Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. Steamtitans
    May 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un gran juego muy difícil pero satisfactorio, pase media hora tratando de vencer al primer jefe pero valió cada segundo… Expand
  2. Raj1
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    After playing around 100 hours, this is definitely the best open world game I have played in a while.
  3. GoldExperiens
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is just an completed version of dark souls but it doesn’t make it bad although it makes the game real masterpiece
  4. Turki511
    May 2, 2022
    0
    اراها تاخذ تقييم 0 لان ليس بها لغة عربية ومتحدثين اللغة العربية اكثر من نصف مليار I see it taking a rating of 0 because it has no Arabic language and Arabic speakers are more than half a billion
  5. nemoide
    May 2, 2022
    10
    wonderfully distressing, the best game i ever play this year by far, thanks
  6. fappers
    May 2, 2022
    10
    This has to be one of the greatest games ever made. Deep lore, fluid combat, grand setting and scale, amazing graphics, rewarding and challenging fights, and a great community. Highly recommend diving in!
  7. A-duck
    May 2, 2022
    5
    The game is really about making your own fun. It's not my type of game. Hope you have fun playing it.
  8. Arrius_knight
    May 2, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  9. Mark2vis
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Parabéns a From Software por fazer esse jogo englobando as mecânicas da serie Souls em um jogo de mundo aberto cheio de vida e diversidade
    Melhor jogo de mundo aberto desde Skyrim
  10. LinkNellaGrotta
    May 2, 2022
    10
    One of the best game I ever played in my entire life. I'm a big Nintendo fan and this game is hard for me, but I always played all the From Software since King's Field. I'm amazed. I'm amazed as a game dev and as a player. The work done is brilliant, it’s incredible. The Art direction, the background of each faction, the mood of desperation gluing everything together. This game is soOne of the best game I ever played in my entire life. I'm a big Nintendo fan and this game is hard for me, but I always played all the From Software since King's Field. I'm amazed. I'm amazed as a game dev and as a player. The work done is brilliant, it’s incredible. The Art direction, the background of each faction, the mood of desperation gluing everything together. This game is so brave, so courageous vs the actual market that It’s like a light beam in the night. Seriously, regardless of the type of game we like, we must protect this team.… Expand
  11. RaidanX
    May 2, 2022
    10
    As a new souls player I was like many other players apprehensive about purchasing the game. The first 6 hours were tough but vital for the rest of my adventure in the lands between. I died many times and didn’t gain any runes but I did enjoy the exploration and eventually I gained the satisfaction of killing a boss and some difficult enemies. After these 6 hours I experienced without doubtAs a new souls player I was like many other players apprehensive about purchasing the game. The first 6 hours were tough but vital for the rest of my adventure in the lands between. I died many times and didn’t gain any runes but I did enjoy the exploration and eventually I gained the satisfaction of killing a boss and some difficult enemies. After these 6 hours I experienced without doubt the greatest game I have ever played (2nd isn’t even close by the way). I’ve spent around 160 hours in the game and will be completing multiple playthroughs. Fantastic world design, exploration, multiple armor sets, weapons, skills, varied enemy design and some fantastic boss fights. My warning to new players is the game does not hold your hand and will not give you a clear path. You will have to explore and pay attention to the the dialogue for little clues and lore. If side quests interest you then you will need a guide. Some of the side quests are excellent and full of lore but easy to fail or get lost. I know some won’t like doing this but the lore, boss fights and rewards make it worth doing. I’m at the end of my first playthrough and have just defeated the hardest boss (optional) and already planning my next one. 10/10 Insane rating… Expand
  12. LuisRuiz
    May 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the difficulty is based on how much time you want to spend on it i liked sekiro more… Expand
  13. 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
  14. drlowdon
    May 1, 2022
    9
    Over the past decade FromSoftware have built a reputation as one of the most reliable developers around, and they’ve continued that form with The Elden Ring.

    In gameplay terms it retains much of the formula laid down by previous Dark Souls titles with players developing their characters to use melee weapons, magic or a mixture of both. The game is punishing, and it’s very easy to die,    Over the past decade FromSoftware have built a reputation as one of the most reliable developers around, and they’ve continued that form with The Elden Ring.

    In gameplay terms it retains much of the formula laid down by previous Dark Souls titles with players developing their characters to use melee weapons, magic or a mixture of both. The game is punishing, and it’s very easy to die, but the combat is incredibly satisfying and rarely feels unfair, especially since checkpoints are found more frequently than before.

    The biggest change is that, for the first time, FromSoftware have created a true open world. There was a concern that this could be to the games detriment, as the intricate world design has always been a huge part of what made their games so great, but “The Lands Between” are just incredible to explore. Unlike so many other games in the genre there isn’t an endless list of quests to complete, or icons to make your way towards, instead players are left to find the world’s secrets for themselves. And there are secrets to be found everywhere!

    If I was going to point out one negative it’d be the fact that many of the dungeons/catacombs play a little too similar, but that is just a small nitpick in what is a truly amazing game.    … Expand
  15. PrimeZardock
    May 1, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing. It honestly deserves game of the year and game of the decade. Everything from the combat to the world building to the customization is phenomenal. You need to buy this game.
  16. blobbybigshuffl
    May 1, 2022
    2
    Now all the fake marketing hype has dissapeared the game reveals it's ugly colours.

    Unfortunately the gaming community seems to be controlled now by the 'Youtube commentators', they randomly choose a game to like and then we're all meant to be gushing about how in love we are with it. It has ugly graphics and ugly game mechanics. NPC's walk these pathetic linear paths 5 minutes after    Now all the fake marketing hype has dissapeared the game reveals it's ugly colours.

    Unfortunately the gaming community seems to be controlled now by the 'Youtube commentators', they randomly choose a game to like and then we're all meant to be gushing about how in love we are with it.

    It has ugly graphics and ugly game mechanics. NPC's walk these pathetic linear paths 5 minutes after you've killed them, how does that make an immersive game? It's brutally difficult forcing a massive grind, the UI is ugly and not optimised for PC at all..... It's a horrible experience and It will sink in popularity as quickly as it rose. What makes me even more angrier is people slate AC games for changing their mechanics but praise this game when the mechanics in new AC games are quite similar; leveling, gear acquistion, and boss fights... The difference is the animations for fighting and overal experience is dynamic and fluid... Elden ring is just clunky and repetitive. I hate it. It's for sadomasochists that like Gothic metal fantasy, the type of art that biker gangs put on their beer bellies above their hairy chests.    … Expand
  17. SasukeUae
    Apr 30, 2022
    3
    عالم مفتوح فاضي، ومليئ بالتكرار، قيم بلاي نفسه نفس الأجزاء السابقة، قصة ضعيفه اذا وجدت من الأساس، وسالفة النهايات المتعدده كذبة، الفرق بين نهاية ونهايه شيء طفيف ولا يكاد يذكر، لو بغيت حسنه وحده هي تصميم العالم.
  18. Kdot1
    Apr 30, 2022
    4
    This game really forces you to play co-op
    OP enemies Ashes of war bs Boring story Go kill 1,2,3.. boss
    Absolute mess It's flooded with stupid mechanics it forces you to use
    And the compat is is just not fun
    I was waiting for this game cause I adored bloodborne But what a waste of hours playing waiting for for the game to grasp me
  19. Neo-BRAT
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    Отличная игра! Было очень интересно исследовать каждый уголок. А ещё в игре великолепная стилистика, антураж. Всё очень атмосферно.
    Единственное, чего не хватало - более внятного сюжета.
  20. RiSK907
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    The game is a masterpiece. As usual, some on the internet decided to bombard the game with negative reviews for absolutely no reason. Pay them no mind. The game is unlike anything you have ever played before - it is gorgeous, mysterious, the massive worlds feels rich and alive, everywhere you go there is something new and awe-inspiring to discover, the battle system is so fun and soThe game is a masterpiece. As usual, some on the internet decided to bombard the game with negative reviews for absolutely no reason. Pay them no mind. The game is unlike anything you have ever played before - it is gorgeous, mysterious, the massive worlds feels rich and alive, everywhere you go there is something new and awe-inspiring to discover, the battle system is so fun and so engaging, it challenges you but if you ever feel stuck, you easily can go exploring and come back five times stronger. After playing this game twice and sinking almost 200 hours into it, I can easily say it is one of my top five all-time favorite games, hands down. Do yourself a favor - buy and play this game ASAP. You will NOT be disappointed.… Expand
  21. Malek_Rockie
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is AMAZING. If you plan on playing this, do yourself a favor and try to think of it as a world that you wanna uncover in all sort of ways. There's always something new to discover, whether it's a hidden cave, a new city right under your nose, or a small gateway to a new world. This game has it all. The negative reviews are almost always because of the difficulty of the game, yes the game is difficult but it can become easy if you either learn how to gid gud or change up your character build which you can do mid game.
    The world of Elden Ring is just gorgeous, you can feel a history behind every section. I remember one time I found a normal enemy sitting on one knee in front of a grave and started thinking 'I wonder what's his story' or the one time I found another normal enemy standing in an abandoned city playing on the flute by himself. and speaking of music, the use of music in Elden Ring is so good and I won't spoil anything about that. just play the game already    … Expand
  22. Bato
    Apr 30, 2022
    9
    Story: 5/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Graphics: 8/10
    Enjoyability: 9/10
    Overall: 9/10
  23. Zero_89
    Apr 30, 2022
    5
    Ask yourself: Do I really wanna play dark souls again? If yes this is the game for you, if no prepare to experience the same game slightly remixed since 2009
  24. xTockii
    Apr 30, 2022
    9
    Played every souls like and this is by far my new favorite, the open world is gorgeous looking, the story is very in depth and there is a bunch of lore and secrets to discover, new players who have never played a souls like will most likely have a hard time figuring things out but the game will give you a tutorial to help you with combat, controls and exploration. if you have never playedPlayed every souls like and this is by far my new favorite, the open world is gorgeous looking, the story is very in depth and there is a bunch of lore and secrets to discover, new players who have never played a souls like will most likely have a hard time figuring things out but the game will give you a tutorial to help you with combat, controls and exploration. if you have never played a souls like i still recommend playing and learning the game, don`t spent a few minutes and quit, spend atleast a good 5 hours so you can get used to it, must play… Expand
  25. Nheo15
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    They improve alot love the open world and my money is not wasted buying Elden ring. More power FROMSOFT.
  26. Rascel23
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I’ve ever played……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….… Expand
  27. golovokrugenie
    Apr 29, 2022
    8
    Неплохая игра. Но серия Дарк соулс понравилась больше из-за пвп
  28. Ronni_
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While not completely flawless, Fromsoftware first attempt on an open word was a major success.… Expand
  29. FUROpinion
    Apr 29, 2022
    5
    Fix your game! Worked great at launch, but you update and change the meta enough and now this game is horrendous! This is part of the reason I stopped playing CoD. One week it's semi balanced, A bunch of babies show up complaining, and now it's an unbalanced mess.
  30. TrilhaNoPlay
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    Eu que não sou tão fã dos jogos do estilo Souls amei a experiência rápida que tive com Elden Ring. joguei durante 4h e como muitos dizem: a única certeza que você tem é que vc vai morrer.

    Sim, morri bastante no jogo. No final, terminei dropando do jogo mas tenham certeza que jogarei novamente e que trarei a experiência no meu canal na Twitch. A proposito, aceito dicas de um recomeço    Eu que não sou tão fã dos jogos do estilo Souls amei a experiência rápida que tive com Elden Ring. joguei durante 4h e como muitos dizem: a única certeza que você tem é que vc vai morrer.

    Sim, morri bastante no jogo. No final, terminei dropando do jogo mas tenham certeza que jogarei novamente e que trarei a experiência no meu canal na Twitch.

    A proposito, aceito dicas de um recomeço no jogo menos sofrido. Eu comecei com "vagabundo" e não foi muito bacana. Saliento: Não sou pro player, sou noob mesmo.

    Pra finalizar, eu digo e repito: Elden Ring é uma experiência que todo gamer precisa jogar, até os que não gostam de jogos estilo Souls como eu.    … Expand
  31. Yokozuma
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, this game is better than Gex. Very fun, challenging and erotic experience
  32. Ruff_Ambassador
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    Never played a dark souls game but this is easily one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. The world is so huge and expansive and the difficulty is basically optional based on the weapons and build you give your self so if your stuck on a boss or a certain area just go somewhere else and level up or find a sick new weapon to destroy everything with in the ginormous map.Never played a dark souls game but this is easily one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. The world is so huge and expansive and the difficulty is basically optional based on the weapons and build you give your self so if your stuck on a boss or a certain area just go somewhere else and level up or find a sick new weapon to destroy everything with in the ginormous map. The only problems I have with the game is sometimes the controller would be unresponsive but it was very rare and that when you lock on to an enemy the game can just randomly lock you on to another enemy if you look in there direction which is very annoying in the heat of battle but you get used to it.… Expand
  33. stratos_au
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    Honestly its a hard, but rewarding game. Many casual players will be scare away by the difficulty level of this game . However the grind is well worth the experience, the maps and open world is interesting and the exploration is very satisfying, it no linear and it can be a bit daunting , but being patient and levelling up and getting more skills and spells open up the game.

    The game is    Honestly its a hard, but rewarding game. Many casual players will be scare away by the difficulty level of this game . However the grind is well worth the experience, the maps and open world is interesting and the exploration is very satisfying, it no linear and it can be a bit daunting , but being patient and levelling up and getting more skills and spells open up the game.

    The game is simply fantastic. You can keep playing hours and hours, honestly is one of those epic legendary games that will be reference for years to come. Cant praise it high enough.
    After 100 hrs I feel that I’m just scratching the surface if the game, the map is maaasive. Amazing game 10 out of 10    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. Diextazi
    Apr 28, 2022
    7
    All souls games in this one. I like this game at start, but at the end it was boring and I just wanted to end. Plot is good, in Miyazaki's style. Bosses are very good with hardcore as fans needed. I like this game for challenges that I had.
  36. aza113
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    Dont be put off by the "not a souls veteran", it is not a pre-requisite to enjoy this game.

    I have always enjoyed games when I can select "easy" or normal, but this game does not induce rage in me , because every time you die, you can easily see what you did wrong there, and at no point does it felt unfair. The amount of stuff that is in the map is amazing, I used to really love    Dont be put off by the "not a souls veteran", it is not a pre-requisite to enjoy this game.

    I have always enjoyed games when I can select "easy" or normal, but this game does not induce rage in me , because every time you die, you can easily see what you did wrong there, and at no point does it felt unfair.

    The amount of stuff that is in the map is amazing, I used to really love FarCry 3, but could not finish FC4 and any assassins creed since brotherhood, even though I thought I loved open world, it is until now I realise I miss the feelings of discovery, of things that are genuinely different, and that the environment, the enemy placement and items tell a story to those who seek it.

    I believe its the best RPG since diablo 2    … Expand
  37. DarthDeadite
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    Wasn't sure if a Souls game would suit open world, took me about 8 hours to really get into it with the Wretch class, now I can't get enough of it, another From Software masterpiece . Could use a patch or two for performance issues but it doesn't distract from the enjoyment Souls games bring!

    Update: Not yet completed but over 350 hours played, what a game, brimming full of amazing    Wasn't sure if a Souls game would suit open world, took me about 8 hours to really get into it with the Wretch class, now I can't get enough of it, another From Software masterpiece . Could use a patch or two for performance issues but it doesn't distract from the enjoyment Souls games bring!

    Update: Not yet completed but over 350 hours played, what a game, brimming full of amazing content, bosses, secrets, loot. One of my favorite games of all time    … Expand
  38. calinoi
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    This is the pinnacle of open world game. Exploration of the world rewards your time and courage. It is the most accessible Souls games and the absolute favorite, for me. Greatest game of the year, and probably of the last few years as well. Maybe it will be the greatest of the next years too. 10/10
  39. Vert1gus
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    New to the “Souls” genre, but this game is an excellent way to join this style of gameplay. Reminds me of Zelda Breath of the Wild kinda. The “feel” anyway, the combat is brutal, but with summons and the ashes of war that you can add to weapons are awesome ways to help make it easier.
  40. ARTBAR
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who worked on this game, as a fan of the series, it just went in perfectly, combined all the best that was in the previous series and surprised with a stunning open world and the form of its exploration, exploding landscape and labyrinths, a huge variety of mobs, weapons, bosses, clothes and so on and amazing design, for all these 100+ hoursI want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who worked on this game, as a fan of the series, it just went in perfectly, combined all the best that was in the previous series and surprised with a stunning open world and the form of its exploration, exploding landscape and labyrinths, a huge variety of mobs, weapons, bosses, clothes and so on and amazing design, for all these 100+ hours of sheer pleasure, I express my gratitude from the bottom of my heart… Expand
  41. Tdix
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    A fantastic game that ought to be on everyones must play list! Not sure why they couldnt have added a difficulty slider that grants more/less hp to players/bosses though
  42. gerycash
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Never played souls before and this game made it possible to try it with short time and no **** The world story and characters are amazing.
  43. station1984
    Apr 27, 2022
    0
    PS4 or PS5 Versions:

    If you are an expat living in Asia or have the desire to play the game in English, tough luck because you will get the game in Chinese whether you like it or not. Sony will not issue a refund. Neither Sony nor Bandai is willing to announce that an English language pack is coming for English speakers living in Asia. The entire menu is in Chinese.
  44. Jackyyu
    Apr 27, 2022
    6
    Elden ring is fun, but region locked languages are retarded, can't change language makes the experience way worse. Especially when your friends and other people use english and you are the only one who uses Chinese. Normally this wouldn't be a huge problem, but lden ring is a extremely complex and the names of characters and items can get complicated sometimes. I hope they patch it out.
  45. JokingBR
    Apr 27, 2022
    6
    First off, not my first SoulsBorne game, I have played and finished DS1, DS2, DS3 and BB several times, this game has good visual, interesting lore and at first the exploration is fun and so is the PVP, but that's where the praise end, the game feels highly inconsistent, Bosses deal too much damage, are too fast and for some reasons can move cancel, they're made in a way you're expected toFirst off, not my first SoulsBorne game, I have played and finished DS1, DS2, DS3 and BB several times, this game has good visual, interesting lore and at first the exploration is fun and so is the PVP, but that's where the praise end, the game feels highly inconsistent, Bosses deal too much damage, are too fast and for some reasons can move cancel, they're made in a way you're expected to be with someone else, they have the speed to deal with 2 players, which makes It unfair for the ones alonethe fall damage is really weird, falls that shouldn't kill you do, and the ones that should don't, level desing out of the open world feel like a straight line, enemys deal too much damage, Boss and enemy desings are lazy, they all feel like a glob of meat with a lot of hands and legs, the game repeats A LOT of content, you will fight the same boss at least 5 different times, and depending If they turn into a common enemy even more, exploration gets old kick, the game has over 80 boss fight and 9 Bosses aren't reused, the game doesn't know how to space out checkpoints, so they're everywhere, and sometimes the game kills you very cheaply, most areas fell uniteresting, as basically everything is a forest, I don't think this Is a master piece.… Expand
  46. MudkipUwU
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    The first time I regret not buying the game at release. I bought it as a 42€ key 3 weeks later. Now I am 100+ hours into the game without even finishing my first playthrough. And this won't be my last journey in the lands between.

    Imothe only flaw this game has is technical. Sometimes FPS drop, especially after the new 1,04 patch. The bossfights except the last ones (those are just OP    The first time I regret not buying the game at release. I bought it as a 42€ key 3 weeks later. Now I am 100+ hours into the game without even finishing my first playthrough. And this won't be my last journey in the lands between.

    Imothe only flaw this game has is technical. Sometimes FPS drop, especially after the new 1,04 patch. The bossfights except the last ones (those are just OP tanky bosses with overpowered attacks) are amazing. The builds you are using do matter. Some people complain about the difficulty of a boss and you are like "what? I first tried it" and at another boss you have been struggling at some people got through with ease. The world looks beautiful, the lore is interesting even though not much is said and this game is just so much fun it's crazy. I never had that much fun in a souls game. I disliked souls game, Elden Ring is a real difference though. A real banger has to release, instead Elden Ring will be Game of The year. Deserved.    … Expand
  47. Gondim
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made, easy. Might be the most fantastic world created on a videogame and such a mastery in everything it proposes to do. A truly milestone in the videogame industry. People will talk and discover secret things while playing this game for a really, really long time: months! years! This is huge! Just WOW!
  48. yairkohn
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    When I first played it I got annoyed as it seemed too similar to previous games in the series. After over 300 hr of game time I can say that this is easily the best of FS and one of the best RPGs ever made.
  49. JasonMassaker
    Apr 27, 2022
    0
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad game, even ET is better. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  50. James_GST
    Apr 27, 2022
    5
    我覺得媒體太誇大不實了,畫面毫無進步,自由過頭根本不知道在玩什麼? 劇情帶入感太低了! 請喬治馬丁來幫忙,根本就是浪費!
  51. I_Am_Legacy
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Having an absolute blast with Elden Ring, I've got about 20-30 hours in so far and still plenty of content left to do, they definitely improved on the Dark Souls formula I'm surprised the user scores aren't in the high 8's at least. The PS5 games I have played so far have been underwhelming even with the increased power of the PS5 games seem to fall short as developers continue to push forHaving an absolute blast with Elden Ring, I've got about 20-30 hours in so far and still plenty of content left to do, they definitely improved on the Dark Souls formula I'm surprised the user scores aren't in the high 8's at least. The PS5 games I have played so far have been underwhelming even with the increased power of the PS5 games seem to fall short as developers continue to push for graphics, how many realistic shadows they can render and more prettier lights instead of focusing on what matters which is solid framerate at a steady resolution which I am glad to say Elden Ring does perfectly and there are hardly any framerate dips in performance mode.

    This game isn't for everyone, if you have never played a souls game before ( Dark Souls, Bloodborne etc. ) you will find this game very hard, it is supposed to be hard it's not because you are bad, there is a steep learning curve and you need the patience to potentially run against a boss 100 times before you beat them, learn the mechanics, learn how to switch quickly between defensive and aggressive playstyles.

    This game is a 10/10 for me either because it is genuinely that good or because industry standards of what constitutes a good game have dropped so low lately Elden Ring outshines anything which releases today as it is a solid fun experience without the live service predatory monetisation schemes and the infuriating grindfest season passes which companies like EA and TakeTwo mandate in all of their game releases, Elden Ring is a game you pay for and you come home with a game and not a project to be fixed later down the line.    … Expand
  52. 0uts1der
    Apr 27, 2022
    0
    Elden Ring for Asia version doesn't have English in-game. I really want to play but i don't know any Chinese or Korean.
  53. 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.
  54. Alexius92
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    In shot incredible experience. Easily game of the year material.

    So much to do and explore and the variety is vast.

    Exploring is fun and varied and combat is challenging and the different options and ways to play are abundant.

    Good atmosphere and rememberable characters I feel I got way more than my moneys worth or what I was expecting.
  55. Saisuke
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    First game I've ever platinum with over 200 hours of gameplay. This game is a masterpiece, made me want to explore every nook and cranny like no other. I had super high expectations and even then, it managed to surpass them. I've played all of fromsoft games, they managed to create the game of the decade.
  56. Tragaslava
    Apr 26, 2022
    0
    Si el juego no fuese a 4 fps seria la polla pero como es un puto power point ahi se queda un 1 de 10
  57. leditjulien
    Apr 26, 2022
    9
    Probably one of the best games ever made.... I won't give it a 10 out of 10 because of performance issues across platform and a lack of accessibility options(colorblind,etc....)
  58. firetheft
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    Great bosses, interesting locations, many weapons. Best fromsoftware game, must play.
  59. Conorbreaker
    Apr 26, 2022
    4
    Juego malísimo, no hay por donde cogerlo, parece una alpha. Si te va el sado y perder tu tiempo te encantará. Ni en la NES los juegos tenían una sensación de juego tan terrible.

    La crítica a los gráficos no la comparto, el arte me parece más que correcto.
  60. Madongo
    Apr 26, 2022
    9
    A masterpiece.. not the best graphics and animations but the Design of the open World is the best i've ever seen
  61. Delib0t
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece - gameplay is smooth, story is confusing but exciting, enemies are tough but manageable. Overall 10/10
  62. Lightlollo
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Molto probabilmente vincerà il goty di quest'anno, è uno dei giochi migliori che ci sia. Ha un ritmo di gioco incredibile.
  63. CarlitoGaming
    Apr 25, 2022
    1
    This game has no english version on the HK PS store. Sony wont refund the game.
  64. Maximozo
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Love this game! Ultimate souls game with INSANE beautiful world full of new stuff to explore and find out all by yourself! Game has multiple mechanics u can try its just there its letting u do it how u want to defeat it and has like 6 endings u can do by your actions/quests/idk am still finding out :D. I played like 200hrs till i defeated it but still i have a lot to explore so. If u wantLove this game! Ultimate souls game with INSANE beautiful world full of new stuff to explore and find out all by yourself! Game has multiple mechanics u can try its just there its letting u do it how u want to defeat it and has like 6 endings u can do by your actions/quests/idk am still finding out :D. I played like 200hrs till i defeated it but still i have a lot to explore so. If u want a game that lets u do whatever u want and like u want it just there :) just writing this cuz many kids dont know how to play this game cuz todays games are just so dum :D anyway :D love it cant wait for dlc :) just play it by yourself :) love u fromsoft… Expand
  65. nexxuno
    Apr 25, 2022
    5
    Empty world, no storytelling, dated graphics.

    Combat is somewhat fun and art direction is good and inspired.

    A good example of how marketing and hype are becoming more important than quality.
  66. SurrealSam
    Apr 25, 2022
    0
    The culmination of all of Fromsoft's previous works. A true masterpiece. Will go down as one of the greatest games of all time. People who are leaving negative reviews must not have known what they were getting into or struggled due to difficulty (overcoming challenges is the point of the experience).
  67. mulkster77
    Apr 25, 2022
    1
    So many wasted hours invested into obtaining items and moves, then the developers later take away the usefulness if these items. They call it nerfing, but it's just anti consumer business practices.
  68. Satanic-majestY
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is Fromsoftware's best game so far.
    GOTY 2022 without a doubt ;)
  69. yahata
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    one of the best games I ever played, amazing open world and combat and made me enjoy souls like games.
  70. mahmudink
    Apr 25, 2022
    8
    لعبة رائعة لكنها مثل سابقاتها مع أعداء مختلفين، تصميم المراحل ممتاز، اوستات عادية، تكرار مقرف، لعبة جميلة لكن ليست الأفضل كما يزعم البعض
  71. Andrew_098
    Apr 25, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PROS
    The overworld and the level design is very good and very inspired,the esploration is at its best, reaching a new location leaves you speechless,the mount is good, the lore is amazing and the world is telling its story by just looking at it and it's really really good and interesting,but we play game to have fun,lore is not the most important thing.

    CONS
    The Map is great,but feels empty,few decent quest,many weapons and builds but few are worth using,the endgame is unbalance with very bad enemy placement,mob with too much HP not worth fighting, unfair boss moveset that force you to use summon to have fun,copypaste bosses and mobs.Not much replayability also, and the pvp/coop is fromsoftware worst experience.

    CONCLUSION
    The game is good but i wouldn't raccomend to anyone,the Souls formula in an openworld it's just not working for me,the game feel very empty and once you see the map there is no fun in re doing it all over again,It's a nice oneshot game experience but if you are new probably you have to use guides to discover everything that the game offers.There is no fun in getting good at this game because the game is either to easy(with broken builds and summons),or too hard and UNFAIR if you play a normal souls melee build(this game are designed and fun for THIS,is not fun to overkill a boss or try to learn an undodgeable move). The least rewarding fromsoftware game    … Expand
  72. cheesendcheese
    Apr 25, 2022
    1
    Bought the game in HK PSN store, why this game does not support language change ? There are Asian countries do not use CHN as 1st language, so fix this problem don’t be racist , FS.
  73. ArunGokul1
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece in making... game should be like eldenring ,more to game play than money ...
  74. Nico67
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Juste parfait !

    Ci seulement grand turismo 7 sur ps5 aurais eu la même intelligence que from software
  75. TomzyF
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible, and truly shows us what a RPG should be, you explore as much or as little as you like. Its a vibrant beautiful and brutal world!! Amazing game 10/10 would recommend to any and all. whether you have played any From Software games before or not!!
  76. KnightSolair
    Apr 24, 2022
    1
    Waste of time and nerves, nothing more to say. The worst thing its that people praise this **** like is the second coming of Jesus. Pathetic way for this people and also From Software became a company without shame.
  77. Yaav13
    Apr 24, 2022
    9
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 9.
  78. Mouxpez
    Apr 24, 2022
    3
    Although it is beautiful and the design is great, enemies are so dumb and robotic it feels like you're playing a vintage game that's had a very expensive face lift. You can sneak up on enemies that are directly looking at you and avoid almost any foe with ease. And I'm not playing on easy mode. Forget about range weapons, these seem to be an after thought. Menus and leveling system areAlthough it is beautiful and the design is great, enemies are so dumb and robotic it feels like you're playing a vintage game that's had a very expensive face lift. You can sneak up on enemies that are directly looking at you and avoid almost any foe with ease. And I'm not playing on easy mode. Forget about range weapons, these seem to be an after thought. Menus and leveling system are pretty poor too. Still can't make sense of how to map certain items to shortcuts. Not what I'd expect for a premium title.… Expand
  79. BarnDogg27
    Apr 24, 2022
    5
    This is not a great game. It’s lifeless - it’s a brutal slog in an empty world. This is a ‘to each their own title.’ Some have it a 10/10, to which I scratch my head.
  80. zuizu
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    Great feeling of exploration, the world is huge. Boss fights are amazing.
  81. Toyaflo
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    GOTY EASY unless Valve decides to drop Portal 3 Outta nowhere I don't see how anything beats it. One of the major elements that makes this game so incredible is it's open world. The open world doesn't feel forced like many games but feels like a natural evolution of dark souls. A problem I have with open world games is how many times story telling is done through dialogue. This isn't badGOTY EASY unless Valve decides to drop Portal 3 Outta nowhere I don't see how anything beats it. One of the major elements that makes this game so incredible is it's open world. The open world doesn't feel forced like many games but feels like a natural evolution of dark souls. A problem I have with open world games is how many times story telling is done through dialogue. This isn't bad but is quite a lazy and forceful way to approach world development. Dark Souls has the habit of letting it's world speak for itself and that aspect of dark souls compliments an open world design. Elden ring also has a plethora of weapons to experiment with and build your character around. The element of respec ing brought in from Dark Souls 2 allows you to experiment with your build. The enemy variety in this game is off the charts although plenty of bosses are reused. It can get tedious to fight the same boss again with only minor changes but all of the repeated bosses are optional and something you mainly just fight for better loot so you can fight other harder bosses more easily. There are a few late game bosses with are overly aggressive but 2-3 hours for frustration in no way sours the hundreds of hours of enjoyment you have in this game. The main quest is quite straightforward and easy to follow but some side quests will require you to go really out of your way to complete which is something a lot of people might not like but a counterpoint to that is these quests enhance the sense of discovery like no other game does. If there was a straight line pointing you to all the right places the open world would lose a lot of it's meaning. I don't want to talk about the graphics of this game as there are the beta cucks that complain about them whenever a single ray of light doesn't bounce of their character's **** at the right angle but it's safe to say that Elden ring is a beautiful game and it's art direction is out of this world that more than makes up for it's graphics which are already pretty good. The only thing I can complain about is maybe the multiplayer, dark souls has never had a good history with multiplayer although the net code is better than it's previous games it's right now far from ideal and a few balancing issues plague the game as well as certain weapons that are fun to use in single player aren't very fun used against you in multiplayer, it is a minor gripe however something I've learnt to let slide as the souls community when it comes to multiplayer is very good and sometimes the toxic parts can be fun. If you are a souls fan you are guaranteed to love this and if you aren't this game will definitely make you want to go back and try out their other titles (I recommend bloodborne it's my personal favourite). This game is definitely a masterpiece and has me looking at Fromsoftware with eager eyes to see what they come up with next as it will has big shoes to fill.… Expand
  82. Viktorshiktor
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    The only true game ever made. All other games are below this. The pinnacle of human achievement. Mind blown
  83. Basedgamer64
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    Never thought I'd say this, but this game is better than WaW. Unbelievable.
  84. Phillipsanders4
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    This game exceeded all expectations. I expected it to be as good as previous souls games (which would make it a masterpiece by default) but it's somehow even better. Absolute work of art.
  85. Abdullahajaz
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    90 hours in and not even finished. The scope of this game is insane. We'll be seeing "Elden Ring - likes" for the next good while
  86. maxikq
    Apr 23, 2022
    6
    I'm a souls veteran who finished all games multiple times, spent around 1000h in total playing FromSoftware games, 150h in Elden Ring, and I couldn't figure out why there is so much hype about this game which is clearly the worst of all souls-games (besides DS2). Now I think I figured it out.

    FromSoftware told people that Elden Ring is not Dark Souls and it is more accessible to regular    I'm a souls veteran who finished all games multiple times, spent around 1000h in total playing FromSoftware games, 150h in Elden Ring, and I couldn't figure out why there is so much hype about this game which is clearly the worst of all souls-games (besides DS2). Now I think I figured it out.

    FromSoftware told people that Elden Ring is not Dark Souls and it is more accessible to regular players. Both information is a lie obviously because Elden Ring IS Dark Souls 3.5 and IS much more difficult than other souls because of bad boss fights balance, bad locations balance, and unhandled balancing issues caused by open world.

    Therefore, my guess is that people giving 10/10 are mostly new players in the genre who have experienced the souls game for the first time and obviously any souls game will give you this amazing feeling of accomplishment. Even though Elden Ring is the worst of all FromSoftware games in terms of lore, performance, balance, dialogs, and boss design. So they give 10/10 to the game that is different than anything they previously experienced, not knowing that this is not the best the genre offers :).

    Btw. Elden Ring has the worst user reviews score from all souls games on Metacritic.

    I guess soon Elden Ring players will play other FS games like Bloodborne and will realize that Elden Ring is not the best souls game :) then reviews will be updated.    … Expand
  87. will_klein_
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing. From the intriguing open world to the adapting combat this game will go down in history as one of the best ever made.
  88. Ferreiro
    Apr 23, 2022
    8
    Good game, but performance is inconstant. Incridable bosses and graphics art.
  89. ImGambit
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Where do I begin after playing 100+h and reaching the last boss exploring every corner of the vast open World I can confidently say if you are a true gamer you will enjoy this game it gi es you freedom to do your own aventure there's always something to explore a new área a new ítem whit a piece of the lore and giving you new info about the the game makes you feel like you are really outWhere do I begin after playing 100+h and reaching the last boss exploring every corner of the vast open World I can confidently say if you are a true gamer you will enjoy this game it gi es you freedom to do your own aventure there's always something to explore a new área a new ítem whit a piece of the lore and giving you new info about the the game makes you feel like you are really out there adventuring on your own its that it doesnt have clear quest makes like other titles but that jus makes it more enticing you have making it so you have to interact with every npc you find truly explore to fino solutions to your quest. In a few words its a great game Looking it objectively and truly playing and learning how to explore without spoon feed information for the quest will make you want to play more, there's people that complains about the dificulty but that just make it much more rewarding when you achieve your objectively or defeat a boss that took you many tries. Its an adventure that anyone that like a challenge and exploring shouldn't miss.… Expand
  90. JinIluminado
    Apr 23, 2022
    5
    Nem a minha ex namorada que me traiu 9x me enganou tanto quanto os review desse game.
    20 horas de jogo e NENHUMA arma ou armadura que encontrei eram melhores que as armaduras inicias.
    Você não tem NENHUM incentivo a matar algum inimigo difícil que vê no mapa. Você vê um dragão, tenta 40x matar ele e quando consegue ganha algo que nem usar você vai. Mapa vazio também, você só vai andar,    Nem a minha ex namorada que me traiu 9x me enganou tanto quanto os review desse game.
    20 horas de jogo e NENHUMA arma ou armadura que encontrei eram melhores que as armaduras inicias.
    Você não tem NENHUM incentivo a matar algum inimigo difícil que vê no mapa. Você vê um dragão, tenta 40x matar ele e quando consegue ganha algo que nem usar você vai. Mapa vazio também, você só vai andar, andar, andar até encontrar a próxima coisa pra matar.    … Expand
  91. TheD4rkMoon
    Apr 23, 2022
    6
    Não gostei muito porque não curto jogos souls like, e tem jogos melhores que Elden Ring, mas o jogo não é ruim.
  92. Retsybear
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    This is my first time playing a FromSoft game and I'm loving it. Even if you cheese this game it's still fun. 10/10 game
  93. lazree2
    Apr 23, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I should start this review by saying I haven't finished Elden ring in fact I quit after I beat the fire giant because of reasons I shall discuss in the future.
    I Think this game is ok, definitely overrated at least a little as I don't think that this game is one of the greatest ever made. I have put about 160 hours into the game completing the majority of the content in the game mostly side content because i dont think that content blocks through difficulty is a good content block. I should say that i dont think there is a good content block, you should be able to beat a game you buy. I dont think that this game is unbeatable for me i could grind another 60-90 hours of the bloated game but i dont want to. Now with all of that out of the way ill get to the pro's and cons of ELDEN RING.
    -Pros-
    -Combat is fluid and amazing
    -Massive world to explore, with hours of content
    -Build Varity is massive there are almost 1000 different builds with differing playstyles
    -Some of the bosses are amazing experiences that i will remember for a long time
    -Meaningful interactions with npc's affect the world
    -Great story told through gameplay
    -Side content is for the most part fully fleshed out
    -Beautiful graphics

    -Cons-
    -Performance Issues on PC and sometimes Ps5
    -Although a lot of content is great this game has a little too much that feels really similar (Basically Bloat)
    -Getting lost is pretty common yes some people find this enjoyable but the majority of people will not as this can be counted as wasting time and some people have limited time to play this game
    -Boss Design is mostly found lacking this time as most bosses don't really have great move sets except for the Legacy bosses which i think are great
    -PvP balancing although this wont matter to most people
    -Accessibility Features are lacking here as the game even lacks basic colorblind features which was really surprising for a AAA game in 2022
    FINAL VERDICT
    I think Elden ring will be a game to learn from in the future for developers all around the world and is definitely game of the year material. I give this game a 9/10 For its world and gameplay    … Expand
  94. C0W8OY
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Just a perfect game. Vast open world with pretty much no squandered opportunities. Vast amount of weapons, skills and play styles. And **** BEAUTIFUL graphics at times. The game is difficult at times and will temporarily piss you off but once you overcome the hardship you will feel a great sense of accomplishment.
    This game is great. It’s my first time actively playing a Souls game, and    Just a perfect game. Vast open world with pretty much no squandered opportunities. Vast amount of weapons, skills and play styles. And **** BEAUTIFUL graphics at times. The game is difficult at times and will temporarily piss you off but once you overcome the hardship you will feel a great sense of accomplishment.
    This game is great. It’s my first time actively playing a Souls game, and it’s probably the best one to enter the series with. I plan on playing the rest of the Souls series in time.    … Expand
  95. VitalikBley
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Best souls game when i playen in ever in my life.recomindated everyone.very interesting
  96. Persnicket
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Lol people are mad that this is gonna be goty 2022 ,anyways this is my favorite souls game and really like the dark souls gameplay loop in the open world setting! Definitely gonna go back and finish ds3 and bloodborne after elden ring.
  97. soothingfive808
    Apr 22, 2022
    8
    Trama repetida y aburrida, mundo abierto abrumador y vacío (demasiado grande), fallas de optimización, enemigos repetitivos y bugs. Por todo lo demás esta bien.
  98. 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
  99. Bridlock
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    People saying the graphics are out dated on other worldly drugs and their reviews should not be taken seriously. They are just big mad because they can’t beat it. Fantastic game!
  100. Crisoc
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    That game is amazing. A very good art design and graphics. A gorgeous open world that you don't want to stop exploring. The map is gigantic and full of details. And with each exploration, new things to discover and new enemies to defeat. Wide variety of equipment and items. The new combat options work very well. Basically they used the best features of the olds SOULS games. For me is theThat game is amazing. A very good art design and graphics. A gorgeous open world that you don't want to stop exploring. The map is gigantic and full of details. And with each exploration, new things to discover and new enemies to defeat. Wide variety of equipment and items. The new combat options work very well. Basically they used the best features of the olds SOULS games. For me is the best SOULS.… Expand
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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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