Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

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  1. SuperMoritz1
    Jul 9, 2022
    9
    Gameplay is amazingly fun and addicting. As to be expected from a souls like, it is also hard to master. The numbers, values, amount of items and stats can be confusing at times, especially for souls like newcomers, but that's nothing some youtube tutorials and guides can't fix.
  2. Zer0xl
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    The game looks good, is hard like a souls game should be, rewards exploration and if you think a ecounter is difficult you can simply go somewhere else. Truly one of the best games of the year.
  3. Foxx47
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Ce jeux est juste génial, je ne vais pas écrire encore une fois pourquoi il est si bon mais juste dire que je lui met 9 et pas 10 car pour moi jour PC il manque un peut de technique.
    Le jeux pourrais être un peut plus beau, la DA est magnifique dommage que les graphisme ne suivent pas, et il y au un manque d'optimisation sur PC et pas de prise en charge des écran 21/9.
  4. Swedo
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Amazing game . Solid 9. Fix frame rates on ps5 it will be a 10. It lags just a little but not enough to put me of and that will be fixed soon with a patch I'm sure . Amazing world to explore and a good challenge. Ignore the 0 ratings. They get kicks out of putting a good thing down
  5. mabritec
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    como cuchillo caliente y mantequilla una enorme diferencia si comparo mi experiencia en xbox parece mejor optimizado y mas mimo en ps5, si puedes elejir tu version juega en ps5 ps4 o pc, en xbox sx es patetica la experiencia
  6. Detolito058
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    El juego me está encantado y eso que es el primero que preordeno, la verdad está muy entretenido y tienes muchas cosas que hacer , algunos de los jefes que llevo me están gustando El caballo es lo mejor Las armas están muy buenas
  7. Khristian5
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Es cierto que no es el juego perfecto como marca mucha premsa del mundo del videojuego, pero creo que es justo ponerle un nueve tras llevar bastantes horas. Es adictivo y pica de lo lindo en su sistema de juego. Perderse en el mundo de Elden Ring es increíble. El juego es difícil pero justo con el jugador. Paisajes muy bonitos, banda sonora que acompaña en cada momento y al menos en laEs cierto que no es el juego perfecto como marca mucha premsa del mundo del videojuego, pero creo que es justo ponerle un nueve tras llevar bastantes horas. Es adictivo y pica de lo lindo en su sistema de juego. Perderse en el mundo de Elden Ring es increíble. El juego es difícil pero justo con el jugador. Paisajes muy bonitos, banda sonora que acompaña en cada momento y al menos en la versión de PS5 apenas me dio problemas de rendimiento.… Expand
  8. Varg616
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    um jogo de mundo aberto inovador, com um combate soulslike aprimorado, tem coisa melhor ?
  9. slime33999
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    genius game but the **** battle design is all **** ****
    and it is so easy without the **** silly game design of Miyazaki Hidetaka
  10. Haannss
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece of gaming, not exent of some downsides, but full of dozens of hours of pure challenging joy.

    On the PROs, the gameplay itself is demanding but rwarding as well. The open world is probably the best I've ever visited, really intuitive and never ending. The music is also incredible and adds for the general feeling, and the art direction is simply superb.

    The CONs are few, but there are some: graphics are not at the level of the gameplay and the game has popping. The targetting automation tends to target enemies that are not the most menacing or closest ones, which can be exasperating in a game so difficult.

    Anyway, those problems don't make the game less appealing. I strongly recommend playing it, as long as you have long hours of free time to submerge yourself in it.    … Expand
  11. chefbeko
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    oyun her yönüyle mükemmel fakat şöyle bir sıkıntı var ki ilk yarısından sonra oyun tekrarlamaya başlıyor
  12. shepoe0222222
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Incredible game but **** optimizacion, viva alexelcapo........................................................
  13. Balzari
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    Visuals: 9 - Audio: 8 - Fun: 9 - Longevity: N/A - Engagement: 9 - Overall Score: 9 (so far)
    Only started playing 'Elden Ring' so I can only offer a 'Work in progress' review
    'Elden Ring' is better looking than 'Dark Souls 3' but not as polished as the 'Demon's Souls' remake. Music is typically rousing when combat takes place and calm / relaxing when roaming the world. Controls are    Visuals: 9 - Audio: 8 - Fun: 9 - Longevity: N/A - Engagement: 9 - Overall Score: 9 (so far)
    Only started playing 'Elden Ring' so I can only offer a 'Work in progress' review
    'Elden Ring' is better looking than 'Dark Souls 3' but not as polished as the 'Demon's Souls' remake.
    Music is typically rousing when combat takes place and calm / relaxing when roaming the world.
    Controls are almost identical to previous 'Dark Souls' games but with a few new moves that really enhance gameplay.
    'Elden Ring' is a 'Souls' game that has been inspired by 'Zelda: Breath of the Wild' which is an absolutely brilliant thing.
    So far 'Elden Ring' feels more of an evolution rather than a revolution however I am really enjoying it and can totally recommend.    … Expand
  14. Saigon55
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    Eldin is a great game & a must own. I have 80hr into the game & haven't even opened up the entire map yet this just might be the biggest game ever made no joke.
  15. Sidnn
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Game is a masterpiece.
    Aesthetics, music, gameplay, atmosphere, customization that no other game could ever dream of.. Everything is top tier as a full AAA game should be.
    Don't pay any attention to the user reviews, people just love to hate nowdays. Theres no way to rate this game lower than 8 even if u hate the franchise. Its very sad because user reviews here used to be good. People    Game is a masterpiece.
    Aesthetics, music, gameplay, atmosphere, customization that no other game could ever dream of.. Everything is top tier as a full AAA game should be.
    Don't pay any attention to the user reviews, people just love to hate nowdays.
    Theres no way to rate this game lower than 8 even if u hate the franchise. Its very sad because user reviews here used to be good. People rate the PS5 version 0 because PC has frame problems..!
    Seriously no one should take Metacritic user reviews seriously anymore, just a cesspool of angry mankids.

    A must play for dark fantasy fans.    … Expand
  16. Strobemind
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Gran juego, para los amantes de los Souls es increíble. No le doy un 10 por los problemas de optimizacion, el popping a dia de hoy es bastante.
  17. Recarte360
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    El juego esta exelente y corre perfecto en mi consola favorita, la dificultad es aceptable ,muchas opciones para explorarlo, gráficamente aceptable, a si que se merece mi puntage.
  18. Malbertheijn
    Dec 17, 2022
    9
    Great game with a gorgeous world, awesome bosses and an amazing sense of freedom and exploration without getting dull.

    I wish I could award it with a 10 however I feel the combat in this game is a step down from Dark Souls. Deaths do not feel fair, rather than being defeated by bosses you are being oneshot. That is not how you execute good combat.
  19. Mr_OrdinaryX
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    It’s great! The sense of adventure is at its highest in this entire game. Never knowing what you might come across is exciting and nerve wrecking.
  20. OceanSky77
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Amazing game, I started off somewhat skeptical when I was first exploring the map thinking it was empty, but when I started really exploring I realised how much caves, dungeons and secrets are all hidden and waiting to be discovered. It takes the mechanics and gameplay of each from game and puts them all together and it works. Combat feels great especially when you start finding new artsAmazing game, I started off somewhat skeptical when I was first exploring the map thinking it was empty, but when I started really exploring I realised how much caves, dungeons and secrets are all hidden and waiting to be discovered. It takes the mechanics and gameplay of each from game and puts them all together and it works. Combat feels great especially when you start finding new arts of war, combined that with spells and the new mounted combat and jump attacks. It took me a slight adjustment period but I'm hooked. The world is huge and full of loot. The trademark atmosphere that's from soft games are known for is here which is impressive given the open world format. The only problem that I had was draw distance I find it unpleasure to look far in open areas, anyway I'd highly recommend to anyone especially a fan of dark souls.… Expand
  21. Fried-Chicken
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
    The lack of good narrative and bad performance on the Ps5 are the only complaints i have. Other than that Elden ring is Amazing!
  22. Texhnolyze1
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Опус магнум миядзаки. Спустя 200 часов, и минуя финальные титры хочу вернутся в неё снова.
  23. fergie716
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    These are some of my thoughts as someone who doesn’t play a lot of games. When I first started I really did not like this. I’m a very “casual gamer” who is used to narrative heavy games like RDR2, AC Valhalla, Horizon, etc. I thought “Where’s my quest log? What am I supposed to do? Why is the first boss I face this gigantic sentinel?” It wasn’t until I realized “Hey dummy, just run pastThese are some of my thoughts as someone who doesn’t play a lot of games. When I first started I really did not like this. I’m a very “casual gamer” who is used to narrative heavy games like RDR2, AC Valhalla, Horizon, etc. I thought “Where’s my quest log? What am I supposed to do? Why is the first boss I face this gigantic sentinel?” It wasn’t until I realized “Hey dummy, just run past the sentinel. Go explore and find out what you’re supposed to do” that I really started to appreciate this game. There’s very little hand holding here. At first I felt this was to the games detriment however after figuring out some of the mechanics and focusing on leveling up my build properly (I was trying to put runes into a little bit of everything at the beginning) I started to appreciate how special this game is. It’s kind of like putting together a puzzle without a reference picture. Yeah it’ll be challenging but give it time, find the corner pieces and start making the boarder. I’m about 35 hours into the game and am not close to being done. However as the game progresses my enjoyment has continued to increase. The games bosses can be tough but fair. And if you can’t beat them right away go and get more runes to level up. From what I have gathered there’s no penalty to holding off on fighting bosses. I’ve had a great time playing Elden Ring. Overall I’d say 9/10 is a fair assessment. It is close to a 10/10 however I do think the developers could have added a journal or log of some kind for all of the little side quests and NPCs you meet. There’s a ton and I found it super easy to forget about quest lines. You can use map markers but NPCs will bounce around the map sometimes. If you struggled at the beginning of this game like me I’d say go back and have another try. Really commit to a specific build. Find a weapon you really like and upgrade it early. If you’re stuck or don’t know where to start seek out the community online! There’s a ton of great resources out there that are designed to help newcomers like us.… Expand
  24. Bastiwise
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    I can't for the life of me understand the bad reviews. Maybe people are frustrated, but if you get the hang of it, this game is truly magical. You discover amazing things when you least expected them. The only downside is, that this game is almost too addictive.
  25. Boss_Gamme
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring tem o incrível charme para atrair diversos públicos, mas só os fãs fieis a FromSftware e os entusiastas do estilo Soul's vão saber saborear o game, agora os marinheiros de primeira viagem podem ficar receosos ao jogo, ficar perdido sem saber o que fazer, ou desistir no meio do caminho. Mas vale a pena da uma chance extra antes de encosta-lo a pilha de jogos para o amanhã, poisElden Ring tem o incrível charme para atrair diversos públicos, mas só os fãs fieis a FromSftware e os entusiastas do estilo Soul's vão saber saborear o game, agora os marinheiros de primeira viagem podem ficar receosos ao jogo, ficar perdido sem saber o que fazer, ou desistir no meio do caminho. Mas vale a pena da uma chance extra antes de encosta-lo a pilha de jogos para o amanhã, pois tem batalhas épicas, uma exploração muito interessante para fãs de OW, a gameplay está mais solta e fluida, e o níveis de desafios continuam fazendo jus a marca da From. Os problemas técnicos ainda persistem, mas ainda sim isso não tira o brilho do que a FromSoftware e o seu legado.… Expand
  26. Estarosss
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    All the game is such a fantastic and magnificent adventure to see, the only (bad thing) is the popping
  27. omegadef1ant
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Got the platinum trophy after a week and a half. This game is such a beautiful culmination of everything from software has been building. I do empathize with pc players dealing with bugs on launch but I don’t think that deserves a review bombing. This is from softwares final fantasy 7. Well done!
  28. GreaseTank
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Best open world game I have ever played. Wide variety and always something to do. However, frame rate drops, pop ins and sluggish level progression hold it back from 10. Also, and no one will ever change my mind about this, FromSoft should have streamlined coop, especially in Elden Ring where you can play and progress the entire game with friends without interruption.
  29. oli4drxx
    Apr 15, 2022
    9
    As a FromSoftware newbie, it’s a great game but very challenging and grindy. That’s not necessarily what makes it 1 point short of a 10 though. The game has serious technical problems like framedrops, and the feeling of joy is often short-lived because of a useless weapon that you can’t use for the next 20 hours and a lack of rewards for great accomplishments.
  30. highfidelityart
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    I haven't had any performance issues so far, but after around 20h of playing so far, I can confidently say, this is my favourite FromSoft game to date.
  31. HailSatan
    Mar 21, 2022
    9
    250+ Hours. Nearly perfect.

    Why the 1 point deduction? - Graphics are good, but not up to AAA standards for Ps5 - Sadly, no real ps4 to ps5 differences besides performance - There is no hand-holding. For some players, this may feel cruel. - At times, solutions to roadblocks are so left-field it's near impossible without community hints. - Takes a solid 20-30 hours before progress    250+ Hours. Nearly perfect.

    Why the 1 point deduction?
    - Graphics are good, but not up to AAA standards for Ps5
    - Sadly, no real ps4 to ps5 differences besides performance
    - There is no hand-holding. For some players, this may feel cruel.
    - At times, solutions to roadblocks are so left-field it's near impossible without community hints.
    - Takes a solid 20-30 hours before progress feels fluid.

    Why the 9?
    - Best open world combat to date. You'll likely replay the entire game to try a different combat style.
    - It's huge. 250+ hours and I'm only now getting around to beating it.
    - Hard, but not as hard as other Souls games. You can get OP fast if it's your intention.
    - Secrets galore. The world is littered with breadcrumbs to sidetrack you in the best way possible.
    - Risk/Reward is balanced. When it's "too much", you're probably in the right place at the wrong time.
    - True gaming glory. No doubt you die a lot, but victories have never felt more fun and meaningful.

    TLDR : Minor performance shortcomings. A revolutionary take on the Open-World RPG and must-play for fans of combat/exploration RPGs.    … Expand
  32. Frederichy
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    This is my favourite game still great souls's game but bad performance. Love Fromsoftware
  33. 0ndra
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    excellent game, but not without problems, sometimes fps drops and sometimes bouncing grass textures but I did not encounter any bugs
  34. Nitokaise
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Yup, its good .
  35. DariusDarius
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    in my first review I had given a grade 4 on the ps5 version, the grade 4 is referring to performance not to the game, so I decided to play the ps4 version which is backward compatible on the ps5 and the game is much, much better than the ps5 version, the game starts a little monotonous and then it gets very good, really addictive, that's why I changed the note from 4 to 9 because it's ain my first review I had given a grade 4 on the ps5 version, the grade 4 is referring to performance not to the game, so I decided to play the ps4 version which is backward compatible on the ps5 and the game is much, much better than the ps5 version, the game starts a little monotonous and then it gets very good, really addictive, that's why I changed the note from 4 to 9 because it's a very good game, I'm being fair with the developers, when they fix the ps5 version I'll give it 10… Expand
  36. EliteSamurai154
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Games very good, sometimes my frames drop a bit on Xbox one s. Everyone complaining is so critical about everything. Just play the game and any serious performance issues will probably get helped in a patch so shush.
  37. Lukeszen
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    I am having a great time. The game runs well on ps5, looks excellent, and the boss fights are incredible. Exploration is rewarding and enemy’s are fun to fight
  38. lemonspy01
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    C'est vraiment incroyable. On en prend plein la vue ! Les musiques sont géniales, l'ambiance du jeu est folle , les boss sont magnifiques et mémorable. On s'arrête toutes les minutes pour observer les paysages que le jeu nous propose.

    Ce que je reproche en revanche c'est les mouvements un peu "rigide" et le cheval qui n'est pas ultra maniable. Certaines touches sont compliquées à utiliser    C'est vraiment incroyable. On en prend plein la vue ! Les musiques sont géniales, l'ambiance du jeu est folle , les boss sont magnifiques et mémorable. On s'arrête toutes les minutes pour observer les paysages que le jeu nous propose.

    Ce que je reproche en revanche c'est les mouvements un peu "rigide" et le cheval qui n'est pas ultra maniable. Certaines touches sont compliquées à utiliser pour certaines actions    … Expand
  39. Hellhaiser
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    After 50 hours of play I changed the grade from 4 to 9, really the game is very good
  40. RUSTYNAIL77
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    I would have given a 10 if the controls were easier..

    I play the game on PC and I haven't had any frame rate issues. I have a Geforce RTX 2060, 32GB of DDR4, SSD Drive and Intel i7-10700F processor. I am an experience gamer, I have been playing games since 1990 roughly. This game is a huge challenge and it has a learning curve, if you are into either of those jump right in. If you    I would have given a 10 if the controls were easier..

    I play the game on PC and I haven't had any frame rate issues. I have a Geforce RTX 2060, 32GB of DDR4, SSD Drive and Intel i7-10700F processor. I am an experience gamer, I have been playing games since 1990 roughly. This game is a huge challenge and it has a learning curve, if you are into either of those jump right in. If you are looking for something you can easily hack and slash your way through, look elsewhere. Most people whining about the game are probably doing so because they couldn't take the time to figure it out. The game does minimal hand holding and I mean minimal. With enough gameplay time under your belt you will start to figure out the nuances of the game. I find the graphics very nice on PC and I have no frame rate problems. My only complaint is the huge learning curve on mouse/keyboard controls. it seems the devs wanted a minimal hud, because you can take it away with a push of a key. No hotbars, no nothing, just key bindings. Thankfully I have a mouse and keyboard where I can assign keystrokes to mouse keys and it makes it easier but hotbars would help. They should give the player the option on whether or not to use them. I am really enjoying the game so far though. Understand that when you initially start playing you will die fast and start thinking the game sucks. You have to keep going after that to see the beauty in this game. If you have a nice PC, this is a must have. I can't speak for the quality of the game on consoles.    … Expand
  41. Garstone
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    It's just exhausting that anybody is giving this game 2 or a 1 or - worse - a 0. It just shows how far we have sunk when people are vindictively reviewing a title in such a negative way.

    Sure ER has a few issues, but it's beautifully crafted With a few patches it will be nothing short of sensational.
  42. jortegag81
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Excellent game, very fun. You are bound to die a looooooot of times, but that's part of the fun, as you will learn from your mistakes and eventually overcome all difficulties. Loving it so far.
  43. Sanjithechef1
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    The most fun I’ve had in an open world game since BOTW. Looks beautiful on PC. I barely played an hour of Sekiro and a few unsuccessful hours of DS3 but I immediately feel so much more comfortable and motivated to explore and progress in Elden Ring. I’m not too worried about performance issues, because I’m sure it’ll be patched up soon (and then become a 10/10 for me). Aside from theThe most fun I’ve had in an open world game since BOTW. Looks beautiful on PC. I barely played an hour of Sekiro and a few unsuccessful hours of DS3 but I immediately feel so much more comfortable and motivated to explore and progress in Elden Ring. I’m not too worried about performance issues, because I’m sure it’ll be patched up soon (and then become a 10/10 for me). Aside from the fantastic enemies and graphics and open ended nature of combat, the traversal feels so good with the mount, Torrent. I also appreciate the little things - being able to jump, still parry, more magic, more color (far less dreary and bland, but still very dreadful and sinister at times). I also enjoy knowing that taking out a horde may refill flasks, or that I can spawn close to an important area even without the “bonfires” I’m sure players are so used to relying on. There isn’t as much back tracking or pointless treks back to a boss because you can go anywhere so easily. I’m very happy with the game so far.… Expand
  44. Takrayzo
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    É engraçado ver pessoas a dar fracas reviews a um jogo souls quando nao gostam de jogar este tipo de jogos. Não sejam retardados mentais por favor! O jogo é um combinar de todos os dark souls até agora e fá-lo perfeitamente. OS graficos podiam ser melhores mas a verdade é que a from nunca foi muito boa nisso mesmo. Não deixa de ser um jogo lindo de ver e de jogar, com a gameplay a que nósÉ engraçado ver pessoas a dar fracas reviews a um jogo souls quando nao gostam de jogar este tipo de jogos. Não sejam retardados mentais por favor! O jogo é um combinar de todos os dark souls até agora e fá-lo perfeitamente. OS graficos podiam ser melhores mas a verdade é que a from nunca foi muito boa nisso mesmo. Não deixa de ser um jogo lindo de ver e de jogar, com a gameplay a que nós veteranos de souls já estamos habituados. Por isso sim, para mim corre a jogo do ano, e para quem da baixa nota joguem spongebob.… Expand
  45. Gondorisfor
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Anyone saying that this game sucks because it is empty haven't played the game. There are plenty of places to go, npcs to talk to, and enemies to fight. A true "empty" world game is shadow of the colossus which happens to be one of the best games ever. should also not hinder the review since Fortnite is jankier than all hell yet is considered by many as the best game ever. Ibottom lineAnyone saying that this game sucks because it is empty haven't played the game. There are plenty of places to go, npcs to talk to, and enemies to fight. A true "empty" world game is shadow of the colossus which happens to be one of the best games ever. should also not hinder the review since Fortnite is jankier than all hell yet is considered by many as the best game ever. Ibottom line if you liked any soulsborne title, you will love this, if you are interested give.it a try. To me it's a great game 9/10… Expand
  46. JMillzo89
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    I mean what could go wrong right. The formula FromSoft has made is a iron clad one. This game is mesmerizing, fun and also overwhelming all at the same time. You feel the DNA of all FromSoft games mostly Dark Souls and a little hint of Bloodborne and Sekiro. It's an amazing experience, that I haven't even beat yet. The point deduction is mainly because pop in and framerate issues areI mean what could go wrong right. The formula FromSoft has made is a iron clad one. This game is mesmerizing, fun and also overwhelming all at the same time. You feel the DNA of all FromSoft games mostly Dark Souls and a little hint of Bloodborne and Sekiro. It's an amazing experience, that I haven't even beat yet. The point deduction is mainly because pop in and framerate issues are noticeable and can sometimes take you out of the game. I know its early but this is sometimes bad enough to where you think the game is faulty. But nonetheless Miyazaki and team deliver on this MASSIVE experience that is worth applauding. Just be aware that software issues may bug you a bit. Pun not intended.… Expand
  47. huhhuh
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    A game I was deeply hyped for and has entirely exceeded my expectations, some amazing design in every category and the best accessibility for more players to experience the game without scaling whilst allowing veterans to enjoy the experience they are looking for, I’m really interested to see where this game ends up, I personally see it as a classic in the making Certainly performanceA game I was deeply hyped for and has entirely exceeded my expectations, some amazing design in every category and the best accessibility for more players to experience the game without scaling whilst allowing veterans to enjoy the experience they are looking for, I’m really interested to see where this game ends up, I personally see it as a classic in the making Certainly performance issues and I wish the game were slightly more polished but the actual content of the game is in no way deserving of any less than a 9, I don’t wish to be hyperbolic and dock more points for some general optimisation isssues… Expand
  48. KieranJames
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    An amazing experience for RPG fans who enjoy a challenge. Beautiful visual art style, Rewarding gameplay and plenty to do in the huge open world. Performance issues are disappointing right now but I expect them to be ironed out soon enough. Game is difficult so better buck up! Haha.
  49. Gera21
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have only play sekiro of all the games of hidetaka, I don’t like games that are a challenge but this game is an exception the gameplay the story and the open world in general are top tier. This type of games I usually will see markiplier play it but omg you have to give it a try I don’t care if you like it or not, this game is a most try.… Expand
  50. Talloinz
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    I'm seeing tons of terrible ratings.
    Are you playing the same game i am?
    It is AESTHETICALLY breathtaking and grafically far more than "ok". The events are incredibly fun and various to the point where, even after more than 20 hours, I'm still amazed of how much different thing, enemies, discoveries, really good bosses, unique dungeons I've found. The combat system is a greatly evolved    I'm seeing tons of terrible ratings.
    Are you playing the same game i am?
    It is AESTHETICALLY breathtaking and grafically far more than "ok".
    The events are incredibly fun and various to the point where, even after more than 20 hours, I'm still amazed of how much different thing, enemies, discoveries, really good bosses, unique dungeons I've found.
    The combat system is a greatly evolved "dark souls 3" with new, useful and well implemented mechanics.
    I can get that this game might not be for everyone (not because of his difficulty, because of how it is build) and it's completely fine but I'm just reading hateful and silly reasons filled with untrue statements in order to justify votes that elden ring just doesn't deserves.
    It's not a perfect game, I'm giving a 9 (9,5 would be perfect but I can't give half-votes), framerate is a problem but not that much on the ps5 version (few times it drops below 50 fps and just for short periods of time)    … Expand
  51. Ilovepandas9
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Wow, Fromsoft yet again stepping up the game again with this genre defining title. Were initially i was feeling quite skeptical about the open world, however it sold me when I reached the first of many legacy dungeons. the combat shines again, maybe less refined than a title like Sekiro, however still holds its own above most others in the genre. The level design in the legacy dungeons isWow, Fromsoft yet again stepping up the game again with this genre defining title. Were initially i was feeling quite skeptical about the open world, however it sold me when I reached the first of many legacy dungeons. the combat shines again, maybe less refined than a title like Sekiro, however still holds its own above most others in the genre. The level design in the legacy dungeons is carefully thought out and expertly organized in a interconnected maze, however the smaller dungeons often leave me wanting a better system.
    The Boss fights again are amazing, showing off a wide variety of designs and styles, however the repeated bosses and "gank" bosses often are frustrating, to what otherwise is almost a perfect experience.
    The visual design is again at times breathtaking, however its not the best looking of the ps5 generation, however more than passable!
    This is probably the most accessible of the Fromsoft games, with the most options ever for newcomers (Use magic ;)), and this is probably why it has gained the biggest following yet for a Fromsoft game.

    Would definitely recommend for people curious or interested in the series but have always been to nervous to try!    … Expand
  52. logarius4022
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    uma obra prima ,mas Otimização não esta muito boa no pc, mas como eu jogo no ps4 fat esta liso .
  53. Torres1225
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Buena ambientación, arte increíble, jefes espectaculares pero necesita mejorar su optimización
  54. gregouille123
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Super expérience et une envie de découvrir a chaques instants. Le challenge est là et reste fidèle à la lignée from software
  55. Xander_freak
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring
    Es mucho más que un juego De Rol Y Difícil.
    Si tiene caidas de frame pero que juego no lo tiene. Es un desguste morir una y otra vez,vale la pena por recorrer su escenarios y escuchar esas melodias de las que esta compuesta. Tiene un poco de cada franquicia de fromsotfware Desde dark souls hasta bloodborne. Llevo pocas horas jugando y hasta ahora es un disfrute total. El unico    Elden Ring
    Es mucho más que un juego De Rol Y Difícil.
    Si tiene caidas de frame pero que juego no lo tiene.
    Es un desguste morir una y otra vez,vale la pena por recorrer su escenarios y escuchar esas melodias de las que esta compuesta.
    Tiene un poco de cada franquicia de fromsotfware

    Desde dark souls hasta bloodborne.
    Llevo pocas horas jugando y hasta ahora es un disfrute total.
    El unico pero que le pongo fue el remapeo de botones ya que al venir de dark souls o bloodborne quedamos acostumbrados a el.    … Expand
  56. Thatfrostybear
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    At about 25 hours poured into this game I can honestly say From software has done it again. This game is incredibly breathtaking while still being the most challenging game to date. Understandably some times the loot for doing a stress enduring task feels lack luster, the real reward is the accomplishment of success.
  57. gongali
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Combat is fun, stressful, and challenging and the world is huge and beautiful and filled with secret bosses and things to explore. Overall great game.
  58. 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
  59. Mattone_Merlo
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    I am 25 hours into the game and I want more and more and more. Being a player who usually likes to rush games filled with useless content, it IS something when a game convinces me that it is worth losing hours and hours looking for the smallest details hidden here and there. Elden Ring is kind of everything you have already seen in other Miyazaki games put together in a very smart way,I am 25 hours into the game and I want more and more and more. Being a player who usually likes to rush games filled with useless content, it IS something when a game convinces me that it is worth losing hours and hours looking for the smallest details hidden here and there. Elden Ring is kind of everything you have already seen in other Miyazaki games put together in a very smart way, plus an incredible blend of open world landscape and intelligent level design. Legacy dungeons are just what you would expect from a From Software game, with an added dimension of verticality and an even more complex construction, while outside the dungeons you have a vast world full of secrets and dangers (with respective rewards). After 15 hours I went back to the first area and found A LOT of things left to do, and none of them were boring or useless (unlike most open world games). The only problems are really "just" technical. I hope they will be solved soon enough, but it IS quite a scandal that a cross-gen game does not run properly on any platform. On horse there is massive pop-in, as well as when you respawn, and frame drops are far from being rare even in performance mode. At least, I found there is less input lag and much faster loadings (thanks to PS5 SSD). Dying is less painful now that you can respawn in less than 5 seconds.… Expand
  60. adamnshame
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    They have taken the winning formula of their previous games: breath-taking varied locations, a ridiculous range of enemies, difficult but rewarding combat, and way too much choice, then added even more choice. The game world is truly spectacular, with each environment being beautiful in its own way. I'm about 15 bosses in and they're exactly what I'd expect from a Soulsborne game so noThey have taken the winning formula of their previous games: breath-taking varied locations, a ridiculous range of enemies, difficult but rewarding combat, and way too much choice, then added even more choice. The game world is truly spectacular, with each environment being beautiful in its own way. I'm about 15 bosses in and they're exactly what I'd expect from a Soulsborne game so no complaints there. The combat is as good as their other games, but feels fresh and more customisable with additions like ashes of war, spirit ashes, the wondrous physick flask, and cracked/other pots. The thing that really sets this game apart is the endless variety of the world, there is a ridiculous amount of meaningful, distinct content. You'll very much have the "just one more cave" urges that made Skyrim so popular. I have seen some reviewers complain about the graphics and framerate but both have been perfect for me.… Expand
  61. Nicko970
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    I own the game on ps5, and I’m roughly 17 hours in, I can personally say that my experience has been amazing, every few minutes the game hitches and the frame rate drops to maybe 45 fps at the most worse of cases (running on performance mode). But I’ve only experienced that maybe a handful of times when the screen if chock full of enemies and a lot of special effects… is unfortunate, butI own the game on ps5, and I’m roughly 17 hours in, I can personally say that my experience has been amazing, every few minutes the game hitches and the frame rate drops to maybe 45 fps at the most worse of cases (running on performance mode). But I’ve only experienced that maybe a handful of times when the screen if chock full of enemies and a lot of special effects… is unfortunate, but FromSoft are onto it. I believe any PS5 player who says it’s unplayable is bs. I’ve watched streamers on pc have full frame lockups during boss battles.


    Actual review time.

    I’ve played demon souls a handful of times, currently struggling with blood borne, and finally getting good at sekiro, never actually finished a dark souls though, use to get way to mad and never pick up the titles again.

    I won’t lie, Elden Ring? She hits hard as well, punishing at worst. But maybe I’ve just grown up a little but I find so much joy in the challenge, and once I overcome that one guy who’s been wiping the floor with me, I feel I stoppable until I meet his cousin 30 seconds later I’ll walk up on a boss and have my ass beat. But that okay, I’ll level up and come back later, that is how this game is meant to be played, Margit, the first boss will beat your ass unless you chose a ranged/sorcery class and build upon it. Go explore the world, it truly is amazing, but not perfect. Nearly everything you can see I’ve virtually every vista is touchable, apart from water, tarnished sink like halo Spartans. There are fun enemy’s and characters peppered everywhere, some don’t come out until a specific time of day, The graphics, this ain’t no horizon forbidden west, but you shouldn’t have expected that, graphics is not what souls/borne is about, the mechanics and gameplay with a flood of wacky characters and lore….. and death. I’m running performance mode, on ps5 on a 4K hdr tv. And i can say with confidence it IS an upgrade from all previous in visuals, especially in the effects and animations. All others compare it to The Demon Souls remake, but that’s not a fair comparison, that was made by a seperate dev team, under supervision of Sony, making A CONSOLE LAUNCH TITLE! Of course it will be stunning, and take full advantage of the hardware and software, it was a software flex for Sony. As well as a faithful REMAKE of a cult classic by another team.

    Overall, Elden Ring has been a blast, and I’m only like 18% completed. If you enjoy the souls genre, get it, and play it, if you need to wait for patches, then do so. It will still be worth it. 9/10, due to the performance hiccups, and only time will let if the entry becomes a 10/10, a true cult classic.    … Expand
  62. Oishii_Somen
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    People nowadays care too much performance and graphics because few stutters here and there does not condone a negative score
    there are ligament reasons why you can not like the game complaining about graphics is next level entitlement
  63. IRenan04
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Este juego es un claro ejemplo de que no necesitas gráficos de ultima generación para provocar impacto y ser un buen titulo. La ambientación sombría y oscura de la saga Dark Souls se hace presente en todo momento, los enemigos demacrados y torturados recuerdan a Bloodborne, la capacidad de explorar sin limite de estamina es un excelente ejemplo de Sekiro.
    En efecto, no puede ser un 10/10,    Este juego es un claro ejemplo de que no necesitas gráficos de ultima generación para provocar impacto y ser un buen titulo. La ambientación sombría y oscura de la saga Dark Souls se hace presente en todo momento, los enemigos demacrados y torturados recuerdan a Bloodborne, la capacidad de explorar sin limite de estamina es un excelente ejemplo de Sekiro.
    En efecto, no puede ser un 10/10, ya que estamos hablando de un juego que debuta en consolas de ultima generación, mas su banda sonora, dificultad y apartado artístico es suficiente para valerle muchos puntos a favor en el mundo de los Soulslike. Sin duda un excelente 9/10.    … Expand
  64. TraumaLoop
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    I'm a fan of Fromsoft games, so I'm biased. I waited with great anticipation for this game for nearly 4 years since its announcement, and my high hopes and expectations were not just met but exceeded. These games are not for everyone, and Elden Ring is not an exception just because it's open-world. But for me, I'd infinitely prefer a game like Elden Ring over something like Assassin'sI'm a fan of Fromsoft games, so I'm biased. I waited with great anticipation for this game for nearly 4 years since its announcement, and my high hopes and expectations were not just met but exceeded. These games are not for everyone, and Elden Ring is not an exception just because it's open-world. But for me, I'd infinitely prefer a game like Elden Ring over something like Assassin's Creed (No hate, just not for me). To me, this is the closest thing to the perfect ARPG out there - my only complaints are with the performance issues on PC. Unstable framerate, crashes, and invisible enemies in the open world - I've experienced all of these and they're not so minor as to not deserve scrutiny. I only docked 1 point for these issues because the rest of the game is so strong to me, and offers such a colossal amount of content, that I want to express how good the actual game is at a glance.… Expand
  65. shady1
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    good game that's fun to play and is challenging if you're looking for something you'll play for a bit try this out it might be challenging if you've never played one of these games but i would definitely recommend i am giving it a 9 and not a 10 because this game might not be for everyone but definitely worth trying
  66. cohloy
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    It is a very good game. However, if you don't understand what you're getting into with a FromSoftware game, DO NOT BUY IT!! It is a DIFFICULT game that is not going to hold you hand and tell you exactly what to do. Unfortunately, Many people bought this game without understanding what it was and thinking you would just be flying around on dragons and obliterating enemies.

    If you want a    It is a very good game. However, if you don't understand what you're getting into with a FromSoftware game, DO NOT BUY IT!! It is a DIFFICULT game that is not going to hold you hand and tell you exactly what to do. Unfortunately, Many people bought this game without understanding what it was and thinking you would just be flying around on dragons and obliterating enemies.

    If you want a game that requires you to THINK and OVERCOME CHALLENGE, this is the game for you. However, if you want a game with quest markers, repetitive side content, and easy combat where you can just turn your brain off and screw around in an open world (not that there is anything wrong with that), you will be SEVERELY DISSAPOINTED!!    … Expand
  67. Foofarley_5
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    This game is the definition of fun, and addictive. I've sunk too much hours into this game already. I was a huge fan of DS3 and this game just feels like The best of the best of all the souls games. The only reason why i'm not giving this review a perfect 10, is because I played this on the xbox one and the frame rates at times were awful. Other than that, I have nothing to complain about.
  68. DarkkLion
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me corre bien con una 1050 y el game play es un deleite. No hay duda que es la joya de la corona de forma software, literal tomaron lo mejor de cada uno de sus juegos y los pulieron para wsta entrega… Expand
  69. YokaiBEATS
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Yeah, the performance sucks. The graphics are also far from what a game released in 2022 should look like and that’s why I’m rating it with 9 instead of 10. But holy sh*t, is this game good! The open world, the lore you have to discover by yourself and so much more make Elden Ring the ultimate Souls game. To everyone saying that there is no story and too little explanation on what to do:Yeah, the performance sucks. The graphics are also far from what a game released in 2022 should look like and that’s why I’m rating it with 9 instead of 10. But holy sh*t, is this game good! The open world, the lore you have to discover by yourself and so much more make Elden Ring the ultimate Souls game. To everyone saying that there is no story and too little explanation on what to do: You are most likely new to this series and that’s why you need to take yourself some time to understand the games mechanics and lore properly. The game may be considered as an open world rpg, but since it is so different from other games of that category, it fits itself into a whole new subgenre that might feel weird to people who are not familiar to the Souls series. That’s why it’s important to get familiar with it to truly enjoy the experience Elden Ring has to offer.… Expand
  70. Mike2290
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    The new innovation of FS is surprising, it breaks the tradition of each previous installment of FS, the world is very addictive, the graphics are well done for this installment, it is very very beautiful visually, there are several frame drops but that does not prevent us from continuing to advance and exploring in this magnificent world of souls, I hope everything is fixed with theThe new innovation of FS is surprising, it breaks the tradition of each previous installment of FS, the world is very addictive, the graphics are well done for this installment, it is very very beautiful visually, there are several frame drops but that does not prevent us from continuing to advance and exploring in this magnificent world of souls, I hope everything is fixed with the patches, thanks for such a spectacular game FromSoftware.… Expand
  71. peetree
    Apr 18, 2022
    9
    graphics look dark and dull, could easily pass for a game made 10 years ago. I keep it on performance mode favoring frame rate. Frame rate still drops noticeably often. I'm on PS5, what part of this game is pushing limitations? I don't see it. This is my first Dark Souls game so I know I still have a lot to learn as far as gameplay goes but it seems just alright so far. Controls aren'tgraphics look dark and dull, could easily pass for a game made 10 years ago. I keep it on performance mode favoring frame rate. Frame rate still drops noticeably often. I'm on PS5, what part of this game is pushing limitations? I don't see it. This is my first Dark Souls game so I know I still have a lot to learn as far as gameplay goes but it seems just alright so far. Controls aren't really intuitive, enemies look stiff and lifeless. IDK I guess playing HZD then going to this a week later is a shock. IK its apples and oranges but this doesn't feel like a game made in 2022 and anyone giving it a 10.. 10 for WHAT?

    EDIT- updating from 8 to 9. now have 160 hours in. This game is awesome, graphics still annoy me a bit but I totally understand all the 10/10s now    … Expand
  72. Nudoru
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. el mejor juego de la puta historia, lo único con lo que no estoy conforme es que luego de matar a godrick se pierde un poco el rumbo y pasas horas y horas yendo a zonas innecesarias, otra cosa que odio es que la muerte por altura aveces es media injusta porque yo podría hacer el sendo Parkour con el caballo y al pisar el piso me muero por caída sin razón, eso me encabrona he perdido muchas almas por eso… Expand
  73. FancyGorilla96
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Visual-7.5/10 amazing scenery and detailing but facials still leave a bit to be desired.

    Gameplay-10/10 very fluid, responsive and tight. Almost any playstyle being viable with a bit of effort. Easy to understand but hard to master.

    Story-9/10 Don't wanna say much for spoilers but has very interesting reveals as you go through.
  74. Bilathenio
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    40 hours in and I’m still constantly discovering new things, the atmosphere in some areas is unparalleled, the bosses are hard and can be frustrating but they never feel unfair. If you’re not into lots of trial and error or looking for an easy pick up and play game this probably isn’t the one for you. I wouldn’t call myself a particularly good souls gamer but with enough willpower or40 hours in and I’m still constantly discovering new things, the atmosphere in some areas is unparalleled, the bosses are hard and can be frustrating but they never feel unfair. If you’re not into lots of trial and error or looking for an easy pick up and play game this probably isn’t the one for you. I wouldn’t call myself a particularly good souls gamer but with enough willpower or cheesing if you have to you can make it through. For people saying character design is bad or there’s an empty open world it’s not true, many people couldn’t make it past the first or second boss and it left a bad taste in their mouth seeing other people progress and have fun, these games aren’t for everyone and that’s ok but reviewbombing is just dumb. The graphics aren’t the most amazing but personally that doesn’t really matter to me. I played on PS5 and haven’t seen any noticeable graphical issues but I’ve heard PC port is a little rough but being patched. Overall lots of fun and when you get tired of being smacked by a boss there’s a huge world with many secrets to discover.… Expand
  75. LuvGrey
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    a great game with tons of stories hidden away. and great enemy design
    also WE CAN JUMP NOW. HOLY COW
    I have encountered some stuttering and freezes. but not enough to take away from my enjoyment of the game
  76. JohnZarb
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Por enquanto é 9, talvez esta nota suba enquanto avanço no game ou até piore, mas estou gostando muito da experiência no momento… Expand
  77. Manu_L
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    The openworld is so fun to explore - kind of like Breath of the Wild. Everywhere I go I find something new to explore. The story is a typical Dark Souls Story - so dont expect something new here. The only slighty annoying thing are the little bit outdated graphics of the game - but let's be honest FromSoftware games never had the best graphics and their games did not not get famous becauseThe openworld is so fun to explore - kind of like Breath of the Wild. Everywhere I go I find something new to explore. The story is a typical Dark Souls Story - so dont expect something new here. The only slighty annoying thing are the little bit outdated graphics of the game - but let's be honest FromSoftware games never had the best graphics and their games did not not get famous because of them.… Expand
  78. Samiandr
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Très bon jeu, dans la lignée des autres jeux du studio , un peu plus accessible que les autres
  79. Diarmuid
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Probably the most outstanding game I ever played, from world building to gameplay, graphics and soundtracks. Camera can still be improved.
  80. NoctGamingHD
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    A extremely Amazing game, that has immense difficulty for the newer player to Souls game, But bring a amazing standard to Souls Gaming that hasn't been ment before, Give it, it can be frustrating at the beginning, but once you get though the world opens amazingly well, with a vast open world with many secrets and dungeons to explore with a wide variety bosses. Class building isA extremely Amazing game, that has immense difficulty for the newer player to Souls game, But bring a amazing standard to Souls Gaming that hasn't been ment before, Give it, it can be frustrating at the beginning, but once you get though the world opens amazingly well, with a vast open world with many secrets and dungeons to explore with a wide variety bosses. Class building is surprisingly at one of it best states since Demon souls, with a such a vast choice option that any build can be viable with time and effort. Armor cosmetic could leave much to be desire but make up for it with the mix matching style, but more then make up to it for it weapon system and balance. Despite it low amount of bosses the replay vaule is extrememly high with the vast choice building of builds. Storywise, leave a bit to desire, but make up for it with it indepth lore with the sub characters, allowing for your imagination to run free with what your tarnished back story!!! overrall a amazing game worth your buck!!!… Expand
  81. TankatheGreat
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Ignore all of these terribly made negative reviews youre seeing. This game is a masterpiece and I highly suspect the majority of them are from people who have struggled to get past the first boss alone and have been stuck wandering the beginning areas of the game. The world of Elden Ring is expansive and lively, from countless enemies around almost every corner to 83 bosses in total, 77 ofIgnore all of these terribly made negative reviews youre seeing. This game is a masterpiece and I highly suspect the majority of them are from people who have struggled to get past the first boss alone and have been stuck wandering the beginning areas of the game. The world of Elden Ring is expansive and lively, from countless enemies around almost every corner to 83 bosses in total, 77 of which are completely unique from one another, to the huge amount of NPC’s both hidden and in plain view for you to interact with. Elden Ring is the totality of everything From Soft has learned over the decades of making the Soulsborne games and put them all together for both veterans of the series and newcomers to enjoy. This game however is not for the faint of heart, you will grow frustrated with bosses or enemies at points, that’s a staple of any Soulsborne game and that’s what brings so much enjoyment out of it when you finally overcome that boss you spent an extended amount of time on, just to turn around and get knocked back down by the next area of enemies or bosses. It’s a rollercoaster ride of pain and excitement all at once. That’s not even going into depth on the sheer amount of lore and Easter eggs that are hidden in the game. My only knock is that sure there are some technical issues here and there and the graphics aren’t the best we’ve ever seen but the issues are nothing patches to the game can’t fix, many of these issues are already being looked into by From Software as well. Moral of the review is that this game is worth every single penny spent on it and will bring you hours, days and possibly even weeks of enjoyment, pain, excitement and frustration in all of the right ways on just your first play through alone.… Expand
  82. Monty_mole2121
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Elden ring is a phenomenal game, the level of freedom reminds me of breath of the wild, such as having unrestricted access to the open world (with minor exceptions) this all leads to a game where you truly don't know what will happen next as chests and teleport you across the map and large underground caverns can take you to brand new areas way before you should've been there. But theElden ring is a phenomenal game, the level of freedom reminds me of breath of the wild, such as having unrestricted access to the open world (with minor exceptions) this all leads to a game where you truly don't know what will happen next as chests and teleport you across the map and large underground caverns can take you to brand new areas way before you should've been there. But the place where elden ring shines most is the combat. The gaurd counter move adds so much to the core gameplay and can help you turn the tide similar to a parry. Overall i would highly recommend this game for any die hard from soft fan's… Expand
  83. shaoyu_leon
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Hard，Annoying，Smart map design ，Fulfillment from the chanllages. It's an ultimate Dark Soul like game. Needing a long time to adapt if you haven't touch Dark Soul like game.
  84. Phoenix81
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Fantastic world with Very nice gameplay and story
    There is a few problem but its not so important
    to prevent you from playing this beautiful game.
  85. Stup
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Awesome game, a bit hard but it's a From Software.
    GOTY 2022 and more sure !
  86. ComfyChriis
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Is Elden Ring "just" an open world Dark Souls? Yes.

    First lets talk about the dungeons and castles, generally speaking the close quarter areas. They are what you would expect from a like, many different paths to choose with many different and difficult enemies inside. Just perfection. Then we have the open world. The open world is OK. It is not bad but also not great either.    Is Elden Ring "just" an open world Dark Souls? Yes.

    First lets talk about the dungeons and castles, generally speaking the close quarter areas.

    They are what you would expect from a like, many different paths to choose with many different and difficult enemies inside. Just perfection.

    Then we have the open world.

    The open world is OK. It is not bad but also not great either.

    You have some roaming enemies, some bigger and badder than others.

    The open world might throw some souls players off because they are not used to so much freedom.

    But this is the point that makes Elden Ring good.

    You WANT to see what is behind that corner, what is inside that cave, what is over there, the freedom

    From Software has given is amazing.

    Concluding:

    Elden Ring is a good game. In some areas, just what you expect from a Souls game, the open world might throw you a bit off, but the same open world can suck you in into the world of Elden Ring    … Expand
  87. Musabb
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    It's Dark Souls DNA with a truly vast and dense open world and many more options to grow your character and level your skills before diving into the deep challenges of the story. It's incredibly addictive and fun.

    The only things preventing an unabashed "10" are the performance issues on PC (my PS5 is fine) that are being actively addressed with patches as I write this.
  88. heroigamer
    Jul 22, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring é muito mais que um Dark Souls 4. Ele é a experiência definitiva do gênero Souls Like, trazendo todos os feedbacks da comunidade e ampliando consideravelmente tudo que já vimos antes. Não se trata de um jogo com dificuldade abusiva e estressante, apesar disso é sim desafiador. Ainda mais se levarmos em conta a quantidade extraordinária de chefes que estão no jogo. IndependenteElden Ring é muito mais que um Dark Souls 4. Ele é a experiência definitiva do gênero Souls Like, trazendo todos os feedbacks da comunidade e ampliando consideravelmente tudo que já vimos antes. Não se trata de um jogo com dificuldade abusiva e estressante, apesar disso é sim desafiador. Ainda mais se levarmos em conta a quantidade extraordinária de chefes que estão no jogo. Independente se você prefere ir de modo cooperativo ou solo, esse jogo te traz opções para que sua experiência seja satisfatória e gratificante. Elden Ring é, sem dúvidas, um jogo glorioso e traz o melhor do seu estilo, ampliando os leques do que já sabíamos sobre Souls Like.… Expand
  89. Nivooo
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    I’m only 20 hours in, a lot of exploring, fighting various enemies, and sight seeing will be presented before you.
    A solid 9/10, a bug here and there, and of course the frustration of playing fromsoft games.
    Going into it, keep in mind that it’s meant to be difficult, but always surpassable, you just gotta apply what you know from ALL previous Fromsoft games.
  90. LameOpportunist
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    This game is great. It is the best game made by the developer From Software so far.
    The open world is huge. The environment are beautiful and well rendered. The atmosphere and the music are godly level. For the first time we have a map, which on top is gorgeous.
    However this is a from Software game to its core. Difficult, sometimes unfair, story is there but you need to look for it.    This game is great. It is the best game made by the developer From Software so far.
    The open world is huge. The environment are beautiful and well rendered. The atmosphere and the music are godly level. For the first time we have a map, which on top is gorgeous.

    However this is a from Software game to its core. Difficult, sometimes unfair, story is there but you need to look for it.
    It is just not a game for everyone.
    I get the feeling that many people were expecting an assassins' creed or Horizon Zero down type of experience, and feel tricked because this is not the game they wanted.
    The criticism is fair and valid but should not be a reason to review bond and game that is very good.
    We can argue how much but anywhere from 8 to 9.5 seems fair to me.    … Expand
  91. Zhacrox
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - Me gustó mucho, es lo que me esperaba; Dark Souls de mundo abierto. La única pifia creo que son los bajones de fps (que aveces dan en Bosses y ahí si que te cagan)… Expand
  92. Ianfish20
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    If you are review boming this game becouse of difficulty watch this https://youtu.be/pKyKGuGU4bw

    This games graphics I have played for 20 hour's now Defeating bosses with friends is so satafying
  93. mciolroy
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
  94. Holly_Marie
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my first souls game and the best way to review this is to tell you what has happened, so here we go. Very minor spoilers.

    Character creation was good and I created Isabelle. It was kinda hard to make her pretty, but this is standard these days and there is lots of options at least. It’s passable if not exceptional. Then we get a cool cutscene telling us to find the Elden ring, very dramatic and it was a good scene. I started in a little chapel and got to look around an area before I met the first ‘boss’, a giant spider with lots of swords that killed me very quickly which apparently is a dark souls thing.

    I woke up in a grave where there was a small tutorial and killable boss and then went up on a lift... and wow, huge big world. I got told to head north to a castle but I’m free to go anywhere. Walking the path to the north is a man on a horse. And here is the thing. Seems like I could kill it with my starter gear. But he is very tough. I would have to fight and die and learn and repeat, for a while. Or.... I can sneak around and completely ignore him seemingly forever. Or... I can go somewhere else, get some better stats and gear and come back and challenge him when I’m stronger. Which is what I choose.

    So I decide to look around first. Down south there is a beach.. to the east a forest... ruins to the west.. I found a little cave with a wolf man boss and while he killed me too, he was easier than the horse and after a few tries he was dead and I looted a talisman that helps me against fire, was quite rewarding I thought, nice buzz from killing the boss.

    Now I found a camp with enemy soldiers and take their armor. I also got my weapon, the ‘flail’ which is ball on chain, and after getting the stats to use it I’m feeling stronger. I also got to summon a pack of wolves. I tried the horse guy again but he’s still a bit much so I am going to look somewhere else.

    So, to me this is super fun. I’m very immersed, very challenged, I’m searching caves and fighting bosses and getting loot. I’ve seen a HUGE dragon and the horse guy is waiting for me, as is apparently the first real boss who I haven’t even seen yet in 15 or so hours. Now a lot of the reviews are about the performance. World, music, graphics and gameplay is great but there are performance issues for sure. Sometimes the grass just appears under me, and sometimes the frames stutter a bit. I found that this doesn’t affect my game that much. It’s not often enough that it matters to me personally, but I do understand that should exclude it from 10/10. It is noticeable, and also the ‘quality’ mode is unplayable compared to performance mode, so it does need to take a point off just in terms of overall quality of the game. I also did struggle with the character creation like I mentioned, the females are too masculine by default and perhaps this is a design choice, but I like to create characters that look a bit like me and they’re not allowing that here. Not sure if this is a political statement or why, but really feels weird you can’t just say it’s a female body and have it look like a girl. But when this is the main issue then have to say the game is good! I happily give it 9/10 honestly. I’m enjoying it a lot and when I’m not playing I’m thinking about what I’m going to do next.    … Expand
  95. LucasBudart
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Superou todas minhas expectativas. Melhor direção de arte que já vi (por mais que não seja os melhores gráficos que já vi). Mundo aberto RIDICULAMENTE BOM.

    Perfeito? Não. Mocap praticamente inexistente e otimização fraquíssima. Infelizmente acho que isso nunca será o foco de jogos do oriente, mas nada que rebaixe o jogo.
  96. CanthanWarrior
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    If you love fromsoft games, this wont be any different, great take on the genre, you might have a little bit short of a hundred hours worth of content for a first playthrough, and a lot of possibilities for replayability. Great experience !
  97. Aldebaran92
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Things you need to know if you are a beginner:

    The game is not easy, but it is not difficult either. it's probably one of the most accessible From Software games ever. Take your time to learn the game mechanics and you won't regret it. Remember it is an RPG and tactics matter. For those who have already played DS, it could be a "more of the same", but it is much improved in the    Things you need to know if you are a beginner:

    The game is not easy, but it is not difficult either.
    it's probably one of the most accessible From Software games ever. Take your time to learn the game mechanics and you won't regret it. Remember it is an RPG and tactics matter.

    For those who have already played DS, it could be a "more of the same", but it is much improved in the mechanics and in the possibilities of the game.

    The open world isn't perfect, but it makes you want to constantly explore it.

    It has some technical flaws, but it will certainly be improved with patches in the coming weeks.    … Expand
  98. GinStAd
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    After plying around 18 hours I can say that this Is the best souls game available, the game has some performance problems but they are not affecting the gameplay at all and are minor when you play with the performance setting enabled, the graphics are not great but the art style Is beutiful, in any way this looks like a PS3 game, the graphics are a little more like DS3 which Is not bad butAfter plying around 18 hours I can say that this Is the best souls game available, the game has some performance problems but they are not affecting the gameplay at all and are minor when you play with the performance setting enabled, the graphics are not great but the art style Is beutiful, in any way this looks like a PS3 game, the graphics are a little more like DS3 which Is not bad but not great like demons souls remake, when you explore the map and dungeons you find weapons and level up making the game not as difficulty as the other souls games, I love this game as a souls fan, this is not a game for casual gamers that is why we see a lot of people complaining here.… Expand
  99. Donelaitis_
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Tough break for Horizon Forbidden West, coming out a week before Elden Ring. Both are fantastic games, but from the moment my copy of Elden Ring arrived, I haven't touched the former. Elden Ring isn't perfect, but it is easily my favorite souls-like game, with Bloodborne coming in second. I'll quickly address the review bombers: most of these 0 scores are clearly bad faith and shouldn't beTough break for Horizon Forbidden West, coming out a week before Elden Ring. Both are fantastic games, but from the moment my copy of Elden Ring arrived, I haven't touched the former. Elden Ring isn't perfect, but it is easily my favorite souls-like game, with Bloodborne coming in second. I'll quickly address the review bombers: most of these 0 scores are clearly bad faith and shouldn't be entertained. On the PS5, I haven't had any performance issues in my 80 hours of gameplay, although I have seen some minor bugs like pop-in which I'm sure will be addressed with future patches. And that's that. For the positives, there are so many. Here are a few of mine that I haven't seen mentioned:

    1) HORSE COMBAT. This is by far the coolest addition to the game. It's not mechanically complex, but man it's entertaining to mow down an enemy camp like a 12th century marauder on horseback. And boss battles on horseback, of which there are MANY, take on an epic and high-stakes nature I hadn't previously experienced in a souls-like game.

    2) Seamless blend of linear and non-linear gameplay. Some open world games, like GTA 5 and RDR2, do this very poorly. Linear indoor sections feel like an afterthought and the on-the-rails nature of the action kills any sense of tension. In Elden Ring, linear indoor areas and non-linear outdoors areas work seamlessly together to vary up the gameplay. For instance, you're free to wander the open map and engage or not engage enemies as you see fit. But then you venture into a massive castle, or an underground city, and the game takes on the tension, suspense, and danger of previous souls-likes, with traps, ambushes, and puzzles. It's great.

    3) An open world game that doesn't hold your hand. Take Horizon for example. Anytime you arrive at a new location, NPCs and points of interest are automatically marked for you on the map with a ?. Quests are listed in the quest log. This is all very convenient, but for me it takes away from the immersion. Quests become a tedious laundry list to complete. Not in Elden Ring though. No quest markers. No quest logs. The only hints you receive are organically in-game and it's up to you to remember them. Just like in REAL LIFE, right?? It's a great concept and encourages you to scour every inch of the detailed world for hidden dungeon entrances, NPCs, merchants, and bosses.

    As I said above, Elden Ring isn't a perfect game, but it's probably my favorite open world game, BOTW included. I hope this short review has piqued your interest! Don't let the bad faith actors dissuade you.    … Expand
  100. Caravaneer
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring is phenomenal. While maybe not being the most innovative life changing experience some critics would have you believe. Despite all the technical flaws I believe it stands above and From Software have delivered a master piece. While I do feel it may be too early to post my opinion, I’ve spent 40 hours in the game with no end in sight, I felt the need to post in support as reviewElden Ring is phenomenal. While maybe not being the most innovative life changing experience some critics would have you believe. Despite all the technical flaws I believe it stands above and From Software have delivered a master piece. While I do feel it may be too early to post my opinion, I’ve spent 40 hours in the game with no end in sight, I felt the need to post in support as review bombers run rampant. Is this game for everybody? No it’s not.
    Is this one of the best souls experiences of all time? Personally yes, I believe From Soft has only gotten better with each entry, sekiro being my favorite all around.
    In reality this is just dark souls 4 but as anyone who was looking forward to this can tell you, that’s exactly what we wanted.
    If you want a game that doesn’t hold your hand and doesn’t stop you every 5 minutes to remind you of your goals or where to go, and a game that has a satisfying loop of explore, battle, loot, level. This is the game for you. With an open world that so far is unfathomably large detailed and interesting and some of the most interesting enemy and boss encounters in the series. With a ton more freedom to how to build a character. This is easily an all time classic soulsborne experience. The last thing I’ll say is a lot of people complain about the lack of quest logs, mini map, and general map markers, but the game does actually do a very good job of guiding you and keeping you on track. I am the kind of person who gets fatigued by seeing all the incomplete quests and areas I still have to explore, and Elden Ring simply allows you to wander and get lost without asking you to stop and collect 1/500 something’s for a reward. I only have maybe 1/3 or less of the map uncovered with 40 hours in and I have yet to not be surprised around every corner.    … Expand
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    100
    Elden Ring is simply a game that the player naturally adapts to their own style of play. Challenging at times, vicious at others, but mostly incredibly fun. The enjoyable pace makes the hours of play pass by like water, and each path opens up a few more, only to come together again after a fair amount of exploration before the next big reveal. [Issue#318]
  2. Cubed3
    Jun 2, 2023
    90
    Elden Ring serves as a testament to open world video game design. There is a true sense of accomplishment once that rock-hard enemy has been slain and, something that compels a player to relentlessly do it over and over again until they succeed is truly rewarding. The world is humongous and an epitome of how exploration should be encouraged, by intriguing players to see what is over the hill. Elden Ring is an unmissable, must-play, gaming experience with surprises galore.
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  3. T3
    Aug 11, 2022
    80
    Elden Ring's engaging combat, mythology and dynamite orchestral soundtrack goes a long way to overshadow an aggressive open world that punishes exploration from the beaten path. Fans of the Souls genre are in for a treat, while newcomers will need to persist to reap the benefits.
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