Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. JHood618
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. I’ve played each and every Fromsoftware game since Demon’s Souls ever since I broke through the difficultly barrier and it all finally clicked with Bloodborne. It turned into a massive addiction. I have since played all of them over and over again. I have essentially exclusively played Fromsoftware games since 2015. I’ll continue to do the same. This game isAbsolute masterpiece. I’ve played each and every Fromsoftware game since Demon’s Souls ever since I broke through the difficultly barrier and it all finally clicked with Bloodborne. It turned into a massive addiction. I have since played all of them over and over again. I have essentially exclusively played Fromsoftware games since 2015. I’ll continue to do the same. This game is incredible. It is the pinnacle of souls. This makes the prior six games look like trials. They took every great piece of every game they made it put it into one. It doesn’t just feel like Dark Souls III or Sekiro. It feels like Elden Ring.

    Congratulations Fromsoftware. You have created an absolute masterpiece that continues to subvert my expectations with each passing day I have with this game. I never want it to end.

    Fromsoftware fan or not, give this a try. It might not be for you but if it is; it is truly something special. I will be playing this for years. Don’t mind the negative reviews from people who don’t have the patience for the difficulty and/or have the unrealistic expectation for a massive triple A game to run flawlessly on day one. That just doesn’t happen. Frankly, it runs beautifully for the scope and scale we are dealing with. It will obviously be patched up in the future. Whatever technical issues I may have noticed didn’t once take away from the grand experience I was having.    … Expand
  2. Yaozza
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    So I have had a colossal amount of fun with this game and went on here to read what others are saying and boy was I surprised, until I read the reviews. They have fundamentally misunderstood what this game is, and isn't. And some complaints are just petty.

    Most of the negative reviews seem to not understand the well established formula that FromSoftware games have had for 15 years. Why    So I have had a colossal amount of fun with this game and went on here to read what others are saying and boy was I surprised, until I read the reviews. They have fundamentally misunderstood what this game is, and isn't. And some complaints are just petty.

    Most of the negative reviews seem to not understand the well established formula that FromSoftware games have had for 15 years. Why would they change it now?

    No the game doesn't have a quest-log. For me this adds to the immersion and my curiosity. How do I reach that tower? Where did that NPC say he was going next? This is also a formula that FromSoftware has worked with since Demon's souls and harkens back to RPG:s and adventure games from the 1990:s so I don't understand the outrage.

    The game can be hard, yes, but why should all games be for all people? I don't particularly like Naughty dogs games but if you do then more power to you. I'm not gonna write a review on Uncharted saying I wish it had enormous swords instead of guns and rate it 0. That would be dumb. I understand that those games are not for me.

    There most certainly is a story. Again, this storytelling technique might not be for everyone but it has worked for FromSoftware for a long time and I for one quite like it. Why do people think they would then release a linear cinematic experience when that is not the kind of game they make. This honestly baffles me.

    This is already my favorite game of the last few years and on my top ten. And I'm not even close to done with it. There's so much to explore, bosses to kill and upgrades to get. It has given me a sense of childlike wonder like no other game has for ages.

    It does have some performance issues but I haven't encountered any game breaking or lasting issues on PS5. I'm also sure that the frame rate issues are gonna get patched out in a matter of weeks.

    This game is huge and is getting bigger with every stone I turn. I accidentally found a huge hidden city with two boss fights in it. I was in that moment awestruck by the sheer scale of this game. In my opinion, if you like RPG/adventure games and is OK with dying as a game mechanic, this game is a must play and for me the experience is a 10/10.

    Sorry for the long post. I got so confused by the reviews I had to write down my thoughts.    … Expand
  3. Ankiboy
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Todos os Souls games lançados até este dia, fazem com que este Elden Ring seja épico, maior, mais bonito e melhor!
  4. Hyph
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Quite possibly the best video game ever created.

    It majestic....a hybrid sandbox of high fantasy and horror. I originally played DS3 after my roommate forced me to play. He would knock on my door every day and ask me to play but I had heard "souls games hard." Eventually I played and one late night alone in the irithyll dungeon the game clicked and made sense. Ever since then I have    Quite possibly the best video game ever created.

    It majestic....a hybrid sandbox of high fantasy and horror.

    I originally played DS3 after my roommate forced me to play. He would knock on my door every day and ask me to play but I had heard "souls games hard." Eventually I played and one late night alone in the irithyll dungeon the game clicked and made sense. Ever since then I have played every one...DS1/2/BB/Sekiro.

    Elden Ring is a stunning combination of all of those games put into one.

    It takes heavy influence from games like Shadow of the Colossus & Breath of The Wild.

    The atmosphere & mood is the defining factor here. You will feel lost, overwhelmed, frustrated and triumphant all at once. The game is asking you to get lost and through that feeling you find yourself.

    Even with all of my prior experience the game still scares me. I move cautiously & take calculated risks. Although sometimes I end up in areas where I cant turn back and I have to reach inside of myself for something more....I have to overcome myself & become more in that moment.

    Its hard to explain this feeling or to quantify it but it is the exact experience that Souls fans love and why the games are so adored. No other piece of media or games ask this of you. They hold your hand...Souls games leave you stranded on the side of the road and say "good luck"

    I read some reviews prior to this and they are complaining about graphics....about design...about frame rate....all of them are meaningless if you manage to let the game take you and unfold itself before you.    … Expand
  5. neroHD
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Most of the bad reviews seem related to the PC version ... I've had no issues at all on PS5. I've had a great time so far without any previous DS experience. The world, lore, design, and game mechanics will really pull you in if you give it a try!
  6. kamealex
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    The least useful user score you'll ever find. This is one of the best games that have ever been made for so many reasons. And I can only be sorry for those who think this is fanatism, because they are the same that didn't enjoy BOTW for the weapon breaking or avoided Death Stranding because they thought it was a game about walking that only hardcore Kojima fans would defend. Really, reallyThe least useful user score you'll ever find. This is one of the best games that have ever been made for so many reasons. And I can only be sorry for those who think this is fanatism, because they are the same that didn't enjoy BOTW for the weapon breaking or avoided Death Stranding because they thought it was a game about walking that only hardcore Kojima fans would defend. Really, really sorry for you, seriously. You are missing a big part of videogame history for the stupiddiest reasons I can think of.… Expand
  7. MalistiX
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    A masterclass of world building, must play! The combat is hard but with the open world this is the most accessible souls like ever.
  8. ChaosSonic1
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Holy **** this blew me away and cause of this I bought the game on pc also and my god this was amazing the visuals, the fact that it lets people learn instead of holding your hand, actually getting people to think instead of forcing stuff down your thought, get this game and don't let there be a easy mode
  9. Montanheiro
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Good Game! Awesome Game! Fantastic Game! It´s enjoyable, fun, has a tight controller over gameplay and very atmospheric!
  10. FrostyPirate
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is everything I've ever wanted in a souls experience. Thank you From Soft.
  11. SilexEco
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is going to be the best game of this year, I strongly recommend playing it on Xbox Series X, the only platform where it does not give problems with lag or fps, from software did it again but this time better than ever, it brought together the best of all the video games they have released to date in one, with a beautiful open world as well.
  12. lordofshadows
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Best game of 9th generation so far, there is only one problem, the game is not balanced in many cases, other things just perfect especially gameplay and art design.
  13. VieraDidnos
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The Greatest Game ever made. This game subverts expectations in so many ways. Must play.
  14. Eyad1407
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece Best open world game in history Best gameplay Best souls like game ever
  15. xshift893
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Just for all the shills putting 0/10 reviews because “it feels like a dark souls game” lmao. This is more like a high 8 or 9 out of 10 everything about the game is amazing awesome loot, countless enemy types, countless bosses with all unique move sets. Rewarding loot, excellent lore. Only thing I wish it had was like a more of a main story quest which is missing here. I played this on ps5Just for all the shills putting 0/10 reviews because “it feels like a dark souls game” lmao. This is more like a high 8 or 9 out of 10 everything about the game is amazing awesome loot, countless enemy types, countless bosses with all unique move sets. Rewarding loot, excellent lore. Only thing I wish it had was like a more of a main story quest which is missing here. I played this on ps5 performs great, loading times unmatched on any other console, important to note since you’ll be dying a lot.… Expand
  16. FroZ3nObi
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Best From Software Game so far. A Masterpiece in Open World and Action Role Play Genre!
  17. Saisuke
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    First game I've ever platinum with over 200 hours of gameplay. This game is a masterpiece, made me want to explore every nook and cranny like no other. I had super high expectations and even then, it managed to surpass them. I've played all of fromsoft games, they managed to create the game of the decade.
  18. nikh
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is a game that will be remembered for ages to come a benchmark for open world Games and definitely goty for 2022 also just here to laugh at these normies Or casuals who couldn't beat one boss and gave this game a 0 lol
  19. corb450
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Genuine masterpiece. Not for everyone of course, the negative reviews are clearly either people that didn't play it long enough to get a true feel or people that gave up because of the difficulty and are conveniently blaming other things for the reason they dislike it.

    Soulsborne style game in a gorgeous open world, with amazing boss fights, a ton of lore to read through and    Genuine masterpiece. Not for everyone of course, the negative reviews are clearly either people that didn't play it long enough to get a true feel or people that gave up because of the difficulty and are conveniently blaming other things for the reason they dislike it.

    Soulsborne style game in a gorgeous open world, with amazing boss fights, a ton of lore to read through and understand, lot of playstyles, etc.    … Expand
  20. mohorana
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Just can't stop playing this masterpiece. Fascinating wold , characters and gameplay all came together with miazaki and George Martin cooperation and this is the result.
  21. alexmann152
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It's perhaps the best souls game ever. Enthralling, detailed, and with fantastic combat to boot. The community of Soulsborne loves it- the new players.... well they prefer games that look really pretty and hold their hands.

    The critics were not "bought off"- the game is legitimately world-class 10/10. If you say a game is bad because the foliage looks like it belongs on a PS3 than I    It's perhaps the best souls game ever. Enthralling, detailed, and with fantastic combat to boot. The community of Soulsborne loves it- the new players.... well they prefer games that look really pretty and hold their hands.

    The critics were not "bought off"- the game is legitimately world-class 10/10. If you say a game is bad because the foliage looks like it belongs on a PS3 than I suppose you should stay away from big boy games.    … Expand
  22. AdamJensen77
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This game treat the player like a grown and intelligent person, Its doesnt hold you hand and tell where to go every second you play. I gives you freedom to explore however you want since the first minute. Best Open World game I've ever played!!!
  23. WerN1211
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    If you like FromSofware, go ahead ! Worth it. NG+++ looking forward for DLCs !
  24. Obielicious
    May 28, 2022
    10
    Best FromSoftware game to date. An open world souls game? What more could you ask for?
  25. Crimson83
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    So either there are a lot of trolls or a lot of people who started the game died a couple times and then came here to leave a 0. This game is fantastic and this is coming from someone who has only completed one FromSoft game with it being Sekiro. I have played the other games and own most of them. And anyone saying that these games don't innovate have zero idea what their talking about.So either there are a lot of trolls or a lot of people who started the game died a couple times and then came here to leave a 0. This game is fantastic and this is coming from someone who has only completed one FromSoft game with it being Sekiro. I have played the other games and own most of them. And anyone saying that these games don't innovate have zero idea what their talking about. The reason this game works so well is because it is using and fine-tuning everything that came before it. Someone on here says, "All you do is spam L1 and R1". Yeah good luck breaking enemy guards without using shield parries, jump attacks , charge attacks, and your special abilities. "The world is boring" You must not have left the main menu. This is the most natural and varied world design of any open world game. Period. You can't go five minutes in any direction without running into something of interest, whether that be an enemy, hidden area or even just an amazing view. Sure the engine they use is dated and needs some serious updating. But they used their art direction to it's fullest and the game looks gorgeous for how old the engine is. The game has bigs and stutters but nothing I have seen on my Base PS4 that leads me to feel it can't be fixed with a patch or two. The music, character and monster design, the world flow and design. All of it is top notch. And then you have the different builds and abilities you use that give each character numerous ways to play. They also changed how progression works. Before if a boss was too hard you were pretty much stuck until you could get past them. Now if someone is kicking your teeth in, just leave. Yup. Go adventure. Find other things to do. Find new gear and spells. Come back when you're more prepared. That takes a massive load of of any new players because the fun isn't just put on hold until you can beat this boss. You can go have fun elsewhere. So yeah, as someone who was very skeptical if they would like this game let me say that this is a game that needs to be experienced and don't let some troll tell you otherwise.… Expand
  26. IJL711
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Rare 10 out of 10 for me. It is still a FromSoftware Souls-like, so if don't expect something EASY even if it's EASIER than others.
  27. Kazuma-Kiryu
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  28. Satanic-majestY
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is Fromsoftware's best game so far.
    GOTY 2022 without a doubt ;)
  29. Angra78
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    I know 20 hours is not that much game time considering the biggest soulslike game to date, but even so I was able to explore, and die a lot. I started with the Samurai Class thinking I could be like the Starving wolf from Sekiro, but man i was wrong... I had my ass whooped, but the problem was not the game it was my mind set.
    I got frustrated and decided to start all over as Vagabond and    I know 20 hours is not that much game time considering the biggest soulslike game to date, but even so I was able to explore, and die a lot. I started with the Samurai Class thinking I could be like the Starving wolf from Sekiro, but man i was wrong... I had my ass whooped, but the problem was not the game it was my mind set.
    I got frustrated and decided to start all over as Vagabond and changed the play style to the one I used back in 2009 with my soldier class in Demon's Souls, ho boy, what a difference, I rearranged my equip and my weapons to a melee play style based on strength and I was able to smooth the things up.
    So if you are struggling, don't be ashamed in starting over with a new class, Elden ring brought to Soulslike genre all we needed in past games, it's less punishing but that doesn't mean it's easier, some enemies and bosses are quite challenging but very satisfying when once overcame. I haven't had any performance issues or bugs so far, only some render delays but nothing much. Overall it's a great game, maybe a new starting point for the Soulslike genre, a sample of what Fromsoftware can provide from now on, and this is something interesting about them they know how to balance between new and old ideas. This is the passion we need from more devs. For newcomers keeping up, it might be a game that suits you, if it still doesn't, well let it go!    … Expand
  30. JGowan
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    I have waited patiently for the next game from FROMSOFT, but especially this one being a Dark Souls game in an open world. This game has not disappointed in the least, rather has exceeded ever expectation. It is an enormous game and it is a world filled with amazing bosses, NPCs, enemies, spells and wonders at every turn. It is worth your time and your money. You won’t regret it. My GameI have waited patiently for the next game from FROMSOFT, but especially this one being a Dark Souls game in an open world. This game has not disappointed in the least, rather has exceeded ever expectation. It is an enormous game and it is a world filled with amazing bosses, NPCs, enemies, spells and wonders at every turn. It is worth your time and your money. You won’t regret it. My Game of the Year for certain. One of the best games I’ve ever played.… Expand
  31. skr1b
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. If you have played and liked any souls game this is the magnum opus. If you have never, then you are in for a treat. Not a game that holds your hand but rewards you deeply.
  32. J-Stony
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Before getting started, let it be known that I have played every FromSoftware game since Demon's Souls. I did not play King's Field or Armored Core. So in this review, when I am talking about the Soulsborne series, know it begins with Demon's Souls and ends with Sekiro.

    I was saddened when Miyazaki said he wouldn't be making any more games in the Dark Souls franchise. From Demon's Souls    Before getting started, let it be known that I have played every FromSoftware game since Demon's Souls. I did not play King's Field or Armored Core. So in this review, when I am talking about the Soulsborne series, know it begins with Demon's Souls and ends with Sekiro.

    I was saddened when Miyazaki said he wouldn't be making any more games in the Dark Souls franchise. From Demon's Souls to Dark Souls 3, I felt that these games were just fantastic. I loved going in and out of different areas, using different builds, summoning other players/NPCs, and even doing a spot of PvP. I didn't know how I would move on not being able to play such a great series.

    Fast forward a little to Sekiro. I have not beaten Sekiro, but I do enjoy it. It is still installed, and I give it a shot every few weeks. The main issue with that game, or mainly myself, is that I am simply not good at parrying. Sekiro requires A LOT of parrying. That is not to say that it is a bad game by any means. Eventually, I will overcome the challenge of beating it. Still, it definitely did not bring me in like Bloodborne, and Dark Souls 3 did.

    Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3 are by far two of my favorite games to come out on PS4. I think I went through the entire system's life cycle with both of those games still installed to this day. People do their own prerogative with their money, but these games are not meant for one-time play-throughs. I encourage players to play through them even today with a different build than before and explore what these games really have to offer. Because that is where the love for these games lie.

    Now we move to Friday, February 25th, 2022. I did not know what to expect from Elden Ring. After being out of the FromSoftware games for a while now, since I did not play a lot of Sekiro, I was skeptical of even buying it on day one. As the release day got closer, I would see new videos showing what the game had to offer. I started to see a resemblance to Dark Souls 3, giving me the go-ahead to pick it up and play another Soulsborne game. I am glad I did this very thing.

    I didn't know how they would put a Soulsborne game into an open-world genre, but man, have they delivered. FromSoftware shows gamers that they can make an excellent, open, and unending game set in this genre. Reading the tutorial messages on the ground and fighting the weak enemy battles through the tutorial zone, I was definitely back in the saddle again (settle down, Steven Tyler). You open the final door and are revealed the gloriousness of Limgrave.

    Many reviews say this game looks like "PS3 graphics" or "no accessibility" for new players. I'm sorry, you must be new here. FromSoftware has always stuck to its guns on delivering challenging games. No one seemed to be this upset about Dark Souls 3 or Sekiro. Maybe this game had more hype than a usual FromSoftware game, but to say it is "not welcoming to new players" is such a waste of breath. All games are not made for everybody. For instance, Fortnite/Apex Legends are not accessible because every week, there is something new and garbage in my book. However, I am not going around making a big stink about it. The slogan, "mad cause bad," definitely sticks here, and to review bomb something because you keep dying is not a good discussion for anyone.

    Does Elden Ring have some flaws? Absolutely it does, but they have also doubled up on the quality of life things, like fast travel and the abundance of fast travel spots, or Sites of Grace. Do you know how nice it would have been to have a bonfire 10 steps from a boss door? Me neither.

    Another complaint I am seeing is the lack of hidden secrets on corners of the map. I watched a video of a popular streamer rage at there not being something on the corner of a map. I don't recall Breath of the Wild or Skyrim doing that either. This is exploration in a nutshell. If you find something in every nook and cranny, then the items you do find are not going to be as worth it.

    Am I biased to this series? Absolutely, but I call out bad things in games I enjoy too. I have not even started the PvP side of things yet. That could lead to the "2-second" lag that the PvP in these games has always had, which drives me nuts and is why I do not play it competitively. If you swing your weapons at me and roll, I shouldn't take damage from that swing two seconds later. We will see how that side of things plays out, as I won't dive into PvP until usually on my second play-through.

    In summary, FromSoftware delivers on an open-world Soulsborne game, especially when many games coming out cannot capitalize on the open-world aspect.

    It would be a 9 out of 10, but I found two greatswords and have dual-wielded them now, and that in itself is worth another point.

    Thanks for reading    … Expand
  33. Bobba_Ganooch
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Probably the best souls game only gripe and it’s a minor one is the crafting system. Feels like it lessened the rewards but as my two favorite games are BotW and Dark Souls, this game feels like a personal love letter to me (even though it feels like a letter to Tolkien, Berserk, and BotW itself). In short, if you like souls series you’ll love this.
  34. hiddensynapse
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Finally, the true successor to Dark Souls. Elden Ring is to Dark Souls what Dark Souls was to Demon Souls. It’s a masterpiece that renders Dark Souls 2 & 3 as somewhat redundant. Don’t expect fast-paced gameplay like Bloodborne and Sekiro; while Elden Ring retains some elements from those games, it’s ultimately about taking a careful and measured approach to combat. For those who lovedFinally, the true successor to Dark Souls. Elden Ring is to Dark Souls what Dark Souls was to Demon Souls. It’s a masterpiece that renders Dark Souls 2 & 3 as somewhat redundant. Don’t expect fast-paced gameplay like Bloodborne and Sekiro; while Elden Ring retains some elements from those games, it’s ultimately about taking a careful and measured approach to combat. For those who loved Dark Souls for its sense of mystery and unparalleled loot, Elden Ring is unbelievably rich and diverse. I doubt any other RPGs exist with as many unique weapons, armor sets, spells, and abilities as Elden Ring. It cranks everything up to 11 and achieves the same level of excellence as From Soft’s greatest (Dark Soul 1, Bloodborne, Sekiro).… Expand
  35. Daimoz
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is my first souls game and i totally hated it,but then i put 10 more hours into it and i love it and its one of my favorite games of all time.So much to explore,learn,build.
  36. FarfarAlex
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Here we have it, the perfect game. It's like a love letter to the souls games only that they took everything that was good about them and improved it further. Lots of content that are well made and thought through. Interesting characters and so on.

    Unlike most other open world games this is actually packed with interesting areas with lots of bosses, dungeons, loot and more. Most other big    Here we have it, the perfect game. It's like a love letter to the souls games only that they took everything that was good about them and improved it further. Lots of content that are well made and thought through. Interesting characters and so on.

    Unlike most other open world games this is actually packed with interesting areas with lots of bosses, dungeons, loot and more. Most other big open world games have vast areas that are boring and filled with dull enemies and a couple of trees.

    Elden ring surely improves on this entire genre and has probably ruined other games in it.

    This has taken my number 1 spot of favourite games of all time. those who rated this poorly are just mad that their favourite game got nothing on this.

    So you can either play Elden Ring and enjoy exploring or go and play something with boring areas. Up to you really.    … Expand
  37. ColdTie
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Great game. I’ll be playing for hundreds of hours. I don’t even know how long it will take me to platinum
  38. dllizhiyang
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    1060 6g@2k I dont see any performance issues. This game is a love letter for all souls gamers.
  39. Young_Nacho
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    If you beat Malenia with a mimic tear or spells... no you didn't, go back and do that fight like an adult.

    Joking aside this game does what I thought to be nearly impossible - it makes a truly open world game with relatively minimal repetition, amazing level design, and consistently engaging content, all while not completely destroying the balancing (Unlike Breath of the Wild). Art    If you beat Malenia with a mimic tear or spells... no you didn't, go back and do that fight like an adult.

    Joking aside this game does what I thought to be nearly impossible - it makes a truly open world game with relatively minimal repetition, amazing level design, and consistently engaging content, all while not completely destroying the balancing (Unlike Breath of the Wild). Art direction is dope as always, enemies are goddamn hell-nightmares as always, and this has some insanely cool looking boss fights. BOTW 2 better do something crazy because it's boutta feel DRY AS **** after Elden Ring. The existance of this game should yeet BOTW from every "best of" list from here on out. I don't wanna hear about that game any more. Elden Ring does what Zeldon't. There's more variety in Limgrave than there is in the entirety of BOTW.    … Expand
  40. EHansen14
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    A love letter to souls fans. One of the best games I've ever played. If you're at all a fan of Souls/Borne games you have to give this one a whirl.
  41. bcdserra
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Reviewbombers should be ashamed of their entire godforsaken bloodline. Bombing because it's too difficult, bombing because this or that language option isn't available and finally the lowest of the low, scum of the earth, humiliation of their mother's reproductive organs: the ones bombing just because it gets a high score. You're all salty loners with no gaming skills, go find anotherReviewbombers should be ashamed of their entire godforsaken bloodline. Bombing because it's too difficult, bombing because this or that language option isn't available and finally the lowest of the low, scum of the earth, humiliation of their mother's reproductive organs: the ones bombing just because it gets a high score. You're all salty loners with no gaming skills, go find another hobby and leave this game to the REAL gamers.… Expand
  42. Birdie
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Bad reviews they are complaining are written by scrubs, we all know it. Go play something simple that holds your hand instead. I’m 47 hours in.
    Im 43 years old and been playing video games since 1983. My favorite game of all time was original Demon’s Souls. I never liked open works games because they felt empty of good design and memorable moments. To me, this is the best game ever    Bad reviews they are complaining are written by scrubs, we all know it. Go play something simple that holds your hand instead. I’m 47 hours in.
    Im 43 years old and been playing video games since 1983. My favorite game of all time was original Demon’s Souls. I never liked open works games because they felt empty of good design and memorable moments. To me, this is the best game ever created. Wow! It’s like the best moments of Demon’s Souls over and over and over again. But new?! How do they come up with all this. Seriously, all other open world games - play this and learn from the masters. Answers to some weird bad reviews: No problem with frame drops on my PS5. You can choose between FPS or quality mode!

    The graphics isn’t all next gen like Demon’s Souls because it’s made for last gen like PS4 and Xbox. That’s also the reason why they haven’t implemented duel sense controller options    … Expand
  43. ZapRowsdower
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    A true atmospheric masterpiece. A huge and interesting open world that begs to be explored. So many bosses and beautiful looking areas. This is a massive game that any Souls fan should love. I've noticed a little grass pop-in in one small area but it barely takes away from how great this game is. Listen to the professional reviewers. This game is amazing and is definitely a must play.
  44. OGBobbyjohnson
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Haters need to check themselves. The only flaw in this game is indeed the frame rate, but it's really not bad at all apart from the very beginning of the game. The game is very enjoyable and doesn't have bugs that affect the game as people are saying, frame rate drops are not bugs. People who have never played these games claim the graphics are bad, but graphic fidelity is far lessHaters need to check themselves. The only flaw in this game is indeed the frame rate, but it's really not bad at all apart from the very beginning of the game. The game is very enjoyable and doesn't have bugs that affect the game as people are saying, frame rate drops are not bugs. People who have never played these games claim the graphics are bad, but graphic fidelity is far less important than the overall artstyle and look of the game, which is incredibly beautiful. The gameplay is a refinement of the souls gameplay, so if you enjoy that you'll the gameplay. The open world is a revolution as it doesn't hold your hand, and there's a wealth of things to discover, on your own, without ubisoft style map markers. Most complaining have probably never played/liked fromsoft games, and that's okay. But claiming it's a buggy mess with bad graphics is disingenuous .… Expand
  45. Enhok
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Simple as that, one of the best game of this generation, if not the very BEST.
    Graphics (on pc) are exceptional with high framerate on medium/high end pc, sounds it's perfection, the world is astonishing and the gameplay is simply perfect, A MASTERPIECE, don't trust people who give less than 10 as a vote, cause this is the ULTIMATE souls experience.
  46. LordBelrick
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    If you are a souls veteran, this is a must play. This game recipe is the best anyone has to offer and until someone comes up with a better game recipe, this game will dominate. And now, back to the game.....
  47. Sanctify
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Incredible game, a lot bigger than expected with so many surprises and secrets.
  48. AL4I
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    well well where to start
    havent finished the game yet but as far as I progressed the game looks stunning with lots of stuf to discover, explore and much more this is one of the best games of all time
    and please dont look at some people give such scores as 0 1 or things like that thet bought the game just cause of the meta and didnt know whats this game is about they dont know soulsborne    well well where to start
    havent finished the game yet but as far as I progressed the game looks stunning with lots of stuf to discover, explore and much more this is one of the best games of all time
    and please dont look at some people give such scores as 0 1 or things like that
    thet bought the game just cause of the meta and didnt know whats this game is about they dont know soulsborne so yeah they do that    … Expand
  49. ixi24
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Incredible adventure.
    Perfect souls

    I'm 20h and haven't even killed Godric yet
  50. gotchicken70
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a masterpiece and the fromsoftware's best entry in soulsborne series yet. If you like soulsborne, you'll absolutely love this. The open world is gorgeous and sprawling, full of a ridiculous number of interesting and unique nooks and crannies. This continues the trend of souls games having unbeliable ambiance and unique storytelling. The worldbuilding here is excellent.Elden ring is a masterpiece and the fromsoftware's best entry in soulsborne series yet. If you like soulsborne, you'll absolutely love this. The open world is gorgeous and sprawling, full of a ridiculous number of interesting and unique nooks and crannies. This continues the trend of souls games having unbeliable ambiance and unique storytelling. The worldbuilding here is excellent.

    This game is not for everyone, if you don't like souls games, this is definitely a souls experience. If you like souls this will be your game of the year.    … Expand
  51. Jarhead335
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Video games are my greatest passion. My #1 hobby. For 20 years I have loved and cherished and immersed myself in gaming: It is my favorite thing to do, it is a huge part of who I am as a person. Elden Ring feels like the culmination of all those 20 years. Elden Ring is the very definition of adventure, curiosity, risk, reward, failure and success. Every square inch of it begs to beVideo games are my greatest passion. My #1 hobby. For 20 years I have loved and cherished and immersed myself in gaming: It is my favorite thing to do, it is a huge part of who I am as a person. Elden Ring feels like the culmination of all those 20 years. Elden Ring is the very definition of adventure, curiosity, risk, reward, failure and success. Every square inch of it begs to be investigated, pursued, clawed at and uncovered. It is the essence of what makes video games worth playing. It defines the medium in such a way I've never seen or felt before.

    I don't say it lightly: Elden Ring is the finest video game ever made. It is everything this form of art can provide to someone willing to take it on. An unrivalled masterpiece of action, adventure, RPG structure, level design and enemy design. It is perfect.    … Expand
  52. Sabrewulf1
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Zero microtransactions. £/$49.99 on release. Huge open world, scaling difficulty. Fantastic gameplay. Single player heaven. Multiplayer incorporated, genius in design, balanced, fun. Addictive gameplay loops, top grade high fantasy characters and npc's. Distinctly different character builds. Elaborate enemies. Secrets. Crafting. Intelligent level design. Balanced gameplay. Zero egoZero microtransactions. £/$49.99 on release. Huge open world, scaling difficulty. Fantastic gameplay. Single player heaven. Multiplayer incorporated, genius in design, balanced, fun. Addictive gameplay loops, top grade high fantasy characters and npc's. Distinctly different character builds. Elaborate enemies. Secrets. Crafting. Intelligent level design. Balanced gameplay. Zero ego massaging. Intrigue, wonder, mysterious storyline. Sidequests galore. Tough but fair difficulty scaling. What the hell else do you want from a game ? Sony are you watching ? Gt7 is a disaster, this is how you make a game.

    Genre defining game 10/10    … Expand
  53. Sherrdreamz
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    A Superb open world experience that offers free exploration in which any direction you go something unique and special awaits. No game has offered this level of exploration in existence, and the incredible scope of the lands between offer an incredibly in depth world down to its Lore, Regions and even weapon, Armor and magic options.

    As a huge From Software fan this is what Hidetaka    A Superb open world experience that offers free exploration in which any direction you go something unique and special awaits. No game has offered this level of exploration in existence, and the incredible scope of the lands between offer an incredibly in depth world down to its Lore, Regions and even weapon, Armor and magic options.

    As a huge From Software fan this is what Hidetaka Miyazaki always imagined for his open world Souls experience. To see it finally realized is a huge privilege as Elden Ring is in my Top 3 games of all time even though its open-ended design decreases the games overall challenge. In some capacity perhaps making the game open world has opened up the Souls style gameplay loop to more people. If so its been worth it as the games quality is still top notch.    … Expand
  54. VieRus8u
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    By far the best open world RPG I have played in a decade. From Soft has really set the bar high for any game that comes after this master piece.

    Game Play 10 Graphics 10 Fun Factor 10 Quest Lines 10 Hell its all a 10 imo I play on the PS5 so I didn't have the frame rate drops like the PC did. If you like punishing but not to punishing open world RPGs you will get lost in this    By far the best open world RPG I have played in a decade. From Soft has really set the bar high for any game that comes after this master piece.

    Game Play 10
    Graphics 10
    Fun Factor 10
    Quest Lines 10
    Hell its all a 10 imo

    I play on the PS5 so I didn't have the frame rate drops like the PC did. If you like punishing but not to punishing open world RPGs you will get lost in this game, and not come out till it is finished....which is a very long time.    … Expand
  55. Dellius
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    it's the dream game of every Dark Souls fans

    é o jogo dos sonhos de todo fã de Dark Souls
  56. MagiCPSG
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The BEST adventure game i ever played.
    World design, exploration, gameplay, artistic direction it's all about masterpiece.
  57. Spazero
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I managed to keep myself spoilerfree (very difficult to do), but it was so worth it! Exploration is amazing and the sense of accomplishemnt of finding hidden parts and beating so many differnet bosses is great! Game has a subtle way guiding your way if you find yourself lost. Game is difficult, but not in way I find frustrating. Game has lots of items and ways to use if help is needed.
    I    I managed to keep myself spoilerfree (very difficult to do), but it was so worth it! Exploration is amazing and the sense of accomplishemnt of finding hidden parts and beating so many differnet bosses is great! Game has a subtle way guiding your way if you find yourself lost. Game is difficult, but not in way I find frustrating. Game has lots of items and ways to use if help is needed.
    I had some little technical hicups, but nothing major. 9.5/10    … Expand
  58. leviathanarg
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    PS5. Performance mode at 60 fps, HDR and it seems to be dynamic 4K. Various sound options too. The presentation looks better than DS3 and worse than Demons souls remake by Blue point.
    The gameplay though is marvelous... dozen of bosses and minibosses, lots of thing to explore, beautiful mechanics, nice lote.
    Very commendable job by from software.
  59. GamingNinja
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Finally a open world video game where exloring and going around is fun.

    Not the generic follow and complete all the markers that ubisoft and guerilla does.

    a step in the right direction for video games
  60. juanamor
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    It's massive and yet it always distills quality. Insane level design and open world. Constant surprises. Dreamlike artwork.
  61. YoJiEx
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Absolute perfection- this is a souls borne game so if you’re not familiar with the difficulty and gameplay watch videos as these kinds of games aren’t for everyone, however, Elden Ring is the closest to a game for everyone that From Soft gas have gotten. Beautiful graphics and storyline full of nuanced lore. I’ve put in hundreds of hours and still plan to keep playing; making newAbsolute perfection- this is a souls borne game so if you’re not familiar with the difficulty and gameplay watch videos as these kinds of games aren’t for everyone, however, Elden Ring is the closest to a game for everyone that From Soft gas have gotten. Beautiful graphics and storyline full of nuanced lore. I’ve put in hundreds of hours and still plan to keep playing; making new character builds, experimenting with new weapons and ashes of war, etc….… Expand
  62. Stylelementz
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    I can't say anything more that already has been said. Just play it it's amazing lol
  63. sucroses
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    The open world is dense, combat is better than ever, and the story and world are engrossing with a lot to discover. This is my first FS game and it is probably one of my favorite games of all time!
  64. Rousmorgoth
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    My first Souls game and I love it. Yes, it is hard and I gave up many times on random bosses. But I'm always back the other day, killing them and moving forward. I love the world and exporation. I'm going to buy and play more souls games. Because I really enjoy this one. 10/10
  65. pjtaylor2011
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    From Soft have taken the best bits of their previous games, the variety of Dark Souls environments, the more aggressive combat system of blood bourne and the stealth and traversal systems of Sekiro. Dumped them into a open world you cant not want to explore and added some new mechanics, such as horse combat, ashes of war and spirit summons. The result, (if you're a fan of the gruellingFrom Soft have taken the best bits of their previous games, the variety of Dark Souls environments, the more aggressive combat system of blood bourne and the stealth and traversal systems of Sekiro. Dumped them into a open world you cant not want to explore and added some new mechanics, such as horse combat, ashes of war and spirit summons. The result, (if you're a fan of the gruelling nature of the games) is a opus magnum, a game that will be referred to in years, not months, to come. Some New players will undoubtedly overwhelmed by the mass of unexplained menu mechanics..It took me 15 minutes to realise I had the ability to summon my steed and then had to work out how to equip the ability. My best advice to newbies is to realise the biggest attribute to level up isn't your strength or Intelligence of your avatar, rather than level up the actual players patience level.. If you're not patient, the game will destroy you...Enjoy :)… Expand
  66. RaZex
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Одно из лучших творений Господина Миядзаки, и пока что лучшая игра поколения.
  67. 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
  68. e0068
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, a benchmark for all games in an upcoming decade.

    FPS drops from 50 to 20 once in an hour for 2-5 seconds. Overall technical level is much better than other modern garbage (like horizon of farcrcy).
  69. arsenicNade
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Exactly what I was hoping the game would be. Absolutely incredible. I may be biased because of the thousands and thousands of hours I’ve spent in the soulsborne game but I truly do consider it a masterpiece. If you like souls games and wished there was a version that was open world, well look no further here it is.
  70. gq_foine
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! Literally we have to have two types of reviews. 0 - people who have never played and die all the time to cry and expecting it to be like Elder Scrolls. And the 9-10 are the people who love Dark Souls and we got everything we wanted..

    Literally 2 small gripes - Map should be in the bottom right hand corner. Some basic markers would be nice for side quests. I don't    Masterpiece! Literally we have to have two types of reviews. 0 - people who have never played and die all the time to cry and expecting it to be like Elder Scrolls. And the 9-10 are the people who love Dark Souls and we got everything we wanted..

    Literally 2 small gripes - Map should be in the bottom right hand corner. Some basic markers would be nice for side quests. I don't mind it but it would be more convenient..    … Expand
  71. noblescion
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Greatest adventure the medium has ever seen. Nobody has reached the pantheon that the art design and world-building in Elden Ring has reached — and do not expect anyone to come close soon. Glory to Hidetaka Miyazaki’s FromSoftware.
  72. GamerZero
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    I love, love, love this game. Playing Elden Ring is like playing a work of art that lets the player experience development rather than just the character. No elitist woke preaching, no agendas, just an amazing game worth every penny and second.
  73. Orphen
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Very fun, better performance than pc

    Gameplay is tried and true, only improves on a fantastic formula
  74. Leon9506
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    simply the best game I've ever played, doubt it's gonna be surpassed in years to come
  75. cameron4225
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    It isn’t perfect but it’s one of the most rewarding fun experiences I’ve had in quite a while. I would love to see what From does with this concept next
  76. Reivilo
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games I ever played and I have been at it for 35 years. Definitely the best open world game with Zelda BOTW. Incredibly rich and vast. Crazy good level design. Inspiring lore. Great liberty to build your character. This game is like a drug. I understand you can dislike it but people who put anything less than 6 to this game are idiots. Have sime objectivity or get out.
  77. alessan
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    An unmissable masterpiece... From Software's souls mechanisms at their absolute Best moments...more of an art than a video game...
  78. mestriner1
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    The best souls game ever. Giant map, much bosses and the difficult i here like the others. Congratulations From software for this masterpiece.
  79. MostMemorable
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    I gave up because Sekiro was also difficult. However, after playing the Elden Ring for 6 hours, I am very satisfied. This is because, despite the extreme difficulty, it provides various alternatives by taking advantage of the open world.
  80. albodoin
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The best Souls game if not the best open world I have ever played. Mysterious, challenging and full of surprises. This is what I was waiting for since they announced it few years ago and they did deliver a masterpiece. I saw many users reviewing this game les than 5 for stupid reasons, don't listen to them and praise the sun!
  81. mvnu
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    elden ring is simply the best videogame ever made, is as simple as that. eternally thankful to miyazaki and the from crew
  82. AtherAngelus
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! Can't see myself playing anything else from now on. Just get it!
  83. HMolinet
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    This game is one of the best games we can play nowadays. Understanding Souls mechanics give you a much better experience, knowing what to fight and when to fight it. It is full of thousand of variables that makes it a great game. Congratulations for Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team, he is a game changer of our time and his team pure genius.
  84. Blaha
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece in gaming that will never be forgotten. This is generation defining.
  85. dndb301
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I can't stop playing this game.
    I'm completely fascinated by a world full of exploration that reminds me of the Elder Scroll series.
  86. West0214
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Good game! Only had frame rate issues once so far. Just as much fun as Bloodborne but more accessible since there are fewer bosses that you are required to defeat before proceeding with the game. If you can’t pass through a particular area, there are plenty of other places to explore before taking another crack at it.
  87. vashkor
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring has a lot of mechanics carried over from the previous Soulsborne games, layered with a ton of new and welcomed mechanics, combined with an enormous yet dense handcrafted open world. There is a lot to love, and a lot that will be a hit or miss for many people, even for the Soulsborne fans. I personally am loving the whole package, especially how the game encourages curiousElden Ring has a lot of mechanics carried over from the previous Soulsborne games, layered with a ton of new and welcomed mechanics, combined with an enormous yet dense handcrafted open world. There is a lot to love, and a lot that will be a hit or miss for many people, even for the Soulsborne fans. I personally am loving the whole package, especially how the game encourages curious explorations, and rewards them with surprising unique encounters and rewards. Miyazaki, in his typical way, engages in an ambiguous non-verbal dialogue with the players. As usual, a lot is communicated through environmental storytelling, scattered scripts, and gameplay. However, this time around I am finding it easier to read into. Big changes in approach will be needed for the people coming in with a muscle memory. And there is an intimidating amount of learning required for new players - so I can only recommend it to those who are motivated to put in the effort.… Expand
  88. ElDobleK
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is brilliant and one of the very best games I've ever played. Fans of FromSoft's previous games should absolutely NOT miss this one, and even fans who have never played a Soulslike should give it a try. Its massive open world sets new standards for depth & detail and is simply filled to the brim with secrets to find, dungeons to explore, and foes to slay.

    Combat is just as    Elden Ring is brilliant and one of the very best games I've ever played. Fans of FromSoft's previous games should absolutely NOT miss this one, and even fans who have never played a Soulslike should give it a try. Its massive open world sets new standards for depth & detail and is simply filled to the brim with secrets to find, dungeons to explore, and foes to slay.

    Combat is just as tough as in previous FromSoft games, but Elden Ring offers build variety and supportive mechanics that take some of the edge off of the harder bosses. The freedom to leave & explore another area, instead of just banging your head against a single boss fight, really shakes up the FromSoft formula. I think this freedom will be one of the main factors that allows novices to ease into its style of gameplay.

    At the time of writing I am currently experiencing occasional frame stutters, during which my FPS drops from a steady 60 to mid-40s. These typically occur in the Open World, when transitioning between areas of the map. I'm confident FromSoft will fix the issue with patches (no, not THAT Patches), and my experience with it simply isn't enough for me to not recommend Elden Ring to others. For reference, I am playing on an i7-10700KF with an RTX 3070 and 32 GB of RAM, with all settings turned to High and resolution at 1440.

    The game is the culmination of the FromSoft formula and shouldn't be missed. Not saying that tech issues aren't important, but don't let it stop you from getting Elden Ring.    … Expand
  89. PanteraHouse
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Game is an absolute masterpiece, From Software somehow managed to outdo themselves with Elden Ring. The world is MASSIVE, bosses and meaningful content hidden around every corner, huge variety of biomes and an endless amount of the most freakish monsters video games have ever seen.
  90. plavor
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Definitely is the best game I've ever played. FromSoftware thank you for this masterpiece!!
  91. DeathDrager
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game with so many implemented features from their previous games.
    I have only played half of the game so far (it is so expansive!) and i have seen so many beautiful things. There was an underground city with a star system at one point.
    The only negative reviews that i can understand and somewhat stand with would be the ones with the performance issues on pc, (didn't have issues    Amazing game with so many implemented features from their previous games.
    I have only played half of the game so far (it is so expansive!) and i have seen so many beautiful things. There was an underground city with a star system at one point.

    The only negative reviews that i can understand and somewhat stand with would be the ones with the performance issues on pc, (didn't have issues with my ps5 so far). and i'm sorry for people who encountered save breaking bugs and stuff. it is very unlucky, and it is a thing that i'm sure fromsoft didn't want in their game... but in all honesty, save game issues have been in games ever since save data feature was introduced. (i had to replay rdr2 3 times cause my save data got corrupted on multiple occassions)
    This game looks so pretty and calling it a ps3 is very stupid and demented.
    also get your head out of the gutter, wanting a climbing system. just cause you don't know how to scale the environment, doesn't mean that everyone is brain dead as you and just wants to play uncharted/tombraider

    it is a masterpiece overall, if you don't get the performance issues that some are having.

    it is a 9.5/10 for me, but since irrational reviews are a normality on metacritic now and everyone saying 0 when it is 6 in their opinion. it is a 10/10    … Expand
  92. naViman
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    I can live in this world! The level design of this game is suppa-awesome with all of the legacy (which is good for me) from previous game series.
  93. D4vidz
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    You only get it when you play it. When you force yourself to grow better and stronger
  94. Jonny5784
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Having played this to death over the last year or so there’s not much left to say about Elden ring that hasn’t been said, it’s an absolute masterpiece probably one of the best games ever made in my opinion and the most obvious 10/10 I’ve ever given, I absolutely love this game and can’t wait to see what Fromsoftware produces next.
  95. KayVen17
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Meine Erwartungen waren hoch und wurden komplett erfüllt. Elden Ring ist die perfekte Weiterentwicklung von Souls und Open-World ansich.
    Ich freue mich schon direkt auf den nächsten Schritt vom From Software.
  96. Asrael5125
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    FromSoftware have outdone themselves. The open world gameplay is fantastic and builds upon a design philosophy that rewards curiosity, creativity and the player's determination to overcome obstacles. The world is filled with things to discover and since there are no markers on the map that instantly spoil any feeling of adventure, the lands between feel even more big and mysterious thanFromSoftware have outdone themselves. The open world gameplay is fantastic and builds upon a design philosophy that rewards curiosity, creativity and the player's determination to overcome obstacles. The world is filled with things to discover and since there are no markers on the map that instantly spoil any feeling of adventure, the lands between feel even more big and mysterious than they actually are.

    The difficulty forces the player to use every item and skill that is available to them and utilize them in creative ways. It might be frustrating, especially for new players who may not see the possibility to strengthen their characters before returning to an enemy that seemed too hard previously. There's always a organic difficulty setting inside of the game's mechanics, that lets players choose how hard an encounter should be.

    I don't want to make this too long and most of the things have already been said. What makes this game special are the small and epic moments that truly feel like the player's on an adventure through a unique and mysterious world that is designed with the craftsmanship of true masters of their work.    … Expand
  97. likhalid
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    one of the best games of all time buy it only if you love challenging games
  98. MephiSkA
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The gameplay is amazing, the world is HUGE but filled with new content at every turn. This is by far the best open world design I have seen, it's impossible to guess what will come up at the next corner unlike mist open world games where it's always rinse and repeat. Just for these reasons and the fact that I am addicted, I rate this game 10/10. The PS5 optimization is poor and theThe gameplay is amazing, the world is HUGE but filled with new content at every turn. This is by far the best open world design I have seen, it's impossible to guess what will come up at the next corner unlike mist open world games where it's always rinse and repeat. Just for these reasons and the fact that I am addicted, I rate this game 10/10. The PS5 optimization is poor and the graphics are nothing exceptional, I hope PS5 optimization gets patched (even in framerate priorisation mode, there are many framerate drops and graphics often popup, such as grass). The game is so good that I can easily give 10/10 even with these optimisation issues :)… Expand
  99. Nikotoh
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Most of the time when game studios try to innovate and improve their perfectly working game, they burn and crash. But in this case, From Software has improved every aspect of previous Souls games.
  100. kallen
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    A breath of fresh air on soulsborn games.
    Yes its not 8k hdr 21/9 ++ but the scenery is gorgeous I keep finding cool places and dungeon. A lot of creepy New bosses and wild range of monstres. Thé map is huge and parcouring those desolate lands on horse is verry fun. A lot of mistery to discover everywhere.
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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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