Elden Ring

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5812 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 414 out of 5812
  3. Negative: 1,536 out of 5812

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  1. RazorHit
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy. The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark for the entire genre. For me it's one of the best    If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy.

    The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark for the entire genre. For me it's one of the best games I've ever played.    … Expand
  2. Wat3R
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Game is unbelievably perfect unfortunately had a rough launch with bugs but those have since gone away this is so close to peak gaming the innovation here is incredible and a great sign for what is to come.
  3. bigfungus100
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Another impeccable game by FromSoft what can I say, an absolute 10/10 in every category, only complaint is more pvp development and better pc port
  4. Vakulex
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    Sony's trying to monopolize metacritics via buying user reviews to destroy ER reputation and praise ridiculously bad part of GOW. I'll judge fairly and hate Sony for doing it forever.

    Great game, deserves at least 8/10
  5. kddobbo
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Deserves game of the year better than god of war ragnarok. If this doesn’t win game of the year I will kms
  6. Enes6117
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    THE 2nd BEST GAME I'VE PLAYED IN MY LIFE -
  7. yourstupidmon
    Nov 20, 2022
    7
    Honestly I wish that they would go back to linear world next time. Open world didn't benefit this game at all, at some point there was too much stuff reused just to fill the map. Ds3 is overall better but gameplaywise this one wins :)
  8. Comet
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    I'm not a fan of the "Souls-type" games and I vividly remember how bad the Dark Souls port was, but I thought I'd give it a chance since there was so much praise for Elden Ring.

    The result: I've spent more time in the character generator than in the actual game, because the controls are so atrocious on PC that it's simply no fun to play at all. You can't rebind all keys and I couldn't    I'm not a fan of the "Souls-type" games and I vividly remember how bad the Dark Souls port was, but I thought I'd give it a chance since there was so much praise for Elden Ring.

    The result: I've spent more time in the character generator than in the actual game, because the controls are so atrocious on PC that it's simply no fun to play at all. You can't rebind all keys and I couldn't even increase the mouse sensitivity to a level where I could properly move the camera. It's absolutely laughable.

    The thing is, I've learned to live with bad controls and other shortcomings of other games, because the story and overall feel of the game was gripping me. Elden Ring didn't. The story as it was presented was so ridiculously generic that it didn't motivate me to spend another minute.    … Expand
  9. VyseHD
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    hell yeah, maybe the best game ive ever played haha, but i think a lot of games are a 10 and this game is wide wide over 10 !
  10. magospaghetti21
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    A mi parecer es la cúspide de los juegos de fromsoftware. Todo es excelente: el mundo abierto, el combate, el diseño de niveles, los jefes, los elementos rpg del juego, la dirección de arte, todo.

    Si no les gustó el juego y nunca antes habían jugado un souls les recomiendo que le den otra oportunidad. Cuando yo jugué dark souls años atrás no me gustó la primera vez, el sistema de    A mi parecer es la cúspide de los juegos de fromsoftware. Todo es excelente: el mundo abierto, el combate, el diseño de niveles, los jefes, los elementos rpg del juego, la dirección de arte, todo.

    Si no les gustó el juego y nunca antes habían jugado un souls les recomiendo que le den otra oportunidad. Cuando yo jugué dark souls años atrás no me gustó la primera vez, el sistema de combate lo encontraba incomodo, estaba perdido en un mundo que no te decía a donde ir, y encontraba el juego injusto. Pero una vez que entiendes el sistema de combate, y logras pasar el primer filtro de dificultad, el juego te engancha de una manera increíble. El juego no es malo, solo es distinto a la mayoría de los juegos que uno suele estar acostumbrado a jugar, y sí, es difícil, pero rara vez injusto. Si mueres en algún momento del juego suele ser por culpa tuya, y no por un error de diseño.

    Respecto a los problemas de bugs tengo entendido que ya fueron solucionados, así que no hay razón para que no puedan disfrutar de esta joya.    … Expand
  11. akkun284
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Sin palabras, un mundo que no tiene comparación con ningún otro juego, primera vez que siento que estoy dentro de un mundo de fantasía real y no un videojuego
  12. Tecnomancebo3k
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    I looked forward to playing this game for quite a long time, so in order to be fair I needed first to dedicate a good amount of time to the gameplay.

    To begin with: the graphics and textures are well polished, in a Demon's Souls manner. However there's a general feeling that some things feel seen already... (again, in a Demon's Souls manner) I concluded that's because it's the same    I looked forward to playing this game for quite a long time, so in order to be fair I needed first to dedicate a good amount of time to the gameplay.

    To begin with: the graphics and textures are well polished, in a Demon's Souls manner. However there's a general feeling that some things feel seen already... (again, in a Demon's Souls manner) I concluded that's because it's the same engine, which is just natural.

    Designs are just mind blowing! Simply find some spots and enjoy the view of characters, scenery and landscapes, it's gorgeous. There are gamers who buy Fromsoftware products just for their art and there's a reason for it.

    Mechanics: here's a milestone where critics and users differ. They're fabulously implemented, it's another of its strengths. But a few times they feel recycled from previous fromsoftware games, even "Sekiro", both in the main characters as in npc's. The new ones I loved to see and interact with them, there's so much effort and dedication in them. This contrast kind of begins to weight against the game since their previous games are well known and letting users note this as soon as the first mini-boss appears (that knight on the horse) does add against it, since you feel there's a prequel-sequel relationship, which as authors advised, there's not (c'mon guys just go with it, let the gamers have their fan-lore). Nevertheless after some hours of gameplay you realize this is not the trend of the game. Which is why it is to be forgiven.

    Lore: Amazing of course. But we need to draw a line to make different points. The background, as it's obvious for everyone, feels again a fusion of older concepts and newer. But the plot is massive(r), dark and sad... Classic Fromsoftware, classic Souls-like, classic Miyazaki. Here's the signature of the author.

    Conclusion: Just like in artworks like paintings, poems or sculptures there're points that are alike, that's the style of the author. It's the world in his head that he is showing us. The disheartening feeling, the death mechanics being part of the life itself and the game experience against frustration to direct the player towards resilience. That's the plus you get after playing this game. It makes you grow through the gameplay. The word "game" is something that begins to feel out of context here. It's not about "fun" (even though its really fun), it's about the interactive experience of being inside the world in the head of the artist. Imagine exploring a painting, a song or a poem.    … Expand
  13. SamuellHenrique
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    Uma bela arte onde a história do jogo está espalhada nos detalhes. Chefes memoráveis e desafiadores. Mundo aberto enorme e bem preenchido. E muito bom naquilo que um jogo tem que ser bom, jogabilidade.
  14. Pokemonchase2
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    Great game, fun to explore massive world, combats amazing souls combat, and plenty of animals labeled dog.
  15. daLira
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    If you like dark fantasy, souls games in general, or are a fan of it's granddaddy Berserk anyway... why are you even reading this?

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

    And it's better than DS2, so 10/10
  16. Exeamstrong
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Una obra maestra digno de todo los souls, hablamos del primer souls mundo abierto de fromsoftware y es brutal tanto en diseño como difícultad
  17. KrillerBomb
    Nov 15, 2022
    0
    It's literally just a walking simulator except you might have a hammer sometimes.
  18. DutchElf
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game. Not the normal Dark Souls that I love, but it's damn close.
  19. Armin4
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    masterpiece 9.5/10

    pros: everything

    cons: in last few hours, side activities dosnt have new stuff so i rushed throw last hours
  20. Venzz
    Nov 14, 2022
    7
    Hikaye anlatımının olmadığı bir oyun asla dünyanın en iyi oyunu değildir.Bir oyun zorluğu ile övünemez saçmalıktan ibarettir.Grafik ve mekan tasarımı konusunda oyun çok iyi, boss tasarımları var fakat orda varlar yani başka bir şey yok ne için gittiğini neden öldürdüğünü bile bazen bilmiyorsun.Bana göre bu oyun ölmekten zevk alan ve 7/24 oyun oynayıp evden çıkmayanlar için yapılmış birHikaye anlatımının olmadığı bir oyun asla dünyanın en iyi oyunu değildir.Bir oyun zorluğu ile övünemez saçmalıktan ibarettir.Grafik ve mekan tasarımı konusunda oyun çok iyi, boss tasarımları var fakat orda varlar yani başka bir şey yok ne için gittiğini neden öldürdüğünü bile bazen bilmiyorsun.Bana göre bu oyun ölmekten zevk alan ve 7/24 oyun oynayıp evden çıkmayanlar için yapılmış bir oyundur.Günde 4 saat oynayan bir insan 2 saatini ölerek ve keşif yaparak geçirmek istemez, geri kalan 2 saatte neden öldürdüğünü bilmediğin bir bossa dalmak ile geçiyor zaten.… Expand
  21. delunir
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    What FromSoftware did here will be very difficult to beat in the future. You can clearly see that they cared for every single small detail be it the music, the lore, the level design, the gameplay and even the graphics (they're just at point considering it's a truly open world). 10/10
  22. Beast1549
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    10 Малений, Клинок Микеллы из 10. Геймплей на уровне. Графон супер. Сюжет шикарный.
    Прошёл на 100% и мне мало.
  23. ReaperJuice
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Very good, its a souls-game just improved upon with bigger lore and more broad gameplay opportunity also that its open world which makes it fun to explore and get better equipment use on the bosses.
  24. FunkylPunk
    Nov 14, 2022
    0
    Best game of the past decade. Exceptional graphics, very replayable and fun with any build. Exploration feels unrewarding enough and some fights feel tedious. But none of that is comparable to the overall experience.
  25. Bawser
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is by far the most innovative game produced by From Software in the last decade, culminating all the things they've learned along the way. Popping out of the linear game design of the previous titles gives the player base more play on the way they approach the game, alleviating the notorious difficulty the previous titles have had.
  26. M4cul4d0
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Melhor jogo q ja joguei na vida, perfeito em todos os requisitos, super recomendo
  27. MacronJersey
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Probably the greatest game I've ever played, and I've been playing for over 30 years. So much joy in exploration and satisfaction in combat. Like the perfect synthesis of medieval fantasy and lore in an epic RPG. All the negative reviews are either bots or non-gamers who have no clue about what constitutes excellence and can't get past Margit or Stormveil. The art design is absolutelyProbably the greatest game I've ever played, and I've been playing for over 30 years. So much joy in exploration and satisfaction in combat. Like the perfect synthesis of medieval fantasy and lore in an epic RPG. All the negative reviews are either bots or non-gamers who have no clue about what constitutes excellence and can't get past Margit or Stormveil. The art design is absolutely breathtaking, the soundtrack enthralling, the gameplay is superb. Love love love this brilliant work of art!… Expand
  28. LemnSK
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Check in stores for the Gummy Bear album on November 13th for lots of music, videos, and extras
  29. saleh9990
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. wow
    The best game I played in my life on the computer. The story, the gameplay system, the bosses, the soldiers, and the development system is excellent. I played the year for sure.    … Expand
  30. lought_the_not
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    It's hilarious watching people trying to review bomb a game as good as Elden Ring. Keep crying Horizon fans :)
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94

Universal acclaim - based on 60 Critic Reviews

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