Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,341 out of 12214
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  1. WilliamtwoTime
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    This is in my opinion the best souls like. The gameplay is amazing, the graphics is beautiful, and I also love the newer update with the pop arena.
  2. Inen
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    This game is literally up there with Zelda, BOTW and Witcher 3.
    And the biggest compliment I can give to this game is: I have beaten this game 3 times.
    PONS: • Great story (but not the best) • Addicting combat • HUGE open-world • Full of content • Amazing Boss-Design • Breathtaking visuals • So much replay value • Vast variety of weapons and builds CONS: • The bosses Post-Game feel a lot    This game is literally up there with Zelda, BOTW and Witcher 3.
    And the biggest compliment I can give to this game is: I have beaten this game 3 times.
    PONS:
    • Great story (but not the best)
    • Addicting combat
    • HUGE open-world
    • Full of content
    • Amazing Boss-Design
    • Breathtaking visuals
    • So much replay value • Vast variety of weapons and builds
    CONS:
    • The bosses Post-Game feel a lot harder than usual (for example Malenia)

    This game absolutely deserved GOTY 2022    … Expand
  3. Peacfulinvader
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Honestly one of the best games I've played even in invasions not fighting is an option, a weird one, but an option. bosses are fun and are genuine, the experience of beating a hard boss after tons and tons of attempts can not be given by any game. A must play
  4. Ofviewpoint
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best open world game to date with Zelda botw and totk. It is worth it ! Tough but not unbeatable ! Great job from software are usual !
  5. FangRu
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Great game that has done everything really great. Music, gameplay, story, open world, everything is just simply 10/10. The only thing that bothered me is that I prefer linear direction for FS games. There are so many bosses and you really can miss much because its so vast open world but without clear story (which is normal for FS games) that better works for linear aproach but that justGreat game that has done everything really great. Music, gameplay, story, open world, everything is just simply 10/10. The only thing that bothered me is that I prefer linear direction for FS games. There are so many bosses and you really can miss much because its so vast open world but without clear story (which is normal for FS games) that better works for linear aproach but that just subjective. Music is fantastic. Gameplay smooth. And open world is very immersive and you can easily lost hundreds hours in it. Anyway this is masterpiece!… Expand
  6. Damas
    May 12, 2023
    10
    The best game in my life, together to RDR2. It's fantastic and beautiful in all aspects
  7. Morti111
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    Ein unglaubliches Spiel! Ich spiele es seit fast ein Jahr es hält mich fest! Und ich warte sehnsüchtig auf das DLC!!! Danke From Software!
  8. roforcer
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    just endless fun and huge universe. way more user friendly than the other souls games but still have that hardcoreness. absolutely must play
  9. Zvoni
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. If you liked any past From Software game you'll love Elden Ring. The game is great. Gameplay is definitely great
  10. peyman24
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    A great story of beautiful battles in a wide world with beautiful designs, one of the best games made by humans
  11. Shaun90
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    I'm not a fan of souls games but I was hooked on this game. The massive open world and addictive gameplay makes you want to explore every corner. My only negative is that the quests give you very little information on what you have to do to complete them and I found myself constantly googling the answers. This wasn't enough to mark it down though, this is a 10/10 game and potentially oneI'm not a fan of souls games but I was hooked on this game. The massive open world and addictive gameplay makes you want to explore every corner. My only negative is that the quests give you very little information on what you have to do to complete them and I found myself constantly googling the answers. This wasn't enough to mark it down though, this is a 10/10 game and potentially one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  12. Chells
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    It won game of the year for a reason. This game shows you whether or not you can push through adversity or that you crumble when things get rough. It’s not for everyone. Dying to a boss a few dozen times can drive you mad, but when you finally win it feels so good. You will die. You will get mad. But, victory feels so good.
  13. AnderzinhoLoko
    Mar 12, 2023
    10
    Ó Térvore, Ó Térvore! Obrigado From Software! Obrigado Miyazaki! Uma Experiência inacreditável. A Qualidade dessa Obra não pode ser Explicada em um Simples Texto de um Site de Reviews. Isso Valeu a Pena de Verdade.
  14. wyvernsarecoole
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Elden ring got such an extreme hype train around it, far greater than any soulsborne game before. With this I am not surprised of the low scores of recent times. This game is not made for everyone, that should be apparent, things like difficulties would not work in it. The open world being actually open without a million markers seems to not appeal to many, ig people just like being toldElden ring got such an extreme hype train around it, far greater than any soulsborne game before. With this I am not surprised of the low scores of recent times. This game is not made for everyone, that should be apparent, things like difficulties would not work in it. The open world being actually open without a million markers seems to not appeal to many, ig people just like being told where to go and what to do. With the ui and ux that image of "if ubisoft made elden rings ux" speaks for itself. All these negative reviews as well are worded as if the people played the game for a maximum of 2 hours and never again. Of course ui and controls are gonna be bad when you have not had the time to get used to them. Of course you have no idea where to go when you have yet to get in the loop of this games type of exploration. It just pains me, i honestly believe many of these people would love the game if they just gave it another chance but oh well, to each their own.… Expand
  15. WeirdoFlaminko
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Now i don't think it's a masterpiece or anything but i love it so much, i have to give it a 10
  16. Rocketman0737
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    These low ratings are hilarious. Screw graphics, story, and quests. What's the gameplay like? INCREDIBLE. If you want a hand holding story game with dots on the map go play horizon or something else. You know what you signed up for when buying this game. This game is not like those games. It doesn't give you cutscene after cutscene telling you how to feel and what to do. It challenges youThese low ratings are hilarious. Screw graphics, story, and quests. What's the gameplay like? INCREDIBLE. If you want a hand holding story game with dots on the map go play horizon or something else. You know what you signed up for when buying this game. This game is not like those games. It doesn't give you cutscene after cutscene telling you how to feel and what to do. It challenges you as a player to overcome the battles thrown at you. If you don't like it don't play from software games and stop review bombing like cry babies. I personally don't like story based games because the endless go do this, go talk to them, this is how I feel dialogue completely takes me out of the game because I am not making decisions for myself. I don't go and put 0 star reviews because I don't like a game type.....I simply don't play the game. Elden ring is the most approachable fromsoft game and I really hope they have some hot DLC cooking :)… Expand
  17. RyanBehemoth
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    foi uns dos melhores games do ano passado e o melhor jogo da Fromsoftware e do Hidetaka Miyazaki!
    superando até mesmo o Dark Souls 1 como o meu favorito!
  18. EalyLiu
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    It's great. It's the best game I've ever seen. The picture is exquisite, the movement is smooth, and the design is exquisite.
  19. Bekindplz
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is one of the greatest games of all time, and best the action RPG open world game.

    I had way more fun with Elden Ring than broing RDR2 and janky combat TW3, truly the best open world game out there.
  20. GamerDad2023
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Each Souls game is better than the last, but Elden Ring takes it up to 11. If you're a fan of Souls games and want a grander experience, then this is an improvement in every way. The amount of quality in this game is jaw-dropping (that first time you take a certain elevator ...).
  21. steeler_gang_6
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    10/10 the best game I’ve ever played. Put over 500 hours into it and counting almost a year since release.
  22. BIissfulGamer
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. The graphics are nice, the gameplay, the difficulty, the consistency. Some of these negative reviews are so stupid. You se people saying that well "Oh the game is too hard 0/10" Well then shame on you for spending your money on a game you obviously researched nothing about! Also people will complain if a game changes it up too much and is inconsistent then whenAbsolutely amazing game. The graphics are nice, the gameplay, the difficulty, the consistency. Some of these negative reviews are so stupid. You se people saying that well "Oh the game is too hard 0/10" Well then shame on you for spending your money on a game you obviously researched nothing about! Also people will complain if a game changes it up too much and is inconsistent then when they find a consistent game say the exact opposite. Also people who seem to obviously not know this is soulsborne due to doing absolutely no research pick on it for primary features of soulsbornes. People are mad that the game isn't insanely linear and just assume there is absolutely no story instead of actually putting in the effort to uncover it. Again, people complain that it's hard. People say that the game is empty which doesn't make sense because there are enemies and dungeons everywhere. I guess they are just mad that it's not like the mainstream games where it's brimming with random NPCs instead of brimming with challenges. I also see people call the graphics awful and I'm like "Are you sure you're reviewing the right game?" People will also say this game is a ripoff of the previous soulsgames. That's the whole damn point. Elden Ring was created to perfect the souls formula not recreate it. People also say this is a downgrade which is strange considering I quite clearly recall the Demon Souls, the progenitor of the souls formula to be the first of it's kind. But mostly it's just because of people raging because of a skill issue. Another thing is this game isn't for casuals. Fromsoftware will NEVER add a difficulty system because the whole point is to get good as a gamer. YOU should've been aware of that before you decided to play this game. The idea is that no matter how good you are they want you to get good at the game. To grow. That is the purpose of Soulsbornes. To grow as a gamer. And I'm already callin' yall haters out because I know this review is controversial.… Expand
  23. Darkgamer107
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Epico,divertido,fresco y ridiculamente inmersivo ,nada de relleno en el mapa ni misiones de relleno,tal vez una historia bastante confusa y una estresante dificultad,pero asi son los souls,sin duda el mejor juego creado por miyasaki ,obra maestra
  24. FFirefly
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    the culmination of 10+ years of amazing game development. Fromsoft is def the goat in game development
  25. porseh
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    De lo mejor que e jugado en mi vida. Y el mejor souls hasta la fecha...los gráficos no son lo mejor pero el juego es la polla
  26. BerkayB
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    FromSoftware once again made a masterpiece. This game has it all, atmosphere, gameplay, bosses and lore. It's not enough to describe this game.
  27. A_Rando
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is truly an incredible experience and a breath of fresh air in a time where it seems most AAA games don't live up to the hype
  28. Goncii28
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Simply put : my favorite video-game of all time A masterpiece of design, mystery, exploration, combat and visual storytelling
  29. netbattler15
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    I had flirted with playing Fromsoft games for a few years before this game came out. It had played Bloodborne a bit and bounced off of it before reaching any major bosses. I had generally played games on an easier difficulty because I didn't enjoy the struggle.

    Elden Ring changed that. This game did a good job of always giving me something to do to get better and overcome every main    I had flirted with playing Fromsoft games for a few years before this game came out. It had played Bloodborne a bit and bounced off of it before reaching any major bosses. I had generally played games on an easier difficulty because I didn't enjoy the struggle.

    Elden Ring changed that. This game did a good job of always giving me something to do to get better and overcome every main story boss and many of the side bosses. The online community got me through all of it as well. This game made it possible for me to enjoy challenge for it's own sake by proving to me that I could overcome the challenges within this game.    … Expand
  30. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    It´s not perfect but the experience of playing for the first time is unforgetable. I can´t say a lot that haven´t been said already, but the replayability and combat get way too much hate. The replayability isn´t that much of a big deal considering the fact that the game relies so much on the combat. The combat is great, I don´t like to be that guy, but honestly most complaints about itIt´s not perfect but the experience of playing for the first time is unforgetable. I can´t say a lot that haven´t been said already, but the replayability and combat get way too much hate. The replayability isn´t that much of a big deal considering the fact that the game relies so much on the combat. The combat is great, I don´t like to be that guy, but honestly most complaints about it make it seem like people who complain about it seem like they didn´t learn how to play it properly.… Expand
  31. Foxy_Tarnished
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good game especially the story and alsobthe option to decide what to do.
    Also discovering the secret sides of the story such as that marika and radagon are the same person is very nice being that i honestly didn't understand it and discovering it with that secondary mission was very nice.
    The game really offers a beautiful and fun (except when you do a boss that starts to get annoying repeating the same duel over and over again)    … Expand
  32. AustinHancock
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    TL;DR: This game raises the standard of what a "10" is.

    I understand that this game is not for everyone. It is punishing, especially for my first FromSoftware game. For the first 6 hours or so I hated the game. It felt unfair and unlike anything I'd ever seen (not in a good way). When it clicked though, it clicked HARD. Every movement you make must be articulated and it is rare that you    TL;DR: This game raises the standard of what a "10" is.

    I understand that this game is not for everyone. It is punishing, especially for my first FromSoftware game. For the first 6 hours or so I hated the game. It felt unfair and unlike anything I'd ever seen (not in a good way). When it clicked though, it clicked HARD. Every movement you make must be articulated and it is rare that you can defeat a boss through hacking and slashing. There are other games I have given a 10, but all of those need to move out of the way, because I did not know a game could be this good.    … Expand
  33. Idk123456789
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Its rare that a game with this much hype lives up to expectations dare i even say exceeds them.
  34. Airton_p
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Obra de arte, simplesmente incrível. Um mundo com uma complexidade insana, uma aventura inesquecivel
  35. NoBrokenGames
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    Hands down one of the best RPGs, maybe even the best souls-like, I´ve ever played. Even when you think, that you explored every corner of the lands between, you might get surprised by several hidden paths, walls and dialogues while hitting the 300+ hours playtime. Really excited for the DLC!
  36. MrMSJ
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    I m a hardcoe player as long time ago. Elden ring isn't really hard game . But fi you want to be a souls player .this game is nice
  37. Jaidenbrkl1
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    My first “Souls” game after Demon’s Souls and Bloodborne, and man it was definitely WORTH the wait to play it for a whole year with amazing gameplay, an incredible open world, INCREDIBLE graphics and overall while it is the definitive game of 2022, this and God of War are the ultimate experiences of 2022 that you must play.
  38. THEDUDE93
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Amazing!! Took me a lot Hours to get the Platin Trophy but its worth. Cool and Big open World. Crazy Magic Spells and Crazy NPCs
  39. SamSaurus11
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    The definitive From Software title.

    From have managed to take everything they've learned from all the games they've produced and refine it into a single experience well beyond my wildest expectations. My only grievance with this game was the poor PvP balancing early in it's release year. Other than that, this is one of the greatest games of all time, I'm extremely glad it won game    The definitive From Software title.

    From have managed to take everything they've learned from all the games they've produced and refine it into a single experience well beyond my wildest expectations.

    My only grievance with this game was the poor PvP balancing early in it's release year.

    Other than that, this is one of the greatest games of all time, I'm extremely glad it won game of the year.    … Expand
  40. BigFloopa0
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    elden ring is a very good game, I would say one of the best that has ever existed
    yes it can be a difficult game but that does not mean it is bad, it is a game that tests you, if you get frustrated try it again until you succeed I highly recommend it
    (don't listen to people who say it's bad because it's hard)

    thanks for reading
  41. Gamerbro69
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    This is the perfection of fantasy gaming. It was my first Fromsoft game and still my favorite! Incredible worldbuilding, characters, and gameplay! Hard but balanced — except for that super difficult boss at the end of the tutorial!
  42. AshenHallow
    May 26, 2023
    10
    I you like challenging combat and endless play style combinations Elden ring is amazing. If you’re a more casual gamer with little patience who plays games on easy or normal difficulty probably not the game for you. Stop posting negative reviews because you bought a souls game expecting it to be easy!!!
  43. KPS5
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Every single fromsoftware game is epic. I liked Elden ring. It’s a bit long however with crap games going out these days, it is not difficult to make an above average game.
  44. serotoxin
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    simply the best game ever made. it's a masterpiece in every way; the art/design and aesthetic is the best any game has ever had, the music is some of the best in gaming history, the gameplay is fantastic, and the story is one of the best in any medium. 100 years from now, writing courses will be including Elden Ring in their curriculum, for its symbolism and metaphors, the richness of itssimply the best game ever made. it's a masterpiece in every way; the art/design and aesthetic is the best any game has ever had, the music is some of the best in gaming history, the gameplay is fantastic, and the story is one of the best in any medium. 100 years from now, writing courses will be including Elden Ring in their curriculum, for its symbolism and metaphors, the richness of its worldbuilding and environmental storytelling, and the way it weaves its story around the player, through various intuitive means, rather than heavy-handed exposition. it's simply a masterclass in storytelling, not to mention the incredible story that's being told.… Expand
  45. Cephandrius
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    This is the first game in years that has pulled me in and grabbed hold of me. I've never played any Dark Souls games before so I wasn't ready for the difficulty. It was frustrating at first but the game gives you chances to improve and the feeling of overcoming real challenges can be really gratifying. If you're after satisfying combat and an immersive world with a huge amount to discoverThis is the first game in years that has pulled me in and grabbed hold of me. I've never played any Dark Souls games before so I wasn't ready for the difficulty. It was frustrating at first but the game gives you chances to improve and the feeling of overcoming real challenges can be really gratifying. If you're after satisfying combat and an immersive world with a huge amount to discover then is for you.… Expand
  46. Icciess
    May 2, 2023
    10
    This game is literally a masterpiece, i don't care if someone says it is trash because it isn't and the game got what it deserved. 10/10
  47. Loop2zer0
    May 2, 2023
    10
    My desire for story games is gone, one of my friends told me that you should try the Elden ring, it’s got high ratings and got the game of the year. I told myself I was going to give her a chance, and I didn’t think I was waiting for the greatest game in the history of games The game prepared the passion for the games
    The Best game ever 10/10✅
    By the way, it's not medicine
  48. zarathustra_
    May 3, 2023
    10
    What else is there to say about this masterpiece, soundtrack phenomenal, lore deeply vague and intriguing, combat has a the perfect mix of Sekiro, Bloodborne, and all previous souls games combined.
  49. DjogoKujo
    May 4, 2023
    10
    This is easily one of the best open world games ever made! After playing Red Dead Redemption 2 i was left pretty disappointed by open world games for a long time. Then Elden Ring came out and the rest is history. One of the best settings and gameplay in any open world game ever! The environments are just full of character and the locations are some of the most unique in any video gameThis is easily one of the best open world games ever made! After playing Red Dead Redemption 2 i was left pretty disappointed by open world games for a long time. Then Elden Ring came out and the rest is history. One of the best settings and gameplay in any open world game ever! The environments are just full of character and the locations are some of the most unique in any video game ever. There are endless builds you can use. I played with dual Rapiers and was pleasantly surprised that dual wielding weapons of the same type unlocks a unique dual wield attack animation that does a lot of damage if fully executed. There is so much content in this game that my first playthrough took over 150 hours!… Expand
  50. fedeteem07
    May 11, 2023
    10
    Es el juego perfecto con unos gráficos absolutos y perfectos, con una jugabilidad y dificultad increíbles y perfectamente balanceadas. Un mapa enorme duplicado de forma subterránea pero al mismo tiempo totalmente diferente, con una cantidad de objetos maravillosa y un Lore sencillamente perfecto
  51. MrMordicai
    May 12, 2023
    10
    This game is phenomenal from start to finish, the world, the bosses, the lore, is all incredible. This game is truly a masterpiece.
  52. FattiBanga
    May 13, 2023
    10
    I have always struggled and gave very quickly on soulslike games but Elden Ring changed everything for me.If you are still one of those please try again and stick to it until the end it will be an amazing experience and you will become a fan.
  53. Oldeyes659
    May 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I really like this game All software games are great
  54. opopfa
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring's a masterpiece, and he's mastered the art of showing without telling. As a result, it's very different from other open world games I've played, such as Skyrim and Far Cry, which are narrative and quest driven. The Elden Ring doesn't impose any particular play style or route into you from the getgo.
  55. Calving7
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Exploration parfaite, direction artistique incroyable, un contenu énorme, une personnalisation du personnage poussée et des combats épiques.
  56. ls006493
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I finished the game in 140hrs. It is a very exciting journey. I really like the aesthetic of the game. If you like action games and fantasy genres you must play this game.
  57. plumberlol
    May 18, 2023
    10
    One of gamings crowning achievements. Looks amazing, gameplay is great, incredible world building, some of the best and toughest (without summons) bosses ever made, I could go on.
  58. Michael10are
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Just a masterpiece, I enjoyed the game like no other in many years, FromSoftware is just the GOAT
  59. DUCKMANBILL
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece of a game. Pretty hard for a first timer. A must play game that never ceases to amaze me.
  60. Narant
    May 31, 2023
    10
    Quel jeu !!!
    Un open world juste impressionnant, tout est proche de la perfection.
    Graphiques, combats, donjons, boss, game-play, etc.... tout est réussit.
    Merci From Software pour cet opus de très très grande qualité.
  61. maoliveirajr
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    For me, Elden Ring is a Masterpiece! One of the best games I’ve played in all my life! Congratulations From Software.
  62. yousuf6
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    10/10
    .....................................................................
  63. Ramin2005
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    One of the best RPG games, and also
    One of my favorite games too.
    It's perfect, details, boss fights, enemies, areas, skills, everything.
    And if you like soulsborn games then What are you waiting for,
    Go for it.
  64. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    The greatest action RPG of all time, probably the greatest open world game of all time. The setting is so rich in history and detail, the combat mechanics so diverse and so responsive, the enemy and boss variety so extreme, the scale of the world so vast and the amount of secrets within it so rewarding... The joy of exploration was so overwhelming the first time I played it that I wasThe greatest action RPG of all time, probably the greatest open world game of all time. The setting is so rich in history and detail, the combat mechanics so diverse and so responsive, the enemy and boss variety so extreme, the scale of the world so vast and the amount of secrets within it so rewarding... The joy of exploration was so overwhelming the first time I played it that I was afraid it would be diminished the second time, but the gameplay is just so good that it was barely a factor. This is a solid contender for the greatest game ever made.… Expand
  65. bloodlines
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    Никогда не играл в соулсы, но решил попробовать эту игру и знаете, эта одна из лучших игр что я играл.
    Преимуществ у игры много, я лишь отмечу просто богоподобный арт-дизайн.
  66. jhart24
    Jun 12, 2023
    10
    Just amazing, I wish other game developers would take note on how to make a game.
  67. BARAO555
    Jun 16, 2023
    10
    This game told me to GET GOOD and i did. Great locations, Great combat system, Great bosses. this is the SOULS that every one wanted to play
  68. Tolog1-1Malenia
    Jun 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gra 10/10. Najlepsza jest Malenia. Ma ona tragiczną historię! Straciła wzrok, rękę, nogę i jeszcze Mogh porwał jej brata… Expand
  69. HoorayLiu
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    身為資深玩家的我從來沒有如此迷過一款遊戲，無與倫比
  70. Jarodstyleboy
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    Meilleur jeu d’exploration en monde ouvert des ces dernières années ! Sensation et plein de secrets !
  71. catylz
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Best game I have played so far. The music, bosses and weapons are wonderful designed and the open world made the souls borne source even better for me. I would highly recommend to everybody to play this game. I liked every main and side boss (not all the bosses in the dungeons) and fought them with fun and I didn’t care how many tries I needed. For me it is the best FromSoftware game soBest game I have played so far. The music, bosses and weapons are wonderful designed and the open world made the souls borne source even better for me. I would highly recommend to everybody to play this game. I liked every main and side boss (not all the bosses in the dungeons) and fought them with fun and I didn’t care how many tries I needed. For me it is the best FromSoftware game so far (didn’t play bb and sekiro though).… Expand
  72. MusTab08S
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've played , as a souls game it was very very good at every thing
    From the gameplay to the world and bosses
    and how big the game is .
  73. StretchyFerret
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Hard to put down why this game was so good for me. Suffice to say I usually manage one play through of the best single player games, but for Elden Ring I ended up doing 5 runs across 4 character classes across about 250 hours. A key part of it is the fairness of the game. You could, if you were good enough, complete the game without levelling your character at all. There's only oneHard to put down why this game was so good for me. Suffice to say I usually manage one play through of the best single player games, but for Elden Ring I ended up doing 5 runs across 4 character classes across about 250 hours. A key part of it is the fairness of the game. You could, if you were good enough, complete the game without levelling your character at all. There's only one difficulty setting, which I love as It really creates a sense of community with other players. Similarly there are no random loot drops or similar, instead every weapon and every character is exactly where the game designers intended. It is hard, particularly at the outset whilst you figure things out, but that is seriously mitigated by the open world design - if you can't beat a boss or area there will be an area where your skill level matches the enemies where you can level up. But crucially all of the content is so consistently good that this doesn't feel like grinding but exploring and making your character stronger. And the reward for stretching yourself is real with powerful items stashed away in the areas you are scared to tread. The combat mechanics have a beautiful and brutal precision. I saw one reviewer desribe later boss battles like a dance and that feels right. I had a misspent youth in various Muay Thai and boxing gyms and this style of combat appeals to me so much more than the button smooshing, mob exploding experience of some games. I would fall asleep at night with my mind racing through how to improve my build with a very fair and interesting system. The story is opaque and strange, more of a imprint of past events which you uncover fragments of as you explore. You can play without multiplayer entirely and the game will be wonderful but when you do start using it there is a subtle but genuine sense of shared joy in the movements and actions of fellow players. There are no microtransactions. You feel as if the content and experience are utterly paramount to the game designers and producers. In a world where the board room permeates the texture of so many games the sheer authenticity and purity of Elden Ring is an absolute joy.… Expand
  74. Gatosonriente
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, gran innovación, excelente diseño artístico, mundo conectado.
  75. Maki89
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Perfect game, there is nothing i would change its just perfect. FromSoft delivered a masterpiece once again!
  76. JosephKry
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The Best Game I Ever Played in 30 years of gaming.
    Period.
    Can't wait to ER2.
  77. malek_the_first
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    best game game ever don't listen to people who says otherwise they are clearly jealous
  78. tonberry_ftw
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Wasn't a big fan of souls series, but this game was super fun to play. Amazing game.
  79. TTTE
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Exploration in the nation. It was so much fun to just roam around the Lands Between encountering various enemies and the bosses were of course exceptional as by Fromsoftware's standard.
  80. hazukimio
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is more of a work of art to me than a game. In map design, combat system, effect of the performance, and artistic style, Elden Ring deserves the title of the game of the year. Although many rookies will be discouraged by its extreme difficulty and relatively insufficient guidance, by overcoming it, there will be an endless sense of accomplishment waiting for them.

    “Though the    Elden Ring is more of a work of art to me than a game. In map design, combat system, effect of the performance, and artistic style, Elden Ring deserves the title of the game of the year. Although many rookies will be discouraged by its extreme difficulty and relatively insufficient guidance, by overcoming it, there will be an endless sense of accomplishment waiting for them.

    “Though the path be broken and uncertain, claim your place as Elden Lord.”    … Expand
  81. tomopa
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the scenery to the performance, it's amazing. The map is also very large and there are dungeons in various places.… Expand
  82. Lal0nganiza2006
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Otro souls otra obra MAESTRA a pesar de tener competencia muy merecido el Goty.
  83. drseven
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I'm not very good at playing souls-like games. I think that this fact has been key to being able to enjoy this game to the fullest. After 140 hours of playing and having completed it 100%, it has been one of the most immersive experiences I've tried. At the beginning I was dying constantly and I was forced to use all the tools that the game gave, finally I was able to improve and end upI'm not very good at playing souls-like games. I think that this fact has been key to being able to enjoy this game to the fullest. After 140 hours of playing and having completed it 100%, it has been one of the most immersive experiences I've tried. At the beginning I was dying constantly and I was forced to use all the tools that the game gave, finally I was able to improve and end up dominating the game.

    Despite being an unbeatable experience, the final stretch of the game is unnecessarily long and less inspired than the opening part.    … Expand
  84. TheBigTicket
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Its everything that made Dark Souls great improved and put in the best open world Ive ever explored.

    I think some of the lategame bosses and areas are not super well designed but the Elden Ring experience was truly unique and I have finished it 7 times.
  85. HBmilkar
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    gud game (sorry for lack of effort spent hours on review but it got deleted while being made)
  86. Mertcanius
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This game is the most beautiful peace of technical **** ive ever interacted with
  87. Tunmer
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Eldin Ring is best game I've played.

    Best visual desıng. Best combat mechanics. Really good open world. Really good hit feedback. And finally a souls classic best bosses with bad camera angle. i played over 50 hour and This game didn't waste even a minute of my time, some people say optimization is bad but I got stable 60 Fps on 2K with Rtx 3060. Overall 9,7/10 Yes this is    Eldin Ring is best game I've played.

    Best visual desıng.
    Best combat mechanics.
    Really good open world.
    Really good hit feedback.
    And finally a souls classic best bosses with bad camera angle.

    i played over 50 hour and This game didn't waste even a minute of my time, some people say optimization is bad but I got stable 60 Fps on 2K with Rtx 3060.

    Overall 9,7/10
    Yes this is MASTERPIECE    … Expand
  88. Babajaga88
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Truly masterpiece with few minimal issue, imho. Best OW with RDR2 and Zelda TotK
  89. Shockscape
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    At first I found this game too hard and nearly quit on the first boss. And you may feel this way too. But after looking at some YouTube starter guides, Elden Ring has become the best game I have ever played. So good I’ve played it 3 and a half times (3 for the platinum PS trophy, the half for fun). Some of the bosses were definitely too hard for me, but you can call upon some helpfulAt first I found this game too hard and nearly quit on the first boss. And you may feel this way too. But after looking at some YouTube starter guides, Elden Ring has become the best game I have ever played. So good I’ve played it 3 and a half times (3 for the platinum PS trophy, the half for fun). Some of the bosses were definitely too hard for me, but you can call upon some helpful players to assist you, or in some cases do it for you. I summoned one online helper who used a sorcery that burst a magical beam at the boss for like 8 seconds and it died instantly. But, if you managed to overcome a boss yourself, there is a great sense of achievement. The open world has an interesting design and (mostly) makes you want to explore. Unless you wanna make a B-line to the end. There’s also so many different ways you can play the game - whack stuff with a big sword, use magic and more. And there’s so many unique weapons to make ‘builds’ out of.

    In short, play the game already. The positive reviews are all correct.    … Expand
  90. NEO-OUTSIDER
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is the definitive experience of a souls-like game. You can play hours non stop by is addicting formula.

    Pros: The combat is very diverse, each build feels different and also great. The story/ lore is very rich and keeps the essence in which the world tells you the story. The games motives you to explore every area and you are heavily rewarded with great weapons or by    Elden Ring is the definitive experience of a souls-like game. You can play hours non stop by is addicting formula.

    Pros: The combat is very diverse, each build feels different and also great.

    The story/ lore is very rich and keeps the essence in which the world tells you the story.

    The games motives you to explore every area and you are heavily rewarded with great weapons or by finding new characters which contributes to lore.

    The art design compensates the graphics making it a great visual experience
    Bosses are well designed artistically and they also delivered great combat experience.

    The best aspect that it solves are the checkpoints that are near the boss fights, different from dark souls that you need to restart from a bonfire that was not near the boss fight.

    Cons:
    The game has not the best graphics.

    You can get lost some times so you should look to a guide even though is not necessary.

    Technical issues( i mean how the game was designed), like the fall damage of the horse, how can easily can be quests be lost frustrates me, etc, Even though you get used to it.    … Expand
  91. EndMatrix
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Que hermoso juego, divertido, desafiante y simplemente hermoso como todos los dark soul's. Solo quedaria mejorar un poco el sistema online, sobre todo el lag. Pero aun con sus defectos es un juego espectacular.
  92. Chupakami
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    I love this game. I'm a huge fan of souls games and this one did not disapoint.
    It's not the hardest one, but it still offer a good challenge. The bosses are interresting, it's fun to take time to elaborate a strategy for each new level.. the art, the music and ambience are great. It's well designed, there is main content, hidden content.. you get to make decisions..
    Most game now just    I love this game. I'm a huge fan of souls games and this one did not disapoint.
    It's not the hardest one, but it still offer a good challenge. The bosses are interresting, it's fun to take time to elaborate a strategy for each new level.. the art, the music and ambience are great. It's well designed, there is main content, hidden content.. you get to make decisions..
    Most game now just take you by the hand and make you walk from point to point, feeding you the story with cinematics. Not Elden Ring. The souls games are now the only ones I'm waiting for, and the only ones I'm comming back to when everything else is kinda boring .    … Expand
  93. SoraPengu
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    An experience entirely unique to prevailing western methodologies in game design. That succeeded in fusing all of the best parts of the predecessor soul series into a blockbuster game. This is a cornerstone game of the century. And will undoubtedly provides the most to the games industry in terms of what lessons, could, be extracted from it--for all of it's success and what it subverted.
  94. gvn91
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring, my first venture into the Souls series and from this particular gaming development company, surpassed all my expectations. As a non-Souls player, I embarked on this game with no prior experience or knowledge of its difficulty. However, it quickly became my favorite game of all time due to its immersive campaign, incredible characters, and unparalleled gameplay.

    The game    Elden Ring, my first venture into the Souls series and from this particular gaming development company, surpassed all my expectations. As a non-Souls player, I embarked on this game with no prior experience or knowledge of its difficulty. However, it quickly became my favorite game of all time due to its immersive campaign, incredible characters, and unparalleled gameplay.

    The game offers a rewarding sense of progression as you grow stronger to confront a vast open world teeming with formidable enemies. Overcoming challenges that seemed insurmountable before was an immensely satisfying experience. The world itself was a marvel to explore, requiring you to piece together fragments of a puzzle to unlock new areas. The sheer scale of the map left me awestruck, and the game's emphasis on exploration was mind-blowing. Elden Ring's rewarding nature truly captivated me.

    What sets Elden Ring apart from many modern games is its departure from the online service model and complete absence of microtransactions. You purchase the game as a whole, and it delivers exactly what it promises. While it may not boast the level of realism seen in games using the Unreal Engine 5, its visual presentation was still remarkably beautiful and satisfying.

    Reflecting on my experience with Elden Ring, I long to erase my memory of it just so I could relive the awe and surprise it brought me. It truly is a game that leaves a lasting impression.

    If I were to suggest areas for improvement, I would express a desire for expanded multiplayer options. I would love the opportunity to venture through the game alongside a party of friends. Additionally, updated graphics and improved character movements for the next generation would enhance the game's overall experience. However, it is important to note that these minor shortcomings did not hinder my overall enjoyment.

    From this point forward, I proudly consider myself a devoted fan of FromSoftware.    … Expand
  95. monkeyDboofy
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    the game is fun but I really just came here to talk about the low reviews. Some of the low reviews have very valid points. But a lot of low reviewers want their hand held, others are just dumb. What's that you say? No quest's you say? no story you say? I suppose your right, the game does not have a mini map telling you exactly where all of your side quest's are, or a submenu under the minithe game is fun but I really just came here to talk about the low reviews. Some of the low reviews have very valid points. But a lot of low reviewers want their hand held, others are just dumb. What's that you say? No quest's you say? no story you say? I suppose your right, the game does not have a mini map telling you exactly where all of your side quest's are, or a submenu under the mini map telling you exactly what it is your supposed to do for the side quest. Why is that? Because the game is challenging you to figure it tf out. Use those few brain cells of yours to play the game, after all you have to be able to read to get the story in this game. There is a story being told not directly but environmentally and within literally every item in the game. Also if the game is too hard for you I don't think that's a valid criticism, I beat the game (no im not the only one who has beaten the game) and lo and behold its not that hard. The game definitely challenges you at times, but there seems to be quite a few gamers out there who have never heard of a challenge. I love the variety of different builds, I love the combat, I love the world they have built. All in all a great game and am hyped for dlc!… Expand
  96. T616
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece. Brilliantly designed gameplay, stunning visually and musically, punishingly difficult in places forcing you to learn and adapt rather than just button mash, and with a story and world to lose yourself in.
  97. lizardkingg
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Amazing, but nearly overwhelming. Don't get me wrong, it's brilliant, but there is almost too much to do. I wish there was more mystery as well; the story line is a bit straightforward for a SoulsBorne game.
  98. NeeffNieef
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    Great Game, Perfect Bosses and perfect difficulty and a crazy amount of different weapons. Al in all just Perfect
  99. Beautifulyinsan
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Nothing short of bombastically epic, thrilling, and amazingly incredible. explore the lands between, find hundreds of things, well designed boss fights, while with varied levels of challenge, that only makes every breath of this game predictable. one moment your exploring the vast lunaria lakes, then you might feel like trying to fight you way the terrifying scarlet rot infested caalid.Nothing short of bombastically epic, thrilling, and amazingly incredible. explore the lands between, find hundreds of things, well designed boss fights, while with varied levels of challenge, that only makes every breath of this game predictable. one moment your exploring the vast lunaria lakes, then you might feel like trying to fight you way the terrifying scarlet rot infested caalid. variety is the name of this game, the many different builds you can make and invest into if you so desire. yeah you can't use your fists, but really all you need is just one weapon, and then the world is your to devour. plus the idea of a fromsoftware game being "accessible" isn't a critique, it is an upgrade, it doesn't matter if you summons, or poison darts, all it means is more toys to play with to eventually beat the game. this is not the hardest game in the souls series, everyone should know that, but that's ok, this game should be everyone's first soulsborn game, it doesn't put you in the same kind of box as the other games, with the many different conveniences to the player, like torrent for travel and speed, croach to sneak and a jump for many more possibilities of level design, platforming and exploration, which they do not disappoint on actually taking advantage of. while this game is the easiest in the franchise, it's only possible because of the tools, the boss fights are a MUCH different story, as Radaghn, Morgott(despite on getting way to easy over time) and the fire giant has sent shivers to some players spines thinking about them. and of course Mogh, maleketh, and the death of me Malenia(Blade of Michela) are ruthless, and are very unforgiving even being quotable as some of the hardest in the franchise with especially malenia competing with the likes of the nameless king and the orphan of kos as the hardest of the hardest. well at least it will be a little easier than trying to break down in tears of how great the game looks. HOW THE F*** DOES THIS GAME HAVE AS MUCH BEAUTY AS IT DOES, THIS IS THE OPITAMY OF BEAUTY IN CARNITE!!!! and that's all I have to say about the graphics. game play is tight, and as strategic as ever, with the same micro management of certain items during combat, reckless game play is still really frowned upon so its still soulsborn be weary of that, as you still need the kind of patience you need with these games, take your time to learn how the game works as per usual, but it takes that.... and lets you become GOD if you want to, just look it up i guess, no big deal. the story, while as vague as before, you will still find pieces of the puzzle scattered if you look around, and it is an incredible story. I am an incredibly snobby story writer, so I can stress how much this story treats it's self like a genius curtain unavailing at any given turn, the care and intricacies of each piece put together as a story only makes line's like malaketh's heartbreaking line"you come to covert destined death. to kill what?" and as one of the last bosses of the game, one of the last bosses in the way to become elden lord, you do question what was the point of make the fire giants race extinct, just so you can burn the elden tree so you can become elden lord, is it necessary, yes, will you being elden lord change the fates the people in the lands between, yes, but what if the good is only temporary, what if it doesn't change it for the good. it all piles on with sentimentality, the question with the lack of answers. why?

    thy flame burns bright
    will thy flame become embers that grace the future of many experiences to come
    or will it engulf the fertile and wisen our next generation of artists.
    giveth the wisdom to the many weak minds we have been disgraced with
    giveth grave to the ones who need it most
    touch grace and believe in it.

    Sorry not sorry for the poetry    … Expand
  100. Lirde9244
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Might be the best game ever made ! Period !

    Also the best open world ever made.

    Thank you FromSoftware.
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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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