Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. evankguitars
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    A wonderful evolution of the "Souls" formula. Another masterpiece from Miyazaki and the quality of the game itself far outweighs any of the minor performance issues (as of patch 1.021).
  2. Koopa505
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is a must play for any souls fan. Combat is tight, graphics are stunning.
  3. fasterdaddy
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. There is so much to discover. The feeling when you find an entire BIOMS, with several amazing bosses, new enemy types, and new lore to discover. I just cannot describe how good that feels, the exploration is so rewarding. You can skip an entire areas without ever knowing if you won't take your time exploring. And the art direction, as in the anyOne of the best games I've ever played. There is so much to discover. The feeling when you find an entire BIOMS, with several amazing bosses, new enemy types, and new lore to discover. I just cannot describe how good that feels, the exploration is so rewarding. You can skip an entire areas without ever knowing if you won't take your time exploring. And the art direction, as in the any other FS games, just makes you speechless.… Expand
  4. GamingAhole
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It's honestly sad seeing all of these review bombings on one of the best games of the last decade, even with the technical issues this game is as close to perfect as you can get.
  5. DEXTER4141
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    best game in my life ....graphics, story, game play thanks fromsoftware,for this masterpiece
  6. YokoHugo
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
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  7. jacm80
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    An incredible game, many areas to explore, difficulty and decent artificial intelligence, worthy of being a souls, and I think it is the definitive souls
  8. Renryu
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    best game I played in a long time. They took everything good from Demon's Souls to Sekiro and made what can be considered the culmination of a decade of their work. Certainly not for everyone, but a masterpiece nonetheless.
  9. I--BEM--I
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    All the best of souls in a super inspired open world?? Yes!! This is a dream!
  10. Nickight
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    In short, it is the best game in history, hidetaka miyazaki has achieved what no other person has achieved, he is a genius and this game is his masterpiece, highly recommended
  11. Psylow
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    If you’re a fan of mythology, good combat, and a challenge then this game is for you. If you’re a lil Jimmy who’s scared to play a game without the game constantly holding your hand, telling you where to go & what to do, then this game is not for you.
  12. BaBka_YaGGa
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Игра супер, в ней графон супер, боевка супер, сюжет супер, разработчик супер. Playstation и god of war Ragnarök дерьмище.
  13. Ariona
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I absolutely LOVE this game! Never been so excited for a game in my life! I enjoy every aspect of Elden Ring: massive and beautiful open world, crazy bosses and enemies, variety of weapons, spells and armor(fashion souls, yaay!), tons of secrets to reveal, dongeons and areas to explore.. Everything feels so satisfying! I already know that I'm gonna spend thousands of hours in this game!I absolutely LOVE this game! Never been so excited for a game in my life! I enjoy every aspect of Elden Ring: massive and beautiful open world, crazy bosses and enemies, variety of weapons, spells and armor(fashion souls, yaay!), tons of secrets to reveal, dongeons and areas to explore.. Everything feels so satisfying! I already know that I'm gonna spend thousands of hours in this game! Thank you, Fromsoftware, for making such unique and special games. It's like a breath of fresh air after all these unimpressive and similar open world games that release nowadays. I'm sure that all our community appreciate that you keep following your path and create a masterpiece for your players! Thank you SO much! For me Elden Ring is not just the game of the year, it's the game of the decade!… Expand
  14. GaryW1231
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Those giving the negative reviews either don’t understand what makes a game outstanding, as this really is one of those special one of a kind games.
    The rewarding feeling you get, as well as the rewards you get from defeating tough enemies, are all so worth it. The huge map compliments that nicely, as there’s so much for you to see and do.
    10/10
  15. Yang_Enmanuel
    May 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Fantastic open world game with a non-specific path to follow. It's just amazing the quality of this game, perfect to introduce new players to from software games. Totally recommended
  16. Me2man
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolute 10/10 game for me. This game is massive in size, and still feels really rewarding to explore everything. Combat is as satisfying as ever, and there are creative new weapons and items. If you like the souls series, this is game is everything that series is, but now even better.
  17. Bossborn
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Hands down, this is one of the best games i have ever played. Yes, it is hard, but you always have the option to go somewhere else and come back stronger. There is A LOT to discover and after a few hours you lose track of the main path and just go wherever you feel like. For me this works perfectly. The goal of this game is not to rush through the main path, but to explore the beautifulHands down, this is one of the best games i have ever played. Yes, it is hard, but you always have the option to go somewhere else and come back stronger. There is A LOT to discover and after a few hours you lose track of the main path and just go wherever you feel like. For me this works perfectly. The goal of this game is not to rush through the main path, but to explore the beautiful and HUGE open world with its‘ secrets and side content. I have played for 78 hours now and have beaten 4 major Bosses and i still have a lot to discover. Gameplay is also just 10/10 with its‘ variety auf playstyles und different Bosses. Btw play the build you like and play the game just like you wanna play it. There is no right or wrong way to play this game.… Expand
  18. Ajaxin
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The Souls franchise has slowly become my favorite video game series of all time and this game confirms it. This game combined everything great from Demon's Souls to DS3, in an amazing open world package.
  19. Kayonashi
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Very fun. All the areas are interesting and secrets are all over the place. Controls are good and boss battles are rewarding and very good. The open world is colourful and has amazing enemy's. Trust my, this game's worth it. It also feels like they took the problems from all previous souls games and fixed them and took the most positive and tuned it to 11!
  20. nVxx
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    To set up the stage - this is my first Soulsborne game, I invested over 220 hours in half a year span from which binge-played the first playthrough in 180 hours and played the game solely in the offline mode.
    With this said, the reuse of models and animations from older From Software games, naturally, did not bother me, though I concur with the other annoyance on the Internet - clumsy    To set up the stage - this is my first Soulsborne game, I invested over 220 hours in half a year span from which binge-played the first playthrough in 180 hours and played the game solely in the offline mode.
    With this said, the reuse of models and animations from older From Software games, naturally, did not bother me, though I concur with the other annoyance on the Internet - clumsy combat, clumsy menus, convoluted story with unsatisfactory ending (more about this later), technical issues, especially on launch. And this is not all - the age-old difficulty-balance issue is not magically solved in Elden Ring, you can get overpowered if you want to. Most of the weapons and spells are useless once you get your hands on some of the stronger ones. Some secondary bosses are recycled...

    I can go on...nevertheless... Elden Ring is a masterpiece.

    Breathtakingly beautiful world to explore, where every aspect marvelously comes together.

    An open world done right.

    I have to start with world design. The open world is huge in Elden Ring. While nowadays that's a derogatory term, that's not true in this case. Elden Ring, with its enormous size, still manages to feel dense and hand crafted. The world is beautiful, from lavish forests, to volcanic mountains, bloody swamps to dungeons and catacombs and more, it stays breathtakingly beautiful. The designers managed to do an exceptional job in serving this beauty, be it climbing a hill and running into a forest shaken by a wind, or doing a small curve on a narrow mountain path revealing a dazzling city resting on a mountain slope. And all of this is implemented with a convincing dynamic day and night cycle.
    Screenshots and trailers can't do justice to Elden Ring's beauty, even more so words. This needs to be experienced first-hand, also because you need to spend more time in the game to appreciate it. Whenever you have a high ground, the Lands Between open up in their full glory. Distant mountains, vast forests, cities, fortresses, all of that crowned with the Elden Tree in the middle, together form a fascinating, dangerous, living world. Whatever you see in the distance, can be visited, sometimes with some (significant) effort. And all of this is without any space-continuum shenanigans, an enormously big fortress that offers tens of hours of gameplay inside, with secrets in abundance, looks proportionally big from the outside. I don't want to go much into detail here, not to give up any of the joy of the exploration, but exploring is overly satisfying. And touching again on how hand crafted the game feels, it has a very practical use as well. Playing after a long pause it's very easy to remember every pathway and location, since they are that distinguishable.

    Quest design worthy of the open world.

    Elden Ring takes a fresh approach on quests: no checklists, no clear instructions, only some faint direction pointers. Upon your journey you encounter characters who might ask for help or even just share some vague hints during discussion. You might encounter the same character under some other circumstances depending on your prior interactions. This might drive completionists crazy, but also feels very natural. Quests are not boxes on the checklist to tick, but occasional interactions with NPCs who are on their own journeys and you never fully know what they are up to and what significance might they have in your own story. And talking about the story... You can blaze through the game relatively quickly and miss the lion's share of the lore and locations. The game has some cutscenes and they are of a very high quality, involving some amazing boss designs, but even for the main story, most of the information is scattered in casual discussions with NPCs and item descriptions(!), I should admit here, even after platinuming the game, I spent some hours on youtube to grasp the lore and storyline reasonably well, since I haven't put enough effort in analyzing all the hints and putting the pieces together.

    Gameplay with its merits.

    The game starts steeply, where fighting a single regular enemy is a challenge, not to mention some mini-bosses that casually roam the Lands Between as a testament to your weakness. Every new location, every new enemy sends the hurt rushing... But slowly, with character progression, you gain confidence as the game becomes more approachable. Yet, even with a fair number of ways of cheesing, Elden Ring, with its single difficulty mode, is still an adequately challenging game, so won't please the seekers of 'interactive storytelling'.

    In the end.

    It's dangerous to carelessly recommend the game, as a matter of fact Elden Ring did not please even some seasoned From Software fans, but the best advice here would be, to every gamer out there, just give it a try. You might hate the game, but that'll happen quickly. Or you'll fall in love with it, in which case, you'll be in for one of the most memorable journeys in your gaming life.    … Expand
  21. ChrisWolf83
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. I love the world design and the enemies are so cool looking. It feels so good to play and grind until you become the ultimate champion.
  22. pastaboy
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I have about 50 hours into the game so far and I’m about halfway through. And I’ve missed a LOT of content. I went into this game with unreasonably high expectations and they’ve been met or exceeded across the board. This game is so insanely massive while also rewarding you the more you look, so the world feels far from empty. 9/10 if you see something and think “I wonder if that leadsI have about 50 hours into the game so far and I’m about halfway through. And I’ve missed a LOT of content. I went into this game with unreasonably high expectations and they’ve been met or exceeded across the board. This game is so insanely massive while also rewarding you the more you look, so the world feels far from empty. 9/10 if you see something and think “I wonder if that leads somewhere/does something” it does and it will.

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

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

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

    I don’t want to talk much about the story yet as I’m still putting all of it together and I don’t want to spoil anything but I’ll just conclude this by saying this: this is my favorite video game ever, and I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface.    … Expand
  23. LenDoge123
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is not just dark souls 4 but dark souls 5 and 6.
    Elden ring is the best from software game I have played to this day. I am yet to find a single flaw to this perfectly crafted game.
  24. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    A beautifully fleshed-out open world. Unique art direction that can completely change your perception of the medievil aesthetic. Extremely well animated and satisfying combat.
  25. Ys64
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So much to explore, beautiful world, satisfying gameplay. Challenging bosses. A masterpiece.
  26. Attila16
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring offers the most potent sensations of grandeur I've experienced while exploring an open world. Its immense scale and sense of freedom contrasts wonderfully with the terrors that linger throughout its derelict plains. Additionally, FromSoftware presents a robust mechanical evolution to its Soulsborne formula, providing an unmatched level of character diversity, allowing the playerElden Ring offers the most potent sensations of grandeur I've experienced while exploring an open world. Its immense scale and sense of freedom contrasts wonderfully with the terrors that linger throughout its derelict plains. Additionally, FromSoftware presents a robust mechanical evolution to its Soulsborne formula, providing an unmatched level of character diversity, allowing the player to tackle the many creatures of this world in whatever fashion they please. The game suffers from some repetitive bossfights and rehashed ideas, but The Lands Between continued to surprise me until the very end.… Expand
  27. Salernoaless448
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the end of a path that from Software Started in 2009. After several years and 6 games of exsperimentations they took the best from each of their previous works and they mixed those characteristics with a beautiful exploration based open world(mainly inspired by Breath of the Wild). The amount of content and its density is great. Every corner of the world (and under-world)Elden Ring is the end of a path that from Software Started in 2009. After several years and 6 games of exsperimentations they took the best from each of their previous works and they mixed those characteristics with a beautiful exploration based open world(mainly inspired by Breath of the Wild). The amount of content and its density is great. Every corner of the world (and under-world) map hides a new challenge and a new mystery to resolve. The art direction and lore is brilliant and we have to thank not only H. Miyazaki but also the American writer George R.R. Martin. I also recommend this game to fans of Shadow of the Colossus since in some zones you are going to experience similar feelings. As you can imagine from my previous statements the gameplay is the culmination of souls-like and the definition of a well-made, deep and articulated combat system that barely any videogame has. The game has some clear problems like the recycle of assets and some technical issue but if you overcome this minor issues and let the world of The Lands Between steal your attention you will be rewarded.… Expand
  28. phantypengy
    Jun 17, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Everything about it is amazing (except for waterfowl dance). I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes open world games, even if you haven't played a souls game before.
  29. LuisMont
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Just the best souls yet!

    Tienen que jugarlo, se ve espectacular en ps5 y se juega muy bien.
  30. nick2412
    May 22, 2022
    10
    No graphics issue on ps5. Stop review bombing this game based on pc performance! Throughly enjoyed my 10+ hours PER DAY in the last three days. Honestly think this is game of the decade. Open world is full of interesting stuff. You JUST NEED TO LOOK FOR THEM!
  31. Havlass
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    This is really one of the "must have" games and not only for souls games fans. The world is werry huge and searching for secrets and caves in the whole world is very alive and motivating (there is an adequate reward at the end of each challenge) and the feeling of satisfaction every time, after a lot of attempts, the sword cuts into the body of the annoying boss for the last time is againThis is really one of the "must have" games and not only for souls games fans. The world is werry huge and searching for secrets and caves in the whole world is very alive and motivating (there is an adequate reward at the end of each challenge) and the feeling of satisfaction every time, after a lot of attempts, the sword cuts into the body of the annoying boss for the last time is again unbelievable and satisfying as in previous souls games.Well done from software.. you have gathered everything you have learned from the creation of previous great titles and put it all together in one amazing game .... I applaud.… Expand
  32. IncognitoCheez
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. Everything from the world design, art style, combat, story, voice acting, item design, sound design, and feeling of progression.

    Elden Ring is truly one of the best games ever made, and for me, it sits right next to Breath of the Wild as one of my favorite games ever made
  33. JoeShowSlick
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    If you are a souls fan, specifically Dark Souls, you will absolutely love Elden Ring. The game is absolutely gigantic, so many NPC's, secret areas, etc. After getting over the first "hump" which takes a few hours, you will be immersed into a Souls experience like never before.
    My only gripe with this game is the performance / graphics. There are lots of texture pops, frame rate drops, and    If you are a souls fan, specifically Dark Souls, you will absolutely love Elden Ring. The game is absolutely gigantic, so many NPC's, secret areas, etc. After getting over the first "hump" which takes a few hours, you will be immersed into a Souls experience like never before.
    My only gripe with this game is the performance / graphics. There are lots of texture pops, frame rate drops, and graphically the game is not up to par with the franchise's last game Demon Souls remake, but hopefully this is fixed with future patches. Prepare to become addicted!    … Expand
  34. ArthurWinters
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, Myiazaki have to learn to other development teams how to do a game. Thank You. Myiazaki-san.
  35. ferrascal
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is among the best games of all time. If I could give it an 11, I would. What can I say that hasn’t been said already. A standing ovation for a game so so hyped that not only lived up to the hype but found a way to exceed it. Thank you Miyazaki San and the FromSoft team.
  36. afonso12345
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best videogames ever made and probably the best soulslike game, incredible.
  37. LokidBR
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is THE fromsoft experience, if you like the soulsborne games, you MUST get this game, this is peak game design! the graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is just, mmm, perfect!
  38. b_escobar
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing! I’ve been playing it for about 50hrs now and I’ve barely delved into everything the game has to offer. The open world (and the steed) are huge game changers. I love exploring this new and vast world filled with mysteries and surprises. This is definitely my favorites Souls game so far. I appreciate the fact that I can creat my own path and decide what to do first asThis game is amazing! I’ve been playing it for about 50hrs now and I’ve barely delved into everything the game has to offer. The open world (and the steed) are huge game changers. I love exploring this new and vast world filled with mysteries and surprises. This is definitely my favorites Souls game so far. I appreciate the fact that I can creat my own path and decide what to do first as well as which bosses to take on. Everyone will have a unique experience playing this game. And yes, it is very difficult. That’s FromSoft for you.… Expand
  39. Mo96jasim
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    After playing +130 hours and achieving the platinum, I'm proudly saying that this game is a masterpiece and my second all time favourite game after RDR2 and the best soulsborne game.
  40. Yarro7
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    A truly masterpiece. I had no crashes or bugs in 25H playtime. The open world is fantastic at every corner you can find something.. just beautiful.
  41. MehdiJafari
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The game is good and beautiful in the style of Souls, and without exaggeration, the best, and I really enjoyed both the story of this game and the extremely beautiful gameplay of this title.
  42. Boy02
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    You too I can’t wait for the first one I want you too I don’t know if I want you too too want me too I just like that you know what you
  43. Nope74819496
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Just an unbelievable experience. The game is is far bigger than it seems, and it already seemed enormous. Bosses and set pieces are incredible and the combat is a great evolution on Dark Souls titles.
  44. Yang738
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Everyone here saying "this game has PS3 graphics" clearly haven't played PS3 in a long time.
  45. Fratedaddy
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely incredible game. If you are into Soulsborne games you just may find this to be one of the greatest games every made. For newcomers, please give it a try. I would recommend Darksouls remastered first, but Elden Ring is a good starting point as well. So much choice and options, you can tailor the game to your liking. I do want Fromsoft to make another Bloodborne or Darksouls gameAbsolutely incredible game. If you are into Soulsborne games you just may find this to be one of the greatest games every made. For newcomers, please give it a try. I would recommend Darksouls remastered first, but Elden Ring is a good starting point as well. So much choice and options, you can tailor the game to your liking. I do want Fromsoft to make another Bloodborne or Darksouls game (more linear) to scratch that itch for a tight, dark, intertwined experience. Elden Ring takes the best aspects from all of their previous work and combines them to make an outstanding game, however it isn’t a better Darksouls game than Darksouls. It isn’t a better Bloodborne game than Bloodborne (if that makes sense). Overall, this game rocks and I hope everyone gets a chance to experience it.… Expand
  46. affus
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Awesome game with incredible art design. The world is simple gorgeous. In my humble opinion, the best game I've played so far. And this is not a small achievment, cause it putted Breath of the Wild in second place. For people who thinks to buy it because of hype, I'd recommend doing a little research about what a soulslike game is, because it is a challenge game and people could getAwesome game with incredible art design. The world is simple gorgeous. In my humble opinion, the best game I've played so far. And this is not a small achievment, cause it putted Breath of the Wild in second place. For people who thinks to buy it because of hype, I'd recommend doing a little research about what a soulslike game is, because it is a challenge game and people could get frustraded sometimes (often to be fair).… Expand
  47. S1LVERSurfer93
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I am new to FromSoftware titles. From the outside looking in I always thought they looked slow, boring, and too difficult. Once I jumped into Bloodborne, the premise and gameplay loop clicked and I understood why people loved them so much. Elden Ring takes this challenging, yet rewarding, gameplay loop and puts it into a beautiful and massive open world with endless things to go andI am new to FromSoftware titles. From the outside looking in I always thought they looked slow, boring, and too difficult. Once I jumped into Bloodborne, the premise and gameplay loop clicked and I understood why people loved them so much. Elden Ring takes this challenging, yet rewarding, gameplay loop and puts it into a beautiful and massive open world with endless things to go and explore and witness. There are countless epic moments you’ll come across that’ll leave your jaw on the floor. For fans of this genre this game is something really magical that’ll bring enjoyment for years to come. I understand that this game appeals to a niche audience and it’s sad to see that it’s getting review bombed by people outside the genre or people upset with the high scores who just don’t get it. In a similar way, I’m bored to death playing Mario games or Racing Sims, yet I understand those games are not for me so I’m not out there critically reviewing a game I’m not the audience for. I hate call of duty games but I don’t go review bomb them. People really need to grow up and learn to say “this game isn’t for me.” And leave it at that instead of giving it a ridiculous 0/10. Y’all out here making yourselves look silly.… Expand
  48. hdiamr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    When do companies want to commit and provide a quality product? Frame rates on next-gen consoles are an absolute joke! They didn't even bother to provide a consistent experience for console gamers considering that they all are using the same hardware. Also should be noted that this is not their first game! They have at least developed 5 souls games on the PS4 platform, I think they shouldWhen do companies want to commit and provide a quality product? Frame rates on next-gen consoles are an absolute joke! They didn't even bother to provide a consistent experience for console gamers considering that they all are using the same hardware. Also should be noted that this is not their first game! They have at least developed 5 souls games on the PS4 platform, I think they should have enough expertise to fully utilize PlayStations API. But they don't care.… Expand
  49. Malicious52
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is phenomenal for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the Soulsborne series. It does have a heavy learning curve and can frustrate newer players but give it a chance and hopefully you will also see how amazing this game really is.
  50. GamerSince80s
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing game a step up from Dark Souls in every way imagine-able. Combat is as good as it can be. And the new ashes of war add a level of depth to the combat thats unseen before.
  51. Cannon123
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is amazing, this is definetly Fromsoftware's ultimate game, its huge and the boss fights are amazing. This game is a masterpiece
  52. BenLight
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    He jugado tantas veces este juego que nunca aburre, al principio es difícil, si, y bien duro pero hay que tener paciencia y explorar hace que el juego se torne "fácil". 350 horas y aún en el 2023 cuando tengo ganas, me lo paso de nuevo. Una obra maestra.
  53. Thanosfan6
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. If you have a potato pc dont buy it monkey just have a gtx 1060
  54. Robotghost
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Incredible game, it’s fun and entertaining and there’s so much you can do and the bosses are incredible. Definitely give this game a go!
  55. Lecromagnon
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Chef d'oeuvre absolu
    Une direction artistique incroyable
    Une liberté rare
    Une bande son magnifique
  56. DbdIsbad
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Best game experience ever! Noob in this genre but proud I beat 20 bosses already :D like a lady!
  57. grimreapersims
    May 17, 2022
    10
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  58. Winston_wolfe
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Brings everything good from the previous titles and takes it to another level.
  59. Kru5ty
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have only played for 10 hours so far but it is an unforgettable experiance.This was my first soulslike so I had no bias going into the game and was at first unsure of purchasing it.

    The boss’s are difficult but not blatantly unfair and there is great variety amongst them and normal enemies. I chose to go as prisoner as my class as the sorceries are extremely fun to use. The melee    I have only played for 10 hours so far but it is an unforgettable experiance.This was my first soulslike so I had no bias going into the game and was at first unsure of purchasing it.

    The boss’s are difficult but not blatantly unfair and there is great variety amongst them and normal enemies.

    I chose to go as prisoner as my class as the sorceries are extremely fun to use. The melee conbat is brilliant because of the depth it has and how many different weapons and Ashes of war to chose from

    The performance on the PS5 version I have been playing could be improved but doesn’t take away too much of my enjoyment.

    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild set the mark for what an open world game should be and Elden Ring has built upon those stepping stones and improved upon it. It has surpassed Breath of the Wild in my opinion, but botw is still an absolutely brilliant game and still one of the best. Elden Ring will be talked about for years to come and will never be forgotton.    … Expand
  60. mitsarakos
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    THIS IS A MASTERPIECE !! A mast have game.I can't decide if the better game I ever played is this, or the lou1. A beautiful perfect game!!
  61. Issourisi
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! the best game of this years , giant everything is giant, fromsoftware sign the best open world . Goty is here
  62. Eciliass
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Absolutely dynamic gameplay and graphics! Gonna have a hard time playing other games after this one.
  63. Drakosmick
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazingly immersive dark fantasy action RPG filled to the brim with secrets, diversity of enemies and mythos. Add the classic FromSoft’s combat system and you have one of the greatest games ever, for sure. Only some frame drop issues and various problems across all platforms which I’m sure will be fixed at the best of their capabilities
  64. Nebroo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game amazing! 12/10
    PS5 is stable, the world is huge and beautiful, I was waiting for dark souls in the open world, I got better than dark souls in the open world! thanks to the developers for keeping the dark fantasy aesthetic alive!
  65. LoafusCromwel
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This is the game I expected from FromSoft. It's gorgeous and as engaging as you want it to be. There is so much content to go through and is paced wonderfully. The controlls are *chef's kiss*.

    I can understand why this game isn't right for some players, but it will keep me occupied for years to come.
  66. Sly_Soviet
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Good game and my first soulslike game so I think I’ll start playing more of those after playing this.
  67. Bendeagle
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    The game is everything I have been waiting for as a soul/bourne fan. I love it.
  68. Jayhawk_v1
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. Won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but not every game is. This is a masterpiece and whoever is into this genre will likely agree.
  69. HrGjerdingSmith
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring! What a massive game of hot stuff. The combat and the horse riding is so smooth. It’s also very very fun. It’s so amazing riding through this massive world. The world is felt with microscopic details, several dungeons, big castles and churches, elves, cliffs, mountains, plains, camps and much much more. I never get bored doing it. The graphics is also fantastic. A souls-gameElden Ring! What a massive game of hot stuff. The combat and the horse riding is so smooth. It’s also very very fun. It’s so amazing riding through this massive world. The world is felt with microscopic details, several dungeons, big castles and churches, elves, cliffs, mountains, plains, camps and much much more. I never get bored doing it. The graphics is also fantastic. A souls-game have never looked better. The grass and threes are living. The same as every animal and creature who exists here. The people you can meet and talk with feels as humans and the lore is filled in these characters. You’ll meet kings, wizards, knights, traders and much much more. The music and sound design in this game is also mega iconic. It fits so perfect with the boss battles, fights and the exploration. It’s a very difficult game to manage, but it feels so good when you finally learn how to take them down and manages to kill them. It’s no more than a masterpiece. 10/10… Expand
  70. TioLucho
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Piece of **** of a launch, but it's ok you know, i don't mind because they fixed it. This is an open world dark souls.
  71. TrueGeek
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Не любитель серий Soul's - но игра зашла. Чувство исследования мира - на высоте. Игра, которая заставляет приспосабливаться, учиться, исследовать. В каждой новой локации обязательно новые механики и геймплей. Спасибо, From Software!Не любитель серий Soul's - но игра зашла. Чувство исследования мира - на высоте. Игра, которая заставляет приспосабливаться, учиться, исследовать. В каждой новой локации обязательно новые механики и геймплей. Спасибо, From Software!
  72. Tsasuke33
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  73. JaDm
    May 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best rpg i have ever seen. 182 hours in the game passed as one. I recommend the game.
  74. Sazadel
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
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  75. LuissDt
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring could be another dark souls but it shines in its own way with good story, difficulty and atmosphere
  76. Abdallah55
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This is was masterpiece Thanks to from software for This Great game i will never forget it
  77. Promerious
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Dont hear those clowns that rate 0 or 1 for this game. Elden Ring is a product of FromSoftware studio, and they are so unique to other games that they have their own catalogue name for it: soulborne. Those are the games you won't beat without dying. Those games demand you to get good and pay attention to the game since there are no quest log They also want you to explore the combatDont hear those clowns that rate 0 or 1 for this game. Elden Ring is a product of FromSoftware studio, and they are so unique to other games that they have their own catalogue name for it: soulborne. Those are the games you won't beat without dying. Those games demand you to get good and pay attention to the game since there are no quest log They also want you to explore the combat mechanic, and the beautiful yet depressive world. So for all the clowns that rated 1 or 0. Go do some research about soulborne game and instead of complaining, get good.… Expand
  78. Napsta
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Oh but you see the game is actually a 0/10 because the frame rate in this massive open world game drops once every few hours. Truly atrocious Fromsoft.
  79. Stevie-e
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Outstanding game. People putting zero score reviews are just moronic... Put down your controllers and go find another hobby.
  80. CoffeeSip
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    This is my first type of dark souls type of game i have ever played. The only reason i gave it a chance is because im a open world SNOB. At first, I hated the game. I thought to myself why anyone would want to put them selves through this pain. But oh man, once you accomplish a boss, its the best feeling in the world. Everything gets easier from there on out too in my opinion. The openThis is my first type of dark souls type of game i have ever played. The only reason i gave it a chance is because im a open world SNOB. At first, I hated the game. I thought to myself why anyone would want to put them selves through this pain. But oh man, once you accomplish a boss, its the best feeling in the world. Everything gets easier from there on out too in my opinion. The open world is gorgeous and the enemies are all so unique. Never played a game like this before. 10/10 for sure.… Expand
  81. OwlScowling
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Before starting this review, I must acknowledge that a 10/10 does not mean it was a perfect game. Elden Ring absolutely has its issues. But if I were to average out all of the 7/10 moments along with the 12/10 moments, I really believe it would average out to a 10/10. This game far exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable. It was my second FromSoft game, following Dark SoulsBefore starting this review, I must acknowledge that a 10/10 does not mean it was a perfect game. Elden Ring absolutely has its issues. But if I were to average out all of the 7/10 moments along with the 12/10 moments, I really believe it would average out to a 10/10. This game far exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable. It was my second FromSoft game, following Dark Souls Remastered. The art style is absolutely breathtaking, with nearly every screen looking like it was ripped out of an oil painting.

    What's most remarkable is how many moments of guaranteed genuine surprise that they baked into an open world game: the first time you take the Siofra River Well elevator and see the underground night sky, jumping over the wall that leads into Caelid and seeing its blood-red sky--along with many, many others. The world is equally breathtakingly beautiful and terrifying, with creatures that will make you truly panic (the Royal Revenant comes to mind).

    The quality of the bosses here, are top-notch as well. Having now played all of the Soulsborne games, I can say Elden Ring has some of the best bosses, perhaps second only to Sekiro. I've heard much criticism about the bosses difficulty level, that it is so overtuned so that spirit summons are needed or some such. I completely disagree. I went through my first playthrough with plenty of summons or ashes of war. But later I went back and went through the entire game with one of the slowest weapons just for fun--the Great Club. I can tell you that even Malenia has guaranteed openings to hit a fully charged R2 with this super slow weapon. The bosses are just harder and more complex than before, with branch points in their combos based on your positioning--and I am here for it. It absolutely feels unfair at first, but once you've decided you're going to take them on solo, melee-only, it is an absolute thrill-ride. And, if you'd prefer to Comet Azur them while your Mimic takes agro--go for it! Elden Ring absolutely has its flaws (rewards for finishing dungeons not always being exciting, re-used bosses, etc), but this has to be the best game I've played in years.    … Expand
  82. Marwan95
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is the game i have been waiting for
    The graphics are nice and the world is so huge that i can take hours and hours to go through it
  83. HairyGrantula
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Does it have the latest graphics? No. Neither did Breath of the Wild or Mario Odyssey. Is the gameplay and level design masterful like those two? Yes.
  84. Gimp
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Absolutely addicted to this game. This en captures the definition of adventure. The discovery of events supports that. And the action to land ratio is near perfect. Now some people say it is hard to know where to go in comparison to previous souls games. Which imo this game does not lack in that aspect. This game tells you where to go in many ways. For instance npc’s tell you criticalAbsolutely addicted to this game. This en captures the definition of adventure. The discovery of events supports that. And the action to land ratio is near perfect. Now some people say it is hard to know where to go in comparison to previous souls games. Which imo this game does not lack in that aspect. This game tells you where to go in many ways. For instance npc’s tell you critical information. If you for some reason don’t talk to npc’s ever. Then the sites of grace will tell you where to go on the map. This game’s art design is stunning. The overall game is the best game I’ve ever played.… Expand
  85. Gnizzle
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to these frustrated bombers. If this game isn't worth at least an 8, in all honesty, just stop playing video games and get a new hobby. You whiny, pasty idiots obviously have expectations that will never be fulfilled. Wanted to give a well-earned nine, but I'm bent on countering these retard 0 ratings. Great game!
  86. TristanMillz96
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    As a long time FromSoftware fan. I must say that this game is phenomenal. It has everything any 'Souls-like' fan would like. For newer players it provides the opportunity to approach these games in a different way. You can go off the beaten path and level through "easier" mobs before taking on the bigger challenges. FromSoft truly out did themselves with this one. This game went far beyondAs a long time FromSoftware fan. I must say that this game is phenomenal. It has everything any 'Souls-like' fan would like. For newer players it provides the opportunity to approach these games in a different way. You can go off the beaten path and level through "easier" mobs before taking on the bigger challenges. FromSoft truly out did themselves with this one. This game went far beyond my expectations, and I am looking forward to truly exploring The Lands Between further. Congrats on the love FromSoft, it's much deserved.… Expand
  87. BangaaaX
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    The best game of all time ? Yes maybe :) I am waiting for the DLC :D
    But i love anyways all FS games
  88. TayterJ
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Only current downside to this game that I can possibly come up with is the state of its performance on release. I play it on PC, but I have heard it is having significant issues on the PS5. This is obviously something that will be fixed with time.

    On the game itself: The graphics are absolutely stupendous, if you think they are bad, I don't know what to tell you. Go play an EA game    Only current downside to this game that I can possibly come up with is the state of its performance on release. I play it on PC, but I have heard it is having significant issues on the PS5. This is obviously something that will be fixed with time.

    On the game itself: The graphics are absolutely stupendous, if you think they are bad, I don't know what to tell you. Go play an EA game where the whole budget went to graphics and none on gamplay. This game is beautiful. The textures are high-res, the weather affects the bushes, trees, and grass. The effects like a big impact, an explosion, or a magic spell are very well done.

    The gameplay: It is the Souls games combat refined and perfected. The diversity of possible stat combinations, weapons, and playstyles is through the roof. Where in previous games you had the option of pure STR, pure DEX, DEX/INT, STR/FTH, or INT/FTH, now the game much more freely lets you mix and make your own unique build. You just have to go and find the pieces.

    If you've played Dark Souls 1, you might know that it was lauded for it's openness. If you had played it before, you could make a beeline straight to a certain item, area, or weapon and tackle parts of the game in any order you want (to a degree) well, ER has brought that back in full force. Speedruns for this game may take decades to evolve. You can go ANYWHERE, even if a boss blocks your path, if you have the skill to brute-force it, you can go claim whatever weapon or item you need to make your special run possible.

    And the map is colossal. It definitely didn't take the shape I was expecting, but even hearing how big it was, I was still astonished. I've seen some criticisms that the world is too big, and empty. This couldn't be further from the truth. The world is full and alive. There is loot or an enemy, or an NPC waiting to sell you a rare item around every corner. Unassuming cliffside? There's a little tunnel that goes into a sprawling mine. A random shack on the shore? There's a merchant in there, and he has just the weapon you were looking for. Heading to the lonely corner of the map where there's sure to be nothing? Nope. Huge optional dungeon full of loot, challenges, and puzzles.

    Also, despite the size of the world, even if you've seen a certain area so many times you're sick of it, you have a FAST horse, and you can fast-travel any time you aren't in combat.

    Not only is the world big, but the SCALE of the things within it are outrageous. Elden ring presents itself as having an Epic atmosphere and it delivers on it. It takes itself seriously. There are some incredibly majestic enemies, almost like Shadow of the Colossus.

    Don't listen to the contrarians. This game is actually BETTER than the hype. If you are looking for a game that is both challenging and freeing at the same time, it's for you. Some of the bosses aren't for the faint-hearted. Embrace death. It's part of the gameplay loop.

    But maybe wait and listen for word on performance optimizations, just in case. The game is certainly playable at high settings, and I have just under the recommended PC specs. It's just that some enemies, animations, locations, etc. Cause some stuttering. Hopefully it is fixed soon. If it does get completely fixed, this is one of the greatest games EVER made.    … Expand
  89. juka83
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    DON'T LISTEN TO THE HATERS! They are just frustrated cause they can't beat the game. Elden Ring is the best game I've ever played in my entire life! It's a truly masterpiece! Of course it could be improved, like every other game or thing in life. But still my favorite game of all time.
  90. 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...
  91. Devicra
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    Castigue el juego por no poder jugar la beta lo he comprado por 30€ un juegazo, comerme los huevos lo **** que querereis un modo facil
  92. MasterV777
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    great combat, great bosses, an overall fun game with very little flaws although the multiplayer could be improved
  93. Hockeydef
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a sure 10. People rating this game in the red just goes to show you can't trust user comments. I do highly recommend this game though, it's as close to a perfect game as we will see.
  94. NotShared
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfect game, no complaints. My only advice to new players, don’t share Larval Tears for any reason.… Expand
  95. ZonedLive
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Incredible game! Playing it on the PS5 and have come across a bug or two admittedly, but the experience is unparalleled! Yes, it is basically open world Dark Souls… but how is that a negative? Amazing gameplay, amazing world and amazing art direction. The sense of discovery and wonder is unmatched. If you are looking for a difficult, fun, fulfilling and engaging game; look no further!
  96. Rubenstrrrew
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
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  97. Criscros14
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    This game is so incredible, I can say that this is one of the best video games I've played, it has an amazing map, the art of it is breathtaking and the game looks amazing, the bosses are a challenge for all of us, so yuppp thanks again from software
  98. DanteMerino
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best souls-like ever would suck FromSoftwares's Dick no cap
    Remember try finger but whole
  99. zjarrFERRARI
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I have not played the game and yet i rated it a 10. See how **** the rating can be here? We need a better way.
  100. Taesito
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Dont let these incels who review bomb fool you, this is the best game of all time.
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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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