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  1. Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Great game. Truly a masterpiece. Crazy japanese game developers come up with the best ideas
  2. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring has one of the best maps of an open-world game I've seen. It's beautifully detailed, and it's also fun to explore. Of course, like most reviews you see, the FPS drops can be a bit of a problem if you play on PC, but on PS5 There are rarely FPS drops, and if there are they aren't noticeable. The bosses are fun to beat and also give you satisfaction when you beat them. EverythingElden Ring has one of the best maps of an open-world game I've seen. It's beautifully detailed, and it's also fun to explore. Of course, like most reviews you see, the FPS drops can be a bit of a problem if you play on PC, but on PS5 There are rarely FPS drops, and if there are they aren't noticeable. The bosses are fun to beat and also give you satisfaction when you beat them. Everything in this game is amazing. 10/10

    TLDR:

    It's BOTW and dark souls, what can go wrong?
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  3. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que joguei na vida! Apesar de alguns bugs, creio que a Fromsoftware não vai ignorar os fans.
  4. Jun 6, 2023
    9
    Tras más de un año de su salida y 110 horas de juego (acabando con nivel 155) he podido acabar la última obra de From Software. Este difícil soulslike ha sido toda una experiencia y me ha marcado personalmente. Con un mundo abierto absurdamente grande, y multitud de ciudades, mazmorras y enemigos distintos han conseguido una inmersión, una libertad y una cantidad de cosas por hacer queTras más de un año de su salida y 110 horas de juego (acabando con nivel 155) he podido acabar la última obra de From Software. Este difícil soulslike ha sido toda una experiencia y me ha marcado personalmente. Con un mundo abierto absurdamente grande, y multitud de ciudades, mazmorras y enemigos distintos han conseguido una inmersión, una libertad y una cantidad de cosas por hacer que resulta en un juego muy extenso y completo. El mapa está muy cuidado y repleto de detalles y cada cosa en el mundo tiene su propósito y contexto dentro del mismo. La historia dentro del mundo y todo lo que lo rodea rebosa de creatividad y posee una complejidad y un tacto excelentes, con personajes memorables y arcos de personajes con muy buenos argumentos. En cambio, para entender todo lo que rodea las Tierras Intermedias hay que leerse la descripción de todos los objetos y enlazar muchas historias, lo que hace muy difícil de entender la historia si no es con un vídeo explicativo; al igual que con la mayoría de misiones secundarias, que aunque son interesantes son muy difíciles de terminar ya que no hay nada que te indique los pasos a seguir. La jugabilidad ha obtenido la perfección dentro de la saga, siendo muy fluida, completa y llena de posibilidades con las distintas armas y hechizos de los que dispones. Los distintos enemigos y jefes gozan de una gran personalidad y puesta en escena y generalmente un set de movimientos muy variado, siendo algunos de ellos icónicos e inolvidables. Entrando en el apartado audiovisual, el mejorable apartado técnico ha ido puliéndose conforme ha avanzado el tiempo y, aunque sigue sin ser perfecto, existiendo aún realentizaciones y pop in, está mucho mejor que en su salida. Lo que sí que me parece magistral es el apartado artístico, dotando al mundo de un arte onírico del que pocos juegos han conseguido hacer gala. Al mismo nivel no está el apartado sonoro, que me ha decepcionado para lo que me esperaba, al igual que la banda sonora, ya que, sin ser mala, habiendo visto los otros trabajos del estudio me esperaba algo más memorable. Como último y más notorio punto negativo debo mencionar la repetición de enemigos y jefes a lo largo del juego, ya que para cubrir todo el terreno han tenido que repetir innumerables veces los mismos, algo que hubiera preferido que quitasen y redujesen el tamaño del mapa. A pesar de ello, en mi opinión Elden Ring es un juegazo y será recordado como uno de los mejores juegos de mundo abierto de la historia y lo recomiendo a todos quienes quieran jugar un juego desafiante.9,4/10
    (03/2023)
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  5. Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Game of the Year, maybe even the decade!

    The world is enormous and keeps getting bigger and bigger every time you think you've got a handle on the world size. You are always challenged but always rewarded accordingly, curiosity is always rewarded. Gameplay is rewarding because of how challenging it is, there is an argument the game is too hard, unfortunately the level of reward
    Game of the Year, maybe even the decade!

    The world is enormous and keeps getting bigger and bigger every time you think you've got a handle on the world size.

    You are always challenged but always rewarded accordingly, curiosity is always rewarded.

    Gameplay is rewarding because of how challenging it is, there is an argument the game is too hard, unfortunately the level of reward you feel playing the game is linked directly to the level of difficulty. Improvise, adapt, overcome and you will feel great.
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  6. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    L’esperienza souls definitiva .
    Un titolo carico di adrenalina e ricco di sfide che sa mettere i giocatori in condizioni di stress ma che sa ricompensarli a dovere , un titolo con delle meccaniche rinnovate e un level designe di alto livello . Non esente da bug (di lieve entità)ma del tutto trascurabili in confronto all’epicità di questo prodotto
  7. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Fromsoftware, chef d'œuvre par dessus chef d'œuvre, ils continuent de s'améliorer, une formule ultime regroupant certaines choses de leurs précédents jeux, perfection !
  8. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    its improved ds series love it. worst thing is that i didnt know how to pass locations in order but its not bad its just not for me
  9. May 18, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It's endlessly brutal but gives you a lot of options to come back to a boss stronger. If you're stuck, explore the beautifully crafted, atmospheric map and level up, use the life-saving spirit ashes, or get help from a friend. The game respects your intelligence, dropping you off in a world with no guide, allowing you to explore and make your ownOne of the best games I've ever played. It's endlessly brutal but gives you a lot of options to come back to a boss stronger. If you're stuck, explore the beautifully crafted, atmospheric map and level up, use the life-saving spirit ashes, or get help from a friend. The game respects your intelligence, dropping you off in a world with no guide, allowing you to explore and make your own path. I'm sure everyone's experience is different. I couldn't believe how big the map is, it just opens up more and more as you go along. This also features some of the most exhilarating boss fights I've played, and the forgiving placement of grace sites allows you to keep trying without having to run through a portion of a castle, fighting enemies, and losing your health before you even get to the boss again.

    The story line is a little obtuse, you'd definitely need to do some extra homework to fully grasp all the things at play here, but it's all secondary. What comes first is the art design, atmosphere, and addictive gameplay.
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  10. Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece and a game that will most likely be hold has a staple in the future for exploration and combat. I don't think we'll have anything as good within the next few years , I don't think even from software will be able to top this gem
  11. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Love this game. This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its gigantic open world, 10/10
  12. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    They managed to take everything about the previous games and turn them into a beautiful masterpiece.
  13. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is a truly masterpiece. Openworld souls game with great music is than we all needed but not deserved.


    Fromsoft ftw!
  14. Nov 14, 2022
    10
    A grand beautiful experience beautifully crated by the Fromsoftware team, this game is a bonanza of from soft games and DNA. Music and world design is a standout. A great game.
  15. May 2, 2022
    10
    As a new souls player I was like many other players apprehensive about purchasing the game. The first 6 hours were tough but vital for the rest of my adventure in the lands between. I died many times and didn’t gain any runes but I did enjoy the exploration and eventually I gained the satisfaction of killing a boss and some difficult enemies. After these 6 hours I experienced without doubtAs a new souls player I was like many other players apprehensive about purchasing the game. The first 6 hours were tough but vital for the rest of my adventure in the lands between. I died many times and didn’t gain any runes but I did enjoy the exploration and eventually I gained the satisfaction of killing a boss and some difficult enemies. After these 6 hours I experienced without doubt the greatest game I have ever played (2nd isn’t even close by the way). I’ve spent around 160 hours in the game and will be completing multiple playthroughs. Fantastic world design, exploration, multiple armor sets, weapons, skills, varied enemy design and some fantastic boss fights. My warning to new players is the game does not hold your hand and will not give you a clear path. You will have to explore and pay attention to the the dialogue for little clues and lore. If side quests interest you then you will need a guide. Some of the side quests are excellent and full of lore but easy to fail or get lost. I know some won’t like doing this but the lore, boss fights and rewards make it worth doing. I’m at the end of my first playthrough and have just defeated the hardest boss (optional) and already planning my next one. 10/10 Insane rating Expand
  16. Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I am by no means a Soulsborne veteran. I mean I olayed several of the FS games but I am not a pro or someone who gets REALLY deeply into them.

    That being said, for a casual gamer this FS game is the nost fun and accessible. It is still challenging, but I really enjoy that if something is way too hard at the moment, you can just do something else. This way the game is far less
    I am by no means a Soulsborne veteran. I mean I olayed several of the FS games but I am not a pro or someone who gets REALLY deeply into them.

    That being said, for a casual gamer this FS game is the nost fun and accessible.

    It is still challenging, but I really enjoy that if something is way too hard at the moment, you can just do something else.

    This way the game is far less frustrating and repetitive.

    Exploration is rewarding, this is the first FS game shere I really discover every nook and cranny of fhe map.

    One thing I still cannot get used to is the style of storytelling. Especially in the terms of very obscure story events. Talk 3 times to an NPC to unlock. A dialogue option, do things in weird soecific order, otherwise the NPC dies, etc.

    I am not saying it is bad, it's just not my cup of tea.

    But all in all it is a very solid game, I really like thay you can approach battles with different tactics. Mounted or on foot, using summons, spirits, etc. It give real variety, if something is not working, you can actually change tactics.

    Oh and I found no performance issues on PS5
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  17. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is just incredible and giant, as someone who played a lot of souls games I loved Elden ring and even with some few problems with fps my experiencie was awesome.
  18. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Masterpice, all best from fromsoftware. Play this game is truly the best experience.
  19. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This Game is phenomenal, I want to adress difernt versions of the game. I purchased it for both PS5 & Xbox Series X, I have seen Digital Foundry say it ran better on the PS5 but I believe that if you have the right TV it runs and looks better on. The Series X, I am playing this on a LG OLED pub C1, with the Vsync. So if your fretting over which version to buy like I was and don't want toThis Game is phenomenal, I want to adress difernt versions of the game. I purchased it for both PS5 & Xbox Series X, I have seen Digital Foundry say it ran better on the PS5 but I believe that if you have the right TV it runs and looks better on. The Series X, I am playing this on a LG OLED pub C1, with the Vsync. So if your fretting over which version to buy like I was and don't want to buy both I recommend the Xbox if you have a Vsync TV. Now the game review . This game has everything I love about the Dark Souls Series and wraps it up in a huge open world. Character building adventure PvP and more I will be playing this Game All year and for years to come. Expand
  20. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ive ever played. Yes i am a From Software fanboy, but the game does everything right. The urge to explore is massive in here. The graphic looks beautiful, some framedrops but after two patches it runs near perfect. The difficulty is perfect balanced and the open world is full of adventures. The Buildings and different areas look so well designed ive gotten a plenty ofOne of the best games ive ever played. Yes i am a From Software fanboy, but the game does everything right. The urge to explore is massive in here. The graphic looks beautiful, some framedrops but after two patches it runs near perfect. The difficulty is perfect balanced and the open world is full of adventures. The Buildings and different areas look so well designed ive gotten a plenty of chills. 10/10 goty must Play Expand
  21. Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Lovin' it!
    Gets 9 from me for looking worse than Dark Souls 3.

    Other things are great! The world is massive. I guess this is what every fan wanted.
  22. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The best open world game since breath of the wild, well done fromsoftware you made history
  23. Jun 12, 2022
    8
    After about 120hrs, Elden Ring is definitely good, but I’d hardly call it revolutionary. Either soulsbourne games are for you or they aren’t, so I think it’s unfair for anyone to rate this game based on just being in that genre with its tropes of difficulty and all that (which seems to be precisely what’s happening). So aside from that this game has benefited from From Soft’s reputationAfter about 120hrs, Elden Ring is definitely good, but I’d hardly call it revolutionary. Either soulsbourne games are for you or they aren’t, so I think it’s unfair for anyone to rate this game based on just being in that genre with its tropes of difficulty and all that (which seems to be precisely what’s happening). So aside from that this game has benefited from From Soft’s reputation and critical praise.

    I heard a lot of praise about how this game has changed open world games forever and raised the bar. Don’t get me wrong, Elden Ring is good, but I can’t for the life of me imagine what everyone thinks is new here? Or maybe not new but far better than any other game has done it? It definitely meets the bar, but I think it’s a stretch to say it sets it. In that regard, I’m not a fan of the omission of some basic open world elements (like a quest log). Even this sort of thing has received praise—which again I don’t think would have happened if it wasn’t a From game.

    It’s definitely a good game, but if you’re not already a superfan of the developer then I wouldn’t go into it expecting it to be this life-changing experience it’s been built up to be. It took me well over 30 hrs to get into it *at all*, and even then I never had an “oh wow, this is awesome” moment with it. But plenty of “ah this is interesting; let’s check this out.”
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  24. Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Open world that isn't dead, full of different enemies and bossess, sure, some are repited, but still, there is a huge variety of bosses, each one with different mechanics that you have to adapt to. Full of cool NPC's and amazing quest lines. The gamimg disign is great overall. Full of memoral bosses anda landscapes. Defnletly worth checking out.
  25. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The best Souls experience ever!
    Perfect ambience, soundtrack and an incredible open world.
  26. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A Masterpiece!!! The way that all open world games must be!! Runs almost flawlesly
  27. Jun 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a AAA vidya game produced by the one and only MIGHTY STRONG MIYAZAKI CHAN
    I WOULD SUCK **** FOR ELDEN 2 RING 2@ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  28. Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Hate to use the word lightly but this is everything FromSoftware has learned over their older titles and merged it into one amazing open world and words can’t describe it… I don’t see how they will ever top this. Game of the year 2022
  29. Mar 8, 2022
    10
    A must play for everyone that played at least one Souls game. The frame rate isn't consistent in the open world but other than that there aren't any major bugs or glitches.
  30. May 5, 2022
    10
    Zunächst möchte ich sagen, dass das Spiel ja Probleme hat, wie die Kamera manchmal nervig sein kann und so, aber buchstäblich alles in diesem Spiel ist 10/10, das herausfordernde, aber ach so befriedigende Gameplay, die riesige Welt mit solchen große visuelle Treue und Vielfalt, die vage Geschichte, aber epische Geschichte, die im Hintergrund auf sehr natürliche Weise erzählt wird, wie zumZunächst möchte ich sagen, dass das Spiel ja Probleme hat, wie die Kamera manchmal nervig sein kann und so, aber buchstäblich alles in diesem Spiel ist 10/10, das herausfordernde, aber ach so befriedigende Gameplay, die riesige Welt mit solchen große visuelle Treue und Vielfalt, die vage Geschichte, aber epische Geschichte, die im Hintergrund auf sehr natürliche Weise erzählt wird, wie zum Beispiel Wandteppiche von zukünftigen Bossen an den Burgwänden, und oh Mann, es gibt so viele Bosse und besonders die größeren Sie sind sowohl aus Sicht der Überlieferungen als auch im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes massiv, von denen die meisten ihre eigene Domäne haben, in der Sie gegen sie kämpfen. Expand
  31. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The open world game I've been waiting for so long, something that was lost since Gothic. Works great on PS5, pop in was there the first few days but is fixed now.
  32. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Truly amazing in every way I can think of. Definitely my favorite game of all time and well worth the wait.
  33. Jun 22, 2022
    10
    One of the best Game i have ever played. Better than Bloodborne ans DS1!!!!
  34. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best open world game since RDR2. The world is immersive, the graphics are impressive. Nearly every corner of each area has a mystery to find. The game doesn't hold your hand. It vaguely tells you where to go next. There are clues spread around the map randomly about interesting places. Exploration is nearly always worthwhile. As for the "soulsborne" aspect, combat is solid and moreBest open world game since RDR2. The world is immersive, the graphics are impressive. Nearly every corner of each area has a mystery to find. The game doesn't hold your hand. It vaguely tells you where to go next. There are clues spread around the map randomly about interesting places. Exploration is nearly always worthwhile. As for the "soulsborne" aspect, combat is solid and more forgiving then in past titles. I love being able to refill flasks from certain mobs or clearing out packs of mobs. Co-op is the easiest it has been in a From Soft title ever. My only real negative and it isn't huge is the lack of haptic usage for the PS5 Dual Sense controller. Sure it vibrates, but really want to use the controller to it's fullest. Hopefully a patch will fix that. Expand
  35. Apr 28, 2022
    10
    This is the pinnacle of open world game. Exploration of the world rewards your time and courage. It is the most accessible Souls games and the absolute favorite, for me. Greatest game of the year, and probably of the last few years as well. Maybe it will be the greatest of the next years too. 10/10
  36. Apr 11, 2022
    9
    Not a fan of Dark Souls games, but decided to give this a shot due to the high ratings and recommendations from friends. The open world is vast, and allows you to bypass stronger enemies and bosses to come back when you’re stronger. I play only as single player, which which probably makes things harder than they should be. As a coop game I expect some of the boss fights would be a lotNot a fan of Dark Souls games, but decided to give this a shot due to the high ratings and recommendations from friends. The open world is vast, and allows you to bypass stronger enemies and bosses to come back when you’re stronger. I play only as single player, which which probably makes things harder than they should be. As a coop game I expect some of the boss fights would be a lot more fun. If there’s a story somewhere in the game I must have missed it, maybe will still find it; like how I missed tutorial on the basics only to realize it after finding it on YouTube. Probably none of this is an issue for anyone familiar with Dark Souls games. Still I’ve logged over 40 hours so far and will likely get my money out of this game by the time I’m done, even if I don’t complete it.
    Update: Completed the game. 200+ hours played, I guess I enjoyed it more than I expected! Steep learning curve but eventually it clicked. The level design in the later levels is really amazing. Overall a great game.
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  37. MD9
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I never play souls games but this game is incredible I think it will be the best game in2022 iplay 8 hours and I can’t stop
  38. Apr 1, 2022
    10
    This is simply the best game I've ever played. A true masterpiece!! This game deserves a full 10/10. I love it!
  39. Apr 2, 2022
    8
    sin duda una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida gran juego lo único malo son los bugs también que repitan 20 veces algunos enemigo y que vuelvan el boss que es un dragón blanco un enemigo normal pero por el resto esta bien
  40. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Es todo lo que podía esperar multiplicado por 10 lo mejor de frontsoftware hasta la fecha increíble lore jefes y mundo trabajados sin duda será el goty de este año,una clase maestra a desarrolladoras más grandes de como hacer un gran videojuego.El único punto negativo es que se termina.
  41. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Western devs take not... This is what a masterpiece looks like without the infestation of personal political beliefs and opinions. FromSoft has created art. Art for the ages. This gaming artwork will sit in the museum of gamers hearts forever..
  42. May 19, 2022
    9
    lands beetwen is a dark but very beautiful world, the world design is amazing, the game is very high quality, but one thing I don't like because this game is very hard
  43. Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Great game, cant praise it enough. pc 1080p runs very smooth with similar specs to the recommended specs.
  44. Jul 9, 2022
    10
    OH Boy. After 200 hours I finished 100% of the game. My English is not enough good for describe my experience. After ER life is meaningless. How can people give this game under 10 point??? Amazing discovery system. Amazing boss fights. Everything is amazing
  45. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    The experience of Elden Ring was not repeated for me, and this is probably because I have not played other games from From Software, but Elden Ring was the second best game for me this year, and I can say this with confidence.
  46. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Best game Best game Best game Best game Best game Best game Best game Best game
  47. Apr 11, 2022
    8
    Questo gioco non è da 10 per me è 8 mancanza di un registro missioni e chiarezza di un obiettivo o missioni da compiere. È divertente molto vario nell' approcciarsi. Il mio voto e 8 è comunque bello e divertente per un libero arbitrio. Non è io avrei dato 10 se era presente la voce delle missioni. Purtroppo non è capolavoro poi compenetrazioni imperfezioni bug ovunque. Mi sono divertitoQuesto gioco non è da 10 per me è 8 mancanza di un registro missioni e chiarezza di un obiettivo o missioni da compiere. È divertente molto vario nell' approcciarsi. Il mio voto e 8 è comunque bello e divertente per un libero arbitrio. Non è io avrei dato 10 se era presente la voce delle missioni. Purtroppo non è capolavoro poi compenetrazioni imperfezioni bug ovunque. Mi sono divertito molto ci Elden Ring è consigliato una Run. Expand
  48. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    What an amazing piece of work!! Fromsoft raised the bar of the open world games.
  49. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Despues de 2 semanas me lo acabe al 100, es jodidamente enorme el juego de lejos que más grande y con contenido mas rico posible, aunque peca de mucho reciclaje, este juego podrían ser 3 en uno sin problema hasta con expansiones incluidas , grandes ideas añadidas como el frasco cerulico y las estatuas de Marída, entre más avances los mundos son más hermosos que concluye con la capital,Despues de 2 semanas me lo acabe al 100, es jodidamente enorme el juego de lejos que más grande y con contenido mas rico posible, aunque peca de mucho reciclaje, este juego podrían ser 3 en uno sin problema hasta con expansiones incluidas , grandes ideas añadidas como el frasco cerulico y las estatuas de Marída, entre más avances los mundos son más hermosos que concluye con la capital, este juego me hizo dejar horizon 2 a la mitad, juego del año seguro Expand
  50. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The best From game yet, i think its the best game i ever played. Def the best open world game by miles, actually feels like a world youre exploring instead of just markers on a map u need to visit. Easy goty status.
  51. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It's honestly sad seeing all of these review bombings on one of the best games of the last decade, even with the technical issues this game is as close to perfect as you can get.
  52. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    If you’re a fan of mythology, good combat, and a challenge then this game is for you. If you’re a lil Jimmy who’s scared to play a game without the game constantly holding your hand, telling you where to go & what to do, then this game is not for you.
  53. Mar 3, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece. Obra prima, beira a perfeição. O único ponto negativo é algo que pode ser corrigido: os stutterings constantes. Expand
  54. Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I absolutely LOVE this game! Never been so excited for a game in my life! I enjoy every aspect of Elden Ring: massive and beautiful open world, crazy bosses and enemies, variety of weapons, spells and armor(fashion souls, yaay!), tons of secrets to reveal, dongeons and areas to explore.. Everything feels so satisfying! I already know that I'm gonna spend thousands of hours in this game!I absolutely LOVE this game! Never been so excited for a game in my life! I enjoy every aspect of Elden Ring: massive and beautiful open world, crazy bosses and enemies, variety of weapons, spells and armor(fashion souls, yaay!), tons of secrets to reveal, dongeons and areas to explore.. Everything feels so satisfying! I already know that I'm gonna spend thousands of hours in this game! Thank you, Fromsoftware, for making such unique and special games. It's like a breath of fresh air after all these unimpressive and similar open world games that release nowadays. I'm sure that all our community appreciate that you keep following your path and create a masterpiece for your players! Thank you SO much! For me Elden Ring is not just the game of the year, it's the game of the decade! Expand
  55. May 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Fantastic open world game with a non-specific path to follow. It's just amazing the quality of this game, perfect to introduce new players to from software games. Totally recommended
  56. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolute 10/10 game for me. This game is massive in size, and still feels really rewarding to explore everything. Combat is as satisfying as ever, and there are creative new weapons and items. If you like the souls series, this is game is everything that series is, but now even better.
  57. Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Don't pay attention to the anonymous review bombers. This game is amazing. I just didn't give it a 10 because there's no option to play with a quest log and objective marker. As someone new to FS games but familiar with RPG's, this is the one thing that I will never get used to and even a bit annoyed with. Other than that, the game, aside from some performance issues on PC which I'm sureDon't pay attention to the anonymous review bombers. This game is amazing. I just didn't give it a 10 because there's no option to play with a quest log and objective marker. As someone new to FS games but familiar with RPG's, this is the one thing that I will never get used to and even a bit annoyed with. Other than that, the game, aside from some performance issues on PC which I'm sure will be fixed, this game is fantastic. Amazing aesthetic, music, bosses, armor, weapons. Lots of things to do and a massive, and I mean MASSIVE open world. Every place feels unique with every area offering different enemies and challenges to overcome. Absolute must play and definite GOTY contender Expand
  58. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I have about 50 hours into the game so far and I’m about halfway through. And I’ve missed a LOT of content. I went into this game with unreasonably high expectations and they’ve been met or exceeded across the board. This game is so insanely massive while also rewarding you the more you look, so the world feels far from empty. 9/10 if you see something and think “I wonder if that leadsI have about 50 hours into the game so far and I’m about halfway through. And I’ve missed a LOT of content. I went into this game with unreasonably high expectations and they’ve been met or exceeded across the board. This game is so insanely massive while also rewarding you the more you look, so the world feels far from empty. 9/10 if you see something and think “I wonder if that leads somewhere/does something” it does and it will.

    Combat, like all fromsoft, titles is fantastic. When you combine ashes of war with the new crafting system or countless spells/items you have a lot of opportunity to create really unique combinations. While bosses can feel unfair the first time you fight them they NEVER are, they’re balanced perfectly so when you defeat them you actually feel like you’ve accomplished something. Also, you can just go and do any dungeon or explore completely (ridiculously large) optional places to build xp and make any fight easier.

    The world design is fantastic. The map gives you clues as to the direction to go in order to get to an important boss or follow the main path but other than that you are left on your own to find the way. And god how refreshing it is to not have your hand held every single step of the way and to actually just figure it out for yourself.

    I’ve seen users complaining about performance issues but I haven’t had any so far, no crashes or obvious frame drops (PS5). I’ve also seen users complaining about graphics which I really don’t understand because it has great graphics, just not “next-gen”. But, for me, artistic design will always have more impact than graphical fidelity.

    I don’t want to talk much about the story yet as I’m still putting all of it together and I don’t want to spoil anything but I’ll just conclude this by saying this: this is my favorite video game ever, and I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface.
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  59. Aug 11, 2023
    9
    9.2/9.3 Incredible game, my favorite FromSoftware game. My favorite bossfights and locations. Looking forward for their next project
  60. Apr 24, 2022
    9
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 9.
  61. Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the end of a path that from Software Started in 2009. After several years and 6 games of exsperimentations they took the best from each of their previous works and they mixed those characteristics with a beautiful exploration based open world(mainly inspired by Breath of the Wild). The amount of content and its density is great. Every corner of the world (and under-world)Elden Ring is the end of a path that from Software Started in 2009. After several years and 6 games of exsperimentations they took the best from each of their previous works and they mixed those characteristics with a beautiful exploration based open world(mainly inspired by Breath of the Wild). The amount of content and its density is great. Every corner of the world (and under-world) map hides a new challenge and a new mystery to resolve. The art direction and lore is brilliant and we have to thank not only H. Miyazaki but also the American writer George R.R. Martin. I also recommend this game to fans of Shadow of the Colossus since in some zones you are going to experience similar feelings. As you can imagine from my previous statements the gameplay is the culmination of souls-like and the definition of a well-made, deep and articulated combat system that barely any videogame has. The game has some clear problems like the recycle of assets and some technical issue but if you overcome this minor issues and let the world of The Lands Between steal your attention you will be rewarded. Expand
  62. Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Just the best souls yet!

    Tienen que jugarlo, se ve espectacular en ps5 y se juega muy bien.
  63. May 22, 2022
    10
    No graphics issue on ps5. Stop review bombing this game based on pc performance! Throughly enjoyed my 10+ hours PER DAY in the last three days. Honestly think this is game of the decade. Open world is full of interesting stuff. You JUST NEED TO LOOK FOR THEM!
  64. Apr 28, 2022
    10
    This is really one of the "must have" games and not only for souls games fans. The world is werry huge and searching for secrets and caves in the whole world is very alive and motivating (there is an adequate reward at the end of each challenge) and the feeling of satisfaction every time, after a lot of attempts, the sword cuts into the body of the annoying boss for the last time is againThis is really one of the "must have" games and not only for souls games fans. The world is werry huge and searching for secrets and caves in the whole world is very alive and motivating (there is an adequate reward at the end of each challenge) and the feeling of satisfaction every time, after a lot of attempts, the sword cuts into the body of the annoying boss for the last time is again unbelievable and satisfying as in previous souls games.Well done from software.. you have gathered everything you have learned from the creation of previous great titles and put it all together in one amazing game .... I applaud. Expand
  65. Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. Everything from the world design, art style, combat, story, voice acting, item design, sound design, and feeling of progression.

    Elden Ring is truly one of the best games ever made, and for me, it sits right next to Breath of the Wild as one of my favorite games ever made
  66. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    If you are a souls fan, specifically Dark Souls, you will absolutely love Elden Ring. The game is absolutely gigantic, so many NPC's, secret areas, etc. After getting over the first "hump" which takes a few hours, you will be immersed into a Souls experience like never before.
    My only gripe with this game is the performance / graphics. There are lots of texture pops, frame rate drops, and
    If you are a souls fan, specifically Dark Souls, you will absolutely love Elden Ring. The game is absolutely gigantic, so many NPC's, secret areas, etc. After getting over the first "hump" which takes a few hours, you will be immersed into a Souls experience like never before.
    My only gripe with this game is the performance / graphics. There are lots of texture pops, frame rate drops, and graphically the game is not up to par with the franchise's last game Demon Souls remake, but hopefully this is fixed with future patches. Prepare to become addicted!
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  67. Jul 14, 2022
    9
    This game is so fun, and this is coming from someone who isn't a big souls game fan, definitely recommend. (What i mean by not a big fan, i mean not playing it over and over just play it one then move on, but still a great game.)
  68. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing! I’ve been playing it for about 50hrs now and I’ve barely delved into everything the game has to offer. The open world (and the steed) are huge game changers. I love exploring this new and vast world filled with mysteries and surprises. This is definitely my favorites Souls game so far. I appreciate the fact that I can creat my own path and decide what to do first asThis game is amazing! I’ve been playing it for about 50hrs now and I’ve barely delved into everything the game has to offer. The open world (and the steed) are huge game changers. I love exploring this new and vast world filled with mysteries and surprises. This is definitely my favorites Souls game so far. I appreciate the fact that I can creat my own path and decide what to do first as well as which bosses to take on. Everyone will have a unique experience playing this game. And yes, it is very difficult. That’s FromSoft for you. Expand
  69. Mar 5, 2022
    10
    A truly masterpiece. I had no crashes or bugs in 25H playtime. The open world is fantastic at every corner you can find something.. just beautiful.
  70. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The game is good and beautiful in the style of Souls, and without exaggeration, the best, and I really enjoyed both the story of this game and the extremely beautiful gameplay of this title.
  71. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Just an unbelievable experience. The game is is far bigger than it seems, and it already seemed enormous. Bosses and set pieces are incredible and the combat is a great evolution on Dark Souls titles.
  72. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Everyone here saying "this game has PS3 graphics" clearly haven't played PS3 in a long time.
  73. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely incredible game. If you are into Soulsborne games you just may find this to be one of the greatest games every made. For newcomers, please give it a try. I would recommend Darksouls remastered first, but Elden Ring is a good starting point as well. So much choice and options, you can tailor the game to your liking. I do want Fromsoft to make another Bloodborne or Darksouls gameAbsolutely incredible game. If you are into Soulsborne games you just may find this to be one of the greatest games every made. For newcomers, please give it a try. I would recommend Darksouls remastered first, but Elden Ring is a good starting point as well. So much choice and options, you can tailor the game to your liking. I do want Fromsoft to make another Bloodborne or Darksouls game (more linear) to scratch that itch for a tight, dark, intertwined experience. Elden Ring takes the best aspects from all of their previous work and combines them to make an outstanding game, however it isn’t a better Darksouls game than Darksouls. It isn’t a better Bloodborne game than Bloodborne (if that makes sense). Overall, this game rocks and I hope everyone gets a chance to experience it. Expand
  74. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I am new to FromSoftware titles. From the outside looking in I always thought they looked slow, boring, and too difficult. Once I jumped into Bloodborne, the premise and gameplay loop clicked and I understood why people loved them so much. Elden Ring takes this challenging, yet rewarding, gameplay loop and puts it into a beautiful and massive open world with endless things to go andI am new to FromSoftware titles. From the outside looking in I always thought they looked slow, boring, and too difficult. Once I jumped into Bloodborne, the premise and gameplay loop clicked and I understood why people loved them so much. Elden Ring takes this challenging, yet rewarding, gameplay loop and puts it into a beautiful and massive open world with endless things to go and explore and witness. There are countless epic moments you’ll come across that’ll leave your jaw on the floor. For fans of this genre this game is something really magical that’ll bring enjoyment for years to come. I understand that this game appeals to a niche audience and it’s sad to see that it’s getting review bombed by people outside the genre or people upset with the high scores who just don’t get it. In a similar way, I’m bored to death playing Mario games or Racing Sims, yet I understand those games are not for me so I’m not out there critically reviewing a game I’m not the audience for. I hate call of duty games but I don’t go review bomb them. People really need to grow up and learn to say “this game isn’t for me.” And leave it at that instead of giving it a ridiculous 0/10. Y’all out here making yourselves look silly. Expand
  75. Apr 26, 2023
    8
    A game with one of the most magnificent worlds that frankly I think I’ll always remember exploring.
  76. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    He jugado tantas veces este juego que nunca aburre, al principio es difícil, si, y bien duro pero hay que tener paciencia y explorar hace que el juego se torne "fácil". 350 horas y aún en el 2023 cuando tengo ganas, me lo paso de nuevo. Una obra maestra.
  77. Mar 2, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. If you have a potato pc dont buy it monkey just have a gtx 1060
  78. May 5, 2022
    10
    Chef d'oeuvre absolu
    Une direction artistique incroyable
    Une liberté rare
    Une bande son magnifique
  79. Jul 3, 2023
    10
    THIS IS A MASTERPIECE !! A mast have game.I can't decide if the better game I ever played is this, or the lou1. A beautiful perfect game!!
  80. Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! the best game of this years , giant everything is giant, fromsoftware sign the best open world . Goty is here
  81. Mar 4, 2022
    9
    Let’s just get one thing out of the way. This game is not revolutionary, nor propels the open world genre forward. I don’t think it’s worth a 10 rating but it’s a pretty amazing game. Reviews are after all just opinions made by humans. Now with that out of the way. People review bombing the game while nothing new should really stop. Do you think this game is truly awful? Have you everLet’s just get one thing out of the way. This game is not revolutionary, nor propels the open world genre forward. I don’t think it’s worth a 10 rating but it’s a pretty amazing game. Reviews are after all just opinions made by humans. Now with that out of the way. People review bombing the game while nothing new should really stop. Do you think this game is truly awful? Have you ever actually played an awful and broken game? Apparently not if you think this deserves a 0-4 etc

    Do I think the game has some issues? Yes particularly when it comes to performance. Honestly the game would get a 10 rating if FromSoftware innovated more, or changed up their formula by adding more variety to their games.

    The game at its core is still fighting and traps. Where are the inventive puzzles to break the monotony? Gave us a jump button but really didn’t make much use for it besides combat.

    Honestly I think they are afraid to change up the formula because their last game Sekiro, which was amazing sold less than DS3 and the Dark Souls fanatics are apparently addicted to the same thing.

    Also to add on to the performance issues the fact that this game has pop-in, and frame rate issues on PS5 or any other version is embarrassing to say the least. The game isn’t pushing any graphical boundaries and is devoid of shadows in tons of areas particularly indoors. Watching a bat flap it’s wings in the distance looking like a stuttering mess is a sight to behold. If I didn’t like the game I would score it lower on these factors.
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  82. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Good game and my first soulslike game so I think I’ll start playing more of those after playing this.
  83. Mar 5, 2022
    10
    The game is everything I have been waiting for as a soul/bourne fan. I love it.
  84. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. Won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but not every game is. This is a masterpiece and whoever is into this genre will likely agree.
  85. Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Piece of **** of a launch, but it's ok you know, i don't mind because they fixed it. This is an open world dark souls.
  86. May 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best rpg i have ever seen. 182 hours in the game passed as one. I recommend the game.
  87. Mar 23, 2022
    9
    Потрясающая игра. Очень сложно выразить словами этот восторг. Играю в соул-лайк игру впервые. Балл снимаю за падение FPS.
  88. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to these frustrated bombers. If this game isn't worth at least an 8, in all honesty, just stop playing video games and get a new hobby. You whiny, pasty idiots obviously have expectations that will never be fulfilled. Wanted to give a well-earned nine, but I'm bent on countering these retard 0 ratings. Great game!
  89. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    As a long time FromSoftware fan. I must say that this game is phenomenal. It has everything any 'Souls-like' fan would like. For newer players it provides the opportunity to approach these games in a different way. You can go off the beaten path and level through "easier" mobs before taking on the bigger challenges. FromSoft truly out did themselves with this one. This game went far beyondAs a long time FromSoftware fan. I must say that this game is phenomenal. It has everything any 'Souls-like' fan would like. For newer players it provides the opportunity to approach these games in a different way. You can go off the beaten path and level through "easier" mobs before taking on the bigger challenges. FromSoft truly out did themselves with this one. This game went far beyond my expectations, and I am looking forward to truly exploring The Lands Between further. Congrats on the love FromSoft, it's much deserved. Expand
  90. Mar 29, 2022
    10
    The best game of all time ? Yes maybe :) I am waiting for the DLC :D
    But i love anyways all FS games
  91. Mar 9, 2023
    10
    Castigue el juego por no poder jugar la beta lo he comprado por 30€ un juegazo, comerme los huevos lo **** que querereis un modo facil
  92. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a sure 10. People rating this game in the red just goes to show you can't trust user comments. I do highly recommend this game though, it's as close to a perfect game as we will see.
  93. Apr 10, 2022
    10
    The game is good, no microtransactions and a fantastic world. The game is worth you money
  94. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Don't let the marketing fool you, its still very much a dark souls game at its core, only with finely tuned and polished game play mechanics. Fantastic open world, extremely impressive for a the team's first crack at it. It doesn't reinvent the style like some claim but is defiantly a breath of fresh air from recent titles.

    All in all, its a nice and tight package that's worth picking
    Don't let the marketing fool you, its still very much a dark souls game at its core, only with finely tuned and polished game play mechanics. Fantastic open world, extremely impressive for a the team's first crack at it. It doesn't reinvent the style like some claim but is defiantly a breath of fresh air from recent titles.

    All in all, its a nice and tight package that's worth picking up if you're into the genre
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  95. Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Perfection The game is incredible the game play is mind blowing the environment is indescribable
  96. Nov 7, 2022
    10
    Joguei por mais ou menos 120 horas, platinei e desfrutei de muito conteúdo do jogo, mas obviamente ainda há muitas coisas a se fazer. Foi meu primeiro Souls Like e não me arrependo de ter comprado. O mundo é gigante, detalhado, cheio de segredos e com uma arte visual incrível. Foi simplesmente fantástico a experiência que eu tive com o Elden Ring.
  97. Jul 9, 2022
    9
    Gameplay is amazingly fun and addicting. As to be expected from a souls like, it is also hard to master. The numbers, values, amount of items and stats can be confusing at times, especially for souls like newcomers, but that's nothing some youtube tutorials and guides can't fix.
  98. Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Beautiful game, exquisite immersion on a vast beautifully crafted open world. Been playing around 30 hours and it's really a must play. even if you are new to From software games. This is not a 10 because of some FPS drops happening on PS5. No other issues, really the only one, but i think they must be addressed and corrected as soon as possible. This game may be a master piece...
  99. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Excelente videojuego, from software tomo todo lo que aprendio todos estos años y lo puso en elden ring, sin sera un juego del cual se hablara por muchos años.
  100. Jun 27, 2022
    10
    The best game ever i see i love everything in this game its amazing from software have a best game in this world
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  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. 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.
  3. 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.