Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. ThiagoMartins99
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    perfect in every way ! ( Greatest game of all time, Play it and make your own mind up about it and The definitive From Software experience).
  2. DrewsterTab
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    I only started playing Souls games after Bloodborn was released, and have enjoyed them mostly. Elden Ring, however, may just be the best game I have played in 30 odd years of gaming. The balance between combat, learning and levelling is perfect. There are just too many brilliantly executed things to list, so I will leave that for the real reviewers. Boss fights are epic, the Lands BetweenI only started playing Souls games after Bloodborn was released, and have enjoyed them mostly. Elden Ring, however, may just be the best game I have played in 30 odd years of gaming. The balance between combat, learning and levelling is perfect. There are just too many brilliantly executed things to list, so I will leave that for the real reviewers. Boss fights are epic, the Lands Between have so many hidden areas and surprisingly deadly enemies! (Birds with knives and those damned dogs!!)

    Seriously, don't let this game slip by, it really is a phenomenon.    … Expand
  3. Angrymooon
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    The greatest game I’ve ever played. The combat is in point, the weapon variety is massive, the world is incredible and big with full of excitement.
  4. punisherer
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    pure excellence, a benchmark for modern AAA games, thank you Miyazaki and the team
  5. beef623
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic and massive. This feels like the best parts of all of the Souls games wrapped into one with plenty of extras thrown in. Some of the most gorgeous environments I've ever seen. More than once I've thought, "there can't be anything over here", then discovered a massive dungeon. 30+ hours in and just about to finally venture past Stormvale Castle.
  6. Trawz
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Every red review that I have read is obviously a troll, the graphics are very flawless considering the fact that it is supposed to feel old school, this is a Dark Souls game.

    9/10 people that gave this game a 0 is just butthurt that this game is too challenging, so they opt for the easy alternative, Forbidden West.
  7. Fahadmohd_47
    May 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's been a long time and I haven't enjoyed a video game as much as I did in elden ring, it's a really great video game 10/10

    لعبة السنة بكل جدارة    … Expand
  8. Buffalobriin
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    An incredible entry by Fromsoft. This game has a depth, that in today’s current offering of titles simply dwarfs everything. The world is massive, intricate and really pulls off a dark fantasy atmosphere that I didn’t expect. Nearly every feature from all past “Soulsborne” games is implemented and improved. Combat is satisfying, character building is thorough and uniquely diverse. I’mAn incredible entry by Fromsoft. This game has a depth, that in today’s current offering of titles simply dwarfs everything. The world is massive, intricate and really pulls off a dark fantasy atmosphere that I didn’t expect. Nearly every feature from all past “Soulsborne” games is implemented and improved. Combat is satisfying, character building is thorough and uniquely diverse. I’m currently over 20 hours in and am still finding new things at every corner. I have no doubt I will be playing this game for years. It’s important to mention to everyone who does not understand this style of game, you do not beat this type of game, you endure. It’s about learning from mistakes, every failure is a learning opportunity. I look forward to learning more with each session.… Expand
  9. Bakerman_2005
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is the greatest thing I ever have, and ever will experience. My entire family left me, I was fired from my job and I owe thousands to the bank as I'm I debt. None of that matters for I have the luxury of enjoying this masterpiece of a game
  10. Shlepeee
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Enough of the unreliable, emotional review bombs from users. I use to consider users just as if not more credible with their reviews of a game than critics, but these days they seem too quick to complain about a game than post any sound criticism.

    Elden Ring has a story, a beautiful open world with next-generation art design And graphics. The controls and action are smooth, and there    Enough of the unreliable, emotional review bombs from users. I use to consider users just as if not more credible with their reviews of a game than critics, but these days they seem too quick to complain about a game than post any sound criticism.

    Elden Ring has a story, a beautiful open world with next-generation art design And graphics. The controls and action are smooth, and there are loads of content to keep players exploring while developing and honing the skills to survive in the unforgiven Lands of Between. I left my wife to.    … Expand
  11. Teufelsrochen
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Top Spiel ,nix für Noobs.
    From Software macht hier einfach alles richtig.
    Überall gibt es was zu entdecken!!!!
  12. Foxx47
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Ce jeux est juste génial, je ne vais pas écrire encore une fois pourquoi il est si bon mais juste dire que je lui met 9 et pas 10 car pour moi jour PC il manque un peut de technique.
    Le jeux pourrais être un peut plus beau, la DA est magnifique dommage que les graphisme ne suivent pas, et il y au un manque d'optimisation sur PC et pas de prise en charge des écran 21/9.
  13. The_Senate
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    A game that we will be studying to the end of time. We will be studying the open world, art, bosses, weapons, and story. in a time where most AAA games are full of microtransactions, and lazy development it is truly astounding hat we got this game. Not only is this the best installment form FromSoftware, but Elden Ring has along with many other games this year ahs revived my hope forA game that we will be studying to the end of time. We will be studying the open world, art, bosses, weapons, and story. in a time where most AAA games are full of microtransactions, and lazy development it is truly astounding hat we got this game. Not only is this the best installment form FromSoftware, but Elden Ring has along with many other games this year ahs revived my hope for future titles.… Expand
  14. Chefben30
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite game of all time. There’s not much I can say that most of the reviews haven’t covered. However, I feel everyone’s personal play through will be a little different and the anecdotes will be unique and entertaining. On my 3rd character, I was clearing an area that I had been through 2 times. I was happily gobbling up resources and poking around the map without a care in the world. All of the sudden, a boss health bar appears that says ‘Deathbird’. A giant skeletal crow about 20 times my size drops out of the sky and pecks me to death. I was slack jawed for a bit and then just started laughing. The thing scared the crap out of me and was pure nightmare fuel to look at. When I came back, it didn’t show up. It took me awhile to realize it was a nighttime boss only. I advanced time and after a few tries, got my revenge. I can’t think of another series where things like this happen.… Expand
  15. Swedo
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Amazing game . Solid 9. Fix frame rates on ps5 it will be a 10. It lags just a little but not enough to put me of and that will be fixed soon with a patch I'm sure . Amazing world to explore and a good challenge. Ignore the 0 ratings. They get kicks out of putting a good thing down
  16. Dabigboss_1987
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Absolutely masterpiece 2022, best from software game by far, u cant let this game out
  17. DarisW
    May 11, 2022
    10
    This game is a gift to me, more than 100 hours and I still hyped about everything. Never been so invested since Bloodborne and Dark souls 3
  18. s2play5
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    am like game not like demons souls more elden is world unluck is like this game because your noget stuck is primary boss your get world is explorer eucounter others bosses get lvl up is after die this boss
  19. Aradraf
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    NICE VIDEO GAMEEEE
    I love it its great and The Open world is awesome
    It deserves that score
  20. Equilibrium1184
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    FromSoft has really taken it to the next level. The world is big and has ALOT in it to do! Bosses are really fun and challenging, NPC are interesting. And the story is FIRE! If you like any of the earlier From Soft games, this is a must have. Even if you never have heard of dark souls or fromsoft, this will be a perfect introduction. 10/10. The framedrops are not in the way of gameplay.FromSoft has really taken it to the next level. The world is big and has ALOT in it to do! Bosses are really fun and challenging, NPC are interesting. And the story is FIRE! If you like any of the earlier From Soft games, this is a must have. Even if you never have heard of dark souls or fromsoft, this will be a perfect introduction. 10/10. The framedrops are not in the way of gameplay. People claiming fromsoft have bought reviewers off are wrong. The game is absolute worth it… Expand
  21. AspemRiano
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Hands down the best game ive ever played - im 50 and have been gaming since my teens. I see people saying performance issues?? get a better PC and it's as smooth as butter on the PS5. All the negatives are from people who have only played a small portion of the game. 11/10 from me.
  22. Vallenhael
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is visually stunning, has incredible depth, fast paced action gameplay and combines the best of every single souls game. It has minor performance issues on Ps5 in Quality mode which are absent in performance mode. The game is a genre defining masterpiece and does not deserve to be review bombed over minor fps drops from 60 to 30 for a few seconds every hour or so.
  23. Xilo36
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    The game is a masterpiece and deserves GOTY. From software consistently pushes out great games.
  24. Benjiii
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    Haven't played anything like it before. This is a masterpiece from the beginning to the end.
  25. naki_biga
    Jul 6, 2022
    10
    As you can see, the game is being bombed with bad reviews, do not trust them.

    Elden Ring is one of the most carefully designed games in the last years, especially in level design and mechanics. It obviously follows its predecessors Souls games but refines every aspect of it, combat is more dynamic and have plenty of new mechanics, it is not an R1 smasher anymore, it have the biggest    As you can see, the game is being bombed with bad reviews, do not trust them.

    Elden Ring is one of the most carefully designed games in the last years, especially in level design and mechanics. It obviously follows its predecessors Souls games but refines every aspect of it, combat is more dynamic and have plenty of new mechanics, it is not an R1 smasher anymore, it have the biggest variety of abilities and spells, history is intricated, gameplay challenging at any time, and the map is huge. After 60 hours of gameplay, I am still being impressed of the size, the locations, its atmosphere and how small they make me feel.

    It is, a game with an initial steep learning curve, and give you little info and nowhere to check it. If you have a quest, you need to remember it, you wont have a HUD telling you everything to do, just like real life. It is challenging and it demands you to die a lot, but every dead is not a failure but a chance to learn. But hey, it is an open world that is filled with many, many things (don’t listen to other reviews, Assassin’s Creed is an empty map, not Elden Ring), so if you are stuck on a boss, maybe you should just go somewhere else and come back with better level and skills.

    Being an open world and allowing you to tackle bosses and difficult situations later on, makes a more accessible game that other Souls, that are more lineal and forces you to kill a boss or you cannot advance.

    For me, being a Souls fan since Demon Souls, it feels like a step forward, a beautiful game filled of experiences and adventures, and I am sure many people will enjoy it. This said, if you use to play with all aids, in easy mode, and you are not used to challenges, and want to feel overpowered and simply smash buttons, this is not your game. You will get frustrated as it demands mental calm.    … Expand
  26. Bluery
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Best Open World Game Ever. Not the story but gameplay mechanics and design is absolutly outstanding. PS5 Performance Mode runs smooth for me. Graphics is not state of the art but good enough. And it is a little bit easier than the other souls games. Lots of secrets not so much copy pasta like in similar open world games.
  27. chefbeko
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    oyun her yönüyle mükemmel fakat şöyle bir sıkıntı var ki ilk yarısından sonra oyun tekrarlamaya başlıyor
  28. Hauram
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Take your time at the beginning, introduce yourself to this open world. If you expect this game to be like other open world games that automaticly leed you through everything - this is not line that. But if you take your time, try to understand that this game is everything that

    gamers where looking for in terms of new experiences. This Game is a Hardcore Game by any means. And to all    Take your time at the beginning, introduce yourself to this open world. If you expect this game to be like other open world games that automaticly leed you through everything - this is not line that. But if you take your time, try to understand that this game is everything that


    gamers where looking for in terms of new experiences. This Game is a Hardcore Game by any means. And to all people criticising the Hardcore-ness of this game by telling things like bla bla it is not showing you anything bla bla ...
    Hardcore in terms of Souls Games is not "Witcher-3-on-Deathmarch-Hardcore". As I said, if you take your tome to lern the mechanics you will eventually understand how this game works. If you take it slowly and are nosy as hell you will be rewarded like you have never been rewarded.    … Expand
  29. Tommey
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    This is my first-ish (tried DS III, but failed shortly within 90 minutes and gave up) FromSoftware game. I love how you can explore 60% of the map without progressing to the first story boss. That way you can get overpowered and find items and explore from the beginning.

    Absolutely epic game with epic boss fights and gameplay. The lore is pretty interesting as well. Just wish the    This is my first-ish (tried DS III, but failed shortly within 90 minutes and gave up) FromSoftware game. I love how you can explore 60% of the map without progressing to the first story boss. That way you can get overpowered and find items and explore from the beginning.

    Absolutely epic game with epic boss fights and gameplay. The lore is pretty interesting as well. Just wish the plot/story was more concrete and cohesive. The music definitely fit the theme of the game's challenges and overall ambience. This is definitely my most proud platinum trophy out of my entire collection due to the sheer difficulty of the hard-hitting bosses and timings you have to know.    … Expand
  30. Balzari
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    Visuals: 9 - Audio: 8 - Fun: 9 - Longevity: N/A - Engagement: 9 - Overall Score: 9 (so far)
    Only started playing 'Elden Ring' so I can only offer a 'Work in progress' review
    'Elden Ring' is better looking than 'Dark Souls 3' but not as polished as the 'Demon's Souls' remake. Music is typically rousing when combat takes place and calm / relaxing when roaming the world. Controls are    Visuals: 9 - Audio: 8 - Fun: 9 - Longevity: N/A - Engagement: 9 - Overall Score: 9 (so far)
    Only started playing 'Elden Ring' so I can only offer a 'Work in progress' review
    'Elden Ring' is better looking than 'Dark Souls 3' but not as polished as the 'Demon's Souls' remake.
    Music is typically rousing when combat takes place and calm / relaxing when roaming the world.
    Controls are almost identical to previous 'Dark Souls' games but with a few new moves that really enhance gameplay.
    'Elden Ring' is a 'Souls' game that has been inspired by 'Zelda: Breath of the Wild' which is an absolutely brilliant thing.
    So far 'Elden Ring' feels more of an evolution rather than a revolution however I am really enjoying it and can totally recommend.    … Expand
  31. Saigon55
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    Eldin is a great game & a must own. I have 80hr into the game & haven't even opened up the entire map yet this just might be the biggest game ever made no joke.
  32. Muhgamer
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    the best game yet this year and don't forget there is still 1 game on the way that I guess will be a real contender god of war Ragnarok . this year is on fire. 2022 games awards is going to be the best and I guess better than 2018
  33. MGRODVI
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Gráficos viejos jajaja actualicen sus consolas o pantallas no se les estén quemando , es un juego con un súper lujo de detalle , grande, jugabilidad de 10 y los mejores gráficos que han salido en la nextgen goty seguro
  34. Sidnn
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Game is a masterpiece.
    Aesthetics, music, gameplay, atmosphere, customization that no other game could ever dream of.. Everything is top tier as a full AAA game should be.
    Don't pay any attention to the user reviews, people just love to hate nowdays. Theres no way to rate this game lower than 8 even if u hate the franchise. Its very sad because user reviews here used to be good. People    Game is a masterpiece.
    Aesthetics, music, gameplay, atmosphere, customization that no other game could ever dream of.. Everything is top tier as a full AAA game should be.
    Don't pay any attention to the user reviews, people just love to hate nowdays.
    Theres no way to rate this game lower than 8 even if u hate the franchise. Its very sad because user reviews here used to be good. People rate the PS5 version 0 because PC has frame problems..!
    Seriously no one should take Metacritic user reviews seriously anymore, just a cesspool of angry mankids.

    A must play for dark fantasy fans.    … Expand
  35. Marcblack
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. I'm only 30 hours in and absolutely delighted with the world they created.

    The only flaw I see? This game needs a warning on its cover: "not another ubi-like game" No, seriously, I'm so tired of games that constantly hold my hand and treat me like I'm a child. Unlike FarCry, Horizon, Ghost of Tsushima, Assassins Creed and others, Elden Ring trust its players.    Absolute masterpiece. I'm only 30 hours in and absolutely delighted with the world they created.

    The only flaw I see? This game needs a warning on its cover: "not another ubi-like game"

    No, seriously, I'm so tired of games that constantly hold my hand and treat me like I'm a child. Unlike FarCry, Horizon, Ghost of Tsushima, Assassins Creed and others, Elden Ring trust its players. Here you get to truly explore a world in ruins. It's a beautiful and mysterious land. You see a castle far away? An abandoned house? A cavern entrance? Maybe go take a look. And be sure you'll find a location that is so unique it doesn't need question marks or a compass pointing to it.

    Same for the non-player characters and their quests. They also feel unique and tailored to be memorable. Not the traditional "fetch x pieces of wood", "kill x boars" nonsense you see anywhere else. This game respects your time.

    What to say about the combat? Deep and strategic, simply put. Again, if you face your enemies like you would have done in Assassins Creed you're in for a world of pain and frustration. Combat in Elden Ring is all about observing, learning and committing to each and every action you perform. Take for instance Tree Sentinel. Bastard demolished me for at least two hours, but I eventually killed him, though not before I learned his attacks (and took some good rest so my brain could absorb what I learned). And that's how it was meant to be. Tree Sentinel is now a satisfying memory of a challenge I overcame. See you again in NG+ my friend.

    Sadly this game is not for everyone, and it's fine. Just know what you are getting in before you buy it.    … Expand
  36. Afterthegame
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    even if the fans of PS and workers of sony studios cry this game deserves the goty for now
  37. VerDi
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Это потрясающая игра!!! Те кто пишут про вылеты и глюки, играйте на нормальной платформе. ИГРА ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНА!!!! НЕ МОГУ ОТОРВАТЬСЯ!!
  38. Mr_OrdinaryX
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    It’s great! The sense of adventure is at its highest in this entire game. Never knowing what you might come across is exciting and nerve wrecking.
  39. OceanSky77
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Amazing game, I started off somewhat skeptical when I was first exploring the map thinking it was empty, but when I started really exploring I realised how much caves, dungeons and secrets are all hidden and waiting to be discovered. It takes the mechanics and gameplay of each from game and puts them all together and it works. Combat feels great especially when you start finding new artsAmazing game, I started off somewhat skeptical when I was first exploring the map thinking it was empty, but when I started really exploring I realised how much caves, dungeons and secrets are all hidden and waiting to be discovered. It takes the mechanics and gameplay of each from game and puts them all together and it works. Combat feels great especially when you start finding new arts of war, combined that with spells and the new mounted combat and jump attacks. It took me a slight adjustment period but I'm hooked. The world is huge and full of loot. The trademark atmosphere that's from soft games are known for is here which is impressive given the open world format. The only problem that I had was draw distance I find it unpleasure to look far in open areas, anyway I'd highly recommend to anyone especially a fan of dark souls.… Expand
  40. rezaaaaa
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    this game is beautiful. great gameplay and everything u would want. ITS AMAZING. hard at first for newcomers tho
  41. Mohammad2445
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    A varied and fun open world that motivates you to discover the map, great gameplay, a variety of weapons and armor, the game world is very beautiful, a game worth trying
  42. BKSPhantom
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Best game I played in my life and I started playing video games 25 years ago!
  43. Matace84
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    if you enjoy a fascinating open world full of secrets areas and mysteries to explore and don't get frustrated at dying constantly this game is for you.
    if you have no patience and need to be shown and given anything with minimal effort move on
  44. oomou
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    While challenging, and at times frustrating, no open-world RPG has captured the sheer joy of exploration and discovery as much as this game.

    A constantly surprising and compelling world, even at it's most grotesque and disturbing, I have been utterly engrossed in this title since day one. It has restored my faith in, not only RPGs, but video games in general. It treats the player as a    While challenging, and at times frustrating, no open-world RPG has captured the sheer joy of exploration and discovery as much as this game.

    A constantly surprising and compelling world, even at it's most grotesque and disturbing, I have been utterly engrossed in this title since day one. It has restored my faith in, not only RPGs, but video games in general. It treats the player as a grown-up and lets you create your own story, your own myth, in a world that rewards curiosity, bravery and ingenuity.

    It's not a game for everyone. At times it's a game that demands a great deal, perhaps more than many players will want to give. But given the time and the dedication you are rewarded with one of the most memorable experiences in video game history.    … Expand
  45. Texhnolyze1
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Опус магнум миядзаки. Спустя 200 часов, и минуя финальные титры хочу вернутся в неё снова.
  46. LucasK001
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the ultimate epic game, a smash hit that immerses you in extraordinary adventure and jaw-dropping art direction.
    Moreover, the gameplay is still so enjoyable and even after finishing it, I can't put it down and I think about it all the time.
    Seeing the next releases, it is necessarily the game of the year for me. (yes there are some technical flaws but they totally    Elden Ring is the ultimate epic game, a smash hit that immerses you in extraordinary adventure and jaw-dropping art direction.
    Moreover, the gameplay is still so enjoyable and even after finishing it, I can't put it down and I think about it all the time.
    Seeing the next releases, it is necessarily the game of the year for me.
    (yes there are some technical flaws but they totally disappear because the rest is just great)    … Expand
  47. Remiulv
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! One of the best games ive ever played! Its dark souls open world! I love it
  48. Coolcosmo
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best soulsborne game I have played by far in nearly every department. Best combat, best world, best lore and some of the most innovative weapon designs to date in a soulsborne game
  49. Blue9710x
    May 12, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring blew my expectations sky high. I am currently about 120 hours into Elden Ring and am still finding caves and bosses I haven't even seen before. I have completed most character side quests and have beat almost every major boss in the game but I can't wait to explore the Lands Between all over again with a new build in new game plus. Exploring the world of Elden Ring has been suchElden Ring blew my expectations sky high. I am currently about 120 hours into Elden Ring and am still finding caves and bosses I haven't even seen before. I have completed most character side quests and have beat almost every major boss in the game but I can't wait to explore the Lands Between all over again with a new build in new game plus. Exploring the world of Elden Ring has been such a blast. The game is absolutely massive without feeling empty. I couldn't go five minutes without finding something cool or interesting in the world. The environmental design and art direction for every area, npc, armor, weapon, spell, and boss is outstanding. The lore and story of Elden Ring always peeked my interest and made me want to look through every item description to learn more about the world. There are some very memorable side quests and moments that I don't think I will ever forget. Some of the bosses in Elden Ring are among the best I've ever fought. Nearly everything about Elden Ring feels handcrafted to perfection. The only problems I have with the game are that there are a lot of repeat bosses and many bosses or enemies have extremely hard to dodge attacks that insta kill anyone with a low enough vigor. Also the game has some problems that are hard to avoid due to its scale, like how its hard to know how to continue a side quest without a guide and some of the repeat bosses feel poorly placed. But these problems are relatively small because the rest of the game is genuinely amazing. Overall, I think Elden Ring might be my favorite game of all time but I need some more time to fully decide that. Also anyone who is new or hasn't played a soulsborne game should play try Elden Ring before other soulsborne games due to the massive access ability the game lends to players. But one thing that is for sure is I will definitely be picking up every fromsoftware title I haven't played yet (Dark Souls 1-3 and Sekiro) and I will be getting the platinum trophy for Elden Ring. I can't wait for the dlc.… Expand
  50. wasabitomo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I'm saying this as someone who never really like any of the previous Souls games. Elden Ring is my favorite game of all time. I would 100% recommend this game to everyone. I honestly never thought I would fall in love with this game so much. It's kind of ironic comparing myself today to myself a few days ago. Elden Ring is literally my life now.
  51. Bastiwise
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    I can't for the life of me understand the bad reviews. Maybe people are frustrated, but if you get the hang of it, this game is truly magical. You discover amazing things when you least expected them. The only downside is, that this game is almost too addictive.
  52. GhostRyder5938
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This was the best game i ever played, because of the bosses, enemies, open world and combat.
  53. omegadef1ant
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Got the platinum trophy after a week and a half. This game is such a beautiful culmination of everything from software has been building. I do empathize with pc players dealing with bugs on launch but I don’t think that deserves a review bombing. This is from softwares final fantasy 7. Well done!
  54. DeathUnveiled
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I don’t know what to say except I love this game. It’s the perfect culmination of everything we love from Dark Souls and Bloodborne. 10/10
  55. quique90
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Este juego es el mejor de todos los tiempos el diseño artístico es lo mejor los gráficos no necesita más mira Zelda y nadie dice nada mucho más divertido que horizon son todos una basura al lado de este juego pero hay mucho hater y mucho noob
  56. RuthlessMindset
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent open world. Hard game but not crushing. I’m looking forward to the DLCs!!… Expand
  57. Kenkuli
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    My first souls game ever and was not disappointed. easily one of the best games ever made
  58. Salimotix
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    It’s my first FS, I liked the genius design of every zone of the game and the feeling when discovering a new area. Thanks to FS for this master piece.
  59. harissss
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is the best game ever made, nothing tops this and probably won't in the near future either. This is the MAGNUM OPUS of gaming.
  60. HailSatan
    Mar 21, 2022
    9
    250+ Hours. Nearly perfect.

    Why the 1 point deduction? - Graphics are good, but not up to AAA standards for Ps5 - Sadly, no real ps4 to ps5 differences besides performance - There is no hand-holding. For some players, this may feel cruel. - At times, solutions to roadblocks are so left-field it's near impossible without community hints. - Takes a solid 20-30 hours before progress    250+ Hours. Nearly perfect.

    Why the 1 point deduction?
    - Graphics are good, but not up to AAA standards for Ps5
    - Sadly, no real ps4 to ps5 differences besides performance
    - There is no hand-holding. For some players, this may feel cruel.
    - At times, solutions to roadblocks are so left-field it's near impossible without community hints.
    - Takes a solid 20-30 hours before progress feels fluid.

    Why the 9?
    - Best open world combat to date. You'll likely replay the entire game to try a different combat style.
    - It's huge. 250+ hours and I'm only now getting around to beating it.
    - Hard, but not as hard as other Souls games. You can get OP fast if it's your intention.
    - Secrets galore. The world is littered with breadcrumbs to sidetrack you in the best way possible.
    - Risk/Reward is balanced. When it's "too much", you're probably in the right place at the wrong time.
    - True gaming glory. No doubt you die a lot, but victories have never felt more fun and meaningful.

    TLDR : Minor performance shortcomings. A revolutionary take on the Open-World RPG and must-play for fans of combat/exploration RPGs.    … Expand
  61. rovermhc
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Gameplay...Dark Souls at it's best. If you love Dark Souls, then this is hands down a W. Atmosphere and world design is superg, art design is great, horse combat actually kinda fun, combat engaging and challenging. 60 hours and it's like the game that keeps on giving. Cons: lazy cut and paste assets, mechanics such as jumping could be improved with a climbing mechanic, combat is a bitGameplay...Dark Souls at it's best. If you love Dark Souls, then this is hands down a W. Atmosphere and world design is superg, art design is great, horse combat actually kinda fun, combat engaging and challenging. 60 hours and it's like the game that keeps on giving. Cons: lazy cut and paste assets, mechanics such as jumping could be improved with a climbing mechanic, combat is a bit samey from other souls game, albeit more refined. For all it's success, I find it disappointing that From can't improve on their graphics. Clippings, outdated animations and assets, half-ass textures, , AI can be nonexistent at times. All that said, Dark Souls blood runs deep and if you're a fan, then it's easily the masterpiece we've been waiting for. I really hope scores less than a 7 gets removed. Even not a fan, this game deserves nothing less than a 7 for it's size, scope, breathtaking fantasy vision, replayability and sooo many hidden gems. Fantastic game!… Expand
  62. Alexaire
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Honestly don't listen to the whiny baby who gave the game a low score, game is perfect as it is with beautiful open world, memorable bosses, those who kept whining probably cannot pass the first boss, instead of bashing the game you can work on your low skills, git gud casul
  63. yepus
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece

    I've heard people complaining about performance and I know it doesn't run good on the pc port, but I'm running it on a ps4 on a **** tv and it runs perfectly. (that also might be because I have never seen over 45fps in my life). also who gives a **** if the graphics aren't next gen. They are a major step up from ds3 and sekiro, and when I play a video    This game is truly a masterpiece

    I've heard people complaining about performance and I know it doesn't run good on the pc port, but I'm running it on a ps4 on a **** tv and it runs perfectly. (that also might be because I have never seen over 45fps in my life).

    also who gives a **** if the graphics aren't next gen. They are a major step up from ds3 and sekiro, and when I play a video game story, world, gameplay , and art direction take a massive priority over graphics, and this game delivers on all of those fronts

    people are actually complaining about difficulty? It's a ****ing soulsborne git gud.

    one thing I was worried about initially was the open world. as we all know open world games tend to have boring in between areas. I am 10 hours in and yet to beat Margit and never once have I been bored of running around on the horse exploring the world.

    overall if I could give this game an 11 I would    … Expand
  64. SyronW
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    WTF are the people saying, I can only speak for the PS5, but the game is gorgeous, gigantic, it's like 5 dark souls in one. Are the people that are rating even playing the game or just have a **** PC / old gen console (don't know if there are issues on old gen).

    This game is great btw.
  65. Litterate_tea
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a fabulous continuation of the Is souls franchise. The diversity of npc's Is breathtaking. You feel immersed as you traverse through the World mounted or unmounted. The diversity Of character types makes this makes this game even better. You dont have to stick to a specific play style with any of the starting types.you cand do anything in the world of elden ring . So riseThis game is a fabulous continuation of the Is souls franchise. The diversity of npc's Is breathtaking. You feel immersed as you traverse through the World mounted or unmounted. The diversity Of character types makes this makes this game even better. You dont have to stick to a specific play style with any of the starting types.you cand do anything in the world of elden ring . So rise tarnished and become the next elden lord… Expand
  66. Whiteblade101
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Combines all the amazing things from previous games, and adds even more. Entertaining and amazing visuals throughout the entire game.
  67. Edyn104
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Greatest game of all time. (Obviously the game has flaws, but these absolute man children giving the game a zero out of ten for frame drops are just laughable.) 10/10 Best game ever, without question. Wonderful art style brought up by very nice particle and lighting effects. Many games bring more advanced graphic systems, but many games fail to have even close to the amount of presence andGreatest game of all time. (Obviously the game has flaws, but these absolute man children giving the game a zero out of ten for frame drops are just laughable.) 10/10 Best game ever, without question. Wonderful art style brought up by very nice particle and lighting effects. Many games bring more advanced graphic systems, but many games fail to have even close to the amount of presence and gravitas that Elden Ring has. It is the result of over a decade in experience, taking what works from every game From has put out. It is a love letter to fans of their previous games. The difficulty curve can be mitigated by exploring and basically questing in the open world, though victory is always achieved by your timing and confidence. Don't let these review bombers pull you away from a truly awesome experience.… Expand
  68. goated
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Imagine giving Elden ring a bad score because of frame drops on pc, this is for the ps5 version anyway, anyway the games amazing.
  69. Connor01
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    What every body has been asking for, a dense open world without hundreds a way point markers flooding your map. The combat is classic souls formula with it becoming more refined with every release. The bosses and enemy AI is a great next step with Fromsoftware.
  70. Gamegamer69
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game i have ever played its soooo good a perfect master piece. In just 2 days i have spent 31 hours on it
  71. WhiningPlebian
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It appears that all the bad reviews are copy/pastes of the same talking points, I would place a handsome wager that 99% of the people posting bad reviews haven't played the game and are just repeating the negatives they've read here and other places. Were you guys born yesterday? Every massive open world game will have issues on day one, thanks to be expected.

    The other theme I've noticed    It appears that all the bad reviews are copy/pastes of the same talking points, I would place a handsome wager that 99% of the people posting bad reviews haven't played the game and are just repeating the negatives they've read here and other places. Were you guys born yesterday? Every massive open world game will have issues on day one, thanks to be expected.

    The other theme I've noticed is how many Cheeto dusted basement dwelling trolls can't stand to see anything succeed so they have to try and tear it down.

    This is Fromsoftware guys, they've never made a bad game, in fact, with the exception of DS2 which was made by a different team, all of their games are masterpieces.

    At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if people think it's great or terrible, it only matters if the person playing it likes it.

    Some people only live to spend their life whining and complaining.    … Expand
  72. xenoa
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    best game I ever played, the Art style is good, and the bosses are pretty challenging and fun
  73. MetaMemer
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Everything about this game is great. Looks like a lot of people don't understand the Souls Art direction and mistaken it for outdated graphics...which is not true.
    Game is beautiful, music is amazing, world is amazing and feels like a huge great adventure.
    I didn't have any major performance problems, outside of one boss so far and I'm like 30h into the game. It's a masterpiece and all    Everything about this game is great. Looks like a lot of people don't understand the Souls Art direction and mistaken it for outdated graphics...which is not true.
    Game is beautiful, music is amazing, world is amazing and feels like a huge great adventure.
    I didn't have any major performance problems, outside of one boss so far and I'm like 30h into the game.
    It's a masterpiece and all the salty reviewers giving 0, are still stuck at Margit.    … Expand
  74. Kelvinlok
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game of All time! Brilliant design using an open world on soul style game.
  75. heomer
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game ever ! Thank you From Software and Miyazaki San and teams. Goty 2022 !
  76. Uqjahs
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    별점테러범들 느그가족 내가 찢어버림 느그 가족 내가 죽임 ㅋ
  77. GoodbW
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is rich with content that is very engaging. It is unbelievable as to how many bosses this game has and how high their quality is! The areas look and feel distinct in an open world that is very well designed
  78. Makodami
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Ich liebe die Dark souls spiele, ich liebe das Kampfsystem und dieses Prinzip in eine Offene Welt verpackt macht es zu einem perfekten Spiel für mich. Gibt kein Spiel der letzten Jahre welches mich spielerisch so mitgenommen hat. Das letzte war Skyrim.
  79. Xews19
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Just another FromSoftware masterpiece. The amount of places and things to discover is insane!
  80. Joy_Divide
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I picked up the game Friday, started playing about 7pm. It’s now 11.30am on Sunday, and have 22 hours played.

    The world design is a massive step forward for open world games. You are given no direction, and yet quite quickly, become engrossed in exploration, Elden Ring doesn’t want to let you go. There’re enemies and items in every direction. Caves, camps,    This game is a masterpiece. I picked up the game Friday, started playing about 7pm. It’s now 11.30am on Sunday, and have 22 hours played.

    The world design is a massive step forward for open world games. You are given no direction, and yet quite quickly, become engrossed in exploration, Elden Ring doesn’t want to let you go. There’re enemies and items in every direction. Caves, camps, villages, ruins, castles and keeps, what they’ve achieved here is something great. The crafting is simple and does not distract you from the core mechanics of the game. The world is huge, In my 22 hours, I’ve only had two boss models be repeated / reused, and even in those cases, the boss had either a different weapon or something added to the fight to mix things up.

    The combat is fluid and, while it has it’s quirks, it’s essentially what we’ve come to expect in a From game. The bosses are varied in both aesthetic and challenge. While most will not deliver that frustration and block to progression your first stab at Smough and Ornstein did 10 years ago, they test your skill and knowledge of the game non the less.

    People seem obsessed with the performance and graphics of the game. Well, no From game is known for it’s stellar performance on release . Either they’re not familiar with From games, or they are, and they’re just sensitive to fps dips. The game does drop below 60 dps in performance mode on PS5, but never to an extent that results in the game crashing or becoming unplayable. I’ve had graphical pop ins, bugs where my mount didn’t spawn in and I was left flying in mid air, rendering issues, and fps drops. But none of that has affected my enjoyment of Elden Ring because… this game is everything we could have asked for and From have knocked it out of the park.

    On the graphical issues and performance, people need some perspective. No PS5 game runs well in any sort of the quality, resolution, cinematic mode, the fps is always unbearable… we’re two years in and this is still the case. Nobody talks about this. All PS5 games are essentially last gen (PS4) ports with checkboarding resolution / upscaling. In general, almost every game released nowadays is unfinished, and the price tag for exclusives and annual releases has gone up to £60 or £70. You can’t have everything I’m afraid, we have backward compatibility, well, we sacrificed a true generational leap in the progress. Elden Ring does what it can with the limitations placed on it for having to be developed for 5 different platforms, I can almost guarantee that the game would be better optimised and look better overall, if it were only developed for PS5, Series X and PC.

    One last note. Graphically the game is somewhat identical to Dark Souls 3. But to come out with what they’ve produced in the 4 or 5 years since Senior, is nothing short of astounding. Yes, it is disappointing that we’re not looking at Demon’s Souls aesthetics, but please remember that Demon’s Souls was PS5 only, all development time went into optimising the game for that platform. Elden Ring has been developed with last PS4 players in mind.    … Expand
  81. Vinorosso
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    MAMMA MIA, that’s what I’d say.
    A Masterpiece that surprisingly obliterate the previous soul’s chapters in terms of ANYTHING
  82. maffeusz
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Everything that was promissed and much more. It looks like the most dense open world ever made. Landscapes, forest and castles are breathtaking.
  83. SickAcid
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is the ultimate experience from fromsoft. They have added and tweaked all the best parts of each of their soulsborne + sekiro games.
    I don't get why everyone is rushing to bash this game. Yes it has its performance problems, but I have tested on multiple platforms and it is not as bad as some people make it.
    They will surely improve the game performance. We saw the exact thing    This game is the ultimate experience from fromsoft. They have added and tweaked all the best parts of each of their soulsborne + sekiro games.
    I don't get why everyone is rushing to bash this game. Yes it has its performance problems, but I have tested on multiple platforms and it is not as bad as some people make it.
    They will surely improve the game performance. We saw the exact thing with bloodborne.
    I think this game is a masterpiece and it has some extremely dense content and things to explore. For such a scale, I think that the price tag is a blessing. Never seen triple A games done with such passion.
    For me at least, it is the best game of all time.    … Expand
  84. CristopherB940
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good! Good!
    Not problem
    Nice!
    The great news is that you are going to have ps5    … Expand
  85. Scuzzballs
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The most incredible ge ever created. Don't listen to these moaners about the games performance it performs mostly fine yeah there's occasionally FPS drops but nothing major and they are away and are fixing it bashing a game based on this is insane
  86. Daron55
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A amazing game, the world , the lore , the music , the npc and a lot of i love it
  87. ilkerbey1
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Miyazaki san my senpai. Great game. Congratulations. Kojima is jealous.... Djfkfjlfg
  88. TrueGamer1
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    By far the best out of the series. Never had a game make me drop my jaw as much as elden ring (and trust, I've played ALOT of games). The art and world design is next level, while it may look simple at first, after the castle everything changes. The bosses are next level to, there are multiple that in any other game, you'd expect it to be the final boss. Granted it's not, you are onlyBy far the best out of the series. Never had a game make me drop my jaw as much as elden ring (and trust, I've played ALOT of games). The art and world design is next level, while it may look simple at first, after the castle everything changes. The bosses are next level to, there are multiple that in any other game, you'd expect it to be the final boss. Granted it's not, you are only getting started. Lol, The designs, moves and abilities just leave you there in awe..
    Would without question recommend this game to anyone! Granted I will say, this game doesnt hold your hand. It doesn't tell you where to go besides a vague yellow light (grace) or if you skipped something. It really makes you feel like you are truly in control of your own story. You get to choose your own path right at the get go. Also combat is MASSIVELY improved from the past games. There are SO many different melee abilities or spells that really change up the game!
    Personally, I'll never forget my experiences playing this game, it makes me feel like a kid again, actually staying up all night to get past a certain point.
    Games like these only come once in a generation. If I was you, I wouldn't miss out on this masterpiece! 10/10. Also if you are worried about framerate, dont be. It's very rare and only in certain areas. Even then it's not bad at all and knowing fromsoftware, I'm sure it'll get fixed soon.    … Expand
  89. Seismic2099
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game deserves all the praise. Most of the 0 scores are just review bombers/people who haven’t even played the game. Boring open world? Bad graphics? Those saying that clearly haven’t played it. This game is stellar and a masterpiece and the graphics are great. Oh no a game that can be challenging amongst 100s of games that hold your hand. smh
  90. Bro-Mage
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A souls game that is wildly difficult but fair when compared to other modern fromsoftware titles. Most areas can be taken on or explored right out the gate and the world is full of secrets from rare items to sweet looking gear. First time players will be happy to know this is the most approachable souls game to date!
  91. Ilovepandas9
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Wow, Fromsoft yet again stepping up the game again with this genre defining title. Were initially i was feeling quite skeptical about the open world, however it sold me when I reached the first of many legacy dungeons. the combat shines again, maybe less refined than a title like Sekiro, however still holds its own above most others in the genre. The level design in the legacy dungeons isWow, Fromsoft yet again stepping up the game again with this genre defining title. Were initially i was feeling quite skeptical about the open world, however it sold me when I reached the first of many legacy dungeons. the combat shines again, maybe less refined than a title like Sekiro, however still holds its own above most others in the genre. The level design in the legacy dungeons is carefully thought out and expertly organized in a interconnected maze, however the smaller dungeons often leave me wanting a better system.
    The Boss fights again are amazing, showing off a wide variety of designs and styles, however the repeated bosses and "gank" bosses often are frustrating, to what otherwise is almost a perfect experience.
    The visual design is again at times breathtaking, however its not the best looking of the ps5 generation, however more than passable!
    This is probably the most accessible of the Fromsoft games, with the most options ever for newcomers (Use magic ;)), and this is probably why it has gained the biggest following yet for a Fromsoft game.

    Would definitely recommend for people curious or interested in the series but have always been to nervous to try!    … Expand
  92. ContentNeptune3
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game blew past my every expectation, the enemies and bosses had great movesets that were, of course, punishing but fair. The enemy variety is quite frankly, insane to behold. How they could've put so much variety into that many different creatures is amazing. A few moves here and there were taken from previous FromSoft games, but with the staggering size of everything, it's quiteThis game blew past my every expectation, the enemies and bosses had great movesets that were, of course, punishing but fair. The enemy variety is quite frankly, insane to behold. How they could've put so much variety into that many different creatures is amazing. A few moves here and there were taken from previous FromSoft games, but with the staggering size of everything, it's quite frankly a drop in the bucket. Game devs do this all the time, nothing unusual here.

    The scenery was absolutely gorgeous: there were breathtaking vistas full of color; castles, churches, mysterious structures dotted the horizon, dungeons and mines below ground beckoned me to explore their depths. The first zone alone blew my mind, the ones that came after just as great. Want intricately designed buildings to explore, classic Dark Souls style? Morne's Castle and Stormveil Castle got you covered. Want to explore an open world on horseback, running through rivers, forests and fields? You can do that too!

    The graphics, while not as great as something like Demon's Souls Remastered, were still quite good. It's at exactly the level you'd expect for a game that released on both next gen and previous gen hardware. Anyone saying differently is insane, check out screenshots or video yourself. Everything ran smoothly for me as well, I didn't notice any horrendous frame drops or stuttering, it ran as a good as any other game I've played. But really, the feeling of clearing a new zone, and then rounding the corner to experience a completely new area left my jaw on the floor every time.

    Never did I feel like the game was unfair to me either, and if something seemed too hard, I could easily go level up my stats or weapons elsewhere and come back stronger. Bosses and enemies demand your attention and respect, but failure is solely on the user and not a poorly designed encounter.

    Quests, like in other FromSoft games, were very much small options to do on the side and offered to flesh out the world in cool ways. If you're coming in expecting to to be led around with map markers to clear bandit camps, I'd recommend playing something else like a new Assassin's Creed instead. That sounds mean, and it isn't meant to be, it's just a fundamentally different type of RPG, and not everyone is gonna know what to expect. And that's ok! Like previous FromSoft games, the wiki will eventually be updated with all pertinent quest information, so if you can't quite find your way through a quest, you can look on there.

    To me, this game is a 10/10. It isn't perfect, but that isn't what a 10 means in reviews. It completely surpassed my expectations, and every day I woke up feeling like it was Christmas morning with how excited I was to play it. With how many disappointing games released in 2021, we needed this win.

    I hope whoever reads this doesn't take the 0's as true fact. Most are disingenuous and review bomb worthy, citing issues on the PC port (this isn't even the PC game) or just straight up lying. The mixed reviews are a far better barometer of dislike, and if you're on the fence about buying, try reading those. People giving the game a 0 because of "PS3 graphics" aren't going to be giving accurate assessments of the title.

    Overall, Elden Ring hits every mark, and it was much better than I could've ever hoped for. It's different than a lot of the more popular RPG's that people are more familiar with. Please don't write it off because it doesn't guide you along as close as other games too. It's an experience that I've not felt before, and it has raised the bar for games in general. I hope you can experience it for yourself.    … Expand
  93. Abcoppy
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing, far surpassed all expectations. The world is about three times the size of what i thought it would be, there's something in every nook and cranny of the map to do/fight/find.
  94. MokSpeed
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing environments, densely packed world and very fleshed out combat. Favourite game of all time.
  95. IWASLOBOTOMIZED
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely stunnig, by far the best game I have ever played, highly recommend
  96. 21leobatista
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Incredible World with a huge diversity and freedom. Art work and boss designs are mind blowing. Hard as any Souls-like game.
  97. damoath
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It takes the skill and determination required from previous games however has the flexibility of an open world making it much more accessible to the normal gamer. Looks stunning however very slight framerate drops on occasion on PS5 (but this is being critical). Amazing. I cant put it down.
  98. Feralmore
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Never played a soul games before (just a little bit of Bloodborne), but I am really amused by this game, it's awesome
  99. Shadow-X
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Everything about this game from the vast open terrain to the combat and weapon arts & lore are outstanding.
  100. xDragonSlayerx
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Best game i have ever played in my life .I literally can't find better game than this game.
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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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