Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. Chupakami
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    I love this game. I'm a huge fan of souls games and this one did not disapoint.
    It's not the hardest one, but it still offer a good challenge. The bosses are interresting, it's fun to take time to elaborate a strategy for each new level.. the art, the music and ambience are great. It's well designed, there is main content, hidden content.. you get to make decisions..
    Most game now just    I love this game. I'm a huge fan of souls games and this one did not disapoint.
    It's not the hardest one, but it still offer a good challenge. The bosses are interresting, it's fun to take time to elaborate a strategy for each new level.. the art, the music and ambience are great. It's well designed, there is main content, hidden content.. you get to make decisions..
    Most game now just take you by the hand and make you walk from point to point, feeding you the story with cinematics. Not Elden Ring. The souls games are now the only ones I'm waiting for, and the only ones I'm comming back to when everything else is kinda boring .    … Expand
  2. Theflipside07
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Elden rings re-playability, difficulty, scenery, and gameplay are defintly worthy of a greatest of all time pick, however, a few aspects, like bad target lock on, unfair enemy attacks(godskins fireballs are the most obvious), and a few other inconveniences are things i wish were ironed out in a patch or game release. but overall it is a must play, and has many features top make the gameElden rings re-playability, difficulty, scenery, and gameplay are defintly worthy of a greatest of all time pick, however, a few aspects, like bad target lock on, unfair enemy attacks(godskins fireballs are the most obvious), and a few other inconveniences are things i wish were ironed out in a patch or game release. but overall it is a must play, and has many features top make the game easier if you struggle with its difficulty.… Expand
  3. SoraPengu
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    An experience entirely unique to prevailing western methodologies in game design. That succeeded in fusing all of the best parts of the predecessor soul series into a blockbuster game. This is a cornerstone game of the century. And will undoubtedly provides the most to the games industry in terms of what lessons, could, be extracted from it--for all of it's success and what it subverted.
  4. gvn91
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring, my first venture into the Souls series and from this particular gaming development company, surpassed all my expectations. As a non-Souls player, I embarked on this game with no prior experience or knowledge of its difficulty. However, it quickly became my favorite game of all time due to its immersive campaign, incredible characters, and unparalleled gameplay.

    The game    Elden Ring, my first venture into the Souls series and from this particular gaming development company, surpassed all my expectations. As a non-Souls player, I embarked on this game with no prior experience or knowledge of its difficulty. However, it quickly became my favorite game of all time due to its immersive campaign, incredible characters, and unparalleled gameplay.

    The game offers a rewarding sense of progression as you grow stronger to confront a vast open world teeming with formidable enemies. Overcoming challenges that seemed insurmountable before was an immensely satisfying experience. The world itself was a marvel to explore, requiring you to piece together fragments of a puzzle to unlock new areas. The sheer scale of the map left me awestruck, and the game's emphasis on exploration was mind-blowing. Elden Ring's rewarding nature truly captivated me.

    What sets Elden Ring apart from many modern games is its departure from the online service model and complete absence of microtransactions. You purchase the game as a whole, and it delivers exactly what it promises. While it may not boast the level of realism seen in games using the Unreal Engine 5, its visual presentation was still remarkably beautiful and satisfying.

    Reflecting on my experience with Elden Ring, I long to erase my memory of it just so I could relive the awe and surprise it brought me. It truly is a game that leaves a lasting impression.

    If I were to suggest areas for improvement, I would express a desire for expanded multiplayer options. I would love the opportunity to venture through the game alongside a party of friends. Additionally, updated graphics and improved character movements for the next generation would enhance the game's overall experience. However, it is important to note that these minor shortcomings did not hinder my overall enjoyment.

    From this point forward, I proudly consider myself a devoted fan of FromSoftware.    … Expand
  5. monkeyDboofy
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    the game is fun but I really just came here to talk about the low reviews. Some of the low reviews have very valid points. But a lot of low reviewers want their hand held, others are just dumb. What's that you say? No quest's you say? no story you say? I suppose your right, the game does not have a mini map telling you exactly where all of your side quest's are, or a submenu under the minithe game is fun but I really just came here to talk about the low reviews. Some of the low reviews have very valid points. But a lot of low reviewers want their hand held, others are just dumb. What's that you say? No quest's you say? no story you say? I suppose your right, the game does not have a mini map telling you exactly where all of your side quest's are, or a submenu under the mini map telling you exactly what it is your supposed to do for the side quest. Why is that? Because the game is challenging you to figure it tf out. Use those few brain cells of yours to play the game, after all you have to be able to read to get the story in this game. There is a story being told not directly but environmentally and within literally every item in the game. Also if the game is too hard for you I don't think that's a valid criticism, I beat the game (no im not the only one who has beaten the game) and lo and behold its not that hard. The game definitely challenges you at times, but there seems to be quite a few gamers out there who have never heard of a challenge. I love the variety of different builds, I love the combat, I love the world they have built. All in all a great game and am hyped for dlc!… Expand
  6. T616
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece. Brilliantly designed gameplay, stunning visually and musically, punishingly difficult in places forcing you to learn and adapt rather than just button mash, and with a story and world to lose yourself in.
  7. lizardkingg
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Amazing, but nearly overwhelming. Don't get me wrong, it's brilliant, but there is almost too much to do. I wish there was more mystery as well; the story line is a bit straightforward for a SoulsBorne game.
  8. NeeffNieef
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Great Game, Perfect Bosses and perfect difficulty and a crazy amount of different weapons. Al in all just Perfect
  9. Beautifulyinsan
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Nothing short of bombastically epic, thrilling, and amazingly incredible. explore the lands between, find hundreds of things, well designed boss fights, while with varied levels of challenge, that only makes every breath of this game predictable. one moment your exploring the vast lunaria lakes, then you might feel like trying to fight you way the terrifying scarlet rot infested caalid.Nothing short of bombastically epic, thrilling, and amazingly incredible. explore the lands between, find hundreds of things, well designed boss fights, while with varied levels of challenge, that only makes every breath of this game predictable. one moment your exploring the vast lunaria lakes, then you might feel like trying to fight you way the terrifying scarlet rot infested caalid. variety is the name of this game, the many different builds you can make and invest into if you so desire. yeah you can't use your fists, but really all you need is just one weapon, and then the world is your to devour. plus the idea of a fromsoftware game being "accessible" isn't a critique, it is an upgrade, it doesn't matter if you summons, or poison darts, all it means is more toys to play with to eventually beat the game. this is not the hardest game in the souls series, everyone should know that, but that's ok, this game should be everyone's first soulsborn game, it doesn't put you in the same kind of box as the other games, with the many different conveniences to the player, like torrent for travel and speed, croach to sneak and a jump for many more possibilities of level design, platforming and exploration, which they do not disappoint on actually taking advantage of. while this game is the easiest in the franchise, it's only possible because of the tools, the boss fights are a MUCH different story, as Radaghn, Morgott(despite on getting way to easy over time) and the fire giant has sent shivers to some players spines thinking about them. and of course Mogh, maleketh, and the death of me Malenia(Blade of Michela) are ruthless, and are very unforgiving even being quotable as some of the hardest in the franchise with especially malenia competing with the likes of the nameless king and the orphan of kos as the hardest of the hardest. well at least it will be a little easier than trying to break down in tears of how great the game looks. HOW THE F*** DOES THIS GAME HAVE AS MUCH BEAUTY AS IT DOES, THIS IS THE OPITAMY OF BEAUTY IN CARNITE!!!! and that's all I have to say about the graphics. game play is tight, and as strategic as ever, with the same micro management of certain items during combat, reckless game play is still really frowned upon so its still soulsborn be weary of that, as you still need the kind of patience you need with these games, take your time to learn how the game works as per usual, but it takes that.... and lets you become GOD if you want to, just look it up i guess, no big deal. the story, while as vague as before, you will still find pieces of the puzzle scattered if you look around, and it is an incredible story. I am an incredibly snobby story writer, so I can stress how much this story treats it's self like a genius curtain unavailing at any given turn, the care and intricacies of each piece put together as a story only makes line's like malaketh's heartbreaking line"you come to covert destined death. to kill what?" and as one of the last bosses of the game, one of the last bosses in the way to become elden lord, you do question what was the point of make the fire giants race extinct, just so you can burn the elden tree so you can become elden lord, is it necessary, yes, will you being elden lord change the fates the people in the lands between, yes, but what if the good is only temporary, what if it doesn't change it for the good. it all piles on with sentimentality, the question with the lack of answers. why?

    thy flame burns bright
    will thy flame become embers that grace the future of many experiences to come
    or will it engulf the fertile and wisen our next generation of artists.
    giveth the wisdom to the many weak minds we have been disgraced with
    giveth grave to the ones who need it most
    touch grace and believe in it.

    Sorry not sorry for the poetry    … Expand
  10. Lirde9244
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Might be the best game ever made ! Period !

    Also the best open world ever made.

    Thank you FromSoftware.
  11. NoS1337
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    After playing Dark Souls 1,2 and 3, Eldenring is the cherry on top. The first playthrough is breathtaking, the level design often amazed me in between. You dive deep into a mystical game world that is very addictive. The story is wrapped up in a soul typical way, you have to search for it, which is good, it's more realistic than 20h video sequences. The game is challenging, if youAfter playing Dark Souls 1,2 and 3, Eldenring is the cherry on top. The first playthrough is breathtaking, the level design often amazed me in between. You dive deep into a mystical game world that is very addictive. The story is wrapped up in a soul typical way, you have to search for it, which is good, it's more realistic than 20h video sequences. The game is challenging, if you understand it this challenge is very fun and rewarding. The music is perfectly tuned and immersive. This game is a masterpiece. 160h so far, thanks for the experience. For the insecure, play it for at least 20 hours and it will grab you and not let go until you finish it!… Expand
  12. krakozor
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    A gigantic world to explore and a good difficulty. I can't stop playing.
    The best from software game.
  13. WardAbboud
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Flawed Masterpiece.
    The world is the best looking in gaming history Really satisfying exploration and the way the dungeons are scattered really encourages exploration
    The main Bosses are just too great And all legacy dungeons are awesome On the other hand ..Reusing bosses a lot was really annoying and prevents me from calling this game the best in history .
  14. Joshuaworld77
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    It has been a very long time since I have enjoyed video games. Elden Ring changed that. I love the fact that it is up to the player how deep into the game they want to go. There is very little hand holding here. The more I started chasing the story and leveling up my character, the more enjoyment I received from the game. Elden ring is the only game that I have ever played that I had 100%It has been a very long time since I have enjoyed video games. Elden Ring changed that. I love the fact that it is up to the player how deep into the game they want to go. There is very little hand holding here. The more I started chasing the story and leveling up my character, the more enjoyment I received from the game. Elden ring is the only game that I have ever played that I had 100% completion.… Expand
  15. SirCarington
    Jul 27, 2023
    9
    I’m a casual gamer. I’m not good at gaming. I play most games on easy or the setting just above easy. I despise beating my head against a wall trying the same thing over and over when something is difficult. I used to despise soulslike games based on my limited playtime with Dark Souls and YouTube clips I’ve watched. I’d scoff (on the inside) at anyone who said their favourite game was aI’m a casual gamer. I’m not good at gaming. I play most games on easy or the setting just above easy. I despise beating my head against a wall trying the same thing over and over when something is difficult. I used to despise soulslike games based on my limited playtime with Dark Souls and YouTube clips I’ve watched. I’d scoff (on the inside) at anyone who said their favourite game was a soulslike. I considered them purely in the domain of try-hard Chads.

    Since I picked up Elden Ring, my stance on soulslike has taken a 180. I am throughly enjoying it. I’m finding that if I end up in a situation I can’t handle, I can go do something else for a while until I get geared/levelled enough to take on the situation. There is still some head banging, but it gets completely overshadowed by the sense of accomplishment I get from felling a difficult boss.

    The story is interesting and captivating. The world is beautiful and worthy of being explored. I find I’m often excited and/or surprised.

    The fighting mechanics are easy to learn. Fights that seems impossible at first can be observed until the patterns become clear enough you can eventually dance your way through them. Tiny mistakes are brutally punished sometimes, but I find that makes the successes feel all the more successful. Even farming trash mobs feels like I’m getting in genuine practice, and there are enough drops not to make it feel like a waste of time.

    Before my time with Elden RIng I would have thought it completely ridiculous to recommend a soulslike to beginners or casuals. Now, I’d wholeheartedly recommend Elden Ring to everyone.    … Expand
  16. le_soggeaux
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    this game is a masterpiece. i guarantee every single person who gave this game a 0/10 gave gow ragnarok a 10/10. its a trend here
  17. Zukumistico
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Tengo que admitir que quedé gratamente sorprendido con este juego. Desde el momento en que comencé a jugar, me quedé completamente inmerso en su fascinante mundo. Los gráficos son impresionantes, con una atención increíble al detalle que realmente te sumerge en la experiencia de juego.

    La jugabilidad es fluida y emocionante, proporcionando un equilibrio perfecto entre desafío y    Tengo que admitir que quedé gratamente sorprendido con este juego. Desde el momento en que comencé a jugar, me quedé completamente inmerso en su fascinante mundo. Los gráficos son impresionantes, con una atención increíble al detalle que realmente te sumerge en la experiencia de juego.

    La jugabilidad es fluida y emocionante, proporcionando un equilibrio perfecto entre desafío y diversión. Los controles son intuitivos y fáciles de dominar, lo que hace que sea accesible tanto para jugadores novatos como para aquellos más experimentados.

    La historia del juego es cautivadora y llena de giros inesperados. Los personajes están bien desarrollados, cada uno con su propia personalidad y motivaciones, lo que los convierte en seres con los que puedes conectar y preocuparte por su destino.

    Además, la banda sonora es simplemente asombrosa. Cada pieza musical encaja perfectamente con la atmósfera del juego y te sumerge aún más en la aventura.

    Pero lo que realmente me impresionó fue la cantidad de contenido que ofrece el juego. Hay tantas misiones secundarias, secretos y actividades adicionales que nunca te aburrirás. Es un mundo enorme y lleno de posibilidades.

    En resumen, este juego es una obra maestra. Si buscas una experiencia de juego inmersiva, emocionante y con una historia fascinante, no puedes dejar pasar esta joya. ¡Definitivamente se ha convertido en uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos!    … Expand
  18. tufu
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    This is the most fun game I have played in recent years, allowing me to experience an epic adventure.
  19. tPavel
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Exploration feels great. Played on easy mode, and need to say this time Fromsoftware made it a no brainer mode :) If you are starting your souls like journey this is the game for you!
  20. BumbleRee
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    177 hours in this game, easily earned a spot in my top 3 favourite games of all time. If you like exploring a beautiful world, this one is for you.
  21. Fluffypotatoe
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    This game is truly a masterpeice. It truly embodies the essence of the soulsborne series, the bosses are bigger than, they're stronger than you, you will die, but you won't give up until you have killed them. This game has one of gaming's hardest bosses, Melania, blade of Miquella, and this boss feels so rewarding when you finally beat her after overcoming so many challenges. All in allThis game is truly a masterpeice. It truly embodies the essence of the soulsborne series, the bosses are bigger than, they're stronger than you, you will die, but you won't give up until you have killed them. This game has one of gaming's hardest bosses, Melania, blade of Miquella, and this boss feels so rewarding when you finally beat her after overcoming so many challenges. All in all this game is truly a masterpeice and I can't wait to see what fromsoft makes next, but most importantly, we need more blaidd.… Expand
  22. Nowieso
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This has been the best first-playthrough of any game I ever had. The open world is beautiful and super fun to explore, easily the best open world we've seen so far. It's a challenging game, but never too difficult to master, and never frustrating because of the high amount of checkpoints. There are also plenty of tools in the game to make the combat much easier, such as summoning otherThis has been the best first-playthrough of any game I ever had. The open world is beautiful and super fun to explore, easily the best open world we've seen so far. It's a challenging game, but never too difficult to master, and never frustrating because of the high amount of checkpoints. There are also plenty of tools in the game to make the combat much easier, such as summoning other players or NPCs for help or doing a mage build. The Story might be too difficult and complex to understand for the casual gamer, but it is very deep and interesting. The Soundtrack is beautiful and fits the game perfectly. The Art Direction has never been better. You can look in any direction in the game and it looks like a painting. There are hundreds of weapons, pieces of armor, shields, spells and more, giving the player an insane amount of options for their builds and adding a lot of replay value to the game. Bosses have very well telegraphed attacks, making it very fair to fight and learn them.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    Combat: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Leveldesign: 10/10
    Performance: 8/10
    Bossdesign: 9/10
    Art Direction: 10/10    … Expand
  23. sebapersona5
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    the best souls after bloodborne an open world wonder just bothers me a little bit about the boss recycling
  24. DeathGigas
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    Contents monstrous
    Artistically it is of another category and excellent level design
    The cons too much recycling from old games fromsoftware
    Recycling the same bosses and dungeons
    Not a huge optimization
  25. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    The game is perfect for me. It is so big, so great and so beautiful. Some things become repetitive (dungeons, mobs) but the main dungeons (with shard keepers) are really great. Also, you can just rush the story if you want but I did ALL activities because the game is great. Also, the platinum is native and doesn't require 100 NG+. I will definitely replay it in the future.
  26. sweatyman123
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the game would be a 10 if they didnt have that **** boss named elden beast. his elden stars attack is **** on top of that sometimes he hits u with the fast attack where light beam comes from the sky and hits u also elden stars and stagger u which will kill u instantly since that attack is a one shot also he moves around way too much and spams the same stars attack leaving the fight very long and dragged out. radagon is fine as the final boss but elden beast should have never been made. who ever the **** came up with elden beast is a ****ing **** and i hope they have a terrible life
    also wtf is with the frame rate drops like its a next gen game even tho it doesnt have the best graphics like im fine with the graphics but there are frame rate drops in leyendel and bunch of other places and im playing on a **** ps5 like wtf is with that.    … Expand
  27. Jace516
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Revolutionizes open world RPGs. Most accessible soulslike (from FromSoftware) to date.
  28. Brabrands
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Every game after Elden Ring feels bad :(
    No other game had such an impact to me as a gamer. It has everything
  29. Lastnight1
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This game have so good open world and there are lots of weapons and then this each one weapons feeling you are playing a diffrent game . Boss design is wonderful
  30. assisjunior
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! I've never been so engaged with a game like I was with Elden Ring. Every single aspect of the game is just perfection. I love that it is challenging but it gives you mechanisms to make your experience easier. One of the best games of all time indeed!
  31. Hanfen
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    The immersion and difficulty of this game is fantastic.
    U dont want it to be that difficult? There are plenty mechanics to enjoy the game if u like it more easy.

    Wonderful game and surely one of the games released the last years.
    But the open world is something i dont like!
  32. JellyMan_33
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    One of the GOATs, here's why.

    *This game may not be for you, but it's perfect at what it sets out to be. It is the perfect high dark fantasy, action rpg. Visuals- Graphically not the greatest ever made, but the design and locales are insanely well made and detailed. Absolutely some of the most gorgeous locations and game design I've seen. Whether it's your first dip into the    One of the GOATs, here's why.

    *This game may not be for you, but it's perfect at what it sets out to be. It is the perfect high dark fantasy, action rpg.

    Visuals- Graphically not the greatest ever made, but the design and locales are insanely well made and detailed. Absolutely some of the most gorgeous locations and game design I've seen. Whether it's your first dip into the depths, or when you beat the first major boss and see the landscape out in front of you that's about to be your playground/deathbed, or seeing the magical academy for the first time. It's some of the most memorable moments in modern gaming. Not an overexaggerating.

    Music- Score and effects are fabulous and keeps you engrossed in 100+ hours in.

    Gameplay- You get the rock solid souls gameplay, thats been now tweeked and matured to a fine edge. Now with more choices than ever before for how to build your character and how you want to fight. Magic is fabulous, the swordplay is rock solid. The game keeps the souls difficulty but gives you a bigger toolbox against its world. I'd say it's not as hard as previous souls games, still harder than your average rpg/action game. It feels right, when you die you made a mistake, it's not bad luck or bs.

    -Plot/Story- typical souls fashion, this is kinda on the wayside and it takes the approach of explore and save this amazing world. This might turn some people off, but its about the game and the experience you have in the world. There are side quests and characters to meet but everything is light and vague on what is happening.

    **What makes this game special or different? - It's sense of wonder, danger, and exploration is second to none. Some people talk about Breath of the wild in these ways but truly it doesn't hold this game's trousers. There are multiple moments of sheer wonder and magical excitement that happened in this game that cannot be replicated, it made me feel like a kid learning to love video games all over again. Walking up to the academy still gives me chills. Absolutely a masterpiece 10/10    … Expand
  33. supermiguelito
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Juegazo divertidisimo, retador. Echo de menos algo de historia mas clara y algo de asistencia al jugado en misiones, lore… al final acabas usando guias y haciendote spoilers por ello. Pero es uno de los mejores juegos que he disfrutado.
  34. AllSettUpp
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    From world building, soundtrack, designs, bosses, enemies, graphics, mechanics, gameplay, everything is perfect, a very big world and that will never cease to impress you how big and varied it can be.
  35. yoimx
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Everything about this game is pretty great, and pretty much a near perfect game with flaws so minimal that it really doesn't make this review score any lower than it should be. Also all of the 0 reviews are just salty that their favorite game for GOTY didn't win lol.
  36. MasterTiger4
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    A masterpiece of a game made fun of by people who are terrible at gaming.
    Get Good! Or go pound sand.
    This game is very methodical. Where unlike a game like Devil May Cry where everything is based off quick evasion skills and high octane game play, while dodging is absolutely vital in this game, knowing what move your enemy will use is far more important. Huge land with many bosses to    A masterpiece of a game made fun of by people who are terrible at gaming.
    Get Good! Or go pound sand.
    This game is very methodical. Where unlike a game like Devil May Cry where everything is based off quick evasion skills and high octane game play, while dodging is absolutely vital in this game, knowing what move your enemy will use is far more important.
    Huge land with many bosses to encounter. Anyone who loves this genre will feel at home with this.
    granted. I am really tired of the knock offs of this genre of action game.
    Bring back games like Devil May Cry and Ninja Gaiden.    … Expand
  37. Dreky
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Probably one of the best video games i have ever played, did not care about the story doe, everything else 10/10
  38. CaptainYOLO151
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Fromsoft took everything they've learned over the years and rolled into one perfect package. The level desgin, enemy and boss design, the combat, the variety of builds and playstyles, and so much more. Best 60$. Ive ever spent. 10/10, would play a million times more.
  39. echdee
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Engaging, hard, fun to play, no issues on PS5.
    It s going to be hell of a ride if you are willing to let yourself being thrown into a very challenging open world with no help and ready to explore the game.
    For the first two hours I thought the open world is kind of small, but now I have played 150hrs+, completed two runs, and it fkin huge, even after 2 playthroughs there are new things    Engaging, hard, fun to play, no issues on PS5.
    It s going to be hell of a ride if you are willing to let yourself being thrown into a very challenging open world with no help and ready to explore the game.
    For the first two hours I thought the open world is kind of small, but now I have played 150hrs+, completed two runs, and it fkin huge, even after 2 playthroughs there are new things to find, a lot of builds to try on, and the enemies from 1st area remain challenging even till you end the game (if you are not careful enough).    … Expand
  40. Yoder023
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Myself being new to this genre, I can say this game has me hooked.

    While being as brutally difficult as it's known for, it's also amazingly beautiful to look at, easy to get lost in, immersive, and enjoyable.

    I say all of that on the day after I lost a total 50k runes
  41. Phoenix93
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    The combat in this game is phenomenal, it's a well designed open-world and there is a lot of customisation in how you build your character. It also has good replay value and a multiplayer mode which is well incorporated in places but still quite flawed.

    This game leaves a lot to be desired for people who want more than "explore area, fight tough enemy, repeat". The story fails to give    The combat in this game is phenomenal, it's a well designed open-world and there is a lot of customisation in how you build your character. It also has good replay value and a multiplayer mode which is well incorporated in places but still quite flawed.

    This game leaves a lot to be desired for people who want more than "explore area, fight tough enemy, repeat". The story fails to give you something meaningful to latch onto and the quest direction is a little too standoffish for it's own good. Regardless, if you're into this kind of game this is an incredible experience that you won't forget.    … Expand
  42. lagon
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Perfect game ever graphics story lore everything My first experience is elden ring on ps5
  43. XEXBLOD
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    The Best game ever, perfect gameplay, perfect story, perfect characters, perfect bosses
  44. Chaosgod46
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Time i had with this Game was Amazing.
    This game has some Problems with reused Bosses but it also has bosses that are just Fantatsic.    … Expand
  45. ScottBocatSmith
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Wow, what a journey, been playing this for 9 months and it's more rewarding than my pregnancy! Truly a masterpiece.

    Could never imagine playing some isometric garbage after this lollapalooza :D
  46. SejadAzzlack
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Everyone that rates this game bad are haters or just bad at souls games and can’t handle the difficulty. The world is full of enemies and very alive and the bosses are phenomenal. This is my favourite fromsoftware game and deserved the game of the year.
  47. alvarorm1999
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Un juego mundo abierto increíble como muy pocos en la historia de los videojuegos , lo que he sentido con este juego no lo he sentido con ninguno y me he pasado todos los GOW y el Bloodborne también , lo digo porque se suele comparar con estos dos. Pueden decir que se alarga al final , que los bosses se repiten , pero las primeras 60/70h de este juego valen oro puro y el final también. UnUn juego mundo abierto increíble como muy pocos en la historia de los videojuegos , lo que he sentido con este juego no lo he sentido con ninguno y me he pasado todos los GOW y el Bloodborne también , lo digo porque se suele comparar con estos dos. Pueden decir que se alarga al final , que los bosses se repiten , pero las primeras 60/70h de este juego valen oro puro y el final también. Un Lore increíble se nota el toque de G. R. R . Martín. Restar valor al juego por su duración o por sus bosses repetidos cuando tiene una cantidad absurda de jefes impresionantes , no solo los de la principal, y por su duración es triste para mí . No existe la perfección y este 10 no es perfecto pero esos eran los precios a pagar por esta maravillosa obra de arte.… Expand
  48. xYourDeus
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    This game is phenomenal. One of my personal favorite games of all time. I love challenging games personally and Elden Ring was a thrill from start to finish. There's a lot to love about this game, the world is beautiful, the the boss fights are uniquely designed, the wide array or weapons and sorceries to use are extremely fun, it's extremely challenging if you like challenging games likeThis game is phenomenal. One of my personal favorite games of all time. I love challenging games personally and Elden Ring was a thrill from start to finish. There's a lot to love about this game, the world is beautiful, the the boss fights are uniquely designed, the wide array or weapons and sorceries to use are extremely fun, it's extremely challenging if you like challenging games like I do. Elden Ring overall has very few low points to it. The main low points can be how the input reading in a lot of bosses is EXTREMELY prominent, some late game bosses are so heavy on the input-reading to where they will literally walk in circles with you waiting for you to move in order to counter-attack you. I've had boss fights where I've literally walked around in a circle for a few minutes without the boss even moving. The other downside is how huge of a difficulty spike the game has in the mid point, early game feels like a breeze if you've been optimizing character stats, but at mid point the enemies and bosses get so powerful they can almost one shot you all the time, to the point where it makes it seem like leveling health isn't even helpful, it's just insurance to not get one shot by some bosses. Even then, some bosses can bring you to near one shot with their combos making vigor leveling seem kind of pointless.

    That aside, the game has a lot of strengths in every aspect of it.    … Expand
  49. ASTR0_J0HN
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This Game is HUGE!! There is SO much to do. So many weapons, a lot of upgrading and smithing, amazing dialogue, the bosses in this game are phenomenal, fighting is satisfying, awesome story, and overall, it being my first souls like game I have ever played, is a groundbreaking one.
  50. CalimochoGames
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    One of the best open world games on the market. Its story, characters, mythology, and difficulty create a unique atmosphere that I have not seen in any other game. Don't let the difficulty scare you, in the end repeating the battles until you master them and overcoming them becomes part of the experience. Essential purchase if you have a next-generation console.
  51. SpaceStation11
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    An outstanding soulslike game; the open world format makes it much more forgiving and less prone to roadblocks (e.g. spending countless hours on a single boss).
  52. Truquibati06
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This game has been for me one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. The world is huge and full of content and secrets. The main levels are excellently designed and the boss fights are spectacular and epic. There are literally secondary areas that are amazing and even better than some of the main ones. There is a huge variety of weapons, armour and spells, talismans and skills,This game has been for me one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. The world is huge and full of content and secrets. The main levels are excellently designed and the boss fights are spectacular and epic. There are literally secondary areas that are amazing and even better than some of the main ones. There is a huge variety of weapons, armour and spells, talismans and skills, which leads to a fantastic build system. The normal enemies are also great but the further you progress through the game the more they repeat themselves (also some bosses). The side quests of the npcs are very interesting and the lore of the game in general is great. If you start investigating you realise how complex it can be and how well thought out is the story that surrounds the world. It's a world that feels alive and not at all empty.

    One of the aspects I liked the most about Elden Ring is the artwork. It may not have the best graphics but, artistically, it's a beauty. Probably the most beautiful videogame I've ever played in my life. I'm fascinated by the amount of detail in any wall, column or structure. Also, I think it's great that the scenery itself gives you clues about the history of the place where you are.
    Finally, I wanted to highlight the game's amazing ability to surprise you with each new area you reach, through its fascinating art design.

    It's been over a year since the game's release but if you're playing it for the first time, I highly recommend you not to spoil yourself. The experience will be 100 times better    … Expand
  53. Badgarlir
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing
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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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