Elden Ring

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  1. m9l5t1
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    So rare to see games with such a level of quality and detail these days. Top tier open world rpg design. GOTY.
  2. RunRomeRun
    Mar 23, 2022
    6
    Feels like a "Souls-like" instead of an actual Souls game. Late Patch that adds NPCs and Quest shows game was not even out of beta on launch. Reading critic reviews make it quite clear they never made it past the 20 hour mark before publishing as the game's issues take a massive spike after the first area. Most non-story bosses are repeated ad nauseum (fight, refight, refight, now fightFeels like a "Souls-like" instead of an actual Souls game. Late Patch that adds NPCs and Quest shows game was not even out of beta on launch. Reading critic reviews make it quite clear they never made it past the 20 hour mark before publishing as the game's issues take a massive spike after the first area. Most non-story bosses are repeated ad nauseum (fight, refight, refight, now fight two at once). Some story bosses were even reskinned as later story bosses! Feels incredibly lazy.

    Hitboxes and enemy range is still horrible. Enemy attacks and projectiles go through all solid walls. Boss AIs just stop attacking every now and then, breaking the fight and turning it into a cakewalk. Has happened 3 times since I got to the capital, easily 50 hours into the game.

    Homing spells are nigh-impossible to dodge, specifically on horseback. Normal enemy magic does 70-80% of health with 50 VIT. Combat consistently feels like you're cheesing everything or getting 2 shotted. Combat design is the worst since Dark Souls II--which is exactly what this game feels like.

    Story - Fromsoft/10

    World - 10/10

    Combat Design - 3/10

    Fanbase - 0/10

    This game actively put me off fromsoft games unless they're directed by Kazuhiro Hamatani. Patch released weeks into launch fixed a ton of hitboxes and poise issues, but they still feel terrible. Does not feel like they actually play-tested combat. Game feels terrible to play after Bloodborne and Sekiro--almost actively hostile towards the player.

    Also the fans throwing slurs at you for even bringing up issues that were addressed in the patch is hilarious. A fan base that refuses to have an actual discussion about the game instead of slavishly worshipping everything Miyazaki produces.    … Expand
  3. mmihajlovic
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    I'm changing my review here. I gave it 7 and a pretty crappy review because I was frustrated and irritated by it's game play. It's definitely hard and takes getting used to. But if you do get into it (like I finally did) you will find it's full of wonder and interesting things. Combat is great and the enemies are very unique. Can't stop playing now.
  4. Browncolor
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Ultimate adventure game. Git gud or get filtered.

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  5. AJCk19
    Nov 28, 2022
    4
    Another souls game I tried to get into. Its' strong points is a interesting story. Weak points is everything else, especially considering how many soullike games are out there. The control scheme is weird, and I don't see why I have to go through this. When I can play any action rpg on hard mode, and go through the exact same pain, but have more fun.
  6. p1menta
    Dec 25, 2022
    9
    From Software was never worng in anything. I f a game can produce the amount this one does on youtube, you gotta know its good.
  7. Moviekid
    Jul 22, 2022
    9
    Except for some annoying features, this game is a mindblowing journey that kept me addicted for 150 straight hours. Froms collected all their lore and gameplay specifics in this one huge piece of art, but I think this time they didn't beat Dark Souls 1 in atmosphere and story, neither the did beat Sekiro in gameplay sharpness and fluidity.
    P.S. Thanks Let me solo her dude, it was fun to    Except for some annoying features, this game is a mindblowing journey that kept me addicted for 150 straight hours. Froms collected all their lore and gameplay specifics in this one huge piece of art, but I think this time they didn't beat Dark Souls 1 in atmosphere and story, neither the did beat Sekiro in gameplay sharpness and fluidity.
    P.S. Thanks Let me solo her dude, it was fun to sit there and see you dancing with the red head butterfly.    … Expand
  8. carnivorCactae
    Sep 8, 2022
    0
    Good-looking and detailed enemies placed in a empty half-cooked world with basically zero content.

    Enemies cheat since they can read your inputs, and your time and patience gets severely wasted with checkpoints so far away and respawning enemies and bosses with absolutely zero drop-rates. Its a mess and its bad. The "story" is barebones at best and never picks up any speed or even    Good-looking and detailed enemies placed in a empty half-cooked world with basically zero content.

    Enemies cheat since they can read your inputs, and your time and patience gets severely wasted with checkpoints so far away and respawning enemies and bosses with absolutely zero drop-rates.

    Its a mess and its bad.

    The "story" is barebones at best and never picks up any speed or even builds any signs of sensical story-arc. The dialogues - as scarse as they are - are often nonsensical and lacking any kind of information or lore.

    The world is filled with nothing but mini-bosses. Its empty and void. You can explore just to find maybe some more mini-bosses (some of them get recycled a lot!), but their drop-rates are insulting so you'll ask yourself why even bother? Why even bother backtracking half the time or killing the same enemies over and over again
    in a pretty comical way (no dismemberment, every fight is more or less the same, you have practically zero wiggle-room or alternative ways of disposing your foes)?

    The leveldesign is interesting at times, but then other times its extremely bad. Empty rooms with nothing to do, misplaced use-triggers, huge ruins to explore with lifeless backtracking or missing checkpoints.

    To add insult to injury many keys can't get rebind (!) and the whole layout is for controllers by default!    … Expand
  9. Mahdiar
    Apr 6, 2023
    8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 7
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 8 (not finished)
  10. leaveit
    Mar 3, 2022
    5
    The greatest innovations of this iteration of Demon's Souls are mechanics from the decade prior to Demon's Souls. Jumping, horses, open worlds. Wow, why didn't we think of that before? Like pretty much every FROM game since around the DaS 2/BB era you can quickly use this game as a proverbial dipstick or smell test to see how susceptible someone is to media hype in video games. It's not aThe greatest innovations of this iteration of Demon's Souls are mechanics from the decade prior to Demon's Souls. Jumping, horses, open worlds. Wow, why didn't we think of that before? Like pretty much every FROM game since around the DaS 2/BB era you can quickly use this game as a proverbial dipstick or smell test to see how susceptible someone is to media hype in video games. It's not a new franchise, it's not a bold new direction, it's just red guys hitting you from 10 feet away and luring you into enemies again. This is like calling Quake 2 fresh because you have an inventory like in Hexen. There's no reason anyone should care. EDIT: Ok, bad analogy, it's actually like if Quake came out every 2 years between 1996 and 2009, and each time it had that room in Gloom Keep where you grab the gold key and the shambler pops out, only this time in 2009 everyone's saying that the shambler's "art design" is incredible and it's probably the best game they've ever played.… Expand
  11. Chowjust
    Dec 5, 2022
    1
    Game stutters far to much even after patches. Happens the most during fights and around every few minutes. Would recommend waiting for issues to be resolved before buying unless you want to play on the hardest difficulty available...
  12. barbone3
    Aug 22, 2022
    8
    Without talking about the amazing story... essentially the main problem is that when you start this game for the first time, even as a long term veteran souls player, you are bad, very bad. After 5 hours you understand that this isn't Dark Souls 3 and you start enjoying it.
  13. ADHGO
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    Best souls Game ever.
    Amazing open world, extreme huge world ever seen in a game, Astonishing Bossesn
    Graphics are extremely solid,
    Incredible environment,
    Despite performance issues even in high end.hardware, still the crown is for Elden ring
  14. rainbowkoolaid
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    It's really hard for a game to get a 10/10... Elden Ring does everything right but I really feel like the armor designs are lacking as well as a lot of weapon designs, I also feel like there could be a wider variety of moves and combos for each class type (side note: classes are pointless). Maybe I'm just a noob to the genre but its important to remember that this review is subjective andIt's really hard for a game to get a 10/10... Elden Ring does everything right but I really feel like the armor designs are lacking as well as a lot of weapon designs, I also feel like there could be a wider variety of moves and combos for each class type (side note: classes are pointless). Maybe I'm just a noob to the genre but its important to remember that this review is subjective and someone else might love the designs and class system because as a whole the game works perfectly and I believe that these cons that I mentioned are all intentional from the developer, it just comes down to a matter of preference. For my first souls game I loved it! Trust me this game is amazing and all negative reviews should be ignored… Expand
  15. shadownk
    Sep 28, 2022
    8
    I didn't like any of the soul games but this one is an exception because it gives players options to summons and find good gears when they are stuck with a hard boss. This alone makes the game so much more enjoyable for me.
  16. SpyroTombstone
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    It’s crazy too see so many people giving this game 0/10 because of some minor technical issues, I understand the 60fps frame cap is an issue for some people but I don’t get giving it a 0/10 because of that, honestly it’s a 9/10 but doesn’t deserve the hate it’s getting so I have to give a 10 to bring back the score a bit.

    Combats great, lots of weapons choices and more customisation than    It’s crazy too see so many people giving this game 0/10 because of some minor technical issues, I understand the 60fps frame cap is an issue for some people but I don’t get giving it a 0/10 because of that, honestly it’s a 9/10 but doesn’t deserve the hate it’s getting so I have to give a 10 to bring back the score a bit.

    Combats great, lots of weapons choices and more customisation than any game in the series before it.

    the world is massive and beautiful, absolutely nailed the art direction of the game again.

    Bosses are certainly the most interesting and difficult the series has had to offer.

    There are negatives, some people are having mild performance issues, small amounts stuttering in certain areas, the frame rate is locked to 60, and there’s no widescreen support (this one annoys me a little).
    The games hard, duh, its a souls game, I think a lot of the review bombing is due to its difficulty and pc gamers incessant obsession with frame rates, as if you need anymore than 60 in a non competitive title like this.    … Expand
  17. whimp
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Buy a decent PC and stop whining about your 5 year old bucket cant play ER. Giving a game like ER 0 just shows how big a moron you are.

    The game is the perfect evolution from Souls-borne and Sekiro and manage to create a true open world experience while maintaining almost the same difficulty (yes, DS fan-boys disagrees) and allowing "new comers" to use spirits for the hard boss-fights.    Buy a decent PC and stop whining about your 5 year old bucket cant play ER. Giving a game like ER 0 just shows how big a moron you are.

    The game is the perfect evolution from Souls-borne and Sekiro and manage to create a true open world experience while maintaining almost the same difficulty (yes, DS fan-boys disagrees) and allowing "new comers" to use spirits for the hard boss-fights. The quests and the complexity in the game is as usual top notch and obscure and I love it. It is easily a 10/10 game.

    It is a masterpiece and you will only find out if you put the time and effort into it :)    … Expand
  18. WillGamer
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    120 hrs in I have to say that this game is amazing. So much to explore and so many interesting monster designs. There is a steep learning curve if you are not familiar with 'Dark Souls' type games but totally worth it if you just push through. There are a lot of guides online to help as well. I did not experience any of the stuttering issues that some of the older reviews in here reported.
  19. brofenix
    May 29, 2023
    8
    Rating: 8/10

    Elden Ring is an awesome game and has really polished what the Soulsborne games have offered to players, a difficult adventure, with less handholding than most games, a solid combat system, and a promise that you can beat the challenge if you practice. I thoroughly enjoyed this game, from the more fleshed out story with cinematics and more NPC dialogue than I remember in    Rating: 8/10

    Elden Ring is an awesome game and has really polished what the Soulsborne games have offered to players, a difficult adventure, with less handholding than most games, a solid combat system, and a promise that you can beat the challenge if you practice. I thoroughly enjoyed this game, from the more fleshed out story with cinematics and more NPC dialogue than I remember in Dark Souls 1 & 2 (the Souls games I have played) and the more user friendly design explaining various gameplay mechanics to players and the freedom of the open world to level up & come back to challenges later.

    I didn't love some of the enemies and thought some were pretty annoying, like the big dogs, big crows, the enemies with a bunch of arms, and some others. In general though, the game had a decent variety of enemies though I feel like Dark Souls 1 especially had more variety and more interesting enemies. Fighting the 6th dragon of a different element was a little boring at one point. The standout bosses for me, like Malenia, Dragonlord Placidusax, Radagon, and Morgott were pretty freaking fun. Using the Mimic Tear summon was my clutch to not bang my head against Malenia & Lord Mohg after 20 tries and I still had fun using it, as a last resort.

    I didn't really love one mechanic that got me killed a lot, the long amount of time you are on the ground after getting knocked off your horse. That enemies can hit you during the beginning parts of the long animation was cheap I felt and I thought the knockdown duration should be the same as not being on your horse. Just a personal frustration.

    I thought the music wasn't as good as Dark Souls 1 & 3 and I couldn't really remember any theme after trying to think of one. The art style though is great and the graphics are amazing. Just looking up at the Erdtree and admiring it's grandeur always put a smirk on my face :D

    I love that physical & magic combat is so well mixed in Elden Ring compared to all other Soulsborne games. That you can use infusions & whetblades to give your weapons scaling with Intelligence & Faith opens up so many options for combat, I thought it was brilliant!

    Lastly, the open world was fun for the most part but did seem a bit empty near the end, with little reason for me to explore once I got my best weapons fully upgraded & was above Level 140. I explored pretty much everywhere just to see, but I think the developers had a hard time putting valuable rewards for exploration at a certain point, when I kept finding the highest level smithing stones when I already had 5 of each type (normal & somber). The areas stayed engaging for the most part & very pretty to wonder through, but I wish the enemy variety stayed evolving to discover new enemies & some story or lore rewards were given in the late game for exploration.

    Overall, this feels like the most polished version of Soulsborne to introduce to new players of this series of games. I highly recommend trying the game and enjoying the combat experience & world.    … Expand
  20. KILLERx417
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    The game graphics are amazing and its a game you'll never get bored off new monsters every corner all different a new challenge
  21. DasDoktoerchen
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    I started playing with my friends at launch but we quickly lost interest in the game which weird because all of us are big soulsborne fans.
    However I recently found myself bored during quarantine and tried it again and was shocked.
    Now I don't get why we dropped the game. I played trough it three times now and got one of my mates to finish it as well. I believe what turned us off the    I started playing with my friends at launch but we quickly lost interest in the game which weird because all of us are big soulsborne fans.
    However I recently found myself bored during quarantine and tried it again and was shocked.
    Now I don't get why we dropped the game. I played trough it three times now and got one of my mates to finish it as well.
    I believe what turned us off the first time was the open world aspect but now it is one of the strongest points in my opinion.
    I particularly enjoyed the bosses in the later half of the game, when **** really starts picking up.
    I get that some people are annoyed at the amount of recycled bosses and areas, and I get it. But I also dont mind it, as it makes sense in the context of the world of Elden Ring.
    The music is awesome, the amount of variety is great and the combat system is once again top notch.
    I gotta admit however that the PvP (Which was the most enjoyable thing in past souls games to me) is really not my cup of tea. The netcode is bad to a point where some weapons are almost unusable in PvP (I played with rogiers rapier for almost the entire game but its not made for PvP)
    The open world and the fact that torrent becomes unavailable in PvP means people can hide in almost unreachable places, which makes Invasions incredibly frustrating and a few more minor issues stopped me from PvPing altogether.
    However overall it is one of the best games Fromsoft ever made and an absolute recommendation from me. Especially to people who are new to Fromsoft games, as I found it very beginner friendly.
    Crafting seemed useless to me at first but proved to come in handy from time to time. Plus the fact that there are crafting materials everywhere made exploring the world feel more rewarding.
    Its definitely game of the year contender and one of the best single-player games of all time.    … Expand
  22. Amsheagar
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the game of the year for me. Its incredible masterpiece. Crown of the souls games. I want more games like this or just dlcs. I recommend everyone who wanna meet a souls game, but didnt do yet and for sure must play for any souls fan.
  23. DutchElf
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game. Not the normal Dark Souls that I love, but it's damn close.
  24. Blaha
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece in gaming that will never be forgotten. This is generation defining.
  25. RexToother
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    The gameplay and world are outstanding.
    I personally found the ending underwhelming.
  26. IlyaHero
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    The best game ever made. Skyrim or Zelda are not even close. Fromsoftware are the best
  27. JimmieReview
    Mar 1, 2022
    5
    First time I play a "souls like" game.

    I like: Graphics are great, the monsters, the world - it all looks amazing. Lore - the story and atmosphere is appealing. I don't like: Its very difficult and you cant change the difficulty setting anywhere (I know some people will defend that, but to me this is either willfully to discourage casual players from playing the game or just lazy    First time I play a "souls like" game.

    I like:
    Graphics are great, the monsters, the world - it all looks amazing.
    Lore - the story and atmosphere is appealing.

    I don't like:
    Its very difficult and you cant change the difficulty setting anywhere (I know some people will defend that, but to me this is either willfully to discourage casual players from playing the game or just lazy cause it takes more time and energy to change how hard the game should be).

    The combat is clunky (probably subjective), I defiently did'nt like that there is no type of lock-on system. So you feel like you are aiming right at your target but then instead you end up taking a swing right next to the enemy. The whole combat system feels clunky, other similiar games have done it way better.

    Its got some serious performance issues on PC. As it stands now, its not really playable. This might be something they fix later on.

    The game does'nt have a pause button - even though its a singleplayer experience. The stupidity here just blows my mind.

    The game seems quite repetetive and like it has'nt really evolved much from its predecessor.

    All in all, I feel like I gave this game a fair shake but ultimately its just to hard and frustrating to be fun. It dose'nt help that the combat system is poor as well. If these things were fixed as well as the performance issues, it might be a more enjoyable experience.
    Unless you feed off of frustration and are willing to put up with a janky combat system, I would recommend you stay away.    … Expand
  28. SupaStaVince
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    At last... an open world game that doesn't hold your hand while ramming exposition down your throat and throwing a bunch of objectives at you. goat 11/10

    Gotta love the dad of war shills review bombing this game lol
  29. PhatMonkey
    Mar 25, 2022
    5
    I have absolutely no idea how this game got such high review scores, I understand we now live in a world of craziness but this is next level alternate reality, WTF PEOPLE?

    The graphics are ok, there is UW support but the developer has made a conscious decision to block it by adding black bars which sometimes load in shortly after the game starts The voice acting is hilarious and to    I have absolutely no idea how this game got such high review scores, I understand we now live in a world of craziness but this is next level alternate reality, WTF PEOPLE?

    The graphics are ok, there is UW support but the developer has made a conscious decision to block it by adding black bars which sometimes load in shortly after the game starts

    The voice acting is hilarious and to be honest it gives the game some unintended personality because it has none any where else. As a character speaks it is as if at the same time he / she is chomping away at a bowl of cornflakes like an old N64 game

    Everything including your own character moves like a robot with the jump option being an afterthought as it has no animation before jumping and on landing, it is funny though so I will give it that

    The menu screen is like something from a Sinclair Spectrum 48k before most of u were born and looks dam right ugly

    The performance is terrible, the frame rate is locked, characters outside of your view stutter around the environment which is more noticeable if you use the mod that remove the black bars

    The missions if u can call them that is boring the game is boring, it looks boring, it seems the developers were bored making it. I could go on and on but what is the point when so many people have given it such high scores, it makes no sense in this reality, it does not.

    No wonder other companies that I wont mention have posted shocking responses to this games success and I am pretty sure like me they are searching for the portal so we can get back to our own parallel universe where peoples expectations are slightly higher where unpolished games like this farce gets a 5/10

    UNINSTALLED

    RANT OVER....
    PEACE LOL    … Expand
  30. NAYKEN
    Dec 21, 2022
    5
    It's a very delayed review because my monitor broke, but I see that fanboys and those who write reviews with money have raised this fiasco game to the level of unrivaled. Anyway, let's move on to our real unbiased review. Let's start with the mechanics as always, there is no innovation in mechanics, standard soul games, jumping is added and has almost no effect on the game. Open world wasIt's a very delayed review because my monitor broke, but I see that fanboys and those who write reviews with money have raised this fiasco game to the level of unrivaled. Anyway, let's move on to our real unbiased review. Let's start with the mechanics as always, there is no innovation in mechanics, standard soul games, jumping is added and has almost no effect on the game. Open world was added to the game, but mechanically is there such a thing, the answer is no. The game is very big, there are incredibly many castles and dungeons you can visit, but they are all flat and empty inside. Let's start with the castles, when you start the game, you look around and see the incredible map and you start exploring, traveling and wandering around in castles that last a maximum of half an hour, yes, you did not hear wrong, the time you spend in castles is half an hour, including Lyndell! All of those incredibly designed castles are just images, empty castles with no design inside, filled with creatures and left. When I look at the old souls games, designs like DS 1 Anor Londo, DS 2 Drangleic castle are bigger and more detailed than all the castles in the Elden ring game combined. Ds 2 had this success despite being a half-open world, Elden ring is a huge empty world full of creatures. The only good thing about it is that it looks great artistically. I have explained the chapter and map designs together with the mechanics. Now let's look at the small innovations and whether they have an effect on the game. Let's start with the mount, we have a horse-like mount in the game, this mount allows us to travel around the whole world, we can do combat and boss fights in some places and it has no mechanical effect on the game. The things we do with the mount are very limited, don't expect something like Zelda or Shadow of the colossus. When I say Shadow of the colossus, they said that they were inspired by Shadow of the colossus before the game came out, there is nothing about it in the game. Since jumping was added, the platform was expected, which it should have been, but they didn't put it, the jumping mechanics look ridiculous even next to the games 30 years ago. Let's talk about dungeons, there are dungeon designs that are so terrible that they compete with Skyrim. You enter hundreds of dungeons throughout the game and except for a few, they are all similar designs. We have come to the end of our review and unfortunately Elden ring is not a good game at all. The same mechanics, open world game mechanics and design are not reflected in the game, nothing good except for the improved spells. Elden ring is the biggest fiasco of this year. 57/100 if we come to the score… Expand
  31. Kiatzu
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    This game deserves to be called a masterpiece. I had no technical difficulties what so ever. I do understand that this is definitely a big problem for some, but I can only speak for myself and I had no performance issues at all. Sure the formula of the game itself stays the same, it sure feels like and open world DarkSouls just with some new and refreshing features. But those features areThis game deserves to be called a masterpiece. I had no technical difficulties what so ever. I do understand that this is definitely a big problem for some, but I can only speak for myself and I had no performance issues at all. Sure the formula of the game itself stays the same, it sure feels like and open world DarkSouls just with some new and refreshing features. But those features are great. The world itself is awesome and just invites you to explore it. The music, the graphics, the boss fights are so immersive. The whole world is, it just sinks you in. And there is so much to discover. Hidden worlds and areas, secrets, different endings. Completed it within 80 hours. A must play for every RPG and Soulslike fan!… Expand
  32. Dorigan23
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Its an incredible game with a ton of QoL improvements over both open world and Souls likes. The majority of negative reviews are people who couldn't get past Margit and are salty
  33. Gohax
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    Elden ring a game that almost every souls fan including myself craved for so long finally released was it worth the hype ? yes yes and yes the game is the most fun i had since red dead 2 its stupidly immersive and fun everything in this world is just wow i have almost 70 hours on console and pc combined and i still haven't seen everything this is totally game of the year material

    the    Elden ring a game that almost every souls fan including myself craved for so long finally released was it worth the hype ? yes yes and yes the game is the most fun i had since red dead 2 its stupidly immersive and fun everything in this world is just wow i have almost 70 hours on console and pc combined and i still haven't seen everything this is totally game of the year material

    the only bad things i can say about this game are:

    - the game is very unoptimized and released in a broken state on pc and console which really killed it for most players and really takes my final score for this game down

    - the game feels way to easy because of how its approachable for a lot of new players and i really don't want the next souls game to be easy just for the sake of more people buying it

    but with all those cons in mind still my final score to Elden ring is an easy 9 out of 10 the game is fun and doesn't hold your hand at all unlike other third person open world games it could have been an easy 10 but at its current broken unoptimized state its not there yet i really recommend this for souls veterans and new people to the genre just because its super fun and approachable for everyone    … Expand
  34. auditbadger
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  35. Fahdaad
    May 31, 2023
    8
    Amazing world and gameplay loop that falls apart in the last third of the game, leading to a disappointing sendoff to a truly amazing game.
  36. colonelp
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. One of the best i've played. Has everything you want, an amazing openworld, monsters to fight!
  37. 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
  38. znarfels
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Pro:
    - beautiful game
    - deep mechanics
    - lot of build potential
    - it is difficult, but not too difficult

    Cons:
    - quests are a joke without google
    - story telling is all over the place. I have 100+ hours into the game and have no clue whats going on
  39. rickyrockfish
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    I'm an old school gamer that has been around through all the "ground breaking games". This game has renewed my faith in video games when nothing seemed to interest me anymore. My favorite game of all time.
  40. GruuLV
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Minus few stuttering issues (i'm certain they will be fixed soon) in certain parts of map... game is AMAZING!
  41. nickolas040
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Everything in this game is amazing. From the world that is wide and full enough of enemies, unexplored dungeons and unknown secrets, to the vibe that the general gameplay gives which feels like you play a truly evolved souls game. They have massively enhanced hitboxes (made them more precise). The lore is very rich and interesting.
  42. TheSickMan
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    The note said "chest ahead" at the edge of a cliff with nothing in sight...there were plenty of bloodstains but they must've missed the jump... I had to be sure.
  43. madsmmlaursen
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    i have never played a souls like before and was allways scared of trying but this game inpressed me a lot the combat is really fun and the animations are dope and the world is amazing aswell truly a must play
  44. ScarletDreams
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Never been a souls fan, but im definatly an Elden Ring fan, this is by far one of the best games i have played in the year 2020. A full game with no DLC or MTX you get a full package right out the box and that is something we need more and more of. Just look at Grand Turismo, that game is littered with MTX and does not care to earn the respect of the gamers. Elden Ring is just a one of aNever been a souls fan, but im definatly an Elden Ring fan, this is by far one of the best games i have played in the year 2020. A full game with no DLC or MTX you get a full package right out the box and that is something we need more and more of. Just look at Grand Turismo, that game is littered with MTX and does not care to earn the respect of the gamers. Elden Ring is just a one of a kind game and im so glad i am alive to experience this!… Expand
  45. 4everyoung84
    Dec 9, 2022
    4
    Juega, muere, grindea mata. Eso es elden ring. Un juego dificil si no pierdes el tiempo, y facil si lo haces.
  46. oklapie
    Mar 26, 2022
    6
    Great game with lots of potential, the first 30 hours of this game were amazing, but largely over hyped. 50 hours in, and the game falls apart. After beating certain story bosses, the difficulty level scales dramatically and largely invalidates any work you've put into building your character. Boss design repeats itself over and over. The PC performance issues don't seem like they're goingGreat game with lots of potential, the first 30 hours of this game were amazing, but largely over hyped. 50 hours in, and the game falls apart. After beating certain story bosses, the difficulty level scales dramatically and largely invalidates any work you've put into building your character. Boss design repeats itself over and over. The PC performance issues don't seem like they're going to be addressed either.… Expand
  47. DanFroat
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Its the only one big open world game that has over 100 hrs, that i play second time, and it feels almost as amazing as first playtrouth, and im sure that it wont be the last, there are so many builds, so many items ,spells, ways to play. Everithing u find and explore is important, the difficulty is a bit easier that previus from soft games, but for this scale its perfect ,so to it not toIts the only one big open world game that has over 100 hrs, that i play second time, and it feels almost as amazing as first playtrouth, and im sure that it wont be the last, there are so many builds, so many items ,spells, ways to play. Everithing u find and explore is important, the difficulty is a bit easier that previus from soft games, but for this scale its perfect ,so to it not to be a drag. The story is great, there are tons uf interesting and suprising lore. graphics are beutiful , textures are a bit outdated but the landscapes are jaw dropping. The only small comlane is the are some copy paste bosses, but i understand that it would be probably too hard to make 165 different bosses, but no matter thei still have a lot more different bosses ,than alot of other games. It is the best Action Rpg open world game ever period. Thank u From Software… Expand
  48. wagllgaw
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Probably the best game ever made. Elden ring is unlike any AAA game in recent memory, delivering on both exceptionally high quality design and an incredible quantity of content. I was constantly stunned at the combination of high quality experiences with an expanding map showcasing more content than the last several games I'd played combined.

    FromSoft games always require you to    Probably the best game ever made. Elden ring is unlike any AAA game in recent memory, delivering on both exceptionally high quality design and an incredible quantity of content. I was constantly stunned at the combination of high quality experiences with an expanding map showcasing more content than the last several games I'd played combined.

    FromSoft games always require you to actually be good at the game but its worth it to struggle & persevere through this world.

    Also, I played this on PC with a controller and didn't encounter any framerate or other issues.    … Expand
  49. julixx86
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    juegazo, un Souls de mundo abierto que tiene todo lo que viste en los anteriores. De lo mejor que jugue en años. Solo critico la caida de frames en pc que a esta altura no tendria que suceder. Pero todo lo demas un 10.
  50. philzlz
    Jul 25, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a big fan of Miyazakis games and had high hopes for Elden Ring. But the repetition of dungeons and bosses got on my nerves. I really prefer more condensed levels than the huge open world that looked absolutely stunning but had little to offer for me. I do not know if I got lucky with the weapon I found but I used it from start to finish and thought this was one of his easier games. This freedom of movement in the open world leads to over leveled characters and bosses become trivial.

    A huge spike in difficulty for normal enemies near the end game (snow area) was more annoying than challenging and dragged the whole thing out longer than it should have been. I had a fun 60 hours with it but no intention of starting it again in the future. I also was not a fan of the hub area (I miss you Majula).

    With the huge success in sales I am worried that this becomes the formula for the franchise.    … Expand
  51. xTh-3-nDx
    Aug 24, 2022
    7
    First things first it's 2020 and i still have to use the Flawless Wide Screen to get ultrawide support which could lead to a ban because of anti-cheat won't allow any third-party fixes.
    the second thing the stuttering is unbelievable it's supposed to be a game that need precise movement but when it stops for a second or two, you're dead.
    third thing the performance are so bad in some    First things first it's 2020 and i still have to use the Flawless Wide Screen to get ultrawide support which could lead to a ban because of anti-cheat won't allow any third-party fixes.
    the second thing the stuttering is unbelievable it's supposed to be a game that need precise movement but when it stops for a second or two, you're dead.
    third thing the performance are so bad in some area's that led to frame drops and it's not because of my specs i have 2070 super and tried to lower all the graphic setting but it's still the same.
    the fourth thing keyboard layout why the hell they didn't implant that in the game before releasing it it's confusing as hell to see press Y every damn time.
    lastly bugs the game has its fair share of bugs like enemy's can hit you while you're behind a wall, the AI of your summons sometimes act dumb, you can get stuck under some large enemy, the high which can you jump from isn't the same in the open world and the dungeon's, lastly good luck trying to hit an animal without the lock on mechanics.

    the game isn't bad it's enjoyable when it's playable but not at this time wait for them to release bug and performance issue then go for it otherwise, you're stuck playing it in a **** state.    … Expand
  52. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    This game is everything fans loved about the series but brought to the open world. The combat feels as good as ever, with quick responses to your inputs and nice flow and feeling of weight overall. With a variety of classes to choose from, and playstyles that suit every player this game can be as easy or as hard as you want it to be. From summons to spirit NPC ashes, you can choose whetherThis game is everything fans loved about the series but brought to the open world. The combat feels as good as ever, with quick responses to your inputs and nice flow and feeling of weight overall. With a variety of classes to choose from, and playstyles that suit every player this game can be as easy or as hard as you want it to be. From summons to spirit NPC ashes, you can choose whether to fight solo or with an ally. There is one bossfight where I definitely recommend using summons and that's the Godskin Duo. Now on the story side of things...IT'S MINDBLOWNLINGLY EPIC! Overall it makes you feel like you're rising up to the top becoming stronger and stronger, culminating in an epic final showdown.
    On the negatives now...Some classes and builds are way better than others, making fights hilariously easy but again that's up to the player. I didn't involve myself in the PVP so no comments on that. A lot of assets are re-used but I kind of expected that in a game as massive as this. Lastly, a lot of the bosses in the late game are really hard, not allowing the player with a window of opportunity for a counter attack and with endgame damage stats, the fights become really hard and are a matter of patience. But overall I don't have anything major to say in regard to the bad aspects of the game.

    TLDR: Yes the game is amazing, with epic fights, a larger scale to its story and with really tough endgame bosses!

    PS: The music in certain bossfights just gives me chills(Mohg, Lord of Blood cough cough)    … Expand
  53. Bebop_01
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Best game ever. Just finished it. Don’t listen to the metacritic trolls who always review bomb games because they are bored, this game is a masterpiece like no other. It will change game like Zelda Botw.
  54. Anarkroft
    Oct 16, 2022
    2
    Préparez-vous à un voyage dans le passé, quelques années en arrière.

    Nombreuses critiques plébiscitent le jeu, mais aucune ne parle des soucis technique (ou alors minimisent ça dans la prise de note, du genre "quelques légers défauts techniques"). La version PC est indigne de son public, comme les précédents jeux From Software. Franchement, j'ai eu de la patience, j'ai voulu y    Préparez-vous à un voyage dans le passé, quelques années en arrière.

    Nombreuses critiques plébiscitent le jeu, mais aucune ne parle des soucis technique (ou alors minimisent ça dans la prise de note, du genre "quelques légers défauts techniques").

    La version PC est indigne de son public, comme les précédents jeux From Software. Franchement, j'ai eu de la patience, j'ai voulu y croire, je me suis dit qu'au moins un maigre effort serait fait sur la version PC : et ben non.
    Joueurs PC, je vous le dit, c'est (encore) un gros doigt d'honneur érigé à votre égard.
    "nan mais vraiment t'abuses un peu le jeu est sorti sur PC et il est jouable". Ok, tu veux jouer à ça ? Bien alors :

    - Graphiquement, on est sur un jeu qui a 5 ans de retard.

    - Le portage PC est une fois de plus une insulte : Pas de localisation clavier/souris "Appuyez sur LB pour faire ça" . LB ? connais pas, je joue sur PC!. Alors oui les mauvaises langues me diront "bah t'as qu'a jouer à la manette" et a ces gens là je répond : "ok, ton jeu sur XBOX ou PS n'aura droit qu'à des menus indiquant "appuyez sur CTRL gauche pour continuer". Quoi, t'es pas content ? bah t'as qu'a jouer au clavier et à la souris. Non mais clairement y'a des jeux qui détectent si tu joues au clavier/sours ou a la manette, et qui modifient leurs touches d'interactions en temps réel en fonction de ce que tu utilises, et qui sont des AA vendus deux fois moins cher sur du multi-plateforme. Et une grosse production comme Elden Ring ne sait pas le faire du tout ? C'est du foutage de gueule.

    - pas/peu de réglages graphiques : Toi joueur PC avec un écran 144/165/240Hz, tu voudrais en profiter ? Alors fermes les yeux, écartes les fesses et laisses toi faire : pas de possibilité de supprimer la VSYNC, pas de réglage de framerate : le jeu sera cappé à 60hz point barre. "Ouais mais c'est déjà bien" me diront les joueurs consoles = nan mais mec, t'achètes une Ferrari qui ne dépasse pas le 130km/h, tu vas voir le vendeur et il te dit "nan mais 130 c'est déjà bien, ça sert à rien d'aller au dessus ! Et tu acceptes ? Non merci !

    - On peut régler l'ultrawide. Non je rigole, bien évidement vous pouvez oublier

    - Pas de prise en charge de technologies comme DLSS, FSR : s'aurait été utile pour compenser le fait qu'il rame, et pas non plus de prise en charge Reflex : idem, un truc utile pour un jeu qui impose aux joueurs l’exigence.

    - Du clipping à outrance, un framerate beaucoup trop bas et beaucoup trop instable pour un jeu "si moche" = c'est totalement la honte en terme de perf sur PC. On est dans le bas du panier des portages pc.

    Ok alors, From Software, je m'adresse à vous là : visiblement, vous ne savez pas faire un portage pc. Alors pourquoi vous vous acharnez à livrer ça dans cet état ? Certains jeux à 20/30 balles font tout mieux que vous en terme de portage PC (framerate débloqué, localisation clavier/souris, performances correctes). Du coup, ce n'est pas une question de moyen puisque des studios y arrivent : c'est donc ce que vous vous foutez complètement des joueurs PC ?
    Alors soit vous faites des portages honnêtes, soit vous arrêtez de vendre votre merde sur PC (mais comme les From Software se vendent bien sur PC, j'imagine que c'est comme pisser dans un violon... Pour rappel, pour débloquer +60 fps sur Sekiro PC, il fallait soit un trainer soit un mod. Et c'est pareil pour ce Elden Ring) . Derrière y'a des clients qui achètent ça et qui sont déçus... Oui je sais, ça va se vendre, ce sera le GOTY etc etc... mais désolé, intrinsèquement ça reste une énorme merde sur PC, et y'a pas d'autres mots. C'est pas très beau, ça rame, c'est bloqué à 60FPS sans ultrawide, y'a du clipping, et tout ça ne sera jamais corrigé, c'est certain. Mis à part les chutes de FPS qui seront éventuellement patchées.

    Du reste, le jeu est sûrement bien hein, mais si ça vous tente, achetez le sur n'importe quelle plateforme mais pas le PC.    … Expand
  55. sinhue_anaya
    Mar 6, 2022
    5
    Sinceramente no me parece la gran cosa como lo pinta la prensa, siempre he jugado los dark souls y la verdad el que más me ha gustado fue sekiro, elden ring me parece más de lo mismo comparado con sus antecesores, la única diferencia es que tiene un mundo abierto pero sin evolución, el personaje es muy torpe para explorar tanto, no escala, no puedes descolgarte con una capa para planear ySinceramente no me parece la gran cosa como lo pinta la prensa, siempre he jugado los dark souls y la verdad el que más me ha gustado fue sekiro, elden ring me parece más de lo mismo comparado con sus antecesores, la única diferencia es que tiene un mundo abierto pero sin evolución, el personaje es muy torpe para explorar tanto, no escala, no puedes descolgarte con una capa para planear y realmente poder explorar sin limitaciones, debes ir por donde ellos te digan para llegar a la zona deseada. En ese aspecto Zelda Breth of the Wild se siente más completo.

    Aunque es interesante explorar, a veces me da mucha flojera intentar llegar a algún lugar, no creo que sea un juego para todos, si tienes poco tiempo para jugar, te sentirás abrumado por su mundo tan grande.

    Lo único que se me hizo extraño es que no pudieras jugarlo a más de 60fps, cuando la mayoría de los AAA ya cuentan con esa característica para pc, otro problema fue el control que no era detectado por el juego aunque me parece que ya se corrigió, al menos no he sentido que tuviera muchos errores en la jugabilidad como me pasó con Horizon forbidden west, que sigo con problemas en el juego a pesar de que lo tengo actualizado a la versión 1.06, ya mejor deje de jugarlo para esperar a que arreglen sus tonterías.    … Expand
  56. D4Damager
    Mar 2, 2022
    5
    Interface and controls on PC (Kb-Mouse) is a pain in the ass. Really they didn't even manage to adopt it for PC.
    "B, A, Y, RB and LB" WHAT THE HELL it means? Had to google for explanation. I though TES V had a bad interface now it seams to me perfect! To call Torrent I have to hold "E" button and press "2" and I have no idea how to change it - unbelievable! World Map ... took me a while    Interface and controls on PC (Kb-Mouse) is a pain in the ass. Really they didn't even manage to adopt it for PC.
    "B, A, Y, RB and LB" WHAT THE HELL it means? Had to google for explanation. I though TES V had a bad interface now it seams to me perfect! To call Torrent I have to hold "E" button and press "2" and I have no idea how to change it - unbelievable! World Map ... took me a while to figure out how to fast travel and you cannot navigate it using mouse!

    World itself, game design and all the rest is perfect! Really FromSoftware you have to do something about it it's 2022!    … Expand
  57. AceAscendus
    Aug 9, 2022
    0
    By far the worst souls game ever made, the open world is extremely boring and full of copy+paste content. There is no fun way to traverse the open world. Boss fights are low quality and again a lot of them are copy+paste, I am talking about big story bosses that get shamelessly reused! It shows that FromSoftware didn't have enough time to develop this game properly. The boring empty openBy far the worst souls game ever made, the open world is extremely boring and full of copy+paste content. There is no fun way to traverse the open world. Boss fights are low quality and again a lot of them are copy+paste, I am talking about big story bosses that get shamelessly reused! It shows that FromSoftware didn't have enough time to develop this game properly. The boring empty open world is filled with wannabe pokemon summons called spirit ashe summons, you like collecting pokemons in your souls games? I don't. There is no meaningful reward, the game is too big for its own good, next time provide less quantity and more QUALITY, like previous souls games.… Expand
  58. koreaplay
    Nov 4, 2022
    0
    cenário legal, ambientação , mecânica , bosses parrudos, porém repetitivos gostei da inovação na mecânica e se manteve no seu estilo soulslike . Espero a continuação desse jogo fantástico.
  59. svonton
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    a great game in all aspects that continues and improves on the achievements of previous games (ds1-ds3 and so on). glad that the developers decided not to continue the limitation in character equip (glory to souls fashions). graphical part of this game looks insanely good, except the fact that game doesn't support 21:9. The main plot as for same for all souls games is usual "deep lore anda great game in all aspects that continues and improves on the achievements of previous games (ds1-ds3 and so on). glad that the developers decided not to continue the limitation in character equip (glory to souls fashions). graphical part of this game looks insanely good, except the fact that game doesn't support 21:9. The main plot as for same for all souls games is usual "deep lore and think for yourself what really happened in main story". And core part of the game is gameplay one is perfect combat system which has been honed over the years. as conclusion every game of FromSoftware Inc. became bigger better and complicated and this game brilliant example of this tesis.… Expand
  60. Cambert
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    I have 45 hours of gameplay, this game is beautiful. It's most like Souls Game not Sekiro, it's not a game for everyone. Great Bosses, great atmosphere, great npcs. This game got a lot of easter eggs from another souls games and it makes gratifying.

    Bad points: recycling of dungeons and fps drops. I've hope FS can fix it :)
  61. 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
  62. Geralt123
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Pros
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    - Combat is top notch - The art style is very impressive - The world is absolutely beautiful - The world is huge. There are several big areas and also subterranean areas which are also huge! - Coop is extremely fun - Unique, dark and mysterious atmosphere Cons --------- - Story sucks, actually it is really poor and 95% of the time you will be fighting and don’t    Pros
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    - Combat is top notch
    - The art style is very impressive
    - The world is absolutely beautiful
    - The world is huge. There are several big areas and also subterranean areas which are also huge!
    - Coop is extremely fun
    - Unique, dark and mysterious atmosphere

    Cons
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    - Story sucks, actually it is really poor and 95% of the time you will be fighting and don’t care about the story. Also, the story is very confusing
    - Open world feels like empty filler sometimes and serves no purpose in many areas
    - Copy/Paste bosses
    - Basically Dark Souls 4 but with other item names. There is nothing really new here
    - Game is extremely long with reused assets. Half the size and less copy/paste would have been beeter
    - There is quite a number of unfair /cheap bosses, unfortunately also the last bosses (Malenia, Elden Beast). Boss design was better in DS3

    Overall a very good game, but it is not groundbreaking or innovative.    … Expand
  63. Sue_xee
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Easily one of the best games in 2022. Plenty of builds and skills to try, challenging yet still enjoyable.
  64. xExelx
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Just a fantastic game!
    I fixed a few things on my nvidia shader settings and voila no lags. Could be better but I don't judge technical stand for metacritics.
    Best Souls Game so far (ye ye I know Elden Ring but for me its Dark Souls 4)
    + Open World, gigantic open world
    Love it
    Died almost every 2min but its so cool!
    I'm lvl 57 and 40h + in, so I will have more fun with this game
  65. xgatto
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Incredible game that beautifully takes all of the souls mechanics and puts them in good use. Most of the PC issues are fixed at the time of writing this review.
  66. Dracoinfamous
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    The performance on PC has some problems, but it's not as horrible as many say, in my case the game was played with dropped frames at times (but after patch 2 several problems were solved). It's a typical soulsborne game, but with many new elements and a mixture of things from previous Miyazaki titles, excellent open world, beautiful music, dynamic gameplay, the story is incredible (as farThe performance on PC has some problems, but it's not as horrible as many say, in my case the game was played with dropped frames at times (but after patch 2 several problems were solved). It's a typical soulsborne game, but with many new elements and a mixture of things from previous Miyazaki titles, excellent open world, beautiful music, dynamic gameplay, the story is incredible (as far as I'm concerned) and above all, a Spectacular design of characters, monsters and creatures.

    Sure, the game has its level of difficulty, but being an open world gives you the chance to equip yourself to the best of your ability and then face the bosses and mini-bosses, that's what's beautiful and engaging about the game, it's difficult, yes , but it allows you to expand the possibilities for you to improve your level, and by making more and more effort, it rewards you, and with those rewards you improve to later face the most powerful enemies.

    The game doesn't treat you like a fool, rather it wants you to get better and by getting better, more powerful.

    It is clearly a very good title. 9/10    … Expand
  67. watchm824
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Great game. Yes, this is the usual Dark Souls, but it is very large. And very detailed, it is insanely interesting to explore. The feeling of traveling through a beautiful unknown world for tens of hours.
    One small minus - repetitive bosses. Everything else is perfect.
  68. SolRacRG
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    They added coliseums, you can invade and be summoned from anywere to anywere, and You can beat your enemies with a litteral finger. 10/10 best game ever.
  69. Flymooo
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    I just wanted to say thank you to all the gamers out there that bought all of the other FromSoftware games, if they didn’t they absolute masterpiece would of never existed.

    I tried Dark Souls and just couldn’t get into it, was just a little to linear for my liking But this games many weapons, armour, enemies and exploration spots makes this the ultimate open world experience, And of    I just wanted to say thank you to all the gamers out there that bought all of the other FromSoftware games, if they didn’t they absolute masterpiece would of never existed.

    I tried Dark Souls and just couldn’t get into it, was just a little to linear for my liking But this games many weapons, armour, enemies and exploration spots makes this the ultimate open world experience,

    And of course the actual fighting never gets old, the epic boss fights are challenging but satisfying.

    If you love your open world RPG games this is a absolute must, it has made me realise how mediocre 95% of other games are,    … Expand
  70. Kirkish_Delight
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    Now that the casuals have got bored of angrily hammering in 1/10 reviews because they died a few times rather than achieving instant gratification, hopefully the reviews will become a little more representative.
  71. TrumpsAnOrange
    Mar 29, 2022
    3
    Not enjoyable for me. So much hype and I don't understand why. I get the appeal of souls games but it's the same thing over and over. Bad port
  72. FlameHaze10
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Pros:
    - Gameplay
    - Graphics/Artstyle
    - Story
    - Multiple Endings
    - Weapons
    - Characters

    Cons:
    - Caelid

    Verdict:
    Worth it at first full price!
  73. Neonix1
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring starts out slowly and painfully (especially for newcomers to the Souls games). But stick it out and you will be rewarded with a game that is incredibly satisfying to progress in, unlike most other games today. The world design is also just incredible - the further in the game you come, the more amazing world design becomes. It is an incredible game that stands out aboveElden Ring starts out slowly and painfully (especially for newcomers to the Souls games). But stick it out and you will be rewarded with a game that is incredibly satisfying to progress in, unlike most other games today. The world design is also just incredible - the further in the game you come, the more amazing world design becomes. It is an incredible game that stands out above everything else made in many years.… Expand
  74. Wankeye
    Jul 22, 2022
    5
    Absolutely amazing. A true gem of a game. Never played a souls game before without rage quitting and never coming back. This drew me in and sucked hundreds of hours from me. Phenomenal experience all around.
  75. PROJETOADD
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Jogo Excelente e de altíssimo nível e de um primor de desenvolvimento e detalhes incomensuráveis, certamente o jogo do ano indiscutivelmente, único e primoroso são adjetivos pequenos para essa obra de arte do mundo dos games. No Pc tem alguns pequenos problemas de frame drop, mas nada que atrapalhe e destrua a experiência do jogo, vale cada centavo dos 250 reais gastos. Platinado e Aprovado.
  76. Belior
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    10/10 one of the best open worlds we had in the past years. Its more RPG than Final Fantasy these days xD
  77. AngryBird
    Oct 27, 2022
    0
    It is NOT a souls game. What a souls game for fans of the series is? It is a never-ending sense of constant threat, claustrophobic feeling of imminent danger around the corner, sense of loneliness, a permanent maze-like feeling and happiness when finding a shortcut. There is nothing lake that in ER. In Bloodborne i wanted to open every door and pick into every window in every location, inIt is NOT a souls game. What a souls game for fans of the series is? It is a never-ending sense of constant threat, claustrophobic feeling of imminent danger around the corner, sense of loneliness, a permanent maze-like feeling and happiness when finding a shortcut. There is nothing lake that in ER. In Bloodborne i wanted to open every door and pick into every window in every location, in ER i just want to the open world to end and find a castle, or a village or something to explore. Souls games are know for insane amount of details concentrated in average sized locations. When you transfer these details to an open world they are non existent anymore. Elden ring also lacks music and atmosphere. Do you remember the goosebumps moonlit melody gave you when visiting hunters dream in BB? Do you remember the incredible atmosphere in Sekiro created by music? You will not hear anything like that masterpiece in ER. Lets be honest alright? Turn the music off in Witcher 3, any Elder Scrolls game, RDR2 etc etc...Half of your joy and pleasure from playing the game will vanish. Creating an open world for ER (which is mostly empty btw) they totally forgot to add decent music to it and therefore no atmosphere is in the game. Bosses are dull, sidequests are almost impossible to start or finish without checking on internet, insane amount of items just brings confusion and does not really add diversity to gameplay. Overall it could have been a very-very good game if devs just made it 2 times smaller, removed fast travel mechanics (made us travel only from bonfires). And dear devs, please, stop adding grotesque British accent to every npc in the game. It really does not do any good to your games anymore.… Expand
  78. fanmadeendings
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    I'm re-reviewing this game after originally giving it a 7 because I thought it was too frustratingly hard (among other things) and I didn't get my moneys worth. Now that I played it with the coop mod, I can confirm that this is absolutely incredible and I'm extremely happy to have given it another shot!
  79. nuhah100
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Best souls game I played! The combat, world, level design, bosses, everything so perfect!
  80. geroalex
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I love it, the technical issues are things that I can overlook, they weren’t really that bad for me. Absolutely loved exploring the world of this game and I am kinda sad that I’ve finished it, obviously I’m going to get the other endings but I really needed this game.
    The gameplay, even if it has some reused assets, is really good. The world is spectacular, it feels like it was built piece    I love it, the technical issues are things that I can overlook, they weren’t really that bad for me. Absolutely loved exploring the world of this game and I am kinda sad that I’ve finished it, obviously I’m going to get the other endings but I really needed this game.
    The gameplay, even if it has some reused assets, is really good. The world is spectacular, it feels like it was built piece by piece because it is so strange and always look amazing.
    I adored exploring every road I found cause it always had something to do or someone different to kill. I really don’t have an explaination on why people are saying that the world is empty other than maybe they haven’t explored at all. I totally get that it isn’t clear as sky where you should go at certain levels because in the first area you can find enemies way stronger than you, but at the same time, if I couldn’t defeat someone, I can always change path cause I’m sure to find something to get stronger somewhere.

    For me it’s must and it made me really happy playing this amazing world    … Expand
  81. Wave0Cloud
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    A perfect title with immense size and fun packaged into the lands between. With various fine tuned weapons and spells Elden Ring creates a world that is worth exploring.
  82. 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
  83. Saurion
    Mar 8, 2023
    10
    Realistically I'd give this game a 8/10 but since it got review bombed so bad, twice, im gonna give it a 10.
  84. Vverityy
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Incredible game, bad port. An amazing experience overall, but occasional crashes and freezes are annoying. Still giving a 10 because the game itself deserves it.
  85. Rustick
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    шикарный визуал, хотя сама графика очень средняя, интересный лор, очень крутая боевка, что касается боссов, то есть много шикарных и просто отличных, но есть и весьма посредственные, к тому же повторяющиеся, большой открытый мир с кучей интересных локаций. Одна из лучших игр в своем жанре.шикарный визуал, хотя сама графика очень средняя, интересный лор, очень крутая боевка, что касается боссов, то есть много шикарных и просто отличных, но есть и весьма посредственные, к тому же повторяющиеся, большой открытый мир с кучей интересных локаций. Одна из лучших игр в своем жанре.
  86. sheep255174
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    FROMSOFT delivers yet again. Please buy this; support this company, there one of the very few good ones left.
  87. FMeloLeGiOn
    May 15, 2023
    8
    Encontrei bugs na minha gameplay, nao achei o gráfico impressionante , poderia ser melhor
  88. dhforhd
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    1. The advantage of making exploration fun because there is no marker on the map
    2. Battle of the Soul Series Spicy Taste
    3. The unique art and atmosphere of From software 4. Monsters' bizarre appearance that can feel the taste of the employees 5. Map configuration and directions designed to feel the director's viciousness 6. Open World This game quickly captivated me and became    1. The advantage of making exploration fun because there is no marker on the map
    2. Battle of the Soul Series Spicy Taste
    3. The unique art and atmosphere of From software
    4. Monsters' bizarre appearance that can feel the taste of the employees
    5. Map configuration and directions designed to feel the director's viciousness
    6. Open World

    This game quickly captivated me and became one of my life games    … Expand
  89. 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
  90. Anifalak
    Oct 29, 2022
    10
    It's the most fun open world game ever played, the ultimate embodiment of the Dark Souls series
  91. hakusenpaifu
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Peak of rpg games, there is no discussion if you downvote this game is only cause you play kids games
  92. Qoo88039
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a love letter to Fromsoft and souls fans. It's combat is addicting. Vast amount of choice to play how you want with tons of weapons, spells and items. While new players may struggle to get to grips with the difficulty. They do offer so many things to aid you if you are stuck. Even leveling up you start to feel like you can handle something you couldnt even better. OverallElden ring is a love letter to Fromsoft and souls fans. It's combat is addicting. Vast amount of choice to play how you want with tons of weapons, spells and items. While new players may struggle to get to grips with the difficulty. They do offer so many things to aid you if you are stuck. Even leveling up you start to feel like you can handle something you couldnt even better. Overall I'm… Expand… Expand
  93. Kyuthar
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Easly one of the best game ever with an endless open world with tons of exploration. You can play finish this game 5 times and in the sixth time you find new bosses and places. Only problem in this game is some performance issues and camera problems in big bosses.
  94. DavutHaxor
    Jul 15, 2022
    2
    Game is terrible in pc. With Ryzen 5 5600H and RX 5500M, in low settings i got 50-60fps. I experienced fps drops in bosses and crowded enemy groups. Some lightning effects disappears and looks fancy. Trees and grasses disappears and appears again. If you call the horse when you next to a tree, you just hang on the tree and die. There is a bug that makes all enemies invisible. EffectsGame is terrible in pc. With Ryzen 5 5600H and RX 5500M, in low settings i got 50-60fps. I experienced fps drops in bosses and crowded enemy groups. Some lightning effects disappears and looks fancy. Trees and grasses disappears and appears again. If you call the horse when you next to a tree, you just hang on the tree and die. There is a bug that makes all enemies invisible. Effects really ruins my pc's performance. Controls and phyics are still playstation 3 quality. Not a single change since old ds games. Didn't get a thing from story and people who made this game is lazy af. Just try to listening to community at once.… Expand
  95. celtaheaven
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    Hands down GOTY, probably top10 games released in the last 10 years.
    Also the game is a little hard.
  96. BloodPainter
    Mar 3, 2022
    6
    Looking at purely from an artistic standpoint, the game is really cool. However this has to be one of the worst pc ports I have ever seen. Optimization is just non existent and it has some very noticeable pop in. Game really needs to get optimized stat.
  97. ayzee
    Jul 25, 2022
    7
    Before the GOW5 I would give this game GOTY 2022, cause it was an amazing experience for gaming community, considering this is still one of the most selling games 5 months after its release. It has good skill-based gameplay, some really amusing and imaginative locations and bosses, yet it lacks narrative and story, which made me take a break in my playthrough for a while. The balancing atBefore the GOW5 I would give this game GOTY 2022, cause it was an amazing experience for gaming community, considering this is still one of the most selling games 5 months after its release. It has good skill-based gameplay, some really amusing and imaginative locations and bosses, yet it lacks narrative and story, which made me take a break in my playthrough for a while. The balancing at this game is really something which should have been taken more seriously, because some bosses are just not fun at all for their stupidly high difficulty. And you also can't ignore numerous bugs and glitches which may be annoying at some times.

    The open world for this game is something which is working not that well, however it has something for you to explore. Considering Ubisoft-like open-world games, Elden Ring makes you feel like you are actually discovering something new, which you are not forced to explore.

    Nevertheless, it is still the best game of 2022 for me and it deserves this hype and attention    … Expand
  98. NightyDog
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Really good game, but poorly optimized. It's like a "dark souls IV Open World edition"
  99. Resodar
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    After 30+ hours of playing I have to say this is just great.
    The lack of guidance, the difficulty and the atmosphere of the world are great. I like challenging games, where I die often or have to restart myself because my run wasn't perfect. I like to play stealth games like Hitman so trying a boss over and over is something I actually like a lot. It gives you the feeling that you    After 30+ hours of playing I have to say this is just great.
    The lack of guidance, the difficulty and the atmosphere of the world are great. I like challenging games, where I die often or have to restart myself because my run wasn't perfect. I like to play stealth games like Hitman so trying a boss over and over is something I actually like a lot. It gives you the feeling that you achieved something that not everyone is able to achieve.
    I played many open world games like CP2077, Dying Light 1&2, Most Far Cry titles, AC, and so on and these games feel more and more like I have a list of chores to complete. The map littered with quest markers, which often lead to boring side quests, that I usually regret doing, is simply pain for me. Elden Ring is exactly the opposite of that. No Questmarkers whatsoever and I like it!
    Elden Ring is a breath of fresh air in the open world genre.
    Combat is really challenging, especially for me who has never played a Souls-like game before, I die a lot, even to regular mobs, but I don't care. It's fun because eventually you beat the boss or clear the area and then feel good about it.

    Why only 8/10?
    Mainly technical issues like:
    1) the 60Fps cap. I have a 144Hz monitor and a RTX 3080 that I really like to use. I don't see the reason why the framerate is capped. Haven't had the kind of stutters that other have so no issue for me.

    2) bad controls for mouse and keyboard. Why are there Xbox promps when I first start the game? (btw I know how to change that, but still, why?)
    Why is the map key "G" and not "M"? A minor detail, but cmon... every other game uses "M".
    Keyboard layout overall isn't the best. Had to change nearly every key besides WASD to get good controls. FS could've done better here.

    3) Inventory, Pouches, Equipment: Those tabs are nasty and not intuitive. Why can I not click on an item in my inventory and simply select if I want to equip it where my flasks are or if I want it in my pouch? Also how do I know what goes into the pouch and what doesn't? Why do I have to switch between inventory tabs why "Y" & "X"? "E" & "R" would've been much better in my opinion.

    Overall these things are kind of minor to me, but I still have to take them into account. Can't give a 10/10 if it's not perfect ;)    … Expand
  100. mutt1234
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    A beautiful game for sure, though cruel sometimes. An interesting fantasy world, that takes much from many places, without making it apparent or dull. However it is a step down compared to previous games, which were undeniably better. The story wants to be played again and again before revealing to you some things, the world is too big, and in the open world the desing is often ambigous.A beautiful game for sure, though cruel sometimes. An interesting fantasy world, that takes much from many places, without making it apparent or dull. However it is a step down compared to previous games, which were undeniably better. The story wants to be played again and again before revealing to you some things, the world is too big, and in the open world the desing is often ambigous. Even through the proclaimed westernization of FS's games, this remains a very interesting work that they've done.… 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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