Elden Ring

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  1. Sherak
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    OK. Not a 10 but not a zero either, great game with launch issues. As a PC gamer I understand we get perfect launches 100% of the time so understand the frustration from the people who are having issues and if I was near them would help put their toys back in their pram.
  2. EmpireNO
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    The most fantastic game ever made. This game is even better than RDR GTA and Breath of the Wild. This game is a masterpiece.
  3. TheDahaka
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    If you’re a fan of high fantasy, open world rpgs and the soulsbourne genre, then this is the game of your dreams. The world & character design is amazing. The scale of the world, the density, the verticality are incredible. There’s nothing else like it. Ignore the trolls reviews binging this game, it’s a masterpiece.
  4. hobodave
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    My first Dark Souls game. Best open world game I’ve ever played. Better than BOTW in many ways.
  5. Galen
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    A few hiccups in performance but the gameplay and story are fantastic. Easily the best game of the year so far and easily one of the best games ever.
  6. Nemo888
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Found the game a bit punishing so I hacked it to have regenerating health/FP. Then it's basically the best Elder Scrolls game of all time. The story doesn't hold your hand at all. You discover a mad world that has lost the blessing of death. It's a beautiful experience. Best game I've played in 15 years.
  7. Titan
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best souls game to date, this is a combine of all previous games with New mechanics that make the formula better
  8. mintlo
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    I love this game. I struggled at first and almost gave up after 2 hours...I watched some youtube videos and saw how many different ways enemies could be brought down and started a new character and ended up playing through the game twice. I am actually excited for dlc.
  9. Black-Templar
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    If Dark Souls it's the best 3D metroidvania experience! Elden Ring is the best Open World Experience with strong MetroidVania elements in key dungeons and even at some degree to the Open World itself.

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

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

    I can only hope that other video-game studios that wants to create Open World game will study Elden Ring design and take some inspirations for their futures games!    … Expand
  10. xdestron
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Caused me to finally "get" the Dark Souls formula. I've since beaten DS1, DS3, this game 3 times, and Demon's Souls up next. The build variety and combat in this game are simply unmatched. I can barely stand the mashy combat style of games like GoW or Spider-man anymore.
  11. motibaz
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing ! You really want to know what lays in every corner .
    Afraid on every boss .gives you joy on every kill . So many places to go .so many quest .so many itams sowrds shields and so on .this was a great jorny ty for this masterpiece game
  12. premium_sauce
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is teaching an important lesson here. Hyped video games these days following trends, paying influencers and pushing unfinished products forgot that gamers don't care about battlepasses, skins, micro-transactions and other gimmicks. If you build a game with all its features at its launch, it works and if you concentrate on quality over quantity and listen to the community (i.e.Elden Ring is teaching an important lesson here. Hyped video games these days following trends, paying influencers and pushing unfinished products forgot that gamers don't care about battlepasses, skins, micro-transactions and other gimmicks. If you build a game with all its features at its launch, it works and if you concentrate on quality over quantity and listen to the community (i.e. don't treat gamers like idiots), the game will eventually sell itself. This is a GOTY and haven't enjoyed a RPG that much since Skyrim… Expand
  13. novembr
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Masterfully crafted game. Sure, it has some technical issues, but I give my take with the assumption these bugs will be ironed out (their hotfixes so far have already alleviated the issues somewhat, so they're obviously committed to fixing it). I'm not even a huge Souls fan, they tend to just stress me out, although I do respect the game design. However, ER does alleviate some of the moreMasterfully crafted game. Sure, it has some technical issues, but I give my take with the assumption these bugs will be ironed out (their hotfixes so far have already alleviated the issues somewhat, so they're obviously committed to fixing it). I'm not even a huge Souls fan, they tend to just stress me out, although I do respect the game design. However, ER does alleviate some of the more grating aspects of the Souls formula. You can take the game at your own pace, rather than being subjected to the relentless gauntlet that these games normally tend to be. It's still very difficult in places, however, but the challenges are always surmountable.… Expand
  14. gustavorios2
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Don't believe the negative reviews. Most people don't have a good enough pc or don't know how to play the game.
    Elden Ring is without a doubt the best game ever made by mankind.
  15. screff
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    First the bad.

    Yes, there are random stuttering issues on PC. Yes, it doesn't offer a solid experience using a keyboard and mouse. For me personally, these haven't been as problematic as some of the negative review bombers here would have you believe. There are also some minor bugs that don't impact progression, and they have already patched a couple that I have run into. Now for    First the bad.

    Yes, there are random stuttering issues on PC. Yes, it doesn't offer a solid experience using a keyboard and mouse. For me personally, these haven't been as problematic as some of the negative review bombers here would have you believe. There are also some minor bugs that don't impact progression, and they have already patched a couple that I have run into.

    Now for the good.

    This game is a honestly a masterpiece. The level design, art, narrative, sound and game play mechanics are easily 10/10. To me it plays like Skyrim set in a Dark Souls universe, without most of the brutally punishing mechanics of Dark Souls. It has really hit the sweet spot and it simply feels super rewarding learning boss mechanics, and then changing your strategy until you end up defeating them. I've honestly been waiting years for a game like this to come along and have played 80 hours so far and feel like there's still so much left to discover and explore.

    I highly, highly recommend playing this game. Even though there are some minor frame rate issues at times, the rest of this game is a beast, and we should reward the developer by buying and playing it. I am hopeful they will fix the frame rate issues in a future update, but like I said it's not a show stopper.    … Expand
  16. strangermoon
    May 23, 2023
    10
    after dark souls 3 quaite a map of souls game. map almost a reseractions of old japanise game rpgs. remind me jewel master mega drive japan cover. that art coming to live full flesh comibnig dark souls game play and weapons. compared dark souls 1 map not connected like that there is no one main fire camp area like that. biggest miss about game this. still connected on many places butafter dark souls 3 quaite a map of souls game. map almost a reseractions of old japanise game rpgs. remind me jewel master mega drive japan cover. that art coming to live full flesh comibnig dark souls game play and weapons. compared dark souls 1 map not connected like that there is no one main fire camp area like that. biggest miss about game this. still connected on many places but hidden mostly. compared ds1 also fast travei this time bcome available quicly which kill old game hard level quite bit. you have horse more like cow not goes too fast but can jump dable like mountain goats which you become mountaing goat try to reach everywhere which is mostly posible if you push hard. normal horse can be better . enemyies now have horse and requare horse fight to beat easly which weilcome add to serie. compared dark souls game not give you best knight armor on starting class this time. there is good knight armor in travel island area on seller women can obtainble on early but game hiding this time. not used on any cover or metarial like old games did. maybe bcouse of game try to presnet like game of thornes like wibe. this also effect magic use now more accasble and easy even allow to magic companions to easly distract bosses. on pc sadly performance not good. not physcal pc rlease on disc only have empty box relase. game map like bigger than all dark souls 123 games combined. giving you dlc like items variarty on base game this time.… Expand
  17. thept
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Uma obra de arte. Simplesmente espectacular.
    Já vou com 240 horas de jogo e ainda estou longe do fim do jogo.
  18. Soujirop
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    The game is difficult, though unlike souls titles, this one allows you to play at your own pace, skipping anything you find too difficult until you feel up to the challenge. The world is a 100% free roam open world, so you can basically go wherever you want from minute 1. You can also be whatever you want, even the craziest builds can be viable if you know how to exploit them properly.
    A    The game is difficult, though unlike souls titles, this one allows you to play at your own pace, skipping anything you find too difficult until you feel up to the challenge. The world is a 100% free roam open world, so you can basically go wherever you want from minute 1. You can also be whatever you want, even the craziest builds can be viable if you know how to exploit them properly.
    A big fuss was made about the performance, but my computer is below the minimum requirements and I don't even set everything to low, yet still have a stable 30fps. So... I really don't know what all the fuss is about.
    Another thing people apparently don't like is the storytelling. But this aspect is no different from previous souls games, just more massive and dense with content and lore.

    Overall, it's a unique experience and I can't remember being so immersed in a game since Skyrim. As with the previous games in the series, you may feel that the game is not "that good" at the beginning, but if you manage to persevere through this funny torture until the end, you will realise that you have been playing a masterpiece for the last 100 hours.    … Expand
  19. Bigbossbalrog
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    FROMSOFT delivers yet again. Please buy this; support this company, there one of the very few good ones left.
  20. Mandulum
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    I grow bored of most games after 10 or 20 hours. But these games ... I finished after 102 hours and explored nearly everything. I enjoyed every minute of it right up until the end.

    Date Completed: 2023-06-05
    Playtime: 102h
    Enjoyment: 10/10
    Recommendation: So good
  21. m9l5t1
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    So rare to see games with such a level of quality and detail these days. Top tier open world rpg design. GOTY.
  22. Strumbore
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I bought this on PC with a GeForce RTX 3070 gpu and i9 cpu. Your mileage may vary, but I have ahd very few technical problems with the game (1 crash in 16 hours of playtime, had trouble summoning other players in a large non-legacy dungeon last night). Overall, I am stunned by how richly detailed From Software made a world this big. It is ana bsolute joy to play. I have avoided spoilersI bought this on PC with a GeForce RTX 3070 gpu and i9 cpu. Your mileage may vary, but I have ahd very few technical problems with the game (1 crash in 16 hours of playtime, had trouble summoning other players in a large non-legacy dungeon last night). Overall, I am stunned by how richly detailed From Software made a world this big. It is ana bsolute joy to play. I have avoided spoilers up to this point and suggest you do as well.… Expand
  23. waxdrwest
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    incredible game with decent re-playability, excellent game mechanics and hit-boxes. The feeling of finally beating a boss is incredibly rewarding
  24. BadPenguin
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to all these complainers. Yes, this game is taxing on the machine but if you have a decent one you're in good shape. What did you expect. Other than that here are the facts:
    1) Enjoyment: It's incredible and fun. All the best aspects pulled into one
    2) Graphics: Gorgeous. I understand if your rig can't play at max then lower the settings 3) Sounds: Music and effects are    Don't listen to all these complainers. Yes, this game is taxing on the machine but if you have a decent one you're in good shape. What did you expect. Other than that here are the facts:
    1) Enjoyment: It's incredible and fun. All the best aspects pulled into one
    2) Graphics: Gorgeous. I understand if your rig can't play at max then lower the settings
    3) Sounds: Music and effects are great

    This is an instant classic. Don't fill your head with everything people are saying and just try for yourself    … Expand
  25. Rathial
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This has been my favorite game in such a long long time. Honestly the open world + dark souls style is amazing so many things to do. While I have only had the game for a couple days I've already put roughly 40 hours into the game and there still feels like there is a ton left to complete.

    There has been a ton of QOL changes and new additions which makes the game better and arguably    This has been my favorite game in such a long long time. Honestly the open world + dark souls style is amazing so many things to do. While I have only had the game for a couple days I've already put roughly 40 hours into the game and there still feels like there is a ton left to complete.

    There has been a ton of QOL changes and new additions which makes the game better and arguably easier than previous titles. HOWEVER, there is still plenty of amazing, challenging, and fun bosses all over. I don't know the exact number but I'm already about 60 bosses in and while some are basic bosses a lot are really cool.

    I've been playing on a midtier PC that I bought last Black Friday and I haven't had any real issues with the game frame rate or lag. I am only playing on medium settings though because I don't want to nuke my pc since it's really nothing special lol

    While the majority of the game isn't really too difficult there are some bosses that may take a while to beat.

    I'm giving this a 10 simply because I cannot remember the last time I played a game anywhere near this good. I can't say it's a perfect game since I haven't 100% it yet but it truly is amazing    … Expand
  26. Browncolor
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Ultimate adventure game. Git gud or get filtered.

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  27. Susperio
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Ignore the haters. Down with online cancel culture! This game is a masterpiece
  28. aidan0
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Very fun and addicting game. I did have stuttering in the beginning, but in the later areas (or due to the patches) I don't notice it anymore. This is my first souls game and I didn't know they were this addictive. Is it hard? Well, yes, in the sense that it punishes a lack of patients and panic. At some point you just get the fights and the moment that it clicks the bosses don't seem thatVery fun and addicting game. I did have stuttering in the beginning, but in the later areas (or due to the patches) I don't notice it anymore. This is my first souls game and I didn't know they were this addictive. Is it hard? Well, yes, in the sense that it punishes a lack of patients and panic. At some point you just get the fights and the moment that it clicks the bosses don't seem that menacing. But the best part is that you get to go on an adventure and just explore and be fully immersed in the world. It's great for payers that try to avoid the main quest at all cost and do other stuff first. After many hours, I'm at the golden city and the only really frustrating boss was the crucible knight an optional side boss that doesn't even drop anything I can use.… Expand
  29. dbzmah
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    The best game I have ever played. From soft really out did themselves. It excedrd every expectation.
  30. apulido33
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    The Legend of Zelda released in 1986, and served as a textbook in video game development. Most developers have forgotten that charm that makes a game, however, FromSoftware has certainly charmed me with this game. I have played well over 140 hours of Elden Ring that itself shows how massive the world is. I don't intend to criticize certain reviews that I have read, but I can only defineThe Legend of Zelda released in 1986, and served as a textbook in video game development. Most developers have forgotten that charm that makes a game, however, FromSoftware has certainly charmed me with this game. I have played well over 140 hours of Elden Ring that itself shows how massive the world is. I don't intend to criticize certain reviews that I have read, but I can only define them as invalid scoring methodology. To properly score a game you must base it off your own experience, and understand the nature of the game. Elden Ring by nature is an exploration based open world. Heck the back of the box clearly states that its exploration based open world. Negative reviews that state the game is confusing, and difficult to get around is not a reason to place a negative mark on the game. The exploration is breathtaking, and always puts me on the edge. That feeling of adrenaline is all over the place. Boss fights are challenging as expected from a souls game, but the amount of exploration will tip the scales in your favor. Elden Ring pushes players to gear, level and learn the mechanics of the game. Most bosses are well designed, and game contains many secrets.
    Negatives of the game definitely some framerate drops or crashing during launch for PC, but these things happen. That charm that captivated gamers in The Legend of Zelda was the sense of exploration. Most games today hold your hand in the beginning, but Elden Ring plops you right in the world. I understand that most gamers are nurtured to start with receiving straight forward objectives, and having a game that puts you in the world with no objectives is overwhelming. Elden Ring purpose is to pique gamers' sense of curiosity. Making gamers curious about the world and mechanics promotes higher level thinking. This is the reason why Elden Ring definitely is considered a masterpiece.    … Expand
  31. Steyraus
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Cry for ponies, cry for horizan woke west, The Elden Ring is here. Elden ring is as fun and addicing as Bloodbourne, with the exploration and excitment of BOTW..Playstation fanbos can be as salty as they want that it cracked Horizans back, but that doesn't change the fact that this game is a Masterpiece...It's the puzzle piece the Souls games were missing..Grinding is gone, replaced withCry for ponies, cry for horizan woke west, The Elden Ring is here. Elden ring is as fun and addicing as Bloodbourne, with the exploration and excitment of BOTW..Playstation fanbos can be as salty as they want that it cracked Horizans back, but that doesn't change the fact that this game is a Masterpiece...It's the puzzle piece the Souls games were missing..Grinding is gone, replaced with adventure and exploring..… Expand
  32. DavidTancon
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never played a souls game. I barely touched Bloodborne but it drove me insane after two days of failure and never played it again. Elden Ring is really my first Fromsoft Souls type game. And it's the greatest game ever made bar none. I have played games since Pong. I'm 48 years old. I've played every great game ever made. Elden Ring is the best of all of them. It is the most expansive world ever, the greatest variety of monsters to battle, the most loot to pick up, the most Points of Interest to find. The most incredible landscapes to travel. The Character creation, respec, and speccing your character is unbelievable. I can be anything I want to be. Try many many builds with my Larvae Tears. The boss fights Enemy, Great Enemy and Legends are absolutely fantastic. It took my 4 days to beat Margit, and now i go there as a co-op and help new players just so i can fight him again. It took me 4 more days to fully explore and beat Stormveil Castle. In fact I beat Renalla first in the Mages Castle of Liurnia Lakes before I finished Godrick. The Dungeons catacombs are terrifying to enter. I'm on end game now. I've been watching video's to find the hidden bosses so I can experience everything and slay them all. And as soon as I finish this game i'm going to start a new character and try a totally different build then the one i use now. This game gives me what Morrowind gave me a long time ago. A giant wonderful world to explore, learn, and challenge myself against without the game telling me over, and over, and over, what I should be doing next. In Ubisoft games now I find myself just shutting off my mind and following map markers. In Elden Ring I'm constantly looking for interesting sites on the horizon and adventuring there. My mind is always engaged, i'm always learning the paths, memorizing routes, and finding adventure in a way that no other game since Morrowind has allowed you to find. Elden Ring is the best game ever made. Even with the framerate drops and technical issues. I don't give a damn about them I just want to explore and experience this game.… Expand
  33. fve
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I played. Amazing art, challenging, huge world with a lot of things to do. Master Piece.
  34. saito200a
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    My mind is blown at the negative reviews. To me the game works just great on PC, and I'm playing in a laptop.

    The game is incredibly amazing, the best game I've ever played. Rating a game a 0 because it doesn't support... ultrawide or whatever... that's a technical aspect that I don't care about, and it doesn't speak of the greatness of this game. This game is an 11, if I could give    My mind is blown at the negative reviews. To me the game works just great on PC, and I'm playing in a laptop.

    The game is incredibly amazing, the best game I've ever played. Rating a game a 0 because it doesn't support... ultrawide or whatever... that's a technical aspect that I don't care about, and it doesn't speak of the greatness of this game.

    This game is an 11, if I could give it.

    I hope the trolls giving the game a 0 get overwhelmed or balanced out soon by the 10 scores. They are just little kids shouting at a game because it doesn't run at constant 144 FPS and at ultra wide 4k screens... just stop crying and enjoy the game. Or buy GTA or Call of Duty if this is what you want.

    This is the best video game of the 2020s no doubt. And also best open world. This is leagues ahead of Breath on the Wild or even Dark Souls.

    Buy this now and play the hell out of it    … Expand
  35. Teleman
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    No ultrawide support? Performance problems?

    Are you guys f.ing out of your minds? The only true excuse would be the fps lock otherwise game runs silky smooth on most hardwares, if you are complaining about performance problems, hope you get stuck on rtx hell where noone could play it properly. I have a gtx 1070 and the game runs much much better than it should tbh. First off, game    No ultrawide support? Performance problems?

    Are you guys f.ing out of your minds? The only true excuse would be the fps lock otherwise game runs silky smooth on most hardwares, if you are complaining about performance problems, hope you get stuck on rtx hell where noone could play it properly. I have a gtx 1070 and the game runs much much better than it should tbh.

    First off, game has no denuvo. Port as it may be but developers are actually showing respect to the players. Sekiro had many many mods and community support beyond launch and this is no different. Game itself is amazing beyond what these whiners deserve. 10/10.    … Expand
  36. Windolicker
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    All of the complaints are standard. This is tiresome. All of the complaints are from newcomers who clearly haven't played much of Fromsoftware's catalogue. The game meets or exceeds the bar set by Soulsborne fans. Serious but short drops in framerate are easily managed. I have died once due to it and I have played for 15 hours.
    Story... to the people complaining that there is none; the    All of the complaints are standard. This is tiresome. All of the complaints are from newcomers who clearly haven't played much of Fromsoftware's catalogue. The game meets or exceeds the bar set by Soulsborne fans. Serious but short drops in framerate are easily managed. I have died once due to it and I have played for 15 hours.
    Story... to the people complaining that there is none; the story is always hard to understand but it is told through item descriptions and the environment. It is like a puzzle and it is my favorite part of these games. Kick rocks.
    Gameplay: Clean hit registry that is fair. If you die, it is your own fault. Yeah....lol....it's hard. Are you new or something?
    Graphics: Unfortunately dated but still beautiful.    … Expand
  37. fynjy1309
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Much more friendly and less awkward than ever. Has it's technical issues, but who doesnt at the launch? Overall very worth the time and money
  38. abowman
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and is exactly what I would want in terms of an open world dark souls game.

    No quest markers, no hand holding, and amazing exploration. I'm constantly finding new side bosses, areas, NPCS, and other mysteries. Nothing is straight forward and the game rewards players for being inquisitive and taking their time. I get chills jousting insane bosses on my horse    This game is a masterpiece and is exactly what I would want in terms of an open world dark souls game.

    No quest markers, no hand holding, and amazing exploration. I'm constantly finding new side bosses, areas, NPCS, and other mysteries. Nothing is straight forward and the game rewards players for being inquisitive and taking their time.

    I get chills jousting insane bosses on my horse with an enchanted two handed sword. This is the type of gameplay I dreamed about when I was a young boy, and to see it finally come to a reality is an amazing experience.

    I have a very high end rig, and I will admit that I have ran into a couple of stutters. Dark Souls PC ports have always been rough around the edges when they first release, and this one is no different. The lack of widescreen support was also a disappointment. I know both of these things will be fixed through the modding community or by the devs themselves.

    However the game is just so amazing in every other way that these minor issues are very easy for me to look past.

    This game is easily in my top 5 games of all times, and may end up being my favorite RPG of all time by the time I finish.

    2022 is an amazing year to be a gamer.    … Expand
  39. Szd22
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Best FromSoftware game. Big open field areas, 100+ bosses, smooth gameplay and combat.
  40. c6h12o6free
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Punishing, brutal, satisfying. There is a new adventure around every corner of an extremely large world.
  41. ADHGO
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    Best souls Game ever.
    Amazing open world, extreme huge world ever seen in a game, Astonishing Bossesn
    Graphics are extremely solid,
    Incredible environment,
    Despite performance issues even in high end.hardware, still the crown is for Elden ring
  42. iSimon420
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    The hardest video game I have ever played in my life is also the masterpiece of the decade bar none! Elden Ring has raised every bar imaginable for every game across every category, and this is the rare title that truly deserves its hype. Gushing with content from head to toe, a gorgeous open-world that puts everything else, even the amazing Horizon Forbidden West to shame! IncredibleThe hardest video game I have ever played in my life is also the masterpiece of the decade bar none! Elden Ring has raised every bar imaginable for every game across every category, and this is the rare title that truly deserves its hype. Gushing with content from head to toe, a gorgeous open-world that puts everything else, even the amazing Horizon Forbidden West to shame! Incredible combat system that pulls no punches with savage enemies who will adapt to every situation. The most intense boss fights I have ever experienced.

    I don't know how many more times I could say masterpiece about Elden Ring, its Zelda on a thousand steroids and is the must play title of the decade. Hardest game you will ever play, no hand holding whatsoever, but if you can get past its difficulty, its a diamond the size of Jupiter. 10/10    … Expand
  43. Dyarkulus
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Best game of all time? yes gimme more pls mr fromsoft pls yes
    more characters? ok fine now
  44. Antiriad
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    My first souls game. Incredibly hard, but after sinking weeks into this game and only being halfway through (if that!) I think it's an absolute masterpiece. I'm on PC and apart from a few crashes to desktop it's been a solid 60fps and no real issues. So glad I skipped Forbidden West to play this instead.
  45. gabrielseifer
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game, the natural evolution of the Dark Souls genre.

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

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

    FromSoftware hit it out of the park with this one, I'm looking forward to seeing where they do with it.    … Expand
  46. edenzero
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    The only bad critic you will find to the PC version of Elden Ring its they suffered from FPS drop...literally was their only reason to put a negative score

    Game lived for its hype, GOTY right here
  47. Tanikaze
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Great Game, great Soulslike. One of the best open world structure on the market and an amazing exemple of storytelling. The feeling of combat is crude, fast and visceral. The color palette is finally brighter and landscape is cleaner, dotted with a multitude of places of interest.

    I still have to reach the End of All...but the travel, after about 80hrs, is already memorable.
  48. Hack
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    EDIT: The latest patch has fixed the stuttering for me, as well as made some important balance changes so I have changed my rating from 9 to 10.

    I have just finished the game for the second time, once as a full caster build and once as a full strength build, so I think I can finally say that yes, I definitely do recommend Elden Ring. This is without a doubt FROM's most accessible    EDIT: The latest patch has fixed the stuttering for me, as well as made some important balance changes so I have changed my rating from 9 to 10.

    I have just finished the game for the second time, once as a full caster build and once as a full strength build, so I think I can finally say that yes, I definitely do recommend Elden Ring.

    This is without a doubt FROM's most accessible game ever, you can tell they've put a lot of effort into the new player experience. They have also added a ton of quality of life changes which are very welcome even to a veteran player. That's not to say the game is easier though, because it's not, and some bosses are without a doubt some of the most challenging they've ever created.

    The move to open world was risky but I would say it paid off for the most part, although the game being so open and especially vertical did make for some frustrating moments when you were left thinking "how the hell do I get over there?", and sometimes the answer was extremely convoluted.

    The gameplay feels fresher than ever, with more ways to play and more viable builds. Magic has never felt so good, even a little too good at times. You also have weapon ashes which are like weapon special moves which add a ton of customisation to your build. On top of all that you have Incarnations which are like spells but more holy (faith) focused. There are many end-game builds which are all very different and all viable, which gives the game a lot of replayability. And speaking of replayability, you'll almost certainly want to do at least a second playthrough as you will miss a ton unless you're following a guide, it's impossible not to as the game has so much content that is off the beaten patch.

    So far I have been extremely positive but the game isn't perfect and the issues need to be brought up. First and foremost the game suffers from stuttering, regardless of your hardware, this is a fundamental game issue and you will experience it (whether you'll notice it or not is a different matter). If you are sensitive to performance problems you will definitely notice this issue as it's very prevalent in certain areas. The online co-op is also massively broken, you will be met with "unable to summon co-operator" errors all the time, it doesn't work more often than it does, so if you're planning to play with friends or just like to summon help from random players you may have a bad time. The later portion of the game is also a bit of a let-down, with several of the bosses being overwhelming difficult, as a veteran I struggled, so if this is your first time playing a FROM game just prepare yourself for the fact the difficultly dials up to 11 very rapidly towards the end, more so than any other FROM game. I also found the final boss extremely underwhelming, I won't spoil it but it's not a fun fight IMO.

    For the most part the game is a massive success, the amount of content is unbelievable, the world they've created is gorgeous, thematically the bosses are incredible and it has never been easier to jump into a FROM title. Most of the issues can be fixed, but only time will tell if they are. The bottom line is, if you're a fan of FROM games you will love Elden Ring, and if you're not, there has never been a better time to jump in as a new player.    … Expand
  49. Frank4Dead
    May 19, 2022
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. No joke. I've never even played another Fromsoft game besides the first dark souls which I didn't even beat. The gameplay is terrifyingly addictive, the world and the lore is so deep I could soak in it for hours. There are characters you actually **** care about and quests you devote too many hours to. The soundtrack is outrageously beautiful andThis is the best game I have ever played. No joke. I've never even played another Fromsoft game besides the first dark souls which I didn't even beat. The gameplay is terrifyingly addictive, the world and the lore is so deep I could soak in it for hours. There are characters you actually **** care about and quests you devote too many hours to. The soundtrack is outrageously beautiful and the game itself is stunning to look at, graphically and artistically. I don't think many games out there deserve a 10/10 but this is absolutely one I have no doubts about giving it to.… Expand
  50. walzero
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    This game is so adictive, the game is hard, but it's very fun, the visuals are stunning even if not the most realistic, the creativity made this game become a masterpiece. There's always more to do, all sidequests are fun, the rewards are interesting, the lore is well thought and even visiting old places, you can find something you missed the last time.
  51. Sharp
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The best From Software game from Miyazaki, and a masterpiece of an open-world title with a heavy Soulsborne feeling with a spice of Shadow of the Colossus and Breath of the Wild. The scope is much larger than I hoped, and everything is here you ever hoped for.

    The PC version runs a bit rough. Played on 5600X and 6900XT, both heavily undervolted via bios and MPT with powerlimit at max    The best From Software game from Miyazaki, and a masterpiece of an open-world title with a heavy Soulsborne feeling with a spice of Shadow of the Colossus and Breath of the Wild. The scope is much larger than I hoped, and everything is here you ever hoped for.

    The PC version runs a bit rough. Played on 5600X and 6900XT, both heavily undervolted via bios and MPT with powerlimit at max 200W for the whole system, and everything maxed out the game runs most of the time 60fps locked at 4K, with some hitches here and there.    … Expand
  52. Rawnchie14
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    I sport a monster of a PC and use a controller, so I can feel for those who have technical issues and have qualms with the lack of PC support. Legitimate complaints, all of them. But I'm reviewing my experience.

    The game - technical support aside, is nothing short of a masterpiece. FromSoftware has jam packed so much content in a game that can be beaten in a matter a few dozen hours, or    I sport a monster of a PC and use a controller, so I can feel for those who have technical issues and have qualms with the lack of PC support. Legitimate complaints, all of them. But I'm reviewing my experience.

    The game - technical support aside, is nothing short of a masterpiece. FromSoftware has jam packed so much content in a game that can be beaten in a matter a few dozen hours, or with hundereds of hours, depending on how you play. They drop you into the world with no purpose, and then culminate everything towards you becoming Elden Lord. Yeah, absolutely no small feat, but with a the barrage of new experiences, surprises around the corner, the "figure it out yourself" brand of quest lines, and the complete release of a player into a world where they make the choices - it's a truly fascinating game design choice from a formerly very rigid gameplay cycle and linear design the developer was known for.

    Is it perfect? No game is - but I feel it at times is very close (aside from some weapon/build style balancing), and was the PC port extremely disappointing? Absolutely. But past these issues, this has to be cemented as one of the best titles of the year - and that FromSoftware has ever released, free of tropes and rehashed open world designs, taking risks to diverge both from their core fan base and average gamers experience to bring something familiar yet as a completely new amalgamation of great ideas with enough ambiguity to embolden those who made the effort to understand the subtle and indirect presentation of the games tasks and lore.

    I'll acknowledge the technical shortcomings, certainly not ideal for all players, but the core game itself, is a feat that I feel cannot be dragged down by the unfortunate technical issues (which I agree, need to be figured out by the developers and better supported). This is GOTY territory in Feb/Mar    … Expand
  53. SpyroTombstone
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    It’s crazy too see so many people giving this game 0/10 because of some minor technical issues, I understand the 60fps frame cap is an issue for some people but I don’t get giving it a 0/10 because of that, honestly it’s a 9/10 but doesn’t deserve the hate it’s getting so I have to give a 10 to bring back the score a bit.

    Combats great, lots of weapons choices and more customisation than    It’s crazy too see so many people giving this game 0/10 because of some minor technical issues, I understand the 60fps frame cap is an issue for some people but I don’t get giving it a 0/10 because of that, honestly it’s a 9/10 but doesn’t deserve the hate it’s getting so I have to give a 10 to bring back the score a bit.

    Combats great, lots of weapons choices and more customisation than any game in the series before it.

    the world is massive and beautiful, absolutely nailed the art direction of the game again.

    Bosses are certainly the most interesting and difficult the series has had to offer.

    There are negatives, some people are having mild performance issues, small amounts stuttering in certain areas, the frame rate is locked to 60, and there’s no widescreen support (this one annoys me a little).
    The games hard, duh, its a souls game, I think a lot of the review bombing is due to its difficulty and pc gamers incessant obsession with frame rates, as if you need anymore than 60 in a non competitive title like this.    … Expand
  54. Phain
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring has surpassed all of my expectations. The game is a perfect marriage between Dark Souls combat and Breath of the Wild exploration. To my pleasant surprise, Elden Ring was able to make world exploration the most enjoyable part of the experience for me. Being able to almost immediately unlock our horse companion makes the early game a wonderful time. There is something magicalElden Ring has surpassed all of my expectations. The game is a perfect marriage between Dark Souls combat and Breath of the Wild exploration. To my pleasant surprise, Elden Ring was able to make world exploration the most enjoyable part of the experience for me. Being able to almost immediately unlock our horse companion makes the early game a wonderful time. There is something magical about riding through the world, enjoying the beautiful environment, and hunting for all of the secrets to be found. Again and again I was shocked by the diversity of world design, the depth of the dungeons, and the scale of the world itself. Elden Ring gives me a feeling that no other game has; the feeling of walking through an area with the sense that I've been here before. This chilling sense of nostalgia alongside the outstanding depth of combat options is the reason why I will be returning to Elden Ring for years to come.… Expand
  55. Zemla
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Great game, large operworld, must have for exploration freaks.
    Replayability garanted.
  56. Khlorox87
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    This game is an open world souls game with an easier learning curve then previous entries. If you are thinking about getting into souls but the series look to hard, give hard Elden Ring a try. You are able to explore the world upgrade your character then fight the area boss when you choose to do so.
  57. whimp
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Buy a decent PC and stop whining about your 5 year old bucket cant play ER. Giving a game like ER 0 just shows how big a moron you are.

    The game is the perfect evolution from Souls-borne and Sekiro and manage to create a true open world experience while maintaining almost the same difficulty (yes, DS fan-boys disagrees) and allowing "new comers" to use spirits for the hard boss-fights.    Buy a decent PC and stop whining about your 5 year old bucket cant play ER. Giving a game like ER 0 just shows how big a moron you are.

    The game is the perfect evolution from Souls-borne and Sekiro and manage to create a true open world experience while maintaining almost the same difficulty (yes, DS fan-boys disagrees) and allowing "new comers" to use spirits for the hard boss-fights. The quests and the complexity in the game is as usual top notch and obscure and I love it. It is easily a 10/10 game.

    It is a masterpiece and you will only find out if you put the time and effort into it :)    … Expand
  58. Bruny
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    One of the best games action open world rpg of the last 10 years. Quality and quantity are over the top. The masterpiece of From Software.
  59. SilexEco
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    This game is going to be the best game of this year, I strongly recommend playing it on Xbox Series X, the only platform where it does not give problems with lag or fps, from software did it again but this time better than ever, it brought together the best of all the video games they have released to date in one, with a beautiful open world as well.
  60. sscott0829tw
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    The game is addicting as hell, it's dark souls meet BOTW. easily get your money worth.
    the amount of content in this game is insane. easily 10/10
  61. Senchay
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ive ever played. And im gaming since Atari 800XL/C64 times.

    The world is so amazing, with so much fredom, that i have to think a long time to find another game that lets one that many choices what to do first. Cant beat boss XY? Just go to ZY. Cant beat ZY, just go to YZ. Cant do YZ, just do thing ZZ. Every corner of the immense world is full of secrets and    One of the best games ive ever played. And im gaming since Atari 800XL/C64 times.

    The world is so amazing, with so much fredom, that i have to think a long time to find another game that lets one that many choices what to do first. Cant beat boss XY? Just go to ZY. Cant beat ZY, just go to YZ. Cant do YZ, just do thing ZZ.

    Every corner of the immense world is full of secrets and content. Even after reading 10 guides one still will find secrets on his own, if looking for them, trying out things etc.

    Controls are like always in Souls games, spot on. One can count beats and it will fit, if the refresh rate is constant.

    Bosses always give that immense feling of accomplishment, even if not that hard as in other Souls games. The "choosable" difficulty of them makes this a perfect example how a Soulsbourne has to be, playable by everyone who invests time into the game. Everyone can choose how hard he wants it to have, by either just following the "line" or by roaming the world, doing it all before going to the hard bosses.

    Technically i dont have the issues others have, so i cannot rate it down. After the latest patch the game runs on vsync 60 fps on maximum, if i let the first few minutes after loading in out of the calculation. Its very fluid (9900k, rtx 2080, 32gb, win 10, wqhd).

    Many nice features make this Souls for my personal taste the best one. The open world, the horse and the ability to jup improve it by a ton.

    I dont understand why ppl rate it low, honestly, im afraid they are the ones rating everything down.

    For me its among the best games of the last years, maybe even for overall. Its amazing and i cant stop it once ive started.

    If i would have 1 wish for something to be added, i would choose a bit more story. In form of cutscenes or whatever. I know there is lots of lore etc but sometimes i wish there would be a bit more.    … Expand
  62. KILLERx417
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    The game graphics are amazing and its a game you'll never get bored off new monsters every corner all different a new challenge
  63. Hoshi212
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Better then Breath of the Wild by a long shot. From Software at its best. Some bosses are a bit unbalanced but overall it's a must play but know that, you will get your butt whopped.
  64. Mikekan13
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    First time I've ever cared to review a game because this game is simply a masterpiece. Yes there are some framerate issues on the PC, but even with it's few flaws this game keeps making me ask the question, "Is this the best game of all time?" I'm about 40 hours in so I won't say it is or isn't until I've completed it. It definitely is top 5 for me already.
  65. DasDoktoerchen
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    I started playing with my friends at launch but we quickly lost interest in the game which weird because all of us are big soulsborne fans.
    However I recently found myself bored during quarantine and tried it again and was shocked.
    Now I don't get why we dropped the game. I played trough it three times now and got one of my mates to finish it as well. I believe what turned us off the    I started playing with my friends at launch but we quickly lost interest in the game which weird because all of us are big soulsborne fans.
    However I recently found myself bored during quarantine and tried it again and was shocked.
    Now I don't get why we dropped the game. I played trough it three times now and got one of my mates to finish it as well.
    I believe what turned us off the first time was the open world aspect but now it is one of the strongest points in my opinion.
    I particularly enjoyed the bosses in the later half of the game, when **** really starts picking up.
    I get that some people are annoyed at the amount of recycled bosses and areas, and I get it. But I also dont mind it, as it makes sense in the context of the world of Elden Ring.
    The music is awesome, the amount of variety is great and the combat system is once again top notch.
    I gotta admit however that the PvP (Which was the most enjoyable thing in past souls games to me) is really not my cup of tea. The netcode is bad to a point where some weapons are almost unusable in PvP (I played with rogiers rapier for almost the entire game but its not made for PvP)
    The open world and the fact that torrent becomes unavailable in PvP means people can hide in almost unreachable places, which makes Invasions incredibly frustrating and a few more minor issues stopped me from PvPing altogether.
    However overall it is one of the best games Fromsoft ever made and an absolute recommendation from me. Especially to people who are new to Fromsoft games, as I found it very beginner friendly.
    Crafting seemed useless to me at first but proved to come in handy from time to time. Plus the fact that there are crafting materials everywhere made exploring the world feel more rewarding.
    Its definitely game of the year contender and one of the best single-player games of all time.    … Expand
  66. Seyta
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Git Gud, praise the sun Git Gud, praise the sun Git Gud, praise the sun Git Gud, praise the sun
  67. Amsheagar
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the game of the year for me. Its incredible masterpiece. Crown of the souls games. I want more games like this or just dlcs. I recommend everyone who wanna meet a souls game, but didnt do yet and for sure must play for any souls fan.
  68. guilhermefdias
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Immense, absolutely full of attention and detail on every corner. Its Dark Souls open world, its crazy to think about the fact I'm playing this game masterpiece. Its unreal.

    Too bad the performance on PC lacks some polish, but in the long term, I already know this will be another eternal classic. Well done FromSoftware, well done!
  69. MajikManX
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game doesn't live up to the hype, it absolutely destroys it! If you got drawn in by the hype without knowing what a FromSoft game is like, that's your fault. If you complain about performance issues and are trying to use a 780ti, that's your fault. My only complaint is how invasions/summoning work, I wish they were more like previous FromSoft games. Stop being a baby and GET GUD.
  70. ehackim619
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Really just leaving this to try to balance out all the weird negative reviews. Almost all of them seem to be just complaining that widescreen isn't supported or that it stutters for them. You're supposed to review the GAME. Anyway I don't get it I'm running this on a GTX 1080 from 2017 and 16GB RAM and getting no stuttering, a smooth 60fps, and I didn't even have to lower any settings. TheReally just leaving this to try to balance out all the weird negative reviews. Almost all of them seem to be just complaining that widescreen isn't supported or that it stutters for them. You're supposed to review the GAME. Anyway I don't get it I'm running this on a GTX 1080 from 2017 and 16GB RAM and getting no stuttering, a smooth 60fps, and I didn't even have to lower any settings. The game is hands down the best Soulsborne experience I've had so far… Expand
  71. Djomla
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Massapiece. this is the peak of From Software. Well, along with Bloodborne. Just imagining a Bloodborne 2 with this kind of open world gets me titillated.
  72. brpoconnor
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This game is one of the most highly-anticipated games in recent memory, and it certainly lives up to expectations. I'll keep it short and simple. I am ~20 hours in and could not be happier with this game.

    Pros: - Visually impressive. I don't think this game has state-of-the-art graphics, but that isn't really something I care about. The graphics are solid, the world is beautiful, and    This game is one of the most highly-anticipated games in recent memory, and it certainly lives up to expectations. I'll keep it short and simple. I am ~20 hours in and could not be happier with this game.

    Pros:
    - Visually impressive. I don't think this game has state-of-the-art graphics, but that isn't really something I care about. The graphics are solid, the world is beautiful, and the art direction is phenomenal
    - Combat is fun and engaging. Like previous FromSoft games, the combat is a high-point. Git gud.
    - Exploration is risky but rewarding. I am thrilled with their addition of dungeons and crafting. There are interesting storylines, secrets, and puzzles all around- you just have to look.
    - Difficulty is present and the game is better for it. This game pushes its players to be better and smarter. This is something rare but deeply appreciated in today's videogame market. I applaud FromSoft for not trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator.

    Cons:
    - Some performance issues initially. They were never that bad for me, though. I know that other PC users struggled, but all I experienced were some occasional slow-downs and frame-rate drops. Following the most recent update, it runs flawlessly.    … Expand
  73. owenw218
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    The launch had some bugs on pc and this is clearly a console port, but overall this is one of the best games I have ever played. I am 98 hours in, and almost done with the game. This was my first souls game, though I have played other similar games that are less difficult.

    I think my favorite thing about this game is the sheer variety in how you can tackle it. There are so many viable    The launch had some bugs on pc and this is clearly a console port, but overall this is one of the best games I have ever played. I am 98 hours in, and almost done with the game. This was my first souls game, though I have played other similar games that are less difficult.

    I think my favorite thing about this game is the sheer variety in how you can tackle it. There are so many viable options, and the most OP of them seem to have been, or will be nerfed to be more appropriate. My friends all use different builds and weapons, and we have all had such different experiences going into it. There is a level of freedom and exploration that Breath of the Wild started and Elden Ring expanded on substantially.

    It's not going to be for everyone, it's definitely hard, and unforgiving but fair most of the time. You can be a sweaty if you want, you can use summons and have friends help, you can be a mage, a 2h warrior, a stealthy rogue style build, the options and new game plus really do lend themselves to an expansive varierty.

    One of the best games I have ever played, truly a 10/10 game, and a breath of fresh air in a AAA environment where microtransactions and overly busy HUDs gimp what could otherwise be solid games.    … Expand
  74. sursaa
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Никаких проблем с производительностью и падением фпс.
  75. DutchElf
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game. Not the normal Dark Souls that I love, but it's damn close.
  76. CDQUINT
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    es increiblemente increible, todo lo que diga es poco, y encima en mas de52h ni u solo bug, para ser su primer mundo abierto todo va genial
  77. Blaha
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece in gaming that will never be forgotten. This is generation defining.
  78. rave
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    the game runs almost flawless on my Gtx 1070 MSI & Intel i7-9700k
    Amazing game, the game needed some Nvidia control panel tweaking to fix the stuttering.
    but for me its gone almost completly.
    to all the ppl crying and giving a bad review.
    if you cant fix the issues yourself why even own a gaming PC ? pathetic.
  79. manu232324
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solo por ver cómo un boss usa la cabeza de su leal dragón como lanzallamas merece la pena jugarlo.… Expand
  80. IlyaHero
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    The best game ever made. Skyrim or Zelda are not even close. Fromsoftware are the best
  81. alexgrunge13
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing and it"s working just fine on my pc (high quality settings and 60 fps on R5 1600 / GTX-1660). It was worth the wait.
  82. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    I am not a Souls quote on quote "fan". I had the briefest of experiences with Dark Souls 3. Fully admit I never made it past the tutorial "Boss". I probably was playing late and it wore on my patience and I never returned to it. Elden Ring then must be doing something right for me to have put 100+ hours into the game so far, but that is not to say that it is flawless.

    Going into the    I am not a Souls quote on quote "fan". I had the briefest of experiences with Dark Souls 3. Fully admit I never made it past the tutorial "Boss". I probably was playing late and it wore on my patience and I never returned to it. Elden Ring then must be doing something right for me to have put 100+ hours into the game so far, but that is not to say that it is flawless.

    Going into the game I already kind of knew that it would be essentially another Dark Souls. But the open world intrigued me as did the art style/aesthetic. I understood that Souls games can be hard, and I expected Elden Ring to be no different. So my expectations largely did prove correct. But there are a few areas where Elden Ring differs in that it makes this game more accessible to folks like me without sacrificing the difficulty the series is known for.

    If you have played a Dark Souls game before you already know what to expect here. Combat is more nuanced and tactical. You have to keep an eye on not only your HP but your stamina as well as guarding and blocking are vital in avoiding getting punished by tougher enemies. I can't really speak to casting yet but my friends who are familiar with the series have noted that casting seems more fleshed out this go around.

    As you defeat enemies you earn runes which can then be spent to level up and improve your stats or to buy various equipment, etc. There is a robust crafting system to make use of all the materials you find out in the world. I did mention that Elden Ring is perhaps the best entry point for newcomers like me. If you get stuck? Elden Ring gives you a lot of options. You can farm some runes or go exploring and come back later. You don't have to feel like your hitting a brick wall. Sometimes however that is where the fun really lies when you are at a sliver of health and you manage to land that killing blow on a tough boss. The feeling of satisfaction and the difficulty are as much a part of the game's content as the other elements that comprise it. There's a good assortment of field bosses too to test your skill and patience against. That Tree Sentinel will wreck you which makes killing him later so satisfying.

    Perhaps more integral is just how expertly crafted the open world is. There are tons of things to find and do. Maybe you stumble across a tree and follow a ghostly image to a secluded cave. Maybe you find a chest and in trying to open it? You fall through the floor to a pit of rats. While the game has an abundance of "Finger" and "Hole" messages. There are a fair number of helpful messages tipping you off to devious traps. These offer up a sense of community to the game beyond just it's co-op.

    So where does Elden Ring fall short? To start it's not a very well optimized game. Performance can be unwieldy at times with the game dropping frames inexplicably which can lead to some unfortunate deaths. If there is another area where Elden RIng struggles it is it's co-op. Not the co-op itself but how it's initiated. Using a finger or what have you to host/summon a friend is unnecessarily convoluted. Why can't you just send an invite to a friend directly through Steam? I've heard some say "Well that's just how it's always been." But does it have to be that way just because that's how it's always been?

    I think the game might also benefit from a quest log/tracking system. Not saying to add "Markers" on screen, etc. At the very least I'd appreciate a bestiary or compendium that details the enemies and characters you have met along with the lore and story elements for them. Think of Witcher 3's bestiary/character compendium.

    I was pretty nervous and unsure if I would like the game after my ill-fated time with Dark Souls 3. But I have enjoyed it far more than I thought I would and hey when I've spent 100+ odd hours in the game to this point? I'd say that's a win. I've now killed Margit, Godrick, Renalla and hell even Malenia (yes I used summon and bleed don't judge!). My progress has been slow but it's allowed me to soak in the world and appreciate each triumph that comes through perseverance. Would I recommend this to newcomers? If your going to try a souls game? Or a Souls-like? Elden Ring is probably the best place to start. A 10 doesn't mean the game is without issue. It needs better optimization/performance. But as someone who is a Souls newbie? It gets my highest recommendation.    … Expand
  83. Sh0danV3
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    On of the best games in last decade. And I'm not even a Souls fan.

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

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

    - some rare/minor performance issues on PC    … Expand
  84. SupaStaVince
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    At last... an open world game that doesn't hold your hand while ramming exposition down your throat and throwing a bunch of objectives at you. goat 11/10

    Gotta love the dad of war shills review bombing this game lol
  85. AlciroMadara
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    jogo perfeito 10/10! não tive nenhum travamento ou bug! melhor experiencia e impossível.
  86. shangalangholt
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I'm lost for words how users have rated this game so low. Sure its not next gen graphics but that's because of covid. The gameplay is incredible and surely anyone that rates a game should base their review on gameplay before anything else. The variety is huge too. This is easily one of the best games I've played
  87. Steamc4tz
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    This will probably be my go-to open world RPG for a long time. With so many reasons to replay (builds, affiliations, active balancing) this is probably the only game I've felt comfortable paying full price for in a while.
  88. Tuskone
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    PC port was really bad for the first two weeks of launch, but the game is the best Souls game hands down. I'm amazed what they could accomplish, albeit repeated but harder encounters feel a bit weird in some of the cases.
  89. Kiatzu
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    This game deserves to be called a masterpiece. I had no technical difficulties what so ever. I do understand that this is definitely a big problem for some, but I can only speak for myself and I had no performance issues at all. Sure the formula of the game itself stays the same, it sure feels like and open world DarkSouls just with some new and refreshing features. But those features areThis game deserves to be called a masterpiece. I had no technical difficulties what so ever. I do understand that this is definitely a big problem for some, but I can only speak for myself and I had no performance issues at all. Sure the formula of the game itself stays the same, it sure feels like and open world DarkSouls just with some new and refreshing features. But those features are great. The world itself is awesome and just invites you to explore it. The music, the graphics, the boss fights are so immersive. The whole world is, it just sinks you in. And there is so much to discover. Hidden worlds and areas, secrets, different endings. Completed it within 80 hours. A must play for every RPG and Soulslike fan!… Expand
  90. IntestineFiesta
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Imagine being one of these paint drinkers complaining that a game designed for a controller has bad keyboard controls, absolutely hilarious. The intellectual titans complaining here must also complain that Civilization has poor controller support.

    Also, nearly all of the texture issues people are whining about here are the result of outdated graphics drivers and have nothing to do with    Imagine being one of these paint drinkers complaining that a game designed for a controller has bad keyboard controls, absolutely hilarious. The intellectual titans complaining here must also complain that Civilization has poor controller support.

    Also, nearly all of the texture issues people are whining about here are the result of outdated graphics drivers and have nothing to do with Elden Ring, something you'd expect anyone with even a rudimentary understanding of pc gaming to understand.

    It's a flat-out abuse of this platform to give games 0/10 scores because you are incapable of troubleshooting your own computer problems.    … Expand
  91. Dorigan23
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Its an incredible game with a ton of QoL improvements over both open world and Souls likes. The majority of negative reviews are people who couldn't get past Margit and are salty
  92. CzarSquid
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate game of all time. This is not an exaggeration it's undisputed fact.
  93. WhiteShade
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Gaming porn with some minor problems, but soundtrack is weakest in souls series
  94. asdfasdf12456
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    Probably the best game I have ever played. The overall experience is very enjoyable, even after beating the game, I still want to keep playing for new game+. Some of the boss themes are very awesome, e.g. mohg / final boss, and other background soundtrack too, e.g. Frenzied flame merchant.
  95. bwh31
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is the best game I have ever played...and to be quite frank, the review bombs are unfounded in my opinion. Everyone I have talked too who properly updates their PC has had 0 issues, or only very minor ones, with the game.

    If you are on PC.....UPDATE TO THE LATEST DRIVERS. Nvidia released a new driver specifically optimized for Elden Ring last week. You need it. It helps. Do    This game is the best game I have ever played...and to be quite frank, the review bombs are unfounded in my opinion. Everyone I have talked too who properly updates their PC has had 0 issues, or only very minor ones, with the game.

    If you are on PC.....UPDATE TO THE LATEST DRIVERS. Nvidia released a new driver specifically optimized for Elden Ring last week. You need it. It helps. Do not ignore it.
    2nd.....TURN OFF THE STEAM OVERLAY. Steam overlay causes issues with all kinds of games, not just Elden Ring. Just turn the dang thing off and watch your performance improve. I did both of these things and have had 0 issues with frame rate, stuttering, or anything else that everyone is griping about. It is amazing to me how many PC Gamers don't do the basic maintenance of updating drivers to help their game and PC performance.

    The game itself is fantastic. It is the classic Dark Souls combat, mixed with an incredible open world with secrets and items to find EVERYWHERE. Literally their seems to be secrets and things to find on every inch of the massive map. Oh, and Boss fights galore. If you like Fromsoft games, then it is the perfect mesh of all their past games. The lore is great, and while there is a clear cut overarching "quest", most of the in-depth lore is still very cryptic and can be discovered through reading item descriptions in true Dark Souls fashion.

    I haven't been this into a video games in a lot of years. It ticks all the right boxes, is super addicting, and I find myself thinking about the items, worlds, bosses, and lore even when I am not playing it. It will forever be one of my top 5 gaming experiences, hands down.

    So to conclude, ignore the review bombers, update your PC, and enjoy one of the greatest games in recent memory. You will not regret it.    … Expand
  96. odmirfilho
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Estou com certa de 20h de gameplay no computador, e está sendo uma das melhores experiências que já tive, me sinto jogando um RPG de mesa, recomendo. Estou rodando com uma configuração que é um mix de qualidade: Rysen 5 3600, e uma RX 570 4GB, 16gb de RAM. Configuração média, no SSD.

    I have about 20 hours of gameplay on the computer, and it's been one of the best experiences I've    Estou com certa de 20h de gameplay no computador, e está sendo uma das melhores experiências que já tive, me sinto jogando um RPG de mesa, recomendo. Estou rodando com uma configuração que é um mix de qualidade: Rysen 5 3600, e uma RX 570 4GB, 16gb de RAM. Configuração média, no SSD.

    I have about 20 hours of gameplay on the computer, and it's been one of the best experiences I've ever had, I feel like I'm playing a tabletop RPG, I recommend it. I'm running with a configuration that is a mix of quality: Rysen 5 3600, and an RX 570 4GB, 16gb of RAM. Medium configuration, on SSD.    … Expand
  97. Chacal45
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    The game is very good, faithful to the Souls style, it is different from the rest of the games I am used to and I think that is the cause of so many bad comments, but let me tell you that the game is great, it's captivating, fun, it makes you think, explore and improve. It has much to discover and explore, People today are used to being told everything and being led everywhere by theThe game is very good, faithful to the Souls style, it is different from the rest of the games I am used to and I think that is the cause of so many bad comments, but let me tell you that the game is great, it's captivating, fun, it makes you think, explore and improve. It has much to discover and explore, People today are used to being told everything and being led everywhere by the hand. In this game you have to investigate, be cunning, have patience and be creative. I really liked it, I play it non-stop since it came out.… Expand
  98. auditbadger
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  99. blufnx
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Great game, no lag issues with a standard rig from my end. Challenging enough but not too hard.
  100. Saibot
    May 2, 2022
    10
    No doubt this is a 10/10. amazing story, amazing gameplay, and the graphics are out of this world. i for sure sometimes have minor problems like hick-ups whem entering a new area that is not fully rendered yet. bosses are difficult but the more you play the more you understand their moves i mean, it's still a souls game, my first tbh. i've many more hours to go and every day that i haveNo doubt this is a 10/10. amazing story, amazing gameplay, and the graphics are out of this world. i for sure sometimes have minor problems like hick-ups whem entering a new area that is not fully rendered yet. bosses are difficult but the more you play the more you understand their moves i mean, it's still a souls game, my first tbh. i've many more hours to go and every day that i have time to play after work. im hyped to hop on and defeat some bosses or just wondering around and explore the big a** world.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 60 Critic Reviews

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