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. Utz
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls 1-3, bb,sekiro Was only the warm up to create Elden Ring. Thank you fromsoftware for this masterpiece.
  2. OmegaAP
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Game is Empty and has no story. Seems like just battle system is there. 97 is not deserved. Overrated
  3. pentagonx1
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Played DS 1-3, BB, Demon‘s Souls and Sekiro (All Platinum) and was hyped for Elden Ring. Right now after 10 h of playing I‘m very disappointed. I‘m trying as hard as I can to like the game but there are just too many cons/ not enough pros yet.

    - performance is really bad on PS 5 even in performance mode (40-50 fps) + multiple crashes. That is not acceptable on PS 5 in 2022. Actually    Played DS 1-3, BB, Demon‘s Souls and Sekiro (All Platinum) and was hyped for Elden Ring. Right now after 10 h of playing I‘m very disappointed. I‘m trying as hard as I can to like the game but there are just too many cons/ not enough pros yet.

    - performance is really bad on PS 5 even in performance mode (40-50 fps) + multiple crashes. That is not acceptable on PS 5 in 2022. Actually unplayable for me

    - missing Story/ Character development (George RR Martin? Where?!)

    -graphics in general are outdated (not the artstyle, i love it)

    - Open World feels empty (maybe because the lack of some story?) Compared to other high quality openworld games I feel like there isn‘t much to explore. The few dungeons are very short, boring and repetitive. At least most other areas are restricted simply by being to hard -> not my definition of an open world (For reference I‘ve beaten M***it at Lvl. 16 with no help)

    All these points resulting in cluelessness what to do next. Nothing is really interesting for me. Seems like an unfinished and unpolished game. Therefore 0 points.    … Expand
  4. Echoseven
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game, thanks, miyazaki. For the love and care u put into your projects, unlike some, you're a genius
  5. MetaMemer
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Everything about this game is great. Looks like a lot of people don't understand the Souls Art direction and mistaken it for outdated graphics...which is not true.
    Game is beautiful, music is amazing, world is amazing and feels like a huge great adventure.
    I didn't have any major performance problems, outside of one boss so far and I'm like 30h into the game. It's a masterpiece and all    Everything about this game is great. Looks like a lot of people don't understand the Souls Art direction and mistaken it for outdated graphics...which is not true.
    Game is beautiful, music is amazing, world is amazing and feels like a huge great adventure.
    I didn't have any major performance problems, outside of one boss so far and I'm like 30h into the game.
    It's a masterpiece and all the salty reviewers giving 0, are still stuck at Margit.    … Expand
  6. Hambez
    Feb 27, 2022
    6
    Another ordinary souls game, no instructions, scare useful resources, plenty of useless items, it doesn't deserve all that hype
  7. Ksa1
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Bandai namco stated and confirmed on the announcement year of the game that the game will support Arabic UI and Subs, and thousands of arabs pre ordered the game.. anyway.. on the day of release we were shocked that the game doesn't include a single arabic word.. they didn't bother to tell us that they've canceled it before they lunch the game they just went silent and lied to us..
    I hope    Bandai namco stated and confirmed on the announcement year of the game that the game will support Arabic UI and Subs, and thousands of arabs pre ordered the game.. anyway.. on the day of release we were shocked that the game doesn't include a single arabic word.. they didn't bother to tell us that they've canceled it before they lunch the game they just went silent and lied to us..
    I hope that you gamers out there support our community as gamers to make our voice reaches the developers about Bandai's lies and manipulation.    … Expand
  8. I--BEM--I
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    All the best of souls in a super inspired open world?? Yes!! This is a dream!
  9. Kelvinlok
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game of All time! Brilliant design using an open world on soul style game.
  10. Joshiguti8
    Feb 27, 2022
    3
    Game felt slow, graphically looks like a PS3 game and it’s like playing another Dark Souls game but just trow the 4 in there and that’s the game. About the characters, they all felt pretty neutral with no chemistry and the main character the one we create doesn’t talk the entire game, which makes the game to be boring in terms of dialogue with other characters. It’s a game that it’sGame felt slow, graphically looks like a PS3 game and it’s like playing another Dark Souls game but just trow the 4 in there and that’s the game. About the characters, they all felt pretty neutral with no chemistry and the main character the one we create doesn’t talk the entire game, which makes the game to be boring in terms of dialogue with other characters. It’s a game that it’s definable mot for everybody, Including myself. The experience that I had with this game is just one of the poorest experiences that I ever had.… Expand
  11. Ocell2
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    최적화 똥망겜임. 제대로 즐기려면 패치 두세번은 더 진행되야 할것같은데. 이정도 문제있는 게임을 그냥 소울류까 닥치고 만점 줘버린 웹진들도 문제가 심각함.
  12. jortegag81
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Excellent game, very fun. You are bound to die a looooooot of times, but that's part of the fun, as you will learn from your mistakes and eventually overcome all difficulties. Loving it so far.
  13. galencjusz
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Awsome game! In my opinion game desereved for all of those 10’s from critics review. Truely recommend!
  14. WhiningPlebian
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It appears that all the bad reviews are copy/pastes of the same talking points, I would place a handsome wager that 99% of the people posting bad reviews haven't played the game and are just repeating the negatives they've read here and other places. Were you guys born yesterday? Every massive open world game will have issues on day one, thanks to be expected.

    The other theme I've noticed    It appears that all the bad reviews are copy/pastes of the same talking points, I would place a handsome wager that 99% of the people posting bad reviews haven't played the game and are just repeating the negatives they've read here and other places. Were you guys born yesterday? Every massive open world game will have issues on day one, thanks to be expected.

    The other theme I've noticed is how many Cheeto dusted basement dwelling trolls can't stand to see anything succeed so they have to try and tear it down.

    This is Fromsoftware guys, they've never made a bad game, in fact, with the exception of DS2 which was made by a different team, all of their games are masterpieces.

    At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if people think it's great or terrible, it only matters if the person playing it likes it.

    Some people only live to spend their life whining and complaining.    … Expand
  15. xenoa
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    best game I ever played, the Art style is good, and the bosses are pretty challenging and fun
  16. zDarkziim
    Feb 27, 2022
    3
    Genérico, gráficos ultrapassados e erros na performance inaceitáveis pra um game onde nada demais acontece, e ainda sim exigi mais hardware do que um Red Dead 2, ou GTA 5.
  17. Hhhyuuh8
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. People complaining the graphics arent good but the artstyle is god tier thats why it looks so good. Plus the world design is amazing. The game deserves better for being so awesome, lets encourage people from r/eldenring to come here and rate the game. The bad reviews are unfounded. So many are saying the world is "empty" when there are points of interestThis game is a masterpiece. People complaining the graphics arent good but the artstyle is god tier thats why it looks so good. Plus the world design is amazing. The game deserves better for being so awesome, lets encourage people from r/eldenring to come here and rate the game. The bad reviews are unfounded. So many are saying the world is "empty" when there are points of interest everywhere. There mighf be some review-bombing going on.… Expand
  18. Gamegamer69
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game i have ever played its soooo good a perfect master piece. In just 2 days i have spent 31 hours on it
  19. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not playable after the patch.

    There have been minor performance issues on the launch day but after a small update today there are missing frames. Maybe they turned on hardcore mode but how should you fight if the boss attacks you and it skips the attack frames. You are getting one hitted without being able to see what's happening or to react. Frame skipes and stuttering makes it unplayable .    … Expand
  20. xXx-
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very very good i play many hours without realizing time dude it’s the goty for sure … Expand
  21. Connor01
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    What every body has been asking for, a dense open world without hundreds a way point markers flooding your map. The combat is classic souls formula with it becoming more refined with every release. The bosses and enemy AI is a great next step with Fromsoftware.
  22. MGS_1
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a real masterpiece. What a game! Thank you Hidetaka Miyazaki.
  23. Edyn104
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Greatest game of all time. (Obviously the game has flaws, but these absolute man children giving the game a zero out of ten for frame drops are just laughable.) 10/10 Best game ever, without question. Wonderful art style brought up by very nice particle and lighting effects. Many games bring more advanced graphic systems, but many games fail to have even close to the amount of presence andGreatest game of all time. (Obviously the game has flaws, but these absolute man children giving the game a zero out of ten for frame drops are just laughable.) 10/10 Best game ever, without question. Wonderful art style brought up by very nice particle and lighting effects. Many games bring more advanced graphic systems, but many games fail to have even close to the amount of presence and gravitas that Elden Ring has. It is the result of over a decade in experience, taking what works from every game From has put out. It is a love letter to fans of their previous games. The difficulty curve can be mitigated by exploring and basically questing in the open world, though victory is always achieved by your timing and confidence. Don't let these review bombers pull you away from a truly awesome experience.… Expand
  24. FurryRees87
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great start to the game after 7 hours play. Take your time and explore. Tough game just like the others.
  25. satoro
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    from software does not respect Arab players, it stated that the game will support Arabic, Now the game does not support the Arabic language
  26. Whiteblade101
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Combines all the amazing things from previous games, and adds even more. Entertaining and amazing visuals throughout the entire game.
  27. splashyDIAMOND
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    This ain't it chief. This ain't it. This genre with graphics and gameplay is stuck in 2009.
  28. Chambo24
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    FromSoftware’s best work. The world is chock-full of enemies, locations, items, and is amazingly designed. While it can be overwhelming at first trying to figure out where to go and what to do, it allows you to naturally explore and find things as you progress through the map. If you get stuck or aren’t doing enough damage, try a different area. Overall I would say this is going to winFromSoftware’s best work. The world is chock-full of enemies, locations, items, and is amazingly designed. While it can be overwhelming at first trying to figure out where to go and what to do, it allows you to naturally explore and find things as you progress through the map. If you get stuck or aren’t doing enough damage, try a different area. Overall I would say this is going to win game of the year hands down. Amazing graphics and no framrate issues whatsoever… Expand
  29. Teeus
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The greatest game I have ever played. The level design is the finest I've seen in any game and the main bosses are phenomenal. Every student studying game design should look to this game as an example of how non-linear level design should be approached.; Lyndell especially. The music is on-point with some of the finest boss themes I have ever heard (Godrick, Godfrey, and Mohg especially). What From has managed to accomplish here will go down in the annals of gaming history as a timeless masterpiece.… Expand
  30. Litterate_tea
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a fabulous continuation of the Is souls franchise. The diversity of npc's Is breathtaking. You feel immersed as you traverse through the World mounted or unmounted. The diversity Of character types makes this makes this game even better. You dont have to stick to a specific play style with any of the starting types.you cand do anything in the world of elden ring . So riseThis game is a fabulous continuation of the Is souls franchise. The diversity of npc's Is breathtaking. You feel immersed as you traverse through the World mounted or unmounted. The diversity Of character types makes this makes this game even better. You dont have to stick to a specific play style with any of the starting types.you cand do anything in the world of elden ring . So rise tarnished and become the next elden lord… Expand
  31. Ftzinho
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Elden ring e tudo aquilo que o os fãs da série souls estavam esperando,divertido com uma boa gameplay uma ótima ambientação e uma trilha sonora épica,se você gosta de um bom souls like que pode lhe rende horas de puro conteúdo?esse jogo e pra vc
  32. gunniq
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Graphics are on the same level as DS3 and I'm facing FPS drops left and right. Unplayable
  33. m4nny
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The best from all previous souls-games is expanded and improved upon. Fast travel, generous checkpoints and the open world design makes an incredible difference. Feels a lot more fun and adventurous, and not remotely as stressful as the previous games.
  34. LimitedGif
    Feb 27, 2022
    6
    Another game that’s hyped up by die hard dark souls fans. Don’t get this game if you’re not familiar with dark souls games.
  35. Ragdolll
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Perfect game, few minor stutters for now but will be fixed soon.
    The sense of exploration is amazing and the map is insanely large. The enemy design is phenomenal and very diverse.
  36. Philson08
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The negative user reviews are a nothing but a scam. This game is so amazing and so great, I can't even remember when I had so much fun playing a new game on day one until Elden Ring. The hype was well deserved and again, The negative reviews are so dumb here.
  37. KappaNoKyojin
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game combines the best things from Dark souls and Sekiro, it's more accessible but still very hard.
  38. Omidbloodsouls
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Without any doubt Elden ring is an ammmmazing MASTERPIECE! all of us know about some issues on pc but dont forget that these issues will solve with updates . Elden ring is literally a valuable artwork . Soulsborne series are not just a game for me , these games are like LOVE AND LIFE for me.
  39. Stewyi
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Performance horrible, drop, pop-in
    Des boss mémorable et c'est tout. Quel ennui !
  40. DonBongo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Just amazing. Everything I ever wanted it to be and more. This game feels so massive at every turn and it honestly is just crazy how Fromsoftware steps up there games each time. More of this please.
  41. Garstone
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    It's just exhausting that anybody is giving this game 2 or a 1 or - worse - a 0. It just shows how far we have sunk when people are vindictively reviewing a title in such a negative way.

    Sure ER has a few issues, but it's beautifully crafted With a few patches it will be nothing short of sensational.
  42. Lithium796
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    2011 saw the release of two of the most influential games for the RPG genre, dark souls and Skyrim. One was a complex and mysterious game, with some of the greatest level designs in modern gaming - and the other was an adventure through a seemingly limitless fantasy world. Both were fantastic games in their own right, but even back then I always dreamed of a Skyrim with the addictive2011 saw the release of two of the most influential games for the RPG genre, dark souls and Skyrim. One was a complex and mysterious game, with some of the greatest level designs in modern gaming - and the other was an adventure through a seemingly limitless fantasy world. Both were fantastic games in their own right, but even back then I always dreamed of a Skyrim with the addictive combat and difficulty of dark souls, and likewise I dreamed of a dark souls that had the sandbox freedom of Skyrim.

    Fast forward to 2022 and this dream has been realised. The open world element of Elden Ring reinvigorates the souls-like core gameplay symbiotically. The great level design and inter connectivity of dark souls is still here, and so is the great combat and progression. But now we have a huge open world full of secrets to uncover. In dark souls sometimes the difficulty could be suffocating, with your only option to “get gud” and grind your way through a dastardly place like Sen’s Fortress. In Elden Ring when things get hard you can teleport across the map and set off in a direction of your choosing. Levelling up while uncovering lore rich dungeons and points of interest. It honestly never even feels like grinding.

    This game still isn’t for everyone, if you’re looking for a game that is completely accessible and has the best graphics of the decade - this might not be it. But if you’re even slightly willing to give the souls-like combat a decent try, and if you love fantasy RPGs - this is absolutely the best game of its kind since 2011.    … Expand
  43. Thesoothing
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece of open-world design, with danger lurking in every corner and incredible sights to see and explore. There is never a dull moment spent in this game. With a great refinement on souls combat that introduces just enough new ideas to keep things fresh and multiple quality of life improvements that will be praised for years to come . This will go down as one of the greatest gamesA masterpiece of open-world design, with danger lurking in every corner and incredible sights to see and explore. There is never a dull moment spent in this game. With a great refinement on souls combat that introduces just enough new ideas to keep things fresh and multiple quality of life improvements that will be praised for years to come . This will go down as one of the greatest games of all time and a blueprint on how to craft an interesting open world that engages the player. The level design in the legacy dungeons is just what you would expect from a fromsoftware title, with intense encounters, varying shortcuts, and amazing scale that seamlessly interconnect with the open-world they are surrounded by.… Expand
  44. JesterJingles
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game will take any issue you had with dark soul’s 3 combat and address it. The open world is very good at getting my attention and it seems like any thing that can distract me will.
  45. Naldo87
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing world to explore and improvement on the already amazing Souls gameplay. Perfect game and strong GOTY contender.
  46. ArthurOfRevia
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Almost Everything went wrong with Dark Souls is not in Elden Ring, great combat and a greater content (one of the best open worlds ever), and a great story. The game has some issues like some items are OP from the start, and the game forces you to explore side content, although it gives you the freedom to choose the path. The items could be fixed with a patch. But overall it's one of theAlmost Everything went wrong with Dark Souls is not in Elden Ring, great combat and a greater content (one of the best open worlds ever), and a great story. The game has some issues like some items are OP from the start, and the game forces you to explore side content, although it gives you the freedom to choose the path. The items could be fixed with a patch. But overall it's one of the greatest games ever, and no game is perfect.… Expand
  47. Sh3f6
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It’s the superior of all From Software games .. that’s it .. that’s the tea.
  48. Astatine69
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring's level design is the best in any of FromSoft's games. The open world beautifully blends with the open world to keep the player engaged. The combat is more fluid than ever and the sights you see exploring the world is the best I've ever seen.
  49. Princedawg4
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    One of the best games I've ever played, plays like a dream and while it does take after ds3, I'd say that works in it's favor with how enemies work and the overall environment.
  50. adrenilinmatt
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    okay, elephant in the room, on pc, this game is not working as it should. but its a patch away from being quite possibly one of the greatest games i have ever played. what ive played, thus far, has been absolutely amazing. im totally immersed in this amazing open world. its more than a step up for this genre of game, taking what breath of the wild laid down, and running with it to all newokay, elephant in the room, on pc, this game is not working as it should. but its a patch away from being quite possibly one of the greatest games i have ever played. what ive played, thus far, has been absolutely amazing. im totally immersed in this amazing open world. its more than a step up for this genre of game, taking what breath of the wild laid down, and running with it to all new lengths. then, theres the fromsoft formula, which is just flawless, a deep combat system that can be as shallow or in depth as you choose, amazing exploration, caves, dungeons that could honestly be games of their own, theyre better than anythin any other game actually does even when focusing on dungeons alone. this game is amazing. trust me. once this is fixed up a little, we're looking at what is quite possinly the best game in the last 15 years. fromsoft just need to get on that patching game.

    If you can bare to do it, wait for the game to be patched, especially on pc, before you play. i know youve waited long enough for this game, but a little longer could genuinely make this the experience youve dreamed of and more.    … Expand
  51. alexmann152
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It's perhaps the best souls game ever. Enthralling, detailed, and with fantastic combat to boot. The community of Soulsborne loves it- the new players.... well they prefer games that look really pretty and hold their hands.

    The critics were not "bought off"- the game is legitimately world-class 10/10. If you say a game is bad because the foliage looks like it belongs on a PS3 than I    It's perhaps the best souls game ever. Enthralling, detailed, and with fantastic combat to boot. The community of Soulsborne loves it- the new players.... well they prefer games that look really pretty and hold their hands.

    The critics were not "bought off"- the game is legitimately world-class 10/10. If you say a game is bad because the foliage looks like it belongs on a PS3 than I suppose you should stay away from big boy games.    … Expand
  52. AhmedMobis
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best experiences in my life and one of the best games ever The best open world in the history of electronic games.
    Rise Tarnished, Rise and become the Elden lord
    Oh and Git gud
  53. Piecefire
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    素晴らしい世界観と永遠と冒険出来る要素、飽きが来ない様に感じる。
    今年一年はこのゲーム１つで十分楽しめると思います。
  54. Grey_Archer
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Not what was advertised! Not accessible, NOT revolutionary, NOT carefully designed, NOT FUN!! The hardest, and the worst game of all the developers prior games. This does not deserve game of the year nominations already. Breath of the Wild did everything this game did but it was actually fun. Rent it first, you'll be happy you saved yourself 60 bucks.
    George R.R. Martin should stick    Not what was advertised! Not accessible, NOT revolutionary, NOT carefully designed, NOT FUN!! The hardest, and the worst game of all the developers prior games. This does not deserve game of the year nominations already. Breath of the Wild did everything this game did but it was actually fun. Rent it first, you'll be happy you saved yourself 60 bucks.
    George R.R. Martin should stick with shows and books, you can't find a story in this mess anyway, you'll be too busy cussing the game out to notice it anyway.    … Expand
  55. kkpog07
    Feb 26, 2022
    2
    This game is overrated. It's just a gift to fans of the Dark Soul series, not an incredibly groundbreaking game as the critic said. I still wonder if it was worth mentioning The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in the evaluation of this game.
  56. Mordin23
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Ok, why is this geetting so reviewbombed. It is a from software game, it was clear it would be hard. If it is too hard for you stop comoplaining and don't play it like normal people. There also genres I don't like and yet I am not saying games of this genre are the worst of all time.
  57. Zodwraith
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Zero to balance out the obvious paid reviews. As a game it's a solid 7-8. As a DS game it's a 12 out of 10.

    100/100 means it's perfect. Mario Odyssey didn't have massive performance issues and it was on archaic hardware. Most of this world is dead or has the same enemies per area. PS4 level graphics run like PS6 level graphics on a PS5. Clunky menus. ZERO enemy AI. They came really    Zero to balance out the obvious paid reviews. As a game it's a solid 7-8. As a DS game it's a 12 out of 10.

    100/100 means it's perfect. Mario Odyssey didn't have massive performance issues and it was on archaic hardware. Most of this world is dead or has the same enemies per area. PS4 level graphics run like PS6 level graphics on a PS5. Clunky menus. ZERO enemy AI.

    They came really far fixing the Dark Souls formula, but this only shows what was wrong with DS to begin with. This isn't even close to Breath of the Wild levels of quality.    … Expand
  58. siuzya0r1N
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    open world is so booooooooooooooooring！do not make open world again，please，its compeletly ruined the game.
  59. yepus
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece

    I've heard people complaining about performance and I know it doesn't run good on the pc port, but I'm running it on a ps4 on a **** tv and it runs perfectly. (that also might be because I have never seen over 45fps in my life). also who gives a **** if the graphics aren't next gen. They are a major step up from ds3 and sekiro, and when I play a video    This game is truly a masterpiece

    I've heard people complaining about performance and I know it doesn't run good on the pc port, but I'm running it on a ps4 on a **** tv and it runs perfectly. (that also might be because I have never seen over 45fps in my life).

    also who gives a **** if the graphics aren't next gen. They are a major step up from ds3 and sekiro, and when I play a video game story, world, gameplay , and art direction take a massive priority over graphics, and this game delivers on all of those fronts

    people are actually complaining about difficulty? It's a ****ing soulsborne git gud.

    one thing I was worried about initially was the open world. as we all know open world games tend to have boring in between areas. I am 10 hours in and yet to beat Margit and never once have I been bored of running around on the horse exploring the world.

    overall if I could give this game an 11 I would    … Expand
  60. RUSTYNAIL77
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    I would have given a 10 if the controls were easier..

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

    I play the game on PC and I haven't had any frame rate issues. I have a Geforce RTX 2060, 32GB of DDR4, SSD Drive and Intel i7-10700F processor. I am an experience gamer, I have been playing games since 1990 roughly. This game is a huge challenge and it has a learning curve, if you are into either of those jump right in. If you are looking for something you can easily hack and slash your way through, look elsewhere. Most people whining about the game are probably doing so because they couldn't take the time to figure it out. The game does minimal hand holding and I mean minimal. With enough gameplay time under your belt you will start to figure out the nuances of the game. I find the graphics very nice on PC and I have no frame rate problems. My only complaint is the huge learning curve on mouse/keyboard controls. it seems the devs wanted a minimal hud, because you can take it away with a push of a key. No hotbars, no nothing, just key bindings. Thankfully I have a mouse and keyboard where I can assign keystrokes to mouse keys and it makes it easier but hotbars would help. They should give the player the option on whether or not to use them. I am really enjoying the game so far though. Understand that when you initially start playing you will die fast and start thinking the game sucks. You have to keep going after that to see the beauty in this game. If you have a nice PC, this is a must have. I can't speak for the quality of the game on consoles.    … Expand
  61. Rakibul209
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    One of the most poorly optimized game I've played this year. Started playing it on PS5 and had huge frame drops in performance mode. Switched to PC and the port is even worse, there's no high refresh-rate support. Lots of stuttering issues, not to mention graphically it looks very bland and mediocre. Huge let-down.
  62. mohammadreport
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    i spent 20 hours in the game and not even tired
    this game is awsome but some mini bosses is too easy
  63. Turgon
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    Classic Soulslike, nothing new. Weird to collect flowers in a souls game. Optimization issues. 7 is fine.
  64. princessfurios
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Пожалуй лучшая на данный момент игра в популярном нынче жанре genshin-like.
  65. ValerianVoid
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The ultimate Dark Souls open world expierence, it's definitely captured my heart since I've been a fan of these games since 2013, performance isn't as bad as most of the review bombers are saying unless they're on older consoles, on PS5 I've had a constant 60 FPS and after a recent patch one day after release I've had no stuttering either. Elden Ring will definitely be a game that's talkedThe ultimate Dark Souls open world expierence, it's definitely captured my heart since I've been a fan of these games since 2013, performance isn't as bad as most of the review bombers are saying unless they're on older consoles, on PS5 I've had a constant 60 FPS and after a recent patch one day after release I've had no stuttering either. Elden Ring will definitely be a game that's talked about years and years from now, it's absurdly beautiful with a lot to do in the open world, it's still a great challenge but with minor safety nets such as checkpoint like items right before a big boss fight or tough area that let's you respawn closer to the area if you die, accessibility without lowering difficulty overall. If you like dark souls in anyway what do ever you'll fall on love with Elden Ring.… Expand
  66. PotBoy
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is not only massive but, it’s deep. A game having 84 bosses 74 of which are unique is insane Miyazaki and the team at FromSoft has outdone themselves. This game takes to ur breathe away. The difficulty is there but, can be lightened if you go to mist woods and weeping peninsula and do it all before tackling storm vein that being said it can still be done. Why would you wanna rushThis game is not only massive but, it’s deep. A game having 84 bosses 74 of which are unique is insane Miyazaki and the team at FromSoft has outdone themselves. This game takes to ur breathe away. The difficulty is there but, can be lightened if you go to mist woods and weeping peninsula and do it all before tackling storm vein that being said it can still be done. Why would you wanna rush this masterpiece anyway. This game comes as close to as perfect a game can get!… Expand
  67. AndresBur
    Feb 26, 2022
    4
    Es un buen juego pero está sobrevalorado por la prensa, la jugabilidad, calidad de animaciones y gráficos no están a la altura de la nueva generación, técnicamente tiene pobre optimización, el personaje se mueve como en juegos de hace 15 años, en lo que destaca por encima de los demás juegos es en el diseño artístico del mapa y de los enemigos. personalmente prefiero sekiro, para mi esEs un buen juego pero está sobrevalorado por la prensa, la jugabilidad, calidad de animaciones y gráficos no están a la altura de la nueva generación, técnicamente tiene pobre optimización, el personaje se mueve como en juegos de hace 15 años, en lo que destaca por encima de los demás juegos es en el diseño artístico del mapa y de los enemigos. personalmente prefiero sekiro, para mi es mejor.… Expand
  68. Daimoz
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is my first souls game and i totally hated it,but then i put 10 more hours into it and i love it and its one of my favorite games of all time.So much to explore,learn,build.
  69. BananaPancake21
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I think this game is no't for everyone, for me is a masterpiece because i like all the souls games, is like all the games in one
  70. LionHeart35
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    De los mejores juegos de todo el 2022.. con una historia fascinante y excelente jugabilidad
  71. Diablo666pp
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    absolutely revolutionary, a massive masterpiece, the pinnacle of gaming,a must play
  72. Joak34
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Ca sera sans moi. La D A est bonne mais ce jeu est techniquement dépassé. Trop de bug. Des chutes constante de frame-rate.!
  73. Gemesi92
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Ubisoft openworld....Hitbox and conpenetration from the first dark souls, i don't have time enouth for this shi***
  74. Jorge8
    Feb 26, 2022
    2
    From software has been making the same game for the past 10 years. Elden ring is just the new installment on a series of overrated copy and pasted collection of files that their fans have the nerve to “call best game ever made”. Clunky and choppy animations, old art assets, repurpose hero and enemy moves. unpolished lighting. Same old enemy archetypes on new skins. Zero to none AAAFrom software has been making the same game for the past 10 years. Elden ring is just the new installment on a series of overrated copy and pasted collection of files that their fans have the nerve to “call best game ever made”. Clunky and choppy animations, old art assets, repurpose hero and enemy moves. unpolished lighting. Same old enemy archetypes on new skins. Zero to none AAA cinematic sequences, unacceptable facial animation. Rubbish storytelling. Outdated AI, bad audio filtering and occlusion. Shading and material errors. performance issues across all platforms; These are issues that haven’t evolved at all on their past souls games. In essences, the souls series are a one of a kind type of experience that I have enjoyed in the pass. But its 2022 and with games as polish as Red Dead redemption, Last of Us 2, god of war, death stranding and more coming. Its just pretty unfortunate to see gaming news outlets jumping on this 10s crazy thing as if the game is a perfect masterpiece. Fear of backlash maybe? Who knows. Hope this “toxic” quick overview of this new old boring game open some eyes out there. As gamers we should demand better. Don’t change the core of the franchise. But please From Software step up your game in all department. Renew that engine. Get some good animators. Write a coherent story. Make those hero combat animations feel more real. Realistic blood splatters. Dynamic enemy decapitations. Proper cloth and physics simulation. The list of things to bring to your game is honestly a mile long. Or well, like your fans would say. Just Gid gut.… Expand
  75. kainazinho
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    elden ring is the single best game i have ever played, and i played them all
  76. base_d
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    0/10 just for the shills putting 10/10. Its not a 10/10 , its not a 9/10, its not an 8/10....its a 6. This game is just average at best. Fun can be had and so can frustration as it is a souls game. The open world is not good at all. Its boring and feels like a chore while graphics are subpar due to from software not being talented enough to optimize games. And thats a fact. Wait for this0/10 just for the shills putting 10/10. Its not a 10/10 , its not a 9/10, its not an 8/10....its a 6. This game is just average at best. Fun can be had and so can frustration as it is a souls game. The open world is not good at all. Its boring and feels like a chore while graphics are subpar due to from software not being talented enough to optimize games. And thats a fact. Wait for this to go on a sale as by then maybe they will have many of its core design issues fixed.… Expand
  77. Aszach
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring proves to be the best game From Software's ever created.

    - The world is massive with a lot of things going around (Mobs, Secrets, Bosses etc.) - Gameplay imho is the best one out of all the souls borne games, shields are useful in this game and not mention counter-guard is the OP attack second only to Jumping Attack which will help you beat a hard boss) - Accessibility    Elden Ring proves to be the best game From Software's ever created.

    - The world is massive with a lot of things going around (Mobs, Secrets, Bosses etc.)
    - Gameplay imho is the best one out of all the souls borne games, shields are useful in this game and not mention counter-guard is the OP attack second only to Jumping Attack which will help you beat a hard boss)
    - Accessibility during boss fight is the most accessible out of all souls borne games, Marika statue existence completely remove the players on hassling all the way through the boss arena.
    - The world is just simply amazing and a lot secrets might I add that will make you lose tons of hours of sleep just wanting to discover new places.
    - Bosses while some speaking of mechanics are very similar to previous souls borne games but majority are rather fresh and are enjoyable not to mention even with the existence of Marika Statue that doesn't mean you won't be using that a lot as some bosses are still rather difficult.

    I have been playing the game since it release and have accumulated atleast 20 hours and i have progressed a lot but the world is so huge that it felt like i was just barely scratching it's surface.
    Undeniably a 10/10 for me.    … Expand
  78. GoldenKola
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    The amount of 10/10 reviews and calling it the greatest game of all time makes me sick. The amount of bugs and poor optimization just won't let you enjoy the game. Even if you ignore the poor performance to give the title of greatest game of all time is just a scam. To call it the greatest of all time you need more than just a good game play, it's missing the graphics, story, music andThe amount of 10/10 reviews and calling it the greatest game of all time makes me sick. The amount of bugs and poor optimization just won't let you enjoy the game. Even if you ignore the poor performance to give the title of greatest game of all time is just a scam. To call it the greatest of all time you need more than just a good game play, it's missing the graphics, story, music and optimization. Story wise it didn't have any deeply crafted story like the Witcher or dramatic story that bind you and the character like Read Dead Redemption 2 did with Arthur. I feel scammed by the reviewers and toxic soul fans. Can't give this higher than 8 but I will leave it with 0 because of the poor performance.… Expand
  79. SpunkyKong
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, Fromsofts greatest accomplishment yet. PC performance has surprisingly been near perfect for me, but it is on a 3080ti i9 10850k.
  80. davygravy93
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Dark souls but with stupid level gates and mechanics straight ripped from breath of the wild. Want to explore like the old games? Too bad because artificial difficulty awaits. I guess it's much easier to over inflate health bars than it is to create interesting encounters.
  81. Raudaless
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The best game ever!! **** game is awesome!! The ponpit herb in nothing about the game. You are **** sensible!!
  82. Tripsteeee
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece!!! World class design by world class developers; hats off to From Software!
  83. agent13
    Feb 26, 2022
    2
    I played this game and i could stand it only for 3 hours, just another extremely over hyped and overrated game by from software first of all the gameplay is a huge step backward from sekiro (even though i didn't like that game either) the combat is slow, clunky and tedious and most importantly unacceptably difficult without any option to customize the difficulty that's an industry standardI played this game and i could stand it only for 3 hours, just another extremely over hyped and overrated game by from software first of all the gameplay is a huge step backward from sekiro (even though i didn't like that game either) the combat is slow, clunky and tedious and most importantly unacceptably difficult without any option to customize the difficulty that's an industry standard that from software intentionally doesn't follow. other than difficulty which is no problem for those who have hours of time to die and retry (I don't, i'm a busy person aren't most of us?) the whole gameplay and the world of the game feels very old like early 7th generation games old. the world and the map is pretty much empty and it's funny that the critics are praising elden ring for being open world as if they have never seen an open world game in their life!
    while the game has a relatively good artistic design and as all from software games the bosses and enemies have amazing design but the technical graphics of the game is like ps3 games and not acceptable for a 9th generation game.
    as always the story of the game is just there... not interesting at all it doesn't motivate you to keep playing you are left in a huge map full of empty..
    overall it's a big shame and saddening that this game has a meta score close to masterpieces like RDR 2, GTA 4 & 5, god of war, etc how the hell didn't even one critic didn't give this game a score lower than 90 I tried too hard but it's impossible to enjoy this game.    … Expand
  84. Grassflakes
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The most adventurous and epic out of FromSoftwares' game library and an enigma. Elden Ring will keep you glued to your seat in this harrowing but beautiful journey, filled with addicting gameplay especially with the spectacular bossfights, wonderful art, and a meticulous soundtrack suited for the ages. Enter the world as a lowly Tarnished, and lowly you will feel indeed. But keep pressingThe most adventurous and epic out of FromSoftwares' game library and an enigma. Elden Ring will keep you glued to your seat in this harrowing but beautiful journey, filled with addicting gameplay especially with the spectacular bossfights, wonderful art, and a meticulous soundtrack suited for the ages. Enter the world as a lowly Tarnished, and lowly you will feel indeed. But keep pressing on and what you will discover beneath the cracks and crevices. It is a game worth investing your time on and an experience with one of the best games of recent memory and possibly the one to pave and set the standard of other action adventure games from here on forth. 10/10… Expand
  85. unotavailable
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, best open world by far, excellent combat, fantastic bosses, a lot of content.
  86. Dasth
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All the game its a Absolut masterpiece, the art, music, ambientation, the world feels bigger than really is… Expand
  87. Rolnando181
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    An Open World game with no side-mission, you have to do things on your own. The world feel alive and don't have empty area. Cool story and Cinematic, everything is good.
  88. loinn
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the greatest games in history, I can't think of anything bad to say about this game… Expand
  89. digaomatias
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is 100% my game of the year. Having played Sekiro for so longer than my other regular action rpg games, Elden Ring is definitely entertain me for much longer. I have been playing and discovering that huge map without any feeling of boringness. I feel that I finally became curious again when playing a game. Riding through every corner, to find treasures and beautiful dungeons. Not toThis is 100% my game of the year. Having played Sekiro for so longer than my other regular action rpg games, Elden Ring is definitely entertain me for much longer. I have been playing and discovering that huge map without any feeling of boringness. I feel that I finally became curious again when playing a game. Riding through every corner, to find treasures and beautiful dungeons. Not to speak the sense of community already known by Dark Souls players. There are many classes, and many ways to play the game. You get crafting. You get weapons upgrades. And you also get challenge. Just like in Sekiro where you know you are not ready for a boss, but you want to keep trying to get good. The sense of accomplishment is great. All in all, this game got me. It’s my 10 of the year.… Expand
  90. Hekii
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I can not stop playing it !! Its a masterpiece literally. I haven't played such a game like this before. Wow
  91. ZHTTTY
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    Seriously, the game is a good game, but is 97 points too high? I don't feel like it stands out any better than Zelda in terms of the open world.
  92. Nuclearpie
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Don't believe all the review bombers!!! Elden ring does have some optimization issues and is not the "best looking game of all time", but it is an amazing experience none the less. The world is immersive, dark, and hauntingly beautiful. The gameplay is tight and engaging. If you ever found yourself enjoying a souls game in the past you will probably enjoy this game thoroughly.
  93. Samuelluke
    Feb 26, 2022
    3
    This game is the same of what they already made except it’s all been thrown onto a huge map , the sound used for enemy is awe full and the performance makes the game almost unplayable , it’s a good game but the scores are lies and it’s not a masterpiece , I’m enjoying playing it even though it’s difficult when it stutters .I refuse to lie about something being perfect when it ain’t ,This game is the same of what they already made except it’s all been thrown onto a huge map , the sound used for enemy is awe full and the performance makes the game almost unplayable , it’s a good game but the scores are lies and it’s not a masterpiece , I’m enjoying playing it even though it’s difficult when it stutters .I refuse to lie about something being perfect when it ain’t , bluepoints remake of dark souls was indeed better , I’ve played all the souls games and beat them and Elden ring is the worst .… Expand
  94. jirojiro
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The greatest masterpiece in game history
    Historical masterpiece
    This is the first time for such an interesting game.
    really like.
    masterpiece.
    I love you.
    Full of game love.
  95. Ma_Ra_111
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The best what From Software has learned over the past years.

    Brilliant characters, stories and a captivating gameplay.

    Love it!
  96. PabloLima
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Estou jogando no PS4 slim, e estou amando, é tudo que imaginei e muito mais
  97. Arthur0
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I like the game a lot. The performance on PS5 is not ideal yet, but exploring the open world is super great.
  98. Guts331
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Because we were lied to, From Software does not respect Arab players, it stated that the game will support Arabic, and now it has been verified, the game does not support the Arabic language
  99. halisdeiru
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A soulsborn so good that it takes what was good at older games and uprades it to the new level. Even the mini boss designs are epic and scary, locations are stunning and full of things you can discover,horse mechanics are well polished and easy to master, no copy-pase activites in open world. An absolute masterpiece.
  100. Civkik
    Feb 26, 2022
    2
    I'm sorry but this game is not fun. Constantly grinding and getting killed with no direction or end to the madness. I shouldn't have to look at guides to be able to complete a game. Been playing games for a couple decades. It sucks.
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  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
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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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