Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

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  1. isomarcus
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    dodge dodge hack, dodge dodge slash, repeat until you get to a boss then it's dodge dodge dodge dodge hack slash dodge. really was expecting a bit more regarding gameplay. also the "open world" is pretty empty. boring.
  2. Nick2323
    Mar 5, 2022
    1
    This game should be called Elden Souls. if you are a fan of the souls games you will love it, if not stay away. It was marketed as NOT a souls game but a new IP. It is not. Immediately sold it to a Souls fan and he loves it. Not for everyone else. New story maybe. Game played great on my PS5, no issues with quality just that it should be titled ELDEN SOULS. 1 for Marketing
  3. Airufino23
    Mar 5, 2022
    4
    El juego es una putxxx maravilla, pero mi ps5 es tan mala que me rompe mis savegame, vaya basura de consola.
  4. Tbosac13
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I haven't played a souls game for more than a few hours...this game is going to make me go back and play them all. Fantastic experience.
  5. Muhgamer
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    the best game yet this year and don't forget there is still 1 game on the way that I guess will be a real contender god of war Ragnarok . this year is on fire. 2022 games awards is going to be the best and I guess better than 2018
  6. MaicoulDjequiso
    Mar 5, 2022
    3
    People are praising a game that does not do anything diferent than Dark Souls 1 - 3. I mean if you like Dark Souls you may like this game. I played every game from fromsoftware except Demons Souls and at the time I liked each and everyone of them. Apart from Sekiro, wich is the best gameplay that I ever experienced, the Dark Souls mechanics feels really dated nowadays and make no mistake:People are praising a game that does not do anything diferent than Dark Souls 1 - 3. I mean if you like Dark Souls you may like this game. I played every game from fromsoftware except Demons Souls and at the time I liked each and everyone of them. Apart from Sekiro, wich is the best gameplay that I ever experienced, the Dark Souls mechanics feels really dated nowadays and make no mistake: Elden Ring is essencially Dark Souls in a open world. This is basicaly Dark Souls 4. IF YOU LIKE DARK SOULS AND IS NOT FATIGUIED like me, YOU SHOULD BUY IT. But if you thought that after titles like Sekiro and Bloodbourne, Fromsoftware was ready to bring yet another exciting game with diferent mechanics and more over the top Boss fights, this isn't the game for you. This should have been a 5, but performance is really poor so a 3 should suffice.… Expand
  7. Wom
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I love this game! No matter what corner of the world you go to it always looks stunning and you always want to discover more.
  8. pedi
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    the game has a lot of technical problems it was a hassle just to make it not crash on lunch and many haven't even been successful with that be aware before buying it for your PC
  9. Yarro7
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    A truly masterpiece. I had no crashes or bugs in 25H playtime. The open world is fantastic at every corner you can find something.. just beautiful.
  10. Ajam
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Best game for new generation worth evey diem atmosphere is breathtaking and game runs smoothly
  11. Risolu
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Probably the best Open World game as of yet. No useless fetch quest. No generic story and character. No stupid collectibles that are just there to drag out the playtime. No useless weapon, every weapon is unique in its own way. No handholding.

    Its not you typical generic open world game like AC or Horizon. Its not you typical open world game with another texture pack, it's something original.
  12. wrinklysword
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Top notch game.one of the best game ever.This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  13. Bombowy
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Mega zajebista gra - otwarty świat - brak mapy od razu -wszystko trzeba poszukać samemu. Pierwszy raz jestem w takim świecie i po każdej śmierci chce się wrócić i poprawić się lub wybrać inną drogę.
    Mega polecam wszystkim -gra na długie godziny.
  14. enigma1990
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    This game is just Dark Souls 4. I've been playing for a week and there's nothing special about it. Don't fall for the hype it's just Breath of the Wild Dark soul edition. At first yeah it's fun and it's a pretty game, but it's still Playstation 4 graphics on a PS5. Not to mention the performence issues like texture pop in, frame rate dips, and worst of all it doesn't save properly. TheThis game is just Dark Souls 4. I've been playing for a week and there's nothing special about it. Don't fall for the hype it's just Breath of the Wild Dark soul edition. At first yeah it's fun and it's a pretty game, but it's still Playstation 4 graphics on a PS5. Not to mention the performence issues like texture pop in, frame rate dips, and worst of all it doesn't save properly. The more I play the more it feels like Dark Souls. They say you can avoid bosses but after a while you run out of optional bosses and you gotta keep fighting the main bosses which are OP in most cases. Where as the dungeon bosses are a complete joke. The power scaling in this game is unbalanced. The game just isn't that fun and I put a week in it.… Expand
  15. Pato42
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Best Fromsoft game so far and the best open world game I have ever played. I still like the gameplay of bloodborne a bit more than elden ring's but the world and the story is much more engaging.
  16. bhinde
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Great gram! The graphics are outstanding. Incredible story, and world building. The atmosphere, and game play are also outstanding. The game is very hard, and difficulty settings cannot be changed. This is definitely a game one should try next-gen systems.
  17. Seanysean05
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    Overhyped and overhyped again and again. This game is not interesting in the slightest. What a shame.
  18. ton3c4pon3
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I’ve got platinum for every Souls game , including both remakes (Dark Souls and Demons Souls) and Dark Souls 2 twice , for ps3 and Scholar of the first Sin for PS4 …… plus BB and Sekiro … and this will be my most proud achievement in gaming , when I do finally platinum it. If that doesn’t say something.
  19. Dalemazza
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    This is a rare exception of a game that actually meets the hype, (looking at you cyberpunk 2077, bf2042). I will very surprised if this does not get game of the year. Its sad to see people giving it 0/10 because they do not offer and English version in SEA.

    If you love the unforgiving world of dark souls this is a must.
  20. RomulusReviews
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    I am giving Elden Ring an 8/10 due to my rating sitting at 7.6 so just rounding off...

    I tried Sekiro - quit. I tried Bloodborn - quit. I tried Demon Souls remake on PS5 and as much as I enjoyed it I also quit. I thought Elden Ring was the one the one souls-like that would pull me in and let me sing its praises from a mountain top. Unfortunately I cannot do that and I must say this is not    I am giving Elden Ring an 8/10 due to my rating sitting at 7.6 so just rounding off...

    I tried Sekiro - quit. I tried Bloodborn - quit. I tried Demon Souls remake on PS5 and as much as I enjoyed it I also quit. I thought Elden Ring was the one the one souls-like that would pull me in and let me sing its praises from a mountain top. Unfortunately I cannot do that and I must say this is not the Masterpiece many claim it to be. Don't get me wrong this is a great game! But let's not get ahead of ourselves it's not perfect nowhere near perfect in fact.

    I absolutely love the exploration in Elden Ring the most and discovering whatever might my over that ridge line or what might be hidden within a dark cave or tomb somewhere. The armor and weapons look cool as f*** and the world the game is set in certain is interesting. Unfortunately for me, graphically it looks like a game from 2015 and the controls/combat still doesn't feel very tight which only made it more difficult to a guy who sucks at Souls-Like games.

    Edit: as of March 5 2022 - I kept playing and I am now obsessed with Elden Ring. I believe I have finally managed to get over the learning curve at least for a beginner and see what the fuss is about with these Souls-like games. Elden Ring has immersed me quite like no other game has and I'm so happy that I gave it another chance to win me over. 9/10    … Expand
  21. dmw1
    Mar 5, 2022
    2
    After listening to all the hype about Elden Ring, the legendary G.R.R.Martin was involved in the story and this game is likely to be the best RPG open world game ever, I thought I would give Elden Ring a go. I booted up the game and was instantly impressed with the character creation so was excited to get stuck in.

    Now, I have never played a FromSoftware game and I am aware that their    After listening to all the hype about Elden Ring, the legendary G.R.R.Martin was involved in the story and this game is likely to be the best RPG open world game ever, I thought I would give Elden Ring a go. I booted up the game and was instantly impressed with the character creation so was excited to get stuck in.

    Now, I have never played a FromSoftware game and I am aware that their games are very hard so I kept that in mind when I died the first few times and accepted my fate. However after hours upon hours of dying, my excitement soon faded. I was getting pretty sick of getting instantly destroyed and was not enjoying myself at all. I decided to read some guides and endless 'GiT gUd ScRuB' comments for some guidance. Souls veterans were saying that the enjoyment comes from finally defeating a tough enemy that has previously been killing you with ease. Yet when I finally managed to defeat the challenging foe, I felt more annoyed with myself that I hadn't killed it sooner and was angry that I had let a game annoy me so much. As I moved on following my victory, I was then able to relive this ordeal and experience the same emotions when I fought my next, harder, nemesis. This revolving door of death, death, small victory and death plunged me in state of anxiety and stress which made me feel legitimately nervous whilst playing this game, eagerly awaiting any enjoyment.

    To add to the stress are the other game mechanics. There is no quest log so I struggled to keep track of what I was doing, who I have spoken to or where I was meant to be going. Some souls veterans advise new players to use a diary/notebook when playing a FromSoftware game to keep track of quests... Something that could be achieved by having a quest log built into the game. Secondly, the controls often feel pretty sluggish/janky. For example in the heat of (losing yet another) battle, when trying to change my weapon from one-handed to two-handed to deal more damage or mount my steed to make a hasty getaway only to accidentally use some useless item in my pouch has proved to be fatal several times. Also in the same frantic panic, I tried to pause the game to get a bit of respite and check my inventory. As I tried to navigate to complicated pause menu, I quickly learned to my horror that this game does not pause and continues to run which inevitably proved to be fatal. When I finally managed to traverse through the poorly constructed inventory and equipment menu, I found my summons which I had unlocked earlier. I slotted them into my pouch and ventured forth, only to find out that the summons get to pick and chose when and where they can be summoned, which of course, also proved to be fatal.. yet again.

    Visually, despite being far from 60fps on the PS5, Elden Ring still looks really nice in places and discovering new areas can be exciting. However this excitement was soon replaced by the familiar anxiety and stress of being permanently close to death. Trying to take in a new view was often cut short by a new type of enemy one-shotting me from a mile away or some giant using me for a soft landing.

    I truly was excited to play this game as it has been hyped and marketed as the best RPG ever. The customisation of your character is brilliant and (although feeling empty and devoid of non-hostile NPCs/towns/markets etc) the open world does feels very explorable. BUT as I've mentioned a few times, the difficulty ruins this game for regular RPG players who are not familiar with or fans of Souls-Borne games. Personally, my free time has become limited due to life taking it's course and I play games to enjoy what spare time I have left. I do not find being held hostage in a constant state of anxiety, stress and annoyance until I pay the ransom of endless trial and error an enjoyable experience. Because of this I have since returned my copy of Elden Ring so I can spend my refunded money on something that will not waste my time.    … Expand
  22. zencube
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Most epic Dark Souls ever! Ignore those bad ratings, it's all the same whimpering mob it's always been... they can't take challenges, can't take failure, disappointments, being lost or other "unjoyments" and mock around about everything they can find, just to ignore the most important part: THEY SUCK! ;)

    This is the greatest adventure with REAL emotions I've ever played so far. It's    Most epic Dark Souls ever! Ignore those bad ratings, it's all the same whimpering mob it's always been... they can't take challenges, can't take failure, disappointments, being lost or other "unjoyments" and mock around about everything they can find, just to ignore the most important part: THEY SUCK! ;)

    This is the greatest adventure with REAL emotions I've ever played so far. It's gigantic and you will find the best of Dark Souls, Demon Souls, Bloodborne AND an living open world combined. If you seek out a true adventure, with all it's ups and downs you'll love it. If you wanna indulge your lack of perseverance or just be a constant loosing winner, go play Assassin's Creed, Far Cry or anything alike. You will NOT earn a place at the table of Soul-Seekers.....    … Expand
  23. Bomme
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Endlich mal ein Hersteller der nicht nur labbern sondern abliefert. Elden ring ist mit Abstand einer der besten Spiele die ich eh gespielt habe…. Und ich spiele jetzt ca 25 Jahre Videospiele.
  24. pjtaylor2011
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    From Soft have taken the best bits of their previous games, the variety of Dark Souls environments, the more aggressive combat system of blood bourne and the stealth and traversal systems of Sekiro. Dumped them into a open world you cant not want to explore and added some new mechanics, such as horse combat, ashes of war and spirit summons. The result, (if you're a fan of the gruellingFrom Soft have taken the best bits of their previous games, the variety of Dark Souls environments, the more aggressive combat system of blood bourne and the stealth and traversal systems of Sekiro. Dumped them into a open world you cant not want to explore and added some new mechanics, such as horse combat, ashes of war and spirit summons. The result, (if you're a fan of the gruelling nature of the games) is a opus magnum, a game that will be referred to in years, not months, to come. Some New players will undoubtedly overwhelmed by the mass of unexplained menu mechanics..It took me 15 minutes to realise I had the ability to summon my steed and then had to work out how to equip the ability. My best advice to newbies is to realise the biggest attribute to level up isn't your strength or Intelligence of your avatar, rather than level up the actual players patience level.. If you're not patient, the game will destroy you...Enjoy :)… Expand
  25. nerobero
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    they promise to add your language and then without any warning they pull it off with no explanation and don't even apologize for it, some unreal sh1tty attitude and PR
  26. Kingsleyblue
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made, from software are on fire yet again, the open world is amazing there's so much to see and do, it's hard and challenging but fair and with all the builds you can create this game will be played for years to come. Simply a masterpiece.
  27. joewillallen
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    A buggy mess that is extremely overhyped because of childish fanboys. The souls community is probably the most toxic gaming community and they will worship any souls game as long as it is hard and repetitive. To them the quality of the game is irrelevant. This game runs on a very old engine, overall it looks worse than dark souls 3, it runs best on ps5 compared to all other systems butA buggy mess that is extremely overhyped because of childish fanboys. The souls community is probably the most toxic gaming community and they will worship any souls game as long as it is hard and repetitive. To them the quality of the game is irrelevant. This game runs on a very old engine, overall it looks worse than dark souls 3, it runs best on ps5 compared to all other systems but there are still many issues in ps5, the frame stutter issue is extremely problematic for a game like this where good latency and smooth frame rates are essential in order to dodge attacks and act quickly, the game was visually downgraded after launch and none of the patches have fixed the major problems.… Expand
  28. Godloser
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Esse é um dos melhores jogos que eu já joguei na minha vida, aposto todas as minhas fichas nele para GOTY desse ano.
  29. kaiser_
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    The absolute pinnacle of FromSoftware and their games. It incorporates the best aspects of each of their previous games and provides different and extremely interesting and entertaining bosses and NPCs as well! Highly recommended
  30. YarHar707
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Unironically the game of the decade.
    It's x10 bigger than the previous Souls games in terms of weapon variety, spell variety, enemy variety, boss variety and sheer size of levels.
    Even if you only count the dungeons and castles, the game is still far bigger.
  31. Cadeb
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game really disappointed me it's definitely not for everyone and it's sad how they used all the animations from other games and the end boss was bad… Expand
  32. hosekisho
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The best open world game I've ever played. It has exceeded all of my expectations.
  33. Andromeda816
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I’ve never played any of the souls games in my life, so this is my first experience on a From Software game. I have been having the most fun I’ve had on play station in a while, I am finally hyped to be playing a beautiful open world game with so many different things to
    come across and explore, a masterpiece of a game. Btw anyone that rated this game one star is because they don’t have    I’ve never played any of the souls games in my life, so this is my first experience on a From Software game. I have been having the most fun I’ve had on play station in a while, I am finally hyped to be playing a beautiful open world game with so many different things to
    come across and explore, a masterpiece of a game. Btw anyone that rated this game one star is because they don’t have enough patience or skill to learn how the game works, once you just enjoy the freedom and learn the mechanics of the game you will be indulged in excitement.    … Expand
  34. Saschi
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    It’s my first souls game and the level of freedom really helped me get into it. There is so much to see and do, and I can’t really remember when was feeling excited all day to get back home and play some more. A wonderful new experience.
  35. Mourning_star
    Mar 4, 2022
    6
    Towards the end game the game gets less fun and more frustrating as leveling gets harder as enemies and bosses 1 shot you despite your rune level and armor making it more frustrating than fun when exploring towards the middle of the game. It losses the game loop as you find more things that don't go towards your playstyle. You also can't summon less of you need help and grinding becomesTowards the end game the game gets less fun and more frustrating as leveling gets harder as enemies and bosses 1 shot you despite your rune level and armor making it more frustrating than fun when exploring towards the middle of the game. It losses the game loop as you find more things that don't go towards your playstyle. You also can't summon less of you need help and grinding becomes mandatory. Also you start getting repeat bosses only they have more health and do more damage causing bosses fatigue. An explorer mode needs to be added for those that like exploring lore rather than being forced to deal with repeat bosses already defeated… Expand
  36. GregCujo
    Mar 4, 2022
    1
    Overhyped, empty mess of a game. It is not fun in any traditional or post-modern sense of the word.
  37. pastaboy
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I have about 50 hours into the game so far and I’m about halfway through. And I’ve missed a LOT of content. I went into this game with unreasonably high expectations and they’ve been met or exceeded across the board. This game is so insanely massive while also rewarding you the more you look, so the world feels far from empty. 9/10 if you see something and think “I wonder if that leadsI have about 50 hours into the game so far and I’m about halfway through. And I’ve missed a LOT of content. I went into this game with unreasonably high expectations and they’ve been met or exceeded across the board. This game is so insanely massive while also rewarding you the more you look, so the world feels far from empty. 9/10 if you see something and think “I wonder if that leads somewhere/does something” it does and it will.

    Combat, like all fromsoft, titles is fantastic. When you combine ashes of war with the new crafting system or countless spells/items you have a lot of opportunity to create really unique combinations. While bosses can feel unfair the first time you fight them they NEVER are, they’re balanced perfectly so when you defeat them you actually feel like you’ve accomplished something. Also, you can just go and do any dungeon or explore completely (ridiculously large) optional places to build xp and make any fight easier.

    The world design is fantastic. The map gives you clues as to the direction to go in order to get to an important boss or follow the main path but other than that you are left on your own to find the way. And god how refreshing it is to not have your hand held every single step of the way and to actually just figure it out for yourself.

    I’ve seen users complaining about performance issues but I haven’t had any so far, no crashes or obvious frame drops (PS5). I’ve also seen users complaining about graphics which I really don’t understand because it has great graphics, just not “next-gen”. But, for me, artistic design will always have more impact than graphical fidelity.

    I don’t want to talk much about the story yet as I’m still putting all of it together and I don’t want to spoil anything but I’ll just conclude this by saying this: this is my favorite video game ever, and I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface.    … Expand
  38. Goodraxler
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring requires you to explore before continuing on with the main story. You cannot play Elden Ring without exploring the world it has set up. For example, Margit the Fell requires you to explore and learn the combat system and gain experience by fighting the mini bosses and you use that experience to fight the main boss (Margit) using everything you learned fighting the mini bosses.Elden Ring requires you to explore before continuing on with the main story. You cannot play Elden Ring without exploring the world it has set up. For example, Margit the Fell requires you to explore and learn the combat system and gain experience by fighting the mini bosses and you use that experience to fight the main boss (Margit) using everything you learned fighting the mini bosses. The game is an easy 10/10. It is honestly one of the best games one can play. I have never played a souls game before but after playing Elden Ring, I am sure that I gonna give other souls games a try.… Expand
  39. Sly_Soviet
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Good game and my first soulslike game so I think I’ll start playing more of those after playing this.
  40. louie13b
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. The open world souls game starts here. Immersive and memorable giant open world. I had a rough start but I remained patient and willing to learn the mechanics and am still mastering my character and his style of destroying enemies. This is a game that will be remembered 30 years from now and be regarded as one of the best games of all time.
  41. Omegalodon
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    good better than other games. I love this game. It's masterpeice. Game of the decades.
  42. SirMagicPenguin
    Mar 4, 2022
    7
    This game is brilliant and disappointing at the same time, I feel like a lot of these problems is the symptom of being a open world game. I won't go into technical issues as those could be fixed later on and I want to review the actual game instead of how it looks.

    Most bosses are amazing and fun to fight while others are some of the worst I have ever seen and I'm surprised they made it    This game is brilliant and disappointing at the same time, I feel like a lot of these problems is the symptom of being a open world game. I won't go into technical issues as those could be fixed later on and I want to review the actual game instead of how it looks.

    Most bosses are amazing and fun to fight while others are some of the worst I have ever seen and I'm surprised they made it into the final game. The early boss fights to me seem higher quality and less gimicky/unfair than the later ones and I found fighting them going from fun to incredibly tedious and boring.

    The dungeon design is incredibly frustrating with the way forward being chosen a random it seems, I think this was done to encourage exploration but it just leads to multiple times you run loops around a dungeon while getting very confused it makes me thankful for past souls games level design (mostly). I would say this overall is the worst dungeon design in any modern FromSoft game. A lot of the enemy placement in dungeons feels very spiteful as well, It gets tedious where there is a ambush every corridor or a instant kill trap you would not know is there until you died from it.

    Random enemies normally don't give enough rewards to fight them leading to me just simply running past because I don't feel they are worth my time. I think this is due to the fact there are soo many enemies to fill up the world so they can't give that many rewards to balance the game.

    Enemies also get reused a lot in the later areas leading to them feeling bland and lazy, including bosses. Like once you fought one dragon or Erdtree avatar you've fought them all.
    The map did make me want to explore with landmarks but I often found myself saying "That was it" or "That's disappointing" the map looks more interesting than it actually is to me because I was always getting gear or weapons I will never use.

    The level differences between areas is extreme where one minute your fine next you do next to no damage and get 1 shotted by everything, I think they should of had a gradient as you went further into areas where enemies got stronger the deeper you went instead of a line where a dog from one side is as weak as a pug and the other as strong as a wolf on steroids.

    Fighting bosses you can often tell if your underleveled for them since their health goes up a ton leading to a test run of a boss and realising "Oh I guess I'm too low level". The bosses are doable at lower levels but incredibly tedious to fight since they take ages since the health bosses have is very generous and one mistake and you get one shotted, but also this works in the other way where bosses you missed feel way too easy and die in seconds. This often makes bosses feel like they are stat checkers.

    Getting gear is a mixed bag, The builds you can do are amazing and I like the choice but getting that build is another story. You either have to get lucky with what you find or look up a guide since they are so spread out often leading to you feeling really weak cause you don't have anything decent or synergises well.

    Ashes of war are a good addition and spice up the gameplay is unique ways. Spirit summons are a good feature as well to help out those who need a little extra help. However having as many upgrades as they do for weapons is a little ridiculous and not enough resources drop to give the player much freedom to upgrade loads of weapons to test them out.

    Sorry for the rant but I love the game just like the other souls games but I am not one to sit back and not admit any of it's mistakes because this game makes many mistakes, and ones not learned from past souls games as well.    … Expand
  43. RevUBrah
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The English language is the most perfect linguistic system ever devised by man, and yet no words exist within it that could possibly do this game justice.
  44. SuneMun
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Realist game of all time I fear Greatest game of all time I fear drippiest game of all time I fear… Expand
  45. mfloramo
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best video game i've ever played. It reminds me of the joy and wonder I experienced playing Zelda 64 for the first time as a kid.
  46. DevilY89
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Bloodborne is one my favourite game of all time, and I after playing Elden Ring for 55 hours, I can't even describe how beautiful this game is, it has tons of contents. My only take is the graphics whicj is" ok " but other than that. I'm really loving it n_n
  47. Sinnerloa
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Fromsoftware have learned and improved with every game they’ve released since Demon’s Souls. And they show it masterfully in this game. The best game they have ever released. Who knows what their next project will be but one thing is certain, it won’t disappoint. That being said, if you’re not familiar with their work. This title is perhaps their most approachable. Provided you come at itFromsoftware have learned and improved with every game they’ve released since Demon’s Souls. And they show it masterfully in this game. The best game they have ever released. Who knows what their next project will be but one thing is certain, it won’t disappoint. That being said, if you’re not familiar with their work. This title is perhaps their most approachable. Provided you come at it with some patience and won’t rush to some online forum to cry when you keep dying because you refuse to learn what the game is trying to teach you.… Expand
  48. Hhggh67
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhggggghhhhhhhhghhhhhhhhhh
  49. Jamagotchi
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The world is dark and everything wants to kill you. You will die a lot, you will be lost almost constantly but you won’t care because that’s the point. Those that have rated it poorly should sell their gaming devices and take up embroidery cos clearly gamings not your thing
  50. XLynnsanityX
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible! I can’t recall the last time I enjoyed a game so much.
  51. Muanthuun
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best open world game since RDR2. The world is immersive, the graphics are impressive. Nearly every corner of each area has a mystery to find. The game doesn't hold your hand. It vaguely tells you where to go next. There are clues spread around the map randomly about interesting places. Exploration is nearly always worthwhile. As for the "soulsborne" aspect, combat is solid and moreBest open world game since RDR2. The world is immersive, the graphics are impressive. Nearly every corner of each area has a mystery to find. The game doesn't hold your hand. It vaguely tells you where to go next. There are clues spread around the map randomly about interesting places. Exploration is nearly always worthwhile. As for the "soulsborne" aspect, combat is solid and more forgiving then in past titles. I love being able to refill flasks from certain mobs or clearing out packs of mobs. Co-op is the easiest it has been in a From Soft title ever. My only real negative and it isn't huge is the lack of haptic usage for the PS5 Dual Sense controller. Sure it vibrates, but really want to use the controller to it's fullest. Hopefully a patch will fix that.… Expand
  52. Reptar12
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    La definición de perfección, un juego parece complicado te lleva bien de la mano, que te invita a explorar que tiene vida propia y y te sabe dar lecciones para bien y para mal, no es frustrante pero si desafiante, te recompensa por cada logro explorar es la clave practicar y motivarte. No es un rog complejo sin embargo si sabes de manejar tus estadísticas te facilitará bastante las cosas.La definición de perfección, un juego parece complicado te lleva bien de la mano, que te invita a explorar que tiene vida propia y y te sabe dar lecciones para bien y para mal, no es frustrante pero si desafiante, te recompensa por cada logro explorar es la clave practicar y motivarte. No es un rog complejo sin embargo si sabes de manejar tus estadísticas te facilitará bastante las cosas. Visualmente no es el más maravilloso pero no lo necesita la jugabilidad es increíble las clases todo simplemente el juego del año y punto… Expand
  53. Mintyfreshbest
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    PLEASE STOP ALL THIS DIVISION! Both this and Horizon FW are incredible games and we are lucky to have them both to play! Masterpieces in their own right. Enjoy them play both like me just stop fighting and review bombing one another its petty and shameful. Anyway well done Fromsoft its a pleasure to play so fun. I just hope you fix the bad framerate and poor texture quality soon so it canPLEASE STOP ALL THIS DIVISION! Both this and Horizon FW are incredible games and we are lucky to have them both to play! Masterpieces in their own right. Enjoy them play both like me just stop fighting and review bombing one another its petty and shameful. Anyway well done Fromsoft its a pleasure to play so fun. I just hope you fix the bad framerate and poor texture quality soon so it can loolnas good as it feels becauze Horizon does look alot better atm… Expand
  54. HagenB
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I had high hopes for Elden Ring but it surpassed my expectations. This game is incredible. I think it will be game of the year, and if it is not I cannot wait to see what beats it. The game manages to be both innovative and true to its roots. Where it departs from the Dark Souls mold, it does so brilliantly, and it retains the best from the Soulsborne franchise. It is a shame and anI had high hopes for Elden Ring but it surpassed my expectations. This game is incredible. I think it will be game of the year, and if it is not I cannot wait to see what beats it. The game manages to be both innovative and true to its roots. Where it departs from the Dark Souls mold, it does so brilliantly, and it retains the best from the Soulsborne franchise. It is a shame and an injustice that people are giving this game 9 out of 10 over minor launch issues that will almost certainly be addressed in short order.… Expand
  55. agnemia
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Currently 50 hours in and have only done two of the major bosses. It's the typical feeling from fromsoftware games, that is, oh, whats over there? Only this time it's alot bigger and open. The lore continues to pull you in, being deeper the more you decide to look into it. I thought bloodborne was always going to be favourite of the games. But elden ring really is stapling itself in my head
  56. Macobus5714
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Game is getting review bombed, coincidentally by people who can't beat the first boss lmao. Game is at least a 9/10
  57. Darkmoon68
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Legendary game of all time
    Game of the year
    Best game of history
    Best game in the worlds    … Expand
  58. SlitherySanta
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made. The user score should reflect this. Let’s get up to the 90s guys.
  59. Maces777
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    FromSoftware has refined all the mechanics from their past games to make Elden Ring the Ultimate Soulsborne game!
  60. Patrikmuse
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best game i've played in my entire gamer life. From Software masterpiece
  61. B473R
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Complete souls experience Perfect open world
    Beautiful& diverse gameplay
    Just what I need from a game
  62. geftimov
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I am keeping it slow as I already played 30 hours in Limgrave. Interesting ideas in every corner. I love how I need to keep in mind all the places where there could be something interesting. I am playing the game blind which is the ultimate way to play a game (at least the first playthrough) in my opinion. Amazing game!
  63. RaiTheNoblesse
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a masterpiece of an open world action-rpg! Up there with other open world juggernauts like Zelda or Skyrim,... with Souls DNA
  64. ChristopherEO
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I’ve spent 40+ hours in game so far and Elden Ring is honestly incredible in every sense. The world is beautiful, stories it tells are compelling, personally I have nothing but praise for the game.

    However, Elden Ring clearly isn’t a game for everyone. If you liked the Dark Souls trilogy you’re likely to enjoy this. If you’re going to compare it to RuneScape and complain that it isn’t    I’ve spent 40+ hours in game so far and Elden Ring is honestly incredible in every sense. The world is beautiful, stories it tells are compelling, personally I have nothing but praise for the game.

    However, Elden Ring clearly isn’t a game for everyone. If you liked the Dark Souls trilogy you’re likely to enjoy this. If you’re going to compare it to RuneScape and complain that it isn’t exactly like RuneScape, you probably will not like it. After going through and reading some of the most positive and negative reviews out there, here’s my breakdown of who is reviewing this game:

    0-3: Just salty, plain and simple. Isn’t good at the game and feels is sad and bitter.

    4-7: Just not a souls player, have objective critiques but not the target audience for this game.

    8-10: Souls veterans, there was no way they’d hate have ever hated game.

    End of the day everyone doesn’t have to love every game. Saying Elden Ring is “the new Skyrim” I think is attracting an audience who thinks it is an entirely different game than it is. Elden Ring is hard, plain and simple. If you’re going to be salty about that go back to RuneScape.    … Expand
  65. Sphex
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Love Dark Souls and any soulslike game, Elden Ring is like all of them at once. Definitely recommend to play.
  66. Hishinowski
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    Visualmente hermoso, buena dificultad, accesibilidad para nuevos jugadores. FromsSoftware no se destaca por darle buen rendimiento, pero rendimiento es aceptable. En cambio en el genero que han creado son los reyes.
  67. BetaRayJill
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Ignore the review bombs being thrown around here. This game is really something special and is a once in a lifetime type of game. That statement is not hyperbole. This game is a stone cold masterpiece and for some reviewers to claim that the developers were lazy in crafting it is absolutely absurd. The story, map, characters, enemies, and bosses have all been masterfully designed toIgnore the review bombs being thrown around here. This game is really something special and is a once in a lifetime type of game. That statement is not hyperbole. This game is a stone cold masterpiece and for some reviewers to claim that the developers were lazy in crafting it is absolutely absurd. The story, map, characters, enemies, and bosses have all been masterfully designed to provide an unmatched experience of adventuring through a hostile fantasy land. I am playing on an Xbox Series S and the game looks fantastic and has not had any performance issues whatsoever. I am very picky about what games I occupy my time with and the more I play this, the mote I realize this may be to date, the greatest video game of all time.… Expand
  68. Shovelfox
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Un gran juego tiene un arte conceptual brutal, la dificultad elevada pero no imposible, referencias a otros juegos y series que me gustaron mucho, el diseño de nuevas armaduras y armas lo mejor
  69. Tony17
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    Dark Souls + Breath of The Wild = Elden Ring. If that sounds like fun to you, then you'll love this game. There's too much good in here for the bad to bring this game to a solid 8. I'd give this game an 8.8 if I could.

    The Bad: Occasional frame drops in prioritize graphics mode (I only noticed two in 60 hours of gameplay so far so I changed to prioritize frame rate and haven't had an    Dark Souls + Breath of The Wild = Elden Ring. If that sounds like fun to you, then you'll love this game. There's too much good in here for the bad to bring this game to a solid 8. I'd give this game an 8.8 if I could.

    The Bad: Occasional frame drops in prioritize graphics mode (I only noticed two in 60 hours of gameplay so far so I changed to prioritize frame rate and haven't had an issue since). One of the most detailed character creators to date, however Dark souls type graphics limit what it could be. Multiplayer needs to be updated with some quality fixes. There are occasionally cheap deaths like rooms filled to the brim with hidden enemies. My big gripe is commands in combat should NOT stack especially in a game where a split second decision can mean life or death. It's annoying when the player character does a command you wanted to do 3 seconds ago which is a lot of time in a boss fight. Lastly, I'm reading that a-lot of the enemies are taken from other Souls games and thrown into this one, but i've only played DS1 and Sekiro so it hasn't been a noticeable issue for me. However, these are all nitpicks in what has been an otherwise fantastic experience.

    The Good: The world is massive, beautiful, and there is so much content that I'm only 16% completed 60 hours in. Enemy variety is unbelievable; No game I've played has even come close to having this many types of enemies. The bosses are tough but (mostly) fair. The game heavily rewards players who explore with better weapons, armor, mechanics and obviously extra levels. If you think you can just run through the main story without exploring you'll get destroyed. Weapon variety is outstanding. There are so many different ways to fight especially with the ashes of war system, which will lead to lots of replay value. Elden Ring is subjectively the easiest FromSoftware game to date (though some players think it's impossible), however the combat is still very challenging and will keep you on your toes any time you venture to a new area. The lore building is fantastic and interesting. There's a sense of wonder that I haven't felt since Skyrim. While the non hostile npcs are few and far between each one is unique and feel important to the games themes and story. Especially since you can summon these npcs in pivotal boss fights. The game makes me want to explore every little thing and I normally skip a lot of side content but the side content in this game almost feels like part of the main story.

    For players having trouble, if you get stuck on a boss for over an hour that is your queue to leave go out, explore, find better items and level up. Some players review bombing this game don't seem to grasp this concept. I'm not a great souls player and only played DS1 and Sekiro but I beat Margit on my 4th try and Godrick on my 1st. Use summon signs to help you I really don't understand why so many people are rage quitting the game and then crying online "game bad too hard" because of these bosses. You don't even have to be good you can just over level if you have to which is very easy to do if you go out of your way to explore the world. Sure it takes time, but this is a massive game it's meant to take a while to finish. At the very least look at a guide on how to build your character to your strengths it only takes one google search. Also, PC reviewers need to stop review bombing the PS5 version. We get it, the PC port has lots of issues. I can't say the same for PS5. Overall this game has been superb. It's not a 10/10 masterpiece like the critics say, but it's very very good . 8.8/10    … Expand
  70. lulamolusco
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    First FromSoftware game I play. Very well done, one of the most immersive experiences I had. It's hard? It is, but you get it at some point. The narrative, options, world, all feel very real and with my 12 hours of gameplay, there is a LOT to do yet.
  71. Chakrom
    Mar 4, 2022
    3
    Was fun at the start when everything seemed more balanced and all builds were doable. But as you get late in the game you're forced to use certain elements and playstyles. Magic isn't nearly as good as in the other souls games. Game has dozens of spells but only a few are good to use the entire game.
    Co-op is a joke. Both the host and spirit people have their damage and vials reduced by    Was fun at the start when everything seemed more balanced and all builds were doable. But as you get late in the game you're forced to use certain elements and playstyles. Magic isn't nearly as good as in the other souls games. Game has dozens of spells but only a few are good to use the entire game.
    Co-op is a joke. Both the host and spirit people have their damage and vials reduced by half. Game doesn't give any reason to do co-op other than to play with friends. Game is a lot about exoring and learning to mark on the map where to come back layer to due to being a lower level than what the game expects in areas. I explored and killed all bosses I found and got to the final boss. This game is a joke compared to other souls games.    … Expand
  72. YoungGiac1990
    Mar 4, 2022
    2
    There is little to no story in this game. The world feels dead as there are hardly any friendly NPCs and every NPC exists to kill you for no reason. Hardly any A.I. Nothing new in this game. You would have thought if George R. R. Martin put his name on it, you would have seen something new and innovative. Nope, guess not.
  73. helpermonkey
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Lol, the User Score Wars continue. "If I feel disappointed in any way then it's a 0/0 score!" Look, this is absolutely a 10/10 game *if you like Souls games*. Yes it's only a moderate upgrade to DS3 graphics and the gameplay is very similar to previous FromSoftware Souls games but what did users expect it to be? Of course that's what it is. All the gameplay footage and teasers showedLol, the User Score Wars continue. "If I feel disappointed in any way then it's a 0/0 score!" Look, this is absolutely a 10/10 game *if you like Souls games*. Yes it's only a moderate upgrade to DS3 graphics and the gameplay is very similar to previous FromSoftware Souls games but what did users expect it to be? Of course that's what it is. All the gameplay footage and teasers showed exactly that. Why would all these users giving it a 0 or 3 think it was supposed to be something that it has never claimed to be? Again, if you like previous Souls games, this is a fantastic entry. It has all the mechanics explored in DS, Bloodborne and Sekiro thrown into a fun and addictive open world platform. If you disliked those games, you'll dislike this one. If you're simply giving it a 0 score because it was "overhyped" then you weren't paying even a little attention to its development. If you expected "Skyrim" gameplay or "Horizon" graphics then you know nothing about FromSoftware.
    It's a great game for Souls fans exactly in the way all the previous Souls entries have been great.    … Expand
  74. Browncolor
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Ultimate adventure game. Git gud or get filtered.

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  75. SunBoiSolaire
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The game is wonderful. I have about 60 hours put into it and I am still finding little secrets scattered all over. If you don't like a hard game or having to look for your lore its not for you. The world seems empty at first but once you play Elden Ring instead of just trying to beat it, you see the beauty. Praise the Sun.
  76. Taesito
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Dont let these incels who review bomb fool you, this is the best game of all time.
  77. Amer21
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, i cant think of a single open world game that comes close to the scale of this game. The gameplay mechanics are so good, the voice acting, the story and the aesthetic of the game are perfect. This game is the only game that i would give a 10/10 and i can say without a doubt it is my favourite game of all time.
  78. baba-man
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This game provides the wonder, amazement and excitement that a child feels when they first play a good game. I am a veteran of gaming but this has far exceeded any expectations. A towering achievement of a game.
  79. unborn_pro
    Mar 4, 2022
    5
    Copy-Paste, Boring and repetitive gameplay, old graphics and pop in everywhere.
  80. nijhia
    Mar 4, 2022
    6
    This game is made for only a specific demographic and no one else. It doesn't have enough "living" in the open world to feel alive, the bosses and enemies are really the part where it shines. It's not as good as Sekiro by far. The plot is lackluster, it seems like they wanted to push the BOTW + Dark Souls angle but the problem with BOTW is that the story suffers for the wondering,This game is made for only a specific demographic and no one else. It doesn't have enough "living" in the open world to feel alive, the bosses and enemies are really the part where it shines. It's not as good as Sekiro by far. The plot is lackluster, it seems like they wanted to push the BOTW + Dark Souls angle but the problem with BOTW is that the story suffers for the wondering, explorative world and it was 'okay' that the world felt empty. It feel like a single player MMO experience and you are all alone.

    I do not feel the game deserves the 10/10. A 10/10 game means that people who are not just dark souls players could enjoy it. I half enjoyed it, half got bored of the empty world. I was so hyped and it has nothing to do with the mechanics, it's just not what I thought it was going to bed.

    I think it got a perfect 10/10 because people want to relive dark souls. If you wanna relive Dark Souls + BOTW type stuff? This is your jam! If you want more than beautiful scenary and dark souls, go someplace else.    … Expand
  81. Mbozley
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    For all those saying this is a ds3 clone, that is completely false. There has been vast improvements in balancing, with all strategies being viable and effective. An example of this is guard counters. In past games, even when using great shields, you would have to dodge roll to create openings to attack, as there was no way to counter large enemies after blocking an attack. This madeFor all those saying this is a ds3 clone, that is completely false. There has been vast improvements in balancing, with all strategies being viable and effective. An example of this is guard counters. In past games, even when using great shields, you would have to dodge roll to create openings to attack, as there was no way to counter large enemies after blocking an attack. This made blocking Almost useless against larger bosses and enemies, as dodging was almost always more effective. This has been completely solved in elden ring. Performing a heavy attack after blocking an enemy strike activates a guard counter. This attack deals massive damage, as well as having a chance to break your opponents guard for a critical hit. This gives defensive players who prefer to block attacks rather than dodge a very effective way to deal damage. There are many other ways that this game expands on the souls formula (such as bow jump attacks, mounted combat, and more) but this is the best example. Elden ring has the best open world I have ever experienced. It's vibrant and full of life, with many hidden secrets and npcs to discover. The dungeons are great ways to reward exploration. With unique rewards varying from helpful spirit summons to special weapons, I always feel incenavized to explore every nook and cranny of the beautiful open world. While the graphics aren't groundbreaking, the art direction certainly is. The environments are stunning, and the enemy design is grotesque and amazing. I found myself enjoying how the world looks in elden ring much more than horizon (of which many people are comparing elden ring to) simply because of the art design and uniqeness of the landscape. This game is everything I wanted it to be and more, with improved souls combat, a vast and secret packed open world as well as amazing enemies and bosses.… Expand
  82. Jonathansouls
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente juego, su mundo es maravilloso, sus jefes son difíciles pero no son frustrantes, su historia y arte son épicos… Expand
  83. nikh
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is a game that will be remembered for ages to come a benchmark for open world Games and definitely goty for 2022 also just here to laugh at these normies Or casuals who couldn't beat one boss and gave this game a 0 lol
  84. b_escobar
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing! I’ve been playing it for about 50hrs now and I’ve barely delved into everything the game has to offer. The open world (and the steed) are huge game changers. I love exploring this new and vast world filled with mysteries and surprises. This is definitely my favorites Souls game so far. I appreciate the fact that I can creat my own path and decide what to do first asThis game is amazing! I’ve been playing it for about 50hrs now and I’ve barely delved into everything the game has to offer. The open world (and the steed) are huge game changers. I love exploring this new and vast world filled with mysteries and surprises. This is definitely my favorites Souls game so far. I appreciate the fact that I can creat my own path and decide what to do first as well as which bosses to take on. Everyone will have a unique experience playing this game. And yes, it is very difficult. That’s FromSoft for you.… Expand
  85. Eciliass
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Absolutely dynamic gameplay and graphics! Gonna have a hard time playing other games after this one.
  86. Roderecca
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, aggregated all previous souls games while adding innovative elements, including but not limited to the imaginative storyline, character build, and challenging gameplay. Totally addicted to it!
  87. mattiarbn85
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games of all time. Masterpiece. Thank you From Software.
  88. WhovianCaner
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Çok berbat bir oyun at çöpe gitsin. ben böyle bir oyun görmedim saçma sapan dövüş sistemi kalkan tutmasını bilmeyen karakterler kılıçla alev topu atamayan karakterler böyle bir oyunu nasıl yaptınız anlamak bile istemiyorum. neyse George R. R. Martin şeysine 100 puan veriyim bari.
  89. PretentiousCat
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Gorgeous, imposing, dangerous and full of adventure. Everything I love about video games in one package with awesome tonal background music that amps the mood, tight combat and so so so much to do. Best action RPG of the past 2 decades at least. Absolutely a must play. Be aware: You must have grit to get through the game, it's part of the experience. Triumph and be rewarded.
  90. LordBelrick
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    If you are a souls veteran, this is a must play. This game recipe is the best anyone has to offer and until someone comes up with a better game recipe, this game will dominate. And now, back to the game.....
  91. Fermont
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Great combat, excellent art, beautiful gameplay, online services functioning since day 2 onXbox but I prefer going solo
  92. its_just_bobs
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I'm 60 hours in, on the final boss, and I can honestly say this is the best game I've ever played. I'm not sure what everyone else is talking about in these low review scores. It's like we are playing a completely different game. I'm playing the PS5 version on PS5 and have had no problems with dipping frames or any graphical errors at all. The visuals are absolutely stunning. I've foundI'm 60 hours in, on the final boss, and I can honestly say this is the best game I've ever played. I'm not sure what everyone else is talking about in these low review scores. It's like we are playing a completely different game. I'm playing the PS5 version on PS5 and have had no problems with dipping frames or any graphical errors at all. The visuals are absolutely stunning. I've found myself just stopped and staring at the gorgeous surroundings more than a handful of times. The bosses are difficult, but it never feels unfair. The story is the easiest-to-follow story of any FromSoft game. There are many NPC sidequests to do that make the world feel fleshed out and lived in. There are completely optional areas that make you engage with the world and figure out a way to get there and when you finally figure it out, you feel super accomplished and the game often awards your curiosity with a boss or a rare item. I haven't had this much fun with a game in a long time. Don't listen to all these low reviews of people who haven't even gotten past the first area yet. Elden Ring is a must-buy for everyone.… Expand
  93. LukeDias42
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I've just finished this game on the PS5.
    Just like all FS games, this one is ruthless, it will be challenging to long time players and challenging to newcomers. Don't fret, though, please, this game presents you different ways to play, some easier than others and it can be like a puzzle sometimes to decide how to continue, with so many options and enemies that have different weaknesses,    I've just finished this game on the PS5.
    Just like all FS games, this one is ruthless, it will be challenging to long time players and challenging to newcomers. Don't fret, though, please, this game presents you different ways to play, some easier than others and it can be like a puzzle sometimes to decide how to continue, with so many options and enemies that have different weaknesses, you might just need to find what works for the one you having difficulties.

    Bosses aren't unfair, seriously, they are very predictable, the animations linger long enough to make it clear what will happen, and, again, like a puzzle you just need to discover the correct way to solve it, where to dodge, when to attack, all those are very important, and it is fine to take your time to explore the solutions until you find your own.

    Most FS games aren't extremely linear, to begin with, but path choices were very conservative, so you could find yourself not able to continue in any avenue, but Elden Ring is open from the very early beginning, allowing you to explore many avenues to explore, you want to go to more difficult parts of the game and try getting loot to help you succeed in the early game? Sure, that's just fine! With so much great content, there will be other stuff to do at any point in the game, so if you are stuck, you can just try it a bit later, with a new weapon.

    DS3 allowed you to relocate your skills (I sincerely don't remember that about the other FS games), but it was, sincerely, not in the best way possible, forcing you to spend hard to come by items (only a very small amount in the game, earned through PvP), which made it hard to change classes, for fear of not having enough to go back if necessary, however on Elden Ring they help you on you trying different approaches, giving a lot of items used for relocation. Through my playthrough, I was many different things, mage, samurai, Guts and that helped me defeat bosses I was having difficulties with, and it is great to change stuff around, try new things, I enjoyed that.

    The graphics are great, it's not an FFVII remake, or Guardians of the Galaxy, but, sincerely, it is way bigger with much, much more content, a huge amount of weapons, armour, animations for attacks, bosses, enemies, I mean, it is crazy all this game has, and also, in my opinion, stuff is way more intricate, everywhere you look has something interesting or different worth of your attention, I think that it is fair for games with different scopes and focuses to have different graphics qualities.
    That said, the graphics are not bad at all, they are a huge step from DS 3, not even close really, bosses I just died while admiring them. The art design went above and beyond, there isn't a single place not telling a story through the architecture or current state of chaos/destruction. The small grass is kinda meh, but I particularly don't care for details that wouldn't add much to the kind of game Elden Ring is.

    In my experience on the PS5 stutters can happen. However they are usually as soon as a huge open area is loaded, and then they stop, it never occurred to me in any of the dungeons, caves, forts, etc, I never died to any enemy thanks to it, it never lingered long enough for me to get to combat while it happened. That kind of stuff doesn't bother me, it is just while the game loads. That was only my experience on the PS5 though.

    About the open world, in my first two hours or so I did think it was empty and had nothing to do. However, it was because I hadn't grasped yet the type of open-world it is. In BOTW you go to a high place and scan the surroundings to find new places to explore, in a lot of open-world games you climb something and then the map is revealed to you. Elden Ring is not like that, you need to be attentive, look out for caves and mines, you have to open the map and mark the places you suspect could be interesting, you need to talk to NPCs and try to find where they are leading you, things aren't hidden, but they aren't glaring and out of place, they exist on that world, and they feel like a part of the world, and you have to search for them. When you open your mind to the open-world style of Elden Ring, you understand how fantastic it is to go exploring, and that is innovative. The horse is not only for exploration, it adds a whole new depth to combat, where every weapon has different attacks and combos that are better for different types of enemies. So it was an amazing addition that is also innovative.

    The story is there, and it is very deep. You go to a town and there are mad people and mad rats on a church with the scroll teaching an incantation that makes others mad. This one is easy to put together, but the whole game is like that, and it is the opposite of lazy, it is fantastic and genius. Try to understand the lore, it will surprise you.

    Do play Elden Ring.    … Expand
  94. JHood618
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. I’ve played each and every Fromsoftware game since Demon’s Souls ever since I broke through the difficultly barrier and it all finally clicked with Bloodborne. It turned into a massive addiction. I have since played all of them over and over again. I have essentially exclusively played Fromsoftware games since 2015. I’ll continue to do the same. This game isAbsolute masterpiece. I’ve played each and every Fromsoftware game since Demon’s Souls ever since I broke through the difficultly barrier and it all finally clicked with Bloodborne. It turned into a massive addiction. I have since played all of them over and over again. I have essentially exclusively played Fromsoftware games since 2015. I’ll continue to do the same. This game is incredible. It is the pinnacle of souls. This makes the prior six games look like trials. They took every great piece of every game they made it put it into one. It doesn’t just feel like Dark Souls III or Sekiro. It feels like Elden Ring.

    Congratulations Fromsoftware. You have created an absolute masterpiece that continues to subvert my expectations with each passing day I have with this game. I never want it to end.

    Fromsoftware fan or not, give this a try. It might not be for you but if it is; it is truly something special. I will be playing this for years. Don’t mind the negative reviews from people who don’t have the patience for the difficulty and/or have the unrealistic expectation for a massive triple A game to run flawlessly on day one. That just doesn’t happen. Frankly, it runs beautifully for the scope and scale we are dealing with. It will obviously be patched up in the future. Whatever technical issues I may have noticed didn’t once take away from the grand experience I was having.    … Expand
  95. ams352
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Review bombing made me feel compelled to share my two cents. So far, I’m loving the game. I’ve clocked 20+ hours and think it’s been an exciting expansion from prior iterations in the Soulsbourne series. That said, Soulsbourne games aren’t for everyone. Most of the people who review this highly tend to love this genre already. I am one of those people. These are my favorite games, withoutReview bombing made me feel compelled to share my two cents. So far, I’m loving the game. I’ve clocked 20+ hours and think it’s been an exciting expansion from prior iterations in the Soulsbourne series. That said, Soulsbourne games aren’t for everyone. Most of the people who review this highly tend to love this genre already. I am one of those people. These are my favorite games, without a doubt. When I see reviews panning the game for graphics and minor frame rate stutter, I can’t help but think that these reviewers were kind of bound to not like these games. These games are not about graphics. They aren’t about a tight, neat story. This is a game focused on an exceptionally refined combat system vs. some of the most thoughtfully designed hurdles to overcome with that combat system. The result is, to me, the most rewarding games I’ve ever played. If that sounds like your cup of tea, you’ll love this game.… Expand
  96. Cultured_Review
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Awful Rip-off of RuneScape, the game isn't even that hard but I can't be the first boss due to poor controls.They really try be darksouls but fail horribly.
  97. Harrijust86
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Exactly what it is supposed to be. Insane open world. Punishing but fair gameplay. Great character design. DEEEEEPPPP in every sense of the word. Just an incredible accomplishment.
  98. Jmanning54
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Just an awful game. No story, ps 3 style graphics. Enemies use cheap spam techniques. I wish I could return this game but bought it on digital
  99. Shams84
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    This game is very hard, I feel that those who made this work are suffering from sadism, the game may want to make something like GOD4, but it's not a good game at all and has no balance. It's a pity to spend money to buy this game.
  100. Merlin88
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! Can get lost in its world for a very long time, don't get me wrong, it's probably one of the hardest games I have ever played but so rewarding.
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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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