Elden Ring

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  1. kaloss
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    best fromsoftware game. magnificent openworld and the difficulty is right. i played this game 5 times and i love it every time
  2. Boborax1
    Aug 27, 2023
    9
    Overall score : 8.9/10

    Elden Ring was an amazing game,yet not a masterpiece as many people claimed,but still great.The world was fantastic,easily my favourite open world in any game and the scenery was breath taking There were numerous different and interesting areas to travel to.Exploration felt great and the npc questlines were pretty good as well. Now let's talk about the    Overall score : 8.9/10

    Elden Ring was an amazing game,yet not a masterpiece as many people claimed,but still great.The world was fantastic,easily my favourite open world in any game and the scenery was breath taking There were numerous different and interesting areas to travel to.Exploration felt great and the npc questlines were pretty good as well.

    Now let's talk about the bosses.At first I considered them fine ,I wasnt the biggest fan of them,but they were cool.That kinda changed as I was getting closer the end of the game ,as many MANY bosses were being reused ,even main ones and in the end only 9 bosses proved to be truly unique.

    Moving on to another problem ,which is the lategame .I've noticed that the lategame is balanced around meta builds(which can turn the game piss easy) and for me who didnt use one it was kinda harsh ,but I managed.I really think they went kinda overboard with the fights close at the end .Also I was not a fan of the end basically being a boss rush.Nonetheless I really liked some of these fights ,such as maliketh ,radagon ,melania and mohg.This review makes it seem like I dont like the game ,but that's not true,cause it's probably my 10th fav ,I'm just doing a fair critique on it.

    To sum things up Elden ring is an amazing experience and non souls fans can get into it more easily compared to otheer souls. i definitely recommend it.    … Expand
  3. CrazyD28
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Excelente juego, es lo mejor que pudieron hacer con títulos tipo souls desde Fromsoftware.
  4. Slimshady112385
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    First of all wanna say thank you fromsoftware for making another great game. My socre is a 10/10 for all aspects of the game story telling world details art style the combat different build styles amd lore
  5. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    One of the best Open World Games of all time.
    It's an instant classic and an absolute pleasure to explore.
    From the technical side it's pretty underwhelming though... Performance is honestly terrible and the music isn't as good as DS3 or Bloodborne.
  6. Killerpummkin
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    The new features are all good, the jumping, the horse combat, the design of the incredible world, the many unique locations and the attention to detail. It's not a 10 because of the repetition of some of the bosses. I don't know what more you can ask of a game of this type, I found the exploration incredible. 100% recommended.
  7. roman_emperor
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    This game is addictive and f***ing fantastic. It doesn't need to cater to everyone to be a good game, and it shouldn't. I don't wake up every day expecting the world to cater to me. I'm not that self-entitled. I recognize when a game isn't for me. Is it perfect, nope. It has issues, but on a fun factor, it's flawless.
  8. Arnol
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    Players who give this game poor ratings are totally unfamiliar with soulslike. This game has a storyline only it is told by characters in the game world and you discover it through exploration. The game is also not perfect because some bosses are simply too easy. But to say that the game is weak because it has too big a world is to be a total ignoramus.
  9. Frost_Cube
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    A great tribute to Zelda and the indie industry in general, as well as a story of effort and determination according to its developer and creative mind.
  10. testadormedio
    May 23, 2023
    9
    Eu amo como Elden Ring consegue ser um jogo de acordo com a geração passada ainda (ps4 e xone)
    Me admira a competência da fromsoftware com a otimização do game para as versões mais fracas de consoles. Um jogo bastante estável e rodando de modo que se espera e aceita. Muito agradável
    Não falarei sobre o jogo em si, seu conteúdo, história e mecânicas. Porque isso despensa apresentações Pra    Eu amo como Elden Ring consegue ser um jogo de acordo com a geração passada ainda (ps4 e xone)
    Me admira a competência da fromsoftware com a otimização do game para as versões mais fracas de consoles. Um jogo bastante estável e rodando de modo que se espera e aceita. Muito agradável
    Não falarei sobre o jogo em si, seu conteúdo, história e mecânicas. Porque isso despensa apresentações
    Pra desbancar o **** GOW Ragnarök do "jogo do ano", tem que ser um monstro. E é isso que Elden ring é    … Expand
  11. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I love game music and game lot action and story amazing and I tell u good daY
  12. FattiBanga
    May 13, 2023
    10
    I have always struggled and gave very quickly on soulslike games but Elden Ring changed everything for me.If you are still one of those please try again and stick to it until the end it will be an amazing experience and you will become a fan.
  13. Surio89
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The story and atmospheres are simply enormous, written in a divine way ... the fact that to know the story you need to read a lot between the descriptions of the objects and the dialogues is just a different way of telling ... I accept that you may not like it but everything is very well done... the checkpoints are perfectly distributed... the enemies and NPCs have an extraordinary varietyThe story and atmospheres are simply enormous, written in a divine way ... the fact that to know the story you need to read a lot between the descriptions of the objects and the dialogues is just a different way of telling ... I accept that you may not like it but everything is very well done... the checkpoints are perfectly distributed... the enemies and NPCs have an extraordinary variety and characterization... the gameplay is fluid, varied and deep... the only problems are some parts of the game that are slightly unbalanced and the camera that is managed quite badly in tight spaces... but those flaws are totally hidden by the quantity and quality of everything else... it probably won't be the best game in history as it brings a limited level of innovation and takes inspiration from other games (especially the previous ones by the same author)... however for me they did everything so well that I can hardly remember a better game than this one played in the last 10 years… Expand
  14. aballan
    Apr 25, 2023
    8
    Mostly amazing game built on the gamplay foundations of Dark Souls.
    Incredible graphics, sound design and diversity in weapons and builds.
    My only gripes are: The camera. Jesus Christ, you will get wrecked because of the camera. Some of the bosses move too fast and erractically for the camera to keep up, and so it will either unlock or jerk away will the boss launches an attack from    Mostly amazing game built on the gamplay foundations of Dark Souls.
    Incredible graphics, sound design and diversity in weapons and builds.

    My only gripes are:
    The camera. Jesus Christ, you will get wrecked because of the camera. Some of the bosses move too fast and erractically for the camera to keep up, and so it will either unlock or jerk away will the boss launches an attack from off screen that takes away 80% of your health. This is INCREDIBLY frustrating and to be honest - terrible design.
    The platforming sections in that one tower and the sewer.

    Other than that, the game is mostly great with a unique blend of RPG-elements and action gameplay. A must play for Souls-fans    … Expand
  15. Nagatsu11
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    Let me preface this with the fact that I (typically) do not like Souls-like games. I find the typical formula to be too tediously difficult with no way to break the tedium due to the relatively closed in spaces and linear nature of their previous titles.

    Elden Ring seems to be the antithesis of this philosophy. Almost from startup you have access to most of an ENORMOUS open world with    Let me preface this with the fact that I (typically) do not like Souls-like games. I find the typical formula to be too tediously difficult with no way to break the tedium due to the relatively closed in spaces and linear nature of their previous titles.

    Elden Ring seems to be the antithesis of this philosophy. Almost from startup you have access to most of an ENORMOUS open world with only subtle hints of where you /should/ go - but even for people who prefer a clear direction because exploration is extremely well rewarded with new gear, more levels, stunning vistas, etc.

    True to FromSoft form, this game IS hard - but with the freedom to leave and come back stronger it doesn't feel as tedious or insurmountable as other Souls-like. With previous titles you had to Git Gud to progress, but with Elden Ring, Gitting Gud feels like a natural consequence of simply playing the game. Even if a boss feels impossible (looking at you Maliketh), there are SO many tools at your disposal to eventually overcome it. An amazingly helpful community ready and willing to help overcome any hurdle that proves too high (or if you are looking for a specific piece of gear; patchesemporium & beyondthefog on reddit), summons, and -to my surprise and delight- a simple change of tactics/weapons all prove startling effective. Over 700 hours in across 2 platforms (steam & ps4) and I can very easily see pouring in another 700+; and not regret a single moment. I cannot recommend this game enough. Even if you don't like Souls-like, give this one a chance.    … Expand
  16. AdoMobA
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    Pros
    - fun open world with a bunch of mini souls levels to discover
    - the Legacy dungeons feel distinct and properly intimidating - the enemy variety is off the chart - the weapon variety is staggering - the game looks beautiful - three games worth of content for a price of one Cons - repeating minibosses with the DS2 mentality of: But now there are two - Mountaintops of Giants    Pros
    - fun open world with a bunch of mini souls levels to discover
    - the Legacy dungeons feel distinct and properly intimidating
    - the enemy variety is off the chart
    - the weapon variety is staggering
    - the game looks beautiful
    - three games worth of content for a price of one

    Cons
    - repeating minibosses with the DS2 mentality of: But now there are two
    - Mountaintops of Giants feel weirdly balanced compared to the rest of the game

    Over ten years of work led to a masterpiece, where Fromsoft used everything they learned to make their biggest and baddest game yet. It would be criminal not to call this game a masterpiece, though a flawed one.

    Elden Ring encompasses everything from the previous entries, the good and bad. Way more of the good though, like way, way more. Elden Ring expands on weapon skills from DS3 through Ashes of War. Most weapons are capable of slotting myriad of skills to fit any play style imaginable.

    The points of interest on the map are divided into a couple of tiers of locations, signaling their quality. Legacy dungeons are massive sprawling levels where the most work has been put in. They have shortcuts that you can unlock with some diligent exploring and feature the main fights of the game.

    Then there are major locations, like Castle Morne, Castle Sol, Caria Manor and a few others. Love and care was put into these locations, but they are nowhere near as expansive and twisted as the Legacy dungeons.

    And then there are the minor locations. Caves, crypts, mines, you name it, this game has it. These places vary so heavily in quality it is never sure, if you are getting a banger, like a certain crypt with a Groundhog Day style puzzle, or if you are getting a complete dud with one of the games' many copy and pasted bosses.

    Boss design in this game is about as wild in quality as the minor locations. Your main fights against the Shard Bearers are fun occasions that make your blood pump. Some of the minor bosses, especially Crucible Knights for me, put you through fun and challenging fights that will leave you smiling. And then there are the duds.

    I swear to god, if I see another Tree Spirit in my life I will hurl. The first dragon fight is fun and exhilarating and fulfills the knight fantasy of charging a dragon on a horse fantastically. The twentieth dragon you fight has you sigh and get it over with. Whoever designed the first Royal Revenant should be fired. And the person that decided to copy and paste him twenty times over should never work in the industry again. Topping off these duds is the DS2 mindset of doubling the amount of bosses in the room and calling it done. The fight against the three Crystalians is the lowest point of this game for me.

    After getting all that off my chest, Elden Ring shines on a second playthrough and on. Aka, once you know where the things you want are, you can just run for them and ignore everything you do not want to deal with.

    More than ever, Elden Ring is the Fromsoft game where you dictate the difficulty, where in the older games you were forced to go one of three directions to continue, if you feel like the place that will continue the story is too big a hassle, you can just walk a random direction, gain a couple levels, get new tools to deal with it and then triumph.

    So, Elden Ring. Fromsofts biggest game yet. A flawed masterpiece that deserves all the praise it got and more. By the way I talk about it you might think I hate this game. But no. Elden Ring is my game of 2022. It has given me so much to love and so much to think about for the last year, that I personally think it will stand the test of time as one of gaming's greatest achievements.    … Expand
  17. Golovachlena
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    The only negative aspect of this game is repeated bosses, even the main demigods, that was annoying, but overall this game is peak fr no cap
  18. Inen
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    This game is literally up there with Zelda, BOTW and Witcher 3.
    And the biggest compliment I can give to this game is: I have beaten this game 3 times.
    PONS: • Great story (but not the best) • Addicting combat • HUGE open-world • Full of content • Amazing Boss-Design • Breathtaking visuals • So much replay value • Vast variety of weapons and builds CONS: • The bosses Post-Game feel a lot    This game is literally up there with Zelda, BOTW and Witcher 3.
    And the biggest compliment I can give to this game is: I have beaten this game 3 times.
    PONS:
    • Great story (but not the best)
    • Addicting combat
    • HUGE open-world
    • Full of content
    • Amazing Boss-Design
    • Breathtaking visuals
    • So much replay value • Vast variety of weapons and builds
    CONS:
    • The bosses Post-Game feel a lot harder than usual (for example Malenia)

    This game absolutely deserved GOTY 2022    … Expand
  19. JesseDillinger
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    My first Souls type game. When I first got it I hated it cause it was stupidly hard. Wanted to instantly return it. Then I found out you can farm runes and make yourself a bit stronger. Seemed only fair since everything one shots you anyway. So I farmed a bit, got strong enough to the point where I wouldn't instantly die and had much more fun that way. I made the game fair for myself andMy first Souls type game. When I first got it I hated it cause it was stupidly hard. Wanted to instantly return it. Then I found out you can farm runes and make yourself a bit stronger. Seemed only fair since everything one shots you anyway. So I farmed a bit, got strong enough to the point where I wouldn't instantly die and had much more fun that way. I made the game fair for myself and loved every second of it after that. Now that I know how the game is I could probably play it without farming and still have fun since I know what I'd be getting myself into. The game is great, the world is great, it looks beautiful, and the combat is fun. Deciding between magic or physical is great. Play however you wanna play. Another platinum trophy on my account and I enjoyed getting it.… Expand
  20. aaronnmp96
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Sadly the PS4 doesn't handle it well, but the game is incredible and has many hours of exploration, it's not perfect, since there are areas that are left over, and the final boss seems very bad to me.
  21. Crysouls
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    Prós:
    - Jogabilidade
    - Atmosfera - Direção de arte - Boss battles Contras: - Moveset de alguns bosses que não param quietos, se houvesse a movimentação de Bloodborne em Elden Ring eu entenderia mas da forma que ficou realmente pra mim só me incomodou. - Lags em alguns poucos momentos. - Dungeons repetitivas com design praticamente igual. - Repetição de Bosses. Conclusão:    Prós:
    - Jogabilidade
    - Atmosfera
    - Direção de arte
    - Boss battles

    Contras:
    - Moveset de alguns bosses que não param quietos, se houvesse a movimentação de Bloodborne em Elden Ring eu entenderia mas da forma que ficou realmente pra mim só me incomodou.
    - Lags em alguns poucos momentos.
    - Dungeons repetitivas com design praticamente igual.
    - Repetição de Bosses.

    Conclusão: Elden Ring é um bom jogo, divertido e com um mundo enorme e várias alternativas de buids apesar das falhas com certeza vai te divertir.    … Expand
  22. il_fenomeno
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    I never played any of Souls and From Software games before. in the beggining I was frustrated and gave up after 5 hours and sold my physical copy, but then after 4 months bought it again and gave it a chance and now 30 hours in I cant stop playing. It was hard to start again, in the beggining i watched 2 videos with 30 mins help walkthrough and it helped alot, now I'm playing myself. ifI never played any of Souls and From Software games before. in the beggining I was frustrated and gave up after 5 hours and sold my physical copy, but then after 4 months bought it again and gave it a chance and now 30 hours in I cant stop playing. It was hard to start again, in the beggining i watched 2 videos with 30 mins help walkthrough and it helped alot, now I'm playing myself. if youre confused and want to find out for what all those stuff you find is used for just find explanation on internet, it will be much easier. What you can see in this game believe me you wont find in 3 full games. I can confirm and say ER deserved GOTY 2022… Expand
  23. CommanderKeto
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing game is amazing, It's sad to see such upset people, I dont think there gamers. Anyways it's a really awesome experience everything should play it. It won Game of the year after all!
  24. Feliperr06
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    ELDEN RING é intuitivo a exploraçao recompensadora, seu mundo aberto brilha aos olhos do jogador com a seguinte mensagem : explore e seja recompensado. Sua dificuldade é um dos motivos para que muitos não joguem mas para mim é o motivo de superaçao a desafios que antes considerava impossivel para minha capacidade humana.
  25. Yurilover123
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game, love everything about, the visuals, the soundtrack, the gameplay. More FROM please!
  26. Failos
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    Why is this game so much better then God of War? I notice how every negative review mentions it, and I think it deserved to beat it at the Game Awards. Sorry Kratos fanboys, you loose ;)
  27. colonelp
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. One of the best i've played. Has everything you want, an amazing openworld, monsters to fight!
  28. Eldenringrules
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    This game is skyrim for a new generation, it deserves all the praise it has gotten so far.
  29. EldenLord334
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    It's a shame God of War can't even compare to this game. What a shame, but oh well, we won Game of the Year!
  30. GodOfWaristrash
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    This game is AMZING. One of the best games of all time. These people are insane who are lowing the review score. Screw them
  31. 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
  32. leafyguy
    Nov 28, 2022
    9
    A breath taking master peice. Only not a 10 as some enimies are repeated and one boss in particular almost made me quit out of frustration.
  33. magospaghetti21
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    A mi parecer es la cúspide de los juegos de fromsoftware. Todo es excelente: el mundo abierto, el combate, el diseño de niveles, los jefes, los elementos rpg del juego, la dirección de arte, todo.

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

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

    Respecto a los problemas de bugs tengo entendido que ya fueron solucionados, así que no hay razón para que no puedan disfrutar de esta joya.    … Expand
  34. Ginger_Avenger
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    If, like me, you're new to the FromSoft formula, I think you'll either love the trademark bag of tricks of Souls games or find it a little rudderless at times and janky/punishing at other times. I liked it, although I should say: Once I got into it, I enjoyed the first 2/3 of it (through the capital), then found the last 1/3 to be a slog I didn't enjoy as much. Still, I think it's anIf, like me, you're new to the FromSoft formula, I think you'll either love the trademark bag of tricks of Souls games or find it a little rudderless at times and janky/punishing at other times. I liked it, although I should say: Once I got into it, I enjoyed the first 2/3 of it (through the capital), then found the last 1/3 to be a slog I didn't enjoy as much. Still, I think it's an amazing game to explore for the first time.… Expand
  35. gerudo_
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Beautiful world, amazing bosses to remember, varied combat styles, a large variety of weapons and spells to choose from and combine.

    I spent 300+ hours in the game so far, and I still have lots of things to try out and experience. There's plenty of tools to help you progress through the game if you look for them, and plenty of fun challenges if you want to increase difficulty once    Beautiful world, amazing bosses to remember, varied combat styles, a large variety of weapons and spells to choose from and combine.

    I spent 300+ hours in the game so far, and I still have lots of things to try out and experience.
    There's plenty of tools to help you progress through the game if you look for them, and plenty of fun challenges if you want to increase difficulty once you've mastered the basics.

    Character quest lines are complex but rewarding.

    I am waiting for what the DLCs will bring for the lore and game play-wise.    … Expand
  36. Jonragels1987
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    Looks great. Runs decent. Tons of content.
    Ps5 version runs much smoother. But fantastic overall
  37. iFelipe
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor game que já joguei, esse estilo de RPG é magnífico, mundo aberto e livre para explorar da forma que você quer, imersão demais.… Expand
  38. TJD2
    Oct 30, 2022
    10
    Not as good as Bloodborne but the sheer amount of depth in the combat and exploration makes this game so much fun to play. Light on the plot but heavy on difficulty - this is a true Soulsborne game. I love every minute of it!
  39. DavidsoGerado
    Oct 9, 2022
    9
    Playing from ps4 pro: One of the greatest most beautiful expansive open world rpg's to ever come out, and to witness it after so long of its announcement. Elden ring served its promises and exceeded my expectations, I honestly didn't think this was going to be the ideal open world game but it sets the standard for games well high above. From graphics to game play it all connects and soarsPlaying from ps4 pro: One of the greatest most beautiful expansive open world rpg's to ever come out, and to witness it after so long of its announcement. Elden ring served its promises and exceeded my expectations, I honestly didn't think this was going to be the ideal open world game but it sets the standard for games well high above. From graphics to game play it all connects and soars the level of video game creation… Expand
  40. TheOuterheaven
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. The fake reviews on this are really sad. It's very shameful
  41. LordOfGoldenGra
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Lord of the Rings wishes it was as epic as Elden Ring. Such a fantastic game.
  42. Aaronzebenzui
    Sep 20, 2022
    8
    El Juego es una maravilla sobre todo si te gusta este estilo de juegos y su estilo de arte es maravilloso pero se la dado más nota de la que debería y se le han perdonado fallos técnicos bastante sangrantes por ejemplo horaizon forbidden west es mucho mejor juego en lo técnico y aunque sea otra propuesta jugable su factura es mucho más redonda...eso si elden ring merece ser probado
  43. boss312424
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    I love this game, it's really fun. Alot of build variety, tons of content, and alot of fan support.
  44. MadnessisRising
    Sep 12, 2022
    8
    It's hard to rate Elden Ring. For a "Souls-Veteran" (like me) it was definitely fun to play. But i can't agree with people calling this game "revolutionary" because it's simply wrong. Indeed compared with Dark Souls or other FromSoftware-titles it has an open world, a horse you can ride on and interesting additions like weapon-arts and ghost ashes. These Ashes are maybe the only newIt's hard to rate Elden Ring. For a "Souls-Veteran" (like me) it was definitely fun to play. But i can't agree with people calling this game "revolutionary" because it's simply wrong. Indeed compared with Dark Souls or other FromSoftware-titles it has an open world, a horse you can ride on and interesting additions like weapon-arts and ghost ashes. These Ashes are maybe the only new invetion Elden ring came up with. In my opinion the open world is way too big, and looks blunt at so many places. combat on horse isn't fun at all and dungeons like the most bosses are repetetive like hell. Seriously dungeons are the worst. Maybe 5 % of them are different to others and they all contain a boss we have already seen before somewhere. Anyway beside the justified critic (according to me) elden ring is a great game. It shines in common FromSoftware-strengthes: Character and monster design, beautifull environment (legacy dungeons like academia, stormveil castle or house volcano) and a great combat system with awesome bossfights. If you cut away 90 % of all dungeons (because they are all the same) and cut down the open world to a half i would defenitely say this is a masterpiece, otherwise it's a solid fun game with strengths and weaknesses. (8/10)… Expand
  45. viroodiem
    Sep 1, 2022
    9
    Definitely among the best and most polished "soulsborne" maso/core titles from FromSoft. There is just so much content to be had in this sandbox. Some of it is repetitive but no more than say Skyrim or Fallout.

    The only real problem is there is a serious spike in difficulty when you enter end game areas. That does stand to reason but its not balanced with the game. There are minor    Definitely among the best and most polished "soulsborne" maso/core titles from FromSoft. There is just so much content to be had in this sandbox. Some of it is repetitive but no more than say Skyrim or Fallout.

    The only real problem is there is a serious spike in difficulty when you enter end game areas. That does stand to reason but its not balanced with the game.

    There are minor flaws like the need to play the game with a guide with how easy it is to break quest lines.

    Some of the low level dungeon bosses are just plain terrible. Not difficult. Not imaginative.

    The game has a high difficulty curve to start off with about till the point you get to Stormveil Castle. Then the game gets ridiculously easy through the middle until you start wrapping up content around the Capital city and spikes way further than it should and does not let up for the remainder of the game. Again, being a maso/core title you want an difficult ending but it should be within reason and not force you to have to rebuild your character in order to match a specific build. Thats one of From Softs biggest flaws in design. Forcing you to play a certain way even if its not technically required but the inflated difficulty leaves you little other option.

    Another complaint is the clearly cut content and some of the dropped ideas. It also would have been nice to focus some development on archery from horseback which is practically impossible. Hopefully if there is an Elden Ring 2 it will add that cause with the addition of the horse that was a major oversight.

    Also the quests could be a bit more intuitive. We dont want WoW/GTA holding your hand but we also dont want MYST level hands off either.

    But all in all this is the most polished and closest to perfect offering we have gotten from FS. For all its flaws this is 2022s game of the year. Hands down.

    A technical feat given how smoothly it plays on first generation PS4s. You wont find a deeper or more immersive game on PS4. If you dont sink at least 100/200 hours of your life into this world you are doing it wrong. I literally capped my play through at 999h 59m 59s and still have dozens of bosses to work through and content left to explore.

    If you are capable of handing FromSoft type of games then there is no excuse for you to NOT have Elden Ring.    … Expand
  46. Tiagofeits
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    The most accessible from soft game so far. Bloodborne is still perfection, but the hardest one they made. Elden Ring brings up the best features of all games ever made: compelling story, gameplay, combat system, stunning world, amazing replay value and the coop system we all love. The game is huge, lots of terrain to explore, lots of bosses, at first glance, it looks like dragons dogmaThe most accessible from soft game so far. Bloodborne is still perfection, but the hardest one they made. Elden Ring brings up the best features of all games ever made: compelling story, gameplay, combat system, stunning world, amazing replay value and the coop system we all love. The game is huge, lots of terrain to explore, lots of bosses, at first glance, it looks like dragons dogma meeting dark souls, but it's so much more. From software really set the bar high up in this one, it will be difficult to make something better than this masterpiece, only if they ever make a Bloodborne prequel, because it already had a perfect ending.… Expand
  47. ZkBell
    Aug 22, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is quite the addition to From Soft's repertoire. The weapon art system from DS3 has been tweaked and is now customizable with certain weapons and weapon types to the point that a shield is a viable weapon but not so broken that one weapon art is busted over all else (despite all the community memes). There is a newly placed emphasis on cooperative play which I believe makes this edition a bit more open to newer players of this style of game. The only network issues I had in the initial release was that just below half of all times I was summoned by other players caused an error that closed out my game but with newer patches this error is a rarity. The variety of bosses is great even though some are rehashed but not nearly as aggregious as Bloodborne's Chalice Dungeons. Another downer, however, would be the fact that with this vast open world, it is hard to either find or progress the iconic NPC questlines and it can be very easy to lock yourself out of said questlines without independent research being done. Overall though, this game was a blast to go through as are most of From Software's games and it makes a mighty installation to their library.… Expand
  48. Hugus
    Aug 15, 2022
    9
    4/5
    Creo que lo único que me impide ponerle un 5/5 a este juego es el endgame. Siento que la mayoria de las cosas en el endgame estan hechas para matarte de 2 golpes, incluso con vigo alto. Esto sirve para reflejar lo peligroso y poderosos que son algunos seres en este mundo, funciona especialmente bien con los semi dioses. Pero desde el punto de vista como jugador, por el gameplay, no es    4/5
    Creo que lo único que me impide ponerle un 5/5 a este juego es el endgame. Siento que la mayoria de las cosas en el endgame estan hechas para matarte de 2 golpes, incluso con vigo alto. Esto sirve para reflejar lo peligroso y poderosos que son algunos seres en este mundo, funciona especialmente bien con los semi dioses. Pero desde el punto de vista como jugador, por el gameplay, no es muy disfrutable tener peleas contra enemigos que tienen "ese ataque" que me acaban matando casi al comienzo de la pelea. No siempre hay un buen ritmo con estos jefes, no siento que haya una danza disfrutable en la pelea.

    A pesar de todo, la variedad y libertad que ofrece este juego es inmensa. Cuando piensas que ya lo haz visto todo, siempre hay más por explorar, por enfrentar y contemplar. Amo la libertad que ofrece este juego, desde el mundo abierto hasta la personalización de tu personaje, poder cambiar de build en cualquiero momento es una gran oportunidad para jugadores que se topan con un bloqueo.    … Expand
  49. Jul1an
    Aug 11, 2022
    9
    Absolutely Astonishing Game, truly a Masterpiece. Only the Performance isn't as good on the ps4 as it is on the next gen consoles. If you ignore this point, its equally good to the other versions and from a gameplay point of view its almost flawless. I would still highly recommend it for ps4 even though it has some flaws with the performance
  50. Danton1996
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Great new and different way of a dark. Souls game. The open and vast map has a lot of different feel to it. Every battle can be so difficult that winning feels like a great achievement.
  51. Xhubo
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    The game has pretty great challenges, and if you're a veteran Dark Souls player you're gonna enjoy this for sure.
    Unfortunately if you see the standards precedent games made by Fromsoftware, like Bloodborne or Sekiro, you can clearly see how this Elden Ring seems to be a more safe bet overall, compared with the latest production.
    I wished for something of more unusual or original,    The game has pretty great challenges, and if you're a veteran Dark Souls player you're gonna enjoy this for sure.
    Unfortunately if you see the standards precedent games made by Fromsoftware, like Bloodborne or Sekiro, you can clearly see how this Elden Ring seems to be a more safe bet overall, compared with the latest production.
    I wished for something of more unusual or original, especially gameplay wise. But the game is still cool.    … Expand
  52. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
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  53. Petruslion
    Jul 28, 2022
    9
    Jugado en ps4 slim y si, mueve este pedazo de juego, las novedades todas bien, salto, combate a caballo (como he podido vivir sin ello?) el diseño del mundo increible, un monton de lugares unicos y mimados al detalle. No es un 10 por la repetición de algunos bosses ( nada nuevo en DS por cierto) y quizás en algún momento note que iba por encima en stats por zonas que supongo que tendríaJugado en ps4 slim y si, mueve este pedazo de juego, las novedades todas bien, salto, combate a caballo (como he podido vivir sin ello?) el diseño del mundo increible, un monton de lugares unicos y mimados al detalle. No es un 10 por la repetición de algunos bosses ( nada nuevo en DS por cierto) y quizás en algún momento note que iba por encima en stats por zonas que supongo que tendría que haber pasado antes para disfrutarlas al 100%. No sé qué más pedirle a un juego de este tipo, lo de la exploración me pareció increíble. Recomendable al 100%.… Expand
  54. wolfdamone
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    For those who love to be immersed in a beautiful game design, somber atmosphere with epic boss battles, Please don't miss this masterpiece. I personally love environment story telling type of games.
    It might arguably be the easiest Souls game (in my humble opinion) but as a result, it's an excellent entry for starters in the From software formula.
    I can however understand the    For those who love to be immersed in a beautiful game design, somber atmosphere with epic boss battles, Please don't miss this masterpiece. I personally love environment story telling type of games.
    It might arguably be the easiest Souls game (in my humble opinion) but as a result, it's an excellent entry for starters in the From software formula.

    I can however understand the frustration of casual gamers, this kind of game is not for everyone.
    it requires the pleasure of persevering, the pleasure of learning and improving yourself through the struggle and the unknown.

    A "great" game can gather most people's opinion, but a "masterpiece" can sometime divide.

    I will conclude by saying this. This game has so mush love put into it, it has a soul... and the emotion you feel as you struggle in this world will give you one of the most satisfying feeling you will ever have in a video game after succeeding.

    That's what I want a game to be, that's what I call Art.
    Thanks to the team of From Software, they have done something special and unique.    … Expand
  55. daylighter
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Best game ever! I'm too sleep deprived to write any deep thoughts except the fact that this game got me through some of the roughest months of my entire life.
  56. Vaeu
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    FromSoftware doesn't miss.

    Elden Ring is the culmination of everything FromSoftware has done in the last 10 years. From combat, exploration, boss fights, lore, everything. Playing this game felt like a love letter from FromSoftware. The open world is the newest aspect this souls-like offers and it's done masterfully, there is a lot to explore and a lot to intrigue you to explore.    FromSoftware doesn't miss.

    Elden Ring is the culmination of everything FromSoftware has done in the last 10 years. From combat, exploration, boss fights, lore, everything. Playing this game felt like a love letter from FromSoftware.

    The open world is the newest aspect this souls-like offers and it's done masterfully, there is a lot to explore and a lot to intrigue you to explore. However, this is also a fatal flaw of Elden Ring, as on subsequent playthroughs this allure for exploration is extinguished, as the excitement and wonder of discovering new places and dungeons is exclusive to your first playthrough (except of course of the areas you missed, which is probable).

    I love that there is a myriad of builds you can try with the various weapons and spells.

    This game doesn't necessarily feel like a pioneer in its genre, but a statement of everything that has come before in its genre, both the good and the bad, but 95% of the time the good.    … Expand
  57. AlvaroK95
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
    Es un cóctel de toda la saga Souls, cuyo único punto negativo es la repetición de enemigos y jefes. Muy recomendado, hayas jugado a otros juegos de FromSoftware o no.
  58. 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.
  59. Eyes2shatter
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    More game freezing issues than any other game on ps4 ive played, pvp is not active several months in.

    otherwise, more fun to explore and run around than any game ive played
  60. Sunykamey
    Jul 9, 2022
    8
    This game has technical, performance, balancing and repetition issues. However, it always got me back in and gave me a good to sometimes great experience. Not perfect but a canvas for many adventures.
  61. Tomplexthis
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    Okay, this is a souls game, but i beat it, and dont really think about touching it ever again. An amazing game my brother got me for my birthday, i beat dark souls 1 2 3, and this was fun, until they started rolling out bad terrible patches and updates, nerfs, tweaks, and new glitches that actually broke this game. it lags, the frames drop to 1 or less, its become unstable, and i can noOkay, this is a souls game, but i beat it, and dont really think about touching it ever again. An amazing game my brother got me for my birthday, i beat dark souls 1 2 3, and this was fun, until they started rolling out bad terrible patches and updates, nerfs, tweaks, and new glitches that actually broke this game. it lags, the frames drop to 1 or less, its become unstable, and i can no longer play it at all.

    But this is one of the best games to experience. probably one of the last great games of the decade, as game companies only care about money and phones mobile markets.    … Expand
  62. FrodeOH
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    I realy love this game. Like this game so much better than the Dark Souls series. Is completely seamless over good this game actually is.
  63. Draggonlord
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, one of my favorites has the best balance of all of FROM's game
  64. Cloud9846
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    This game is for the NES/Famicom generation. Those of us that grew up on Dragon Warrior, Ghosts and Goblins, Megaman, and especially ZELDA 1 AND 2 will wholeheartedly appreciate this experience. This game is essentially Zelda 2 and Castlevania 2 packaged in a neat little bow for 2022. Yes, it is a masterpiece.
  65. Wrath_4givnez
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    Been a while since I visited this site, but I wanted to talk about this game.

    FromSoft's latest masterpiece doesn't really need very much introduction, especially since it had become THE most popular game in the "SoulsBorne" series of games that they've produced. Everyone knows (and probably expects) that it's a challenging, yet rewarding, experience that will last from when you first    Been a while since I visited this site, but I wanted to talk about this game.

    FromSoft's latest masterpiece doesn't really need very much introduction, especially since it had become THE most popular game in the "SoulsBorne" series of games that they've produced. Everyone knows (and probably expects) that it's a challenging, yet rewarding, experience that will last from when you first pick up the controller to the final time you put it down (which could very will be a long time away). You will explore, fight, die, and triumph over the odds, meeting interesting (and sometimes shady) characters that have their own agendas that may go with or against your own, as you have previously in other games under FromSoft's banner.

    However, what sets this apart from other games in the series is the big genre addition it was given; Open-World. While previous titles did have exploration as part of the ethos (as finding gear and items will GREATLY increase your chances of survival), the games have always been structured as mostly semi-linear designs (with Demon's Souls being the closest to a linear style game). Many of them have been described to be akin to a Metroidvania (which I've recently began to disagree with, due to the many points of no return without teleporting), but it's very clear that despite the large area a player could see across the horizon, said player would likely only be able to explore a portion of it, with the rest being entirely out of bounds/blocked off/impossible to get to. General locations obviously could be seen and later explored, but restrictions are still placed that aren't immediately noticed (due to how well those games were structured, masking the linearity of the design).

    Elden Ring, however, removes those borders. If you can see it, be a general location or a specific one, you can go there. The only borders that ever seem to be present are shore-lines at coasts around the country sides. The vast lakes, plains, mountains, valleys, beaches, hills, and plateaus that once served as background dressing that the player would only ever set foot on for a fraction of what was shown is now entirely open, explorable, and populated with a variety of creatures, items, materials, and points of interest, all of which are rarely shown on the map until you've physically come across it or mark.ed it down yourself. Even repeated sites, such as shacks, caves, crypts, ruins, or camps almost always feel different with different enemies, set ups, items, and significance to your journey. You'll never run into a location in this game and deal with it the exact same way, unlike most other open world games. Furthermore, due to how the game-world is structured, it's no longer impossible to be entirely stuck when hitting a "brick wall" (a challenge too high compared to your skills/stats), because now you can just... go literally any other direction, and find something else to do. That said, this also comes at the cost of meandering quite a bit around the vast landscapes of the "Lands Between", sometimes getting lost in over-leveled areas, or even indulging too much on exploration and resource gathering that you end up overpowering yourself and steam-rolling over anything in your path, which all can create a wildly inconsistent difficulty structure. Then again, because of the way it's built, it just means it really is up to you on how far and how often you want to go off the beaten path, how much you want to avoid progressing the story, and how much you want to challenge/unchallenge yourself.

    Personally, it's one of my absolute favorite things about the game. I haven't felt this joyful, cautious, terrified, curious, anxious, awestruck, or anything else in between in an open world type game in a long time, entirely satisfying my desire to explore every nook and cranny I can find, no matter how mundane.

    This isn't to say they've done away with the tight, inter-connectivity they had in previous games. Major points of interest (for example; Stormveil Castle), and smaller dungeons such as caves and crypts, are still very tightly and deliberately designed in the same style any SoulsBorne vet would be used to; semi-linear, interwoven and interconnected corridors and rooms, with secrets and alternate paths very carefully placed, with an attention to give hints to the player on how to get somewhere without any hand=holding.

    Honestly, the only real major criticism I could give the game would have to be the heavy pop-in after you respawn/teleport to a resting place, as well as the frame-rate stutter when there's too much going on at once (seems to be less present in the PS5 version, but I'm not 100% sure on that). However, it doesn't quite detract from the gameplay, and the over all look of the game, even when just journeying from one end of the massive world map to the other, is absolutely incredible.

    It will be a long time before I let this game lay down to rest. Happy Hunting, potential Elden Lords.    … Expand
  66. Desertstorm
    May 28, 2022
    10
    After fully completing the game and putting in 140 hours, I think the critics nailed it, this game really is an open world masterpiece which is guaranteed to influence open world rpgs and maybe even open world shooters moving forward. The artistic, design, sound, exploration, immersion, combat, lore, enemy/area/boss/weapon/spell variety and size of the world are literally off the charts.After fully completing the game and putting in 140 hours, I think the critics nailed it, this game really is an open world masterpiece which is guaranteed to influence open world rpgs and maybe even open world shooters moving forward. The artistic, design, sound, exploration, immersion, combat, lore, enemy/area/boss/weapon/spell variety and size of the world are literally off the charts. It's also challenging while not being unfair and it gives you options to trivialise absolutely anything if you have no interest in the challenge. If they had charged $100 (EA or Ubisoft would have) it would be understandable but at 60 it's a steal. This game is almost certainly going to win GOTY 2022.… Expand
  67. VinCal
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Playing it on a PS4, and I've had nearly zero performance issues. Sure, the graphics aren't as impressive as new generation hardware, but the game is so incredibly fun that it doesn't matter at all. This is what Elden Ring has going for it: it's just super fun. If you enjoy action RPGs, or dark fantasy settings, PLEASE, give this a try. It's a masterpiece.
  68. Oxu
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Honestly one of the best games i have played in last 10 years

    And i am not souls fan. I have tried but couldn't get into previous titles. Elden Ring on the other hand sucked me in, it was hard but still i couldn't let go the controller. Unlike previous titles where i would just get stuck and give up. I wound constantly new ways to do stuff and get stronger, new things to explore and    Honestly one of the best games i have played in last 10 years

    And i am not souls fan. I have tried but couldn't get into previous titles. Elden Ring on the other hand sucked me in, it was hard but still i couldn't let go the controller. Unlike previous titles where i would just get stuck and give up. I wound constantly new ways to do stuff and get stronger, new things to explore and experience. loved every minute of it

    Not only that but after i managed to beat my first souls game, i started new game+. I have never in my life felt need or desire to play game through twice. That tells something of how special game Elden Ring is    … Expand
  69. RevanJJ
    May 14, 2022
    10
    It takes the best of these amazing DS/Borne games and perfectly meshes it with a huge open world. Can spend hundreds of hours in this game.
  70. Dusk_YS
    May 12, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Don't trust review bombers childs, trust those who analyze games as a profession
  71. vadim_m
    May 10, 2022
    8
    Love this game, was very excited during my walkthrough. But after finishing it, I forgot about it, like it's left nothing behind... And after that decided to play Sekiro (again, finished it couple of years ago) and now I feel like Elden was not so good enough as it was Sekiro or Bloodborne. Anyway it's one of the FromSoftware best games. But I wish it was smaller but more interesting, andLove this game, was very excited during my walkthrough. But after finishing it, I forgot about it, like it's left nothing behind... And after that decided to play Sekiro (again, finished it couple of years ago) and now I feel like Elden was not so good enough as it was Sekiro or Bloodborne. Anyway it's one of the FromSoftware best games. But I wish it was smaller but more interesting, and the big minus for me was so much boss repeat ation… Expand
  72. Sensou
    May 7, 2022
    9
    Note: I believe all the bad reviews are either they are newcomer to souls series or its another fans or even developers from another game that have or will release their game this year. Elden Ring is not a type of game that you can understand or appreciate if you come from action, hack & slash or simply looking for "relaxing" and "fun" game. Elden Ring has its own definition of fun and youNote: I believe all the bad reviews are either they are newcomer to souls series or its another fans or even developers from another game that have or will release their game this year. Elden Ring is not a type of game that you can understand or appreciate if you come from action, hack & slash or simply looking for "relaxing" and "fun" game. Elden Ring has its own definition of fun and you need to keep playing it to understand their game design.

    GOTY of 2022 for sure, but I'll still pick Sekiro over Elden Ring.

    Elden Ring is the first game I've ever pre-ordered due to expectation to see more of Sekiro in the game but turns out its more into Dark Souls style.

    Don't get me wrong, Although i hate Dark Souls but this game is very great! Its the most pleasing exploration game I've ever played. Many things to discovered and room to improve your character as well as variation to improve it.

    It still bring the gene of FromSoftware as they are the best at creating the best rewarding game. I can feel I've achieved or obtain something in every moment I play this game which not easy to accomplish in gaming nowadays.

    The world design is fascinating and surprisingly the world of Elden Ring is way too massive but surely not empty like in other open world game. Although, the world is filled with dangerous in every corner so the feel of getting cautious is always there.

    The reason I'll still pick Sekiro over Elden Ring is due to its combat system and story. Sekiro is fast-paced where Elden Ring is kinda slow and the combat is Sekiro is very fluid with animation of finishing kill to complement that. Beating the boss in Sekiro feels like an achievement while in Elden Ring most of it only the matter of you overpowering the boss (well, not all of them). In Sekiro you are cautiously aggressive while in Elden Ring is more aggressively cautious.

    Just hope FromSoftware could come with another Sekiro game.

    Other than that, FromSoftware successfully create a rich and meaningful open world in their 1st attempt with more understandable story this time around. On my 2nd play-through now as I keep killing every NPC that I met on my 1st run --"    … Expand
  73. YannySp101
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    After 70+ hours, I finally get to talk about Elden Ring, FromSoftware's first Open World game.
    Unexpectedly enough, despite being FromSoftware's first Open World game, the open world in Elden Ring is quite possibly the best open world I've seen in a videogame... and that's mind-blowing. Seriously though, Elden Ring's open world proves how talented the developers at FromSoftware are; it has    After 70+ hours, I finally get to talk about Elden Ring, FromSoftware's first Open World game.
    Unexpectedly enough, despite being FromSoftware's first Open World game, the open world in Elden Ring is quite possibly the best open world I've seen in a videogame... and that's mind-blowing. Seriously though, Elden Ring's open world proves how talented the developers at FromSoftware are; it has an overwhelming amount of optional content and surprises, the map size is absolutely massive, the world design is fascinating and the sense of freedom & exploration is simply unmatched, however, it's not necessarily perfect; the catacombs are repetitive and some bosses are re-used multiple times.
    On top of the open world though, Elden Ring features the Legacy Dungeons; big areas that follow the traditional, complex level design of Dark Souls.
    The gameplay in Elden Ring is Dark Souls III's gameplay but much better in literally every way + some additional mechanics to make things more accessible, even though the camera is still awkward at times.
    The visuals are beautiful, the environments are breathtaking and the music is incredible.
    Also, there's an endless amount of different weapons, armor sets, spells and items for unique builds.
    Lastly, the bosses - particularly the Demigods - are some of the most spectacular and challenging bosses I've ever seen in a videogame.

    Pros:
    + Huge map filled with content
    + Engaging & rewarding exploration
    + Wonderful level design
    + Addictive & diverse gameplay with accessible mechanics
    + Amazing visuals and music
    + Impressive bosses

    Cons:
    - Re-used content in some instances
    - Flawed camera

    Gameplay: 9/10
    Content: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Graphics/Audio: 9/10

    Final Rating: 10/10
    - Masterpiece -
    Elden Ring is the culmination and evolution of everything FromSoftware has done in the past 13 years, making it the ultimate Souls game yet.
    With Elden Ring, the developers at FromSoftware have outdone themselves and managed to deliver their best work to date... and one of the best videogames I've ever played.

    Do I recommend it?:
    Elden Ring is a must-play, especially if you're a fan of Open World games.    … Expand
  74. Gekkehuiz
    May 4, 2022
    9
    Reluctant about the possibility of poor performance on the PS4 base system I just couldn't resist in the end and I'm glad I did pick it up anyway. The game for me is a brilliant piece of work. It plays like a SoulsBorne game and is relentless because you might just venture in areas you shouldn't ben at or there might be strong foes in easier areas where you didn't expect them. In theReluctant about the possibility of poor performance on the PS4 base system I just couldn't resist in the end and I'm glad I did pick it up anyway. The game for me is a brilliant piece of work. It plays like a SoulsBorne game and is relentless because you might just venture in areas you shouldn't ben at or there might be strong foes in easier areas where you didn't expect them. In the graphics department the 'legacy dungeons' feel more detailed than the open world but considering the PS4's old age it's no surprise. I'm 25 hours in so I've probably barely touched the surface yet this game is making me want to get back to the game... just a few more minutes just to realize a few hours have passed again; it's just so satisfying. Not all good news though, for me the major drawbacks are the crafting system which feels like a bad designed idea. 'Lets gather ingredients and craft items you just looted in the world during dark souls/bloodborne play throughs)', another issue for me is the side-quest tracking. You need a notebook to keep track of all that's going on.… Expand
  75. Razaklks
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Honestly the best open world I've ever played. It's not a perfect game, but very few video games offer this kind of experience, so it's a 10 for me.
  76. Mark2vis
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Parabéns a From Software por fazer esse jogo englobando as mecânicas da serie Souls em um jogo de mundo aberto cheio de vida e diversidade
    Melhor jogo de mundo aberto desde Skyrim
  77. PauloHGurgel
    May 1, 2022
    9
    É um jogo muito divertido com alto nível de replay, porém a queda de frames em alguns locais do mapa é um pouco decepcionante, nada que interfira de fato na jogabilidade. Por fim é jogo que vale demais o investimento. Espero que mais conteúdos cheguem ao longo do tempo.
  78. Mortar97
    Apr 29, 2022
    8
    I wrote a 2200 characters review to be met with a 404 on submission and losing all I wrote.

    I'll just sum it up. The 20-30 first hours in the game, it is pretty much a 10/10, which I'm guessing most of these review come from. But 70-80 in, anyone can see the flaw compound, and while its world building and graphics stay at a 10, the gameplay becomes obnoxious to say the least. I've    I wrote a 2200 characters review to be met with a 404 on submission and losing all I wrote.

    I'll just sum it up. The 20-30 first hours in the game, it is pretty much a 10/10, which I'm guessing most of these review come from. But 70-80 in, anyone can see the flaw compound, and while its world building and graphics stay at a 10, the gameplay becomes obnoxious to say the least.

    I've watched several streamers play the game and most of them seem to have their fun drop as the game goes and their only drive to finish the game is to satisfy their spectators. They are relieved when they finish the game but it is easy to see their bittersweetness regarding the game, not one of them reacted how anyone would react to a 9.6 rated game.

    The game set itself high, and deserves most of the attention it gets, but a 10? not really. The first 20 hours I was "Wow, best game ever" too, but as you go on, it is more like "I wish I had more fun playing this".    … Expand
  79. Saisuke
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    First game I've ever platinum with over 200 hours of gameplay. This game is a masterpiece, made me want to explore every nook and cranny like no other. I had super high expectations and even then, it managed to surpass them. I've played all of fromsoft games, they managed to create the game of the decade.
  80. Lightlollo
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Molto probabilmente vincerà il goty di quest'anno, è uno dei giochi migliori che ci sia. Ha un ritmo di gioco incredibile.
  81. egoBorder
    Apr 24, 2022
    9
    Yes, it really is that good. As a fan of the Souls games starting with Demons' Souls it's been incredibly rewarding to watch this formula grow and in Elden Ring reach its peak. That being said, that formula isn't for everyone and those that have disliked previous games may not find any reason to revisit the franchise.

    The sheer size of the world and its ability to show the player new    Yes, it really is that good. As a fan of the Souls games starting with Demons' Souls it's been incredibly rewarding to watch this formula grow and in Elden Ring reach its peak. That being said, that formula isn't for everyone and those that have disliked previous games may not find any reason to revisit the franchise.

    The sheer size of the world and its ability to show the player new things even hundreds of hours in is a monumental achievement. In fact the size might be a detriment to the game because in the last stretch the game does begin to crumble a bit. Some of the gameplay limitations also rear their head towards the end, where all roads and playstyles must be funneled into the late-game story content. Still, even with some flaws and scars Elden Ring feels at most times like the epic and monumental game it is trying to be.    … Expand
  82. kirrwed
    Apr 23, 2022
    8
    Elden Ring is a well-polished open-world adventure. Much of it is customizable to player preferences. From character design to which way to explore first, and more. The weapons and armaments are many. The game encourages various builds in concert with fight styles, from melee, to range, to a mix.

    The game is known for difficulty, yet—despite the tendency of some to confuse difficulty    Elden Ring is a well-polished open-world adventure. Much of it is customizable to player preferences. From character design to which way to explore first, and more. The weapons and armaments are many. The game encourages various builds in concert with fight styles, from melee, to range, to a mix.

    The game is known for difficulty, yet—despite the tendency of some to confuse difficulty with excellence—it offers the player a couple different ways to succeed. The first is obviously to develop skill, and for many players, this means much trial and error, learning boss patterns, and eventually finding a rhythm by which to win. A second method includes some of the first but also includes levelling-up before returning to a difficult boss or area. This is a great option that make it open to a larger variety of skill levels without flipping an “easy” switch per se.

    Much of the visuals, environments, and boss appearances are intricate and cinematic. Exploration is encouraged and rewarding, finding new places, new save points, new caves, new powerups, etc. The game does well to follow the 30-second rule of filling its world with enough intrigue to never really get boring. The exploration and variety of NPCs, quests, powerups, places, etc. is the strength of this game. The experience is largely driven by where the player wants to go, with a main questline available at all times.

    Despite all the adventurous and customizable positives in this game, it is far from perfect, despite such reviews.

    What makes many of the boss fights difficult is a “one hit kill” move. A player may often methodically maneuver through a fight for several minutes and then fall to an “instant kill” only to lose all that time and effort for what amounts to a “cheap” move that often can only be anticipated by trial and error. Sometimes, the blow might come so out of nowhere, you won’t even know why you died, such as with the second phase of the Radahn fight if you happened to have the camera in the wrong direction during a mid-fight breather. Most fights have minimal cerebral solutions. Many don’t feel like they beat you in an even fight. They only beat you because of a knockout punch, including ones that put you (or your horse) in stunlock to then finish you with additional follow-ups. At the end of the day, “pattern” based bosses with the “one-hit” are rather cheap designs. It’s almost an illusion of difficulty, where a fight seems somewhat fair and a good rumble until they get in the “cheap shot” and that’s often the only thing that consistenly makes them difficult.

    Also, too many games, including Elden Ring, create difficulty in part by forbidding “cancellation” of a move. Part of the game’s challenge is anticipating your melee or magic “wind up” time and delivery. This can last up to several seconds. It leaves your character vulnerable if hit meanwhile. And you can’t cancel out of it if you, the player, actually sees the interruption in time and has the reflexes to cancel. The controller will actually be impotent until the animation is complete. This mechanic doesn’t feel natural, as a real person would be able to cancel their own punch.

    Another feature in some boss fights that is poor is the bosses that have a second phase that is independent from the first phase’s HP meter. Unless you want to scout out a fight by watching spoiler videos, there is no way to know how much pacing of resources you want to use in a given fight because most of the time, the HP meter you see represents the opponent’s total HP, not some surprise new “refilled” HP bar from a second phase. Things like this just make gameplay aggravating and unfun.

    There are many consumable items, like greases or crab meat, that can be crafted or purchased and used as buffs. These last for a period of time. However, if you are killed, these are lost forever. They are not like runes you can at least have a chance to recover after you are killed. It made 1-time use items overly precious. Your inventory doesn’t return to what it was before a fight or last save. And with so many of the fights being trial and error, it’s very easy to burn through many such items for naught. Few tutorials seem to utilize these, either. The game simply doesn’t encourage them because of it’s loyalty to difficulty and unforgiving gameplay.

    As a side note, the game creates a fictional world of peculiar, amorality. It helps to be a spiritually knowledgable or careful person when playing the game. Because in Elden Ring, it seems the lines between good and evil are often quite blurred, to the point where NPCs ask strangely worded things like “will you serve the witch?” which in base reality would be clearly unwise to assuage. But the game seems to blur or alter the meaning of things like witches, blasphemy, and other spiritual terms, while yet insisting on borrowing from traditional spiritual language.    … Expand
  83. Suculus
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, before i start, sorry for my english
    The Game is really good overall, but is not better than Bloodborne and even ds3 for me, and i Will say why, the positive stuff, the Gameplay is soo good, the system of the progretion is better than ever, now upgrade stars to level 60 is worth It, the bosses are solid and the best part, the open world, is huge with a lot of content, you can explore everywhere and find a lot of stuff, with a lot of dungeons, that, i Will say the negativo aspect about them, but and the the Game until you beat morgott ( this is why i put a spoiler alerta ) is 10/10, but, there is some problema, the layouts of the dungeons are, way, too repetitive, the bosses are soo reused, why there is more than 10 tree avatares ? Why is Nine night Calvary ? Why is more than ten dragons ? Why main bosses are reused as well ? And the worst part beggins now, the Game past leyndell, the Game is soo poorly balanced, i want a reason of why most of the enemies three ahora you even with 40 vigor, i mean, you can beat every dark souls Game with like 25 vigor, but in elden ring, 40 vigor feels like not enought, and, i don't like that you have toincrease a lot one stat or you are dead, and the bosses OMG, fire giant sucks, he have more HP than most of the ds1 bosses hp conbined, is boring and deals ridiculous damage, soo, you have to upgrade vigor enought levels to not get one shoted, the god skin duo is literally the worst Boss in the series, at least bed of chavos have a little bit of originallity and the design was unique to be fair, but this is a mesa that don't work as a gank duo, the bosses alone are really good, specially the apóstol, that is the best miniboss in the Game, maliketh is awfully balanced, is like, Well, he have not too much hp, soo, let's make that he can one shot easilly the player with attacks that let's you stunned forever, like why ? Is not even fair, and malenia, Who banave that ? Well, she have thes same problem than a lot of other bosses, she is really fast, but still hits like a giant, if not harder, and she can heals, lo attacks and more HP that the halingtree, Well, a lot of bosses also likes Dodge all of your attacks and start attacking like a machine with poor Windows to hit them, Dodge is not Well rewarded, but is true that your posicion matters more than ever, anyway, this is almost a perfect Game, but for some reason, they balance this Game like poop and the bosses are like bloodborne spped qhile you are inds3 speed, but besides of that is another amazing Game of frosoftware    … Expand
  84. yowhatsup
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    Perfect game. The devs have put a lot of effort into the gameplay rather than spend their time with filling the map with copy+paste quests. As always with From Software they focus on worldbuilding instead of dialogue. Some people may not like that but I think it's awesome.

    The world is huge and there are bosses everywhere. The combat is perfect as usual. Hitboxes are amazing. I've not    Perfect game. The devs have put a lot of effort into the gameplay rather than spend their time with filling the map with copy+paste quests. As always with From Software they focus on worldbuilding instead of dialogue. Some people may not like that but I think it's awesome.

    The world is huge and there are bosses everywhere. The combat is perfect as usual. Hitboxes are amazing. I've not run into a single issue playing on the PS4. I did have some fps drops at first but that seem to be patched. People giving this 0 because "theres no story" should go watch a movie. This is a game, it's meant to be played.    … Expand
  85. Gamergirl381
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    Great controls and story great for anyone who loves the dark souls series super challenging and super engaging great weapons and armour super addictive
  86. Hackslashshoot
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Great game. It’s like dark souls 3 only much bigger. Maybe a little too big . Ng++++ 150 hours in a I am still finding new areas and learning little details about the game. I rarely buy games on release for obvious reasons. From software did a great job with this one
  87. MattTheBold
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    I'm playing on a Ps4 pro and haven't had any performance issues. For me, this is the best game i've ever played. I feel like I could write a novel about my adventure and it would be unique from other peoples. I love how things are open to interpretation. The characters, world, combat and loot is all top tier. Sorry to all the people who thought they were getting witcher 3 :/
  88. Lensherr23
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    No Problems Smooth 30FPS in Ps4(slim) great game no Downgrade (like xbox one)
  89. JonnyMenthol
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Phenomenonal. After 140 hours I beat it and I assume 90% of side content done to boot, it's just brilliant. Not my favourite Soulsbornekiro game but definitely my favourite game in the two years and one of my favourite of all time. Not without flaws but they can easily be ignored.
  90. LivingTopHat
    Apr 17, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. as a first time player of soulslike games, this is by far one of the most addictive games i've played in the past few years, say for Doom Eternal.
    the bosses are great, with the one exception being Melania, blade of gimmicky garbage.
    the enemies are fantastic, say for every single type of dog.
    and this is the first game in a while that actually encourages multiclassing, so i got to have a lot more fun with feeling out my build.
    there are still a few issues with wonky fall damage, a few outright unfun bosses, and a few enemies or hazards that just can't be blocked or dodged, which is why it isn't a 10/10 for me, but it's still gotta be one of the best games i've experienced in a while.    … Expand
  91. wesker2012
    Apr 15, 2022
    9
    Probably my favorite souls game. Love the updated graphics, mechanics, and open world. Still wish there was more diversity in the games, besides just killing enemies or wish the enemies didn't respawn. Or a different way of collecting souls/currency. I enjoyed the first 40 hours or so, but the game just felt too repetitive of a gameplay loop for such a huge game.
  92. nathanfulthorpe
    Apr 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow, what a game. Its my first dark souls game, I haven't played any of the others but may give them a go now. What an awesome game, I used to play the old final fantasies, but this has me hooked.
    Beautiful world design, awesome battles, great character design. I only give it a 9 out of ten instead of the full 10 out of ten, because for a newbie like me, it doesn't tell me where to go or what to do after I've completed a boss or objective. The story is complicated as hell but it's definetly my game of the year. Don't miss out on this awesomeness!    … Expand
  93. SARMIII
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    This game is great. With almost no issues at launch or **** micro transactions. EA, Call of DooDy and gran turismo should take notes on how to release games
  94. jchayes755
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a truly great game and a definite contender for Game of the Year, and probably the favorite to win the award at this point in the year.

    My biggest negative of the game is the change in music the game uses. In other From Soft games there is no music while you're exploring, just your footsteps and the sounds of monsters and combat, and then when the music kicks it, so does    Elden Ring is a truly great game and a definite contender for Game of the Year, and probably the favorite to win the award at this point in the year.

    My biggest negative of the game is the change in music the game uses. In other From Soft games there is no music while you're exploring, just your footsteps and the sounds of monsters and combat, and then when the music kicks it, so does the dread and realization that you're about to get your butt kicked. The music in older games sticks out more because of this and becomes more memorable. Other negatives are slight balance issues, performance issues regarding frame rates (dying to due to frame rate drops in a boss fight can be quite frustrating), and hit box/hit registration; while hit boxes are in general better compared to older games, the open world aspect can lead to environments really messing up hit boxes and hit registration.

    Despite these flaws, I'm giving this game a 10/10 due to everything it does so right and so well. The best boss designs in the game are absolute *chef's kiss* and jaw dropping. The environment diversity is gorgeous and original. There is a massive amount of weapons, spells, incantations, weapon arts, et cetera, and just so many ways to play the game with all the different items and such. There is so much fantastic content in this game; where certain game companies (*cough* Ubisoft *cough*), From Soft has filled this game with boss fight after boss fight after boss fight, and then all the weapons, armor, spells, etc. that I mentioned before. Aesthetic is what From Soft does best, and Elden Ring oozes style and creativity like an open wound oozes blood. The game is just beautiful.

    While the game is not perfect, it is still an absolute masterpiece, and I cannot wait to put hundreds of more hours in as I create more characters, play new builds, and experience as much as possible. Git gud, and don't you dare go hollow!    … Expand
  95. Kusoraki
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Jogo sensacional valeu cada centavo, mesmo o Jogo sendo extremamente difícil
  96. gamer39
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    This is a vast improvement, in my opinion, over it's predecessor Sekiro. I did not like the levelling system of that game at all, as most of it was removed. Eldenring, on the other hand, is a good game with some technical issues and the levelling system is back.

    I felt like the map could have been utilized more because I felt tricked into some boss fights only to get frustrated and    This is a vast improvement, in my opinion, over it's predecessor Sekiro. I did not like the levelling system of that game at all, as most of it was removed. Eldenring, on the other hand, is a good game with some technical issues and the levelling system is back.

    I felt like the map could have been utilized more because I felt tricked into some boss fights only to get frustrated and lose runes. Not a big deal, just an annoyance. Especially the Roundtable place when it said I would not be combatting anyone only to find that in a certain area of the Roundtable (when you drop down), you are. I found that to be very irritating because there was also no way to back out of that area. But, the game as a whole is very well done and I do appreciate the work that went into it. It is very fun to play, despite some flaws.    … Expand
  97. woolywooly
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    Extremely vast, with amazing locations and cool personalities. Very fun, and keeps you wanting to play more and more.
  98. Elmistas
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Este juego es increíble y rejugable, aunque haya tenido bajones de FPS en algunas zonas eso no quita la magnífica experiencia
  99. Tsosmi
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Bought it on release. With the day one patch, i only had frame rate issues with some open-field dragon fights. My PS4 is 7 years old and i didn't even hear it "complaining" once. That aside, it's the best open world RPG i've played for a long while(either that or Morrowind). It perfected difficulty, rewards intuition in many ways, amazing soumdtrack, stellar artstyle, expertly-craftedBought it on release. With the day one patch, i only had frame rate issues with some open-field dragon fights. My PS4 is 7 years old and i didn't even hear it "complaining" once. That aside, it's the best open world RPG i've played for a long while(either that or Morrowind). It perfected difficulty, rewards intuition in many ways, amazing soumdtrack, stellar artstyle, expertly-crafted level design, relaxing exploration, thrilling encounters and breath-taking boss-fights. The story might be more intricate, but it's not as demanding. First playthrough, 120 hours, i keep playing to find things that i've missed, check out different ending and trying to platinum it(it doesn't require ps+).My negatives are so mimiscule, they don't hold a candle to what you cam take from the game. Those are some code discrepancies, regarding the physics of the broken items, rarely noticeable, a questline that's locked behind multiplayer and probably some minor weapon balancing issues. TL:DR It's a must and it's for everyone.… Expand
  100. Judgement1991
    Apr 5, 2022
    9
    Since 2010 I have played all the From titles starting from Demon's Souls on PS3, i did not have very positive expectations about Elden Ring but playing it I had to change my mind, even if the graphics are not the best Elden Ring has such beautiful settings that make up for the lack, every place you visit has item, weapons I have bosses to discover, the music is beautiful, the level designSince 2010 I have played all the From titles starting from Demon's Souls on PS3, i did not have very positive expectations about Elden Ring but playing it I had to change my mind, even if the graphics are not the best Elden Ring has such beautiful settings that make up for the lack, every place you visit has item, weapons I have bosses to discover, the music is beautiful, the level design is really good and allows you to explore almost the entire game world as soon as you start the game, the game is not well balanced in fact we will find bosses and enemies that with a few shots will kill you and even stronger weapons than others also Elden Ring has camera problems, a not very good enemy artificial intelligence and a recycling of enemies and bosses that personally bothered me. In the end Elden Ring turned out to be fun and quite challenging at least for me. The review is personal and subjective and is based on my personal experience in about 208 hours at the time of this review. P.S. Excuse me for my bad English.… Expand
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  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 19, 2022
    90
    No matter how many studios try to replicate the formula, From Software is the only one that can deliver authentic Souls experience. [Issue#259, p.36]