Elden Ring

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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. Matrick27
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Habitually, I'm not a fan of open world games, but this game is perfect. You don't feel like your an errand boy, you can really take the time to admire the details of this world. Boss fights are brutal you have think and not stupidly run into the fights. Of course if you like to be taken by the hand this might not be a game for you.
  2. KitsCloud
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This is the most fun I've had with a game in ages.

    If you enjoy Souls games, you'll enjoy Elden Ring. If this is your first time, it's the best time to jump in, as the open world allows you to come back to an area later if you're struggling with it. What I love about these games, is that it lets you explore the world without necessarily throwing everything in your face. It leaves a lot    This is the most fun I've had with a game in ages.

    If you enjoy Souls games, you'll enjoy Elden Ring. If this is your first time, it's the best time to jump in, as the open world allows you to come back to an area later if you're struggling with it.

    What I love about these games, is that it lets you explore the world without necessarily throwing everything in your face. It leaves a lot open for you to interpret, in the best way.

    I also love the feeling of struggling with a boss, but figuring out his pattern and moves step by step, until finally you beat him after you just feel so accomplished. Not to mention the different playstyles you can go for, the different weapons you can use and on top of that the improved magic system.

    Elden Ring definitely gets close to a 10 for me, personally, and with the fake reviews, and the pretentious people seeking attention by giving it a 0 because "it's DS3", I definitely think it deserves it.    … Expand
  3. Khakhed69
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Calling this game a masterpiece is an understatement. Its the ultimate version of the souls formula that we all know and love
  4. EtiainenAriakas
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is a MASTERPIECE!! Everything you can find is exciting, every corner has something.
    The exploration is very rewarding. Amazing world building.
    It is a Soul game in it's core, so you will die, a lot.
  5. Acrolis
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a Souls game at its core, but it's the ultimate version of a Souls game. It feels like the culmination of everything From Software has worked on in the last 15 years coming together in one incredible package. A massive, beautiful open world with dungeons all throughout. Top tier boss fights, and combat that's been refined, adopting some elements from previous FS games andElden Ring is a Souls game at its core, but it's the ultimate version of a Souls game. It feels like the culmination of everything From Software has worked on in the last 15 years coming together in one incredible package. A massive, beautiful open world with dungeons all throughout. Top tier boss fights, and combat that's been refined, adopting some elements from previous FS games and introducing new mechanics like the guard counter. interesting and complex level design that will have you obsessively searching around every corner, and now with a whole new element of verticality thanks to jumping being introduced. RPG character building and stat allocation, allowing you to customize in depth what kind of character you want to play. If you're a fan of From Software's previous works it's 100% a must play.

    The issue with the user reviews of this game is that it's the first From Soft game to truly catch the attention of the masses. These games do not hold your hand and they're not afraid to kick you into the dirt. I have a feeling this left a lot of people frustrated on first impression, who then promptly dropped the game and proceeded to write a negative review blaming their lack of ability on the game. If you're new to this series, keep in mind that it takes patience and persistence. It will be difficult at times, but you'll learn and overcome, eventually mastering the game, and I think once you do, these games offer an experience like no other.    … Expand
  6. Bleedyl
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Best game of the decade! I love the souls series and this game is the best one that FromSoftware has ever made. They have taken everything of their previous developed games, picked the best parts and put it in a gigantic open world free to explore for everyone from beginning. And there is a lot to explore. There are so many different types of weapons with different playstyles. EveryBest game of the decade! I love the souls series and this game is the best one that FromSoftware has ever made. They have taken everything of their previous developed games, picked the best parts and put it in a gigantic open world free to explore for everyone from beginning. And there is a lot to explore. There are so many different types of weapons with different playstyles. Every bossfight is unique and challenging. I will definetly buy a dlc of this game if they will develop one.… Expand
  7. dczernicki
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing game if you like the typical FromSoftware formula. If you didn’t like Dark Souls, there’s a good chance you won’t like it. I don’t really understand why so many people are review bombing…in my opinion, it’s the best game to come out for PS5 so far.
  8. Lsdpanda
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    As a souls fan this surpasses anything I could have imagined. Finally a game that delivered.
  9. abduzcanjolo
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Ta complicado el juego mis diezes
    Son 60gb bien invertidos mis dieseZ GG from software
  10. Leu7734
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    It's a 10 because there's a lady who gives you free hugs. Finally female affection. Thanks Miyazaki.
  11. Hopside
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing! I will admit that I am biased, but FromSoft did it again. I thought I wouldn't like the open world exploration bit because of how many games get that wrong, but I was very wrong.
  12. wdywfv
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    After 40+ hours with the game, I can definitely say that it's one of the best open world games I've ever had the chance to play. Unlike most open world games that release nowadays, Elden Ring does not hold your hand constantly throughout your adventure, but instead gives you the core tools in order to go out and explore the huge world at your own pace.

    It really does feel like    After 40+ hours with the game, I can definitely say that it's one of the best open world games I've ever had the chance to play. Unlike most open world games that release nowadays, Elden Ring does not hold your hand constantly throughout your adventure, but instead gives you the core tools in order to go out and explore the huge world at your own pace.

    It really does feel like everywhere you go, you will encounter some interesting creatures, npcs, locations and bosses. I believe that this is the most beginner friendly game from FromSoftware, as everytime you hit a wall you can just go someplace else and get stronger.

    Regarding the difficulty, it's what you'd expect from a FromSoftware game. It packs a challenge, but it does provide all sorts of tools that you can use to ease your experience. Regarding the combat, you can tell that they have picked mechanics from all of their previous games, and it feels more fluid and developed than ever.

    The art direction is amazing, from the moment you step outside into the world you are hit with a wonderful scenery and this stays consistent throughout the game.

    I did not have any performance issues, the game stayed at a constant 55-60 fps on Performance Mode (PS5) and I've only experienced one minor bug.

    I would take low ratings seen here with a grain of salt, it appears that they mostly come from people who were not familiar with FromSoftware's game style but bought the game without any research due to hype. If you like a game constantly telling you what to do, providing no challenge whatsoever, duplicating the same locations and enemies throughout the whole map while using basic and clunky fighting mechanics (basically most open world games nowadays), Elden Ring is not the game for you.

    Otherwise, if you're looking for an adventure where you will feel extremely immersed and where you can feel like you are slowly getting better as you explore the world, please play it as soon as possible.    … Expand
  13. Papshady
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I was shocked to see people giving this game a bad rating. I am so picky when it comes to console games (games in general); however, this game appears flawless to me. I loved the look of darksouls games but they were so damn hard. I find this game challenging but not like demon souls games. The open world, ambiance, im speechless. Just an amazing game that has so much mystery i findI was shocked to see people giving this game a bad rating. I am so picky when it comes to console games (games in general); however, this game appears flawless to me. I loved the look of darksouls games but they were so damn hard. I find this game challenging but not like demon souls games. The open world, ambiance, im speechless. Just an amazing game that has so much mystery i find myself thinking about the game when im not playing it. Been over a decade since ive been that into a game.… Expand
  14. AlexVader99
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    If you're bad its not games fault, its quite easy, just stop crying and GIT GUD
  15. Mr_Meling
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Best game I've tried in a long time! Never tried any of the previous Souls games, but this is amazing. Challenging and frustrating at times, but always fun.
  16. Captain_Trips
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    10/10 just for all these try hards throwing out 0's. Gameplay is fine, graphics are decent. Smooth as butter in performance mode. Typical From Software difficulty, but all of you clowns complaining about it knew that before pre-ordering, right? Right.
  17. Jonathan_j
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    WARNING! Don't trust any reviews that gave the game a score under 5! A score like that is insulting to the developers who spent a lot of time creating this game. I am a huge Souls fan so my score is a bit bias. Some people mention the outdated graphics and yes the graphics aren't as good looking as the new horizon game, and there might be some pop-ins here and there, and yet this is stillWARNING! Don't trust any reviews that gave the game a score under 5! A score like that is insulting to the developers who spent a lot of time creating this game. I am a huge Souls fan so my score is a bit bias. Some people mention the outdated graphics and yes the graphics aren't as good looking as the new horizon game, and there might be some pop-ins here and there, and yet this is still one of the most beautiful games I've ever played, because of the incredible art style. Other reviews mention the difficulty as being a bad part of the game, the game is mechanically difficult, this means that the enemies have complicated and fast move sets and you will die a lot, so of you don't enjoy that, I don't recommend the game. I've seen a lot of people mention that the game is empty, that is also false, the game is full of content and secrets, I have to admit that the sidequests and lore are very cryptic, this is also something that people criticized as being something bad but that is also incorrect. The game doesn't shove the story in your face rather it just roughly explains what's going on in the world whilst hiding a lot of the details under the hood. The main problem with those reviews is that they're comparing EldenRing to other open world games that are great and then say that ER is bad because it does things differently. I'll give an analogy to the absent story argument, let's say there's a sushi chef and he makes the best sushi in the world, like it's perfectly done, the rice is perfectly cooked, the fish is fresh from the market and there's a perfect amount of sauce. That would make it an objectively good sushi right? Would it then make sense to criticize the sushi for not having fries as a side dish when that was never the point of the meal? Of course not and in ER's case the fries is the story, Miyazaki never meant for EldenRing to have a storyline as the main part of the game. So if you're expecting a deep story like the Witcher3 I also don't recommend the game. However if you want to immerse yourself in an incredibly diverse and challenging world, where you can play with tons of different playstyles and if you enjoy exploration, the game is absolutely for you, of course there's much more to the game than the previously mentioned points, but those are things you'll find out for yourself !… Expand
  18. Kingus
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    IF you like souls games it’s 10/10, if you’re a hypebeast stay with COD this isn’t your bag
  19. SaschaL
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Id rate this game a 9 but want to counter some of the review bombing. It seems like many people fell into the game because of the hype unprepared for how fromsoft does its storytelling. If you talk to npcs and read item descriptions the rich story comes together very well. The world is chockfull of great gear and unique encounters. And folks who think comparing the mechanics to previousId rate this game a 9 but want to counter some of the review bombing. It seems like many people fell into the game because of the hype unprepared for how fromsoft does its storytelling. If you talk to npcs and read item descriptions the rich story comes together very well. The world is chockfull of great gear and unique encounters. And folks who think comparing the mechanics to previous fromsoft titles is a reason for a low score confuse me. There is plenty added to the combat system and a new degree of verticality that makes exploring better than its ever been. Im about 50hrs in and still getting surprised by things, and still feel engaged. Didnt have to grind once. If something in the map feels hard, come back to it later, not a tricky concept in open world games. I will say that the performance issues at launch are problematic, but nothing that wont get addressed in patches. The game is hard, but the open world helps with accessibility since you can try somewhere else. I will critique that the game should imply more thoroughly that following the main bath for a bit first nets you the ability to level, travel faster, and use items that help your progression. Missing those and wandering off is a possibility. Im probably a fromsoft fanboy, and this game requires time and immersive investment. But I think its great, and doesnt deserve to get review bombed by people who didnt bother to listen to the npcs talk about the world.… Expand
  20. RASEC721
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Simplemente perfección, es el mejor juego de mundo abierto jamás creado con la esencia de fromsofware, es impresionante los paisajes el mapa y sobre todo los enemigos, a medida que avanzó es algo nuevo y no deja de sorprenderme. Es lo mejor de lo mejor. Gracias fromsofware
  21. TurnaboutSticks
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    A culmination of all things From has done throughout the series. This is the true realization of what Dark Souls was leading to.
  22. Neefeela
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Don’t let the user score fool you.

    It’s a masterpiece!

    If you’ve played ds3 or bloodborne you’ll love it
  23. pattythicc
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Everyone that is ranking this low are the people that are upset there isn't a difficulty scale
  24. Jester_IN
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This is game is a masterpiece anyway you look at it.
    Contender for best RPG of ALL time
  25. Ghostis
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    After completing all of From Software's library I can safely say this one has instantly become my favorite. I don't usually give 10/10 but this is everything i have wanted from a game for a long time! everything Fromsoft has learnt has all accumulated in this absolute masterpiece of a game!. Praise the Elden Ring!.
  26. dOoObface
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I've been playing these games since the first Dark Souls, and this takes everything from the previous Souls/Borne games and perfects it.

    Plays closest to Dark Souls/Demon's Souls. If you liked either of those, you'll love this.
  27. wakeyjakey
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Truly, this is the amalgamation of every mainline FS game. Combat polished and improved taking notes from Sekiros stance breaking mixed with DS3’s options for weaponry and play style. The world is beautiful and filled with secrets. I’ve logged in over 24 hours and I haven’t even hit 16% completed. Bosses are ramped up for more rage quit moments. Most fun I’ve had in years.
  28. Soko
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece! It makes me so sad that many players are review-bombing such an amazing game! People were criticizing on the day of the release without even really played enough to give it a proper evaluation (and make justice to such great game). I've read all kinds of nonsense like "it doesn't have a game difficulty setting", who said it should have one? The game offers a plenty ofA masterpiece! It makes me so sad that many players are review-bombing such an amazing game! People were criticizing on the day of the release without even really played enough to give it a proper evaluation (and make justice to such great game). I've read all kinds of nonsense like "it doesn't have a game difficulty setting", who said it should have one? The game offers a plenty of options to make your journey easy: the horse, you can summon spirits to help you, you can summon friends, so please, no lame excuses!
    The game may be still challenging(gladly!) but way more accessible than any other souls games. So of you write a review, please make sure to play it for at least 10 hours.
    Bottom line: a masterpiece! Not a game for everyone though. But what game is?    … Expand
  29. jazzathan
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely insane. It does a fantastic job of being challenging and hard without being frustrating and anger-inducing. Every time you think you’ve discovered all of the map, or searched a dungeon, there’s always one more thing to keep you immersed into the beautifully intricate world. The soundtrack is one of the only in games i’ve played that’s made me feel a chill down myThis game is absolutely insane. It does a fantastic job of being challenging and hard without being frustrating and anger-inducing. Every time you think you’ve discovered all of the map, or searched a dungeon, there’s always one more thing to keep you immersed into the beautifully intricate world. The soundtrack is one of the only in games i’ve played that’s made me feel a chill down my spine, and the boss themes enhance the feeling of grandness as you fight monstrosity after monstrosity. Despite its stat and inventory limitations (which isn’t a bad thing, it’s even more of an incentive to find treasure), you’re given complete freedom from the moment you step past the tutorial. There’s a main story that can be picked up and dropped at any point in the game, allowing for getting better gear or weapon upgrades, general exploration, or just taking a break to buy more supplies. Almost every aspect of this game blows me away, and i think it’s an absolute must play.… Expand
  30. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA1
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    A lot of crying going on here... GET GOOD. The game is great and people who complain about it being to hard should go back to playing animal crossing. Graphics are fine. I swear some of the people on here are smoking rocks or got one to many participation trophy's as kids.
  31. basdirks
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing world-building. Hard af but deeply satisfying gameplay. Played 10 hours so far. Here's to 100 more.
  32. Sleepykat666
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Met and exceeded all expectations! In my opinion it is truly a masterpiece and my favorite game of all time. It has an inthralling story, a beautifully designed open world filled with hidden items and locations and the coolest boss designs I've ever seen. I will definitely be playing this game for years to come.
  33. Johannesk
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Review bombers won’t be able to keep this from being remembered as a masterpiece. I gotta jump on here to defend it against the review bombers. This is my first Soulsborne game ever. I’m roughly 40 hours into the game right now. This is not for the casual gamer at all. If you like a challenge and you like puzzle solving and don’t get frustrated easily then you will enjoy it. It honestly isReview bombers won’t be able to keep this from being remembered as a masterpiece. I gotta jump on here to defend it against the review bombers. This is my first Soulsborne game ever. I’m roughly 40 hours into the game right now. This is not for the casual gamer at all. If you like a challenge and you like puzzle solving and don’t get frustrated easily then you will enjoy it. It honestly is the best game I’ve played in the last few years. It’s not perfect and has plenty of bugs and performance issues but the quality of gameplay and world design absolutely outshines all the bad. People can cry on here all they want but this game will go down as a masterpiece.… Expand
  34. Helakres
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Mükemmele yakın açık dünyası. Her köşeden ne çıkacağını merakla beklediğin, Devamlı keşfetme hissi içerisinde bulunduğun baş yapıt. Attığınız her adımda karşılaşacağınız düşmanlar sizi terletecek.
  35. TA98ME
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Best game ever .. deserve the game of year .. many of the review are just hating or cant hold souls game .. best souls game ever
  36. Savagevenom
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Please refrain from coming to do review bombing, this is not just a game, it is a piece of art that reflects the dedication and love of the developers, it is a large-scale dark fantasy world that will make you stick to the screen for hours if you have enough dedication.

    This is not a game that takes you by the hand and tells you who you should talk to, where you have to go, what objects    Please refrain from coming to do review bombing, this is not just a game, it is a piece of art that reflects the dedication and love of the developers, it is a large-scale dark fantasy world that will make you stick to the screen for hours if you have enough dedication.

    This is not a game that takes you by the hand and tells you who you should talk to, where you have to go, what objects you should get, basically nothing, because you are the one who must be observant, pay attention to the environment, discover things for yourself, in other words, think.

    The graphics are the same as what was shown in the demos and previews, if the graphics were not to your liking, why did they buy the game and then come to say that they are bad?
    The game features some framerate issues on ps5 and other platforms, but that will be fixed over time.
    The graphics are very good, enough to set us in its story.
    The gameplay is basically the same as the previous souls, which is more than fine, with more flexible mechanics and we can even jump!
    The designs of the enemies are excellent, some even scary.
    The design of the world is the best I've seen in any video game, much better than the Witcher or Zelda, just incomparable and it's going to take your breath away.
    In conclusion, this game is not for everyone, most of us got more than we expected from the game and beforehand it had already been communicated that the difficulty was going to be similar to its previous games, if you do not like the graphics because it is your opinion but not the absolute truth, because most of us love them.    … Expand
  37. PointOfReview
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Whoever reviews this game under a 7 is what we in the "souls community" refer to as a "filthy casual" and they really just need to "get good" But seriously, i as a souls veteran i absolutley love this game. it is perfection! My job asks me why i took 3 days off work and my reply is "elden ring came out" i'm back at work and they ask me why my work is slacking and i reply "i'm thinkingWhoever reviews this game under a 7 is what we in the "souls community" refer to as a "filthy casual" and they really just need to "get good" But seriously, i as a souls veteran i absolutley love this game. it is perfection! My job asks me why i took 3 days off work and my reply is "elden ring came out" i'm back at work and they ask me why my work is slacking and i reply "i'm thinking about playing elden ring" i'm visiting my family and they ask me where i've been and i reply "in the land between" i'm taking a massive dump and i push extra hard so i can get back to elden ring faster .
    my landlord is wondering why my rent is late and i reply "because i had to buy elden ring"
    and.... nevermind you get the point. elden ring is great!    … Expand
  38. Drifter17x
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Very sad that some users are giving this beautiful piece of gaming history bad scores because of occasional pop in or stutters. I honestly think that most of them didn't even play the game they just wanted an easy mode but ultimately didn't get one, either that or they just want their favorite game to be rated higher. Either way, I am 43 hours into the game and I can say without a doubtVery sad that some users are giving this beautiful piece of gaming history bad scores because of occasional pop in or stutters. I honestly think that most of them didn't even play the game they just wanted an easy mode but ultimately didn't get one, either that or they just want their favorite game to be rated higher. Either way, I am 43 hours into the game and I can say without a doubt that I have never had as many "ooo" and "ahhhhh" moments while playing a video game. Elden Ring is an RPG lovers Dream, a very dark dream but a wonderful one nonetheless. Combat is a step above DS3 adding different mechanics and weapons. Ashes of war allow for weapon customization ive never experienced in soulsborne game and the spells offer some of the most stunning visuals to date. The big selling point for me is the amount of exploration that can be done while traversing the lands between. Continuously setting a marker on my map to go see what awaits me at my destination only to notice something lurking in the distance or a cave that I would have missed had I not been trying to avoid the enemies in the middle of the area. My only issue with this game is the way quests are tracked, please note I am very familiar with the works of Fromsoft and their approach to quests and the usual exhaustion of dialogue to progress a characters storyline so you can speak with them again in the next area. I just feel it could have been optimized better for a game of this scale. In summary, Elden Ring will be the standard in which I hold for all RPG's moving forward and is undeniably one of the best games I have ever played. Sincerely, your average (not casual) gamer with 27 years of gaming experience.… Expand
  39. WyseOSirius
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    My response to negative review bombers:

    Mad cuz bad. Git Gud.

    You wanted something but didn't get it. Boo-Hoo. FROM delivered on everything they said would be in the game. If you expected more, that's on you.

    They don't have to hold your hair up when you puke as well. Get over it.

    12/10 would stomp out the first nine bosses easily again.
  40. Rekthar
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    After playing Horizon forbidden west I welcome this change in open world game. The fact that your map isnt full of markers is a great change from other open world games. The lack of quest log is also refreshing. It's nice that you have to learn to play and learn how to navigate around. I've only finished bloodborne before so not really a fan of souls games but this game will propably be myAfter playing Horizon forbidden west I welcome this change in open world game. The fact that your map isnt full of markers is a great change from other open world games. The lack of quest log is also refreshing. It's nice that you have to learn to play and learn how to navigate around. I've only finished bloodborne before so not really a fan of souls games but this game will propably be my favourite all time game. World is really beautiful, controls feels smooth, lore feels interesting, boss fights are fun and different. There is so much great things in this game and I hate these trolls giving 0s and 1s because they propably didn't even try the game and watched some stream or the didnt have patience to learn after tutorial area.… Expand
  41. Sergio3282
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Quel jeu incroyable bourré d’aventure et de découverte c’est un vrai plaisir à parcourir malgré une technique qui montre parfois quelques faiblesses mais qui est largement compensé par sa direction artistique de haute volée et un gameplay tjr aussi précis et exigeant,la formule de From Software est ici à son apogée et ravira tous ces fans ainsi que les nouveaux joueurs. Une expérience àQuel jeu incroyable bourré d’aventure et de découverte c’est un vrai plaisir à parcourir malgré une technique qui montre parfois quelques faiblesses mais qui est largement compensé par sa direction artistique de haute volée et un gameplay tjr aussi précis et exigeant,la formule de From Software est ici à son apogée et ravira tous ces fans ainsi que les nouveaux joueurs. Une expérience à vivre absolument !!… Expand
  42. Pogge96
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Just finished the game. Had my doubts in the beginning about the open world and that enemys dont scale with you. But i have to say that i love it. But it takes time to get used to it.
    Performance was absolutely ok for me on my PS5. No issues in boss fights just sometimes a slight lag while exploring (just a second or so).
    Music is great, its extremely tough even for Souls Veterans. I    Just finished the game. Had my doubts in the beginning about the open world and that enemys dont scale with you. But i have to say that i love it. But it takes time to get used to it.
    Performance was absolutely ok for me on my PS5. No issues in boss fights just sometimes a slight lag while exploring (just a second or so).
    Music is great, its extremely tough even for Souls Veterans. I played every single souls game and I must say that the Elden Ring main Bosses are maybe the hardest of the whole Franchise.
    I love it and can recommend it to souls veterans. Newbies should maybe start with a normal Dark Souls game. I find a more linear progressions system easier for beginners.    … Expand
  43. urmatawil
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I would write a more in depth review, but i'm too busy playing Elden Ring.

    Feels like I'm in Berserk
  44. Chuwi1
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing. I wasn't ready for so much Awesome together in one package.
    It is From Software at their best.
  45. fckhorizondown
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    elden ring is simply astonishing i love the graphics and the bosses also the soundtrack is fantastic and the verticality added with the jumps make the game more ejoyable and adds variety to the gameplay
  46. TakeMeToTheER
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    These 0 rarings are ridiculous. The game is fun, challenging and has a lot of content. When you start out it will feel intimidating, and the game likes to remind you where your place is, but as you get used to the flow of the game it gets a lot easier. As for the graphics. Its not a photorealistic graphicscard stresstest where every detail down to the sweat rolling down your charactersThese 0 rarings are ridiculous. The game is fun, challenging and has a lot of content. When you start out it will feel intimidating, and the game likes to remind you where your place is, but as you get used to the flow of the game it gets a lot easier. As for the graphics. Its not a photorealistic graphicscard stresstest where every detail down to the sweat rolling down your characters cheek is megacrisp. But does it really need that? Its a unique artstyle with a lot of soul and character to it, and it carries itself beautifully. (Performance issues aside (those will probably be fixed soon anyways)).

    10/10. Best game i have played in a few years.    … Expand
  47. Zedrow69
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Apparently the review bombing incels are at it again. Adding my review to help. This game deserves it.
  48. DonAZ
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I am enjoying the game to the fullest! Great RPG, amazing environment
  49. Dziedzic
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    On PC I've had few of the problems, from my own looking into the problems it seems the problems are only with the highest end computers not the mid range computers like mine. On the game play it feels like a more refined and expanded Dark Souls 3, so for those familiar with From Soft think better DS3 with a massive open world.
    For anyone not familiar with the games, this is a game that    On PC I've had few of the problems, from my own looking into the problems it seems the problems are only with the highest end computers not the mid range computers like mine. On the game play it feels like a more refined and expanded Dark Souls 3, so for those familiar with From Soft think better DS3 with a massive open world.
    For anyone not familiar with the games, this is a game that takes time and skills that you'll learn by playing, from boss moves and when to attack, roll/jump to not get hit. When playing there's always a way to avoid damage but learning how to get around it will take time. That's to say the "Get good" meme is actually the advice due to every playstyle being just as viable as each other, but ultimately Elden Ring just like the other Soulsborn games they aren't easy games that everyone will be able to just pick up, but if you have the time and patience you can get good enough to go the whole game never taking damage at level 1.    … Expand
  50. PrinceAmo
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Few games have such an atmospheric structure that captivates you in the game world. The gameplay is unmatched in the gaming industry and Elden ring sets new standards again, the controls are as precise as ever. Fromsoftware has once again outdone themselves and created a revolutionary open world where exploration is truly fun. It is one of the few games that are addictive and that you justFew games have such an atmospheric structure that captivates you in the game world. The gameplay is unmatched in the gaming industry and Elden ring sets new standards again, the controls are as precise as ever. Fromsoftware has once again outdone themselves and created a revolutionary open world where exploration is truly fun. It is one of the few games that are addictive and that you just can't get enough of. I have to say though that you need to know a few things before you enter the lands between, because Fromsoftware games can be frustrating if you don't take the right approach. But once you are in the game. Then you have the fun of a lifetime and really have an experience in the gaming world that you can’t find anywhere else.… Expand
  51. Phoenix09
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Simples mente fantástico conseguiu superar até mesmo Bloodborne alçando o ápice dos soulslike com uma qualidade artística fora do padrão de tão incrível uma verdadeira obra de arte
  52. Jackchoco
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is so addictive! Everything is so well done is this game. It’s not for everyone but it certainly worked really well for me!
  53. mjen42
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a phenomenal addition to the dark souls/soulsbourne series.

    i want to first preface with the fact that this game has nailed the fundamentals, beautiful art smart and smooth game-play and solid ai. There are some issues for console users at the moment but i don't think that should destroy the release review given just how great the rest of the game is. Elden ring is a    Elden ring is a phenomenal addition to the dark souls/soulsbourne series.

    i want to first preface with the fact that this game has nailed the fundamentals, beautiful art smart and smooth game-play and solid ai. There are some issues for console users at the moment but i don't think that should destroy the release review given just how great the rest of the game is.

    Elden ring is a truly open ended and beautiful world with more stunning variety and play-style choice than any other Soulslike the universal difficulty system works perfectly i have found myself bashing my head against the wall of a difficult boss only to go around it and find dungeons and side bosses and items and then i return to that boss and kick its ass. the world is designed to teach you, if you are capable of listening and learning this game will hone your skill into combat supremacy without you even realizing until after you triumph.

    The world itself is also lore and story rich with exploration being reward with pieces of story, visage and character development. this game will be as good as you want it to be if you enter expecting freedom and fun you will receive that if you enter expecting combat and triumph against adversity that you will find as you improve. Elden ring is a staple of player freedom and capability, thank you from software.    … Expand
  54. gray10815
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Some very minor frustrations but with a game as large as this for the vast majority to be this good is amazing. 11/10 game of the year for sure
  55. masakura
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    amazing game 2022 best year fromsofrwares game
    very good game must have year
  56. Ethical_Jaguar
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is perfect, a masterful combination of every from soft game packed into one generous open world. Plenty of accessibility for newcomers while still keeping veterans in check as you progress throughout. Once in a lifetime title
  57. TRexkin
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Everything I was hoping for. Souls veterans will feel like they're coming home. Especially if they come from ds3. Newcomers might be daunted by the genre as its gameplay pattern doesn't fit the typical rpg and has a higher difficulty curve than most games. Not a game for everyone, but a perfect game for some.
  58. AUSTENISBOSS
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece.

    Miyazaki back at it again proving once again that he is a master at storytelling and making games.
    Words don't do this game justice.
  59. GamezGilmore
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I could argue this being the best game ever made, and I would do it with the research and passion of a presidential debate...

    I never, ever, thought it possible to have THIS complete of a gaming experience. When I say complete? I mean in the way of FromSoftware making a game that can satisfy every gaming itch you could have, and ones that you didn't even KNOW you have. You want a    I could argue this being the best game ever made, and I would do it with the research and passion of a presidential debate...

    I never, ever, thought it possible to have THIS complete of a gaming experience. When I say complete? I mean in the way of FromSoftware making a game that can satisfy every gaming itch you could have, and ones that you didn't even KNOW you have.

    You want a game with a story and rich lore? This is it.

    You want a game with fantastic customization options? Its here.

    You want a huge open world that rewards exploration in every way? That is the best element of this game easily.

    You want a game that's an ode to the trial-and-error Nintendo era without it being cheap? Look no further.

    This game is not only the culmination of FromSoftware previous titles; It's a love letter to the entire history of gaming. They've achieved a level of momentum that I haven't seen since SquareSoft in the 90's. This studio knows what they are doing and they are masters of their craft, even as 3rd party developers. As a matter of fact, just give them all the "Game of the Year" awards right now because I am certain that no other game will get even close, not even the new God of War or any other triple-A title coming out this year.

    It is a complete gaming experience that can NOT be missed by anyone that's passionate about gaming culture. FromSoft has set a standard and I can assure you that all of the greatest development studios are studying this game. You could put this game in the Library of Congress now, it's THAT good.    … Expand
  60. Epicmonk117
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    There have been a lot of negative reviews from people for whom this is their first FromSoft title who clearly did not know what they were getting into. Do not listen to them. They did not take the time to learn the game and its many systems and just bashed it for not being just another Jiminy Cockthroat open world that holds your hand every step of the way like the stuff Ubisoft putsThere have been a lot of negative reviews from people for whom this is their first FromSoft title who clearly did not know what they were getting into. Do not listen to them. They did not take the time to learn the game and its many systems and just bashed it for not being just another Jiminy Cockthroat open world that holds your hand every step of the way like the stuff Ubisoft puts out.

    Elden Ring is the exact opposite of that. It may not be the largest open world, but it is DENSE. You cannot go more than 5 minutes without stumbling upon some old ruins, a random dungeon, a hidden secret, a roaming boss, or some other interesting encounter. It's genuinely insane how much stuff they were able to pack into the game with so few repeats. And this gets even more insane inside the big legacy dungeons, which are so sprawling and labyrinthine you could spend hours alone in each one.

    Every single weapon looks great and feels good to use, and with the ability to change their damage types, attribute scaling, and special abilities using Ashes of War, the depth of character customization has never been higher. These skills are also a lot more varied than they were in previous games, ranging from classics like stomp and spin attack to ranged elemental projectiles to duplicating certain spells to sucking in all nearby enemies with the power of gravity.

    Combat has been improved in many other ways too. Guard breaks now give use to your heavy attacks, jump attacks now have an actual input, and guard counters are some of the most satisfying attacks to land in the entire game. Additionally, the best feature from Dark Souls 2, powerstancing, has returned with a vengeance, and it is glorious.

    Spells received a similar increase in variety, with a wide array of interesting effects from a spray of chaotic firey bolts that builds a negative status effect on the user to a telekinetic flurry of thrown rocks to transforming into a tiny moon and launching yourself at an enemy. Additionally, many quick-casting spells can be cast much faster after using another action, such as rolling, attacking, or casting another similar spell, while others can be charged to deal even more damage.

    The only two legitimate problems the game has are the inclusion of Easy Anticheat and the rather poor optimization on PC. At time of writing, I don't know if they've fixed that, but I run the game at medium settings on a PC that barely meets the minimum requirements, and I can play it just fine. The game will occasionally freeze for a couple seconds, but I've never had it crash (though someone I was cooping with at one point did crash once), and occasionally large chunks of the screen will change to a solid color (usually either magenta or cyan) for a single frame, but these performance issues are rather rare and become less frequent the longer my session.

    As for Easy Anticheat, it's probably the worst anticheat on the market today. While I applaud them for attempting to solve the hacking problem, Easy is hilariously bad at what it does and basically only serves to make it more difficult for players to mod the game in fun ways like the Remastest and Nightfall mods for Dark Souls 1.

    Overall, even with its performance issues, this is still easily the best game FromSoft has put out and a shoe-in for game of the year, possibly even game of the decade. Hell, it even briefly held the title of second highest-rated game of all time on Metacritic, and still holds #11 at time of writing.    … Expand
  61. Lolcake12
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Such an amazing game. I dont look at short term issues like fps but as a whole. Its flawless.
  62. Shayxal
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The best open world game I've ever played. Truly the magnum opus of what Hidetaka Miyazaki has been doing for over a decade. Praise the sun!
  63. LukeDias42
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I've just finished this game on the PS5.
    Just like all FS games, this one is ruthless, it will be challenging to long time players and challenging to newcomers. Don't fret, though, please, this game presents you different ways to play, some easier than others and it can be like a puzzle sometimes to decide how to continue, with so many options and enemies that have different weaknesses,    I've just finished this game on the PS5.
    Just like all FS games, this one is ruthless, it will be challenging to long time players and challenging to newcomers. Don't fret, though, please, this game presents you different ways to play, some easier than others and it can be like a puzzle sometimes to decide how to continue, with so many options and enemies that have different weaknesses, you might just need to find what works for the one you having difficulties.

    Bosses aren't unfair, seriously, they are very predictable, the animations linger long enough to make it clear what will happen, and, again, like a puzzle you just need to discover the correct way to solve it, where to dodge, when to attack, all those are very important, and it is fine to take your time to explore the solutions until you find your own.

    Most FS games aren't extremely linear, to begin with, but path choices were very conservative, so you could find yourself not able to continue in any avenue, but Elden Ring is open from the very early beginning, allowing you to explore many avenues to explore, you want to go to more difficult parts of the game and try getting loot to help you succeed in the early game? Sure, that's just fine! With so much great content, there will be other stuff to do at any point in the game, so if you are stuck, you can just try it a bit later, with a new weapon.

    DS3 allowed you to relocate your skills (I sincerely don't remember that about the other FS games), but it was, sincerely, not in the best way possible, forcing you to spend hard to come by items (only a very small amount in the game, earned through PvP), which made it hard to change classes, for fear of not having enough to go back if necessary, however on Elden Ring they help you on you trying different approaches, giving a lot of items used for relocation. Through my playthrough, I was many different things, mage, samurai, Guts and that helped me defeat bosses I was having difficulties with, and it is great to change stuff around, try new things, I enjoyed that.

    The graphics are great, it's not an FFVII remake, or Guardians of the Galaxy, but, sincerely, it is way bigger with much, much more content, a huge amount of weapons, armour, animations for attacks, bosses, enemies, I mean, it is crazy all this game has, and also, in my opinion, stuff is way more intricate, everywhere you look has something interesting or different worth of your attention, I think that it is fair for games with different scopes and focuses to have different graphics qualities.
    That said, the graphics are not bad at all, they are a huge step from DS 3, not even close really, bosses I just died while admiring them. The art design went above and beyond, there isn't a single place not telling a story through the architecture or current state of chaos/destruction. The small grass is kinda meh, but I particularly don't care for details that wouldn't add much to the kind of game Elden Ring is.

    In my experience on the PS5 stutters can happen. However they are usually as soon as a huge open area is loaded, and then they stop, it never occurred to me in any of the dungeons, caves, forts, etc, I never died to any enemy thanks to it, it never lingered long enough for me to get to combat while it happened. That kind of stuff doesn't bother me, it is just while the game loads. That was only my experience on the PS5 though.

    About the open world, in my first two hours or so I did think it was empty and had nothing to do. However, it was because I hadn't grasped yet the type of open-world it is. In BOTW you go to a high place and scan the surroundings to find new places to explore, in a lot of open-world games you climb something and then the map is revealed to you. Elden Ring is not like that, you need to be attentive, look out for caves and mines, you have to open the map and mark the places you suspect could be interesting, you need to talk to NPCs and try to find where they are leading you, things aren't hidden, but they aren't glaring and out of place, they exist on that world, and they feel like a part of the world, and you have to search for them. When you open your mind to the open-world style of Elden Ring, you understand how fantastic it is to go exploring, and that is innovative. The horse is not only for exploration, it adds a whole new depth to combat, where every weapon has different attacks and combos that are better for different types of enemies. So it was an amazing addition that is also innovative.

    The story is there, and it is very deep. You go to a town and there are mad people and mad rats on a church with the scroll teaching an incantation that makes others mad. This one is easy to put together, but the whole game is like that, and it is the opposite of lazy, it is fantastic and genius. Try to understand the lore, it will surprise you.

    Do play Elden Ring.    … Expand
  64. Art3mis1986
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Miyazakis' masterpiece. Great for newcomers to fromsofts unique video games. An absolute masterclass and masterpiece in video gaming. Destined to become one of the greatest games of all time.
  65. Honorable
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This game is a very powerful experience. The exploration sucks you in. I personally feel that the difficulty is lower than in normal souls game. Not because the bosses area easier (they are not so far), but because you can explore so much of the world, get stronger and get back to bosses you struggle with. As an open world game, this is the best i have ever played. I am not sure if it isThis game is a very powerful experience. The exploration sucks you in. I personally feel that the difficulty is lower than in normal souls game. Not because the bosses area easier (they are not so far), but because you can explore so much of the world, get stronger and get back to bosses you struggle with. As an open world game, this is the best i have ever played. I am not sure if it is the best soulsbourne game, but the quality here is undeniable. Playing on PC with controller.… Expand
  66. smitheryinke
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    It’s funny to see people who clearly haven’t played anything more challenging than mainstream bait titles zelda botw, ghost of tsushima, assassin’s creed and whatnot, complain about a game that has a 10+ year long history of having the same solid mechanics set in stone. They don’t realize that the difficulty of these games comes from THEM being a **** player because they were seasoned withIt’s funny to see people who clearly haven’t played anything more challenging than mainstream bait titles zelda botw, ghost of tsushima, assassin’s creed and whatnot, complain about a game that has a 10+ year long history of having the same solid mechanics set in stone. They don’t realize that the difficulty of these games comes from THEM being a **** player because they were seasoned with the titles stated above, titles that reward you for being a **** player. They are not used to challenges. They want quest markers, dungeon markers, npc markers on the map. They want a difficulty setting. They don’t get what “roleplaying” means in these games. You’re not playing as some killing machine that can crush every single enemy as if they were tin cans, you’re playing as a person who seeks to be that strong one day, and you DO become that strong come late game. I hate that this game became a mountain of hype. Sorry but, the souls series doesn’t deserve this treatment. I don’t know why they decided to open it up to the general, more stupid audience. If this game had the same fanbase DS3 had at its release, I guarantee you it would’ve had a fan review score of 98-99. This game is literally the closest game we’ve had to perfect in its respective genre. Sorry for the long comment, I just felt like they didn’t do justice to this masterpiece of a video game franchise.… Expand
  67. PSrace
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is a true masterpiece. Probably the best action adventure game I have ever played. The open world exploration is like BOTW but with proper dungeons and a much better combat and enemy design that FromSoftware is known for. But beware some people will find the game difficult because it doesn't handhold you. There are no quest markers you only have grace guidance to give you a pathwayThis is a true masterpiece. Probably the best action adventure game I have ever played. The open world exploration is like BOTW but with proper dungeons and a much better combat and enemy design that FromSoftware is known for. But beware some people will find the game difficult because it doesn't handhold you. There are no quest markers you only have grace guidance to give you a pathway that you can travel. That's really all the help you are gonna get. The rest is up to you… Expand
  68. Euanr98
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This game is the best game ever made by a mile - try it and learn it before giving up because you die once or twice
  69. TrmolinaX
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I'm a big fan of FromSoft games so my opinion is little biased but i think everybody can agree that when a game that has as much hype as this one and it doesn't end up as a disaster like a certain(ehem...Cyberpunk) everybody is happy. Yes it has some flaws like any other game but it more than makes up for them by how good the rest is.

    Negatives: _bosses are repeated in dungeons quite    I'm a big fan of FromSoft games so my opinion is little biased but i think everybody can agree that when a game that has as much hype as this one and it doesn't end up as a disaster like a certain(ehem...Cyberpunk) everybody is happy. Yes it has some flaws like any other game but it more than makes up for them by how good the rest is.

    Negatives:
    _bosses are repeated in dungeons quite often(but they are 100% optional so no big deal).
    _A lot enemies can be found in all regions, but all open world games have this(botw has bokoblins everywhere.
    _The pc port is pretty bad, this is just an L nothing i can say about that but i have the ps5 version and i only had a framedrop after 43 hours of playing.
    _Horseback battles are not the best (they're still very awkward).
    _Keeping up with character quests is a headache, a good headache but a headache none the less.

    Positives:
    _Insane boss veriety(i think there's like 80 unique bosses).
    _The most beutiful(not the best looking graphically) i have ever seen.
    _ Absolutely enormous build options, weapon types, sorceries, incatations, jump attacks, charged attacks, parries, powerstancing(dual weilding) and finally horseback battle.
    _Amazing story telling/story line(if you are curious enough)
    _An easy mode for more casual players in the form of spirit summons, coop, npc summons and OP weapons.
    _spectacular main story bosses.
    _Many plot twists.
    _Unparalleled sense of scale.
    _Great diversity in areas.
    _Top tier music(as expected of Yuka Kitamura)
    _Chalenging for those looking for a chalenge.
    _Jumping (Praise the jumping).
    _The amazing FromSoft level design.

    It's not a game for a lot of people but for those who like these games or those who want to give it a shot, it's something special.    … Expand
  70. LarsMoon
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is the best open world game I ever played. There is so muh richness in the art design and so much to discover
    Game is hard. Know this. Also dont believe the 0/10 reviews. Theyre just fake review bombers that either are mad for minor pc stutters or just the typical casual normie who cant take a hard game that doesnt massage his ego.
  71. oborozukiyo
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best experiences I have had in a long while. I am so happy with this game on basically all levels.
  72. Snakesens
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    maaaan they really outdone themselves withs this game, everything about it just leaves me speechless, Masterpiece.
  73. Mavzzz
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    It's the best open world I've ever seen. So pretty, dense, full of interesting things. The variety of combat options adds a lot to the rewards.

    The art and level designs are unmatched for a open world game yet.
  74. Nanorulez
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    A absolute masterpiece, if you are new to fromsoftware games i would highly suggest you start with Dark souls 1/3 instead of leaving a negative review becuase you are too impatient to learn that you cant always win first time
  75. koyoko
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. do not buying hype!
    people who don't understand souls game shouldn't buy Elden Ring.

    you better do some research.. watch gameplay first, find out about what 'souls game' is, or play the previous game form fromsoftware.

    this game is the most easiest fromsoft game i've ever played, because it depend on your play-style.
    i have no issues with performance everything works very well. i beat this game at 70+ hours and decided to not start NG+ because theres so many place unexplroed, including dungeon, bosses, any kind of items, npc, etc.

    and the soundtrack is one i highly anticipated from fromsoft... firelink shrine theme, majula theme, sekiro opening theme, and now "the final battle". the main theme, and the real final battle bgm.. after 69+ hours of exploring, my journey needs to be end with fighting the last boss, radagon.

    when ragadon comes up. holy **** i'm not hit or let radagon hit me for like 2 minutes, because… it's so majestic! mindblowing! goosebumps everytime i heard and, or recall my memories from the battle. i unconsciously clapped my hands when i already beat them... i usually screaming and yelling or swearing! first experience for so many games i've played never comes to mind that i will clapped my hands upon defeating any bosses, never! but this game has done it! beautiful!

    10 out of 10. masterpiece!    … Expand
  76. Deathstryke365
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So let’s break this game down to what it is. It is a soulsborne game, no doubt. It’s an open world game. Are these bad things? Absolutely not. FromSoftware has done something with this genre of games that not many other company’s have been able to do. They’ve injected life back into what was becoming a stagnant genre. And for those complaining that there isnt a story to the game, have you not played any other game of theirs? The story is meant to be found and put together throughout the games, instead of being handed to you. It is meant to be EXPLORED and delved into. And people complaining about the difficulty don’t seem to get it either. They don’t make games for people that like walking simulators. FromSoftware games are meant for those looking for a challenge. Much like Ninja Gaiden, these games are meant to test you and make you want to improve your skill. That is part of the allure of soulsborne games. And they also usually have some of, if not the best, boss battles of any games out there. The backstory bosses get in the games brings a whole new level to them whilst facing them. I mean, Artorias from Dark Souls was a tragic boss battle where you actually felt bad that you had to beat him, not to mention Sif. The same applies here to many, if not all the main bosses in the game. One specific boss is a two headed dragon that can only be described as an epic encounter. I literally got Ghidorah vibes with it as well as dark eater Midir. In closing, I just ask that people that rate this, please don’t review bomb it. You not only are doing a disservice to the company, but to all the people who want to enjoy what they have created. It really is a labor of love from them.… Expand
  77. WesleyEL
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The best horror fantasy game ever made! I'm truly impressed with how far the From Software team made ins this game... Script, gameplay, visuals... 10/10
  78. Jhollp
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ive ever played. Its a bit overwhelming in the begining but once you get going its amazing.
  79. lamireivazil
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
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  80. Naznaznaz
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Definitively the best video game ever made, not my opinion. This game is being review bombed bc YALL **** SUCK AT IT!!! And it’s not doing much. In the wise words of Dr. Umar, whether you like it or don’t like it there’s nothing you can do about it BECAUSE ITS NUMBER ONE!!!
  81. FresherSleet
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is as close to a perfect video game we may ever get. Every second of my journey was uniquely challenging and jaw-droppingly beautiful.
    Combat and core gameplay has been massively improved from previous souls games. Yuka kitamura strikes gold yet again with the stunningly grandiose OST. Bosses are better than they have ever been, the environments are hugely open while still feeling    This is as close to a perfect video game we may ever get. Every second of my journey was uniquely challenging and jaw-droppingly beautiful.
    Combat and core gameplay has been massively improved from previous souls games. Yuka kitamura strikes gold yet again with the stunningly grandiose OST. Bosses are better than they have ever been, the environments are hugely open while still feeling very deliberate. This work of art will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest video games of all time. 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  82. ChugThatEstus
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Back to the roots of gaming when you didn't have to get hand held through an entire game. The world is beautiful, the is read between the world, items descriptions, npcs, and progress. A vast variety of weapons never seen before and enough content to keep you playing for 50+ hours easily. This is nothing short of a masterpiece. Not only is is the best game of it's time but it's also theBack to the roots of gaming when you didn't have to get hand held through an entire game. The world is beautiful, the is read between the world, items descriptions, npcs, and progress. A vast variety of weapons never seen before and enough content to keep you playing for 50+ hours easily. This is nothing short of a masterpiece. Not only is is the best game of it's time but it's also the best soul's game to date. THe difficulty can be as hard or as easy as you want it to be depending on your gear/ build.… Expand
  83. Alvarobartolo7
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best game I've ever played, as simple as that. If you like videogames, it's a must buy.
  84. aikkein
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I encourage you to please, ignore the negative review bombing on this game. You’ll notice most negative reviewers will have elden ring at 0, but the rest of their reviews are very high, and alot of them have rated Horizon very high, I’m assuming for ratings sake. This game is absolutely phenomenal, I’m over 50 hours in and there’s still more to explore! Of course be aware that this IS aI encourage you to please, ignore the negative review bombing on this game. You’ll notice most negative reviewers will have elden ring at 0, but the rest of their reviews are very high, and alot of them have rated Horizon very high, I’m assuming for ratings sake. This game is absolutely phenomenal, I’m over 50 hours in and there’s still more to explore! Of course be aware that this IS a soulsbourne game, so it’s gonna be challenging. If you don’t like a challenge, this isn’t for you, but other than this is my new go to game recommendation!… Expand
  85. Merlin88
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! Can get lost in its world for a very long time, don't get me wrong, it's probably one of the hardest games I have ever played but so rewarding.
  86. Mbozley
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    For all those saying this is a ds3 clone, that is completely false. There has been vast improvements in balancing, with all strategies being viable and effective. An example of this is guard counters. In past games, even when using great shields, you would have to dodge roll to create openings to attack, as there was no way to counter large enemies after blocking an attack. This madeFor all those saying this is a ds3 clone, that is completely false. There has been vast improvements in balancing, with all strategies being viable and effective. An example of this is guard counters. In past games, even when using great shields, you would have to dodge roll to create openings to attack, as there was no way to counter large enemies after blocking an attack. This made blocking Almost useless against larger bosses and enemies, as dodging was almost always more effective. This has been completely solved in elden ring. Performing a heavy attack after blocking an enemy strike activates a guard counter. This attack deals massive damage, as well as having a chance to break your opponents guard for a critical hit. This gives defensive players who prefer to block attacks rather than dodge a very effective way to deal damage. There are many other ways that this game expands on the souls formula (such as bow jump attacks, mounted combat, and more) but this is the best example. Elden ring has the best open world I have ever experienced. It's vibrant and full of life, with many hidden secrets and npcs to discover. The dungeons are great ways to reward exploration. With unique rewards varying from helpful spirit summons to special weapons, I always feel incenavized to explore every nook and cranny of the beautiful open world. While the graphics aren't groundbreaking, the art direction certainly is. The environments are stunning, and the enemy design is grotesque and amazing. I found myself enjoying how the world looks in elden ring much more than horizon (of which many people are comparing elden ring to) simply because of the art design and uniqeness of the landscape. This game is everything I wanted it to be and more, with improved souls combat, a vast and secret packed open world as well as amazing enemies and bosses.… Expand
  87. its_just_bobs
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I'm 60 hours in, on the final boss, and I can honestly say this is the best game I've ever played. I'm not sure what everyone else is talking about in these low review scores. It's like we are playing a completely different game. I'm playing the PS5 version on PS5 and have had no problems with dipping frames or any graphical errors at all. The visuals are absolutely stunning. I've foundI'm 60 hours in, on the final boss, and I can honestly say this is the best game I've ever played. I'm not sure what everyone else is talking about in these low review scores. It's like we are playing a completely different game. I'm playing the PS5 version on PS5 and have had no problems with dipping frames or any graphical errors at all. The visuals are absolutely stunning. I've found myself just stopped and staring at the gorgeous surroundings more than a handful of times. The bosses are difficult, but it never feels unfair. The story is the easiest-to-follow story of any FromSoft game. There are many NPC sidequests to do that make the world feel fleshed out and lived in. There are completely optional areas that make you engage with the world and figure out a way to get there and when you finally figure it out, you feel super accomplished and the game often awards your curiosity with a boss or a rare item. I haven't had this much fun with a game in a long time. Don't listen to all these low reviews of people who haven't even gotten past the first area yet. Elden Ring is a must-buy for everyone.… Expand
  88. WhovianCaner
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Çok berbat bir oyun at çöpe gitsin. ben böyle bir oyun görmedim saçma sapan dövüş sistemi kalkan tutmasını bilmeyen karakterler kılıçla alev topu atamayan karakterler böyle bir oyunu nasıl yaptınız anlamak bile istemiyorum. neyse George R. R. Martin şeysine 100 puan veriyim bari.
  89. mattiarbn85
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time. Masterpiece. Thank you From Software.
  90. Roderecca
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, aggregated all previous souls games while adding innovative elements, including but not limited to the imaginative storyline, character build, and challenging gameplay. Totally addicted to it!
  91. Jonathansouls
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente juego, su mundo es maravilloso, sus jefes son difíciles pero no son frustrantes, su historia y arte son épicos… Expand
  92. SunBoiSolaire
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The game is wonderful. I have about 60 hours put into it and I am still finding little secrets scattered all over. If you don't like a hard game or having to look for your lore its not for you. The world seems empty at first but once you play Elden Ring instead of just trying to beat it, you see the beauty. Praise the Sun.
  93. lulamolusco
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    First FromSoftware game I play. Very well done, one of the most immersive experiences I had. It's hard? It is, but you get it at some point. The narrative, options, world, all feel very real and with my 12 hours of gameplay, there is a LOT to do yet.
  94. Shovelfox
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Un gran juego tiene un arte conceptual brutal, la dificultad elevada pero no imposible, referencias a otros juegos y series que me gustaron mucho, el diseño de nuevas armaduras y armas lo mejor
  95. ChristopherEO
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I’ve spent 40+ hours in game so far and Elden Ring is honestly incredible in every sense. The world is beautiful, stories it tells are compelling, personally I have nothing but praise for the game.

    However, Elden Ring clearly isn’t a game for everyone. If you liked the Dark Souls trilogy you’re likely to enjoy this. If you’re going to compare it to RuneScape and complain that it isn’t    I’ve spent 40+ hours in game so far and Elden Ring is honestly incredible in every sense. The world is beautiful, stories it tells are compelling, personally I have nothing but praise for the game.

    However, Elden Ring clearly isn’t a game for everyone. If you liked the Dark Souls trilogy you’re likely to enjoy this. If you’re going to compare it to RuneScape and complain that it isn’t exactly like RuneScape, you probably will not like it. After going through and reading some of the most positive and negative reviews out there, here’s my breakdown of who is reviewing this game:

    0-3: Just salty, plain and simple. Isn’t good at the game and feels is sad and bitter.

    4-7: Just not a souls player, have objective critiques but not the target audience for this game.

    8-10: Souls veterans, there was no way they’d hate have ever hated game.

    End of the day everyone doesn’t have to love every game. Saying Elden Ring is “the new Skyrim” I think is attracting an audience who thinks it is an entirely different game than it is. Elden Ring is hard, plain and simple. If you’re going to be salty about that go back to RuneScape.    … Expand
  96. geftimov
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I am keeping it slow as I already played 30 hours in Limgrave. Interesting ideas in every corner. I love how I need to keep in mind all the places where there could be something interesting. I am playing the game blind which is the ultimate way to play a game (at least the first playthrough) in my opinion. Amazing game!
  97. Maces777
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    FromSoftware has refined all the mechanics from their past games to make Elden Ring the Ultimate Soulsborne game!
  98. SlitherySanta
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made. The user score should reflect this. Let’s get up to the 90s guys.
  99. Macobus5714
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Game is getting review bombed, coincidentally by people who can't beat the first boss lmao. Game is at least a 9/10
  100. HagenB
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I had high hopes for Elden Ring but it surpassed my expectations. This game is incredible. I think it will be game of the year, and if it is not I cannot wait to see what beats it. The game manages to be both innovative and true to its roots. Where it departs from the Dark Souls mold, it does so brilliantly, and it retains the best from the Soulsborne franchise. It is a shame and anI had high hopes for Elden Ring but it surpassed my expectations. This game is incredible. I think it will be game of the year, and if it is not I cannot wait to see what beats it. The game manages to be both innovative and true to its roots. Where it departs from the Dark Souls mold, it does so brilliantly, and it retains the best from the Soulsborne franchise. It is a shame and an injustice that people are giving this game 9 out of 10 over minor launch issues that will almost certainly be addressed in short order.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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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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