Elden Ring

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5812 Ratings

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  1. Waynetucker
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    I can't believe some of the people on here, they are just ridiculous! I made an account just to counteract the terror attack that has befallen this masterpiece of a game. Shame on you people! The amount of work that was put into this game alone should be enough to earn praise, and all your negative reviews are doing is hurting the people who made it. These people are review bombing thisI can't believe some of the people on here, they are just ridiculous! I made an account just to counteract the terror attack that has befallen this masterpiece of a game. Shame on you people! The amount of work that was put into this game alone should be enough to earn praise, and all your negative reviews are doing is hurting the people who made it. These people are review bombing this game because of occasional stuttering, very occasional by the way, as I have 90+ hours already put into this game and just can't put it down! So people are angry about a bit of stuttering, that's no reason to give it a 0 rating, none of you are actually taking the game itself into account. I seem to remember another game that had performance issues due to its massive size, however it retained its positive rating and is hailed as one of the greatest games of all time. If course, I'm speaking of skyrim. To the people who want actual reviews, please use your brains and read some reviews, you'll see that it's really a great game, even made inviting to non souls-like players. No it does not have ultra wide support, but does it deserve to die based on that? Come on people, think a little. Also someone mentioned bad controller support, but none of the people I play with nor myself have had any issues with this, so I don't know where that's coming from. In closing, please be fair to the great developers of this game, have some common decency. I know this is the internet, and you can do what you like, but is that really the kind of person you want to be? Think about it.… Expand
  2. Pidnpod
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Fromsoft has done it again. I am so happy this is absolutely a must play.
  3. Sekots
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This is my first souls-like game I've ever played, and is absolutely one of the funnest, most entertaining, rewarding, and occasionally infuriating (in a good way) gaming experiences I've had in nearly 10 years.
    I was prepared by some friends before playing regarding the challenging world and needing to skip some fights, which helped a lot. This is the game I've been wanting to play for so    This is my first souls-like game I've ever played, and is absolutely one of the funnest, most entertaining, rewarding, and occasionally infuriating (in a good way) gaming experiences I've had in nearly 10 years.
    I was prepared by some friends before playing regarding the challenging world and needing to skip some fights, which helped a lot. This is the game I've been wanting to play for so long. It may be because I'm older now, but I am just not interested in a lot of the more kid oriented, bubbly, neon colored, and flashy games available right now. I am thoroughly enjoying this artistic design and lack of hand holding. Thank you to whoever the developers of this game are!    … Expand
  4. ORadhy
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Very excellent game overall, yeah it's got some failure on frame drops, stutter, etc.. but it's not game breaking, so I have a good time most of my first playthrough. My system running Ryzen 7 with RTX 3060. I thought I can finish the game about 3 days, I was wrong. To explore search nook and cranny in this game takes a lot of my time, figure out the questline of every character makes itVery excellent game overall, yeah it's got some failure on frame drops, stutter, etc.. but it's not game breaking, so I have a good time most of my first playthrough. My system running Ryzen 7 with RTX 3060. I thought I can finish the game about 3 days, I was wrong. To explore search nook and cranny in this game takes a lot of my time, figure out the questline of every character makes it harder. All NPC have a bad ending for me, my fault I do a bad decision after all. 10/10 for me, thanks Fromsoft.… Expand
  5. TuiUncia
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    An Amazing game that sadly, like every popular souls game, got review bombed by haters.
    The minor stutters and fps drops are rare and barelly noticeable.
  6. LastLight012
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Best open world game I have played so far, it invite us to explore the world and not just "go there, them go there" and so, everything you do, everything you achieve, is was only because of you and that's amazing.

    In terms of difficulty? Bery challenging, but it give you the tools to make it more "easy" you just have to look for it, again it recompense you for exploring. However is still    Best open world game I have played so far, it invite us to explore the world and not just "go there, them go there" and so, everything you do, everything you achieve, is was only because of you and that's amazing.

    In terms of difficulty? Bery challenging, but it give you the tools to make it more "easy" you just have to look for it, again it recompense you for exploring. However is still very challenging, so you should know what you are gonna play before buying. You wouldn't buy a 1000 pieces jigsaw if you don't want to ensamble it would you? Same thing here.

    Overall my personal best game of the year so far.    … Expand
  7. RCcritic
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Great game overall. Great open world, great gameplay. The game is certainly not for everyone, but if you like Souls games you will have a lot of fun playing Elden Ring.
  8. flamelurker2115
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This game is literally a masterpiece.
    Loved everything from the gameplay, complex plot, feeling, a challenge which this game gave me to the ultimate satisfaction.
  9. DOLCE39
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    Excelente el mejor juego que he jugado en mi vida,una obra maestra,desde la dirección de arte. Hasta la jugabilidad,todo brilla en este juego
  10. Cinept
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    10/10. Nearly perfect in almost every aspect I can think of, only a few minor gripes, all of which are completely overshadowed by everything else. Negligible performance issues for my case.
  11. Sencillo
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    I never review games but in this case, after reading some bad ones im confused. The game is an absolute Masterpiece. A journey to think about your actions, builds, paths to take, decisions regarding your progression and were taking risks really matter. Bad reviews are from assassins creed players that want an empty game that underestimate you. This game wont treat you like a droolingI never review games but in this case, after reading some bad ones im confused. The game is an absolute Masterpiece. A journey to think about your actions, builds, paths to take, decisions regarding your progression and were taking risks really matter. Bad reviews are from assassins creed players that want an empty game that underestimate you. This game wont treat you like a drooling brainless corpse and I love that.… Expand
  12. Saito_S
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This game is insanely addicting fun, first time playing a souls game seriously after I ditched DS1 remastered since I didn't feel like playing anything grindy anymore, yet I'm already more than 45 hours in since release. the open world exploration is so wide, the view of the landscape/map is super beautiful, fighting bosses and enemies are difficult (expected) but it still feels fun andThis game is insanely addicting fun, first time playing a souls game seriously after I ditched DS1 remastered since I didn't feel like playing anything grindy anymore, yet I'm already more than 45 hours in since release. the open world exploration is so wide, the view of the landscape/map is super beautiful, fighting bosses and enemies are difficult (expected) but it still feels fun and extremely rewarding. as for performance it does stutters a lot on the first few days of release but it was thankfully fixed after the update and for me at least I'm playing with barely that much lag, honestly I haven't had this much fun playing a game since god knows how long ago. to the ones who rated this bad cause its super difficult + "bad graphics", first of all u got skill issue + cope + L + touch grace + no maidens.… Expand
  13. Darksparky
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    The game is a masterpiece, and this review is directed towards people who are interested but hesitant because of the negative reviews. While I have experienced, some performance hiccups, they did not detract from my experience playing the game. I do not believe that they will remain in the game given some patchwork. If you have bought the game and have issues with performance, I canThe game is a masterpiece, and this review is directed towards people who are interested but hesitant because of the negative reviews. While I have experienced, some performance hiccups, they did not detract from my experience playing the game. I do not believe that they will remain in the game given some patchwork. If you have bought the game and have issues with performance, I can understand being disappointed, but I urge you to get a refund and withhold judgment on it. Come back at a later time, because this is going to be a timeless masterpiece and it would be a shame to not experience it in it's fullest. Games are very complicated and pretty much impossible to get running perfectly for everyone, but given time I believe they will get the game running much better for people who at least have the required hardware or better. This belief is based on fromsoft's previous track record of having initial difficulty with PC ports and the sheer amount of effort clearly put into this game. They clearly care. I don't believe the game deserves criticism for how it presents its story, or difficulty. Nor do I believe it deserves criticism for not having the highest fidelity graphics. This is not the game for you if you are looking for a game that has a lot of story to ingest, or doesn't require much of the player in general. There is nothing wrong with that, people are allowed to have their own interests, but that does not make the game a bad game. If you are interested in the visuals I would argue that, despite not being the most realistic or being the highest fidelity, Elden ring has presented me with some of the most, if not the absolute most, awe inspiring vistas and visuals I have ever seen in a game. I would also argue that Elden Ring is a game that prioritizes gameplay (as I believe all games should but that is my opinion), and if you believe that it shouldn't maybe it isn't the game for you, but that doesn't make it a bad game for it's target audience. As for people struggling with the difficulty, contrary to what a lot of people think the intention behind the game isn't explicitly to be difficult, but rather to present a meaningful challenge that is rewarding to overcome. It is about learning and thinking outside the box. There are plenty of ways to make encounters more manageable, they are however left for the players to figure out. Being hard doesn't make the game bad. This game is quickly becoming one of my favorite games ever, but it's not for everyone. That said not every game needs to be for everyone. I recommend the game, but I also recommend getting a friend to let you try it first if you are unsure. Games are about entertainment so find a game you enjoy and don't be mad at people for liking a game that isn't made for you.… Expand
  14. Nick1979
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    I have never played a From Software game before Elden Ring. It took me a while to get used to the gameplay and questing. After playing for about 30ish hours of game time I absolutely love this game. The open world, the graphics, the combat system it's all amazing.
  15. SleepyGary
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    A must play. Do yourself a favor and don’t listen to the negative reviews from maidenless gamers who have been conditioned to need easy games, hand holding, and no thought. This game is not that. Most the the negative comments are explained by lack of attention to detail. There is literally a tutorial 10 minutes into the game. There is a rich story. There is a rich and beautifulA must play. Do yourself a favor and don’t listen to the negative reviews from maidenless gamers who have been conditioned to need easy games, hand holding, and no thought. This game is not that. Most the the negative comments are explained by lack of attention to detail. There is literally a tutorial 10 minutes into the game. There is a rich story. There is a rich and beautiful environment full of life. The game has built on the successful gameplay and atmosphere from previous titles. Get the game, take it slow, learn, pay attention and thank me later.… Expand
  16. julianszu
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    I'm running the game on a 1660 TI with mostly smooth gameplay. I'm sure the performance issues will be patched for others soon.
    As for the game in itself? Simply beautiful. After creating a second character I managed to find much more of the story content / NPC interactions which enriched my playthrough. I recommend buying information notes from the vendor in the game because it'll cue    I'm running the game on a 1660 TI with mostly smooth gameplay. I'm sure the performance issues will be patched for others soon.
    As for the game in itself? Simply beautiful. After creating a second character I managed to find much more of the story content / NPC interactions which enriched my playthrough. I recommend buying information notes from the vendor in the game because it'll cue you in on some of the underlying richness of this world.
    The game is hard but the world provides many avenues for players to progress.
    After 50+ hours in the game Irate this game 9.5/10. Taking off points for some over used enemies like the dragons and charging boar thing....    … Expand
  17. damosmash
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    The culmination of all the souls games thus far. Takes the best of each and polishes it. One of the best open worlds I've ever played through despite the developer's lack of experience with such. Never experienced the alleged performance issues, playing with an NVIDIA 1080. It has removed a great deal of the tedious grinds experienced in bloodborne, smoothed out the alternative playstylesThe culmination of all the souls games thus far. Takes the best of each and polishes it. One of the best open worlds I've ever played through despite the developer's lack of experience with such. Never experienced the alleged performance issues, playing with an NVIDIA 1080. It has removed a great deal of the tedious grinds experienced in bloodborne, smoothed out the alternative playstyles of dark souls 3, and fully integrated the new systems introduced in sekiro, making it into one of the smoothest experiences I have ever had, without compromising on the challenge. Amazing game.… Expand
  18. tau1
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    absolutely amazing game. Would recommend to anyone any day, definitely game of the year, perhaps even top 10 best games of all time so far? the fact that people who never even read up on fromsoftwares games and instead of bothering to learn the game they get salty, rage quit, and review bomb it to make themselves feel better and make it seem like its the games fault is honestly kind ofabsolutely amazing game. Would recommend to anyone any day, definitely game of the year, perhaps even top 10 best games of all time so far? the fact that people who never even read up on fromsoftwares games and instead of bothering to learn the game they get salty, rage quit, and review bomb it to make themselves feel better and make it seem like its the games fault is honestly kind of upsetting but i'm sure they will come around to their senses.… Expand
  19. Napalm275_
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Primero que nada, Dark Souls supo evolucionar y mejorar en mi opinión todos los aspectos convirtiéndose en el mejor RPG Souls hasta la fecha,

    Cuando """"Gane"""" el juego vuelvo con reseña final, pero por ahora GOTY.
  20. ToodisGod
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    I absolutely love this game I came into this new not knowing what I was going to get myself into but after playing it for almost 50 hours I can 100% say the game is an absolute masterpiece and when it comes to performance issues I haven't noticed any or experienced any so yeah play it.
  21. redwinnebago
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    The most original and exciting open-world game since Breath of the Wild. The world is vast and full of interesting things to find, the combat is deep and challenging (and sometimes frustrating, but that's part of the fun!) There's a ton of freedom to customize your character, and a huge variety of playstyles. It's not for everyone, and I know some people are having performance issues. ForThe most original and exciting open-world game since Breath of the Wild. The world is vast and full of interesting things to find, the combat is deep and challenging (and sometimes frustrating, but that's part of the fun!) There's a ton of freedom to customize your character, and a huge variety of playstyles. It's not for everyone, and I know some people are having performance issues. For those who like a challenge and unguided exploration of a mysterious and dangerous world, there are few games like it.… Expand
  22. JUANTRIX00
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Was waiting on a patch to leave my review, on my lowish end hardware (gtx 1650) the game now runs flawlesly and ive been having a great time.

    The game is a masterpiece.
  23. SUdoW
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Bom, well, good, fine, bien, bene, godt, bé, bé, hyvin, 良い, 好吧, ดี, добро, Καλά, നന്നായി.
  24. Coyot3
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    A fantastic adventure created by fromsoft! pc has some perfomance isssues but even with the stuttering its a masterpiece!
  25. koshera
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece! From did it again and managed to pull out a game that is equally appealing to both a brand new player-base and the old souls games vets. It may become a bit too hard for new players that are not familiar with the souls games mechanics, but there are big improvements to the multiplayer system that support newbies.
    This is not a story driven game that will hand hold    An absolute masterpiece! From did it again and managed to pull out a game that is equally appealing to both a brand new player-base and the old souls games vets. It may become a bit too hard for new players that are not familiar with the souls games mechanics, but there are big improvements to the multiplayer system that support newbies.
    This is not a story driven game that will hand hold you and point out what you need to do next along the way. It's a personal journey that you dive in and nothing compares to the first playthrough of a good souls game. Just take it slow and enjoy - 10/10 would recommend the pain and gratification after!
    PS There were some minor issues with the PC version on launch day, but those were addressed by the devs promptly.    … Expand
  26. Stolen_Bits
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    After spending 80+ hours in this game, there are many things I have noticed it choses not to do, and in the process makes the game more enjoyable because of this.

    This is a great intro to the Souls genre that deconstructs the open-world genre and asks the question: Is this really necessary for gameplay, or does this ruin the experience by design? By taking a minimalistic approach to    After spending 80+ hours in this game, there are many things I have noticed it choses not to do, and in the process makes the game more enjoyable because of this.

    This is a great intro to the Souls genre that deconstructs the open-world genre and asks the question: Is this really necessary for gameplay, or does this ruin the experience by design?

    By taking a minimalistic approach to assisting the player, the game gives you the agency to make any choice and explore any path. However, the game also provides "guiding grace" to give you direction if you chose to play the game in a linear fashion. This separation of exploration and objective is fundamental to open world games and yet so many restrict large amounts of exploration behind multiple meaningless objectives, gates, or levels which hinder player immersion.

    Instead, by nudging the player through difficulty and death, you learn how to experience the game and succeed, and that's why I enjoy this game.

    That is to say it is not without it's flaws:

    It makes the assumption you have played video games and understand how gameplay in a exploration game works. It makes the assumption human stubbornness is limited and that players will make the objectively better choice to explore and return rather than continue and become frustrated. The lore can sometimes be limited and only explained through items, though depending on who you ask the mystery is half of the enjoyment.

    Some critical NPCs that can make the game much easier are just randomly hidden away, for you to find in the first area (spirit summoning, ashes of war seller). This makes melee gameplay harder if you miss them. Spellcasters and prayer teachers are much more abundant and ends up leading to a playstyle where going purely with combat leads to more unintended difficulty than being a little bit of both blade and spell/prayer. Skills (ashes of war) do a decent job offsetting this issue, but they are not easily acquired though are great after acquiring.

    It also is not well optimized for PC, dropping frames when loading between areas and during some sequences.

    Visually it is semi-dated, but its scenery and framing make the world look like so much more than it is, you hardly ever end up noticing the fine details due to to gorgeous views and sprawling architecture, all of which, yes, you can get there, yes, you can explore. The vertical enormity of the game makes its smaller overall map feel massive and full of places to explore. Best of all, not being able to climb restricts you but also motivates you to reach places you have yet to explore. I have stopped for many moments just to take in the view and appreciate the world I am exploring. ("Gorgeous view ahead" indeed!)

    Overall I give this game a 9.5/10 for its excellent gameplay and the overall experience. I loved every moment I had with it, and can easily see myself replaying it on New Game +    … Expand
  27. traybourne
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I haven't stopped playing since this game came out. Best Souls game to date
  28. isaac92
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Amazing game , breath taking every inch of it , really don't need to say much , play it , if you liked it you will be in a amazing journey
  29. Pvrple
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Such a great game! Having played through DS3 a few times I did not expect this game to pop off how it has
  30. Barivuil55
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Too bad review bombing is a thing. This game is amazing and it deserves a better score.

    It's true the PC port is a bit buggy, but it's far from what people make it to be.
    I love the combination of Dark Souls's combat and open-world gameplay. From Software did a great job combining the two in the most organic way.
    I'd say the game is well worth its price tag.
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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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