Elden Ring

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  1. poodlenoodle
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece is all i have to say about this game, it has performance issues which I didn’t reduce score for because it usually gets fixed anyway.
  2. NightWolfMortis
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    The best game ive played in a long time, perfect in all aspects, its a shame it didn´t come dubbed but that doesn´t make the game any worse.
  3. Inuyasha1
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    아무래도 엘든링은 게임 자체는 겁나 잘만들다보니까 스팀 유저 평가가 엄청나게 오를 거라고 예상은 했었는데 이렇게 순식간에 매우 긍정적으로 오른걸 보면 진짜 확실히 게임은 2022년 최다고티 받아도 될 정도로 잘만들긴 한것같음 ㄷㄷ

    엘든링 메타 평점 97~98점을 줬던 수많은 전세계 리뷰어 웹진들 평점들의 평가들 중에 틀린 말이 하나도없는듯. 최적화가 좀 그랬음에도 너무 갓겜이라 만점 줬다고 했는데 확실히 지금 스팀 유저 평가가 매우 긍정적으로 바뀐걸 보면 게임 자체는 진짜 디테일하게 손맛도 좋고 모험요소도 엄청 뛰어나고 액션과 전투 타격감도 겁나 쩔고 겁나 잘만들었다보니까 최다고티급 초우주갓겜임에는 틀림없는 사실이라 평가가 매우 긍정적으로 단숨에 뛰어오른듯 ㄷㄷ    아무래도 엘든링은 게임 자체는 겁나 잘만들다보니까 스팀 유저 평가가 엄청나게 오를 거라고 예상은 했었는데 이렇게 순식간에 매우 긍정적으로 오른걸 보면 진짜 확실히 게임은 2022년 최다고티 받아도 될 정도로 잘만들긴 한것같음 ㄷㄷ

    엘든링 메타 평점 97~98점을 줬던 수많은 전세계 리뷰어 웹진들 평점들의 평가들 중에 틀린 말이 하나도없는듯. 최적화가 좀 그랬음에도 너무 갓겜이라 만점 줬다고 했는데 확실히 지금 스팀 유저 평가가 매우 긍정적으로 바뀐걸 보면 게임 자체는 진짜 디테일하게 손맛도 좋고 모험요소도 엄청 뛰어나고 액션과 전투 타격감도 겁나 쩔고 겁나 잘만들었다보니까 최다고티급 초우주갓겜임에는 틀림없는 사실이라 평가가 매우 긍정적으로 단숨에 뛰어오른듯 ㄷㄷ
  4. Ponycornosaurus
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    This is my favourite From Software game and, BY FAR, my favorite game of all time. Sure it has some performance issues, but nothing game breaking and that isn't patcheable anyway. Fromsoft was never famous for their performance anyway, take bloodborne for example: constant frame drop, doesnt stop it from being one of the best games of all time.

    Besides the imersion in this game is    This is my favourite From Software game and, BY FAR, my favorite game of all time. Sure it has some performance issues, but nothing game breaking and that isn't patcheable anyway. Fromsoft was never famous for their performance anyway, take bloodborne for example: constant frame drop, doesnt stop it from being one of the best games of all time.

    Besides the imersion in this game is astonishing, i ended up losing the path i was supposed to take so many times and i loved every second of it

    It sure isnt for everyone, just like any other souls game, but for me it is a masterpiece, and a culmination of every piece of good characteristics the other souls games have, mashed up together    … Expand
  5. DenysStallone
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    FromSoftware is kings like allways!! Amazing 10/10. Open world is just epic.
  6. Billy666
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    honestly one of the most enjoyable open world game with plenty of stuff to do without being overwhelming
  7. oldhand666
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing - have completed all Dark souls, Sekiro etc.. this is the best - the open world is so much better than those doing open world games for years.
  8. Cpizz86
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Culmination of elements from previous titles. Probably their best game to date due to its vast open world and things to see and doz with some truly memorable boss encounters.
  9. Duskydingo
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to the review bombing BS. This game is actually amazing. The only people having issues are the cry babies on PC. On console the game runs pretty well. Also, I think the game is " hard" then they aren't trying to learn. For these people," go back to call of duty" .
  10. Zarakydragneel
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Probably the best open world I have ever played, along with the Witcher 3 and BOTW, amazing. Apart from the bad optimisation at some times (fps drops etc) the game gets everything else right. From the open world, bosses, enemies, combat, it's all perfect. I see a lot of people complaining about this game mostly about the technical issues. Thankfully, that can be easily changed. However,Probably the best open world I have ever played, along with the Witcher 3 and BOTW, amazing. Apart from the bad optimisation at some times (fps drops etc) the game gets everything else right. From the open world, bosses, enemies, combat, it's all perfect. I see a lot of people complaining about this game mostly about the technical issues. Thankfully, that can be easily changed. However, the people complaining about the rest of the stuff just don't know what they are talking about. Seems like a bunch of crybabies who can't handle hard games or people against the hype train that's been going on for the last few weeks.… Expand
  11. Obliivious
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amaasaaaassaaaaaaazing this game is phenomenal. I love it. Highly recommend you give it a shot. This is my favorite game of all time. Indeed.
  12. j2tronic
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made—period. The culmination of everything FromSoftware has created over the past 15 years, and a true masterpiece in almost every aspect. This will stand the test of the time and be considered among the classics in video game history. Please play this game.
  13. CookieSnooper
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    It hurts so good
    I have not felt better in a long time
    The cold tears of anger, pain and misery intertwined with warmth of victory
    Dying is my life
    My life is no more

    ps. if the boss asks, tell him I'm very sick
  14. Moon_Chik
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Excellent story, bosses. But open world is obsolete. On PS5 the game works great
  15. LilTopi
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This is by far one of the very best games I've played in recent years, but its obscure clues of pushing the character forwards in the story makes it hard to recommend to anyone not willing to spend a lot of time digging into all the specific mechanics this game has to offer.
  16. The-Messiah
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    My favourite game of all time gameplay music story 10/10
  17. Crayth
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Let's be clear, it's the goty 2022 and as such a lot of people will complain about it. The DA, the gameplay and the open world are irreprochable, the majors issues are the optimisation on PC and some donjons with copy/paste boss (it's the downside to have a OW so large that's you can't fill it with only original mobs). If you are a fan of the fromsoft games, you can go with eyes closed andLet's be clear, it's the goty 2022 and as such a lot of people will complain about it. The DA, the gameplay and the open world are irreprochable, the majors issues are the optimisation on PC and some donjons with copy/paste boss (it's the downside to have a OW so large that's you can't fill it with only original mobs). If you are a fan of the fromsoft games, you can go with eyes closed and if you are not, it's also a great game to start the souls-like experience (you have a lot of tool to make the game easier).… Expand
  18. barryhalls
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    ill be honest, i never know whats going on in these games but in my opinion it doesnt matter. by far the best fromsoft game to date.
  19. EvertonAraujo
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Facilmente um dos melhores jogos de 2022, particularmente já é meu goty. Esse jogo evolui o mundo aberto em diversos aspectos, o jogo traz inúmeros inimigos e chefes que me fez perder a conta, a evolução do personagem mesmo que de forma lenta é gratificante . O set e as composições de build são inúmeras . Esse jogo claramente tirou a sensação de “ massivo “ que muitos jogos vem trazendo,Facilmente um dos melhores jogos de 2022, particularmente já é meu goty. Esse jogo evolui o mundo aberto em diversos aspectos, o jogo traz inúmeros inimigos e chefes que me fez perder a conta, a evolução do personagem mesmo que de forma lenta é gratificante . O set e as composições de build são inúmeras . Esse jogo claramente tirou a sensação de “ massivo “ que muitos jogos vem trazendo, essa sensação de cansaço e monotonia não está presente em Elder ring . É um jogo pra jogar e explorar por horas e acredito que até o fim do aboiando não terão descoberto tudo que o jogo tem a oferecer . Eu recomendo demais a compra dessa joia.… Expand
  20. Corporate_Goon
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    I'm 30 hours into the game and it is fantastic. It is challenging, yes, but Elden Ring gives you more options than previous FromSoft games for mitigating that difficulty - from just going off and exploring another part of the world until you feel ready to tackle the challenge, to summoning 'spirits' that aid you in difficult fights.

    The world is gorgeous, the enemies are well-designed,    I'm 30 hours into the game and it is fantastic. It is challenging, yes, but Elden Ring gives you more options than previous FromSoft games for mitigating that difficulty - from just going off and exploring another part of the world until you feel ready to tackle the challenge, to summoning 'spirits' that aid you in difficult fights.

    The world is gorgeous, the enemies are well-designed, there are tons of great weapons and spells to play with, and when you reach a 'dungeon' area, it is laid out like the best classic Souls locations. The second dungeon area, (the Academy) plays like a perfect melding of Yharnam from Bloodborne and Irythil from Dark Souls 3.

    There are a few *minor* technical problems with the PC version on launch. People giving this game 0 out of 10 because it doesn't support ultrawide monitors are just being ridiculous. There's a bit of minor frame stuttering when the game loads new assets, but this only happens occasionally and never during combat encounters, and i've encountered a few minor bugs, but none were game-breaking and I expect all to be ironed out in patches within the next month or so.

    I'm 30 hours in and I feel like I'm maybe 1/3 of the way through the game. It's breathtaking in scope and incredibly fun to play. I'm giving it a 9 rather than a 10 because the open world does sometimes feel a bit less unique than previous From games - it is definitely influenced by BOTW and Skyrim - and because of those minor technical hiccups. But absolutely fantastic game and a must-play.    … Expand
  21. Bensowa
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    As a Dark Souls fan, this game is amazing. Very large open world, beautiful graphics, and they did a great job making it more user friendly to new players. It still has a Dark Souls challenge to it, but they provide you with a map, and the tools you need to succeed. With it being open world, if you are struggling, just go somewhere else until your stronger. Lots of weapons and armor,As a Dark Souls fan, this game is amazing. Very large open world, beautiful graphics, and they did a great job making it more user friendly to new players. It still has a Dark Souls challenge to it, but they provide you with a map, and the tools you need to succeed. With it being open world, if you are struggling, just go somewhere else until your stronger. Lots of weapons and armor, spells, and awesome enemies. This game is a for sure 10/10 for me. Finally a game that seemed finished on release, rather than waiting for updates to make it fun.… Expand
  22. cjbenavidez
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    It’s addicting and yes it’s challenging. You need to put some hours in this game and explore the world to level up your character and the game gets better and better the longer you play.
  23. AntiReviewBomb
    May 28, 2022
    10
    First fromsoft game and it’s already one of my fav games of all time. Didn’t buy at launch, but glad I got it now. Not dying to any boss 30 times over really made me enjoy the game more. Only the final boss took me awhile to figure out. Game is just so good for fantasy lovers, the magic powers gives you a very fulfilling Gandalf/dr strange game.
  24. MedusanBH
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Melee and mounted combat are almost perfect! The world is gorgeous and the game runs well. It needs a bit of tuning due to some drops in frame rate but it does not change the fact that this game is Awesome!
  25. jendranez
    May 18, 2022
    10
    Man. My favourite game always was Morrowind. Now, Elden Ring is kinda Morrowind on steroids. F-king great exploration. Dpn't know what to say more. "Game hangover" will be the biggest in years. :(
  26. ultimatekayozz
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    For me it is already the game of the year and one of the best games I have ever played. The open world feels completely different from anything you've ever played before - but better. Nowhere do annoying quest markers or arrows take you by the hand and guide you through the world as if on rails. Everything you can find has a purpose or is meaningful. There is no trivial collection stuff.For me it is already the game of the year and one of the best games I have ever played. The open world feels completely different from anything you've ever played before - but better. Nowhere do annoying quest markers or arrows take you by the hand and guide you through the world as if on rails. Everything you can find has a purpose or is meaningful. There is no trivial collection stuff. The best part is the sense of openness. You see something in the distance and wonder "How do I get there?". Then you try for a while and don't make it. Do something else and then end up at said place 5 hours later. I've really played a lot of open world games. But this open world is a kind of opus magnum. Future open worlds will have to measure up to this.

    It's big Dark Souls, but in a good way.    … Expand
  27. AgenteVoid
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    For me, this game was the best experience from Fromsoftware.
    keep the quality along the future Fromsoftware!
  28. moonlight3000
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    The best open world game since Skyrim. With a world so densely packed with amazing gameplay and lore it is very deserving of all the critical acclaim it has received thus far. Elden Ring is a game that takes all the greatness of previous From Software games and adds quality of life changes so any gamer can play it. This game is being review bombed by users on here due to the difficulty andThe best open world game since Skyrim. With a world so densely packed with amazing gameplay and lore it is very deserving of all the critical acclaim it has received thus far. Elden Ring is a game that takes all the greatness of previous From Software games and adds quality of life changes so any gamer can play it. This game is being review bombed by users on here due to the difficulty and to them I just have to say, watch gameplay of a game before you spend $60 on it. While I personally don’t think the game is any harder than something like cup head or shovel knight, like those games it takes trial and error to succeed. If you want something easy and pretty play Horizon. If you still wanna give elden ring a shot but are unsure about the difficulty know that you can always summon help or grind in other areas. Something most angry consumers never even attempted.… Expand
  29. Ironyck
    Apr 18, 2022
    9
    Un des meilleures jeux que j'ai joué depuis sekiro. La seule raison pourquoi il n'a pas une note parfaite est que il ya quelques **** bug qui devraient être à travailler, comme par exemple se faire frapper à travers des murs.....
  30. Boehls123
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game honestly my favorite game from software has made so far, it's a shame it's getting heavily review bombed, it really does feel like the combination of all the experience in games they have had so far, I recommend
  31. Lexyeses
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Its one of the best games ever The characters 8/10
    The world10/10
    The gameplay 10000/10000
    The voice actors 9/10/
    Alexander 10/10
    The bosses 9/10
    I had so much fun playing Elden ring
    Its in my top 5 games of all time . And if didn’t bought it yet
    Idk what you waiting for
    Buy it NOW
    ITS A MUST PLAY
  32. Bopna
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game that really satisfies your exploration and challenge needs. A clear contender for GOTY
  33. ValkyriaDG
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Un juego Increíble con un vasto Mundo Abierto y una Dificultad Muy Interesante. Uno de los candidatos a GOTY del Año.
  34. hklk
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Ofc it's the best game in the f*uckin world ...............................
  35. Rich45682
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece made by From Software, they have created not only the best open world game ever, but also the best game ever made. This is a game that everyone should try. Collapse
  36. awesomeperson6
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best RPGs I’ve ever played. Super challenging and rewarding for those who want to give it a chance. definitely a must play.
  37. Dennidenito91
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Milestone. It is this type of a game, which we will mention in 20 years. Respect and thanks to FromSoft.
  38. Vinivitorioyo
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Não me lembro a última vez que mergulhei tão profundamente em um universo de um jogo. Esse jogo é especial. Queria opções que facilitassem um pouco o progresso em alguns pontos chave da história. Mas entendo que parte do meu gosto pessoal e entendo que é diferente da proposta do jogo. Ainda assim, é um jogo imperdível e um marco na indústria.
  39. thms_ua
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made!
    Definitely the biggest and most ambitious game of FromSoftware. No doubt 10 out of 10
    Gina play more and more
  40. hshbh123
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    people will just complain about everything! the game is an absolute masterpiece and I didnt enjoy a video game for the past fews years except now!
  41. ThaBreeze
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Absolute stunning game, runs even very well on my PS4! The Atmosphere is very unique and the world ingame design reminds me a lot of Zelda BOTW, which I fairly liked a lot too. Although its not completely my type of genre and just a handful of few things I couldn’t get warm with, personally seeing the game overall more like a 8.5-9, I‘ll give it a 10 just to counter all those butthurt reviews.
  42. 7Peacewalker7
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    It’s awesome, big and perfect. 140 hours still lot to explore and discover. Being open world it allows players to have more scopes around tougher areas.
  43. GaianMonkey
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Love this game and a big fromsoftware fan. It's not to every one's taste tho. It's tough and doesn't hold your hand. You have to explore and unravel the land betweens mysterys yourself. The combat it fluid, tough and varied. Shame its not optimizer properly but plays well on ps5. Loving it.
  44. SushiMess
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game in my opinion has lived up to it's expectations. I love how challenging the boss is, especially Margit, the first boss you fight who is harder than what a first boss should be but i think that is perfectly fine as it sets the tone for this game. What's different about this game compared to other souls game is that if you can not beat a boss, you are able to explore to find stronger items and power up your stuff. My issue with the game however is that I've often encountered a bug that makes you stuck midair when you try to summon your horse. It has caused me to lose many runes required to level up and made me restart boss fights like Radahn. For people saying this game has no story, empty open world, or unfair boss fights are just wrong imo. The game does have a story but it is not told traditionally like other games, From Soft's approach with these story telling is giving players bits of pieces for you to think about it and piece them yourself. The open world aspect of this game is done right, in every region you explore, there are ALWAYS caves, dungeons, and towers to explore for loot. You're not always running around in an empty area as there is always something to reward you. The bosses in this game is hard but i don't think they are unfair. This game is a souls game at heart and requires you to learn the bosses animations/attack patterns to perfectly dodge. Some bosses punish you heavily for spam rolling, which is perfectly fine. Overall i really recommend this game. It is the best game to get into the souls series as it allows you to explore to get stronger.… Expand
  45. Tmieti
    May 12, 2022
    10
    This game is like good wine ... if you start you do not want to finish. You want to taste it, feel it ..
  46. Sameohwell
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    10/10 great game. Think of it like a fancy meal, everyone who puts 0/10 is so used to eating garbage they can't even taste anything anymore.
  47. jlemay12345
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a more balanced approach to it then previous souls games for sure. It's a great game anyone saying it looks like garage is out of they're mind.
  48. Disguy425
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    One of the only games I'd call a perfect 10. Just wow. It feels like there is an endless amount of good content.
  49. JarosGra
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    10/10 gameplay
    10/10 character builds
    10/10 bosses
    8/10 story (mysterious)
  50. yuriprotasio
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is incredible, the vast world, variety of items and bosses, the history, and ambiantations through the game has no comparisson, I say this is the strongest candidate to goty.
  51. Welkin
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
    + The lore , world building , characters are still really cool and mysterious
    + There's still a ton of builds you can make and experiment with adding to the replayability
    + Some extremely cool looking locations + The occasional great boss fight + Dynamic weather is really nice . I love it when it starts to rain out of nowhere + Better checkpoints before boss fights (For the most part)    + The lore , world building , characters are still really cool and mysterious
    + There's still a ton of builds you can make and experiment with adding to the replayability
    + Some extremely cool looking locations
    + The occasional great boss fight
    + Dynamic weather is really nice . I love it when it starts to rain out of nowhere
    + Better checkpoints before boss fights (For the most part)
    - Even by Souls standards the story is really incoherent
    - Too many asset flip side bosses and dungeons which is a by product of the world being needlessly huge
    - Progression is slow to incentive you to explore but because of the above it gets really tiresome and repetitive fast so thank god for exploits
    - Many times the difficulty corelates to what a cheap jumpscare does for a horror game . It gets the job done but it's artificial (Bosses spazzing out , aim bot , gank squads , one shots etc.)
    - Jankiness , input delay , poor clipping and bad camera during large scale boss fights
    - Frustrating without a guide especially when it comes to quests and knowing where items are
    - Too dependent on farming , meta items and ashes of war to carry you . This was true in past games as well but it never felt like a requirement

    In both a positive and negative way Elden Ring did nothing that I did not expect and unsurprisingly people twist the games negatives into positives like they always tend to do . It also suffers from the exact same issues Dark Souls 2 did , the open world did nothing for me personally and in case you gave a rats ass no I don't consider Elden Ring to be a masterpiece but in a sea of garbage nowadays it sure appears like one    … Expand
  52. Jcperalta
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Greate game good bosses all around and great music to go with it, the only thing I can say that is bad is that sometime I get some lag but that fine with me it’s still a great game and I’ll keep playing it for a long time. Also hope there some great DLC for this game as well
  53. Guados
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx… Expand
  54. Drsoto
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    First of all, please stop giving 0 point to game based on PC performance. Im a huge fan of soul series. I got platinum trophy ds 1-2-3 And Bloodborne. (Because of similarity i got platinum trophy nioh 1 And still continue nioh 2) Im have been looking forward to elden ring since its announcement. I think its fantastic. Ds with open world was our dream for years And its real now. A lot ofFirst of all, please stop giving 0 point to game based on PC performance. Im a huge fan of soul series. I got platinum trophy ds 1-2-3 And Bloodborne. (Because of similarity i got platinum trophy nioh 1 And still continue nioh 2) Im have been looking forward to elden ring since its announcement. I think its fantastic. Ds with open world was our dream for years And its real now. A lot of people bought elden ring because of its popularity And hype. Most of them never play ds before. So they couldnt understand the game And its taste. Most important things are secrets And discover something without help. Its critical for me. You have to look around, under every rock, every cave etc. I love it. Playing With your friends is more enjoyable.
    Good game, have fun    … Expand
  55. Rydberg98
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    tl,dr: Elden Ring is a masterpiece with some flaws. However, you are not guaranteed to like it, since Fromsoft sticks to their formula regarding graphics, multiplayer and most important of all difficulty.

    First, the reason why most review sites (rightfully) acclaim this game: It does not tell you what to do. There is a tutorial of course, but after that you are free to explore the huge    tl,dr: Elden Ring is a masterpiece with some flaws. However, you are not guaranteed to like it, since Fromsoft sticks to their formula regarding graphics, multiplayer and most important of all difficulty.

    First, the reason why most review sites (rightfully) acclaim this game: It does not tell you what to do. There is a tutorial of course, but after that you are free to explore the huge open world with only a loose suggestion where to go. This game does NOT bombard you with markers on the map or characters who spoon-feed you the story and solutions for your in-game problems. And this is what really is the selling point of this game: When you find something interesting, when you beat an enemy or when you connect lore pieces to a coherent story, it is all your doing and gratification comes with it. And there are many interesting things to find from loot, bosses to npcs and side quests. Some bosses are a bit repetitive, but since the scope of this game is larger than anything they did until today, it is excusable.

    Regarding the difficulty: This game is a Soulslike. That means you will die a lot and most bosses and even enemies will impose a challenge for players unfamiliar with the genre. If that is not of your liking, look elsewhere. A changeable difficulty setting, or an overall easier game will not happen, should not happen if you ask the Fromsoft fanbase and is comparable to asking for guns in FIFA or a PEGI 3 rating for GTA. Therefore, every soulsborne fan is probably satisfied with the challenge Elden Ring poses. Nonetheless, there are plenty of mechanics to get help from: spirit ashes which will attract boss attention or other players who can help in multiplayers. The most difficult bosses are also optional. Even players new to the genre should give it a try.

    For a game with great difficulty, it is of utmost importance that the internal mechanic is good enough that you are actually fighting the bosses and not the controls. And the game mechanics guarantee just that. Controls are understandable, animations smooth and you have plenty of possibilities to adapt the fighting to your personal style and even be able to change your stats and weapons mid-game. The wide range of weapons, spells, and talismans are interesting and allow several approaches to tackle an enemy.

    The lore is fascinating, and you should definitely read item descriptions and listen to npcs to understand what is going on. Their stories are often catching, and the underlying (interpretable) bigger picture is worth the effort. Personally, I think other Fromsoft games have a better underlying lore where they tackle more interesting questions, although none of them has a lore so rich. Elden Ring is more defined by the relations of the fractions and gods among themselves than the question of humanities place in the world.

    The graphics are not AAA standard compared to games like God of War, Horizon or even the Demon’s Souls remake. Do not get me wrong, the design of Elden Ring is great and connects very well to the overall lore/story. So well, that you can hunt for details in boss design and likely be able to learn something from it. But the technical aspects are an average B-. Clipping errors, loading of objects and washed-out textures are common. As I mentioned, this isn’t a surprise, and the game is definitely an improvement compared to Dark Souls, but it is something they should work on. There focus is clearly on game mechanics and design. I do think this game is beautiful, but in 2022 more is possible.

    At last, the multiplayer is fun for cooperation and invasion of players. But the whole mechanic is still tedious to understand and to execute, since areas are often randomly defined as a section which you can’t leave while in coop or invasion. Sometimes this is necessary, sometimes it is just annoying. But still Elden Ring does it way better than Bloodborne.

    Summary: Elden Ring has everything a soulslike fan could want, but still suffers from similar problems other Fromsoft titles did. However, the vast open world, interesting lore, challenging bosses with intelligent design and the thrill of exploration outweigh all the quirks by a great margin. GOTY incoming, 10/10 Fromsoft game.    … Expand
  56. JoystickJihad
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Third Person Action RPG perfection. Elden Ring is an absolute masterpiece.

    It just takes a little bit of patience to learn the ways of the combat in the Soulsborne games,
    then it becomes some of the best experience in all of gaming.
  57. pastman
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Brilliant. A game within BEST videogames of the history. Graphics, history, gameplay... All is perfect!
  58. SimpKilla
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely love the game! The graphics are amazing, story is great. Combat is improved even further. Miyazaki san did it again! BRAVO
  59. robinhoodOO7
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Subjectively, I understand how Elden Ring can be divisive...It's a punishing Soulsborne game that can beat players into the ground. It's a game that's simply not for every gamer and I question just how much more "accessible" it really is.

    Objectively, Elden Ring is the pinnacle of gaming and possibly one of the top 5 open world games ever made. No, there aren't vast villages and towns    Subjectively, I understand how Elden Ring can be divisive...It's a punishing Soulsborne game that can beat players into the ground. It's a game that's simply not for every gamer and I question just how much more "accessible" it really is.

    Objectively, Elden Ring is the pinnacle of gaming and possibly one of the top 5 open world games ever made. No, there aren't vast villages and towns with shops to explore littered throughout the world. Instead, there are hidden NPC's, bosses, dungeons, enemy encampments, mines, abandoned churches, numerous areas, numerous secrets, etc. It's very different from your ordinary open world fantasy game, but done in the best ways possible.

    Ultimately, it's hard to find a "weak point" with Elden Ring, other than to say it won't appeal to many gamers. I have not, for example experienced any of the technical issues, and everything else (as stated by other reviews) is perfect. Gameplay is amazing and hitboxes are fixed. Dungeons and Legacy Dungeons are brilliantly done. The open world is varied and begs to be explored. Bosses are difficult, but co-op is back and better than ever. Customization is nigh infinite.

    It is a brilliant game with brilliant pieces. Although, one that not everyone will enjoy if they're not up for the adventure.    … Expand
  60. Negan_73
    Apr 19, 2022
    8
    Elden Ring è un buon gioco, ma nulla di eclatante come molti vogliono far credere. Non è altro è nulla più di un Dark Souls inserito in un open word. Mi sono goduto molto più Horizon Forbidden West.. che francamente ritengo superiore
  61. arnekd
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Even though its only my second FromSoftware game (1st was Bloodborne), I must say I'm absolutely thrilled about this game. The atmosphere, the gameplay, the audio and the size is totally 10/10.

    I subtract one point due to some minor performance issues on PS5, as well as the absolute worst part: almost no integration of the dualsense features. I really don't get this, they used it in    Even though its only my second FromSoftware game (1st was Bloodborne), I must say I'm absolutely thrilled about this game. The atmosphere, the gameplay, the audio and the size is totally 10/10.

    I subtract one point due to some minor performance issues on PS5, as well as the absolute worst part: almost no integration of the dualsense features. I really don't get this, they used it in Demon's Souls with great success (from what I've read).    … Expand
  62. fcostela
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Absolutely a materpiece!

    I'm with 30 hours of game and still didn't leave the first area, the world is huge with lots of bosses and hidden content!

    Cant beleave im playing a open world souls game! Its fantastic!
  63. Harrintino
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to these trolls. It's like skyrim meets demon souls. I would suggest a next gen system or decent computer though.
  64. Tonydml
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    Atmospherically untouchable. Many reused bosses, though. Where Elden ring excels, is in its immersion for me.
  65. Sekiro1990
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thats the best game From software made hands down

    Its the perfect mix between all of their previous games

    Yes there are some frame dips but will be easily solved with a patch    … Expand
  66. Lab-
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This game IS amazing. Do yourself a favor and start playing. Don't read these emotionally written reviews with a zero score. Pick up the game, play it, thank me later.
  67. Shakil81722699
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow just wow amazing game play and story … Expand
  68. jgeor
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    For me this game is a straight 10 out of 10. The gameplay loop is epic, the world is grand and worth exploring.

    This was quite literally the only game I played for 6 months straight. It hooked me and I couldn't go to anything else even though there were several other games I was excited for. I don't typically invest the time to platinum a game but I platinumed this game. Best game of 2022    For me this game is a straight 10 out of 10. The gameplay loop is epic, the world is grand and worth exploring.

    This was quite literally the only game I played for 6 months straight. It hooked me and I couldn't go to anything else even though there were several other games I was excited for. I don't typically invest the time to platinum a game but I platinumed this game. Best game of 2022 hands down!!    … Expand
  69. evankguitars
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    A wonderful evolution of the "Souls" formula. Another masterpiece from Miyazaki and the quality of the game itself far outweighs any of the minor performance issues (as of patch 1.021).
  70. DEXTER4141
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    best game in my life ....graphics, story, game play thanks fromsoftware,for this masterpiece
  71. YokoHugo
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
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  72. I--BEM--I
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    All the best of souls in a super inspired open world?? Yes!! This is a dream!
  73. Bossborn
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Hands down, this is one of the best games i have ever played. Yes, it is hard, but you always have the option to go somewhere else and come back stronger. There is A LOT to discover and after a few hours you lose track of the main path and just go wherever you feel like. For me this works perfectly. The goal of this game is not to rush through the main path, but to explore the beautifulHands down, this is one of the best games i have ever played. Yes, it is hard, but you always have the option to go somewhere else and come back stronger. There is A LOT to discover and after a few hours you lose track of the main path and just go wherever you feel like. For me this works perfectly. The goal of this game is not to rush through the main path, but to explore the beautiful and HUGE open world with its‘ secrets and side content. I have played for 78 hours now and have beaten 4 major Bosses and i still have a lot to discover. Gameplay is also just 10/10 with its‘ variety auf playstyles und different Bosses. Btw play the build you like and play the game just like you wanna play it. There is no right or wrong way to play this game.… Expand
  74. bananabrainok
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Amazing. If you are a souls fan this is like cake, pie, champagne and the **** all in one.

    Frame rate issues aren't rare for souls, but ps5 makes it feel odd. Minor issues with what is really an amazing game that brings together the best of all souls and then some.
  75. CopperCone89
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    Great game, story is weird, and sometimes you need to use tutorial to know how to get to some places, but after all game is great!
  76. LenDoge123
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is not just dark souls 4 but dark souls 5 and 6.
    Elden ring is the best from software game I have played to this day. I am yet to find a single flaw to this perfectly crafted game.
  77. MantTea
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    I really like this game, without the bugs and performance issues. if you want to play this game to do it, you will enjoy from this one.
  78. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    A beautifully fleshed-out open world. Unique art direction that can completely change your perception of the medievil aesthetic. Extremely well animated and satisfying combat.
  79. Attila16
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring offers the most potent sensations of grandeur I've experienced while exploring an open world. Its immense scale and sense of freedom contrasts wonderfully with the terrors that linger throughout its derelict plains. Additionally, FromSoftware presents a robust mechanical evolution to its Soulsborne formula, providing an unmatched level of character diversity, allowing the playerElden Ring offers the most potent sensations of grandeur I've experienced while exploring an open world. Its immense scale and sense of freedom contrasts wonderfully with the terrors that linger throughout its derelict plains. Additionally, FromSoftware presents a robust mechanical evolution to its Soulsborne formula, providing an unmatched level of character diversity, allowing the player to tackle the many creatures of this world in whatever fashion they please. The game suffers from some repetitive bossfights and rehashed ideas, but The Lands Between continued to surprise me until the very end.… Expand
  80. phantypengy
    Jun 17, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Everything about it is amazing (except for waterfowl dance). I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes open world games, even if you haven't played a souls game before.
  81. LokidBR
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is THE fromsoft experience, if you like the soulsborne games, you MUST get this game, this is peak game design! the graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is just, mmm, perfect!
  82. Mo96jasim
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    After playing +130 hours and achieving the platinum, I'm proudly saying that this game is a masterpiece and my second all time favourite game after RDR2 and the best soulsborne game.
  83. affus
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Awesome game with incredible art design. The world is simple gorgeous. In my humble opinion, the best game I've played so far. And this is not a small achievment, cause it putted Breath of the Wild in second place. For people who thinks to buy it because of hype, I'd recommend doing a little research about what a soulslike game is, because it is a challenge game and people could getAwesome game with incredible art design. The world is simple gorgeous. In my humble opinion, the best game I've played so far. And this is not a small achievment, cause it putted Breath of the Wild in second place. For people who thinks to buy it because of hype, I'd recommend doing a little research about what a soulslike game is, because it is a challenge game and people could get frustraded sometimes (often to be fair).… Expand
  84. KP1994
    Apr 21, 2022
    8
    Not bad reminds me to 2001-2013 GTA 3+4+5 and 2018 Red Dead Redemption Two kinda sounds 2006-2015 Edmonton Rush tho.
  85. Malicious52
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is phenomenal for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the Soulsborne series. It does have a heavy learning curve and can frustrate newer players but give it a chance and hopefully you will also see how amazing this game really is.
  86. grimreapersims
    May 17, 2022
    10
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  87. Eciliass
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Absolutely dynamic gameplay and graphics! Gonna have a hard time playing other games after this one.
  88. HrGjerdingSmith
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring! What a massive game of hot stuff. The combat and the horse riding is so smooth. It’s also very very fun. It’s so amazing riding through this massive world. The world is felt with microscopic details, several dungeons, big castles and churches, elves, cliffs, mountains, plains, camps and much much more. I never get bored doing it. The graphics is also fantastic. A souls-gameElden Ring! What a massive game of hot stuff. The combat and the horse riding is so smooth. It’s also very very fun. It’s so amazing riding through this massive world. The world is felt with microscopic details, several dungeons, big castles and churches, elves, cliffs, mountains, plains, camps and much much more. I never get bored doing it. The graphics is also fantastic. A souls-game have never looked better. The grass and threes are living. The same as every animal and creature who exists here. The people you can meet and talk with feels as humans and the lore is filled in these characters. You’ll meet kings, wizards, knights, traders and much much more. The music and sound design in this game is also mega iconic. It fits so perfect with the boss battles, fights and the exploration. It’s a very difficult game to manage, but it feels so good when you finally learn how to take them down and manages to kill them. It’s no more than a masterpiece. 10/10… Expand
  89. Tsasuke33
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
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  90. Promerious
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Dont hear those clowns that rate 0 or 1 for this game. Elden Ring is a product of FromSoftware studio, and they are so unique to other games that they have their own catalogue name for it: soulborne. Those are the games you won't beat without dying. Those games demand you to get good and pay attention to the game since there are no quest log They also want you to explore the combatDont hear those clowns that rate 0 or 1 for this game. Elden Ring is a product of FromSoftware studio, and they are so unique to other games that they have their own catalogue name for it: soulborne. Those are the games you won't beat without dying. Those games demand you to get good and pay attention to the game since there are no quest log They also want you to explore the combat mechanic, and the beautiful yet depressive world. So for all the clowns that rated 1 or 0. Go do some research about soulborne game and instead of complaining, get good.… Expand
  91. OwlScowling
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Before starting this review, I must acknowledge that a 10/10 does not mean it was a perfect game. Elden Ring absolutely has its issues. But if I were to average out all of the 7/10 moments along with the 12/10 moments, I really believe it would average out to a 10/10. This game far exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable. It was my second FromSoft game, following Dark SoulsBefore starting this review, I must acknowledge that a 10/10 does not mean it was a perfect game. Elden Ring absolutely has its issues. But if I were to average out all of the 7/10 moments along with the 12/10 moments, I really believe it would average out to a 10/10. This game far exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable. It was my second FromSoft game, following Dark Souls Remastered. The art style is absolutely breathtaking, with nearly every screen looking like it was ripped out of an oil painting.

    What's most remarkable is how many moments of guaranteed genuine surprise that they baked into an open world game: the first time you take the Siofra River Well elevator and see the underground night sky, jumping over the wall that leads into Caelid and seeing its blood-red sky--along with many, many others. The world is equally breathtakingly beautiful and terrifying, with creatures that will make you truly panic (the Royal Revenant comes to mind).

    The quality of the bosses here, are top-notch as well. Having now played all of the Soulsborne games, I can say Elden Ring has some of the best bosses, perhaps second only to Sekiro. I've heard much criticism about the bosses difficulty level, that it is so overtuned so that spirit summons are needed or some such. I completely disagree. I went through my first playthrough with plenty of summons or ashes of war. But later I went back and went through the entire game with one of the slowest weapons just for fun--the Great Club. I can tell you that even Malenia has guaranteed openings to hit a fully charged R2 with this super slow weapon. The bosses are just harder and more complex than before, with branch points in their combos based on your positioning--and I am here for it. It absolutely feels unfair at first, but once you've decided you're going to take them on solo, melee-only, it is an absolute thrill-ride. And, if you'd prefer to Comet Azur them while your Mimic takes agro--go for it! Elden Ring absolutely has its flaws (rewards for finishing dungeons not always being exciting, re-used bosses, etc), but this has to be the best game I've played in years.    … Expand
  92. MasterV777
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    great combat, great bosses, an overall fun game with very little flaws although the multiplayer could be improved
  93. NotShared
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect game, no complaints. My only advice to new players, don’t share Larval Tears for any reason.… Expand
  94. Rubenstrrrew
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
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  95. Criscros14
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    This game is so incredible, I can say that this is one of the best video games I've played, it has an amazing map, the art of it is breathtaking and the game looks amazing, the bosses are a challenge for all of us, so yuppp thanks again from software
  96. DanteMerino
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best souls-like ever would suck FromSoftwares's Dick no cap
    Remember try finger but whole
  97. Taesito
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Dont let these incels who review bomb fool you, this is the best game of all time.
  98. ihearthawthats
    May 4, 2022
    9
    Hours Played: 300+ Hours (still playing)
    Trophy Completion: 42/42 PLATINUM
    Worth My Time: Yes, easily a 500+ hour game. Worth My Money: Yes, you definitely get your money's worth. What I Like: It's the souls formula in an open world and it works well. So if you enjoy both genres like me, then you're in for a treat. Mostly a familiar trek to those experienced, but adds just enough    Hours Played: 300+ Hours (still playing)
    Trophy Completion: 42/42 PLATINUM

    Worth My Time: Yes, easily a 500+ hour game.
    Worth My Money: Yes, you definitely get your money's worth.

    What I Like: It's the souls formula in an open world and it works well. So if you enjoy both genres like me, then you're in for a treat. Mostly a familiar trek to those experienced, but adds just enough variety and new stuff to keep things interesting.

    What I Dislike: It's a PS4 (PRO) game through and through. Nothing is being taken advantage of specifically in the PS5 hardware. In fact, the performance can be quite subpar at times. Magic is OP in both PVE and PVP in this game. Great if you like magic, sucks if you don't.

    How It Stacks Up: I still prefer the Dark Souls series. This game does some great things, but it also falls short in some aspects. Assets are reused quite a bit, despite the core gameplay being addictive. PVP is in a bit of a sorry state right now unless you use magic. Difficulty is more forgiving due to lots of checkpoints and less severe death penalties, but the game is still long and treacherous. It's a must play.    … Expand
  99. MarceloOneShot
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Nunca gostei de Souls Like, não curto essa ideia de matar inimigos e depois ele voltarem novamente isso pra mim continua sem fazer sentido, tentei jogar DS3 e Sekiro mas não adiantou, até que um dia chega o magnífico Elden Ring e eu fiquei encantado com a ambientação do game e assim comprei o jogo e me APAIXONEI!. Pra mim nos últimos anos o top 3 games são: The Witcher 3, Red DeadNunca gostei de Souls Like, não curto essa ideia de matar inimigos e depois ele voltarem novamente isso pra mim continua sem fazer sentido, tentei jogar DS3 e Sekiro mas não adiantou, até que um dia chega o magnífico Elden Ring e eu fiquei encantado com a ambientação do game e assim comprei o jogo e me APAIXONEI!. Pra mim nos últimos anos o top 3 games são: The Witcher 3, Red Dead Redemption 2 e Elden Ring… Expand
  100. LiveFox
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Anyone who rated this game at 0 is a cuck. Same asswipes that bought cod vanguard and defend it. Dumb **** don’t like narrative based games.
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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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