Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. shady1
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    good game that's fun to play and is challenging if you're looking for something you'll play for a bit try this out it might be challenging if you've never played one of these games but i would definitely recommend i am giving it a 9 and not a 10 because this game might not be for everyone but definitely worth trying
  2. Fear60
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a masterpiece, this game is absolutely amazing. anyone leaving a negative review on here is just butthurt that they suck too much at fromsoft games to be able to enjoy it. Currently have 30 hours into the game and have experienced zero lag or stutter issues. People can't complain about the difficulty of the game so they make up a lame excuse to review bomb. This game is legendary.
  3. Medusa1
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Perfect game it has the biggest map I ever seen and the bosses was really hard and fun
  4. Shedfreak
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is probably the best Action RPG I ever played so far, it's challenging, always surprising, artistically stunning, I can't really find any gameplay flaws, it's just a joy to play for hours and hours.
  5. NextGenGamer
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I'm 35 hours in, and I am completely blown away. The only thing more fun than the time I've put in is knowing just how much more content there is left to explore. I don't often leave reviews for games, but when I saw some of the review-bombing that the PS5 version of Elden Ring is getting on here, I figured I had to say my piece.
    First off, there are clearly tons of people who are on the    I'm 35 hours in, and I am completely blown away. The only thing more fun than the time I've put in is knowing just how much more content there is left to explore. I don't often leave reviews for games, but when I saw some of the review-bombing that the PS5 version of Elden Ring is getting on here, I figured I had to say my piece.
    First off, there are clearly tons of people who are on the wrong page and don't realize it. The PC port is not very well done and I won't say anything to defend it, but to come to the PS5 listing and complain about PC frame rate issues, lack of ultrawide support and other issues that clearly have nothing to do with PS5 is extremely dishonest. If you removed all of the negative reviews that have been clearly left on the wrong page, the score would be like 10 points higher. It's a shame that people can outright post that they are reviewing the wrong game as part of their review feedback, and that review just stays up and potentially affects other's opinions. I think Metacritic should remove reviews that are posted to the wrong platform.
    That aside, the game is astonishing. The folks saying that the open world is flat or empty must be playing a completely different game than I am. You can barely run for 30 seconds before finding something interesting. I am probably not even a third into the game and I have found so many things that have surprised and intrigued me that I have lost count. Some assets (like catacombs) are re-configured and re-used, but when maybe 4 out of the 100+ points of interest I've found are re-configured, that is completely okay with me.
    As for the folks who are saying that this game is re-using assets (animations etc.) as a form of criticism, I think they are being completely unrealistic. For a game of this magnitude to exist, that was a tool that FromSoft had which made it possible in the first place. They have a pile of animation rigs, AI and other assets from other games they have published on this engine, and it seems to me that their swan song for that robust engine is to take all of the best from it and use it (plus countless new assets) to build a gargantuan game which would not otherwise be possible, and to give an incredible amount of content to players who enjoy the material FromSoft creates.
    I suspect that the hype, mostly by gaming news sites with reviewers that have come to love FromSoft games, has led to many new folks picking up Elden Ring who have not played other FromSoft games and have no idea what they are getting into. That clearly shows in some of the reviews that are listing series staples as design flaws.
    In short, the PS5 version of this game is the way to go, and it runs perfectly. The graphics are fantastic considering the unimaginable scope of this game, and the gameplay is perfect. Go explore, get lost, get killed, get lost somewhere else, get stronger and come back to get revenge. This game is truly open-ended, and everything is possible right from the start. It feels like being dropped into a living, breathing world with endless mysteries to unravel. If that sounds cool to you, you will enjoy this game.    … Expand
  6. Lisiboy
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece
    **** the haters.
    This game is the best souls make ever!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. MrPiggypants05
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Holy sh!t this game is amazing, I’ve played the game for 26 hours in release weekend and I feel like I have so much left to do. The game is a mix of dark souls skerio( idk if I spelled it right) and blood borne. The combat is the same perfection as it always has been the open world is amazing and I the bosses are outstanding. I can wait to play the rest of the game. You must buy if youHoly sh!t this game is amazing, I’ve played the game for 26 hours in release weekend and I feel like I have so much left to do. The game is a mix of dark souls skerio( idk if I spelled it right) and blood borne. The combat is the same perfection as it always has been the open world is amazing and I the bosses are outstanding. I can wait to play the rest of the game. You must buy if you love from software games.… Expand
  8. t_w_duke
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing game with a fantastic open world. Played on PS5, great graphics and just astounding art direction. Also incredibly fun to play. Very lively multi-player and a lot easier to get into than Dark Souls. If you run into a challenge you can't overcome at first, just go do something else. There's a million things to do but it never feels like you're locked into a single path. Boss battlesAmazing game with a fantastic open world. Played on PS5, great graphics and just astounding art direction. Also incredibly fun to play. Very lively multi-player and a lot easier to get into than Dark Souls. If you run into a challenge you can't overcome at first, just go do something else. There's a million things to do but it never feels like you're locked into a single path. Boss battles are simply incredible. Must Play Game.… Expand
  9. Inkompetenz
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, that simple. Everything form combat, enemy and world design to story is truly amazing. Without a doubt one of the best games ever made
  10. Hampy
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really enjoying the game so far I’m 32 hours in beat up to the second main boss in raya lucaria. The game still surprises me with new stuff while and I constantly find more things to do/explore. Performance is good enough, in ps5 popping isn’t as bad as people make it seem, graphics could be better but the art is insane making up for it also frame drops are very situational and I’ve noticed that if you play for a while the frame drops seem to slowly disappear (unless you fast travel to an are very far away).… Expand
  11. NutGusterLock
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    My second best game only beaten by Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. The combat is way better than Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games but the characters are not as interesting as Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. Only needed thing needed for this game is a monkey.

    Edit: Played the game more and I can say there is a monkey Edit 2: Monkey has a boomerang.    My second best game only beaten by Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. The combat is way better than Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games but the characters are not as interesting as Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. Only needed thing needed for this game is a monkey.

    Edit: Played the game more and I can say there is a monkey
    Edit 2: Monkey has a boomerang.
    Edit 3: This is my now best game monkeys are able to ride horses.    … Expand
  12. KikiWrites
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Absolutely a must play! What a gorgeous and beautiful world. I can’t wait for DLCS and future sequels!
  13. omerlion987
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    So good game i think this game best game of the last years and i think game of the year of game awards goes to elden ring ty miyazaka sama
  14. Bilathenio
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    40 hours in and I’m still constantly discovering new things, the atmosphere in some areas is unparalleled, the bosses are hard and can be frustrating but they never feel unfair. If you’re not into lots of trial and error or looking for an easy pick up and play game this probably isn’t the one for you. I wouldn’t call myself a particularly good souls gamer but with enough willpower or40 hours in and I’m still constantly discovering new things, the atmosphere in some areas is unparalleled, the bosses are hard and can be frustrating but they never feel unfair. If you’re not into lots of trial and error or looking for an easy pick up and play game this probably isn’t the one for you. I wouldn’t call myself a particularly good souls gamer but with enough willpower or cheesing if you have to you can make it through. For people saying character design is bad or there’s an empty open world it’s not true, many people couldn’t make it past the first or second boss and it left a bad taste in their mouth seeing other people progress and have fun, these games aren’t for everyone and that’s ok but reviewbombing is just dumb. The graphics aren’t the most amazing but personally that doesn’t really matter to me. I played on PS5 and haven’t seen any noticeable graphical issues but I’ve heard PC port is a little rough but being patched. Overall lots of fun and when you get tired of being smacked by a boss there’s a huge world with many secrets to discover.… Expand
  15. Vnin2007
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have payed many of the soulsbourne games before and I never enjoyed them very much but Elden Ring is one of the greatest games I have ever played in my entire life. With so many video games in recent years being open world's and them all being so similar it is so nice to see a new and fresh take on open world. There is no quest log or objective markers the game is just about exploringI have payed many of the soulsbourne games before and I never enjoyed them very much but Elden Ring is one of the greatest games I have ever played in my entire life. With so many video games in recent years being open world's and them all being so similar it is so nice to see a new and fresh take on open world. There is no quest log or objective markers the game is just about exploring all there is in the way of guidance is a beam of light pointing the way you are supposed to go to continue the story at some checkpoints. But all side quests and areas you have to discover on your own and that is so cool because most open world's tell you exactly where to go and so you just head straight for that direction no really exploring alot but this game since you don't know exactly where to go you have to explore to find everything and it tells completely different then most open world's. The world is massive and has so many secrets to find and areas to explore. There are entire massive underground areas that you find just through exploring and can be completely missed. Everywhere you go you never know what you are gonna find even after 60 hours you are still finding completely new and unexpected things. If you for some reason just want a traditional souls game and want to miss out on the amazing world the game has you can do that too because you can just follow the path through the story though I highly recommend not doing that because the world is one of the main things that makes this game so great. The game is hard obviously but the feeling you get after trying a boss for hours and finally beating it in amazing. I still highly recommend this game for people who don't want to spend hours and bosses because if you want to you can summon other players to help you defeat the bosses and it makes the game alot easier (the closest you get to an easy mode). This game it is so unique and special and there is not really any games that it is even comparable to. Whether you like past souls games or not and whether you like open world games or not you should atleast try this game because it is nothing like past souls games or open world games or really any games for that matter.… Expand
  16. Ethan_Winters
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of the decade, i am so happy they introduced open world to souls like game, jumping and a horse. a lot of places to explore, i have 16h+ in this game and i only have beaten 1 main boss that guy guarding castle he was hard for first boss only because of his holy sword. And the other great thing about this game is strong enemies like giants they respawn not like most of strong enemies in any other souls games they never respawn when you rest.… Expand
  17. Tobolight
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Incredible experience. The combat and sense of discovery are unrivaled. The bosses are suuper creative. Same feeling I got when I first played Dark Souls.
  18. Luis11jr
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have always thought that god of war has always been the best video game franchise of all time and this is no exception
  19. D3v1lS0ul
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Es un excelente souls que implementa nuevas mecánicas pero sin alterar la esencia de la franquicia 10/10
    Para todos los que dicen que es muy difícil
    Si Tienen razón, pero todos los juegos de Fromsoftware se conocen por ser un auténtico desafío, dejen de llorar y enfuercence. Si quieren un juego casual vayan a solitario o a candy Crush. Para aquellos que sea su primer "souls" no se rindan,    Es un excelente souls que implementa nuevas mecánicas pero sin alterar la esencia de la franquicia 10/10
    Para todos los que dicen que es muy difícil
    Si Tienen razón, pero todos los juegos de Fromsoftware se conocen por ser un auténtico desafío, dejen de llorar y enfuercence. Si quieren un juego casual vayan a solitario o a candy Crush. Para aquellos que sea su primer "souls" no se rindan, den lo mejor de ustedes Verán que lo lograrán Aprendan, diviértanse y buena suerte    … Expand
  20. LuvGrey
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    a great game with tons of stories hidden away. and great enemy design
    also WE CAN JUMP NOW. HOLY COW
    I have encountered some stuttering and freezes. but not enough to take away from my enjoyment of the game
  21. Quadgaming
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Super good game, i think the bad reviews are people expecting too much and receiving less than expected it’s like DS3 but with more customization, Fromsoft isn’t known for graphics so that should even be considered they are known for gameplay and it’s great as always. The open world isn’t empty this is a open world DS game not Skyrim 2, there isn’t gonna be a lot of side quests compared toSuper good game, i think the bad reviews are people expecting too much and receiving less than expected it’s like DS3 but with more customization, Fromsoft isn’t known for graphics so that should even be considered they are known for gameplay and it’s great as always. The open world isn’t empty this is a open world DS game not Skyrim 2, there isn’t gonna be a lot of side quests compared to other open world games and should already be expected, people expected open world and forgot the DS aspect. And either peoples consoles are just made bad and outta luck or they just hating and trying to give more hate I get almost no frame rate issues other than teleporting to a place then it’s drops for a second or 2 then that’s it back to 60… Expand
  22. Balrov
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This fame is just amazing, people that rate this game less then 5 dont know what FromSoftware games are all about. If professionell people Review this game with 97 and u give it a 0 u probably dont get it.
  23. JohnZarb
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Por enquanto é 9, talvez esta nota suba enquanto avanço no game ou até piore, mas estou gostando muito da experiência no momento… Expand
  24. Manu_L
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    The openworld is so fun to explore - kind of like Breath of the Wild. Everywhere I go I find something new to explore. The story is a typical Dark Souls Story - so dont expect something new here. The only slighty annoying thing are the little bit outdated graphics of the game - but let's be honest FromSoftware games never had the best graphics and their games did not not get famous becauseThe openworld is so fun to explore - kind of like Breath of the Wild. Everywhere I go I find something new to explore. The story is a typical Dark Souls Story - so dont expect something new here. The only slighty annoying thing are the little bit outdated graphics of the game - but let's be honest FromSoftware games never had the best graphics and their games did not not get famous because of them.… Expand
  25. EricZJL
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The best soul game ever! Open world is awesome, will spend more than 100 hours on it!
  26. Clive_Doig
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    A punishing but absolutely joyful experience. Genuine masterpiece. Don’t expect Breath of the Wild. Expect Dark Souls with horses
  27. Mohammed77
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This Game is Amazing on ps5. No bugs no crashes it was a fluent and fantastic gaming experience
  28. ShuJevo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Is a masterpiece, best souls game and most complete game. All negative critics was a try to bombing this awesome game.
  29. Samiandr
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Très bon jeu, dans la lignée des autres jeux du studio , un peu plus accessible que les autres
  30. Anto0409
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Un des meilleurs jeu auquel j'ai joué !! Direction artistique de dingue et gameplay de fou !!
    Je ne vois plus le temps passé
  31. TrentDarko
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    A very big adventure to become the Elden Lord. I came into this game very new to FromSoftware games and at first, It was very hard and I almost quit. After playing for about ten more hours I got used to it and now it is addicted. This game is very challenging and might take gamers that are not used to these types of games much longer to become the Elden Lord. I find myself dying andA very big adventure to become the Elden Lord. I came into this game very new to FromSoftware games and at first, It was very hard and I almost quit. After playing for about ten more hours I got used to it and now it is addicted. This game is very challenging and might take gamers that are not used to these types of games much longer to become the Elden Lord. I find myself dying and recollecting my ruins so much doing each playthrough. I think even if you're not great at these games that you might find something to enjoy about it. For me, collecting ruins and leveling up until I am strong enough to beat a boss is pretty fun. The graphics for this game is very beautiful. The framerate is very good in performance mode with some dips. It really feels like I am in a dark and twisted world. Overall, I think that this is the most fun I've had with a game in forever. I highly recommend it.… Expand
  32. TankatheGreat
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Ignore all of these terribly made negative reviews youre seeing. This game is a masterpiece and I highly suspect the majority of them are from people who have struggled to get past the first boss alone and have been stuck wandering the beginning areas of the game. The world of Elden Ring is expansive and lively, from countless enemies around almost every corner to 83 bosses in total, 77 ofIgnore all of these terribly made negative reviews youre seeing. This game is a masterpiece and I highly suspect the majority of them are from people who have struggled to get past the first boss alone and have been stuck wandering the beginning areas of the game. The world of Elden Ring is expansive and lively, from countless enemies around almost every corner to 83 bosses in total, 77 of which are completely unique from one another, to the huge amount of NPC’s both hidden and in plain view for you to interact with. Elden Ring is the totality of everything From Soft has learned over the decades of making the Soulsborne games and put them all together for both veterans of the series and newcomers to enjoy. This game however is not for the faint of heart, you will grow frustrated with bosses or enemies at points, that’s a staple of any Soulsborne game and that’s what brings so much enjoyment out of it when you finally overcome that boss you spent an extended amount of time on, just to turn around and get knocked back down by the next area of enemies or bosses. It’s a rollercoaster ride of pain and excitement all at once. That’s not even going into depth on the sheer amount of lore and Easter eggs that are hidden in the game. My only knock is that sure there are some technical issues here and there and the graphics aren’t the best we’ve ever seen but the issues are nothing patches to the game can’t fix, many of these issues are already being looked into by From Software as well. Moral of the review is that this game is worth every single penny spent on it and will bring you hours, days and possibly even weeks of enjoyment, pain, excitement and frustration in all of the right ways on just your first play through alone.… Expand
  33. youngchipper
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Do not listen to the review bombers who have barely played if not played the game at all. I am absolutely in awe of this game. 30 hours in and the game keeps surprising me with how much quality content it has. I swear FromSoft finished this game a long time ago and just kept adding more and more to it. The world, weapons, magic, enemy design, map design(dungeons, castles, underworldsDo not listen to the review bombers who have barely played if not played the game at all. I am absolutely in awe of this game. 30 hours in and the game keeps surprising me with how much quality content it has. I swear FromSoft finished this game a long time ago and just kept adding more and more to it. The world, weapons, magic, enemy design, map design(dungeons, castles, underworlds etc.), NPCs, dialogue, voice acting etc. There isn't enough you can say about this game. We do not deserve this game as it is a cheat code for the greatest game of all time.… Expand
  34. JELLYDALE
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei no últimos tempos bom demais, nossa senhora melhor que sexo
  35. JCTmikiyz
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Me nor my brother have ever played a souls game in our lives yet we both fell in love with it instantly
  36. aztaka
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    It has a little disappointment with the early optimization issue, but except for that, this game is just a masterpiece. Definitely 10/10. Elden ring is not that difficult actually. If you face an enemy you can't beat temporarily, just go somewhere else and return later.
  37. Bluespy
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is fantastic. Some reviews giving it a zero say the open world is dead. They are wrong. There are so many glorious things hidden away that are easily found. Its just so good. Overhyped some say? Its honestly better than I was expecting. If you don't like exploration, then maybe its not for you. I will be playing it untill my fingers bleed and my controller breaks between myThis game is fantastic. Some reviews giving it a zero say the open world is dead. They are wrong. There are so many glorious things hidden away that are easily found. Its just so good. Overhyped some say? Its honestly better than I was expecting. If you don't like exploration, then maybe its not for you. I will be playing it untill my fingers bleed and my controller breaks between my hands. Its sooo good!… Expand
  38. Phoenix81
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Fantastic world with Very nice gameplay and story
    There is a few problem but its not so important
    to prevent you from playing this beautiful game.
  39. Stup
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Awesome game, a bit hard but it's a From Software.
    GOTY 2022 and more sure !
  40. LuckySevens
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    VERDICT:

    As someone who's beaten every FromSoftware Soulsborne game enough times for it to seem like it's my full time job, I can say with certainty that Elden Ring is the best game they've made in the genre and arguably the best game ever made. I'm currently 50 hours in with an incredible amount of content cleared and tons more yet to be explored. It's genuinely mind blowing how a game    VERDICT:

    As someone who's beaten every FromSoftware Soulsborne game enough times for it to seem like it's my full time job, I can say with certainty that Elden Ring is the best game they've made in the genre and arguably the best game ever made. I'm currently 50 hours in with an incredible amount of content cleared and tons more yet to be explored. It's genuinely mind blowing how a game of this magnitude, polish, and replay-ability was released only 3 years after FromSoftware's last game (Sekiro) which was also incredible.

    In an age of talentless TripleA developers pumping out unfinished and uninspired garbage year after year for upwards of $70 USD just for the standard copy, Elden Ring takes me back to the good ole days of paying $60 for a complete experience that does not need updates and will satisfy me for years to come. Granted every FromSoftware game since Demons Souls has been more than worth the price of admission, but this one is on a whole other level. This game has an enormous world that's never boring to explore, a staggering 80+ bosses, limitless build options, and near infinite replay value. Not to mention it has some of the coolest weapons, bosses, and most beautiful locations I've ever seen in a game. Elden Ring easily deserves the highest praise it can get with a 10/10 score from me and it sets a new bar for this genre and gaming in general that at this point only FromSoftware can top. The rest of the industry needs to take notice. This is how you make a game for the fans and not for the money.

    WHAT IS ELDEN RING?

    Elden Ring is a new game and new universe created by FromSoftware in association with George R.R Martin. It is the next evolution in FromSoftware's "souls" genre that they started way back with Demons Souls in 2009 on the PS3. It takes that classic souls formula of deep RPG elements, punishing stamina based combat that requires timing and patience to master, losing your level up currency upon death (in this case runes) and needing to retrieve them before dying again and losing them forever, difficult boss battles, bonfire checkpoints (they're called sites of grace in Elden Ring) that allow you to fill up on your healing and mana while simultaneously respawning the enemies, and it puts all these mechanics on an open world scale that is absolutely enormous. In order to explore the world at a decent pace you're given a horse soon after completing the tutorial area. This changes the way you play the game in many ways since fighting while on the horse is a more than viable option in a lot of scenarios even in it does take some getting used to. Do keep in mind though that there are some areas in which you can't use the horse, but that's ok because it's typically in areas that you wouldn't want to use it anyways.

    Elden Ring also has countless builds, weapons, armor, and abilities that allow you to play the game in so many ways that you probably won't get to use everything for a very long time which makes it great for replay value.

    One final thing to note about this game as well as the other games in the souls genre is that they are not easy in the beginning. These games are notorious for their difficulty which is true to an extent. If you are unwilling to learn from your mistakes and adapt then this game will probably be too much for you to handle. It will test your patience and awareness early on and if you are willing to get better, it will only be a matter of time before you're taking down the baddest of bosses and wondering why you ever thought things were difficult in the first place. I will have a section at the bottom that will include ways to get better if you're struggling so be sure to read that.

    IN RESPONSE TO NEGATIVE REVIEWS AND FRUSTRATED PLAYERS:

    I felt like making this section in hopes that new players and people who are giving up on the game early can read this. Elden Ring as well as the other games in the souls genre are not unfair, they are not impossible, and they can absolutely be mastered to a point where it's not even a challenge anymore. I see a lot of people just get mad, quit, and either stop playing entirely or write a negative review saying the game is bad when in reality it was their own fault. They were either unwilling to learn from their mistakes or the game is just not for them. Neither of which make the game bad. Here is some general advice for those of you are struggling and find the game to be too difficult:

    1. Learn an enemies moveset before going all out on attacks. If you know when an enemy's attacks/combo ends, you know when to get a free hit.

    2. Don't be greedy. Always try to get at least one-two hits in and then wait for the enemies attacks to finish.

    3. Summon help if you need it. You can either summon NPCs for certain fights, spirit ashes which let you fight with NPC mobs of your choosing, or real players.

    4. Farm runes for levels. This isn't the fun way, but every bit of extra damage helps.    … Expand
  41. KingAppa
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This Game is a Masterpiece and the best soulsgame ever. To everyone who gave this Game a 0/10 because of his difficulty stfu okay, don't give a masterpiece a 0/10 because you get zero ****
  42. ComfyChriis
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Is Elden Ring "just" an open world Dark Souls? Yes.

    First lets talk about the dungeons and castles, generally speaking the close quarter areas. They are what you would expect from a like, many different paths to choose with many different and difficult enemies inside. Just perfection. Then we have the open world. The open world is OK. It is not bad but also not great either.    Is Elden Ring "just" an open world Dark Souls? Yes.

    First lets talk about the dungeons and castles, generally speaking the close quarter areas.

    They are what you would expect from a like, many different paths to choose with many different and difficult enemies inside. Just perfection.

    Then we have the open world.

    The open world is OK. It is not bad but also not great either.

    You have some roaming enemies, some bigger and badder than others.

    The open world might throw some souls players off because they are not used to so much freedom.

    But this is the point that makes Elden Ring good.

    You WANT to see what is behind that corner, what is inside that cave, what is over there, the freedom

    From Software has given is amazing.

    Concluding:

    Elden Ring is a good game. In some areas, just what you expect from a Souls game, the open world might throw you a bit off, but the same open world can suck you in into the world of Elden Ring    … Expand
  43. jarimba
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Perfection! Its a perfect match of all soulsborne title in one beautiful world.
  44. EddyOzzo
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I don’t get what the fuss is about. No game is ever going to be perfect, free of bugs etc. If your complaining about the game this much get rid of it. I’m enjoying the game for what it is and having a blast doing so.
  45. Musabb
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    It's Dark Souls DNA with a truly vast and dense open world and many more options to grow your character and level your skills before diving into the deep challenges of the story. It's incredibly addictive and fun.

    The only things preventing an unabashed "10" are the performance issues on PC (my PS5 is fine) that are being actively addressed with patches as I write this.
  46. Kingarabast
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    El juego con mejor mundo abierto, diseño artístico, diseño de niveles, jefes, variedad de builds, musica, secretos, NPCs y Lore de la hostoria!
  47. AladinSane
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely amazing. I can see being "really busy" for....months. There is a popular gamer who "rage-quit" after getting beaten solid by an NPC....why is this news? Who cares? Did you want something you could blow thru and then brag about on "YouTube" ? I've done something I don't usually do.. I've started a character from each class. I take them to a certain point and then rotate...moving everyone forward. Eventually...some will get "stuck". There are 3 classes that definitely have my attention. There seems an obvious edge. The game is so involved...this method will reveal what works for me.
    I won't be "rage-quitting" anytime soon.    … Expand
  48. Nivooo
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    I’m only 20 hours in, a lot of exploring, fighting various enemies, and sight seeing will be presented before you.
    A solid 9/10, a bug here and there, and of course the frustration of playing fromsoft games.
    Going into it, keep in mind that it’s meant to be difficult, but always surpassable, you just gotta apply what you know from ALL previous Fromsoft games.
  49. LameOpportunist
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    This game is great. It is the best game made by the developer From Software so far.
    The open world is huge. The environment are beautiful and well rendered. The atmosphere and the music are godly level. For the first time we have a map, which on top is gorgeous.
    However this is a from Software game to its core. Difficult, sometimes unfair, story is there but you need to look for it.    This game is great. It is the best game made by the developer From Software so far.
    The open world is huge. The environment are beautiful and well rendered. The atmosphere and the music are godly level. For the first time we have a map, which on top is gorgeous.

    However this is a from Software game to its core. Difficult, sometimes unfair, story is there but you need to look for it.
    It is just not a game for everyone.
    I get the feeling that many people were expecting an assassins' creed or Horizon Zero down type of experience, and feel tricked because this is not the game they wanted.
    The criticism is fair and valid but should not be a reason to review bond and game that is very good.
    We can argue how much but anywhere from 8 to 9.5 seems fair to me.    … Expand
  50. Ashsoul
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego de mundo habiendo con enemigos increíbles y una dificultad desafiante que reta a la pasiencia… Expand
  51. Zhacrox
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - Me gustó mucho, es lo que me esperaba; Dark Souls de mundo abierto. La única pifia creo que son los bajones de fps (que aveces dan en Bosses y ahí si que te cagan)… Expand
  52. Ianfish20
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    If you are review boming this game becouse of difficulty watch this https://youtu.be/pKyKGuGU4bw

    This games graphics I have played for 20 hour's now Defeating bosses with friends is so satafying
  53. CastledHades2
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    All the negative reviews are from people malding that they suck at the game, this game is a masterpiece. The mixed reviews I would say can be somewhat helpful, but all the negative reviews are incredibly misleading
  54. mciolroy
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
  55. DrywallDevourer
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    STORY:
    Unlike Dark Souls, Elden Ring has a very clear-cut story, rather than putting bits and pieces of it in dialogue and item descriptions, it very clearly tells you what's going on and why you're doing what you must.
    GRAPHICS: The graphics are beautiful, some of the best in a game I've seen. However, it's not game breaking like Demon Souls, and that's fine, fans of the souls series    STORY:
    Unlike Dark Souls, Elden Ring has a very clear-cut story, rather than putting bits and pieces of it in dialogue and item descriptions, it very clearly tells you what's going on and why you're doing what you must.

    GRAPHICS:
    The graphics are beautiful, some of the best in a game I've seen. However, it's not game breaking like Demon Souls, and that's fine, fans of the souls series never came for the graphics, but they were always appreciated. The graphics have their good moments, and their bad ones. For example, the door to the walking mausoleum is extremely low quality, it's unsettling, but not enough to remove a point from the score. The fight against Rennala Queen of The Full Moon was gorgeous, the look of the spells is better than they've ever been.

    GAMEPLAY:
    Elden Ring rewards players for exploration, whether the reward is smithing stones for upgrades, or one of 83 bosses in the game, no matter which one however, the player is guaranteed to get an item that might be of use to them. Unlike past games, Elden Ring allows you to prepare for bosses, to come back whenever you're stronger after being defeated by a boss you weren't able to defeat, this allows the game to be either the hardest of all Fromsoftware games, or the easiest, depending on how you play.

    COMBAT:
    This will be short. The combat in Elden Ring is the basic combat we're used to in every other souls game, but better. In Dark Souls you'd typically dodge the boss waiting for an opening, then use your regular attack. However, Elden Ring has adopted the posture system from Sekiro, making heavy attacks and jumping heavy attacks used more. The bosses as I've seen are also more aggressive than previous games. You can't just go in with heavy armor and a big weapon expecting to defeat the boss easily, you have to find out their moves, see which ones give the biggest openings for attacks, and hopefully get a hit in. Torrent, the spectral steed that you get early on, also contributes much to fights. Often times you'll find yourself relying on Torrent to have an easier time with some bosses.

    PERFORMANCE:
    At launch the performance on PC was poor to say the least, which is understandable seeing as this is the first time Fromsoftware has done an open world game like Elden Ring. However, patches are being released in order to fix optimization issues. A patch was released recently which seemed to fix the issue, if not at least a little bit.

    If you're a person who's always wanted to play a game like Dark Souls but is afraid of the difficulty, now is the time to purchase Elden Ring. If you don't like it, you can always refund it on Steam.    … Expand
  56. Pepper3
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this game is at least top 5 games of all time played through it fully and had no performance errors and I would recommend this to anyone… Expand
  57. DawsonsCreek
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is by far the greatest video game to come out since Fallout 3 and Bloodborne. It will most likely go down as the best video game ever made. It’s basically perfect.
  58. GCUPS
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game I've always loved dark souls games but could never finish them this is the first I've been able to get past the 3 hour mark tho it's still crazy difficult the world is massive and beautiful bosses are challenging and fun the only flaw I see is the locked frame rate as I have a hi end PC that could most definitely be capable of pushing out more then 60 fps
  59. OctopusG
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    So many options, so much to see. Truly a blessing to play blind for the first time, this game truly is an adventure.
  60. riley170796
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. Definitely Miyazaki's magnum opus. Never thought anything could top Sekiro or bloodborne but holy
  61. Graham_Stoner
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is an absolute masterpiece in open world game design. See that castle on the horizon? You can go there and it'll be huge.
    Honestly, I don't know how they can fit so much game into 44gb when compared to Ubisoft's usual output.
    Would write more but this website sucks to write on using mobile. I can't scroll down to proofread what I've written. Elden Ring deserves a 10, metacritic deserves a 1. Get it together metacritic. Employ someone who can optimise this site for mobile phones.    … Expand
  62. langedan
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This game is the culmination of all the latest From software games, incredible art direction, world building, game play and designs overall. A big dark souls with a vast, dense and amazing open world. Props to From software for keep delivering us such amazing games.
  63. Muziye
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Good For Me. Just signed up to show my respect. I just finished Dark Souls 3, and now Elden Ring brings me a lot of fun.
  64. DDNZ
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    No he sido nunca muy matado de los Souls, nunca he podido jugar más de 2 o 3 horas seguidas por la tensión y por la frustración de determinados momentos. Elden Ring elimina los momentos más frustrantes (como patearte un cuarto de nivel cada vez que te mata el boss) y te da libertad de jugar a tu ritmo ¿El resultado? Una droga de juego del que solo quieres más y más y él te lo da.

    Es    No he sido nunca muy matado de los Souls, nunca he podido jugar más de 2 o 3 horas seguidas por la tensión y por la frustración de determinados momentos. Elden Ring elimina los momentos más frustrantes (como patearte un cuarto de nivel cada vez que te mata el boss) y te da libertad de jugar a tu ritmo ¿El resultado? Una droga de juego del que solo quieres más y más y él te lo da.

    Es cierto que hay algún que otro problema gráfico y de rendimiento en PS5 pero me ha dado exactamente igual, además espero que se solucionen con los parches.

    Creo que la gente que lo puntúa a la baja por lo técnico es porque tienen vidas bastante pobres. OJO, hablo de la versión de PS5 que es la que he jugado, tengo entendido que la de PC va bastante peor si no tienes un PC de muy alta gama. No obstante, por eso valoro la versión de PS5.    … Expand
  65. Piggsy9905
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    There is little that could be improved a excellent marriage of what worked well in the previous fromsoftware games brought together In an absolute masterpiece
  66. bobbyversace
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Not everyone deserves to become an Elden lord, most of the people who are saying this game is too hard or unfair have grown spoiled and used to being held by and pushed through without any effort on their side.. its okay, if you dont like the game give up and make way for others... let true Elden ring players take up the position of Elden Lords.
  67. Matrick27
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Habitually, I'm not a fan of open world games, but this game is perfect. You don't feel like your an errand boy, you can really take the time to admire the details of this world. Boss fights are brutal you have think and not stupidly run into the fights. Of course if you like to be taken by the hand this might not be a game for you.
  68. KitsCloud
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This is the most fun I've had with a game in ages.

    If you enjoy Souls games, you'll enjoy Elden Ring. If this is your first time, it's the best time to jump in, as the open world allows you to come back to an area later if you're struggling with it. What I love about these games, is that it lets you explore the world without necessarily throwing everything in your face. It leaves a lot    This is the most fun I've had with a game in ages.

    If you enjoy Souls games, you'll enjoy Elden Ring. If this is your first time, it's the best time to jump in, as the open world allows you to come back to an area later if you're struggling with it.

    What I love about these games, is that it lets you explore the world without necessarily throwing everything in your face. It leaves a lot open for you to interpret, in the best way.

    I also love the feeling of struggling with a boss, but figuring out his pattern and moves step by step, until finally you beat him after you just feel so accomplished. Not to mention the different playstyles you can go for, the different weapons you can use and on top of that the improved magic system.

    Elden Ring definitely gets close to a 10 for me, personally, and with the fake reviews, and the pretentious people seeking attention by giving it a 0 because "it's DS3", I definitely think it deserves it.    … Expand
  69. EtiainenAriakas
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is a MASTERPIECE!! Everything you can find is exciting, every corner has something.
    The exploration is very rewarding. Amazing world building.
    It is a Soul game in it's core, so you will die, a lot.
  70. CanthanWarrior
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    If you love fromsoft games, this wont be any different, great take on the genre, you might have a little bit short of a hundred hours worth of content for a first playthrough, and a lot of possibilities for replayability. Great experience !
  71. dczernicki
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing game if you like the typical FromSoftware formula. If you didn’t like Dark Souls, there’s a good chance you won’t like it. I don’t really understand why so many people are review bombing…in my opinion, it’s the best game to come out for PS5 so far.
  72. Lsdpanda
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    As a souls fan this surpasses anything I could have imagined. Finally a game that delivered.
  73. abduzcanjolo
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Ta complicado el juego mis diezes
    Son 60gb bien invertidos mis dieseZ GG from software
  74. Leu7734
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    It's a 10 because there's a lady who gives you free hugs. Finally female affection. Thanks Miyazaki.
  75. AlexVader99
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    If you're bad its not games fault, its quite easy, just stop crying and GIT GUD
  76. Kingus
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    IF you like souls games it’s 10/10, if you’re a hypebeast stay with COD this isn’t your bag
  77. Ghostis
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    After completing all of From Software's library I can safely say this one has instantly become my favorite. I don't usually give 10/10 but this is everything i have wanted from a game for a long time! everything Fromsoft has learnt has all accumulated in this absolute masterpiece of a game!. Praise the Elden Ring!.
  78. jazzathan
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely insane. It does a fantastic job of being challenging and hard without being frustrating and anger-inducing. Every time you think you’ve discovered all of the map, or searched a dungeon, there’s always one more thing to keep you immersed into the beautifully intricate world. The soundtrack is one of the only in games i’ve played that’s made me feel a chill down myThis game is absolutely insane. It does a fantastic job of being challenging and hard without being frustrating and anger-inducing. Every time you think you’ve discovered all of the map, or searched a dungeon, there’s always one more thing to keep you immersed into the beautifully intricate world. The soundtrack is one of the only in games i’ve played that’s made me feel a chill down my spine, and the boss themes enhance the feeling of grandness as you fight monstrosity after monstrosity. Despite its stat and inventory limitations (which isn’t a bad thing, it’s even more of an incentive to find treasure), you’re given complete freedom from the moment you step past the tutorial. There’s a main story that can be picked up and dropped at any point in the game, allowing for getting better gear or weapon upgrades, general exploration, or just taking a break to buy more supplies. Almost every aspect of this game blows me away, and i think it’s an absolute must play.… Expand
  79. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA1
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    A lot of crying going on here... GET GOOD. The game is great and people who complain about it being to hard should go back to playing animal crossing. Graphics are fine. I swear some of the people on here are smoking rocks or got one to many participation trophy's as kids.
  80. basdirks
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing world-building. Hard af but deeply satisfying gameplay. Played 10 hours so far. Here's to 100 more.
  81. Sleepykat666
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Met and exceeded all expectations! In my opinion it is truly a masterpiece and my favorite game of all time. It has an inthralling story, a beautifully designed open world filled with hidden items and locations and the coolest boss designs I've ever seen. I will definitely be playing this game for years to come.
  82. Johannesk
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Review bombers won’t be able to keep this from being remembered as a masterpiece. I gotta jump on here to defend it against the review bombers. This is my first Soulsborne game ever. I’m roughly 40 hours into the game right now. This is not for the casual gamer at all. If you like a challenge and you like puzzle solving and don’t get frustrated easily then you will enjoy it. It honestly isReview bombers won’t be able to keep this from being remembered as a masterpiece. I gotta jump on here to defend it against the review bombers. This is my first Soulsborne game ever. I’m roughly 40 hours into the game right now. This is not for the casual gamer at all. If you like a challenge and you like puzzle solving and don’t get frustrated easily then you will enjoy it. It honestly is the best game I’ve played in the last few years. It’s not perfect and has plenty of bugs and performance issues but the quality of gameplay and world design absolutely outshines all the bad. People can cry on here all they want but this game will go down as a masterpiece.… Expand
  83. TA98ME
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Best game ever .. deserve the game of year .. many of the review are just hating or cant hold souls game .. best souls game ever
  84. Rekthar
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    After playing Horizon forbidden west I welcome this change in open world game. The fact that your map isnt full of markers is a great change from other open world games. The lack of quest log is also refreshing. It's nice that you have to learn to play and learn how to navigate around. I've only finished bloodborne before so not really a fan of souls games but this game will propably be myAfter playing Horizon forbidden west I welcome this change in open world game. The fact that your map isnt full of markers is a great change from other open world games. The lack of quest log is also refreshing. It's nice that you have to learn to play and learn how to navigate around. I've only finished bloodborne before so not really a fan of souls games but this game will propably be my favourite all time game. World is really beautiful, controls feels smooth, lore feels interesting, boss fights are fun and different. There is so much great things in this game and I hate these trolls giving 0s and 1s because they propably didn't even try the game and watched some stream or the didnt have patience to learn after tutorial area.… Expand
  85. Zedrow69
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Apparently the review bombing incels are at it again. Adding my review to help. This game deserves it.
  86. Merlin88
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! Can get lost in its world for a very long time, don't get me wrong, it's probably one of the hardest games I have ever played but so rewarding.
  87. Mintyfreshbest
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    PLEASE STOP ALL THIS DIVISION! Both this and Horizon FW are incredible games and we are lucky to have them both to play! Masterpieces in their own right. Enjoy them play both like me just stop fighting and review bombing one another its petty and shameful. Anyway well done Fromsoft its a pleasure to play so fun. I just hope you fix the bad framerate and poor texture quality soon so it canPLEASE STOP ALL THIS DIVISION! Both this and Horizon FW are incredible games and we are lucky to have them both to play! Masterpieces in their own right. Enjoy them play both like me just stop fighting and review bombing one another its petty and shameful. Anyway well done Fromsoft its a pleasure to play so fun. I just hope you fix the bad framerate and poor texture quality soon so it can loolnas good as it feels becauze Horizon does look alot better atm… Expand
  88. Risolu
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Probably the best Open World game as of yet. No useless fetch quest. No generic story and character. No stupid collectibles that are just there to drag out the playtime. No useless weapon, every weapon is unique in its own way. No handholding.

    Its not you typical generic open world game like AC or Horizon. Its not you typical open world game with another texture pack, it's something original.
  89. SmellyPIp
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This game sucks....
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    BAZINGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  90. Coffeeshack
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    First ever soulsborne game, and I have to say that this is a masterpiece. Ignore the review bombs and buy it. the game has a strong exploration focus, and in many ways it feels like breath of the wild with better combat, graphics, lore and art direction. people trying to give this game a 0 either a) are salty horizon fans or b) haven't played enough of it to give it a fair review.
  91. DARK47X
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is amazing game i played for 65 Hours and never get tired from playing this masterpiece… Expand
  92. kooluhl1
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Spectacular! I always wonder about the people that give games like this a zero. What is a perfect game for them.
  93. HellfishW4
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! Meisterwerk! Game of the Year Inc. Great open World. Awesome Boss fights
  94. Kotbu
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    One of the best video games of all time. Shame that paste eating trolls have to swoop in to try to ruin it. The game is beautiful. Better combat than pretty much any other game. Music has a sense of unparalleled grandeur. Open world is wildly exciting. I can definitely understand non-souls vets thinking the game is “ok” but anyone giving the game a 0 is a worthless degenerate.
  95. Cjack
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    The best game offering yet from FromSoft, a true masterpiece of a game. Enough content to keep a fan satisfied for literally YEARS. Thank Mr. Miyazaki
  96. Red_Kami
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    The best open world game I’ve played, fromsoftware did it again. Game of the year for sure, it is a joy to play and I can’t wait for dlc.
  97. Hydracor
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Just amazing. Second best From Soft game.
    Rhodan is **** though. Dumb bossfight
  98. QRK
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Best game I have played in a long time. Ran great straight from launch, and is more engaging than any other recent game I’ve played.
  99. Subz-
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Quite simply one of the best games I've ever played. I am around 50 hours in and still have so much to uncover.
  100. warren0926
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    If you lack taste and think that an open world game must have fishing Do not buy
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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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