Elden Ring

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5812 Ratings

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  1. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    First off, i see that many ppl had launch problems and i understand the frustrations. For me it was only issues with my xbone 1 controller, which i could fix in an hour with steam big picture.
    The game itself is best game i 've ever played hands down period. A huge interesting beautiful diverse open world, hard diverse bosses, build variety, interesting questlines and characters,    First off, i see that many ppl had launch problems and i understand the frustrations. For me it was only issues with my xbone 1 controller, which i could fix in an hour with steam big picture.
    The game itself is best game i 've ever played hands down period. A huge interesting beautiful diverse open world, hard diverse bosses, build variety, interesting questlines and characters, perfected ds mechanics etc. Most games (even the best of em) fall off hard towards the end, you can see this especially in open world games becoming more and more sparse. This game stays intense and suprises you at the same pace throughout the whole experience. Just love it.    … Expand
  2. Shawarma_bees
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    I have no idea why Elden Ring has so many negative user reviews for PC. I hesitated buying the game because of all the negativity, but I'm so glad I decided to try it for myself.

    The game is objectively amazing - incredibly well-designed gameplay and progression that enables users to find a playstyle to match the level of difficulty they want. The world is engaging, huge, intricate,    I have no idea why Elden Ring has so many negative user reviews for PC. I hesitated buying the game because of all the negativity, but I'm so glad I decided to try it for myself.

    The game is objectively amazing - incredibly well-designed gameplay and progression that enables users to find a playstyle to match the level of difficulty they want. The world is engaging, huge, intricate, and beautiful. This is my first souls-like game, and I found it to be approachable without feeling overwhelming. Its design stands alone from almost all other open-world games, with minimal hand-holding in order to cultivate a feeling of mystery, intrigue, and danger. I'm finding myself engrossed in a way that reminds me of my time playing Skyrim for the first time a decade ago (albeit with much more dying, better RPG elements, better open world, better enemy variety, better challenges, and thinner story).

    The performance issues are WAY overblown. Does it have occasional stuttering? Yes. Does it lack ultrawide support out of the box? Yes. Does either significantly detract from my enjoyment of the game? Not at all. Plus, there's already mods available to unlock framerate and add UW support, so I wouldn't base your decision on the overblown performance complaints you may have seen.

    Overall it's at least a 9/10 for me. If they can optimize performance and find a way to improve FPS & reduce stuttering, it probably deserves a 10.    … Expand
  3. RevinSOR
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I've put in around 40 hours in to this game and it is by far one of the best games Miyazaki has ever made, if not the best. People complaining about issues on PC are most likely running underpowered systems. I've not encountered a single issue with this game, at all.. My system specs are an RTX 3979, i7-10870, 32GB of Crucial Ballistix 3200mhz RAM. I'm running it with a 300hz Panel atI've put in around 40 hours in to this game and it is by far one of the best games Miyazaki has ever made, if not the best. People complaining about issues on PC are most likely running underpowered systems. I've not encountered a single issue with this game, at all.. My system specs are an RTX 3979, i7-10870, 32GB of Crucial Ballistix 3200mhz RAM. I'm running it with a 300hz Panel at 1080p because you don't need anything else. Ultra wide and 4k are completely unnecessary for a game like this. That being said, this game is Brutal, it is incredibly difficult and rewarding. If you are not able to put in the time to learn or a Souls veteran stay away, you're gonna have a bad time. However, if you're willing to put in the work the game has so much to offer and so much to do. I feel like I haven't even scratched the surface and, like I said, I've put I'n 40 hours.

    The game is a definite buy if you like these kinds of games, if not, just ignore it and save yourself the trouble of getting rekt.    … Expand
  4. WeedBRx
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Despite the PC performance issues that undeniably exist, the game is different from other Souls games, it has become an open world, with an exciting and really challenging adventure. the visual effects and soundtrack are wonderful the more i play the more i want to play. The more I discover, the more I want to explore this amazing game.
  5. Shatt3r3dw1nd
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Quintessence of all FromSoftware souls experience. Truly a masterpiece. The feel of adventure and building your own path is amazing.
  6. Sabemaru
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    Amazing game and is my Goty, it’d be a 10 if it wasn’t for the stuttering if they fix that, solid 10/10
  7. RozmrdanaPrdel
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    One of the best souls game ever played ❤️ map is insane also design is insane etc. Just buy it already if u did not.
  8. Mr_Mad_Cat
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    Игра крутая, сюжет как всегда на уровне фромов. Одна проблема это оптимизация поправьте ее. За Убер Баранов отдельное спасибо. Жду длс чтобы закинуть вам ещё деньгу
  9. Mosimores
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game in souls game
    I hardly recommend to all gamers that explore all map and wonderful every second in game    … Expand
  10. EvenMooreReview
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    After spending the pandemic completing the Souls Series, including Demon's Souls (PS5), Sekiro, and still playing Dark Souls III; This is the first I have played from day 1 with only myself and a friend as a guide for what to do. On the first night I beat a boss that to this day less than 50% of users have beaten, and it feels good. I will more than likely put another 70 hours intoAfter spending the pandemic completing the Souls Series, including Demon's Souls (PS5), Sekiro, and still playing Dark Souls III; This is the first I have played from day 1 with only myself and a friend as a guide for what to do. On the first night I beat a boss that to this day less than 50% of users have beaten, and it feels good. I will more than likely put another 70 hours into 100%ing this masterpiece, and hundreds more into the PvP. Occasional frame issues on day one no longer happen after setting NVidia settings to high performance (and V-Sync to on)

    Beats ES:V and any other RPG you throw at it. An instant classic that totally changes up the way open world games should be. 10/10    … Expand
  11. Patoxic
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    One of the most beautiful type of media i ever saw, a truly crafted masterpiece.

    The addition of stealth makes you think extra in your decisions, and approach with creative ways to surpass your obstacles, the challenge of the game is mainly on your ability to explore and prepare yourself to greater dangers. Is very beginner friendly, but has yours ways to gate-keep content, putting very    One of the most beautiful type of media i ever saw, a truly crafted masterpiece.

    The addition of stealth makes you think extra in your decisions, and approach with creative ways to surpass your obstacles, the challenge of the game is mainly on your ability to explore and prepare yourself to greater dangers. Is very beginner friendly, but has yours ways to gate-keep content, putting very strong enemies to protect certain areas.
    The sound design is superb and the world is vast and mysterious.    … Expand
  12. Kaskcaskv
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I hope the PC bugs don't permanently hurt this game public image and From can be able to fix it quickly. Honestly, anything less than a 7.5 is nonsense.
  13. Replay900
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    El inició del juego siento que debería ser mucho mejor, lleno de stuttering en la zona incial, sentia que el mundo abierto no añadía nada sustancial, como máximo le ponía un 7 de 10, pero 5 horas dentro ya comencé a entender el mundo y realmente veo a Elden Ring como la culminación de los souls, no le pongo 10 porque aún hay la ocasional bajada de fps y que aún no haya layout para tecladoEl inició del juego siento que debería ser mucho mejor, lleno de stuttering en la zona incial, sentia que el mundo abierto no añadía nada sustancial, como máximo le ponía un 7 de 10, pero 5 horas dentro ya comencé a entender el mundo y realmente veo a Elden Ring como la culminación de los souls, no le pongo 10 porque aún hay la ocasional bajada de fps y que aún no haya layout para teclado me parece absurdo luego de tantos juegos. Me cuesta pensar hacer otra cosa que no sea jugarlo luego de salir de trabajar.… Expand
  14. HiglyTarnished
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a game that will make your jaw drop every hour. The level of creativity the developers have reached is spectacular, I can't imagine how they achieved that. Combat mechanics are very fluid and diverse, there are so many ways to approach it. It is the best Action RPG to date, so if you like this genre you should absolutely try Elden be.
  15. Nmcnick
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    The game itself is fantastic. It’s truly open world. The decision to alleviate all map markers and quest markers was at first daunting, but, ended up being a fantastic choice. It truly gives you the freedom to not be too tied to any quest-line and instead incentivizes the player to freely roam the world. From entry, there’s no hold handing AT ALL in this game. It’s truly up to the playerThe game itself is fantastic. It’s truly open world. The decision to alleviate all map markers and quest markers was at first daunting, but, ended up being a fantastic choice. It truly gives you the freedom to not be too tied to any quest-line and instead incentivizes the player to freely roam the world. From entry, there’s no hold handing AT ALL in this game. It’s truly up to the player to piece everything together and get combat down-pat all by their lonesome. This leads to an incredibly rewarding feeling when you finally beat a boss or even simply defeat a group of goons for the first time. Speaking of enemy variety, Elden Ring exemplifies enemy design and some enemies truly are nightmare fuel. They’re so imaginative but also strangely believable in this weird world. This game is definitely not for everybody. It requires immense patience, persistence, and sometimes will downright frustrate the hell out of you especially if you’re new to from software titles as I was. But when it clicks, it is truly a one of a kind game. The variety of combat is excellent. You can play this game in pretty much every way imaginable and they’re all fun. Timing a perfect parry or dodging just at the right moment is so incredibly rewarding when done right. Learning how to not be pummeled by a group of enemies and single them out is also rewarding. The challenge in this game, though frustrating, really gives out those dopamine hits once you complete something correctly. It’s made so well to frustrate you just enough but always make you want to keep playing.

    Graphically the world is straight up gorgeous but also dark and harrowing. The aesthetic of the game matches the challenge of it.

    All of this said, there are elements to this game that feel dated or weirdly lacking in polish. For one, it’s clear the pc port is definitely an afterthought. The settings leave much to be desired with no option for higher refresh rates than 60hz or widescreen support. It’s so laughable how little care they gave to the pc port. They didn’t even have the time to switch the display for controller button inputs to mouse and keyboard button inputs when playing. This means when going through dialogue, it’ll still show as though you should press “x” button to continue or exit the interaction on a game pad. I mean come on, changing this is the LEAST you can do. On top of it, the button mapping on pc is just awful. Shift+left click for alternate attacks or using the arrow keys to toggle quick items feels unbelievably bad. If you’re playing on pc, do yourself a favor and buy an Xbox controller to play the game with. They clearly did not have pc players in mind when coming up with the control scheme.

    The interfaces and ui feel extremely dated, unintuitive and clunky. While I completely disagree with players saying they feel as though the graphics are from a ps3 game, the ui and interface definitely feels generations behind. I understand this game is going for being difficult, but I didn’t foresee that difficulty leaking into frustration with ui such as an unreadable mess when opening your character’s stats. It makes the game so unapproachable for new players which is really a shame. Leave us up to our own in combat, sure, but at least let me understand what the hell I’m looking at when I’m in my inventory or looking at my stats. I understand I can open a menu for explanations on stat breakdowns but the breakdowns are awful and explain nothing. On top of this, it’s just downright ugly. When opening any options menu it really took me out of the beautiful game and was just off putting. It’s drab, dark, grey and doesn’t have 1/10 of the charm or thought that was clearly put into the rest of the game. I know you have a small staff, but please for the next game hire somebody who’s forte is UI. It’d truly level up the game.

    All of these downsides don’t take away from the fun I have, though. I don’t usually love open world games as they typically are super broad but have no depth and this game has both. There is so much packed into this game that I’m sure there’s tons I’ve missed while playing and that definitely up’s it’s replayability. Which means you may be playing this game for a long, long, long time.

    Definitely just don’t feel tight giving this game any less than a 9/10. A few hiccups here and there but all around stellar and a step forward for open world games.    … Expand
  16. Alero
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    The combination of sloulsborne & Sekiro gameplay is such a experience that's feels something like playing Dark Souls for the first time. Making it an open world also is such a experience in this game. It's ain't RDR2 levels of open world, but it's fitting for this game. The only thing I have a problem with is the enemies kinda loose sight of you really quickly even though I'm in their lineThe combination of sloulsborne & Sekiro gameplay is such a experience that's feels something like playing Dark Souls for the first time. Making it an open world also is such a experience in this game. It's ain't RDR2 levels of open world, but it's fitting for this game. The only thing I have a problem with is the enemies kinda loose sight of you really quickly even though I'm in their line of sight. Some mini bosses have a couple of exploits, but it's not new in these types of games.… Expand
  17. IvyKBr
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é definitivamente um presente do Miyazaki a todos os fãs da serie souls 10/10… Expand
  18. ituano
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    An excellent soulslike with a much bigger world and giant creatures! We have all the familiar ingredients in Demon Souls, Dark Souls Trilogy, Bloodborne and Sekiro, but now with some additional abilities including mount to navigate an open world.
  19. Apolloo
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I habe keine Probleme mit dem Spiel es läuft sehr gut bis jetzt und so wie immer hat Fromsoftware ein sehr gutes Spiel geliefert.
  20. Ezelrize
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review is for performance section only.

    tl;dr game runs great, only minor stuttering. First of all, see those "performance bad" reviews? It's greatly exaggerated. The game runs very fine, in fact it's like a miracle that it could run on my RX580 4GB + 8GB RAM rig in modified High preset. The game do have minor stuttering which is not game-breaking at all. And no, the game does not    This review is for performance section only.

    tl;dr game runs great, only minor stuttering.

    First of all, see those "performance bad" reviews?
    It's greatly exaggerated.

    The game runs very fine, in fact it's like a miracle that it could run on my RX580 4GB + 8GB RAM rig in modified High preset. The game do have minor stuttering which is not game-breaking at all. And no, the game does not support Windows 7. Please upgrade your OS.

    In case you're asking for Ray Tracing or DLSS support, it will be supported later in a patch, just wait.

    Also, I'm certain these review bombers are those Discord users who planned to review bomb Elden Ring months ago.    … Expand
  21. pdro07
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is my favorite souls-like and probably my favorite game. It's impossible for me choice a note that isn't 10, so... Congratulations Fromsoftware.
  22. Anto0409
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Une pépite !! Ce jeu est juste incroyable !!
    Je n'ai jamais autant kiffé un jeu comme celui-ci
  23. jimbob42069
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    After playing through Dark Souls Remastered and putting in some time with Dark souls 3, I was ready to jump into Elden Ring. What an improvement. Being able to fast travel right from the start is a huge upgrade and the many checkpoints make exploring a joy. The combat is improved from previous souls games but more or less the same, so if you've played any of the previous games, your skillsAfter playing through Dark Souls Remastered and putting in some time with Dark souls 3, I was ready to jump into Elden Ring. What an improvement. Being able to fast travel right from the start is a huge upgrade and the many checkpoints make exploring a joy. The combat is improved from previous souls games but more or less the same, so if you've played any of the previous games, your skills will carry over. I will be putting in thousands of hours into this massive game. Great job again From Software. Thank you for this.… Expand
  24. urallsobad
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    "jajaja im **** at video games and dont have hands or eyes so i give a 0/10" uninstall the game then **** thanks for your cheese clowns.
  25. LameOpportunist
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    Really good game. Pinnacle of the "souls" genre so far. Just not for everyone.
    Game could be better optimized but it runs well on my machine.
  26. PMFOX
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    The game is gorgeous and the world is full of content to do solo or with friends, it is challenging for veterans of the soul series but it is also fair for the new players, so if you enjoy this type of games or want to try it, I recommend it
  27. NLThomas
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Where to start.

    Well let's begin with all the 10/10 reviews. I do believe it is a amazing game, and I really enjoy it, but it has its flaws. Network code: not much improvement from dark souls 3 and in general, online is a bit hard to get into. Had one item activated that should summon me into other people their world when they got invaded but never happened. PC build/stable FPS:    Where to start.

    Well let's begin with all the 10/10 reviews. I do believe it is a amazing game, and I really enjoy it, but it has its flaws.

    Network code: not much improvement from dark souls 3 and in general, online is a bit hard to get into. Had one item activated that should summon me into other people their world when they got invaded but never happened.

    PC build/stable FPS: It is From Software their first open world and mistakes will be made. Where I didn't have too bad of a FPS drop on pc, I know others did. And I sure had some awful frame drops myself during certain fights. In the end, it will be patched out rather sooner then later so I do not feel like it is too far of a point to judge on.

    Open world: Their first open world and they nailed it. The moment you step out of the introduction area, you can go wherever you wish to go in a stunning looking world. Walk around and stumble upon a cave? Well it has some neat loot in it and worth a grab. By far the best open world game for me.

    Difficulty: The game can be as difficult or easy as you make it. The first boss people seem to be having issues with is Margrit, who is indeed difficult. But it teaches you to do something else. Go out and explore, level up, get stronger weapons and then return to properly fight him.

    Everything together, it is a solid 8 out of 10 for me. Not everything is perfect, but which game is? A true love letter to the fans of the dark souls series.    … Expand
  28. Kappa21
    Apr 5, 2022
    9
    I am a big fan of the souls-series and this game gives more of that but i do not like the new open world. For my taste the game could be more linear...it is just a little bit too open.
    Nevertheless I think this game is a great piece of the souls-series. The gameplay is better then ever before and you have so much more possible way to play.
  29. Pyrowavee
    Apr 15, 2022
    9
    Absolute great game, not a 10 in my eyes because of the performance issues, even with a 3050 I get some stuttering sometimes and so far, 2 crashes. But still it takes everything good from the souls series and puts them together in a big dense open world, which isn't small btw. With tons of things to do. Amazing game. Worth every penny.
  30. Danpil
    Jun 18, 2022
    1
    I was just wasting my time. By the end of the game it was so boring that I ran past the loot. Boss fight are the apogee of stupidity. You fight with the heel or the boss jumps all over the arena or the boss 2. as a result, the disappointment of the year.
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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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