Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. Coyot3
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is by far the best open world game since Red dead. Fromsoft polished their formula to a point that i cant see it getting better .10/10
  2. EddieMcZort
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Macht absolut süchtig wenn man auf die bewerte Souls Formel steht und hat mich ein anderes sehr gutes Spiel auf Anhieb abbrechen lassen. Das macht es für mich zu einer 10!
  3. Tony0134
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Un juego muy bueno, con una dificultad digna de un souls que no te aburre por mas que explores el mundo abierto, y aunque haya mucho por hacer no es agobiante como pasa en otros juegos.
  4. JasonA95
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. It made me fall back in love with gaming. I see a number of negative reviews about outdated graphics & whatnot but honestly it is still a large, beautiful open world with lots of places to explore & loot to be discovered. Some bosses can appear impossible & yes you’ll have to grind your level up to compete with them but that’s all part of the fun. From SoftwareAn absolute masterpiece. It made me fall back in love with gaming. I see a number of negative reviews about outdated graphics & whatnot but honestly it is still a large, beautiful open world with lots of places to explore & loot to be discovered. Some bosses can appear impossible & yes you’ll have to grind your level up to compete with them but that’s all part of the fun. From Software want you to go off and explore to level up so you can find places you’d never previously thought of going. Think I spent the first 15 hours of the game just in Limgrave (the starting area) exploring every nook & cranny. I was simply discovering new locations within Limgrave like; Dungeons, Caves, Points of Interest & new Sites of Grace. This game is all about taking risks to reap the rewards. I won’t put any spoilers as I want players to experience it for themselves but take my word for it when I say it is a work of art. From Software have certainly made the best game I’ve played in many years!… Expand
  5. jamal69420
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is great, this is the first time a game actually live up it's hype. The game suffer from lack of balance in bosses and enemies after leyndell tho, but overall this game worth more than it's price.… Expand
  6. Igorfornitan
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Jogo extremamente incrível
  7. Arthur152
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. mt foda recomendo claro tem seus problemas mais e mt fd super recomendo mundo aberto mt fd inimigos mt fd e daora e… Expand
  8. LukeFS
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is a great, great game.
    Great visuals, great lore, music, engaging gameplay, I just absolutely love it. There's A LOT of variety for character builds, a TON of replay value. An absolute masterpiece of a game.
    Of course, some will complain it's difficult, but even for the more casual gamer, you can just go elsewhere & level up if you're struggling in some area. And of course, soon    This is a great, great game.
    Great visuals, great lore, music, engaging gameplay, I just absolutely love it. There's A LOT of variety for character builds, a TON of replay value. An absolute masterpiece of a game.
    Of course, some will complain it's difficult, but even for the more casual gamer, you can just go elsewhere & level up if you're struggling in some area. And of course, soon enough there will be tons of walkthroughs & tips on the internet. Me I love having to overcome a challenge, it's a lot more rewarding.    … Expand
  9. Creesy
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I have played the game now for about 30 hours and explored the lands between. I can only say that this game has definitely earned its place in the upper ranks.

    The map is huge. Especially if you compare it to other Souls games. There is something to explore in every single corner. And some of the coolest items are hidden. Still it is a Souls game and it is hard, especially if you never    I have played the game now for about 30 hours and explored the lands between. I can only say that this game has definitely earned its place in the upper ranks.

    The map is huge. Especially if you compare it to other Souls games. There is something to explore in every single corner. And some of the coolest items are hidden.
    Still it is a Souls game and it is hard, especially if you never played one before. I myself havent played a Souls game past the original Dark Souls. Just dipped a bit into Dark Souls 3 on my brothers PC and also played Sekiro.

    I must say, From Soft really did great job combining all they learned from previous games into this and it is the best version of them all in my opinion.
    The story is told in the classic Souls way through items and conversations with NPCs. There is a red string you can follow, but its your decision how to follow it.

    Still, the PC port is not fully optimized and you get a few stutters as well as 60 fps max. That would be a reason for me to only give 8/10 points, but in regards to wht I have read from people giving this game 0 points I think its only fair to pump the score higher.    … Expand
  10. Tallpocketz
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. Beautiful scenery, a plethora of enemies and bosses, and an abundant and diverse character creation/attributes. Amazing!
  11. Ziekk
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is my first Souls game, so I'm not in that hardcore camp.

    Elden Ring is basically Skyrim's freedom of wandering with an amazing combat system and no hand holding. If lack of a quest journal turns you off, that's okay. It doesn't for me, it makes me feel that everything I do is more immersed in the world. If bosses wrecking you for 2 hours before you squeeze out a win turns you off,    This is my first Souls game, so I'm not in that hardcore camp.

    Elden Ring is basically Skyrim's freedom of wandering with an amazing combat system and no hand holding. If lack of a quest journal turns you off, that's okay. It doesn't for me, it makes me feel that everything I do is more immersed in the world.

    If bosses wrecking you for 2 hours before you squeeze out a win turns you off, that's alright too. I enjoy overcoming that high hurdle, making me feel a sense of pride and accomplishment I haven't had in a game in many years.

    This may not be for you, but it is for me. From my perspective, this game is a 10/10. I love overcoming obstacles and being treated like an adult. Then again, I played Myst when it came out and the idea of using a notebook doesn't make me furious.    … Expand
  12. Ostara94
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Fell down a hole and came out in another world.............................10/10
  13. Night_Terrors
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Felt the need to create an account just to review this amazing game. If you enjoy the souls franchise, you are going to at least enjoy this game, if you enjoy the souls franchise as well as any open world titles, you are going to love this game. Unlike some.... other... open world titles, elden ring is full of so much content that the open world is genuinely justified. You cannot go fiveFelt the need to create an account just to review this amazing game. If you enjoy the souls franchise, you are going to at least enjoy this game, if you enjoy the souls franchise as well as any open world titles, you are going to love this game. Unlike some.... other... open world titles, elden ring is full of so much content that the open world is genuinely justified. You cannot go five minutes of exploration without finding something new. Bosses, dungeons, npcs, etc. Not only that, but everything feels incredibly hand crafted.i haven't encountered a single location that simply feels like filler that was added to make the map larger. The world building is unimaginably deep if you actually manage to follow along, and the combat is impeccable; as you would expect from a souls game. It does enough to feel fresh without changing the formula to an egregious degree. Additionally the art style is breathtaking despite the graphics being somewhat mediocre. Really, everything about this game is fantastic. Mosy of all, it's fun. Which is exactly what a video game should be.

    With that being said, the game is not without flaw. The biggest issue for me is performance(on a pc port). Now, when I say biggest issue, I do not mean that this is a big issue. Merely that it is the only one noticeable enough for me to mention it. I have a fairly decent setup and I will occasionally see a few frame drops as well as two or three hard crashes in the 70 hours I have played. Is it anything major enough for me to detract any points? Not at all, but if you have a lower end pc, I would perhaps wait for a few patches to drop. Another thing. I view this game as a masterpiece, but you may not. If you do not like the souls franchise, do not buy this game. It is still a souls game at the core and it is unlikely that your view on the game play will change. If you are a newcomer, I would still recommend this game, but I also reccomend that you hesitate. This is not an easy game. It is a fair challenge and you will die. A lot. The greatest part about this game is not the challenge itself, but the feeling of overcoming that challenge.q additionally, the story is not exactly linear. Do not expect red dead redemption style cutscenes. Much of the story must be uncovered by yourself through speaking to easy to miss npcs and keeping a watchful eye to the open world. You may even finish the game with almost no idea of what happened before your character came into existence. If you take these two details into account and neither sounds like a deal breaker, I must HIGHLY reccomend this game. Now. Review over. I am going to play elden ring.    … Expand
  14. Shadygoober
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    It’s literally the best game I’ve ever played. The combat required skill but the learning curve is not too steep. The map feels densely packed but not with uninteresting pointless things. There’s always something to do and somewhere to go. With already 50 hours in this game I’m no where near completing it. Without the side quests and side dungeons I would say this game takes about 60-70It’s literally the best game I’ve ever played. The combat required skill but the learning curve is not too steep. The map feels densely packed but not with uninteresting pointless things. There’s always something to do and somewhere to go. With already 50 hours in this game I’m no where near completing it. Without the side quests and side dungeons I would say this game takes about 60-70 hours to complete on a first play through however the side quests feel like the meat and potatoes of this game and I often find myself being more interested in them than following the main path.… Expand
  15. NINAPEDIA
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I never felt the need to write a review on Metacritic before. I was perfectly content watching other opinions roll in and keeping mine to myself.

    I am a self proclaimed Baby who is Bad at Video Games and I only ever play things on easy mode. I had an interest in other Fromsoft games like Bloodborne and Sekiro but they were way too difficult/intimidating for me. My go to game to hyper    I never felt the need to write a review on Metacritic before. I was perfectly content watching other opinions roll in and keeping mine to myself.

    I am a self proclaimed Baby who is Bad at Video Games and I only ever play things on easy mode. I had an interest in other Fromsoft games like Bloodborne and Sekiro but they were way too difficult/intimidating for me. My go to game to hyper fixate on is usually one of the Dragon Age game and I'm so thankful I can play on baby mode and mod it to make it even easier (skip the Fade anyone?).

    With all this being said, this is the most fun I've had since experiencing DAO for the first time. I wish I could properly explain it but it's really the first open world game that really does feel like an open world. excessive map markers give me Weird Anxiety and whenever a game is pushing me to go one way I always do the opposite because I want to explore. There really is no "opposite" in Elden Ring aside from NOT following the Grace Arrows. Whenever I discover a ruin or dungeon I feel wildly giddy because even though there's some topography calling attention to it on the map it really DOES feel like I discovered it because there was nothing telling me to go there.

    Or merchants!! Riding around and finding a new merchant is something so fun because they really can be tucked away in little place with no indication that they're there. I'm about 50 hours in and still haven't left the first region because I'm still discovering little nooks and crannies I missed.

    I've never played a game that's made me literally jump off the couch celebrating after I clear a boss on my first try; or makes me THIS TENSE and still somehow turns it into an enjoyable experience. The way combat works has really forced me to slow down and THINK and not just try to over level my guy to an obscene amount.

    It's definitely not a game for everyone, and there's a learning curve when compared to the action adventure RPGs I normally play, but it's definitely the game for me and maybe other people like me.    … Expand
  16. Jasko411
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made. It has immediately jumped to my top 3 after 75h of play.
  17. Russellca
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Game of the year. Best souls game to date. Hits all the souls elements with voice acting and quests and difficulty is scaled up with open world bosses. People negative reviewing are maidenless and simply not good at games. People complaining about graphics simply need validation on spending their paychecks on a rig that they thought was worth it vs moving out of their parents house.
  18. Kbcmick
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Best game I have played in quite awhile. Open world finally done right. Difficultly is high, but feels good once you progress. The more I play it, the more I enjoy it.
  19. JustinTheEngine
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    It's basically just open world dark souls. I will warn you that if you don't like banging your head against a brick wall over and over again you will not like this. It's HARD.

    I don't like Fifa games, or CoD games, so I don't buy them and I don't play them, they're not for me. Some people really like spicy food, others don't. That's ok. This game might not be for you. I would caution    It's basically just open world dark souls. I will warn you that if you don't like banging your head against a brick wall over and over again you will not like this. It's HARD.

    I don't like Fifa games, or CoD games, so I don't buy them and I don't play them, they're not for me. Some people really like spicy food, others don't. That's ok.

    This game might not be for you. I would caution you to really know what you're getting into without spoiling the world. The gratification comes from FINALLY beating a boss after it kicks your teeth in so many times. It's about giving that feeling of gratification. But you've gotta have a bit of a stubborn personality to get there. To me, this is the game I've been waiting on my whole life. It's like getting immersed in my favorite book (I like things like Malazan or WoT to get an idea). It's big, it doesn't tell you where to go, there's a ton of story to uncover, lore to learn, places to see, maps to create, and nothing is hand held.

    If you like that kind of thing, good luck, have fun, die a lot. If you don't, there's lots of games out there that you would enjoy instead that you should put your money towards. Just don't get mad at us fans because we don't often get to see something like this. It's a rare occurrence for us and we're gonna savor it.    … Expand
  20. OmegaXesis
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is the perfect game honestly. It's the game that Horizon Forbidden West wishes it could be! At least the devs are way better human beings than the devs for some other games right now. Thank you Fromsoft.
  21. WildFireX
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    9.8/10 Is my actual rating, as there are some slight things that could be improved, & no game is perfect.

    First of all, the majority of "0" ratings are absurd, written by salty Horizon Forbidden West fans that their pandering "let's just fill the game with anything but white men & make any white men in the game weak or the bad guys" pathetic excuse for a game isn't getting the shine now    9.8/10 Is my actual rating, as there are some slight things that could be improved, & no game is perfect.

    First of all, the majority of "0" ratings are absurd, written by salty Horizon Forbidden West fans that their pandering "let's just fill the game with anything but white men & make any white men in the game weak or the bad guys" pathetic excuse for a game isn't getting the shine now that Elden Ring is out.
    I've also seen too many people giving this game a 0 & then saying "I've played about 5 hours" ... Stop it. I won't even talk about people getting their ass kicked & giving the game a 0.

    This game is a masterpiece, it will win GOTY guaranteed, & it'll be referred to as one of, if not the best game of all time.

    I've currently played 100+ hours & in the early stages I had more issues with how slow the pace was, but now that I'm far deeper into the game I'm glad nothing was rushed.

    Elden Ring takes all the best elements of previous titles, & even feels like it takes some inspiration from other games such as Dragons Dogma, & blends them into the most cohesive, massive open world with the richest lore that I've ever played. Just when you think you've seen it all, there's another massive, detailed lore rich area to explore.
    Boss fights are fantastic, with Radahn being one of my favourite fights so far. They can be absolutely brutal but it only adds to the scale & importance of who they are in the games story.

    There's a lot of twists & turns in the game, a lot of areas that bring out emotion & depth, & the game is just a true masterpiece once you settle in & really engage with it.

    The minor gripes I have are that magic is way too overpowered right now, allowing certain scrubs to just flatline most bosses with very little effort, & there's a shortcut to an end game area allowing people to massively overlevel which i hope they cut off. The games story can be a little bit slow, but the benefit of that is you really have to explore everywhere & it gives you time to take more of the game in.

    Do not take any review seriously that has a 0 & says "I've played less than 30 hours" ... Or tries to talk about no quest logs, or other babifying features that we do NOT want in this game. There's a million other games with too much UI, & too much hand holding... There's a reason this game is rated so highly, because it's as pure as a game can get while also being an absolute masterclass in world building.    … Expand
  22. Jake_JJZ
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I have played open world RPGs for over many, many years, and have found that there are two paths that major developers are beginning to take. Either you spam the map full of useless, copy-pasted quests that any monkey can joyfully trot around the map and complete in order to progress some half-assed "story", or the developers sink their heart and soul into it. I first thought this when II have played open world RPGs for over many, many years, and have found that there are two paths that major developers are beginning to take. Either you spam the map full of useless, copy-pasted quests that any monkey can joyfully trot around the map and complete in order to progress some half-assed "story", or the developers sink their heart and soul into it. I first thought this when I played some of the Elder Scrolls games, then most recently with Breath of the Wild, and now finally the genre is combined with one of my most beloved franchises, Dark Souls. We see this in it's most grandeur display with Elden Ring. This game has blown me away in every way. All of the greatest, honed combat from a decade of development shows up here in satisfying, beautiful gameplay. All of the crazy world and character design from Miyazaki and his team is still present, and takes lots of elements both from Bloodborne and the Souls games. This is without even mentioning all of the work that George R.R. Martin helped out with, story-wise. You can definitely see elements from A Song of Ice and Fire within many of the quests and stories intertwined in Elden Ring. Overall, the gameplay hooked me, the story held me, and the boss/world design knocked it out of the park. I hope Fromsoftware continues with IPs like this, with custom characters and free-to-roam worlds, because I truly believe they are a pioneer in this way. Great game.… Expand
  23. Null__
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never Grinded a single player game this hard before. Got 500+ hours on this.… Expand
  24. rocketjohnatar
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the ultimate gaming experience I have seen for an ARPG. Everybody talked about the greatness of the open world, but the game design completely separates this one from the other open world titles, where it tells the story about the world in a very subtle way. You actually play to see whatever the game tells you, and you will have very different experiences compared otherElden Ring is the ultimate gaming experience I have seen for an ARPG. Everybody talked about the greatness of the open world, but the game design completely separates this one from the other open world titles, where it tells the story about the world in a very subtle way. You actually play to see whatever the game tells you, and you will have very different experiences compared other players not because of choosing different dialogue options, but actually exploring the different paths in the game with your varying character. That is why I recommend people who haven't bought this game yet not to check anything about the content of the game from youtube other social media platforms before playing it, for at least 20-30 hours. After that you can somehow sense the patterns in the game, and you can benefit from some information online to make your life easier without spoiling the game for yourself.

    This is a Dark Souls game, gameplay and objectives wise, as you will be clearing dungeons, killing some very hard bosses and die a lot until you finish the game, with a comparably under-skilled character having the only advantage with i-roll frames. But the caveat here which made me play this game and not finishing the DS games, is you won't be tracing through whole dungeons because your hand slipped in a life saving roll. Most bosses have respawn points nearby and although some may take time, the game progression is not related to most bosses, you can go somewhere else and try it later with better weapons, higher level etc. This removes the wasting time aspect of the game, with adding the feeling of freedom (I cannot emphasize enough) actually makes the perfect DS game.

    I cannot understand the mindset of review bombers because of graphics. There are a lot of games which does not even have 3D graphics, like Hollow Knight (which I think is strangely similar to this game with the feeling of exploration and challenging bosses), and making it to masterpiece category. I understand the reasoning behind it (outdated textures cannot kill me) but I cannot remember the last time when a game made me say "wow" as Elden Ring (I have been playing games for more than 20 years, from every genre). It really made me feel mesmerized, stunned or disgusted (you will know the place when you see it) the moment I stepped into regions, and the bosses of the game are so well designed, I died multiple times while checking some of the details of the bosses' looks. And it can be played on a lot of platforms, mostly well. Frame drops here and there, some freezes occasionally are not much of an issue compared to fun I am having from this game.

    A 10/10 game does not be a perfect software. It should be a video game where it makes me want to play because of the challenge, because of the situations that it put me in. It should make me both think and feel, and take me to a roller coaster of emotions. This game perfectly does that. I want everybody to have a taste from this game, one way or another, even if you won't play, just check the artwork, it may inspire you on your life somehow.

    Although I really, really like Elden Ring, there are some people that I cannot recommend to. If you like cars and guns but not dragons, look for something else matches your taste in theme. If you want to see a lot of dialogue, map indicators or cinematic story telling, you may have a bad taste playing this game as it does not tell you much about what is happening verbally, or UI wise. If you are a person who really enjoys having a very fast and acrobatic character with cancellable actions in platformers or other action games, your Elden Ring character will feel clunky and you may not enjoy the action part that much. If you are a person who are on the very casual side of gaming, coming from mobile match-3 titles to AAA games this one may not be for you, at least at first. Other than that, just try this game one way or another, play at your friend's house, rent a PS or just get on Steam then refund it if you don't like it. Just play at least once.    … Expand
  25. Justinn231
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    The last time I felt this way about a game was when the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim came out- I was nine years old. Every day when I leave work, I have a smile on my face. I enjoy the drive home just a little more, because when I get home, I feel like a kid again. Past every cave opening, across every ridge, a small piece of adventure is waiting. Every other game feels like a child's gameThe last time I felt this way about a game was when the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim came out- I was nine years old. Every day when I leave work, I have a smile on my face. I enjoy the drive home just a little more, because when I get home, I feel like a kid again. Past every cave opening, across every ridge, a small piece of adventure is waiting. Every other game feels like a child's game compared to Elden Ring. Other games feature simplistic combat that is mastered in minutes, they spell out their story so you don't have to pay attention, they give you a big red arrow telling you what to do next. Elden Ring doesn't do that, it roovides you a vast open world, dense with personality, and tells you "go kill some ****… Expand
  26. jdub24
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Easily the greatest game ever made, ignore the review bombers they don't know what they are talking about.
  27. fishorsomething
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Easily the best game released in the past few years. The open world feels unique, filled with content. Exploration has never been so exciting and rewarding in a videogame before.

    Unlike previous soulsborne games, Elden Ring encourages the player to try out different playstyles (builds, weapons, equipments, consumables etc). Although at first it seems like the game isn’t beginner    Easily the best game released in the past few years. The open world feels unique, filled with content. Exploration has never been so exciting and rewarding in a videogame before.

    Unlike previous soulsborne games, Elden Ring encourages the player to try out different playstyles (builds, weapons, equipments, consumables etc).

    Although at first it seems like the game isn’t beginner friendly, if the player is willing to learn, it quickly becomes obvious that the game is much more forgiving than previous From Software games. Usually there are a lot (sometimes it may even be overwhelming) of paths/choices to take. This means whenever someone is stuck, they can just find something else to do and come back later.

    The storytelling is not explicit but the lore is huge and really interesting. This makes figuring out the story (through dialogues, item descriptions, environmental storytelling) a unique and great experience.

    The bosses and enemies are designed very well. Being a from software game, it is obviously not an essy one, but definitely easier than their previous games.

    All in all it is an amazing game, a really unique and addictive experience. It’s not for everyone (just look at the mindless, salty reviewbombers), but it is worth a try.    … Expand
  28. shelll
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Single greatest game of all time. If you're a fan of LOTR, DnD, or anything fantasy stop reading this and go play this right now. I couldnt get into dark souls as I kept getting stuck. With this game it is very challenging at moments but being free to go off and get the item that can boost your stats or grind xp has helped me tremendously in progressing.
  29. saoirse73
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is the my ultimate game, best game and only game for some time. If you've never played a souls game you might not understand and that's OK because this is way more approachable than previous titles.
    Its amazing, its deep, its long and it can be difficult but unlike past FromSoft titles you can go around harder parts, level up and go back... that is the easy mode along with blocking    This is the my ultimate game, best game and only game for some time. If you've never played a souls game you might not understand and that's OK because this is way more approachable than previous titles.
    Its amazing, its deep, its long and it can be difficult but unlike past FromSoft titles you can go around harder parts, level up and go back... that is the easy mode along with blocking counters that can easily get you through early game and it almost makes early game too easy once you unlearn what you had to do in past titles. The counters really don't help later on (I am about 60 hrs in and going slowly and enjoying every minute)
    The only bad part of this whole release is that I may never go back to DS1,DS2or DS3 and that is a bit sad but this game is honestly all 3 and then some .    … Expand
  30. Skarloc
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    The culmination of everything FromSoftware has learned about making good games since Demon's Souls. The open world feels alive and full of places to explore and treasures to find, as well as terrifying monsters to overcome and friends to make.
  31. NorwoodShadow
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This game is the Magnum Opus of From Software. An accumulation of everything they have done and learned to date and presented in an enormous package. The scale of the world feels incredible and the area/world design is second to none. The combat is similar to Dark Souls 3 with slight changes such as a jump button and guard counters and more. There are always things to nitpick but thereThis game is the Magnum Opus of From Software. An accumulation of everything they have done and learned to date and presented in an enormous package. The scale of the world feels incredible and the area/world design is second to none. The combat is similar to Dark Souls 3 with slight changes such as a jump button and guard counters and more. There are always things to nitpick but there will not be a game this year or likely next that captures my attention quite like this. Be prepared to be left in awe by every new location you discover. And there will likely be some that you miss. Same world design philosophy as Dark Souls 1 in a much larger scale.… Expand
  32. Jimmyborealis
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is probably the game of the decade for me. If you are looking for a triple A title to hold your hand, look elsewhere. It’s not for everyone. From soft has perfected the sense of adventure and curiosity with such a dense world. It is a challenging game that fills you with adrenaline when you overcome it. There’s a lot of talk about accessibility but out of all the from soft games, thisThis is probably the game of the decade for me. If you are looking for a triple A title to hold your hand, look elsewhere. It’s not for everyone. From soft has perfected the sense of adventure and curiosity with such a dense world. It is a challenging game that fills you with adrenaline when you overcome it. There’s a lot of talk about accessibility but out of all the from soft games, this one is the most flexible and easier to follow. If you are having a hard time, explore, level up, get better gear or upgrade, play with friends or strangers. There are tons of options and customizability. Magic feels great, tanking feels great, weaving in and out feels great. And you can respec 1/3rd in the game, if you change your mind on a build. For old fans of the genre, this is like a celebration of everything that was loved about the previous games. 10/10 for me. Easy.… Expand
  33. paywand
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    its a hard game it have no tutorial its the studios style if you are noob thats not a game mistake....
  34. Marcoin
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Amazing job by from software, in a time where games are released too soon they delivered once again!
  35. Cauton
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    simplesmente o choro de milhares, quando algo faz sucesso é assim mesmo uns amam outros odeiam e como odeiam.
  36. Ikillsheep4u
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    From software games will always hold a special place for me. I’m not even past the first area just exploring endlessly for hours uncovering quests and new enemies and loot. The open world brings me back to the og dark souls interconnected level design and is a vast improvement. 10/10 all day PRAISE THE SUN.
  37. 420praiseit
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This game saved my marriage, I don’t even miss the love and intimacy I was lacking. I’m too buisy dying to tiny stone gargoyles to even care that my wife has a boyfriend.
  38. ArtemisTwitch
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Honestly breathtaking. On PS5 I have had zero issues. I don't usually write reviews for games on here, but with the sad situation of salty game Devs and their salty fans creating new Metacritic accounts with the sole purpose of review bombing a brilliant game, I wanted to add my two cents.

    First off, more than one game can be good at any given time. I feel like a lot of people need to    Honestly breathtaking. On PS5 I have had zero issues. I don't usually write reviews for games on here, but with the sad situation of salty game Devs and their salty fans creating new Metacritic accounts with the sole purpose of review bombing a brilliant game, I wanted to add my two cents.

    First off, more than one game can be good at any given time. I feel like a lot of people need to hear this. That being said, Elden Ring is one of the few games I have played in recent memory that not only lived up to the hype and promises made, but surpass both, greatly. It is absolutely stunning. FROM has created a world that feels so lived in. This isn't just an open world so it can say it's an open world game, it's an open world that actually doesn't feel empty. Which is shocking if you look at the size of the map! And there are things to discover or miss in every corner of that map. This adds so much to the exploration. The fact that it is left completely up to us, the player, how and where we want to play and/or explore is so refreshing. Just last night, I was running through and area I had been through countless times in my currently over 70 hours of play time, feeling like a God, when I encountered an enemy I had never seen, that promptly ended me and brought me down off my high horse. I was shocked, stunned, and absolutely giddy with excitement.

    The gameplay is brilliant, they have been refining it over years, and anyone can see it. It is effortless in its execution. Are there changes that could be made? Of course, as with absolutely any game that has ever been made, especially so soon after release. Do they dampen the experience to a point where I, even slightly, don't enjoy the game? Not for even one second.

    A lot of people have complained that the "graphics are awful" and that it's "absolutely hideous." These are absolute lies from people really looking for something to complain about. Are the level of the graphics the same as different games recently released? Can you see every strand of hair separately blow in the wind? No you can't, but bad, the graphics are most certainly not! The game is still beautiful!

    The atmosphere, the story telling, the exploration, the actual game play, and how these all make you as a new tarnished feel while exploring the world for the first time, they are what make this game what it is, brilliant.    … Expand
  39. Mishal9898
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is my first time rating a game in my life elden ring deserves the praise and high ratings good job fromsoftware and Miyazaki
  40. Bflynn1123
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Of the soulsborne games, this is the only one I’ve ever actually played and thoroughly enjoyed.
    I hated anything related to souls ‘blank’ or ‘blank’ souls.
    Never could understand the mechanics. Now enter Elden Ring, and this game has blown me away. I love the simplistic ui. Nothing to tell me where to go or what to do. I love the change. I love figuring things out for myself and this is    Of the soulsborne games, this is the only one I’ve ever actually played and thoroughly enjoyed.
    I hated anything related to souls ‘blank’ or ‘blank’ souls.
    Never could understand the mechanics.

    Now enter Elden Ring, and this game has blown me away.
    I love the simplistic ui. Nothing to tell me where to go or what to do. I love the change. I love figuring things out for myself and this is simply perfect.
    The games combat mechanics are not for the faint of heart and take some getting used to.

    It’s far from fast paced. Everything done in this game from designing your character to combat has to be thoroughly thought over and planned.

    I love this game.    … Expand
  41. pineapplelover
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing. breathtaking world, rich story, deep and rewarding gameplay, perfect level of challenge, and “figuring it out on my own” moments. a must play for any gamer. even non souls fans need to try this game.
  42. Komoho23a
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    pretty good game , love the the bosses , the weapons , the build and the beautiful graphics of this game
  43. adfes3
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    eldering is an amazing game that isn't afraid to hide stuff from players like quest lines
  44. seger33
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. I agree 100 % with the professional reviews. Don't listen to the ratings below < 5. The game was review bombed and I'm sure many of those kids haven't played the game for one hour.
    I experienced no performance issues in my first 10 hour and the graphik looks great. The open world is not empty. In fact there is sometimes too much going on, considering that you cannot pause the game. You will be lucky to to find a place without enemies where you can rest.    … Expand
  45. RULikeME
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    game very good. don't believe lying reviews. souls veteran or not you should try it out.
  46. Dio_2
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This game is Amazing fr it was hella fun playing. Im almost finished now and it definitely is one of the best games ive ever played. Bought it for Pc first and it didnt run that well so I just bought it for PS5 wasted a bit of money on the pc version 10/10 tho
  47. Nerdhase
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I have never played a souls game in my life but when I bought this game I have fell in love with it. From the graphics to the enemies everything is amazing!! The boss fights are phenomenal and crazy hard but that’s the fun of it. It’s the satisfaction of finally beating the boss you’ve been stuck on for a long time. 10/10 Definitely one of my top 5 favorite games!
  48. Anderguedes
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mecânicas souls like que funciona muito bem com um mundo aberto muito vivo e muito divertido… Expand
  49. Gaming_Potato
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and deservers the score. It's probably the best game I've ever played and I have already over 100 hours.
    The gameflow, gameplay, combat is perfection. They took the best from all souls games and created a magnum opus in terms of combat.
    The enemys/bosses and areas are so amazing and detailed that I am still stunned when I look at it. Cinematics are awesome and it    This game is a masterpiece and deservers the score. It's probably the best game I've ever played and I have already over 100 hours.
    The gameflow, gameplay, combat is perfection. They took the best from all souls games and created a magnum opus in terms of combat.
    The enemys/bosses and areas are so amazing and detailed that I am still stunned when I look at it.
    Cinematics are awesome and it has so much good content, that it blew my mind.
    The quests and story is also wonderful and I was never more into a game as Elden Ring overall. Definetely a 10/10.

    Now lets talk about the current "controvery":
    Some Game devs (Especially the sore loosers at ubisoft) badmouthed this game with various untrue reasons like: missing UI, bad graphics, overhyped by game critics and so on (,while being unable to make good games theirself).
    Saddest part is, that some ubi-fanboys are reviewbombing this game and giving their favourite "open world game" perfect score. They usually copy ubisofts and over devs words and just add the "bad performance" part for PC, which mostly has been fixed for people above min. reqiurements.

    If you don't like it or even hate the game, I guess it's okay if you give like a 5. But it shouldn't be objectively possible to give below 5 because it's in every aspect amazing. Now to all the Fanboys/Clowns: If you really hate it, it's okay. Taste is objective.
    If you think the game is bad because of gameplay or graphics then you didn't know what game you bought in the first place and you are a fool.
    If the game doesn't run smoothly, next time read the System requirements, which they posted like 1 week even before release.

    If you cry about UI, lore or just copy the stupid/false words from the "devs", just go to your corner and play your easy/boring/bad microtransaction games with 800 questmarker/waypoints on the map where you just follow a path like a bot without thinking/playing yourself. If that's the case, you are the reason why gaming gets bad and gives money to those big "triple A" companys, who exploit clowns like you.

    If you want to fight me in an argument about this, just add me on steam or write me a comment there. Can't wait how many clowns are going to write "interesting stuff" and white knight their favourite game in comparison to elden ring.
    https://steamcommunity.com/id/Gaming_Potato    … Expand
  50. dilltylerw
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    All of the best aspects of Demon's Souls, the Dark Souls trilogy, Bloodborne, and Sekiro are culminated in this game within a massive open world. Fans of the series will absolutely love it. It's incredibly unique, challenging, and satisfying. The story is intriguing and told similarly to the previous games. While I think review bombing on this game is a little unnecessary, I do understandAll of the best aspects of Demon's Souls, the Dark Souls trilogy, Bloodborne, and Sekiro are culminated in this game within a massive open world. Fans of the series will absolutely love it. It's incredibly unique, challenging, and satisfying. The story is intriguing and told similarly to the previous games. While I think review bombing on this game is a little unnecessary, I do understand how newcomers to this series will find this game daunting and asking perhaps a little too much. It's never been for everyone, but in a game that you will at least need to commit 70+ hours to, it can be a tall order. But for me, as a huge fan of the series, it ticks every single box I have for a video game. I am confident I'll be playing this one repeatedly for years.… Expand
  51. Maidenless
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This Game is not for everyone. Its for those who want an adventure to explore a beautiful world that shroudded with mystery. Its for those who like to find and reveal secrets without any help or guide. Its not about the difficulty its about the challenge.
  52. logan1619423
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    absolutely amazing goty 2022 BABYYYYYY best game for awhile what a journey you just gotta get good on my second play through now
  53. Roggier
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Fromsoftware delivered again. Its the most dense and beautiful open world yet, it's full of moments that will make you surprised, from the beginning to end.
  54. ThisIsCryptic
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    „Waaaa Waaa copy paste sounds waa“
    „Waaa no story waaa“
    „Waaa it‘s hard waaa“
    Best Souls Game ever. Get good and don‘t fight Tree Sentinel first and say the game is bad. Game of the Year.
  55. whass
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    One of the finest pieces of media i have ever consumed. and i haven’t even beaten it. never before has a game made me feel this engrossed and immersed and rewarded. the progression and flow of this game is completely up to you. not ready to fight a boss? go do something else. it really is that easy. there’s always something else to do there’s always more things to kill more levels to getOne of the finest pieces of media i have ever consumed. and i haven’t even beaten it. never before has a game made me feel this engrossed and immersed and rewarded. the progression and flow of this game is completely up to you. not ready to fight a boss? go do something else. it really is that easy. there’s always something else to do there’s always more things to kill more levels to get more weapons to find. this is a living world and you can choose to be a part of it, the game won’t care either way. you can either only do the main quest and say you played the game. or you can choose to be a part of the world, and say you LIVED the game. this is an experience people will be talking about and analyzing for years to come. it is truly a landmark in gaming history that everyone who played will forever be glad to be able to say that they were there. i’m 50 hours in and i don’t think i’m even close to being done with the first area. i have no reserves calling this the best game ever made. do yourself a favor and play it.… Expand
  56. K4LUP3R
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Ich find das game wirklich unglaublich und die 70€ die man dafür zahlt ist jeden einzelnen cent wert
  57. playerunknown1
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Awesome game, thank you fromsoftware! All best things from souls-games become even better, huge interesting open world.
  58. bojangled157
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Full discloser, I'm a huge fan of the "soulsborne - shadows die a bunch series". I've got 100's of hours in the souls trilogy, platinum trophy in Sekiro and Bloodborne, and i'm about 3/4 through the Demons Souls remake. that being said, i hate game hype. i see hype trains and avoid them like the plague because I am typically disappointed in the end result. So, i avoided any hype for EldenFull discloser, I'm a huge fan of the "soulsborne - shadows die a bunch series". I've got 100's of hours in the souls trilogy, platinum trophy in Sekiro and Bloodborne, and i'm about 3/4 through the Demons Souls remake. that being said, i hate game hype. i see hype trains and avoid them like the plague because I am typically disappointed in the end result. So, i avoided any hype for Elden Ring and went in to this game completely blind, just because i trust the developers track record. And my goodness. This game has taken a format that i love and somehow has polished it and tweaked it to become one of the most satisfying games i think i've ever played.

    Open world games have become fairly cookie-cutter in the last decade or so and i was very suspicious about what direction this game would take. would it be dark souls with towers to climb and 1000 collectibles to check off a list? with fetch quests and objective markers? everything we know to be part of the AAA open-world space? nope, they spat in the face of the norm, even alienating some potential player in the process, to make something that actually feels fresh and new in a space that is mired in the old. Sure, it feels like dark souls, combat wise, but it's polished and rebalanced to feel like something familiar but new. and its take on the open world is something that i didn't even know i was looking for. No hand holding, no clear cut paths or clunky fetch quests, no repetitive checklist collectibles. just a beautiful, brutal, hand crafted world that you get dumped in to and have to forge your own path and adventure.

    Truly one of the greatest games to come out in recent history, if not a contender for best game of all time.    … Expand
  59. AveNPCReviewer
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. A generation-defining game for years to come. Incredible attention to every detail, enemies and bosses are perfectly balanced, controls are flawless, characters are numerous and they're all interesting and amazing, the story is truly enthralling.

    Guerrilla Games really did it this time, this is truly a 10/10 game
  60. Raimundopaneto
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Jogo espetacular! Os problemas técnicos do jogo não irrelevantes frente a magnitude do produto entregue! Parabéns aos envolvidos! E me arrisco a afirmar: Compra obrigatória!
  61. Zyed
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    It is a 10 out of 10 game, the world is so huge and full of stuff to explore IDK why some peopel gives it 5 or 6 without a good reason, the combat is great and also the weapons are so unique and there something called "Ash of war" it is a thing u can add to your weapon so it can preform a unique skill.

    The boss are so fu*king epic and their cutscene are a piece of art, u have a lot of    It is a 10 out of 10 game, the world is so huge and full of stuff to explore IDK why some peopel gives it 5 or 6 without a good reason, the combat is great and also the weapons are so unique and there something called "Ash of war" it is a thing u can add to your weapon so it can preform a unique skill.

    The boss are so fu*king epic and their cutscene are a piece of art, u have a lot of ways to fight them weather it was ranged or close fight.

    And the best thing about this game is the freedom it gives u almost at the start of game u can go anywhere u want , find a new Npc or go to a cave fighting a boss or farming to get stronger or maybe finding new spells or geting a new weapon.

    The Lands between is yours to exploer u can do anything you want.

    The npc are very interesting and have their own story to tell some of them will have a sad fate and some u can help them to achieve what they want the game does not forc you to do any of this, it completely your chose.


    Hope this helped you    … Expand
  62. Ice_T46
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    #GOTY2022
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  63. grantkm0
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    I really like it. It’s fun, and difficult. I see why everyone says that it’s just the same as the other souls games, but it’s a formula that works, similar to call of duty.
  64. Abraaocecsar
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MASTERPIECE in every aspect! The exploration is so Far to be a generic One. The mistery about The storytelling, who perfectly intergrades The world beyond her, is completely OUT OF MIND! The graphics is Just good, But The ART direction, is The best of The best of this era of games… Expand
  65. marty88
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    It's a great game! All you review bombers are loses!!! I've played hundreds of games and this is by far one of the best.
  66. 89135393383ele
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    the game is super fun. the graphics are simply amazing. definitely one of the best games I've ever played in my life.
  67. DrAAKhan
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    The culmination of FromSoftware's decade long game out-of-the-box game development. Not for people who have never played or liked games in the genre and are content with the heavily cluttered open worlds, spoon fed exploration, mile long quest logs and rerewardless combat. For all the others, this is life!
  68. Moosedrool
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Fromsoft has masterfully taken staple soulsborne mechanics from previous games and expanded upon all of the best facets of their previous designs by incorporating them into one experience. Both players who enjoy a very difficult game and those looking to take it a bit easier can enjoy Elden Ring, as it caters to both interests while still maintaining the stellar genre blueprint that hasFromsoft has masterfully taken staple soulsborne mechanics from previous games and expanded upon all of the best facets of their previous designs by incorporating them into one experience. Both players who enjoy a very difficult game and those looking to take it a bit easier can enjoy Elden Ring, as it caters to both interests while still maintaining the stellar genre blueprint that has made Fromsoft games so popular.… Expand
  69. hatemachine07
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    best souls game i have ever played. Amazing open world, bosses, lore. 10/10 would recommend
  70. Chi11
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Never tought I would see Dark Souls mixed with open-world and the fact that it somehow works? Amazing game, the only thing I can bring up against is the performance, but FS is already working on it and for me at least it isn'T that bad.
  71. Phox_
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    The perfect amalgamation of all the previous souls games. They took the best parts of bloodborne and ds3 and combined it with some new mechanics. Finally we are able to more freely play with build experimentation in a single play through. No limits to respects mean every time you want to adjust or change your build you can. Map traversal is more rewarding than ever for exploration and atThe perfect amalgamation of all the previous souls games. They took the best parts of bloodborne and ds3 and combined it with some new mechanics. Finally we are able to more freely play with build experimentation in a single play through. No limits to respects mean every time you want to adjust or change your build you can. Map traversal is more rewarding than ever for exploration and at the same time more simple thanks to statues and graces being so abundant. Not having to run back through whole levels just to get back to a boss is a huge improvement from previous titles. I think they’ve proved you can have a open world game that’s not just the same copied garbage over and over. I’m over a hundred hours in and I still keep finding secrets that I missed and encounters that I wouldn’t expect out in the middle of seemingly nowhere. To date, this is the best game in the franchise, and that’s saying something since bloodborne is still my favorite game.… Expand
  72. Mugix
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Please, do not listen to the resentful people who criticize this game because they are not able to pass the first zone of the game because it is too difficult or because the game has a fps pull every 7 hours. This game is a masterpiece regardless of whether you like it or not, just as you may not like classical music but no one would say that Beethoven is overrated, the experience thatPlease, do not listen to the resentful people who criticize this game because they are not able to pass the first zone of the game because it is too difficult or because the game has a fps pull every 7 hours. This game is a masterpiece regardless of whether you like it or not, just as you may not like classical music but no one would say that Beethoven is overrated, the experience that Elden Ring offers you is simply spectacular. It has flaws like any game but the positive things it offers far outweigh the small flaws, spectacular atmosphere, unique scenario design, epic confrontations, just enjoy and stop insulting something you don't understand.… Expand
  73. Newklear_Phil
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    The design of this game is just on another level. Only complaint might be some needlessly complicated mechanics/lack of explanation, but this may be just a challenging aspect to learn. In fact my entire playthrough so far has been a learning experience, which is so unlike most other games today in which you aren't required to be engaged and thinking to advance. Beautiful graphics,The design of this game is just on another level. Only complaint might be some needlessly complicated mechanics/lack of explanation, but this may be just a challenging aspect to learn. In fact my entire playthrough so far has been a learning experience, which is so unlike most other games today in which you aren't required to be engaged and thinking to advance. Beautiful graphics, compelling story, stellar gameplay, vast sense of continual discovery and progression, one of the greatest of all time.… Expand
  74. asimmov
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Спасибо from software за отличную игру. Одна из тех компаний, которая создает игры где все еще геймплей на первом месте.
  75. randomgamesokay
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This was my first Soulslike game since i always kind of thought the gameplay and combat would be clunky and that would be the main thing why these games were difficult. But this game might have my most favourite combat out of all games i have played. The bosses are amazing, the world is so beautiful, mystical and unique with so much to explore and the many ways the story of the world wasThis was my first Soulslike game since i always kind of thought the gameplay and combat would be clunky and that would be the main thing why these games were difficult. But this game might have my most favourite combat out of all games i have played. The bosses are amazing, the world is so beautiful, mystical and unique with so much to explore and the many ways the story of the world was told made me engage with the game in a way I have never before.… Expand
  76. Cheenix
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This is Exactly what you want from the souls genre and creators. Huge open world and mounts!
  77. Marlandis_TTV
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Greatest game in a decade. Elden Ring divers on all fronts, allowing freedom to explore while also sharing a wondrous world with anyone brave enough to explore it.
  78. JONXJON
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the magnum opus from developer From Software and delivers in every facet. BUT, if you are not accustomed to Souls games or have trouble being left alone in a game with no help this game might not be for you. It's a shame though that people are giving this game negative reviews for minute details such as frame rate drops and difficulty but then negating the vast open world,Elden Ring is the magnum opus from developer From Software and delivers in every facet. BUT, if you are not accustomed to Souls games or have trouble being left alone in a game with no help this game might not be for you. It's a shame though that people are giving this game negative reviews for minute details such as frame rate drops and difficulty but then negating the vast open world, deep combat system, gameplay mechanics, lore, music, art design, and the many other things this game delivers on. I have played every From Software game and can easily say Elden Ring is the hardest, but if you dedicate your time to exploring the world and the treasures it has to offer, you can easily level up enough to make any boss a cake walk. To touch on the exploration aspect of the game if you choose to not explore the world and rush your way through onto the main bosses you are missing the quintessential part of Elden Ring, the discovery and unfolding lore of the Lands Between. While you ride your spectral steed Torrent you'll see vast mountains with castles, forests, dilapidated churches, and if you can see it you can you can explore it. Much of the gameplay is spent through finding places to loot for items that will make your character stronger to inch their way towards becoming the Elden Lord. The bosses are some of From's best ever, many of them in my most difficult bosses in any game. The side characters give you so much information about the world helping paint the broken fragments of the Lands Between. I can say so much more to exemplify why this game truly is a masterpiece, but my biggest compliment is that I have beaten the game 3 times, earned 100% completion, collected every item, and I cant wait to do it all over again. If you can handle the difficulty and lack of hand holding Elden Ring is a must play game that truly is era defining.… Expand
  79. bingo26
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    open world masterclass. game is challenging but just as rewarding. Doesn't hand hold your way through the game, devs weren't afraid to create a world where the gamer may miss some of the things they worked hard on, the penultimate goal was creating a vibrant open world where the user is involved. NPC's feel like people living in the world rather than checkpoints or worse, random pixels onopen world masterclass. game is challenging but just as rewarding. Doesn't hand hold your way through the game, devs weren't afraid to create a world where the gamer may miss some of the things they worked hard on, the penultimate goal was creating a vibrant open world where the user is involved. NPC's feel like people living in the world rather than checkpoints or worse, random pixels on your screen made to look like a human.

    PS5 performance isn't ideal, some hang ups but the game looks gorgeous (especially on HDR)    … Expand
  80. Tubbs4619
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This game is extremely fun! I've never played a dark souls game so I was intimidated by the difficulty of elden ring, but I broke down and bought it and I am glad I did. I got slaughtered by everything at first but with some time roaming the beautiful open world, and upgrading my character I was able to beat some of the bosses with ease.
  81. frigidrooster
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    A genre re-defining game. The amount of care and thought put into this game is ridiculous. Souls veterans will feel right at home while newcomers have the accessibility to jump on in. From world building to design the game is damn near perfect. One of the best games made.
  82. Broth2245
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    GREATEST open world I've played.

    There is a lot of content, im talking hours of stuff to do. Really enjoyed!

    Some same weapons and spells from dark souls series, but if its not broken then don't fix it. Love the ability to customize weapons. This make an endless amount of builds

    To those giving this game a 0 because of difficult bosses, heres sum advice:

    Git Gud :)
  83. NegritoBimbo
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, a simple Dark Souls game but very entertaining, full of references to other video games, mangas and tv shows, this game simply makes me wanna play forever, the attention to detail is very good, the battle bosses are very entertaining, exiting and skillful, loved this game, has to be a Goty
  84. Mikemac00000
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Really love this game. I never played a souls game before and it is as difficult as I heard, unless you over leveled. The open world is amazing. The game doesn't really lead you to anything so some things may require a quick google or YouTube video. All the variety of weapons are super fun. A couple seemed a little OP, but they could be patched at some point. Really no complaints, once youReally love this game. I never played a souls game before and it is as difficult as I heard, unless you over leveled. The open world is amazing. The game doesn't really lead you to anything so some things may require a quick google or YouTube video. All the variety of weapons are super fun. A couple seemed a little OP, but they could be patched at some point. Really no complaints, once you learn you can't go balls out every time and have to play strategically it gets even better. And killing your first boss is super rewarding. So if you don't mind alot of trial and error and very little to no hand holding definitely give this game a go.… Expand
  85. Fahad33
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sooo beat full time and play games for free on Friday nights and Sunday night for sure and we can do it Saturday night… Expand
  86. Emir008
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very interesting game download and play enjoy i spend my a lot of time tonplaying this game because it is so amazing… Expand
  87. ceifador3krl
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei, durante esses anos onde tantos jogos foram lançados incompletos por assim dizer, a from trouxe elden ring de uma maneira quase que impecável, tanto que outras empresas que não conseguem lançar seus jogos completos ou em perfeitas condições para ser jogados, estão reclamando de elden ring, chola mais, verdades sejam ditas o jogo esta muito divertido e SIM tem o seus problemas como todo jogo mais eles não atrapalham sua experiência no game, super recomendo a todos essa experiência incrível que estou tendo no game!!!… Expand
  88. Ultamious
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    One of that best games I have ever played. Yes I love the games made by FromSoftware. They have outdone themselves. The map is amazing and I have been discovering new things around ever corner. Thank you for this amazing game!
  89. mterziisky
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Easily the best game I have ever played and I've played a lot. There are no performance problems on PS5. Graphics are amazing. Real souls fans will definitely love this game.
  90. franckybee
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Superbe open world ! immense ! gameplay excellent et exigeant, une direction artistique de folie ! Culte tout simplement !!
  91. Juubix
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Story 9/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Gameplay 9/10

    Absolute perfection of an RPG. Must play Souls- and Roguelike!!
  92. Lordofsouls
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Fantastic open world game. Plenty to do. Typical from soft challenge with plenty to master. Many ways to approach the game depending on play style with the ability to adapt and reset as you progress. Lots to try out building on the soulsborne formula. Graphics are decent but not up to bluepoint standard for dark souls remake.
  93. EpicWumpus
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This is one of the most epic games I have ever played. I like it a lot. Bosses are very enjoyable and hard. Perfect game for me. You should try it.
  94. vikven
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    My favorite From Software game to date. It combines all the best elements from previous games and puts them in the best open world I’ve ever seen.
  95. W4llker
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best souls likes ever made, the performance is not perfect all the time but is full enjoyable. Everything can get fixed it in the future patches. Cant wait to see the next dlc… Expand
  96. coffee_warden
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring was extremely hyped up before release, and usually that leads to a let down fan base, but in this case, it delivered. Its exactly what I wanted from it. Initially I was getting a bit of frame stutter (maybe once an hour lasting a couple seconds), but this seems to be gone now. To date, it is the single best game I have ever played.

    Pros - The open world is massive - There's    Elden Ring was extremely hyped up before release, and usually that leads to a let down fan base, but in this case, it delivered. Its exactly what I wanted from it. Initially I was getting a bit of frame stutter (maybe once an hour lasting a couple seconds), but this seems to be gone now. To date, it is the single best game I have ever played.

    Pros
    - The open world is massive
    - There's an insane amount of optional content.
    - The game is more accessible ever. More casual fans can grind out levels while exploring, as opposed to grinding the same enemies over and over, making the experience more engaging
    - The combat system has been expanded upon in a thoughtful way that adds variety in builds
    - The minimalist UI and hand holding lead to a more immersive experience
    - Plenty of bosses that are difficult enough to feel rewarding without feeling like the fight is unfair

    Cons
    - Cycling target lock appears bugged. Some enemies are just out of reach to cycle onto, but if you unlock, move the camera slightly and then lock again, you can target them. Target lock range should be based on player position and whether the target is on the camera, not if they are close enough to the center of the camera.
    - Azur Comet needs to be nerfed

    In short, praise the message!    … Expand
  97. Rordog23343
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    On ps4, or PC I would give the game a 9/10 based on performance issues, but from software is addressing these issues and are not present in the ps5 version. Don’t believe the claims of an “empty” open world. The world is packed the brim with enemies and treasure, it’s just not always in plain site. Music is fantastic, graphics are still similar to other souls games, but the art style isOn ps4, or PC I would give the game a 9/10 based on performance issues, but from software is addressing these issues and are not present in the ps5 version. Don’t believe the claims of an “empty” open world. The world is packed the brim with enemies and treasure, it’s just not always in plain site. Music is fantastic, graphics are still similar to other souls games, but the art style is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Monster design is top notch as always with fromsoft. This game is BRUTAL, it’s definitely not for everyone. It doesn’t hold your hand at all, so you’re forced to solve problems yourself rather than quest markers or maps holding your hand. It makes you feel more accomplished than any other game. if you enjoy action rpgs there is no better game out there. I was losing interest in gaming until this came out, and completely reignited it. This game is unbelievable, truly like nothing I’ve ever played before.… Expand
  98. Huseyinyilmaz
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Harika ve güzel oyun herkese tavsiye ederim❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  99. PauloStrife
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    It's just everything i ever wanted in a rpg. Best game ever. Thank you Hidetaka Miyazaki.
  100. Enigma-sensei
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    The review is at the bottom. Hope it helps.

    A lot of this is just a biased rant more than than anything, considering I've 100%'d the prior games that FromSoft have released. I've played the game for 200~ish and I'm level 167. The biggest problem with the game is that its hyped up, got a 95-97 score(one of the highest rated games of all time), a large amount of players new to the    The review is at the bottom. Hope it helps.

    A lot of this is just a biased rant more than than anything, considering I've 100%'d the prior games that FromSoft have released. I've played the game for 200~ish and I'm level 167. The biggest problem with the game is that its hyped up, got a 95-97 score(one of the highest rated games of all time), a large amount of players new to the Souls-like genre grab it without knowing anything about it, and how FromSoft makes their games. And they think they can rush through it like they do with their Ubisoft/EA games. Those types of players are just not experiencing the game in the glory they were supposed to. There's a public perception with Elden Ring, the 10/10s and “must plays" being tied to a niche and easy game, being wrapped in mega ultra hype from companies and fans alike. The 4 biggest gripes I've seen about the game is that:

    1. The game looks worse than previous generation(s) titles, which, is just not right. Of course the game doesn't look as good as, say Forza, Tarkov, Flight Sim, just to name a few, but the game does not look terrible in any means whatsoever. There's a massive difference between ER and DS3 in graphic output, and it's around the same level as AC Valhalla, if not actually looking better. And in my personal opinion it looks comparable to Demon's Souls remake, of course the remake looks better, but most the spells look to be in the same ballpark.

    2. Performance issues, the game has MAJOR performance issues for all parties, for me, who's only played on Xbox and PS5, I've had no issues so far, no frame drops, and no tears or anything, so I'm lucky I suppose. Only really seen two bugs and that's with the horseback gameplay.

    3. Reused animations, the animations thing makes me wonder if people have even played the game, and any game for that matter. OF COURSE the games going to have reused animations, because they work. It’s going to produce the same end result. These type of people don’t understand that doing stuff from scratch takes time and testing time. Every studio will reuse assets if possible, some examples are Majora's Mask, which reused quite literally almost all off the animations from OOT, and Fallout: NV, which reused a metric ton of the assets from prior games in the series, and many more game series do this same exact thing. They've literally added 3-5 new attack chains for EVERY weapon type, and new and unique weapon arts, and interchangeable ones. Even if they reused all assets from DS3, the new ones they added would outnumber them several times over.

    4. No story, this one just isn't thrown into your face. The game does have story, just gotta look for it. But it is rather difficult to actually find it so I understand the complaints. And especially the fact that George RR Martin was tuned in with the story, seems a bit lackluster. Now myself included of course has some gripes. Such as the games dungeon system being massively rehashed, almost all Catacombs are the same, Hero Graves and repeating minibosses and etc. Just rehashed areas with only a few unique ones. But that's outweighed from how massive the game is and the amount of content there is. The main areas in the game such as Limgrave, Liurnia of The Lakes, Leyndell are all really well made areas.

    Gameplay: 10/10, same souls type game I fell in love with many years ago.

    Exploration: 9/10, one of the few open world games I've played that doesn't feel extremely empty to me. I really enjoy it. Only bad thing is as i said above, the dungeon problem. Story: 8.5/10, I enjoy the story, it's not as cryptic as the other souls games, easier to follow and it pretty good for what I've experienced.

    Accessibility/Performance: For me, a 10/10, but as I've read for hundreds of others, that seems to be a 1/10. But for me, a 10. Art Direction: 10/10, Don't got much to say, just good.

    Graphics: 8.5/10, for me anyways, since a lot of people say the game looks absolutely horrid, the game is beautiful. Difficulty: 9/10, I'm by no means bad at the game, but the game in some places just truly seem like a gimmick. Some enemies are rather hectic and are overall just cringe to fight. But it’s still not overwhelmingly difficult, it has a decent learning curve for people completely new to the genre, and it also doesn't hold back for returning soul veterans.

    Music: 6/10. I just dislike the music for this game. Doesn't stroke the flame like Sekiro and DS1-3 did to me.

    My final score would be a 8~9/10 game, but for the sole fact i am enjoying this game, i’m giving it a 10/10. Games great, if you get past some of the inherent difficulty that a souls-like is going to have, the game is amazing and i truly recommend it.    … Expand
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    100
    Elden Ring is simply a game that the player naturally adapts to their own style of play. Challenging at times, vicious at others, but mostly incredibly fun. The enjoyable pace makes the hours of play pass by like water, and each path opens up a few more, only to come together again after a fair amount of exploration before the next big reveal. [Issue#318]
  2. Cubed3
    Jun 2, 2023
    90
    Elden Ring serves as a testament to open world video game design. There is a true sense of accomplishment once that rock-hard enemy has been slain and, something that compels a player to relentlessly do it over and over again until they succeed is truly rewarding. The world is humongous and an epitome of how exploration should be encouraged, by intriguing players to see what is over the hill. Elden Ring is an unmissable, must-play, gaming experience with surprises galore.
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  3. T3
    Aug 11, 2022
    80
    Elden Ring's engaging combat, mythology and dynamite orchestral soundtrack goes a long way to overshadow an aggressive open world that punishes exploration from the beaten path. Fans of the Souls genre are in for a treat, while newcomers will need to persist to reap the benefits.
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