Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. Sam_Willis
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Hilarious seeing review bombers cry about the game, if you want spoon feeding game mechanics and hand holding every step of the way then this isn't the game for you.
  2. tushar21
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Another masterpiece from FromSoftware and this is their biggest and most ambitious yet.
  3. giannis2001
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    The best game that came out the last 4 or so years after Breath of the Wild by my opinion. The game has so many things to do. Also, the gameplay is incredibly improved and contains the best elements from all the games. Definitely recommend it.

    However, the easier difficulty of the game, because of the more forgiving pace, can be an intimidation for veterans.
  4. BoltSnapBolt
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    If I could give this game an 11/10 I would. This game is a culmination of everything fromsoft has learned over theirs years in making games and it is an absolute landmark achievement. The sheer amount of content in this game is incredible. I have been playing for 25 hours and have only begun to scratch the surface. The artist direction is phenomenal. All of the new mechanics and quality ofIf I could give this game an 11/10 I would. This game is a culmination of everything fromsoft has learned over theirs years in making games and it is an absolute landmark achievement. The sheer amount of content in this game is incredible. I have been playing for 25 hours and have only begun to scratch the surface. The artist direction is phenomenal. All of the new mechanics and quality of life improvements that fromsoft has added are welcome additions! Do NOT be fooled by the bad reviews. These are people that are upset that it has yet to be optimized as well for PC. Yes, it does run into problems on PC at times. This does not make it anything less than what it is. The developers are aware of the problem and are working on a patch. Japanese games are often less optimized on PC.

    This game is definitely more accessible than other souls titles but still expect it to be very challenging at the least, and at most VERY difficult.I still recommend this game to anyone who loves great action or JRPGs, as you would be hard pressed to find a better game in those categories.    … Expand
  5. Zirun
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo é simplesmente incrível.
    Estou jogando no PS4 Slim, nao sofri nenhum problema com travamentos ou crashes, o jogo roda liso e lindo!
    O mundo é imenso e a liberdade de escolha é incrivel.
    Recomendo!
  6. xgatto
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game. Has BIG optimization issues on PC so beware. Besides that, they improved on everything Dark Souls and expanded it into the open world. The new world and lore are masterfully done thanks to the collaboration of George R. R. Martin. It's a fresh take on open world experiences, Souls style, and they nail it.
  7. freddy4fingers
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    From Software took open-world RPGs to the next level with the world design. Just when you thought the world could not expand, you discover a new area. The art direction is beautiful. The enemies are punishing. Exactly what you would expect.
  8. Hackslashshoot
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Great game. Updated to a 10 from an 8. Multiple patches have been made. Balancing not perfect but better.
  9. ibosev
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is like the culminating point of all FromSoftware games so far. It is just gorgeous! So beautiful, full of lore and so dense. At first the map seemed so small, but it is so packed with content that now I feel that the world is just enormous. I love the game. It definitely is going to be replayable as most of From games. Still Bloodborne is my all-time favourite.
  10. fuerstrainier
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Wow, such a deep interesting experience. Got me hooked good. I never expected an open world game could get me interested again, but ER worked for me better than any other game in the last 5 years.
  11. areda2468
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    A complete masterpiece visuals art direction gameplay music everything about this game is completely mesmerizing
  12. FurryRees87
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great start to the game after 7 hours play. Take your time and explore. Tough game just like the others.
  13. Gotze546
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Tiene todo lo que un fan de los Souls podría desear, definitivamente el mejor juego que he jugado!
  14. Buttproberalien
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Alot of pathetic, insecure clowns that never played thr souls games in these user reviews. Its one thing to critique it based on performance, but most of the rest is jargon. No wonder they shut off same day user reviews on this site. Its because of u sweaty clowns. U like souls games? U like masterful open world game design that puts all others to shame? Get this game. Its the game of theAlot of pathetic, insecure clowns that never played thr souls games in these user reviews. Its one thing to critique it based on performance, but most of the rest is jargon. No wonder they shut off same day user reviews on this site. Its because of u sweaty clowns. U like souls games? U like masterful open world game design that puts all others to shame? Get this game. Its the game of the gen by FAAAAAAAR. Botw exploration in a shadow of the collosus open world with souls architecture, atmosphere and art design. Oh and all the best combat features of all the other games. Have fun!… Expand
  15. MarvadsBR
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    A beautiful, immersive and challenging game. It follows the old dark souls to the letter, with a dark theme, sinister mobs, a pretty and beautiful world to explore, full of corners and places (in some cases, literally a whole map) totally hidden.
  16. crismaxter1997
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing and enjoyable open World a Gameplay that culminates all these years of refining a formula, definitely one of the best games of the last 10 years.
  17. martinho_99
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is an outstandingly unique masterpiece that will reward your patience and willpower. Perfection is something that doesn't exist. There will never be a game without a flaw or things that could be better. But every playtime in Elden Ring is magical and exciting. Elden Ring raised the bar for all future open world games by a lot, especially since the lastest open world games tendedElden Ring is an outstandingly unique masterpiece that will reward your patience and willpower. Perfection is something that doesn't exist. There will never be a game without a flaw or things that could be better. But every playtime in Elden Ring is magical and exciting. Elden Ring raised the bar for all future open world games by a lot, especially since the lastest open world games tended to disappoint. This is the kind of game that makes everything you played before now look worse than it was. To conclude: Elden Ring is not a perfect game, it is not the game of the century - but it will go down in history as one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  18. snocloud
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great game ………………………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..………Great game ………………………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..………
  19. Vanir
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    For real, to all the people who say "the graphics are bad", it's about the gameplay, and it makes up with it's art director. Oh also "The story is non-existent" yes there is, and it's also very deep, it's simply NOT thrown to your face like every other game. The world is full of secrets, items, NPCs and dungeons to explore, but you just want the usual waypoints and question marks on theFor real, to all the people who say "the graphics are bad", it's about the gameplay, and it makes up with it's art director. Oh also "The story is non-existent" yes there is, and it's also very deep, it's simply NOT thrown to your face like every other game. The world is full of secrets, items, NPCs and dungeons to explore, but you just want the usual waypoints and question marks on the map cause you're lazy. Go play AC Valhalla if you suck so much at videogames that you can't even explore without having your hand held the entire time, i am giving a 10 to counterbalance the bombing… Expand
  20. nickmd1982
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    The best game ever!! Open world dark souls !! Yes!!! Dont listen to pc users
  21. alvarexd7
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    It's an excellent game the game design it's wonderful, the lore it's really cool, the OST it's a incredible experience, and the world... Dude the world design it's really crazy I love it
  22. Gunner54
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    Is this the ring to rule them all? The game of the decade, the best game ever? The best Soulsbourne game from FromSoftware? That’s for fans of this type of game to decide.

    Are the graphics last gen? As a generational cross-platform title they are fine and the visual design is breath taking. Is it easier than previous games from the developer? Having tried a couple of previous games    Is this the ring to rule them all? The game of the decade, the best game ever? The best Soulsbourne game from FromSoftware? That’s for fans of this type of game to decide.

    Are the graphics last gen? As a generational cross-platform title they are fine and the visual design is breath taking.

    Is it easier than previous games from the developer? Having tried a couple of previous games I’d agree that it is more ‘accessible’. I spent many hours roaming around the huge map – as long as I didn’t engage in combat (exploring, not lost! lol). I’m sure with enough (and constant) grinding and learning the mechanics and routines of enemies I could progress – maybe even finish the game. But having spent several increasingly boring hours ‘farming’ the same spot I’ve decided that it’s not for me and I’d guess some other gamers having been persuaded by the very pro reviews will be disappointed. Others will love the pain and eventual gain.

    The PS5 version is buggy. The game has been compared to Skyrim, however, apart from a fantasy setting the only other, significant, aspect it shares with it, is the distracting pop-in and other bugs that SR had on launch.

    Overall, ER reminded me not of SR but, in some elements, Dragons Dogma (which I enjoyed) - with a huge dollop of Farming Simulator 22 (lol).

    ER has a world and intriguing lore I know I would love to further explore, but not at the price of dodging the same rock for 5 hours to level up to beat some grunts. Perfect for FromSoftware fans new and old – who may see it as (their) 'the best best game ever'. Everyone else should take the hype and promise of accessibility with a pinch of salt.    … Expand
  23. Ironman89
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    존나 재밌습니다.
    제 인생게임 목록에 또 하나가 추가됐네요
    최적화 문제로 말이 많지만
    Ps5로 20시간 가량 플레이 하면서
    불편함을 느끼지는 못했습니다.
    아 불편함을 느끼긴 했습니다.
    다크소울보다 어려워...
  24. Blackbird01
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Perfect. Amazing. Can’t describe how much I love this game! Please buy it, you won’t be disappointed.
  25. JFaraday
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    Stunning game in every aspect: gameplay, art direction, soundtrack, and lore. The world is massive, yet feels bespoke, with every corner holding new discoveries, rewarding curiosity, guts, and investigation. It will be hard to go back to normal video games after playing Elden Ring.
  26. Knarfu
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Jesus. They went and did it again. They improved upon virtually every aspect of their previous titles. The world is gorgeous to traverse and explore. All the spells are useful and impactful if you’re planning on doing a Mage-style build. There’s so much to enjoy here!
  27. Adrien69
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Clearly the best game I ever played and I started in 1987 on master system!
    Some minor problems such as assets being reused a bit to often but the world is so big you can t blame them.... And performance could be better / less clipping...
    But honestly, this is just nothing compared to the experience itself.
  28. Shikah
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I’m having an absolute blast with this game. It is my favorite game from FromSoftware!
  29. ForX
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is great and the performance issues haven't made any difference for me at all cuz I'm not a crying beta baby and I haven't enjoy a game like this before for a long time
  30. Livan
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    As a HUGE fromsoftware fan,so dissapointing,the worst **** i've ever played
  31. Bavari-90
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring makes previous From Software games looks like an indie titles which is absolutely crazy, I can't imagine how much hard work and effort those guys put into this thing...absolutely incredible.
  32. Merunes20
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    лучшая игра 2022 года на данный момент поживем увидем ведь нас еще ждёт Starfield
  33. FineKing
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, lots of content, and lots of fun! Always something to do regardless of progression.
  34. MaxWestergaard
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Rings difficulty might not be for everybody, as often souls-borne games are. While people online are complaining about PC issues, 6 of my friends have not had any issues with the game so far. I just completed my first run on the PS5 with a full strength build, and can I just say wow… this game is amazing. This game has over 100 hours of content that don’t utilize recycled content atElden Rings difficulty might not be for everybody, as often souls-borne games are. While people online are complaining about PC issues, 6 of my friends have not had any issues with the game so far. I just completed my first run on the PS5 with a full strength build, and can I just say wow… this game is amazing. This game has over 100 hours of content that don’t utilize recycled content at all. Every single area has new designs, new enemies, and new loot. I don’t understand how people can complain about the graphics, I played the whole game on my TV and I was blown away with how good the game looked. FromSoftware has incorporated new mechanics into the game while keeping the style of the Dark Souls franchise, and even managed small changes to mechanics from old games that offered quality of life changes that just make your life just a tad bit easier. While I will say this game will be too hard for a casual gamer, if you put the time in and don’t get too frustrated when your back is against the wall(I mean to say after you’ve died 100 times to the same boss which happened to me with a couple of them) you will fall in love. Please show love to the creators of this game that spent 5 years of their life for your enjoyment to the this perfect creation, and feel free to take my review and spread it, as there are too many trolls online! Now to start NG+…… Expand
  35. Minebla
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I played all fromsoftware games
    This is the best the world is huge and beautiful
  36. William8503
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A game as old as time. The Latin soulous-bornious, through and through. All the positives without the soul crushing death punishments. Research (unless your a masochistic) and grind, and you will be victorious.
  37. RUSTYNAIL77
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    I would have given a 10 if the controls were easier..

    I play the game on PC and I haven't had any frame rate issues. I have a Geforce RTX 2060, 32GB of DDR4, SSD Drive and Intel i7-10700F processor. I am an experience gamer, I have been playing games since 1990 roughly. This game is a huge challenge and it has a learning curve, if you are into either of those jump right in. If you    I would have given a 10 if the controls were easier..

    I play the game on PC and I haven't had any frame rate issues. I have a Geforce RTX 2060, 32GB of DDR4, SSD Drive and Intel i7-10700F processor. I am an experience gamer, I have been playing games since 1990 roughly. This game is a huge challenge and it has a learning curve, if you are into either of those jump right in. If you are looking for something you can easily hack and slash your way through, look elsewhere. Most people whining about the game are probably doing so because they couldn't take the time to figure it out. The game does minimal hand holding and I mean minimal. With enough gameplay time under your belt you will start to figure out the nuances of the game. I find the graphics very nice on PC and I have no frame rate problems. My only complaint is the huge learning curve on mouse/keyboard controls. it seems the devs wanted a minimal hud, because you can take it away with a push of a key. No hotbars, no nothing, just key bindings. Thankfully I have a mouse and keyboard where I can assign keystrokes to mouse keys and it makes it easier but hotbars would help. They should give the player the option on whether or not to use them. I am really enjoying the game so far though. Understand that when you initially start playing you will die fast and start thinking the game sucks. You have to keep going after that to see the beauty in this game. If you have a nice PC, this is a must have. I can't speak for the quality of the game on consoles.    … Expand
  38. Lithium796
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    2011 saw the release of two of the most influential games for the RPG genre, dark souls and Skyrim. One was a complex and mysterious game, with some of the greatest level designs in modern gaming - and the other was an adventure through a seemingly limitless fantasy world. Both were fantastic games in their own right, but even back then I always dreamed of a Skyrim with the addictive2011 saw the release of two of the most influential games for the RPG genre, dark souls and Skyrim. One was a complex and mysterious game, with some of the greatest level designs in modern gaming - and the other was an adventure through a seemingly limitless fantasy world. Both were fantastic games in their own right, but even back then I always dreamed of a Skyrim with the addictive combat and difficulty of dark souls, and likewise I dreamed of a dark souls that had the sandbox freedom of Skyrim.

    Fast forward to 2022 and this dream has been realised. The open world element of Elden Ring reinvigorates the souls-like core gameplay symbiotically. The great level design and inter connectivity of dark souls is still here, and so is the great combat and progression. But now we have a huge open world full of secrets to uncover. In dark souls sometimes the difficulty could be suffocating, with your only option to “get gud” and grind your way through a dastardly place like Sen’s Fortress. In Elden Ring when things get hard you can teleport across the map and set off in a direction of your choosing. Levelling up while uncovering lore rich dungeons and points of interest. It honestly never even feels like grinding.

    This game still isn’t for everyone, if you’re looking for a game that is completely accessible and has the best graphics of the decade - this might not be it. But if you’re even slightly willing to give the souls-like combat a decent try, and if you love fantasy RPGs - this is absolutely the best game of its kind since 2011.    … Expand
  39. Garstone
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    It's just exhausting that anybody is giving this game 2 or a 1 or - worse - a 0. It just shows how far we have sunk when people are vindictively reviewing a title in such a negative way.

    Sure ER has a few issues, but it's beautifully crafted With a few patches it will be nothing short of sensational.
  40. Sanjithechef1
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    The most fun I’ve had in an open world game since BOTW. Looks beautiful on PC. I barely played an hour of Sekiro and a few unsuccessful hours of DS3 but I immediately feel so much more comfortable and motivated to explore and progress in Elden Ring. I’m not too worried about performance issues, because I’m sure it’ll be patched up soon (and then become a 10/10 for me). Aside from theThe most fun I’ve had in an open world game since BOTW. Looks beautiful on PC. I barely played an hour of Sekiro and a few unsuccessful hours of DS3 but I immediately feel so much more comfortable and motivated to explore and progress in Elden Ring. I’m not too worried about performance issues, because I’m sure it’ll be patched up soon (and then become a 10/10 for me). Aside from the fantastic enemies and graphics and open ended nature of combat, the traversal feels so good with the mount, Torrent. I also appreciate the little things - being able to jump, still parry, more magic, more color (far less dreary and bland, but still very dreadful and sinister at times). I also enjoy knowing that taking out a horde may refill flasks, or that I can spawn close to an important area even without the “bonfires” I’m sure players are so used to relying on. There isn’t as much back tracking or pointless treks back to a boss because you can go anywhere so easily. I’m very happy with the game so far.… Expand
  41. Takrayzo
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    É engraçado ver pessoas a dar fracas reviews a um jogo souls quando nao gostam de jogar este tipo de jogos. Não sejam retardados mentais por favor! O jogo é um combinar de todos os dark souls até agora e fá-lo perfeitamente. OS graficos podiam ser melhores mas a verdade é que a from nunca foi muito boa nisso mesmo. Não deixa de ser um jogo lindo de ver e de jogar, com a gameplay a que nósÉ engraçado ver pessoas a dar fracas reviews a um jogo souls quando nao gostam de jogar este tipo de jogos. Não sejam retardados mentais por favor! O jogo é um combinar de todos os dark souls até agora e fá-lo perfeitamente. OS graficos podiam ser melhores mas a verdade é que a from nunca foi muito boa nisso mesmo. Não deixa de ser um jogo lindo de ver e de jogar, com a gameplay a que nós veteranos de souls já estamos habituados. Por isso sim, para mim corre a jogo do ano, e para quem da baixa nota joguem spongebob.… Expand
  42. Coockis
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    O jogo me prendeu muito, e estou completamente apaixonado por ele, já fazia tempo que eu não me prendia num jogo, elden ring caiu do céu para mim.
  43. AngryRing
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    24hrs in and I can’t get enough of the exploration, wide range of weapon customisation, armor altering, crafting, real battles that make you feel something, NPCs, variety of different enemies, bosses and it only feels like I’m scratching the surface. This game will have you up till 6am playing it, telling yourself “..I’ll go to sleep after I do this”. It’s so good my girlfriend who’s24hrs in and I can’t get enough of the exploration, wide range of weapon customisation, armor altering, crafting, real battles that make you feel something, NPCs, variety of different enemies, bosses and it only feels like I’m scratching the surface. This game will have you up till 6am playing it, telling yourself “..I’ll go to sleep after I do this”. It’s so good my girlfriend who’s never played a FromSoft game has became addicted to it. She loves it. Please don’t believe the review bombing about this game. This review is from someone who actually has experienced it.… Expand
  44. DQSF
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I really Like it, its for souls fans only, not for new players, a lot of player are mad because the bosses are hard but that’s how the game work and we liked for so yes its 10
  45. ytrhaha951
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I think it's the best masterpiece in game history
    I love this supreme game.

    A work that will be a turning point in the game industry.
    Excellent as an RPG.
  46. RiskOfAdventure
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game. It's combat is far more refined than in from's previous games, its story is huge and mysterious, and its open world is vast and extremely dense. Unfortunately, many people who think that The Last Of Us: Part II's graphics were low to mid-end appear to believe that elden ring looks like its from the 2000's. Although its graphics aren't the peak of the mediumAbsolutely phenomenal game. It's combat is far more refined than in from's previous games, its story is huge and mysterious, and its open world is vast and extremely dense. Unfortunately, many people who think that The Last Of Us: Part II's graphics were low to mid-end appear to believe that elden ring looks like its from the 2000's. Although its graphics aren't the peak of the medium right now, I find it impossible to call them bad in good faith, and even if they were, Hidetaka Miyazaki's incredible art direction would make up for it ten-fold. Additionally, many people who have obviously missed the point are arguing that the story is lack-lustre because they can't be bothered to search for it, and prefer to have their story spoon-fed to them as if they were toddlers. there is nothing wrong with this approach to story-telling, but saying that a game is bad because it does not use it is simply childish. Additionally, many negative critics are arguing about other aspects of the game in the same way. they argue that because the game doesn't have swimming, or doesn't have climbing, or doesn't have flying makes the game automatically bad, even though the map was carefully curated with these constraints in mind. by the way, if you see any reviewers saying that the game has an empty open world, or that the environmental design is all the same, or that the combat is the clunkiest out of any of the souls games, or that enemies are recycled from the other souls games, it would be a fair assumption to assume that they have not even played the game or at the very least never left the starting area, as there were people planning on review-bombing the game before it even released, mostly in order to make Horizon: Forbidden West look better, and all of these things are so obviously false that not even a child would have the misfortune of thinking of this game in any of those ways. the one aspect of the game that all of the negative reviewers are saying that is actually correct (other than the language options in other countries and whatnot) is that the performance isn't the best. sometimes the frame rate drops to 30 fps, but it really doesn't take me out of the experience at least and it's pretty hard to tell the difference in my opinion, although I have a past of not caring about frame rates much, if at all. if you are a stickler for frame rates, then I suggest you wait until a patch comes out to fix it, but otherwise I suggest you ignore the people giving the game overwhelmingly negative reviews, because this game is worth far more than every penny of its cost, and I think that almost every person deserves to play it.… Expand
  47. RustyNail06
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Honestly, no clue why people are **** on this game so much, for having "PS3 graphics". First off, the graphics don't really matter. Good gameplay is what really matters, which it has. Secondly, the graphics are amazing anyways. Sometimes, I'll stop riding my horse on a high point and just admire the graphics. Additionally, you can make out every single brick on a wall. If those are PS3Honestly, no clue why people are **** on this game so much, for having "PS3 graphics". First off, the graphics don't really matter. Good gameplay is what really matters, which it has. Secondly, the graphics are amazing anyways. Sometimes, I'll stop riding my horse on a high point and just admire the graphics. Additionally, you can make out every single brick on a wall. If those are PS3 graphics, I have no clue how PS4 graphics look.… Expand
  48. JOHNN07
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very Very GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD 10… Expand
  49. Lillobillo91
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It's not a perfect game, sure. But It's what gamers need. Exploration, epic moments, good variety of builds. Everything is linked. I hope in the future more software houses will work like From Software!
  50. Skyborg
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is truly a masterclass achievement. It is everything you could hope for from an open world action RPG.

    Elden Ring has an incredible amount passion and intention behind even the smallest little details and mechanics sprinkled across the world. This kind of polish is not often seen in AAA games anymore unfortunately. Looking at this game from an artistic standpoint, the scenery,    This game is truly a masterclass achievement. It is everything you could hope for from an open world action RPG.

    Elden Ring has an incredible amount passion and intention behind even the smallest little details and mechanics sprinkled across the world. This kind of polish is not often seen in AAA games anymore unfortunately. Looking at this game from an artistic standpoint, the scenery, architecture and atmosphere of this world is unmatched by almost any other game I've played. The open world feels lively and has a rich presence that invites exploration which you are actually rewarded for unlike many other 'open world' games. The story is intriguing and fairly accessible to follow unlike the prior souls games. From software really has outdone themselves with this game and it deserves all the praise it is receiving.

    There are some small performance issues including stuttering and FPS drops that some players are experiencing after release. I have not experienced any of these issues that hinder my enjoyment or experience so I left this out my score.    … Expand
  51. Ekimrellik
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    **CONCEPT/9**

    Open world Dark Souls with increased everything, lore, size, weapons, combat options, bosses, enemy types, the list goes on and on. Personally, I wish the story was told in a more traditional way instead of the usual cryptic style of storytelling from other FromSoft games. **GRAPHICS/8** Beautiful design and art. Unimpressive framerate and it looks just like Dark    **CONCEPT/9**

    Open world Dark Souls with increased everything, lore, size, weapons, combat options, bosses, enemy types, the list goes on and on. Personally, I wish the story was told in a more traditional way instead of the usual cryptic style of storytelling from other FromSoft games.

    **GRAPHICS/8**

    Beautiful design and art. Unimpressive framerate and it looks just like Dark Souls 3 at times.

    **SOUND/10**

    Amazing music and voice acting. The ambience overall is incredible.

    **GAMEPLAY/9**

    You have so much freedom to do what you want that you don’t have to take on any bosses if they are too difficult. The beginning of the game still doesn’t tell you much but once you get through the initial hours, the formula and layout of the game will become clear. I felt the game was too big and open at times with not enough interesting things to do and see in each zone but the zones themselves are designed real well. I also wish there were more secrets hidden in obscure spots within the zones.

    **SUMMARY/10**

    The game is a brilliant way forward for Dark Souls games. It’s one of the best open world games I’ve ever played.    … Expand
  52. octoeber
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best games that I've ever played - this is the only open world game that constantly surprised me through my whole playthrough, it felt like every 5 minutes there's another crazy area, enemy or mini-boss to fight. The combat is satisfying and more complex than the Souls games, the world and art style are beautiful and the difficulty is addicting. I love this game!
  53. Hkncnn
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Very Awsomee
    Great atmosphere exploration feeling amazing fighting mechanics Legend is the most incredible game I've played in years
  54. Ajam
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Best game for new generation worth evey diem atmosphere is breathtaking and game runs smoothly
  55. PvtIdaho
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This is now one of my favorite games of all time. I started my souls born experience with Sekiro and moved on to dark souls 1, 2, and 3. Elden ring is a perfect combination of both and has exceeded my expectations in every way.
  56. CharlieGaming
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Just wow, as a souls veteran I can only admire such greatness, gameplay is flawless verticality feels fresh and rewarding, best bosses in souls history.
  57. NecroJunkie
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played! A Souls like Skyrim, I haven't had this much fun while playing a video game in a long time.
  58. Kloudy
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Um do melhores games que já joguei! O mundo é super interessante e divertido de se explorar. O carinho com os detalhes faz valer a pena olhar em cada canto do mapa!
  59. Jonnyf
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of the year.
    Great gameplay that gives a twist to the already amazing FromSoftware formula.
    Stunning Visuals and very beautiful world!
    Tons of content that you can dive for hundreds if not thousands of hours!
  60. Hakosupra
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    The first game In a long time, that I can confidently say is just special. No one game has engrossed me like this since Skyrim back in 2011. Elden ring is surely a title we will be speaking about for years to come
  61. Sebbb24
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Muy bien juego. Muy adictivo desde el comienzo. Me falta algo de detalles gráficos para ser un 10
  62. Antous
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    There are only 3 types of players in the world: those who love Elden Ring, those who don't like Souls-like titles and crybabies who complain for the sake of complaining, repeating what they heard from their favourite youtube reviewer that has decided to try to become cool by complaining about Elden Ring.

    Game is a masterpiece. Full stop.
  63. whass
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    One of the finest pieces of media i have ever consumed. and i haven’t even beaten it. never before has a game made me feel this engrossed and immersed and rewarded. the progression and flow of this game is completely up to you. not ready to fight a boss? go do something else. it really is that easy. there’s always something else to do there’s always more things to kill more levels to getOne of the finest pieces of media i have ever consumed. and i haven’t even beaten it. never before has a game made me feel this engrossed and immersed and rewarded. the progression and flow of this game is completely up to you. not ready to fight a boss? go do something else. it really is that easy. there’s always something else to do there’s always more things to kill more levels to get more weapons to find. this is a living world and you can choose to be a part of it, the game won’t care either way. you can either only do the main quest and say you played the game. or you can choose to be a part of the world, and say you LIVED the game. this is an experience people will be talking about and analyzing for years to come. it is truly a landmark in gaming history that everyone who played will forever be glad to be able to say that they were there. i’m 50 hours in and i don’t think i’m even close to being done with the first area. i have no reserves calling this the best game ever made. do yourself a favor and play it.… Expand
  64. AveNPCReviewer
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. A generation-defining game for years to come. Incredible attention to every detail, enemies and bosses are perfectly balanced, controls are flawless, characters are numerous and they're all interesting and amazing, the story is truly enthralling.

    Guerrilla Games really did it this time, this is truly a 10/10 game
  65. FullsetGamer
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    #Test #Avis #JeuxVideo #ELDENRING  #PS5 PS5Share
  66. Ultamious
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    One of that best games I have ever played. Yes I love the games made by FromSoftware. They have outdone themselves. The map is amazing and I have been discovering new things around ever corner. Thank you for this amazing game!
  67. EpicWumpus
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This is one of the most epic games I have ever played. I like it a lot. Bosses are very enjoyable and hard. Perfect game for me. You should try it.
  68. Sirflakes
    Mar 11, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the game for it's first 50 hours. At a point(godskin duo) where it's constant grinding and getting my @$$ handed to me. Let's say since the fire giant the game has lost it's appeal to me. Did enjoy it a ton before that. The immersive world is a beauty. It's just too hard now and it's death after death. "Get gud" is getting annoying., still a great game, one I won't finish more than likely… Expand
  69. arcvox
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the fruition of esoteric mystique in lore and visual storytelling and challenging gameplay in a dark fantasy setting. The challenge this time around was implementing an open world and not falling into the trap that so many others fall into; being wide as an ocean but as deep as a puddle. From has managed to create a landscape so full of content, secrets and genuinelyElden Ring is the fruition of esoteric mystique in lore and visual storytelling and challenging gameplay in a dark fantasy setting. The challenge this time around was implementing an open world and not falling into the trap that so many others fall into; being wide as an ocean but as deep as a puddle. From has managed to create a landscape so full of content, secrets and genuinely rewarding exploration that it is at times quite overwhelming to completionist players.

    What makes this game extra special is that it doesn't lose its identity in branching out to a new approach either- the game stays true to the Souls' original beloved formulae while also daring to go in new directions. During my time with the game there have been so many incredible moments, some even going as far as reminding me of childhood memories, living out my imagination as to what the perfect adventure game could be. It's hard to put into words, but it really is amazing that they were able to fit in as much as they have into a 50gb game. There are rabbit holes everywhere which twist and turn into new landscapes, some of which are hidden within already hidden areas.

    50 hours in and I'm still discovering new places to explore. Highly recommended and close to perfection.    … Expand
  70. Poocumber
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    GotY hands down. Ticks all the boxes, best game I ever played. Huge, amazing to explore. The sense of achievement you get after finding something valuable or beating a difficult enemy or boss is so satisfying. The trolls that give low rates to dilute the overall rating are pathetic. There is nothing to unlike in this masterpiece ...
  71. Kasiek
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    It’s just great, had so much fun with it and still do, I’m 40 hours in and still haven't finished but oh boy it’s gonna be a long ride
  72. pieoflords
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Games fantastic. is it an absolutely perfect godsend FromSoftware has bestowed on us from the gods? no, but it is a great game that i personally really enjoy.

    Pros
    The bosses are tough as hell but it never feels like you can't win
    The game is absolutely stunning and there's dozens of spots that are background worthy with how fantastic they look
    the world feels pretty lively. some enemies will fight each other, castles are getting invaded, and festivals are going on

    Cons
    there are platforming sections and the game is absolutely not designed for platforming
    many of the enemies can stun lock you to death, especially if you're low poise
    those festivals, invasions, and such are going on all the time so while the worlds lively it's also static

    I personally feel like my major pros heavily outweigh my major cons and the game so far has been an absolute blast. It's worth a shot even if it isn't for everyone. it'll piss off FromSoftware Diehards because it reuses stuff from the older games and changes up some of the mechanics. It'll also really piss off people who don't want to, or don't have the time to, work hard for a win. Grant it there's plenty of ways to cheese a lot of the bosses. summons, allies, and over leveling, but if you don't have the time to "get good" at the game they probably won't have the time to learn each of the spirits either which puts em in a bad situation.

    If you like more difficult games, or don't mind using every strategy to get a win, you'll really enjoy this game i think    … Expand
  73. younggarou
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
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  74. Bee_Baal
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    gorgeous
    strong story
    the open world is good
    dead daily
    should be the best of 2022
  75. epic_gamerdude
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    I dont Understand Why All these Reviews In elden ring Describing How theres "No Story or Lack There of" You need to Play the game to Enjoy the story, Reading Item Descriptions And Killing bosses And watching cutscenes, Im not Saying you have to De-vote Your entire Life to this game. Its a Good game admittedly And it's okay To Ask for help from other players. There is a Reason this gameI dont Understand Why All these Reviews In elden ring Describing How theres "No Story or Lack There of" You need to Play the game to Enjoy the story, Reading Item Descriptions And Killing bosses And watching cutscenes, Im not Saying you have to De-vote Your entire Life to this game. Its a Good game admittedly And it's okay To Ask for help from other players. There is a Reason this game Has Co-op Theres a Reason it Has Difficult Gameplay and No Questlogs Or difficulty Options, Because that is its identity. If you Remove The difficulty Of dark souls and add An easy mode, Or add A questlog And Constant dialogue, You ruin this game. Its okay to not enjoy Elden ring But it's not okay when You start Critiquing Parts of games when You dont understand why its there. What do you get when you Allow Players to Get the game less difficult, You get a shallow experience. What was Skyrim? A shallow RPG with Good adventure Mechanics, That was skyrim. It was a Bad RPG good Open world Game While you may look At it as a Good rpg Skyrim is not, Its a good one if you enjoy more laid back Casual esc Games like Call of duty. This game was made for a more Niche Audience.Anyways enough of my rant and here's the rest of the review


    Elden ring's story Isnt The greatest but it's not the Worst. The reason you have to comb through the entire Game to learn the story is because Its not meant to be laid put to you on a Silver platter. You're meant to Kill bosses and Venture into dungeons. Its all there for a reason. These aspects are meant to be used to their fullest extent. The story is meant to be Interpreted by You. You can make up whatever you want. Its your Choice because 1. You bought the thing 2. The game's story isnt fully laid out to you so you have to fill in the holes with what you think of.


    Overall 9/10, Not the second coming Of Christ but it was good. Certainly deserves GOTY    … Expand
  76. Terwilliger
    Dec 8, 2022
    8
    So, Elden Ring, GOTY? No, but a great game nonetheless.

    FromSoftware is a great developer but their gameplay and narrative is getting tiring, and the lengthy campaign has left me fatigued after just platinuming it. It's left me with no desire to play again and even if it does release DLC with more story content, it's going to feel like an absolute chore to start a new build to check    So, Elden Ring, GOTY? No, but a great game nonetheless.

    FromSoftware is a great developer but their gameplay and narrative is getting tiring, and the lengthy campaign has left me fatigued after just platinuming it. It's left me with no desire to play again and even if it does release DLC with more story content, it's going to feel like an absolute chore to start a new build to check it out.

    Please FromSoftware, break your formula and try something entirely new.    … Expand
  77. Sego50
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is more than a game for gamers: it's a game for dreamers. Its ability to draw you in and immerse you in its atmosphere, scenery, and story goes beyond beautiful graphics, high resolution, or a certain fps. Far beyond. It is the perfect evolution of the souls-like that preceded it, with the perfect additions to make it a much more affordable, open and customizable experience.Elden Ring is more than a game for gamers: it's a game for dreamers. Its ability to draw you in and immerse you in its atmosphere, scenery, and story goes beyond beautiful graphics, high resolution, or a certain fps. Far beyond. It is the perfect evolution of the souls-like that preceded it, with the perfect additions to make it a much more affordable, open and customizable experience. Elden Ring makes every moment you experience truly special. A marvel.… Expand
  78. LeagueOfShadows
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played if not the best!!!The world is astonishing and the bosses are one of the bost in the series.I don't understand the negative reviews though, 0/10? come on....
  79. Kacak321
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. Fun and creative, big world with a lot of things to do..........
  80. 1714742610
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The greatest game of all time. I haven’t play game like this for a long time, it’s the no.1 game in my heart now!
  81. Przemun1304
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    From Software did it again. But this time I have no words to decribe my feelings playing this game.
    Elden Ring is absolutely a masterpice !
  82. TehGambler
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The Game is much better than the User Reviews. The Open World is not empty there are enemys and neutral creatures like turtles, pigs, birds, deers... and much caves and secrets to find. The Combat System is the best out there like all Souls Games.
  83. wagnerjuni0r
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, just have some performance issues, but nothing much grave, its all the dark souls games have of better together in one game, the open world is very organic
  84. PaquitoElPro
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Tremendo juegardo del miyazakis y de los mejores juegos de from 10/10 + GOD
  85. Blvck_shark
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Beautiful, I've only played through the first section of the game and i have already seen so many different creatures and enemies. Theres a lot to explore and the bosses are very challenging but a lot of fun. Every enemy feels so unique, they all have different animations that are nice to see even when they’re destroying you.
  86. predator73
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, I started off somewhat skeptical when I was first exploring the map thinking it was empty, but when I started really exploring I realised how much caves, dungeons and secrets are all hidden and waiting to be discovered. It takes the mechanics and gameplay of each from game and puts them all together and it works. Combat feels great especially when you start finding new artsAmazing game, I started off somewhat skeptical when I was first exploring the map thinking it was empty, but when I started really exploring I realised how much caves, dungeons and secrets are all hidden and waiting to be discovered. It takes the mechanics and gameplay of each from game and puts them all together and it works. Combat feels great especially when you start finding new arts of war, combined that with spells and the new mounted combat and jump attacks. It took me a slight adjustment period but I'm hooked. The world is huge and full of loot. The trademark atmosphere that's from soft games are known for is here which is impressive given the open world format. I'd highly recommend to anyone especially a fan of dark souls.
    Great universe and level design, creepy and interesting enemies and enemy encounters, exploration is rewarding and amazing and combat feels really good and very responsive.
    Maybe I'm gonna sound ludicrous, but as soon as I got to the open world (which happens pretty fast). Feels great! That sensation that there's is a vast world to explore and you don't know what you're going to find and how many times you're gonna get into trouble. This is a kust play gane for any Souls game lovers!!!
    Absolutely phenomenal. I think it's the freedom to get better and then come back to bosses when you are ready that attracts me. I have just walked out into the world, and wow, mind blown.
    Soulsborne games are not somethin u can get straight away and they mostly take patience, clearly everyone heard about the hype but didn’t bother to research. They have their own genre because they are niche, they were never meant for everyone.
    Any one who leaves a 1 star couldn’t get past the solider of godric in the tutorial or prolly didn’t even kno u had to jump down.
    Enjoy it at ur own pace, the thing that is great about these games is everyone enjoys them in different ways.
    And just anyone who respects beautiful games with heart and soul put into them.
    This game is exactly what i was craving!!! Love it.
    The story is very engaging and the battles are tough and take time to master like other soulsbourne games. FromSoftware has done it again. A must try game.
    Miyazaki went beyond anything the Elden Ring community imagined with this absolute masterpiece. He surpassed all expectations by bringing some of the most innovative of ideas, hence again revolutionising game design. ELDEN RING IS A TRUE MASTERPIECE! Tolga Özruh !    … Expand
  87. StarLordIV
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    the best game the best from

    the best elden ring fantasy

    the best emotional lore

    best experience my lifeeeeee omg

    thanks
  88. miky408
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    FROM deliver the best souls game and perhaps the best open world game i have ever played.
  89. Reed618
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best open world games in years. Instead of giving the player a map filled with icons and repetitive tasks the world is just full of things you want to see. It encourages exploration in a way that very few games do. It's the cure for open world fatigue and something I'd recommend to anyone.
  90. LMD
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One word: MASTERPIECE
    While the performance may have dips -- which would be worse on last-gen consoles but might be fixed sonner or later --, its open-world, combat and Martin's writing makes Elden Ring among FromSoftware's best works and a high contestant and dangerous competition for 2022's future games for Game of the Year prize. Bad FPS but still amazing game.
  91. mario10793
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Not a surprise that it is a shock for the casual gamer. This is not ubisoft, and thank god we have Miyazaki.
  92. Symphony93
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This is honestly one of the best games that I have ever played. As of the time of writing, I have over 85 hours in the Lands Between. After reading a couple of the other reviews on here, there are some things that I would like to address from my perspective.

    Graphics: The graphics in this game are absolutely gorgeous. What makes this statement true for me is the art direction. The    This is honestly one of the best games that I have ever played. As of the time of writing, I have over 85 hours in the Lands Between. After reading a couple of the other reviews on here, there are some things that I would like to address from my perspective.

    Graphics: The graphics in this game are absolutely gorgeous. What makes this statement true for me is the art direction. The masterful use of the full color palate had me literally putting my controller down to just take in what I was looking at. While the textures are high quality, they are not as high as other games and I suspect that this is where the complaint originates.

    Empty World: If a reviewer is using the phrase "empty world," they either have not played the game or define empty very differently than I do. This game is bursting at the seams with content. While this may not be readily apparent as there will be no map markers, their are dungeons littering the map, ranging from relatively small to insanely expansive. An example from the first area: I discovered a well with an elevator. After beginning to ride the lift, I realized that it was going so much further down than I could have ever predicted. When it finally came to a stop, I was in a completely new area of the game, where I needed to find a new piece of the map. This was all under a different masterfully packed open world area. Almost all of these dungeons culminate with a new boss encounter. The map is also full of ruins/encampments to defeat, bosses roaming the map, as well as unique encounters that only happen at certain times of day. I spent almost 20 hours exploring the opening area ALONE.

    Repetitive Combat: In FROMSOFT games, the combat is defined typically by spamming the button for light attacks. This is made more enjoyable by the unique enemy design. Unlike most games, souls games were able to introduce (at least one but normally at least 2) new enemy types in every single area of the game. This doesn't sound like a lot until you realize DS1 had 24 areas to explore before the DLC came out. Elden Ring is not only much larger, with exponentially more areas and unique enemies, but it also has more unique weapons with expansive move sets, AND DEEPER COMBAT after adding the posture break mechanic, jump attacks, guard counters, customizable weapon abilities and mounted combat. This does not even include the completely revamped magic system with countless spells.

    Good luck fellow Tarnished!    … Expand
  93. Dancr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    like dark souls but better. It has a huge world, excellent soundtrack, excellent gameplay, powerful bosses...
  94. Ys64
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So much to explore, beautiful world, satisfying gameplay. Challenging bosses. A masterpiece.
  95. amonlok2
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    My PS5 is struggling in some areas on performance, but the game is on of the best games released in recent years without a doubt.
  96. Rouk2975
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best open world games ever played, optimised the souls gameplay and cranked to 1000
  97. CAVALINHO
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    this game is a masterpiece, it has all the best of souls from from in a single game, literally the only problem is the frame rate, but it's fully playable in performance mode
  98. Colladete
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I don’t know why people are giving it bad reviews.
  99. Elemr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is game is perfect what a masterpiece a historical openworld game it is
  100. jin098
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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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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