Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

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  1. ClassyStrapper
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I’ve been hyper for this game for over a year and a half. And shockingly it wasn’t as good as I thought.

    It was better. Best open world RPG I’ve ever played.
  2. Kriewald
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is the best the soulsborne formula has to offer from engaging on your toes combat to deep and thoughtful lore. This series has it all for anyone who wants a challenge and not to have their hand held.
  3. wenekiv422
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Wow, just wow... i expected this to be good but what Miyazaki have did this time is nothing short of masterpiece.
  4. mariiiiii
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    this game is very fun. played 5 other fromsoft games and this was definitely the best. that’s saying a lot seeing how good ds 1 2 3 bb and sekiro are
  5. Fear60
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a masterpiece, this game is absolutely amazing. anyone leaving a negative review on here is just butthurt that they suck too much at fromsoft games to be able to enjoy it. Currently have 30 hours into the game and have experienced zero lag or stutter issues. People can't complain about the difficulty of the game so they make up a lame excuse to review bomb. This game is legendary.
  6. Medusa1
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Perfect game it has the biggest map I ever seen and the bosses was really hard and fun
  7. Shedfreak
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is probably the best Action RPG I ever played so far, it's challenging, always surprising, artistically stunning, I can't really find any gameplay flaws, it's just a joy to play for hours and hours.
  8. NextGenGamer
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I'm 35 hours in, and I am completely blown away. The only thing more fun than the time I've put in is knowing just how much more content there is left to explore. I don't often leave reviews for games, but when I saw some of the review-bombing that the PS5 version of Elden Ring is getting on here, I figured I had to say my piece.
    First off, there are clearly tons of people who are on the    I'm 35 hours in, and I am completely blown away. The only thing more fun than the time I've put in is knowing just how much more content there is left to explore. I don't often leave reviews for games, but when I saw some of the review-bombing that the PS5 version of Elden Ring is getting on here, I figured I had to say my piece.
    First off, there are clearly tons of people who are on the wrong page and don't realize it. The PC port is not very well done and I won't say anything to defend it, but to come to the PS5 listing and complain about PC frame rate issues, lack of ultrawide support and other issues that clearly have nothing to do with PS5 is extremely dishonest. If you removed all of the negative reviews that have been clearly left on the wrong page, the score would be like 10 points higher. It's a shame that people can outright post that they are reviewing the wrong game as part of their review feedback, and that review just stays up and potentially affects other's opinions. I think Metacritic should remove reviews that are posted to the wrong platform.
    That aside, the game is astonishing. The folks saying that the open world is flat or empty must be playing a completely different game than I am. You can barely run for 30 seconds before finding something interesting. I am probably not even a third into the game and I have found so many things that have surprised and intrigued me that I have lost count. Some assets (like catacombs) are re-configured and re-used, but when maybe 4 out of the 100+ points of interest I've found are re-configured, that is completely okay with me.
    As for the folks who are saying that this game is re-using assets (animations etc.) as a form of criticism, I think they are being completely unrealistic. For a game of this magnitude to exist, that was a tool that FromSoft had which made it possible in the first place. They have a pile of animation rigs, AI and other assets from other games they have published on this engine, and it seems to me that their swan song for that robust engine is to take all of the best from it and use it (plus countless new assets) to build a gargantuan game which would not otherwise be possible, and to give an incredible amount of content to players who enjoy the material FromSoft creates.
    I suspect that the hype, mostly by gaming news sites with reviewers that have come to love FromSoft games, has led to many new folks picking up Elden Ring who have not played other FromSoft games and have no idea what they are getting into. That clearly shows in some of the reviews that are listing series staples as design flaws.
    In short, the PS5 version of this game is the way to go, and it runs perfectly. The graphics are fantastic considering the unimaginable scope of this game, and the gameplay is perfect. Go explore, get lost, get killed, get lost somewhere else, get stronger and come back to get revenge. This game is truly open-ended, and everything is possible right from the start. It feels like being dropped into a living, breathing world with endless mysteries to unravel. If that sounds cool to you, you will enjoy this game.    … Expand
  9. Lisiboy
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece
    **** the haters.
    This game is the best souls make ever!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. MrPiggypants05
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Holy sh!t this game is amazing, I’ve played the game for 26 hours in release weekend and I feel like I have so much left to do. The game is a mix of dark souls skerio( idk if I spelled it right) and blood borne. The combat is the same perfection as it always has been the open world is amazing and I the bosses are outstanding. I can wait to play the rest of the game. You must buy if youHoly sh!t this game is amazing, I’ve played the game for 26 hours in release weekend and I feel like I have so much left to do. The game is a mix of dark souls skerio( idk if I spelled it right) and blood borne. The combat is the same perfection as it always has been the open world is amazing and I the bosses are outstanding. I can wait to play the rest of the game. You must buy if you love from software games.… Expand
  11. KingFungus
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its game of year for 2022 its mix from dark souls series and bloodborne and sekiro… Expand
  12. t_w_duke
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing game with a fantastic open world. Played on PS5, great graphics and just astounding art direction. Also incredibly fun to play. Very lively multi-player and a lot easier to get into than Dark Souls. If you run into a challenge you can't overcome at first, just go do something else. There's a million things to do but it never feels like you're locked into a single path. Boss battlesAmazing game with a fantastic open world. Played on PS5, great graphics and just astounding art direction. Also incredibly fun to play. Very lively multi-player and a lot easier to get into than Dark Souls. If you run into a challenge you can't overcome at first, just go do something else. There's a million things to do but it never feels like you're locked into a single path. Boss battles are simply incredible. Must Play Game.… Expand
  13. jbqf
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I played 20 hours it was a great experience and I am looking forward to finish the game.
  14. Inkompetenz
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, that simple. Everything form combat, enemy and world design to story is truly amazing. Without a doubt one of the best games ever made
  15. Hampy
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really enjoying the game so far I’m 32 hours in beat up to the second main boss in raya lucaria. The game still surprises me with new stuff while and I constantly find more things to do/explore. Performance is good enough, in ps5 popping isn’t as bad as people make it seem, graphics could be better but the art is insane making up for it also frame drops are very situational and I’ve noticed that if you play for a while the frame drops seem to slowly disappear (unless you fast travel to an are very far away).… Expand
  16. NutGusterLock
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    My second best game only beaten by Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. The combat is way better than Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games but the characters are not as interesting as Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. Only needed thing needed for this game is a monkey.

    Edit: Played the game more and I can say there is a monkey Edit 2: Monkey has a boomerang.    My second best game only beaten by Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. The combat is way better than Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games but the characters are not as interesting as Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. Only needed thing needed for this game is a monkey.

    Edit: Played the game more and I can say there is a monkey
    Edit 2: Monkey has a boomerang.
    Edit 3: This is my now best game monkeys are able to ride horses.    … Expand
  17. Brassai99
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Justo lo que esperaba, nunca había imaginado algo así, que te dieran justo lo que buscabas, eso es el trabajo de un genio, nuestra cultura de la tecnología mezclada con videojuegos nos hace pensar que lo mejor es que los juegos innoven, que rompan paradigmas, pero quien realmente va a casa de su madre y espera que le prepare un platillo nuevo, NADIE, cuando vas con tu madre esperas elJusto lo que esperaba, nunca había imaginado algo así, que te dieran justo lo que buscabas, eso es el trabajo de un genio, nuestra cultura de la tecnología mezclada con videojuegos nos hace pensar que lo mejor es que los juegos innoven, que rompan paradigmas, pero quien realmente va a casa de su madre y espera que le prepare un platillo nuevo, NADIE, cuando vas con tu madre esperas el mismo platillo de tu infancia con ese mismo dulce sabor, así sabes que eres amado, Elden Ring es el platillo de mama, ese platillo, que degustas siendo mayor, a nadie le gusta realmente la innovación cuando se trata de las cosas que amas, esperas lo mismo, vamos a los mismos lugares, revemos las mismas películas, compramos los mismos productos, Elder Ring es sin duda el mismo, solo que esta vez compraste mas, mas grande, mas inteligente, y eso lo hace mas genial.… Expand
  18. Lillobillo91
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It's not a perfect game, sure. But It's what gamers need. Exploration, epic moments, good variety of builds. Everything is linked. I hope in the future more software houses will work like From Software!
  19. Clorot
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Şimdiye kadar oynadığım en iyi oyunlardan birisi açık dünyası ve oyunun serbestliği çok hoşuma gitti umarım from software diğer işlerinde daha iyi şeyler yaparlar bunun daha ne kadar üstüne çıkabileceklererak ediyorum
  20. briansb
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Absolutely a genre-defining game. It's sad seeing so much vitriol around the game simply because of its warranted critical success, especially from clear review bombers. I'm not going to discredit any legitimate criticism, but for me this game exemplifies a gaming genre that I find most fulfilling. Full disclosure that I'm only roughly 40 hours into my journey (I say "only" because IAbsolutely a genre-defining game. It's sad seeing so much vitriol around the game simply because of its warranted critical success, especially from clear review bombers. I'm not going to discredit any legitimate criticism, but for me this game exemplifies a gaming genre that I find most fulfilling. Full disclosure that I'm only roughly 40 hours into my journey (I say "only" because I haven't even gotten to the second legacy dungeon yet), but it's been a glorious journey thus far full of mystery, intrigue and exploration. As a massive fan of Bloodborne, Sekiro and Dark Souls 3, my expectations for this game were sky high and thus far every expectation has been passed. I think one underrated thing (based on some of the review bombing happening here) is that FromSoft excels at art-direction and experiential gameplay. Does this game have the best graphics or fidelity ever? No, of course not. But when we think about video game as a source of art, those are just two criterium in a vast amount of characteristics that make video games special. Elden Ring exemplifies what makes risk-reward balance in gaming so exciting, and how self-direction and exploration give the players freedom to be punished, rewarded and often times a mix of both, rather than being handheld to growth and points of interest. The game's art direction is incredible, giving life and depth to the open world. Additionally, the legacy dungeon I encountered exemplifies the best in FromSoft level design, showcasing intricacy and careful design without bloat nor oversimplification. There are a lot of mechanics that might confuse or bewilder new players. I encourage everyone who is willing to enjoy this game to its full potential to push themselves to learn enemy move sets, try new strategies and embrace the learning experience. You may not enjoy, but in most cases you'll love the FromSoft game paradigm as much as I did and want to play every game from the developer!… Expand
  21. Rofeky
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Over 30 hours in and have yet to not have fun. Note I am a souls borne fan.… Expand
  22. MyBallsHang
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game **** Simple as that. The only people with unfavorable reviews are the ones who want their hand held from start to finish. This is my first souls type game and I love. Visually stunning, characters that aren’t annoying, polished combat. What an absolute treat. 10/10
  23. Xavek
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best FromSoftware game to date! Elden Ring consumes my every waking thought right now. Soulsbourne fans will see it for the masterpiece it is. It is still a FromSoftware game though, so if you don't like Dark Souls or Bloodbourne you probably won't like this one either. If you've never played a FromSoft game, this is a pretty good place to start.
  24. mperezc06
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Todos los que le dais un 0 sois unos maricas que no habrán pasado del primer boss, sois unos mamelufilos mamadores de nabo de Nintendo Pd: Mancos
  25. Agustus_Rx
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is an experience like no other. It's absolutely stunning. It's a game that respects it's audience and treats them like adults, it challenges them at every turn and gives them a world to actually discover and lose themselves in. It's absolutely mind-blowing that this game exists - I never thought I'd see a video game like this in my life.

    Yes, the game is challenging - but that's    This is an experience like no other. It's absolutely stunning. It's a game that respects it's audience and treats them like adults, it challenges them at every turn and gives them a world to actually discover and lose themselves in. It's absolutely mind-blowing that this game exists - I never thought I'd see a video game like this in my life.

    Yes, the game is challenging - but that's precisely the point. I don't want to play a game that a seven year old child can pick up and play, because in the end that's who that game is tailored towards. I want to be respected. I want to be tested. I want the thrill of discovery and triumph. This game has that in spades.

    The graphics aren't superb, but honestly, I like it like that. The way they are it helps to create the sense of unreality, like a living dream that can be stepped into at any time. The graphics aren't what's important - it's the design. It's a meticulous and well-wrought world and some, unfortunately, are unable to look up from the ground to see that.

    If you have some patience and give this game the time it deserves you will be well rewarded with one of the greatest gaming experiences of your life. So, don't give up, because that's when you have really lost.    … Expand
  26. Nizzo22
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden ring>your favorite game
    elden ring>your mothee
    elden ring>you
    miyazaki negs all people.
    elden ring fans are based
  27. acezxacez
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Fantastic. This game brings me pure joy from the moment I boot up the title screen. Today, open-world games are empty, boring, and full of outposts that are all the same. This game defies that norm. The world is abundant with unique locations, NPCs, weapons, armors, secrets, dungeons, castles, and caves. Must I go on? FROMSOFT isn't known for having the best graphics, but in this game, theFantastic. This game brings me pure joy from the moment I boot up the title screen. Today, open-world games are empty, boring, and full of outposts that are all the same. This game defies that norm. The world is abundant with unique locations, NPCs, weapons, armors, secrets, dungeons, castles, and caves. Must I go on? FROMSOFT isn't known for having the best graphics, but in this game, the graphics are good, especially for a game that prioritizes gameplay, the scenery is to die for. The difficulty is a notch higher than other games, but it isn't greater than the other games in the SoulsBorne series, making this the easiest way to start a venture into the franchise. The bosses are unique in both appearance and movesets. This game will have you playing for hours at a time with its riveting story and delightful gameplay. I see this game as becoming a standard for future games to come.… Expand
  28. rickter
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    An absolute Gallon of Milk. This game is the perfect mix of Bloodborne, Dark Souls, and Sekiro style combat systems that perfectly capture the difficulty while making it fair and far more fun.
  29. Talaskri
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Bosses and enemy design 10/10
    World design 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Art direction 10/10 Game play 10/10
    I know this game is not for everyone but if you can handle some challenges in the game you should buy it now
  30. saltlife
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I'd give it 10/10 for the amount of content and sheer size of the world. So many possible builds and ways to play, a completely amazing open-world souls experience in my opinion. Hoping for PC fps drop issues.
  31. Godofdaworld
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Literally best game ever made Have played it since 5-6 hours and it's just awesome (Few with open world in my opinion)
  32. KikiWrites
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Absolutely a must play! What a gorgeous and beautiful world. I can’t wait for DLCS and future sequels!
  33. lodealsole
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Its amazing, but fromsoftware with his tecnical problems makes them go down, i played bligttown on a xbox 360 so low fps dont bother me, looks amazing.
  34. BenGerro
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Actually amazing.

    Literal everything you would want in a souls game. It’s like if you compiled all of Fromsoftwares previous titles and added more on top of it.

    The game is gorgeous on PS5 and I have no idea what people are talking about when they are comparing it to ps3 era visuals. If you loved dark souls, you’ll adore Elden ring.
  35. mas3gothic
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It’s massive, it’s beautiful, it’s challenging, it’s rewarding, it’s deep in lore, it’s masterfully crafted. Put simply, Elden Ring is the best game I have ever played.
  36. CJicey
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely beautiful. From the soundtrack, to unique bosses, and the open world exploration. There's so many hidden things you can come across it's insane on top of the fact you can do it with your friends just puts a smile on my face. I'm currently 60 plus hours in and I see no end in sight. This game easily gets a 10 for me and it's among my favorite open world experiencesThis game is absolutely beautiful. From the soundtrack, to unique bosses, and the open world exploration. There's so many hidden things you can come across it's insane on top of the fact you can do it with your friends just puts a smile on my face. I'm currently 60 plus hours in and I see no end in sight. This game easily gets a 10 for me and it's among my favorite open world experiences with Skyrim and breath of the wild beating it slightly.… Expand
  37. Rjbrez01
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing gameplay. Huge open world. Don’t understand the zero scores. I understand frame rate issues for some people but they are on the fix in the future. One of the best games in the last decade.
  38. mdsak
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good game in the world. i feel very good to play. this is a wonderful game.… Expand
  39. jzzle
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Groundbreaking open world RPG in almost every way possible. BOTW on steroids.
  40. Rudolf0
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Hands down not only the best open world, but possibly the best game I’ve ever played this will define future open world rpgs in the future like Skyrim did many years ago. Thank you FromSoftware for this absolute masterpiece!
  41. Petule
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is a souls fans wet dream and so far i'm loving every second of it. The feeling of being unrestricted is such a change of pace with all the hand holding modern game do these days. The challenge is just perfect gets my heart pumping every time.
  42. Fermont
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Great combat, excellent art, beautiful gameplay, online services functioning since day 2 onXbox but I prefer going solo
  43. JTG97
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    In a world of where most large game studios choose to sacrifice quality material and respect to their community over next gen-updates and high performance, FromSoftware stand out. This isn’t a game about delivering a next generation cutting edge graphical evolution from its predecessors, but rather a game about continuing to evolve from the formula that made From successful andIn a world of where most large game studios choose to sacrifice quality material and respect to their community over next gen-updates and high performance, FromSoftware stand out. This isn’t a game about delivering a next generation cutting edge graphical evolution from its predecessors, but rather a game about continuing to evolve from the formula that made From successful and implementing new and big ideas to their core mechanics.
    It’s true the game doesn’t hold hands and isn’t trying to be accessible to everyone, but their past work has never been about that. It’s also true that the game has issues with frame drops on some platforms and doesn’t always look perfect, but for what it achieves and what it’s trying to do in a world this large more than makes up for some issues which are sure to be fixed. FromSoftware could have chosen to make another large open world with weak and uninteresting dialogue, repetitive and boring exploration with the same mechanics we’ve seen in every single other game for the last decade or two, or focused on incredible graphics and unfulfilling gameplay that is safe but accessible, however, they chose to stay true to their core community and expand on what has been working for them. The original Zelda games don’t hold up in todays world because of their graphics, it’s because of the love and care put into creating the world. It’s about the feeling you get when you achieve something after completion. It’s about dedicating time and experiencing the world you are playing in. It’s sad to see so many complaints about how games look these days when those are things that have never really mattered at the end of the day, it’s about the immersion and feeling the games bring.    … Expand
  44. NERZQ8
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Best souls game & open world, fantastic graphics at least better than ds3 , gameplay is masterpiece, huge world, 10/10
  45. Jdjdjdd8
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Goty 2022 OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
  46. refapri
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I think the idea of open world dark souls is really fresh and good idea. There are not many game that can match the combat of dark souls.

    And for the exploration itself. The game is really huge, there are so many new enemies in every corner that you can find.
  47. Jokehu
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is damnnnnn good. Been aying for days and loving it. Its my first soulsborne type game and its not that hard and pretty fair.
  48. ManicSkoobs
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    First off, I just wanted to start off by saying the people who claim the graphics in this game are bad don’t know what art style is I guess. Although there are most definitely hiccups as far as pop in goes, the game looks absolutely stunning. The biggest addition that really makes this game easier to enjoy is how charitable from soft is with checkpoints this time around. The most time it’sFirst off, I just wanted to start off by saying the people who claim the graphics in this game are bad don’t know what art style is I guess. Although there are most definitely hiccups as far as pop in goes, the game looks absolutely stunning. The biggest addition that really makes this game easier to enjoy is how charitable from soft is with checkpoints this time around. The most time it’s taken me to run back to a boss is about 30 seconds and those instances are few and far between which makes dying to hard bosses way less frustrating and tedious.

    All things said, Elden ring is an amalgamation of all from soft games so far thrown into an open world which feels as dense as it is wide.    … Expand
  49. blackwinIV
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    everything we have come to love frome previous from ges and so much more. elden ring takes the best aspects of all games and puts them in a beutifully crafted open world.
  50. Yoshi25000
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Ce jeux est le meilleur jeux aux quel j'ai joué en trente ans de vie, juste fantastique, 45h de jeux et je suis encore émerveillé je découvre de nouvel chose à ce demander si ça se fini un jour, c'est comme lire un récit fantastique mais la c nous qui en avons le contrôle je ne pensais pas avoir mieux que dark Souls mais C'est des millions de fois mieux,!!! Encore bravo !
  51. Vacho_
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Hace años no sentía la experiencia de exploración y aventura tan sólida como en este juego, si, soy fan de todo lo que hace miyazaki y tenía las espectativas muy altas, más que con cualquier otro juego en mucho tiempo (no suelo ilusionarme o tener espectativas, fui uno de los que fue engañado con las promesas de watch dogs xd) pero elden ring esta siendo un viaje increíble, avanzar en elHace años no sentía la experiencia de exploración y aventura tan sólida como en este juego, si, soy fan de todo lo que hace miyazaki y tenía las espectativas muy altas, más que con cualquier otro juego en mucho tiempo (no suelo ilusionarme o tener espectativas, fui uno de los que fue engañado con las promesas de watch dogs xd) pero elden ring esta siendo un viaje increíble, avanzar en el mapa es un gran orgasmo de 80 horas.… Expand
  52. FrancisOle
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Great game, the best FromSoftware has made and One of my favorite games of all time.
  53. ryryrich3720
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is the most fun I’ve had in a game since early childhood. I’ve only played sekiro and the demon souls remake from the fromsoftware games but I think this tops the list. The game gives you the best elements of an open world game and has a fantastic and draw dropping map
  54. Skyborg
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is truly a masterclass achievement. It is everything you could hope for from an open world action RPG.

    Elden Ring has an incredible amount passion and intention behind even the smallest little details and mechanics sprinkled across the world. This kind of polish is not often seen in AAA games anymore unfortunately. Looking at this game from an artistic standpoint, the scenery,    This game is truly a masterclass achievement. It is everything you could hope for from an open world action RPG.

    Elden Ring has an incredible amount passion and intention behind even the smallest little details and mechanics sprinkled across the world. This kind of polish is not often seen in AAA games anymore unfortunately. Looking at this game from an artistic standpoint, the scenery, architecture and atmosphere of this world is unmatched by almost any other game I've played. The open world feels lively and has a rich presence that invites exploration which you are actually rewarded for unlike many other 'open world' games. The story is intriguing and fairly accessible to follow unlike the prior souls games. From software really has outdone themselves with this game and it deserves all the praise it is receiving.

    There are some small performance issues including stuttering and FPS drops that some players are experiencing after release. I have not experienced any of these issues that hinder my enjoyment or experience so I left this out my score.    … Expand
  55. Pod_043
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Is a máster piece. Josh d ksksjdbsb snsjnajsbdvbsjabebnsbsbnsbdnnndbswnnsbmnnfbfbdbdbsbamammamsnsnsnsksmnsbsndbbd
  56. ituano
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    An excellent soulslike with a much bigger world and giant creatures! We have all the familiar ingredients in Demon Souls, Dark Souls Trilogy, Bloodborne and Sekiro, but now with some additional abilities including mount to navigate an open world.
  57. redfade112
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Mix of all previous From games + gorgeous open world = perfect game. Only issues? Small performance problems. With great games came people who bought game and thought it is another Assassins Creed probably - that's the only explanation somebody could give lower than 7
  58. GustaMello
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    (In Portuguese)
    Primeiramente me desculpe os possíveis erros ortográficos, e essa é apenas minha opinião.
    O jogo está absolutamente incrível o tamanho do mapa é os gráficos e de dar inveja aos últimos jogos a serem lançados esse ano,a atenção aos detalhes das discrição de itens e armas são quase histórias secundárias digna de um livro, o mundo diverso de inimigo e armas tanto novas e    (In Portuguese)
    Primeiramente me desculpe os possíveis erros ortográficos, e essa é apenas minha opinião.
    O jogo está absolutamente incrível o tamanho do mapa é os gráficos e de dar inveja aos últimos jogos a serem lançados esse ano,a atenção aos detalhes das discrição de itens e armas são quase histórias secundárias digna de um livro, o mundo diverso de inimigo e armas tanto novas e clássicas na série souls like.
    O jogo pegou as melhores partes da série souls e misturou com as capacidades atuais dos consoles e dos PC mas é claro que tem uns erros ali e aqui de mal otimização e o fato de ser OP o mago, mas isso é relevante comparado ao quão ruins estão os jogos dos últimos tempos como cyberpunk e etc.

    Mas no final vale a pena pegar o valor abusivo que a inflação está nos danos, porque esse jogo é uma obra de arte com esse estilo e gráficos Melhor souls like que temos até hoje    … Expand
  59. 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!
  60. Blizzurdzz
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is one of the games of all time…………………………………………………………………………………….
  61. Subtro
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    60 hours into the game and i dont feel remotely close to finishing the game yet. This game is just too good!
  62. Matias4k
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sinceramente el juego me parece espectacular y un digno merecedor del GOTY 2022… Expand
  63. omerlion987
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    So good game i think this game best game of the last years and i think game of the year of game awards goes to elden ring ty miyazaka sama
  64. Kuvaren
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Great game 11/7 review bombers are stupid as hell Ill be playing and enjoying this for months maybe years
  65. Slammerbit
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is the best dark souls game around. The bad reviews are people having a hard time with it, and I might add its most likely thier first time playing a souls game no wonder they are mad lol.


    Great game
  66. aryanc007
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    New soulsborne go brrrrrr. One of the best open world games ever. Really took dark souls to the next level
  67. Jerryhung1217
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing. Open world is full of surprises, great combat, beautiful graphics. I've spent >100hr in it and still lots of secrets waiting to be discovered. Really enjoyed!
  68. Vnin2007
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have payed many of the soulsbourne games before and I never enjoyed them very much but Elden Ring is one of the greatest games I have ever played in my entire life. With so many video games in recent years being open world's and them all being so similar it is so nice to see a new and fresh take on open world. There is no quest log or objective markers the game is just about exploringI have payed many of the soulsbourne games before and I never enjoyed them very much but Elden Ring is one of the greatest games I have ever played in my entire life. With so many video games in recent years being open world's and them all being so similar it is so nice to see a new and fresh take on open world. There is no quest log or objective markers the game is just about exploring all there is in the way of guidance is a beam of light pointing the way you are supposed to go to continue the story at some checkpoints. But all side quests and areas you have to discover on your own and that is so cool because most open world's tell you exactly where to go and so you just head straight for that direction no really exploring alot but this game since you don't know exactly where to go you have to explore to find everything and it tells completely different then most open world's. The world is massive and has so many secrets to find and areas to explore. There are entire massive underground areas that you find just through exploring and can be completely missed. Everywhere you go you never know what you are gonna find even after 60 hours you are still finding completely new and unexpected things. If you for some reason just want a traditional souls game and want to miss out on the amazing world the game has you can do that too because you can just follow the path through the story though I highly recommend not doing that because the world is one of the main things that makes this game so great. The game is hard obviously but the feeling you get after trying a boss for hours and finally beating it in amazing. I still highly recommend this game for people who don't want to spend hours and bosses because if you want to you can summon other players to help you defeat the bosses and it makes the game alot easier (the closest you get to an easy mode). This game it is so unique and special and there is not really any games that it is even comparable to. Whether you like past souls games or not and whether you like open world games or not you should atleast try this game because it is nothing like past souls games or open world games or really any games for that matter.… Expand
  69. abo3srah
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Best fromsoftware game I ever played. Thank you Hidetaka Miyazaki for this masterpiece
  70. Wwastedyouth
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Everything we ever wanted from a Fromsoftware game, challenging but rewarding difficulty, not for the heart fainted. Definitely a masterpiece, GOTY and a milestone for open world games.
  71. Ethan_Winters
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of the decade, i am so happy they introduced open world to souls like game, jumping and a horse. a lot of places to explore, i have 16h+ in this game and i only have beaten 1 main boss that guy guarding castle he was hard for first boss only because of his holy sword. And the other great thing about this game is strong enemies like giants they respawn not like most of strong enemies in any other souls games they never respawn when you rest.… Expand
  72. Tobolight
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Incredible experience. The combat and sense of discovery are unrivaled. The bosses are suuper creative. Same feeling I got when I first played Dark Souls.
  73. Luis11jr
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have always thought that god of war has always been the best video game franchise of all time and this is no exception
  74. D3v1lS0ul
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Es un excelente souls que implementa nuevas mecánicas pero sin alterar la esencia de la franquicia 10/10
    Para todos los que dicen que es muy difícil
    Si Tienen razón, pero todos los juegos de Fromsoftware se conocen por ser un auténtico desafío, dejen de llorar y enfuercence. Si quieren un juego casual vayan a solitario o a candy Crush. Para aquellos que sea su primer "souls" no se rindan,    Es un excelente souls que implementa nuevas mecánicas pero sin alterar la esencia de la franquicia 10/10
    Para todos los que dicen que es muy difícil
    Si Tienen razón, pero todos los juegos de Fromsoftware se conocen por ser un auténtico desafío, dejen de llorar y enfuercence. Si quieren un juego casual vayan a solitario o a candy Crush. Para aquellos que sea su primer "souls" no se rindan, den lo mejor de ustedes Verán que lo lograrán Aprendan, diviértanse y buena suerte    … Expand
  75. SkippyYeet1
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is the closest I think a game will ever come to perfection it’s an absolute masterpiece the visuals are beautiful the open world is so fun to explore and there are 83 bosses to fight with around 80hours of story to go through and I’m sure as hell gonna replay it over and over and this is already on my top 3 favourite games of all time not to mention the combat is the best it’s everThis is the closest I think a game will ever come to perfection it’s an absolute masterpiece the visuals are beautiful the open world is so fun to explore and there are 83 bosses to fight with around 80hours of story to go through and I’m sure as hell gonna replay it over and over and this is already on my top 3 favourite games of all time not to mention the combat is the best it’s ever been with it feeling like every weapon is useable with magic being really fun to use this time around and the jump attacks make for a whole new way to play the weapon arts are amazing and I also think spirit summons are an amazing idea for someone who may not want to some people cos it doesn’t feel like playing the game properly but also just needs help with the bosses Agro overall this game is amazing and I would really recommend everyone play it… Expand
  76. Reefame
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    the greatest game of all time. exploration and world design on the level of breath of the wild, impeccable combat in the usual from software style, and unmatched atmosphere, music and boss fights
  77. Quadgaming
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Super good game, i think the bad reviews are people expecting too much and receiving less than expected it’s like DS3 but with more customization, Fromsoft isn’t known for graphics so that should even be considered they are known for gameplay and it’s great as always. The open world isn’t empty this is a open world DS game not Skyrim 2, there isn’t gonna be a lot of side quests compared toSuper good game, i think the bad reviews are people expecting too much and receiving less than expected it’s like DS3 but with more customization, Fromsoft isn’t known for graphics so that should even be considered they are known for gameplay and it’s great as always. The open world isn’t empty this is a open world DS game not Skyrim 2, there isn’t gonna be a lot of side quests compared to other open world games and should already be expected, people expected open world and forgot the DS aspect. And either peoples consoles are just made bad and outta luck or they just hating and trying to give more hate I get almost no frame rate issues other than teleporting to a place then it’s drops for a second or 2 then that’s it back to 60… Expand
  78. obnoxiousalpha
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Insane.
    I have fifty hours in and feel like I have barely scratched the surface.
    Enjoying while slightly suffering.
  79. Balrov
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This fame is just amazing, people that rate this game less then 5 dont know what FromSoftware games are all about. If professionell people Review this game with 97 and u give it a 0 u probably dont get it.
  80. Generalement
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Un titre très addictif

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Finalement terminé ! Après plus de 300 heures de jeu. Platine. 1er fois, sans savoirrj 'ai fait l'âge de du chaos. En 2ieme l'âge de la mort et finalement l'âge des étoiles. Merci à tous ceux m'ayant aidé à battre les boss difficiles. In plaisir à apprendre des érudits du jeu sur youtube et Google comme consultation.    … Expand
  81. Ekimrellik
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    **CONCEPT/9**

    Open world Dark Souls with increased everything, lore, size, weapons, combat options, bosses, enemy types, the list goes on and on. Personally, I wish the story was told in a more traditional way instead of the usual cryptic style of storytelling from other FromSoft games. **GRAPHICS/8** Beautiful design and art. Unimpressive framerate and it looks just like Dark    **CONCEPT/9**

    Open world Dark Souls with increased everything, lore, size, weapons, combat options, bosses, enemy types, the list goes on and on. Personally, I wish the story was told in a more traditional way instead of the usual cryptic style of storytelling from other FromSoft games.

    **GRAPHICS/8**

    Beautiful design and art. Unimpressive framerate and it looks just like Dark Souls 3 at times.

    **SOUND/10**

    Amazing music and voice acting. The ambience overall is incredible.

    **GAMEPLAY/9**

    You have so much freedom to do what you want that you don’t have to take on any bosses if they are too difficult. The beginning of the game still doesn’t tell you much but once you get through the initial hours, the formula and layout of the game will become clear. I felt the game was too big and open at times with not enough interesting things to do and see in each zone but the zones themselves are designed real well. I also wish there were more secrets hidden in obscure spots within the zones.

    **SUMMARY/10**

    The game is a brilliant way forward for Dark Souls games. It’s one of the best open world games I’ve ever played.    … Expand
  82. EricZJL
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The best soul game ever! Open world is awesome, will spend more than 100 hours on it!
  83. Mpangwin1
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Great soulsborne open world game! I have played all of these games and I typically get frustrated after a while and stop playing but Elden Ring keeps me coming back.
  84. ASadManaPotion
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! Sure for now it has some not so stellar pc performance for some people but the game is absolutely amazing!
  85. Qwerty2003
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Too good to be true. Just best souls-like game ever and perhaps even one of the best games of the year
  86. Clive_Doig
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    A punishing but absolutely joyful experience. Genuine masterpiece. Don’t expect Breath of the Wild. Expect Dark Souls with horses
  87. Mohammed77
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This Game is Amazing on ps5. No bugs no crashes it was a fluent and fantastic gaming experience
  88. CrashAzarel
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Excellent game. Its everything they promised and more. The people crying about fps drops on Pc are vastly exaggerating and the game got review bombed by haters. Dont trust the score.
  89. ShuJevo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Is a masterpiece, best souls game and most complete game. All negative critics was a try to bombing this awesome game.
  90. octoeber
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best games that I've ever played - this is the only open world game that constantly surprised me through my whole playthrough, it felt like every 5 minutes there's another crazy area, enemy or mini-boss to fight. The combat is satisfying and more complex than the Souls games, the world and art style are beautiful and the difficulty is addicting. I love this game!
  91. Cnode
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    It's a 9.5 for me. This game gives me the same chills that Zelda Ocarina of Time gave me in 1998.

    The world is designed in a way that your curiosity is constantly challenged. No need for a quest log or anything, you just need to be curious and you'll always be rewarded for it, wherever you go. The gameplay is a super well-tuned dark souls. I have spent 27h and only reached the second    It's a 9.5 for me. This game gives me the same chills that Zelda Ocarina of Time gave me in 1998.

    The world is designed in a way that your curiosity is constantly challenged. No need for a quest log or anything, you just need to be curious and you'll always be rewarded for it, wherever you go. The gameplay is a super well-tuned dark souls. I have spent 27h and only reached the second area of the world. This game is massive. 9.5 for instead of 10 due to the small stuttering and the texture popping on PS5 that are annoying enough to break the immersion, but I am confident that this will be fixed by updates.

    This game is a masterpiece, can't wait to finish it, and play it again.    … Expand
  92. Stockmeister
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Best openworld feeling since a long time, without generic trash 10/10 absolutely incredible game
  93. Mobpsy
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring es la evolucion del genero Soul, combinando lo mejor de sus anteriores obras para llegar a crear una obra maestra como esta.
  94. goamer
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    There's about three Dark Souls games worth of content wrapped up in one game. The open world is a joy to explore. If you love Dark Souls then this might be your perfect game.
  95. blacklolz
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    A masterpice, an epic adventure, thanks fromsoftware for this game and hope there will be a sequel .
  96. derpwithouthope
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Never played a souls game but this looked interesting and now I’m so addicted to it! Follow me on twitch and FB @derpwithouthope currently streaming Elden Ring
  97. Lambsito
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    en verdad, no se cómo pueden decir que este juego es basura reciclada cuando de seguro jugaron media hora, no se adaptaron y lo dejaron, no los entiendo en verdad, algunos dicen que le falta contenido, otros que tiene de mas, otros que es la calidad gráfica (si, en pleno 2022 se discute los gráficos comoun argumento válido ) en verdad el juego es fluido, tiene mecánicas refinadas a susen verdad, no se cómo pueden decir que este juego es basura reciclada cuando de seguro jugaron media hora, no se adaptaron y lo dejaron, no los entiendo en verdad, algunos dicen que le falta contenido, otros que tiene de mas, otros que es la calidad gráfica (si, en pleno 2022 se discute los gráficos comoun argumento válido ) en verdad el juego es fluido, tiene mecánicas refinadas a sus antecesores, una historia buenísima contada al más puro estilo souls y un mundo abierto que nunca te ddja insatiscecho.que n… Expand
  98. Rednova
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The game is an absolute masterpiece ! Having played all previous souls games, i can say so far, this is best game FromSoftware has ever made. I am very critical of today's games as there are too many mindless shooting or hack and slash games out there that have no substance and get boring very quick. You won't find that here with Elden Ring. 10/10 all that way and dare i say Game of the year.
  99. RicardoMarques
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Incredible game! Pretty much the best FromSoftware game so far! The open world is beautiful and not empty, the enemies and puzzles are challenging, the customization is better than ever! I know some player, especially on PC, had problems with graphics and performance, but on PS5 the game runs perfectly clean. 100% recommended even if you're not a soulslike fan.
  100. Anto0409
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Un des meilleurs jeu auquel j'ai joué !! Direction artistique de dingue et gameplay de fou !!
    Je ne vois plus le temps passé
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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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