Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

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  1. JELLYDALE
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei no últimos tempos bom demais, nossa senhora melhor que sexo
  2. TrueGamer1
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    By far the best out of the series. Never had a game make me drop my jaw as much as elden ring (and trust, I've played ALOT of games). The art and world design is next level, while it may look simple at first, after the castle everything changes. The bosses are next level to, there are multiple that in any other game, you'd expect it to be the final boss. Granted it's not, you are onlyBy far the best out of the series. Never had a game make me drop my jaw as much as elden ring (and trust, I've played ALOT of games). The art and world design is next level, while it may look simple at first, after the castle everything changes. The bosses are next level to, there are multiple that in any other game, you'd expect it to be the final boss. Granted it's not, you are only getting started. Lol, The designs, moves and abilities just leave you there in awe..
    Would without question recommend this game to anyone! Granted I will say, this game doesnt hold your hand. It doesn't tell you where to go besides a vague yellow light (grace) or if you skipped something. It really makes you feel like you are truly in control of your own story. You get to choose your own path right at the get go. Also combat is MASSIVELY improved from the past games. There are SO many different melee abilities or spells that really change up the game!
    Personally, I'll never forget my experiences playing this game, it makes me feel like a kid again, actually staying up all night to get past a certain point.
    Games like these only come once in a generation. If I was you, I wouldn't miss out on this masterpiece! 10/10. Also if you are worried about framerate, dont be. It's very rare and only in certain areas. Even then it's not bad at all and knowing fromsoftware, I'm sure it'll get fixed soon.    … Expand
  3. Lightning_Felix
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    Absolutely magnificent game, it truly would have deserved a 10 from me if it wouldn't have been for Bandai Namco, which, in 2022, still language lock the game and playing with Google Translate isn't much of an enjoyment.

    Spent a couple hundreds of dollars for the collector, couldn't have been more hyped to play, and as a foreigner in Japan (Happening to all SEA btw), I can just go *bip*    Absolutely magnificent game, it truly would have deserved a 10 from me if it wouldn't have been for Bandai Namco, which, in 2022, still language lock the game and playing with Google Translate isn't much of an enjoyment.

    Spent a couple hundreds of dollars for the collector, couldn't have been more hyped to play, and as a foreigner in Japan (Happening to all SEA btw), I can just go *bip* myself apparently, this is unacceptable and shouldn't be happening nowadays. I truly hope From Software never partner with them again.    … Expand
  4. bizcoche72
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    one of the best open worlds and games in all the videogames history. Masterclass.
  5. brhm
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    after 20h of playing that's the best game I've ever played ! it's literally dark souls + sekiro + bloodborne .
    fromsoftware did it !
  6. ForgedMeteorite
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is simply a masterpiece. It sums up all of fromsofts developing and brings it together to make a brand new experience.
  7. alessman
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    An experience that marries the intensity of From Software's previous games with an open world that regularly leads to moments of wonder. Dark fantasy may never have been done better. There is so much to see and so many surprises that it truly boggles the mind.

    Anyone familiar with a From Software game will find many of their signature staples in abundance, for better or worse, but    An experience that marries the intensity of From Software's previous games with an open world that regularly leads to moments of wonder. Dark fantasy may never have been done better. There is so much to see and so many surprises that it truly boggles the mind.

    Anyone familiar with a From Software game will find many of their signature staples in abundance, for better or worse, but mostly for the better. They have tried to trim the most annoying excesses while maintaining a high level of challenge for those who wish to seek that out.

    Going into too much detail would spoil things, but suffice it to say those of us already deep into this game are still only scratching the surface. With so many places to visit, enemies to battle, and playstyles to experiment with, this game is more than worth diving into ASAP.    … Expand
  8. arsenicNade
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Exactly what I was hoping the game would be. Absolutely incredible. I may be biased because of the thousands and thousands of hours I’ve spent in the soulsborne game but I truly do consider it a masterpiece. If you like souls games and wished there was a version that was open world, well look no further here it is.
  9. RRrpgManiax
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    I have never played any of the Souls games before, but being a connoisseur of RPGs and hearing of this supposedly legendary RPG series I felt it was time I finally bit the bullet. I figured with Martin penning the game's story it would be rather grand involving political intrigue and riveting tales of man's inner folly. Having grown up on D&D and CRPGs I expected to have a fair idea ofI have never played any of the Souls games before, but being a connoisseur of RPGs and hearing of this supposedly legendary RPG series I felt it was time I finally bit the bullet. I figured with Martin penning the game's story it would be rather grand involving political intrigue and riveting tales of man's inner folly. Having grown up on D&D and CRPGs I expected to have a fair idea of what I was getting into.

    Much to my surprise, I found a vast open world filled with nothing to do. I created my character to wander around some lifeless void. Oh, it looks rather grand the art direction is quite phenomenal though the textures muddied and the game is plagued with pop-ins as well. I am able to forgive the occasional jank for a good and true RPG. I however did not find one in this game. I'm not sure what constitutes for an RPG these days amongst the general public, but generally it's a game with roleplaying options of which this game seems to have none other than building your character's stats and skills.

    All problems are solved through this game's languid, ponderous, and clunky combat. No non-combat or social options in this supposed RPG. The exploration as as dull and lifeless as the world in which it inhabits. Some scant crafting materials to create some mediocre items with minimal stat gains. Undoubtedly the usual carrot and the stick seen in the MMO sphere influenced this trash itemization.

    The dungeons were quite interesting and a more linear experience and I killed Margit after ten or twelve tries. The game's molasses combat was made even more frustrating due to the various technical issues that plague this supposed RPG (Hint it's not an RPG it's just combat pornography) Your character's hitboxes are far too large causing the enemies to strike you frequently when you're clearly outside of their swing radius. There's also numerous frame rate drops making the game's sole feature of combat extremely difficult since the technical execution of the developers lack of talent is holding you back further than the difficulty of the game is.

    All in all this game is not an RPG, there are no roleplaying options. It's just combat pornography for the youth's violent masturbatory sadist rituals. If you have any class avoid this buggy mess like the plague it is and cast it into the fire! I for one got a full refund from my local gamestore, but I hope to save others the expense. We all know this game doesn't deserve a perfect score.

    Roleplay 0 out of 100
    Music 20 out of 100
    Story 0 out of 100
    Gameplay 0 out of 100

    Don't let reviewers beholden to the gaming industry cheat you hard working folks out of your money!    … Expand
  10. youngchipper
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Do not listen to the review bombers who have barely played if not played the game at all. I am absolutely in awe of this game. 30 hours in and the game keeps surprising me with how much quality content it has. I swear FromSoft finished this game a long time ago and just kept adding more and more to it. The world, weapons, magic, enemy design, map design(dungeons, castles, underworldsDo not listen to the review bombers who have barely played if not played the game at all. I am absolutely in awe of this game. 30 hours in and the game keeps surprising me with how much quality content it has. I swear FromSoft finished this game a long time ago and just kept adding more and more to it. The world, weapons, magic, enemy design, map design(dungeons, castles, underworlds etc.), NPCs, dialogue, voice acting etc. There isn't enough you can say about this game. We do not deserve this game as it is a cheat code for the greatest game of all time.… Expand
  11. Christian_torr6
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Best Game fromsoft
    The map and secrets are amazing, it feels familiar but better
    Excelente Game, can't miss it
  12. IncognitoCheez
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. Everything from the world design, art style, combat, story, voice acting, item design, sound design, and feeling of progression.

    Elden Ring is truly one of the best games ever made, and for me, it sits right next to Breath of the Wild as one of my favorite games ever made
  13. VideoGame567890
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Dont trust the haters and the review bombs lmao. Elden ring is amazing 9.9/10 especially on the PS5!
  14. BettyBouncer
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the best game I have played in at least ten years, maybe ever. Gameplay wise it is exactly what I expected and wished for. It is the combination of every good gameplay aspect of earlier souls games. You can roam freely in an open world in which every region feels and looks immensly different from the other regions. These regions are filled with content as well. I have comeElden Ring is the best game I have played in at least ten years, maybe ever. Gameplay wise it is exactly what I expected and wished for. It is the combination of every good gameplay aspect of earlier souls games. You can roam freely in an open world in which every region feels and looks immensly different from the other regions. These regions are filled with content as well. I have come back to earlier regions and almost always found a new dungeon or a new npc. While not every small corner in this world is filled with items or general secrets, you still get rewarded for exploration, but in a slightly broader scale than in the earlier From Software titles.

    Now performance:

    This game is currently being review bombed by people for multiple reasons. Mostly the performance on PC. It is only day 3 so I am certain that these issues will be fixed soon, especially with a company like From Software, who is always trying to listen to the community. Nevertheless, these issues do not suddenly turn this beautifully breathtaking game to a 0 points. Do not listen to these people. Whenever a big majority of people enjoy a game, other people start hating on this game because they want to be different. Please do not let yourself be influenced by them.    … Expand
  15. Skyllersy
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Yeah, that's it. We ate at the peak of gaming.

    This is it. It's all downhill from now.

    Elden ring is, with the lack of a better word, a masterpiece.

    Don't play it if you like skyrim, button mash and hack-and-slash games. This game is harder than you can probably handle.

    The game also does not hold your hand, at all.
    It's your adventure and your own path into becoming an Elden lord.
  16. Banan47
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    One of the most dangerous game after dota. Cos it takes all of your time.✓✓✓
  17. Carls_Jr
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que joguei na vida! Apesar de alguns bugs, creio que a Fromsoftware não vai ignorar os fans.
  18. Blusky
    Mar 1, 2022
    7
    I don't like it there's better games Fromsoftware over hyped! For sure I like Sakiro & Bloodborne & Souls before this.
  19. Leao
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo superestimado, modelagem esquisita, inimigos estranhos, muita bizarrice. Quedas de fps, engasgos... Gráfico de geração de ps3.… Expand
  20. rickter
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    An absolute Gallon of Milk. This game is the perfect mix of Bloodborne, Dark Souls, and Sekiro style combat systems that perfectly capture the difficulty while making it fair and far more fun.
  21. DMP89145
    Mar 1, 2022
    8
    Simply Incredible! 2022 GOTY easily! FS has brought together all the best elements of their IP into Elden Ring
  22. FAVORXIV
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Don’t read reviews of people **** about frame rate or graphics. They only care about those things and not the true experience of the game. This game is a masterpiece through and through. It feels like a real adventure. You can go anywhere you want. Yes it’s difficult, but it’s fair, and you can always go and do something else to level up and then come back and take care of business.Don’t read reviews of people **** about frame rate or graphics. They only care about those things and not the true experience of the game. This game is a masterpiece through and through. It feels like a real adventure. You can go anywhere you want. Yes it’s difficult, but it’s fair, and you can always go and do something else to level up and then come back and take care of business. This game is a game changer!… Expand
  23. SoulsEnjoyer
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Git gud or die trying

    I really don't see the point of people unwilling to learn the core gameplay mechanics going on here and review-bombing zeroes, please just go play Genshin Impact instead.
    You bought the game willingly, it's really nothing to whine about.
  24. Shakter
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    Incredible, simply a masterpiece, if you like the saga it is a must have, if you like how to handle the new era of open world it is still a must play, they can fix the pc issues.
  25. BangGoo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is AWESOME, AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. PERFECT!!! Everywhere is adventure point.
  26. 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
  27. Eienkei
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    Most overhyped & overrated game of all time!

    Have you played any Souls games? It's the exact same thing. The game cheats & unnecessarily frustrates you; there's no story, as usual, so not sure what George R R Martin has done in this collaboration. It all depends on repeating the same sequences and building muscle memory, but you know what I would do instead if I had so much time? I    Most overhyped & overrated game of all time!

    Have you played any Souls games? It's the exact same thing. The game cheats & unnecessarily frustrates you; there's no story, as usual, so not sure what George R R Martin has done in this collaboration.

    It all depends on repeating the same sequences and building muscle memory, but you know what I would do instead if I had so much time? I would learn to play an instrument and leverage muscle memory for something useful, not this nonsense!

    Graphics are dated, the gameplay is the same nonsense from 15 years ago and it's buggy as hell! If Cyberpunk had to be punished, how on earth this game is getting away with it?    … Expand
  28. Gimp
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Absolutely addicted to this game. This en captures the definition of adventure. The discovery of events supports that. And the action to land ratio is near perfect. Now some people say it is hard to know where to go in comparison to previous souls games. Which imo this game does not lack in that aspect. This game tells you where to go in many ways. For instance npc’s tell you criticalAbsolutely addicted to this game. This en captures the definition of adventure. The discovery of events supports that. And the action to land ratio is near perfect. Now some people say it is hard to know where to go in comparison to previous souls games. Which imo this game does not lack in that aspect. This game tells you where to go in many ways. For instance npc’s tell you critical information. If you for some reason don’t talk to npc’s ever. Then the sites of grace will tell you where to go on the map. This game’s art design is stunning. The overall game is the best game I’ve ever played.… Expand
  29. seandox
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    the game meets your expectations thanks fromsoftware dark souls 4
    good difficulty It is a challenge
    Accept
  30. Zacawill
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    This game is a huge GARBAGE, I had played for 16 hours where I got to level 40 and this stupid game delete all my save data. It is simply inconceivable in this generation that such BUGS occur. FromSoftware you should be ashamed!!
  31. ManicSkoobs
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    First off, I just wanted to start off by saying the people who claim the graphics in this game are bad don’t know what art style is I guess. Although there are most definitely hiccups as far as pop in goes, the game looks absolutely stunning. The biggest addition that really makes this game easier to enjoy is how charitable from soft is with checkpoints this time around. The most time it’sFirst off, I just wanted to start off by saying the people who claim the graphics in this game are bad don’t know what art style is I guess. Although there are most definitely hiccups as far as pop in goes, the game looks absolutely stunning. The biggest addition that really makes this game easier to enjoy is how charitable from soft is with checkpoints this time around. The most time it’s taken me to run back to a boss is about 30 seconds and those instances are few and far between which makes dying to hard bosses way less frustrating and tedious.

    All things said, Elden ring is an amalgamation of all from soft games so far thrown into an open world which feels as dense as it is wide.    … Expand
  32. JoeDerbyshire
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED! I would suggest not comparing it to other open world games as it creates a very different feeling from most if not all open world games. Instead I suggest going into the game with a blank slate and enjoying the adventure know that it's okay to make mistakes. and learn from them.
  33. plavor
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Definitely is the best game I've ever played. FromSoftware thank you for this masterpiece!!
  34. Nickade18
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    La cúspide de este tipo de juegos. Una versión definitiva de la mejor fórmula de videojuegos que han creado una categoría incluso, no hay mejor juego en este momento. La historias y la ambientación son precisas y envolventes, la banda sonora un placer y la jugabilidad la más versátil y entretenida jamás creada. 11/10
  35. chambers1708
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    If I could I would rate even higher. What a game! I am in love with it. I recommend a lot.
  36. Blkshp0214
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    About 80 hours in as of this review and the game is phenomenal. Absolutely my new favorite game ever. The world is vast and beautiful, the bosses are better than ever, the gameplay is first class (especially spells, major improvement over past fromsoft games), and the world is so incredibly rich with lore. If you are a fan of Soulslikes, this is the closest you can come to the perfect game.
  37. DbdIsbad
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Best game experience ever! Noob in this genre but proud I beat 20 bosses already :D like a lady!
  38. Justin10110
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The best of all from games put together! Beautiful environments and great combat
  39. 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
  40. Vincenzocolada
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Just amazing how they manage to keep it stupid simple and so complex at the same time! A real chef d'oeuvre
  41. RowanBlack
    Mar 1, 2022
    5
    Very pretty but after a while you feel the world is silent and alone, often feeling like a fantasy MMO with no other people playing. It's not that the game is bad just the world while surprising at times is often very quiet. It also seems to be a large map of "lets see what's over there and can I kill it?" I'm not sure what exactly is says about a game that the community is moreVery pretty but after a while you feel the world is silent and alone, often feeling like a fantasy MMO with no other people playing. It's not that the game is bad just the world while surprising at times is often very quiet. It also seems to be a large map of "lets see what's over there and can I kill it?" I'm not sure what exactly is says about a game that the community is more concerned with finding leveling exploit spots than discussing the game it's self. If you like a constant string of challenging combat this will be for you. Everyone else? It's okay to explorers their is a lot to see. Anyone who likes a game to give you an explanation of how things work and where things are...you will not find that.… Expand
  42. 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.
  43. felixmoysich
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    This game is very boring and mediocre.Controls are really bad,animation too. From the beginning on,you have to grind a lot to be able to beat the bosses,it is just stupid. I really liked DS1 and 3, but in this game everything seems random and generic. There are hardly any real goals to achieve,you are just wandering around without sense and reason, waiting for the next enemy horde toThis game is very boring and mediocre.Controls are really bad,animation too. From the beginning on,you have to grind a lot to be able to beat the bosses,it is just stupid. I really liked DS1 and 3, but in this game everything seems random and generic. There are hardly any real goals to achieve,you are just wandering around without sense and reason, waiting for the next enemy horde to slaughter. I really cannot understand how this game could get such high reviews,maybe it's a pandemic spread of people just having lost their minds over the last years.… Expand
  44. Flubby84
    Mar 1, 2022
    1
    No way does this game deserve a 97 critic score, pure madness.
    Very poorly optimised, it runs better in ps4 then ps5 ffs. Graphics are outdated, demon souls remake looks way better then this. Controls are jank.
    The game doesn’t even track your quests. You have to literally write it down in a journal to reference , I know the excuse is that it’s for pure immersion purpose, but honestly    No way does this game deserve a 97 critic score, pure madness.
    Very poorly optimised, it runs better in ps4 then ps5 ffs. Graphics are outdated, demon souls remake looks way better then this. Controls are jank.
    The game doesn’t even track your quests. You have to literally write it down in a journal to reference , I know the excuse is that it’s for pure immersion purpose, but honestly come on, that’s rediculous. You can’t pause the game either. What if I need the toilet, will I just crap myself, or go toilet come back and I’m dead.    … Expand
  45. darksoulr34
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    I am not a big open world fan but this is one of the best games(not just open world) I have ever played with insanely fun boss and gameplay
  46. rovermhc
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Gameplay...Dark Souls at it's best. If you love Dark Souls, then this is hands down a W. Atmosphere and world design is superg, art design is great, horse combat actually kinda fun, combat engaging and challenging. 60 hours and it's like the game that keeps on giving. Cons: lazy cut and paste assets, mechanics such as jumping could be improved with a climbing mechanic, combat is a bitGameplay...Dark Souls at it's best. If you love Dark Souls, then this is hands down a W. Atmosphere and world design is superg, art design is great, horse combat actually kinda fun, combat engaging and challenging. 60 hours and it's like the game that keeps on giving. Cons: lazy cut and paste assets, mechanics such as jumping could be improved with a climbing mechanic, combat is a bit samey from other souls game, albeit more refined. For all it's success, I find it disappointing that From can't improve on their graphics. Clippings, outdated animations and assets, half-ass textures, , AI can be nonexistent at times. All that said, Dark Souls blood runs deep and if you're a fan, then it's easily the masterpiece we've been waiting for. I really hope scores less than a 7 gets removed. Even not a fan, this game deserves nothing less than a 7 for it's size, scope, breathtaking fantasy vision, replayability and sooo many hidden gems. Fantastic game!… Expand
  47. 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
  48. Jotte
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is quite Literally the best game I have ever played. The open world is sprawling with life, every book and cranny is filled with something cool to Find. The mini-dungeons are a little same-y But not to an extent i found detrimental to the games overall enjoyment. The minibosses, although sometimes recycled added a lot of enjoyment, and sometimes Even more challenge than major bosses.This is quite Literally the best game I have ever played. The open world is sprawling with life, every book and cranny is filled with something cool to Find. The mini-dungeons are a little same-y But not to an extent i found detrimental to the games overall enjoyment. The minibosses, although sometimes recycled added a lot of enjoyment, and sometimes Even more challenge than major bosses. You can Tell every area apart just from looking at a screenshot, the color schemes are different and varied to separate them. The orange/yellow altus to the blue liurnia, the reds of caelid.

    The performance was mostly 55+ fps, worst drops happening in altus to maybe 45. A few small fps drops here and There Dont deter from my enjoyment either. Frames never dropped during bosses either.

    The enemy variety is frankly impressive, say compared to breath of the wild(Another great Open world game).

    The jump button allows for a verticality in fromsofts world design and torrent helps with traversing huge swathes of land while taking in the scenery. This game is truly the first time Ive experienced ”If You can see it You can go There”.

    The bosses are all a treat. Margit is a great first boss, teaching players that This game Isnt going to go easy on you. I can genuinely say that there isn’t a single bad boss, compare it to say, Dark souls 2 where basically every boss except maybe knight alonne is pretty bad and not memorable at all.

    The ashes of war is one of the best new additions to elden ring. The freedom it gives is a great addition to increase build variety. Mash all of This together and You get one of the best games of all time. I genuinely cant Think of any issues other than performance at some points.    … Expand
  49. Neurotiix
    Mar 1, 2022
    5
    He jugado y me he pasado absolutamente todos los Souls. El principal problema que le veo es que literalmente te sueltan en un mundo en el que no tienes ni historia, ni un objetivo ni absolutamente nada, te pones a explorar mientras te metes en zonas que no debes y mueres mueres y mueres, hasta que de casualidad encuentras el camino hacia un boss secundario. Llevo 15h soy nivel 50 y heHe jugado y me he pasado absolutamente todos los Souls. El principal problema que le veo es que literalmente te sueltan en un mundo en el que no tienes ni historia, ni un objetivo ni absolutamente nada, te pones a explorar mientras te metes en zonas que no debes y mueres mueres y mueres, hasta que de casualidad encuentras el camino hacia un boss secundario. Llevo 15h soy nivel 50 y he matado 2 bosses principales, derrepente voy a un sitio y me encuentro con el boss final, casi desinstalo el juego. La otra pega a comentar es el diseño del mundo, basicamente han hecho copia pega en el 90% de zonas del mapa, mismos animales, mismos enemigos, misma ambientación, excepto en unos muy concretos. Bastante mediocre.… Expand
  50. punker001
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Ignore the review bombers who probably haven’t even played the game, the game is stunning. The world is a joy to explore and is absolutely massive, also the art is simply stunning. There is 100’s of hours of content too. Yes It’s challenging but if you get to a really hard part, you can either summon co op help or go somewhere else and comeback later when you have better equipment andIgnore the review bombers who probably haven’t even played the game, the game is stunning. The world is a joy to explore and is absolutely massive, also the art is simply stunning. There is 100’s of hours of content too. Yes It’s challenging but if you get to a really hard part, you can either summon co op help or go somewhere else and comeback later when you have better equipment and have levelled up your character. Amazing game and I can’t fault it.… Expand
  51. TrentDarko
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    A very big adventure to become the Elden Lord. I came into this game very new to FromSoftware games and at first, It was very hard and I almost quit. After playing for about ten more hours I got used to it and now it is addicted. This game is very challenging and might take gamers that are not used to these types of games much longer to become the Elden Lord. I find myself dying andA very big adventure to become the Elden Lord. I came into this game very new to FromSoftware games and at first, It was very hard and I almost quit. After playing for about ten more hours I got used to it and now it is addicted. This game is very challenging and might take gamers that are not used to these types of games much longer to become the Elden Lord. I find myself dying and recollecting my ruins so much doing each playthrough. I think even if you're not great at these games that you might find something to enjoy about it. For me, collecting ruins and leveling up until I am strong enough to beat a boss is pretty fun. The graphics for this game is very beautiful. The framerate is very good in performance mode with some dips. It really feels like I am in a dark and twisted world. Overall, I think that this is the most fun I've had with a game in forever. I highly recommend it.… Expand
  52. rezajimba
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    My entire experience for this game so far is purchasing it in PSN Asia, downloading it, and opening the game only to find out that all the subtitles & entire User Interface is locked on Chinese, Thai, and/or Korean language. I cannot even read or begin understand what I'm seeing on the Title Screen. I don't understand why you have a game with English Audio but everything else is locked toMy entire experience for this game so far is purchasing it in PSN Asia, downloading it, and opening the game only to find out that all the subtitles & entire User Interface is locked on Chinese, Thai, and/or Korean language. I cannot even read or begin understand what I'm seeing on the Title Screen. I don't understand why you have a game with English Audio but everything else is locked to be not English. I've seen players resorting to the use of Google Camera to translate every screen but the players don't deserve such hassle for a game they paid for. The game clearly stated that it supported English Language during the pre-release. It is strange how any other game supports multi-language but a major title from Fromsoftware would lock languages based on region. I am not playing this game unless an English Pack is added nor will I purchase an English version of the game from Western PSN store and double the profit of those who made this decision. It is unreasonable that you would lock the Language based on region. NOT EVERYONE THAT PURCHASES FROM PSN ASIA ARE CHINESE, THAI, OR KOREAN. This is the first and last Bandai game I am ever going to buy.… Expand
  53. BrightAbyss
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is what happens when a Fromsoftware game goes mainstream, it gets review bombed. This is probably the most mainstream Fromsoft game to date, as I have many friends who have messaged me about the game who normally don't even consider these types of games. That's great, because I love seeing this community grow and many more people will be drawn into these games because of Elden Ring,This is what happens when a Fromsoftware game goes mainstream, it gets review bombed. This is probably the most mainstream Fromsoft game to date, as I have many friends who have messaged me about the game who normally don't even consider these types of games. That's great, because I love seeing this community grow and many more people will be drawn into these games because of Elden Ring, but I don't think some people really understand what they are signing up for. I have about 40 hours into the game, and I can say that if you are a Fromsoft fan, this will be heaven. World is engaging and full of secrets, progression and builds feel personalized and unique, and the bosses are top tier quality. I personally have not experienced framerate drops, but I know that it is an issue for some players so keep that in mind. Everything about the game feels nearly perfect. The combat is fun, the world is engaging, and I've had a great time playing with some of my newer friends just messing around in The Lands Between. The only con (minor) I have of the game is the size of it can get confusing, which tbh is nothing new for a Fromsoft game, but because of Elden Ring's sheer size, at times I can go like an hour not finding anything and have to resort to a guide to figure out where to go. Overall this game is fantastic and deserves all of the praise (unless you are experiencing technical issues but those will be fixed). The main reason for the review bombs are new players coming into the game expecting it to be something like GTA with swords. It's not, it's a Fromsoft game. Stop crying about the first boss being too difficult and actually try to learn the fight. The first Fromsoft game you play will be your hardest, but thanks to how popular Elden Ring is, there will be more than enough people ready to help you on your journey. Trust me, if you are persistent enough, you will overcome the challenges of this game and feel like a badass, but hey if this style of game isn't for you, then it isn't for you. No harm done. Just for the love of god please don't take it out on metacritic.… Expand
  54. Jareddziano
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is pure perfection , I feel a sense of excitement every time I wander around its huge map . The feeling of discovery is priceless, honestly , I have no idea how from software could do something better than this for future games
  55. N90nl
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A perfect masterpiece one of the best game I've ever played without review bomberd this game would get score higher than at least 9.5.
  56. DarthBabaloo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Definitely lived up to the hype! The world is so easy to get addicted to. The game lets go explore and find more about the lore itself. Of course with this being a fromsoftware game, it is very very challenging. I find there to be a beauty to that. Use your eyes and learn how to defeat each boss or enemy you come across. Also, being a massive Berserk fan, there are tons of little EasterDefinitely lived up to the hype! The world is so easy to get addicted to. The game lets go explore and find more about the lore itself. Of course with this being a fromsoftware game, it is very very challenging. I find there to be a beauty to that. Use your eyes and learn how to defeat each boss or enemy you come across. Also, being a massive Berserk fan, there are tons of little Easter eggs, weapons and gear that pay homage to the great manga. Becoming one of my favourite games ever.… Expand
  57. affus
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Awesome game with incredible art design. The world is simple gorgeous. In my humble opinion, the best game I've played so far. And this is not a small achievment, cause it putted Breath of the Wild in second place. For people who thinks to buy it because of hype, I'd recommend doing a little research about what a soulslike game is, because it is a challenge game and people could getAwesome game with incredible art design. The world is simple gorgeous. In my humble opinion, the best game I've played so far. And this is not a small achievment, cause it putted Breath of the Wild in second place. For people who thinks to buy it because of hype, I'd recommend doing a little research about what a soulslike game is, because it is a challenge game and people could get frustraded sometimes (often to be fair).… Expand
  58. billythecat
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The culmination of all previous soulsbourne games. A must play for those who enjoy tight, challenging combat and exploration. Art direction is immaculate.
  59. Jb5216
    Mar 1, 2022
    6
    It's a beautiful game with awesome areas and cool enemies but imo the combat is crap. It's slow and clunky and mostly its just dying a bunch until you understand the enemy patterns and there's alot of recycled bosses as well. Don't get me wrong It's a good game just completely overrated. It's absolutely no where near a 10
  60. Darkengel27
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Juegazo lo compre en su fecha de estreno y no me arrepiento el mundo abierto es hermoso sin perder la esencia de un souls Hay mucha gente que se queja de la dificultad pero para eso debieron esperar a que saliera y ver gameplay por qué a estás alturas ya todos sabemos la dificultad de los juegos de from software
  61. Santaslerg
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Most of the negative reviews have nothing to do with the actual gameplay or story. I understand frustration with frame drops and technical issues, but I've seen plenty of people giving the game a 10 even with experiencing the same issues. This game is absolutely phenomenal. As someone who has played and beaten most of the souls games multiple times, this is a dream come true. An open worldMost of the negative reviews have nothing to do with the actual gameplay or story. I understand frustration with frame drops and technical issues, but I've seen plenty of people giving the game a 10 even with experiencing the same issues. This game is absolutely phenomenal. As someone who has played and beaten most of the souls games multiple times, this is a dream come true. An open world dark souls just makes so much sense. Every game rewarded exploring, and this does that times a million. A vast and punishing world, where if you're getting stomped by a boss for a few hours, you can leave and explore a new area to gain more runes and level your character/weapons. And on the way you might find a new weapon, or armor set. Maybe a golden seed or sacred tear to upgrade your flasks. Then you can go back and beat the boss. In all the other souls games, you'd have to farm souls for hours, but this makes it possible to not do that, while it is still available if you want too. People are frustrated with boss mechanics and timing, but I've actually enjoyed overcoming some of this. They definitely changed some of the timing in comparison to ds1 through 3. I've noticed some of the bosses have crazy long swings that are at first hard to navigate around when used to the quick movements of most of the previous game bosses. I like that they made it more accessible in some ways for new players, but made it even harder in other ways for souls veterans. At about half way through the game, I can easily say this is up there for the best from software game, and one of the best open world games of all time. Oh and there's a mount, enough said 10/10… Expand
  62. vienne
    Mar 1, 2022
    5
    This is basically Dark Souls 3 in an open world.
    All mechanics are the same, i.e. outdated.
    Sekiro was a good step forward: deflections, "hesitation is defeat" and so on - great game, 9-10/10. People had high expectation, Mr. Miyazaki said that ER gotta show good graphics to keep up with Demon's Souls remaster, and he delivered. But graphics and level design are everything this game    This is basically Dark Souls 3 in an open world.
    All mechanics are the same, i.e. outdated.
    Sekiro was a good step forward: deflections, "hesitation is defeat" and so on - great game, 9-10/10.
    People had high expectation, Mr. Miyazaki said that ER gotta show good graphics to keep up with Demon's Souls remaster, and he delivered.
    But graphics and level design are everything this game has to offer, sadly.
    I also suspect that story will unfold in an unexpected and exciting way. But it's hard to just sit there and play when gameplay is exactly what you've experienced 6 years ago.

    Speaking of open world - it simply doesn't work. It's empty, 95% of it is just decoration. It's okay with me, as I said - level design (emphasis on "design") is good. But you find yourself riding a horse 90% of the time trying to explore a world that has little to offer - some loot, various mobs and occasional NPCs, mostly merchants. There are a lot of "bonfires" that connect together a dull emptiness of the game world.

    I rate it 5/10 for labor being done properly but without any imagination regarding game design.

    Horse is overpowered. Just ride in circles + L1/R1     … Expand
  63. Zankyou
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The game itself is amazing i dont wanna spoil anything to you guys but all i can say that this is the ultimate souls game especially the questlines and bosses
  64. Strifer_ELG
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece!, hope they fix the fps drops on pc soon, but even with that it's still a 10.
  65. biel_101
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    O jogo é muito lindo e bem feito, e contínua com a mesma essência de toda a série souls!
  66. jbkeller77
    Mar 1, 2022
    5
    After reading many reviews that stated this was THE game to try out if you didn't enjoy Souls games, I can confidently confirm that is a blatantly false statement. From the little time I have spent attempting to play a Souls game in the past, Elden Ring feels pretty much the same. The odd, washed out and dated looking graphics, the little messages players leave behind, the difficulty ofAfter reading many reviews that stated this was THE game to try out if you didn't enjoy Souls games, I can confidently confirm that is a blatantly false statement. From the little time I have spent attempting to play a Souls game in the past, Elden Ring feels pretty much the same. The odd, washed out and dated looking graphics, the little messages players leave behind, the difficulty of the enemies; it is all there. And I will try some more, just as I did with Dark Souls, 1, 2, 3 and Bloodborne, but I am fairly confident I absolutely hate it. Elden Ring mechanics and visuals are like an early PS4 game. I don't think I will ever get why these games are so popular.… Expand
  67. Isaiah_Franco
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I know that the game seems to be getting review-bombed from some people for "poor graphics" and performance issues, and while there are some minor performance hiccups on PS5, the art design, open world, and atmosphere are amazing and this game truly lives up to it's hype. I've put 25 hours in three days and this game is constantly giving me huge surprises and is one of the most engagingI know that the game seems to be getting review-bombed from some people for "poor graphics" and performance issues, and while there are some minor performance hiccups on PS5, the art design, open world, and atmosphere are amazing and this game truly lives up to it's hype. I've put 25 hours in three days and this game is constantly giving me huge surprises and is one of the most engaging open world games I have ever played. Give it a shot, it's worth it!… Expand
  68. Evernoth
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    After playing 50 hours, I can say that i still have a lot to discover, the gameplay is really solid with a lot of different ways to confront any situation, the story it's such a complex drama with a lot of political, lovecraftean and magical aspects, you can feel the tension between all the many different npcs, everyone is trying to use you, or taking adventage of the situation to reachAfter playing 50 hours, I can say that i still have a lot to discover, the gameplay is really solid with a lot of different ways to confront any situation, the story it's such a complex drama with a lot of political, lovecraftean and magical aspects, you can feel the tension between all the many different npcs, everyone is trying to use you, or taking adventage of the situation to reach their own goals, they feel really alive, and at the end you'll have to take a decission, very few games can manage to create that feeling of weight on your decissions, now, all that is complemented with a brilliant world building, the lore is really deep, and it truly makes you question some aspects you see, just to discover later than things aren't like they seemed at the beginning, that there's more dept into it, about the audiovisual aspect, it's excellent, some people may complain that there isn't 16k textures, that demon's souls remake looks better, would have been better if it was done on unreal and stuff, can't blame them, but all that is eclipsed by the art direction, the game has an unique asmoshpere, it's truly beautiful, the draw distance is huge, and everything you see, you can go there, and truly, the map is **** big, and all that, done without loosing the art direction quality, there's a place that you get teleported after "x" chest, and when you see it, it's just beautiful, the music causes so many feelings, from the majestuosity, to the melancholy of the place, the scale of everything, makes you feel that your character is in a odissey, soemthing to take note off, is that Elden Ring is a way different than any other from game to date, it's a dying world but, it's a way more alive than any soulsborne to date, and the feeling you get through playing makes you feel heroic, rather than sad or melancholic, the music helps a lot on that, there has been a really clear evoltion on how they composed the music, it works to give you that feeling of heroism, to defeath your enemies and become the legendary Elden Lord that everyone has told you to become, this game will be very subjective for a lot of people, in summary, the game is amazing and causes a lot of feelings on the player while more this one gets involved into the story and the world itself, if your major complain is just the graphics, then you should go for any other deadworld game with beautiful 3d models with not personality, with hundred of things telling you to pick this or this, just being guided like a sheep, and i don't blame them, but imo, the game is a masterpiece, has been years since i've seen such an alive world, with so many content, that gives you so many freedom, and with such a rich story and such a beautiful world writing, as videogames developer, is something that I would aspire to reach.
    About the preformance, IMO, any problem is eclipsed by what i said before. It shouldn't be the standart but fromsoftwer managed to get a special place on my heart, and i'm sure that a lot of other souls players will feel the same, how From changed their lives in some way, it's something that not any company can do.    … Expand
  69. KelTwoZad
    Mar 1, 2022
    3
    This gotta be the most overhyped game of all time. I wonder how people find Cyberprank bad and this piece of game-dev "amazing 10/10 goty must play".

    The game has so little to offer even though it has open world. Nothing amusing, worthy or at least a little various. Mobs, mobs, smaller mobs, bigger mobs, bosses - that is ALL. Absolutely no evolution from the first Souls game in terms    This gotta be the most overhyped game of all time. I wonder how people find Cyberprank bad and this piece of game-dev "amazing 10/10 goty must play".

    The game has so little to offer even though it has open world. Nothing amusing, worthy or at least a little various. Mobs, mobs, smaller mobs, bigger mobs, bosses - that is ALL.

    Absolutely no evolution from the first Souls game in terms of gameplay and mechanics.
    The most annoying part is that bosses and mini-bosses don't react to your actions whatsoever. They just do not care what you are doing. They got hit? Who cares? You blocked their attack? Nothing. It's like you don't even exist to them, so you are just playing with yourself really.

    Hot overrated garbage in my book. The only good part is graphics and the world design.    … Expand
  70. STARSTRIKER187
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    I've spent about 7 hours on this game. Whilst there are a few performance issues here and there on the PS5, the game generally runs quite well in performance mode and it looks absolutely stunning. The world of Elden Ring is very beautiful.

    It's a game for Dark Souls lovers, ou won't be disappointed.
  71. Shonuff3D
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This isn't even a real review of the game (which is phenomenal). Just trying to drown out the crybabies.
  72. tushar21
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Another masterpiece from FromSoftware and this is their biggest and most ambitious yet.
  73. HunterTJ
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    It's a Souls game. If you've never played one before this might not be the game for you. Don't complain it's too hard, if you think that go try Sekiro and I'll hear your whining. This game is amazing, so much to do and explore but still feeling like it's rewarding for beating the soul crushing bosses. Just the way it was designed! I've got like 30 hours in and can't wait to get back toIt's a Souls game. If you've never played one before this might not be the game for you. Don't complain it's too hard, if you think that go try Sekiro and I'll hear your whining. This game is amazing, so much to do and explore but still feeling like it's rewarding for beating the soul crushing bosses. Just the way it was designed! I've got like 30 hours in and can't wait to get back to exploring. Good luck, Tarnished!… Expand
  74. Ramza2b
    Mar 1, 2022
    4
    Not sure what I was expecting. Something else besides dark souls: open world edition.
  75. robinhoodOO7
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Subjectively, I understand how Elden Ring can be divisive...It's a punishing Soulsborne game that can beat players into the ground. It's a game that's simply not for every gamer and I question just how much more "accessible" it really is.

    Objectively, Elden Ring is the pinnacle of gaming and possibly one of the top 5 open world games ever made. No, there aren't vast villages and towns    Subjectively, I understand how Elden Ring can be divisive...It's a punishing Soulsborne game that can beat players into the ground. It's a game that's simply not for every gamer and I question just how much more "accessible" it really is.

    Objectively, Elden Ring is the pinnacle of gaming and possibly one of the top 5 open world games ever made. No, there aren't vast villages and towns with shops to explore littered throughout the world. Instead, there are hidden NPC's, bosses, dungeons, enemy encampments, mines, abandoned churches, numerous areas, numerous secrets, etc. It's very different from your ordinary open world fantasy game, but done in the best ways possible.

    Ultimately, it's hard to find a "weak point" with Elden Ring, other than to say it won't appeal to many gamers. I have not, for example experienced any of the technical issues, and everything else (as stated by other reviews) is perfect. Gameplay is amazing and hitboxes are fixed. Dungeons and Legacy Dungeons are brilliantly done. The open world is varied and begs to be explored. Bosses are difficult, but co-op is back and better than ever. Customization is nigh infinite.

    It is a brilliant game with brilliant pieces. Although, one that not everyone will enjoy if they're not up for the adventure.    … Expand
  76. ProtocoleYURI
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    The game is too hard. I have a full-time job, I don't have time for this. I don't understand how a niche game like this can be praised so much. Some people don't want to waste their time.
  77. jeffch113
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Completely addicting. It’s my first From Software game and I was worried about difficulty, but the open world format really eases the player in. Love the world, it is absolutely huge in many ways. Not not empty either. The game encourages you to wander, explore, then stumble on some ruins, a cave, or even mini bosses. It also runs great on the PS5. Not locked 60 fps, but the drops areCompletely addicting. It’s my first From Software game and I was worried about difficulty, but the open world format really eases the player in. Love the world, it is absolutely huge in many ways. Not not empty either. The game encourages you to wander, explore, then stumble on some ruins, a cave, or even mini bosses. It also runs great on the PS5. Not locked 60 fps, but the drops are never drastic.… Expand
  78. jbnirvana
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    People who are hating on the graphics in this game are missing the point. The world building and aesthetic are amazing, so many reasons to explore every corner, and the combat is the best it's ever been. Too many newcomers to the souls series going in expecting breath of the wild, getting killed over and over and deciding to review bomb the game because they're not capable of putting inPeople who are hating on the graphics in this game are missing the point. The world building and aesthetic are amazing, so many reasons to explore every corner, and the combat is the best it's ever been. Too many newcomers to the souls series going in expecting breath of the wild, getting killed over and over and deciding to review bomb the game because they're not capable of putting in the effort to find the payout. It's a bummer, honestly. I'm loving it, and am extremely satisfied, especially given the hype.… Expand
  79. Belvurta
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    After playing for 9 hours I’m starting to get this game. I’ve never played dark souls. I played sekiro and liked that. This is nothing like Sekiro. I really hated this game at first but I wanted to keep playing it to see if it gets better and it really did. It’s a shame it took so long. Part of the fun for me is playing with my brother. When we’re not playing together in the game we’reAfter playing for 9 hours I’m starting to get this game. I’ve never played dark souls. I played sekiro and liked that. This is nothing like Sekiro. I really hated this game at first but I wanted to keep playing it to see if it gets better and it really did. It’s a shame it took so long. Part of the fun for me is playing with my brother. When we’re not playing together in the game we’re discussing what we’ve found and share it with each other. For anyone that hasn’t played any dark souls games, watch some guides of elden ring and give it a good try. I’m glad I did after hating it the first couple hours.… Expand
  80. Patmoamagaman11
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    Buddy told me to check this game out I used to play some action games back on the PS2. Not really my jam these days, but I figured what they hell why not. Let me tell you this is no God of War. Booted this game up thought it looked okay, kind of like an old 360 game, but whatever. Must be a good story or something.

    Speaking of story I guess other than the one eyed girl and the crappy    Buddy told me to check this game out I used to play some action games back on the PS2. Not really my jam these days, but I figured what they hell why not. Let me tell you this is no God of War. Booted this game up thought it looked okay, kind of like an old 360 game, but whatever. Must be a good story or something.

    Speaking of story I guess other than the one eyed girl and the crappy cutscene there isn't really one. Figured since it had the Game of Thrones writer on it it may be cool, but I guess this is the reason why everyone hates the damned show now. He must not be very good, probably another SJW propped up by the hollywood elites.

    Dodge mechanics are pretty clunky and don't seem to work quite right.. Seems like your character's hit box is larger than Nancy Pelosi's slush fund. Clipping seems to guarantee that the enemies kill you through walls and rocks and other crap, but you never seem to go through them. I presume it's some intentional feature to create a faux sense of challenge to the game. The alternative is that the programmers lack the technical wherewithal to pull of what they're striving for. Now that I think on that though it's probably the latter with the number of bugs this game has. Frame rate drops are pretty harsh and consistently occur on boss encounters.

    Maybe it would have been a cool game if the story was any interesting or if the developers were worth a lick, but they seem to be reaching for the stars when they can't even grab the dirt off the floor very well. Play God of War any of them and hard if you wanna play a real good game. I'll be taking this back to gamestop and telling them the damned thing is broken to get my money back because it's just awful.    … Expand
  81. Tenbuck
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Absolutely incredible. A Magnus opus. A true game changer (pun intended). Gorgeous world. Open world souls game with seamless co op what more can you want!
  82. Nebroo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game amazing! 12/10
    PS5 is stable, the world is huge and beautiful, I was waiting for dark souls in the open world, I got better than dark souls in the open world! thanks to the developers for keeping the dark fantasy aesthetic alive!
  83. Bravo514
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    OoooooOOoooh Elden Ring!

    Hot tamales what an awesome game. Greatest game I’ve ever played. Playing on PS5. Does the frame rate drop by a couple frames here and there? Sure. Does it at all impact my experience or enjoyment of the game? Hell no.
  84. VitinhoCL
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The next level adventure that all soulslike players need. New horizons to make every gameplay fresh, but old roots that will take all old fans antention in the firs hour of gameplay
  85. Estarosss
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    All the game is such a fantastic and magnificent adventure to see, the only (bad thing) is the popping
  86. Migikyo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Boss fights are not as impressive as Dark Souls but everything is great, game will be Game Of The Year 2022
  87. surasutec
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    An absolute thing of beauty, the pinnacle of everything FromSoft have achieved to date, the best art direction I've ever seen in a game. Take a glance over some of the user reviews (who suspiciously have only created an account to trash this game! perhaps it scored much higher than their favourite run-of-the-mill garbage and that upsets them?) and you'll also see that this is a game that'sAn absolute thing of beauty, the pinnacle of everything FromSoft have achieved to date, the best art direction I've ever seen in a game. Take a glance over some of the user reviews (who suspiciously have only created an account to trash this game! perhaps it scored much higher than their favourite run-of-the-mill garbage and that upsets them?) and you'll also see that this is a game that's managed to make so many people in this user reviews section rage, presumably due to lacking the patience required to see something even moderately challenging to the end.

    Remember: nothing worth doing is easy, skeleton!    … Expand
  88. xEDUx
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Motor gráfico de la antigua generación con problemas de rendimiento en todos los sistemas, no está doblado a varios idiomas y frustra la experiencia al tener que estar leyendo todo el rato perdiendo el hilo argumental,sigue siendo lo mismo que en antiguas entregas donde los creadores han hecho un sandbox experimentando metiendo toda clase criaturas de sus juegos anteriores aquí allá. VacíoMotor gráfico de la antigua generación con problemas de rendimiento en todos los sistemas, no está doblado a varios idiomas y frustra la experiencia al tener que estar leyendo todo el rato perdiendo el hilo argumental,sigue siendo lo mismo que en antiguas entregas donde los creadores han hecho un sandbox experimentando metiendo toda clase criaturas de sus juegos anteriores aquí allá. Vacío en la mayoría de su mapeado. No es un juego para todos los públicos y con alta dificultad. Lo único destacable es el diseño artístico. Con todo lo mencionado anteriormente para ser un título de 2022 deja mucho que desear si lo comparamos con otros títulos,no es un juego que sobrepase la calificación de un 78 sobre 100.
    En vista de las notas tan elevadas por parte de la prensa con un trato muy a favor y con calificaciones de 10 sobre 10 y que la prensa quiera tacharlo del mejor juego de la historia en sus análisis cuando ni siquiera han tenido tiempo a terminarlo para dar una opinión coherente.. y el día de su lanzamiento ver otra vez el mismo caso que cyberpunk 2077 para todos aquellos que se gastaron 70€ haciendo caso a quienes dicen ser medios especializados y hinchar las valoraciones por un trato a favor. Lo calificó con un 0 para que esto no vuelva a suceder en esta industria.    … Expand
  89. kolorahl
    Mar 1, 2022
    4
    I'm not sure why this game gets such perfect scores from review sites, but since you can read the positives everywhere on the internet even when you're not trying to, let me detail some of the negatives about what is effectively Dark Souls in a brighter environment.

    You can't pause. Let's say you have an actual life, like your doorbell rings or your child starts screaming or anything    I'm not sure why this game gets such perfect scores from review sites, but since you can read the positives everywhere on the internet even when you're not trying to, let me detail some of the negatives about what is effectively Dark Souls in a brighter environment.

    You can't pause. Let's say you have an actual life, like your doorbell rings or your child starts screaming or anything else that interrupts you - no pausing, even if you're offline and playing solo. It's 2022 and we're going to give a 10/10 to a game that you can't pause when you're playing solo? Absurd.

    The graphics aren't great. They're good, but not great. Certainly an upgrade, but nothing exceptional. And the entire UI looks like it's still the original Dark Souls garbage. They even seem to be using a ton of the same sounds. It's like they reused as many assets as possible to avoid having to actually create something new when creating a new game.

    I appreciate more tutorial-like encounters to help ease you into the world, but the tutorial section is optional and "hidden" behind an obtuse message that should have just ended with "go here for a tutorial". Basically adding the ability to be more user-friendly without explicitly being more user-friendly.

    I was expecting way better from the story given the involvement of George RR Martin, but no, it's just as **** and mostly non-existent as any other Dark Souls game. And the writing of the dialog is super cringe most of the time.

    For context, Witcher 3, which is vastly superior to this game in almost every aspect, received a lower overall score with fewer perfect scores in all. Yet Witcher 3 is more suitable to a multitude of play types and difficulty levels, still has better graphics than this game does despite a 7-year release gap, great dialog and voice acting (overall), an amazing story with wonderful side quests, and you can pause the game if you need to.

    The only reason I can imagine for this game getting so much critical acclaim is because there's some weird hard-on that the gaming community at large has for Dark Souls. It skews opinions and even rejects common sense at times, in favor of worshipping Dark Souls despite everything that is obviously dated and ill-fitting to a modern gaming experience from a big-name studio that should definitely have the budget and expertise to produce better.    … Expand
  90. Merunes20
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    лучшая игра 2022 года на данный момент поживем увидем ведь нас еще ждёт Starfield
  91. Biosamurai88
    Mar 1, 2022
    7
    Non funziona per PC ottimizzazione fatta male, tra l'altro Anti cheating non ti dà la possibilità di usare mod per tanto non può essere migliorato, vedi l'utilizzo per usare 21:9, questo é molto limitativo spero che Bandai cambi qualcosa
  92. Don-
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Dont lissen to the review-bombers, the Game ist fantastic! having a really good time here
  93. 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
  94. sayaa82
    Mar 1, 2022
    2
    Abusé, sur ps5 et le framerate degueulasse en performances, 45 fps , parfois 60 avec de grosses chutes, seule façon de profiter du jeu est de jouer sur la version ps4 . INTOLERABLE . Dégoûté du studio. Bref, prenez le sur ps4, c'est un super jeu , mais boycottez la version ps5 si vous tenez à vos yeux .
  95. ReyMacra
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I have played all the souls games and i think that Elden Ring is the perfection of all.
  96. Brig79
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Incredibly enjoyable experience, new to souls games, never played one before, and honestly don't understand what people are saying it's too hard for. The challenge is fun! The game isn't overly hard as long as you don't make stupid mistakes and think through your actions
  97. Bronson_CX7
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Simply the best open world game in tears, is like Skyrim, Zelda BotW and Dark Souls mix the best of their worlds together. Anything less to that a 9 for it is coming from a tasteless, bad at the game player... If you get good you'll see why it is a 10/10
  98. hugo0
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Jogo lindo, maravilhoso e viciante. pra quem curte RPG de mundo aberto e a franquia souls vai ser a obra prima dos jogos deste genêro. Alguns pequenos stuttering, nada que atrapalha a experiência do jogador. história, dificuldade, exploração, mundo, arte do mundo 10/10
  99. jordy69
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Please just listen to the game critics and not the user reviews. There are so many negative reviews by angry Horizon Forbidden West fans because they are mad that Elden Ring stole the spotlight, and it stole it rightfully so. Every single criticism of this game is invalid other than the FPS issues, but FromSoftware is going to fix that soon. The world is breathtaking, the graphics are goodPlease just listen to the game critics and not the user reviews. There are so many negative reviews by angry Horizon Forbidden West fans because they are mad that Elden Ring stole the spotlight, and it stole it rightfully so. Every single criticism of this game is invalid other than the FPS issues, but FromSoftware is going to fix that soon. The world is breathtaking, the graphics are good (despite what the HFW fans are spamming in the reviews), the gameplay is fluid and perfects what other games in the series have not.

    The story is more immersive and accessible than any other Souls title. The world is the most accessible as well, because if you’re stuck on something you can go literally anywhere else on the gigantic map with so much to explore. All character builds are viable so you can do anything you want and be successful. Accessibility is only an issue when you’re obstinate and try to rush through the game without paying attention.

    I can’t believe there are so many 1 and 0 reviews this early into the game’s release. I’ve logged about 30 hours so far and I know the people critiquing this game have either never played it and are HFW fanboys or quit because the game posed the slightest challenge because they can’t pay attention to the great amount of help and hints the game gives you. This game is a verifiable 10/10 and absolutely has lived up to the hype. I cannot wait to see what else this game has to offer.    … Expand
  100. Trytendo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This Game is just awesome! You can spend so much time in discovering the World!
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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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