Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. Tallpocketz
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. Beautiful scenery, a plethora of enemies and bosses, and an abundant and diverse character creation/attributes. Amazing!
  2. Ostara94
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Fell down a hole and came out in another world.............................10/10
  3. Will1215a
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    From Software's MASTERPIECE. It all started with Demon Souls's level structure, then levels were jointed together and we got Dark Souls. Now we have multiple levels in a full open world map. EPIC. DEFINITELY A MUST PLAY.
  4. Ziekk
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is my first Souls game, so I'm not in that hardcore camp.

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

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

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

    This may not be for you, but it is for me. From my perspective, this game is a 10/10. I love overcoming obstacles and being treated like an adult. Then again, I played Myst when it came out and the idea of using a notebook doesn't make me furious.    … Expand
  5. Kahwash
    Mar 8, 2022
    5
    this game is unstable FPS so we need to VRR but it's not supported in the PS5 so it's un-enjoyable at all
  6. Bandar777
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is The Best Open World I ever seen before you can’t feel boring when u open new area or something like that in other games and the art design is so amazing every time u shocked and the bosses and enemies are the best about ever you seen in video games history!!!
  7. Creesy
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I have played the game now for about 30 hours and explored the lands between. I can only say that this game has definitely earned its place in the upper ranks.

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

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

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

    Still, the PC port is not fully optimized and you get a few stutters as well as 60 fps max. That would be a reason for me to only give 8/10 points, but in regards to wht I have read from people giving this game 0 points I think its only fair to pump the score higher.    … Expand
  8. Buffalobriin
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    An incredible entry by Fromsoft. This game has a depth, that in today’s current offering of titles simply dwarfs everything. The world is massive, intricate and really pulls off a dark fantasy atmosphere that I didn’t expect. Nearly every feature from all past “Soulsborne” games is implemented and improved. Combat is satisfying, character building is thorough and uniquely diverse. I’mAn incredible entry by Fromsoft. This game has a depth, that in today’s current offering of titles simply dwarfs everything. The world is massive, intricate and really pulls off a dark fantasy atmosphere that I didn’t expect. Nearly every feature from all past “Soulsborne” games is implemented and improved. Combat is satisfying, character building is thorough and uniquely diverse. I’m currently over 20 hours in and am still finding new things at every corner. I have no doubt I will be playing this game for years. It’s important to mention to everyone who does not understand this style of game, you do not beat this type of game, you endure. It’s about learning from mistakes, every failure is a learning opportunity. I look forward to learning more with each session.… Expand
  9. GamingNinja
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Finally a open world video game where exloring and going around is fun.

    Not the generic follow and complete all the markers that ubisoft and guerilla does.

    a step in the right direction for video games
  10. EvenMooreReview
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    PS5 is the Definitive way to play Elden Ring.

    Played: 50 hours on Steam (PC)
    70 hours on PS5

    Still playing on both! Excellent game
  11. LukeFS
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is a great, great game.
    Great visuals, great lore, music, engaging gameplay, I just absolutely love it. There's A LOT of variety for character builds, a TON of replay value. An absolute masterpiece of a game.
    Of course, some will complain it's difficult, but even for the more casual gamer, you can just go elsewhere & level up if you're struggling in some area. And of course, soon    This is a great, great game.
    Great visuals, great lore, music, engaging gameplay, I just absolutely love it. There's A LOT of variety for character builds, a TON of replay value. An absolute masterpiece of a game.
    Of course, some will complain it's difficult, but even for the more casual gamer, you can just go elsewhere & level up if you're struggling in some area. And of course, soon enough there will be tons of walkthroughs & tips on the internet. Me I love having to overcome a challenge, it's a lot more rewarding.    … Expand
  12. tayfun1515
    Mar 8, 2022
    2
    Its just Dark soul 3 in open world. It's boring and graphichs is not good. It's far from a masterpiece.
  13. Arthur152
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. mt foda recomendo claro tem seus problemas mais e mt fd super recomendo mundo aberto mt fd inimigos mt fd e daora e… Expand
  14. Igorfornitan
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Jogo extremamente incrível
  15. JasonA95
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. It made me fall back in love with gaming. I see a number of negative reviews about outdated graphics & whatnot but honestly it is still a large, beautiful open world with lots of places to explore & loot to be discovered. Some bosses can appear impossible & yes you’ll have to grind your level up to compete with them but that’s all part of the fun. From SoftwareAn absolute masterpiece. It made me fall back in love with gaming. I see a number of negative reviews about outdated graphics & whatnot but honestly it is still a large, beautiful open world with lots of places to explore & loot to be discovered. Some bosses can appear impossible & yes you’ll have to grind your level up to compete with them but that’s all part of the fun. From Software want you to go off and explore to level up so you can find places you’d never previously thought of going. Think I spent the first 15 hours of the game just in Limgrave (the starting area) exploring every nook & cranny. I was simply discovering new locations within Limgrave like; Dungeons, Caves, Points of Interest & new Sites of Grace. This game is all about taking risks to reap the rewards. I won’t put any spoilers as I want players to experience it for themselves but take my word for it when I say it is a work of art. From Software have certainly made the best game I’ve played in many years!… Expand
  16. prayformojo33
    Mar 8, 2022
    4
    Lo único bueno es la dirección de arte, el juego en si es súper mediocre, con una dificultad artificial dónde llenarte el escenario con enemigos es sinónimo de difícil, cosa que no pasaba en el dark souls, sekiro o Bloodborne dónde todo estaba perfectamente posicionado para darte una sorpresa o un reto.
    Sin hablar de los jefes que son la mayoría unos beyblades con patas dado que tu    Lo único bueno es la dirección de arte, el juego en si es súper mediocre, con una dificultad artificial dónde llenarte el escenario con enemigos es sinónimo de difícil, cosa que no pasaba en el dark souls, sekiro o Bloodborne dónde todo estaba perfectamente posicionado para darte una sorpresa o un reto.
    Sin hablar de los jefes que son la mayoría unos beyblades con patas dado que tu personaje no está equilibrado a la velocidad de ellos.

    Los npcs están igual de muertos en animaciones como hace 2 generaciones como también tu personaje dónde se ve que reciclaron elementos en el motor gráfico que ya se ve desfasado.

    El juego no es divertido ni desafiante, simplemente es mediocre.

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    The only good thing is the art direction, the game itself is super mediocre, with an artificial difficulty where filling the stage with enemies is synonymous with difficult, something that did not happen in dark souls, sekiro or Bloodborne where everything was perfectly positioned for give you a surprise or a challenge.
    Not to mention the bosses that are mostly beyblades with legs since your character is not balanced at the speed of them.

    The npcs are just as dead in animations as they were 2 generations ago, as is your character, where you can see that they recycled elements in the graphics engine that already looks out of date.

    The game is not fun or challenging, it's just mediocre.    … Expand
  17. EddieMcZort
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Macht absolut süchtig wenn man auf die bewerte Souls Formel steht und hat mich ein anderes sehr gutes Spiel auf Anhieb abbrechen lassen. Das macht es für mich zu einer 10!
  18. Tony0134
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Un juego muy bueno, con una dificultad digna de un souls que no te aburre por mas que explores el mundo abierto, y aunque haya mucho por hacer no es agobiante como pasa en otros juegos.
  19. Coyot3
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This is by far the best open world game since Red dead. Fromsoft polished their formula to a point that i cant see it getting better .10/10
  20. ItsKennyBoi
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    10/10 Absolute masterpiece. Visually stunning and fantastic musical score. Like a love child between Darksouls and Skyrim!
  21. digi-
    Mar 8, 2022
    7
    This game is not a masterpiece this game is not a 10 out of 10. The one thing that this game is definitively is overhyped. I have spent about 60 hrs playing and I will say I have enjoyed myself a good majority of that time, but there are a lot of glaring issues that are present in Elden Ring. I understand that some people really did not like the linearity of the souls archetype of games,This game is not a masterpiece this game is not a 10 out of 10. The one thing that this game is definitively is overhyped. I have spent about 60 hrs playing and I will say I have enjoyed myself a good majority of that time, but there are a lot of glaring issues that are present in Elden Ring. I understand that some people really did not like the linearity of the souls archetype of games, and when meeting a hard boss it was more frustrating than fun to beat your head against the wall until something gave. To circumvent that issue they implemented open world which means you can go somewhere else and come back at any given point in time which is cool on paper! This would be fine IF the world itself didn't feel empty for the most part. Sure you have some cool locations scattered throughout the world that are really awesome experiences, but at some point you forgo exploring for just finding the nearest grace and teleporting around because you instinctively realize that there isn't much to do between point A and B unless you consider collecting another erdleaf a grand time. The biggest problem that I personally have with the game is that the sense of achievement is largely dulled when it comes to defeating a hard boss. You fight so many bosses at every twist and turn and sure some of them are harder than others, but they are so littered throughout every point in the game that eventually it just becomes a slog to get through. You want to get to this checkpoint, well here fight this boss first, you want to get to a new area, Well F you take this boss instead! There's no build up no tension it just becomes routine. When you get to a main area with a main boss thats where the game to me really takes over and shines. In those moments I really found myself having a real joy, but sadly due to open world aspect of the game the developers focused on making the world cohesive instead of the experience of being in the actual main areas itself. Overall it's a good game It has some moments that really make you enjoy it all but sadly mired with a rather mediocre open world and plague of bosses that make you feel more tired than exhilarated once defeating them.… Expand
  22. TruthOfGaming
    Mar 8, 2022
    5
    Where do I begin on this title and the insanely inflated hype around it? Elden Ring is yet another entry to the Souls genre, and this time steps away from the tried and true design of tightly crafted game worlds that Fromsoft usually brings us. Unfortunately, we are left with a bland and lifeless Overworld, connected with obscured dungeons that feel copied straight from Bloodborne'sWhere do I begin on this title and the insanely inflated hype around it? Elden Ring is yet another entry to the Souls genre, and this time steps away from the tried and true design of tightly crafted game worlds that Fromsoft usually brings us. Unfortunately, we are left with a bland and lifeless Overworld, connected with obscured dungeons that feel copied straight from Bloodborne's Chalice Dungeons. There was something missed in translation here, as most open worlds draw you in with a plethora of things to experience, not just empty space between the next thing to kill.
    Speaking of killing, the entire game revolves around removing enemies out of your way. This is the same as every Souls game, but this is supposed to be an open world experience. Imagine just laying a linear game out on top of a big map and calling it "open world" now. With nothing else to do, you will be traveling across large, empty expanses to find another repetitive dungeon, another rehashed enemy, another reskinned boss...with rewards that do not give you incentive to explore. You hit walls where you cannot pass, so you must go try a different route until you are strong enough to do the "intended" route. You will begin to lose steam after the honeymoon phase wears off.

    The bosses get progressively more ridiculous as you move through the game. Instead of opting for a dance of combat like Bloodborne or Sekiro, you will spend the entire battle rolling around, counting on iframes to help scrape you out of a 9-hit combo alive, where each hit of the combo can chunk you for most of your health. Enemies everywhere rely on delay attacks, holding their weapons in the air just until you finish rolling for a cheap kill. Some will defy physics and spin midair to land on you. The whole thing is about being cheesed by enemies or cheesing them by leveling. Even having the strongest physical defense armor in the entire game, plus dumping most of your points into Vigor, you will still be 2 shot by end bosses. Highly disappointing.

    The "open world" is rife with shambling creatures that walk in circles or wait patiently for you to approach and dispatch them. NPC stand around, lifeless in this uninspired world. You cannot track any quests, so unless you have a really good memory, you are expected to play with a journal by your side for notes. The UI used is ugly and over a decade old. Movement is nearly a direct copy from Dark Souls 3, with weapon Arts.

    The biggest crime here, though, is the reviews from Critics. Unanimously overflowing 10/10 review from nearly every gaming company out there. For a continuation of pretty niche type of game, the how is unreal. Especially when NOTHING here is revolutionary, inventive, or deserving of the word "masterpiece." At best it is bait to get people to buy Elden Ring, only to be highly disappointed after the refund return window has closed.

    Lastly, the hype of George RR Martin to sell the game! This is just using a name to sell your product. You can replace entire words with phrases from Dark Souls. Point of Lost Grace = Bonfire.

    Watch reviews (not 10/10 "critic" reviews, but actual USER reviews), check out some gameplay. Read reddit posts that are not biased towards it being great. Don't just jump on a train taking gaming in the wrong direction.    … Expand
  23. hamu
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    The greatest video game ever created. Its world designs are especially amazing.
  24. Dredanox
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Reached the end in 63 hours.. this is really a Masterpiece and I'll play at least 300+ more hours
  25. Logitech
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Very cool game. Interesting setting, good combat, good storyline, huge open world
  26. KorbenDallas89
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This game is everything i wanted it to be, perfect blend of everything From Software have produced over the years. This scale of this game is impressive, so much to explore throughout the world which you can get lost in for hours. The game is difficult but not too difficult to overcome with patience and learning. Well done From Software!
  27. Afterthegame
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    even if the fans of PS and workers of sony studios cry this game deserves the goty for now
  28. reviewbolight
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I've not been so addicted to a video game in my whole life. Somehow this game only gets more and more engrossing as you play. There is so much incredible content - meaningful rewards, cool bosses, diversity of enemies, crazy environments, interesting quests. Hard to imagine a better game.
  29. jimgum
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I dont rememperr my self to be so sad when i close the ps5. I love it so much.. is like all my experiece from fantasy worlds from DnD, video games and mangas, this game is like my dream come true!! But sadly is not for evryone...
  30. Luka-
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Game where you have to actualy explore the world with only one task to become elden lord noting to add more just amazing world, bosses, items, weapons and armors, no stupid 'west' like open world desing where you follow pointers skip dialogs, bilions of collectables, this is not a game for normies, played for about 100h now and enjoying it like hell
  31. HyprooX
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    Elden Ring is really good game until the late game which is quite unbalanced which kinda ruined some of my experience.
  32. shmitzles
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I waited to review this game until I was deep in the game. I'm currently 82 hours in so I feel confident with my ability to fully grasp this game.

    Flat out this is my favorite game of all time. Breath of the Wild and Sekiro were tied before and Ocarina was before those. The scope of this game is nuts. There's so many enemies and so much creativity in the open world. the art design    I waited to review this game until I was deep in the game. I'm currently 82 hours in so I feel confident with my ability to fully grasp this game.

    Flat out this is my favorite game of all time. Breath of the Wild and Sekiro were tied before and Ocarina was before those.

    The scope of this game is nuts. There's so many enemies and so much creativity in the open world. the art design is a masterpiece. There's also so much hidden in the game, I've spent tens of hours probably just on hidden locations. The accessibility is there too with the ability to farm through the giant world and also use Ash to help in challenging fights.

    Again, I'm 80+ hours in and I'm sure I'll be playing for another 40 hours at least.    … Expand
  33. Nadir_ALzadjali
    Mar 8, 2022
    6
    it is a good game but buggy and quest instructions are not clear which makes you spend so much time on a single mission
  34. MAXMGKT
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    Slight performance issues, along with some of the typical FromSoft lazy design choices bring this back from a 10. These criticisms are fairly small in the grand scheme of an excellent experience, which has stunning visuals and an intriguing story that requires you to actually pay attention.
  35. dogsandwiches
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    The last time I felt this way about a game was when the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim came out- I was nine years old. Every day when I leave work, I have a smile on my face. I enjoy the drive home just a little more, because when I get home, I feel like a kid again. Past every cave opening, across every ridge, a small piece of adventure is waiting. Every other game feels like a child'sThe last time I felt this way about a game was when the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim came out- I was nine years old. Every day when I leave work, I have a smile on my face. I enjoy the drive home just a little more, because when I get home, I feel like a kid again. Past every cave opening, across every ridge, a small piece of adventure is waiting. Every other game feels like a child's game compared to Elden Ring. Other games feature simplistic combat that is mastered in minutes, they spell out their story so you don't have to pay attention, they give you a big red arrow telling you what to do next. Elden Ring doesn't do that, it roovides you a vast open world, dense with personality, and tells you "go kill some ****… Expand
  36. ChugThatEstus
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Back to the roots of gaming when you didn't have to get hand held through an entire game. The world is beautiful, the is read between the world, items descriptions, npcs, and progress. A vast variety of weapons never seen before and enough content to keep you playing for 50+ hours easily. This is nothing short of a masterpiece. Not only is is the best game of it's time but it's also theBack to the roots of gaming when you didn't have to get hand held through an entire game. The world is beautiful, the is read between the world, items descriptions, npcs, and progress. A vast variety of weapons never seen before and enough content to keep you playing for 50+ hours easily. This is nothing short of a masterpiece. Not only is is the best game of it's time but it's also the best soul's game to date. THe difficulty can be as hard or as easy as you want it to be depending on your gear/ build.… Expand
  37. Sweeb
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    GOTY 2022 worthy. My first souls game but definetely not the last. This game reminds me of old games that use to be challenging. The design is epic and the amount of things to do is endless. I am addicted.
  38. DonSeven
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would give it a 9/10 for PS5 and a 8/10 anywhere else.

    This game's depth in terms of combat and exploration, is immense. I just wish there were more story snippets (like pages/books we could collect and read, and actual written clues with scroll aesthetics) & NPC involvement. They did add this to a degree, but not as much as I would've liked.

    I don't mind the lack of "UX" or user interface. In fact, I actually prefer that, because it brings me back the nostalgia that I used to have when I first played videogames as a child/teen. Wow quests didn't hold your hand before; You used to have to figure out the quest by actually reading the journal and piecing together hints or directions. There used to be a point to the flavor text hidden throughout the world in wow.

    Castlevania games never held your hand, and neither did super Mario, or Metroid, or Fable 1, or Morrowind, or even Pokemon. They didn't have quest lists/instructions, or directional arrows, and their user interface was very minimal. Those games made me feel like I was on an adventure in another world, and it was amazing.

    Elden bring had brought me that feeling as well, so I'm very satisfied with my overall experience. My only gripes are with the poor PC port (they don't even have proper keybinds displayed), and because I would've liked more rich story involvement, or misc lore writings scattered throughout the land. Granted, the story and lore that's already there is amazing... But I think there could've been more, without watering it down to "fetch me/slay this" generic quests. It's just that there are barely any cities with NPCs that aren't trying to kill you. I know it's a From Soft game, but that's simply what I would've enjoyed more; an occasional change of pace for a game of this vastness. It's also nice to have some places for respite, with some familiar faces (outside of the round table, because that's only ONE place which isn't even on the map).

    We can't even ask our maiden to join us by a fire or anything of the sort.    … Expand
  39. MankiTangi
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    a worthy successor to blood borne and ds3, not a game for everyone though, shame
  40. ZA_WARUDOO
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    Замечательная игра. Жалко,что насрали неинтересными боссами, как в Dark Souls 2. А так игра очень добротная
  41. clippers334
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. Only people who don’t like it are people who can’t get good.
  42. JUANTRIX00
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    God, this game is such a masterpiece, people that are leaving it a 0 because of the "not a story" obviously didnt play past the first 2 hours of the game, and leaving a 0 because of "outdated graphics" is the lamest of excuses, as if graphics made a game, be fair with your reviews
  43. kaitou96
    Mar 8, 2022
    6
    Elden Ring is not a casual game. It’s brutal & requires that no job gamer life. Do not buy if you only have a 1hr a day to play.
    It’s grind session & it’s more annoying than fun.
  44. Latesnab
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Best game ive played since witcher 3. Sleep deprivation have become the new norm.
  45. Heinzo
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best game you will ever play if you enjoy dark souls series. The open world is big and not empty, lots of things to do and the combat is a great improvement from the previous games. Personally, I prefer Sekrio style combat and would be better than great if the game uses more of Sekiro combat system. And the story is as brilliant as usual like previous souls games, what could goOne of the best game you will ever play if you enjoy dark souls series. The open world is big and not empty, lots of things to do and the combat is a great improvement from the previous games. Personally, I prefer Sekrio style combat and would be better than great if the game uses more of Sekiro combat system. And the story is as brilliant as usual like previous souls games, what could go wrong from Miyazaki and G.R Martin.… Expand
  46. Cthuluinabasket
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    It's Dark Souls 4 but I didn't expect anything different other than the journey. I see loads of criticism about graphics when this was made for last Gen. I also see a lot of criticism for map markers and quest logs which have never been in a FromSoft game. I personally haven't experienced any bugs after 50 hours of gameplay, no pop ins, not even a framfrate drop but I am on PS4. IIt's Dark Souls 4 but I didn't expect anything different other than the journey. I see loads of criticism about graphics when this was made for last Gen. I also see a lot of criticism for map markers and quest logs which have never been in a FromSoft game. I personally haven't experienced any bugs after 50 hours of gameplay, no pop ins, not even a framfrate drop but I am on PS4. I appreciate this isn't a perfect 10 and I put that down to the PC release being awful.… Expand
  47. redwinnebago
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Easily the best game I've played in years, and almost certainly the best game that From Software has ever made. Elden Ring is a game that respects the player's intelligence and curiosity.

    Unlike so many recent open-world games, it won't lead you by the hand and tell you where to go at every turn. You have the freedom to travel to every castle or mountain you see in the distance, and    Easily the best game I've played in years, and almost certainly the best game that From Software has ever made. Elden Ring is a game that respects the player's intelligence and curiosity.

    Unlike so many recent open-world games, it won't lead you by the hand and tell you where to go at every turn. You have the freedom to travel to every castle or mountain you see in the distance, and it's up to you to figure out how to get there, and get past any obstacles in your way. There's no easy mode, but there are plenty of tools to make the game easier if you're willing to explore and experiment, and of course you can always practice until you git gud. Parts of it may be frustrating to new players, but the reward is some truly amazing vistas and some of the most amazing boss fights in any game, ever.

    The world is rich and detailed, and there's tons of lore, but the story is mostly kept in the background to keep the focus on combat and exploration. There aren't hours of drawn-out cutscenes with characters endlessly yapping on. There are characters who you'll meet on your journeys, but almost all of the time you're adventuring on your own, charting your own path forward, with little to guide you except the towering landmarks in the horizon.

    The combat will feel familiar to Souls veterans, but there are some small additions to the combat to make things a bit more dynamic, like a block counter move that's like an alternate way to parry. Spirit ashes let you summon a wide variety of creatures into boss fights, which can range from mild distractions to truly overpowered beasts. The mounted combat is surprisingly good, and you're even given the option to fight many boss fights either mounted or on foot, and I found myself preferring to fight mounted against many bosses. The main fights are all truly epic, and normal enemy encounters manage to be just as dynamic and challenging.

    There are downsides to the Souls games going open-world. While the main "legacy" dungeons are all amazing, there are smaller optional dungeons tucked away in the form of catacombs, forts, mines and caves. While some of them have interesting level design and bosses, some of them feel phoned-in, a bit like Bloodborne's automatically-generated Chalice Dungeons. There are also repeated overworld mini-boss fights, like the Dragons, Erdwood Tree Avatars, and Night Riders. While they were all engaging boss fights, especially on horseback, fighting 6-7 variations on each with only minor differences does get a bit repetitive, but they're all purely optional.

    Elden Ring can be an absolutely gorgeous game to look at. The game isn't cutting-edge visually, and in certain places you're reminded that it's still running on some of the same engine FromSoft has used for over a decade, but the beautiful vistas make up for all of it. At it's best the game looks like a concept art painting come to life, and even if every last tooth doesn't have a million polygons, the artistry that goes into the world and character design is as good as anything out there. I recommend playing with HDR if you can (which goes for pretty much all games that support it, but still.)

    While the game's freedom of exploration is mostly a positive, sometimes it does get a bit too vague for it's own good. The lack of a quest log is usually fine, but can sometimes be a bit frustrating, and you can miss whole questlines if you miss a vague hint or don't stumble on the right shack. It's not a game where you're really intended to experience everything in a single playthrough, but it can still be a bit annoying to miss a whole questline by mistake. As I got further into the game I did find myself looking things up more and more often, which took me out of the game somewhat, although I still prefer it to the game hand-feeding me everything.

    Even with those flaws, Elden Ring is an incredible experience. At it's best, it really feels like you're a lone explorer a hostile, mysterious world. At it's worst, you're potentially dealing with hours of frustration and yank. But for me, the lows only serve to enhance the highs, and the end result is one of the most engrossing games ever.    … Expand
  48. Mbk666
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    One hell of agame /clap fromsoftware
    One hell of agame /clap fromsoftware
    One hell of agame /clap fromsoftware
  49. Adrian-Morgan
    Mar 8, 2022
    0
    Such a hard game with no ability to change difficulty, it made the game unplayable to me!! It looks so good and I really wanted to play it because of the writer George R. R. Martin.
  50. AcoBrP
    Mar 8, 2022
    0
    Todos os jogos da empresa são exatamente iguais, sem inovação nenhuma. Copia e cola.
  51. Rgs25
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Obra maestra los llorones de Horizon forbiden west se dedican a tirarle haté no es justo simplemente saco más nota y ya está que es mejor pues es mejor toca callarse la boca y punto El mejor juego de 2022 es Elden ring y ya está llorones de Horizon forbiden west
  52. lowx
    Mar 8, 2022
    6
    Hay un suceso en la critica de videojuegos sobre el que llevo tiempo pensando, es la maldición del 10, cuando toda la prensa le da un 10 a un videojuego, ¡cuidado!

    Ojo, no digo que esto sea un caso Cyberpunk ni mucho menos, este es un juego muy disfrutable, sobretodo si eres fan de la conocida saga Souls. Yo lo soy, desde sus inicios, y así como vi la creación de una leyenda del    Hay un suceso en la critica de videojuegos sobre el que llevo tiempo pensando, es la maldición del 10, cuando toda la prensa le da un 10 a un videojuego, ¡cuidado!

    Ojo, no digo que esto sea un caso Cyberpunk ni mucho menos, este es un juego muy disfrutable, sobretodo si eres fan de la conocida saga Souls.

    Yo lo soy, desde sus inicios, y así como vi la creación de una leyenda del videojuego con unos cimientos mega solidos y una cumbre tan alta como el Everest en Bloodborne y Dark Souls 3, he visto su declive absoluto, acompañado de la misma propaganda periodística que bailó las aguas del declive de Blizzard, en Sekiro y sobretodo en este videojuego.

    Miyazaki se está quedando sin ideas, y lo peor es que la unica solución que ha encontrado es volver a usar como referencia la saga Zelda, pero con el peor The Legend of Zelda que existe hasta la fecha, el Breath of the wild.

    Yo aun confio en Miyazaki, y volveré a estar ahí en su próximo videojuego, pero espero que ignore la burbuja mediática que está viviendo y vuelva a su sendero. No quiero que una de mis compañias favoritas se convierta en la nueva Blizzard.    … Expand
  53. JacksonBomag
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Probably the greatest piece of media I've consumed in the last few years. Thank you FromSoftware.
  54. Bandar117
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is the best from software did with the perfect souls like game from they experience, what a wonderful Open World they made even you not get boring like other open world games , it doesn’t make you stop to exploring because every time you found something new and interesting, and even the bosses and the mini bosses and enemies feels amazing.
  55. Aks4Laz
    Mar 8, 2022
    1
    An attempt to go full Skyrim via the boring route. Outdated graphics, no real immersion, another round of boring/obscure quests that didn't really give me the feeling of belonging in this world, and an endless cycle of boss fights(at least some of them are good, but it doesn't save the game). Only new mechanic is the jump...In the year 2022 the new mechanic is the JUMP! Animations areAn attempt to go full Skyrim via the boring route. Outdated graphics, no real immersion, another round of boring/obscure quests that didn't really give me the feeling of belonging in this world, and an endless cycle of boss fights(at least some of them are good, but it doesn't save the game). Only new mechanic is the jump...In the year 2022 the new mechanic is the JUMP! Animations are still lacking, hit boxes are still a random joke, it's not AAA, not even close to A. And the so called "lore" is still as vague and shallow as it was before the involvement of Martin.… Expand
  56. PePSchaepp
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Remember the date 11.11.11? Skyrim launched with a massive Fus Ro Dah! and hell it became a staple of the open world RPGs of that time.
    Well 22.02.2022 (ok I know, 3 days later) marks the beginning of a new era! Elden Ring will have the same effect on the genre as Skyrim did all those years ago.
    No game has managed to immerse me so deeply since Skyrim. Elden Rings Lands Between are    Remember the date 11.11.11? Skyrim launched with a massive Fus Ro Dah! and hell it became a staple of the open world RPGs of that time.
    Well 22.02.2022 (ok I know, 3 days later) marks the beginning of a new era! Elden Ring will have the same effect on the genre as Skyrim did all those years ago.
    No game has managed to immerse me so deeply since Skyrim.
    Elden Rings Lands Between are carefully handcrafted, brimming with secrets, which it tries its best to hide from you as best as possible. Persistent exploration is the only mend.
    The visuals are stunning, the performance on PS5 is excellent.
    One of the best games I have ever played, must stop now, must get back to playing it     … Expand
  57. V0X_Populi
    Mar 8, 2022
    3
    Одно и тоже в который раз. Добавили открытый мир и всё. Хз откуда столько хвалебных отзывов.
  58. NioriS3d
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Спасибо за отличную игру! Всем советую любителям данного жанра! Как обычно - это шедевр !
  59. Ravenhunter85
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Absolutely stunning. This is my first fromsoftware game and I am currently 25 hours in and very much enjoying it, even if at times it is is absolutely insane on difficulty. Personally I think even with the difficulty it is worth a play, as with practice it becomes such a rewarding feeling.
  60. Eminemanems
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es lo mejor que he jugado nunca, los bosses, sus historias, como te tratan como un adulto... todo.… Expand
  61. sovg1998
    Mar 7, 2022
    4
    it seems that i fight in a open world but the only rule to survive is level upgrade, too much RPG in this open-world or soul-type game.
  62. shiminigun
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    The game is very challenging, they added the vibe of dark souls, sekiro, bloodborne vibe, everything is just best quality.
  63. Zmetekk
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Everything i wanted and more. Ultimate souls game. Only problem is (like in every from software game) droping fps, but that is fixable and it does not ruin the experience. Absolutely love it!!
  64. JoMo02
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Incredible game. The open world feels gigantic, and the graphics are breathtaking. The story and side quests are a lot easier to follow than the dark soul's games, although not as much as Sekiro. It might not be for you if you haven't played a soul's game or might not be up to trying over and over on a hard boss, but I think it's the easiest "souls like" I've ever played. If you thinkIncredible game. The open world feels gigantic, and the graphics are breathtaking. The story and side quests are a lot easier to follow than the dark soul's games, although not as much as Sekiro. It might not be for you if you haven't played a soul's game or might not be up to trying over and over on a hard boss, but I think it's the easiest "souls like" I've ever played. If you think something is too hard, you can level up and get better equipment somewhere else.… Expand
  65. HTrembler
    Mar 7, 2022
    6
    I've never understood people who put lots of time into finishing a game that offers nothing but difficulty. what is the gain here?

    Do you get an excellent and engaging story? no. unless you have hundreds of free and useless time to read scrolls. Do you get breathtaking and exciting combat? no. all you should do is die too many times just to figure out when and how each enemy attacks,    I've never understood people who put lots of time into finishing a game that offers nothing but difficulty. what is the gain here?

    Do you get an excellent and engaging story? no. unless you have hundreds of free and useless time to read scrolls.

    Do you get breathtaking and exciting combat? no. all you should do is die too many times just to figure out when and how each enemy attacks, which might be enjoyable for some minority of people, but for most of the people, it just doesn't worth the time and effort.

    so the only times you really "enjoy" playing this game, is when you have defeated a boss or when you enjoy the beauty of the world itself.

    despite all things mentioned above, I admire their risk in creating an open-world game this wast and adding some features like a horse to the series ...

    To conclude, this is only a good game for just a minority of people and definitely not a "must play" for everyone. This is what happens when all of the reviewers are die-hard fans of the series.    … Expand
  66. FredtheMole
    Mar 7, 2022
    6
    I've definitely been enjoying this game a lot, but I don't think it's really lived up to the hype. The combat is really fun and the world is pretty fun to explore, but the open world doesn't really do much but take you from battle to battle. It's definitely a good game, but not really sure if I'd call it a great one.
  67. Jeremylst1
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    It's not a game for everyone, so if you don't like grinding you better pass this up. But if you're a souls fan like me, well, say goodbey to your loved ones for a while.
  68. Majid7980
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Cannot say more than This: Extremely addicting, rewarding, breathtaking. In one word It Is MASTERPIECE
  69. tuangd
    Mar 7, 2022
    5
    OK, I got a refund from Sony for buying the Asian version without English screen texts. The game is OK, but the non-Engling version practice is making a lot of people feel bad.
  70. royy234
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Wow. Where do I start? Have you ever anted to play a masterpiece? It's here. Enjoy.
  71. BankerDoGames
    Mar 7, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Elden Ring, the successor to the series of games that gained renown for the variety of enemies, character builds, arsenal of weaponry, memorable boss fights, level design, the combat and … it’s lack of cohesion in their story.

    All this can be found in this game with the exception that the world environment has been massively expanded in an open world format.

    I can fathom that all the Fan’s who fell in love with those previous games will massively dive headstrong into this one.

    I am not one of those Fans. I have zero experience in previous FromSoftware games. However, I had many expectations considering the marketing build up of this game. Let’s look at the achievements thus far with this game; the expanded level design in an open world format.

    This game comes in with an open world that is filled with a variety of enemies, items, bosses, dungeons, secret routes, hidden NPCs and even teleportation devices which you can discover on your own. The size is massive in scale and density.

    The density of a particular area involves multiple levels in verticality consisting of beaches, ravines, rivers, swamps, deserts, cliffs, mountain paths, mountain tops and some hidden dungeon that leads you to a whole new underground map. Anywhere you go there is a sense of intrigue built upon the excellent artistic style and the unique architecture of far away landmarks.

    While at ground level, you see the cliffs beside you and you head in a direction to discover a path to the top. At the cliff's edge or at a bridge, you pan the camera constantly to see if there are ways you can jump down to the ravine below safely. You see a far off island and discover an under passage that leads to it. You look at the map and see a dead end to discover explorable catacombs. Every time you venture off in exploration, 80% of the time you find a reward that furthers your character. Be it upgrades, new weapons, new spells, new summons, new armor, new bosses or even finding an NPC that has their own side quests. This is a great incentive system to keep the player engaged and continue this play loop. The only catch here is that the player has to find their way to make this loop work. Leading to my next point, navigating in this world.

    I want to mention that this game is the least accessible game I have ever played in an open world game. There are no mini-maps, no waypoints, no side quest tracker or written item descriptions that give clear indication to the next destination or side content. The world map comes with these markers that clearly tells the player to go fill it out themselves.

    There are subtle markers in the world that point to places of interest. Like these birds, that faces off into the distance and you wonder what they are looking at. Is there something there? Then there are these weird looking statues, or a dim glowing flame in the darkness of a blue misty night. These point to side contents while, the main campaign direction, if you check the map, there are these large yellow arrows that point you to a general direction. Usually it is not hard if you ride in that direction, to discover the largest and most impressive structure is probably where you need to go.

    The sense of mystery, exploration, discovery and reward actually reminds me of past JRPGs. In those world maps, you wander aimlessly to try and discover for yourself side dungeons, towns and the next destination that would drive the story forward. Given this, I don’t mind but actually give appreciation that FromSoftware has taken this approach and applied it to a world as rich in diversity and density in the lands in between.

    This reminds me of what video games were like garnishing feelings of mystery, exploration, discovery and reward. This is the main concept that was applied to this game and it is a proud achievement.

    As I traverse this vast and immersive world, I find myself asking questions about the location, the enemies and the backstories to them. There is so much unexplained lore that gives breath to the unique settings in which it is pivotal to this game and the driving core of the player’s engagement.

    What type of creatures are these (plant pods), why are there zombie soldiers roaming the land, why is this Godrick so salty and began attaching people’s arms to himself, why are there giants chained to pull this cart, what’s the story behind these dragons, what is this underground place and have this guy hanging upside down, why are there so many chairs here and so many more questions.

    Overall, I feel this game is a bit overrated considering the simplicity in their combat system, the terrible controls, the lack of a driving and invoking story, the inexcusable inaccessibility of options, heck there is no pause button in this game, the flat and mono thematic music. The only part this game gets right is the world building and the variety of enemies. Sorry not sorry, this game is no masterpiece.    … Expand
  72. CrunchyHero
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    I feel this game is incredible and an unpolished piece of **** at the same time.

    Where the game shines, it does so beautifully in its wide range of gameplay styles, exciting boss fights, and well designed main dungeons. The game however is EXTREMELY unpolished. There's an early NPC which sets the entire early game story and direction which you can accidentally miss and have no    I feel this game is incredible and an unpolished piece of **** at the same time.

    Where the game shines, it does so beautifully in its wide range of gameplay styles, exciting boss fights, and well designed main dungeons.

    The game however is EXTREMELY unpolished.

    There's an early NPC which sets the entire early game story and direction which you can accidentally miss and have no idea what's going on. At the beginning of the game you're often beating dungeons and collecting items which you have no idea how to use and actually can't make use of yet, making the rewards feel very unfulfilling. There are a bunch of game mechanics that are hidden behind obscure optional texts, or random unmarked NPCs and you don't even get access to the nexus and most of those basic mechanics until like 6 or 7 hours into the game. Over 30 hours into the game, I still don't know how to use some basic mechanics like cooking.

    Basic things like explaining new game mechanics, quest logs, comparing items to current items in the store, knowing when npcs have new things to say etc. are all missing. Again, these are lacks of basic game polish that deep gamer masochists treat as features, and most people used to modern games will find frustrating. That's not even mentioning the graphics. Which frankly feel like DS1 graphics which can run on a switch, yet this game has random visual bugs and performance issues all over the place on expensive hardware. DO NOT EXPECT A POLISHED GAME.

    The game also suffers from a complete disconnect in tension. You go from being afraid of most enemies and having to work for everything, to being an untouchable speed demon on a horse a few hours in.
    Now rather than having to sneak past, or fight enemies in the overworld to access the loot they're guarding, you can just ride around, pick up items with no pickup animation in super overleveled areas and gallop off on your merry way. The horse is OP OP.
    So much so that there is actually a way to beat a lvl 80 boss, AND get enough exp to get to near lvl 50 as a lvl 1 scrub within an hour of starting the game, all without having to swing your weapon once!

    Honestly some people might enjoy just riding around aimlessly on an open world copy paste landscape for hours on end on an untouchable horse for variable rewards, but that's just not for me.

    This game got really fun for me when I stopped treating it like a polished game that I should experience in the way the devs intended, and started treating it like the broken piece of **** it is! I now go online to find the coolest builds, discover how the game mechanics work, figure out the most broken exploits, look up where the most broken items are, and do my upmost to become as much a god yet not too much of a god as possible.

    The game is such that even with the ridiculous exploits, most bosses are still challenging, and you can kind of make the game as hard or as easy as you want by exploiting exp hacks. If you want to grind exp for an hour and become way stronger you can, if you want to spread your points so you can do all the builds yet still be the same combat strength, you can, and if you want to be a deep masochist and wander around for hours finding a few cool things, and grind ****ty mobs and bosses and be frustrated for hours and hours because it hurts so good, you can do that too!

    This game is beautiful, hideous, amazing, poorly designed, with amazing design choices, with easy ass cheesable bosses, with riveting hard gaming challenges, with absurd exploits, and a lot of frustration and a lot of triumph.

    So what are you waiting for?
    This is the best game of the year!
    It's also the worst game of the year!
    ...
    Come check it out!    … Expand
  73. Yopiyop
    Mar 7, 2022
    3
    If you ever played any dark souls game or something similar and didn't like it.
    You're not going to like this one, same gameplay style.
    It's not similar to open world games.
    Metacritic have blocked the user reviews for at least a full week after its release.
    They are becoming more and more dishonest.
  74. Emansan
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This is one of the greatest games I've ever played. It reminds me a lot of breath of the wild, but with dark souls mechanics. There are flaws worth pointing out such as the inconsistent frame rate and a lack of direction, but that isn't enough to drag this game far from perfection. There are lots of weapon types, bosses/enemies, room for exploration of the world and experimentation of yourThis is one of the greatest games I've ever played. It reminds me a lot of breath of the wild, but with dark souls mechanics. There are flaws worth pointing out such as the inconsistent frame rate and a lack of direction, but that isn't enough to drag this game far from perfection. There are lots of weapon types, bosses/enemies, room for exploration of the world and experimentation of your character. I personally went with a chad strength build, but you can also do magic, faith, dexterity builds etc. Also please keep in mind that this is a fromsoft title, meaning that it can be very difficult, but don't let that discourage you from playing this master piece.… Expand
  75. Sebasvinueza
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Personalmente me encanto, lo mejor de cada juego en uno solo, no existe un juego perfecto pero este juego se merece lo mejor, para mi es el mejor de todos los souls.
  76. Unluck9207
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Một con game tuyệt vời
    Có quá nhiều điều trong game cần khám phá
    Thế giới mở nhưng có kết nối logic với nhau Một siêu phẩm xứng tầm bon tấn trong năm 2022    … Expand
  77. TI_ProJecT
    Mar 7, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Очередная игра от From Software сделанная в зоне комфорта. Минимум нового.
    Как может быть игра шедевром, которая использует ассеты еще из самой первой DS?
    Графика застряла на границе PS3/4 - что тогда с производительностью? Почему кому-то снимают баллы за техническое состояние, а на состояние Elden Ring, в том числе и на консолях, закрыли глаза?
    Почему другие игры ругают за кривую реализацию квестов, а у From Software это считается "особенностью"?
    Почему одни серии ругают за конвейер, а игры From Software сделанные по кальке с Demon's Souls нет?
    Эта игра недостойна 97 баллов по многим аспектам. Будь это игрой от Ubisoft больше 80 она не набрала.    … Expand
  78. KWOL
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    I haven't played this game, but with the amount of people giving scores for this game that they can't justify, I'm just as qualified as anyone. We got people giving this game a 0 because it isn't in Arabic or because they didn't do enough research before buying the game. This is where I insert the Eric Andre meme of him shooting Hannibal Burress where Eric is a gamer that doesn't play RPGI haven't played this game, but with the amount of people giving scores for this game that they can't justify, I'm just as qualified as anyone. We got people giving this game a 0 because it isn't in Arabic or because they didn't do enough research before buying the game. This is where I insert the Eric Andre meme of him shooting Hannibal Burress where Eric is a gamer that doesn't play RPG open world story games and Hannibal is Elden Ring, and Eric goes "Why does this game suck?" when in reality they were never going to enjoy the game to begin with.… Expand
  79. Robotghost
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Incredible game, it’s fun and entertaining and there’s so much you can do and the bosses are incredible. Definitely give this game a go!
  80. alomarin
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    Few hours into the game and I really like it, I love how it looks and feels like a Dark Souls 3 successor, however, the game has technical issues that should have been addressed before lunch, that's why I'm giving it a 7 instead of 8.
  81. Prime16
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably one of the best Soulsborne games ever…it’s open world, difficult but doesn’t force u into a path…story doesn’t hold ur hand…you have too pay attention…amazing!… Expand
  82. porterc
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    great game. not woke. seems like this game is being negatively review bombed. be careful with fake accounts. Great game!
  83. ChaosSonic1
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Holy **** this blew me away and cause of this I bought the game on pc also and my god this was amazing the visuals, the fact that it lets people learn instead of holding your hand, actually getting people to think instead of forcing stuff down your thought, get this game and don't let there be a easy mode
  84. kuehnau
    Mar 7, 2022
    0
    Every enemy in the game has an unfair advantage against you. I decided to test this theory out and used cheat engine to give myself a huge advantage.

    Game doesn't get easier. It's almost enough to make me wonder if all the role playing aspects of the game are just there to trick you in to believing you're progressing at all. Sorry, but this isn't fun. This just feels like playing D&D    Every enemy in the game has an unfair advantage against you. I decided to test this theory out and used cheat engine to give myself a huge advantage.

    Game doesn't get easier. It's almost enough to make me wonder if all the role playing aspects of the game are just there to trick you in to believing you're progressing at all.

    Sorry, but this isn't fun. This just feels like playing D&D with a Dungeon Master dead set on having you killed, one that doesn't care if you're enjoying yourself or not.    … Expand
  85. ZackAce
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This is my honest opinion.
    I have played 30 hours in just 3 days and i force myself to sleep , because the game is too good. Its a wonderful game full of atmosphere , challenge and wonder.
    Its marvel.
  86. JunCLJ
    Mar 7, 2022
    0
    I have no idea why most people keep praise up this game as a masterpiece. Sorry for that I don't know how to enjoy this game because it is too hard for me. This game is just a mission impossible to me. Sorry for the bad rating. I am an 80's, I have my works to do. I not always free at home and sit on a sofa for whole day to play my PS5 from the morning to the night. I need to go out forI have no idea why most people keep praise up this game as a masterpiece. Sorry for that I don't know how to enjoy this game because it is too hard for me. This game is just a mission impossible to me. Sorry for the bad rating. I am an 80's, I have my works to do. I not always free at home and sit on a sofa for whole day to play my PS5 from the morning to the night. I need to go out for work, to earn money. PS5 for me is just for relaxing, game is just for entertaining. Sorry for quite dissappointed why all the reviewers keep praise up this game? I can't even beat the first boss. I have no time and no endurance to beat the same boss for whole day. Why people so enjoying for death so many times? This is a nightmare for me. I can't get this game accomplished because I'm so tired of beating the boss, which is mission impossible to me. Please don't follow the trend to see your friends or which gaming host recommend this game, then just follow them to buy this game. This game is not cheap, it is selling around US$59.99. You can't beat the boss in this game doesn't mean that you are a noob player. Game is just for enjoying but not for challenging.… Expand
  87. schottip
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    i was sceptical but they did it. will list rational pro-contra eventually (still playing atm, might be the first 100% after dark souls 1 I attempted in the whole souls franchise)
  88. Papizza199
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    I'm 50 hours in right now and it feels like the end is still not in sight. Everyone who loved soulsborne will find the culmination of fromsofts experience in their hand. Beautiful and interesting areas, frightening enemy designs and challenging but fair boss fights.

    But the huge open world design doesnt come without some flaws: Sometimes it is very slow, you really have to commit to    I'm 50 hours in right now and it feels like the end is still not in sight. Everyone who loved soulsborne will find the culmination of fromsofts experience in their hand. Beautiful and interesting areas, frightening enemy designs and challenging but fair boss fights.

    But the huge open world design doesnt come without some flaws: Sometimes it is very slow, you really have to commit to exploring, taking your time and be amazed by many hidden areas/dungeons/bosses and loot.
    Also i got lost a few times, and the game did not gave me very useful orientation where to go to progress in the main quest. And the last problem for me is that for my taste some enemies/bosses got recycles a bit too often. Performance on PS5 is disappointing, 60 fps should be no problem but is rarely the case.

    But other than that it is really a masterpiece. The build variety, the really precise gameplay ,the tons of content this game has and simply the fun you have while playing it outweigh the problems the game has.

    Without performance problems it would be a 10/10    … Expand
  89. LoafusCromwel
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This is the game I expected from FromSoft. It's gorgeous and as engaging as you want it to be. There is so much content to go through and is paced wonderfully. The controlls are *chef's kiss*.

    I can understand why this game isn't right for some players, but it will keep me occupied for years to come.
  90. GeneralS
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    I cannot describe how smart, fun, surprising, engaging, challenging, rewarding and addicting Elden Ring is.
  91. Feralmore
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Never played a soul games before (just a little bit of Bloodborne), but I am really amused by this game, it's awesome
  92. Km7722
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Absolutely beautiful
    And to the fellas that are criticizing the hard combat, the environment etc. Remember, these games aren't for everyone, and if they aren't for you, that doesn't mean that they are bad. This isn't a Ubisoft title to have dozens of map markers and quest markers, easy to master combat etc, this is a soulsborn, remember that.
  93. laciaty101
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    If you liked any of the Fromsoft games starting with Demon's Souls you'll love it. If you didn't, then perhaps Elden Ring is not for you. While it is more forgiving than some of FS's previous titles, it's still a "souls" game... Be ready to spend hours trying to figure out enemy's movement patterns and die a lot. If this does not sound appealing then again, this game is not for you.If you liked any of the Fromsoft games starting with Demon's Souls you'll love it. If you didn't, then perhaps Elden Ring is not for you. While it is more forgiving than some of FS's previous titles, it's still a "souls" game... Be ready to spend hours trying to figure out enemy's movement patterns and die a lot. If this does not sound appealing then again, this game is not for you.

    What differs it from previous games is the world, which is not only open but manages to avoid the ubisoft formula. There are very few icons on the world map marking locations, and they only pop up once a location is discovered. There is no filler in the shape of find-all-flags or collect-all-logs and so on. There are no objective markers, a journal, quest log, character dossiers, collectibles etc. You are expected to pay attention to what NPC's are asking you to do, often indirectly and often in passing. I found this refreshing, as most games these days seem to be going out of their way to force you to experience everything they have to ofter, and they will remind you of the things you haven't, every time you open a map. When you discover a new location in ER, it's your discovery, rather than an inevitable stop on a theme park ride prepared by the devs. I liked it, would recomend it to a friend.    … Expand
  94. sethguyhill
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Whomever is giving this a low score (much less a zero) either has a nefarious agenda, or is just a Troll. This is bar none the greatest game I have ever played, and I am just a few hours in, i know it's going to get even better... no joke, this is amazing. Ya, it's hard, ya you need to do a little research, but that's part of the fun.
  95. Neonix1
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    The game itself is amazing after spending some time with it. It's completely unlike all the other "production open world games" from Ubisoft, Sony, Microsoft, and others, with it's waypoints, quest log (chores), and being guided through what the developers want you to experience. In Elden Ring, you control the narrative. It's your adventure. It's fantastic! I just wish the framerate wasThe game itself is amazing after spending some time with it. It's completely unlike all the other "production open world games" from Ubisoft, Sony, Microsoft, and others, with it's waypoints, quest log (chores), and being guided through what the developers want you to experience. In Elden Ring, you control the narrative. It's your adventure. It's fantastic! I just wish the framerate was more stable on PS5.… Expand
  96. Kindlar
    Mar 7, 2022
    7
    I wish I hadn't seen any reviews prior to playing the game, as I think it has left me disappointed.

    The reviews got me to expect a transcendence. Like going from Final Fantasy 6 to 7, or Fallout 2 to 3. What I found was a good game. Better than average to be sure, but not what I was hoping for. I am lacking in fun. Right now the drive to beat it keeping me going, but I am not finding    I wish I hadn't seen any reviews prior to playing the game, as I think it has left me disappointed.

    The reviews got me to expect a transcendence. Like going from Final Fantasy 6 to 7, or Fallout 2 to 3. What I found was a good game. Better than average to be sure, but not what I was hoping for. I am lacking in fun. Right now the drive to beat it keeping me going, but I am not finding myself going, "Wow that was fun." There are many things the game does well, and I think it is fantastic for the souls community, but I think it lack appeal to the non-souls community.

    I don't regret buying it, and I think I will beat it, but if you are on the fence, I may hold off. If you enjoy Souls, you are in for a treat.    … Expand
  97. radlikemydad
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Legit best game of all time. All the people complaining aren’t familiar with souls games and want a casual game to hold their hands and baby them, or they’re complaining about graphics. Are you serious? Graphics is your reason for a zero? Please. If you’re not willing to break out of your casual shell then go back to playing Pokémon. If you are open to it however then get this game and beLegit best game of all time. All the people complaining aren’t familiar with souls games and want a casual game to hold their hands and baby them, or they’re complaining about graphics. Are you serious? Graphics is your reason for a zero? Please. If you’re not willing to break out of your casual shell then go back to playing Pokémon. If you are open to it however then get this game and be absorbed.… Expand
  98. Asdont64
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Honestly, fighting some bosses hitless in this game is just horrible. Margit has overly fast swings in phase 2, and Renalla spams way too much magic. This is work-around-able by having some x-factor such as a ranged attack or summons, but being fair to fist/broken sword only is what made dss, ds1 and ds3 (or even ds2) fun. In Sekiro it only gave you one option, so all bossfights were basedHonestly, fighting some bosses hitless in this game is just horrible. Margit has overly fast swings in phase 2, and Renalla spams way too much magic. This is work-around-able by having some x-factor such as a ranged attack or summons, but being fair to fist/broken sword only is what made dss, ds1 and ds3 (or even ds2) fun. In Sekiro it only gave you one option, so all bossfights were based around this type of playstyle too. Otherwise, I REALLY like it, but having some bossfights feel to passive or even **** really hurts the enjoyability of Elden Ring as a whole.
    P.s. I hate that one Godrick attack in phase 2. You know the one.    … Expand
  99. Devonshmichael
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Everything Fromsoft is famous for ramped up to ten. More beginner friendly than previous titles without babying the player.
  100. mestriner1
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    The best souls game ever. Giant map, much bosses and the difficult i here like the others. Congratulations From software for this masterpiece.
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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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