Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

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  1. vadbizz
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Best game ever! I like this game. Graphics is amazing and performance is great even on ps4.
  2. paethrs
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a masterpiece across the board. 1000x better than recycling content GoW.
  3. gongali
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Combat is fun, stressful, and challenging and the world is huge and beautiful and filled with secret bosses and things to explore. Overall great game.
  4. Stefan_G
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    This is just another perfect fromsoftware title. Most people i see complaining here in the reviews clearly never played another fromsoftware game before and just bought it because of the hype. People are crying about the fact that the story isn't obvious and that there are no clear objectives. But that is kinda the point in all of the fromsoftware games. if you want to know the lore youThis is just another perfect fromsoftware title. Most people i see complaining here in the reviews clearly never played another fromsoftware game before and just bought it because of the hype. People are crying about the fact that the story isn't obvious and that there are no clear objectives. But that is kinda the point in all of the fromsoftware games. if you want to know the lore you got to look for it yourself. people are also complaining that this game is just darksouls 4 with open world. thats right. if you don't like that, then this game is indeed not for you.

    the only reason why this game is a 9 and not a 10 is because of the minor performance issues. sometimes the fps drops to 30. and the game is indeed not as beautiful as other ps5 titles like demon's souls. but for me personally that is not really an issue.    … Expand
  5. CrunchyHero
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    I feel this game is incredible and an unpolished piece of **** at the same time.

    Where the game shines, it does so beautifully in its wide range of gameplay styles, exciting boss fights, and well designed main dungeons. The game however is EXTREMELY unpolished. There's an early NPC which sets the entire early game story and direction which you can accidentally miss and have no    I feel this game is incredible and an unpolished piece of **** at the same time.

    Where the game shines, it does so beautifully in its wide range of gameplay styles, exciting boss fights, and well designed main dungeons.

    The game however is EXTREMELY unpolished.

    There's an early NPC which sets the entire early game story and direction which you can accidentally miss and have no idea what's going on. At the beginning of the game you're often beating dungeons and collecting items which you have no idea how to use and actually can't make use of yet, making the rewards feel very unfulfilling. There are a bunch of game mechanics that are hidden behind obscure optional texts, or random unmarked NPCs and you don't even get access to the nexus and most of those basic mechanics until like 6 or 7 hours into the game. Over 30 hours into the game, I still don't know how to use some basic mechanics like cooking.

    Basic things like explaining new game mechanics, quest logs, comparing items to current items in the store, knowing when npcs have new things to say etc. are all missing. Again, these are lacks of basic game polish that deep gamer masochists treat as features, and most people used to modern games will find frustrating. That's not even mentioning the graphics. Which frankly feel like DS1 graphics which can run on a switch, yet this game has random visual bugs and performance issues all over the place on expensive hardware. DO NOT EXPECT A POLISHED GAME.

    The game also suffers from a complete disconnect in tension. You go from being afraid of most enemies and having to work for everything, to being an untouchable speed demon on a horse a few hours in.
    Now rather than having to sneak past, or fight enemies in the overworld to access the loot they're guarding, you can just ride around, pick up items with no pickup animation in super overleveled areas and gallop off on your merry way. The horse is OP OP.
    So much so that there is actually a way to beat a lvl 80 boss, AND get enough exp to get to near lvl 50 as a lvl 1 scrub within an hour of starting the game, all without having to swing your weapon once!

    Honestly some people might enjoy just riding around aimlessly on an open world copy paste landscape for hours on end on an untouchable horse for variable rewards, but that's just not for me.

    This game got really fun for me when I stopped treating it like a polished game that I should experience in the way the devs intended, and started treating it like the broken piece of **** it is! I now go online to find the coolest builds, discover how the game mechanics work, figure out the most broken exploits, look up where the most broken items are, and do my upmost to become as much a god yet not too much of a god as possible.

    The game is such that even with the ridiculous exploits, most bosses are still challenging, and you can kind of make the game as hard or as easy as you want by exploiting exp hacks. If you want to grind exp for an hour and become way stronger you can, if you want to spread your points so you can do all the builds yet still be the same combat strength, you can, and if you want to be a deep masochist and wander around for hours finding a few cool things, and grind ****ty mobs and bosses and be frustrated for hours and hours because it hurts so good, you can do that too!

    This game is beautiful, hideous, amazing, poorly designed, with amazing design choices, with easy ass cheesable bosses, with riveting hard gaming challenges, with absurd exploits, and a lot of frustration and a lot of triumph.

    So what are you waiting for?
    This is the best game of the year!
    It's also the worst game of the year!
    ...
    Come check it out!    … Expand
  6. Ray877
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Awesome game giving days after days of joy.
    Not impossible but hard! Last boss was overpowered. Still 10/10 for the value you get and how you get addicted.
  7. GamezGilmore
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I could argue this being the best game ever made, and I would do it with the research and passion of a presidential debate...

    I never, ever, thought it possible to have THIS complete of a gaming experience. When I say complete? I mean in the way of FromSoftware making a game that can satisfy every gaming itch you could have, and ones that you didn't even KNOW you have. You want a    I could argue this being the best game ever made, and I would do it with the research and passion of a presidential debate...

    I never, ever, thought it possible to have THIS complete of a gaming experience. When I say complete? I mean in the way of FromSoftware making a game that can satisfy every gaming itch you could have, and ones that you didn't even KNOW you have.

    You want a game with a story and rich lore? This is it.

    You want a game with fantastic customization options? Its here.

    You want a huge open world that rewards exploration in every way? That is the best element of this game easily.

    You want a game that's an ode to the trial-and-error Nintendo era without it being cheap? Look no further.

    This game is not only the culmination of FromSoftware previous titles; It's a love letter to the entire history of gaming. They've achieved a level of momentum that I haven't seen since SquareSoft in the 90's. This studio knows what they are doing and they are masters of their craft, even as 3rd party developers. As a matter of fact, just give them all the "Game of the Year" awards right now because I am certain that no other game will get even close, not even the new God of War or any other triple-A title coming out this year.

    It is a complete gaming experience that can NOT be missed by anyone that's passionate about gaming culture. FromSoft has set a standard and I can assure you that all of the greatest development studios are studying this game. You could put this game in the Library of Congress now, it's THAT good.    … Expand
  8. Syneidesis
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    The problem is the hype got the attention of many players that don't really like Souls games formula. So they feel disappointed and give lower scores than they would normally do.
    You won't get the most objective opinions.
    People criticizing the menu's design, lack of story and that the "addition of a jump button is not big deal" just shows their ignorance about this genre. To me is    The problem is the hype got the attention of many players that don't really like Souls games formula. So they feel disappointed and give lower scores than they would normally do.
    You won't get the most objective opinions.

    People criticizing the menu's design, lack of story and that the "addition of a jump button is not big deal" just shows their ignorance about this genre.

    To me is a 9. It can be improved. It felt a bit empty at times, and some "mini" bosses uninspired.
    Since i am use to open world and souls games i had no problems with difficulty. I actually didn't get the challenge i was looking for.

    Beautiful level-design specially inside castles. But we already know what Miyazaki can do.
    It was an improvement in everything i knew about Souls games.

    I hope peoples emotional reactions don't undermine the beautiful work done here. It shows there was a lot of heart put into it. And that's all we can ask for.

    Be grateful.    … Expand
  9. Daliman13
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Just an absolutely stunning looking and stunningly good game. Open world at its finest
  10. Dowks
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game has 97/100 because the professional reviewers actually played past the first major boss before they left a review.

    If you like the standard AAA formula of 5 hours of tutorials followed by a bunch of side quests dumped on your map to walk between point A and B then this game is probably not for you. If you want to be able to kill every enemy straight away as soon as you meet    This game has 97/100 because the professional reviewers actually played past the first major boss before they left a review.

    If you like the standard AAA formula of 5 hours of tutorials followed by a bunch of side quests dumped on your map to walk between point A and B then this game is probably not for you.

    If you want to be able to kill every enemy straight away as soon as you meet them without practicing or having the discipline to leave it and come back when you're ready then this game is probably not for you.

    If this game is not for you then that's ok, but the game is not "unfair" or "outdated". It's very fair, but it requires patience, discipline and some intelligence to actually try doing something else if the thing you're doing is too difficult (people complaining they spent 40 tries on a single enemy, perhaps explore a different area first?)

    If you persevere past the first major boss then you'll probably think this game is 10/10. If you don't then you will think it's garbage.    … Expand
  11. punker001
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Ignore the review bombers who probably haven’t even played the game, the game is stunning. The world is a joy to explore and is absolutely massive, also the art is simply stunning. There is 100’s of hours of content too. Yes It’s challenging but if you get to a really hard part, you can either summon co op help or go somewhere else and comeback later when you have better equipment andIgnore the review bombers who probably haven’t even played the game, the game is stunning. The world is a joy to explore and is absolutely massive, also the art is simply stunning. There is 100’s of hours of content too. Yes It’s challenging but if you get to a really hard part, you can either summon co op help or go somewhere else and comeback later when you have better equipment and have levelled up your character. Amazing game and I can’t fault it.… Expand
  12. newb
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have played every major souls game since demon souls and I can say without a shadow of doubt this is the best. Even after I got hit by the save data wipe bug and lost over 12 hrs of progress and I'll still give this a 10. The combat, exploration, enemy variety, story, music, puzzles, ect ect are all fantastic. Elden ring just raised the bar.
  13. Hippystank
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Anything less than a 10 for this game should be criminally punished, game is an easy 20/10. Is it for everyone? Nope, should it be? Nope, if it is for you then you'll be a happy happy gamer... If it's not you'll be a salty troll.

    This game is the evolution of an amazing video game formula that has evolved and grown over the last 10 years. FromSoft puts everything they have into their    Anything less than a 10 for this game should be criminally punished, game is an easy 20/10. Is it for everyone? Nope, should it be? Nope, if it is for you then you'll be a happy happy gamer... If it's not you'll be a salty troll.

    This game is the evolution of an amazing video game formula that has evolved and grown over the last 10 years. FromSoft puts everything they have into their games and it shows, it really shows.    … Expand
  14. goldwhale
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Graphics aren't amazing but let's not pretend that fromsoft is known for their graphics since theyre not AAA. Excellent combat, exploration, lore(if you investigate), etc.
  15. 70Ravenz
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    I love this game for its game design and gameplay. It takes all the best of souls games (exploration, challenging, etc) and it’s a little ugly at times, but I am ok with that. It does look a bit last gen graphics, but I would take this over most other open word games just don’t compare. I have about 50 hours in and only through 2 main bosses and several sub bosses. I keep replaying oldI love this game for its game design and gameplay. It takes all the best of souls games (exploration, challenging, etc) and it’s a little ugly at times, but I am ok with that. It does look a bit last gen graphics, but I would take this over most other open word games just don’t compare. I have about 50 hours in and only through 2 main bosses and several sub bosses. I keep replaying old areas to find new things and secrets. Avoiding internet walkthroughs and really taking it all in. This is my GOAT. This is why I play video games. I have thousands of PlayStation hours on other games and a thousand Steam games played and this game is hands down my favorite.

    Update 270+ hours in and definitely GOTY and still likely one of the best games of all time.    … Expand
  16. rezaqotb73
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    this game is best soulsborn game for newcomer and vetren but technichal issuses and fps is awfull
  17. Llllaasdd
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    A true masterpiece by from software. Everything that previous Souls games aspired to be
  18. Emansan
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This is one of the greatest games I've ever played. It reminds me a lot of breath of the wild, but with dark souls mechanics. There are flaws worth pointing out such as the inconsistent frame rate and a lack of direction, but that isn't enough to drag this game far from perfection. There are lots of weapon types, bosses/enemies, room for exploration of the world and experimentation of yourThis is one of the greatest games I've ever played. It reminds me a lot of breath of the wild, but with dark souls mechanics. There are flaws worth pointing out such as the inconsistent frame rate and a lack of direction, but that isn't enough to drag this game far from perfection. There are lots of weapon types, bosses/enemies, room for exploration of the world and experimentation of your character. I personally went with a chad strength build, but you can also do magic, faith, dexterity builds etc. Also please keep in mind that this is a fromsoft title, meaning that it can be very difficult, but don't let that discourage you from playing this master piece.… Expand
  19. Centrifikal
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Technical issues can be fixed. I rate games based on content.

    Fromsoft is above and beyond the masters of combat oriented rpgs. No other company can give me such an amazing feel when you clash swords. The sounds, the timing, the skill and the challenge. This game is a masterpiece. I was in an underground area and it had the best look of any game I have ever seen to date. Period.    Technical issues can be fixed. I rate games based on content.

    Fromsoft is above and beyond the masters of combat oriented rpgs. No other company can give me such an amazing feel when you clash swords. The sounds, the timing, the skill and the challenge.

    This game is a masterpiece. I was in an underground area and it had the best look of any game I have ever seen to date. Period. Combine that with an upgraded combat system and it feels sublime. I have 2 great runes and I am just taking my time with the rest of the bosses. I want to find everything I can. The amount of mini bosses is amazing as well. So many cool encounters. I cant say enough about this game. On the technical side I noticed frame rate drops. That is it and I can forgive that.
    This game is worth buying. Just take your time and explore. The world is huge and the combat is a dance to remember...
    10/10    … Expand
  20. AquaberrySkerry
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    Is this game good? Yes. Does it deserve a 97? No. Last gen looking graphics with a fair amount of pop in and frame drops, cheap deaths i.e. bad hit boxes or being stabbed through solid walls, and the overall souls mechanic keep it from being a 9 or 10 for me. This game has made me realize that I just don’t like souls games. I don’t like the lack of difficulty settings, I don’t like theIs this game good? Yes. Does it deserve a 97? No. Last gen looking graphics with a fair amount of pop in and frame drops, cheap deaths i.e. bad hit boxes or being stabbed through solid walls, and the overall souls mechanic keep it from being a 9 or 10 for me. This game has made me realize that I just don’t like souls games. I don’t like the lack of difficulty settings, I don’t like the laggy/delayed button inputs, I don’t like not having real checkpoints, I don’t like losing all my xp when I die. It’s just not for me. However, I find myself enjoying the world they built. It’s interesting enough to make up for all the stuff I don’t like. The lore and character/world design is amazing and that by itself has kept me playing and invested, hence my rating. My hope is that by pushing myself though this to learn more of the lore that I’ll become better along the way to the point of not minding the souls mechanics.… Expand
  21. Blighted
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The game is absolutely incredible. I literally keep findings small dungeons and secrets stretching the lore and adding a sense of adventure. The level of detail and reward for exploration is insane. I haven't felt this rewarded and engaged to explore in an open world game in a long long time. All of my friends are playing it as well and we each discuss these entirely different experiencesThe game is absolutely incredible. I literally keep findings small dungeons and secrets stretching the lore and adding a sense of adventure. The level of detail and reward for exploration is insane. I haven't felt this rewarded and engaged to explore in an open world game in a long long time. All of my friends are playing it as well and we each discuss these entirely different experiences following whatever path we want. If you're worried about a difficult experience it certainly is hard, but the freedom to just run off and do something else will help make it that much more bearable. To go prepare for another try. Highly recommend!
    -Git gud    … Expand
  22. Meloman17
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    я скажу так это не лучше чем dark souls, bloodborne весь открытый мир большую его часть занимает вада, также игра превращается в поиски всяких различных видов оружие, брони и семечек если раньше игры от студии солс были линейными то эта игра превращается в исследование открытого мира это было не очень как по мнея скажу так это не лучше чем dark souls, bloodborne весь открытый мир большую его часть занимает вада, также игра превращается в поиски всяких различных видов оружие, брони и семечек если раньше игры от студии солс были линейными то эта игра превращается в исследование открытого мира это было не очень как по мне
  23. doomcreeper
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    interesting game, looks a little old, but it's interesting to play, unlike the PC version. on which a bunch of all sorts of jambs for the platform
  24. mcshark23
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Honestly the best Game i ever played! (non-souls-pro)

    Its such fun just to go out and explore.
    Definitely a must try for everyone that gets bored fast of all the other open world games.
  25. xTonto
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Xbox one X
    Absolutely amazing.
    Game looks and feels great.
    The sound design and soundtrack fits every area perfectly.
    NPCs aesthetics, including enemy asthetica have been turned to 11. I can literally only say positive things about this game.
  26. Rk_TV
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful graphics and amazing gameplay, various enemies, interesting story, and open and wide world, a very good continuation for the souls series.… Expand
  27. Generalement
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Un titre très addictif

    Je n'avais jamais jouer à un soul auparavant. Malgré que j'aime beaucoup le style Nioh pour la mécanique du jeu et la possibilité d'acquérir de la connaissance via les différentes lectures. Elding ring est une aventure rendant définitivement gloire à l'illustre thématique dongeons et dragons de mon enfance. Lorsque nous parcourions les livres et imaginions les    Un titre très addictif

    Je n'avais jamais jouer à un soul auparavant. Malgré que j'aime beaucoup le style Nioh pour la mécanique du jeu et la possibilité d'acquérir de la connaissance via les différentes lectures. Elding ring est une aventure rendant définitivement gloire à l'illustre thématique dongeons et dragons de mon enfance. Lorsque nous parcourions les livres et imaginions les créatures les plus effrayantes les unes des autres.

    Elden ring demande une certaine étude de la mécanique. C'est un titre offrant une tonne de possibilités de buff. Pourtant, même bien occulté dans le titre même, c'est important de visionner les différents tutoriels offert par les youtubeurs. C'est le meilleur titre RPG jamais offert dans un totre de ce genre. Félicitations aux concepteurs. La preuve que la validité d'un titre créer pour les joueurs est possibles. Et cela, sans arnaque ou pay to win. Merci From Software.

    Elding ring est bien élaboré. J'avoue vraiment m'y avoir intéressé après avoir accomplis l'histoire de Final Fantasy Origins et Ghost Wire Tokyo. La difficulté est très présente par contre, les nombreuses aide sur youtube sont d'une grande utilité. N'étant qu'au niveau 50 dans le début avec le fameau Katana de météorite, cela fait vraiment une différence dans ma confiance vis à vis l'environnement. Je découvre qu'une immense mécanique est possible via le build du protangoniste. Sky is the limit comme dit le dicton. J'aime particulièrement le design et la modélisation des créatures fictives qui sont assez imposantes à ce stade de l'aventure. Pour avoir pré-commandé le jeu, je remarque une mise à jour importante côté graphisme sur la PS5. Le jeu est fluide dans l'animation et on a moins l'impression que le gazon dans l'exemple du début pousse soudainement. La rapidité et la gesture du protagoniste se voit évoluer et on en ressent l'évolution lorsque l'on monte de niveau. C'est encourageant et agréable de vouloir poursuivre. Je pense que ce titre est un exemple typique d'un Golden Game où il n'y a aucune micro-transactions, aucun pay to win et une reconnaissance de l'exploration. La table du jeu me fait penser un peu à Reckonning où chaque territoire était different avec des créatures fictives differentes. Je trouve ça réussi et ça me plaît de m'accorder du temps pour m'évader dans le monde audacieux de Elding Ring. En terminant, je pense que l'exemple d'un titre comme Elding Ring est un exemple gagnant et lucratif pour les consommateurs d'expérience vidéo-ludique. En respectant le consommateur dans son achat dans l'entièreté de satisfaction sans vouloir y inclure des micro-transactions, PTW ou prochainement des NFT.

    A mi-chemin de l'histoire, chaque paysage est unique. Le bestiaire est propre au paysage. Je réitère. J'apprécie beaucoup la richess de cette expérience vidéo-ludique car le le shema est vraisemblablement comme The Reckonning. Un jeu sous-coté à l'expérience unique. Je ne co.prend pas pourquoi des gens ont basher. Ce type de titre d'expérience vidéo-ludique devraient intéresser les gens fans des souls, got, médiévale, RPG (pour ma part).

    Si un fans de titre de course ne s'interessant pas a ce genre de titre. En quoi la valeur de sa crotique en vaut-elle? Peut-être créer un nouvel façon d'étudier la valeur de la critique des gens en référence avec un preuve a l'appuis ou un minimum de vérification que la personne s'y ait vraiment intéressé ?

    Finalement terminé ! Après plus de 300 heures de jeu. Platine. 1er fois, sans savoirrj 'ai fait l'âge de du chaos. En 2ieme l'âge de la mort et finalement l'âge des étoiles. Merci à tous ceux m'ayant aidé à battre les boss difficiles. In plaisir à apprendre des érudits du jeu sur youtube et Google comme consultation.    … Expand
  28. seandox
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    the game meets your expectations thanks fromsoftware dark souls 4
    good difficulty It is a challenge
    Accept
  29. Kbcmick
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Best game I have played in quite awhile. Open world finally done right. Difficultly is high, but feels good once you progress. The more I play it, the more I enjoy it.
  30. B-Cube
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Not usually a Souls fan, but this game man… it’s so good! Its way more accessible and isn’t over the top hard right out the gate. It’s still hard from the get go don’t get me wrong but it feels a little gentler at the beginning than other FromSoftware games. The open world aspects also helps mitigate that classic frustrating loop of dying over and over again to the same thing. IfNot usually a Souls fan, but this game man… it’s so good! Its way more accessible and isn’t over the top hard right out the gate. It’s still hard from the get go don’t get me wrong but it feels a little gentler at the beginning than other FromSoftware games. The open world aspects also helps mitigate that classic frustrating loop of dying over and over again to the same thing. If something’s too hard you can go explore and do other things, then come back later once you’re stronger. Only complaint is the performance sometimes. Lots of stuttering. Other than that it’s amazing… Expand
  31. ColdMist
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is more broader and better version of Darksouls. This time From Software nailed it.
  32. kelsynn
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is an absolute breath of fresh air in gaming. It perfectly captures the magic of early Zelda games where you just wanted to explore the map to find things you haven't found. The gamr is massive on a scale that feels absurd the more you get into it, but it is presented in such a way that it never feels overwhelming. This game is a masterpiece.
  33. Sheeve
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best game since Skyrim the world is massive. The enemies are terrific. I highly recommend it everyone should play this game. It is hard but it's satisfying
  34. Nosotros
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    People who are giving this game a 0 for the graphics need to understand that FromSoftware is not known to make the best looking games ever, it's their art direction that carries them. This game is kind of niche so I would recommend playing the other Dark Souls games, Bloodborne and Sekiro before you buy this game. Please understand that this game is for people who enjoy souls type gamesPeople who are giving this game a 0 for the graphics need to understand that FromSoftware is not known to make the best looking games ever, it's their art direction that carries them. This game is kind of niche so I would recommend playing the other Dark Souls games, Bloodborne and Sekiro before you buy this game. Please understand that this game is for people who enjoy souls type games not lazy ubisoft-esque games… Expand
  35. LukeDias42
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I've just finished this game on the PS5.
    Just like all FS games, this one is ruthless, it will be challenging to long time players and challenging to newcomers. Don't fret, though, please, this game presents you different ways to play, some easier than others and it can be like a puzzle sometimes to decide how to continue, with so many options and enemies that have different weaknesses,    I've just finished this game on the PS5.
    Just like all FS games, this one is ruthless, it will be challenging to long time players and challenging to newcomers. Don't fret, though, please, this game presents you different ways to play, some easier than others and it can be like a puzzle sometimes to decide how to continue, with so many options and enemies that have different weaknesses, you might just need to find what works for the one you having difficulties.

    Bosses aren't unfair, seriously, they are very predictable, the animations linger long enough to make it clear what will happen, and, again, like a puzzle you just need to discover the correct way to solve it, where to dodge, when to attack, all those are very important, and it is fine to take your time to explore the solutions until you find your own.

    Most FS games aren't extremely linear, to begin with, but path choices were very conservative, so you could find yourself not able to continue in any avenue, but Elden Ring is open from the very early beginning, allowing you to explore many avenues to explore, you want to go to more difficult parts of the game and try getting loot to help you succeed in the early game? Sure, that's just fine! With so much great content, there will be other stuff to do at any point in the game, so if you are stuck, you can just try it a bit later, with a new weapon.

    DS3 allowed you to relocate your skills (I sincerely don't remember that about the other FS games), but it was, sincerely, not in the best way possible, forcing you to spend hard to come by items (only a very small amount in the game, earned through PvP), which made it hard to change classes, for fear of not having enough to go back if necessary, however on Elden Ring they help you on you trying different approaches, giving a lot of items used for relocation. Through my playthrough, I was many different things, mage, samurai, Guts and that helped me defeat bosses I was having difficulties with, and it is great to change stuff around, try new things, I enjoyed that.

    The graphics are great, it's not an FFVII remake, or Guardians of the Galaxy, but, sincerely, it is way bigger with much, much more content, a huge amount of weapons, armour, animations for attacks, bosses, enemies, I mean, it is crazy all this game has, and also, in my opinion, stuff is way more intricate, everywhere you look has something interesting or different worth of your attention, I think that it is fair for games with different scopes and focuses to have different graphics qualities.
    That said, the graphics are not bad at all, they are a huge step from DS 3, not even close really, bosses I just died while admiring them. The art design went above and beyond, there isn't a single place not telling a story through the architecture or current state of chaos/destruction. The small grass is kinda meh, but I particularly don't care for details that wouldn't add much to the kind of game Elden Ring is.

    In my experience on the PS5 stutters can happen. However they are usually as soon as a huge open area is loaded, and then they stop, it never occurred to me in any of the dungeons, caves, forts, etc, I never died to any enemy thanks to it, it never lingered long enough for me to get to combat while it happened. That kind of stuff doesn't bother me, it is just while the game loads. That was only my experience on the PS5 though.

    About the open world, in my first two hours or so I did think it was empty and had nothing to do. However, it was because I hadn't grasped yet the type of open-world it is. In BOTW you go to a high place and scan the surroundings to find new places to explore, in a lot of open-world games you climb something and then the map is revealed to you. Elden Ring is not like that, you need to be attentive, look out for caves and mines, you have to open the map and mark the places you suspect could be interesting, you need to talk to NPCs and try to find where they are leading you, things aren't hidden, but they aren't glaring and out of place, they exist on that world, and they feel like a part of the world, and you have to search for them. When you open your mind to the open-world style of Elden Ring, you understand how fantastic it is to go exploring, and that is innovative. The horse is not only for exploration, it adds a whole new depth to combat, where every weapon has different attacks and combos that are better for different types of enemies. So it was an amazing addition that is also innovative.

    The story is there, and it is very deep. You go to a town and there are mad people and mad rats on a church with the scroll teaching an incantation that makes others mad. This one is easy to put together, but the whole game is like that, and it is the opposite of lazy, it is fantastic and genius. Try to understand the lore, it will surprise you.

    Do play Elden Ring.    … Expand
  36. Jhollp
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ive ever played. Its a bit overwhelming in the begining but once you get going its amazing.
  37. PeaBeDoo
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    I have found the frame rate and graphics perfectly acceptable in this game. The desire to explore this beautifully rendered open world is quite strong. However, it stops there. I know a lot of players truly love the mechanics of figuring out how to defeat a tough boss, and this game will surely hit the mark for them. For me, and those that really enjoy exploring an open world with someI have found the frame rate and graphics perfectly acceptable in this game. The desire to explore this beautifully rendered open world is quite strong. However, it stops there. I know a lot of players truly love the mechanics of figuring out how to defeat a tough boss, and this game will surely hit the mark for them. For me, and those that really enjoy exploring an open world with some tension lingering to make the exploration process more alluring. This game crushes that joy of exploration. Explore a little, encounter a mob that takes a long, repetitive effort to defeat, explore a little more, then spend a long tine trying to defeat the next mob. It saps all the fun and joy out of exploration. I have purchased From After playing this game for awhile, I am revising my score from a 3, to a 10. It took me awhile to get the hang of character development and advancement … but once I did, Elden Ring has quickly become my favorite game of all times. The joy of exploration and experiencing how the plot unfolds is totally immersive. Love it.… Expand
  38. Oishii_Somen
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    People nowadays care too much performance and graphics because few stutters here and there does not condone a negative score
    there are ligament reasons why you can not like the game complaining about graphics is next level entitlement
  39. SpookiSucc
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made, review bombers and haters seethe and cope.
  40. Flstudio44
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game has problems, I know that. I don't like that when you want to switch weapons you need to wait the animation stops(when your fp is 0). In general this game awesome and huge. I am not sure that I will be able to explore every piece of the game in few months.
  41. Daarkan
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    2nd souls game after Demon Souls (remake) 50 hr deep , amazing game . Amazing art design, amazing gameplay , needs commitment . Yeah, the graphics are not RDR2 level, but they don't need to be , and I think it would be bad for the game if it had hyperrealistic graphics with the type of content it presents. If you like spoonfeeding games this is not for you . This is a game where you can2nd souls game after Demon Souls (remake) 50 hr deep , amazing game . Amazing art design, amazing gameplay , needs commitment . Yeah, the graphics are not RDR2 level, but they don't need to be , and I think it would be bad for the game if it had hyperrealistic graphics with the type of content it presents. If you like spoonfeeding games this is not for you . This is a game where you can expres and explore at your own pace!!… Expand
  42. jimgum
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I dont rememperr my self to be so sad when i close the ps5. I love it so much.. is like all my experiece from fantasy worlds from DnD, video games and mangas, this game is like my dream come true!! But sadly is not for evryone...
  43. AbdulTawab
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    If you are a souls fan then this a must play game.
    The world is rich and beautiful and at the same time dangerous. The story is great too. The bosses are unique and are work of art. The new mechanics are great too.
  44. Iron_Tarkus
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Without a doubt the best game I have ever played. The open world has been meticulously designed, there are secrets in every corner of the map, the legacy dungeons are similar to previous souls titles but on a grander scale. The combat and art style are perfect. Miyazaki is a genius!
  45. Sigur1
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    All the bad ratings came from Horizon fans who cant stand that this game it's so much better
  46. RobsonKrasniak
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It's a great game, with a lot of things to do, an immersive map that encourages and rewards exploration while keeping the dark souls mechanics. In my opinion a perfect game, game of the year.
  47. George173
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The open world is amazing combat amazing story like all Miyazaki games complicated
  48. Multifelix
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Artstyle >graphics Artstyle 10/10
    All Others 11/10

    Thus Game ist so intense and organic, it feels like you we're thrown in a real Fantasy World.    … Expand
  49. Mike2290
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    The new innovation of FS is surprising, it breaks the tradition of each previous installment of FS, the world is very addictive, the graphics are well done for this installment, it is very very beautiful visually, there are several frame drops but that does not prevent us from continuing to advance and exploring in this magnificent world of souls, I hope everything is fixed with theThe new innovation of FS is surprising, it breaks the tradition of each previous installment of FS, the world is very addictive, the graphics are well done for this installment, it is very very beautiful visually, there are several frame drops but that does not prevent us from continuing to advance and exploring in this magnificent world of souls, I hope everything is fixed with the patches, thanks for such a spectacular game FromSoftware.… Expand
  50. shaoyu_leon
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Hard，Annoying，Smart map design ，Fulfillment from the chanllages. It's an ultimate Dark Soul like game. Needing a long time to adapt if you haven't touch Dark Soul like game.
  51. JaredLeeJardine
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I bought two copies of this game so I could play co-op with my sons. It has been fantastic. I've played past Dark Souls games and they often ended in frustration when you got sick in a particular difficult boss. The open world is a great fit that allows you to do other things when you are stuck and continue to make progress and come back when you are ready. There are some clunky thingsI bought two copies of this game so I could play co-op with my sons. It has been fantastic. I've played past Dark Souls games and they often ended in frustration when you got sick in a particular difficult boss. The open world is a great fit that allows you to do other things when you are stuck and continue to make progress and come back when you are ready. There are some clunky things about the co-op but it is SO much better than earlier Souls games and with the sites of grace being more prolific it is much easier to coordinate and join each other. I love being able to use the horse to get around the world so much faster. While the mounted combat feels solid and well thought out rather than an after thought. There are several improvements that just make the game work better. Even the summon system is a great way of helping a solo player compete in some of the harrier areas. It is also a visual masterpiece. I've caught myself pausing several times to just take in the scenery and appreciate the artistry that is everywhere in the game.… Expand
  52. Deathstryke365
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So let’s break this game down to what it is. It is a soulsborne game, no doubt. It’s an open world game. Are these bad things? Absolutely not. FromSoftware has done something with this genre of games that not many other company’s have been able to do. They’ve injected life back into what was becoming a stagnant genre. And for those complaining that there isnt a story to the game, have you not played any other game of theirs? The story is meant to be found and put together throughout the games, instead of being handed to you. It is meant to be EXPLORED and delved into. And people complaining about the difficulty don’t seem to get it either. They don’t make games for people that like walking simulators. FromSoftware games are meant for those looking for a challenge. Much like Ninja Gaiden, these games are meant to test you and make you want to improve your skill. That is part of the allure of soulsborne games. And they also usually have some of, if not the best, boss battles of any games out there. The backstory bosses get in the games brings a whole new level to them whilst facing them. I mean, Artorias from Dark Souls was a tragic boss battle where you actually felt bad that you had to beat him, not to mention Sif. The same applies here to many, if not all the main bosses in the game. One specific boss is a two headed dragon that can only be described as an epic encounter. I literally got Ghidorah vibes with it as well as dark eater Midir. In closing, I just ask that people that rate this, please don’t review bomb it. You not only are doing a disservice to the company, but to all the people who want to enjoy what they have created. It really is a labor of love from them.… Expand
  53. Caravaneer
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring is phenomenal. While maybe not being the most innovative life changing experience some critics would have you believe. Despite all the technical flaws I believe it stands above and From Software have delivered a master piece. While I do feel it may be too early to post my opinion, I’ve spent 40 hours in the game with no end in sight, I felt the need to post in support as reviewElden Ring is phenomenal. While maybe not being the most innovative life changing experience some critics would have you believe. Despite all the technical flaws I believe it stands above and From Software have delivered a master piece. While I do feel it may be too early to post my opinion, I’ve spent 40 hours in the game with no end in sight, I felt the need to post in support as review bombers run rampant. Is this game for everybody? No it’s not.
    Is this one of the best souls experiences of all time? Personally yes, I believe From Soft has only gotten better with each entry, sekiro being my favorite all around.
    In reality this is just dark souls 4 but as anyone who was looking forward to this can tell you, that’s exactly what we wanted.
    If you want a game that doesn’t hold your hand and doesn’t stop you every 5 minutes to remind you of your goals or where to go, and a game that has a satisfying loop of explore, battle, loot, level. This is the game for you. With an open world that so far is unfathomably large detailed and interesting and some of the most interesting enemy and boss encounters in the series. With a ton more freedom to how to build a character. This is easily an all time classic soulsborne experience. The last thing I’ll say is a lot of people complain about the lack of quest logs, mini map, and general map markers, but the game does actually do a very good job of guiding you and keeping you on track. I am the kind of person who gets fatigued by seeing all the incomplete quests and areas I still have to explore, and Elden Ring simply allows you to wander and get lost without asking you to stop and collect 1/500 something’s for a reward. I only have maybe 1/3 or less of the map uncovered with 40 hours in and I have yet to not be surprised around every corner.    … Expand
  54. Karishma_03
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Very artistic game with dark soul energy. Love the boss fight and a bit different than the traditional soul's bourne genre. The storyline is interesting. Love the gameplay.
  55. Ziekk
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is my first Souls game, so I'm not in that hardcore camp.

    Elden Ring is basically Skyrim's freedom of wandering with an amazing combat system and no hand holding. If lack of a quest journal turns you off, that's okay. It doesn't for me, it makes me feel that everything I do is more immersed in the world. If bosses wrecking you for 2 hours before you squeeze out a win turns you off,    This is my first Souls game, so I'm not in that hardcore camp.

    Elden Ring is basically Skyrim's freedom of wandering with an amazing combat system and no hand holding. If lack of a quest journal turns you off, that's okay. It doesn't for me, it makes me feel that everything I do is more immersed in the world.

    If bosses wrecking you for 2 hours before you squeeze out a win turns you off, that's alright too. I enjoy overcoming that high hurdle, making me feel a sense of pride and accomplishment I haven't had in a game in many years.

    This may not be for you, but it is for me. From my perspective, this game is a 10/10. I love overcoming obstacles and being treated like an adult. Then again, I played Myst when it came out and the idea of using a notebook doesn't make me furious.    … Expand
  56. bojangled157
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Full discloser, I'm a huge fan of the "soulsborne - shadows die a bunch series". I've got 100's of hours in the souls trilogy, platinum trophy in Sekiro and Bloodborne, and i'm about 3/4 through the Demons Souls remake. that being said, i hate game hype. i see hype trains and avoid them like the plague because I am typically disappointed in the end result. So, i avoided any hype for EldenFull discloser, I'm a huge fan of the "soulsborne - shadows die a bunch series". I've got 100's of hours in the souls trilogy, platinum trophy in Sekiro and Bloodborne, and i'm about 3/4 through the Demons Souls remake. that being said, i hate game hype. i see hype trains and avoid them like the plague because I am typically disappointed in the end result. So, i avoided any hype for Elden Ring and went in to this game completely blind, just because i trust the developers track record. And my goodness. This game has taken a format that i love and somehow has polished it and tweaked it to become one of the most satisfying games i think i've ever played.

    Open world games have become fairly cookie-cutter in the last decade or so and i was very suspicious about what direction this game would take. would it be dark souls with towers to climb and 1000 collectibles to check off a list? with fetch quests and objective markers? everything we know to be part of the AAA open-world space? nope, they spat in the face of the norm, even alienating some potential player in the process, to make something that actually feels fresh and new in a space that is mired in the old. Sure, it feels like dark souls, combat wise, but it's polished and rebalanced to feel like something familiar but new. and its take on the open world is something that i didn't even know i was looking for. No hand holding, no clear cut paths or clunky fetch quests, no repetitive checklist collectibles. just a beautiful, brutal, hand crafted world that you get dumped in to and have to forge your own path and adventure.

    Truly one of the greatest games to come out in recent history, if not a contender for best game of all time.    … Expand
  57. Maxie1077
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This Game is as close to perfection as video games can come. I've seen so many people get to the first or second main story boss and just give up. These people go on to leave a 5 or less review on this website. Please at least complete 80% of the game before crying and calling the game bad because you couldn't beat a boss. Don't get me wrong, this game will piss you off. Ruthless bossesThis Game is as close to perfection as video games can come. I've seen so many people get to the first or second main story boss and just give up. These people go on to leave a 5 or less review on this website. Please at least complete 80% of the game before crying and calling the game bad because you couldn't beat a boss. Don't get me wrong, this game will piss you off. Ruthless bosses and enemies being the main contributers to this factor. But they are all set up in a way that makes it fair, even to less experienced gamers. For example, The first main story boss, you can summon a mage named Rogier. This npc will shoot spells at the boss and draw aggro to provide an innate advantage to less experienced players. It is totally okay to absolutely hate this game if that is your opinion, but when you get frustrated and quit after 5-10 hours of playing, then proceed to write a negative review on the game, your opinion becomes invalid.… Expand
  58. ThatFinnishDude
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    First of all, I HATE souls games... But I LOVE Elden Ring. If you've always wanted to like souls games but just couldn't, this might be for you. I'm now 80 hours in on my first playthrough, stuck on the very last boss. But I'll get him, someday. And in the meantime, there's just so much to do and explore in this beautiful open world filled with secrets. Is it challenging? Yes. Is itFirst of all, I HATE souls games... But I LOVE Elden Ring. If you've always wanted to like souls games but just couldn't, this might be for you. I'm now 80 hours in on my first playthrough, stuck on the very last boss. But I'll get him, someday. And in the meantime, there's just so much to do and explore in this beautiful open world filled with secrets. Is it challenging? Yes. Is it unfair? No. Is it rewarding? Very much yes.

    The game wants you to think with your own head, it doesn't hold your hand like 99% of other games.

    I'm not gonna lie, you need a commitment to this game. But if you commit, you will fall in love my fellow tarnished.    … Expand
  59. saito200a
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I'm reading the negative reviews, and wondering if (besides performance issues, of which I have none) and asking myself "did this people play the same game I did?". The criticism they do is the opposite of what this game actually is. One review said that the world looked bleak and repetitive. Wow... it is the exact opposite. Maybe they played for just 20 minutes??

    I played for 35 hours.    I'm reading the negative reviews, and wondering if (besides performance issues, of which I have none) and asking myself "did this people play the same game I did?". The criticism they do is the opposite of what this game actually is. One review said that the world looked bleak and repetitive. Wow... it is the exact opposite. Maybe they played for just 20 minutes??

    I played for 35 hours. I didn't even complete 1/3 of the game.

    At every turn I am astonished of how incredible the world looks. Build diversity seems huge. Soloing bosses is actually hard. Boss mechanics are one of the most creative I've seen in any Souls game. Multiplayer is greatly improved compared to past souls games.

    Basically, this is Dark Souls definitive edition and then some more, in a very well executed open world. Every open world area feels utterly distinct. Jeez, I have no idea how anyone can say "every area looks bleak and repetitive". It is striking how distinctive each area is. Maybe they were playing another game and didn't notice.

    Also, area traversal is a puzzle in itself, since there are lots of huge vertical slopes. That prevents one from just rushing through a zone and favors exploration.

    This game is mindbowingly amazing. I would give it an 11 if I could. I've never played anything even remotely close to this in terms of how good it is.

    That doesn't mean everyone would love this game since some people are just not into souls games, might find it too hard or that it takes too much time, or just not into fantasy settings. But then no game is meant to please all the crowds, but rather one specific crowd very well.    … Expand
  60. Crashbdx
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    I would give 10 if they remove this totally stupid crouch binding to L3, i cannot count anymore the amount of time i died in boss fights because of ridiculous unwanted crouch, PLEASE, let us unbind it completely from L3 (not just replace with something else), the experience would have been perfect without it... very frustrating...
  61. Maus8991
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Eng/Ita
    The souls evolution that we needed, in an open world gameplay whit lots of secret that gift the player whit new objects that evolve your possibilities . We have semplification mixed whit evolution too from dark souls like the ashes of war that let you add a unic move on your weapon and change the ability scaling of that weapon so the player has a big freedom to play as he like. The    Eng/Ita
    The souls evolution that we needed, in an open world gameplay whit lots of secret that gift the player whit new objects that evolve your possibilities . We have semplification mixed whit evolution too from dark souls like the ashes of war that let you add a unic move on your weapon and change the ability scaling of that weapon so the player has a big freedom to play as he like. The boss fight are amazing, even the secondary , the environment are huge and different, filled whit secrets that expand your gameplay, and the style of the world take inspiration from all the from software game but having a own soul that distinguish Elden ring from his predecessor . The main problem for me was the difficulty wich start pretty easy and than slap your face whit the first big boss fight of the game which is much harder than anything you have met before in the game, but teaching you whit brute force how the new gameplay is and telling you to use everything you have to win. Graphics is that of an old gen game, not amazing but still good since the game is not an exclusive for one console and need to run on every platform
    My true vote is 9/10 but I give 10/10 for the dumb people review bombing whitout even playing the game L’evoluzione al gameplay souls che serviva in salsa open world, con numerosi segreti che premiano donando oggetti che ampliano sempre di più le possibilità del giocatore, insieme a semplificazioni per variare il proprio gameplay tramite le numerose ceneri di guerra che oltre ad aggiungere una mossa diversa per ognuna cambiano lo scaling o il tipo di danno per l’arma. Le Boss fight sono magnifiche , comprese quelle secondarie e ambientazioni varie che passano dall’inquietante all’onirico, unendo elementi presenti in dark soul, bloodborne e sekiro ma aggiungendo una propria anima all’interno. La pecca principale è la curva di difficoltà che è fin troppo ripida passando da relativamente semplice nei primi momenti fino all’incontro con il primo boss importante che invece è una terapia d’urto al nuovo stile di gameplay che spinge il giocatore ad usare tutto quello che ha a propria disposizione e che l’open world ti dona. La grafica è quella di un videogioco old gen ma considerando la necessità di girare su qualsiasi piattaforma è comunque un buon risultato
    Lascio 10/10 solo per le recensioni dei frustrati che non lo hanno nemmeno giocato ma il mio voto sarebbe 9/10    … Expand
  62. Espher
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Absolute Peak of From Software games. The sheer amount of content available for the player to explore is absurd.
  63. Flopqueen
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    God this game is so fun it’s CRACK. Gorgeous in design and very fun. Highly recommend
  64. GamerTKM
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have always loved
  65. ClassyStrapper
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I’ve been hyper for this game for over a year and a half. And shockingly it wasn’t as good as I thought.

    It was better. Best open world RPG I’ve ever played.
  66. Crystalizz
    Mar 1, 2022
    8
    Amazing game with some issues that keep it from a 10 in my book. Bought the PC version on day one. Unfortunately had to refund it because it was a horrible port, controls were all labeled with PS version and it was very difficult to try and configure it to do even basic commands. Once I was able to finally play it the performance was horribly on a 3090 / 5900x. Ok no sweat I thought it wasAmazing game with some issues that keep it from a 10 in my book. Bought the PC version on day one. Unfortunately had to refund it because it was a horrible port, controls were all labeled with PS version and it was very difficult to try and configure it to do even basic commands. Once I was able to finally play it the performance was horribly on a 3090 / 5900x. Ok no sweat I thought it was a port.

    Purchased it on the PS5 and it runs smoothly other than these few issues. Control lag at times, inconsistent targeting, some monster damage can go through walls. The major on was a 4+ hour of game time lost when the PS5 crashed.    … Expand
  67. Dkhenny
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great game, there is a learning curve. Get stronger or die fast. I chose to play and archer which mean half my runes go to arrows. Learn the game and the strats either by trial and error or looking it up online.
  68. IRenan04
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Este juego es un claro ejemplo de que no necesitas gráficos de ultima generación para provocar impacto y ser un buen titulo. La ambientación sombría y oscura de la saga Dark Souls se hace presente en todo momento, los enemigos demacrados y torturados recuerdan a Bloodborne, la capacidad de explorar sin limite de estamina es un excelente ejemplo de Sekiro.
    En efecto, no puede ser un 10/10,    Este juego es un claro ejemplo de que no necesitas gráficos de ultima generación para provocar impacto y ser un buen titulo. La ambientación sombría y oscura de la saga Dark Souls se hace presente en todo momento, los enemigos demacrados y torturados recuerdan a Bloodborne, la capacidad de explorar sin limite de estamina es un excelente ejemplo de Sekiro.
    En efecto, no puede ser un 10/10, ya que estamos hablando de un juego que debuta en consolas de ultima generación, mas su banda sonora, dificultad y apartado artístico es suficiente para valerle muchos puntos a favor en el mundo de los Soulslike. Sin duda un excelente 9/10.    … Expand
  69. Tbosac13
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I haven't played a souls game for more than a few hours...this game is going to make me go back and play them all. Fantastic experience.
  70. CasualAmateur
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Everything I was hoping for and more. Fromsoft just doesn’t miss, does it. Feels like every part of the world, the many stories of the characters and the combat was so meticulously planned. Beautiful to look at, fun and smooth to play and jaw droppingly filled with content everywhere. One of the greatest games ever made.
  71. neilckmann
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Best open world game in recent years, you will get lost in the big big world and that's a good thing. Nowadays too many game hand-held you and tell you to go here and there, character's continuously talking to themselves what they should do, or like a giant pop-up tutorial that stops the gameplay completely to tell you how to attack, I'm glad this game is not any of those.

    You will see    Best open world game in recent years, you will get lost in the big big world and that's a good thing. Nowadays too many game hand-held you and tell you to go here and there, character's continuously talking to themselves what they should do, or like a giant pop-up tutorial that stops the gameplay completely to tell you how to attack, I'm glad this game is not any of those.

    You will see a lot of reviewers giving this game a low score because of complaints of "bad UX" or no accessibility, but in fact, if you miss the old game that are challenging and exploring how to clear a stage, this the the perfect game for you.    … Expand
  72. aikkein
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I encourage you to please, ignore the negative review bombing on this game. You’ll notice most negative reviewers will have elden ring at 0, but the rest of their reviews are very high, and alot of them have rated Horizon very high, I’m assuming for ratings sake. This game is absolutely phenomenal, I’m over 50 hours in and there’s still more to explore! Of course be aware that this IS aI encourage you to please, ignore the negative review bombing on this game. You’ll notice most negative reviewers will have elden ring at 0, but the rest of their reviews are very high, and alot of them have rated Horizon very high, I’m assuming for ratings sake. This game is absolutely phenomenal, I’m over 50 hours in and there’s still more to explore! Of course be aware that this IS a soulsbourne game, so it’s gonna be challenging. If you don’t like a challenge, this isn’t for you, but other than this is my new go to game recommendation!… Expand
  73. WhovianCaner
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Çok berbat bir oyun at çöpe gitsin. ben böyle bir oyun görmedim saçma sapan dövüş sistemi kalkan tutmasını bilmeyen karakterler kılıçla alev topu atamayan karakterler böyle bir oyunu nasıl yaptınız anlamak bile istemiyorum. neyse George R. R. Martin şeysine 100 puan veriyim bari.
  74. mfloramo
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best video game i've ever played. It reminds me of the joy and wonder I experienced playing Zelda 64 for the first time as a kid.
  75. StandardHero
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game. The best the souls series has ever offered. To make it even better it has 100+ hours of gameplay
  76. gregouille123
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Super expérience et une envie de découvrir a chaques instants. Le challenge est là et reste fidèle à la lignée from software
  77. Foofarley_5
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    This game is the definition of fun, and addictive. I've sunk too much hours into this game already. I was a huge fan of DS3 and this game just feels like The best of the best of all the souls games. The only reason why i'm not giving this review a perfect 10, is because I played this on the xbox one and the frame rates at times were awful. Other than that, I have nothing to complain about.
  78. Reapercomes
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Lol i laugh with critics of users saying this is copy paste of dark souls 3,it is the best game the industry has to offer up until now,i have played all souls games,bloodborne,sekiro as well as witcher,skyrim,resident evil,call of duty,assassins creed and much much more,i ve been a gamer for 20+ years now and all i can i say is play this amazing experience i wont spoil spoil anything.imLol i laugh with critics of users saying this is copy paste of dark souls 3,it is the best game the industry has to offer up until now,i have played all souls games,bloodborne,sekiro as well as witcher,skyrim,resident evil,call of duty,assassins creed and much much more,i ve been a gamer for 20+ years now and all i can i say is play this amazing experience i wont spoil spoil anything.im just here as a gamer to state that this game moves the world of gaming forward!!A true masterpiece!!… Expand
  79. Sycharr
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Sadly, the game is being review bombed by smoothbrains who’ve been coddled too much by Ubisoft titles. They complain of empty worlds when my map is filled with POIs and dungeons, with valuable weapons and armour scattered in nooks rewarding exploration. They complain about performance whilst playing on 7 year old hardware. They complain about no unique ways to travel whilst I find portalsSadly, the game is being review bombed by smoothbrains who’ve been coddled too much by Ubisoft titles. They complain of empty worlds when my map is filled with POIs and dungeons, with valuable weapons and armour scattered in nooks rewarding exploration. They complain about performance whilst playing on 7 year old hardware. They complain about no unique ways to travel whilst I find portals connection opposite ends of the map and an elk that can double jump. They complain about copy and pasted environments and enemies yet every major area/biome are extremely diverse and exciting. I’ve around 30 hours played and it’s painfully obvious who’ve played >2 hours, got stuck on a miniboss, didn’t explore anything, and left an emotional 0 before they went to go grab a glass of soy milk. I found an abandoned ruin inside of a mist laden forest. I entered an elevator inside of it. Next thing I know I’m in a massive underground city with immeasurable scale, with geodes on the far ceiling acting as ambient light, reminiscent of the night sky with no light pollution. The sense of wonder and scale in this game is grand, with no areas being similar to the previous in any way. It’s a marvel of gaming as a whole. It’s the magnum opus of a developer who’s given us GOTY after GOTY. If you’re a game enthusiast with half a brain, this may top your list. If your someone who needs to be coddled like a baby to get through the most trivial matters, don’t bother.… Expand
  80. SunBroLeroy
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I honestly can't understand the 0 scores people are dropping on here, and some of the reason are hilarious. Frame rate drops DO happen, but for me it only ever on torrent ( the horse ) moving quickly in dense areas. This IS a souls game, souls combat, souls spells, souls layouts and souls brutality ( Unless you choose astrologer or build into cheesorceries ). Having said that they haveI honestly can't understand the 0 scores people are dropping on here, and some of the reason are hilarious. Frame rate drops DO happen, but for me it only ever on torrent ( the horse ) moving quickly in dense areas. This IS a souls game, souls combat, souls spells, souls layouts and souls brutality ( Unless you choose astrologer or build into cheesorceries ). Having said that they have greatly expanded on what you would call the souls game foundation. The open world is huge, very very dense and unique as hell. The bosses are amazing. It's just a huge open world souls game adventure. I can't say anything else other than if you like souls games you will love this game, and if you are new, then get used to dying and try not to post crap reviews because your trash lol And as always, remember, Git Gud.… Expand
  81. SonyBroWhirrrr
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    GOAT game. The only people who disagree most likely are literally retarded. You want a deep story? Read a book. You want photo-realistic graphics? Leave your mom's basement and go outside. Boom, btw. I win.
  82. Chambo24
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    FromSoftware’s best work. The world is chock-full of enemies, locations, items, and is amazingly designed. While it can be overwhelming at first trying to figure out where to go and what to do, it allows you to naturally explore and find things as you progress through the map. If you get stuck or aren’t doing enough damage, try a different area. Overall I would say this is going to winFromSoftware’s best work. The world is chock-full of enemies, locations, items, and is amazingly designed. While it can be overwhelming at first trying to figure out where to go and what to do, it allows you to naturally explore and find things as you progress through the map. If you get stuck or aren’t doing enough damage, try a different area. Overall I would say this is going to win game of the year hands down. Amazing graphics and no framrate issues whatsoever… Expand
  83. Daruku
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Total Masterpiece.

    An example of how a game should be made. Art direction is top tier, exploration is fun and rewarding, no fetch pointless quests. No filler, all genuine good content. 10/10 would tarnish again.
  84. TylerC
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    For anyone who has played a Souls game before and enjoyed it, this is an absolutely massive open world full of adventure, intricate level design, wild boss fights, trippy landscapes, and trademark bizarro storytelling. Absolutely mind-blowing.

    For first-timers: Yes, these games have a learning curve, and admittedly it may not seem so fun the first several hours while you're learning how    For anyone who has played a Souls game before and enjoyed it, this is an absolutely massive open world full of adventure, intricate level design, wild boss fights, trippy landscapes, and trademark bizarro storytelling. Absolutely mind-blowing.

    For first-timers: Yes, these games have a learning curve, and admittedly it may not seem so fun the first several hours while you're learning how to fight. Focus on discovery, pick easier fights, and ease your way in. These games are like learning to drive a manual transmission - it's a pain at first, but once you pass that threshold of learning it becomes so satisfying and fun it's hard to imagine going back to automatic (or to a typical game with button mashing combat and cheesy Hollywood narrative).

    Many of the negative reviews seem to obsess over performance issues but I have played 40 hours and never experienced anything affecting my playthrough. Many others seem to be posting negative user reviews without having played much of the game, possibly as a reaction to all the positive critic reviews. These games aren't for everyone, but if you judge the game by it's artistic merits it really is something special.    … Expand
  85. CraigTyne
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    By far the best vision of the Dark Souls formula thus far. The open world is incredible - you can literally stumble into an adventure at any point. Punishing difficulty as always but I relish the challenge.
  86. Elronas
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Cómo es posible que exista un juego que destroce todas mis expectativas para encontrarme algo muchísimo mejor. Madre de Dios.
  87. john_wisdom
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Without a doubt the best video game ever made. A masterpiece, a master class, umbasa.

    Imagine not playing, or not liking, the most amazing game ever made.. because it was hard.    … Expand
  88. EternalAbyss
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring honestly has to be one of the best games that I have ever played. The way Miyazaki reinvented the Dark Souls formula and implemented it on a massive and dense open world is perfect. The gameplay despite being more or less the same feels so fresh compared to other souls games due to the sheer variety of weapons that can be used. The mount combat is also very fun and I often findElden Ring honestly has to be one of the best games that I have ever played. The way Miyazaki reinvented the Dark Souls formula and implemented it on a massive and dense open world is perfect. The gameplay despite being more or less the same feels so fresh compared to other souls games due to the sheer variety of weapons that can be used. The mount combat is also very fun and I often find myself clearing out whole encampments while on a mount. The bosses feel challenging and high in quality.

    All in all, a very solid game. Easily 10/10    … Expand
  89. EternalGamer2
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The most accessible and expansive game From soft has every made. Incredible world design that rewards exploration.
  90. KasperMajestic
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Greatest game of all time. Play it and make your own mind up about it. The definitive From Software experience.
  91. kyve
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    As a massive souls fan, i can say that From Software and Miyazaki keeps pushing the boundaries and delivering masterpiece after masterpiece, this might be the best one of them, and even the best game i've ever played in my entire life.
  92. Belvurta
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    After playing for 9 hours I’m starting to get this game. I’ve never played dark souls. I played sekiro and liked that. This is nothing like Sekiro. I really hated this game at first but I wanted to keep playing it to see if it gets better and it really did. It’s a shame it took so long. Part of the fun for me is playing with my brother. When we’re not playing together in the game we’reAfter playing for 9 hours I’m starting to get this game. I’ve never played dark souls. I played sekiro and liked that. This is nothing like Sekiro. I really hated this game at first but I wanted to keep playing it to see if it gets better and it really did. It’s a shame it took so long. Part of the fun for me is playing with my brother. When we’re not playing together in the game we’re discussing what we’ve found and share it with each other. For anyone that hasn’t played any dark souls games, watch some guides of elden ring and give it a good try. I’m glad I did after hating it the first couple hours.… Expand
  93. Netherim
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. I'm concerned with all the strange people reviewing with 3 and less on a game that came out 2 days ago that reviews only the framerates and graphics. Absolutely 0 concerns for gameplay and the actual thrill of this game. It is awesome, great world, tight combat, genius coop, and there's always something to find around the corner. A true masterpiece. Don'tThis game is absolutely amazing. I'm concerned with all the strange people reviewing with 3 and less on a game that came out 2 days ago that reviews only the framerates and graphics. Absolutely 0 concerns for gameplay and the actual thrill of this game. It is awesome, great world, tight combat, genius coop, and there's always something to find around the corner. A true masterpiece. Don't listen to the butthurts or you will miss on an incredible game that will surely mark a generation.… Expand
  94. Torres1225
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Buena ambientación, arte increíble, jefes espectaculares pero necesita mejorar su optimización
  95. klaqio_ren
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is not a game... THIS IS THE GAME for all the true lovers of From Software world.
    Great first step in an open world concept, the only disappointment I could have is making it a lot easier than their respective titles, but that was to be expected if they wanted to try to hook new categories of players.
    Exploration allows you to find objects and upgrade so that you get super powered    This is not a game... THIS IS THE GAME for all the true lovers of From Software world.
    Great first step in an open world concept, the only disappointment I could have is making it a lot easier than their respective titles, but that was to be expected if they wanted to try to hook new categories of players.
    Exploration allows you to find objects and upgrade so that you get super powered when you decide to devote yourself to the main story.
    Anyway really TY for this game    … Expand
  96. Raskolnikov_
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is the best from software experience that I had and maybe the best game that i played
  97. MGS_1
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a real masterpiece. What a game! Thank you Hidetaka Miyazaki.
  98. VitaMea
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The more i play the more i fall in love with this game. It was stressful at the start but once you figure things out it’s something else… easily the best fromsoft game
  99. joeweller1
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Epic game. Some really needless review bombing going on that I hope is removed asap.
  100. jhab007
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Great game:

    + Great gameplay + An open world that invites to exploration, whenever you go you will find something worth the trouble. + The art direction is outstanding. + The change made to welcome new players are well implemented and makes sense. - Poor performance. - Graphics feel a little outdated but the art direction compensates this downside, however, it could be better. -    Great game:

    + Great gameplay
    + An open world that invites to exploration, whenever you go you will find something worth the trouble. + The art direction is outstanding.
    + The change made to welcome new players are well implemented and makes sense.

    - Poor performance.
    - Graphics feel a little outdated but the art direction compensates this downside, however, it could be better.
    - Technical issues in general (hopefully will be fixed).

    This is a huge step forward in the souls series, exploring the world is addictive and unless you are having game breaking issues, you will enjoy this very much.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    100
    Elden Ring is simply a game that the player naturally adapts to their own style of play. Challenging at times, vicious at others, but mostly incredibly fun. The enjoyable pace makes the hours of play pass by like water, and each path opens up a few more, only to come together again after a fair amount of exploration before the next big reveal. [Issue#318]
  2. 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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