Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. Thomasak
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Dieses Spiel hat mich seit dem ersten Tag gefesselt und trotz weniger Infos wie quest Marker, quest log oder ähnlichem nicht enttäuscht. Man kann fast alle side quests ohne Probleme finden und spielen welche durchaus Spaß machen und nicht daraus bestehen npc 1 zu folgen oder dem anderen einen Gegenstand von a nach b zu bringen. Keine Quest ist wie die andere und das Spiel hält immerDieses Spiel hat mich seit dem ersten Tag gefesselt und trotz weniger Infos wie quest Marker, quest log oder ähnlichem nicht enttäuscht. Man kann fast alle side quests ohne Probleme finden und spielen welche durchaus Spaß machen und nicht daraus bestehen npc 1 zu folgen oder dem anderen einen Gegenstand von a nach b zu bringen. Keine Quest ist wie die andere und das Spiel hält immer Überraschungen bereit. Ich habe jetzt 180 Stunden Spielzeit und immer noch nicht fertig weil ich alles genieße und nichts verpassen will und das auch trotz Arbeit, einem 12 Stunden Tag und und und.
    Wer sagt das Kampfsystem ist ihm zu komplex dafür hab ich keine Zeit der ist mit einem Nintendo DS wohl besser bedient. Absolute Kaufempfehlung!!    … Expand
  2. BinhTran
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Literally best open world game ever made in 2022. It's one of the most immersive not in term of realistic, but the superb design in the details, the world, the story and the mechanics. Fromsoft has leveraged their identity as soulborne game in this newest title Elden Ring, this is their milestone of achievement. Worth every penny.
  3. BiggyOunce
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    This game is giving me the same feeling when I first played Fallout New Vegas so it's an instant 10 in my books
  4. el321
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    best game ever.., beautifull graphic, perfect gameplay, deep story and lore. very groundbreaking open world game. most of issues not happen on my pc
  5. NitrogenInhaler
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    This game is like the best parts of Dark Souls 3 balanced out and then put in a world just as expansive and dense with content as BOTW
  6. Crock_Wilson
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This is the peak of souls like games. So many different ways to go about overcoming the challenges it presents you. Every build feels viable.
  7. notnotable
    Apr 21, 2022
    9
    One of the best games not only due to the game-play but also the world surrounding it and the exploration possible.
  8. LordRed
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    What a beautiful game, I've only spent 70 hours on this game and expect I'll spend much more. The graphics aren't the best but the art style far more than. Enthralling lore to find all throughout the world and some or the most epic boss fights I've ever played whilst gaming, I can't wait to find all the lore and other things I may have missed along the way!
  9. Crisoc
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    That game is amazing. A very good art design and graphics. A gorgeous open world that you don't want to stop exploring. The map is gigantic and full of details. And with each exploration, new things to discover and new enemies to defeat. Wide variety of equipment and items. The new combat options work very well. Basically they used the best features of the olds SOULS games. For me is theThat game is amazing. A very good art design and graphics. A gorgeous open world that you don't want to stop exploring. The map is gigantic and full of details. And with each exploration, new things to discover and new enemies to defeat. Wide variety of equipment and items. The new combat options work very well. Basically they used the best features of the olds SOULS games. For me is the best SOULS.… Expand
  10. Bridlock
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    People saying the graphics are out dated on other worldly drugs and their reviews should not be taken seriously. They are just big mad because they can’t beat it. Fantastic game!
  11. will_klein_
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing. From the intriguing open world to the adapting combat this game will go down in history as one of the best ever made.
  12. soothingfive808
    Apr 22, 2022
    8
    Trama repetida y aburrida, mundo abierto abrumador y vacío (demasiado grande), fallas de optimización, enemigos repetitivos y bugs. Por todo lo demás esta bien.
  13. Abdullahajaz
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    90 hours in and not even finished. The scope of this game is insane. We'll be seeing "Elden Ring - likes" for the next good while
  14. Toyaflo
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    GOTY EASY unless Valve decides to drop Portal 3 Outta nowhere I don't see how anything beats it. One of the major elements that makes this game so incredible is it's open world. The open world doesn't feel forced like many games but feels like a natural evolution of dark souls. A problem I have with open world games is how many times story telling is done through dialogue. This isn't badGOTY EASY unless Valve decides to drop Portal 3 Outta nowhere I don't see how anything beats it. One of the major elements that makes this game so incredible is it's open world. The open world doesn't feel forced like many games but feels like a natural evolution of dark souls. A problem I have with open world games is how many times story telling is done through dialogue. This isn't bad but is quite a lazy and forceful way to approach world development. Dark Souls has the habit of letting it's world speak for itself and that aspect of dark souls compliments an open world design. Elden ring also has a plethora of weapons to experiment with and build your character around. The element of respec ing brought in from Dark Souls 2 allows you to experiment with your build. The enemy variety in this game is off the charts although plenty of bosses are reused. It can get tedious to fight the same boss again with only minor changes but all of the repeated bosses are optional and something you mainly just fight for better loot so you can fight other harder bosses more easily. There are a few late game bosses with are overly aggressive but 2-3 hours for frustration in no way sours the hundreds of hours of enjoyment you have in this game. The main quest is quite straightforward and easy to follow but some side quests will require you to go really out of your way to complete which is something a lot of people might not like but a counterpoint to that is these quests enhance the sense of discovery like no other game does. If there was a straight line pointing you to all the right places the open world would lose a lot of it's meaning. I don't want to talk about the graphics of this game as there are the beta cucks that complain about them whenever a single ray of light doesn't bounce of their character's **** at the right angle but it's safe to say that Elden ring is a beautiful game and it's art direction is out of this world that more than makes up for it's graphics which are already pretty good. The only thing I can complain about is maybe the multiplayer, dark souls has never had a good history with multiplayer although the net code is better than it's previous games it's right now far from ideal and a few balancing issues plague the game as well as certain weapons that are fun to use in single player aren't very fun used against you in multiplayer, it is a minor gripe however something I've learnt to let slide as the souls community when it comes to multiplayer is very good and sometimes the toxic parts can be fun. If you are a souls fan you are guaranteed to love this and if you aren't this game will definitely make you want to go back and try out their other titles (I recommend bloodborne it's my personal favourite). This game is definitely a masterpiece and has me looking at Fromsoftware with eager eyes to see what they come up with next as it will has big shoes to fill.… Expand
  15. zuizu
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    Great feeling of exploration, the world is huge. Boss fights are amazing.
  16. yahata
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    one of the best games I ever played, amazing open world and combat and made me enjoy souls like games.
  17. TomzyF
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible, and truly shows us what a RPG should be, you explore as much or as little as you like. Its a vibrant beautiful and brutal world!! Amazing game 10/10 would recommend to any and all. whether you have played any From Software games before or not!!
  18. ArunGokul1
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece in making... game should be like eldenring ,more to game play than money ...
  19. Andrew_098
    Apr 25, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PROS
    The overworld and the level design is very good and very inspired,the esploration is at its best, reaching a new location leaves you speechless,the mount is good, the lore is amazing and the world is telling its story by just looking at it and it's really really good and interesting,but we play game to have fun,lore is not the most important thing.

    CONS
    The Map is great,but feels empty,few decent quest,many weapons and builds but few are worth using,the endgame is unbalance with very bad enemy placement,mob with too much HP not worth fighting, unfair boss moveset that force you to use summon to have fun,copypaste bosses and mobs.Not much replayability also, and the pvp/coop is fromsoftware worst experience.

    CONCLUSION
    The game is good but i wouldn't raccomend to anyone,the Souls formula in an openworld it's just not working for me,the game feel very empty and once you see the map there is no fun in re doing it all over again,It's a nice oneshot game experience but if you are new probably you have to use guides to discover everything that the game offers.There is no fun in getting good at this game because the game is either to easy(with broken builds and summons),or too hard and UNFAIR if you play a normal souls melee build(this game are designed and fun for THIS,is not fun to overkill a boss or try to learn an undodgeable move). The least rewarding fromsoftware game    … Expand
  20. mahmudink
    Apr 25, 2022
    8
    لعبة رائعة لكنها مثل سابقاتها مع أعداء مختلفين، تصميم المراحل ممتاز، اوستات عادية، تكرار مقرف، لعبة جميلة لكن ليست الأفضل كما يزعم البعض
  21. Maximozo
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Love this game! Ultimate souls game with INSANE beautiful world full of new stuff to explore and find out all by yourself! Game has multiple mechanics u can try its just there its letting u do it how u want to defeat it and has like 6 endings u can do by your actions/quests/idk am still finding out :D. I played like 200hrs till i defeated it but still i have a lot to explore so. If u wantLove this game! Ultimate souls game with INSANE beautiful world full of new stuff to explore and find out all by yourself! Game has multiple mechanics u can try its just there its letting u do it how u want to defeat it and has like 6 endings u can do by your actions/quests/idk am still finding out :D. I played like 200hrs till i defeated it but still i have a lot to explore so. If u want a game that lets u do whatever u want and like u want it just there :) just writing this cuz many kids dont know how to play this game cuz todays games are just so dum :D anyway :D love it cant wait for dlc :) just play it by yourself :) love u fromsoft… Expand
  22. Delib0t
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece - gameplay is smooth, story is confusing but exciting, enemies are tough but manageable. Overall 10/10
  23. Madongo
    Apr 26, 2022
    9
    A masterpiece.. not the best graphics and animations but the Design of the open World is the best i've ever seen
  24. leditjulien
    Apr 26, 2022
    9
    Probably one of the best games ever made.... I won't give it a 10 out of 10 because of performance issues across platform and a lack of accessibility options(colorblind,etc....)
  25. yairkohn
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    When I first played it I got annoyed as it seemed too similar to previous games in the series. After over 300 hr of game time I can say that this is easily the best of FS and one of the best RPGs ever made.
  26. Gondim
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made, easy. Might be the most fantastic world created on a videogame and such a mastery in everything it proposes to do. A truly milestone in the videogame industry. People will talk and discover secret things while playing this game for a really, really long time: months! years! This is huge! Just WOW!
  27. ARTBAR
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who worked on this game, as a fan of the series, it just went in perfectly, combined all the best that was in the previous series and surprised with a stunning open world and the form of its exploration, exploding landscape and labyrinths, a huge variety of mobs, weapons, bosses, clothes and so on and amazing design, for all these 100+ hoursI want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who worked on this game, as a fan of the series, it just went in perfectly, combined all the best that was in the previous series and surprised with a stunning open world and the form of its exploration, exploding landscape and labyrinths, a huge variety of mobs, weapons, bosses, clothes and so on and amazing design, for all these 100+ hours of sheer pleasure, I express my gratitude from the bottom of my heart… Expand
  28. Vert1gus
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    New to the “Souls” genre, but this game is an excellent way to join this style of gameplay. Reminds me of Zelda Breath of the Wild kinda. The “feel” anyway, the combat is brutal, but with summons and the ashes of war that you can add to weapons are awesome ways to help make it easier.
  29. Yokozuma
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, this game is better than Gex. Very fun, challenging and erotic experience
  30. TrilhaNoPlay
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    Eu que não sou tão fã dos jogos do estilo Souls amei a experiência rápida que tive com Elden Ring. joguei durante 4h e como muitos dizem: a única certeza que você tem é que vc vai morrer.

    Sim, morri bastante no jogo. No final, terminei dropando do jogo mas tenham certeza que jogarei novamente e que trarei a experiência no meu canal na Twitch. A proposito, aceito dicas de um recomeço    Eu que não sou tão fã dos jogos do estilo Souls amei a experiência rápida que tive com Elden Ring. joguei durante 4h e como muitos dizem: a única certeza que você tem é que vc vai morrer.

    Sim, morri bastante no jogo. No final, terminei dropando do jogo mas tenham certeza que jogarei novamente e que trarei a experiência no meu canal na Twitch.

    A proposito, aceito dicas de um recomeço no jogo menos sofrido. Eu comecei com "vagabundo" e não foi muito bacana. Saliento: Não sou pro player, sou noob mesmo.

    Pra finalizar, eu digo e repito: Elden Ring é uma experiência que todo gamer precisa jogar, até os que não gostam de jogos estilo Souls como eu.    … Expand
  31. Ronni_
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While not completely flawless, Fromsoftware first attempt on an open word was a major success.… Expand
  32. Rascel23
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I’ve ever played……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….… Expand
  33. Nheo15
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    They improve alot love the open world and my money is not wasted buying Elden ring. More power FROMSOFT.
  34. xTockii
    Apr 30, 2022
    9
    Played every souls like and this is by far my new favorite, the open world is gorgeous looking, the story is very in depth and there is a bunch of lore and secrets to discover, new players who have never played a souls like will most likely have a hard time figuring things out but the game will give you a tutorial to help you with combat, controls and exploration. if you have never playedPlayed every souls like and this is by far my new favorite, the open world is gorgeous looking, the story is very in depth and there is a bunch of lore and secrets to discover, new players who have never played a souls like will most likely have a hard time figuring things out but the game will give you a tutorial to help you with combat, controls and exploration. if you have never played a souls like i still recommend playing and learning the game, don`t spent a few minutes and quit, spend atleast a good 5 hours so you can get used to it, must play… Expand
  35. PrimeZardock
    May 1, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing. It honestly deserves game of the year and game of the decade. Everything from the combat to the world building to the customization is phenomenal. You need to buy this game.
  36. LuisRuiz
    May 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the difficulty is based on how much time you want to spend on it i liked sekiro more… Expand
  37. pflac
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    An amazing expansion upon the Dark Souls formula. How is it possible for a game to have so much content with such high quality? From Software achieved the impossible. It's not a perfect game, but it definitely deserves a 10/10.
  38. Gekkehuiz
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Sometimes it just all clicks, graphics, theme, score, this game is the best FromSoftware has brought to us thus far. One of the things that sets Elden Ring apart from Dark Souls is the difficulty. As a player you now have more options to make the game a little bit easier or harder as you see fit. Making it by far the easiest Souls game for new Souls players.

    This is the first game I got    Sometimes it just all clicks, graphics, theme, score, this game is the best FromSoftware has brought to us thus far. One of the things that sets Elden Ring apart from Dark Souls is the difficulty. As a player you now have more options to make the game a little bit easier or harder as you see fit. Making it by far the easiest Souls game for new Souls players.

    This is the first game I got platinum on PS4 and PS5 and even went as far as NG+8 and I'm still enjoying this game...    … Expand
  39. lukelukelukeluk
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best games in the last decade! Need more games like this
  40. Kaizer23
    May 6, 2022
    8
    Très bon jeu qui fait évidemment penser à ses grand frères. La nouveauté du monde ouvert et une très bonne idée surtout que l'exploration et la satisfaction quand nous découvrons de nouveaux lieux / évènements est prenante.
    Le côté RPG est davantage poussé avec l'ajout de divers donjons cachés au quatre coins de la map afin de pouvoir mieux s'équiper et avancer dans la trame principale    Très bon jeu qui fait évidemment penser à ses grand frères. La nouveauté du monde ouvert et une très bonne idée surtout que l'exploration et la satisfaction quand nous découvrons de nouveaux lieux / évènements est prenante.
    Le côté RPG est davantage poussé avec l'ajout de divers donjons cachés au quatre coins de la map afin de pouvoir mieux s'équiper et avancer dans la trame principale
  41. anemotaxis
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    DARK SOULS II-2、バージョンアップじゃなくてマイナーチェンジ。
    戦闘が楽しくない。
    敵キャラクターの不自然な強靭、不自然なディレイ、不自然な追尾性能、不自然な無敵時間。 単にステータスを伸ばしていくだけの雑な調整。MOBは戦うだけ無駄だと思ってしまう。 メディアでは革新的と謳われ、オープンフィールドや遺灰など新規要素があるものの、マップが広いだけで自由度は感じないし、新規要素がさほど機能しているようには感じない。 難しさを維持しようとして、プレイヤー側のいろんな要素を下方修正して機能してないのでは？    DARK SOULS II-2、バージョンアップじゃなくてマイナーチェンジ。
    戦闘が楽しくない。
    敵キャラクターの不自然な強靭、不自然なディレイ、不自然な追尾性能、不自然な無敵時間。
    単にステータスを伸ばしていくだけの雑な調整。MOBは戦うだけ無駄だと思ってしまう。
    メディアでは革新的と謳われ、オープンフィールドや遺灰など新規要素があるものの、マップが広いだけで自由度は感じないし、新規要素がさほど機能しているようには感じない。
    難しさを維持しようとして、プレイヤー側のいろんな要素を下方修正して機能してないのでは？
  42. Zoho
    May 20, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing, such a big world to explore, getting loot is fun, the bosses are amazing, and overall an amazing experience, I have spent 100 hours for my first playthrough, absolutely astonishing, this game will win the Game of the year reward, I'm betting money on it!
  43. eduhBRPS5
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Best Soulslike ever made, actually actually ties with the new Demons Souls Ps5 soul when i thought nothing would passa Demons Soul this bad boy come along and surprises us all, well deserved prize
  44. CLaNLoRrD
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is easily one of the best and most memorable games I've ever played. Fromsoft managed to polish and combine almost every good part of their previous titles, and make it work in an open world formula. The game is huge and filled with a lots of quality content. The art style is beautiful, many unique areas, great boss encounters with banger soundtracks. The exploration is reallyElden Ring is easily one of the best and most memorable games I've ever played. Fromsoft managed to polish and combine almost every good part of their previous titles, and make it work in an open world formula. The game is huge and filled with a lots of quality content. The art style is beautiful, many unique areas, great boss encounters with banger soundtracks. The exploration is really rewarding and fun, and even after 100+ hours I still felt invested and wanted more and more. As a big fan of the Soulslike genre, this game made me fell in love with video games once again.… Expand
  45. Zombi6
    Jun 9, 2022
    8
    loved it..
    but
    - couldnt beat the Final final boss.. gave up
    - felt it had random quests.. couldnt have gotten as far as I did without weikis.guides
    still loved it though
  46. GGKaz
    May 22, 2022
    10
    Hands down THE BEST souls game experience. I have started a couple of Fromsoftware games but quit all of them early-mid game. Elden Ring creates a world that can be as challenging or forgiving as you want it to be.
  47. SomeGamerRequal
    May 23, 2022
    10
    God damnit. Godly game and future goty of 2022. I can only say that the game is not captivating with graphics, but the mechanics well known from souls have been perfectly developed, new features added in this game are really well suited. music, locations and bosses are just stunning. Just enjoy this challenging game. It's funny that some people give this game low ratings, but they don'tGod damnit. Godly game and future goty of 2022. I can only say that the game is not captivating with graphics, but the mechanics well known from souls have been perfectly developed, new features added in this game are really well suited. music, locations and bosses are just stunning. Just enjoy this challenging game. It's funny that some people give this game low ratings, but they don't even understand what it's about.… Expand
  48. Clayhead
    May 24, 2022
    10
    This is right up there with other masterpieces such as GTA V and Legend of Zelda BOTW, the sheer depth of the game and choice of characterisation in tackling it is staggering. I’m afraid those that have laid the accusation of it being a dull open world game have probably scratched the surface of what’s on offer. There are moments in the game which will stick with you forever such as theThis is right up there with other masterpieces such as GTA V and Legend of Zelda BOTW, the sheer depth of the game and choice of characterisation in tackling it is staggering. I’m afraid those that have laid the accusation of it being a dull open world game have probably scratched the surface of what’s on offer. There are moments in the game which will stick with you forever such as the Tower of Caelid, Ainsel River Well, Deeproot Depths, just too many to mention. If you love Souls games , I certainly do, you will not regret persevering through the first few hours of this, yes, it’s open world and initially it’s confusing in terms of which path to take, but once it starts to click you will realise youre playing something special.

    You will never wait long for other players to help with awkward bosses, there seems to be a real community wanting to help others out in this respect. Build your character however you want, there’s the additions of crafting, also Ashes of War to add to your weapon, and Spirit Ashes to summon to help with challenging areas if you feel the need.

    I don’t understand those who criticise the graphics, one of , if not the best game ever created, the first three releases of World of Warcraft, existed on the same graphics engine for years. The graphics in Dark Souls are unique and have their own flavour, I love the fact they chose to continue with the same style and artwork. In addition combat always feels like you’re fighting something solid and tangible. The whole package just works in a way that most other games cannot come close to.

    It is a masterpiece…on this rare occasion the critics have actually got it right    … Expand
  49. Abdulazizal6
    May 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is Masterpiece this game have beat content and have the biggest beat open world I never played… Expand
  50. emremurat37
    May 25, 2022
    10
    10/10 .
  51. pizzastation
    May 26, 2022
    10
    AMAZING GAME
    game balance changes with the update, but I am enjoying it
    There is no big nerf so you can play with confidence
    The characters are also attractive
  52. RAILANDERSON
    May 27, 2022
    10
    O MELHOR JOGO DE TODOS OS TEMPOS. É a perfeição pois reune um mundo gigante, com muita coisa pra fazer e explorar, chefes memoraveis, são 190 chefes no jogo !!!!, alem disso o combate é justo e delicioso. é daqueles raros jogos em que vc joga mais de 100 horas e não enjoa do jogo. esse jogo redefiniu o mundo dos video games. partir de agora existe o antes Elden Ring e o pós Elden Ring.O MELHOR JOGO DE TODOS OS TEMPOS. É a perfeição pois reune um mundo gigante, com muita coisa pra fazer e explorar, chefes memoraveis, são 190 chefes no jogo !!!!, alem disso o combate é justo e delicioso. é daqueles raros jogos em que vc joga mais de 100 horas e não enjoa do jogo. esse jogo redefiniu o mundo dos video games. partir de agora existe o antes Elden Ring e o pós Elden Ring. certamente futuros jogos de ação vai precisar de muito mais do que 5 ou 6 chefes para agradar, já que aqui há 190 deles para vc enfrentar. a dificuldade desse jogo é perfeita, ele vai ser desafiador para todo mundo e o jogo ainda disponibiliza de ferramentas e taticas que poderam ser usadas para facilitar a sua vida caso não consiga enfrentar sozinho um chefe. É um jogo simplismente perfeito.… Expand
  53. Dromulio
    May 26, 2022
    10
    This was the first souls game I ever beat. I wasn’t very optimistic going into the game and haven’t enjoyed most modern games lately. especially open world games, they usually stress me out and make me burn out very fast. I was recommended by a friend to try this game out and hadn’t seen anything about it before purchasing. After only an hour of gameplay I was immediately hooked, IThis was the first souls game I ever beat. I wasn’t very optimistic going into the game and haven’t enjoyed most modern games lately. especially open world games, they usually stress me out and make me burn out very fast. I was recommended by a friend to try this game out and hadn’t seen anything about it before purchasing. After only an hour of gameplay I was immediately hooked, I couldn’t stop playing. The open world pulled me in and immersed me without overwhelming me, I felt rewarded instead of side tracked. Being mostly an MMO player I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the vague quest design and story. It truly inspired me to figure things out on my own. After beating it 6 times in a short period of time I have since moved on to play all of fromsoft’s other games and beat all of them aswell. This game is now my #1 overall favorite game I think I have ever played. Can not recommend enough to anyone who enjoys exploring, challenging themselves, and getting immersed in a beautiful world.… Expand
  54. TheAFG
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Honestly best game I've played! The world is rich , the design of the enemies is unique and cool, THE VOICE ACTING IS INSANE, THE MUSIC/BOSS THEMES ARE RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. Game of the year!
  55. Markunshin
    May 27, 2022
    10
    After playing it for over 250 hours I can safely say that it’s the best game I’ve ever played. It’s perfect. Elden Ring is Miyazaki‘s Magnum Opus.
  56. VinCal
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Playing it on a PS4, and I've had nearly zero performance issues. Sure, the graphics aren't as impressive as new generation hardware, but the game is so incredibly fun that it doesn't matter at all. This is what Elden Ring has going for it: it's just super fun. If you enjoy action RPGs, or dark fantasy settings, PLEASE, give this a try. It's a masterpiece.
  57. JotaPe1988
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Miyazaki can do no wrong. Miyazaki can do no wrong. Miyazaki can do no wrong. Miyazaki can do no wrong.
  58. sebafuentes
    May 27, 2022
    10
    despues de 130 horas puedo decir que este juego supero mis expectativas, el diseño de niveles, gameplay, bosses, mundo, solo tengo unas quejas con el reciclaje de jefes y el nivel poco medido de algunas zonas pero podria jugar este juego el resto de mi vida y no me aburriria
  59. Desertstorm
    May 28, 2022
    10
    After fully completing the game and putting in 140 hours, I think the critics nailed it, this game really is an open world masterpiece which is guaranteed to influence open world rpgs and maybe even open world shooters moving forward. The artistic, design, sound, exploration, immersion, combat, lore, enemy/area/boss/weapon/spell variety and size of the world are literally off the charts.After fully completing the game and putting in 140 hours, I think the critics nailed it, this game really is an open world masterpiece which is guaranteed to influence open world rpgs and maybe even open world shooters moving forward. The artistic, design, sound, exploration, immersion, combat, lore, enemy/area/boss/weapon/spell variety and size of the world are literally off the charts. It's also challenging while not being unfair and it gives you options to trivialise absolutely anything if you have no interest in the challenge. If they had charged $100 (EA or Ubisoft would have) it would be understandable but at 60 it's a steal. This game is almost certainly going to win GOTY 2022.… Expand
  60. ChishidoRae
    May 29, 2022
    9
    This game is ultimate version of Dark Souls. I like the game a lot. The performance on PC Is not that good but aside from that, this game is amazing
  61. Spiderboy_069
    May 30, 2022
    10
    First of all i haven't played any souls games before and my experience was amazing.it was a little hard for me to get used to the difficulty but now i have learnt the mechanics and the controls well enough that i have beat the game 7 times already.This is what the game industry needed.NO microtransactions,you just get the game and play it no pay walls no nothing.And the graphics were greatFirst of all i haven't played any souls games before and my experience was amazing.it was a little hard for me to get used to the difficulty but now i have learnt the mechanics and the controls well enough that i have beat the game 7 times already.This is what the game industry needed.NO microtransactions,you just get the game and play it no pay walls no nothing.And the graphics were great but to be honest they aren't the best for the time but that doesn't matter what matters is the gameplay is it is good players won't care about little graphic details.oh yea and the open world is AMAZING like the best it made me feel like all of the other open worlds are small and bland .and if anyone says that this needs easy mode tell them get gud… Expand
  62. Michoh_
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Tras más de 130 horas de juego más tarde, y dos meses siendo mi juego de cabecera me sigo encontrando deleitado con este juego que sin duda marcará un antes y un después en la industria. Una evolución lógica de los Souls que logra con maestría todo lo que se propone.
  63. Noxxicity
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    Man, this is one of the best games on Playstation, hands down. And no, I wasn't a fan of every souls game. I found some of the others repetitive and kind of boring. But holy crap does this change that. This game is exciting, as fast paced as you want it to be, and extremely addictive. It makes you want to restart it and try every possible build that you can. I seriously couldn't put it down!
  64. ZerefZero2B
    Jun 2, 2022
    9
    Awesome game. A must play for SoulsBorne fans. Although the game stutters a bit but it doesn't affect the gameplay.
  65. livin_dreads
    Jun 2, 2022
    10
    What a blast!
    FromSoft has done it again, and boy oh boy have they delivered!
    Okay, so lets get the housekeeping out of the way.... ER doesn't have the greatest graphics, but that is no news From has NEVER gunned for graphic fidelity before if you expected it this time - jokes are on you. "quests"? - I may sound like a smartarse when I state this, but Miyazaki has his own way of    What a blast!
    FromSoft has done it again, and boy oh boy have they delivered!

    Okay, so lets get the housekeeping out of the way....
    ER doesn't have the greatest graphics, but that is no news From has NEVER gunned for graphic fidelity before if you expected it this time - jokes are on you.
    "quests"? - I may sound like a smartarse when I state this, but Miyazaki has his own way of doing it... love it or hate it at the end of the day it's personal preference right?
    I understand that the PC version had some issues to begin with, it's a good thing this day and age games can be improved upon (which I believe they have done so). I myself have played (playing) it on my PS5, I am yet to come across any substantial chugging or straight up game breaking issues but i can only speak for myself.

    Now for the good stuff......
    If you're a fan of the "souls genre" you have arrived to heaven! The game has by far the largest selection of unique weapons and fashion pieces (with the ability to alter the majority of them, thanks Boc) You can really create the "hero" of your dreams!
    Varity is the spice of life and ER delivers! I for one am happy to slam my head against the brick wall to go back over and over until my muscle memory develops for each enemy, but if unlike me you find yourself struggling you can go to soooooo many other locations to get stronger or just simply take a breather!

    I am **** at writing reviews, admittedly I am biased towards this series of games...

    Bottom line is, if you are expecting BOTW, Horizon (both are phenomenal games btw) or even Skyrim - you're fresh out of luck..
    One does not walk into an Armani store looking for an extreme metal hoodie & bondage pants right?!
    I think they have shaken things up enough even if you aren't familiar with the series but possess some amount of patience to just stick with it untill it clicks..... there's a gleaming gem here!

    I personally have put in over 250 hours so far - and i can't see myself getting bored of the Lands between anytime soon!

    Give it a go, you won't regret it!    … Expand
  66. explosiooon
    Jun 2, 2022
    9
    World desing is so great; the RPG part is just like other souls, so it's good too, music and art are perfect and the graphics are ok. The only sin that this game have is repeat almost half of the bosses, and that maybe a lot of weapons use magic stats, so if you play dex or sthrength role, you'll probably lost grand part of the weapons. Anyway, this game deserves the GOTY and it's all theWorld desing is so great; the RPG part is just like other souls, so it's good too, music and art are perfect and the graphics are ok. The only sin that this game have is repeat almost half of the bosses, and that maybe a lot of weapons use magic stats, so if you play dex or sthrength role, you'll probably lost grand part of the weapons. Anyway, this game deserves the GOTY and it's all the souls-like games in one, the great combination of all these kind of games.
    Don't pay attention to the bad users critics, the game is good, (is not perfect, but probably one of the best open world games), is definitely a must-play game and if someone says the opposite, it's just a hater.    … Expand
  67. Moschel91
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    It's like everything FromSoftware has learned with all their previous games packed in one ultimate adventure. I was already a Fan of the whole Dark Souls Series and Bloodborne but I was a little sceptical if this would work in an Open World which they never even tried to do before. But my god does it work well. They just straight up made the best open world game I ever played. I haveIt's like everything FromSoftware has learned with all their previous games packed in one ultimate adventure. I was already a Fan of the whole Dark Souls Series and Bloodborne but I was a little sceptical if this would work in an Open World which they never even tried to do before. But my god does it work well. They just straight up made the best open world game I ever played. I have around 250 hours now and still have so many ideas which builds I want to try out or how to plan out my next playthrough. While many other big companies I liked disappointed in the last years it seems that FromSoftware just keeps improving and is just unstoppable.
    Thank you very much for creating such awesome games.    … Expand
  68. HagalazRune
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    One of the best game I ever played.
    Can’t wait for DLC.
    Already got like 500 hours in it... incredible and one if not the best gaming company on this planet
  69. SUPERFLYLIVE86
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    First off, this is a great example of why single player experiences are not dead. This is in the top 3 games I have ever played, and the replayability is excellent. The only reason I am not giving it a 10 is because I do like playing with friends and the co-op is not exactly what I would hope for in an open world game.
  70. evermalice
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. I spent the first day it came out playing 18 hours strait.
  71. parkjaco
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Best game I have played in probably the last 5 years, almost 300 hours I’ve reached on steam.
  72. tikda
    Jun 10, 2022
    8
    This game is not as great as I was hoping. There is a lot of recycling from old games and the open world is no more exciting than any other open world game with too much dead space.
  73. argolinhas
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    As a Dark Souls fan boy this is nothing but a culmination of everything FromSoftware learned from every game they created in a Masterpiece of an Open-World.
    I can't even begin to describe how this game makes me happy. I already have 3 characters and I can't bring myself to finish the game. My main character is at the last boss's door and right when I realized it, a hollow sadness started    As a Dark Souls fan boy this is nothing but a culmination of everything FromSoftware learned from every game they created in a Masterpiece of an Open-World.
    I can't even begin to describe how this game makes me happy. I already have 3 characters and I can't bring myself to finish the game. My main character is at the last boss's door and right when I realized it, a hollow sadness started crawling in my head, even knowing that there is more than one ending and that I wholeheartedly intent to play it at least 2 more time, doing PVP as well as revisiting from time to time.
    I don't remember feeling this way about many other games, the only one that comes to mind besides FromSoft games is Borderlands 2. also love that game and still visit from time to time.
    Truly a masterpiece, FromSoft. GG.    … Expand
  74. Fraru
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    I loved the game, it's a delight if you're a soul player the only thing I see wrong is that it has many repeated bosses but getting the platinum was beautiful and the endings are GOD
  75. JhonaDruid
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    With online tutorials anyone can play this game and fall in love with the lore. You are my angel Blaidd.
  76. herzzeleid31
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Great game and amazing world. Excellent combat system and hit-box system. Played 150 hours.
  77. Snek48
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    The final boss of all souls games. A masterful game with so much to explore that I could honestly play for years. Beating the final boss was the most fulfilling thing ever. I could tell while playing this game that it was the finale of over a decade's worth of content. I think this is the last souls game, guys. There will likely be dlcs though, and while I'm looking forward to that, evenThe final boss of all souls games. A masterful game with so much to explore that I could honestly play for years. Beating the final boss was the most fulfilling thing ever. I could tell while playing this game that it was the finale of over a decade's worth of content. I think this is the last souls game, guys. There will likely be dlcs though, and while I'm looking forward to that, even after over 400 hours on the game I still am not bored and can wait as long as I like. As for the gameplay, it is excellent. It is different than the other souls games in that it is open world, but it's still a souls like at heart. The difficulty is high, like any other souls game, but when the going gets tough you can just do some side quests to get stronger, rather than banging your head against a boss that's too high level for you until you bleed out. The game allows for so much customization, rather that be all the awesome and unique weapons, the stylish armors, and even tons of spells and incantations. There are many different places to explore and many questlines and dungeons. Although some dislike the game for the amount of repetition, like repeated bosses, ruins, and enemies, I personally like that, it allows you to know what to expect when you enter a ruin, like after you find the cellar in gatefront, then another in waypoint, you know whenever you go into a ruin your immediate goal is to look for a cellar. Then, the game plays with those expectations and adds a trap in the cellar, or hide the cellar beneath and illusory wall. For me, this is easily the best game of all time, and I'm glad I got to experience it for myself.… Expand
  78. Juandino
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Es un buen juego de la saga souls al que le metí más de 100 horas de juego y me intriga su historia
  79. UwU_559
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Well what can i say... Its's such a good game.

    As someone who played almost every Fromsoftware Title all i can say is the Boss designs are really cool, creative and challenging. The Map Design? Awesome and the size of it with so many little secrets and hidden details just makes you look at every corner thinking you will find something. I played it till new game +7 and i enjoyed    Well what can i say... Its's such a good game.

    As someone who played almost every Fromsoftware Title all i can say is the Boss designs are really cool, creative and challenging.

    The Map Design?
    Awesome and the size of it with so many little secrets and hidden details just makes you look at every corner thinking you will find something.

    I played it till new game +7 and i enjoyed almost every second with different builds.

    It sets a really good standard for the next open world games and i hope there will be a second one like this    … Expand
  80. copelore
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    Best game ive played so far. Fantastic graphics, I loved the story, very rewarding boss fights and good options to balance the difficulty (skipping areas and coming back later on, summoning spirits or other players)
  81. TFAReAper
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring isn't just a game, it's a work of art.
    It is certainly one of the best games ever created by mankind.
    I understand that it doesn't suit all players, but no game does. In its niche, Elden Ring is king. Challenging combat level, it is necessary to learn and master the controls, you can create your build as you see fit for your style of gameplay. As for exploration, you are    Elden Ring isn't just a game, it's a work of art.
    It is certainly one of the best games ever created by mankind.
    I understand that it doesn't suit all players, but no game does. In its niche, Elden Ring is king.
    Challenging combat level, it is necessary to learn and master the controls, you can create your build as you see fit for your style of gameplay.
    As for exploration, you are rewarded every 40 seconds walking or riding around the map: hidden items, unique enemies, bosses, spells, materials...
    Your experience will be unique when playing this game, because the possibilities are endless.
    My wish and dream is for all ARPG games to use Elden Ring as the basis for their development.
    All in all, the best game I've ever played.    … Expand
  82. KoleTrefethen
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    I LOVE how the game doesn't hold your hand like your a little child and it immediately tosses you to the wolves with a hard boss at the beginning, and during quests it doesn't highlight where you need to go you have to actually pay attention to what is being said, most immersive game I've played so far, all of the bosses present a challenge therefore making it more rewarding when beatingI LOVE how the game doesn't hold your hand like your a little child and it immediately tosses you to the wolves with a hard boss at the beginning, and during quests it doesn't highlight where you need to go you have to actually pay attention to what is being said, most immersive game I've played so far, all of the bosses present a challenge therefore making it more rewarding when beating them. The game has so many different weapons and armor, and spells at use to fit anyone's play style, they have small swords, medium swords, big swords, COLOSSAL swords, even whips, hammers, axes, bows, ballistas, staffs! There are so many builds to use I can't even count them. Overall the game is just plain fun and should absolutely be on your shelf.… Expand
  83. Poopyjoe
    Jun 13, 2022
    9
    This game is amazing, would have given 10 but the pvp just doesnt do it for me. It's very unbalanced and a 1 shot fest, parrying is also garbage. I prefer the high skill high reward of ds3.
  84. Believements
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Probably the best souls game ever made. I hope that the next games from Fom Software will be open world like this one.
  85. ostadbozorg
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    its a masterpiece, you cannot describe the world they created ,mind blowing ...
  86. Biggdute
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    My favorite game of all time. I know 10/10 is a rookie score, but I believe this game did 10/10 what I thought was possible in gaming. I have played other FS games but never finished one. This game was perfect because I always felt like I could explore somewhere else that I could handle at my level. Is a boss hard? Just go back after you gain some levels! I never ran out of places to go atMy favorite game of all time. I know 10/10 is a rookie score, but I believe this game did 10/10 what I thought was possible in gaming. I have played other FS games but never finished one. This game was perfect because I always felt like I could explore somewhere else that I could handle at my level. Is a boss hard? Just go back after you gain some levels! I never ran out of places to go at my current level. I didn’t explore just to grind levels, it was a genuine interest in seeing what was over there. I played 80 hours before I beat the game, thinking I had done everything I could. Turns out I missed A LOT! I didn’t even fight Mohg on my first play through! 80 hours of fun engaging gameplay, and I missed sooo much still! Can’t wait to see what they do next.… Expand
  87. Sherlock_Dx
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    Foi o meu primeiro contato com souls like, mas consegui ter uma experiência incrível em quase todos os aspectos.
    A derrota nos ensina como evoluir, e ter humildade de reconhecer quando não estamos preparados, porém, a sensação de conquista é maravilhosa.
    Jogo lindo, trilha sonora incrível, perfeito.
  88. Skantank
    Jun 13, 2022
    9
    Tutto molto bello apparte il continuo riciclo dei dungeon e mini boss che ho trovato fastidioso
  89. Nindego
    Jun 23, 2022
    10
    A new masterpiece game in 2022 but becomes a new legacy ever in our gaming experience!
  90. c0404p
    Jan 23, 2023
    8
    avid souls fan, great game, however it is nowhere near the masterpiece everyone claims it is and i wish the inflated hype around it would just stop because i’d rather miyazaki just never try and slap his usual, linear formula of games onto a gigantic map again. it’s clear he sacrificed quality, all for the sake of creating a “bigger” game and it couldn’t be more obvious. and it’s just oddavid souls fan, great game, however it is nowhere near the masterpiece everyone claims it is and i wish the inflated hype around it would just stop because i’d rather miyazaki just never try and slap his usual, linear formula of games onto a gigantic map again. it’s clear he sacrificed quality, all for the sake of creating a “bigger” game and it couldn’t be more obvious. and it’s just odd how for an open world rpg, there is literally nothing to do at all which is yet another flaw. the game is advertised as something it is not.… Expand
  91. mardekar
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring isn't for everyone, exactly. But this is a must play game!!! This is my first soulsborne game and i hate the rest but Elden Ring is a masterpiece
  92. codyheadshot
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    A true culmination of all of From Software’s SoulsBorne titles. A masterpiece of gaming art.
  93. AJS85
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    Simple the best game I have played in years!!!

    I feel sorry for any other game coming out this year with there aim of a game of the year title as they have no chance.
  94. Arsaevus
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of the souls saga, Elden Ring has been one of the most amazing experiences i had playing a videogame, bringing the most loved mechanics from all the sagas and putting it all together made my experience satisfying.
    Yeah, maybe pvp its kinda broke with ppl using exploits or just abusing unbalanced stuff makes pvp kinda annoying but anything except that it’s a 10/10.    … Expand
  95. Draggonlord
    Jul 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, one of my favorites has the best balance of all of FROM's game
  96. raxn_x7
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    It’s really a good game it took me more than 100 hours to finish everything in it it’s a masterpiece 10/10
  97. MisterBeefy1
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    Please stop asking for difficulty sliders, the entire point of Soulsborne games is to be difficult. I’ve spent 200+ hours on each of my saves and the game never gets old because of the unique challenges presented by each boss and new area.
  98. suprememan26
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a new opportunity to explore a very immersive open world, and increase the quality of map game without too much icon on screem… Expand
  99. dead12312
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    the best game, if you play with your friends it have fun. but some bosses play by your nerv!
  100. tashkelevra
    May 5, 2023
    10
    I refused to play this game for a year, convinced I'll not be able to. And when I gave it a try, it changed my life. I was addicted in the first 10 minutes, only stopped after about 450 hours and a platinum trophy. The world building is incredible, the characters are amazing, the story is intricate and awesome, and Malenia became one of my favourite characters of all time. I don't haveI refused to play this game for a year, convinced I'll not be able to. And when I gave it a try, it changed my life. I was addicted in the first 10 minutes, only stopped after about 450 hours and a platinum trophy. The world building is incredible, the characters are amazing, the story is intricate and awesome, and Malenia became one of my favourite characters of all time. I don't have enough words to praise this game. Thank you Fromsoft, Myazaki and George RR Martin. Yeah, I was mad at you,GRRM, for not writing Winds of Winter and got stuck on this game, but not anymore.… Expand
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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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