Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,341 out of 12214
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  1. Jansen89
    Mar 12, 2022
    5
    Well. It feels so clunky in comparison to sekiro. And I really don't understand the 97 Metascore and the 10/10 User hype. Why is this the best game ever? The open world is kinda empty and dull, the story is meh (if you like to piece it together and read), performance sucks on ps5, combat feels clunky as already mentioned, graphics are outdated and so on.... Sure, It's from software andWell. It feels so clunky in comparison to sekiro. And I really don't understand the 97 Metascore and the 10/10 User hype. Why is this the best game ever? The open world is kinda empty and dull, the story is meh (if you like to piece it together and read), performance sucks on ps5, combat feels clunky as already mentioned, graphics are outdated and so on.... Sure, It's from software and it's own genre yeah sure, but for me this is just a letdown and surely doesn't live up to the hype. Honestly this is not an innovative masterpiece. In no aspect. Fun and challenging but just recycled fromsoft stuff. And definitely not for the average gamer.

    EDIT: The design of Quests is absolute garbage. I bet 99% of players need to play with fextra life / guides to even get them or find them. The story is literally non existant. That's just horrendous design in such a huge game. Gets boring quick.. I wish it had a story and good quest design.... Sad.    … Expand
  2. JayMonkeyPants
    Apr 1, 2022
    3
    FromSoft more concerned with if single players playing a single player game was too powerful and would rather destroy 80 hours of playtime to build a character for them to decide for me im playing wrong, so instead of fixing bugs and issues, they decided to "fix" weapons and destroy peoples builds.
  3. Zenokan
    Apr 1, 2022
    6
    20 hours of boredom before stopping. No story, nothing that makes you want to go see what's behind. Not to mention orders from another time. Hype is overrated.
  4. Buckeyenation03
    Mar 31, 2022
    1
    What’s to like about this garbage? Just grind and grind and grind for what? It’s not even enjoyable. Seriously.
  5. OllyNorton
    Mar 31, 2022
    7
    First things first, this is Dark Souls. Not Dark Souls in the way Bloodborne and Sekiro are, where they change up key gameplay elements to keep the game fresh, Elden Ring when not on a horse is just Dark Souls. I've always found that Froms gameplay evolutions in both Bloodborne and Sekiro (although I never completed Sekiro) were a lot more fun to play. They still had that challenge of DarkFirst things first, this is Dark Souls. Not Dark Souls in the way Bloodborne and Sekiro are, where they change up key gameplay elements to keep the game fresh, Elden Ring when not on a horse is just Dark Souls. I've always found that Froms gameplay evolutions in both Bloodborne and Sekiro (although I never completed Sekiro) were a lot more fun to play. They still had that challenge of Dark Souls but were just a bit more focused making the challenge a bit more amped up and harder to cheese. That said Dark Souls gameplay its still good, just not as good as other From gameplay systems for me.

    So let's take on the new elements. Chiefly the open world, it took me a while to appreciate it but it is very dense and has some really fun exploration. Although I really did miss the intricate, interconnected, world designs of older games.

    For much of the game it's a decent souls game, but when you reach end game bosses be prepared for some really boring fights. Souls bosses have often played by a rule set, like you they can't spam moves and magic because they would get tired or run out of mana. That is long gone in Elden Ring so be prepared to dodge infinite combos and magic coming your way until you get lucky and gap opens up to get in a hit and then back to rolling and dodging again. I didn't get a sense of satisfaction for beating any of the later game bosses, just merely relief. The game collapses here, where as the build up was souls with some decent exploration this end game is designed for only certain builds, If you roll a melee build be prepared for a boring/frustrating experience.

    I also don't find the lore as engaging as other From games, Demon Souls was this gothic bleak dead world and that spilled into Dark Souls that refined it, Bloodborne was an eldritch horror within a victorian city gone mad, Sekiro had an almost mystical vibe to it. Elden Ring is kind of meh, it's pretty in places and there are some awesome views but overall it failed to capture me quite as much as prior titles.

    None of these things are really bad, and are likely more down to my preferences really, but one things that is truly bad is the performance. foliage textures pop in about 20 feet in front of you, the frame rate shakes like a bobblehead on a washing machine during an earthquake, and a lot of the textures are pretty basic. Elden Ring has some great moments from it's art design, but as a technical piece its lacking considerably. (Played on PS5)

    I'm probably being a bit harsh on Elden Ring, it is a good game still, but I just preferred From's other games, and my fond memories of those titles just kept reminding me how I vastly preferred their tight interconnected faster paced games vs this slower, wider, rather loose one.    … Expand
  6. JotaOssGuz
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Muy recomendable .. no es para cualquier jugador ya que no te llevarán la mano por el mundo . Si bien es cierto es complicado al principio rápidamente mejoras y al no ser tan lineal como los dark souls permite mejor Farmeo y mejor equipo para afrontar nuevos retos el mundo está lleno de secretos lo cual hace que te vicios por horas 10 de 10 pierdas en
  7. Erickgg
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me gustó mucho:D
    Tiene bastante contenido, cerca de 100 horas quizá, no todo es de calidad pero en su mayoría también, la evolución de la saga a sido excelente y está entrega nos trae la fórmula casi perfeccionada, lo recomiendoC:    … Expand
  8. boredatMKE
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring has one of the best stories I've seen in decades, like a dream come true for both Game of Thrones fans and Soulbourne game fans. If you enjoy old-school gaming like NES, Genesis, and SNES, Elden Ring is like those games on those old gaming systems, for example:
    1. No difficulty setting.
    2. You need to talk to other players to gain information about hidden treasures. 3. If you    Elden Ring has one of the best stories I've seen in decades, like a dream come true for both Game of Thrones fans and Soulbourne game fans. If you enjoy old-school gaming like NES, Genesis, and SNES, Elden Ring is like those games on those old gaming systems, for example:
    1. No difficulty setting.
    2. You need to talk to other players to gain information about hidden treasures.
    3. If you can't get through a stage, keep practicing until you get good at it.
    4. Piss you off just the right amount so you will keep trying and have fun with it.
    5. Not much hint was given to you, just explore and be amazed by every encounter.

    This game reminds me just how fun it is to be playing video games, a must-play for every video game lover.    … Expand
  9. Ogeday_Han
    Mar 31, 2022
    1
    I am an expat in China. I want to play the game in English. Unfortunately its only supporting Asian Languages.It's crazy, you can't change to language to English. I ask PlayStation store to return the game an refund my money. It's ridiculous. I am a gamer for a decade and never seen such a thing.
  10. Nate99
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    Un juego que vale mucho la pena, yo lo pase en unas 109 horas y me pareció increíble que un juego de mundo abierto pueda darme tantas horas de juego de calidad antes de volverse aburrido o repetitivo. Pero el juego no es perfecto ya que sufre de algunas cositas que al menos yo pude ver a medida que lo iba jugando, como serían las siguientes:
    *Bajada de frames en ciertas zonas y contra    Un juego que vale mucho la pena, yo lo pase en unas 109 horas y me pareció increíble que un juego de mundo abierto pueda darme tantas horas de juego de calidad antes de volverse aburrido o repetitivo. Pero el juego no es perfecto ya que sufre de algunas cositas que al menos yo pude ver a medida que lo iba jugando, como serían las siguientes:
    *Bajada de frames en ciertas zonas y contra algunos jefes.
    *Texturas que tardan en cargar.
    *Los Bugs que tienen algunos enemigos, por ejemplo los perros del palacio de Moghwyn que te pueden matar en dos mordidas a pesar de tener 60 de vigor y armadura pesada.
    *Y el balance y reciclaje de jefes que hace el juego (para mí el punto más importante) yo conté cada jefe que mate y llegué a la cifra de 158 jefes de los cuales 80 son "nuevos" y el resto son todos repetidos con una skin y puestos en situaciones de 2 contra 1 o 3 contra 1, es como si el juego ya no tuviese formas justas o creativas de matarte.
    De los jefes principales la mayoría me parecen que están bien balanceados salvó algunas excepciones, como lo son Malenia y la Bestia de Elden, a mi gusto los peores jefes que a diseñado From.
    Al final todos estos detalles se terminan sumando y afectan la experiencia global de un jugador, en este caso la mía, y eso que no incluí el aspecto del online en mi crítica ya que no le voy a pagar a Sony el derecho de poder usar mi internet en su consola aunque el juego a jugar fuese Elden ring o Dark souls 4.
    De todas formas es un juego que se lo recomendaría a cualquiera, es diferente a los juegos que uno suele jugar y aún con sus fallos es mejor que la basura de juegos que salen en estos días.    … Expand
  11. dtrain06
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    This game is awesome. IMO starts out a little slow but once you get to exploring and get decent gear it really takes off. It's like Dark Souls 4 and Skyrim had a baby. Very dense and quite refined and polished. Easy to get lost and off the beaten path and that's one of its best assets
  12. StevieNineZero
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    I’m more baffled at these folks, giving poor rating due to the game being “to souls like” and “difficulty”.

    Look folks, this game ain’t for the meek, crawl back to COD or GTA, because this is a game for the Real. The fact that your angry at the proven formula that the fan base loves, is enough of an indicator that your in the wrong place. I say this with love, the game will have    I’m more baffled at these folks, giving poor rating due to the game being “to souls like” and “difficulty”.

    Look folks, this game ain’t for the meek, crawl back to COD or GTA, because this is a game for the Real. The fact that your angry at the proven formula that the fan base loves, is enough of an indicator that your in the wrong place. I say this with love, the game will have imperfections here and there, but at least they didn’t say **** you” to the fan base, like naughty dawg did with the last of us II.    … Expand
  13. Megalovirus
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La obra maestra de H Miyazaki. Tenía el temor de que fuera fácil, aún así es el más accesible la cantidad de elementos y tamaño del mapa lo hace abrumador. La musica es gloriosa, quiero acabar el mapa y nada más que avanzó parece que hay más y más. El bestiario es bastó glorioso, así que el gameplay no podía ser menos, en sí es muy rejugable calif 10 sobre 10… Expand
  14. Irisknebel
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    After such a long time with terrible gimmick games, to get a gem like this is certainly something to be celebrated. About the game? You're in the know, right?
  15. GiomarQ
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    Amazing open world so much to discovered. The boss fights are amazing, there is a lot to love.
  16. postblitz
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    Incredibly vast, deep and beautiful - which lends into some positives and negatives:
    - you'll see reused bosses a lot
    - can't properly reward each encounter leading to ignoring important items while fighting hard to gain garbage - googling is a must if you want to find something or follow a particular quest - unless you cover every each of each area perfectly, you'll retrek a lot and    Incredibly vast, deep and beautiful - which lends into some positives and negatives:
    - you'll see reused bosses a lot
    - can't properly reward each encounter leading to ignoring important items while fighting hard to gain garbage
    - googling is a must if you want to find something or follow a particular quest
    - unless you cover every each of each area perfectly, you'll retrek a lot and there are some hidden walls you need to bash
    - graphics are a treat, level design and artistic vision is extreme and well worth praising
    - strength builds are punished while DEX and Magic are hugely rewarded

    tl;dr: superb game if you have 2 months to spare, a massive chore if you have below that time    … Expand
  17. SaintRonan
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    A true masterpiece! Only decades of time, talent and experience could make such an amazing game.
  18. Beemap
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Easily the best From Software Title to date, I'm a long time fan and was already lowering my expectations before release, only for the game to exceed every possible expectation I think anybody could have. I've heard some criticism over the second half, and the repetition of enemies, but personally I think it boils down to how large the world is and there being not enough things to fill itEasily the best From Software Title to date, I'm a long time fan and was already lowering my expectations before release, only for the game to exceed every possible expectation I think anybody could have. I've heard some criticism over the second half, and the repetition of enemies, but personally I think it boils down to how large the world is and there being not enough things to fill it with. Plus, if there was a new enemy every corner, I doubt my brain could remember every one of their move sets and what to do.… Expand
  19. Willar
    Mar 31, 2022
    7
    I enjoyed it for the most part but there are several things that let it down.
    1. The framerate is not good on PS5 and it gets worse in certain areas.
    2. A lot of copy and paste dungeons similar to Dragon Age 2. 3. The game runs out of steam after 70 or so hours and just throws empty areas and annoying enemies at you. In Conclusion, this is the Dragon Age 2 of 'Souls' games. It's fun at    I enjoyed it for the most part but there are several things that let it down.
    1. The framerate is not good on PS5 and it gets worse in certain areas.
    2. A lot of copy and paste dungeons similar to Dragon Age 2.
    3. The game runs out of steam after 70 or so hours and just throws empty areas and annoying enemies at you.
    In Conclusion, this is the Dragon Age 2 of 'Souls' games. It's fun at times and is not a bad game but it maybe needed a bit more refinement.    … Expand
  20. DiegoObregonChi
    Mar 31, 2022
    7
    Es un juego que si bien tiene la esencia de un soul clásico te insista a cambiar tu mentalidad para jugarlo ya que con las mecanismo nueva debes aprender estrategias de juego parecidas a sekiro, ahora podemos decir que las caídas y bug que se encuentra no interrumpir lo bien equilibrado y liviandad que tiene a los mandos no te interrumpen la experiencia e inmersión.
    Es un gran juego pero    Es un juego que si bien tiene la esencia de un soul clásico te insista a cambiar tu mentalidad para jugarlo ya que con las mecanismo nueva debes aprender estrategias de juego parecidas a sekiro, ahora podemos decir que las caídas y bug que se encuentra no interrumpir lo bien equilibrado y liviandad que tiene a los mandos no te interrumpen la experiencia e inmersión.
    Es un gran juego pero siento que tanta espera no se ha retribuido con el producto final.    … Expand
  21. Vertran187
    Mar 31, 2022
    0
    This game keeps freezing so it unplayable

    I give up I'm 25 hours in but its so broken From Soft can even fix this problem many many people have since launch. I`m very disappointed in the poor quality of the game its not working on PC at all They have had over a month to fix this but cant be bothered Its Dark souls but bigger and it doesn't work weird unbalanced shoddy mess with nice    This game keeps freezing so it unplayable

    I give up I'm 25 hours in but its so broken From Soft can even fix this problem many many people have since launch. I`m very disappointed in the poor quality of the game its not working on PC at all
    They have had over a month to fix this but cant be bothered Its Dark souls but bigger and it doesn't
    work weird unbalanced shoddy mess with nice combat no story runs like ****    … Expand
  22. GuilhermeCano
    Mar 31, 2022
    4
    As a Bloodborne fan (With a platinum trophy) and Soulslike fan (Played Sekiro, Lords of the fallen, Dark sousl 1, 2, 3, Demons Souls...) I can say that my hype for Elden Ring was too high. When i play the game for the first time, it was nothing as i expected, the graphics are meh (in the ps5), the framerate wasnt a consistent 60fps; the "open-world souslike game of the dreams" was nothingAs a Bloodborne fan (With a platinum trophy) and Soulslike fan (Played Sekiro, Lords of the fallen, Dark sousl 1, 2, 3, Demons Souls...) I can say that my hype for Elden Ring was too high. When i play the game for the first time, it was nothing as i expected, the graphics are meh (in the ps5), the framerate wasnt a consistent 60fps; the "open-world souslike game of the dreams" was nothing more than an outdated graphics game with an easy dificulty (when compared to bloodborne for example) and with a lot of bugs and framerate drops. The game is fun, the world is massive and you have a lot to do, a lot of weapons and settups, but something in this game deoesnt touch my hearth :( .... sad, thst is al. I am here, saying that with my broken-hearth and more than 100 hours of gameplay.… Expand
  23. Prinz_Vogelfrei
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Truly a masterpiece!
    After 180+ hours, on the third playthrough, I still cannot let go of the Lands Between, still discovering new areas, lore pieces, trying new challenges…
    First, time I am feeling a game again in such a way since Ocarina of Time back in the day. Very likely the best game ever made and will be for a long while.
  24. Eliqx
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a game that allows a much wider accessibility than the dark souls saga.
  25. swkane
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    What more could I possibly want out of a challenging fantasy game? This game led to my favorite gaming moment of my adult life. My college roommate drove in from out of town, we both took the day off of work, and we set up two TVs in my living room and spent all of release day playing Elden Ring. I will never forget Exploring Limgrave with nothing but awe and excitement. I already putWhat more could I possibly want out of a challenging fantasy game? This game led to my favorite gaming moment of my adult life. My college roommate drove in from out of town, we both took the day off of work, and we set up two TVs in my living room and spent all of release day playing Elden Ring. I will never forget Exploring Limgrave with nothing but awe and excitement. I already put 80hrs into getting the Platinum on my first playthrough. This game clearly isn't for everyone, but to me, it is a masterpiece. Thank you Miyazaki, George RR Martin, and the whole From Software team. You can tell how much love and care was put into every detail of this game. No notes. 10/10… Expand
  26. Revl8n
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Just amazing. The world is vast and dense. The character progression options dwarf any other game on the market. The combat options dwarf any other game on the market. The performance is rock solid on my PS5. The graphics, while not cutting edge, are adequate, and most importantly maintain a near solid 60 fps. The only downside for some is that this is a Fromsoft and the combat isJust amazing. The world is vast and dense. The character progression options dwarf any other game on the market. The combat options dwarf any other game on the market. The performance is rock solid on my PS5. The graphics, while not cutting edge, are adequate, and most importantly maintain a near solid 60 fps. The only downside for some is that this is a Fromsoft and the combat is punishing and requires patience and the willingness to learn. Two real world character traits that seem rare in 2022. The negative reviews strike me a coming from two groups of people. Group one is neophytes expecting another Skyrim. Group two is Dark Souls hardcore fans who want another Dark Souls. There not complaining about the execution of Elden Ring. They're complaining that Elden Ring is not a different game. Fair enough. If you are on the fence, check out the review by Skill-Up.… Expand
  27. IridscntdCandle
    Mar 31, 2022
    0
    The game looks like garbage with slow, clunky animations and boring fights coming down to exacting button presses and punishing mechanics, making you wonder who cares this much about getting gud, it’s not even fun. Worst of all is this **** series influence on a wide range of other series and developers ruining the experience. Keep ugly souls combat out of my final fantasy, platinum gamesThe game looks like garbage with slow, clunky animations and boring fights coming down to exacting button presses and punishing mechanics, making you wonder who cares this much about getting gud, it’s not even fun. Worst of all is this **** series influence on a wide range of other series and developers ruining the experience. Keep ugly souls combat out of my final fantasy, platinum games and other jrpg releases you trash hawkers… Expand
  28. Pnwotter
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    I really have been enjoying this game. I’ve put about 60 hours in and there is still much left to discover. The story is intriguing, combat is engaging and the soundtrack is wonderful. My only gripe is… the platforming is terrible and frustrating.
  29. NonoKRO
    Mar 31, 2022
    4
    Si ça c’est le GOTY 2022… 20 heures de jeux je lâche l’affaire… techniquement de 2010, on nous vente la pâte artistique… mais lol c’est moche, répétitif, la maniabilité est lourde, les boss n’ont pas trop de charisme… une belle arnaque !!!
  30. Nkossak
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    With Bloodborne one of the best game in the series, mix of everything what was best from previous series and content for days!
  31. King111112
    Mar 30, 2022
    1
    I was very excited for this game. I’ve been waiting since it was announced back in 2019. So after paying the sixty dollar price you can imagine my disappointment, when I found out that an integral piece of gameplay was missing. Most of the game was alright however all throughout we never saw the tarnish eat. This is unrealistic as you obviously can guess. Real people need to eat soI was very excited for this game. I’ve been waiting since it was announced back in 2019. So after paying the sixty dollar price you can imagine my disappointment, when I found out that an integral piece of gameplay was missing. Most of the game was alright however all throughout we never saw the tarnish eat. This is unrealistic as you obviously can guess. Real people need to eat so obviously this a big plot hole. Until this is fixed I suggest not purchasing.… Expand
  32. Javimorfe
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia! Lo tiene todo . Buenos combates, exploración cientos de horas ! No dudes en comprar esta maravilla viva por siempre elden ring ⚔️
  33. RozmrdanaPrdel
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    :DDD Those negative hate comments from ppl that never played a hard soul game before :D cringy as$ fckers jeez go buy some ball$ in ubisoft or ea shop so u can get better :DD love this game i played 180hrs+ and its amazing still amazes me and surprises me like crazy :) graphics are awesome new horse technic is amazing / jumping is great finally added :D open world is gigantic and 11/10 :):DDD Those negative hate comments from ppl that never played a hard soul game before :D cringy as$ fckers jeez go buy some ball$ in ubisoft or ea shop so u can get better :DD love this game i played 180hrs+ and its amazing still amazes me and surprises me like crazy :) graphics are awesome new horse technic is amazing / jumping is great finally added :D open world is gigantic and 11/10 :) amazing quests and side quests / weapons / zones / dungs just best souls game we ever get… Expand
  34. 187000097hgg
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Esto no es lo único en lo que destaca, el juego pone a nuestra disposición una cantidad bastante flexible de estilos de combate, existe la posibilidad de añadir y modificar la habilidad de ciertas armas, además de volver el famoso "powerstance", que permite añadir un moveset nuevo si llevas dos armas de la misma categoría. La variedad de hechizos, habilidades y movimientos provoca que laEsto no es lo único en lo que destaca, el juego pone a nuestra disposición una cantidad bastante flexible de estilos de combate, existe la posibilidad de añadir y modificar la habilidad de ciertas armas, además de volver el famoso "powerstance", que permite añadir un moveset nuevo si llevas dos armas de la misma categoría. La variedad de hechizos, habilidades y movimientos provoca que la creatividad sea partícipe de como afrontas a los enemigo… Expand
  35. jankrajnc
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing
  36. areda2468
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    A complete masterpiece visuals art direction gameplay music everything about this game is completely mesmerizing
  37. Trozky0z
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Una obra maestra, un conjunto de elementos bien ejecutados de otros juegos del genero con el toque especial y único que puede darle el maestro Miyazaki. Un juego que nos alienta a superarnos en todo momento a travez de la exploración y el descubrimiento de bellos paisajes crudos y oscuros llenos de personajes poderosos y hostiles y también porque no alguno que otro triste y desolado. Es unUna obra maestra, un conjunto de elementos bien ejecutados de otros juegos del genero con el toque especial y único que puede darle el maestro Miyazaki. Un juego que nos alienta a superarnos en todo momento a travez de la exploración y el descubrimiento de bellos paisajes crudos y oscuros llenos de personajes poderosos y hostiles y también porque no alguno que otro triste y desolado. Es un juego que hace que las horas se pasen rápido y necesites más tiempo para seguir descubriendo cosas nuevas. Su apartado sonoro crea una inmersión con el entorno agregando ese toque épico en cada escenario o batalla contra los jefes finales. El diseño de personajes tiene ese toque Lovecrafquiano que te hace sentir verdadero terror el solo hecho que tendrás que enfrentarte a ese enemigo horrible e intimidante. Sin duda es seguro el GOTY del 2022… Expand
  38. redwarriorktf
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    I am totally blown away. This is a game that just keeps on giving. May possibly be the best game I've ever played.
  39. StockTME
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Demon souls in huge open world. Loved it. Think it should be 9.5 but due to lack of fractals 10 is more deserving.

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

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

    1. Performance optimization can be better. However I did not mind ps5 performance mode, it was good enough.
    2.Better side quest tracking system. Game is long and you often miss key items for questlines that while optional are big and interesting areas... so at a point you go and google how to get there... which is annoying. While it has fun element to pick hints around I think it should still be easier to remember them... Feel like 99% people end up googling this at a point, think that is a problem...
    3. Do something with amount of bosses, especially those that sometimes appear as regular enemy sometimes as boss ? Wtf is it regular enemy or boss.... feels like we got bit lazy at a point and started reusing enemies for bosses or bosses for enemies...    … Expand
  40. Farore83
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    This is my first review on meta because I just couldn’t believe the “0” ratings people were giving this masterpiece - yes masterpiece. Ok, I’ve heard about the “controversy” but I’ve completely ignored it and bought the game to see if it was actually good. I’ve been playing games since the 1980’s and this game stunned me. The first 30 min I was awed by the beauty and world design butThis is my first review on meta because I just couldn’t believe the “0” ratings people were giving this masterpiece - yes masterpiece. Ok, I’ve heard about the “controversy” but I’ve completely ignored it and bought the game to see if it was actually good. I’ve been playing games since the 1980’s and this game stunned me. The first 30 min I was awed by the beauty and world design but fairly confused. I died some hundred times in the first hour or two. But as I got the hang of it and continued to explore I felt that childhood sense of wonder I haven’t experienced in a game for years and years. It just kept giving and giving - new terrifying creatures and gorgeous endless landscapes that kept unrolling as I went on. The sheer size of the world is mind boggling and beyond satisfying knowing you’ll never really get to explore everything. It makes it feel so exciting that you struggle to know where the world actually ends. But apart from the appealing open world, the actual gameplay is just a blast. Every enemy is a new boss to figure out and it never gets old finding creative ways to hack your way through a mob of baddies. I love trying out weapons and magic even when it gets overwhelming.

    It’s so amazing to get to play a game that gives me “Shadow of the Colossus” meets “Breath of the Wild” vibes. I haven’t been this addicted to a game since I was a kid. Anyone dogging this game either hasn’t really given it a chance, is a shill for some other company, or sucks at gaming and isn’t interested in getting better. Get it - you will not regret it.    … Expand
  41. NotRonax
    Mar 30, 2022
    6
    The game is fantastic but hard at the same time. Bosses repeat and also hard bosses duplicate which destroy good impressions. I have passed the hardest boss in "Dark Souls I" named "Ornstein and Smough" just in two tries. The same thing happened in other Souls games, even if they were hard they were still fair. However in Elden Ring, bosses are too aggressive and I still haven't beatenThe game is fantastic but hard at the same time. Bosses repeat and also hard bosses duplicate which destroy good impressions. I have passed the hardest boss in "Dark Souls I" named "Ornstein and Smough" just in two tries. The same thing happened in other Souls games, even if they were hard they were still fair. However in Elden Ring, bosses are too aggressive and I still haven't beaten them after 50-60 tries which got me bored.… Expand
  42. TiagoMourao
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Simply put, one of the best games ever made. The few hiccups regarding performance are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of meaningful content and the never before seen scope of this game. There aren't enough words to describe the amount of engaging things to do in Elden Ring, with an ever-present depth regarding lore and attention to detail. The biggest proof of this is the amount of peopleSimply put, one of the best games ever made. The few hiccups regarding performance are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of meaningful content and the never before seen scope of this game. There aren't enough words to describe the amount of engaging things to do in Elden Ring, with an ever-present depth regarding lore and attention to detail. The biggest proof of this is the amount of people complaining they don't know what to do in the game, but that is the whole point; you're allowed real freedom to explore and trail your own path. Anywhere you go there will be a rewarding experience, a thoughtful story, a useful item down the road.

    All in all, if you enjoy exploring a huge map full of rich content, whilst playing a game with challenging but rewarding combat, this one is for you.    … Expand
  43. Markytos
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    He jugado y he dedicado bastantes horas lo que he podido comprobar es que el juego mas sobrevalorado del mercado, tiempo perdido odioso para farmear, apartado técnico muy pobre, soso como el solo, se libra un poco por el tema jefes y el apartado artístico es bonito sin ser tampoco algo excepcional... Una decepción
  44. Nansy
    Mar 30, 2022
    0
    Can't play this game because Sony don't made Kazakhstan region in Playstation network and my country forced to use Russia region.
  45. gonzalezulises
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    With over 70 hours of gameplay and one step away from finishing it, I think it's one of the best exploration and role-playing games I've ever played. I recommend it to anyone who likes constant challenges and overcoming overwhelming enemies.
  46. Xilg
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Como sempre a fromsoftware fazendo escola de como se faz um bom jogo, não é enchendo de atividades chatas e repetitivas somente para fazer volume, é criando um mundo que te recompense por explorar, eu com 140 horas de jogo obtive o troféu de platina no PS5 e ainda assim estou com vontade de jogar mais e descobrindo coisas novas no jogo. Atualmente, é muito difícil falar para um brasileiroComo sempre a fromsoftware fazendo escola de como se faz um bom jogo, não é enchendo de atividades chatas e repetitivas somente para fazer volume, é criando um mundo que te recompense por explorar, eu com 140 horas de jogo obtive o troféu de platina no PS5 e ainda assim estou com vontade de jogar mais e descobrindo coisas novas no jogo. Atualmente, é muito difícil falar para um brasileiro pagar R$300 em um jogo no lançamento, mas acredite, vale cada centavo. Estimo que vou ter mais de 1000 horas nesse jogo. Agora abordando aspectos de gameplay, é a evolução de Dark Souls 3, com Bloodborne e Sekiro colocando todos os seus pontos positivos em um imenso mapa aberto. Se vc é um fã da saga Soulsborne, esse é um jogo indispensável, de longe o melhor que joguei em minha vida.… Expand
  47. Ninomao
    Mar 30, 2022
    1
    Would have been the best game I’ve ever played! But by now I should easily have been on level 100 by now but thanks to losing your runes after you die makes it dam impossible to level up! Sick and tired of losing runes! Sick and tired of losing all my runes when attempting to retrieve my runes for only some enemy to come kill me. I’ve lost probably 1,000,000 runes all together from over 30Would have been the best game I’ve ever played! But by now I should easily have been on level 100 by now but thanks to losing your runes after you die makes it dam impossible to level up! Sick and tired of losing runes! Sick and tired of losing all my runes when attempting to retrieve my runes for only some enemy to come kill me. I’ve lost probably 1,000,000 runes all together from over 30 hours game play! Sick of it! Sick sick sick sick!! If they kept everything as it is but we don’t lose our runes would have been perfect. Scam game made for unemployed people who have so much time so they can grind all day long just to level up.… Expand
  48. Fateh_Esgerli
    Mar 30, 2022
    1
    Oyun gerçekten rezalet yapay zeka rezalet. Oyunu aldığıma pişman oldum. Nasil oluyorda optimizasyonu rezalet bi oyuna 96 metacritic oyu geliyor anlamiyorum. Hikayesi hiç içine çekmedi sırf from software fanboyusunuz diye bu oyunu övmeyin
  49. hkjhkjh
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    I have never played a From Software game before but I gave this one a try since I heard it's more accessible thanks to the open world. Now I have putten over 100h into this game and have done almost everything in this game. Amazing game
  50. Arshya80k
    Mar 30, 2022
    3
    The game is really good but there is a major problem I have with is that without glitches and rune farms its takes so long to level up and finish the game.
    When progressing in the game bosses and enemies get a lot stronger and don’t even let me start with health bar lower than a eagle at the start of the game. I wouldn’t have a problem if levelling up was effective and didn’t actually need    The game is really good but there is a major problem I have with is that without glitches and rune farms its takes so long to level up and finish the game.
    When progressing in the game bosses and enemies get a lot stronger and don’t even let me start with health bar lower than a eagle at the start of the game. I wouldn’t have a problem if levelling up was effective and didn’t actually need to go up to 100 to be able to fight a mid game boss. I spent 35 hours in the game just to reach level 50 no rune farms or glitches I couldn’t even if i wanted to cause the game punished me so hard by accidentally hitting the NPC at the start of game (white face). So I eventually got bored of the game because i either had to watch YouTube videos on how to defeat bosses on lower level or how to make my weapons stronger. And trust me it gets old pretty fast.
    No wonder almost all the players do rune farms and glitches it shows there is clearly something missing from the game everyone wants to finish the game in like 50 hours or something but you can’t even finish it after 100 hours if you not doing any glitch or rune farm. And thats what I call a waste of time.    … Expand
  51. Parzival_89
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is too good to be explained. Literally i could go on for the entire alotted character length about how great it is. The gorgeous, wonderfully designed open world draws you in, rewards your exploration, and flat out drops your jaw! The characters and lore are so rich and well thought out, and the fact you have to go and discover it yourself to get the full picture makes findingElden Ring is too good to be explained. Literally i could go on for the entire alotted character length about how great it is. The gorgeous, wonderfully designed open world draws you in, rewards your exploration, and flat out drops your jaw! The characters and lore are so rich and well thought out, and the fact you have to go and discover it yourself to get the full picture makes finding out what and where and why such a wonderful revelation. Youll stop and just think, or stop and take in your surroundings, stop to just appreciate what a fantastic experience it is and the world you find yourself surrounded by. Finally a game delivers on the hype and over delivers in such a way it leaves me at a loss for a good explanation of how absolutely fantastic it is. Its like im playing a game im nostalgic for even though its brand new and fresh and right in front of me. For the first time in a long time i think about a game even when not playing, wanting to jump back in throughout the day. This game could be priced at triple what they sold it for and id be happy to pay it. I feel like i ripped the game company off this time… Expand
  52. Joraser
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Bestes Spiel was ich je gespielt habe. Das best of von FromSoftware mit der besten Open World die es gibt. Es gibt überall etwas zu entdecken und nachdem ich das Spiel 4 mal durchgespielt habe, weiß ich bestimmt immer noch nicht alles. Alleine wie die Karte aufgebaut ist, ist genial gemacht. Man schaltet langsam immer mehr frei und fragt sich die ganze Zeit wie groß das Spiel sein kann.Bestes Spiel was ich je gespielt habe. Das best of von FromSoftware mit der besten Open World die es gibt. Es gibt überall etwas zu entdecken und nachdem ich das Spiel 4 mal durchgespielt habe, weiß ich bestimmt immer noch nicht alles. Alleine wie die Karte aufgebaut ist, ist genial gemacht. Man schaltet langsam immer mehr frei und fragt sich die ganze Zeit wie groß das Spiel sein kann. Das Spiel bietet viele gute Waffen von denen man die meisten gerne ausprobieren würde. Die Bosskämpfe gegen die Demi-Götter wurden extrem gut inszeniert. Wenn man sich die Lore durchließt erkennt man auch wie durchdacht diese ist. Das Spiel ist sogar einsteigerfreundlicher als die Vorgänger. Wer eine Herausforderung sucht, kann im 1 gegen 1 gegen Bosse kämpfen, wer keine sucht, kann die Beschwörungen nutzen. Dass man Waffen aus einer Kategorie zusammen verwenden kann, ist eine massive Verbesserung im Vergleich zu Dark Souls. Ich könnte noch vieles weites aufzählen, was das Spiel alles richtig macht, aber es macht fast alles richtig. Selten habe ich mir bei einem Spiel von solch großem Umfang dennoch gewünscht, dass es noch weiter geht. Ich hoffe einfach darauf, dass es neben Dlcs noch eine Fortsetzung geben wird.… Expand
  53. Omen9014
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Of all the soulses, this is the best that can be released, I consider the game a breakthrough. Passed three times, 220 hours spent! There are only one advantages from the open world. Thank you for this masterpiece.
  54. Pandur
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    What i don't really get about all these low ratings here is how someone can buy a soulslike and complain about it's soulslike-style. Elden Ring is a soulslike in an open world. And while this is its biggest strength it seems to turn out as its achilles heel as well.

    90% of users rating low argue like they expected the next epic, narration driven mainstream role-play-opera with    What i don't really get about all these low ratings here is how someone can buy a soulslike and complain about it's soulslike-style. Elden Ring is a soulslike in an open world. And while this is its biggest strength it seems to turn out as its achilles heel as well.

    90% of users rating low argue like they expected the next epic, narration driven mainstream role-play-opera with accessible gameplay, an average or at least scalable difficulty and a somewhat cinematic approach to quests and storytelling. So maybe the real problem with Elden Ring is the extreme hype, making more casual gamers buy it for all the wrong reasons and certainly with the wrong expectations. And this is what lead to disappointment and absurdly emotional and negative reviews.

    However from an objective point of view a nine or ten is a thousand times more justified than any kind of review bombing. At least if you are up to a highly rewarding challenge and a pretty unique approach to open world gaming, giving you tons of options and challenges without holding your hand all the time. Or if you like well executed game mechanics, masterful artwork and: stunning visuals that are not outdated at all. If you're not, simply let it be. But don't write these absurd reviews if a game does not meet all the cheesy expectations it was never intended to meet.    … Expand
  55. rpenlon
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    The best game since Witcher 3. Maybe the best game ever. 100 hours played and still many things left to discover. The world building is brilliant.
  56. BorInn
    Mar 30, 2022
    0
    The Worst game ever made by From Software, the details lack polishing, a step backward in all aspects compared to the previous work.
    If you want play a From Software's game, Elden Ring is the least worthwhile work to play.
  57. susus
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    epitome of souls series experience mixed into one masterpiece, although there are problems with the combat, the exploration experience itself worth a 10/10
  58. Hagal
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    I never buy a game without thoroughly investigating said title by reading and watching reviews from people I trust in these kind of things. And so it came to be that I bought Elden Ring, I have always wanted to play these games (souls) as their asthetics and atmosphere are of awesome levels but alas, I was never "gud" enough. But Elden Ring does what I thought could not be done, preservingI never buy a game without thoroughly investigating said title by reading and watching reviews from people I trust in these kind of things. And so it came to be that I bought Elden Ring, I have always wanted to play these games (souls) as their asthetics and atmosphere are of awesome levels but alas, I was never "gud" enough. But Elden Ring does what I thought could not be done, preserving those soulcrushing boss encounters, holding on to a general gameplaying that always asks "are you awake?" (else you pay for it instantly) and giving both selfhurting veterans and green privates like me a chance to experience this insane world of epic proportions. If a boss crushes you in a second, just walk in another direction and find strenght (and better weapons) and then return to crush him/her later!
    The open world structure of Elden Ring is truly well designed in a big array of ways, all from its core mechanic of classical soulsgame where you loose your mainresource with death which drives you forward to fullfilling your objects no matter how hard it may be. The world is also encouraging you to explore on your own, with your own eyes, instead of following a trail of glitter (no names mentioned). Rewarding exploration and hardship. One thing I truly love about the hardships of ER open world is that after numerous number of deaths and fails, you come out as this monster of a warrior, just traversing all of these enteties trying to kill you with ease, as the game has teached you (the hard way) how all of these works and fails. So in the end, even though everything is deadlly as hell, you can take it, because the game made you learn and evolve.

    The visual design is of the charts, it has been a long time since I got to behold such insanely great visuals/graphics, maybe not as resourceheavy as a cod-game, but top notch to the last fingertip.

    I have not encountered a single bug or glitch, nothing on the bad side. The game flows without framdrops or bugging out, cracy fast loading times.    … Expand
  59. Florian13
    Mar 19, 2022
    1
    Roll and hit, or how the developers are calling it - Elden ring, will go down in history as one of the most overrated games of all time! We live in times when people are voting being manipulated by the majority, 0 credibility!
    If you are a dark souls fan you will definitely enjoy this game because it gives you an open world map with a lot of things to discover. If you are not a souls fan    Roll and hit, or how the developers are calling it - Elden ring, will go down in history as one of the most overrated games of all time! We live in times when people are voting being manipulated by the majority, 0 credibility!
    If you are a dark souls fan you will definitely enjoy this game because it gives you an open world map with a lot of things to discover. If you are not a souls fan and you are jumping into this game it's a 70% chance you might hate it, the gameplay has an pretty standard mechanic, roll and hit.
    The graphics are not next gen by far, a mediocre 4/10, as for the story where George RR Martin came as a savior for this genra, well it's like the last season from Games of thrones - epic fail.
    Wrap all these together and you get yourself a Dark souls 4 game with an open world, where everything is gloomy, dark and depressing, and there you go, you have Elden ring.Cheers to those Souls fan who keep this trash so highly rated Judge by the fan base people will vote this crap even if it's literally a    … Expand
  60. HatefulRageMom
    Mar 30, 2022
    0
    Marry a rich man and get knocked up 10 times, then you'll have the manpower to work the fields when he leaves you for a supermodel who's still screwing her father, instead of wasting time on **** lore and 500 bosses all the same, you bastards!
  61. GunTer0v
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  62. Matinho11
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    La grandeza de este juego es increible, permitiendote explorar sin ser tan lineal como los souls anteriores. Los detalles del juego a cada paso son inmensos y la variación de enemigos y bosses es impresionante
  63. TrumpsAnOrange
    Mar 29, 2022
    2
    Not enjoyable for me. Uninteresting story and lackluster graphics. Beautiful art direction though. If you like souls games you will like this for sure since it's the same as all previous ones
  64. fooloncool
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    I've only put around 14 hours into the game but it's easily one of the best games I've ever played.
  65. unixtreme
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece of a game.
    I understand not everyone has the same test but I have the feeling all the people giving it 5s are just doing it to be edgy.
    The main issues are bad optimization and perhpas high endgame difficulty, the world is well crafted, full of life, some of the dungeons can be repetitive (the optional catacombs) but they are still actually hand crafted. Despite what    Absolute masterpiece of a game.
    I understand not everyone has the same test but I have the feeling all the people giving it 5s are just doing it to be edgy.
    The main issues are bad optimization and perhpas high endgame difficulty, the world is well crafted, full of life, some of the dungeons can be repetitive (the optional catacombs) but they are still actually hand crafted. Despite what others may say.    … Expand
  66. Shiro264
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    The world is the most rewarding and spectacular with juicy rewards that proved 10/10.
    Graphically it's not great, but it makes up for it by far with a beautiful, unique and incomparable artistic section.
    Playable mind is the evolution of ds3, if you like that style this is your game, I think that among current games it is the one that best carries it. His story, as always, is divided by    The world is the most rewarding and spectacular with juicy rewards that proved 10/10.
    Graphically it's not great, but it makes up for it by far with a beautiful, unique and incomparable artistic section.
    Playable mind is the evolution of ds3, if you like that style this is your game, I think that among current games it is the one that best carries it.
    His story, as always, is divided by reading items, actions, and scenarios, which will make more than one person not understand most of what is happening if he does not pay attention to detail.
    Soundtrack as always 10.
    It has no dubbing.
    If you don't like souls, it's a good game to start, it's the easiest.    … Expand
  67. HeroicAge616
    Mar 29, 2022
    2
    Bad graphics, janky gameplay, no story, probably the most overrated game since Halo 2.
  68. RexTheLurker
    Mar 29, 2022
    7
    Open world design brings down the general game quality. Insane amounts of recycled content, generally poor boss design, and a game world that leaves me with no desire to explore once I understand that everything I can possibly discover is just a rehash of something I've already seen before
  69. Switzerland
    Mar 29, 2022
    3
    Simply overrated. The graphics aren't all that. It's not welcoming to anyone who wasn't already in that "git good" group. Grinding out runes from YouTube advertised farms and following beaten paths only to have weapons nerfed? No. A game of the year should be good for everyone. This is meant for a select audience. Buyer beware!
  70. chimpanzzz
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    In my opinion, Elden Ring has reinvented the RPG and open world genre. It has shown that single player and campaings matter and that they do in fact sell copies, contrary to what other developers have been pushing. It is a huge game, with amazing detail, it was properly tested, it was released with minimal amount of bugs and it has NO MICRO TRANSACTIONS. Elden Ring is the best game of last decade.
  71. Cyoclops
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Probably the best souls like at the moment, THIS GAME IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECES! In my gameplay it lasted 80 hours, 80 hours of amazing designed boss, music, and everything else, the adrenaline and satisfaction after beating a boss solo are the best part for me, absolutely recommended!
  72. unovn
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Aprox 300h ingame this is by far an experience you must play and feel your emotions grow on your journey in The Lands Between. Still after 300h will admit I haven’t finished the main quests/storyline since you can explore and explore more area by area and I don’t know if you even can say that you can complete an area because this game is HUGE!
  73. Andywarhole
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    The game is just incredible, I like how hard the game is even though it has a few glitches
  74. GT7isbadnow
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    At first I was a bit lost playing this game even though I have enjoyed prior souls games before. This one felt overwhelming in scope. After a few hours I got in to the groove of exploring different areas and it became increasingly more enjoyable. The world is beautiful.The enemies are difficult. At no point do you have to feel stuck on a boss though. Just go elsewhere and get stronger.At first I was a bit lost playing this game even though I have enjoyed prior souls games before. This one felt overwhelming in scope. After a few hours I got in to the groove of exploring different areas and it became increasingly more enjoyable. The world is beautiful.The enemies are difficult. At no point do you have to feel stuck on a boss though. Just go elsewhere and get stronger. Then come back and try again.… Expand
  75. Izanagi_RTX
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Another amazing game made by FromSoftware.
    Ans you feel like you actually have a reason to do ng+, from some quests you may have missed to replaying margit with your favorite gear. The bosses and hidden items and vast inventory make the game what it is now — a truly great game.
  76. Rio11
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    First Souls like i've ever played and i love it. 90 hours in, its challenging, difficoult but fun to play and satisfyng. one of the best game ever for me
  77. TheKingpin
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Not only game of the year - should be also the game of the era. Loving everything in it.
  78. Luarr
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    Basically the negative reviews of the game are about technical problems, obviously frame drops is a bad thing, but honestly almost every game i played on ps4 is 30 fps so I don't care about that, the game rarely drops below 28 fps, or practically never, I must say that I haven't finished the game yet, I have about 50 hours on it, but even so I think most games these days would be finishedBasically the negative reviews of the game are about technical problems, obviously frame drops is a bad thing, but honestly almost every game i played on ps4 is 30 fps so I don't care about that, the game rarely drops below 28 fps, or practically never, I must say that I haven't finished the game yet, I have about 50 hours on it, but even so I think most games these days would be finished or at least would be close to it with 50 hours of gameplay, my only complaint so far is that a boss bugged like 4 times and I had to reopen the game a few times, PvP never pleased me in any of the FS games either, always laggy, but I don't focus on PvP in this game so it kind of doesn't matter graphics were clearly never FS' strong point, and everyone knows that, but on a more artistic level, the game for me is perfect, it's like I'm inside a beautiful painting In short, I do think that technical issues should be fixed (for platforms that may need it, of course) but I think that as a Souls game, it perfectly fulfills its role and it's simply the pinnacle of the genre so far, it's worth it.… Expand
  79. slime33999
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    genius game but the **** battle design is all **** ****
    and it is so easy without the **** silly game design of Miyazaki Hidetaka
  80. BangaaaX
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    The best game of all time ? Yes maybe :) I am waiting for the DLC :D
    But i love anyways all FS games
  81. Dan_VNAH
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Game of the Year, maybe even the decade!

    The world is enormous and keeps getting bigger and bigger every time you think you've got a handle on the world size. You are always challenged but always rewarded accordingly, curiosity is always rewarded. Gameplay is rewarding because of how challenging it is, there is an argument the game is too hard, unfortunately the level of reward    Game of the Year, maybe even the decade!

    The world is enormous and keeps getting bigger and bigger every time you think you've got a handle on the world size.

    You are always challenged but always rewarded accordingly, curiosity is always rewarded.

    Gameplay is rewarding because of how challenging it is, there is an argument the game is too hard, unfortunately the level of reward you feel playing the game is linked directly to the level of difficulty. Improvise, adapt, overcome and you will feel great.    … Expand
  82. DTAspen
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Only rivaled by RDR2! I cant get over how immense it truly is. 200 hours in and I'm no where near bored yet.
  83. Oldboy1988
    Mar 28, 2022
    6
    I'm a massive fan of FromSoftware games. Bloodborne is my favourite game. A masterpiece. It was a game that i bought a ps4 to play and the game didn't match my expectations... It surpassed them. Just writing this post just makes me want to play Bloodborne again. Elden Ring got me all hyped. I bought a ps5 to play it and I'm sorely disappointed by my experience. I'm 90 hours into the gameI'm a massive fan of FromSoftware games. Bloodborne is my favourite game. A masterpiece. It was a game that i bought a ps4 to play and the game didn't match my expectations... It surpassed them. Just writing this post just makes me want to play Bloodborne again. Elden Ring got me all hyped. I bought a ps5 to play it and I'm sorely disappointed by my experience. I'm 90 hours into the game and it's boring. It's (excuse the pun) a soulless experience. This game suffers from what Metal Gear Solid 5 suffered from. It just didn't need to be open world. FromSoftware excels in tight level design. This is their first stab at open world and it shows. You end up riding around a dull world looking for action only to be confronted with too many bosses, many of which are lazily recycled. I'd prefer a smaller world packed with danger around every corner and less but more unique enemies. FromSoftware fell into the trap for open world games that more is better. I bought this digitally so I'm really pushing myself to finish it but after 90 hours in struggling. And not due to the difficulty. The game doesn't reward the players time. Empty, barren worlds with crappy gifts at the end of a dungeon or mini boss isn't fun. Bloodborne **** all over this game. I've been playing FromSoftware games since demon soul's on ps3 and (excluding ds2 and sekiro) this is my biggest disappointment. Dark souls 2 gets a pass because the FromSoftware B team made it and sekiro was an entirely different game with a few overlapping mechanics. Elden Ring could've and should've been their magnum opus but instead ends up as just another bland and repetitive open world game. The only difference being that it has harder enemies compared to other triple A open world games.… Expand
  84. Abdallah55
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This is was masterpiece Thanks to from software for This Great game i will never forget it
  85. BLUESK1n05
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    I own all of the games in the SoulsBorne series and this one one of my favorites. So far I have spent around 80 hours and I am still surprised to find something new ever time I play. Highly recommended if you want a challenge!
  86. Sweitzer
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud
  87. BigDirtyDog
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    I love this genre and Elden ring is the pinnacle. It’s not perfect but it’s certainty not dumpster fire.
  88. btthead
    Mar 28, 2022
    8
    My first FromSoftware game, but I've enjoyed it nonetheless. While certain parts of the game feel cruelly difficult, others feel more forgiving. Also, there's a character with a Brummy accent, which is a plus.
  89. ibusnello
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    After playing 150 hours, I can say that i still have a lot to discover, the game play is really solid with a lot of different ways to confront any situation. Game play complex and with a lot of challenge. Amazing game!
  90. CrazyVill
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    One of the best open worlds I’ve played in a long time. The amount of builds and play styles you can come up with is outstanding. Everything in this world has a purpose and you can tackle it however you want. People might be turned off by the difficulty, let me just say this is my first souls game and the game is challenging but not enough to make me not want to play it. You can make theOne of the best open worlds I’ve played in a long time. The amount of builds and play styles you can come up with is outstanding. Everything in this world has a purpose and you can tackle it however you want. People might be turned off by the difficulty, let me just say this is my first souls game and the game is challenging but not enough to make me not want to play it. You can make the game easy if you want by getting overpowered gear and magic sorceries. Also there’s summons to help you with bosses. It’s up to you how you want to play it. There are tons of bosses that you can go after to get rewards to help you on your journey. From software(The Developers of this game) makes sure you are very well rewarded. If you are on the brink of getting the game, try it and give it some time. You‘lol get the hang of it and you’ll realize this is something special. One of the best games ever.… Expand
  91. Dwd1303
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    Une réussite, un vrai monde ouvert, exploration, récompense, combats...
    Qqlq boss redondant
  92. Orvak
    Mar 26, 2022
    0
    Очень понравилось, спасибо, поиграл на Youtube, пока ещё могу, безмерно благодарен
  93. Gamer-critic
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    This game is simply a masterpiece, the best souls-like out there, one of the best open-world games ever made and the best game I played in my life. But the PC port is horrendous. If you can, play it on console.
  94. happylemon
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    I've played over 100hrs and I would say that I really enjoyed the game. There are lots of things to explore, weapons, bosses, dungeons and more. Finally an open world game without those stupid quests that you just walk around and talk to npc.
  95. Woody1978
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    I struggled at the start for about 5 hours but once got going oh wow possibly one of the greatest games ever made, amazing open world full of places to explore fantastic creature design great soundtrack and the combat is top notch, even if you dont like the souls formula give it a try hopefully the world grips u like it gripped me.
  96. t4vrbds
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    Exploration and playing with different builds are great but the bosses are horrendous. It's not a matter of a difficult and fair fight but bosses pushing endless combos and leaving very short windows open to get an attack just to have to deal with another round of endless combos.
  97. Dpsi
    Mar 27, 2022
    2
    Bought on the PS5 store, and no English language support included in Hong Kong? No mention of this on the store page. Unplayable for me.
  98. Artorias_
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Es muy buen juego, su mundo abierto es hermoso dando libertad al jugador de ir a donde quiera, jefes hermosos, un lore unico y una increible banda sonora, tiene sus pequeños errores pero quita que el juego sea bueno
  99. spinachspinach
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    This game is incredibly hard to rate. The things that are good about this game are not just good, they are absolutely fantastic. But the things that are bad about this game are not just bad, they are downright terrible.

    In past souls games, there was always a delicate balance of risk and reward, regardless of the way you chose to build your character. In this game, a solo melee build    This game is incredibly hard to rate. The things that are good about this game are not just good, they are absolutely fantastic. But the things that are bad about this game are not just bad, they are downright terrible.

    In past souls games, there was always a delicate balance of risk and reward, regardless of the way you chose to build your character. In this game, a solo melee build only presents risk without reward, while most other builds eliminate all risks and just hands you the "enemy felled" text to you on a silver platter. The game is simultaneously too hard and too easy, and it just feels weird. Kind of reminds me of ds2 in many ways    … Expand
  100. Essun
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is amazing. To me, what makes it shine is the sense of mystery that stays fresh even after hours & hours of gameplay. I would compare it to Breath of the Wild, or the oldschool Elder Scrolls games of yore. The combat is also great and feels very visceral. It's fun to think of the perfect build, but ultimately it's an RPG and your character will gradually get more powerful overElden Ring is amazing. To me, what makes it shine is the sense of mystery that stays fresh even after hours & hours of gameplay. I would compare it to Breath of the Wild, or the oldschool Elder Scrolls games of yore. The combat is also great and feels very visceral. It's fun to think of the perfect build, but ultimately it's an RPG and your character will gradually get more powerful over time. What really makes this game special is that every single area feels meticulously handcrafted, and you keep uncovering subtle game mechanics as the game goes on. Personally - I played it single-player without FAQing anything. I find the messages from other players to be more distracting than helpful. (Minor spoiler) My favorite moment thus far? Exploring the magic academy in Liurnia of the Lakes is gorgeous and surreal - I went down a strange elevator to be killed by a mechanical creature, and what?! Then you find yourself in a volcanic area for unknown reasons!… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 86
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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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