Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. Ruff_Ambassador
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    Never played a dark souls game but this is easily one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. The world is so huge and expansive and the difficulty is basically optional based on the weapons and build you give your self so if your stuck on a boss or a certain area just go somewhere else and level up or find a sick new weapon to destroy everything with in the ginormous map.Never played a dark souls game but this is easily one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. The world is so huge and expansive and the difficulty is basically optional based on the weapons and build you give your self so if your stuck on a boss or a certain area just go somewhere else and level up or find a sick new weapon to destroy everything with in the ginormous map. The only problems I have with the game is sometimes the controller would be unresponsive but it was very rare and that when you lock on to an enemy the game can just randomly lock you on to another enemy if you look in there direction which is very annoying in the heat of battle but you get used to it.… Expand
  2. RuriGokou
    May 20, 2022
    9
    Been playing over 100 hours now and I still haven't beaten it yet. Elden Ring is really a great game and an excellent step up in the evolution of the Souls series and open world games in general. My only problem with the game so far boils down to these things.

    * The world is too big* While this is a good thing for some. I'd rather have a world that is smaller but with bigger payoffs    Been playing over 100 hours now and I still haven't beaten it yet. Elden Ring is really a great game and an excellent step up in the evolution of the Souls series and open world games in general. My only problem with the game so far boils down to these things.

    * The world is too big*

    While this is a good thing for some. I'd rather have a world that is smaller but with bigger payoffs for exploration. Elden Ring has that but there were times I'd be exploring not to really find anything of value at all. Only a dead end or some trash mobs. I really liked the first two "starter" zones in Elden Ring because it really felt like there was a lot to find if you explored but once I beat the first major story boss, and progressed into the next area those rewards for exploring seemed to be less frequent. With some much to just look around at, it gives me exploration fatigue.

    *Music*

    The music is SO bland. Just creepy ambient sounds for the over world, and uninspired boss battle music. Once I left the starter zones I just started putting on podcasts as I played because the music isn't worth listening to.

    *Quest*

    This is nitpicking but the quests are just as cryptic as ever. Honestly, gold star to anyone who could have figured out how to finish Ranni's questline without a guide. Would be nice if there was just a little hint or something on what to do with quests.    … Expand
  3. Phantox10
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Como un apasionado de la Saga Souls puedo decir que este titulo es fantástico, he tenido la suerte de probarlo en PS5 y PC, pero cabe mencionar que aun se encuentra muy mal optimizado en el segundo.

    El único punto negativo que puedo encontrar serían las invocaciones, estas resultan demasiado rotas a mi parecer, solo invocando unos lobos espirituales se puede derrotar a mas del 70% de    Como un apasionado de la Saga Souls puedo decir que este titulo es fantástico, he tenido la suerte de probarlo en PS5 y PC, pero cabe mencionar que aun se encuentra muy mal optimizado en el segundo.

    El único punto negativo que puedo encontrar serían las invocaciones, estas resultan demasiado rotas a mi parecer, solo invocando unos lobos espirituales se puede derrotar a mas del 70% de los jefes de este juego, es una mecánica muy valida, ya que el mismo juego la permite desarrollar, pero siento que contrasta con la idea de dificultad de un Souls.    … Expand
  4. Denermr
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    Elden ring está sendo uma experiência incrível. A From com certeza colocou tudo o que aprendeu com todos os seus souslike que criaram até hoje nessa obra-prima. A atenção em cada detalhe deste mundo empolga muito, combinado com uma gameplay desafiadora que recompensa os exploradores. Tem alguns problemas técnicos que não compromete em nada, porém estão lá. Resumido, mais uma obra-primaElden ring está sendo uma experiência incrível. A From com certeza colocou tudo o que aprendeu com todos os seus souslike que criaram até hoje nessa obra-prima. A atenção em cada detalhe deste mundo empolga muito, combinado com uma gameplay desafiadora que recompensa os exploradores. Tem alguns problemas técnicos que não compromete em nada, porém estão lá. Resumido, mais uma obra-prima maravilhosa da From Software.… Expand
  5. Waxupex
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Una obra maestra. Muy divertido el mundo abierto aporta mucho siempre hay algun lugar que explorar. Es un juego con mucho contenido hay muchas armas, enemigos, habilidades etc.
  6. OtherwiseSix
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    DISCLAIMER: At the time of writing this review, the S.E.A. copies of the game for console are still locked to a single language, predominantly Chinese. As a Canadian living in Japan, my copy is locked to Japanese, which is greatly reducing my potential enjoyment of the game. That said, my minor Japanese knowledge and experience with previous Souls titles has allowed me to play regardless.DISCLAIMER: At the time of writing this review, the S.E.A. copies of the game for console are still locked to a single language, predominantly Chinese. As a Canadian living in Japan, my copy is locked to Japanese, which is greatly reducing my potential enjoyment of the game. That said, my minor Japanese knowledge and experience with previous Souls titles has allowed me to play regardless. I'm holding onto hope that the Elden Ring team or Bandai Namco Games will be able to add a patch or a DLC Language pack, but until that time I CANNOT recommend this game for any foreign residents living in Asia unless you are familiar with Chinese (or Japanese in Japan).

    I was worried going into this game that the open world would detract from the thing I love most about Dark Souls: The intricately crafted level design and meticulously planned out world/player experience. In some aspects, it does, but I think the open world adds a lot more to the game than it detracts. The intricate level design and the experiences are still there in spades for the players, but with the added benefit of ramping up the exploration aspects to 11.

    I also think it improves the accessibility of the franchise. If a boss/area is too difficult, there are dozens of other bosses and areas to go take on or explore. In previous series, you would have a few options, but if none of them were viable to you then you either wasted time grinding or quit. Just by exploring more of the rich and fantastical world that Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin have brought to life, players can get stronger while discovering secrets, powerful abilities and unique equipment.

    There are also a lot of new abilities and quality of life improvements added to Elden Ring such as summon spirits and ashes of war. It's virtually a guarantee that any player will be able to conquer any of the challenges that Elden Ring sets before them with enough ingenuity, planning and exploration.

    I would highly recommend this game to any fans of previous "Souls/Borne" titles, people who like exploration, people who enjoy challenging gameplay, and fans of open world games (who don't mind a larger-than-typical challenge of other open world games as there is no quest log and few map markers to speak of).    … Expand
  7. AigleAveugle
    Jul 8, 2022
    9
    30 hours in and be sure I'm not letting go of this game until I have done every quests, find all items and killed all bosses. This game is awesome !

    Only complaints (and they are minor ones): Npcs are somewhat non-elaborate, static and soft. There isn't much life or actions by them so far maybe it will change late game but I doubt it. Some enemy attacks, Bosses or traps are linked    30 hours in and be sure I'm not letting go of this game until I have done every quests, find all items and killed all bosses. This game is awesome !

    Only complaints (and they are minor ones):

    Npcs are somewhat non-elaborate, static and soft. There isn't much life or actions by them so far maybe it will change late game but I doubt it.

    Some enemy attacks, Bosses or traps are linked to what button you press, making the action predictable and loosing immersion. Looks like you are puppeteering the target with the controller...

    Why every soul like game must make the aiming/zoom mechanics of archery so old-school ?

    I know there is lots of different looking area in this game but some assets in large open portions of the same landscapes are copy-past like buildings, pillars and irregularities in the surroundings.

    Everything else is great. This game deserves its reputation. I hope every other companies out there take note and KILL their stupid compass and maps showing everything like your a newborn needing to be fed and learns what a real open world should be like. Its about mysteries, discovery, danger and the unknown.

    Bravo!    … Expand
  8. ojciecmatki
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
    As someone that has never played the FromSoftware game, I was really surprised by how engaging this game is from the very start. The gameplay is great and while some bosses/mobs are being reused I have never felt like I have to do something again. The graphics could be a little better but the world is pretty amazing and most of the time I was surprised by how beautiful and unique eachAs someone that has never played the FromSoftware game, I was really surprised by how engaging this game is from the very start. The gameplay is great and while some bosses/mobs are being reused I have never felt like I have to do something again. The graphics could be a little better but the world is pretty amazing and most of the time I was surprised by how beautiful and unique each place is. While you can't change the difficulty you can still use certain things to make it easier (use broken builds/spells, use ashes or even call someone for help). This is the first single-player game that I have put 100hours+ into so it says something. Unlike other games, the sidequests (if you can call them that) are really unique (and long) and actually make an impact on the ending. There was always something to do in that game for me and it was a great adventure. I recommend this game to anyone.

    That being said that are two things that lower the rating for me:

    1. Effort that they have put into Ending(s) (cinematics etc) is very minimal. After 100 hours of gameplay, I would expect something more than 20-second video that doesn't show basically anything. Yes, I could imagine what was the outcome but still, this is a very easy thing to fix. That's probably because most endings reuse other cinematics. It seems like they just didn't care about ending presentation,
    2. While the sidequests and "main" quest are great the lack of any tracker (or even something that saves the dialogues so you can check what they have said) really lowers the experience. How am I supposed to understand (especially at the beginning) where some NPC will go or where I should go if I have never visited the place before. It's not like you will be at that place soon, it can take hours to land in the place where NPC is. That's the case if they tell you where they are, sometimes they just relocate without telling you. What really struck me in all of that is that some questlines can be broken if you progress too far in another one - so not only do you have no idea where to go you also might go in the wrong direction and ruin some questline. If you wish to experience all questlines you basically have to check on the phone where NPC will be and what NOT TO DO in order to not break them. That really lowers the experience.
    3. Close to the endgame it seems like FromSoftware didn't know what to do with normal enemies so they just increased their health and damage output and called it a day. I don't mind strong enemies but that just seemed random. I went from one place to another (literally next to each other) and the difficulty increased by like 300%.    … Expand
  9. Megazx456
    May 14, 2022
    9
    Elden ring is the combination of everything that from software has been building up since they’re inception! It does away with Many of the traditional modern day gaming troops, time field in game tutorials, and dozens and dozens of hours of pointless handholding throughout majority of the game. From the first moments you step out into the ever expensive and beautiful open world that wasElden ring is the combination of everything that from software has been building up since they’re inception! It does away with Many of the traditional modern day gaming troops, time field in game tutorials, and dozens and dozens of hours of pointless handholding throughout majority of the game. From the first moments you step out into the ever expensive and beautiful open world that was Taylor made to be explored from every nook and cranny, you’ll be instantly Smitten by the vast array of ways you can traverse hilltops, mountains caves and other enormous areas fraught with danger! What I truly appreciate the most, is the array of different combat styles the game lets you seamlessly traverse through. Weather being dual welding samurai katanas, Giant great swords, bow and arrows are mystic ancient Staffs to do magic damage Do you enemies from afar, the amount of different character builds one can create is quite endless! The amount of enemies and hidden bosses within the game are quite mind blowing, and there’s no telling where are you stumble upon majority of them as you’re out exploring this beautiful world

    But the game isn’t without his flaws. The PS5 version I played had A number of technical issues biggest one being pop ins from the grass and foliage. There were a few occasions where I had severe frame rate dips in certain areas within the map which would lead me to restarting the game to help resolve the issue. I’d say one of my minor grapes with the game will definitely have to be the cost at trolling players do with placing signs in very tightknit spaces or within chess greatly obscuring the interact item which was quite annoying from time to time. But what else can you expect from a souls like game. Lol

    All in all, is an amazing game and one that I highly recommend to anyone who May have had a passing fancy interest within souls light games. This is definitely the one that I highly recommend you start with first. And don’t let the talks of it being a very difficult game swear you, bear through it learn from your mistakes and persevere through and you’ll find a true diamond in the rough with this modern day classic! 9/10    … Expand
  10. Suter
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    Ok, much to my chagrin, I must revise my review since the first review was written in a fit of illogical rage after being shocked by how different this game is from everything else, especially in terms of difficulty. Days after my first review, I decided to really give this game a chance, and you know what? It became one of my favorite games of all time. The sheer vastness of this gameOk, much to my chagrin, I must revise my review since the first review was written in a fit of illogical rage after being shocked by how different this game is from everything else, especially in terms of difficulty. Days after my first review, I decided to really give this game a chance, and you know what? It became one of my favorite games of all time. The sheer vastness of this game has no compare. I won't go on about it, but the fact that my opinion completely flipped is truly remarkable. I'm glad to be alive to experience this masterpiece first-hand.… Expand
  11. MAXMGKT
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    Slight performance issues, along with some of the typical FromSoft lazy design choices bring this back from a 10. These criticisms are fairly small in the grand scheme of an excellent experience, which has stunning visuals and an intriguing story that requires you to actually pay attention.
  12. paulo_strauhs
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Great game, but have some failures...not 10/10, but over 9.
    This patch make me angry, new quests after under a month?
  13. BraveBullet
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Aside for some optimization issues. In my opinion it is almost a perfect game so far.
  14. Tdix
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    A fantastic game that ought to be on everyones must play list! Not sure why they couldnt have added a difficulty slider that grants more/less hp to players/bosses though
  15. pedlou
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Ce jeu révolutionne le genre il est prenant les graphismes sont somptueux une histoire prenante et qu’on a pas envie de lâcher la manette. Je le conseille vivement à tous ceux qui aiment l’aventure. Attention à la difficulté qui est élevée mais jouable.
  16. emilepelletier
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Amazing game. What you expect from FromSoftware in terms of challenge and world design. The graphics are not the best you can find out there but at the same time they’re not straight from 2010 or early PS3 like the ridiculous haters claim… come on.
  17. Kyljaiden
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Amazing game! Everything a souls fan could have hoped for and it for sure exceeded the hype. However, the technical issues and the pop in issue on PS5 is really distracting and not acceptable considering todays standards in gaming.
  18. Methabolica
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Dark Souls was just the beginning. Mind blowing world building and exploration. Negative: It happens that I were overpowered or underpowered. The game process route is very unclear (could be also a positive point).
  19. Sillygau5
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Incredible game. Simply beautiful in terms of art direction. Point knocked off for poor performance.
  20. Aqua678
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Never have I played a game that is this absolutely colossal in scope and size. I was rather hesitant to pick up Elden Ring due to FromSoftware's infamous reputation for crafting diabolically challenging videogames, but after I heard all the praise that it recieved I just had to try it...and it didn't disappoint. Just when you think you have discovered everything, the game surprises youNever have I played a game that is this absolutely colossal in scope and size. I was rather hesitant to pick up Elden Ring due to FromSoftware's infamous reputation for crafting diabolically challenging videogames, but after I heard all the praise that it recieved I just had to try it...and it didn't disappoint. Just when you think you have discovered everything, the game surprises you with more. The gameplay; the world-building; the immersion; the lore; the exploration; everything in Elden Ring is just
    unprecedented in breadth, and unrivalled in ambition. And whilst it does fall flat in some areas (boss reskins and heavily reused assets being some of the major culprits), it was still a joy to play through, and one that I would highly recommend to new players wishing to try out the Soulsborne style.    … Expand
  21. Chaunceyy
    May 23, 2022
    9
    good good good good good good good good good good good good goodgood good good good
  22. trues
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    For soulsborne veterans and new players alike. This game has everything. I’m probably 50 hours in to this game and I’m guessing maybe barely halfway through? Maybe less. It’s an incredible experience. I am trying not to rush through it. This game could easily be 100 hours long, maybe more if a person wants to do every single thing. So much content!

    Challenging but rewarding and fun    For soulsborne veterans and new players alike. This game has everything. I’m probably 50 hours in to this game and I’m guessing maybe barely halfway through? Maybe less. It’s an incredible experience. I am trying not to rush through it. This game could easily be 100 hours long, maybe more if a person wants to do every single thing. So much content!

    Challenging but rewarding and fun gameplay. Intriguing fromsoft story telling. Immensely customizable character building and development. Beautiful awe inspiring moments. Magnificent boss design. I honestly can’t find the words for how good this game is. I’ve played for 50 hours and I haven’t felt like any of it is tedious or boring. Went with the confessor and turned it into a paladin and now a faith/melee hybrid battle cleric type with lightning. Really fun to play and looks so cool. First time using magic and it’s been really fun having all the skills and magic spells as well as melee dueling. Love this game. Love that there’s that option in this game. I am someone who started on sekiro. I think that will always be my favorite fromsoft game, but I went onto play bloodborne and dark souls 1-3, so this game feels very familiar in the best way. I am someone who loves the soulsborne series. Love the new open world design. Very cool to go exploring and just roam around. Well done fromsoft team! Thank you!    … Expand
  23. Shiffe
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Buen juego, me gusto mucho, solo que aveces es desesperante, los jefes son ultradificiles y aveces se me hace poco amigable, obtener experiencia es facil, pero si no hayas un modo especifico para derrotar a los jefes, estas perdido, tienes que ser muy observador par y nadie bien los ataque, si no de nada te sirve la experiencia que obtienes.
  24. Tommycbs
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    For me this is a strange one to review. I initially hated it but kept going and going until I got better. The beginning is the hardest part. By the end the boss’s were dropping first time and there is many OP builds you can make at any time. The fact there is co op for the boss’s too really doesn’t make this much of a challenge if you have someone that’s good. As a game it is addicting asFor me this is a strange one to review. I initially hated it but kept going and going until I got better. The beginning is the hardest part. By the end the boss’s were dropping first time and there is many OP builds you can make at any time. The fact there is co op for the boss’s too really doesn’t make this much of a challenge if you have someone that’s good. As a game it is addicting as hell and I’ve got to give it credit for that. It’s got a few small performance issues but nothing too bad. The story is non existent but the gameplay is so fun at times you don’t really care. It is Over hyped by critics and I think games like TLOU and horizon are way way better. But this was still pretty damn good.… Expand
  25. Slempi
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Its obviously very similar to dark souls but offers a more casual experience while exploring. Sheer emptiness and weak story keeps it from being 10/10.
  26. NextPlayer_it
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring è un gran gioco è forse il migliore Souls di sempre. E' stato capace di non farmi pensare ad altro e a monopolizzare il tempo che ho per giocare e la voglia di tornarci è sempre lì.D'altronde è stato così anche per Dark Solus. Mi pare che la recensione sia molto esauriente e mette in chiaro che, se siete fan del genere è un titolo imprescindibile.
  27. KunderscoreKing
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    Love it love it love it, I can't explain this, I just don't have the words. But I'll give it a go, the world is gorgeous, I have so much fun just exploring and killing stuff, before I knew it I'd platinumed the game.

    If you like killing pixels you'll love this.
  28. one2tres
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    I have about 40 hours into the game and I just can't quit. Never had so much fun exploring every inch of an open world game before.
  29. Mbock001
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    The game is amazing, every evolution from all their IPs have gone into the game making it amazing. Yes it is difficult it is a From Software game, but it is easier than the rest due to the open world, giving you the ability to become over leveled for bosses to make them sit ificantly easier.. the only reason this is not a 10/10 is the lack of optimization, very rarely am I running 60fps onThe game is amazing, every evolution from all their IPs have gone into the game making it amazing. Yes it is difficult it is a From Software game, but it is easier than the rest due to the open world, giving you the ability to become over leveled for bosses to make them sit ificantly easier.. the only reason this is not a 10/10 is the lack of optimization, very rarely am I running 60fps on ps5 and texture pop in is every where you travel. But so far with 30 hours in it, it's my favorite game of all time, beating my old favorite, bloodborne.… Expand
  30. FurryRees87
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great start to the game after 7 hours play. Take your time and explore. Tough game just like the others.
  31. Tom11th
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    I cannot even describe how massive and beautiful this game is! How engaging and partially challenging it gets.

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

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

    A pretty old-school approach to gaming. Whether you are a Souls/From Software fan or not, you should give it a try. It is a completely different experience from what you can get in most of the modern titles. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  32. GiomarQ
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    Amazing open world so much to discovered. The boss fights are amazing, there is a lot to love.
  33. Nextrow
    Sep 3, 2022
    9
    Never played any dark souls game. Because I don't like them. But this is something different. It got me hooked. Insane open world. So much freedom.
  34. Wingclip
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    People that reviewbomb are usually really young or rather "simple minded". With that out of the way, Its a damn good game. If you dont like Souls-Games, that's ok. I dont like strategy games, but i tried Total war Warhammer and i didnt like it. I was bored. Does it make it a bad game? No. Do i need to reviewbomb it? No. Would i be a retard if i reviewbombed it. Yes.

    You think your    People that reviewbomb are usually really young or rather "simple minded". With that out of the way, Its a damn good game. If you dont like Souls-Games, that's ok. I dont like strategy games, but i tried Total war Warhammer and i didnt like it. I was bored. Does it make it a bad game? No. Do i need to reviewbomb it? No. Would i be a retard if i reviewbombed it. Yes.

    You think your reviewbombing makes your voices recognized? It doesnt. It just turns all of our voices into one big joke, That noone can take serious.

    grow a brain.    … Expand
  35. KrySnake
    Aug 3, 2022
    9
    开放世界地图结构整体不如血源黑魂，但是内容塞满了每地点基本都有boss还有新装备拿，玩起来很满足，吃饭管饱的感觉。但是重复堆boss有点乏。篝火也很多，boss门口就能复活，重要NPC地点强制不能攻击，这些都是对新人的照顾
  36. Andrei20
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    This game's greatness cant be denied. 50-80 hours of quality content is extremely hard and to deliver and I cant express how grateful I am to have a AAA studio like FromSoftware who have a vision and pursue it no matter the cost. That being said I feel like the game has some obvious issues that hinder it from receiving the perfect score, like the bosses being a bit underwhelming or theThis game's greatness cant be denied. 50-80 hours of quality content is extremely hard and to deliver and I cant express how grateful I am to have a AAA studio like FromSoftware who have a vision and pursue it no matter the cost. That being said I feel like the game has some obvious issues that hinder it from receiving the perfect score, like the bosses being a bit underwhelming or the balancing of the weapons being pretty bad to the point where you either have to give in and use a summon or play with the meta weapons which is so unlike the other fromsoft games. I currently have gowr as game of the year but I wont be mad one bit of elden ring takes it.… Expand
  37. SpicyView
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    I have never beat Souls/borne games but this one... After 133 hours of gameplay I have finished it and can finally say F.U to the Lord of blood….
    Elden Ring is very immersive, you are in an awe with those majestic looking vistas. The character designs in this game are very well done, it kinda reminds me of Castlevania but has a punishing difficulty. The game is very difficult I think this    I have never beat Souls/borne games but this one... After 133 hours of gameplay I have finished it and can finally say F.U to the Lord of blood….
    Elden Ring is very immersive, you are in an awe with those majestic looking vistas. The character designs in this game are very well done, it kinda reminds me of Castlevania but has a punishing difficulty. The game is very difficult I think this is the most hardest RPG’s that I’ve play yet. It takes a lot of your time grinding you character to farm runes. Runes serves as currency in the game but also serve as experience to level your character. The game wants you to be patient and calm but sometimes those nerves will really get you, specially when you keep dying from an enemy/boss or an obstacle. Exploration is really what’s good about this game you can find more hidden secrets and areas just by exploring. Also there are no markers to the next destination for the main story line , I have to go search a wiki out of it just to finished the story.
    This game isn’t perfect it also shares annoying technical issues with other games like the camera.
    -The camera is one of your enemy when you are locking on to a target specially big ones it creates a weird angle that you can’t see enemies poise or the stance what strike it will do.
    -Another one is the wall, enemies strikes sometimes can pass through a wall, even if that enemy is behind the other side of the wall, like your hit box is really wide that walls cant stop enemies from hitting you.
    -Lastly and the most annoying is the delay response of controls whenever you are dodging and rolling or jumping specially when you are locking on to a target it sometimes doesn’t do what you want to do whether to dodge or jump or worst it gets delayed when you suppose to hit the enemies opening but your character keeps rolling because of the delay.
    I have a love and hate relationship with this game sometimes I just want to give up, because some certain enemies are annoyingly difficult. I almost broke my keyboard because of rage. If you want to play this game and you are up to the challenge. Here is a tip , magic spells or attacks are OP in this game, during my playthrough I build my character as a battle mage I used every weapon or magic spells that I could find that has more damage just to beat this game. Also read a wiki if it doesn’t really hurt your ego.    … Expand
  38. Dkhenny
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great game, there is a learning curve. Get stronger or die fast. I chose to play and archer which mean half my runes go to arrows. Learn the game and the strats either by trial and error or looking it up online.
  39. Dimimash
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring is one of the best games anyone could ever play or get into. With that said, there’s an uproot of difficulty and expectations that you will fail and fail— time and time again. The exploration is a new broadened experience added to this franchise and feels welcome rightfully, of course with a couple of caveats. Graphically impressive and mesmerizing, alongside a gigantic amountElden Ring is one of the best games anyone could ever play or get into. With that said, there’s an uproot of difficulty and expectations that you will fail and fail— time and time again. The exploration is a new broadened experience added to this franchise and feels welcome rightfully, of course with a couple of caveats. Graphically impressive and mesmerizing, alongside a gigantic amount of creatures, bosses, and dragons. This game has it all for you, if you’re willing to accept the consistent loss of progress and effort.… Expand
  40. Bp1313
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    This game is incredible, but unforgiving. I have never played a From Software game before, and they are definitely not for the casual gamer. If your looking for an easy ride it’s maybe best to replay ratchet and clank.

    The graphics for this game are phenomenal, anyone saying otherwise clearly fails to recognise the art style, combined with the sheer size, details and depth of the world    This game is incredible, but unforgiving. I have never played a From Software game before, and they are definitely not for the casual gamer. If your looking for an easy ride it’s maybe best to replay ratchet and clank.

    The graphics for this game are phenomenal, anyone saying otherwise clearly fails to recognise the art style, combined with the sheer size, details and depth of the world available to explore in Elden ring. As of writing this review I am roughly 20 hours in, and will update as I finish in what could easily be a 60+ Hour play through. My only complaint would be the story, which has so far left a bit to be desired. As far as I can tell I’m all about getting this ring, cus then I’ll be Lord and all the other tarnished can suck it    … Expand
  41. GamerSince_1994
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Just when I think I have finished exploring the entire game world, I come face to face with an entirely new area. But yeah I would have loved the story to be little more cryptic like the Dark Souls games and Bloodborne. Nevertheless, it's a new world and so much to do and so many optional bosses.
  42. otepshmowzow
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    fromsoft boss fights are hands down the best, but the open world system somehow destroys the beauty of it. when you fight a boss over leveled or over upgraded, there's no fun into it. unintended cheese. but i played it the way i want it so of course it's a great game!
  43. Tomatenmann01
    Apr 9, 2022
    9
    definitely a masterpiece. but still overated. extremely annoying recycled bosses and an AWFUL balancing of weapons etc.
  44. Jason_Klaw
    Apr 17, 2022
    9
    Absolutely love it. Took time to get to a 'From software' open world. But after midway, it got so fun. Currently on ng+3, and a new character game.
  45. snocloud
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great game ………………………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..………Great game ………………………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..………
  46. Bato
    Apr 30, 2022
    9
    Story: 5/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Graphics: 8/10
    Enjoyability: 9/10
    Overall: 9/10
  47. PanchoRedFalcon
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    One of the best and most challenging games I've ever played, The lore is its weak point as it could be worked on more, but the game play and open world immersion make up for it.
  48. 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
  49. Stefan_G
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    This is just another perfect fromsoftware title. Most people i see complaining here in the reviews clearly never played another fromsoftware game before and just bought it because of the hype. People are crying about the fact that the story isn't obvious and that there are no clear objectives. But that is kinda the point in all of the fromsoftware games. if you want to know the lore youThis is just another perfect fromsoftware title. Most people i see complaining here in the reviews clearly never played another fromsoftware game before and just bought it because of the hype. People are crying about the fact that the story isn't obvious and that there are no clear objectives. But that is kinda the point in all of the fromsoftware games. if you want to know the lore you got to look for it yourself. people are also complaining that this game is just darksouls 4 with open world. thats right. if you don't like that, then this game is indeed not for you.

    the only reason why this game is a 9 and not a 10 is because of the minor performance issues. sometimes the fps drops to 30. and the game is indeed not as beautiful as other ps5 titles like demon's souls. but for me personally that is not really an issue.    … Expand
  50. Gabrielguti
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    An absolute gigantic world with tons of interesting places to explore and be rewarded for doing so. There's enemy variety, several different environments, and armors/weapons, which adds replayability to the game. I would easily give a 10 because this game is in my top five. However, almost three weeks since release and still next gen versions are worse than playing backwards compatibilityAn absolute gigantic world with tons of interesting places to explore and be rewarded for doing so. There's enemy variety, several different environments, and armors/weapons, which adds replayability to the game. I would easily give a 10 because this game is in my top five. However, almost three weeks since release and still next gen versions are worse than playing backwards compatibility in ps5 and ps4 version. I would like to play with better resolution in the actual ps5 version but it runs better on backwards compatibility and that shouldn't be happening. Every AAA that I tried on ps5 at least runs 60 fps with minor dips but not like 40 frames dip like in this game.… Expand
  51. Billy666
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    honestly one of the most enjoyable open world game with plenty of stuff to do without being overwhelming
  52. Chewbecca47
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    Best open world game since The Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2, highly recommended
  53. CookieSnooper
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    It hurts so good
    I have not felt better in a long time
    The cold tears of anger, pain and misery intertwined with warmth of victory
    Dying is my life
    My life is no more

    ps. if the boss asks, tell him I'm very sick
  54. alvarexd7
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    It's an excellent game the game design it's wonderful, the lore it's really cool, the OST it's a incredible experience, and the world... Dude the world design it's really crazy I love it
  55. realkinko
    Jul 3, 2022
    9
    Absolutely amazing game in so many aspects. Three things prevent it from reaching a perfect score:

    - Barebones story
    - Forgettable characters
    - Essentially forcing you to google stuff because the game can't be arsed to even give you a clue as to how you should proceed a questline (if you're playing in offline mode)

    Other than that, it's an absolutely amazing experience in every regard.
  56. Corporate_Goon
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    I'm 30 hours into the game and it is fantastic. It is challenging, yes, but Elden Ring gives you more options than previous FromSoft games for mitigating that difficulty - from just going off and exploring another part of the world until you feel ready to tackle the challenge, to summoning 'spirits' that aid you in difficult fights.

    The world is gorgeous, the enemies are well-designed,    I'm 30 hours into the game and it is fantastic. It is challenging, yes, but Elden Ring gives you more options than previous FromSoft games for mitigating that difficulty - from just going off and exploring another part of the world until you feel ready to tackle the challenge, to summoning 'spirits' that aid you in difficult fights.

    The world is gorgeous, the enemies are well-designed, there are tons of great weapons and spells to play with, and when you reach a 'dungeon' area, it is laid out like the best classic Souls locations. The second dungeon area, (the Academy) plays like a perfect melding of Yharnam from Bloodborne and Irythil from Dark Souls 3.

    There are a few *minor* technical problems with the PC version on launch. People giving this game 0 out of 10 because it doesn't support ultrawide monitors are just being ridiculous. There's a bit of minor frame stuttering when the game loads new assets, but this only happens occasionally and never during combat encounters, and i've encountered a few minor bugs, but none were game-breaking and I expect all to be ironed out in patches within the next month or so.

    I'm 30 hours in and I feel like I'm maybe 1/3 of the way through the game. It's breathtaking in scope and incredibly fun to play. I'm giving it a 9 rather than a 10 because the open world does sometimes feel a bit less unique than previous From games - it is definitely influenced by BOTW and Skyrim - and because of those minor technical hiccups. But absolutely fantastic game and a must-play.    … Expand
  57. 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.
  58. WallCrouton
    Jun 9, 2022
    9
    A major departure from the standard FromSoftware formula while still maintaining its core identity. As someone who's played their other games, I enjoyed it quite a lot. Even got the platinum, which I didn't bother to do for any of the others.

    My only criticisms are the designs/reused assets of the optional dungeons/catacombs, and poor balancing for one of the optional bosses (if you    A major departure from the standard FromSoftware formula while still maintaining its core identity. As someone who's played their other games, I enjoyed it quite a lot. Even got the platinum, which I didn't bother to do for any of the others.

    My only criticisms are the designs/reused assets of the optional dungeons/catacombs, and poor balancing for one of the optional bosses (if you know, you know). Other than that, I think it was really fun, beautiful scenery, great OST, and it was generally worth the wait.    … Expand
  59. cgomezmisas
    May 23, 2023
    9
    El juego es excelente visualmente, tiene muy buena dinámica de juego y su dificultad te lleva cada vez a buscar una forma de mejorar y superar grandes enemigos que te harán poner las cosas complicadas. Su banda sonora es de alta calidad y todo ello te lleva a una experiencia única como son los juegos de From Software. Recomendado
  60. MichaelRx3
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    El juego es una maravilla en muchísimos aspectos, llevo 20h de juego y me e divertido y tenido ganas de jugar como nunca.
    Es el primer juego de From que juego, nunca había incursionado en la saga Souls ni Sekiro o Bloodborne, pero eso no me costado en mi aventura.
    Definitivamente el juego está pensando tanto para público fanático y para los nuevos jugadores. El mundo abierto es fantástico,    El juego es una maravilla en muchísimos aspectos, llevo 20h de juego y me e divertido y tenido ganas de jugar como nunca.
    Es el primer juego de From que juego, nunca había incursionado en la saga Souls ni Sekiro o Bloodborne, pero eso no me costado en mi aventura.
    Definitivamente el juego está pensando tanto para público fanático y para los nuevos jugadores.
    El mundo abierto es fantástico, lleno de enemigo, cuevas, minas, catacumbas y otros zonas que se vuelven muy entretenidas.

    El juego te pregunto boca una sensación de miedo constante e incertidumbre, ya que no sabes que va a pasar o cuando va a llegar un poderoso jefe de la nada y te matará de dos o un golpe.

    El combate es bello, las mecánicas en su mayoría son muy amigables y la dificultad es justa y atractiva.

    Pero no todo es bueno, no le doy el 10 por estás razones puntuales:
    1. Los gráficos son viejos, The Witcher 3 maneja gráficos similares y es un juego de 2015
    2. El sigilo es pobre, la mecánica es nueva en estos juegos y se nota, ya que la inteligencia artificial de los enemigos que están pensando en hacerlos en sigilo es pobre, puedes pasar a la par sin que te vean mientras estés agachado y si ven un cadáver pasan totalmente de él lo que hace que los campamentos y algunas zonas de catacumbas se vuelvan relativamente sencillas
    3. Hay bajones considerables de FPS y si RED DEAD REDEMPTION II pudo tener una experiencia con gráficos altos y con caídas casi nulas de FPS, este juego no puede ser un 10


    En resúmen, una de los mejores juegos de la generación, compra asegurada.    … Expand
  61. AgenteVoid
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    For me, this game was the best experience from Fromsoftware.
    keep the quality along the future Fromsoftware!
  62. Ironyck
    Apr 18, 2022
    9
    Un des meilleures jeux que j'ai joué depuis sekiro. La seule raison pourquoi il n'a pas une note parfaite est que il ya quelques **** bug qui devraient être à travailler, comme par exemple se faire frapper à travers des murs.....
  63. ValkyriaDG
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Un juego Increíble con un vasto Mundo Abierto y una Dificultad Muy Interesante. Uno de los candidatos a GOTY del Año.
  64. gix01
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    capolavoro, from ancora una volta ha superatole aspettative , mappa , boss , storia ; tutto curato nei minimi dettagli .
    non posso fare altro che aspettare con ansia un dlc .
  65. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    Tras más de un año de su salida y 110 horas de juego (acabando con nivel 155) he podido acabar la última obra de From Software. Este difícil soulslike ha sido toda una experiencia y me ha marcado personalmente. Con un mundo abierto absurdamente grande, y multitud de ciudades, mazmorras y enemigos distintos han conseguido una inmersión, una libertad y una cantidad de cosas por hacer queTras más de un año de su salida y 110 horas de juego (acabando con nivel 155) he podido acabar la última obra de From Software. Este difícil soulslike ha sido toda una experiencia y me ha marcado personalmente. Con un mundo abierto absurdamente grande, y multitud de ciudades, mazmorras y enemigos distintos han conseguido una inmersión, una libertad y una cantidad de cosas por hacer que resulta en un juego muy extenso y completo. El mapa está muy cuidado y repleto de detalles y cada cosa en el mundo tiene su propósito y contexto dentro del mismo. La historia dentro del mundo y todo lo que lo rodea rebosa de creatividad y posee una complejidad y un tacto excelentes, con personajes memorables y arcos de personajes con muy buenos argumentos. En cambio, para entender todo lo que rodea las Tierras Intermedias hay que leerse la descripción de todos los objetos y enlazar muchas historias, lo que hace muy difícil de entender la historia si no es con un vídeo explicativo; al igual que con la mayoría de misiones secundarias, que aunque son interesantes son muy difíciles de terminar ya que no hay nada que te indique los pasos a seguir. La jugabilidad ha obtenido la perfección dentro de la saga, siendo muy fluida, completa y llena de posibilidades con las distintas armas y hechizos de los que dispones. Los distintos enemigos y jefes gozan de una gran personalidad y puesta en escena y generalmente un set de movimientos muy variado, siendo algunos de ellos icónicos e inolvidables. Entrando en el apartado audiovisual, el mejorable apartado técnico ha ido puliéndose conforme ha avanzado el tiempo y, aunque sigue sin ser perfecto, existiendo aún realentizaciones y pop in, está mucho mejor que en su salida. Lo que sí que me parece magistral es el apartado artístico, dotando al mundo de un arte onírico del que pocos juegos han conseguido hacer gala. Al mismo nivel no está el apartado sonoro, que me ha decepcionado para lo que me esperaba, al igual que la banda sonora, ya que, sin ser mala, habiendo visto los otros trabajos del estudio me esperaba algo más memorable. Como último y más notorio punto negativo debo mencionar la repetición de enemigos y jefes a lo largo del juego, ya que para cubrir todo el terreno han tenido que repetir innumerables veces los mismos, algo que hubiera preferido que quitasen y redujesen el tamaño del mapa. A pesar de ello, en mi opinión Elden Ring es un juegazo y será recordado como uno de los mejores juegos de mundo abierto de la historia y lo recomiendo a todos quienes quieran jugar un juego desafiante.9,4/10
    (03/2023)    … Expand
  66. Papizza199
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    I'm 50 hours in right now and it feels like the end is still not in sight. Everyone who loved soulsborne will find the culmination of fromsofts experience in their hand. Beautiful and interesting areas, frightening enemy designs and challenging but fair boss fights.

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

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

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

    Without performance problems it would be a 10/10    … Expand
  67. SushiMess
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game in my opinion has lived up to it's expectations. I love how challenging the boss is, especially Margit, the first boss you fight who is harder than what a first boss should be but i think that is perfectly fine as it sets the tone for this game. What's different about this game compared to other souls game is that if you can not beat a boss, you are able to explore to find stronger items and power up your stuff. My issue with the game however is that I've often encountered a bug that makes you stuck midair when you try to summon your horse. It has caused me to lose many runes required to level up and made me restart boss fights like Radahn. For people saying this game has no story, empty open world, or unfair boss fights are just wrong imo. The game does have a story but it is not told traditionally like other games, From Soft's approach with these story telling is giving players bits of pieces for you to think about it and piece them yourself. The open world aspect of this game is done right, in every region you explore, there are ALWAYS caves, dungeons, and towers to explore for loot. You're not always running around in an empty area as there is always something to reward you. The bosses in this game is hard but i don't think they are unfair. This game is a souls game at heart and requires you to learn the bosses animations/attack patterns to perfectly dodge. Some bosses punish you heavily for spam rolling, which is perfectly fine. Overall i really recommend this game. It is the best game to get into the souls series as it allows you to explore to get stronger.… Expand
  68. UrMadBro
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Lovin' it!
    Gets 9 from me for looking worse than Dark Souls 3.

    Other things are great! The world is massive. I guess this is what every fan wanted.
  69. Alejandrox
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Don't understand the people who's review bombing the game talking sh*th about the game. But guys don't let the inexperience this aswome masterpiece. If u like the dark souls franchise this will be ur game and also if u like Zelda breath of the wild this game is the perfect mix between this 2 games. The only thing that is bad in the game right now are the fps drops
  70. Jcperalta
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Greate game good bosses all around and great music to go with it, the only thing I can say that is bad is that sometime I get some lag but that fine with me it’s still a great game and I’ll keep playing it for a long time. Also hope there some great DLC for this game as well
  71. fffgamer
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    its a good game, framerates are an issue but they will fix it eventually....
  72. Grimness82
    Aug 5, 2022
    9
    Very good in parts, some amazing bosses, but might be too big if you are like me and want to find and do everything.
  73. SebastiedJuan
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    STFU crazy noobs users protagonist review above 9. You buy garbage games and reading your reviews is the shame of human being.This is at least a really very good game, and STFU protagonist, useless critics reviews that give more than 9,3, you are the shame of the meaning and the value of critic and knowledge, capitalismo trasforma art and culture, and the part of art and culture in aSTFU crazy noobs users protagonist review above 9. You buy garbage games and reading your reviews is the shame of human being.This is at least a really very good game, and STFU protagonist, useless critics reviews that give more than 9,3, you are the shame of the meaning and the value of critic and knowledge, capitalismo trasforma art and culture, and the part of art and culture in a videogame in pure market… Expand
  74. Bruiser69
    Apr 11, 2022
    9
    Not a fan of Dark Souls games, but decided to give this a shot due to the high ratings and recommendations from friends. The open world is vast, and allows you to bypass stronger enemies and bosses to come back when you’re stronger. I play only as single player, which which probably makes things harder than they should be. As a coop game I expect some of the boss fights would be a lotNot a fan of Dark Souls games, but decided to give this a shot due to the high ratings and recommendations from friends. The open world is vast, and allows you to bypass stronger enemies and bosses to come back when you’re stronger. I play only as single player, which which probably makes things harder than they should be. As a coop game I expect some of the boss fights would be a lot more fun. If there’s a story somewhere in the game I must have missed it, maybe will still find it; like how I missed tutorial on the basics only to realize it after finding it on YouTube. Probably none of this is an issue for anyone familiar with Dark Souls games. Still I’ve logged over 40 hours so far and will likely get my money out of this game by the time I’m done, even if I don’t complete it.
    Update: Completed the game. 200+ hours played, I guess I enjoyed it more than I expected! Steep learning curve but eventually it clicked. The level design in the later levels is really amazing. Overall a great game.    … Expand
  75. arnekd
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Even though its only my second FromSoftware game (1st was Bloodborne), I must say I'm absolutely thrilled about this game. The atmosphere, the gameplay, the audio and the size is totally 10/10.

    I subtract one point due to some minor performance issues on PS5, as well as the absolute worst part: almost no integration of the dualsense features. I really don't get this, they used it in    Even though its only my second FromSoftware game (1st was Bloodborne), I must say I'm absolutely thrilled about this game. The atmosphere, the gameplay, the audio and the size is totally 10/10.

    I subtract one point due to some minor performance issues on PS5, as well as the absolute worst part: almost no integration of the dualsense features. I really don't get this, they used it in Demon's Souls with great success (from what I've read).    … Expand
  76. timyzs
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Easily one of the best games. It it sad to see some people rate it so low just because of the difficulty. All I can say is GIT GUD
  77. EmileLef
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    This game may be a bit difficult to wrap your head around if you're not a souls/born veteran, but is worth the trouble! Beautifuly crafted world, nice visuals and audio too!
  78. Ardho
    May 19, 2022
    9
    lands beetwen is a dark but very beautiful world, the world design is amazing, the game is very high quality, but one thing I don't like because this game is very hard
  79. Pnwotter
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    I really have been enjoying this game. I’ve put about 60 hours in and there is still much left to discover. The story is intriguing, combat is engaging and the soundtrack is wonderful. My only gripe is… the platforming is terrible and frustrating.
  80. Ponds98
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Another great game by From Software, probably the bigger one and most difficult.
    The world is giant with areas that grows from the underground to the tallest mountain.
    I didn't like too much the lore because of a lot of plot holes and "copy and paste" things from the other stories; it's not original like Sekiro or Bloodborne; for that I don't give full score. The game is really    Another great game by From Software, probably the bigger one and most difficult.
    The world is giant with areas that grows from the underground to the tallest mountain.
    I didn't like too much the lore because of a lot of plot holes and "copy and paste" things from the other stories; it's not original like Sekiro or Bloodborne; for that I don't give full score.
    The game is really challenging with some bosses nearly impossible like Malenia, but there is always a way to beat them in a easy way (mimic tear coff coff), overall beautiful in his aesthetic but TOO much similar with Dark Souls, like a copy and paste.    … Expand
  81. Crashbdx
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    I would give 10 if they remove this totally stupid crouch binding to L3, i cannot count anymore the amount of time i died in boss fights because of ridiculous unwanted crouch, PLEASE, let us unbind it completely from L3 (not just replace with something else), the experience would have been perfect without it... very frustrating...
  82. Musico-vagante
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece. Obra prima, beira a perfeição. O único ponto negativo é algo que pode ser corrigido: os stutterings constantes.… Expand
  83. Robin646
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Don't pay attention to the anonymous review bombers. This game is amazing. I just didn't give it a 10 because there's no option to play with a quest log and objective marker. As someone new to FS games but familiar with RPG's, this is the one thing that I will never get used to and even a bit annoyed with. Other than that, the game, aside from some performance issues on PC which I'm sureDon't pay attention to the anonymous review bombers. This game is amazing. I just didn't give it a 10 because there's no option to play with a quest log and objective marker. As someone new to FS games but familiar with RPG's, this is the one thing that I will never get used to and even a bit annoyed with. Other than that, the game, aside from some performance issues on PC which I'm sure will be fixed, this game is fantastic. Amazing aesthetic, music, bosses, armor, weapons. Lots of things to do and a massive, and I mean MASSIVE open world. Every place feels unique with every area offering different enemies and challenges to overcome. Absolute must play and definite GOTY contender… Expand
  84. bananabrainok
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Amazing. If you are a souls fan this is like cake, pie, champagne and the **** all in one.

    Frame rate issues aren't rare for souls, but ps5 makes it feel odd. Minor issues with what is really an amazing game that brings together the best of all souls and then some.
  85. CopperCone89
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    Great game, story is weird, and sometimes you need to use tutorial to know how to get to some places, but after all game is great!
  86. MantTea
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    I really like this game, without the bugs and performance issues. if you want to play this game to do it, you will enjoy from this one.
  87. BioShip0706
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    9.2/9.3 Incredible game, my favorite FromSoftware game. My favorite bossfights and locations. Looking forward for their next project
  88. Yaav13
    Apr 24, 2022
    9
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 9.
  89. ArataLatam
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring apunta a ser el lienzo dorado del año, cuyo retrato puede cautivar a nuevos guerreros sin luz. El combate no se siente antaño, ha crecido con las cenizas de guerra y otros añadidos para apoyar diversas construcciones. Hay clases para cada estilo, no importa si tu inspiración es el combate directo, la magia o un experimento funesto. Te depara un viaje de 30 a 40 horas, pero seElden Ring apunta a ser el lienzo dorado del año, cuyo retrato puede cautivar a nuevos guerreros sin luz. El combate no se siente antaño, ha crecido con las cenizas de guerra y otros añadidos para apoyar diversas construcciones. Hay clases para cada estilo, no importa si tu inspiración es el combate directo, la magia o un experimento funesto. Te depara un viaje de 30 a 40 horas, pero se amplía más si todas las gestas decides tomar. Es la obra menos difícil de la saga pero sin abandonar el desafío que le caracteriza, toda ayuda es opcional. Yo no era asidua al género, ni buena con la espada, pero su encanto me atrapó y lo he disfrutado.

    Review:
    https://arata.lat/arata-review-elden-ring-playstation-5/    … Expand
  90. schottip
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    i was sceptical but they did it. will list rational pro-contra eventually (still playing atm, might be the first 100% after dark souls 1 I attempted in the whole souls franchise)
  91. Stoydz
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    This game is so fun, and this is coming from someone who isn't a big souls game fan, definitely recommend. (What i mean by not a big fan, i mean not playing it over and over just play it one then move on, but still a great game.)
  92. PMG-Writer
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    Thus, Bandai Namco Europe and FromSoftware have done everything right with "Elden Ring". The story can directly overpower you and keep you spellbound for hours. The beautiful environments and the pretty enemy types are also the highlight. In addition, the many possibilities with the characters and attack variants are convincing. In terms of gameplay, you get a damn heavy and challengingThus, Bandai Namco Europe and FromSoftware have done everything right with "Elden Ring". The story can directly overpower you and keep you spellbound for hours. The beautiful environments and the pretty enemy types are also the highlight. In addition, the many possibilities with the characters and attack variants are convincing. In terms of gameplay, you get a damn heavy and challenging action role-playing game for the console and PC. In addition, further improvements and patches are planned. We can recommend "Elden Ring" to every brave gamer, and the experienced fans of the other games from FromSoftware should also grab it right away.… Expand
  93. Knarfu
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Jesus. They went and did it again. They improved upon virtually every aspect of their previous titles. The world is gorgeous to traverse and explore. All the spells are useful and impactful if you’re planning on doing a Mage-style build. There’s so much to enjoy here!
  94. Blahblahuser
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    Let’s just get one thing out of the way. This game is not revolutionary, nor propels the open world genre forward. I don’t think it’s worth a 10 rating but it’s a pretty amazing game. Reviews are after all just opinions made by humans. Now with that out of the way. People review bombing the game while nothing new should really stop. Do you think this game is truly awful? Have you everLet’s just get one thing out of the way. This game is not revolutionary, nor propels the open world genre forward. I don’t think it’s worth a 10 rating but it’s a pretty amazing game. Reviews are after all just opinions made by humans. Now with that out of the way. People review bombing the game while nothing new should really stop. Do you think this game is truly awful? Have you ever actually played an awful and broken game? Apparently not if you think this deserves a 0-4 etc

    Do I think the game has some issues? Yes particularly when it comes to performance. Honestly the game would get a 10 rating if FromSoftware innovated more, or changed up their formula by adding more variety to their games.

    The game at its core is still fighting and traps. Where are the inventive puzzles to break the monotony? Gave us a jump button but really didn’t make much use for it besides combat.

    Honestly I think they are afraid to change up the formula because their last game Sekiro, which was amazing sold less than DS3 and the Dark Souls fanatics are apparently addicted to the same thing.

    Also to add on to the performance issues the fact that this game has pop-in, and frame rate issues on PS5 or any other version is embarrassing to say the least. The game isn’t pushing any graphical boundaries and is devoid of shadows in tons of areas particularly indoors. Watching a bat flap it’s wings in the distance looking like a stuttering mess is a sight to behold. If I didn’t like the game I would score it lower on these factors.    … Expand
  95. NarraMine
    Mar 23, 2022
    9
    Потрясающая игра. Очень сложно выразить словами этот восторг. Играю в соул-лайк игру впервые. Балл снимаю за падение FPS.
  96. Rafarg90
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Se o jogo tivesse melhoro otimizado seria 10! Mas tirando isso o jogo está muito bom!
  97. Voltaico
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    The game is just incredible. The combat is amazing. The world is vast and full of itens and challenges. The dungeons are fantastic. The visual design is gorgeous. The best From Software game and one of the best games I’ve played. In my point of view, the frame rate problem is not critical and doesn’t significantly the overall experience, but needed to be considered in my final rating.The game is just incredible. The combat is amazing. The world is vast and full of itens and challenges. The dungeons are fantastic. The visual design is gorgeous. The best From Software game and one of the best games I’ve played. In my point of view, the frame rate problem is not critical and doesn’t significantly the overall experience, but needed to be considered in my final rating.
    Don’t listen review bombs. It is a remarkable game and deserves its acclaim.    … Expand
  98. traitorkevin
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring is, as the critics are saying, a masterpiece. I think FromSoftware still has some improvements they could make to the way their multiplayer works, but it certainly is unique and the audience FromSoftware has spent the past 13 years cultivating seems to generally like it. It's just a bit unwieldy and difficult to grasp at first. But, as with all things, practice makes it muchElden Ring is, as the critics are saying, a masterpiece. I think FromSoftware still has some improvements they could make to the way their multiplayer works, but it certainly is unique and the audience FromSoftware has spent the past 13 years cultivating seems to generally like it. It's just a bit unwieldy and difficult to grasp at first. But, as with all things, practice makes it much easier.

    Beyond that criticism, there isn't much I can say against Elden Ring. It's open world is full of interesting and unique encounters. As you progress through the game, it constantly throws curveballs at you, so that you never quite know what to expect.

    The combat is fun, action-packed, and exciting. It also requires forethought and planning - this isn't a hack'n'slash game. It's an RPG.

    The graphics look great. I'm seeing people say "the game runs terrible on PS5." I have a PS5. I haven't seen anything "terrible" about the game I've been playing for the past 40+ hours. I've been playing it with friends who have PS4s. I've heard exactly 0 complaints from them about any aspects of the game's graphics. The art design is also spectacular. FromSoft really knows how to make an enemy that you see and immediately think, "$#(@! I really don't know if I even WANT to fight that thing..." Likewise, the music in the game really sets the tone of the world perfectly, and it amps up considerably during memorable encounters.

    The story is very interesting, but it's told in a sparse and subtle way. If you have played FromSoft games before, you know this. If you haven't, you've probably heard it before. It honestly shouldn't be a surprise if you do literally ANY research into the game before you buy it (which you should always be doing - don't buy a game you know nothing about and don't buy a game based on a single trailer you watched on TV). The narrative is very open and freeform. It doesn't give you a questlog. Instead, you must actually LISTEN to NPCs and deduce what it is they require of you. There are no markers on the map telling you that "the finish line for the side quest is here."

    I encourage anyone who likes RPGs or open-world games to check out Elden Ring. Do some research on FromSoftware games if you've never played one to find out if this is an experience you'll enjoy. This is the most accessible that a FromSoftware game has ever been, but that still doesn't mean everyone will like it.

    Before you take one of the reviews that gives this game a 0 (which is, frankly, insane) seriously, be sure to check the poster's review history. Chances are high that they either made an account purely to give Elden Ring a 0, or they only give 0s to universally beloved games because...I dunno? I guess it makes them feel original or unique to have such an "edgy" viewpoint? I can only assume, after reading most of the 0-4 rating reviews, that these people have not played the game much, if at all, and/or are just bitter that other people are happy about a new Souls-like game when they've never enjoyed FromSoftware games.    … Expand
  99. sweedsarentppl
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    This is the best game fromsoftware has made. Adds all the best elements of their previous games and amplifies them to 11.
  100. ihearthawthats
    May 4, 2022
    9
    Hours Played: 300+ Hours (still playing)
    Trophy Completion: 42/42 PLATINUM
    Worth My Time: Yes, easily a 500+ hour game. Worth My Money: Yes, you definitely get your money's worth. What I Like: It's the souls formula in an open world and it works well. So if you enjoy both genres like me, then you're in for a treat. Mostly a familiar trek to those experienced, but adds just enough    Hours Played: 300+ Hours (still playing)
    Trophy Completion: 42/42 PLATINUM

    Worth My Time: Yes, easily a 500+ hour game.
    Worth My Money: Yes, you definitely get your money's worth.

    What I Like: It's the souls formula in an open world and it works well. So if you enjoy both genres like me, then you're in for a treat. Mostly a familiar trek to those experienced, but adds just enough variety and new stuff to keep things interesting.

    What I Dislike: It's a PS4 (PRO) game through and through. Nothing is being taken advantage of specifically in the PS5 hardware. In fact, the performance can be quite subpar at times. Magic is OP in both PVE and PVP in this game. Great if you like magic, sucks if you don't.

    How It Stacks Up: I still prefer the Dark Souls series. This game does some great things, but it also falls short in some aspects. Assets are reused quite a bit, despite the core gameplay being addictive. PVP is in a bit of a sorry state right now unless you use magic. Difficulty is more forgiving due to lots of checkpoints and less severe death penalties, but the game is still long and treacherous. It's a must play.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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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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