Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. ZombieNinja_217
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    All the best things fromsoft has to offer in one huge open world. Just as good as (if not better than) botw.
  2. BerrBerr
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, does everything it should have, satisfying play experience, gorgeous visuals, brilliant sound design, excellent sense of progression, wonderful built world and lore, nothing short of a masterpiece.
  3. Jhoseph27
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Es uno de los mejores juegos de fromsoftware, por no decir el mejor, la dificultad es bastante equilibrada, no es tan difícil como previas entregas, pero aún así contiene la esencia de la saga Souls, el gameplay es simplemente maravilloso, el movimiento es bastante fluido, perfecto para los combates estratégicos y la historia es simplemente una belleza
  4. Dhanu
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    GOTC Game of the century. I have played other souls games and it is pretty similar to the rest. There is not much improvement in mechanics or graphics, but that is not the reason one plays these kind of games. The changes done to the basic formula are good.
  5. Hotdog100
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    O melhor jogo de todos os tempos. Exploração. Segredos. Armas lendárias. Lutas épicas. PVP. Cooperativo.
  6. kingvin96
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I would give 9, however, because of the jerks saying **** about the game I will give a 10. The map is a masterpiece, there is new things everywhere that adds up to the lore, good optional bosses, incredibly unique enemies and NPC. Of course the graphics (which are better than DS3 and Sekiro) aren't new gen level but that's not a surprise, everyone saw the gameplay trailer and beta test, soI would give 9, however, because of the jerks saying **** about the game I will give a 10. The map is a masterpiece, there is new things everywhere that adds up to the lore, good optional bosses, incredibly unique enemies and NPC. Of course the graphics (which are better than DS3 and Sekiro) aren't new gen level but that's not a surprise, everyone saw the gameplay trailer and beta test, so its not like they lied to anyone. The framerate is a problem on PC but not enough to make the game unplayable, its more of a detail thing that soon shall be fixed.

    There is some people giving bad reviews just because the critics gave 10/10. Come on, that's not fair with the devs and everyone that worked on the game.    … Expand
  7. ConsolesOWNER
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I am a gamer that have over 600 plus games collection, across all my consoles. I have all Xbox and ps consoles, even the switch too! I've been waiting for long years for this game. And after putting 30 hours in this game, lemme admit that this is the best game ever I've played in my entire years of gaming. I always wanted an open world souls game and we got it. And the wait was 100% worthI am a gamer that have over 600 plus games collection, across all my consoles. I have all Xbox and ps consoles, even the switch too! I've been waiting for long years for this game. And after putting 30 hours in this game, lemme admit that this is the best game ever I've played in my entire years of gaming. I always wanted an open world souls game and we got it. And the wait was 100% worth it. This game is an ART, a true masterpiece, fromsoftware really delivered masterpieces before but this is the best game they made so far. Enjoying every second in this beautiful open world, the game has fps drops yes but I'm sure they're going to fix it, fromsoftware really delivered with this one, congratulations to the team for their hardest work. A huge accomplishment for sure!! GOTY 2022… Expand
  8. Andreapichini
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    as an xbox player i have to say that this game runs extremely well on the playstation and i had no errors. simply a masterpiece
  9. acezxacez
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Fantastic. This game brings me pure joy from the moment I boot up the title screen. Today, open-world games are empty, boring, and full of outposts that are all the same. This game defies that norm. The world is abundant with unique locations, NPCs, weapons, armors, secrets, dungeons, castles, and caves. Must I go on? FROMSOFT isn't known for having the best graphics, but in this game, theFantastic. This game brings me pure joy from the moment I boot up the title screen. Today, open-world games are empty, boring, and full of outposts that are all the same. This game defies that norm. The world is abundant with unique locations, NPCs, weapons, armors, secrets, dungeons, castles, and caves. Must I go on? FROMSOFT isn't known for having the best graphics, but in this game, the graphics are good, especially for a game that prioritizes gameplay, the scenery is to die for. The difficulty is a notch higher than other games, but it isn't greater than the other games in the SoulsBorne series, making this the easiest way to start a venture into the franchise. The bosses are unique in both appearance and movesets. This game will have you playing for hours at a time with its riveting story and delightful gameplay. I see this game as becoming a standard for future games to come.… Expand
  10. Poxonuk
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Feels like a real world that you can lose yourself in, nothing is boring, its so addictive. Give it a go!
  11. VideoGame567890
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Dont trust the haters and the review bombs lmao. Elden ring is amazing 9.9/10 especially on the PS5!
  12. Cookaloo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The game is absolutely amazing. The graphics are great, the gameplay is challenging and rewarding, as you should expect from a fromsoft game. What's not to like about it? Sure there are fps drops here or there, but it's not that bad, it hasn't taken away from the experience at all. these negative reviewers are just babies.
  13. Neowm
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is so interesting. Except the optimization problems I really enjoyed the game. Thank you for making elden ring
  14. edgar14
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, I'm literally in awe on every corner and the feeling of adventure while exploring the Lands Between is unmatched. Congratulations FromSoftware on this wonderful achievement.
  15. NamelessHer
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is definitely the best game I have ever played. From software didn't disappoint me.

    The world design is excellent. You would find much content by exploration, yet the world still feels big and open, instead of being flooded by many trivial populations. The enemies and encounters are the most difficult among the entire SoulsBorneSekiro series. However, there are more checkpoints    This is definitely the best game I have ever played. From software didn't disappoint me.

    The world design is excellent. You would find much content by exploration, yet the world still feels big and open, instead of being flooded by many trivial populations.

    The enemies and encounters are the most difficult among the entire SoulsBorneSekiro series. However, there are more checkpoints to reduce repeated travel time so that you can challenge the difficult bosses more conveniently.

    Enemy behaviors are very dynamic. They would do a lot of actions based on the player's actions, which provide both opportunity and risk.

    The only flaw I see is the tutorial phase. At the very first 30 to 60 mins there are many tutorials but not enough content. It felt a bit dull during that period.    … Expand
  16. Darklordcreeper
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game. Immeasurably satisfying and complex. A new iteration on an existing genre.
    Many people giving bad reviews because it's an intensely challenging game.
    As far as technical issues, I've experienced some minor pop in, and that is all.
    I will be immersed in this world for months to come.
  17. Fabaloro
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring es la evolucion de From Software hacia la grandeza, despues de este no se que puedo esperar.
    Es juego que cumple totalmente con las expectativas e inculso las sobrepasa.
    Utiliza muy bien el mundo abierto a su favor ya que todo es explorable y genera curiosidad y misterio con su misticismo. Las mecanicas son la evolucion de sus antecesores con lo cual tenemos una jugabilidad    Elden Ring es la evolucion de From Software hacia la grandeza, despues de este no se que puedo esperar.
    Es juego que cumple totalmente con las expectativas e inculso las sobrepasa.
    Utiliza muy bien el mundo abierto a su favor ya que todo es explorable y genera curiosidad y misterio con su misticismo.
    Las mecanicas son la evolucion de sus antecesores con lo cual tenemos una jugabilidad de alta calidad.
    El caballo es una gran incorporacion ya que puede darnos combates cabalgando sobre Torrentera, incluso muchos enemigos se facilitan si combatimos montados sobre este.
    Otra cosa genial, es como podemos moldear nuestro personaje a gusto, con una gran variedad de armas, hechizos e invocaciones. Si hay algo por lo que siempre se destacaron son las opciones en las que podes enfrentarnos a los Jefes.
    Los enemigos son duros y este juegos es un reto, pero con voluntad, paciencia y centrandote en la exploracion para luego avanzar en la trama podras evolucionar a tu personaje para hacer el juego mas accecible y disfrutable.
    Hay una gran cantidad de enemigos por todo el mapa y eso extraordinario.
    Es verdad, la potencia o calidad grafica no es algo nunca antes vista ni altisima pero si hay algo que siempre nos va a garantizar FromSoftware es que su apartado artisitco es increible y este si que deslumbra. Estamos ante uno de los grandes de la industria ser sin luz.    … Expand
  18. mamit0399
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  19. EmiyaKiritsugu0
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is hands down the best game fromsoftware has delivered. The world is massive but by no means boring. So many things to explore, bosses to kill, builds to make DAMN we even got a sort of puzzle in the game. The variety of the enemies across the lands between is impressive, so many different enemies. Elden ring offers everything the souls game offered and more. The worldElden ring is hands down the best game fromsoftware has delivered. The world is massive but by no means boring. So many things to explore, bosses to kill, builds to make DAMN we even got a sort of puzzle in the game. The variety of the enemies across the lands between is impressive, so many different enemies. Elden ring offers everything the souls game offered and more. The world exploration is really fun because of the horse we now have. The bosses are all of amazing quality and they are accompanied by the amazing soundtrack Yuka Kitamura is famous for. The game is hard but not unfair and it gives the players so many ways to approach a battle or even flee from one. Have 0 issues with the ps5 version. Overall it exceeded my expectations, this game will make history.… Expand
  20. RyTheguy0
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Incredible world and atmosphere with tons of things to do and is super addicting. It is game changing for the open world genre!
  21. Morata18
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    really rate this gem for minor optimization issues.

    The game is incredible one of the best I've ever played.
    a living open world and the best implemented that I have noticed in a video game, the combat is very organic.
  22. Fryari
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I honestly don’t understand the 0 reviews on this website. People complaining about performance are clearly not playing the PS5 version. This game is so immersive that I couldn’t stop playing for the first 12 hours. The world is so peaceful and terrifying at the same time, it creates a dynamic I haven’t seen before in an open world game. This is what I’ve been waiting for since The WitcherI honestly don’t understand the 0 reviews on this website. People complaining about performance are clearly not playing the PS5 version. This game is so immersive that I couldn’t stop playing for the first 12 hours. The world is so peaceful and terrifying at the same time, it creates a dynamic I haven’t seen before in an open world game. This is what I’ve been waiting for since The Witcher 3, a game that can suck me in for days on end only to spit me back out into reality when Monday hits.

    Don't listen to the trolls trying to get this rating down. It doesn’t get better than this    … Expand
  23. Kimo-
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    --Before I start, please forgive my bad English-- What a revaluation! this game dose a lot of things right but there is 1 thing that stood out the most to me, this game doesn't spoon-feed you the story or tell u where the dungeons are (where most of the cool stuff were) this game expects the player to care witch I extremely respect. it trust the players intelligence on wanting to explore--Before I start, please forgive my bad English-- What a revaluation! this game dose a lot of things right but there is 1 thing that stood out the most to me, this game doesn't spoon-feed you the story or tell u where the dungeons are (where most of the cool stuff were) this game expects the player to care witch I extremely respect. it trust the players intelligence on wanting to explore and find loot. this game is a revaluation and I suggest everyone plays it.… Expand
  24. Joemama6
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Patches boss fight baby!!!!!!! :)… Expand
  25. Seppoloni
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls + Sekiro in a "Zelda: Breath of Wild" - like world. Ist pretty much perfect.
  26. Infamousdc86
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I've ever played. At first the game is tough but with enough exploration and grinding it slowly gets easier. I had more trouble with earlier bosses than I did with the last 5 because I was so overpowered at the end. Anybody struggling with the game can look up fast ways to grind and even find weapons that can do major damage once upgraded. For people really struggling , go for the sword of night and flame. I used it for most of the game including the final boss. Fully upgraded and the weapon is super op.… Expand
  27. Eladl
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best experiences in my life and one of the best games ever The best open world in the history of games
  28. Illumine
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    this game is not for everyone, only the true fans understand what makes it special, the optimization will be better in the future
  29. Danguapo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games of this generation. Absolute masterpiece. Review bombers cope harder
  30. Yujizenjiro
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Literally best from software game and best game in recent years, is just a masterpiece, if you dont think it like that maybe learn to play kid
  31. Frederichy
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    This is my favourite game still great souls's game but bad performance. Love Fromsoftware
  32. 0ndra
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    excellent game, but not without problems, sometimes fps drops and sometimes bouncing grass textures but I did not encounter any bugs
  33. starkiller9702
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    10/10 an absolute Master piece, this Game is the ruly dark souls experiencie and one of the most beautifull and complete Open wolds.
  34. zdemigodx
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Im around 20 hours in the game now. Im loving it, there is just something that makes soulsborne games so much fun, Challenging content with a lot of creative combat and the the game feels way more rewarding than punshing and with additional QoL features like FINALLY we have a map, This is a great game.
  35. klaudiusz219
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Simply 10/10

    Elden Ring perfected the Souls-formula, and included very interesting open world, with so many posibilities.
  36. ElasticDion
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Best open world game I've ever played. It rewards exploration and takes the open world concept to a new level. A masterpieces.
  37. ChaVampire
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    El juego se desenvuelve mejor en Playstation 5 que en otras plataformas, por lo mismo es la mejor experiencia, por otro lado, el mundo del juego es muy completo y variado, estoy aún subiendo nivel y tiene un progreso muy suave y entretenido
  38. WhiteDragem
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    No spoiler; review by an IT veteran, who has been playing hardcore RPGs since the eighties (pretty much all we had ‘back then’).

    Important: I am NOT a fan of the ‘SoulsBorne’ style games. When Demon Souls was the PS5 launch title to ‘endure’, I put A LOT of time into that game. and ‘I loved it!’. We could argue some notion of ‘stockholm syndrome’, but this wasn’t the case… The    No spoiler; review by an IT veteran, who has been playing hardcore RPGs since the eighties (pretty much all we had ‘back then’).

    Important: I am NOT a fan of the ‘SoulsBorne’ style games.

    When Demon Souls was the PS5 launch title to ‘endure’, I put A LOT of time into that game.
    and ‘I loved it!’.
    We could argue some notion of ‘stockholm syndrome’, but this wasn’t the case…
    The game showed that the project had been a labour of love, with design elements that had been clearly thought about for a ‘very long time’. Everything from level layout to world interaction and ‘gradual introduction’ of certain mechanics and gameplay aspects; this was, quite simply, RPG gaming perfection.
    Truly it was the best action “D&D” game ever built (and yes, I played Dark Horizon on consoles etc)..
    The amount of times I wanted to get my players handbooks down from the shelf (and actually did!) to check certain ‘rules’, this game had VERY DEEP RPG mechanics and didn’t spell ANY OF THEM out to the players.
    Demon Souls was a game that rewarded learning the world, learning the lore, and learning the underlying game play mechanics. (like just about no other RPG has made us do, sans one title in the nineties by Microprose, or a modern ‘built for the masses’ RPG like Divinity:OS.. which isn’t an ‘arcade’ fun factor game.. ).

    If Demon Souls was the perfect ‘action’ version of an RPG, like in ways that Dungeon Master (1980s) had over Might and Magic (turn based), when this genre started to benefit from the ‘power of computing’; Demon Souls took it to the next level.
    The lack of ‘hand holding’ was what many gamers probably craved, and few titles would risk their huge investment to deliver to a ‘niche’ market.
    My only gripe with Demon Souls was ‘one of love’; quite simply - I prefer open world games (when done right).. Now, from a story telling perspective, a linear game has clear advantages, and generally proves a ‘tighter experience for that’, but Demon Souls could only have been improved with potentially ‘more interaction’ (NPCs) and a freedom to just ‘live the world’.

    So, what happens when the designer of Demon Souls gets to build an open world variant?
    Gaming perfection! (for a niche group!!)

    Just like Returnal was the perfect Rogue game (done with a big budget, and pushing ‘cutting edge hardware’), Elden Ring is the perfect HARDCORE RPG game.

    Except it isn’t perfect:
    As someone who has been a professional playtester, who understands IT hardware and software intimately, and who optimises everything to within an inch of its’ life; Elden Ring is lacking what some might demand from a console title (locked framerate, and perfect frametime).
    Note I am playing this game from day one, and at the time of writing this there are a ‘few updates’ and ‘more inbound’ (with some niggles acknowledged by the team and the end users)..
    They did make some odd choices, like using the early z-cull nature of the PS5 customised video chip (that would naturally smash the Xbox platform for an open world title with vegetation in terms of framerates), and they opted to run the game at higher resolution than the competitor platform, likely so as to not get the ire of the Xbox crowd trying to hold on to the notion that their uncustomised (standard PC architecture parts) should somehow be a theoretical ‘improved performance’. (this just isn’t so, and is hard to pull off even for first party studios, even focusing on ‘just one platform’ -unless intentionally GIMPing (Get In Mediocre Performance) software by making design choices that will play poorly on the other companies hardware (we are seeing this a fair bit, and will see it a lot more in the future!!)); so the designers just upped the resolution so as to not have the ‘lesser system’ delivering vastly better framerates ALL THE TIME. (later patches will no doubt deliver a much better balance, and possibly ray tracing and a smooth 30 fps experience).
    We know the game can do smooth 60fps (ps4 pro version of the code on the PS5)
    So presently I will not hold back the score of a niche RPG due to performance niggles with an OPEN WORLD RPG.

    Yes; Forza and Horizon Forbidden West both run ‘better’ (neophytes can argue); but the reality is those games are built by first party studios, knowing the capabilities of the hardware intimately, and have squeezed ‘suspension of disbelief’ to pefection. HZD uses 6 time of day cycles to save CPU render budget, vs the realtime lighting in this game..
    Destructable objects are heavy hitters and is why killzone Mercenary on a 5 watt PSita looks ‘like’ battlefield on a high end PC. (easier to do, suspends disbelief)

    This game pushes (niche/hardcore) RPGs forward and is a high watermark for gameplay and immersive world ‘fun’    … Expand
  39. lolmanc
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    absolute masterpiece , ignore the idiots who only played it for 20 mins and called quits . this **** will go down in history. only problem is the performance something very easily patachable 100% reccomend
  40. Eyas
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Great game aside from technical issues and occasional frame drops this game is incredible I would give it a 9 but since people are review bombing because of its difficulty I’ll raise it to a 10
  41. Lohs
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Games amazing. Yes it has frame drops every 2-3 hours for 1s and the pc versions running even worse but were talking about the ps5 version here. The world, gameplay and bosses are the best in the industry. Also there are so many secrets and things to figure out. Most peapol here most likely havent played the game for that long and the issues here are less than almist any other game thatGames amazing. Yes it has frame drops every 2-3 hours for 1s and the pc versions running even worse but were talking about the ps5 version here. The world, gameplay and bosses are the best in the industry. Also there are so many secrets and things to figure out. Most peapol here most likely havent played the game for that long and the issues here are less than almist any other game that has come out these year. Would post something more concrete but the negative reviews on here are just a big meme.… Expand
  42. afonso12345
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best videogames ever made and probably the best soulslike game, incredible.
  43. Boy02
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    You too I can’t wait for the first one I want you too I don’t know if I want you too too want me too I just like that you know what you
  44. Drakosmick
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazingly immersive dark fantasy action RPG filled to the brim with secrets, diversity of enemies and mythos. Add the classic FromSoft’s combat system and you have one of the greatest games ever, for sure. Only some frame drop issues and various problems across all platforms which I’m sure will be fixed at the best of their capabilities
  45. Rafa04
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Beautiful open world, great side quests, good story, great boss fights, great combat
  46. Ricardo5
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    14/10 .............................................................................................................................
  47. atonyatlaw
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Whatever performance issues may exist have in NO way prevented me from sheer enjoyment of this title. It has improved on prior Souls games in so many ways. The narrative is better delivered (you don't have to hunt for it to find it), the color pallet manages to still remain grim without being *grey*. The artists did not shy away from showing beauty in this world in addition to theWhatever performance issues may exist have in NO way prevented me from sheer enjoyment of this title. It has improved on prior Souls games in so many ways. The narrative is better delivered (you don't have to hunt for it to find it), the color pallet manages to still remain grim without being *grey*. The artists did not shy away from showing beauty in this world in addition to the darkness.

    The addition of the various methods of fast travel and your spectral steed are fantastic. I'm 3 hours in, and frankly I don't see myself putting it down any time soon.    … Expand
  48. Ajoe1403
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Posiblemente la culminación perfecta de la saga soul, juntando aspectos perfectos de cada uno de sus juegos anteriores y puliéndolos al máximo para lograr ser un obra maestra, uno de los mejores juegos de la historia moderna y el mejor juego post COVID hasta el momento
  49. UnusuallyOdd
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Probably my favourite game with some amazing world building. Yet another fromsoft masterpiece
  50. Ewilf
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing, easy contender for game of the decade. It’s the combat of Dark Souls 3 and exploration of BTOW but both elements are elevated and improved drastically. The content available easily takes over 60 hours, with immediate replayability. User scores are either low due to people (justly) pointing out frame rate optimization problems or just not understanding the game. This game is aAmazing, easy contender for game of the decade. It’s the combat of Dark Souls 3 and exploration of BTOW but both elements are elevated and improved drastically. The content available easily takes over 60 hours, with immediate replayability. User scores are either low due to people (justly) pointing out frame rate optimization problems or just not understanding the game. This game is a 10/10 assuming optimization is patched, 9/10 if it stays the same for PS5. Some user reviews site pc problems, which should be in the pc version of the game. I own both, pcr version is bad, but not unplayable; still an easy 8/10 on pc.… Expand
  51. Gussxd
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    El Juego esta Genial , es una formula divertida , interesante y no tiene nada parecido a otros juegos , me molesta especialmente que la gente venga a la critica de ps5 a llorar y poner 0 porque en pc no va bien , ¿no saben leer o simplemente son *********? En fin el juego es dibertido , y sabe como evitar parecer repetitivo, LO RECOMIENDO
  52. Canavaro99
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A diferencia de los seres que jugaron con computadoras de chatarra y están chillando como cerdos en el matadero, mi juego corrió con facilidad, llevo poco más de 15 horas inmerso en un mundo único y me sorprende la profundidad de los juegos hoy en día.
    La jugabilidad es única y el combate está muy bien logrado.
    Posiblemente el goty de este año y uno de los mejores juegos que tendrá esta    A diferencia de los seres que jugaron con computadoras de chatarra y están chillando como cerdos en el matadero, mi juego corrió con facilidad, llevo poco más de 15 horas inmerso en un mundo único y me sorprende la profundidad de los juegos hoy en día.
    La jugabilidad es única y el combate está muy bien logrado.
    Posiblemente el goty de este año y uno de los mejores juegos que tendrá esta década.    … Expand
  53. xXOSMOSISXx
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game has some of the best atmosphere I've ever experienced. The story is amazing, the world is wonderfully crafted and the art direction is incredible. Gameplay and difficulty are incredibly rewarding and feel very "souls" like.
    The optimization is a little rough, so of course it's getting review bombed. My guess is is that these individuals are most likely baby rage mad at not being    This game has some of the best atmosphere I've ever experienced. The story is amazing, the world is wonderfully crafted and the art direction is incredible. Gameplay and difficulty are incredibly rewarding and feel very "souls" like.
    The optimization is a little rough, so of course it's getting review bombed. My guess is is that these individuals are most likely baby rage mad at not being able to beat the first boss, so they give up, quite the game and get emotional on the internet.    … Expand
  54. Enrorm
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    What a perfect game. In my personal opinion I think this is a historical openworld game
  55. EldenRingEzWin
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    All those salty haters are my joy,Elden Ring will be the GOTY this year,no hate pepeboys
  56. CoolManStevo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    review bombing a game just because you hate the hype is the saddest thing you can do
    come out of your basements and actually try enjoying something for once
  57. DANCO
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have been playing for many hrs but I have only just beaten the first major boss, this is due to the huge amount of exploration that is possible in this game. I can honestly say this is the best open world game I have played by a mile. The combat is exceptional and the world building is phenomenal. Can’t wait to see what else lies in store.
  58. TylerHoward
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Its super sad to see this game get review bombed as its easily froms best work to date.
  59. unkokoko
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I'm playing on a PC and with the settings second from the top I can play without any problems. The content of the game is simply amazing. Everything has evolved and it's a real culmination of FromSoftware's work.
  60. EndikaC
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Un 10/10, se nota que from software se ha sacado la chorra con esta entrega
  61. AllanHacks
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Best game I ever played ,if u like an adventure and some quality story u should try it out !!
  62. Papizza199
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    I'm 50 hours in right now and it feels like the end is still not in sight. Everyone who loved soulsborne will find the culmination of fromsofts experience in their hand. Beautiful and interesting areas, frightening enemy designs and challenging but fair boss fights.

    But the huge open world design doesnt come without some flaws: Sometimes it is very slow, you really have to commit to    I'm 50 hours in right now and it feels like the end is still not in sight. Everyone who loved soulsborne will find the culmination of fromsofts experience in their hand. Beautiful and interesting areas, frightening enemy designs and challenging but fair boss fights.

    But the huge open world design doesnt come without some flaws: Sometimes it is very slow, you really have to commit to exploring, taking your time and be amazed by many hidden areas/dungeons/bosses and loot.
    Also i got lost a few times, and the game did not gave me very useful orientation where to go to progress in the main quest. And the last problem for me is that for my taste some enemies/bosses got recycles a bit too often. Performance on PS5 is disappointing, 60 fps should be no problem but is rarely the case.

    But other than that it is really a masterpiece. The build variety, the really precise gameplay ,the tons of content this game has and simply the fun you have while playing it outweigh the problems the game has.

    Without performance problems it would be a 10/10    … Expand
  63. PrivateArtyom
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best open worpd games ever made.
    People giving 0 are just mad they cant beat any boss
  64. schottip
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    i was sceptical but they did it. will list rational pro-contra eventually (still playing atm, might be the first 100% after dark souls 1 I attempted in the whole souls franchise)
  65. ArthurWinters
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, Myiazaki have to learn to other development teams how to do a game. Thank You. Myiazaki-san.
  66. Luisillo02
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, simply awesome. I can't wait to replay this game to find all of its secrets.
  67. MagnuzBr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo tá incrível!!! Combate montado tá MT show 10/10 jogo tá FD! Pra quem curte dark souls como eu, esse é um prato cheio!! Jogo tá animal dms!!!
  68. Logitech
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Very cool game. Interesting setting, good combat, good storyline, huge open world
  69. LawSnow
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece of the best open-world games that ever made from software give us a great experience
  70. GreaseTank
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Best open world game I have ever played. Wide variety and always something to do. However, frame rate drops, pop ins and sluggish level progression hold it back from 10. Also, and no one will ever change my mind about this, FromSoft should have streamlined coop, especially in Elden Ring where you can play and progress the entire game with friends without interruption.
  71. Hathat
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A true Mastercraft. As a player who has played all of the Souls games + Bloodborne, all i can say for this its fascinating. After Bloodborne and DS3, my next precious has arrived.
  72. TheLastGameX
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The amount of review bombers giving this game negative review is hilariously sad, this game is absolutely phenomenal, with alot of interest points splattered all over it's open world, so much variety, ideas, polished content and refined and new mechanics, this isn't just "Dark souls", this is much more, with more accessibility and deep lore that i'm yet to fully connect, the game is huge,The amount of review bombers giving this game negative review is hilariously sad, this game is absolutely phenomenal, with alot of interest points splattered all over it's open world, so much variety, ideas, polished content and refined and new mechanics, this isn't just "Dark souls", this is much more, with more accessibility and deep lore that i'm yet to fully connect, the game is huge, and it shows all what Miyazaki and his team learned throughout their journey of game making, comparing FromSoft to Ubisoft or EA is the dumbest thing you can do, even if this was just "Dark souls", it's still a great game, because the souls formula is amazing, and if you don't like it, doesn't mean it's bad.

    Stop hating on good video games and go do something better with your life, or atleast try to be reasonable, wish by all these 0 reviews, I guess not.    … Expand
  73. gubo6793
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever for real. I really love the open world and super strong enemies.… Expand
  74. LagMaster
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden is probably if not definitely the best game produced by FromSoftware and possibly one of the best games of all time. The content is vast and worth the money but for those not prepared for the challenges that come with the game, I would not recommend it as it takes some effort and learning to beat the game. However, while the game can be extremely difficult at times the game providesElden is probably if not definitely the best game produced by FromSoftware and possibly one of the best games of all time. The content is vast and worth the money but for those not prepared for the challenges that come with the game, I would not recommend it as it takes some effort and learning to beat the game. However, while the game can be extremely difficult at times the game provides ways and means to overcome these difficulties without holding the players hands through every step.

    While the graphics are almost the same as ps4, everything else in the game compensates for it. The world is huge full of sites not usually found in any other game as the world feels built from scratch and the environment is specially built based on that. While the world is huge, it is not littered with meaningless quests and areas which makes almost every discovery meaningful and not like a chore.

    While battling on horseback need a bit of getting used to and learning, the overall horseback mechanics are almost excellent and smooth without it feeling too clunky or restrictive.

    The game is excellent and challenging with a vast open world and content that feels like it never runs out but does not feel like a chore hence continues to give a sense of adventure from the beginning to the very end of the game.    … Expand
  75. xWildWolfx
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I’m addicted to this game! Dark souls gameplay, breath of the wild exploration, Skyrim inspired map and tons of replay value this game is a masterpiece. If your looking for the perfect game to keep you playing for thousands of hours, this is the game!
  76. MexicanFake
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Simplemente impecable , ademas , yo no tuve ninguna clase de problemas de rendimiento.
  77. Ryanhanseng
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It's basically dark souls 4 placed in an open world-like setting.. which is fantastic! when the great critic reviews came out, I knew people would buy it and not know what they're getting themselves into.. hence the bad user reviews but as a fan of everything fromsoftware puts out, Iapprove of Elden Ring!
  78. vinkur
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Whoever is review bombing this game definitely hasn't made their way past the first open area by any means or hasn't even played the game. If you take a look at whatever lies past the first open area, you'd understand what massive game this is not only in terms of scale, but also in terms of art direction. I've never played anything like this and I've been playing videogames since theWhoever is review bombing this game definitely hasn't made their way past the first open area by any means or hasn't even played the game. If you take a look at whatever lies past the first open area, you'd understand what massive game this is not only in terms of scale, but also in terms of art direction. I've never played anything like this and I've been playing videogames since the early nineties. I'm a huge souls fan exactly for this reason: FROMSOFT NEVER DISAPPOINTS! This is a top tier game. I'm only 25 hours in and cannot believe the amount of work and love FROM has poured into this title. If I had a chance I'd go and thank each and every one of the developers for providing us such titles and not choosing to do something like other studios do for more revenue. MUST PLAY!… Expand
  79. Kir_Kostis_I
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is really fun and enjoyable as long as you know what you are doing. I really had a blast playing this game.
  80. N90nl
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A perfect masterpiece one of the best game I've ever played without review bomberd this game would get score higher than at least 9.5.
  81. lilsebastien
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. That is all. Masterpiece. That is all.Masterpiece. That is all.Masterpiece. That is all.Masterpiece. That is all.
  82. Zanatraz
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Blows every other open world game out of the water, huge amount of customization and fantastic combat, runs perfectly on PS5.
  83. DevynL
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Being my first “Souls” game, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself so far. The game starts out in an open world that is yours to explore. The leveling system is great, combat is exemplary, and the graphics are beautiful. There’s not a single part of the game that doesn’t have unique terrain, enemies, or a breathtaking view. The enemies are expectedly hard, and all unique to their regards. Even ifBeing my first “Souls” game, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself so far. The game starts out in an open world that is yours to explore. The leveling system is great, combat is exemplary, and the graphics are beautiful. There’s not a single part of the game that doesn’t have unique terrain, enemies, or a breathtaking view. The enemies are expectedly hard, and all unique to their regards. Even if an enemy is overwhelming, you can always leave to level up and come back when you have better gear. Being able to hop into your buddy’s world or vice versa, and taking on areas/bosses add a whole other level of enjoyability. There’s something about teaming up on a boss that gives you hell and taking them from different angles with your friends that makes it that much more fun. I currently have 40 hours in the game, and still have 60+ more to go easily. So far, it’s been an incredible experience and it’s hard to put the controller down. I can’t wait to traverse more of the endless lands, and encounter even more incredible enemy’s.… Expand
  84. KingFungus
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its game of year for 2022 its mix from dark souls series and bloodborne and sekiro… Expand
  85. westsiderocker
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    From Software hat sich selbst übertroffen und mit Elden Ring ein Meisterwerk geschaffen.
  86. vikven
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    My favorite From Software game to date. It combines all the best elements from previous games and puts them in the best open world I’ve ever seen.
  87. nopnog7091
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    As you explore the world of Elden Ring you’ll love it more and more. It has been 10 hours of playing yet but i feel like there are endless things to discover.
  88. LongMuckDong
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Brilliant souls evolution, and the new subtle layers or accessibility are SO welcome: my fave souls and open world to date!!
  89. dllizhiyang
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    1060 6g@2k I dont see any performance issues. This game is a love letter for all souls gamers.
  90. FadingDawn
    Mar 6, 2022
    8
    Initially I gave it a 4 but after approximately 80 hours of gameplay I've had to adjust the score a bit. If you play the game like a normal Dark Souls game where you follow a linear path, you'll end having the worst time of your life with this game. There are certain dungeons that I have skipped entirely because of the frustration they cause even after levelling up (mostly due to otherInitially I gave it a 4 but after approximately 80 hours of gameplay I've had to adjust the score a bit. If you play the game like a normal Dark Souls game where you follow a linear path, you'll end having the worst time of your life with this game. There are certain dungeons that I have skipped entirely because of the frustration they cause even after levelling up (mostly due to other than combat-related mechanics), and the rewards you get from finishing dungeons in general often end up being very disappointing, but I would still say that it's a worthy addition to the Soulslike genre. I also tried multiplayer for the first time ever (coop only), and offering a helping hand feels very satisfying.… Expand
  91. Moh683
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It's really a evolution game of fromsoftware studio
    This studio is always making new things every game they makes
  92. ZonedLive
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Incredible game! Playing it on the PS5 and have come across a bug or two admittedly, but the experience is unparalleled! Yes, it is basically open world Dark Souls… but how is that a negative? Amazing gameplay, amazing world and amazing art direction. The sense of discovery and wonder is unmatched. If you are looking for a difficult, fun, fulfilling and engaging game; look no further!
  93. burnitdown
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I'm around 10hrs in and very much enjoying it so far! Boss fights are awesome, combat and exploration is fun, yeah there's a couple of graphic issues but who cares..you don't play souls games for graphics. It's about combat, art design, lore and patience!! All these cry babies review bombing coz they probably suck at.. git gud people lol
  94. KlosHax
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It has some performance problems but not game breaking. Overall best game i have played so far. Exploration, music, level design, atmosphere, combat and bosses are really good. Sadly becouse of the performance problems people are giving it '0'. Also saw some people that has zero knowledge about the game but still commenting about it and giving '0'. Looks like review bombing to me
  95. MinePlay512
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a joy and a masterpiece. It's not only one of the best RPGs, but it's one of the best games in general.
  96. Gadd07
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    The world of elden ring is incredibly vast and beautiful, the enemies are awesome and unpredictable as previous fromsoftware games but the performance of this game is unacceptable, fps drops screen tearing pop ins can really ruin certain moments in this game, nevertheless im 20+ hours in and i still think this game is a must play and worthy of a solid 9/10 rating thus far but I hopeThe world of elden ring is incredibly vast and beautiful, the enemies are awesome and unpredictable as previous fromsoftware games but the performance of this game is unacceptable, fps drops screen tearing pop ins can really ruin certain moments in this game, nevertheless im 20+ hours in and i still think this game is a must play and worthy of a solid 9/10 rating thus far but I hope fromsoftware will fix some of these glaring issues asap. Is elden ring thus far my goty? Hard to say hzf might stay first for now but who knows that might change… Expand
  97. e0068
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, a benchmark for all games in an upcoming decade.

    FPS drops from 50 to 20 once in an hour for 2-5 seconds. Overall technical level is much better than other modern garbage (like horizon of farcrcy).
  98. Tzelanit
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I'm always the type to laugh off and disregard scores of either 10 or 0 because very few games either are revolutionary instant classics or irredeemable garbage, but after 116 hours of play time (yes, I not only actually played a game before reviewing it, but completed it before I left a review like a sensible human being,) Elden Ring gets a 10.

    I became familiar with the souls formula    I'm always the type to laugh off and disregard scores of either 10 or 0 because very few games either are revolutionary instant classics or irredeemable garbage, but after 116 hours of play time (yes, I not only actually played a game before reviewing it, but completed it before I left a review like a sensible human being,) Elden Ring gets a 10.

    I became familiar with the souls formula back in 1996 while playing King's Field II, and over the years, FromSoft games have become more refined with each subsequent entry. Each game that they've released has provided a great balance of something that feels familiar, but with a little more to consider. There's been a slow, natural evolution in their design principles that have very rarely disappointed. So it's with 26 years of experience with FromSoft's entries that I feel comfortable saying that this comes as close as we've ever seen to these design principles being perfected.

    The leap in approach between each souls game has never been this substantial. Whereas before you had to dedicate yourself to mastering a very specific path through the world, Elden Ring provides an experience where you grow to learn the world on your terms and in the order that you choose. The guiderails are still in place, but you're encouraged to step over them, and the feeling of "what's around the next corner?" is actually somehow exponentially increased with this new open-world design.

    And speaking of open-world games, I typically don't enjoy them because they devolve into henpicky busywork where you're only playing a game to meet a quota, and exploring is typically unrewarding in both an emotional sense, and in a material sense in the way of lacking rewards. In Elden Ring, your time is never wasted if you check around the next bend. The world is large, but it doesn't exist just to create the illusion of scale; there's something to look at or find in every corner that further contributes to the experience.

    A grand majority of the negative reviews that I've seen have been from people who so clearly hate souls games because they're challenging and have been parroting the same talking points for years. "The games are designed so poorly" actually means "I can't fulfill my power fantasy by walking into a room and effortlessly killing 50 enemies" "I have enough stress in my life and I don't need to play a hard game because games are supposed to be fun" actually means "I have too much pride to learn a game on its terms because I should be in full control of the experience." And finally, "these games are so bad" and anything similar to that notion actually means "I've never played any of those games, but people have said that they're hard and that doesn't interest me, and I'm tired of hearing about them because their popularity offends me."

    If you're having a bad day, just read a few of the negative user reviews. You're going to notice a lot of whining children who've clearly never beaten, let alone played a souls game recycling the same handful of hilarious points. I had to take my dog to the vet for surgery today and I was feeling a bit down, but scrolling through these user reviews and seeing "WHAT KIND OF SICK INDIVIDUAL ENJOYS GAMES WITH IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULTY?" with a 0 scored attached really brightened my day. I've had the time of my life playing Elden Ring, and Miyazaki and the rest of the FromSoft team are laughing all the way to the bank while you drench yourself in your own tears throwing a tantrum.

    Git gud.    … Expand
  99. ronald_23
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Bom o jogo tem os mesmo elementos de costume dos souls é um game muito bom, só precisa de mais umas otimizaçaões e tá ok
  100. condomsparty
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Потрясающая игра, будьте прокляты те, кто ставит 0/10, мелочевке истерички, обиженки и прочий сброд.
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    100
    Elden Ring is simply a game that the player naturally adapts to their own style of play. Challenging at times, vicious at others, but mostly incredibly fun. The enjoyable pace makes the hours of play pass by like water, and each path opens up a few more, only to come together again after a fair amount of exploration before the next big reveal. [Issue#318]
  2. Cubed3
    Jun 2, 2023
    90
    Elden Ring serves as a testament to open world video game design. There is a true sense of accomplishment once that rock-hard enemy has been slain and, something that compels a player to relentlessly do it over and over again until they succeed is truly rewarding. The world is humongous and an epitome of how exploration should be encouraged, by intriguing players to see what is over the hill. Elden Ring is an unmissable, must-play, gaming experience with surprises galore.
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  3. T3
    Aug 11, 2022
    80
    Elden Ring's engaging combat, mythology and dynamite orchestral soundtrack goes a long way to overshadow an aggressive open world that punishes exploration from the beaten path. Fans of the Souls genre are in for a treat, while newcomers will need to persist to reap the benefits.
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