Elden Ring

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  1. Qwerty2003
    Mar 13, 2022
    0
    Haters gonna hate, but the game is great anyway. Some many people already said why this is great i have nothing new to add
  2. WalicFeed
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Best game i've played. Just like dark souls but more gameplay. I recommend buying this game.
  3. k0d3z
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    So I think this will be my very first legit review ever and let me just say this game is everything it's been praised and more. First of all I don't think people who give it bad reviews based on their computers specs and crashes should even be valid as I myself don't have the best CPU out there, but would never downplay a game when my hours played would be close to none. If you aren'tSo I think this will be my very first legit review ever and let me just say this game is everything it's been praised and more. First of all I don't think people who give it bad reviews based on their computers specs and crashes should even be valid as I myself don't have the best CPU out there, but would never downplay a game when my hours played would be close to none. If you aren't familiar with FROMSOFTWARE (i.e. Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Sekiro) games either and just hopped on the hype train of what's popular and got slapped in the face with that difficulty shock don't take it with a grain of salt it's meant to challenge you. People also out there like "There's no open world or Lore or Loot" I don't know what you're talking about cause there's literally loot and lore all over if you actually explore and pay attention. Yeah there's no tutorial or quest page to guide you when playing or to hold your hand but you can always also use Google like almost 99% of everyone when they get stuck somewhere or just look up a guide and don't feel ashamed there's literally tons of info out there on the game to easily guide you by without needing a in game tab. Everything about his game is rewarding, from killing that crazy hard boss you are just determined to finish whether you die 100+ times or not. You can respec your character later in the game so even if you find something you want to use which you didn't build your char for you can always alter later on or if you really feel like it just grind it out like most games require these days as there's no real max level in the game as opposed to skills capping out at 99 which you can actually get every attribute to if you really wanna be Elden Lord.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Anyways I just wanna say I've loved every second I've spent with this game so far and can't wait to New Game plus it numerous times to learn and discover more and more. Coming from someone who's died hundreds of times enjoy everyone!! :D    … Expand
  4. CBerg
    Mar 12, 2022
    1
    If you take Skyrim and remove the interesting story, fun, progression, NPC population, direction, you get Elden Ring. I played for 20 hours, leveled to 20, and it’s just riding around on a horse trying to grind runes.
  5. VG_Alex
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    'Elden Ring' was a masterpiece of Soul Series games, it has excellent qualification,It is the first Soul Series game worth trying for all players.

    Review of "Elden Ring"

    Graphic/Art: 8.5

    Music/Sounds: 9

    Narrative/Performance:8

    Gameplay:9

    Score:9 (+0.3)
  6. Crapcrap
    Mar 12, 2022
    0
    most overrated and most boring game of all time, game crashes every 15 min, the graphics aren't that great, it's overhyped by fanboys!
  7. Vmrubiorivera
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    From software really outdid themselves this time. This game takes all of the best pieces of their previous titles and makes them better.

    I was hesitant at first since I didn’t know how their formula would work in an open world but I was wrong and couldn’t be happier.
  8. Sifh
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Jogo incrível, fora as lagadas que dá no pc é 100% bom, a experiência de andar pelo mapa ao invés de ficar preso naqueles cantos torna o jogo bem menos repetitivo.
  9. Kustosh
    Mar 12, 2022
    0
    Game graphics looks like from 2006. Other languages than english were probably translated in google translator lol. Stupid texts on the ground, i mean, they are really stupid, and with zero point. Bad console port on PC, u have to guess which button does what. Im really dissapointed, gameplay is boring. Story even more. At least we know which company pays for good reviews.
  10. Knucklesfan1
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    I made an account because this game deserved the points. Frankly, it is just the best Fromsoft has ever done. There is a little bit for everyone who enjoyed the previous entries. The game is absurdly massive and fun no matter how you go about it, it has outrageous amounts of replayability even compared to other souls titles who boasted high replayability... If making Elden Ring does not goI made an account because this game deserved the points. Frankly, it is just the best Fromsoft has ever done. There is a little bit for everyone who enjoyed the previous entries. The game is absurdly massive and fun no matter how you go about it, it has outrageous amounts of replayability even compared to other souls titles who boasted high replayability... If making Elden Ring does not go rewarded, I don't know what would.… Expand
  11. Baronz
    Mar 12, 2022
    4
    I do not understand the hype and the critics reviews. It's a big, empty open world, without tutorial, quest, lore, loot. Sluggish controls and graphics is worst than modded skyrim. 5 hours play time and it's already boring.
    If you take away the difficulty (and you can on pc with cheat engine) there is nothing left, a big dead, empty world where nothing happens. Go and learn what a 10/10    I do not understand the hype and the critics reviews. It's a big, empty open world, without tutorial, quest, lore, loot. Sluggish controls and graphics is worst than modded skyrim. 5 hours play time and it's already boring.
    If you take away the difficulty (and you can on pc with cheat engine) there is nothing left, a big dead, empty world where nothing happens. Go and learn what a 10/10 open world is by playing RDR2.    … Expand
  12. areda2468
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    A complete masterpiece visuals art direction gameplay music everything about this game is completely mesmerizing
  13. Art_919
    Mar 12, 2022
    8
    A great game with relatively minor issues that I personally have faced.

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

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

    Overall, it's great fun, but very difficult and can be very annoying to a new player. It's not perfect, and it's a way off the 10/10 score many people spout, but it's a game that has adequately lived up to it's enormous hype, which is very rarely seen.    … Expand
  14. thenootlinja
    Mar 12, 2022
    0
    Elden Ring Review
    0/10
    Can't even play the game because it crashes every 10 minutes.
  15. Ordnik
    Mar 12, 2022
    7
    A really great game. But even a great game like this has lots of issues, and these issues ruin your whole experience.
  16. carlos29319
    Mar 12, 2022
    5
    One of the best fromsoftware game I played so far. Also one of the best games period
  17. B3N_
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    One of the best game I ever played. Imagine a mix between Witcher 3, Zelda BotW and the darkness of the Souls.This game is HUGE, I already played over 100 hours and I feel I know nothing about all the world and his secrets. I wasn't a fan of Souls but for me this game is a master piece ! The game is not as frustrating as Sekiro f.e, the open world allows you to move and do other quests andOne of the best game I ever played. Imagine a mix between Witcher 3, Zelda BotW and the darkness of the Souls.This game is HUGE, I already played over 100 hours and I feel I know nothing about all the world and his secrets. I wasn't a fan of Souls but for me this game is a master piece ! The game is not as frustrating as Sekiro f.e, the open world allows you to move and do other quests and things till you feel confortable and come back.
    I just can recommand you to play it, you won't regret.    … Expand
  18. duck_dodgers
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    A nigh perfect souls game set in a vibrant, dense open world. From Software have picked up the best parts of all the previous Souls games, Bloodborne and Sekiro and have added a lot more to make this game.
    The combat and other gameplay elements are top notch and the sound design and music is a new high bar for the Soulsborne genre.
    I've personally encountered no performance    A nigh perfect souls game set in a vibrant, dense open world. From Software have picked up the best parts of all the previous Souls games, Bloodborne and Sekiro and have added a lot more to make this game.
    The combat and other gameplay elements are top notch and the sound design and music is a new high bar for the Soulsborne genre.
    I've personally encountered no performance issues/crashes on my PC but I'm sure fromsoft will patch the issues out at the earliest.    … Expand
  19. JadedLeafs
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Great game. Don't listen to most of the review bombs from new accounts with two reviews, the other being horizon. It's like people bought a souls game and are offended that it's a souls game. It's a classic souls game with a lot of the same mechanics from previous games. It's more accessible as there are usually sites of grace (bonefires) right outside the boss rooms. You can also fastGreat game. Don't listen to most of the review bombs from new accounts with two reviews, the other being horizon. It's like people bought a souls game and are offended that it's a souls game. It's a classic souls game with a lot of the same mechanics from previous games. It's more accessible as there are usually sites of grace (bonefires) right outside the boss rooms. You can also fast travel to any of them right from the start of the game. Being open world they have a lot of smaller side dungeons throughout that can be vested in 15 to 20 minutes but they also have those classic longer ones. It's more accessible than previous games but the combat is in line with previous entries and in my opinion it's more difficult. There is story but like all souls game it's not something presented to you on a silver after. Everything has to be earned in souls games. People who look at dying in a souls game like a failure might have a hard time with this as dying is part of figuring out enemy and boss attack patterns. I will say that the PC version has some performance issues that need to be patched so my actual review is 9 out of 10 but I gave it a ten to try and balance out all the review bombers who gave up after an hour.… Expand
  20. 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.
  21. jojoboy1997
    Mar 12, 2022
    0
    Input lag problem and input queue system in this game make game unplayable.
  22. Wtfgamer
    Mar 12, 2022
    0
    Enemies are invisible and it’s only a dot still after 2 weeks of its release. So people still say study their animation to defeat them, I really want to say how? It’s rendering the game not playable. And I ask for refund.
  23. mrhoward
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Its a great game, I love the open world and all the mysteries in the game. It has some preformance problems but the game is so good i forget about it after a couple of hours. hope they fiks the stutters soon
  24. Oddsocks22
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    Fantastic game. The world is gorgeously and purposefully designed on another level to any other game I've played. The combat has ds3 DNA with some positive changes. If you like fromsoft games you will love this. Some minor performances issues and lacking some settings for pc, ultrawide support and 60fps cap for example. These things do bother me but all things considered it's still anFantastic game. The world is gorgeously and purposefully designed on another level to any other game I've played. The combat has ds3 DNA with some positive changes. If you like fromsoft games you will love this. Some minor performances issues and lacking some settings for pc, ultrawide support and 60fps cap for example. These things do bother me but all things considered it's still an incredible game… Expand
  25. Dreadtz
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    This Game looks Amazing, the Graphics is okay but the art style makes the game looks really beautiful.
    The gameplay in a Open World works well for a soulborne game.
  26. broodey
    Mar 12, 2022
    3
    i was thinking okay maybe fromsoft coming with a game for a wider audience will fix their hitbox circus and all the combat issues but no. theyll just convert everyone to weebs. it was nice in the begining im 200h+ in and i wont touch it again when i finish it. yea im bad at it but cheesing , relying on luck and rhytm games isnt difficult . its just for people who are willing to learni was thinking okay maybe fromsoft coming with a game for a wider audience will fix their hitbox circus and all the combat issues but no. theyll just convert everyone to weebs. it was nice in the begining im 200h+ in and i wont touch it again when i finish it. yea im bad at it but cheesing , relying on luck and rhytm games isnt difficult . its just for people who are willing to learn because they dont have anything better to learn . like i played it because it was the only game that seem good but i would recommend not to suffer through this . it was good in the beginning because of a few original tricks but after that it all becomes the same thing over and over but with more health and damage… Expand
  27. FinzGaming
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    After almost 140 hours of play and in the middle of NG+, my verdict on the game.

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

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

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

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

    Now we come to the bad things.

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

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

    In the end it will still be one of the best, most important games of our time, setting new standards.    … Expand
  28. KangFasho
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    By far FromSoftwares best game yet, Elden Ring is a masterpiece on nearly all fronts, with only a few minor issues stopping it from getting a 10. If your a fan of these games, play Elden Ring now you will love it. It's the culmination of everything FromSoftware has done ever since 2009 with the release of Demons Souls.

    The open-world is surprisingly good, I was worried we'd be getting a    By far FromSoftwares best game yet, Elden Ring is a masterpiece on nearly all fronts, with only a few minor issues stopping it from getting a 10. If your a fan of these games, play Elden Ring now you will love it. It's the culmination of everything FromSoftware has done ever since 2009 with the release of Demons Souls.

    The open-world is surprisingly good, I was worried we'd be getting a super dead world with just fields of grass, and while that does occasionally happen, its usually quickly broken up by something that'll catch your interest, whether that be a castle in the distance, or massive tree, or one of the many dungeons. The dungeon system is a great way to split up the world and give you stuff to do, it's a welcome addition that adds so much more content. While they can occasionally be a bit repetitive and some of them are way too short, their for the most part well done.

    My only complaint would have to be the dungeon's reuse of bosses, once you've done a couple of these dungeons your likely to run into a boss that you've already fought once and likely more. This is likely my biggest issue with the game, bosses are reused so frequently that it becomes a joke after a while, even some bosses that are in the main story are reused as either another boss or a damn enemy type. it just comes off as really disappointing and lazy, especially when they can't even be bothered to change some of these reused bosses up in the slightest, one boss, in particular, is used over 10 times and is the exact same every single time. Some may not consider it that big of a problem, but to me, as someone who considers the bosses to be one of the most important aspects of a FromSoftware game, it was really disappointing to see. Thankfully the main story bosses make up for this issue and are all amazing, there wasn't a single one that I didn't like, and Elden RIng has by far the best bosses in the franchise when it comes to the main story alone.

    Even fighting these guys in Co-Op is lots of fun, their extremely well balanced and can actually be very challenging even with 3 other players. With the bosses being given a bunch more health, and actually switching targets from player to player, and using wide sweeping attacks to hit everyone on the field. And thankfully it's easier than ever to get into a world with 2 of your friends, as the item used for summoning is extremely easy to get using the new crafting system. The flowers used to craft it are everywhere and respawn, so if you ever run out, all you have to do is farm some flowers for about 5 minutes and your set. Unfortunately, PVP is nowhere near as good or well thought out as Co-Op was. When you're dueling a player whos using a fair build, then the 1v1's are extremely fun and intense but occasionally you'll run into someone using an extremely broken build that you can't do anything against. This is a problem I've only recently run into, so it could be patched soon, but this game's balance is currently a nightmare, there are insane one-shot builds, stun-lock builds, or death blight builds that can literally kill you without the enemy even hitting you. Hopefully, these issues get rebalanced soon, cause it is currently ruining PVP.

    The last thing I want to talk about is the technical issues this game has experienced, and yes, I've experienced them too, and it's very disappointing to see. FPS drops and crashes are far too frequent and annoying, and while the FPS drops do seem to have been patched, for the most part, the crashes have only seemed to increase. In the past week, I have crashed 5 times, during my initial playthrough (which was 73 hours) I had only crashed twice, now I have crashed 5 times in only 20 more hours. I do see these problems getting patched with time, similar to the FPS drops, but it's still something worth mentioning.

    Despite these issues, Elden Ring is fantastic, and while I would love to give it a 10, some of the problems hold it back. But don't let that deter you, I would still recommend this game, especially to die-hards of the series or even just players who enjoyed one or two FromSoftware games. To someone who has never played any of these games, I'd still give it a try, it'll be very difficult at times, but doing side stuff, leveling up, or using summons will make things much easier. FromSoftwares masterpiece and an easy recommendation.

    Full review up on my YouTube channel Kang Fasho!    … Expand
  29. JeanAlterCXV
    Mar 11, 2022
    0
    I'm not gonna complain about the pc port, the game itself is a piece of ****

    easy game with a lot of recycled bosses.
  30. Cabull11
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    I have no idea what the other people reviewing this game are talking about. I’ve been extremely disappointed in the video game industry in general in the past few years. Nowadays, games are made to please investors and make the most money with the smallest amount of time and/or money possible (i.e. cyberjunk 77, battlefield 2042, recent call of duty games). This game (Elden Ring)I have no idea what the other people reviewing this game are talking about. I’ve been extremely disappointed in the video game industry in general in the past few years. Nowadays, games are made to please investors and make the most money with the smallest amount of time and/or money possible (i.e. cyberjunk 77, battlefield 2042, recent call of duty games). This game (Elden Ring) actually feels like the creators cared when they made it. It feels like a work of art with years of effort put into it. Its engaging, challenging, beautiful, rewarding, and surprising. The only complaint I have is that combat is the main focus of the game and there is little content that doesn’t force you into combat. This isn’t a huge issue, however, because the combat is technical and interesting and the AI is extremely well-tuned. There’s no (or very very little) rest from combat in the form of minigames or side-activities. This can become exhausting after a while. However, this game feels like games used to feel - it surprises frequently with hidden quests, bosses, items, and lore. The FPS drops have only noticeably occurred during the first mini-boss (tree sentinel), but other than that I haven’t had any other noticeable FPS drops, and my computer setup is mediocre, at best. Do not listen to all the people complaining. The FPS drops can be frustrating, but the game is highly entertaining and, to me, is worth playing regardless of the infrequent frame rate issues.… 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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