Elden Ring

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  1. a-certified-dum
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    Haven't completed the game yet but have played several hours of it and keep finding new things to discover. It's the kind of game you can play for hours until you get tired and then you pick it up again an hour later cause you can't stop thinking about it. If you enjoy soulsborne games then you'll likely enjoy this.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Ss737
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Very good game.İ played it its graphics are nice but bosses are easy.Gameplay is good.There must be more objects in the game.But i loved it.
  5. 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
  6. AndrewBlackstar
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    si bien no se aleja mucho de la formula que ha sido un éxito para From Software como lo es Dark Souls en cuanto a las mecánicas del juego, si se diferencia en cuanto a historia, calidad gráfica, música y estilo, esta compañía no va a abandonar de un momento a otro una formula que le ha generado tantas ganancias y ademas son sus mecánicas lo que los representa y atreverse a implementar esassi bien no se aleja mucho de la formula que ha sido un éxito para From Software como lo es Dark Souls en cuanto a las mecánicas del juego, si se diferencia en cuanto a historia, calidad gráfica, música y estilo, esta compañía no va a abandonar de un momento a otro una formula que le ha generado tantas ganancias y ademas son sus mecánicas lo que los representa y atreverse a implementar esas mecánicas en un mundo abierto es todo un reto que han sabido asumir y lo han hecho muy bien, el juego en si es un reto constante sobre todo para quienes se enfrentan a las mecánicas desafiantes a las que ya tiene acostumbrado From Software a todos sus fanáticos, si bien no es del todo perfecto tiene algunas caídas en cuanto a frame rate eso no lo desacredita y es algo que a futuro con las próximas actualizaciones puede mejorar… Expand
  7. emile1
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    6.0 really? Guys, this game is amazing. Yes it has similarities with Dark Souls III… for the best! I understand the frame drop anger but remember how DS3 was at launch. Trust me, this game is worth it and does not deserve a 6.0. The main bosses are amazing, the new spells, weapons and armor sets are amazing, the OST is amazing. It’s just so great of game.
  8. SynthTonic
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Have people lost their mind? I had to make an account for this, because I couldnt believe the amount of bad reviews. This game is apart from not-the-best-but-totally-acceptible performance maybe the best From Soft Ware title they released so far. And to anybody, who has an idea how good these games usually are: yes, they die it again. If not better! Would give this a 9.5/10 just for theHave people lost their mind? I had to make an account for this, because I couldnt believe the amount of bad reviews. This game is apart from not-the-best-but-totally-acceptible performance maybe the best From Soft Ware title they released so far. And to anybody, who has an idea how good these games usually are: yes, they die it again. If not better! Would give this a 9.5/10 just for the lack oft super smoothness. Everything else is flipping perfection! Kind of Dark Souls 3 mixed with Breath of the Wild ... Buy and play this masterpiece!… Expand
  9. Lawliet-
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    this game is really great, do yourself a favor and play it, i think for the next few years it will remain a game that is still followed and appreciated
  10. Fred_da_gamer
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    I was worried about getting this game on the PS4 because of all the issues I have heard about on PC. My worries were unfounded. So far I am 50 hours in and the game plays smoothly 99 percent of the time! The gameplay is the best of any from software game in my opinion! Only thing stopping this game from getting a perfect score is the few (minor) bugs I have encountered like bloodstains notI was worried about getting this game on the PS4 because of all the issues I have heard about on PC. My worries were unfounded. So far I am 50 hours in and the game plays smoothly 99 percent of the time! The gameplay is the best of any from software game in my opinion! Only thing stopping this game from getting a perfect score is the few (minor) bugs I have encountered like bloodstains not working. Once those get patched I would give this beautiful masterpiece a 10!… Expand
  11. ConfiCkery
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring is a complete Dark Souls formula, this world is a great expansion, released version and additions. More boss, more enemies, more rage. It makes me wonder what's going on behind a mountain or on that beach when I'm navigating the open world. It adds a fun look to the game called Ashes Of War. I'm playing the game with Vagabond. Vagabond is a melee character with a sword in oneElden Ring is a complete Dark Souls formula, this world is a great expansion, released version and additions. More boss, more enemies, more rage. It makes me wonder what's going on behind a mountain or on that beach when I'm navigating the open world. It adds a fun look to the game called Ashes Of War. I'm playing the game with Vagabond. Vagabond is a melee character with a sword in one hand and a shield in the other, but his sword has magic skill. You should make a more average character than this character. There are spirits. You can call them with you because of your mana. There are wolves, sorcerers, soldiers, etc. They are successful in gaining acceptance based on caution, not more product-oriented than Spirits. There is an extreme boss structure in the game, but after a while the side bosses are repeated. The main bosses are very difficult. My Friend is one of the hardest Souls-Like games. Very small-scale battles take too long to hit this incremental boss, whose combos are weak. This causes you to get very angry with your personality and alienate you from the game a little bit. There are a lot of technical problems in the game. Instant FPS, little bugs, long loading screens. But in game play, it's one of the best games of the year, even the game of the year.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Stewedjester
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    Most accessible From Software game. Open world is fun to explore and thrilling when you run across an open world boss. Only complaint is that multiplayer should be more like typical multiplayer instead of From Softwares usual formula.
  16. iWillNowSimp
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring features some of the best open world design out there. Some framerate issues aside, I haven't encountered anything game breaking on PS4, and it's been a pretty smooth ride for me all the way through!
  17. Roegnvaldr
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    A great game. I like the open world. Good graphics, beautifull landscapes. It runs good on the PS4.
  18. SMK1000
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    It has some issues like annoying frame drops in some late game areas and balancing but the world building, huge weapon and playstyle variety the inmense sense of freedom and challenging but mostly fair difficulty makes this one of my favorite games in a long time.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Jonragels1987
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    Looks great. Runs decent. Tons of content.
    Ps5 version runs much smoother. But fantastic overall
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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]