Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. Downn10
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    O jogo trás tudo aquilo de bom que já tem nos outros jogos da From Software, com aproximadamente 46horas de jogo, tenho gostado de tudo o que me foi apresentado em termos de gameplay. O mundo aberto eu achei muito bom.

    Agora falaremos da parte ruim do jogo, a performance no PS5 não é boa, é no máximo aceitável, é muito framedrop, os pop in de grama estão ABSURDOS e muito irritante.    O jogo trás tudo aquilo de bom que já tem nos outros jogos da From Software, com aproximadamente 46horas de jogo, tenho gostado de tudo o que me foi apresentado em termos de gameplay. O mundo aberto eu achei muito bom.

    Agora falaremos da parte ruim do jogo, a performance no PS5 não é boa, é no máximo aceitável, é muito framedrop, os pop in de grama estão ABSURDOS e muito irritante. Sinceramente não entendi como um jogo que não tinha data de previsão, quando teve data, foi 2/3 meses antes e mesmo assim sai dessa maneira.    … Expand
  2. Startainfectio
    Mar 19, 2022
    5
    Fromsoft continues to use archaic mechanics in the name of difficulty while other developers that were inspired to create difficult games because of fromsofts (undeserved) critical reception have seemingly all surpassed them in every aspect of game design from combat to traversal to designing a fun difficulty curve, absolutely not a “must play” for anyone unfamiliar with fromsoft’s pastFromsoft continues to use archaic mechanics in the name of difficulty while other developers that were inspired to create difficult games because of fromsofts (undeserved) critical reception have seemingly all surpassed them in every aspect of game design from combat to traversal to designing a fun difficulty curve, absolutely not a “must play” for anyone unfamiliar with fromsoft’s past games… Expand
  3. Afufu
    Mar 19, 2022
    7
    The first 20 hours were absolute phenomenal. It felt like an amazing open world game, in which you are free from the beginning. But after a while, the gameplay becomes repetitive and boring. All dungeons get frustrating and boring after you already completed some. This game is also unbalanced. You don't even need armor because the bosses will always two shot you. You could spend over anThe first 20 hours were absolute phenomenal. It felt like an amazing open world game, in which you are free from the beginning. But after a while, the gameplay becomes repetitive and boring. All dungeons get frustrating and boring after you already completed some. This game is also unbalanced. You don't even need armor because the bosses will always two shot you. You could spend over an hour trying to complete a dungeon and get nothing as a reward.
    I bet that if this game came out from an unknown publisher it wouldn't get a 96 rating which is way too high. Thus game had the potential to be one of the greatest games ever but after a while, so can see that its just not good enough.    … Expand
  4. PJgvntofly
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Must play open world game. Challenging but not impossible, if you haven't played a Souls game before this is a great start.
  5. Tr4kt
    Mar 19, 2022
    7
    It's a decent game but not all that strong an effort from From. The graphics are quite lovely. The story is generic. The GUI is atrocious. Any game with out a quit to desktop function in 2022 is suspect. The combat is certainly the weakest of the From games I have played. It relies on copy pasted enemies, and unoptimized boss fights to pad game play time.

    Go Play Dark Souls 1 if you    It's a decent game but not all that strong an effort from From. The graphics are quite lovely. The story is generic. The GUI is atrocious. Any game with out a quit to desktop function in 2022 is suspect. The combat is certainly the weakest of the From games I have played. It relies on copy pasted enemies, and unoptimized boss fights to pad game play time.

    Go Play Dark Souls 1 if you haven't already. its the same game play with a much better map.    … Expand
  6. DracomW
    Mar 19, 2022
    7
    Too many repeated bosses, late game is kinda boring, ashes of war are so weak and pathetic in comparison with unique weapons, performance problems... Ilike a lot in the begining but now is kinda sad, I love Radahn but I hate fighting with the same enemies over and over again
  7. AgenteVoid
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    For me, this game was the best experience from Fromsoftware.
    keep the quality along the future Fromsoftware!
  8. mikas323
    Mar 19, 2022
    6
    Could be the best game ever but the buggy laggy mess destroyed this game to me...lag input is a thing in this game...unplayable game
  9. flecso
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    I live in Ukraine, this game is the only thing that saves me in this difficult time for us (war against Russia). This is a great game with a great storyline and gameplay. I thank Miyazaki and FromSoftware that released it at this difficult time for us.
  10. bassistheplace2
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    A fantastic game overall and a very unique take on the open-world action-RPG genre. That said, I do not believe this game was well optimized for next-gen consoles, especially the PS5 in particular. This was the only game I voluntarily played in quality mode (30fps) for a majority of the experience due to the semi-frequent frame drops, and I'm spoiled rotten by high framerates. Also, IA fantastic game overall and a very unique take on the open-world action-RPG genre. That said, I do not believe this game was well optimized for next-gen consoles, especially the PS5 in particular. This was the only game I voluntarily played in quality mode (30fps) for a majority of the experience due to the semi-frequent frame drops, and I'm spoiled rotten by high framerates. Also, I would've loved to see the DualSense's features involved a little more in the experience, a la Demon's Souls, such as the adaptive triggers and more haptics. Although I can't ignore how well the SSD works in loading a massive game like this lightning-fast, which especially makes (frequently) dying feel far less of a chore, albeit with some major pop-in every now and then. Nonetheless, the gameplay and design of the game itself are nothing short of amazing and very smartly designed, although I can name a few bosses which relied a bit too heavily on RNG and luck to properly manage (e.g. a certain endgame boss's snow attack, and a gank boss in a mid-late game underground area of Limgrave). I also LOVE how forgiving the checkpoints are before most bosses and major encounters, which IMO, is a massive improvement from past Souls games, especially DeS. Nonetheless, like a majority of people, I strongly recommend this game for Soulsborne newcomers or those who found the past FromSoft games too challenging, but still, know what you're getting into and as everyone says: git gud.… Expand
  11. jgeurts
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is an RPG that builds on the from soft formula that they have been building for years. Although this instalment does not drastically change the gameplay, the additions to the mechanics and improvement of aesthetics are more than welcome. Elden Ring at it's best is an incredible action RPG that does not forget what roleplaying means. You can start the game as whoever you want,Elden Ring is an RPG that builds on the from soft formula that they have been building for years. Although this instalment does not drastically change the gameplay, the additions to the mechanics and improvement of aesthetics are more than welcome. Elden Ring at it's best is an incredible action RPG that does not forget what roleplaying means. You can start the game as whoever you want, and that doesn't restrict who you can become in any way. Quest-lines give you choice in a way not seen in the dark souls series prior. The open world is non-restrictive and the land is intricately connected to the lore and the history that has been built to give you an idea of the care and detail that has been built for this game. The lore and the world have been so intertwined that learning something about the lore will 9 times out of 10 add to your ability to play the game. The difficulty and freedom, however, are not for everybody. This means that many of the characteristics that are purposefully part of the game may be seen as bad, or aversive to many who don't click with the gameplay, freedom, or storytelling. Although everyone's likes and dislikes are valid, this does mean that this game is not for all audiences. This is perfectly ok though, as it does not take away from what has been accomplished in the release of this game.… Expand
  12. Robert88
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Elden ring will ultimately go down as one of the greatest games of this generation if not of all time !!! What an amazing game from the beautifully crafted world , to the story and lore , the game play is all fantastic .. bringing me back to old school monster hunter days and dark souls . If I could rate Elden ring higher than a 10 I would .. GOTY! If you don’t like what I said for all theElden ring will ultimately go down as one of the greatest games of this generation if not of all time !!! What an amazing game from the beautifully crafted world , to the story and lore , the game play is all fantastic .. bringing me back to old school monster hunter days and dark souls . If I could rate Elden ring higher than a 10 I would .. GOTY! If you don’t like what I said for all the haters fight me… Expand
  13. yms2305
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  14. Artorias666
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    I personally believe that this is the new best adventure game ever made there are flaws like some bosses just being lazy but the rest of the game makes up for those flaws the shear amount of content is unbelievable. I have already sunk 60+ hours into this game. This is a must play videogame. No questions about it.
  15. whdho
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    Can''t tell how disappointed I am with this game, despite it is not fun most of the time I played this it til the very end to try giving it chance but after seeing zero improvement in gaming experience I just decided to delete it without finishing it, its too boring to play this game with a story of no weight and random repetitive boss that just randomly one-shot you from time to time. NotCan''t tell how disappointed I am with this game, despite it is not fun most of the time I played this it til the very end to try giving it chance but after seeing zero improvement in gaming experience I just decided to delete it without finishing it, its too boring to play this game with a story of no weight and random repetitive boss that just randomly one-shot you from time to time. Not a single second I am feeiing this is a fromsoftware game, they never design such one-shot kill system in the past but in this game its everywhere, fully reflecting they just didn't spend much time to balance the difficulty settings, which considered they already had so many boss almost direct copy and paste from previous dark souls game, is beyond acceptable. The combat mechanics is also bad that its simply not fun and not challenging but totally unfair, not withstanding the fact that lagging and unresponsive input that is hardly accpetable as a ps5 game (I finished nioh2 with platinum so dun argue with me I am not good enough, this is simply not a well designed and configured game). I dun know how anyone could put higher than 6 in this game. The only thing perhaps make ppl think this is good game is probably we haven't had a fully open world ARPG game like skyrim for too long. But dun get me wrong, this is no skyrim and I would say skyrim in many cases is even more challenging than this game. This game is just a joke.… Expand
  16. Narvis
    Mar 17, 2022
    6
    Not as good as people claimed. Gets boring and repetitive fast. Main focus is grinding Runes. Attack, dodge, attack, dodge. Some boss you don't really know why you are fighting. Story becomes unnecessary and forgotten. End goal of the Gomes is basically to level och and kill the next boss. Then repeat
  17. GuilhermeH991
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. I liked it even more for being a souls like.
  18. Bavari-90
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring makes previous From Software games looks like an indie titles which is absolutely crazy, I can't imagine how much hard work and effort those guys put into this thing...absolutely incredible.
  19. flukewarm
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. FromSoftware's magnum opus.

    While the lack of questline handholding may be offputting for some players, it forces you to engage in the story to solve puzzles and experience the grandeur to its fullest.

    GOTY
  20. Gregmynin
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    This is easily one of the best games I've ever played. Releases in a finished state and no micro transactions. This is what gaming is all about.
  21. shomethestarfax
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Any studio looking to make an Open-World game needs to take a nice long look at Elden Ring. Over 150 hours in and there is still so much for me to do, even after finishing the main story.

    The side quests have interesting stories, beautiful scenery, rewarding reasons to complete them, give access to new areas that are beautifully created, and access to new characters you will fall in love    Any studio looking to make an Open-World game needs to take a nice long look at Elden Ring. Over 150 hours in and there is still so much for me to do, even after finishing the main story.

    The side quests have interesting stories, beautiful scenery, rewarding reasons to complete them, give access to new areas that are beautifully created, and access to new characters you will fall in love with. (I love you, Blaidd.)

    Never have I been so encapsulated in a game, not since I was much younger. This game is a marvel, it's a dream come true, it's a masterpiece.

    Elden Ring is—without a doubt—one of THE greatest video-games to ever be released. Truly a brilliant creation, I am glad to have been able to experience it.    … Expand
  22. Rich45682
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece made by From Software, they have created not only the best open world game ever, but also the best game ever made. This is a game that everyone should try. Collapse
  23. AntiMTXHK
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    10/10 absolute amazing grahpic, content, gameplay, storyline, level design and bgm. A must-play for everyone and already and will be my GOTY 2022 (tho it is just March now!)
  24. psbrann
    Mar 16, 2022
    0
    I have no idea how this overhyped garbage is selling so well. I genuinely am boggled out of my mind. The graphics and mechanics wouldn’t have been okay if this was released in 2016 let alone 2022!!!! Wtf is up with the standards of people. They continuously get lower and the gaming companies notice. They don’t sell underdeveloped garbage just because they want to, they know they can andI have no idea how this overhyped garbage is selling so well. I genuinely am boggled out of my mind. The graphics and mechanics wouldn’t have been okay if this was released in 2016 let alone 2022!!!! Wtf is up with the standards of people. They continuously get lower and the gaming companies notice. They don’t sell underdeveloped garbage just because they want to, they know they can and some weirdo will still rate it a 10/10. Pathetic excuse of a game.… Expand
  25. kalas606
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Jogo do ano de 2022, sem chances de qualquer jogo bater a qualidade e a dedicação da FromSoftware.
  26. SamuraiEdgeplay
    Mar 19, 2022
    7
    Immaculate, well built, and rewards curiosity, but it's unfortunately not fun, overstays its welcome, and seems to get more of a kick torturing you with some fights / mechanics than creating something enjoyable. Far from the perfect game, but too interesting not to experience yourself.
  27. Xroud
    Mar 19, 2022
    7
    It's a good game, but it has a ton of issues. The bosses, the visuals the atmosphere are all great as usual, very distinct very interesting, combat is fun as always, the rpg elements are expanded greatly and there are some great quality of life improvements as well.

    But the open world is a huge miss in my experience it's great in theory and sometimes it really WOWs you, but it's also    It's a good game, but it has a ton of issues. The bosses, the visuals the atmosphere are all great as usual, very distinct very interesting, combat is fun as always, the rpg elements are expanded greatly and there are some great quality of life improvements as well.

    But the open world is a huge miss in my experience it's great in theory and sometimes it really WOWs you, but it's also full of emptyness, copy paste dungeons and many more bugs than usual. It also causes this weird dynamic where you have to guess if you're the right level for each given encounter even on the main path which causes a very weird difficulty curve. The game also has pretty long walk and loadtimes on death. These 2 together waste so much time, you either commit to practicing the boss with sometimes minutes of downtime between attempts or you go and grind on the side. It's not difficult, it's tedious. The game also gives you a ton of tools to help you deal with bosses like summons upon summons, crazy spells, ashes and weapons etc which makes the game feel even less consistant in difficulty. There are also technical issues like bosses freezing up, constant stuttering, floor disappearing, map not loading, very long loadtimes, hit detection issues, crashes, dying upon reloading your save etc.

    I feel like fromsoft games started going in the right direction with bloodborne and sekiro, but elden ring takes a very different angle. It feels like where bloodborne and sekiro cut fat off and refined the formula, elden ring just put it back 2 fold. It's still a good game and it's going to entertain both souls fans and people new to these games, but I think the issues are pretty big and warrant a high-mixed review.    … Expand
  28. Budgey
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a true masterpiece. If you enjoy video games you will enjoy this game simple as that.
  29. AntiMXT
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    My first souls-like. Yes, it's blisteringly hard, but I trudged through that first wall and now enjoy it much more. Laughing at the insane ways I die endlessly. Sure there's rage quitting and yelling at the TV, but it's not long before I'm sucked back in. I've never noticed how open worlds can just be full of fetch quests and marker to marker traversal until this actually made me take inMy first souls-like. Yes, it's blisteringly hard, but I trudged through that first wall and now enjoy it much more. Laughing at the insane ways I die endlessly. Sure there's rage quitting and yelling at the TV, but it's not long before I'm sucked back in. I've never noticed how open worlds can just be full of fetch quests and marker to marker traversal until this actually made me take in the surroundings and interact with the world by remembering the locations I'm too underpowered for. Do I need to repeat the same hallway 1,000 times because some knight can swing an overpowered sword 896 degrees regardless of which way I roll across the floor? Probably not. Still fun, for the most part.… Expand
  30. Remiulv
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! One of the best games ive ever played! Its dark souls open world! I love it
  31. Bossborn
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Hands down, this is one of the best games i have ever played. Yes, it is hard, but you always have the option to go somewhere else and come back stronger. There is A LOT to discover and after a few hours you lose track of the main path and just go wherever you feel like. For me this works perfectly. The goal of this game is not to rush through the main path, but to explore the beautifulHands down, this is one of the best games i have ever played. Yes, it is hard, but you always have the option to go somewhere else and come back stronger. There is A LOT to discover and after a few hours you lose track of the main path and just go wherever you feel like. For me this works perfectly. The goal of this game is not to rush through the main path, but to explore the beautiful and HUGE open world with its‘ secrets and side content. I have played for 78 hours now and have beaten 4 major Bosses and i still have a lot to discover. Gameplay is also just 10/10 with its‘ variety auf playstyles und different Bosses. Btw play the build you like and play the game just like you wanna play it. There is no right or wrong way to play this game.… Expand
  32. Tommycbs
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    For me this is a strange one to review. I initially hated it but kept going and going until I got better. The beginning is the hardest part. By the end the boss’s were dropping first time and there is many OP builds you can make at any time. The fact there is co op for the boss’s too really doesn’t make this much of a challenge if you have someone that’s good. As a game it is addicting asFor me this is a strange one to review. I initially hated it but kept going and going until I got better. The beginning is the hardest part. By the end the boss’s were dropping first time and there is many OP builds you can make at any time. The fact there is co op for the boss’s too really doesn’t make this much of a challenge if you have someone that’s good. As a game it is addicting as hell and I’ve got to give it credit for that. It’s got a few small performance issues but nothing too bad. The story is non existent but the gameplay is so fun at times you don’t really care. It is Over hyped by critics and I think games like TLOU and horizon are way way better. But this was still pretty damn good.… Expand
  33. ZTK
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Because the great map.............................................................
  34. phamngdangkhoa
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    No English version for Thailand or SEA. I have purchased one with Chinese language for all texts. I am frustrated.
  35. IIIAHMIII
    Mar 19, 2022
    7
    I finished the game twice and have no clue what the story is, new game plus is a joke. Most bosses feel and look a like with their attacks unlike darksouls 3 where you had a lot of varitiy. The open world works and it also doesn't at the same time. Give me smaller area's over overcomplicated and empty area's any day. A 7 seems fair also melena and the godskin duo are unfair bosses thatI finished the game twice and have no clue what the story is, new game plus is a joke. Most bosses feel and look a like with their attacks unlike darksouls 3 where you had a lot of varitiy. The open world works and it also doesn't at the same time. Give me smaller area's over overcomplicated and empty area's any day. A 7 seems fair also melena and the godskin duo are unfair bosses that need to be redesigned.… Expand
  36. Ejan28200
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    It’s just amazing. The exploration, the bosses, the world they all feel amazing. If you didn’t like the souls games because of the difficulty you might like this game it gives you more freedom to do whatever you want. Again it’s amazing
  37. Merbot
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Classic. Epitome of souls like and character action vidya no joke no cap, fxxk all the sore bxtts
  38. Zbju
    Mar 18, 2022
    6
    I barely ever write reviews, but felt the need to leave one for this game.

    The reason for this is not that I want to tank the game; far from it. However, I bought this game strictly because of its absurdly high critics score and ended up spending 100$ on a game I would not have bought had I known it was just as inaccessible as classic Souls games.. Indeed, even if I am not generally a    I barely ever write reviews, but felt the need to leave one for this game.

    The reason for this is not that I want to tank the game; far from it. However, I bought this game strictly because of its absurdly high critics score and ended up spending 100$ on a game I would not have bought had I known it was just as inaccessible as classic Souls games.. Indeed, even if I am not generally a fan of the Souls like genre, I assumed that a nearly perfect review score meant that this was a game for everyone.

    I was severely disappointed

    Now, it's not that I instantly dislike any game from this genre. I LOVED Star Wars : Fallen Order (can't wait for the sequel) and I had a love/hate relationship with Returnal (loved the story and concept but thought the frustrating gameplay was unnecessary).

    Elden Ring started out fine. Being an RPG fan first and foremost I loved the character customization options, as well as the diversity of classes, stats and skills (even though it is a lot to take in all at once). The story is intriguing at first, as the opening does not give you a lot of information but does seem to set up an interesting premise.

    The disappointment, however, essentially started there for me. You venture out into the world, with no real story narrative. I roamed from one uninteresting enemy group to another, simply grinding to get stronger. This grind is incredibly tedious as combat with your average enemy is often monotonous and repetitive.

    Played the first boss, got killed 10 times straight, barely bringing it lower than 30% of its health. At this point I ask myself: is it the inherent difficulty of the game or is it that my character is too weak? In doubt, I venture back into the open world, grinding through boring enemies for a few hours before coming back to the boss. I try it 10 times more, exact same result. I go back to grinding for a few hours, and finally completely lose interest.

    This game REALLY wasn't for me.

    Now I really do understand that, for hardcore fans of the Soulslike genre, this might be the perfect game. Quite obviously, most review sites clearly handed the review for this game to the most hardcore of these fans they had on staff, which explains the scores. However, most gamers are not such fans of the genre, as it does have a very particular style that is not everyone. I wouldn't call it "niche", there are too many for such a restrictive term, but we are far from the generalized popularity of more classical genres.

    Therefore, the review I'm writing is from the perspective of someone who is open to the genre, but not necessarily a fan of it..

    The 6 I am giving this game is mostly for its visual qualities. I love the setting, the attention to details, the ambiance. You really feel as tough you are transported to another universe.

    I, however, did not enjoy much beyond that.

    As I mentioned before, combat, to me, was either way too hard or too easy, ultimately becoming uninteresting on either ones of these extremes. I usually don't mind banging my head against a difficulty wall until it breaks if there is motivation to push though. However, the narrative is so thin that I wasn't engrossed in the story, and, actually, the hours of getting killed and doing boring world fights dilutes it even further as the few narrative parts are stretched farther and farther away.

    To me, these games should have two scores. One for fans and one for the rest of us. I guess give it a 10/10 for fans, but, t me, it barely made 6/10. I would say don't buy if you're not really sure.    … Expand
  39. tmldan
    Mar 18, 2022
    6
    Tons of quality of life issues, performance is poor (tons of FPS drops on any platform), pop-in is all over the place and the world feels pretty empty and co-op is broken, graphical fidelity is also poor for 2022. Why can't from soft just allow people to play together consistently, this isn't 10 years ago where this was acceptable, the network is broken and co-op is just a pain in the ass.Tons of quality of life issues, performance is poor (tons of FPS drops on any platform), pop-in is all over the place and the world feels pretty empty and co-op is broken, graphical fidelity is also poor for 2022. Why can't from soft just allow people to play together consistently, this isn't 10 years ago where this was acceptable, the network is broken and co-op is just a pain in the ass.

    Over the years being a huge souls fan, i've been lenient with From Soft and hoped they would improve upon many things but they refuse particularly because reviewers are too nice to them. They deserve criticism not 10's.

    Anyways, this feels like dark souls 3 but open world, the world is made well but this is not innovative and feels samey.

    I hope From Soft becomes more ambitious rather than just making an open world.    … Expand
  40. BlueAmbers
    Mar 18, 2022
    2
    This is by far the worst game I’ve played in 25 years. I am level 105 and put 80 hours into it. I’ve only played this long because I am stubborn and didn’t want to spend $60 on a game and not complete it.
    Playing this game is like intentionally joining a multiplayer lobby full of hackers/aimbots in a game like call of duty. It’s an extremely unfair, frustrating and often futile    This is by far the worst game I’ve played in 25 years. I am level 105 and put 80 hours into it. I’ve only played this long because I am stubborn and didn’t want to spend $60 on a game and not complete it.
    Playing this game is like intentionally joining a multiplayer lobby full of hackers/aimbots in a game like call of duty. It’s an extremely unfair, frustrating and often futile experience. Do not play this, especially if you have anger issues. Also let’s not reward Sony and the multiple corrupt game journalists who gave this a 10/10. If you’re looking into this game because of the lore, be aware that it’s a bait-and-switch scheme. The lore is incoherent, badly explained, and the very rare NPCs you can interact with do not even move.

    You should only buy this if you enjoy :
    - Getting killed by almost every enemy in the game in 1-3 hits, no matter your level/armor (not exaggerating)
    - Being forced to roll/dodge/block multiple combos from bosses before you can safely hit them a couple times, and repeat this 100 times because bosses have 30x your health.
    - Unforgiving roll/i-frame timing, with zero reward for getting it right since almost every enemy attack is part of a combo that can change randomly
    - Even more unforgiving timing for parrying, with a janky stagger to critical hit QTE which does not trigger half the time. Furthermore, it's not clear which attacks can be parried. I guess the devs expect you to die 50 times per boss to find out for yourself, seems to be their plan for pretty much everything in the game.
    - Absolutely laughable collision models which will cause you to miss enemies that you literally can’t get any closer to (for example because their foot prevents you from getting close enough to hit their stomach)
    - Dying to hits/slashes/strikes that missed you by 6+ feet (not exaggerating, i have multiple videos of that happening), or that have lingering hitboxes for 1 second or more, even on non-AoE attacks
    - Balance that’s all over the place, you’ll constantly swing between thinking you’re overleveled, crushing everything in your path, and suddenly the difficulty level will explode, leaving zero room for error (and enjoy spending 1-2 minutes running back to most bosses between each attempts)
    - Pathetic and confusing UI and ergonomics, especially when it comes to the map, menus and descriptions.

    Also, I want to point out that i tried writing a more detailed review of why I disliked the game. 3500 characters, but Metacritic kept rejecting it with a 404 error. Guess Sony padded their wallet as well.    … Expand
  41. ValkyriaDG
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Un juego Increíble con un vasto Mundo Abierto y una Dificultad Muy Interesante. Uno de los candidatos a GOTY del Año.
  42. Malakhyas
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    From Software's new Masterpiece, this game is really stunning. Its a true evolution coming from each game, DS, BloodBorne and Sekiro!
  43. paulo_strauhs
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Great game, but have some failures...not 10/10, but over 9.
    This patch make me angry, new quests after under a month?
  44. Crayth
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Let's be clear, it's the goty 2022 and as such a lot of people will complain about it. The DA, the gameplay and the open world are irreprochable, the majors issues are the optimisation on PC and some donjons with copy/paste boss (it's the downside to have a OW so large that's you can't fill it with only original mobs). If you are a fan of the fromsoft games, you can go with eyes closed andLet's be clear, it's the goty 2022 and as such a lot of people will complain about it. The DA, the gameplay and the open world are irreprochable, the majors issues are the optimisation on PC and some donjons with copy/paste boss (it's the downside to have a OW so large that's you can't fill it with only original mobs). If you are a fan of the fromsoft games, you can go with eyes closed and if you are not, it's also a great game to start the souls-like experience (you have a lot of tool to make the game easier).… Expand
  45. Welkin
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
    + The lore , world building , characters are still really cool and mysterious
    + There's still a ton of builds you can make and experiment with adding to the replayability
    + Some extremely cool looking locations + The occasional great boss fight + Dynamic weather is really nice . I love it when it starts to rain out of nowhere + Better checkpoints before boss fights (For the most part)    + The lore , world building , characters are still really cool and mysterious
    + There's still a ton of builds you can make and experiment with adding to the replayability
    + Some extremely cool looking locations
    + The occasional great boss fight
    + Dynamic weather is really nice . I love it when it starts to rain out of nowhere
    + Better checkpoints before boss fights (For the most part)
    - Even by Souls standards the story is really incoherent
    - Too many asset flip side bosses and dungeons which is a by product of the world being needlessly huge
    - Progression is slow to incentive you to explore but because of the above it gets really tiresome and repetitive fast so thank god for exploits
    - Many times the difficulty corelates to what a cheap jumpscare does for a horror game . It gets the job done but it's artificial (Bosses spazzing out , aim bot , gank squads , one shots etc.)
    - Jankiness , input delay , poor clipping and bad camera during large scale boss fights
    - Frustrating without a guide especially when it comes to quests and knowing where items are
    - Too dependent on farming , meta items and ashes of war to carry you . This was true in past games as well but it never felt like a requirement

    In both a positive and negative way Elden Ring did nothing that I did not expect and unsurprisingly people twist the games negatives into positives like they always tend to do . It also suffers from the exact same issues Dark Souls 2 did , the open world did nothing for me personally and in case you gave a rats ass no I don't consider Elden Ring to be a masterpiece but in a sea of garbage nowadays it sure appears like one    … Expand
  46. Wenge
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    What an amazing game, currently pumped in 37 hours and haven't even completed half the things I've found, let alone the rest of the story. Gonna be playing this for a while.
  47. Janedoe901
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    I love the open world adventure that is Elden Ring. Excellent game. Really love it!
  48. itzaspace
    Mar 18, 2022
    6
    have fun playing it and i really recommend it, but my 6 is because the massive copy pasta of previous games and bosses. If you have played previous FS games, you will find that bosses have the same patterns, animations, models etc of souls games, there are no new mechanics. They put everything in previous souls games into a open world game, marketed as the creator of game of thrones didhave fun playing it and i really recommend it, but my 6 is because the massive copy pasta of previous games and bosses. If you have played previous FS games, you will find that bosses have the same patterns, animations, models etc of souls games, there are no new mechanics. They put everything in previous souls games into a open world game, marketed as the creator of game of thrones did the story and there you go, easy money... The game is good but is so overrated, the game still lacks of story and narrative as previous soul games, boring and recycled fights , they are just hard and that's it.… Expand
  49. DenysStallone
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    FromSoftware is kings like allways!! Amazing 10/10. Open world is just epic.
  50. Mhavlykke
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Wow! Just…. Wow. I have no words for how absolutely amazing this game is. To whoever may be reading this, buy it right now! I promise you won’t regeret it!
  51. Young_Nacho
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    If you beat Malenia with a mimic tear or spells... no you didn't, go back and do that fight like an adult.

    Joking aside this game does what I thought to be nearly impossible - it makes a truly open world game with relatively minimal repetition, amazing level design, and consistently engaging content, all while not completely destroying the balancing (Unlike Breath of the Wild). Art    If you beat Malenia with a mimic tear or spells... no you didn't, go back and do that fight like an adult.

    Joking aside this game does what I thought to be nearly impossible - it makes a truly open world game with relatively minimal repetition, amazing level design, and consistently engaging content, all while not completely destroying the balancing (Unlike Breath of the Wild). Art direction is dope as always, enemies are goddamn hell-nightmares as always, and this has some insanely cool looking boss fights. BOTW 2 better do something crazy because it's boutta feel DRY AS **** after Elden Ring. The existance of this game should yeet BOTW from every "best of" list from here on out. I don't wanna hear about that game any more. Elden Ring does what Zeldon't. There's more variety in Limgrave than there is in the entirety of BOTW.    … Expand
  52. Kajan
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Mega wielka gra. Wszystko super, nie 10 a 9 za leciwą już grafikę i FPS'y. Demon Souls to to nie jest.
  53. alexsanderfr
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Game is so much fun, like Breath of The Wild and Dark Souls fused together. The world is very immersive paired with From Software challenging combat
  54. mmaize
    Mar 18, 2022
    4
    So much hype so little difference from any other souls like game I've played outside of the graphics (marginally better) and bosses. As had been said before if this was Dark Souls 4 it might have made more sense but the professional reviews here are just people trying to live up to the hype train which seriously under delivered.

    This game brings nothing new to the table it's just an    So much hype so little difference from any other souls like game I've played outside of the graphics (marginally better) and bosses. As had been said before if this was Dark Souls 4 it might have made more sense but the professional reviews here are just people trying to live up to the hype train which seriously under delivered.

    This game brings nothing new to the table it's just an updated rehash of things we've seen before.    … Expand
  55. PaulerA
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Maior RPG que já joguei, não esperava menos do From software.
    Jogue é simplesmente uma combinação de todos os jogos da série Soulsboornekiro
  56. LucidDream83
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played. The scale of the world and amount of content is unmatched by anything out right now. The game punishes you for not preparing, never holds you hand, and allows each player to craft their own path. I was amazed at how much different our characters were when I played co op with friends. We all took totally different paths and found our ownThis is one of the best games I have ever played. The scale of the world and amount of content is unmatched by anything out right now. The game punishes you for not preparing, never holds you hand, and allows each player to craft their own path. I was amazed at how much different our characters were when I played co op with friends. We all took totally different paths and found our own unique weapons and gear along the way. Do yourself a favor and play this game blind without looking up guides. It takes a lot longer but far more rewarding in my opinion. I’m 100 hours in and still haven’t seen the entire map. Do not listen to these 0 scores, these are salty gamers that didn’t put the time in to learn and get good at the game. Even if the game is not your style, you have to admire the masterpiece these developers created.… Expand
  57. Science_Cat
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Fantastic game with so many viable builds. The world is huge and the detailed with a minimalist take on questing, letting you really make your own adventure. The difficulty is much more approachable due to the open world structure but you still have to "git gud".
  58. Ilovepandas9
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Wow, Fromsoft yet again stepping up the game again with this genre defining title. Were initially i was feeling quite skeptical about the open world, however it sold me when I reached the first of many legacy dungeons. the combat shines again, maybe less refined than a title like Sekiro, however still holds its own above most others in the genre. The level design in the legacy dungeons isWow, Fromsoft yet again stepping up the game again with this genre defining title. Were initially i was feeling quite skeptical about the open world, however it sold me when I reached the first of many legacy dungeons. the combat shines again, maybe less refined than a title like Sekiro, however still holds its own above most others in the genre. The level design in the legacy dungeons is carefully thought out and expertly organized in a interconnected maze, however the smaller dungeons often leave me wanting a better system.
    The Boss fights again are amazing, showing off a wide variety of designs and styles, however the repeated bosses and "gank" bosses often are frustrating, to what otherwise is almost a perfect experience.
    The visual design is again at times breathtaking, however its not the best looking of the ps5 generation, however more than passable!
    This is probably the most accessible of the Fromsoft games, with the most options ever for newcomers (Use magic ;)), and this is probably why it has gained the biggest following yet for a Fromsoft game.

    Would definitely recommend for people curious or interested in the series but have always been to nervous to try!    … Expand
  59. RaZex
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Одно из лучших творений Господина Миядзаки, и пока что лучшая игра поколения.
  60. Mjw7502
    Mar 18, 2022
    7
    I really love this game. However the end game is so imbalanced that I started to have negative fun. The mob placement and mob damage is all over the place. Yet almost every boss at end game can be 1 shotted without summons or help. Up until then the experience was perfect though.
  61. JohnChua555
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Very fun, it is the most fun game I have played in the open world, the plot is rich and full, the picture is very good
  62. SpicyView
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    I have never beat Souls/borne games but this one... After 133 hours of gameplay I have finished it and can finally say F.U to the Lord of blood….
    Elden Ring is very immersive, you are in an awe with those majestic looking vistas. The character designs in this game are very well done, it kinda reminds me of Castlevania but has a punishing difficulty. The game is very difficult I think this    I have never beat Souls/borne games but this one... After 133 hours of gameplay I have finished it and can finally say F.U to the Lord of blood….
    Elden Ring is very immersive, you are in an awe with those majestic looking vistas. The character designs in this game are very well done, it kinda reminds me of Castlevania but has a punishing difficulty. The game is very difficult I think this is the most hardest RPG’s that I’ve play yet. It takes a lot of your time grinding you character to farm runes. Runes serves as currency in the game but also serve as experience to level your character. The game wants you to be patient and calm but sometimes those nerves will really get you, specially when you keep dying from an enemy/boss or an obstacle. Exploration is really what’s good about this game you can find more hidden secrets and areas just by exploring. Also there are no markers to the next destination for the main story line , I have to go search a wiki out of it just to finished the story.
    This game isn’t perfect it also shares annoying technical issues with other games like the camera.
    -The camera is one of your enemy when you are locking on to a target specially big ones it creates a weird angle that you can’t see enemies poise or the stance what strike it will do.
    -Another one is the wall, enemies strikes sometimes can pass through a wall, even if that enemy is behind the other side of the wall, like your hit box is really wide that walls cant stop enemies from hitting you.
    -Lastly and the most annoying is the delay response of controls whenever you are dodging and rolling or jumping specially when you are locking on to a target it sometimes doesn’t do what you want to do whether to dodge or jump or worst it gets delayed when you suppose to hit the enemies opening but your character keeps rolling because of the delay.
    I have a love and hate relationship with this game sometimes I just want to give up, because some certain enemies are annoyingly difficult. I almost broke my keyboard because of rage. If you want to play this game and you are up to the challenge. Here is a tip , magic spells or attacks are OP in this game, during my playthrough I build my character as a battle mage I used every weapon or magic spells that I could find that has more damage just to beat this game. Also read a wiki if it doesn’t really hurt your ego.    … Expand
  63. zma1013
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Another great game by From Software. Spiritually Dark Souls 4 with a new name, but in a good way with lots of new features and abilities like jumping! Great art style with crazy enemy designs. The only negative has been the unstable framerate but not so bad as to make it unplayable.
  64. KoKoS13
    Mar 18, 2022
    0
    Return the store to Russia. You violate the rights of gamers. And your reputation has become worse than it was in the entire history of your company.
  65. MakkeMakuttaja
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Elden ring has truly taken me in its firm grip. I don't even remember the last time a video game has had that effect on me. Maybe Skyrim but that's besides the point. Elden ring takes the good stuff from previous From software titles and adds on it. The open world works incredibly well and the game never loses that which makes a souls game great. Elden ring can be extremely difficult butElden ring has truly taken me in its firm grip. I don't even remember the last time a video game has had that effect on me. Maybe Skyrim but that's besides the point. Elden ring takes the good stuff from previous From software titles and adds on it. The open world works incredibly well and the game never loses that which makes a souls game great. Elden ring can be extremely difficult but so rewarding. And if you get frustrated it's easy to go do something else. Controls feel like dark souls 3 and that's a good thing in my opinion. If I have to find some negative aspect, the dungeons can feel a bit repetitive. All in all, I would say this very well could be a game of the decade. Easy 10/10.… Expand
  66. bilomium
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    FromSoftware has excelled itself, crafting one of the finest open-world experiences I have ever had the ..don't let the supposed difficulty put you off. Give Elden Ring a chance
  67. MikeRollins123
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    This is the most beautiful Game of of Fromsoft a real Masterpiece you can feel the spirit of every Dark souls but mixed with Zelda gameplay and this become the best Game ever i hope Miyazaki and Fromsoft give us another game like this
  68. FistfulOfRupees
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    To call it the best game ever made feels like an understatement, it's near perfect game design. Between this and Bloodborne From Software hold the 1 and 2 spots of best games of all time!
  69. Joe627487136
    Mar 18, 2022
    5
    For the major souls entry newbies. Buy it u won’t regret.

    Here for all souls hardcore, I think u all will agree this: Really Fk this game. I’m a big souls fan and DS3 is my favourite games in history. How the fk, can they do this? Literally, except from Melania, there is not a good single boss fight. Either it is unbalanced or it is full poorly designed as trying to read your    For the major souls entry newbies. Buy it u won’t regret.


    Here for all souls hardcore, I think u all will agree this:


    Really Fk this game. I’m a big souls fan and DS3 is my favourite games in history. How the fk, can they do this? Literally, except from Melania, there is not a good single boss fight. Either it is unbalanced or it is full poorly designed as trying to read your controller input. WTF, I’m so done with it as I love souls and I wanted a souls with proper boss fight not fking spamming L2 but learn pattern and doge properly. Fk u FS why for the FK sake just to compliment for the major casual player base? To sell more? Fk u FS really, don’t tell me the fking dlc bosses will be again this bad.    … Expand
  70. arthasmenethil8
    Mar 18, 2022
    7
    EDITED after 108 hours of play time: Besides some little performance issues on PS5 which are now fixed, I'd say that this game is okish: exploring is rewarding even thou the enemies are repeated too often, some sub bosses are fun but they are the same ones you already faced over and over in the game...Yes, it's fun to roam around and discover new things but after a while youìve seen itEDITED after 108 hours of play time: Besides some little performance issues on PS5 which are now fixed, I'd say that this game is okish: exploring is rewarding even thou the enemies are repeated too often, some sub bosses are fun but they are the same ones you already faced over and over in the game...Yes, it's fun to roam around and discover new things but after a while youìve seen it all. Regarding the"real" bosses of the game, some are ok but others are utterly broken: bad hit boxes, their damage is just insane no matter how "good" or protected you are, oh and they can be easily broken by using a magic build with comet Azur + mimic ash +10. It is a dark souls 3 with some open world mechanics, programmed in the same engine of few years ago. 7,5/10 is my final score.… Expand
  71. TrueGeek
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Не любитель серий Soul's - но игра зашла. Чувство исследования мира - на высоте. Игра, которая заставляет приспосабливаться, учиться, исследовать. В каждой новой локации обязательно новые механики и геймплей. Спасибо, From Software!Не любитель серий Soul's - но игра зашла. Чувство исследования мира - на высоте. Игра, которая заставляет приспосабливаться, учиться, исследовать. В каждой новой локации обязательно новые механики и геймплей. Спасибо, From Software!
  72. Dani776
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice
  73. Iwsa5
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    I like the diversity of this game And the addition of the open world is beautiful, and there is a beautiful diversity in the Dungeon
  74. ThankYouPD
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. Best from software game so far. Can’t wait to see what comes next.
  75. Adrien69
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Clearly the best game I ever played and I started in 1987 on master system!
    Some minor problems such as assets being reused a bit to often but the world is so big you can t blame them.... And performance could be better / less clipping...
    But honestly, this is just nothing compared to the experience itself.
  76. racecaraz
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    The only thing I have negative to say is the frame rate issues on the PS5 probably should have been fixed prior to release.
    Absolutely everything else about this game is fantastic, the world, the lore, the huge range of viable playing styles. In a world most game are delivered broken and unfinished I am amazed the solid state this is in on release, and inspiration for all developers IMO.
  77. Halcyonsunset
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    End game is a mess, otherwise pretty great. Bosses need returned badly on the last 1/3rd of the game though
  78. Cauton
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    simplesmente o choro de milhares, quando algo faz sucesso é assim mesmo uns amam outros odeiam e como odeiam.
  79. Malicious52
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is phenomenal for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the Soulsborne series. It does have a heavy learning curve and can frustrate newer players but give it a chance and hopefully you will also see how amazing this game really is.
  80. RSpence
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    This is not a 10/10, but a solid 9/10. Most of the people that are displeased are frustrated by the difficult combat but each encounter is a chance to learn. The world has the most personality in any open world game I have ever played. You can see the castles in the distance that you can visit, very similar to Breath of the Wild. You can build your character the way you want, you can playThis is not a 10/10, but a solid 9/10. Most of the people that are displeased are frustrated by the difficult combat but each encounter is a chance to learn. The world has the most personality in any open world game I have ever played. You can see the castles in the distance that you can visit, very similar to Breath of the Wild. You can build your character the way you want, you can play the way There is no hand holding here, you have to learn. I'd you want something laid back, this is not for you and might possibly be why some people provide negative reviews.you want.… Expand
  81. IoniQ
    Mar 17, 2022
    0
    EXTREMELY OVERHYPED GAME. Not sure what the appeal is, the game feels extremely dated, feels like a ps2 game at best, the combat is horrible and the grind is unreal. Story is starts and develops the exact same way as previous "soul" games.
    spend your time elsewhere, Horizon, and even Ghost of tsushima are way better games.
  82. edenzero
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Literally every single streamer says this game is so good, critic say it as well, the only haters that you find are those which dont know how to play a proper well done challenging game so they send their heads into enemies like np or cant think in a way for defeat an enemy other than just press attack plus the ones suffered fps drop or technical issue...very dumb delusional people

    The    Literally every single streamer says this game is so good, critic say it as well, the only haters that you find are those which dont know how to play a proper well done challenging game so they send their heads into enemies like np or cant think in a way for defeat an enemy other than just press attack plus the ones suffered fps drop or technical issue...very dumb delusional people

    The hype lived for it, this game looks like a BotW or RDR2 (for mention good open world games )but in real harder mode

    It has a really good story which isnt spoonfed to you, you literally have to talk to NPCs or read item descriptions for get the info, the art is amazing the first thing you will see when start is that big golden tree which will just make you want to take a good picture, gameplay gives you freedom to walk to almost whatever place you want some places must be opened with stuff you must find or defeat but you have the freedom of when, combat is really solid the hitbox is amazing if the enemy is big and use a sword hit and you being in front it wont hit you because the sword might slice above your head insteand of your head or body, design is great it really makes you want to wander around and find stuff for lore or fun, its really a masterpiece indeed, its really solid UNLESS you are the kind of those guys which ''hate souls games alike because you just play shooters or ez mode games where dying is the harder thing to accomplish in the game'' or if sadly will suffer from FPS drop in your PC, you will love this game

    You wont find any other ''excuse'' to hate it, best game in so long definately GOTY    … Expand
  83. MantTea
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    I really like this game, without the bugs and performance issues. if you want to play this game to do it, you will enjoy from this one.
  84. ffako
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring has story, a beautiful open world with next generation art design And graphics. The controls and action are smooth, and there are loads of content to keep players exploring while developing and honing the skills to survive in the unforgiven Lands of Between
  85. Hrry
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Genuinely an amazing game, very hard but no **** it's the main brand of fromsoftware. Its flawless, even if you don't like how tough it is, doesn't make it any less the best game of the year already.
  86. Reptilian
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Such a great game! Big and full of open world awaits for you! I can highly recommend
  87. Yassya
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    why fromsoftware don't warn that the gameplay was design with the summons ?
    for me its a lie,its not like dark souls or sekiro epic 1v1,you have to use summons
    the end game is stupidly difficult,boss are amazing but the gameplay is slow to slow i prefer combat in dark souls 3 or sekiro
  88. Gauvoden
    Mar 17, 2022
    3
    I’ve never been a fan of the Souls games and everyone was ranting about how accessible this game is compared to the others so I gave it a shot. Well nope. Same Souls bullsh*t with cheap deaths, overpowered bosses, and clunky feeling controls. I value my precious gaming time too much to waste it smashing my face up against brick wall after brick wall.
  89. bobbull65
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    What can i say it great get it on PC. yes it super hard you get your money worth no micro good old fashion single player game.
  90. dokkanbattle83
    Mar 17, 2022
    1
    Very disappointed the video games press said this is a RPG but it is just a Dark Souls 4 with an empty open world they made this game for the Darls Souls fans only, the press said this is the game of the year but they lied again
  91. Notdarksouls
    Mar 17, 2022
    7
    Copy & paste bosses throughout the game, every boss except 3. Bosses copied from other souls games, & the AI & hit boxes are terrible. The input lag is really bad, yet few souls players call out from software about this. Maybe delusional players, because they love the " challenge" of a truly broken game.
  92. Janiso
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Well, after 88 ingame hours and finishing the game yesterday, I think I have fair grounds to review this game.

    Firstly, my only 'soulsborne' games I played before Elden Ring are Dark Souls 3 and Demon's Souls remake. What I liked about those two was that it felt really refreshing and just something new/different from the usual AAA games. The open world RPG genre came to a point where    Well, after 88 ingame hours and finishing the game yesterday, I think I have fair grounds to review this game.

    Firstly, my only 'soulsborne' games I played before Elden Ring are Dark Souls 3 and Demon's Souls remake. What I liked about those two was that it felt really refreshing and just something new/different from the usual AAA games. The open world RPG genre came to a point where every game felt the same.
    '?' markers on the map to tell you where to go, being spoon fed the lore with 30-40% of your playtime being dialogue. Quest logs that felt like you were ticking off your laundry list. Generally, being held by your hands the entire time.
    Soulsborn games just throw you into a world and let the world do the talking. You discover the story all by yourself by pieceing together the things you see and find. Whenever you find a NPC that talks to you it's something special and you cling to their mouths.

    Elden Ring takes this formula and improved it even more by letting you decide where to go. Every area is filled with dungeons, caves, ruins that tell from a time past. When you encounter an enemy you can't defeat you can always come back later and not be stuck there like in prior Soulsborn games. The combat style is very unique and challenging. You decide if you want to be the big tanky guy with a big hammer that can take some hits or be the agile dual-wielding katana guy that slashes through enemies. Or a Sorcerer that wields powerful spells and attacks from a distance. So many possibilities to choose from.

    I've seen a lot of reviews saying there is no story and the world is empty. These people are used to being spoon fed the story and being guided by markers on the map. You have to actually play the game to discover something . Crazy right? The more you play, the more you understand the story because you progress through it. In other games the 6 Minute intro tells you everything you need to know about the story and the rest is just bonus dialogue.
    There are several endings in this game, giving players even more control over how the story turns out and who you want to be in this shattered world.

    On PS5 I've had no technical issues whatsoever. Not a single crash. The only bug that I discovered was a clipping error which let you see through a wall in Raya Lucaria Academy.

    I didn't play online or coop that much but I can say that it feels really nice being able to summon other players if you need help. What feels even better is helping other people out when they need help. Multiplayer works great, summoning takes just a few seconds and I never had any connectivity problems.

    The only thing why I can't give it a 10 is because From Software enabled trolling a little bit too hard. With messages being able to be placed right in front of ladders for example. That way you always accidentally open the message instead of climbing the ladder. If you're in a hurry and want to escape an enemy stuff like that can get you killed. You can however just play offline and none of that will bother you. Also death blight trolls who can team kill you.

    All-in-all, super polished game with potentially 80-120h of fun. This might not be a game for everyone, yes. But in my opinion the best game to get into the Soulsborn genre. I would recommend it to everyone who wants to have a fresh breeze, a game that truly feels different from all the other triple A games.    … Expand
  93. Keitf
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Absolutely outstanding game. The game has been developed with affection on every detail. Is the map from DS1, joined with the bosses of DS3 in an open world where every inch of the map hides a secret that will blow your mind. 10/10 recommended
  94. JoshF278
    Mar 17, 2022
    3
    I rate 3 because although this was my favorite game and the only game that had me going crazy but after they nerfed everything good about being a samurai it just ruined all my fun I will no longer be playing due to the unbalance of classes time for everyone to be a mage
  95. dasmelch
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Played and always loved the the Demon / Dark Souls games. Elden Ring is for me the best game i ever played cause i love open world, RPGs and Souls games. It combines all perfectly together! That you have to listen to NPCs and explore the world is probably strange for newcomers, also for PC players that they should use a game pad. But if you get used to that it's awesome!
  96. Boss_Gamme
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring tem o incrível charme para atrair diversos públicos, mas só os fãs fieis a FromSftware e os entusiastas do estilo Soul's vão saber saborear o game, agora os marinheiros de primeira viagem podem ficar receosos ao jogo, ficar perdido sem saber o que fazer, ou desistir no meio do caminho. Mas vale a pena da uma chance extra antes de encosta-lo a pilha de jogos para o amanhã, poisElden Ring tem o incrível charme para atrair diversos públicos, mas só os fãs fieis a FromSftware e os entusiastas do estilo Soul's vão saber saborear o game, agora os marinheiros de primeira viagem podem ficar receosos ao jogo, ficar perdido sem saber o que fazer, ou desistir no meio do caminho. Mas vale a pena da uma chance extra antes de encosta-lo a pilha de jogos para o amanhã, pois tem batalhas épicas, uma exploração muito interessante para fãs de OW, a gameplay está mais solta e fluida, e o níveis de desafios continuam fazendo jus a marca da From. Os problemas técnicos ainda persistem, mas ainda sim isso não tira o brilho do que a FromSoftware e o seu legado.… Expand
  97. dangyosabyss
    Mar 17, 2022
    7
    Seems metacritic won't let me post a 3k character review. I'm getting tired of this. Easiest From game ever. Made to pander to casuals. Released unfinished. Lots of laziness and copypasting of content.
  98. PazuzuDD
    Mar 17, 2022
    6
    Meh. I decided to give it a go because it was said that it's a different approach, utilising open world etc but it's just another Souls game. The monster designs are great but take away the difficulty and it's just a Hack and Slash with mediocre story and bland environments, just like its predecessors.
  99. Oburi85
    Mar 17, 2022
    0
    I loved every second of it. It is just the perfect Soulsgame. Sure, there are some troubles with grass appearing a lil bit late but you got no microtransactions, the game is so huge with so many stuff to miss (yeah EA, you can fill up a game with no dlcs and make many missable areas just for fun!)...
    Fromsoft didnt promised anything and hell, they deliverd!
    I am just amazed by the game    I loved every second of it. It is just the perfect Soulsgame. Sure, there are some troubles with grass appearing a lil bit late but you got no microtransactions, the game is so huge with so many stuff to miss (yeah EA, you can fill up a game with no dlcs and make many missable areas just for fun!)...
    Fromsoft didnt promised anything and hell, they deliverd!
    I am just amazed by the game and start speedrunning now.    … Expand
  100. Tom11th
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    I cannot even describe how massive and beautiful this game is! How engaging and partially challenging it gets.

    The game gives you some clues, hints towards the story or exploration, everything else you have to figure out on your own. A pretty old-school approach to gaming. Whether you are a Souls/From Software fan or not, you should give it a try. It is a completely different    I cannot even describe how massive and beautiful this game is! How engaging and partially challenging it gets.

    The game gives you some clues, hints towards the story or exploration, everything else you have to figure out on your own.

    A pretty old-school approach to gaming. Whether you are a Souls/From Software fan or not, you should give it a try. It is a completely different experience from what you can get in most of the modern titles. Highly recommended.    … 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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