Elden Ring

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7.2

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  1. Amilibertine
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    From Software has done it again. Defying tired gaming cliques and forcing gamers to come to grips with how much they don’t want to let go of handholding. ‘It’s got no story!’ - Yes. Yes it does. You just have to use your senses to bring it into focus. This is intentional. ‘The combat is janky!’ - No. No it’s not. You just don’t have any skill yet. Learning takes patience and effort. You’dFrom Software has done it again. Defying tired gaming cliques and forcing gamers to come to grips with how much they don’t want to let go of handholding. ‘It’s got no story!’ - Yes. Yes it does. You just have to use your senses to bring it into focus. This is intentional. ‘The combat is janky!’ - No. No it’s not. You just don’t have any skill yet. Learning takes patience and effort. You’d probably be more at home in Call of Duty 47. The graphics suck!’ - Sigh. The art direction is inspired and may be the greatest example of visual storytelling in recent memory. I could go on. If you like being spoon fed a generic story and mashing buttons randomly this game probably isn’t for you. If you want the best combat in modern gaming, coupled with a rich environment that truly tests your skills this game is made but you.… Expand
  2. Gaelzada
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing. The art style, combat, the variaty of builds is unbeliaveble
  3. corixa9651
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    From Software with another big winner. Incredible variety and level design.

    11/10
  4. Shedfreak
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is probably the best Action RPG I ever played so far, it's challenging, always surprising, artistically stunning, I can't really find any gameplay flaws, it's just a joy to play for hours and hours.
  5. austinss
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    PS4 is Old hardware for a new generation game - don't expect the flashiest of graphics. Great game otherwise. From Software at their best.
  6. Indomi
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When i opend the game i didn't expect it to work well with my console but it's truly surprised me to see the game world with an old gen consel and the good world the game offered its a true masterpiece.its the best game i eve played… Expand
  7. KirillVeliky
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Я являюсь очень давним фанатом Душ(пропустил только Sekiro) и с уверенностью могу сказать, что эксперимент с открытым миром полностью оправдал себя. Мир большой, но при этом наполненный врагами, интересными событиями(персонажами, боями гркпп врагов против друг-друга, неожиданными стычками с боссами). Мультиплеер обрадовал простотой и удобством, хоть и играть с другом в Dark Souls сЯ являюсь очень давним фанатом Душ(пропустил только Sekiro) и с уверенностью могу сказать, что эксперимент с открытым миром полностью оправдал себя. Мир большой, но при этом наполненный врагами, интересными событиями(персонажами, боями гркпп врагов против друг-друга, неожиданными стычками с боссами). Мультиплеер обрадовал простотой и удобством, хоть и играть с другом в Dark Souls с открытым миром оказалось не очень увлекательно. Порадовали и враги. Их много, они разные, но примерно 20-30% редизайн или копия врагов из других игр компании. Боссы пооучились разнообразными, красивыми и что самое главное - геймплейно интересными. Говоря о красоте и геймплее просто хочется сказать о восхитительном и красивом мире новой игры, ОН ВЫГЛЯДИТ ПОТРЯСАЮЩЕ! Как итог получилась хорошая игра на 100+ часов, полная контентом(который увы находится ближе к началу игры и чем дальше - тем его меньше), полная врагов и интересностей. И наконец это первая игра за 10 лет в которой открытый мир не состоит из вопросиков на карте(привет Ведьмак 3).
    Геймплей 8/10 (устаревает)
    Стилистика и графика 10/10 (очень хороша как для ps4)
    Наполнение и контент 10/10    … Expand
  8. Takogami
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Absolutely the best video game I've ever played. Do they even make other video games anymore?
  9. peterbis
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    elden ring é o meu primeiro jogo souls like, e ta sendo uma das melhores aventuras q eu já tive em anos jogando vídeo game!! estou com 17 horas de jogo e indo para a minha primeira boss fight!! em todo esse tempo eu só tive dois bugs GOTY 2022 ps.: tô jogando no ps4 slim
  10. Breakalimb
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    My introduction to the ‘Soulsbourne’ series was Dark Souls II, and my initial impression of the franchise was much the same as many of the negative reviews in this thread. After a steep learning curve in which, above all else, I learned to embrace failure, I discovered the real beauty of these games. Since then I’ve spent countless hours with each of the titles that preceded Elden ring andMy introduction to the ‘Soulsbourne’ series was Dark Souls II, and my initial impression of the franchise was much the same as many of the negative reviews in this thread. After a steep learning curve in which, above all else, I learned to embrace failure, I discovered the real beauty of these games. Since then I’ve spent countless hours with each of the titles that preceded Elden ring and I can honestly say that it distills the best attributes of each of those games into something close to perfection.

    Elden Ring is perhaps the most accessible souls game to date. While it can be immensely challenging from the start, the ability to explore a richly populated open world means that it’s not as relentlessly oppressive as the drudgery of reaching an impasse in previous titles. The revised combat and play forming mechanics imbue this game with a fluidity that makes it a joy to navigate, and the art style, visual effects and sound design are beautifully cinematic.

    It wasn’t until I defeated the first major boss that I caught a glimpse of the immense scale of this gaming world. What’s more impressive is how organic and living the environments and encounters feel. I am truly awe struck by this sublime creation.

    Admittedly I didn’t partake in much of the hype leading up to its release, and more or less bought it on a whim (usually I’d wait a few months until the game comes down in price); however, buying this game at launch is truly a worthy investment as the sense of community and discovery experienced by partaking in such a cultural phenomenon is nothing short of exhilarating. A word of advice for those finding themselves frustrated by its difficulty - try fingers, but hole.    … Expand
  11. Platypus15
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    The best game I have played in my life. The game is utterly and truly amazing for me, I can't even count how many times I've said damn that is absolutely incredible to myself. Everything about this game is so geniously put together. I think this could be the best game of all time.
  12. Wink784
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is spectacular. The sense of discovery is off the charts, helped along by out of this world art direction of this dark fantasy setting. Slight technical hickups don't distract from that, it's completely playable and often times very beautiful even on base PS4. They have taken the best elements from Demon's and Dark Souls game and combined them with an open world design very muchElden Ring is spectacular. The sense of discovery is off the charts, helped along by out of this world art direction of this dark fantasy setting. Slight technical hickups don't distract from that, it's completely playable and often times very beautiful even on base PS4. They have taken the best elements from Demon's and Dark Souls game and combined them with an open world design very much in the spirit of that gameplay. Does not hold your hand, gives immense freedom in character builds, you can try to cheese enemies, you can grind, you can go anywhere, making this one of the most overwhelming, but also most accessible souls experiences.

    The reward for uncoupling your brain from "but muh grephics! Where is the waypoints???!" kinda thinking can not be overstated. Instead of going through motions, you're forced to pay attention. Paying attention is a core quality of love. If you pay attention to this game instead of asking it to serve you its qualities on a silver platter you'll love it.    … Expand
  13. SinsOfVoid
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    It's sad to see how people and their cancel culture mentality have become dumber and dumber. People giving this game a 0/10 are just plain stupid. You have the right to not like the game but this game does not merit a 0 score. Having played 30 hours up to now I can sincerely say that this is one of the best games I've ever played and I've been gaming for 30 years. I'm playing it on the PS4It's sad to see how people and their cancel culture mentality have become dumber and dumber. People giving this game a 0/10 are just plain stupid. You have the right to not like the game but this game does not merit a 0 score. Having played 30 hours up to now I can sincerely say that this is one of the best games I've ever played and I've been gaming for 30 years. I'm playing it on the PS4 and the graphics are still amazing, there are no framerate issues and I have not encountered a single bug.

    The story is extremely interesting, the characters and their quests are a lot of fun, the combat is exciting, there's a ton of different content, environments are not recycled so you will always find yourself in a completely new setting which makes discovery lots of fun, there's a lot of hidden content so you're always excited to find new bosses, items and gear. This game is just perfect upto now and I would recommend it to anyone.    … Expand
  14. Qwasunagi
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Gigantic world, every best feature of the past Fromsoftware games has been put masterfully into this masterpiece.
  15. bosnitski
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game! From Soft used everything they learned from previous titles to craft this game. The combat is tight with way more variety than I've have seen from previous games, the open world is huge and populated with tons of things to do, horseback gameplay is awesome inside and out of combat. Already one of my favorite games of the past year and maybe one of my favorites of all timed!
  16. KurosakiFRANCIS
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    "Simply" amazing. Yes, you got that rigth. This game is a masterpice full of the best content created form "Souls like games" adding just two new battle mecanics (if it works, why fix it?). Great job! 10/10 and a must play!
  17. Alexgt
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, I'd been a huge fan of Miyazaki's work, but this... Is one of the best game that I have ever played
  18. RonDamon21
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A MASTERPIECE , people who says is too hard and drop the score is cause A they are new and get due to the hype without knowing how to pplay and dont want to learn or B are fans from games with same score and since they dont like it , they want to drop the score… Expand
  19. Paulin__bacana
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I will buy this game someday, but my opinion is here:

    I never played a fronsoftware games before, but this game looks interesting for me.

    Haha
  20. Bebop1002
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I already wrote my review under the ps5 page. Just want to boost the score after a bunch of fools tried to review bomb the game for reasons only they know. Like always with great games or great and challenging games, people show their incompetence on metacritic or other user scores, ruining sites like this completely. As if someone doesn’t buys or buys a game based on your trash reviewsI already wrote my review under the ps5 page. Just want to boost the score after a bunch of fools tried to review bomb the game for reasons only they know. Like always with great games or great and challenging games, people show their incompetence on metacritic or other user scores, ruining sites like this completely. As if someone doesn’t buys or buys a game based on your trash reviews lol. People already know that user score is invalid. So save your time and rather learn the game. Noob.… Expand
  21. Paytoplay79
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I've been playing video games since 1986, 42 years old and i think i know how to regognize a bad, a regular, a good or a masterpiece game and to be short, elden ring is that kind of a game , a masterpiece, it's simply incredible.
  22. Drplague
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    A brutally difficult game that continues to wow even after 30 hours plus so far. Rarely can a game capture that feeling of elation at beating a difficult boss, Elden Ring has you feeling like this many times.
    10/10
  23. ssaammbb
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Greatest game I have ever played. It has all the classic soulsbourne elements and then some, and the most detail ed open world of any game.
  24. Sillent
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    GamePlay 10/10
    Lore 10/10
    Music 10/10
    World 10/10
    Bosses 10/10


    Thank You Miyazaki ❤
  25. God_Zemdra
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    THIS GAME IS AMAZING. This is definitely game of the year. Fromsoftware has released a masterpiece once again. I am 62 hours in and still haven't finished, but this is definitely one of my favorite games of all time. The bosses all are unique and amazing and have different movesets that are fascinating to figure out. The diversity you get with choosing and creating and build is amazing,THIS GAME IS AMAZING. This is definitely game of the year. Fromsoftware has released a masterpiece once again. I am 62 hours in and still haven't finished, but this is definitely one of my favorite games of all time. The bosses all are unique and amazing and have different movesets that are fascinating to figure out. The diversity you get with choosing and creating and build is amazing, added with the phenomenal weapons and skills in the game already. This is surely one of Fromsoftware's best work on a game and I believe everyone should experience it. The game is also spectacular looking. I am playing on a PS4 slim and even still this game is beautiful, from the golden of the trees and lands, to the space aesthetics, this is such a beautiful masterpiece.… Expand
  26. jamal69420
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    one of the best game I've ever played even more than bloodborne, worth the hype, great art design, awesome music, great bosses , 10/10
  27. callmekhoxu
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This game has been a breathe of fresh air. It’s very challenging and rewarding. The game rewards you for being curious and exploring the world. You will be punished if your not cautious in your adventuring. I also really like the minimalistic UI. It’s the best ‘worst time’ I ever had 10/10
  28. Skeefer74
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This has to be hands down the best souls game to date. Keeps everything that you love: difficult but fair combat, deep lore(that isn’t spoon fed to you), amazing boss/enemy design and adds a few awesome features: horse back riding, open world map, and more. The level design is beautiful and the graphics are not nearly as bad as the review bombers are saying. I’ve only notice a fewThis has to be hands down the best souls game to date. Keeps everything that you love: difficult but fair combat, deep lore(that isn’t spoon fed to you), amazing boss/enemy design and adds a few awesome features: horse back riding, open world map, and more. The level design is beautiful and the graphics are not nearly as bad as the review bombers are saying. I’ve only notice a few performance issues(graphics will jump in, 1 or 2 second frame rate drop, and a weird green line that will appear for half a second). Again nothing like the review bombers are suggesting. I honestly think if you have never played a souls game but have wanted to, PLAY THIS GAME. You won’t regret it!… Expand
  29. FadingSpades
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Great game, Sure it's a bit buggy right now on pc and ps5, but I am confident that will be patched. It is definitely a hard game, not for those who want a relaxed rpg. If I had to find a gripe with Elden Ring, it would be that some of the bosses are repeated for overworld and dungeon bosses. Other then that, 10/10.
  30. Bkw004
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Game of the year by far. It’s Skyrim but somewhat difficult. I would not compare it to Zelda Breathe of the wild because Zelda games are trash.
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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]