Elden Ring

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5812 Ratings

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  1. BobbSylar
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    I was sckeptical at first, but after seeing dozen of vlogger on this game, I decided to purchase it...

    What I can say ? The atmopshere, the level design, the art direction is absolutely breathtaking. The quality, unity, and total dedication in the creation of this parallel universe inspire respect... Ok, there is some lag, and DPS drop, not enough serious for me, I am playing    I was sckeptical at first, but after seeing dozen of vlogger on this game, I decided to purchase it...

    What I can say ?

    The atmopshere, the level design, the art direction is absolutely breathtaking.

    The quality, unity, and total dedication in the creation of this parallel universe inspire respect...

    Ok, there is some lag, and DPS drop, not enough serious for me, I am playing in 4K full max, and accept those FPS drop, ...    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. Sherider
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Best game of miyazaki So good narrative Best boss fight
    Best optimization And this Best story
  4. Reniachii
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I don't even meet minimum requirements and the game runs amazing. It's packed with content and it's all good. It's incredible how big the legacy dungeons are, Stormveil Castle, the first one, took me an entire day to clear out 100%. NPC Questlines are very easy in a good way, as they're hard to find, but you don't fail them as easy as in other games. Hell, I don't even think I failed aI don't even meet minimum requirements and the game runs amazing. It's packed with content and it's all good. It's incredible how big the legacy dungeons are, Stormveil Castle, the first one, took me an entire day to clear out 100%. NPC Questlines are very easy in a good way, as they're hard to find, but you don't fail them as easy as in other games. Hell, I don't even think I failed a quest yet and I literally beat the final boss. It's as close as a perfect game as it can get. it does have some flaws here and there, but it's compensated by the quality of everything else. Only thing I dislike is the last 5h of the game only because they're exhausting. It's like the final boss of Sekiro but for 5 hours straight with some breaks, yet not enough. Don't get me wrong, it's really cool, but it dragged for too long, and it's not like you would go farm somewhere then come back stronger at the literal end of the game, natural instinct is to keep pushing, it's the final afterall.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. michma
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I'm playing on a mobile gpu which is way below minimal requirements with relatively stable 40 fps most of the time. Only stutters and freezes that I have seen were during horseback open world boss fights, especially the one with the gold knight in the very beginning. The game is great and looks beautiful, feels a bit like botw in souls world. Introduction was kinda harsh though as I wasI'm playing on a mobile gpu which is way below minimal requirements with relatively stable 40 fps most of the time. Only stutters and freezes that I have seen were during horseback open world boss fights, especially the one with the gold knight in the very beginning. The game is great and looks beautiful, feels a bit like botw in souls world. Introduction was kinda harsh though as I was able to completely miss the path leading to tutorial and skip it without noticing so I had to find out everything myself. Definitely recommend.… Expand
  7. AnotherOrphen
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing game with a polish and tried and true combat system, with the introduction of posture damage, guard counters, horse combat and a more diverse and interesting magic system, the combat has never felt better.

    The world carries that classic FromSoftware Charm, and there is never a dull moment, and unlike other open world games, exploring off the beaten path seems to always result in    Amazing game with a polish and tried and true combat system, with the introduction of posture damage, guard counters, horse combat and a more diverse and interesting magic system, the combat has never felt better.

    The world carries that classic FromSoftware Charm, and there is never a dull moment, and unlike other open world games, exploring off the beaten path seems to always result in a worthy and interesting reward.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. Artemiss123
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing. I love every part of it. Specially combat on horseback.
  10. deltas
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal game that is likely going to stick with the industry for many years to come as a shining example of how to do open world games whilst maintaining challenge and a core sense of adventure. Currently the game suffers from performance issues due to certain bugs that affect people on a varying spectrum, but these are being addressed and as soon as they are, this is a game you mustPhenomenal game that is likely going to stick with the industry for many years to come as a shining example of how to do open world games whilst maintaining challenge and a core sense of adventure. Currently the game suffers from performance issues due to certain bugs that affect people on a varying spectrum, but these are being addressed and as soon as they are, this is a game you must absolutely play.… Expand
  11. deigomated
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    From the few hours I've played, I've had a lot of fun, challenging bosses and good lore
  12. Koalabeere
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Dark souls but bigger and even better.
    Best open world design I have ever seen, it doesn't feel like everything is the same like in other open world games.
    Performance issues are a thing but its still the best game I have ever played so far, so I cant justify giving it less than 10/10
  13. Loqo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. Amazing world, amazing combat, exploration is fantastic, the enemy variety and diversity, the bosses and mini-bosses, the travel on horseback. It's got so much going for it, its so incredible. Never knew that having an Open World RPG mixed with Dark Souls could be this stellar. Obviously it has some performance issues, but that can always be fixed. IfOne of the greatest games ever made. Amazing world, amazing combat, exploration is fantastic, the enemy variety and diversity, the bosses and mini-bosses, the travel on horseback. It's got so much going for it, its so incredible. Never knew that having an Open World RPG mixed with Dark Souls could be this stellar. Obviously it has some performance issues, but that can always be fixed. If you have that issue, I suggest waiting on reviewing it until they are fixed. Wich should be happening rather soon. If you get past that, youre in for a massive treat! What a game!… Expand
  14. Hawklight
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Simply a masterpiece, nothing less.
    People complaining about the game optimisation are wrong, the game could be more optimized, yes, but you can't just simply pass this amazing game.
  15. 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.
  16. FalkP
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Best of all Soulsborne games mixed with a wonderful open world.
  17. densupermarkt
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    who cares about performance when the game is good. Just wait til FromSoft fixes it, don't rate it 0 and give it a go. That's sad.
  18. CarlFriedrich
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It is the best game I've ever played for certain. Wherever you step, you explore new things over and over. When I play this game, I am in the game.
  19. DarkAuron90
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Thanks Metacritic! Today you just taught me to not trust users review! I will tell my honest opinion about the game:

    this game could be easly a 10 game but is a 9/10, because is true, it has some little thechnical problems and very minor defects (BTW without compromise the playability of the game), and JUST because that. In fact, this game is still SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!! I give 10 in    Thanks Metacritic! Today you just taught me to not trust users review! I will tell my honest opinion about the game:

    this game could be easly a 10 game but is a 9/10, because is true, it has some little thechnical problems and very minor defects (BTW without compromise the playability of the game), and JUST because that. In fact, this game is still SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!! I give 10 in order to compense the other sensless users bombing reviews, and it's really sad because look more like an outburst of frustration than an honest review and these are the same people who tells that this game lacks of content!!! Are you kidding me?? Guys trust me, i played all FromSoftware games. I missing only bloodborne cause i am a PC gamer and if you like the Dark Souls Saga and also to be more generic if you like Fantasy/Dark Fantasy, you need this game!! You cannot image the quantities of stuff to do in this game and how huge it is!! The open world its at least more than double of how much i expected to be. Can be compared to Zelda BOTW or to The Witcher 3(plus with an huge vertical extension). The start could seems a little bit quite, but after few hours of gaming Elden Ring start to have great Rhythm. There are so many different paths to take and things to do. You never get bored and some of the places are really astonishing and everything with the dark souls style(i see also a lot of LOTR, Berserk and of course GOT vibes in the game but not just a copy rather a new marvelous masterpiece)! This game is Epic in every single aspect: gameplay, art style, level design, lore and in my opinion the author has just outdone himself with this fantasy MASTERPIECE! Its true has some little defect but i think they will solve it soon so just give it a change! This is the game we was waiting. Thanks again Miyazaki. i love you and i hate you, just as always!    … Expand
  20. FenrirLB
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Currently, the PC Port struggles with stuttering. If you are sensitive about technical Issues, wait for the first Stability Patch that is expected very soon.

    The Game is GREAT. If you like the Souls Games, you will like Elden Ring - But this time in an epic scale. Tons of places to discover, different Bosses to fight and Items to find and craft. In regards to Open World Games, this Game    Currently, the PC Port struggles with stuttering. If you are sensitive about technical Issues, wait for the first Stability Patch that is expected very soon.

    The Game is GREAT. If you like the Souls Games, you will like Elden Ring - But this time in an epic scale. Tons of places to discover, different Bosses to fight and Items to find and craft. In regards to Open World Games, this Game smokes Breath of the Wild. Elden Ring surprises you with interesting places to explore on every corner and theres always tons of things left to do.

    The Story is, as we know from Dark Souls, very losely told. Its on you to find your way in the world and you will often stumble into new places which seem to open up into endless new possibilities. I can't believe how BIG this game feels.

    Ignore the low ranking on Metacritic for the time being. People are upset that the game doesn't run properly on PC, which is valid, but you can find many 0 Scores saying "it's a good game" - So yeah, the score should, and will, sort itself as soon as the game is properly patched.    … Expand
  21. Seppoloni
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It´s pretty much perfect. Need one ore two patches and then ist absolutely perfect.
  22. cEeNiKc
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game makes time fly. It’s so immersive and beautiful in every way possible. This game is love.
  23. PlatyPuz
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    its amazing. This game is basically open world with the dark souls/bloodborne formula. For souls fans this is amazing. For new players, not so much. There isnt a lot of innovative design etc as other people are saying, but why innovate when it aint needed? The PC port itself is bad, the game is amazing. If you can, play it on console, but if you have a high end PC like myself you will haveits amazing. This game is basically open world with the dark souls/bloodborne formula. For souls fans this is amazing. For new players, not so much. There isnt a lot of innovative design etc as other people are saying, but why innovate when it aint needed? The PC port itself is bad, the game is amazing. If you can, play it on console, but if you have a high end PC like myself you will have a blast. Im talking 3090 high end PC, the framrate is locked, but thats easy to circumvent with a mod, same with EAC. I honestly dont care about the technical challenges as they are easy to solve, annoying, but easy to solve.

    The game itself is 10/10    … Expand
  24. vezuvius10
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    By far one of the best games of all time let alone 2022. The game runs constantly on 60FPS for me. I have no idea what majority of the people in here are having issues with. The only time I had an fps stutter was when I was fighting the tree sentinel.
  25. franciskoLp
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    the culmination of an era and the reinterpretation of an open world ELDEN RING is simply beautiful

    on the other hand this goes for the haters HDP elden ring was released for various platforms ps4, ps5, xboxone, xbosseries s/x and pc stop sucking with your complaints about the drop in frames that surely a pc with pentium must have
  26. MadLucky
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game catched me and I would say Elden Ring is a better version of Dark Souls / Demon's Souls.
    I don't have many frame drops, and if they drop, it goes from 60 to 50 FPS, which isn't disturbing at all.
  27. tinlun0386
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    people who like elden ring will rate 10 , people who hate elden ring will rate 0 . And I give 10
  28. RodryAlan
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Es un juego excelente y hermoso con todas letras. GOTY seguro. Tiene fallas como cualquier juego de mundo abierto cuando recién se lanza. Pero a pesar de ello, es muy disfrutable. Un muy buen trabajo hicieron. Hacía bastante que no disfrutaba un juego así. Mis felicitaciones a Miyazaki y todo el equipo de From Software.
  29. REdview
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Don't trust the reviews of disgruntled users who can't kill Magrit, try it, it's a real masterpiece!
  30. Arcmond
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! Loving every second I have been spending on it. Just waiting for From Software to release an optmization patch and it will be perfect!
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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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