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  1. Mar 25, 2022
    9
    If tomorrow morning I'll be getting a letter from Hogwarts saying they are sorry for the years of delay but I'm invited to the Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, and then I'll begin my years of education there, it will almost be the most magical experience of my life - second only to Elden Ring.
  2. Mar 25, 2022
    5
    The best formula From Software has ever been achieved: learning from their old titles and creating a unique mix that a lot of other companies will try to imitate in the next years…. This game is a milestone
  3. Mar 25, 2022
    10
    It. Is. A. Masterpiece.

    It's not just critics, it's streamers, influencers etc. I have put 200+ hours into this game since launch and I still feel an itch to go back and explore the Lands Between. It IS a Dark Souls game ultimately even if it's on a bigger scale, so yeah, if you don't like being challenged then it's not for you. But the people playing this game down (probably because
    It. Is. A. Masterpiece.

    It's not just critics, it's streamers, influencers etc. I have put 200+ hours into this game since launch and I still feel an itch to go back and explore the Lands Between. It IS a Dark Souls game ultimately even if it's on a bigger scale, so yeah, if you don't like being challenged then it's not for you.

    But the people playing this game down (probably because it outshines whatever their favourite game is) either (A) Played it on kb&m, it was not designed for this. You need a controller or (B) Are not willing to "git gud".

    I see a lot of jealousy in the review bombing. Casuals need not apply, otherwise come and see the wonder.
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  4. Mar 25, 2022
    2
    unplayable on ps5!!!framrate dops are sick!!!hurts my eyes!!!i recomend to wait till they fix it
  5. Mar 25, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a disappointment. Very bad game. The story is not good. The gameplay was not good. I was waiting a lot from the game but the game didn't give much> Expand
  6. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I bet the game yesterday It took me amonth
    I finished all npcs questline and all bosses
    And all dungeons it was great game it has been awhile
    Since I feel statiSfied beautiful world with many things
    Good job fromsoftware i will wait what beautiful game you will did and gg marTin make great lore i wish he will still apartenship with fromsoftware
  7. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Awesome game, thank you fromsoftware! All best things from souls-games become even better, huge interesting open world.
  8. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Best open world game ever , although there are some problem still the game is one of the best games i have ever played
  9. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Brilliant, vast, rewarding. Whilst not perfect, it really is something different in terms of open world RPGs. The developers really did go hard on this one, personally I don't understand the hate
  10. Mar 24, 2022
    6
    A somewhat crass analogy to sum it up. Have you ever been in bed with a girl you're really into, and it all feels exciting, sensuous, sensitive and horny, but at some point it just goes on that little too long and you're both carrying on to try to get back that earlier feeling, but by now youre only sinking more and more cost and energy into it, and the fun bit is now dwarfed by the effortA somewhat crass analogy to sum it up. Have you ever been in bed with a girl you're really into, and it all feels exciting, sensuous, sensitive and horny, but at some point it just goes on that little too long and you're both carrying on to try to get back that earlier feeling, but by now youre only sinking more and more cost and energy into it, and the fun bit is now dwarfed by the effort bit, you're just covered in sweat and you start to forget the beautiful bit and question why you're still plugging away, but you still don't want to give up before you finish, but when you do it's not that romantic and beautiful? That's ER. I can't put it any other way. Apologies if that's too sexual but the shoe fits. Expand
  11. Mar 24, 2022
    0
    I Bought this game in Singapore via the Playstation Store. Because i used to live in Hong Kong, the game downloaded in Simplified Chinese and there is no way to change the language setting to English. I dont speak Chinese and as a result, i couldnt even get through the menues etc.

    My request for a refund has so far been ignored. Apparently this is a common issue for foriegn/expat users
    I Bought this game in Singapore via the Playstation Store. Because i used to live in Hong Kong, the game downloaded in Simplified Chinese and there is no way to change the language setting to English. I dont speak Chinese and as a result, i couldnt even get through the menues etc.

    My request for a refund has so far been ignored. Apparently this is a common issue for foriegn/expat users across Asia. Buyers beware.
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  12. Mar 24, 2022
    6
    While this game is immersive, and definitely holds true to the RPG genre very well, at times it feels hard just for the sake of being hard. The lack of quest log is frustrating, because if you walk away for a couple of days it’s possible to completely forget what you are doing. This Is my first introduction to these games, and I don’t foresee myself buying another.
  13. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    What can i say,masterpiece, here is where boys and adults separate in gaming,be ready for a great challenge
  14. Mar 24, 2022
    4
    Game is just flat out boring and tedious. I was making good progress- I just didn't have an ounce of fun. Everything is designed to be obscure, tedious, and annoying. At best the game is kinda pretty and just... tolerable.
  15. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece of souls games. A work of art for those who are used to the games of the series and perfect if you want to start in the world of souls
  16. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    El mapa es extenso y gigante con muchas sorpresas por descubrir, los jefes me encantaron y la jugabilidad es todo lo que esperaba y más.
  17. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    I amazing experience to say the least it’s difficultly is one of its best parts
  18. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is absolutely a masterpiece despite its so many defauts. The whole world full of surprises and challeges is unique along even the whole game history. Expand
  19. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    140h, platinum trophy, splendid!
    Outdated graphics? Who cares about graphics, when the game gives you that wonderful feeling of discoverer coupled with deep gameplay and atmosphere? The game doesn't think that player is stupid, it feels challenging when it needs to and gives you feeling of progression when it needs to. I really liked AC: Odessey early game feature of defining next
    140h, platinum trophy, splendid!
    Outdated graphics? Who cares about graphics, when the game gives you that wonderful feeling of discoverer coupled with deep gameplay and atmosphere? The game doesn't think that player is stupid, it feels challenging when it needs to and gives you feeling of progression when it needs to. I really liked AC: Odessey early game feature of defining next objective location by myself using mountains, rivers, cities as reference points (before upgrading drone-eagle). All ER exploration is about that. No need to rush through main story. If you see something interesting far away, then you should check it out. If you found new interesting weapon, then you should try it. Same for spells, armor and talismans. The game isn't for everyone, but everyone should give it a try.
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  20. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Simply a fantastic open world dark fantasy game. It deserves your time and attention!
  21. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Art style is incredible, gameplay is phenomenal, a new bar set by from soft.
  22. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    So, i created an account here just so i can submit my score for this game. I was not a huge souls fan (played couple hours on souls and a little more on Bloodborne). It has been such a long time since i was invested that much in a game, and its the first time ever that i'm playing a new game+. I know graphics good be better (they are not bad in any case) and thats why this is a 9 and not aSo, i created an account here just so i can submit my score for this game. I was not a huge souls fan (played couple hours on souls and a little more on Bloodborne). It has been such a long time since i was invested that much in a game, and its the first time ever that i'm playing a new game+. I know graphics good be better (they are not bad in any case) and thats why this is a 9 and not a 10 for me. Everything else in the game looks perfect, open world is amazing, lore is awesome. I loved every minute of it (110 hours in atm) Expand
  23. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    First time writing a review here because this game deserves it.

    Amazing game. I'm new to the series so got destroyed a lot at the beginning. But give it time and you'll really appreciate it. Beautiful map, art design is insane, huge variety of enemies so you never get bored. Also, including coop makes it that much more fun playing with a mate. The customisation is awesome, everyone's
    First time writing a review here because this game deserves it.

    Amazing game. I'm new to the series so got destroyed a lot at the beginning. But give it time and you'll really appreciate it. Beautiful map, art design is insane, huge variety of enemies so you never get bored. Also, including coop makes it that much more fun playing with a mate.
    The customisation is awesome, everyone's build is unique. I'm constantly discovering new things and mechanics. Despite the story being hard to follow, it definitely draws you in and keeps you hungry to advance and see what is around the corner.
    I definitely recommend this to the new players. Killing bosses after numerous attempts is the most satisfying feeling that I cannot completely explain. 10/10
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  24. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    MASTER PIECE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  25. Mar 24, 2022
    6
    This game is cool in 2011 not today, in that case, is just a game so overrated!
  26. Mar 24, 2022
    6
    It’s FromSoftware. Nothing new to see here. Likes:
    > Art Style
    > Lore > Depth of customization > Throttling of features / new mechanics to discover Dislikes: > Usual FS combat — Slow, with few inputs. Boss fights are a matter of memorization and trial/error. FS elitists will call it skill, but it’s no reflex test — all about memorizing hitboxes / what you can or cannot parry/block /
    It’s FromSoftware. Nothing new to see here. Likes:
    > Art Style
    > Lore
    > Depth of customization
    > Throttling of features / new mechanics to discover

    Dislikes:
    > Usual FS combat — Slow, with few inputs. Boss fights are a matter of memorization and trial/error. FS elitists will call it skill, but it’s no reflex test — all about memorizing hitboxes / what you can or cannot parry/block / understanding timing of dodge and lack of input cancelling

    > Do you like to play games by googling what to do at every step? This one is for you. Do you like to keep a journal to manually track your own quests — I’m glad someone’s providing that opportunity.

    I give it a 7 because the world they’ve built is beautiful, but if you’re like me the gameplay loop and dated engine will get old fast.

    Full disclosure: Beat a few bosses including Godrick pretty easily. Combat is hard unless you’re a souls vet or until you figure it out — then it goes from hard to boring.

    This is my opinion but I prefer combat extremes like the player agency provided through reflex-based action OR the calculated strategy availed by turn-based. FS is you observe and then strategize when you should utilize one of two options: “dodge or hit”.

    It’s just not for me, at least not as a solo experience.
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  27. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Wonderfully crafted game, jaw dropping graphics and stellar storyline. This game will have long play and replayability. Hours and hours and hours will be spent in elden rings
  28. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Timeless masterpiece i don't think there is a better game than this right now
  29. Mar 24, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow nice dark souls 6 game Expand
  30. Mar 24, 2022
    7
    Good game without a doubt. But Masterpiece? Just no.
    Constant frame-drops on the PS5. Camera could be a mini boss itself at times.
    The open world is really well designed, but graphics wise far below HFW and Demon's Souls. Lightning looks well most of the times. Texture pop-ins here and there. Performance hopefully gets patched soon. I get that the fanboyism is strong with Fromsoft,
    Good game without a doubt. But Masterpiece? Just no.
    Constant frame-drops on the PS5. Camera could be a mini boss itself at times.
    The open world is really well designed, but graphics wise far below HFW and Demon's Souls.
    Lightning looks well most of the times. Texture pop-ins here and there.
    Performance hopefully gets patched soon.
    I get that the fanboyism is strong with Fromsoft, but these 10/10 reviews are just ridiculous.
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  31. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Amazing open world that keeps amazing the player with its vastness, the RPG-elements and playstyle possibilities are incredibly moldable and fun. Biggest flaw being the spikiness of difficulty and some abilities/builds being over-/undertuned, but these problems could possibly be fixed by simple damage tuning of enemies and abilities. An incredible game that I can only recommend, especiallyAmazing open world that keeps amazing the player with its vastness, the RPG-elements and playstyle possibilities are incredibly moldable and fun. Biggest flaw being the spikiness of difficulty and some abilities/builds being over-/undertuned, but these problems could possibly be fixed by simple damage tuning of enemies and abilities. An incredible game that I can only recommend, especially if you're a fan of RPG and open world games. Expand
  32. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Great game. Unique in its genre and atmosphere. It's a grand and totally finished and immersive game with a great degree of difficulty and steep learning curve. Loving it.
  33. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Biggest bang for your buck at 60 bucks maybe in the history of gaming. Challanging but fair for veterans of open world rpgs. Incredible enemy variety and so many ways to build your character. The only minor draw backs ive found are the camera/lock on feature are not the best and the game doesnt hold your hand to the point that you will miss cool and important things. It forces you toBiggest bang for your buck at 60 bucks maybe in the history of gaming. Challanging but fair for veterans of open world rpgs. Incredible enemy variety and so many ways to build your character. The only minor draw backs ive found are the camera/lock on feature are not the best and the game doesnt hold your hand to the point that you will miss cool and important things. It forces you to look up certain questlines and breaks immersion imo. However, its a must have for any rpg fan. Expand
  34. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Its a masterpiece!! Outstanding!! Once in a lifetime game. Though BB was pioneer in terms of combat and game design, ER raises the bar so much that no game can even touch it.
  35. Mar 24, 2022
    9
    very good game for all kind of gamer
    waiting new DLC and patch
    video performance need improve
  36. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    I haven't played many games in the past few years. I wasn't motivated though I used to play every day when I was younger.
    But this game makes me looking forward to play again every day, when I am at work. I cant't really tell why, but for me this is the best game in years, even better than witcher 3.
    And kids, don't whine on the graphics. Art style is wonderful. All in all 10/10 points
    I haven't played many games in the past few years. I wasn't motivated though I used to play every day when I was younger.
    But this game makes me looking forward to play again every day, when I am at work. I cant't really tell why, but for me this is the best game in years, even better than witcher 3.

    And kids, don't whine on the graphics. Art style is wonderful. All in all 10/10 points in my opinion.
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  37. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Top Game Like always from Fromsoftware. Very Nice open world with enough to Explorer. Combat is perfect
  38. Mar 23, 2022
    9
    I never really liked games like this but Elden ring has changed my opinion on dark souls games. Stat calm and G fuel recommended
  39. Mar 23, 2022
    5
    Elden Ring is a totally average game. Don't believe the trolls and the toxic community talk. Many people consider From Software to be the originator of the Souls genre. It actually has its origins in Nihon Falcom. Therefore, according to them, Miyazaki is a messiah. However, Miyazaki and the Souls team is still making the same mistakes.

    Objective problems: -Hitboxes are not good.
    Elden Ring is a totally average game. Don't believe the trolls and the toxic community talk. Many people consider From Software to be the originator of the Souls genre. It actually has its origins in Nihon Falcom. Therefore, according to them, Miyazaki is a messiah. However, Miyazaki and the Souls team is still making the same mistakes.

    Objective problems:

    -Hitboxes are not good. There are times when it reminds me of the DS2.
    -Boss designs are very unbalanced. They didn't really work well with many bosses.
    -The game gets too repetitive. Open world exploration is nice, but it gets boring quickly.
    -There seems to be a lot of items, but in the end, a few items are the most useful. The game forces you for make to broken builds. Because some boss designs require it. All builds look alike. For example, more than half of even PvP uses blood builds.
    -Optimization is still not fixed and every update is getting worse.
    -Spells are powerful. Playing spell builds are more advantageous in many ways.
    -Camera angles are not good. It really causes trouble. When the number of enemies is high, you cannot control field of view.
    -Lore quality is definitely a controversial topic. However, it has the same lore in other Souls games. Only their names have changed. George R. R. Martin is just PR work.
    -Enemies are just based on nonstop spawn attacks with endless stamina as like most of bosses.
    -Many of the bosses repeat themselves. Most bosses are either the same or reskin version.
    -The hit feeling is not good. Especially the bosses don't even react properly to your attacks.
    -It has a toxic and cancerous player base.
    -Artificial intelligence problems. A real disaster.
    -It is a headache for some attacks in the game to pass through objects.

    Conclusion:

    This game is not a masterpiece. Not on a new ip. It's just Dark Souls 4 with open world.
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  40. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. There’s a whole adventure waiting for me every time I start this game.

    For those worried that you might die too many times:
    You basically don’t need to fight bosses. If you find them too hard, just explore the world until you level up enough to beat the boss easily.
  41. Mar 23, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where to begin. I had fun. Sincerely. At 120 hours now going for endgame, yeah I had fun. I'm not an expert soulslike gamer and Elden Ring is my first start to finish game from FS I do. Part of the fun is very subjective and is tied to the artistic direction and setting. Being a fan of medieval/dark fantasy I guess it's only normal for me to dig FS propositions. The other reason is addiction. There is something going on in taking huge like bosses one after the other in huge like legacy dungeons. But that's the thing. Legacy dungeons leading to bosses is what Soulslike games have always been about. And so when I read reviews stating this is elevating gaming to new levels, that developers should take note for their future "open world" IPs and that Elden Ring is the best game of the decade, heck of all times, I can't help but wonder:

    - In what way does the "open world" part of ER is anywhere different than any Elder Scrolls proposition for instance (Oblivion in mind here, cause I couldn't stop referencing...), if not more limitating in what you can do in it, read almost nothing besides battles...
    - For the sake of immersion, your character isn't allowed to carry a log book on him, but can carry more than 200 pieces of equipement and armor but is affected by weight only for what is actually equipped on him?...the lack of log book to me unfortunately only serves at random NPC’s quests outcome far more than immersion...
    - That walking in a boss room fully equiped with a boss armor set ends up most of the time the same as if you'd walk in with your underwear? Yes Soulslike are mostly about parry/evade/roll, I-frames and boss patterns...but then why bother?
    - That a fire giant would be expected to be elemental weak to ice but ends up being weaker to stupid AI and "falling off a cliff" strategy...
    - That the only way to make sense out of what is going on is by reading countless amount of items related text in the main menu which is a nice addition to lore of course but in no way could be considered a thorough narrative line or story telling...that is I know a thing for FS games for sure but elevating the media?
    -That joining a given faction like the Tarnished hunters for instance, had strictly no impact on the world or outcome of the of the quest whatsoever, i mean tarnished hunters....made me laugh.

    The game takes the souls universe further ahead of what has been done to date, I can agree. Even if I think that a good souls is one with maybe a bit more closed environments than in an open world setting, for the sake of tension, forced confrontation and scale of grandeur (yes Legacy Dungeons provided me with this scale even more than connected maps that at the end of the day don't provide much to do in them).
    Technically, I ran the game on PS5 and can't say I had any problems besides rare occasional frame drops here and there but nothing that hindered my game really. Yes we can argue the whole thing holds on some PS3 graph engine era type of thing, but for me the artistic direction greatly suppress this impression and found that most environments were still good looking, although clearly not next gen. But nothing to be surprised of when considering press release material from latest previews.
    I would last finish on a word regarding difficulty. Yes the game is punishing. All the series is. Farming is necessary especially if you are new to this and lack the skills of advance players. But so is in any JRPGs as a matter of fact. Think you can take those difficult level bosses in FF7R without farming and materia farming? Nope, no can do! Think there is no farming in Persona 5 for high tier Personas? nah nah nah! so yeah the game is tough but I agree to the statement it is as tough as you want it to be really...plus the game in its current state is somewhat still a bit broken and allows for so many OP builds and permits so many exploits/cheats that any rough encounters can probably be assisted in someway with help from the community now...But then there is cheap tough. Ridiculous moments of cheapness that make you scream. But ultimately I found Returnal to be harder. But here's the difference. Returnal is pure skill related tough on a constant basis, while Elden is, yes of course skill related, but cheap because of obtuse and convoluted mechanics proper to the souls family, that for many of these mechanics would be strictly finger pointed at in any other licenses. Reference here to dueling mobs through walls vs bad collision detection problems, sickening camera..or awkward platforming sequences. but hey, the fans elevated those problems to respectful gameplay mechanics through the years so I guess you gotta get guud...

    So yeah, I still recommend as long as you know what you get yourself into, and preferably if you ain’t too much of the rage quitter type of player. But ultimately I truly believe a game like Returnal brought so much more in the media than Elden Ring did.
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  42. Mar 23, 2022
    0
    I hate this game. Anything that takes progress away from you when you die is not my kind of game, add to that i find my friends grinding to bump up their runes so they don't lose them all and can make the next level. It's just tedious for me. Ruthless for the sake of it. I didn't even notice the prologue at the start, it's just ridculous. Guides i have read online say it is a good idea toI hate this game. Anything that takes progress away from you when you die is not my kind of game, add to that i find my friends grinding to bump up their runes so they don't lose them all and can make the next level. It's just tedious for me. Ruthless for the sake of it. I didn't even notice the prologue at the start, it's just ridculous. Guides i have read online say it is a good idea to have a pen and paper to remember stuff? F right off! That's not a game, that's a job! Playing Horizon Forbideen West i can turn on how much the game helps me, how hard the enemies are, how tanky i am and that is brilliant, i can make it stupidly hard or not. I don't want some other nerds idea of a good game whether i like it or not, i want fun. This is a grindy death grind of bleak boring old gamey ness. People who like these games weird me the f out! And for the record i beawt Margit in the first day of playing it, i just hated every minute of it and sold it after that. It's not fun. Expand
  43. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Zero microtransactions. £/$49.99 on release. Huge open world, scaling difficulty. Fantastic gameplay. Single player heaven. Multiplayer incorporated, genius in design, balanced, fun. Addictive gameplay loops, top grade high fantasy characters and npc's. Distinctly different character builds. Elaborate enemies. Secrets. Crafting. Intelligent level design. Balanced gameplay. Zero egoZero microtransactions. £/$49.99 on release. Huge open world, scaling difficulty. Fantastic gameplay. Single player heaven. Multiplayer incorporated, genius in design, balanced, fun. Addictive gameplay loops, top grade high fantasy characters and npc's. Distinctly different character builds. Elaborate enemies. Secrets. Crafting. Intelligent level design. Balanced gameplay. Zero ego massaging. Intrigue, wonder, mysterious storyline. Sidequests galore. Tough but fair difficulty scaling. What the hell else do you want from a game ? Sony are you watching ? Gt7 is a disaster, this is how you make a game.

    Genre defining game 10/10
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  44. Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Elden ring Is a fantastic game I'd love to play constantly if I were not so busy. It's detailed story lines and open world concepts and seriously hard bosses are the best! I'm rating it an 8/10 as I have 2 problems to address. Summoning in the game even with passwords and connections are terribly slow and unreliable and secondly FromSoftware hasn't addressed a fix to this even when it hasElden ring Is a fantastic game I'd love to play constantly if I were not so busy. It's detailed story lines and open world concepts and seriously hard bosses are the best! I'm rating it an 8/10 as I have 2 problems to address. Summoning in the game even with passwords and connections are terribly slow and unreliable and secondly FromSoftware hasn't addressed a fix to this even when it has effected so many players Including myself from enjoying the game with a friend. I am currently at a difficult boss and needed a helping hand, what happened was an error "Unable To Summon Cooperator" that can be many issues such as Internet connection or location of summoning signs however I've been trying for roughly 3 hours and multiple attempts spanning days and yet again no mention from the company. Expand
  45. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Captivating open world with something to do anywhere you go. The boss fights have great design features. They are very difficult however it’s an open world and the game encourages you to explore and level up to finally beat that boss. Incredible graphics. Some downsides are frame drops when loading into a world or getting attacked by a boss and no real directions really are present thereCaptivating open world with something to do anywhere you go. The boss fights have great design features. They are very difficult however it’s an open world and the game encourages you to explore and level up to finally beat that boss. Incredible graphics. Some downsides are frame drops when loading into a world or getting attacked by a boss and no real directions really are present there with quest lines and how to find certain resources which lead to skipping them or looking up a video. But in the end it’s a phenomenal game. Expand
  46. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    It's so good, graphics, gameplay, I love everything about this game its just amazing.
  47. Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Beautiful game, exquisite immersion on a vast beautifully crafted open world. Been playing around 30 hours and it's really a must play. even if you are new to From software games. This is not a 10 because of some FPS drops happening on PS5. No other issues, really the only one, but i think they must be addressed and corrected as soon as possible. This game may be a master piece...
  48. Mar 23, 2022
    3
    Γραφικά δεκαετίας, Απίστευτη επαναληψημοτητα( πόσες φορές να σκοτώσεις αυτήν την γάτα) κ boss επίτηδες άδικα για να αναγκαστείς να χρησιμοποιήσεις μαγικά. Καλά για να θυμάσαι τα quests χρειάζεσαι τετράδιο. Πολύ κατώτερο των bloodborne κ dark souls1Γραφικά δεκαετίας, Απίστευτη επαναληψημοτητα( πόσες φορές να σκοτώσεις αυτήν την γάτα) κ boss επίτηδες άδικα για να αναγκαστείς να χρησιμοποιήσεις μαγικά. Καλά για να θυμάσαι τα quests χρειάζεσαι τετράδιο. Πολύ κατώτερο των bloodborne κ dark souls1
  49. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    I was hyped for the game, as was everyone else, and it did actually deliver. Everything in the game is polished to perfection, and I can only think of very few flaws, which are easily ignored. I agree that this might not be the game for everyone, but for a long-time souls players like myself, it's a realization of the dream we've always had to play a game that would perfect the formulaI was hyped for the game, as was everyone else, and it did actually deliver. Everything in the game is polished to perfection, and I can only think of very few flaws, which are easily ignored. I agree that this might not be the game for everyone, but for a long-time souls players like myself, it's a realization of the dream we've always had to play a game that would perfect the formula laid out by Dark Souls. The majority of the criticism comes from new players whom imagined this game is the same as every generic open-world titles they've been playing for the past decade, only to realize it's entirely different the hard way. I don't blame them, the hype bandwagon was too strong.

    Now, onto the criticisms I have for the game: there are hardly any memorable soundtracks. Only exceptions I can think of are the Main Menu, Godskin Apostle, and the Dragonlord. I'm not saying they're not good - they're sometimes even better than what most other games offer - they're just not up to the standard of previous Fromsoftware titles. When it comes to NPCs, I always enjoyed how dreadful it felt to leave their conversation abruptly or without purchasing anything, whereby they'd proceed to badmouth you. They unfortunately removed this neat little occurrence from Elden Ring; this might just be my own personal preference.

    Bar the aforementioned criticisms, this game is perfection incarnate. I may be biased, but frankly I don't care.
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  50. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    the game was awesome and this hater says nonesense about it . elden ring deserve 11of10
  51. Mar 23, 2022
    9
    Grandioso juego, tenía mis dudas pero me sorprendió lo bueno que llega a ser, me parece que tiene varios de los jefes más épicos de la saga souls, junto con Bloodborne de mis juegos favoritos
  52. Mar 23, 2022
    5
    This is a game that is loves the smell of it’s own farts. It looks great but has poor design and problems that are passed off as difficulty. I get that the game is not for button mashers, but when not in combat there are countless times when button actions do not register. Even in non-boss encounters… this sets you up for boss battles whee your button presses are stacked. Your characterThis is a game that is loves the smell of it’s own farts. It looks great but has poor design and problems that are passed off as difficulty. I get that the game is not for button mashers, but when not in combat there are countless times when button actions do not register. Even in non-boss encounters… this sets you up for boss battles whee your button presses are stacked. Your character will carry out those stacked actions if it’s the MOST important thing in the world, EVEN if you get hit. Also no good world orientation and very basic story Expand
  53. Mar 23, 2022
    9
    Потрясающая игра. Очень сложно выразить словами этот восторг. Играю в соул-лайк игру впервые. Балл снимаю за падение FPS.
  54. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate souls game up to date with every old game mechanic refined to its best plus many new features.
    100000/10
  55. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece of a game. So much content to do it can leave you playing this game for months.
  56. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a love letter to Fromsoft and souls fans. It's combat is addicting. Vast amount of choice to play how you want with tons of weapons, spells and items. While new players may struggle to get to grips with the difficulty. They do offer so many things to aid you if you are stuck. Even leveling up you start to feel like you can handle something you couldnt even better. Overall I'mElden ring is a love letter to Fromsoft and souls fans. It's combat is addicting. Vast amount of choice to play how you want with tons of weapons, spells and items. While new players may struggle to get to grips with the difficulty. They do offer so many things to aid you if you are stuck. Even leveling up you start to feel like you can handle something you couldnt even better. Overall I'm 90 hours in and cannot put the controller down. Expand
  57. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was very on the fence. and then I bought it. masterpiece. recommended to anyone newcomer or veteran 10/10 Expand
  58. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece anyone else who thinks otherwise is just flat out wrong. This game is the best open world game since botw in 2017 and will be remembered for years.
  59. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Luego de 60 horas jugando Elden Ring, puedo afirmar que estoy frente a uno de los mejores juegos que he tenido el placer de probar en mi vida. Quedando mucho contenido opcional que probar, y casi llegando al 70% de los trofeos obtenidos, quisiera destacar en primera instancia su extenso mapa, cantidad de enemigos (jefes y no jefes), y variedad de contenido; mazmorras, castillos, bosques,Luego de 60 horas jugando Elden Ring, puedo afirmar que estoy frente a uno de los mejores juegos que he tenido el placer de probar en mi vida. Quedando mucho contenido opcional que probar, y casi llegando al 70% de los trofeos obtenidos, quisiera destacar en primera instancia su extenso mapa, cantidad de enemigos (jefes y no jefes), y variedad de contenido; mazmorras, castillos, bosques, llanuras, lagos, costa, todo lo que sea posible de imaginar en un juego de estas características. Su diseño artístico es magnifico, y si bien el motor gráfico se nota ya algo desfasado a los tiempos que corren, no quita el espectáculo visual que implica posicionarse en lo alto de ciertas zonas para ver a lo lejos castillos, montañas, y sobre todo ese majestuoso árbol que cubre el total de las tierras intermedias. A nivel de jugabilidad no hay mucho que decir: es Dark Souls en su punto más alto, agregando accesibilidad opcional para quien lo necesita (cenizas de guerra y cenizas, áreas para invocar NPCs o jugadores online, y posibilidad de farmear experiencia recorriendo el mundo que se ofrece). Los jefes principales y secundarios ofrecen combates memorables, algunos un tanto injustos por sus mecánicas, pero al fin y al cabo un desafío posible de abordar con tiempo y paciencia. El juego es una celebración a la historia de los juegos de Fromsoftware, con referencias constantes a la Saga Souls, Sekiro y Bloodborne. Por último, quisiese destacar su narrativa, que en muchas reseñas ha sido menospreciada, pero que me parece de una factura notable. Muchos no notaron la influencia de George R. R. Martin en la construcción del mundo, pero al igual que en todo Souls deben ahondar más para encontrar lo que se quiere contar: traiciones, disputas familiares, y la sed de poder por quedarse con el trono son sólo algunos de los aspectos que se intentan narrar en esta épica de fantasía oscura (de hecho, no me sorprendería ver una precuela en formato videojuego o serie/película). Para quienes deseen disfrutar este aspecto, y realmente le importe la narrativa del juego, les aconsejo intentar relacionar a los distintos personajes, jefes, y semidioses del juego entre sí. En resumen, probablemente el juego del año, que me dejó muy satisfecho y con una angustia luego de haber completado el contenido principal y parte del opcional. Expand
  60. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Horizon MIDbidden fanboys are pathetic asl in the reviews lmao. Y'all have fun with your checklist simulator tho.
  61. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Rise , tarnished it has taken over my life , I recommend this game to anyone who is into dark souls
  62. Mar 23, 2022
    1
    Terrible performance with FPS drops, clunky combat and clunky dodge rolling. Open world game that has no direction what so ever terrible overhyped game.
  63. Mar 23, 2022
    3
    Hauntingly beautiful, expansive maps filled with terribly forgettable writing, stories and characters. This game is built not to be engaging but to force pissing contests among the hardcore players only staying engaged in order to continue bragging.

    For a game that was hyped about playing your own way, there's surprisingly little imagination regarding classes, gear, and available ply
    Hauntingly beautiful, expansive maps filled with terribly forgettable writing, stories and characters. This game is built not to be engaging but to force pissing contests among the hardcore players only staying engaged in order to continue bragging.

    For a game that was hyped about playing your own way, there's surprisingly little imagination regarding classes, gear, and available ply opportunities. In the end it just comes down to figuring out the best way to build a cheese strategy for each boss and rinse Nd repeat against forced encounters. It's a not a game it's an uncapped grind-athon side quest in another games.
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  64. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    I was at first questioning if this game was going to be good or not since most of the newer games released in the past few years have been either rushed , lazy or flat out broken , but Elden Ring proves to be one of the best games this year. With the gigantic world that have hundreds of things to do , boss battles that are thrilling and amazing to beat , and the beautiful story that comesI was at first questioning if this game was going to be good or not since most of the newer games released in the past few years have been either rushed , lazy or flat out broken , but Elden Ring proves to be one of the best games this year. With the gigantic world that have hundreds of things to do , boss battles that are thrilling and amazing to beat , and the beautiful story that comes along. Elden Ring is a must play for people who enjoy soulsborne games and people who have never heard it. I've already sunk in around 115 hours and i've beaten the game a second time. I still saw new things that I've never seen before. An honest 10/10 for the game and congrats to the FromSoftware team. Expand
  65. Mar 23, 2022
    9
    I think Elden Ring is an amazing game with deep interesting lore and obviously an amazing open world filled with dungeons and secret entrances filled with enemies with their own unique move sets and their own unique boss encounters. The weapon variety is a mad from sorceries to spells to great swords to bows and more. The story is surprisingly interesting and tells you very little aboutI think Elden Ring is an amazing game with deep interesting lore and obviously an amazing open world filled with dungeons and secret entrances filled with enemies with their own unique move sets and their own unique boss encounters. The weapon variety is a mad from sorceries to spells to great swords to bows and more. The story is surprisingly interesting and tells you very little about how to get there. Obviously this isn't for everyone the game doesn't even have quest log or a journal to follow you need to remember what to do and you need to find it. But the level design is not as good as it should be. It's still great but sometimes it is horrible. Trying to complete the frenzied flame ending was so stupid. You need to parkour down some tombs to reach the bottom where you can finally defeat the boss. Sometimes sites of grace are put in the worst places. For example the site of grace near where you fight Leonine Misbegotten is so badly placed it is unbelievable sometimes enemies hit through walls, sometimes the game crashes and there is pop-in everywhere. Rhadan has been nerfed at the time of writing which i hate because Radahn was always viewed as a big opponent and that the odds were stacked against you but now he's not. I beat him in one go when i was underleveled. Everything I've meantioned apart from the level design problems i believe doesn't take away from the game. It takes a while to get into but once you do you can't stop. Expand
  66. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Literally my favorite game I’ve ever played. I stared with demons souls and since this game it’s just a absolutely unit of a game! I love the challenge and the open world is truly mesmerizing, I would have paid 70$ for this game easily. What an accomplished and hope see more of fromsoft as a loyal fan!
  67. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Greatest game ever without a doubt. Everything is perfect, greatly balanced..FLAWLESS MASTERPIECE.
  68. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Has to be one of the greatest games of all time, if you dont like Dark Souls then this game is maybe not for you. For the people that like that type of game however its a must buy. Full of great monsters to slay and brutal bosses, what is not to like?
  69. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    All time greatest, such a good game, i can’t wait for the DLC’s, I already played this game over 100 hours
  70. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a masterpiece the vast world that you can explore the amount of content it provides and the sense of accomplishment make this game worthwhile of your time and your money. (Also no micro transactions gives this company my respect)
  71. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    I'm a FromSoft fan, but irrespective, this is an absolute masterpiece of a game. Perhaps slow and tricky to get into, but well worth the time and effort.
  72. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing and was more than what i expected it to be when i pre-ordered it! I'm a big fan of from software games and have played every other souls game! Elden ring is the biggest and fastest selling souls game so far and probably will be the game of the year!
  73. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Великолепная игра. Отлично сделанный открытый мир + традиционный геймплей серии соулс с множеством усовершенствований.
  74. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece
    Best game of all time
    Best combat
    Best music
    Amazing open world
  75. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    10/10 for the anti-shills review bombing this game over petty issues (thanks guys and gals.....for totally and completely contaminating the user review process to the point that it is utterly pointless and utterly useless) that are far and away outshined by absolutely epic Souls-style gameplay, hide and seek open world design with quests that must be uncovered to be discovered and followed10/10 for the anti-shills review bombing this game over petty issues (thanks guys and gals.....for totally and completely contaminating the user review process to the point that it is utterly pointless and utterly useless) that are far and away outshined by absolutely epic Souls-style gameplay, hide and seek open world design with quests that must be uncovered to be discovered and followed through to completion, intelligent diversification of the previously at times claustrophobic interlace corridor layout of prior Souls games, into one of the most unique and satisfying open world experiences ever crafted. User reviewers who are dropping 0's, 1's, 2's, 3's , 4's have completely lost perspective....and worse, think they're being honorable in doing so. Quite the opposite, in fact. As for the minor graphical/performance hiccups....the age old adage "gameplay trumps graphics" is absolutely hammered home in Elden Ring. And, in spite of the ridiculously low scores trying to prove a point not worth proving, the graphics are very good. They aren't "the best"...it's not Ghosts of Tsushima....but they are good. But any Souls player worth his or her salt, won't care about Ghosts style/level graphics/performance. That's never been what these games are about. It's about the art style.....the cryptic lore.....the fantastical dark fantasy elements and entities that are straight out of a Salvador Dali fever dream. It's about the build and the weapons and the magic....for a world beyond one's conception. For those of us Souls lovers who have also been pining for something.....anything....to bring in something fresh and challenging into the worn and thread-bare open world quasi-RPG adventure game genre.....Elden Ring is a colossal, shining-with-dark-light beacon.....a colossal, over-arching gold-white tree......to orient oneself around, wherever one might travel looking for hidden wonders in this perennially and compulsively wonderful and extremely dangerous world.

    Forget the embittered sad-sack, ne'er do wells spraying rectal gas all over everything because they think their activists. They are pests. The hype for this game is planted in good soil. This is a great game. Period
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  76. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    GAME OF THE YEAR. One of the best games that I ever played thanks to everyone made it and gave us this amazing game.
  77. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    As someone who has never played a solid game, this definitely became my favorite game very quickly. Amazing open world, amazing combat, unique bosses. Truly a masterpiece.
  78. Mar 22, 2022
    9
    fromsoft boss fights are hands down the best, but the open world system somehow destroys the beauty of it. when you fight a boss over leveled or over upgraded, there's no fun into it. unintended cheese. but i played it the way i want it so of course it's a great game!
  79. Mar 22, 2022
    1
    Dont buy it, no english subtitle in Asia, cant play and ... cannot be refunded
  80. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    This game definetly has its flaws, its funny because im rating it a 10 as if it was perfect, but elden ring has so many strengths going for it that I believe out weigh its weaknesses To start of the world is just so pretty to look at and explore thanks to all the unique things each area has. Elden rings maps have so much diversity and secrets that will always make you want to keep looking,This game definetly has its flaws, its funny because im rating it a 10 as if it was perfect, but elden ring has so many strengths going for it that I believe out weigh its weaknesses To start of the world is just so pretty to look at and explore thanks to all the unique things each area has. Elden rings maps have so much diversity and secrets that will always make you want to keep looking, its a game that makes you want to take your time, the gameplay can be difficult but extremely rewarding. Expand
  81. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Awesome game! Very challenging but also very rewarding. Amazing map design. Fast travel changes everything. Im 60hrs in and still so much to do.
  82. Mar 22, 2022
    9
    It hurts so good
    I have not felt better in a long time
    The cold tears of anger, pain and misery intertwined with warmth of victory
    Dying is my life
    My life is no more

    ps. if the boss asks, tell him I'm very sick
  83. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    I’ve never played a FromSoftware game before. Elden ring is a return to what gaming should be. No micro transactions. No pay walls. They’ve delivered an absolutely polished, fun game. I wish there was more cohesiveness with the story and lore to get you a little more captivated in the world. Sometimes it just feels like you’re going here to kill that “because”. But that’s alright, everyI’ve never played a FromSoftware game before. Elden ring is a return to what gaming should be. No micro transactions. No pay walls. They’ve delivered an absolutely polished, fun game. I wish there was more cohesiveness with the story and lore to get you a little more captivated in the world. Sometimes it just feels like you’re going here to kill that “because”. But that’s alright, every other aspect of the game is basically amazing. I got exactly what I paid for. And I received more value and content than I had originally intended. With this being said, I haven’t seen a game come out where I was like “this is a masterpiece” since RDR2 and perhaps, The Witcher. I will be sure to keep an eye on future FromSoftware games and would recommend anyone who is up for the challenge - BUY IT. Is there issues? Yes. But in this day and age, this is exactly what I’m looking for out of a game. Complete, no bs, beautiful landscapes, runs smooth on the Xbox series X. They delivered exactly what they promised (and more). For that I have to give Elden Ring a 10/10 and other publishers and developers should take note. Expand
  84. Mar 22, 2022
    0
    Utter overhyped trash i hope a game like this never goes as viral as this did due to streamers who've never even played a fromsoftware title
  85. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Best game I played in my life and I started playing video games 25 years ago!
  86. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loving it Expand
  87. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Don’t believe the negative comments. If you explore the game not rushing and talk to npc’s and listen to what they tell you carefully you’ll have a great time with the story!
  88. Mar 22, 2022
    8
    So far, this is the closest game to what I dreamt an heroic fantasy D&D game could be. Yes hard but the open world allow you to level and explore even if you cannot beat a boss (to some degree). The game is beautiful, very fluid (PS5) except for some lag spike. Only true negative would be for the lack of help to novice players. I did not google it before buying and the start was verySo far, this is the closest game to what I dreamt an heroic fantasy D&D game could be. Yes hard but the open world allow you to level and explore even if you cannot beat a boss (to some degree). The game is beautiful, very fluid (PS5) except for some lag spike. Only true negative would be for the lack of help to novice players. I did not google it before buying and the start was very difficult, and I almost gave up. I had to spend hours on YouTube after that to learn how to play. The tutorial (that I missed at first) does not cover magic at all !! Yes if you had infinite amount of time, you can try and learn, but for real users with daily job, at least add some in game method to learn. It is unnecessarily made into an experienced users-only. At level 70, I barely defeated 3 of the "main" bosses but I admit i am hooked. Expand
  89. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    An incredibly big world full of surprises, challenges at every corner and incredible rewards.
    The ultimate Souls- style game with incredible gamelpay and tons of hours of content
  90. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Help i can't stop playing it, it's masterpiece, I love the open world and exploring, also the multiplayers system became easy to play with people and friends, I'm loving it.
  91. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Praise this message. 10/10. Absolutely one of the best games i have ever played. Time for Crab.
  92. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    É a culminação de tudo que a From Software representa. O jogo é excelente, é uma maravilha andar pelo mundo e ser surpreendido a cada momento! Mensagens como "porque sempre algo incrível?" estão em todos os lugares e todos os lugares são realmente incríveis. Eu amei e nunca me diverti tanto com um jogo quanto esse
  93. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    As a gamer with more than 20 years venturing into virtual universes, I confess that it's not easy for a game to drive me crazy so that at the end of a working day, I get home and play making the most of my time. Elden Ring, as it was with RDR2 and TW3, managed to masterfully hold me in a way that today, with so many games with ready-made formulas and copied or poorly done works, theyAs a gamer with more than 20 years venturing into virtual universes, I confess that it's not easy for a game to drive me crazy so that at the end of a working day, I get home and play making the most of my time. Elden Ring, as it was with RDR2 and TW3, managed to masterfully hold me in a way that today, with so many games with ready-made formulas and copied or poorly done works, they cannot innovate in games, but it manages to rescue what I seek most in a game: the real fun. Expand
  94. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Easily be the GOTY. Although the PC version has the optimization problem, the immersive world make it worth to wait for the patch.
  95. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    ...................................the best game of its genre, other companies should learn, cheap, no micro payments, difficult and takes a long time to finish the game
  96. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing open world and great bosses. Hayatımda oynadığım en iyi oyunlardan birisi açık dünya karakter ve boss tasarımları harika.
  97. Mar 22, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It Is not even a game. It has a bad gameplay and It has a bad filosophy.
    Hitboxes without any sense, the walls' mechanic Is awful (enemies' hits can often pass through the walls RANDOMLY). Bugs everywhere. Miazabuddy said that he neither player già own game...
    The very First thing u do in this game Is litterally becoming a corpse (AHAH, FUNNY JOKE, that's why people spend Money). Mini-boss fights can bring u mad and Main-bosses ones are stupid af. Grace's point positiong gas no sense. Really, if u have to spend them, find a Better way, please.
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  98. Mar 22, 2022
    5
    Katanas too op
    Gets hyped because of open world trent
    Bosses get reused
    Not as good boss design as dark souls 3 poor design
    World design is good after first world
  99. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    El juego ofrece cientos de recursos para hacer un souls de la manera mas llevedera y accesible para todo el mundo. Para los que lo hayan jugado saben que está el modo "facil" y el modo tradicional y creo que el modo facil que trae es lo suficientemente equilibrado para que este no se convierta en un paseo. Cabe recalcar que no existe un modo facil, si no que son recursos que ofrece elEl juego ofrece cientos de recursos para hacer un souls de la manera mas llevedera y accesible para todo el mundo. Para los que lo hayan jugado saben que está el modo "facil" y el modo tradicional y creo que el modo facil que trae es lo suficientemente equilibrado para que este no se convierta en un paseo. Cabe recalcar que no existe un modo facil, si no que son recursos que ofrece el juego para ayudarte con tu aventura.
    Los graficos que tiene si que es verdad que no es lo mas novedoso hasta la fecha en la saga souls pero se compensa que el diseño artistico que tiene y el diseño del mundo que son preciosos.

    Por ultimo por 60 euros de media que esta el juego de salida como casi todos de salida, ofrece probablemente de media unas 100h de juego, que hoy en dia es algo a agradecer.

    La jugabilidad en su linea.

    Para los que no les guste la saga souls este no será una excepción asi que alejaos de este titulo y buscad otro que se adecue mas a vuestros gustos.
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  100. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Не играл в такие игры, решил попробовать и это просто пушка, а не игра. Много босов, много классов, секреты, тайны. Есть совместное прохождение игры на босах.
Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  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. 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.
  3. 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.