Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. BiggyOunce
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    This game is giving me the same feeling when I first played Fallout New Vegas so it's an instant 10 in my books
  2. Mtalbott16
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Story, landscape, gameplay, everything is perfect. It has taken all of the best features from every souls game, perfected them, and added a ton of new features to enjoy. Fromsoftware went all in with their first open-world game, and it is immediately one of, if not the best game they have made. The respec feature and ash of war feature allow for an endless possibility of playstyles, andStory, landscape, gameplay, everything is perfect. It has taken all of the best features from every souls game, perfected them, and added a ton of new features to enjoy. Fromsoftware went all in with their first open-world game, and it is immediately one of, if not the best game they have made. The respec feature and ash of war feature allow for an endless possibility of playstyles, and allow players to approach challenges when they are ready and explore first through its vast and open, yet full and complex world. Every player can find a playstyle that suits them and while the game is very difficult, it is still very accessible to everyone. Have never been more satisfied with a game before.… Expand
  3. yodigomiopinion
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    FFFFF don't be fooled by the critics... this game is 10/10, those who criticize are just some frustrated sony and their peculiar exclusives that already marry as if they take the same path as ubisoft... the others are also crazy fans of dark souls and its difficulty, elden ring is a more accessible soul and that annoys them, this game is better in every way, besides the 100 hours that youFFFFF don't be fooled by the critics... this game is 10/10, those who criticize are just some frustrated sony and their peculiar exclusives that already marry as if they take the same path as ubisoft... the others are also crazy fans of dark souls and its difficulty, elden ring is a more accessible soul and that annoys them, this game is better in every way, besides the 100 hours that you can spend exploring its whole world it is very fun to repeat it again but as a GOD. elden ring is 10/10 no matter what sony fanboys who love horizon and dark souls fanboys say... don't keep reading reviews or guide elden ring you don't enjoy or understand reading you enjoy exploring :D… Expand
  4. CursedDRAGON
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is one of those games that can be super stressful when trying to advance, while also being really enjoyable while you continue to progress forward in the story, overall I consider Elden Ring to be a great game with a beautiful open world to explore
  5. el321
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    best game ever.., beautifull graphic, perfect gameplay, deep story and lore. very groundbreaking open world game. most of issues not happen on my pc
  6. NitrogenInhaler
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    This game is like the best parts of Dark Souls 3 balanced out and then put in a world just as expansive and dense with content as BOTW
  7. JackRatesGames
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    If you loved Dark Souls 3, then you'll love this game. This game is Dark Souls 3 but open world with so much innovation on the open world. There is so much to explore with so many items to grab from the bosses you'll find along you're journey. Every boss feels amazing to fight and punish you just enough for your mistakes and reward you for manipulating the boss into moves that you knowIf you loved Dark Souls 3, then you'll love this game. This game is Dark Souls 3 but open world with so much innovation on the open world. There is so much to explore with so many items to grab from the bosses you'll find along you're journey. Every boss feels amazing to fight and punish you just enough for your mistakes and reward you for manipulating the boss into moves that you know will guarantee you damage on the boss. The bosses are incredibly creative with amazing designs. The endgame is incredibly fun as you can go back and kill the bosses in caves and dungeons that you were not able to kill in the beginning of the game and get new items from them to use in your next journey. The only flaw I can even bring up are some performance issues but the game is so good that you would rate it an 11/10 and the performance issues are the only thing that bring it down to a sad, lowly 10/10. This game is absolutely perfection and even if you have never played a souls like game I highly recommend you going to pick up this game.… Expand
  8. Lilmart
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    Most recommended and biggest game in 2022, it's like a unforgettable journey for me.
  9. Dreamz70
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    This game has everything you could want in an RPG, a giant open world hundred of spells and weapons, plenty of different armor and hundreds of bosses. From software really outdid themselves with this game and made a masterpiece
  10. Mohammeddd
    Apr 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  11. khrelian
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Best game ever. Way more than another Souls game. Absolutely stunning. Must have.
  12. Noxwiz
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    This is the very first souls game i’ve ever played and i finished this game in 168 HOURS!!! Elden ring is definitely the greatest game of all times, at least for me ✌
  13. xGreedo
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    One of the best game i have ever played.
    And i play video games for 17 years now
  14. Hamburger0gamin
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    We need more games like this!!!

    Elden ring takes the overused formula of open world And makes it fresh again even after countless hour “open world fatigue” it never felt like the developers added useless boring chores to pad run time everything here is good quality stuff
  15. 951ben
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    I genuinely haven’t been able to put the controller down. I have NEVER played a souls game before and always wanted to start so I jumped on the Elden Ring bandwagon to be my “first.” All I can say is that this has been one of my most beloved experiences in gaming and I genuinely think this is my favorite game of all time. This MY personal opinion and yeah it looks like I’m sucking the gameI genuinely haven’t been able to put the controller down. I have NEVER played a souls game before and always wanted to start so I jumped on the Elden Ring bandwagon to be my “first.” All I can say is that this has been one of my most beloved experiences in gaming and I genuinely think this is my favorite game of all time. This MY personal opinion and yeah it looks like I’m sucking the game off…. But if you play the game and actually beat it… you’ll understand why I am. Absolute 10/10.… Expand
  16. PyschoCurt
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game - Not just for fans of the series but a great starter game as it can be as easy or as hard as you'd like due to the exploration aspect I've put about 144 hours into it and completed I could have went slower or faster but I never felt burnt out..any road blocks are in player skill and not due to the game feeling cheap or "too hard" so it's amazing once you overcome ..ManyBeautiful game - Not just for fans of the series but a great starter game as it can be as easy or as hard as you'd like due to the exploration aspect I've put about 144 hours into it and completed I could have went slower or faster but I never felt burnt out..any road blocks are in player skill and not due to the game feeling cheap or "too hard" so it's amazing once you overcome ..Many times you can pinpoint where you went wrong such as getting too greedy with hits mis timing a dodge, good sense of progression wherever it's levelling up your character, weapons or summons - Story is intriguing albeit hidden within the vast world within item descriptions/item locations etc overall good time 10/10 for me my favourite of the series.… Expand
  17. AlainPony
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Este juego es cocaina pura! Su mundo, sus secretos, sus jefes y todo lo que hay que explorar te va a mantener pegado a la consola por HORAS! Es tan misterioso como Bloodborbe pero mas con aires a DS. Es From Software en su Prime. Un GOTY seguro.
  18. Jovicon
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Después de jugar más de 160 horas de en mi primera cuenta y hacer el 100% de los trofeos, quiero seguir jugando. Es un juego increíble, su mundo abierto es basto y amplio, cada escenografía es hermosa.

    Cada personaje tiene una razón de ser y existir. Si lo matas puede cambiar por completo la historia y muchas quests.

    Al enfrentarme por primera vez a margit y llevar cerca de unos 30 intentos, tuve que iniciar mi búsqueda en el mapa y ver otras opciones. Lo hermoso fue volver y poder derrotarlo, fue increíble.

    La construcción de ambiente y espacio es fenomenal. Además que la historia te deja libertad para crearla. Puedes ir tan rápido como quieras o investigando todos lo detalles. En cuanto a la música, siento que en ciertos momentos es monotona, pero cuando estamos con ciertos bosses enciende la epicidad al máximo.

    Lo único que no me ha gustado, es el movimiento de ciertos jefes gigantes. Se pierden en la pantalla y en el entorno. Su movimiento es torpe y muchas veces quedan flotando o mal parados. Se nota que no están bien diseñados para el tamaño de la arena. Cosa contraria al dragón que se enfrenta en la arena de gladiadores, a pesar de ser gigante el combate se siente épico y fuera de bugs. Al menos fue uno de los pocos gigantes que no me dio problemas. Malekith dentro de sus piruetas cayó en un pilar, desapareció, apareció en frente de mi y me mato de un solo golpe.

    La dificultad la encuentro justa, ya que el mundo abierto te permite armarte lo suficiente para lidiar con cualquier jefe. Además que la cantidad de armas que existe en el juego te permite cambiar de estrategia en base al tipo de combate.

    Sin duda el mejor juego que he jugado en mucho tiempo y seguramente volveré a jugar.

    Es un deber jugar este juego.    … Expand
  19. ChocoBIBI
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Good gameplay i loved the experience from the first playtrough. Even with the broken pvp builds i still manage to have good experience. Didnt encounter any major bugs and glitches to ruin something. And overall i loved the gorgeous views and fights.
  20. paul78
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This game is demanding as it is rewarding. It immerses the player in a world full of mystery, exploration, and challenging enemy encounters while you roam the beautifully designed Lands Between with a palpable sense of imminent threat. Elden Ring is all about the combat and the weapon arts don’t disappoint, with a stunning array of weapon choices and art combinations, engaging in combat isThis game is demanding as it is rewarding. It immerses the player in a world full of mystery, exploration, and challenging enemy encounters while you roam the beautifully designed Lands Between with a palpable sense of imminent threat. Elden Ring is all about the combat and the weapon arts don’t disappoint, with a stunning array of weapon choices and art combinations, engaging in combat is so satisfying.

    The unique hallmark of FromSoft games is what it demands of the player; to learn the different tools at your disposal designed to help you overcome the difficulty in a way that suits the player. It is a much more sophisticated difficulty setting than a mere slider and has a massive effect on drawing the community together as well as making the game replay-able as you try different builds and continue discovery.

    There are subtle clues to direct the player, including enemies that seem too difficult; the game’s way of telling you to go somewhere else and come back when you are levelled up. It is challenging, but this makes the accomplishment all the more special.

    Some users who have given a zero rating because they found enemies too hard have also given Assassins Creed Valhalla a 10/10. These players need their hand holding and don’t want a challenge, they want predictable and easy. They don’t have the minerals to take on Elden Ring and are just leaving bad reviews after rage quitting. You can’t expect to one-shot enemies in this game, it requires some learning of the enemy combat move set - apparently that notion is too difficult for some. Also there are many tools at your disposal that will trivialise the game difficulty if you just put the effort into playing and figuring things out, but no these people would rather put effort into downvoting and review bombing.

    Elden Ring sold 12 million copies in the first 3 weeks of launch and will deservedly be GOTY. That said, it isn’t for everyone, but as a casual gamer playing when I can around work and family commitments I find it easy to pickup and play in small doses and come back to later.

    Performance on the PS5 is good enough if not a constant 60fps. I tried the PS4 version on PS5 and while a perfect 60fps I didn’t think the trade off was worth it. All in all, this is one of my favourite games of all time, along with Bloodborne.    … Expand
  21. dishant27
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal Game, must play. People who usually hate this game didn't go through the tutorial and then realize they have to fight every boss right away. Go explore.
  22. Bretwalda
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    By far the best game in 2022. has a very immersive story, Worthy of GOTY. This game is a True Masterpiece.
  23. StewyMelatonin
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This was my first souls-like game and it was a ton of fun. It took me 3-4 shorter play sessions to really get into it and figure out what was going on, but after that I was hooked. Yes you will die in this game, but it's really not a big deal. If I ever walked into an enemy or area that was way too difficult I would just go somewhere else and come back later....and that's really theThis was my first souls-like game and it was a ton of fun. It took me 3-4 shorter play sessions to really get into it and figure out what was going on, but after that I was hooked. Yes you will die in this game, but it's really not a big deal. If I ever walked into an enemy or area that was way too difficult I would just go somewhere else and come back later....and that's really the coolest part about the game. It's so big and there is so much to explore and that is what kept me really interested. If you like open world RPGs I think this game is definitely worth its retail price.… Expand
  24. Lex143
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This game exceeded expectations in an era where video games have better trailers than gameplay.
  25. Crock_Wilson
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This is the peak of souls like games. So many different ways to go about overcoming the challenges it presents you. Every build feels viable.
  26. nharvey
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    Excellent addition to FromSoft’s roster. Had more fun with this than any of their previous titles which is saying a lot. Cannot wait for DLC installments. My game of the year for sure.
  27. Tony_Delargy
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    I love this game my only complaint is that its so good to the point where It can be addictive. Other than that the story and combat are amazing the pure size and complexity of the map is extraordinary 10/10 definitely would recommend.
  28. LordRed
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    What a beautiful game, I've only spent 70 hours on this game and expect I'll spend much more. The graphics aren't the best but the art style far more than. Enthralling lore to find all throughout the world and some or the most epic boss fights I've ever played whilst gaming, I can't wait to find all the lore and other things I may have missed along the way!
  29. Crisoc
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    That game is amazing. A very good art design and graphics. A gorgeous open world that you don't want to stop exploring. The map is gigantic and full of details. And with each exploration, new things to discover and new enemies to defeat. Wide variety of equipment and items. The new combat options work very well. Basically they used the best features of the olds SOULS games. For me is theThat game is amazing. A very good art design and graphics. A gorgeous open world that you don't want to stop exploring. The map is gigantic and full of details. And with each exploration, new things to discover and new enemies to defeat. Wide variety of equipment and items. The new combat options work very well. Basically they used the best features of the olds SOULS games. For me is the best SOULS.… Expand
  30. Bridlock
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    People saying the graphics are out dated on other worldly drugs and their reviews should not be taken seriously. They are just big mad because they can’t beat it. Fantastic game!
  31. will_klein_
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing. From the intriguing open world to the adapting combat this game will go down in history as one of the best ever made.
  32. C0W8OY
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Just a perfect game. Vast open world with pretty much no squandered opportunities. Vast amount of weapons, skills and play styles. And **** BEAUTIFUL graphics at times. The game is difficult at times and will temporarily piss you off but once you overcome the hardship you will feel a great sense of accomplishment.
    This game is great. It’s my first time actively playing a Souls game, and    Just a perfect game. Vast open world with pretty much no squandered opportunities. Vast amount of weapons, skills and play styles. And **** BEAUTIFUL graphics at times. The game is difficult at times and will temporarily piss you off but once you overcome the hardship you will feel a great sense of accomplishment.
    This game is great. It’s my first time actively playing a Souls game, and it’s probably the best one to enter the series with. I plan on playing the rest of the Souls series in time.    … Expand
  33. Retsybear
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    This is my first time playing a FromSoft game and I'm loving it. Even if you cheese this game it's still fun. 10/10 game
  34. ImGambit
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Where do I begin after playing 100+h and reaching the last boss exploring every corner of the vast open World I can confidently say if you are a true gamer you will enjoy this game it gi es you freedom to do your own aventure there's always something to explore a new área a new ítem whit a piece of the lore and giving you new info about the the game makes you feel like you are really outWhere do I begin after playing 100+h and reaching the last boss exploring every corner of the vast open World I can confidently say if you are a true gamer you will enjoy this game it gi es you freedom to do your own aventure there's always something to explore a new área a new ítem whit a piece of the lore and giving you new info about the the game makes you feel like you are really out there adventuring on your own its that it doesnt have clear quest makes like other titles but that jus makes it more enticing you have making it so you have to interact with every npc you find truly explore to fino solutions to your quest. In a few words its a great game Looking it objectively and truly playing and learning how to explore without spoon feed information for the quest will make you want to play more, there's people that complains about the dificulty but that just make it much more rewarding when you achieve your objectively or defeat a boss that took you many tries. Its an adventure that anyone that like a challenge and exploring shouldn't miss.… Expand
  35. Abdullahajaz
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    90 hours in and not even finished. The scope of this game is insane. We'll be seeing "Elden Ring - likes" for the next good while
  36. Viktorshiktor
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    The only true game ever made. All other games are below this. The pinnacle of human achievement. Mind blown
  37. Toyaflo
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    GOTY EASY unless Valve decides to drop Portal 3 Outta nowhere I don't see how anything beats it. One of the major elements that makes this game so incredible is it's open world. The open world doesn't feel forced like many games but feels like a natural evolution of dark souls. A problem I have with open world games is how many times story telling is done through dialogue. This isn't badGOTY EASY unless Valve decides to drop Portal 3 Outta nowhere I don't see how anything beats it. One of the major elements that makes this game so incredible is it's open world. The open world doesn't feel forced like many games but feels like a natural evolution of dark souls. A problem I have with open world games is how many times story telling is done through dialogue. This isn't bad but is quite a lazy and forceful way to approach world development. Dark Souls has the habit of letting it's world speak for itself and that aspect of dark souls compliments an open world design. Elden ring also has a plethora of weapons to experiment with and build your character around. The element of respec ing brought in from Dark Souls 2 allows you to experiment with your build. The enemy variety in this game is off the charts although plenty of bosses are reused. It can get tedious to fight the same boss again with only minor changes but all of the repeated bosses are optional and something you mainly just fight for better loot so you can fight other harder bosses more easily. There are a few late game bosses with are overly aggressive but 2-3 hours for frustration in no way sours the hundreds of hours of enjoyment you have in this game. The main quest is quite straightforward and easy to follow but some side quests will require you to go really out of your way to complete which is something a lot of people might not like but a counterpoint to that is these quests enhance the sense of discovery like no other game does. If there was a straight line pointing you to all the right places the open world would lose a lot of it's meaning. I don't want to talk about the graphics of this game as there are the beta cucks that complain about them whenever a single ray of light doesn't bounce of their character's **** at the right angle but it's safe to say that Elden ring is a beautiful game and it's art direction is out of this world that more than makes up for it's graphics which are already pretty good. The only thing I can complain about is maybe the multiplayer, dark souls has never had a good history with multiplayer although the net code is better than it's previous games it's right now far from ideal and a few balancing issues plague the game as well as certain weapons that are fun to use in single player aren't very fun used against you in multiplayer, it is a minor gripe however something I've learnt to let slide as the souls community when it comes to multiplayer is very good and sometimes the toxic parts can be fun. If you are a souls fan you are guaranteed to love this and if you aren't this game will definitely make you want to go back and try out their other titles (I recommend bloodborne it's my personal favourite). This game is definitely a masterpiece and has me looking at Fromsoftware with eager eyes to see what they come up with next as it will has big shoes to fill.… Expand
  38. zuizu
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    Great feeling of exploration, the world is huge. Boss fights are amazing.
  39. yahata
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    one of the best games I ever played, amazing open world and combat and made me enjoy souls like games.
  40. TomzyF
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible, and truly shows us what a RPG should be, you explore as much or as little as you like. Its a vibrant beautiful and brutal world!! Amazing game 10/10 would recommend to any and all. whether you have played any From Software games before or not!!
  41. ArunGokul1
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece in making... game should be like eldenring ,more to game play than money ...
  42. Maximozo
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Love this game! Ultimate souls game with INSANE beautiful world full of new stuff to explore and find out all by yourself! Game has multiple mechanics u can try its just there its letting u do it how u want to defeat it and has like 6 endings u can do by your actions/quests/idk am still finding out :D. I played like 200hrs till i defeated it but still i have a lot to explore so. If u wantLove this game! Ultimate souls game with INSANE beautiful world full of new stuff to explore and find out all by yourself! Game has multiple mechanics u can try its just there its letting u do it how u want to defeat it and has like 6 endings u can do by your actions/quests/idk am still finding out :D. I played like 200hrs till i defeated it but still i have a lot to explore so. If u want a game that lets u do whatever u want and like u want it just there :) just writing this cuz many kids dont know how to play this game cuz todays games are just so dum :D anyway :D love it cant wait for dlc :) just play it by yourself :) love u fromsoft… Expand
  43. Delib0t
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece - gameplay is smooth, story is confusing but exciting, enemies are tough but manageable. Overall 10/10
  44. yairkohn
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    When I first played it I got annoyed as it seemed too similar to previous games in the series. After over 300 hr of game time I can say that this is easily the best of FS and one of the best RPGs ever made.
  45. Gondim
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made, easy. Might be the most fantastic world created on a videogame and such a mastery in everything it proposes to do. A truly milestone in the videogame industry. People will talk and discover secret things while playing this game for a really, really long time: months! years! This is huge! Just WOW!
  46. ARTBAR
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    I want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who worked on this game, as a fan of the series, it just went in perfectly, combined all the best that was in the previous series and surprised with a stunning open world and the form of its exploration, exploding landscape and labyrinths, a huge variety of mobs, weapons, bosses, clothes and so on and amazing design, for all these 100+ hoursI want to express my deep gratitude to everyone who worked on this game, as a fan of the series, it just went in perfectly, combined all the best that was in the previous series and surprised with a stunning open world and the form of its exploration, exploding landscape and labyrinths, a huge variety of mobs, weapons, bosses, clothes and so on and amazing design, for all these 100+ hours of sheer pleasure, I express my gratitude from the bottom of my heart… Expand
  47. Vert1gus
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    New to the “Souls” genre, but this game is an excellent way to join this style of gameplay. Reminds me of Zelda Breath of the Wild kinda. The “feel” anyway, the combat is brutal, but with summons and the ashes of war that you can add to weapons are awesome ways to help make it easier.
  48. Yokozuma
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, this game is better than Gex. Very fun, challenging and erotic experience
  49. Rascel23
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I’ve ever played……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….… Expand
  50. Nheo15
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    They improve alot love the open world and my money is not wasted buying Elden ring. More power FROMSOFT.
  51. Malek_Rockie
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is AMAZING. If you plan on playing this, do yourself a favor and try to think of it as a world that you wanna uncover in all sort of ways. There's always something new to discover, whether it's a hidden cave, a new city right under your nose, or a small gateway to a new world. This game has it all. The negative reviews are almost always because of the difficulty of the game, yes the game is difficult but it can become easy if you either learn how to gid gud or change up your character build which you can do mid game.
    The world of Elden Ring is just gorgeous, you can feel a history behind every section. I remember one time I found a normal enemy sitting on one knee in front of a grave and started thinking 'I wonder what's his story' or the one time I found another normal enemy standing in an abandoned city playing on the flute by himself. and speaking of music, the use of music in Elden Ring is so good and I won't spoil anything about that. just play the game already    … Expand
  52. RiSK907
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    The game is a masterpiece. As usual, some on the internet decided to bombard the game with negative reviews for absolutely no reason. Pay them no mind. The game is unlike anything you have ever played before - it is gorgeous, mysterious, the massive worlds feels rich and alive, everywhere you go there is something new and awe-inspiring to discover, the battle system is so fun and soThe game is a masterpiece. As usual, some on the internet decided to bombard the game with negative reviews for absolutely no reason. Pay them no mind. The game is unlike anything you have ever played before - it is gorgeous, mysterious, the massive worlds feels rich and alive, everywhere you go there is something new and awe-inspiring to discover, the battle system is so fun and so engaging, it challenges you but if you ever feel stuck, you easily can go exploring and come back five times stronger. After playing this game twice and sinking almost 200 hours into it, I can easily say it is one of my top five all-time favorite games, hands down. Do yourself a favor - buy and play this game ASAP. You will NOT be disappointed.… Expand
  53. TheCroWolf
    May 11, 2022
    10
    After playing Bethesda crap games and ubisoft crazy games this is finally something so good and fresh like witcher 3 was 2015 10/10 deserved
  54. PrimeZardock
    May 1, 2022
    10
    The game is amazing. It honestly deserves game of the year and game of the decade. Everything from the combat to the world building to the customization is phenomenal. You need to buy this game.
  55. AtlasF
    May 7, 2022
    10
    Awesome, easily 10/10. I really can't say much more. It's beautiful, well designed and every time I think I've seen it all, I find more. I'm a huge fan of RPGs, but this is very unique. No quest markers, no hand holding. You must find everything out for yourself. The detail is incredible, you just have to look, listen, read and find it all yourself. People are whining about the lack ofAwesome, easily 10/10. I really can't say much more. It's beautiful, well designed and every time I think I've seen it all, I find more. I'm a huge fan of RPGs, but this is very unique. No quest markers, no hand holding. You must find everything out for yourself. The detail is incredible, you just have to look, listen, read and find it all yourself. People are whining about the lack of story, go look and spend time finding it all out. The lack of quest markers and quest design. Go look and find it all out for yourself. If you do you will find the rewards are very much worth the searching. Game of the year for sure. 100%. One of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
  56. Mark2vis
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Parabéns a From Software por fazer esse jogo englobando as mecânicas da serie Souls em um jogo de mundo aberto cheio de vida e diversidade
    Melhor jogo de mundo aberto desde Skyrim
  57. GoldExperiens
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is just an completed version of dark souls but it doesn’t make it bad although it makes the game real masterpiece
  58. Steamtitans
    May 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un gran juego muy difícil pero satisfactorio, pase media hora tratando de vencer al primer jefe pero valió cada segundo… Expand
  59. Sleckers
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Incredible game.

    I was a soul's noob when I started this game and have only now stopped playing to conquer all soul's games I can find. I played a small bit of this game prior to purchasing it and fell in love within an hour, the difficulty was there but it never felt unrealistic or cheap. Each death left me confident I could improve either my tactic or play style before rushing back    Incredible game.

    I was a soul's noob when I started this game and have only now stopped playing to conquer all soul's games I can find.

    I played a small bit of this game prior to purchasing it and fell in love within an hour, the difficulty was there but it never felt unrealistic or cheap. Each death left me confident I could improve either my tactic or play style before rushing back in to take another attempt.

    Prior to this game, I attempted a few souls games such as Bloodborne but never liked some of the features (long runs back, lack of guidance, road blocks of "git good" or you can't proceed) but the open world nature of Elden Ring and some other quality of life improvements have negated these issues and produced not just an amazing game for me, but one that has opened my eyes to the entire soul's series.

    The world itself is large and sprawling but finding something to do feels very organic, no longer am I ticking off map marker locations but instead, I am stumbling accross interesting places to visit. Events such as running away from a group of mobs to find a crypt or opening a chest and finding more than I bargained for were all extremelty exciting experiences and I have fond memories of this game.

    The feeling of satisfaction when you defeat a hard enemy is amazing with this game, I haven't played a game like this where I have been stuck, strugling and banging my head against a wall only to keep going with a smile on my face since the 90's.

    One of my all time fav games.    … Expand
  60. average-reviewr
    May 3, 2022
    10
    It was a souls maserpiece. The bosses were intimidating and the performance was good but not great. The story was good as always, like the hidden statue and walls. Especially the game needs a bit more optimization on the consoles but as an average souls player, I believe from software will fix it so 10 out of 10! (note: I suggest to search hidden things and story on the internet if you'reIt was a souls maserpiece. The bosses were intimidating and the performance was good but not great. The story was good as always, like the hidden statue and walls. Especially the game needs a bit more optimization on the consoles but as an average souls player, I believe from software will fix it so 10 out of 10! (note: I suggest to search hidden things and story on the internet if you're not VaatiVidya or Zullie the witch)… Expand
  61. pflac
    Jun 9, 2022
    10
    An amazing expansion upon the Dark Souls formula. How is it possible for a game to have so much content with such high quality? From Software achieved the impossible. It's not a perfect game, but it definitely deserves a 10/10.
  62. Mehrunes
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. Everything about it is just perfect. The gameplay is fun and exhilarating and the world is fun to explore and packed with things to find. It's also probably one of the prettiest games I've ever played. The spells look amazing. It has that classic From Software feeling put dialed up to 10.
    However, the horse is kinda buggy sometimes, but I've rarely had problems with that,    Amazing game. Everything about it is just perfect. The gameplay is fun and exhilarating and the world is fun to explore and packed with things to find. It's also probably one of the prettiest games I've ever played. The spells look amazing. It has that classic From Software feeling put dialed up to 10.
    However, the horse is kinda buggy sometimes, but I've rarely had problems with that, especially after the recent patches. I also feel like the crypts get tedious because they are all kinda the same. But there's dogs-I mean, turtles. In short 10/10. Must play    … Expand
  63. Gekkehuiz
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Sometimes it just all clicks, graphics, theme, score, this game is the best FromSoftware has brought to us thus far. One of the things that sets Elden Ring apart from Dark Souls is the difficulty. As a player you now have more options to make the game a little bit easier or harder as you see fit. Making it by far the easiest Souls game for new Souls players.

    This is the first game I got    Sometimes it just all clicks, graphics, theme, score, this game is the best FromSoftware has brought to us thus far. One of the things that sets Elden Ring apart from Dark Souls is the difficulty. As a player you now have more options to make the game a little bit easier or harder as you see fit. Making it by far the easiest Souls game for new Souls players.

    This is the first game I got platinum on PS4 and PS5 and even went as far as NG+8 and I'm still enjoying this game...    … Expand
  64. lukelukelukeluk
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best games in the last decade! Need more games like this
  65. Qu4ntum
    May 7, 2022
    10
    Best game of all time. Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 8/10
    Graphics: 9/10
    Difficulty: 8/10
    Overall Enjoyability: 9.5/10
  66. IamBeanhead
    May 8, 2022
    10
    This games world is enormous and filled with things to do. The beautiful design and lore of this game is remarkable and each location you reach seems to tell a story in itself. Enemy design is unparalleled. Fantastic music and sound. Combat is smooth and there is tons of different builds to play with. The absence of a quest log fits so well with this game. Allows you to adventure, howThis games world is enormous and filled with things to do. The beautiful design and lore of this game is remarkable and each location you reach seems to tell a story in itself. Enemy design is unparalleled. Fantastic music and sound. Combat is smooth and there is tons of different builds to play with. The absence of a quest log fits so well with this game. Allows you to adventure, how you’re supposed to, and explore yourself without dozens of waypoints and markers. It keeps you immersed in the world. I’m constantly in awe of how beautiful some of the locations look and even some of the enemy designs. The game is very accessible. Yes it’s a hard game but you can make it easier if you want. Farming runes to over level every enemy you come across and certain builds make some bosses seem like a joke. But you can play how you want. That’s what makes the game very enjoyable for me. It’s easier than most souls games but not because the actual enemies and bosses are easier but because of the amount of different tools and ways you can come at these enemies. You can also just walk away, level up, and come back later. The difficulty is masterfully balanced. If you have been wanting to jump into the Souls series, this is the game to do it. Don’t let the difficulty scare you from this masterpiece of a game. If you are stuck or need help with what builds you can use, there are plenty of guides out there. You can also use summons to make fights easier and take some pressure off of you. It’s the most accessible Souls game. Play it. You will not regret it.… Expand
  67. MahsIsDum
    May 8, 2022
    10
    This game is fun! graphics are good, fun combat and amazing armor

    I see people complain about performance issues but personally never had those issues
  68. Baltur
    May 8, 2022
    10
    Really great game. Cool atmosphere nearly 100h played and it still makes a lot of fun.
  69. Platinumhunter7
    May 9, 2022
    10
    This game is just a masterpiece Every time I say I found everything if find a new things that keeping me playing its just wonderful
  70. MaxC3ph
    May 9, 2022
    10
    Awesome game this sets benchmark on how games should be designed ,story telling and lots more.

    I came from sekiro as big fan of that alone title expection were high from ERing and its outstanding,never played darksouls or fan of ds like games.But sekiro and elden ring is gem. I own and played elden ring both on pc and ps5 .Its still feel satisfying. Tip is to play with calm,    Awesome game this sets benchmark on how games should be designed ,story telling and lots more.

    I came from sekiro as big fan of that alone title expection were high from ERing and its outstanding,never played darksouls or fan of ds like games.But sekiro and elden ring is gem.

    I own and played elden ring both on pc and ps5 .Its still feel satisfying.

    Tip is to play with calm, learning and relax mind .you will love playing time and again once you get the rhythm.    … Expand
  71. TRVOR
    May 9, 2022
    10
    Most people have given this game a 10/10, which I can agree with, up to a point.

    The good: - The map is huge and varied - the enemies are all beautifully designed and are well animated - the game's difficulty, paired with the high map allows for "if you struggling in one place, give up a go some else", simply brilliant - the combat is oh so very satisfying once you find the right    Most people have given this game a 10/10, which I can agree with, up to a point.

    The good:

    - The map is huge and varied
    - the enemies are all beautifully designed and are well animated
    - the game's difficulty, paired with the high map allows for "if you struggling in one place, give up a go some else", simply brilliant
    - the combat is oh so very satisfying once you find the right play style
    - "most" of the bosses are challenging but possible to defeat after you've given them a few hundred goes.
    - the story (while of course being very vague) is interesting and once you get down to it, have the good old George R.R. Martin spice that he applied to The Song of Ice and Fire books.

    The Bad:

    - a few bosses are bloody awful, there's one near the end of the game that is so poorly thought out you'd think the developers were playing a joke on you which you can't even laugh at the cause of how un-fun it was to fight this, and this wouldn't that bad if you could just ignore it and go somewhere else, but you have to defeat this boss in order to finish the game, so I'm sitting here thinking "F--- you FromSoftware" bash my head in every time I die.

    All and all, I am extremely happy I played this game despite the many times it beat me down, I will never forget the way I finished it, the final boss had me are 10% health, and I had no way to heal myself, so I just thought "F--- it" and hammered away at its health, perfectly dodging every attack, it eventually got to the point where we were both one hit away from killing each other, it tried to grab me, but I dodged through it and killed it, and the feeling I got from that moment is something I will never forget.

    This game is a masterpiece and everyone should try it.    … Expand
  72. lisasimpsonjuni
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    Absolutely perfect game. Beautiful environments, great bosses, and best of all no forced in-app purchases. 11/11
  73. Dusk_YS
    May 11, 2022
    10
    A real masterpiece, don't trust people who have bought the it only to hate it.
  74. Reblack
    May 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Best Souls like game and gigantic open world. One of the best games of the last 3 years… Expand
  75. Th1ccB01
    May 11, 2022
    10
    This is the greatest game I have ever played!!! I can’t stop thinking about what I want to do next in the game. Would recommend to everyone who isn’t lame.
  76. Micheal_Morbius
    May 11, 2022
    10
    You've heard all the praise about this game. However, I feel at sometimes the game is genuinely too hard to the point where it detracts from the experience, but maybe you like a challenge. This one thing is nowhere near enough to make this a bad game though. I highly recommend it to experienced gamers, but not so much those who play games to relax.
  77. Lobofoxo
    May 12, 2022
    10
    The game i have been waiting for so long. DS3 was awesome, but this is a masterpiece. Played it 3 times, achieved 3 endings. Fully recommended to anyone who wanted to play any DS game but was afraid because of its difficulty, but also for anyone who has experience with any DS game. The game is hard as expected, but because of the open world you can level up easily without defeating bossThe game i have been waiting for so long. DS3 was awesome, but this is a masterpiece. Played it 3 times, achieved 3 endings. Fully recommended to anyone who wanted to play any DS game but was afraid because of its difficulty, but also for anyone who has experience with any DS game. The game is hard as expected, but because of the open world you can level up easily without defeating boss after boss and then everything gets much easier.… Expand
  78. Jusso
    May 12, 2022
    10
    Un mundo abierto diferente, Incita bastante a la exploración sin llevarte de la mano y la recompensa bastante bien ya qué hay objetos útiles escondidos y algunos jefes secretos secretos que son espectaculares. El combate está bastante pulido y apartado artístico que ,aunque, se siente que es un motor gráfico obsoleto es simplemente hermoso. La evolución lógica de la fórmula Souls.

    Tendrá    Un mundo abierto diferente, Incita bastante a la exploración sin llevarte de la mano y la recompensa bastante bien ya qué hay objetos útiles escondidos y algunos jefes secretos secretos que son espectaculares. El combate está bastante pulido y apartado artístico que ,aunque, se siente que es un motor gráfico obsoleto es simplemente hermoso. La evolución lógica de la fórmula Souls.

    Tendrá algunos fallos como que se extiende la duración artificialmente poniendo jefes repetidos y después de muchas horas puede llegar a ser algo repetitivo aunque después el juego te sorprende y se pasa, entre otros fallos minúsculos que no demeritan lo bueno.    … Expand
  79. Hungrywingerd
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Amazing game I have never played a souls game so it was very challenging to beat the game but I liked it
  80. jtwain7
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is one of the greatest games ever made. Vast and beautiful open world that offers cool rewards for exploration, deep combat system that allows you to make your own customized build with a HUGE selection of weapons and special weapon arts, wide variety of enemies that will always keep you on your toes as you explore the world, and SO MANY BOSSES that will present the bestElden Ring is one of the greatest games ever made. Vast and beautiful open world that offers cool rewards for exploration, deep combat system that allows you to make your own customized build with a HUGE selection of weapons and special weapon arts, wide variety of enemies that will always keep you on your toes as you explore the world, and SO MANY BOSSES that will present the best challenges for you. This game is hard. Do not approach your enemy without understanding that this world wants to KICK YOUR ASS. But as you progress your attributes and your weapons, it is honestly one of the best experiences a game can throw at you. You will feel absolute euphoria when you kill that boss that was destroying you. So, with all that being said, I recommend picking up this game. It’s so refreshing to see that a game lives up to AND exceeds the hype surrounding it. Easily GOTY and I’m here to stand behind it all the way.… Expand
  81. Passionflower
    May 15, 2022
    10
    Don't play this game, it will totally ruin every other open world game for you. This is a masterpiece.
  82. CrowzerVidia
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a remarkable open world filled with excitement. Outstanding Open World, Graphics, Combat, Details. If you are a souls fan, this game is for you
  83. HogeyOne
    May 16, 2022
    10
    This is my first ever review, signed up to Metactic today. I am 57 and have been gaming for over 40 years starting with a Spectrum ZX81, Elden ring is probaly one of the best games I have ever played. I have never played a From Software game before, but this is just amazing. Its the exploring and discovering new quests and new areas (With the help of Youtube) I just dont want it to end, IThis is my first ever review, signed up to Metactic today. I am 57 and have been gaming for over 40 years starting with a Spectrum ZX81, Elden ring is probaly one of the best games I have ever played. I have never played a From Software game before, but this is just amazing. Its the exploring and discovering new quests and new areas (With the help of Youtube) I just dont want it to end, I am hoping DLC will be out by the time I have finished. My advice take your time and savour every moment of this fanatstic experiance. Just be prepared to die......a lot, but this is part of the just one more go, its not going to beat me feeling which is missing from a lot of games. Do you sell a favour buy it now and ignore any bad reviews.… Expand
  84. Eclipse2105
    May 16, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! Better than Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3. Which is very tough to beat both games. Elden Ring capture rich and beautiful architecture and gorgeous with dark fantasy. It’s easier to get into and very assessable to new coming players. I’ve been playing Souls since DS1 on 360. But this game is on whole another level. I’ll give it 100/10
  85. Big_greg
    May 17, 2022
    10
    I love this game its so enjoyable just wandering about and descovering new things about the lore of the game and new items i have well over 300 hours and still growing a must buy for any veteran souls gamer and new souls gamers best game in recent times my GOTY
  86. diegobm23
    May 17, 2022
    10
    The Fromsoftware's magnum opus, this game is the pinnacle an open world that is instigating, vastly big and so full of content that I took 195 hours to complete the first playthrough.
  87. Jamse
    May 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game this morning this game of the year Because of the lack of competition, is deserves the title… Expand
  88. Kioksy
    May 18, 2022
    10
    This is without any doubt the best game of 2022 and perhaps one of the best games I've ever played.
  89. do2aah
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made from the best developers. No Cap or **** in the game, just top notch quality gaming content. A very undrpriced game!
  90. Zoho
    May 20, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing, such a big world to explore, getting loot is fun, the bosses are amazing, and overall an amazing experience, I have spent 100 hours for my first playthrough, absolutely astonishing, this game will win the Game of the year reward, I'm betting money on it!
  91. RIVERPLATE14
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Great game , my first "souls game" really beautiful. I don't know the other souls game but this was really worth it
  92. eduhBRPS5
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    Best Soulslike ever made, actually actually ties with the new Demons Souls Ps5 soul when i thought nothing would passa Demons Soul this bad boy come along and surprises us all, well deserved prize
  93. CLaNLoRrD
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is easily one of the best and most memorable games I've ever played. Fromsoft managed to polish and combine almost every good part of their previous titles, and make it work in an open world formula. The game is huge and filled with a lots of quality content. The art style is beautiful, many unique areas, great boss encounters with banger soundtracks. The exploration is reallyElden Ring is easily one of the best and most memorable games I've ever played. Fromsoft managed to polish and combine almost every good part of their previous titles, and make it work in an open world formula. The game is huge and filled with a lots of quality content. The art style is beautiful, many unique areas, great boss encounters with banger soundtracks. The exploration is really rewarding and fun, and even after 100+ hours I still felt invested and wanted more and more. As a big fan of the Soulslike genre, this game made me fell in love with video games once again.… Expand
  94. GGKaz
    May 22, 2022
    10
    Hands down THE BEST souls game experience. I have started a couple of Fromsoftware games but quit all of them early-mid game. Elden Ring creates a world that can be as challenging or forgiving as you want it to be.
  95. SomeGamerRequal
    May 23, 2022
    10
    God damnit. Godly game and future goty of 2022. I can only say that the game is not captivating with graphics, but the mechanics well known from souls have been perfectly developed, new features added in this game are really well suited. music, locations and bosses are just stunning. Just enjoy this challenging game. It's funny that some people give this game low ratings, but they don'tGod damnit. Godly game and future goty of 2022. I can only say that the game is not captivating with graphics, but the mechanics well known from souls have been perfectly developed, new features added in this game are really well suited. music, locations and bosses are just stunning. Just enjoy this challenging game. It's funny that some people give this game low ratings, but they don't even understand what it's about.… Expand
  96. Clayhead
    May 24, 2022
    10
    This is right up there with other masterpieces such as GTA V and Legend of Zelda BOTW, the sheer depth of the game and choice of characterisation in tackling it is staggering. I’m afraid those that have laid the accusation of it being a dull open world game have probably scratched the surface of what’s on offer. There are moments in the game which will stick with you forever such as theThis is right up there with other masterpieces such as GTA V and Legend of Zelda BOTW, the sheer depth of the game and choice of characterisation in tackling it is staggering. I’m afraid those that have laid the accusation of it being a dull open world game have probably scratched the surface of what’s on offer. There are moments in the game which will stick with you forever such as the Tower of Caelid, Ainsel River Well, Deeproot Depths, just too many to mention. If you love Souls games , I certainly do, you will not regret persevering through the first few hours of this, yes, it’s open world and initially it’s confusing in terms of which path to take, but once it starts to click you will realise youre playing something special.

    You will never wait long for other players to help with awkward bosses, there seems to be a real community wanting to help others out in this respect. Build your character however you want, there’s the additions of crafting, also Ashes of War to add to your weapon, and Spirit Ashes to summon to help with challenging areas if you feel the need.

    I don’t understand those who criticise the graphics, one of , if not the best game ever created, the first three releases of World of Warcraft, existed on the same graphics engine for years. The graphics in Dark Souls are unique and have their own flavour, I love the fact they chose to continue with the same style and artwork. In addition combat always feels like you’re fighting something solid and tangible. The whole package just works in a way that most other games cannot come close to.

    It is a masterpiece…on this rare occasion the critics have actually got it right    … Expand
  97. Abdulazizal6
    May 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is Masterpiece this game have beat content and have the biggest beat open world I never played… Expand
  98. emremurat37
    May 25, 2022
    10
    10/10 .
  99. pizzastation
    May 26, 2022
    10
    AMAZING GAME
    game balance changes with the update, but I am enjoying it
    There is no big nerf so you can play with confidence
    The characters are also attractive
  100. RAILANDERSON
    May 27, 2022
    10
    O MELHOR JOGO DE TODOS OS TEMPOS. É a perfeição pois reune um mundo gigante, com muita coisa pra fazer e explorar, chefes memoraveis, são 190 chefes no jogo !!!!, alem disso o combate é justo e delicioso. é daqueles raros jogos em que vc joga mais de 100 horas e não enjoa do jogo. esse jogo redefiniu o mundo dos video games. partir de agora existe o antes Elden Ring e o pós Elden Ring.O MELHOR JOGO DE TODOS OS TEMPOS. É a perfeição pois reune um mundo gigante, com muita coisa pra fazer e explorar, chefes memoraveis, são 190 chefes no jogo !!!!, alem disso o combate é justo e delicioso. é daqueles raros jogos em que vc joga mais de 100 horas e não enjoa do jogo. esse jogo redefiniu o mundo dos video games. partir de agora existe o antes Elden Ring e o pós Elden Ring. certamente futuros jogos de ação vai precisar de muito mais do que 5 ou 6 chefes para agradar, já que aqui há 190 deles para vc enfrentar. a dificuldade desse jogo é perfeita, ele vai ser desafiador para todo mundo e o jogo ainda disponibiliza de ferramentas e taticas que poderam ser usadas para facilitar a sua vida caso não consiga enfrentar sozinho um chefe. É um jogo simplismente perfeito.… 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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