Elden Ring

 PlayStation 4
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7.2

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. Unholystorm
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Excellent jeu.

    Évidemment, Elden Ring à un style de gameplay qui peut en faire abandonner plusieurs. Par contre, il s'agit, comme pour tout les autres "souls games", d'un jeu mettant au défis notre état d'esprit, notre mindset. Points forts: -D'abord, le jeu donne une très grande liberté au joueur. Cela lui permet d'être créatif. -L'open world rend le jeu beaucoup plus immersif que    Excellent jeu.

    Évidemment, Elden Ring à un style de gameplay qui peut en faire abandonner plusieurs. Par contre, il s'agit, comme pour tout les autres "souls games", d'un jeu mettant au défis notre état d'esprit, notre mindset.

    Points forts:
    -D'abord, le jeu donne une très grande liberté au joueur. Cela lui permet d'être créatif.
    -L'open world rend le jeu beaucoup plus immersif que ses prédécesseurs.
    -Le niveau de difficulté est sincèrement varié. Certains nous semblent impossible et d'autres seront tués du premier coup.
    -Elden Ring à gardé son approche de type Dark souls. (C'est ce que les adeptes veulent)
    -Le décor est varié et remplit de mystère et de nouveauté.
    -La jouabilité est resté un élément important pour Myazaki. L'avatar est facile à utiliser.
    -Les boss sont imprésionnant et amusant à faire. Même s'ils nous tue à répétition. Nous avons l'impression d'avoir la stratégie idéale au bout des doigts, ce qui rend le joueur plus confiant et donc plus persévérant.
    -La grande quantité de site of grace. Le jeu nous fais un cadeau et place des statuts ou des site de grâce près des boss. Ce qui rend la "pratique" plus plaisante.
    -Une série de nouveaux sorts et attaques puissantes. Fort bien.
    -La musique de boss est très bonne. Dès l'ouverture du jeu, j'ai pris le temps d'écouter l'œuvre musical du menu. Cela met le ton du jeu. On ressent déjà sa tristesse, mais aussi la nécessité d'être courageux. Comme si l'un nourrissait l'autre.
    -Torrent, notre monture est un beau cadeau en monde ouvert. Il est aussi utile en combat et rend le jeu plus facile, et ce, significativement. Par contre, il ne peut pas être utilisé contre certains boss ne faisant pas partie de la zone ouverte du jeu. Excellent pour l'exploration.
    -Les sous-terrain sont aussi des mondes cartographiés.
    -L'adition des esprits (spirits) est très bien. Utile pour faire distraction et sera plutôt apprécié par les nouveau joueur qui auront besoin de répits lors des gros combats.
    -L'histoire reste énigmatique, mais cela fait partie du style de Myazaki. Toutefois, elle est plus claire dans Elden Ring que dans ses prédécesseurs.
    -Avoir à d'découvrir les cartes cachés est plaisant.
    -L'approche punitive aux erreurs et gratifiante aux réussites : Comme tous les souls games, le jeu invite le joueur à être persévérant. Réussir les boss demandera de l'observation, l'élaboration d'une stratégie (qui s'améliore à chaque expérience) et de comprendre comment "l'ordinateur" est programmer. Certaines attaque sont des algorithme précis dans certaines situation. Ce qui offre une ouverture certaines aux joueurs pour ne pas être punie et, profiter d'une frappe.

    Points faible:
    -La musique de la zone ouverte est bien, mais aurait pu être mieux.
    -Personnellement, j'ai faire le jeu en solo pour le défis. Par contre, ce qui serait plaisant, c'est d'avoir un "multiplayer" ou "coop" mieux élaborer. Plus libre et moins restraignant. Quite à ne pas permettre les trophées.    … Expand
  9. Sillent
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    GamePlay 10/10
    Lore 10/10
    Music 10/10
    World 10/10
    Bosses 10/10


    Thank You Miyazaki ❤
  10. 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
  11. Lord_of_ZXC
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    Итак, ознакомился с данным шедевром от Миядзаки сана на ps4 pro. И начну пожалуй с минусов. Не лучшая оптимизация. Из критических багов встретил только зависания в деревьях при прыжке с лошади и последующая смерть персонажа. Фреймрейт в целом приемлемый, хотя просадки есть, они, как и положено, раздражают, но в целом это не так критично. О графике трудно судить ввиду устаревшей консоли, ноИтак, ознакомился с данным шедевром от Миядзаки сана на ps4 pro. И начну пожалуй с минусов. Не лучшая оптимизация. Из критических багов встретил только зависания в деревьях при прыжке с лошади и последующая смерть персонажа. Фреймрейт в целом приемлемый, хотя просадки есть, они, как и положено, раздражают, но в целом это не так критично. О графике трудно судить ввиду устаревшей консоли, но если говорить о картинке в целом, то она целостная. Ну и конечно же художники постарались на славу, да это не такой целостный мир, как например дс1. Но и масштабы этих миров сравнивать не очень приемлемо, как по мне. Далее о геймплее, некоторое оружие поломано. Из того что я встретил это катана реки крови, которая у меня не получила бонусов урона от скейлов и двуручник гатса, который при улучшении на +25 и закалке на тяжесть выдаёт меньше урона чем при улучшении на +24 и той же закалке, при чем меньше как базового урона, так и урона от скейла(с другими закалками такой проблемы нет). Теперь о хорошем. 65 часов, выбита платина и игра абсолютно не надоела. Боссы, исследование, чувство первооткрывателя, всё это отлично работает, особенно последнее, в силу специфики открытого мира. Играть круто и интересно, билдостроение пестрит новыми красками не забывая об истоках. Прокачаны анимации и касты многих заклинаний(в сравнении с предыдущими играми автора). Нпц и лор, в целом похожи на тот же дарк, примерная концепция та же, но есть больше дворцовых интриг, что наверняка пошло от сооавтора истории Дж. Мартина,но в целом это новый лор, новыми персонажами и событиями, опять же, схожи именно концепция, а не история. Подводя итог, лично мне как любителю серии, игра зашла абсолютно, всё чего я ожидал от игры оправдал себя. Отсылки на берсерка, мрачная, неоднозначная история, упадок мира, неочевидные квесты и конечно же крутые боссы. Смело могу заявить что лучший dark souls это elden ring. А бал минусанул за повторяющихся мини-боссов и самую лёгкую платину в соулсборн серии Миядзаки… Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Jackfrost22
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    This has been my first DS game and it has been great! Yes it can be challenging for sure, but that is what gives those feelings of success after finally beating that boss. If you hit a wall, then go somewhere else and you won't be disappointed!
    I went into the game and took my time, enjoyed the map and the countless hidden places and things in every corner of which there is many! I am    This has been my first DS game and it has been great! Yes it can be challenging for sure, but that is what gives those feelings of success after finally beating that boss. If you hit a wall, then go somewhere else and you won't be disappointed!
    I went into the game and took my time, enjoyed the map and the countless hidden places and things in every corner of which there is many! I am still not 100% complete and have lots to do. Replayability is great offering so many different ways to go through the game to keep it new.
    The only thing I found overtly difficult was the steep learning curve at the beginning, but don't let that dampen the brilliance of the rest of the game. You will catch on and any subsequent playthroughs will be even easier! This has made me realize how many games just let you be OP and walk through things.
    Solid 9/10+
    Has made me a new souls type fan!    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. Scendence
    Mar 10, 2022
    8
    After 50 hours of playtime and beating every main boss, I can say the game is amazing. It still has it's issues, but the overall experience is one of the best I've ever had while playing a game. I played on a launch day PS4 and doing so led to a few points where the frames dropped to almost a standstill. This only happened a few times, but it's one of the reasons holding the game back fromAfter 50 hours of playtime and beating every main boss, I can say the game is amazing. It still has it's issues, but the overall experience is one of the best I've ever had while playing a game. I played on a launch day PS4 and doing so led to a few points where the frames dropped to almost a standstill. This only happened a few times, but it's one of the reasons holding the game back from a 9 or 10. I guarantee that if I were to play this on a PS5 or RTX 3000+, the game would be near perfect.

    The map is massive and has something to do no matter where you go. The only thing is, rather than telling you where to go or giving you a waypoint to follow, you have to find everything yourself. The game doesn't hold your hand in any aspect of the game including the map. You have to pay attention to near every piece of dialogue in order to pick up clues that will hint to where you need to go next.

    The combat is the culmination that everything FromSoft has work on in the last decade and you can clearly tell. Shades of DS3, Bloodborne, and Sekiro are all over this game. The bosses are very difficult, but not unfair or impossible. Margit is the toughest first story boss in the series, but there are multiple ways of going about the fight. One, you can keep trying over and over. Two, you can get stronger and come back later. Or three, find an item that might help with the boss. Margit's Shackle is an item the specifically helps with this boss. Every boss provides a unique challenge and forces you to come up with unconventional solutions. One of the biggest questions the game asks you is "Oh so you beat that boss? What if there were two of them?" Gank bosses are very common here and some aren't very well designed.

    Like most Fromsoft stories, it's very vague and up to the player whether or not they really want to pay attention to it. This comes in the form of exploration. The more exploring you do, npc's you meet, and areas you unlock, the more the story starts to come together and give you the completed story. The story is as deep and fleshed out as the player is willing to make it.

    Overall the game is around a High 8 to low 9 for me. First game in a long time that makes me want to get 100% in. If you are on the edge of buying it or not, try it out and see what happens, you might just find one of your favorite games of all time.

    ***SPOILERS***
    There are still bosses that are poorly designed. Crucible knight and misbegotten warrior is painful to play against because the developers just threw two bosses in one fight without thinking about balance or the arena they fight you in. Godskin Duo is annoying because they tried to break agro by giving you pillars to hide behind, but it doesn't matter if both mobs are the same speed and both have ranged attacks. They tried to channel the spirit of O&S, but fell short. Rykard is a reskinned version of Yhorm in the way that you need a special weapon that's specifically designed for the fight in order to have a chance at winning. The elden beast is probably my least favorite boss in the game. The fact that it has so many two-shot long ranged attacks is already hard, but it constantly runs to the other side of the stage a few seconds after you close the gap makes it 100x more annoying to fight.    … Expand
  18. Chiperius
    Mar 10, 2022
    0
    I don't want to be banned from playing even such lame games that are full of bugs and do not shine with graphics that reveal all the possibilities of the new generation. generations of hypocrisy and political games.
  19. 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.
  20. cHARLIEFLOWERS
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    What an amazing game. Holy crap. One of the best i've played super fun too.
  21. KrillerBomb
    Nov 15, 2022
    0
    It's literally just a walking simulator except you might have an axe sometimes.
  22. magicxgate22
    Mar 29, 2022
    4
    This is one of From Software's worst games in terms of balance. I really hope they listen to the comments here and adjust the health of the bosses after Limgrave. It's artificially difficult because their health is astronomically high and you're almost forced to summon. I had a lot of fun playing against the previous bosses from Dark Souls but its become a chore to fight against the bossesThis is one of From Software's worst games in terms of balance. I really hope they listen to the comments here and adjust the health of the bosses after Limgrave. It's artificially difficult because their health is astronomically high and you're almost forced to summon. I had a lot of fun playing against the previous bosses from Dark Souls but its become a chore to fight against the bosses in Elden Ring. To make matters worse, they have the same pattern with no variety at all. It is a constant flurry of combos and you have to wait until they're done attacking which gives you a small opening. It becomes a constant battle of attrition which is not fun at all and incredibly disappointing for From Software. The only saving grace is the world building is fantastic. I feel like they spent too much time designing the environment and not playtesting the boss battles.… Expand
  23. gaturro569
    Apr 3, 2022
    9
    very good game, unfortunately it has quite a few FPS drops, although fortunately it does not affect the gameplay so much.
  24. ehsan93
    Apr 10, 2022
    0
    What is this? Why should I go a long wat again and again in order to encounter the boss? Do you think we have nothing to do besides playing this game?
  25. 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
  26. Lensherr23
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    No Problems Smooth 30FPS in Ps4(slim) great game no Downgrade (like xbox one)
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. blakfayt
    Mar 30, 2022
    7
    Game starts off really strong. Like, the first 30-40 hours, depending on how much exploring you do, are the most incredible feeling. But by the time you're reaching the end of a normal Souls game, 50-60 hours, the cracks start to appear. I'm at 70 hours, I just got past the royal capital, and I'm beating bosses in 1 try with multiple healing items left over. Bosses I've never seen beforeGame starts off really strong. Like, the first 30-40 hours, depending on how much exploring you do, are the most incredible feeling. But by the time you're reaching the end of a normal Souls game, 50-60 hours, the cracks start to appear. I'm at 70 hours, I just got past the royal capital, and I'm beating bosses in 1 try with multiple healing items left over. Bosses I've never seen before are doing LESS DAMAGE THAN NORMAL ENEMIES. This game feels like FromSoft inverted the damage, making bosses a joke and mooks a chore. I'm walking by hordes of foes chasing after me with everything they have because they take too long to kill, are too dangerous to engage, and at level 112 I know I can beat a boss in one try if I have all my flasks. It's not about the game being too easy or too hard, it's just plain unbalanced.

    Strength builds can barely get a hit out without trading, which can lead to you taking 40% of your life to deal 10% of the boss' life. Dex builds deal 1/20th of the boss' life, and rarely have the opening to swing more than once because the bosses swing 20 times in a row, do an AoE body explosion, and then do another combo that lasts a half an hour. Magic builds are flat out OP, even more than usual because of the open world allowing them to find all their gear right from the start and then start steam rolling bosses with non-boss spells.

    Elden Ring isn't a bad game, but FromSoft needs to do more than nerf play abilities to balance this game. The bosses need a second look, because I probably shouldn't beat Rahdan, Morgott, Astell, and Renalla in one try, but exploring the royal capital is like pulling my teeth out because of instant death curses in the sewers and knights stunlocking me with lightning damage in the streets. Balance.    … Expand
  30. 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!
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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]