Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. MarceloOneShot
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Nunca gostei de Souls Like, não curto essa ideia de matar inimigos e depois ele voltarem novamente isso pra mim continua sem fazer sentido, tentei jogar DS3 e Sekiro mas não adiantou, até que um dia chega o magnífico Elden Ring e eu fiquei encantado com a ambientação do game e assim comprei o jogo e me APAIXONEI!. Pra mim nos últimos anos o top 3 games são: The Witcher 3, Red DeadNunca gostei de Souls Like, não curto essa ideia de matar inimigos e depois ele voltarem novamente isso pra mim continua sem fazer sentido, tentei jogar DS3 e Sekiro mas não adiantou, até que um dia chega o magnífico Elden Ring e eu fiquei encantado com a ambientação do game e assim comprei o jogo e me APAIXONEI!. Pra mim nos últimos anos o top 3 games são: The Witcher 3, Red Dead Redemption 2 e Elden Ring… Expand
  2. BLUESK1n05
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    I own all of the games in the SoulsBorne series and this one one of my favorites. So far I have spent around 80 hours and I am still surprised to find something new ever time I play. Highly recommended if you want a challenge!
  3. Jakob44
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    The game is good, no microtransactions and a fantastic world. The game is worth you money
  4. GracieSqueaks
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Don't let the marketing fool you, its still very much a dark souls game at its core, only with finely tuned and polished game play mechanics. Fantastic open world, extremely impressive for a the team's first crack at it. It doesn't reinvent the style like some claim but is defiantly a breath of fresh air from recent titles.

    All in all, its a nice and tight package that's worth picking    Don't let the marketing fool you, its still very much a dark souls game at its core, only with finely tuned and polished game play mechanics. Fantastic open world, extremely impressive for a the team's first crack at it. It doesn't reinvent the style like some claim but is defiantly a breath of fresh air from recent titles.

    All in all, its a nice and tight package that's worth picking up if you're into the genre    … Expand
  5. LiveFox
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Anyone who rated this game at 0 is a cuck. Same asswipes that bought cod vanguard and defend it. Dumb **** don’t like narrative based games.
  6. Coxsv
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Perfection The game is incredible the game play is mind blowing the environment is indescribable
  7. ThiagoMartins99
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    perfect in every way ! ( Greatest game of all time, Play it and make your own mind up about it and The definitive From Software experience).
  8. DrewsterTab
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    I only started playing Souls games after Bloodborn was released, and have enjoyed them mostly. Elden Ring, however, may just be the best game I have played in 30 odd years of gaming. The balance between combat, learning and levelling is perfect. There are just too many brilliantly executed things to list, so I will leave that for the real reviewers. Boss fights are epic, the Lands BetweenI only started playing Souls games after Bloodborn was released, and have enjoyed them mostly. Elden Ring, however, may just be the best game I have played in 30 odd years of gaming. The balance between combat, learning and levelling is perfect. There are just too many brilliantly executed things to list, so I will leave that for the real reviewers. Boss fights are epic, the Lands Between have so many hidden areas and surprisingly deadly enemies! (Birds with knives and those damned dogs!!)

    Seriously, don't let this game slip by, it really is a phenomenon.    … Expand
  9. Subsonix303
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This is the best Game ever made! FromSoftware improved on every aspect of their beloved Souls formula and put it in a breathtaking and haunting Open World, that is so much much to explore.
    to be said, this is not for the casual Ubisoft game lover, but a true Masterpiece
  10. Angrymooon
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    The greatest game I’ve ever played. The combat is in point, the weapon variety is massive, the world is incredible and big with full of excitement.
  11. Blighted
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The game is absolutely incredible. I literally keep findings small dungeons and secrets stretching the lore and adding a sense of adventure. The level of detail and reward for exploration is insane. I haven't felt this rewarded and engaged to explore in an open world game in a long long time. All of my friends are playing it as well and we each discuss these entirely different experiencesThe game is absolutely incredible. I literally keep findings small dungeons and secrets stretching the lore and adding a sense of adventure. The level of detail and reward for exploration is insane. I haven't felt this rewarded and engaged to explore in an open world game in a long long time. All of my friends are playing it as well and we each discuss these entirely different experiences following whatever path we want. If you're worried about a difficult experience it certainly is hard, but the freedom to just run off and do something else will help make it that much more bearable. To go prepare for another try. Highly recommend!
    -Git gud    … Expand
  12. punisherer
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    pure excellence, a benchmark for modern AAA games, thank you Miyazaki and the team
  13. Yeneed
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Just wow. I’ve played the other Soulsbourne game maybe for a total of 5 hours, I just wasn’t really that into them. Elden Ring however, has me completely engrossed. FromSoftware hit a home run with this title. Games have flaws, and by no means is Elden Ring flawless. Those flaws however don’t affect gameplay in the slightest. If you’re able to ignore the **** on social media about thisJust wow. I’ve played the other Soulsbourne game maybe for a total of 5 hours, I just wasn’t really that into them. Elden Ring however, has me completely engrossed. FromSoftware hit a home run with this title. Games have flaws, and by no means is Elden Ring flawless. Those flaws however don’t affect gameplay in the slightest. If you’re able to ignore the **** on social media about this game, and just accept you’re going to die a lot until you figure things out, then this game will blow you away. Graphics may not be the best for a game released in 2022, but I haven’t found a game that just makes me stop everything and just look at the depth, the artwork, the sheer volume of detail put into these landscapes. Mob design is thrilling, I would be hard pressed to find the imagination going into these assets anywhere else.

    The story leaves a lot to your interpretation near the beginning and quest lines are hard to follow. I kept a notepad and pen with me to keep track of NPCs and locations. I haven’t done that for a game in years and it made me so excited. With that being said some quests left a bit to be desired, but the main story. I found myself wanting to find out more about locations and the main bosses. Gameplay. This is what it comes down to me for games. Bad story? If there’s amazing gameplay I can look past it. If a game has the best graphics the gaming industry has ever seen, but terrible gameplay, I won’t even bother. Elden Ring does not have the best graphics, or the best story (not saying either are awful, they are both great), but the gameplay just has you coming back for more. If you’ve died to a boss 20 times, you don’t give up because you think you have just figured out how to deal with his moves. You didn’t, but you try either way. If you get frustrated you can go off and fight smaller mobs and get stronger to meet that boss again. This is one of the best games I have ever played. That’s completely my own opinion, I was extremely happy with my purchase and the replay ability is there. So I will be enjoying this game for the foreseeable future.

    Graphics 8/10
    Story 8/10
    Landscape 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10    … Expand
  14. beef623
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic and massive. This feels like the best parts of all of the Souls games wrapped into one with plenty of extras thrown in. Some of the most gorgeous environments I've ever seen. More than once I've thought, "there can't be anything over here", then discovered a massive dungeon. 30+ hours in and just about to finally venture past Stormvale Castle.
  15. JoaoPedroAQ
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    Joguei por mais ou menos 120 horas, platinei e desfrutei de muito conteúdo do jogo, mas obviamente ainda há muitas coisas a se fazer. Foi meu primeiro Souls Like e não me arrependo de ter comprado. O mundo é gigante, detalhado, cheio de segredos e com uma arte visual incrível. Foi simplesmente fantástico a experiência que eu tive com o Elden Ring.
  16. Trawz
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Every red review that I have read is obviously a troll, the graphics are very flawless considering the fact that it is supposed to feel old school, this is a Dark Souls game.

    9/10 people that gave this game a 0 is just butthurt that this game is too challenging, so they opt for the easy alternative, Forbidden West.
  17. Adrien69
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Clearly the best game I ever played and I started in 1987 on master system!
    Some minor problems such as assets being reused a bit to often but the world is so big you can t blame them.... And performance could be better / less clipping...
    But honestly, this is just nothing compared to the experience itself.
  18. alejdark
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Excelente videojuego, from software tomo todo lo que aprendio todos estos años y lo puso en elden ring, sin sera un juego del cual se hablara por muchos años.
  19. Fahadmohd_47
    May 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's been a long time and I haven't enjoyed a video game as much as I did in elden ring, it's a really great video game 10/10

    لعبة السنة بكل جدارة    … Expand
  20. Luisillo02
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, simply awesome. I can't wait to replay this game to find all of its secrets.
  21. Buffalobriin
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    An incredible entry by Fromsoft. This game has a depth, that in today’s current offering of titles simply dwarfs everything. The world is massive, intricate and really pulls off a dark fantasy atmosphere that I didn’t expect. Nearly every feature from all past “Soulsborne” games is implemented and improved. Combat is satisfying, character building is thorough and uniquely diverse. I’mAn incredible entry by Fromsoft. This game has a depth, that in today’s current offering of titles simply dwarfs everything. The world is massive, intricate and really pulls off a dark fantasy atmosphere that I didn’t expect. Nearly every feature from all past “Soulsborne” games is implemented and improved. Combat is satisfying, character building is thorough and uniquely diverse. I’m currently over 20 hours in and am still finding new things at every corner. I have no doubt I will be playing this game for years. It’s important to mention to everyone who does not understand this style of game, you do not beat this type of game, you endure. It’s about learning from mistakes, every failure is a learning opportunity. I look forward to learning more with each session.… Expand
  22. Bakerman_2005
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is the greatest thing I ever have, and ever will experience. My entire family left me, I was fired from my job and I owe thousands to the bank as I'm I debt. None of that matters for I have the luxury of enjoying this masterpiece of a game
  23. 112233GKILLOVER
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    The best game ever i see i love everything in this game its amazing from software have a best game in this world
  24. Shikah
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I’m having an absolute blast with this game. It is my favorite game from FromSoftware!
  25. MeGa909
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Super!!! Thank you From Software ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
  26. Shlepeee
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Enough of the unreliable, emotional review bombs from users. I use to consider users just as if not more credible with their reviews of a game than critics, but these days they seem too quick to complain about a game than post any sound criticism.

    Elden Ring has a story, a beautiful open world with next-generation art design And graphics. The controls and action are smooth, and there    Enough of the unreliable, emotional review bombs from users. I use to consider users just as if not more credible with their reviews of a game than critics, but these days they seem too quick to complain about a game than post any sound criticism.

    Elden Ring has a story, a beautiful open world with next-generation art design And graphics. The controls and action are smooth, and there are loads of content to keep players exploring while developing and honing the skills to survive in the unforgiven Lands of Between. I left my wife to.    … Expand
  27. Teufelsrochen
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Top Spiel ,nix für Noobs.
    From Software macht hier einfach alles richtig.
    Überall gibt es was zu entdecken!!!!
  28. RozmrdanaPrdel
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    :DDD Those negative hate comments from ppl that never played a hard soul game before :D cringy as$ fckers jeez go buy some ball$ in ubisoft or ea shop so u can get better :DD love this game i played 180hrs+ and its amazing still amazes me and surprises me like crazy :) graphics are awesome new horse technic is amazing / jumping is great finally added :D open world is gigantic and 11/10 :):DDD Those negative hate comments from ppl that never played a hard soul game before :D cringy as$ fckers jeez go buy some ball$ in ubisoft or ea shop so u can get better :DD love this game i played 180hrs+ and its amazing still amazes me and surprises me like crazy :) graphics are awesome new horse technic is amazing / jumping is great finally added :D open world is gigantic and 11/10 :) amazing quests and side quests / weapons / zones / dungs just best souls game we ever get… Expand
  29. The_Senate
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    A game that we will be studying to the end of time. We will be studying the open world, art, bosses, weapons, and story. in a time where most AAA games are full of microtransactions, and lazy development it is truly astounding hat we got this game. Not only is this the best installment form FromSoftware, but Elden Ring has along with many other games this year ahs revived my hope forA game that we will be studying to the end of time. We will be studying the open world, art, bosses, weapons, and story. in a time where most AAA games are full of microtransactions, and lazy development it is truly astounding hat we got this game. Not only is this the best installment form FromSoftware, but Elden Ring has along with many other games this year ahs revived my hope for future titles.… Expand
  30. ForX
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is great and the performance issues haven't made any difference for me at all cuz I'm not a crying beta baby and I haven't enjoy a game like this before for a long time
  31. Chefben30
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite game of all time. There’s not much I can say that most of the reviews haven’t covered. However, I feel everyone’s personal play through will be a little different and the anecdotes will be unique and entertaining. On my 3rd character, I was clearing an area that I had been through 2 times. I was happily gobbling up resources and poking around the map without a care in the world. All of the sudden, a boss health bar appears that says ‘Deathbird’. A giant skeletal crow about 20 times my size drops out of the sky and pecks me to death. I was slack jawed for a bit and then just started laughing. The thing scared the crap out of me and was pure nightmare fuel to look at. When I came back, it didn’t show up. It took me awhile to realize it was a nighttime boss only. I advanced time and after a few tries, got my revenge. I can’t think of another series where things like this happen.… Expand
  32. Livan
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    As a HUGE fromsoftware fan,so dissapointing,the worst **** i've ever played
  33. SaintRonan
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    A true masterpiece! Only decades of time, talent and experience could make such an amazing game.
  34. MoFa2013
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    The game gets bigger and bigger , the art style is great , the openworld the best i have ever seen since Skyrim , the fights and the gameplay is soo good .

    Eldenring GOTY 2022
  35. Vincenzocolada
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Just amazing how they manage to keep it stupid simple and so complex at the same time! A real chef d'oeuvre
  36. DarkRahnne
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is a great game the boss fights were challenging but would highly recommend
  37. Ruouri
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    If you dont like the game you are just another fu*********** casul, git gud
  38. AliFarahani
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Best game of the Year for from software's games fans , on off the best history games
  39. Dabigboss_1987
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Absolutely masterpiece 2022, best from software game by far, u cant let this game out
  40. GraysonChriss
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Lo mejor que he jugado en años ! el mapa es enorme !! y hay miles de cosas que hace, tienen que jugarlo si son amantes de los souls
  41. DarisW
    May 11, 2022
    10
    This game is a gift to me, more than 100 hours and I still hyped about everything. Never been so invested since Bloodborne and Dark souls 3
  42. atlberq
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    amazing. best souls-borne game ever i think and one of the best games i have ever played
  43. Saitoroi
    May 26, 2022
    10
    Sem palavras para descrever o quão incrível e viciante é essa jornada. Mais de 115 horas de gameplay e ainda estou descobrindo coisas novas e fantásticas nesse game. Super recomendo a todo amante de fantasia sombria.
  44. gaviel89
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This isn't a game for everyone. There is no hand holding but a vague sense of direction. You will be punished for being greedy but rewarded for patience and tenacity. The game is beautiful and immersive. I'm currently 60 hours in and more than half of tbe world still needs to be explored.
  45. Riverhawk
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Best game I've played in years, very addicting. Leaving 10 to negate a whiner
  46. s2play5
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    am like game not like demons souls more elden is world unluck is like this game because your noget stuck is primary boss your get world is explorer eucounter others bosses get lvl up is after die this boss
  47. Ookami_Kakushi
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Graphics Andies review bombing it. Just doing my part with a deserved score
  48. qBoris
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Detailed world with tons of different enemies. Tons of secret places. Awesome looking places and good fight mechanics. Powerful bosses. When you killed one of them you are feeling like you earned it. I'm feeling like I'm not an animal who kills a boss with spamming a button on game pad
  49. Bavari-90
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring makes previous From Software games looks like an indie titles which is absolutely crazy, I can't imagine how much hard work and effort those guys put into this thing...absolutely incredible.
  50. WarriorofGrey
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal, and absolutely a masterpiece in every regard. I see a lot of "0" bombs, which is a red flag that the game is either unplayed or is key to a salty "I am mad this game got a 10", which is incredibly juvenile. The game is difficult - and by no means as accessible as something like breath of the wild. Howeverz it is still the most accessible from software title by far and a fantastic game.
  51. dogheist
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolutely industry changing game! I have been following it since they announced it and the very first time I saw development footage I already knew this was going to be a once in a lifetime game. the smooth combat from previous games combined with excellent pacing, gorgeous open world map and deep rpg elements.... I can't think of anything bad to say about this game, it is its own genreAbsolutely industry changing game! I have been following it since they announced it and the very first time I saw development footage I already knew this was going to be a once in a lifetime game. the smooth combat from previous games combined with excellent pacing, gorgeous open world map and deep rpg elements.... I can't think of anything bad to say about this game, it is its own genre and what the future of gaming looks like.… Expand
  52. xD228Dx
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    12 женитьб на Ранни из 10
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  53. MadTom
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece...combat system is almost perfect with Wide variety of playstyles and mind-blowing art direction. Words can't describe how good this game is.
  54. Gosticouilles
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, I'm 30 hours into it and every second of this game amazes me. It's huge, pretty and the content is gold. One of the best game ever, period!
  55. Aradraf
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    NICE VIDEO GAMEEEE
    I love it its great and The Open world is awesome
    It deserves that score
  56. moneyintheBANKA
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I have played almost all the souls games and, despite what some people think, believe this to be another great one. The world is beautiful, the bosses are challenging, and the sense of adventure is sublime. Please do not listen to naysayers who cry like little babies whenever a frame rate drops for a brief moment. Don’t pay any mind to gamers who want endless innovation - which is often atI have played almost all the souls games and, despite what some people think, believe this to be another great one. The world is beautiful, the bosses are challenging, and the sense of adventure is sublime. Please do not listen to naysayers who cry like little babies whenever a frame rate drops for a brief moment. Don’t pay any mind to gamers who want endless innovation - which is often at the cost of maintaining the beauty of a consistent formulaic franchise. This is a terrific game!… Expand
  57. Rachparov
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. There’s a whole adventure waiting for me every time I start this game.

    For those worried that you might die too many times:
    You basically don’t need to fight bosses. If you find them too hard, just explore the world until you level up enough to beat the boss easily.
  58. Darkvenom407
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    What defines a true open world, a next gen open world, a creative open world you might ask? this game will do all that talking for you the more you play it. It is not your generic open world with objectives to go here or there, this game will let you do you however you want when you want! No one is forcing on you anything here just dive into the world and enjoy its masterpiece of storyWhat defines a true open world, a next gen open world, a creative open world you might ask? this game will do all that talking for you the more you play it. It is not your generic open world with objectives to go here or there, this game will let you do you however you want when you want! No one is forcing on you anything here just dive into the world and enjoy its masterpiece of story telling quest lines, and main which is truly one of the best storylines in videogame history and well ofcourse written by the legendary author himself Geroge RR Martin.
    Everything is just a masterpiece in this game! and heck those 92 hours ive put in flew quickly! and there is still so much more to do and im in love with this game!
    As a long time souls fanboy and especially a Massive fan of Miyazaki games, this is what i have been waiting for and i cant wait fo the next game Miyazaki pulls of. And for the DLC thats to come in elden ring, and yes! there are sidequests and even after the main campaign (depending on your ending) that do open a door for dlc and more to come in the world of elden ring.    … Expand
  59. Matiokso
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    What can i say this game is goty 100% and probably game of decade. Love to see dlc to play another houndred of hours
  60. yousifalraheem
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. I have never played a game that kept me interested for as long as the game lasted. The first few minutes of the game are not that interested because you don't know the scale of this world and what it has in store for you. But once you start to understand that part, it will blow your mind. I often find myself lost in the map just to stumble upon somethingThis game is absolutely fantastic. I have never played a game that kept me interested for as long as the game lasted. The first few minutes of the game are not that interested because you don't know the scale of this world and what it has in store for you. But once you start to understand that part, it will blow your mind. I often find myself lost in the map just to stumble upon something incredible that would hook me for the next few hours. Secret dungeons, hidden worlds, weird modes of transportation, traps. This is a masterpiece. The graphics aren't that good to be honest, but it really didn't matter because the game was more enjoyable that anything else in the market. I guess the next milestone that FromSoftware need to reach is a visual fidelity. It will do this game justice because the level design is from another world.… Expand
  61. Kostas_Spirou
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is the most Ambitious FromSoftware title to date.
    For the first half of the game, I was blown away, the Open World is huge and there are so many things you can do in it, it's absolutely groundbreaking, there are so many areas to explore, a huge map full of castles, ruins, dungeons and cities... even underground cities! It's honestly crazy, this game is insanely big, it has    Elden Ring is the most Ambitious FromSoftware title to date.
    For the first half of the game, I was blown away, the Open World is huge and there are so many things you can do in it, it's absolutely groundbreaking, there are so many areas to explore, a huge map full of castles, ruins, dungeons and cities... even underground cities! It's honestly crazy, this game is insanely big, it has everything you'd expect from a Medieval Open World RPG.

    Although the gameplay is identical to previous FromSoftware titles, there are indeed some minor tweaks and changes, new magic spells, a ton of additional weapons to use in combat and many more. Summons are also useful, and quite necessary in some cases.

    As for the lore, it's pretty deep and interesting for the most part, the game always encourages the player to keep learning new things via exploring or reading.

    The boss fights are spectacular, most of them look phenomenal, their movesets are varied and the animations look gorgeous, however, the game is unbalanced, with some questionable difficulty spikes specifically towards the endgame.

    And lastly, there's a lot of recycled content, all the dungeons look the same, many boss fights are reused, some areas look identical but with different colors... there's a lot of copy paste, which isn't necessarily a very bad thing, but it's worth mentioning.

    Elden Ring is the true evolution of the genre, an amalgamation of everything FromSoftware has done the past few years, and the ultimate souls game.

    Final Rating: "Masterpiece" ~ 10/10.    … Expand
  62. TheVitruvianMan
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Pros -- Great exploration, tons of well-hidden secrets, dungeons are huge and well laid out, over 100 weapons add a lot of combat variety, character handling is very good, music is relaxing, enemies are unique and there's a good variety, you never know what you're going to stumble across when exploring, good replayability, and it's a lot of fun.

    Cons: With the lore being interesting, I    Pros -- Great exploration, tons of well-hidden secrets, dungeons are huge and well laid out, over 100 weapons add a lot of combat variety, character handling is very good, music is relaxing, enemies are unique and there's a good variety, you never know what you're going to stumble across when exploring, good replayability, and it's a lot of fun.

    Cons: With the lore being interesting, I wish there were at least some cutscenes, so that they could present a powerful story. Also, many of the bosses didn't seem as memorable as in their Dark Souls games.    … Expand
  63. AeternaInsomnia
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    What an incredible experience unseen before, easily my favorite game of all time. Masterpiece. Miyazaki is good.
  64. Nikitawr
    May 3, 2023
    10
    The best souls-like game out there. It's perfect for the hardcore fans and for those who just want to hang out in a souls-like world and feel what it's like to play those kind of games. I'm saying this because this game is NOT HARD. You can create your own challenge, but at the same time you can just create mage, use summoning and game will because much easier.
  65. HeraticParadox
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    This is my first soulslike game. I wasn't going to play it but I picked it up because of they hype surrounding the game, and I can't put it down. I love the world. I love exploring it, and I love that the game rewards you for exploring it. It feels to me like an RPG should. I love that you learn about the story through interactions with NPCs, enemies, and exploration. It really feels likeThis is my first soulslike game. I wasn't going to play it but I picked it up because of they hype surrounding the game, and I can't put it down. I love the world. I love exploring it, and I love that the game rewards you for exploring it. It feels to me like an RPG should. I love that you learn about the story through interactions with NPCs, enemies, and exploration. It really feels like you're making your own story in the world, and I think that's something a lot of RPGs today miss out on. I wasn't sure I'd enjoy the difficulty level in the game, but I can honestly say that I enjoy it. It's hard, but fair. Beating bosses feels meaningful. One of my favorite things about the game is the art direction. Some people have complained that it's graphics fall short of top tier for gen 5 systems, but the game's art direction more than makes up for it. I think it's going to continue to look beautiful for decades to come even as graphics continue to improve. I really can't recommend this game enough. It's one of my new favorites.… Expand
  66. Equilibrium1184
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    FromSoft has really taken it to the next level. The world is big and has ALOT in it to do! Bosses are really fun and challenging, NPC are interesting. And the story is FIRE! If you like any of the earlier From Soft games, this is a must have. Even if you never have heard of dark souls or fromsoft, this will be a perfect introduction. 10/10. The framedrops are not in the way of gameplay.FromSoft has really taken it to the next level. The world is big and has ALOT in it to do! Bosses are really fun and challenging, NPC are interesting. And the story is FIRE! If you like any of the earlier From Soft games, this is a must have. Even if you never have heard of dark souls or fromsoft, this will be a perfect introduction. 10/10. The framedrops are not in the way of gameplay. People claiming fromsoft have bought reviewers off are wrong. The game is absolute worth it… Expand
  67. Peitz
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Really nice gameplay.
    Perfect Souls Game with bombastic atmosphere.
    Soundtrack is also a 10/10.
    More NPC and Quest than in other From Software Games.
    A masterpiece.
  68. AspemRiano
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Hands down the best game ive ever played - im 50 and have been gaming since my teens. I see people saying performance issues?? get a better PC and it's as smooth as butter on the PS5. All the negatives are from people who have only played a small portion of the game. 11/10 from me.
  69. Firestars50
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    It's so good, graphics, gameplay, I love everything about this game its just amazing.
  70. Simfric
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Just like Horizon Forbidden West, this game seems to be getting review-bombed for no reason, don't trust these haters, game's **** great
  71. Illumine
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    this game is not for everyone, only the true fans understand what makes it special, the optimization will be better in the future
  72. Vallenhael
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is visually stunning, has incredible depth, fast paced action gameplay and combines the best of every single souls game. It has minor performance issues on Ps5 in Quality mode which are absent in performance mode. The game is a genre defining masterpiece and does not deserve to be review bombed over minor fps drops from 60 to 30 for a few seconds every hour or so.
  73. Xilo36
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    The game is a masterpiece and deserves GOTY. From software consistently pushes out great games.
  74. Benjiii
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    Haven't played anything like it before. This is a masterpiece from the beginning to the end.
  75. Zeon1982
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Dark souls on steroids. There's so much replay value that I'll be playing this game for years to come. A beautiful well crafted masterpiece. Thanks FromSoftware.
  76. reicherapfel736
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Besides the old graphik and at The beginning zur performance Problems Elden Ring ist a very good Game
  77. naki_biga
    Jul 6, 2022
    10
    As you can see, the game is being bombed with bad reviews, do not trust them.

    Elden Ring is one of the most carefully designed games in the last years, especially in level design and mechanics. It obviously follows its predecessors Souls games but refines every aspect of it, combat is more dynamic and have plenty of new mechanics, it is not an R1 smasher anymore, it have the biggest    As you can see, the game is being bombed with bad reviews, do not trust them.

    Elden Ring is one of the most carefully designed games in the last years, especially in level design and mechanics. It obviously follows its predecessors Souls games but refines every aspect of it, combat is more dynamic and have plenty of new mechanics, it is not an R1 smasher anymore, it have the biggest variety of abilities and spells, history is intricated, gameplay challenging at any time, and the map is huge. After 60 hours of gameplay, I am still being impressed of the size, the locations, its atmosphere and how small they make me feel.

    It is, a game with an initial steep learning curve, and give you little info and nowhere to check it. If you have a quest, you need to remember it, you wont have a HUD telling you everything to do, just like real life. It is challenging and it demands you to die a lot, but every dead is not a failure but a chance to learn. But hey, it is an open world that is filled with many, many things (don’t listen to other reviews, Assassin’s Creed is an empty map, not Elden Ring), so if you are stuck on a boss, maybe you should just go somewhere else and come back with better level and skills.

    Being an open world and allowing you to tackle bosses and difficult situations later on, makes a more accessible game that other Souls, that are more lineal and forces you to kill a boss or you cannot advance.

    For me, being a Souls fan since Demon Souls, it feels like a step forward, a beautiful game filled of experiences and adventures, and I am sure many people will enjoy it. This said, if you use to play with all aids, in easy mode, and you are not used to challenges, and want to feel overpowered and simply smash buttons, this is not your game. You will get frustrated as it demands mental calm.    … Expand
  78. enoploter23
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    as a fan of from soft games i had really high expectations on this one....after 60 hours i can say it didnt dissapoint at all the open world aspect may rub some the wrong way but after 5 hours into it i ws hooked...trully a masterpiece 100% would recomend
  79. makarosu
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Это игра с той самой souls механикой, которую я люблю, ещё и в открытом мире
  80. Mishal502
    May 22, 2022
    10
    One of the best games made by mankind (along side Zelda), A MUST PLAY......
  81. Alessiuss
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Un gioco enorme in perfetto stile dark Souls. Se vi lamentare del fatto che non riuscite a superare i boss invece di scriverlo dovreste solo vergognarvi. Probabilmente nella vita affrontate i problemi nello stesso modo. Sfigati.
  82. Bluery
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Best Open World Game Ever. Not the story but gameplay mechanics and design is absolutly outstanding. PS5 Performance Mode runs smooth for me. Graphics is not state of the art but good enough. And it is a little bit easier than the other souls games. Lots of secrets not so much copy pasta like in similar open world games.
  83. Venxas23
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    La obra definitiva de Fromsoftware hasta la fecha. Recoje y mejora todo lo que hace a todos los otros juegos buenos, brindando una increíble experiencia de fantasía con una ambientación que te atrapa.
    Las nuevas mecánicas cómo el salto y el combate a caballo (que si bien ya existían desde hace mucho tiempo en los videojuegos, mas elden ring los utiliza de modo excepcional) funcionan fe    La obra definitiva de Fromsoftware hasta la fecha. Recoje y mejora todo lo que hace a todos los otros juegos buenos, brindando una increíble experiencia de fantasía con una ambientación que te atrapa.
    Las nuevas mecánicas cómo el salto y el combate a caballo (que si bien ya existían desde hace mucho tiempo en los videojuegos, mas elden ring los utiliza de modo excepcional) funcionan fe forma increíble, y abren un gran abanico de posibilidades tanto a la movilidad cómo a la exploración o al combate, ya que están muy bien aprovechadas. Sin ir mas allá, solo las magias, cosa que ya existía en todos los juegos de Dark Souls, aquí se sienten totalmente distintas. Son ágiles y útiles y jugar cómo mago realmente genera una sensación satisfactoria, no porque vuelva el juego fácil, sino porque realmente te sientes un mago en un reino de fantasía.
    Y hablando de la dificultad. Mucho se habló de que iba a ser un juego más fácil, con mas ayudas, etc... Bueno, Gilip*lleces. Es igual de dificil o más que cualquier otro juego de From. Las cinemáticas son increíblemente bellas y los bosses tiene un diseño precioso, cuidado, único y memorable, así cómo su propio moveset, que cuenta con las mismas cualidades.    … Expand
  84. Reviewbrah2
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Pinnacle of the franchise hands down. I expected a game half that size. World and story are amazing, combat even better than DS3 and Difficulty spicy as always. The PC port is a **** but even then the game is incredibly enjoyable.
  85. Kamikal
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    This is what i want just look at the map and world which fromsoftware made

    Lore and story of the game is 10 of 10 its what miyazaki and RRmartin writte
  86. Hauram
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Take your time at the beginning, introduce yourself to this open world. If you expect this game to be like other open world games that automaticly leed you through everything - this is not line that. But if you take your time, try to understand that this game is everything that

    gamers where looking for in terms of new experiences. This Game is a Hardcore Game by any means. And to all    Take your time at the beginning, introduce yourself to this open world. If you expect this game to be like other open world games that automaticly leed you through everything - this is not line that. But if you take your time, try to understand that this game is everything that


    gamers where looking for in terms of new experiences. This Game is a Hardcore Game by any means. And to all people criticising the Hardcore-ness of this game by telling things like bla bla it is not showing you anything bla bla ...
    Hardcore in terms of Souls Games is not "Witcher-3-on-Deathmarch-Hardcore". As I said, if you take your tome to lern the mechanics you will eventually understand how this game works. If you take it slowly and are nosy as hell you will be rewarded like you have never been rewarded.    … Expand
  87. Wildrums-
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    Une pépite, que du bonheur ! Elden ring est une bouffée d'air frais au milieu de la mode des jeux à monde ouvert. Il nous offre la possibilité de prendre le temps de partir à l'aventure comme bon nous semble. Et son exigence est vraiment bien équilibré en fonction de la manière dont on veut jouer. Je le conseil à toute et à tous.
  88. StockTME
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Demon souls in huge open world. Loved it. Think it should be 9.5 but due to lack of fractals 10 is more deserving.

    Things that should be improved in my opinion to make it perfect. 1. Performance optimization can be better. However I did not mind ps5 performance mode, it was good enough. 2.Better side quest tracking system. Game is long and you often miss key items for questlines    Demon souls in huge open world. Loved it. Think it should be 9.5 but due to lack of fractals 10 is more deserving.

    Things that should be improved in my opinion to make it perfect.

    1. Performance optimization can be better. However I did not mind ps5 performance mode, it was good enough.
    2.Better side quest tracking system. Game is long and you often miss key items for questlines that while optional are big and interesting areas... so at a point you go and google how to get there... which is annoying. While it has fun element to pick hints around I think it should still be easier to remember them... Feel like 99% people end up googling this at a point, think that is a problem...
    3. Do something with amount of bosses, especially those that sometimes appear as regular enemy sometimes as boss ? Wtf is it regular enemy or boss.... feels like we got bit lazy at a point and started reusing enemies for bosses or bosses for enemies...    … Expand
  89. Tommey
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    This is my first-ish (tried DS III, but failed shortly within 90 minutes and gave up) FromSoftware game. I love how you can explore 60% of the map without progressing to the first story boss. That way you can get overpowered and find items and explore from the beginning.

    Absolutely epic game with epic boss fights and gameplay. The lore is pretty interesting as well. Just wish the    This is my first-ish (tried DS III, but failed shortly within 90 minutes and gave up) FromSoftware game. I love how you can explore 60% of the map without progressing to the first story boss. That way you can get overpowered and find items and explore from the beginning.

    Absolutely epic game with epic boss fights and gameplay. The lore is pretty interesting as well. Just wish the plot/story was more concrete and cohesive. The music definitely fit the theme of the game's challenges and overall ambience. This is definitely my most proud platinum trophy out of my entire collection due to the sheer difficulty of the hard-hitting bosses and timings you have to know.    … Expand
  90. Cait_Nostamas
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The culmination of FromSoftware games. If you like the genre, this game will give you everything you could ever want. If you don't like the genre, it's fine. You don't have to like enjoy a thing to recognize its values
  91. LunLun
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I'm in love with EVERY single aspect of this game. The environment, the dungeons, the enemies, the Bosses (which the main ones are some of the hardest ever imo)... it's just breathtakingly beautiful. I've spent SO SO many hours just in the first area alone, just exploring, trying to solve little riddles and sometimes just standing there and appreciating the view. This game has SO MANY coolI'm in love with EVERY single aspect of this game. The environment, the dungeons, the enemies, the Bosses (which the main ones are some of the hardest ever imo)... it's just breathtakingly beautiful. I've spent SO SO many hours just in the first area alone, just exploring, trying to solve little riddles and sometimes just standing there and appreciating the view. This game has SO MANY cool fight mechanics, SO MANY cool weapons - I think there's something for EVERYONE. I love that the magic system got an upgrade this time around. I think this could easily become my absolute favourite game of all time. It just doesn't get boring even one minute.

    I've played it on PS5 (BEAUTIFUL) and Pc (I'm on the lower specs side there with only a 1060) and after the update it runs perfectly fine even on my old boy.
    Another note: all this hurt little review bombing babys crying and rating a game like this with 0(!!) points.. you don't even deserve to play a game like this.    … Expand
  92. Victorulll
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Una auténtica obra maestra y eso que nunca me gustó el estilo de juego de dark souls , pero esto ya es otro nivel , investigar un mundo lleno de peligros y exploración, con gran variedad de armas y armaduras , con enemigos épicos, una locura de juego , goty 2022 seguro
  93. Morburguul
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Apart from the frame drop issue which is going to be fixed soon, this game is near perfect. The lore, art direction, atmosphere, combat, boss fights, armor sets, weapons, etc. are as good as ever if not better compared to the previous titles. Fromsoftware worked hard on this game with passion and they outdid themselves, so we should in general be more appreciative of this game especiallyApart from the frame drop issue which is going to be fixed soon, this game is near perfect. The lore, art direction, atmosphere, combat, boss fights, armor sets, weapons, etc. are as good as ever if not better compared to the previous titles. Fromsoftware worked hard on this game with passion and they outdid themselves, so we should in general be more appreciative of this game especially nowadays that video games are hardly ever made passionately.… Expand
  94. Sergi_1818
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Es un juego absolutamente perfecto. El diseño del mapa, los gráficos, la jugabilidad. Juego de año 2022, 23 y 24 si hace falta. Es un sin sentido. Totalmente recomendado para los apasionados de los roguesouls
  95. PityClassy
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever created l… The art, the lore, the music, the smooth combat system, the very dangerous open world, and the feeling of being humbled. Huge dark souls player and I have to say from software in the future will have a very hard time making a game better than Elden Ring. Elden ring to from software is like Skyrim is to Bethesda, a **** masterpiece.
  96. FuryTornado
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    My first Soulsborne game and completely enchanted into the beautiful open world. The deep Souls combat mechanics, almost-free exploration and artistic designed environments/settings. And to top all of them, the bosses, Radahn and Malenia fight is just unforgettable.
  97. EscalitoEscbar
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    Ein Meisterwerk....da bleibt nicht viel mehr zusagen....Hatte unglaublich viel Spaß mit diesem Game
  98. Muhgamer
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    the best game yet this year and don't forget there is still 1 game on the way that I guess will be a real contender god of war Ragnarok . this year is on fire. 2022 games awards is going to be the best and I guess better than 2018
  99. Mehran7980
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is just another example of hidetaka miyazaki amazing talent and dedication in making such a marvellous world, full of surprises.
  100. Karnog
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This game will have its place in gaming History. Tota masterpiece. The world, the fights, the lore and berserk references 10 /10
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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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