PC, however I didn't have such problems, yes my game crashed once or twice in my 200 hours playing, but nothing too bad.
    The world of Elden Ring is amazing, is beautiful, the art direction is incredible. Graphics were never the strong suit of From Software games, so don't expect photo-realistic graphics, but its not a complain, the    This game is great. I heard it had a rough launch on PC, however I didn't have such problems, yes my game crashed once or twice in my 200 hours playing, but nothing too bad.
    The world of Elden Ring is amazing, is beautiful, the art direction is incredible. Graphics were never the strong suit of From Software games, so don't expect photo-realistic graphics, but its not a complain, the graphics are not bad either, its better than DS3 but worse than the Demon's Souls Remake for PS5.
    I was afraid of the open world, open world games normally are repetitive and empty, not Elden Ring tho, the world is full of things to do, every corner, every little cave has something waiting for you, if i have one complain is some bosses are reused especially on dungeons, but, normally makes sense, like, a knight from a army or a regiment, of course there are more then just the one knight dude, its a army after all. There are plenty of unique bosses and enemies, probably more than any other From Software game before.
    From software already proved that it is willing to release new patches for the game so than can correct any performance or balance issues, at this time i have played it in full once, exploring everything I found, killing every boss I encountered and I have to say this game has a lot of content, and a lot of it is a homage to past Souls-Borne games.
    If you already love the genre, this is a must buy, if you're new to the genre, this game offers a lot of ways to make you life easier, yes it is a hard game, but if you put the time to learn how to build your character and use all the tools given, you wont have too much trouble getting to the end credits. Summons for example can help you a lot during difficult encounters, splitting the enemies attention and giving you an opportunity to attack them while they attack your summons, and the coop still the same as ever, maybe easier, since you can craft the item that allows coop easily.
    This game is great, it isn't perfect , nothing in this world is, but is one of the better ones I have played.    … Expand
  44. Remmaster
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, one of the best i have played since 10years! I had zero problem with my pc with performance! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  45. JBinSF
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    137 hours played so far on Steam. The next highest on there for me are Crusader Kings II (69 hrs), No Man's Sky (51 hrs), Factorio (46 hrs), Fallout 4 (44 hrs). The last game I played this much was Breath of the Wild.

    It is definitely not an easy game. And, you need to become more comfortable with dying. But, once you get the hang of it, it's an addicting game with plenty to do. The    137 hours played so far on Steam. The next highest on there for me are Crusader Kings II (69 hrs), No Man's Sky (51 hrs), Factorio (46 hrs), Fallout 4 (44 hrs). The last game I played this much was Breath of the Wild.

    It is definitely not an easy game. And, you need to become more comfortable with dying. But, once you get the hang of it, it's an addicting game with plenty to do. The world is absolutely huge, and there are dungeons and bosses and other secrets littered all over the place. It would be a nightmare to get 100% completion.

    The leveling system is a little whacky. You lose your runes (which are needed to level and buy things) every time you die, and you're given one chance to collect them. If you die again before returning to the place you died initially to collect them, they're lost forever. It can make the game incredibly frustrating. But, now I basically level by rune-farming a certain area, and ignore my lost runes when I die. Coupled with use of multiplayer where applicable, the game became 10x easier, and more like BoTW.

    I did experience the stuttering some PC folks complain about, and this is on a brand-new system with a GTX3070. After fiddling with the graphics, as well as the recent patch, I'm not experiencing much of that anymore.

    At the end of the day, any game that has me playing as much as this one does deserves a 10/10. Is it perfect? No. But if we reserved 10/10 for perfect games, I'm not sure if we'd ever use it.    … Expand
  46. EldenFrisbee
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Good better than horizon forbidden mid
    Stop rating thisna 2 cuz ur stupid **** mid game is getting overshadow by elden ring
    Its getting overshadow cuz its ass ofc nobody cares about horizon its bad compared to elden ring
  47. 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.
  48. Polarstar
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, top 3 games of all time maybe even number 1.
    The world is breath taking everywhere you go, this is the best execution of an open world game together with Breath Of The Wild.
    Extreme fun making different builds and trying different play styles
    the possibility to travel anywhere can lead to outleveling some bosses and make them easier but the game is still very challenging and fun.
  49. CharlieDee
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    I've never been a brother with the Souls series. I never touched any part, and the only game from FromSoftware that I finished was Sekiro.

    I watched the trailers and gameplay of the Elden Ring and decided to give it a try. I will not say that seeing videos on Youtube, I was most captivated by the beautiful open world. So, the game was purchased a month after the premiere and started:    I've never been a brother with the Souls series. I never touched any part, and the only game from FromSoftware that I finished was Sekiro.

    I watched the trailers and gameplay of the Elden Ring and decided to give it a try. I will not say that seeing videos on Youtube, I was most captivated by the beautiful open world.

    So, the game was purchased a month after the premiere and started:

    I soaked in 125 hours of wonderful gameplay. FromSoftware's storytelling style is so great that I couldn't tear myself away from my computer. I spent about 100 hours exploring every bit of the map, patting the optional bosses and riding my horse wherever my eyes can see me. More than once, I found myself turning in a specific direction because I was meeting something equally interesting. In order not to write too much, I will mention the most important points in my opinion:

    PROS:
    + a beautiful open world with a huge amount of content that encourages detachment,
    + interesting story and nicely written characters - I got hooked so much that after finishing the game I sit and read lore on the internet.
    + interesting combat system, lots of weapons, nice attacks, ashes of war, skills,
    + the system of summoning ghosts to help - he saved me many times in the fight against the boss and it was pleasant to develop this large number of ghosts.
    + HORSE - perfect for exploring the world - nice speed, not muddy, something great.
    + Bosses - bosses everywhere, no matter where I entered it was a satisfying boss fight after clearing the area.
    + Grind - some treated it as a minus, but I thought the runes for the next lvl were very pleasant and I watched my character develop with pleasure.
    + difficulty - compared to Sekiro, it was quite easy here. I tortured the Crucible Knight the most in the eternal prison (out of 30 times), but Melania came down the first time :) the last BOSS after the third.
    + Rivers of Blood - this katana is a dream    … Expand
  50. Robert5033
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Favorite game.made an account just to rate this game. Polished game with no micro transactions and a massive MASSIVE map.
  51. lcheste2
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    Amazing! Definite contender for Game of the Year. My favourite game since Witcher 3, just alot more challenging.
  52. 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
  53. Tsosmi
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    I was there for the hype since 2019. I knew that Miyazaki would deliver, since he always delivers. It surpassed every expectation in every way possible. It has perfected difficulty and level design. The music feels fresh, the story is the most intricate they've made and it's truly a joy to experience. There might be some nit-picks on the code department on a microscopical level, but theyI was there for the hype since 2019. I knew that Miyazaki would deliver, since he always delivers. It surpassed every expectation in every way possible. It has perfected difficulty and level design. The music feels fresh, the story is the most intricate they've made and it's truly a joy to experience. There might be some nit-picks on the code department on a microscopical level, but they don't hold a candle to the overall product.… Expand
  54. RealAdamJensen
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the best video-game i've ever played in 35 years,

    Don't believe the hatred user-critics, most of them never played Elden Ring for sure.^^

    My Playtime: 218.4 hours, achievements: 22

    Thank you From Software! Thank you for this open-world masterpiece!
  55. Fimzo
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    finally after soo long, another Masterpiece from fromsoftware, i used to think they peaked with bloodborne but they proved me wrong
  56. Darkblazer94
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, GOTY, that's everything I have to say, except for those playing on potatos and rating under 5, you all are tagging this game for trash, but look at your PC's they're about to explode, exclude your self from rating if you have an old PC.

    I have an RTX 3060ti, upload your devices , you all are complaining and want to play a 2022 game with a 2010 Graphics Card C'Mon dude XD.    Masterpiece, GOTY, that's everything I have to say, except for those playing on potatos and rating under 5, you all are tagging this game for trash, but look at your PC's they're about to explode, exclude your self from rating if you have an old PC.

    I have an RTX 3060ti, upload your devices , you all are complaining and want to play a 2022 game with a 2010 Graphics Card C'Mon dude XD.

    Best of Souls Like Game ever made.    … Expand
  57. nvision
    May 3, 2022
    10
    If you are a sunday player or moron who likes only easy games, please leave it and stop giving ones and twos. Game is genius, best game I ever played, equali with Terraria. After 130 hours I still have a lot, I mean a lot of things to go thru, still being like idk 50-100 hoursbto the ending
  58. Kjord
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Banger Game, at the start you have to set the key binds that they fit your style (on PC at least if you are playing with mouse and keyboard) but then you are good to go, and I can tell you it is the best game you will play this year
  59. ILIKETHEGAME
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    THIS IS DEFINITELY GOTY, A DARK SOULS BUT OPEN WORLD
    IT'S SIMPLY PERFECT! if sonic frontiers is better than this game...
    I AM A BUZZY
  60. balls1124
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    I got my ass beat by radahn for four hours straight. It was pretty fun. Game's fps dies during the more intense parts, but then again, I am running it on a 1050.
  61. zirbium
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Maravilla audiovisual, gráficos hermosos, jefes igual de bonitos y enemigos muy bien hechos, sin contar todas sus maravillosas mecánicas. Si os quejáis del rendimiento eso no forma parte del juego, comprare un mejor pc lol. Y te lo dice una persona que ha jugado a 10 fps poco estables
  62. Zepplin
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing! This is my first ever Soulsborne game and since about a week after launch I have 275.2 hours full playtime. Entering into the open world for the first time feels very fresh and exciting, there is so much to do, and so many minor details. Just riding on your horse to get from one place to another may take forever because you'll find battles between two factions youThis game is amazing! This is my first ever Soulsborne game and since about a week after launch I have 275.2 hours full playtime. Entering into the open world for the first time feels very fresh and exciting, there is so much to do, and so many minor details. Just riding on your horse to get from one place to another may take forever because you'll find battles between two factions you might want to get involved with, an enemy caravan containing weapons or armor walking from one place to another, an NPC with a full-blown questline, a dungeon, and so much more! The boss design is incredible with a whopping 165 total bosses(including unique). Even while exploring an empty area you can get invaded by an NPC and have to take it on or run away. They did the best they could to keep the player engaged and doing stuff while playing.
    If I could edit between decimals, I would go 9.6/10

    I read most of the bad reviews on here and they all are talking about stuff that isn't even true. I'll correct some of the bad review's review flaws below because those people clearly haven't played enough to actually know what they're talking about.

    One of the bad reviews that I saw a lot of was graphics. The graphics are amazing at first and for most of the game, however there are a few texture flaws when blood is splattered onto the ground, pieces of the ground flying up from it getting hit by an attack, etc. Overall the graphics are amazing, but they could have done slightly better with them.

    The second most popular bad review I saw was about the story being awful. First of all, the story is new and unlike any other game we have ever seen before. The story is unique, its engaging, and it was written by George R. R. Martin! You're telling me that George R. R. Martin, the guy who wrote GAME OF THRONES, Is bad at writing a story? That is toxic and untrue.

    Overall, amazing game, totally recommend.    … Expand
  63. 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
  64. IsenIuwantor
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    This game presents a lot of options and tools, gives the player agency to find out for themselves how to best advance. It respects the player in a way we're not used to anymore. Some people sadly can't break their conditioning and whish the game would hold their hand. That's not what Elden Ring is about. But other players can be summoned to fulfil that purpose.

    The world is alien and    This game presents a lot of options and tools, gives the player agency to find out for themselves how to best advance. It respects the player in a way we're not used to anymore. Some people sadly can't break their conditioning and whish the game would hold their hand. That's not what Elden Ring is about. But other players can be summoned to fulfil that purpose.

    The world is alien and embroiled in its downfall. It doesn't concern itself with the player, which makes it so much more fun to explore. I haven't had this sense of wonder exploring since Morrowind.    … Expand
  65. litier
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coming from DSR and DS3 this game is a mix of all the best (and some of the worst) parts of this game

    9.5/10 if I could because of the gargoyles and godskin duo    … Expand
  66. qvlad
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
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  67. Gaulront
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is probably the culmination of everything From Software learned along the years.

    Finally a FS game where i can see the whole thing i can go where the mages study i can walk thru all the capital no more imagine how the place looks like i can finally walk in places and see what happened everywhere.

    All art aspects is amazing, Graphics a very well implemented, music fits very well, a lot of new enemies but a lot of others that i'm familiar, i can play this game and feel used to it and still have the sense of wanderlust.

    Story is way easier to follow this if you pay attention to dialogue, reading items is very good for lore info but there is a lot of NPCs that paint the world way different for me.

    Easily the most accessible FS game ever made, spirit summon is there to be used and abused, really makes the solo experience less lonely.

    For me the game won me during Raya Lucaria Academy, my wish to actually see a magic academy in a FS game was realized and i can see how it works i love it.

    And this game really let you play as you want, my Magic Knight is fun and i'm trying other builds with different sets and it works, i don't need to watch guides for it i can cook a build on my own and respec is cheap and easy.

    This is probably the game of the decade    … Expand
  68. yigittunus
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Just forget about the AC and Call of Duty players tears. This game is SOLID.
  69. Gitgudnotwhine
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    Keep crying yourselves to sleep over elden ring, 10000/10 game, don't listen to **** haters
  70. ArunGokul1
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece in making... game should be like eldenring ,more to game play than money ..
  71. CarlosCerro
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    The game runs well in my 4year old laptop I can't even belive people is crying about 60 fps when it's all you need, it takes the best of what they have done and brings even more. I will give it a 9.6 out 10 but 10 is the nearest. I still belive it's not a game for everyone but it's very enjoyable if you give it a try!
  72. Maximozo
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Love this game! Ultimate souls game with INSANE beautiful world full of new stuff to explore and find out all by yourself! Game has multiple mechanics u can try its just there its letting u do it how u want to defeat it and has like 6 endings u can do by your actions/quests/idk am still finding out :D. I played like 200hrs till i defeated it but still i have a lot to explore so. If u wantLove this game! Ultimate souls game with INSANE beautiful world full of new stuff to explore and find out all by yourself! Game has multiple mechanics u can try its just there its letting u do it how u want to defeat it and has like 6 endings u can do by your actions/quests/idk am still finding out :D. I played like 200hrs till i defeated it but still i have a lot to explore so. If u want a game that lets u do whatever u want and like u want it just there :) just writing this cuz many kids dont know how to play this game cuz todays games are just so dum :D anyway :D love it cant wait for dlc :) just play it by yourself :) love u fromsoft… Expand
  73. MrNobody23
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    After 300 hours of blood, sweat, and tears that included some of the most challenging fights I’ve ever fought, and innumerable surprises, there are still bosses that I left on the table, secrets that I’ve yet to uncover, sidequests that I missed out on, tons of weapons, spells, and skills that I’ve never used. And this is all on top of PVP and cooperative play that I’ve barely been able toAfter 300 hours of blood, sweat, and tears that included some of the most challenging fights I’ve ever fought, and innumerable surprises, there are still bosses that I left on the table, secrets that I’ve yet to uncover, sidequests that I missed out on, tons of weapons, spells, and skills that I’ve never used. And this is all on top of PVP and cooperative play that I’ve barely been able to scratch the surface of. Throughout it all, while the fundamentals of combat haven’t changed much from what we’ve seen before, the enormous variety of viciously designed enemies and the brutal but surmountable bosses have brought its battles to a new level. Even with all the threads, I didn’t manage to tug on my first playthrough (of what I’m sure will be several), what I was treated to can easily be held amongst the best open-world games I’ve ever played.… Expand
  74. WhiteWolf993
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    The sheer amount of content that this game has is absolutely mind-blowing. Definitely a modern-day masterpiece. The gameplay is top-tier, which doesn't hold your hands through the fights, and forces you to actually get skilled enough to be able to beat your opponents, since you get punished every time you make mistakes (which is absolutely intended, as it makes you learn from them to makeThe sheer amount of content that this game has is absolutely mind-blowing. Definitely a modern-day masterpiece. The gameplay is top-tier, which doesn't hold your hands through the fights, and forces you to actually get skilled enough to be able to beat your opponents, since you get punished every time you make mistakes (which is absolutely intended, as it makes you learn from them to make you better). The open-world is one of the best ever created, which gives you freedom to do whatever you please and approach the story and side-quests in whichever order you want. The visuals are pretty breathtaking as well. Definitely not perfect though, with clunky and poor jump mechanics, and a few bugs, glitches and exploits here and there, which hopefully will get fixed in the later updates.… Expand
  75. sgtshortpants
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    Doesn't spoon feed you an experience. You have to work for it. I wish more games would work this way.

    Git Gud Scrub
  76. brianthebroken
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    For Dark Souls veterans, this game feel like coming home. I think it exceeded the hype.
  77. TheCroWolf
    May 11, 2022
    10
    After playing loot of crap from Bethesda,ubisoft,Ea ...etc this is so god and do not copy anyone after long time and after 2015 witcher 3 ...finally proper rpg
  78. sindrerb
    May 1, 2022
    10
    GOTM (Game Of The Millennium) period. An actual superb game. A fresh breath of air to the rpg genre. They fixed the fps lag and stuttering. No microtransaction ****
  79. Grey_Shinobi
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Wow! Two months have passed since the release and I haven't had enough of this work of art yet, let's take it in order.. (155+ h nikita47744 steam)

    Visual It is impossible to evaluate the work of artists and the level of designers in any way other than "great". Despite the general oppressive background that permeates the whole world, Individual locations hide a separate history and a    Wow! Two months have passed since the release and I haven't had enough of this work of art yet, let's take it in order.. (155+ h nikita47744 steam)

    Visual
    It is impossible to evaluate the work of artists and the level of designers in any way other than "great". Despite the general oppressive background that permeates the whole world, Individual locations hide a separate history and a unique atmosphere:

    LIBURNIA OF THE LAKES - The atmosphere of a magical lake.

    CAELI - Once the great plains of the stargazers, but destroyed by red Rot.

    ALTUS PLATEAU is the concentration of great will, the center of power, order and wealth... etc..

    Only the Winter location loses its tone and uniqueness, but it also has its own identity.

    The main method that Miyazaki chose to influence the player is gigantism. You literally feel like a grain of sand in this vast world. Coupled with the fact that every living being in this world is trying to kill you, you literally consider yourself lost and oppressed in this world (Miazaki has achieved his goal)

    Gameplay
    A HUGE number of variations of the style of play
    A HUGE number of unique weapons
    A solid number of bosses
    Even more diverse movement sets

    Here it is worth touching on the "problem" of reuse to create absolutely unique bosses for this whole huge world would require 6-7 years of development, and the passage of this game would be delayed for 150-200h YOU JUST COULDN'T GET USED TO THIS WORLD
    My opinion is that familiar opponents serve as a way to test their abilities and consolidate previous "lessons" in memory

    There are still frankly broken builds among the builds, but the developers are working on solving this problem.

    Plot
    I am amazed by the number of "new players" who complain about his absence and incomprehensible pitch, well, welcome to Miazaki games LOL

    The central branch - Rennie's quest is a small masterpiece, I think Martin worked on this branch and it's good.

    Without taking into account Rennie's quest, the plot also looks quite holistic (If you want to become a lord, you have become one) In this case, the plot works, but it becomes easier.

    Additional quests are just telling a story that fits the tone of the game and contribute to the disclosure of the world, I would call them functional, although I have imbued with many stories

    All this together makes it possible to say that Miazaki understands perfectly well what the players want from him and he gave it to them.

    Huge fame and big sales will surely give the green light to the sequel.

    But as a first attempt into the open world 10/10    … Expand
  80. qua1nt
    May 2, 2022
    10
    "Added an option to turn camera auto rotate function ON/OFF"
    Yes, now i agree its one of the best games of all times!
  81. Mark2vis
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Parabéns a From Software por fazer esse jogo englobando as mecânicas da serie Souls em um jogo de mundo aberto cheio de vida e diversidade
    Melhor jogo de mundo aberto desde Skyrim
  82. Oddsalsa
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Best game of all time and to all the people who give this game a low score: you are just braindead!
  83. Barnold
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing game when compared to other open world rpgs out there. Very innovative and course setting
  84. PratHat
    May 4, 2022
    10
    A genuine masterpiece coming from a studio that has kept improving their games each time. This game is a culmination of all their past experiences. Being an avid souls fan, this game was truly a love letter for me. Venturing into the genre of an open world game must have been challenging, but FromSoft has proved yet again that love for one's work will always leads to successful results.A genuine masterpiece coming from a studio that has kept improving their games each time. This game is a culmination of all their past experiences. Being an avid souls fan, this game was truly a love letter for me. Venturing into the genre of an open world game must have been challenging, but FromSoft has proved yet again that love for one's work will always leads to successful results. This game does not hold your hands at all. After completing the tutorial, the player is immediately pushed into a world full of epic vistas and exhilarating challenges that, once completed provide a sense of grandeur and glory. This adventure towards becoming the Elden Lord will truly be a beautiful journey provided that you stick with it even when the obstacles seem immovable. Truly a must play.… Expand
  85. presi300
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Absolutely incredible game, easily one of the best games I've ever played.

    Yes, It's difficult, yes, there is a lot of BS, but if you have the balls to keep playing after the 2nd boss, you figure out why critics are giving it a 10/10. It's simple. Very few games give you as much freedom in the open world as elden ring does. Exploration is the name of the game here. A boss too hard? Go    Absolutely incredible game, easily one of the best games I've ever played.

    Yes, It's difficult, yes, there is a lot of BS, but if you have the balls to keep playing after the 2nd boss, you figure out why critics are giving it a 10/10. It's simple. Very few games give you as much freedom in the open world as elden ring does. Exploration is the name of the game here. A boss too hard? Go explore the world, become stronger and kick it's ass.

    That being said there are issues here. Some areas of the game *cough* Divine Tower of Caelid will make you wonder "wtf were they thinking". And while most bosses are fun and interesting, the fire giant just... is not. People have also complained about performance issues which I haven't personally experienced and i play the game on Linux, so yeah idk what's with that. There are also a few areas of the game that are a bit annoying to explore, the story is a bit confusing, especially if you don't progress as intended you can end up skipping a lot of story.

    Overall, Great game 9.5/10    … Expand
  86. Dougyfresh
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Everything a game should be. You never run out of ways to die and things to find.
  87. Luis69
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Longtime fan of souls series and this was over the top masterpiece dont know what they can do next i think this was their peak. Optimalization on pc is not very good but still that couldnt scare me off to enjoy this peak of gaming industry to finish it. Hands to the best game I ever played. 10/10 deserved
  88. 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.
  89. 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
  90. kerkdeller
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    To me this game is just short of a masterpiece. A culmination of everything FromSoft has learned from all the previous souls-like games. I understand this game isn't for everyone, as the game hinges largely on its game play which as times can be legitimately unfair.
  91. Passionflower
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Beautiful and fun game. If you like a challenge you won't regret playing this.
  92. iBallz
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring has been my first FromSoftware game.

    At first I was overwhelmed by the massive open world and for the first 2-3 days I was just running around, leveling up and did not know exactly what to do and where to do it. But after a while i grew more and more into it and yes, since i am a trophy hunter, I checked some locations online here and there but it is just an amazing feeling    Elden Ring has been my first FromSoftware game.

    At first I was overwhelmed by the massive open world and for the first 2-3 days I was just running around, leveling up and did not know exactly what to do and where to do it.
    But after a while i grew more and more into it and yes, since i am a trophy hunter, I checked some locations online here and there but it is just an amazing feeling to defeat a difficult boss fight. (Melania... boy oh boy! :) )

    A very suprising thing and probably a good sign of enjoyment is that usually I uninstall games as soon as the platinum trophy pops up.

    But Elden Ring is just the third game after God of War and Witcher 3 where i said: I'm wanna play that game again soon even though there is nothing left to achieve anymore.
    The game is really fun and still challenging.
    If you do not like a difficult challenge in your video games, this game is probably just not for you.    … Expand
  93. 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
  94. Sir_Him
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a game so good, it makes other games bad just by existing. Yes, I had my share of issues on the PC but I was more than willing to put up with them in order to keep playing this game. I was enjoying it so much, I just powered through the frame rate stuttering and kept playing.
  95. sebafuentes
    May 27, 2022
    10
    despues de 130 horas puedo decir que este juego supero mis expectativas, el diseño de niveles, gameplay, bosses, mundo, solo tengo unas quejas con el reciclaje de jefes, el nivel poco medido de algunas zonas y el rendimiento de pc. Pero podria jugar este juego el resto de mi vida y no me aburriria
  96. Desertstorm
    May 28, 2022
    10
    After fully completing the game and putting in 140 hours, I think the critics nailed it, this game really is an open world masterpiece which is guaranteed to influence open world rpgs and maybe even open world shooters moving forward. The artistic, design, sound, exploration, immersion, combat, lore, enemy/area/boss/weapon/spell variety and size of the world are literally off the charts.After fully completing the game and putting in 140 hours, I think the critics nailed it, this game really is an open world masterpiece which is guaranteed to influence open world rpgs and maybe even open world shooters moving forward. The artistic, design, sound, exploration, immersion, combat, lore, enemy/area/boss/weapon/spell variety and size of the world are literally off the charts. It's also challenging while not being unfair and it gives you options to trivialise absolutely anything if you have no interest in the challenge. If they had charged $100 (EA or Ubisoft would have) it would be understandable but at 60 it's a steal. This game is almost certainly going to win GOTY 2022.… Expand
  97. theAnonymous
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished Elden Ring with 100% achievements in 142hrs.
    The game is fantastic, it's absolutely worth playing if you are looking for an open-world RPG. I am not too shy about using guides to help me progress side quests that have some really helpful rewards or just looking upon the location of Rivers of blood so I don't miss it. That being said, the game always kept me coming back and that's all that matters to me. That's the fun factor that a video game is supposed to have and Elden Ring has it all. You can play it as you want, make it harder on yourself, or summon a mimic, grab rivers of blood katana and go on a rampage. One of the best things about the game is that it lets you play your way.
    The game on my machine was not running badly but I did see some stutters in some places, like at the beginning of the game in the woods while fighting tree sentinel, Hoarah loux cutscene, etc...
    I noticed that stutters and frame drops begin to disappear or are unnoticed after you start exploring the area for a while. That minute frustration of the frame drop or a stutter was always converted into a fascination while I explored the world to an extent that I didn't care about the frame drops and just played the game. Not a lot of games have that potential and that's why I think it's a 10/10 for me.    … Expand
  98. redrick
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    This is essentially a Dark Souls 3, but better!

    - Combat mechanics have been improved
    - Graphics is just astounding
    - There's a lot more content than in previous games
    - 10/10

    It has its issues, but what it really is is the souls game polished to the maximum, it takes everything that made previous souls games good, puts it into a single game, and even builds on top of it.
  99. anotherknight
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    My first Souls game. This game is simply beautiful, it is visually stunning. Endless combat options keep me interested to try new specs. I've put 180 hours into it and I can see many more ahead. Easily the best game I've played in recent years.
  100. 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
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  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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