Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,341 out of 12214
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  1. Lluunutic
    Feb 27, 2022
    6
    Another dark souls game. Nothing new graphically. A few changes to combat make it interesting. It's the same old combat. I don't know what's so intriguing about this game. Nothing innovative.
  2. Chimbi
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Es un excelente juego mundo grande y con muchas cosas que recorre y explorar con tus compañero es lo que esperado 10/10
  3. Darkseid203
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Great game I loved it Thanks from software Good gameplay Good story........
  4. Gab76
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    Très bon jeu, mais la version PS5 n'est clairement pas au niveau, surtout l'optimisation
  5. voracious_hunt
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    Unfortunately Elden Ring is poorly optimized, in 2022 they still release games with this problem?! PS3/XB360 graphics, absurd, I don't know how he received 97 from the "experts", shame!!!
  6. Halfpedry11
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Awesome game! Love how difficult it is, no easy mode, like the good old days (games)
  7. Multifelix
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Artstyle >graphics Artstyle 10/10
    All Others 11/10

    Thus Game ist so intense and organic, it feels like you we're thrown in a real Fantasy World.    … Expand
  8. Ilkayson
    Feb 27, 2022
    2
    There are a lot of performance issues. Its graphics are not compatible with the next generation of consoles. The plants load later. From Software games are experiencing performance issues in general. He needs to make the necessary recruitment.
  9. Hsn-Hunter
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    I love this game like love blood and dark and sekiro.. But we want language Arabic so i don't buy the game when come my language
  10. hecatombeZ
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Es todo lo que podía esperar multiplicado por 10 lo mejor de frontsoftware hasta la fecha increíble lore jefes y mundo trabajados sin duda será el goty de este año,una clase maestra a desarrolladoras más grandes de como hacer un gran videojuego.El único punto negativo es que se termina.
  11. PrinceArthas
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Excelent a very good souls experience thats put me in a dark world of challenges and mistery
  12. Zrynstar
    Feb 27, 2022
    1
    The game is unnecessarily complicated. Not impossible to learn all the mechanics in less than an hour, just why. This is a one player game. Do not think it is multi-player. You can summon a few people for a dungeon or boss fight but that is it. No exploring with friends. The targeting system is sloppy and out of date. While bosses swing their weapons and damage is done to you in any partThe game is unnecessarily complicated. Not impossible to learn all the mechanics in less than an hour, just why. This is a one player game. Do not think it is multi-player. You can summon a few people for a dungeon or boss fight but that is it. No exploring with friends. The targeting system is sloppy and out of date. While bosses swing their weapons and damage is done to you in any part of their swing while you have to be super accurate with your attack. Not impossible to overcome, but if I just wanted to constantly run in circles with getting a hit in here and there I would play one of the games I already own. I gave a 1 instead of a zero because the gameplay is smooth and the world is gorgeous.… Expand
  13. Thechilledp
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    The game was massively overhyped don't buy into it wait for a sale if you want this game open world is boring feels like im playing a ps2 game. Sometimes like the only way you can win some of these boss battles is to glitch through the enemy. Npc are lifeless same animations from dark souls 3
  14. adamhughes89
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game. Beautiful world and highly addictive. I don't understand why people are sharing on issues that will be fixed.
  15. kyve
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    As a massive souls fan, i can say that From Software and Miyazaki keeps pushing the boundaries and delivering masterpiece after masterpiece, this might be the best one of them, and even the best game i've ever played in my entire life.
  16. darkrigel
    Feb 27, 2022
    4
    I don't really know why the named this elden ring when it's obviously dark souls 4. Statistics, graphics, mood, menus, gameplay, many enemies, even the name of the weapons are from ds. The open world does not bring anything new, yes they remove the "?" from other games, but thats all. After reading the reviews I was specting a new paradigm in open worlds and videogames but iit's not the case.
  17. Drako004
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is absolutely amazing! So much detail and thought went into this game. It’s truly remarkable!!
  18. metallord1968
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    In this day and age, games that have massive amounts of hype often don't deliver (I am looking at you Cyberpunk 2077 and Anthem) However, Elden Ring is thankfully not one of them and has not only delivered but surpassed my expectations. It takes everything that made each Soulbourne games good and combines into one package with a beautiful open well to explore. However, there's just oneIn this day and age, games that have massive amounts of hype often don't deliver (I am looking at you Cyberpunk 2077 and Anthem) However, Elden Ring is thankfully not one of them and has not only delivered but surpassed my expectations. It takes everything that made each Soulbourne games good and combines into one package with a beautiful open well to explore. However, there's just one issue and that's performance which isn't ideal but, does it deserve being review bombed? absolutely not as it will more than likely be ironed out with a few patches. I don't understand why gamers can't accept that some games will have slight issues and isn't going to be perfect at launch and it's not like it's completely broken either.… Expand
  19. Eddy90
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Habe 25 Stunden gespielt und finde es ist das beste Spiel der letzten 10 Jahre.
    Also unbedingt spielen!
  20. Discobobo342
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It's like I am 8 years old again and playing Ocarina Of Time, the sense of mystery, wonder and adventure is overwhelming. After 30 hours, I can already assuredly say this is not only the best FromSoft game, or the best open world game, but one of the greatest video games of all time.
  21. StixxItt
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    A game should not be considered good simply because it's challenging. A game is still supposed to be a game and this is barely that. It gives u the most barebones pieces of information on what to do or where to go and tries very little to get u invested in the story or characters at all. It doesn't make u feel connected to your character or the world that you're in as it just throws youA game should not be considered good simply because it's challenging. A game is still supposed to be a game and this is barely that. It gives u the most barebones pieces of information on what to do or where to go and tries very little to get u invested in the story or characters at all. It doesn't make u feel connected to your character or the world that you're in as it just throws you into a random location for you to run around and figure it out (which I've come to learn is the usual for souls games). And that's where another prblm comes for me and confuses me about all of these 10/10s. This is pretty much the same as all souls games just a way bigger open world to explore...but every game has a big open world nowadays so I don't get why this is such a selling point to have different places that u can explore. I can understand getting tired of following a bunch of markers with a crowded HUD and map of icons but most games allow the option to turn this down. It seems like this game is being rewarded for a tremendous lack of effort and its being disguised as groundbreaking. Which brings me to my next point. The lack of options in 2022 is unforgivable. This game assumes that you've played souls games before and judging by the reviews im guessing most reviewers have which I suppose explains the high rating a bit more. If you're a new player like me and countless other normal people it is nearly impossible to go into this game as is without a friend or some sort of guide to help you figure out the most basics of things like where youre even supposed to go. Playing with friends is also a chore as the system that's implemented is a hassle making it almost not even worth it when everytime you or the host dies you immediately return to your world. There's no option to spectate even for a few moments while returning you just immediately go back. Along with having to find/ buy materials to use everytime you want to play with a friend makes it almost not worth using. Why not have a system where you can at least craft a permanent tool to use to transport you to and from a friends world? Along with having stronger ones that allow you to be revived or die more than once or at least be able to spectate your friend after you die? Again seems like they were cutting corners and are being rewarded for it. All in all it kinda sucks at this games lack of effort in being an actual game because it does seem to have a great world to explore and be in with cool enemies to fight. However my personal preference for games is to be entertained and have fun not be constantly frustrated for hours for a few moments of joy. I would give it a higher score but the absolute horrendous overhype of this game and the fact that all reviewers are ignoring the glaring problems and turning them into benefits causes me to have give this a zero. I pray this doesn't beat out genuinely good games with compelling stories and characters at the any awards but sadly I know it will and it's honestly a shame. A shame they will be rewarded for a lack of effort. Giving more options to newer players wouldn't hurt core souls fans but would require work on the developer...they obviously didn't want tht.… Expand
  22. George173
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The open world is amazing combat amazing story like all Miyazaki games complicated
  23. 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.
  24. Babyflausch
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I am new to the franchise and let me tell you: I am in love! You should not expect an easy game but one that is a lot of fun and with amazing moments along the journey.
  25. Hellrzor
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fromsoft's newest effort into action RPGs is their Magnum Opus, which offers a huge open world with beautiful vistas, challenging dungeons and sparse but serene refuges populated by tragic NPCs and powerful bosses.… Expand
  26. SebastiedJuan
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    STFU crazy noobs users protagonist review above 9. You buy garbage games and reading your reviews is the shame of human being.This is at least a really very good game, and STFU protagonist, useless critics reviews that give more than 9,3, you are the shame of the meaning and the value of critic and knowledge, capitalismo trasforma art and culture, and the part of art and culture in aSTFU crazy noobs users protagonist review above 9. You buy garbage games and reading your reviews is the shame of human being.This is at least a really very good game, and STFU protagonist, useless critics reviews that give more than 9,3, you are the shame of the meaning and the value of critic and knowledge, capitalismo trasforma art and culture, and the part of art and culture in a videogame in pure market… Expand
  27. Andreapichini
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    as an xbox player i have to say that this game runs extremely well on the playstation and i had no errors. simply a masterpiece
  28. 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 .
  29. Rafael80
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Muito bom o jogo , gigante ,gráficos,não e lá essas coisas mas ta bonito sim , e um soulslike nunca se resume a só gráfico e sim a gameplay , e é uma gameplay forte não é para fracos sua gameplay é original e te garante horas de diversão, que outros jogos com lindos graficos pode nao vir a acontecer
  30. Wiizy_Tarnished
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Jogo incrível! Já estou com 35 horas e não paro de encontrar lugares para explorar. Grande quantidade de bosses e armas; armaduras e inimigos, e isso tudo alimenta minha vontade de continuar jogando. Creio que a trilha sonora poderia ser mais elaborada, mas a atual já está linda e relaxante. Valeu a pena cada centavo!
  31. solidsnack25
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It’s amazing, think of it like if you mixed Dark Souls with an open world game like Witcher 3. There’s crafting, lots of exploring and since it’s open world getting stuck in an area isn’t such a pain since you can go to other places and get some runes to better upgrade your character. Summoning spirits is fun and it helps newer players. Also, the bosses are still “hard” but fair andIt’s amazing, think of it like if you mixed Dark Souls with an open world game like Witcher 3. There’s crafting, lots of exploring and since it’s open world getting stuck in an area isn’t such a pain since you can go to other places and get some runes to better upgrade your character. Summoning spirits is fun and it helps newer players. Also, the bosses are still “hard” but fair and enjoyable, horseback fighting is amazing too! To top it all of every build has a use for FP, magicians use spells and swordsmen use ashes of war. Overall 10/10 imo… Expand
  32. Just4EldenRing
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    No graphics issue on ps5. Stop review bombing this game based on pc performance! Throughly enjoyed my 10+ hours PER DAY in the last three days. Honestly think this is game of the decade. Open world is full of interesting stuff. You JUST NEED TO LOOK FOR THEM!
  33. Xymira
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Jogo incrível, jogabilidade muito familiar derivado da série souls e com pitadas de sekiro, boses incríveis e me senti jogando um dark souls 4 e isso é maravilhoso.
  34. DillonMrDetails
    Feb 27, 2022
    1
    Very slow and filled with mechanics/lore that REQUIRES research. I don't need another project to take up all my time. It feels like you're tricking the game's mechanics to defeat enemies instead of using the mechanics to your benefit.
  35. amirdrb
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece! Built and vastly expanded on a combination of awesome dark souls gameplay, and attention to details of rdr2 and witcher 3. You just cant put the controller down!
  36. Takunda
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game epitomizes everything From has been working towards. Think Zelda Breath of the Wild with proper encounters in enemies and their camps and littered with serious bosses.

    The sense of discovery is amazing. And then there is the excellent combat. I am 17 hours in but so mucn in love and this is my game of the year.
  37. Sekiro19
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was not what I expected and it disappointed me, it was not really enough for me to kill the expectation ...… Expand
  38. Reviewbrah2
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Pinnacle of the franchise hands down. I expected a game half that size. World and story are amazing, combat even better than DS3 and Difficulty spicy as always. The PC port is a **** but even then the game is incredibly enjoyable.
  39. Sycharr
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Sadly, the game is being review bombed by smoothbrains who’ve been coddled too much by Ubisoft titles. They complain of empty worlds when my map is filled with POIs and dungeons, with valuable weapons and armour scattered in nooks rewarding exploration. They complain about performance whilst playing on 7 year old hardware. They complain about no unique ways to travel whilst I find portalsSadly, the game is being review bombed by smoothbrains who’ve been coddled too much by Ubisoft titles. They complain of empty worlds when my map is filled with POIs and dungeons, with valuable weapons and armour scattered in nooks rewarding exploration. They complain about performance whilst playing on 7 year old hardware. They complain about no unique ways to travel whilst I find portals connection opposite ends of the map and an elk that can double jump. They complain about copy and pasted environments and enemies yet every major area/biome are extremely diverse and exciting. I’ve around 30 hours played and it’s painfully obvious who’ve played >2 hours, got stuck on a miniboss, didn’t explore anything, and left an emotional 0 before they went to go grab a glass of soy milk. I found an abandoned ruin inside of a mist laden forest. I entered an elevator inside of it. Next thing I know I’m in a massive underground city with immeasurable scale, with geodes on the far ceiling acting as ambient light, reminiscent of the night sky with no light pollution. The sense of wonder and scale in this game is grand, with no areas being similar to the previous in any way. It’s a marvel of gaming as a whole. It’s the magnum opus of a developer who’s given us GOTY after GOTY. If you’re a game enthusiast with half a brain, this may top your list. If your someone who needs to be coddled like a baby to get through the most trivial matters, don’t bother.… Expand
  40. Luskeleton
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely stunning, the game is perfect! I play it for hours and it feels like I'll never get tired of playing it!
  41. iordkous
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is a Masterpiece! Amazing gameplay, fantastic picture and atmosphere! A must play!
  42. uli030
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    the game is so good, not missunderstand, but i dont see difference from the others. it's another souls. with huge recycled movements and content.
    the reason for my 5 is for the disgusting performance for the ps3 graphics they gave us. i don't recommend to get the game at least for now.
  43. Shlomo3006
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Apotheosic, Gargantuan, Fantastic, Epic, these words are short to describe such an amazing game, like Dark Souls Ultimate, with a gigantic but full of mystery world. Great difficulty, amazing graphics and an artistic work to behold. Go play it!
  44. Drewby
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is an amazing next step in the Souls formula. It feels familiar to Souls veterans, but also has a ton of new features that give us that new experience we wanted.
  45. Leandeath
    Feb 27, 2022
    4
    Um jogo muito bom que parece ter sido feito para a geração ps3/xbox360. Arte linda em um gráfico bizarro. Não dá pra passar pano.
  46. Martinakara
    Feb 27, 2022
    3
    Mesmo combate, animações, áudio... A desenvolvedora não saúde sua zona de conforto desde Demons Souls. Me senti jogando Dark Souls, mas em um mundo aberto sem graça.
  47. starkiller9702
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    10/10 an absolute Master piece, this Game is the ruly dark souls experiencie and one of the most beautifull and complete Open wolds.
  48. Tetragrammaton2
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game ever, i cant believe the upped all their previous titles. Michel zaki is the goat
  49. Wasl
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The best open world game since breath of the wild, well done fromsoftware you made history
  50. MarcoarzX
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    Really fun game, sense of exploration is great but overall it just feels like Dark Souls 3 adapted for an openworld. I fell it doesn’t move gaming forward in any significant way, technically is very unimpressive (lips are not even synced to dialogue), still, it’s fun and combat is great. Have to say I like Sekiro much better.
  51. Me2man
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolute 10/10 game for me. This game is massive in size, and still feels really rewarding to explore everything. Combat is as satisfying as ever, and there are creative new weapons and items. If you like the souls series, this is game is everything that series is, but now even better.
  52. Sanningamesbr
    Feb 27, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo bugado, impossível a versão de ps5 ser pior que a de PS4, quedas de frames absurdas.… Expand
  53. Freddy-rca
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Muy mala experiencia de rendimiento con este título, una lastima, espero lo arreglen pronto.
  54. Knotob012
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Es probablemente el mejor juego del estudio siento que es incluso más difícil que los juegos anteriores pero da más herramientas para enfrentar esas dificultades y es ahora mi juego favorito nunca los escenarios son increíbles, el gameplay es excelente, el apartado artístico también es muy bueno y no he tenido ningún tipo de bug ni error en el tiempo que llevo jugando.
  55. HolyHandGranade
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    I struggle to see why this game is considered to be better than GOW for example (everything is better in GOW including combat system). It definitely doesn't deserve such high scores.
  56. Silverexe12
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Soy un fan total de la saga souls, pero realmente peco de sobrevalorar demasiado al primero, tanto así que el tercer juego no me terminó de enamorar debido a esa falta de sorpresa. Elden Ring lo logro y en estás 30 horas ya me gano por completo.
  57. Equilibrium1184
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    FromSoft has really taken it to the next level. The world is big and has ALOT in it to do! Bosses are really fun and challenging, NPC are interesting. And the story is FIRE! If you like any of the earlier From Soft games, this is a must have. Even if you never have heard of dark souls or fromsoft, this will be a perfect introduction. 10/10. The framedrops are not in the way of gameplay.FromSoft has really taken it to the next level. The world is big and has ALOT in it to do! Bosses are really fun and challenging, NPC are interesting. And the story is FIRE! If you like any of the earlier From Soft games, this is a must have. Even if you never have heard of dark souls or fromsoft, this will be a perfect introduction. 10/10. The framedrops are not in the way of gameplay. People claiming fromsoft have bought reviewers off are wrong. The game is absolute worth it… Expand
  58. ThiagoMartins99
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    perfect in every way ! ( Greatest game of all time, Play it and make your own mind up about it and The definitive From Software experience).
  59. MichaelRx3
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    El juego es una maravilla en muchísimos aspectos, llevo 20h de juego y me e divertido y tenido ganas de jugar como nunca.
    Es el primer juego de From que juego, nunca había incursionado en la saga Souls ni Sekiro o Bloodborne, pero eso no me costado en mi aventura.
    Definitivamente el juego está pensando tanto para público fanático y para los nuevos jugadores. El mundo abierto es fantástico,    El juego es una maravilla en muchísimos aspectos, llevo 20h de juego y me e divertido y tenido ganas de jugar como nunca.
    Es el primer juego de From que juego, nunca había incursionado en la saga Souls ni Sekiro o Bloodborne, pero eso no me costado en mi aventura.
    Definitivamente el juego está pensando tanto para público fanático y para los nuevos jugadores.
    El mundo abierto es fantástico, lleno de enemigo, cuevas, minas, catacumbas y otros zonas que se vuelven muy entretenidas.

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

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

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


    En resúmen, una de los mejores juegos de la generación, compra asegurada.    … Expand
  60. David5465
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A disappointing game I was expecting a new game like Sekiro. It really wasn't worth the most anticipated game of the year twice and it was just a hollow magnification.… Expand
  61. Bodele
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game ever mad the gameplay is very good the word is so gorgeous and the artist direction is one of the best
  62. Relentless191
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Honestly I have played every fromsoft game and they all fall between a 7 to 9 out of 10 always missing certain aspects to get that 10/10 from myself (not that I mean much) However, this game did it, in my opinion this game is fromsoft’s goat game and maybe as of writing this the goat of all games. Perfect for souls vers and new comers.
  63. crismaxter1997
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing and enjoyable open World a Gameplay that culminates all these years of refining a formula, definitely one of the best games of the last 10 years.
  64. sas647
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Don't trust the user score, some no lifes review bombed this game. it's a masterpiece, one of the greatest games ever made. Absolutely worth a playthrough, on any platform you choose.
  65. LuisFCall
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Nothing less than that. Elden Ring is a complex game, you will love it or hate it, is a SOULS game in a beautiful well made inmersive opernworld that reward you for HIGH exploration. Now, I understand poeple will not dig the "git good" part of the souls community, but in this part, after seeing how bad kids put a 1 or a 0 just cause they are new or dont understand the gamesMasterpiece. Nothing less than that. Elden Ring is a complex game, you will love it or hate it, is a SOULS game in a beautiful well made inmersive opernworld that reward you for HIGH exploration. Now, I understand poeple will not dig the "git good" part of the souls community, but in this part, after seeing how bad kids put a 1 or a 0 just cause they are new or dont understand the games mechanics, is just unfair. This game brings all the best from all fromsoftware games, even Sekiro, to build up the best game you can ask for. THERE IS A REASON but Souls games are not for everyone, the game doesn´t hold your hand, doesn´t babysit you, it challenges you, it brings the best of you, not everyone are truly comfortable with this kind of liberty, many need a hand on their shoulders. PC seems to have some problems, but honestly Im runing it without problems on a notebook, so is your desktop hardware problem, dont blame the game that bad.… Expand
  66. Fd32
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another repetitive game from Master Miyazaki. We hope for old gameplay and low graphics ...… Expand
  67. Miseo
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Made this account just to say... Don't listen to the troglodytes review bombing this game. I'm a souls fan so maybe I'm a bit biased but I've been have a fantastic time with the game. It's everything I hoped for. The people saying it has PS3 graphics are... Well, not very bright. At all. The game on PS5 does have some frame drops and textures popping in, but it's not at the level where itMade this account just to say... Don't listen to the troglodytes review bombing this game. I'm a souls fan so maybe I'm a bit biased but I've been have a fantastic time with the game. It's everything I hoped for. The people saying it has PS3 graphics are... Well, not very bright. At all. The game on PS5 does have some frame drops and textures popping in, but it's not at the level where it actually causes problems while playing. Like at all. Gameplay is what you'd expect from souls, but with new features that make it more fun like countering after a guard, ashes of war, horseback combat, and the open world itself. The open world isn't boring at all. There's no major towns or cities, so if that is what you need in an open world game maybe this isn't for you. It's more like BotW's open world, but more crammed with things to see and do. Graphically the game is beautiful. The style and colours are amazing, especially compared to the bleakness of DS3. Yes the graphics aren't as good as Demons Souls Remake, but that was a remake with the express purpose of maxing the graphics. Not to mention, Elden Ring is a game that is cross-generation. It's not supposed to push next gen to its limits, anyone expecting it should have is just delusional. I've been thoroughly enjoying the game and would easily give it a 10/10. Please don't listen to all the people giving it 1s or 0s because their reviews are entirely in bad faith!!… Expand
  68. Yunia
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The greatest game of all gaming history. May have some bugs. But guys, it s been only few days! Minor issues will be fixed soon.
  69. Broemenp
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This deserves score higher than 10 this is absolutly perfect and the best openworld game among the games I've ever played.
  70. DragonMan85
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    I want to like this game so much...
    The elements are all there, but there is just a polish missing from the games aesthetics, and a blandness stemming from the studios inexperience with open world games. There are land marks everywhere smattered with enemies, but there is no real point to them. Exploration is often rewarded by blank grass cliff edges and maybe a few berries to pick. The    I want to like this game so much...
    The elements are all there, but there is just a polish missing from the games aesthetics, and a blandness stemming from the studios inexperience with open world games. There are land marks everywhere smattered with enemies, but there is no real point to them. Exploration is often rewarded by blank grass cliff edges and maybe a few berries to pick. The graphics look old due to poor textures, and the unlocked framerates lead to microstutters. Updates can save this game to a 7/10 but it just lacks the beauty of its predecessor Demons Souls Remake. It still gets a five, because that classic DS formula that is so addictive that it keeps you playing... even if you don't really want to. Believe me, I kind of don't, but I will see it through to the end.    … Expand
  71. ChipSkylark
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    This is a completely unbiased review. I actually like DS. It is a game that is fully committed to being itself and doesn't pretend to be anything it's not. This game, through ALL fault of it's own, marketed itself to people who love open world RPG's but just couldn't fall in love with DS because of it's difficulty, repetitiveness and questionable mechanics. They knew that if they threw outThis is a completely unbiased review. I actually like DS. It is a game that is fully committed to being itself and doesn't pretend to be anything it's not. This game, through ALL fault of it's own, marketed itself to people who love open world RPG's but just couldn't fall in love with DS because of it's difficulty, repetitiveness and questionable mechanics. They knew that if they threw out George RR Martin's name, promoted "open world" and talked about how this game is a departure from the Souls series for a variety of different reasons, that they would gain a MASSIVE amount of new players. Do you think FromSoftware isn't aware that the majority of people purchase games digitally (AKA not able to be returned) these days? It was a total win win for them. The worst thing that happens is they sell a ridiculous amount of copies, recruit players who were on the fence about Souls games (doesn't matter if they don't like it after the fact), and retain their loyal player base who love DS so that there are enough good reviews to keep up a positive image. A clear bait and switch.… Expand
  72. Obiwan_8_Kenobi
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Junção de tudo que a fromsoftware já fez de melhor com adendo de mundo aberto simplesmente sensacional.
  73. tank11
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good!game!Good!game!Good!game!
    Good!game!Good!game!Good!game!
    Good!game!Good!game!Good!game!    … Expand
  74. Reapercomes
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Lol i laugh with critics of users saying this is copy paste of dark souls 3,it is the best game the industry has to offer up until now,i have played all souls games,bloodborne,sekiro as well as witcher,skyrim,resident evil,call of duty,assassins creed and much much more,i ve been a gamer for 20+ years now and all i can i say is play this amazing experience i wont spoil spoil anything.imLol i laugh with critics of users saying this is copy paste of dark souls 3,it is the best game the industry has to offer up until now,i have played all souls games,bloodborne,sekiro as well as witcher,skyrim,resident evil,call of duty,assassins creed and much much more,i ve been a gamer for 20+ years now and all i can i say is play this amazing experience i wont spoil spoil anything.im just here as a gamer to state that this game moves the world of gaming forward!!A true masterpiece!!… Expand
  75. XBladeKH
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Es un pozo de horas y la obra magna que junta todo lo bueno de cada juego de From. Ahora encima con el parche nuevo ya no habrán bajadas de FPS
  76. KratosFury
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Jogo espetacular em todos os sentidos! Não consigo parar de jogar. Ele é uma evolução de tudo de bom que vimos nos souls. Que perfeição de jogo. Valeu casa centavo gasto !
  77. Koolaidman82509
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    People that have complained about the low frame rates and other issues either never played a souls game, played a souls game and didnt like it and thought this would be different, or more than likely.....HAVENT READ THE DEVS RESPONSE TO THIS ISSUE. Which they're working on. This is a great game that takes everything FS has learned and combined it into a skyrim like world. Grow up peoplePeople that have complained about the low frame rates and other issues either never played a souls game, played a souls game and didnt like it and thought this would be different, or more than likely.....HAVENT READ THE DEVS RESPONSE TO THIS ISSUE. Which they're working on. This is a great game that takes everything FS has learned and combined it into a skyrim like world. Grow up people and stop feeling entitled to having a flawless game.… Expand
  78. fkz8
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game ever. Graphics are very solid and the combat is as good as ever if not better. Movement is a lot better and everything is just perfect.
  79. topher280392
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Not a game for filthy casusal COD or Fifa boys. If you like any FROM SOFTWARE games then you are in luck. This may have overtaken Dark Souls 1 as my top FS game. The negative reviews are just clowns who can't play the game
  80. PureInstinctxL
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Game is straight up garbage. Imagine can’t beating the first boss. It’s 2022, why does the game look like it is on ps3?! Fps drops all around.
  81. Acelaryk
    Feb 27, 2022
    6
    This review will concern the game only if you play as a mage, first of all the optimisation for pc is bad, 60fps, can't go higher, can't play with high resolution... Then for the gameplay, as a mage you'll experience some "fun" at the beginning but this fun will rapidly decreased since you're going to be more and more useless by the time spent on the game (lack of damage...). It clearlyThis review will concern the game only if you play as a mage, first of all the optimisation for pc is bad, 60fps, can't go higher, can't play with high resolution... Then for the gameplay, as a mage you'll experience some "fun" at the beginning but this fun will rapidly decreased since you're going to be more and more useless by the time spent on the game (lack of damage...). It clearly impact too much of the gameplay for me. There is even an invisible "boss" that you can barely kill just because you're a mage. And if you forget the gameplay as a mage, this game is good but that just don't deserve a 10/10 review like a lot of people did, too much hype just for that... I think it don't deserve more than a 6/10 but i will understand if some people goes with a 7/10.… Expand
  82. Rodri7
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Dark souls fue premiado como mejor juego de la historia, después vinieron el resto, sekiro y bloodborne. Elden ring es la culminación de todas esas maravillas, es el juego perfecto

    Totalmente imprescindible para cualquier usuario que le gusten los videojuegos
  83. Sawllin
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Gráficos lindos, jogabilidade fluida, trilha sonora de arrepiar e uma história bem rica e interessante.
  84. DetriotRedX
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Reviews obviously were paid off. This game is not perfect. If you thought you were getting an open world rpg with intricate storytelling. Wrong. It’s Dark Souls 4. Giving it a low score you counter all the false 10/10s. Yup.
  85. delacruz2480
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    First time playing a game of FromSoftware 6 hours in first main boss defeated and my biggest gripe is how dated controls and combat feel
  86. Muhannadd
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is the best game
    Elden ring is the best game
    Elden ring is the best game
    Elden ring is the best game
    Elden ring is the best game
  87. Humberto_Paye
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Es increíble este juego y eso que no suelo jugar juegos SOULS por la complejidad, pero me atrapo no importa que muera mil veces jajajaj
  88. Rafarg90
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Se o jogo tivesse melhoro otimizado seria 10! Mas tirando isso o jogo está muito bom!
  89. Ayhem
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Game will be awesome but God of war is better than this Game of the year for Ragnarök… Expand
  90. alwaysamneet
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    the game is hella broken on PS5, the framerate is not smooth at all, the pop in is all over the place, overall bad quality product at launch
  91. DARYLDONALD93
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Incredible video game. Absolutely spellbinding stuff here from the legendary from software. Oh yes. 75 characters baby!
  92. Stefanotus
    Feb 27, 2022
    2
    97 by critics? What!!? Riding a horse in an open world with bad graphics and old textures isn’t innovative. This game feels like they threw DS 3 in a blender and added some new bosses. Why this gets so much praise… I don’t know. Compared to Horizon Forbidden West (which has a lot of new and improved things, great story and great characters) this game is a big joke.
  93. Futuremd54
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Perfect blend of open world exploration, souls like difficulty and bosses, lore, and music. The perfect game.
  94. brat_danila
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Don’t compare it to anything else, probably you are gonna hate the game first time you play it, but it’s gonna be the best game you have ever played after you finish it, Git Good
  95. Netherim
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. I'm concerned with all the strange people reviewing with 3 and less on a game that came out 2 days ago that reviews only the framerates and graphics. Absolutely 0 concerns for gameplay and the actual thrill of this game. It is awesome, great world, tight combat, genius coop, and there's always something to find around the corner. A true masterpiece. Don'tThis game is absolutely amazing. I'm concerned with all the strange people reviewing with 3 and less on a game that came out 2 days ago that reviews only the framerates and graphics. Absolutely 0 concerns for gameplay and the actual thrill of this game. It is awesome, great world, tight combat, genius coop, and there's always something to find around the corner. A true masterpiece. Don't listen to the butthurts or you will miss on an incredible game that will surely mark a generation.… Expand
  96. NinaHunter206
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Great game, pleasant and sometimes oppressive atmosphere, the world is interesting to explore! There are a couple of repetitive tree bosses, but everything else was a pleasant surprise. I, as someone who has played all the leading Souls games, is delighted!
  97. Eliotsan
    Feb 27, 2022
    2
    Elden Ring is the stupidest (not the worst) game i have played for a long time. It requires You to memorize a sequence of actions and button pushes to win. It does not require any agility, talent or brain. Just memory, You can take this game on blindfolded after You memorize the sequence. Each and every opponent can be defeated that way. And of course there are no "two options", there isElden Ring is the stupidest (not the worst) game i have played for a long time. It requires You to memorize a sequence of actions and button pushes to win. It does not require any agility, talent or brain. Just memory, You can take this game on blindfolded after You memorize the sequence. Each and every opponent can be defeated that way. And of course there are no "two options", there is only one option, and one way to defeat an opponent. If You do a mistake You either die, or are severly wounded and will die upon next mistake. It's like a driving license test of a game … Expand
  98. AirManYT
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Game of the century
  99. KasperMajestic
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Greatest game of all time. Play it and make your own mind up about it. The definitive From Software experience.
  100. Overdmg
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Gracias Fromsoftware, si cambiar las bases han logrado crear un excelente juego adaptado un ambiente abierto y con muchos retos logrando cautivar al jugador con peleas muy interesantes, sorpresas y sobre todo un nivel de dificultad bien justo y que te permite aprender de tus errores y sobre todo recompensado si quieren explorar.

    Muchas gracias en verdad por este juego y su historia.    Gracias Fromsoftware, si cambiar las bases han logrado crear un excelente juego adaptado un ambiente abierto y con muchos retos logrando cautivar al jugador con peleas muy interesantes, sorpresas y sobre todo un nivel de dificultad bien justo y que te permite aprender de tus errores y sobre todo recompensado si quieren explorar.

    Muchas gracias en verdad por este juego y su historia.

    Para los haters la baja de fps aveces solo ocurre en la primera zona y es algo que se mejorara en el tiempo.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  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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