Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. cydnel
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Sick and tired of users review bombing games because of hype. You are just as bad as critics overhyping games.
  2. Tuc4no
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Um game que veio para ser excelência, trouxe uma nova cara para jogos souls like.
  3. Kamikazeshocki
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Edit: 190 hours in I achieved Platinum. You can call me M'Lord and the rating still stands.

    I completed every former Soulsborne game and came straight from Horizon Forbidden West to this one. After ignoring the huge technical fidelity difference between both titles it is like always: Technically not on par with current gen but the design aesthetics in landscape and buildings and    Edit: 190 hours in I achieved Platinum. You can call me M'Lord and the rating still stands.

    I completed every former Soulsborne game and came straight from Horizon Forbidden West to this one. After ignoring the huge technical fidelity difference between both titles it is like always: Technically not on par with current gen but the design aesthetics in landscape and buildings and monster make it look good anyway. I for 99% did not encounter frame rate issues, just noticed some in one particular area. I guess that got patched or people are exaggerating. I am currently 80h in and since I couldn't stop myself from exploring and trying every boss I found I am apparently at only 60% of content right now.
    From Software truly delivered what they tried: Dark Souls in open world works surprisingly well and you still got enough linear segments that are really awesome. I really dug the underground levels and all legacy dungeons so far. I cannot imagine what I want to do if I completed this game, I already play it almost everyday.
    The people that criticize the game design related to open world should watch some youtube videos why elden ring is actually making something stale into something very good, like Zelda did somehow in 2017. I actually want to explore every niche and never got bored! At horzon Zero Dawn I got bored (still ~very good game, just for broad masses) and it is obviously that Elden Ring does not nurture the obvious open world boredom. You need to explore by yourself and you will miss a ton of actually rewarding stuff (if you don't look at wiki :))
    Also I think it is the best game for starting with a Soulsborne game for people that got scared due to the difficulty of former games. Not that it is easier, but you will "almost never" rage quit since the last checkpoint is never far away and you have multiple solutions and areas to tackle a problem. The exact contrary to Sekiro and Bloodborne (which I loved most actually).
    This is the game of the year to me, it is so huge and full of rewarding stuff and battles and I don't see anything that might top that in overall score.
    Just buy this gem, git gud and get lost in it. See you online fellow Tarnished and might we encounter each other at some jolly cooperation. (The unusual multiplayer concept works well as always.)    … Expand
  4. zma1013
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Another great game by From Software. Spiritually Dark Souls 4 with a new name, but in a good way with lots of new features and abilities like jumping! Great art style with crazy enemy designs. The only negative has been the unstable framerate but not so bad as to make it unplayable.
  5. lumberjackBR
    Apr 21, 2022
    9
    F* good and adicttive game. Very challenging, you have to use wiki and tips to proceed. There is no so clear path to follow. The combat engine is complex and challenging. Beautiful graphics and amazing history. Best RPG game ever made until now.
  6. brat_danila
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Don’t compare it to anything else, probably you are gonna hate the game first time you play it, but it’s gonna be the best game you have ever played after you finish it, Git Good
  7. sadRojer
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never played DS games before, but looking to titanic work that has been done by FromSoftware I want to say than you have to try it!… Expand
  8. owerfull
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It is a great epic, great in scale, art direction, combat system, music and everything else. This game is massive, it is THE game.
  9. colonelp
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. One of the best i've played. Has everything you want, an amazing openworld, monsters to fight!
  10. lPredator_Godl
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal game. I've put over 200 Hours in it and still missed a couple questlines in the first playthrough. The Ashes of War system is great and the Power-Stancing returning is awesome. Can't wait to hop back in with new builds. Only thing I would have liked is a few NG+ changes like Dark Souls 2 had, but I understand it would be harder to implement in a game of this size. You couldPhenomenal game. I've put over 200 Hours in it and still missed a couple questlines in the first playthrough. The Ashes of War system is great and the Power-Stancing returning is awesome. Can't wait to hop back in with new builds. Only thing I would have liked is a few NG+ changes like Dark Souls 2 had, but I understand it would be harder to implement in a game of this size. You could complain about some bosses being reused but from lore perspective it makes sense. Some bosses that are reused have different status effects and more moves, so it's not like they're all the exact same. Game looks great graphically for a cross-generation game. Of course it's not going to look quite as good as Demon's Souls Remake because that was designed specifically for the PS5 and Demon's Souls is split into separate areas, not one open world. No FPS issues in all of my time playing. Wish people wouldn't review bomb games. If a game isn't for you just accept that. Don't go around bashing games simply because they were too hard for you or not what you expected. Do some more research before you buy a game. I preordered because I knew what to expect from From Software after every Soulsborne game before it.… Expand
  11. bhappenstance
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Have never played a Souls game before. Elden Ring is one of the best games I've ever played, full stop. Incredibly difficult/challenging, but rarely unfair. An insane and gorgeous open world dense with lore -- worth every minute of exploration. I've put nearly 300 hours into ER, and can't wait to play more.
  12. arh3399
    Apr 20, 2022
    8
    Played a few hours of dark souls 1 but otherwise this was my first souls game and the first one I've beaten. Its worth every penny as i got 110 hours out of it without doing anywhere near everything that you can do in this game. The world is really interesting and fun to explore but I give it an 8 because the narrative isn't great. And no I don't just mean I didn't read all the itemPlayed a few hours of dark souls 1 but otherwise this was my first souls game and the first one I've beaten. Its worth every penny as i got 110 hours out of it without doing anywhere near everything that you can do in this game. The world is really interesting and fun to explore but I give it an 8 because the narrative isn't great. And no I don't just mean I didn't read all the item descriptions to get the story, I mean that even with that there are still massive plot holes and things that just don't make any sense. In particular I really don't like any of the endings and they are all super short. After such a long time spent with a game I want a satisfying conclusion and this game just doesn't have it. Def worth a try for fans of action rpgs and a more challenging experience.… Expand
  13. SainxtrichX
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Es simplemente lo mejor que he jugado en mi vida, es la crema inata del mundo gomer, creo que todos tendrían que jugarlo alguna vez, es simplemente maravilloso.
  14. Vankip
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    Another masterpiece from Maestro Miyazaki. The studio continues to make games in which you simply disappear for dozens of hours and forget the time. Goty 2022 for me
  15. Tyrtle7
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal. If you are a souls fan and an open world rpg fan, you will adore this game.

    Not sure why so many reviews are saying terrible graphics, I am on the PS5 and think the graphics are stunning. The open world is unique and nothing feels repetitive. Almost everywhere I go there is some crazy new boss, event, or strange scenario going on. The game does a    This game is absolutely phenomenal. If you are a souls fan and an open world rpg fan, you will adore this game.

    Not sure why so many reviews are saying terrible graphics, I am on the PS5 and think the graphics are stunning.

    The open world is unique and nothing feels repetitive. Almost everywhere I go there is some crazy new boss, event, or strange scenario going on. The game does a good job at rewarding you for exploring places and has good general progression.

    The combat. Lets be real, the combat is the bread and butter of souls games. Elden ring is no exception, they have fine tuned their formula with a few new interesting twists which makes for even more varied builds and great fights between all sorts of bosses.

    This is the Magnum Opus of the souls series, definitely worth checking out.    … Expand
  16. maxgreat73
    May 11, 2022
    9
    The best open world I ever played. It's better than any dark souls, the dungeons are amazing, and the map is full of secrets.
    BUT the ending is really bad... Of the last 4 main bosses, 2 are so easy you wonder if there is a bug, and 2 are so badly designed, you won't believe it. It's a shame because the rest of the game is really polished, but the ending looks rushed and not balanced at    The best open world I ever played. It's better than any dark souls, the dungeons are amazing, and the map is full of secrets.
    BUT the ending is really bad... Of the last 4 main bosses, 2 are so easy you wonder if there is a bug, and 2 are so badly designed, you won't believe it. It's a shame because the rest of the game is really polished, but the ending looks rushed and not balanced at all.
    I finished the game 3 times, with 3 slightly different builds, and everytime the endgame is the worst part...    … Expand
  17. Hoob
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Absolutly awesome. That's how an open world should be like. It's certainly a mix of BotW and Dark Souls. The horse combat is fantastic and well incorporated in the fighting. Couldn't recommend it more. I play on XSX and there are no issues at all. A bit of balancing needs to be done probably, spells seem so much better than incantations, but that's a minor issue.
  18. harveman877
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Put over 20 hours into this game where I would normally finish a lot of games and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. I'm not sure about the PC port as From often has issues there but on the PS5 it is fantastic and I have not had a single issue it has been smooth as butter. Most of the negative reviews are from people who probably shouldn't be playing a game like this anywaysPut over 20 hours into this game where I would normally finish a lot of games and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. I'm not sure about the PC port as From often has issues there but on the PS5 it is fantastic and I have not had a single issue it has been smooth as butter. Most of the negative reviews are from people who probably shouldn't be playing a game like this anyways and will whine about the difficulty or a few PC gamers with legit issues which are getting patched anyways. With all the buggy trash that has come out recently complaining about this game after Cyberpunk etc. feel like blasphemy to be honest.

    If you don't like soulsborne the game may not be for you I'm not going to lie its tough but not impossible. I don't get the people comparing this to Horizon totally different games like apples and oranges I guess they came out in the same release window (shrugs). From Software is the only game dev I honestly have faith in anymore and since they delivered after so many recently overhyped games crapped out I just have to applaud what they have done.    … Expand
  19. Infrexius
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    One of the first games ever that does open world justice. Amazing exploring.
  20. Haveaseatson
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    I've played it from start to finish and through again on new game+ now im making a pvp character, the game is an absolute masterpiece, i feel bad for anyone who doesn't ever click with these games, and even worse for people who are swayed by negative reviews left by subpar gamers who review bomb games when they dont get drip fed success by the game and have to actually earn it.

    Do    I've played it from start to finish and through again on new game+ now im making a pvp character, the game is an absolute masterpiece, i feel bad for anyone who doesn't ever click with these games, and even worse for people who are swayed by negative reviews left by subpar gamers who review bomb games when they dont get drip fed success by the game and have to actually earn it.

    Do yourself a favor, dive in to this world, give it a chance, it'll pull you in and keep you there.    … Expand
  21. Shlomo3006
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Apotheosic, Gargantuan, Fantastic, Epic, these words are short to describe such an amazing game, like Dark Souls Ultimate, with a gigantic but full of mystery world. Great difficulty, amazing graphics and an artistic work to behold. Go play it!
  22. danathayde
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    One of the Best games ever made. Taking inspiration from Zelda Breath of the Wild`s open world, Combining with From Software`s well known formula, Elden ring builds something truly special here. the sense of discovery, exploration and mystery are all there, the whole time. After Zelda, it teaches other open world games, once again, that you don`t need a map full of points of interest,One of the Best games ever made. Taking inspiration from Zelda Breath of the Wild`s open world, Combining with From Software`s well known formula, Elden ring builds something truly special here. the sense of discovery, exploration and mystery are all there, the whole time. After Zelda, it teaches other open world games, once again, that you don`t need a map full of points of interest, quests and marks. It kills the sense of discovery. Let the player explore. Let the player discover. Let the player struggle. Let the player Thrive on his own.… Expand
  23. ArshiaGam1ng
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I fully played the game on YouTube and it was very fun. Dont have the money to buy it tho.
  24. guywithknife
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It has the same tight combat and gameplay as the Dark Souls games, but in a much bigger world that is incredibly fun to explore. Takes most of the best bits from previous games and just adds more of everything.
  25. JonnyMenthol
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic and one of the best games ever, definetly the best Souls game but perhaps not the best Soulsbourne game, I'll have to replay Bloosbourne and Sekiro after this to evaluate that. I've been playing it fairly slow compared to others, it seems at 60 hours +7 on launch night before I re rolled my build. I want to savour it and I hope it never ends and by the looks of theAbsolutely fantastic and one of the best games ever, definetly the best Souls game but perhaps not the best Soulsbourne game, I'll have to replay Bloosbourne and Sekiro after this to evaluate that. I've been playing it fairly slow compared to others, it seems at 60 hours +7 on launch night before I re rolled my build. I want to savour it and I hope it never ends and by the looks of the full map that people keep spoiling on social media I'm less than half way through the game and even now I feel it is gigantic It never feels empty and every discovery is am organic, rewarding moment. It's still Souls combat with a tad more fluidity and the graphics aren't Sony level but in HDR it looks as pretty as Ghost of Tsushima at times. ....Agh, people on here have said it a million times. This game is the rare 10/10 that could be scored 11/10 and it'd still make sense. I know it's a game I'll play annually or every few year, for many years to come.… Expand
  26. jadenbughead
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Nothing short of a masterpiece, with easily one of the best most packed full of quality adventures to be available.
  27. adrianes
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    If Dark Souls and Zelda Breath of the Wild have a baby will be this game, with both best genes, an easy game of the year and maybe a game of the decade
  28. guilleGR
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    No recuerdo un juego que me enganchara tantísimo. Esa variedad de escenarios, cantidad de jefes ( tanto opcionales como obligatorios) nivel artístico…
    Llevo unas 127 horas y he conseguido el platino y seguramente siga explorando el mundo y empezaré una partida + para seguir disfrutando de este juego. Totalmente recomendable
  29. kowalski84
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing Zelda BOTW Open world, with Dark Souls mechanics... do I need to say more?
  30. Megafireball
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It’s a 10 and straight up at a minimum an 8. This game is colossal. Fantastic combat options and rewarding exploration. It can be tough and your heart will pound during encounters. Yet overcoming these obstacles surges the body with gratification. I’m playing on PC and I haven’t encountered any bugs. Graphics are great. Not outstanding but is that really negative? Everything seems polishedIt’s a 10 and straight up at a minimum an 8. This game is colossal. Fantastic combat options and rewarding exploration. It can be tough and your heart will pound during encounters. Yet overcoming these obstacles surges the body with gratification. I’m playing on PC and I haven’t encountered any bugs. Graphics are great. Not outstanding but is that really negative? Everything seems polished and stylized it’s fantastic to gander at. There ARE slightly common frame drops in the open world though. Does that actually mean it deserves a 9? Or an 8? Does a couple frame drops really give a game a review bomb of zero? Seems a little steep for such a minor inconvenience. I have fun playing the game! I enjoy it. I love it. And I hope you do too. Thank you FromSoft!… Expand
  31. levorato
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    a true masterpiece, you will enjoy your hours of a challenging and rewarding gameplay.
  32. eduAlex
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Perfeição da FS, a cada área descoberta a sensação é de estar em um filme diferente, um marco para a história dos videogames
  33. kevlarkev
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I've been playing this for about 20 hours now and I just want more. An amazing game. People calling the world empty and pointless obviously doesn't explore properly as there are NPCs/items/areas/bosses hidden almost everywhere when exploring. So many people here complaning about the core of the game, like what do you expect? That is like buying a COD game and **** about how "all you do isI've been playing this for about 20 hours now and I just want more. An amazing game. People calling the world empty and pointless obviously doesn't explore properly as there are NPCs/items/areas/bosses hidden almost everywhere when exploring. So many people here complaning about the core of the game, like what do you expect? That is like buying a COD game and **** about how "all you do is shoot people". If you like ARPG or any other souls game you will love this. If you dont thats fine, but dont come calling the game bad cause you dont like these type of games.… Expand
  34. LEGASSICKE
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The hype is real. 30 hours in and this is the most addictive games I have ever played. 10/10 so far. Just a breathtaking experience, I highly recommend it to anyone that loves a challenge and beautiful world to take in. Never has there been a better sense of exploration and discovery.
  35. Hydrochoos
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Game of Dekade,rallye! I love this game, indeed game of the year. I buy this game Digital and thatxwas right
  36. thenov3mberist
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made.

    No seriously. I’m actually afraid someone won’t be able to top this game
  37. Kabhold
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Replaces Zelda as my favorite game of all time. Absolutely stunned at how good this game is.
  38. Pinheadhell
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game ever, despite a few performance issues. Myiazaki is a genius. Buy it.
  39. ScarletDreams
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Praise the Sun! This game is 100% amazing and has alot of graphical improvements over DS3. And the world is soooo beautiful
  40. KorbenX9
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Game is absolutely fantastic. All the idiots on here giving 0s because it is too hard for the poor babies or because the graphics are not what they expected are absolutely just trolling for the sake of trolling. Review bombing is for pathetic low life's who think their opinion means anything to anyone, be better than that ;).
  41. StoicPrince
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Just a phenomenal game! The combat is totally addictive. After playing Sekiro and Demon's Souls, this game is even better and MUCH bigger than any of these other SoulsBorne games.
    I've been playing this game for a week now. Even when I'm not playing this game, I'm constantly thinking about it.
  42. Mackanii
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    First off! enough with emotional review bombs from users who forgot that this type of games are for a selective player base and dose not appeal to the general public.IT IS A HARD GAME, get over it. in its core it is really a true souls like game with narrow levels with more paths to take to get forward. It also give u these huge areas for u to explore outside of that if u fell like theFirst off! enough with emotional review bombs from users who forgot that this type of games are for a selective player base and dose not appeal to the general public.IT IS A HARD GAME, get over it. in its core it is really a true souls like game with narrow levels with more paths to take to get forward. It also give u these huge areas for u to explore outside of that if u fell like the bosses get u a bit too hard. this is to get it to be easier for newer players.

    the style of the graphics is so cool. i love how the art style makes up for the graphics overall. its not the most heavily graphical game u have ever played but the style and art in this game makes it as one of the most beautiful titles i have played for a long time. Good graphics don't need to be high polygon levels.. as many seem to think.

    the combat feels amazing. never have i played every new weapon i got or tried its style as much as i did in this title. the bosses are a huge step up from former titles and it feels like the ai can really think of what u are going to do next.

    sure this game has some few annoying things but if u can look past them and see the entire game as it is. I believe its the first 10/10 game in a long time.

    the lore is more present in this game and the world comes more alive than ever before. they really smashed it out of the park with this one. its on my top 5 games of all time. right next to Witcher 3 and that's saying something,

    what I have gathered is that ppl complain about it being to hard and not holding ur hand. but honestly I have been more engaged in a game for a long time. for from software to actually give that benefit of the doubt that the player can figure out where to go based on this games awesome level design and story bits make u really think how braindead and handhold other titles are now. let that sink in. I'm looking forward to see what from software brings to the table in the future as they just raised the bar so high,

    (80hours played)    … Expand
  43. kamikazi8956
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    At my opinion from software manage completely to make a open world soul game from another dimension. Despite the hard difficulty in every corner have a new opportunity and the curiosity sometimes will reward you with something awesome. The scale and the map you can easily compair it with skyrim. Overall i am level 70 and i dont even complete half of the map. Good luck feature erder lords
  44. Pratham6776
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This game made me fall in love with gaming again. From the visuals to the music, the soundtrack, the enemy types, the combat, the weapons, the gameplay everything thing is top notch. Just a delightful experience all around.
  45. gtrktscrb
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    very good play it like botw but actual combat + rpg and also play it oh my god it so good i need to go play more bye
  46. tekkai
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    just perfect , Elden Ring has story, a beautiful open world thanks to fromsoftware
  47. jfallen1990
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This was my first Souls game purchase. I have to say I am glad i did it. Great gameplay, fantastic boss fights, incredible environment. Is the game challenging, YES but it can be completed. It takes getting adjusted to combat, playing around with builds. plenty of Youtubers giving advice how to get good and gear to equip. Do not let fear stop you from playing this masterpiece. This trulyThis was my first Souls game purchase. I have to say I am glad i did it. Great gameplay, fantastic boss fights, incredible environment. Is the game challenging, YES but it can be completed. It takes getting adjusted to combat, playing around with builds. plenty of Youtubers giving advice how to get good and gear to equip. Do not let fear stop you from playing this masterpiece. This truly is one-of-a-kind game. I'm happy i gave it a chance. You should too!… Expand
  48. Downn10
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    O jogo trás tudo aquilo de bom que já tem nos outros jogos da From Software, com aproximadamente 46horas de jogo, tenho gostado de tudo o que me foi apresentado em termos de gameplay. O mundo aberto eu achei muito bom.

    Agora falaremos da parte ruim do jogo, a performance no PS5 não é boa, é no máximo aceitável, é muito framedrop, os pop in de grama estão ABSURDOS e muito irritante.    O jogo trás tudo aquilo de bom que já tem nos outros jogos da From Software, com aproximadamente 46horas de jogo, tenho gostado de tudo o que me foi apresentado em termos de gameplay. O mundo aberto eu achei muito bom.

    Agora falaremos da parte ruim do jogo, a performance no PS5 não é boa, é no máximo aceitável, é muito framedrop, os pop in de grama estão ABSURDOS e muito irritante. Sinceramente não entendi como um jogo que não tinha data de previsão, quando teve data, foi 2/3 meses antes e mesmo assim sai dessa maneira.    … Expand
  49. djape
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Love it. Plays and feels so good on PS5. Thank you FromSoft.!! 30hrs into the game and I feel like I havent even started it yet properly. RISE TARNISHED
  50. Fcheic
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    As a gamer with more than 20 years venturing into virtual universes, I confess that it's not easy for a game to drive me crazy so that at the end of a working day, I get home and play making the most of my time. Elden Ring, as it was with RDR2 and TW3, managed to masterfully hold me in a way that today, with so many games with ready-made formulas and copied or poorly done works, theyAs a gamer with more than 20 years venturing into virtual universes, I confess that it's not easy for a game to drive me crazy so that at the end of a working day, I get home and play making the most of my time. Elden Ring, as it was with RDR2 and TW3, managed to masterfully hold me in a way that today, with so many games with ready-made formulas and copied or poorly done works, they cannot innovate in games, but it manages to rescue what I seek most in a game: the real fun.… Expand
  51. J0nas
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    Melhor jogo que já joguei, e os gráficos são lindíssimos! Espero que em breve ele possa rodar liso a 60 fps no PS5
  52. 4r4r4r4r
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    What an incredible game this is a wholesome openworld game
    What an incredible game this is a wholesome openworld game
  53. jppgarcia
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    Other than the occasional frame drops (which are really that big of a deal), this game is an absolute gem. There's so much to do and see. The side content is just as good as the main story, nothing feels unpolished or half-baked. Classic game right here.
  54. Bebop_01
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Best game ever. Just finished it. Don’t listen to the metacritic trolls who always review bomb games because they are bored, this game is a masterpiece like no other. It will change game like Zelda Botw.
  55. DevilY89
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Bloodborne is one my favourite game of all time, and I after playing Elden Ring for 55 hours, I can't even describe how beautiful this game is, it has tons of contents. My only take is the graphics whicj is" ok " but other than that. I'm really loving it n_n
  56. MstrBradbury
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls meets Breath of the Wild with Skyrim style night skies? What’s not to love? Yea, the combat is basically the same as every other SoulsBorne game, but that’s not a bad thing. The game runs smooth on PS5, save for some drop in issues, and looks absolutely amazing. The map is massive and anything you see you can get to, somehow someway.

    If this is Hidetaka Miyazaki’s magnum opus,    Dark Souls meets Breath of the Wild with Skyrim style night skies? What’s not to love? Yea, the combat is basically the same as every other SoulsBorne game, but that’s not a bad thing. The game runs smooth on PS5, save for some drop in issues, and looks absolutely amazing. The map is massive and anything you see you can get to, somehow someway.

    If this is Hidetaka Miyazaki’s magnum opus, that’s fine. If it isn’t, then I can’t wait to see what the future holds.    … Expand
  57. XBladeKH
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Es un pozo de horas y la obra magna que junta todo lo bueno de cada juego de From. Ahora encima con el parche nuevo ya no habrán bajadas de FPS
  58. alectivism
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Loved this game. I beat it after 110 hours after doing every quest I didn't accidentally lock myself out of, and exploring every dungeon. I'm still playing to collect every item. It reinvigorated my interest in video games. I played Sekiro and Bloodborne but didn't make it very far in either. Elden Ring hooked me and the difficulty was more approachable as I could level up my character andLoved this game. I beat it after 110 hours after doing every quest I didn't accidentally lock myself out of, and exploring every dungeon. I'm still playing to collect every item. It reinvigorated my interest in video games. I played Sekiro and Bloodborne but didn't make it very far in either. Elden Ring hooked me and the difficulty was more approachable as I could level up my character and try new builds. Not since beating the Valkyrie Queen in God of War 2018 have I been so proud of overcoming a challenge in a video game. Ignore the review bombs, this is a complete game that won't push microtransactions on you. I never had performance issues playing on performance mode on PS5.… Expand
  59. iMustang
    May 17, 2022
    8
    Elden Ring can best be described as a rollercoaster of a game. At moments you're brought to unimaginable highs, and just as quickly it can plummet you to the bottom. The developers certainly set their ambitions high with their first open world game experience, and to give them a lot of points, they hit the mark exceedingly well. Lots of mystery in things to find as you explore, a good dealElden Ring can best be described as a rollercoaster of a game. At moments you're brought to unimaginable highs, and just as quickly it can plummet you to the bottom. The developers certainly set their ambitions high with their first open world game experience, and to give them a lot of points, they hit the mark exceedingly well. Lots of mystery in things to find as you explore, a good deal of freedom in the order in which you complete tasks, and lots of diversity in the various landscapes you encounter along the way. The game is quite simply beautiful; even with unsettling enemies or grotesque environments, there is always a level of charm to be found almost anywhere you look. This ambitious approach was far from perfect however. There's a constant lack of direction throughout the game to an unfortunate fault, as from the beginning you're given a poor idea of where you're supposed to go or what you're supposed to do.

    While I also love hidden secrets, some tasks you have to do in Elden Ring are exceedingly convoluted. The worst being a key item where you find one half in a relevant area, and the other on the other side of the world hidden in a pot at an unrelated village. Or to finish one quest line you have to find an invisible wall to a cave across the world from where the quest started with no direction. These things simply don't translate well to an open world experience without at least some sense of direction, and it's something I'm hopeful they improve on with the next title.

    The difficulty of the game will always be a topic of debate, but I must reference that even the director himself apologized that he believes they made the game too difficult even by their own standards. This did leave me unable to play the game by myself and thus I only played with allies. In a way this did create a unique experience I'm glad I had, minus the full month the game's multiplayer way broken, because there was a level of charm in traversing the open world with a party and working together to take down the various challenges before us. Though most of that joy left by the end with the game's highly unbalanced endgame, but if you want more detail on that there are plenty of articles talking about how flawed that was. The rush of finally clearing a difficult boss is at its finest here, but it is a shame so much head bashing is often required to reach it, especially towards the end.

    The last point of critique is the story. The lore of this world and the characters in it are actually quite amazing, and the cutscenes are beautifully animated and draw you in every time they happen. I do however wish the story was a little more transparent; rather than reading item descriptions or getting tidbits here and there, I wish the story was told to me directly. With cutscenes already so beautiful and stunning, I wish they could have told me about the story I was experiencing as I was already drawn in. Perhaps the maiden could have told me more as I rested at the sites of grace, or Gideon could have talked more in the library? If the creators wrote such a wonderful story they should have held it with pride, not left it to be discovered by independent research.

    Ultimately the thing I wanted more from this game was transparency. Knowing where to go, what to do, knowledge that weapons matter more than stats (or a better tutorial in general), and of course a better presentation of the story. This lack of transparency in all these factors prevented this game from being a masterpiece to me, but with all that being said, this is still a very good game. Exploring the open world, finding hidden secrets, taking on exciting bosses all with a companion at my side brought a level of charm to this game that captivated me for many nights. If I think of Elden Ring not as a mark of what they've achieved, but rather as a starting point of their new era, I can only get excited. If this is where the starting line is I can only imagine what's around the corner, in fact I firmly believe they can only improve from here. They've nailed so many things perfectly, and if they can refine the lacking components just a little more, I think their next entry could hit a mark of mastery. Elden Ring is a journey worth going on, and while not perfect, definitely delivers a unique adventure with lots of joy to be had. I look forward to what comes next on what is hopefully only the beginning of greater things to come.    … Expand
  60. Thebrah
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game I have ever played. Combat systems is great, graphics are great. The world is just massive, yet just loaded with content. This is right up there with the best games ever made.
  61. Leo1754x
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring é praticamente uma homenagem a todos os jogos "Souls", e um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei na vida... O mundo aberto é incrivel, a ambientação e level design são impecaveis, o jogo só precisa de algumas melhorias de performance no PS5 e MUITA melhora no PC
  62. Sinister272
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made.
    I love this game and everyone should try this game.
  63. ArthurOfRevia
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Almost Everything went wrong with Dark Souls is not in Elden Ring, great combat and a greater content (one of the best open worlds ever), and a great story. The game has some issues like some items are OP from the start, and the game forces you to explore side content, although it gives you the freedom to choose the path. The items could be fixed with a patch. But overall it's one of theAlmost Everything went wrong with Dark Souls is not in Elden Ring, great combat and a greater content (one of the best open worlds ever), and a great story. The game has some issues like some items are OP from the start, and the game forces you to explore side content, although it gives you the freedom to choose the path. The items could be fixed with a patch. But overall it's one of the greatest games ever, and no game is perfect.… Expand
  64. Pepe17
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece!
    Best game in the world
    Open world is full of interesting stuff.
    Please buy this; support this company,
  65. PicklRick
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I really enjoyed the game until I closed the game and when I opened it again the next day, I was lvl 38 down from lvl 54 and from the 43 hours of gameplay back to 25. So lost progress on beating 3 bosses 2 night mini bosses and lots of time from my life. Of course because of the game build you cant try to get back any save file between the two time frames. If you played similar titles youI really enjoyed the game until I closed the game and when I opened it again the next day, I was lvl 38 down from lvl 54 and from the 43 hours of gameplay back to 25. So lost progress on beating 3 bosses 2 night mini bosses and lots of time from my life. Of course because of the game build you cant try to get back any save file between the two time frames. If you played similar titles you know this is just simply unacceptable.… Expand
  66. Kasradark
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    WELL, it's a great game.It has DS,BB and sekiro in it combined! The Only problem that i have with the game is, it crashes Sometimes
  67. Malakhyas
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    From Software's new Masterpiece, this game is really stunning. Its a true evolution coming from each game, DS, BloodBorne and Sekiro!
  68. Air_Sky
    May 9, 2022
    10
    After 150 hours, I love this game with all my heart. Everything you like in Dark Souls series is here. And jumps, and a horse, and amazing locations, and badass bosses, and traps, and Patches! :D My favorite part is a story that you need to uncover by putting some effort into collecting information piece by piece in a huge open world. I still feel like I missed something. No glitches andAfter 150 hours, I love this game with all my heart. Everything you like in Dark Souls series is here. And jumps, and a horse, and amazing locations, and badass bosses, and traps, and Patches! :D My favorite part is a story that you need to uncover by putting some effort into collecting information piece by piece in a huge open world. I still feel like I missed something. No glitches and performance issues

    Oh, my God, I just love this game. 10/10    … Expand
  69. Khalifamohamed
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Its one of the best games ive ever played! + Amazing open world
    + Amazing combat
    + Great bosses + Beatiful art design
    + Great soundtrack
    + Addictive gameplay
    + Great exploration

    - has some performance issues and stuttering
  70. ZXSth
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    For anyone wondering about whether or not they might enjoy Elden Ring, I believe that it is important to say that Elden Ring is only slightly more accessible than most of its Dark Souls predecessors. This is still very much a challenging video game that prioritizes strategic, skill-paced combat, and does not hold your hand. It is centred around traversing a fantasy world full of grim andFor anyone wondering about whether or not they might enjoy Elden Ring, I believe that it is important to say that Elden Ring is only slightly more accessible than most of its Dark Souls predecessors. This is still very much a challenging video game that prioritizes strategic, skill-paced combat, and does not hold your hand. It is centred around traversing a fantasy world full of grim and grotesque enemies, and its story is mostly told in vague snippets of lore. These offerings are not meant as criticisms - they are simply statements about what one who has never played a FromSoft Dark Souls-style game might expect from this game.

    For my part, I can comfortably say that this is one of the most deeply engrossing, comfortably challenging and overall awe-inspiring video game experiences I've ever had the pleasure of playing. Some areas of the game definitely possess that old-school, claustrophobic feel of the Dark Souls games, and bring back those narrow corridors with enemy distributions that feel sadistic - however, there are also numerous wide-open spaces filled with breathtaking views, where you can also accidentally run right into an extremely intimidating boss that could easily overwhelm you.

    Can I recommend this game to everyone? Absolutely not - it's a Souls game, through and through. It is not the colourful, easily accessible romp through a colourful, hooking world that games like Minecraft, Fortnite or Mario might offer. But this is a game that, even after the 150+ hours I have clocked playing it, still provides excitement, a sense of discovery, and an astonishing amount of opportunities to experiment when it comes to fighting enemies.

    Elden Ring is somewhat obtuse, challenging (sometimes shockingly so) and will not hold your hand. However, it is also an undeniably incredible video game that could easily provide you with well over 1000 hours of enjoyment. This is a no-brainer for anyone who ever enjoyed a Souls game, but also offers new players a chance (the most of any game of its kind, but still not much of one) to experience their first Souls game. Elden Ring might not be for everyone, but anyone who ends up enjoying it is almost certainly going to absolutely love it.    … Expand
  71. SHiiK3n
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Great open world with lots to do, from quests to invading forts and looting caves, mines and tunnels, All are always rewarding.
    Good story with dense set of characters.
    Fun gameplay and mechanics with the ability to change your RPG build whenever. Beautiful aesthetics, environments and boss designs, it's also very detailed even for completely optional and missable areas. Best boss    Great open world with lots to do, from quests to invading forts and looting caves, mines and tunnels, All are always rewarding.
    Good story with dense set of characters.
    Fun gameplay and mechanics with the ability to change your RPG build whenever.
    Beautiful aesthetics, environments and boss designs, it's also very detailed even for completely optional and missable areas.
    Best boss fights in any game (tied with KH2).    … Expand
  72. kifinas119
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This isnt a game this is an EXPRERIENCE, upgraded version of dark souls with an open world!
    Currently at lv115 with 50+ hrs gameplay. have seen it all but then again this game suprises you with whats next. yes it has some minor/major backdrops (frame drops etc) so what!!!! . cant wait to finish it to start new game+
  73. Saschi
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    It’s my first souls game and the level of freedom really helped me get into it. There is so much to see and do, and I can’t really remember when was feeling excited all day to get back home and play some more. A wonderful new experience.
  74. Descending23
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing. Simple as that. Soulsbornekiro players rejoice! Imagine Dark Souls philosophy in a Breath of the Wild format. Probably my GotY. Performance issues do occur but nothing that hinders the experience. Play in framerate mode. Ooooh elden ring!
  75. insidiousmirage
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    Not for everyone but once you figure out how the game works it really is a masterpiece. One of the best games I have ever played without a doubt. The world design is absolutely amazing. I'm sure I missed some things but I really tried to explore everything in my first playthrough and it took me about 160 hours to complete. I can't wait for some dlx. I wish other games gave me this sense ofNot for everyone but once you figure out how the game works it really is a masterpiece. One of the best games I have ever played without a doubt. The world design is absolutely amazing. I'm sure I missed some things but I really tried to explore everything in my first playthrough and it took me about 160 hours to complete. I can't wait for some dlx. I wish other games gave me this sense of wonder and the amount of content is just absurd. The scale is jaw dropping. I absolutely love the open world. I should beat some other games on my backlog but I have to start another playthrough.… Expand
  76. KratosFury
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Jogo espetacular em todos os sentidos! Não consigo parar de jogar. Ele é uma evolução de tudo de bom que vimos nos souls. Que perfeição de jogo. Valeu casa centavo gasto !
  77. Aperi
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Such a refreshing game.great atmosphere great open world integration great game play and visuals..
  78. Sannikov123
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Very great Game !! Exploring the world feels great , and the combat is very good. Beautiful Art Design.
  79. Rowd
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Game's amazing, most negative reviews are just from people who like the new horizon game more.
    Love the kind of story in these games where you have to find it in items and piece it together yourself, it's like the opposite of an exposition dump. Really love trying to piece together and figure out the lore, which is what i like about all of from's games.
  80. Logman
    Jun 20, 2022
    9
    Incredible game. Main issue I have with the game is the poor endgame balancing (most enemies/bosses will just do too much damage, can make the end of the game feel a lot less engaging). Other than that, it’s an amazing experience. Would strongly recommend to anyone
  81. Nahna
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A evolução natural dos jogos Souls. O combate, como sempre, é o ponto alto do jogo, mas dessa vez a exploração também alcança a um novo nível.
  82. TalionSwift
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    SO good so far. Only negative is it has some frame hiccups at some spots nothing too bad, and will prolly be patched up. Literally everything else is Godlike and this is quickly becoming my favorite new souls game. And the Open World is the closest to Breath of the Wilds quality that i have seen yet. So much good here that i cant care to knock it for points.
  83. berkae
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    I'm not a fan of souls-like games, but Elden Ring is definitely something else. Combining open-world, with souls mechanics was a great idea, as you can actually feel the progress while playing!
    The bosses are clever and tough but not unfair. The world itself is dangerous, but exploring it gives a lot of joy and actually rewards you!
    The graphic is not up-to-date, but it's not bad. I    I'm not a fan of souls-like games, but Elden Ring is definitely something else. Combining open-world, with souls mechanics was a great idea, as you can actually feel the progress while playing!
    The bosses are clever and tough but not unfair. The world itself is dangerous, but exploring it gives a lot of joy and actually rewards you!
    The graphic is not up-to-date, but it's not bad. I found a couple of bugs, that were annoying, especially once I died because of one, but the game is patched. Multiplayer is kind of a joke, but I wasn't expecting much here.    … Expand
  84. Sumbyv1
    Mar 21, 2022
    9
    massive game and a must for any souls fan. Personally, i found the re-use of bosses a bit off putting and most of them were pretty forgettable too. this isnt in my top 3 soulslike games but it still gets a 9/10 which goes to show how good fromsoft is.
  85. Darkgamer923
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    If you are a Souls fan - this is a great game. I have not had any frame or slowdown issues that others are mentioning.

    If you are new to the Souls series or games similar to it there will be a learning curve.

    The game is not for everyone but I love it.
  86. McBeef
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, GOTY for sure. Easily the best souls game. Not sure what people are review bombing this game for.
  87. sitrous
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Perfect balance between challenge and exploration. The main bosses are fun and the dungeons too. Just wish they were a bit clearer with the story, even more when they had George RR Martin writing it. But overall, very enjoyable and full of content and variety. Loved it
  88. Akma
    May 8, 2022
    10
    I've never played Soulslike game before but I am completely hooked up with this game that I've never played another game on PS5 AND XSX. It is simply a masterpiece game that I feel like I actually live in the world. Closest one I found fun like this was Skyrim and Zelda... Amazing game!
  89. Padudu
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Nothing but praise to this game. To "dive in" the open-world genre and delivering a masterpiece out of the bat without ever sacrificing their souls roots is nothing but a work of genius. Boss fights, secrets, dungeons, fortresses, creativity and the challenge... if that doesn't entice you then I don't know what will.
  90. FR4NKWEST1
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Una obra de arte,el souls de mundo abierto,se merece un 10 y más.llevo mas de 200 horas y todos mis amigos se lo compraron. Un verdadero hito.
  91. XLynnsanityX
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible! I can’t recall the last time I enjoyed a game so much.
  92. GeneraLeonidas
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    GOTY, GOTG, BGE, what else... Thanks from software ! You delivered us a masterpiece.
  93. Tarkan115
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Great Open World with a lot of secrets and surprises. I don't know what people nowadays want, do they like open worlds with boring fetch quests and quest markers all over the place?
    Elden Ring doesn't have fetch Quests it has many dungeons interesting side Quests where you have to find the next steps all by yourself and lots of secret on every corner. To this date Fromsoftwares best game.
  94. Utz
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls 1-3, bb,sekiro Was only the warm up to create Elden Ring. Thank you fromsoftware for this masterpiece.
  95. Relentless191
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Honestly I have played every fromsoft game and they all fall between a 7 to 9 out of 10 always missing certain aspects to get that 10/10 from myself (not that I mean much) However, this game did it, in my opinion this game is fromsoft’s goat game and maybe as of writing this the goat of all games. Perfect for souls vers and new comers.
  96. AlexGabriel02
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Simply, the best souls game ever made point by point. 100% recommended if you like open world games and challenging boss fights. This recommendation is way under level of how epic this game is.
  97. peluchin
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Completamente impresionante, un mundo enorme que explorar y que hacer' simplemente recomendable.
  98. Keitf
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Absolutely outstanding game. The game has been developed with affection on every detail. Is the map from DS1, joined with the bosses of DS3 in an open world where every inch of the map hides a secret that will blow your mind. 10/10 recommended
  99. n4f13666
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    AMAZING, SUPERB, Souls game, the best one, it's Dark souls in open world, a must be played, he mastered all previous souls game to offer an unique experience, a MASTERPIECE
  100. George383
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game that is challenging but rewarding. Very cool builds to come with the awesome weapons and armour.
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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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