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. Jayhawk_v1
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. Won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but not every game is. This is a masterpiece and whoever is into this genre will likely agree.
  2. kkkdddhhh3333
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So much fun to play. It is a ultimate perfect form of soul-likes game . I played every fromsoftware game
    and this is the best.
  3. kickmaster118
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    A little bit disappointed,they gave us a ps3 graphic level game at the ps5 generation though gameplay is still good and unique artistic style of soul series,and the open world is kind of boring,boss fights are good as they made previously
  4. SyronW
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    WTF are the people saying, I can only speak for the PS5, but the game is gorgeous, gigantic, it's like 5 dark souls in one. Are the people that are rating even playing the game or just have a **** PC / old gen console (don't know if there are issues on old gen).

    This game is great btw.
  5. YOUSSSSSSEF
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The greatest from soft game ever. A masterpiece Everything in it is just amazing
  6. DylMal
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Wow...just..wow..This game will be setting the standard for the next generation of games ..this is the ocarina of time of our generation..
  7. angeleyes05
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    liked all other From games but this one just bores me to **** giving this game a perfect score should be illegal. spent about 6 hours roaming around and killing stuff and still haven't found a meaningful piece of equipment I could use. Got about 200+ consumables tho. This is all this "open world" is: consumables. so so sad and boring...
  8. youngck
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    It's a good game. But it is Not masterpiece. Be honest, reviewers. I think 80points is enough for this game.
  9. UncleBobbyB
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I'm several hours in so far but I can already tell that this game will be a masterpiece for me. If you hate their previous games then you're not going to like this one. I got hooked through Bloodborne and subsequently Dark Souls and Demon's Souls. A 10/10 doesn't mean it doesn't have any flaws or doesn't need future patches/fixes but it is and will be an unforgettable experience.

    If    I'm several hours in so far but I can already tell that this game will be a masterpiece for me. If you hate their previous games then you're not going to like this one. I got hooked through Bloodborne and subsequently Dark Souls and Demon's Souls. A 10/10 doesn't mean it doesn't have any flaws or doesn't need future patches/fixes but it is and will be an unforgettable experience.

    If you're a PS5 owner, I recommend you start with Demon's Souls as I found that to be the easiest out of all the From Software games.    … Expand
  10. Eli_-
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Elden Ring isnt the 10/10 masterpiece game everyone's been saying it is. The combat is slow and boring while the enemies are fast and have a bunch of attacks. If you're a new player to this type of game you're going to have a hard time and the fans are going to give you a hard time. Obviously this is just my opinion and doesnt affect anyone elses thoughts or feelings abt the game. ButElden Ring isnt the 10/10 masterpiece game everyone's been saying it is. The combat is slow and boring while the enemies are fast and have a bunch of attacks. If you're a new player to this type of game you're going to have a hard time and the fans are going to give you a hard time. Obviously this is just my opinion and doesnt affect anyone elses thoughts or feelings abt the game. But definitely not 10/10… Expand
  11. Casgustavo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is really the ultimate version of a soulsborn genre. Framedrops are barely noticeble. If you liked Sekiro, Bloodborne, and Dark Souls, just ignore the bombers and buy this game ASAP
  12. ali0109a
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game will go down as a modern masterpiece. Fromsoftware does it again with their art, lore, and gameplay. If you're not a fan of the souls game, Elden Ring. It rewards you
    for exploring, and has so much content. It is definitely worth the hype it is getting.
  13. anon77
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Review bombers are wack. Game does have performance issues atm but im sure it will be fixed.

    Other than that Elden Ring has exceeded my expectations. Its pretty amazing and ill leave it at that.

    Thank you FromSoftware
  14. rezaqotb73
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    this game is best soulsborn game for newcomer and vetren but technichal issuses and fps is awfull
  15. djape
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Love it. Plays and feels so good on PS5. Thank you FromSoft.!! 30hrs into the game and I feel like I havent even started it yet properly. RISE TARNISHED
  16. BoomLBS
    Feb 26, 2022
    6
    In no way is this a 10/10 - I’ve been made a fool again. If you like boss fights and getting killed over and over and over again until you learn the rhythm then go for it. The open world is cool at first but you quickly realise that it is completely absent of story and reason for being. You are only exploring so you can find a some stupid rubbish to add to your flask or slowly improve yourIn no way is this a 10/10 - I’ve been made a fool again. If you like boss fights and getting killed over and over and over again until you learn the rhythm then go for it. The open world is cool at first but you quickly realise that it is completely absent of story and reason for being. You are only exploring so you can find a some stupid rubbish to add to your flask or slowly improve your stats. The game starts with a loose story structure and some guidance of where to go but within one hour you meet a boss that is really difficult. You then have no idea of what to do and just start walking around. I managed to defeat two side bosses and level up my character quite a bit. But in my 10 hours of wandering i never came across an interesting side story. Just lots of things to fight. - which quickly becomes really tedious.

    I’m giving it a 6 as I get why some people would love it. But 10’s are surly reserved for games with broader appeal and for open worlds that actually have interesting things to interact with.    … Expand
  17. Jayrt1
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So far I have around 20 hours in the game and so far it is my favorite game from the company. Alot of the negative reviews from this game are on bad optimization and bad graphics, the latter which is not true they just want hyper realilistic graphics or to be like demon souls which is on a completely different game engine. The optimization needs to be improved but that will happen in aSo far I have around 20 hours in the game and so far it is my favorite game from the company. Alot of the negative reviews from this game are on bad optimization and bad graphics, the latter which is not true they just want hyper realilistic graphics or to be like demon souls which is on a completely different game engine. The optimization needs to be improved but that will happen in a patch or two. 10/10 reccomend this game especially if your new to the souls series.… Expand
  18. Anti201_BK
    Feb 26, 2022
    2
    Very bad performance on PS5，not even stable for 60 frames in performance mode！By the way, where is the promised Dualsense？！！I bought the PS5 version instead of PC just for Dualsense, but it doesn't exist！！！This is deception！！！！Those media who give 10 points, are you blind？If you don't need your eyes， please donate them to those who need it！
  19. GraysonChriss
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Lo mejor que he jugado en años ! el mapa es enorme !! y hay miles de cosas que hace, tienen que jugarlo si son amantes de los souls
  20. MagnuzBr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo tá incrível!!! Combate montado tá MT show 10/10 jogo tá FD! Pra quem curte dark souls como eu, esse é um prato cheio!! Jogo tá animal dms!!!
  21. Dioda
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Probably on of the best games I have ever played. At a time where open world games are full of copy and paste content, FromSoft created a world full of surprises that promotes exploration and discovery.
  22. Azirmandias
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Worst game Ive ever seen in my whole life,and trust me I have seen a lot of things in my life as a whole
  23. Shakil81722699
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow just wow amazing game play and story … Expand
  24. jj02
    Feb 26, 2022
    6
    How is this kind of performance acceptable? (PS5) 10/10 sure... The art style and visual Fidelity are two different things, but both help one another that's something From software doesn't understand. You don't have to look super realistic or graphically impressive because that isn't the point, I'm just asking for an improvement the art style is amazing, but it looks substandard. A goodHow is this kind of performance acceptable? (PS5) 10/10 sure... The art style and visual Fidelity are two different things, but both help one another that's something From software doesn't understand. You don't have to look super realistic or graphically impressive because that isn't the point, I'm just asking for an improvement the art style is amazing, but it looks substandard. A good example of doing both Right is BOTW and Ghost of Tsushima both focusing on the art style, not realism.… Expand
  25. Huitzilopochtli
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    The game is Dark Souls 3 with a horse. The PS5 version is broken; the best way to play is on a digital PS4 version on PS5 with backwards compatibility. The PS5 version, even on Performance mode, cannot hit 60 fps or stably run the game without massive frame drops. I guess Fromsoftware extended their cryptic methods usually used for storytelling to how to purchase and play the game.

    -No    The game is Dark Souls 3 with a horse. The PS5 version is broken; the best way to play is on a digital PS4 version on PS5 with backwards compatibility. The PS5 version, even on Performance mode, cannot hit 60 fps or stably run the game without massive frame drops. I guess Fromsoftware extended their cryptic methods usually used for storytelling to how to purchase and play the game.

    -No new ideas. Exchange runes for souls, the maiden for firelink shrine maiden, tarnished for hollowed, etc. It's the lore of Dark Souls with new names. George RR Martin had little to no impact on the story.
    -Ugly graphics, especially compared to Demon's Souls Remake. Elden Ring looks like a PS2 game by comparison
    -Copy-paste combat from Dark Souls 3; just dodge, hit, and dodge.
    -Boring setting. How many games in general and in the Soulsborne series are going to be set in Medieval Western Europe? Choose a new setting like Sekiro or Bloodborne.
    -Open-world. Meaning you run across empty fields for 10 minutes to get to an actual fun part of the game.
    -Copy-paste enemies. The Black Knights from Dark Souls 1 are back, as well as the Crabs from 3. I haven't seen an original enemy yet.

    Every version of this game (PS5, PC, etc) is technically broken with invisible enemies, freezes, FPS drops, stuttering where you teleport from one area to another, crashes to white screen, and more. Even without these grips, there is nothing new or exciting here.

    The AAA gaming industry has released one buggy, unfinished copy-paste game after another. In the future this game, alongside Cyberpunk 2077, will be seen as epitome of our increasingly dumbed down and decadent era.    … Expand
  26. gubo6793
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever for real. I really love the open world and super strong enemies.… Expand
  27. guriposa
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    As a fan of Bloodborne I ll give this 5 but its not wow what a game, poor graphics and bad history (if there's any kkk) I dont recommend if u r searching for a really good game as Bloodborne from the same Game company by the way
  28. avi_bbs
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best game ever. Best open world game and best Fromsoft game of all time.
  29. Elitenoob85
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolutely the best game I have ever played in my life, hands down. Expect a challenge if your new to the Soulsbourne games, the difficulty is way over exaggerated, and the game gives you the tools to make it easier if you need, and there is so much freedom that you can always just move to a different area to if your stuck, and can come back after you’ve leveled up. Early game is alwaysAbsolutely the best game I have ever played in my life, hands down. Expect a challenge if your new to the Soulsbourne games, the difficulty is way over exaggerated, and the game gives you the tools to make it easier if you need, and there is so much freedom that you can always just move to a different area to if your stuck, and can come back after you’ve leveled up. Early game is always hard for new players, until you level up, get the gear you like and find your flow. But once you learn the flow the game is not “insanely hard” at all. It’s a deep game, but that’s why it’s so rewarding. Don’t expect much hand holding, this game won’t lead you around on a leash like others. But that’s the beauty, and what makes you feel like your on actual adventure. Instead of just watching cutscene after cutscene, being told where to go and what to do and how to do it. You will have to actually think some. There is no quest log. You will die, but you will overcome. You will find your way. And if you need help, there is a whole giant community ready to tell you to “Git gud” no really tho as long as your not whiny, people will help and guide you with WHATEVR you need. Just don’t show up crying or complaining that this games is trash. Show your resolve and determination, you will get respect and all the help you need. Not about being good, it’s about not being a baby. It’s about understanding these games are about the adventure, not the “difficulty”. This game sets out and perfectly nails what it’s trying to do. It’s not about just being hard, it never has. It’s about exploration, the journey, the atmosphere, the adventure. The hardship and overcoming it to become beast mode. Then you start wrecking dudes, until you get comfortable and come up against an enemy who only SEEMS insanely hard at first, and get destroyed. But you rise and come back to overcome. The performance has been ifffy for some. I’m on Ps5 and get an occasional small frame drop but for me that’s it, and even still I can’t imagine playing anything else right now, performance be damned. It’s worse for others granted, but that will get fixed. I never thought these games would be for me, I didn’t like “hard just be hard” games, until I actually finally played through one, and it clicked, and now after playing all of fromsoftware games from DeS, I understand the diehards. This is easily their magnum opus, a love letter to Fromsoft fans, but also anyone wanting to experience the FS formula for the first time. Don’t believe the negative posts that don’t relate to performance. Some games just aren’t for some people, doesn’t make them bad games. Being mad at performance is understandable, game breaking to some, but rest assure that once it is, you will understand why everyone who’s been able to play it before release has been giving it a 10/10. THANK YOU FROMSOFT!!!! You have done your fans proud, and we hope for a fix to the Performance issues so that no one will have any excuse to not play this game. Time will tell and I’m not worried about it success in the long run. So peace out, Im not a writer and have been ranting long enough, I’m heading back to The Lands Between on my magistical horned stead to stand beneath the Erdtree and make my claim. And I truly hope those who are having a difficult time with performance a speedy recovery so you can join in jolly cooperation!… Expand
  30. CHEESYKIRITO12
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a phenomenal game must try for any soulborne fan like me. The open world, bosses designs are outstanding i hope everyone who plays the wholeheartedly enjoys it and luck on your journey tarnished .… Expand
  31. Alexaire
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Honestly don't listen to the whiny baby who gave the game a low score, game is perfect as it is with beautiful open world, memorable bosses, those who kept whining probably cannot pass the first boss, instead of bashing the game you can work on your low skills, git gud casul
  32. TalionSwift
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    SO good so far. Only negative is it has some frame hiccups at some spots nothing too bad, and will prolly be patched up. Literally everything else is Godlike and this is quickly becoming my favorite new souls game. And the Open World is the closest to Breath of the Wilds quality that i have seen yet. So much good here that i cant care to knock it for points.
  33. Feofan
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Невероятно! Все то что я любил в серии так ещё и в огромном количестве.
  34. rucus
    Feb 26, 2022
    3
    I can't see how this is a full price "new" game, fells more like a DLC for dark souls 3 where they added a mount and crafting
  35. Hatter668
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Good graphics, excellent creature and level design, has an evolution in combat compared to the old games in the series.
  36. CoolManStevo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    review bombing a game just because you hate the hype is the saddest thing you can do
    come out of your basements and actually try enjoying something for once
  37. Gregoryzanin
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estou jogando 15 horas sem parar nem pra mijar , esse jogo simplesmente é incrível , estou com a versão de PS4 e não encontrei ainda os problemas que todos estão falando ..… Expand
  38. Alidlg
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The game is fantastic with alot of areas to visit the only problem fisit is the frames drop wich on ps5 its not that annoying its just a couple of seconds and im sure they are ganna fix it
  39. miaxsnow
    Feb 26, 2022
    4
    Its not great just that I'm not having fun playing a game that in reality is a reskin of DS3 and its sad but its the truth, it got overhyped just like Cyberpunk 2077, its not bad like CP2077 but its bad at the point that this reskin of DS3... i cant stress that enough... i tell you THIS is just a Reskin with a open world doesn't feel like DS3 at all i switched from DS3 and Elden Ring farIts not great just that I'm not having fun playing a game that in reality is a reskin of DS3 and its sad but its the truth, it got overhyped just like Cyberpunk 2077, its not bad like CP2077 but its bad at the point that this reskin of DS3... i cant stress that enough... i tell you THIS is just a Reskin with a open world doesn't feel like DS3 at all i switched from DS3 and Elden Ring far to many times and i just can't play Elden Ring when DS3 is just the same and stable, but i tell you this, the open world looks nice i guess but not the next level open world game it was expect from Critics… Expand
  40. User1000
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    the performance of the game is unacceptable in 2022. Without a doubt it is a definitive Soulslike game, an amazing experience, but we can no longer accept that games are released with promises of future fixes.
  41. eduAlex
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Perfeição da FS, a cada área descoberta a sensação é de estar em um filme diferente, um marco para a história dos videogames
  42. Eddie007
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    Game is great overall. Read all the reviews saying how this game will change games forever. And in reality it’s just demon souls in open world. Great game, few game issues but non game breaking.
  43. JYI918
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Great game, challenging but still attainable for most people. Minor fps drops but it's hardly noticeable. Beautiful and the combat feels fluid and fun.
  44. luwin04
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Muy dificil, se siente una atmosfera realmente vibrante, es una verdadera aventura solo para heroes, los tibios y mancos serán vomitatos x este juego.
  45. DavidMarques
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    As long as we gamers don't send a clear message to From Software that they can't sell software with so many performance issues, we continue to experience issues with this issue.
  46. Dancr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    like dark souls but better. It has a huge world, excellent soundtrack, excellent gameplay, powerful bosses...
  47. Metacc
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    definitivamente não é um jogo digno de 0 e suponho que nenhum jogo seja. Mas está na hora da From Software, que faz jogos incríveis, se atentar também a parte tecnológica de seus jogos. Elden Ring é tecnologicamente ultrapassado.
  48. William8503
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A game as old as time. The Latin soulous-bornious, through and through. All the positives without the soul crushing death punishments. Research (unless your a masochistic) and grind, and you will be victorious.
  49. Blentz499
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Never have I played a game so ambitious and big, yet still nuanced throughout. The level design is impeccable. Elden Ring is any Dark Souls fans wildest dreams. The only real drawback is the performance on PC and Xbox at the time of this review. Hopefully, that is addressed quickly. Even if you are not a souls fan, there's a lot to learn to love here and appreciate The game has beenNever have I played a game so ambitious and big, yet still nuanced throughout. The level design is impeccable. Elden Ring is any Dark Souls fans wildest dreams. The only real drawback is the performance on PC and Xbox at the time of this review. Hopefully, that is addressed quickly. Even if you are not a souls fan, there's a lot to learn to love here and appreciate The game has been better than I imagined and I can't believe it's actually real. This is one of my favorite games I've ever played.… Expand
  50. Simfric
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Just like Horizon Forbidden West, this game seems to be getting review-bombed for no reason, don't trust these haters, game's **** great
  51. TheEvilProphecy
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is the best souls game out there! You got a big open world to explore, different class types to choose from, and it’s kinda like a combination of all of the older souls games. I absolutely love this game!
  52. Akedes
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Best FromSoftware game so far. Maybe there are minor technical issues that should be resolved with a patch but it doesn't take the game from 10 or 9 to 0. After losing trust in official reviews i used to rely on user reviews to decide on games but unfortunately even that became very unreliable.
  53. nicolasmsk
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Poor optimisation, bad graphics, too many clipping. Totally overrated game.
  54. Du_skull
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    Buen videojuego, precioso artísticamente el sistema de combate es el típico de un souls a veces se me hacen medio lentos, tiene algunos tironsillos de FPS pero por lo general va muy bien, sus físicas no están muy pulidas como otros títulos actuales, tiene un toque parecido a BOTW en el sentido de la exploración, en cuanto a el mundo es gigantezco y variado me parece muy bien por losBuen videojuego, precioso artísticamente el sistema de combate es el típico de un souls a veces se me hacen medio lentos, tiene algunos tironsillos de FPS pero por lo general va muy bien, sus físicas no están muy pulidas como otros títulos actuales, tiene un toque parecido a BOTW en el sentido de la exploración, en cuanto a el mundo es gigantezco y variado me parece muy bien por los detalle que se pueden encontrar en fin es un buen videojuego, más si te gustan los souls, en mi opinión es un portento gráfico un mundo basto para explorar y muchos bosses aunque si no estás acostumbrado a este tipo de juegos podrías terminar dejándolo por su dificultad, en fin está muy bien desarollado pero no aporta nada que no hallamos visto ya en otros videojuegos.… Expand
  55. Brie_lars0n
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Gran juego un tanto dificil pero aun asi no deja de ser el mejor souls que ha existido.
  56. EndingUpAlone
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    As of now, this is the game of the decade. I was unsure how much I liked it at first, but after immersing myself in the game and really giving it a try, I can't believe just how much fun I'm having. I've barely even touched upon the story, but the gameplay and the amount of things you can do are absolutely incredible. I will play this over and over again.
  57. DavidAbahi
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So far, this is the best game in 2022,And the most important thing is that this is the same Dark souls that everyone loves.
  58. devilhunter665
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Either you are veteran or never played a souls game before (Its more accessible for newcomers) you need to experience this game, it's phenomenal. Just ignore the bomb reviews
  59. VDivaster
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Konami has released a card link from Buster Bleader and this game sucks, this all I have to say… Expand
  60. Minebla
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I played all fromsoftware games
    This is the best the world is huge and beautiful
  61. notanhduy
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Really impressive with how they combine 3 kinds of game in Elden Ring.Just one word:Masterpiece
  62. Livan
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    As a HUGE fromsoftware fan,so dissapointing,the worst **** i've ever played
  63. xgatto
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game. Has BIG optimization issues on PC so beware. Besides that, they improved on everything Dark Souls and expanded it into the open world. The new world and lore are masterfully done thanks to the collaboration of George R. R. Martin. It's a fresh take on open world experiences, Souls style, and they nail it.
  64. GhostKing
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    First ever souls game. Put some hours in and if I was always a fan of these games, I’d say it lived up to the hype and deserved a 10. But you’d have to be a long time fan to see this. As a casual gamer it stands at GREAT. Not BEST GAME EVER. Very open, beautifully crafted world, seemingly fun but quite difficult fights, and great soundtrack for battles. If you like games this is definitelyFirst ever souls game. Put some hours in and if I was always a fan of these games, I’d say it lived up to the hype and deserved a 10. But you’d have to be a long time fan to see this. As a casual gamer it stands at GREAT. Not BEST GAME EVER. Very open, beautifully crafted world, seemingly fun but quite difficult fights, and great soundtrack for battles. If you like games this is definitely a pickup to atleast try, but many will only put a few hours in before they quit.… Expand
  65. Koopa505
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is a must play for any souls fan. Combat is tight, graphics are stunning.
  66. DeathDrager
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game with so many implemented features from their previous games.
    I have only played half of the game so far (it is so expansive!) and i have seen so many beautiful things. There was an underground city with a star system at one point.
    The only negative reviews that i can understand and somewhat stand with would be the ones with the performance issues on pc, (didn't have issues    Amazing game with so many implemented features from their previous games.
    I have only played half of the game so far (it is so expansive!) and i have seen so many beautiful things. There was an underground city with a star system at one point.

    The only negative reviews that i can understand and somewhat stand with would be the ones with the performance issues on pc, (didn't have issues with my ps5 so far). and i'm sorry for people who encountered save breaking bugs and stuff. it is very unlucky, and it is a thing that i'm sure fromsoft didn't want in their game... but in all honesty, save game issues have been in games ever since save data feature was introduced. (i had to replay rdr2 3 times cause my save data got corrupted on multiple occassions)
    This game looks so pretty and calling it a ps3 is very stupid and demented.
    also get your head out of the gutter, wanting a climbing system. just cause you don't know how to scale the environment, doesn't mean that everyone is brain dead as you and just wants to play uncharted/tombraider

    it is a masterpiece overall, if you don't get the performance issues that some are having.

    it is a 9.5/10 for me, but since irrational reviews are a normality on metacritic now and everyone saying 0 when it is 6 in their opinion. it is a 10/10    … Expand
  67. finedog
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The best RPG in the gaming histry. The best Open World in the gaming histry.
  68. gustavomacca
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Best open world game. A brilliant game design. Great world building e art direction.
  69. dozibsa
    Feb 26, 2022
    6
    At least the customers who bought the finished game aren't testers waiting for a patch.
    Critic scores that do not agree with users are no longer fair.
  70. EmileLef
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    This game may be a bit difficult to wrap your head around if you're not a souls/born veteran, but is worth the trouble! Beautifuly crafted world, nice visuals and audio too!
  71. Kittykat7777
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Incredible. The culmination of all of the amazing work Fromsoft has done. This game is amazing.
  72. AyZix6
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    You should absolutely not listen to the review bombers. This game is incredible, and this is the first time I’m playing a fromsoftware game. Bad reviews are all saying the same thing : performance issues (oh noooo the game dropped to 50 fps for half a second while loading a new zone, literally unplayable!!), way too difficult (that’s the point of souls like game, they’re very hard), emptyYou should absolutely not listen to the review bombers. This game is incredible, and this is the first time I’m playing a fromsoftware game. Bad reviews are all saying the same thing : performance issues (oh noooo the game dropped to 50 fps for half a second while loading a new zone, literally unplayable!!), way too difficult (that’s the point of souls like game, they’re very hard), empty world (I personally disagree, there are plenty of things to find everywhere. You look a bit in a random zone and oh look, and completely optional dungeon for you to explore!), and bad graphics (really? The texture are pretty good, but the art direction is amazing. The overworks looks fantastic). Overall, you should probably listen to the actually reviewers for once and understand that the people giving it a 0 because it doesn’t run at 900 fps at are exaggerating. Pc player with a mid range pc here btw, never once felt like a death was caused by a random lag spike in 10 hours of playtime. Only criticism I have is that mouse and keyboard controls suck and that you’re better off with a controller.… Expand
  73. ChichoMaker
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Nothing short of amazing. Do yourself a favor and experience this masterpiece.
  74. Shadow-xzz
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Im enjoying every second of elden ring the exploration the art the lore it cant be better.
    My game if the year
  75. Lionheart84
    Feb 26, 2022
    1
    this is half bake game,so much bug,stutter and frame drop,its just dark souls 3 2.0,the mechanic also boss move set are ds 3,10/10 by stupid journalist.
  76. NotoriousRPG
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, had no issues with frames on the PS5 unlike those bomb ratings claim. Vast open world, different ways to play the game which is a great change for Souls fans, at the same time feels familiar and new. Definitely a must play.
  77. sangine
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A ten for compensate the retarded review bombing with 0 and 1. The gaming community is rotten.
  78. Kyw0113
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I think that Elden ring is a nice game.because,
    l was played Dark souls 3 interesting between
    fromsoftware game.
  79. itsallg00dman
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    the game is so good the open world is fantastic the art is pretty the bosses are good the rpg element are very good the dungeons and the caves are very helpfull for levelling up and having fun exploring them the enemies are very defrent from each others that make the game very colorfull
  80. Patoxic
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the most beautiful type of media i ever saw, a truly crafted masterpiece.

    The addition of stealth makes you think extra in your decisions, and approach with creative ways to surpass your obstacles, the challenge of the game is mainly on your ability to explore and prepare yourself to greater dangers. Is very beginner friendly, but has yours ways to gate-keep content, putting very    One of the most beautiful type of media i ever saw, a truly crafted masterpiece.

    The addition of stealth makes you think extra in your decisions, and approach with creative ways to surpass your obstacles, the challenge of the game is mainly on your ability to explore and prepare yourself to greater dangers. Is very beginner friendly, but has yours ways to gate-keep content, putting very strong enemies to protect certain areas.
    The sound design is superb and the world is vast and mysterious.

    10/10 One of the best games i ever played.    … Expand
  81. Samia790
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Don't Trust emotional review bombs.
    & the Peoples who are bombing because its looks like Dark Souls 4 they haven’t played it at all.
  82. HairyGrantula
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Does it have the latest graphics? No. Neither did Breath of the Wild or Mario Odyssey. Is the gameplay and level design masterful like those two? Yes.
  83. Kmee0507
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I don’t typically leave reviews on games but I’ve been playing this game for around 15 hours now and have to say it’s the most impressive game I’ve ever played in terms of scope and ambition. The level of exploration, not just horizontally but vertically, is unmatched. This is a truly insane accomplishment of game design and engineering and I just want to give a kudos to From Software forI don’t typically leave reviews on games but I’ve been playing this game for around 15 hours now and have to say it’s the most impressive game I’ve ever played in terms of scope and ambition. The level of exploration, not just horizontally but vertically, is unmatched. This is a truly insane accomplishment of game design and engineering and I just want to give a kudos to From Software for this game. I am addicted to it and would highly recommend it to anyone who’s want a difficult but fair game. Ultimately, this game feels just a cut above most others and this will definitely be a game that influences others for years to come.… Expand
  84. Shawnlart
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Seriously... Fromsoftware needs to optimize the game properly asap. FPS for PS5 is terrible...people do PS4 version in PS5 its,,,, FXXXXX non sense.... difficulty is not balanced either... I am not saying hard difficulty is bad.. its just hard core difficulty everywhere....
  85. Guillepic
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    Horrible optimization in PS5. Popping, 40-60 fps oscilated. The game is good, but bad optimization and not good experience...
  86. dndb301
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I can't stop playing this game.
    I'm completely fascinated by a world full of exploration that reminds me of the Elder Scroll series.
  87. Sinceritad
    Feb 26, 2022
    2
    how from software managed to get out of a masterpiece like Sekiro for this? this game is overrated, it is never worth 100, unfortunately we live in a world where fanaticism and money speak louder, and clearly the analyzes made by "specialists gamers " are bought, this is not possible.
    apart from the fanboys, it's the worst part of the souls games, it's ridiculous, I feel like throwing up    how from software managed to get out of a masterpiece like Sekiro for this? this game is overrated, it is never worth 100, unfortunately we live in a world where fanaticism and money speak louder, and clearly the analyzes made by "specialists gamers " are bought, this is not possible.
    apart from the fanboys, it's the worst part of the souls games, it's ridiculous, I feel like throwing up when I see youtubers calling this epic, calling this game innovative, the fans of the souls series are children in men's bodies.
    this game all bugged
    this game has horrible framerate drops
    this game has problems with texture, and pop in
    the grass appears out of nowhere in front of you
    the story is non-existent
    I will be honest without fanaticism
    Sekiro is great
    dark souls great
    bloodborne is great
    Elden ring got lost in the greed of the developers, they were blind, the success of their games left the developers blind and the blindness made them think that their audience would swallow any garbage and they are right, the fanboys will swallow any garbage and will swallow this garbage    … Expand
  88. crispscold
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Awful optimization And alot bugs really I don't know why The critic's and reviewers didn't mention it
  89. iBob1977
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Just watched it a bit on my roommates ps5. I'm not a souls fan, but watching him play like 10 mins I got dizzy, felt kinda strange and I'm happy I invested in something else.
    no characters, not any particularly interesting story if you are above 15 years old and I just hope for the SUPER BIASED fans of this style of games to enjoy their purchase and time with the game.
  90. Boro666
    Feb 26, 2022
    2
    It's basically Dark Souls 4 and do not expect it to be anything else... or modern. It looks and plays like a 20 year old console game, with atrocious laggy controls, badly made inventory system etc. Graphics is OK at best, but still eons behind other modern AAA titles. And yet it runs terribly, despite the low end graphics... How did the manage that? On PS5 you can't even get stable 60fpsIt's basically Dark Souls 4 and do not expect it to be anything else... or modern. It looks and plays like a 20 year old console game, with atrocious laggy controls, badly made inventory system etc. Graphics is OK at best, but still eons behind other modern AAA titles. And yet it runs terribly, despite the low end graphics... How did the manage that? On PS5 you can't even get stable 60fps in 1080p - simply laughable. And don't make me start about the PC version... You could say - OK, it's not perfect technically, but it's a great souls game. Wrong! It lost all DS atmosphere and it's simply boring... the same stuff over and over again. Kinda like those asset flip scams.… Expand
  91. TarnishedOne
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! From software does it again. Performance isn’t that bad and most the bad reviews are probably people who have never played souls.
  92. REdview
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    ELDEN RING is a MASTERPIECE
    ELDEN RING is a MASTERPIECE
    ELDEN RING is a MASTERPIECE
    ELDEN RING is a MASTERPIECE
  93. Joaogaribaldo24
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Honestly, from the ratings they gave this game, I was excited. But I don't know how a game can have such a high rating, but not impress that much. The game is good, but that's not all. I had performance problems on my PS, pop in and dropped frames, in addition to the graphics that count for me.
  94. Mrshrooms
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Holy overhyped nonsense, this game is ps2 level nonsense. The game boasts difficulty off the back of poorly designed clunky terrible mechanics. You don't need to be mechanically gifted to be good at this, you just need to be foolish enough to waste your time memorising hit patterns. The story is trash. The graphics are slop. Horrendous to see how corrupt the gaming industry has becomeHoly overhyped nonsense, this game is ps2 level nonsense. The game boasts difficulty off the back of poorly designed clunky terrible mechanics. You don't need to be mechanically gifted to be good at this, you just need to be foolish enough to waste your time memorising hit patterns. The story is trash. The graphics are slop. Horrendous to see how corrupt the gaming industry has become locking out reviews of this trash.… Expand
  95. JP111
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Outdated engine and frame rate drops on the ps5 has ruined the experience for me such a shame because the game could be amazing
  96. Mediocree
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, jogo incrível, o MELHOR jogo de todos os tempos, direção de arte impecável, enfim, o jogo PERFEITO!
  97. Meloman17
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    я скажу так это не лучше чем dark souls, bloodborne весь открытый мир большую его часть занимает вада, также игра превращается в поиски всяких различных видов оружие, брони и семечек если раньше игры от студии солс были линейными то эта игра превращается в исследование открытого мира это было не очень как по мнея скажу так это не лучше чем dark souls, bloodborne весь открытый мир большую его часть занимает вада, также игра превращается в поиски всяких различных видов оружие, брони и семечек если раньше игры от студии солс были линейными то эта игра превращается в исследование открытого мира это было не очень как по мне
  98. GKL
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This games amazing! Been getting lost in its open world aspect leveling up and finding random stuff. It’s such a great time. If you like FromSoft games, you know what you’re getting here and this one is the best they’ve done yet! Ok ok maybe not as good as sekiro, but I haven’t finished it yet so we’ll see. 10/10
    If you’re struggling in the beginning I’d recommend you Git Gud
  99. Adamward_2
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    By far the greatest fromsoftware game to date. The open world aspect brings a level of immense exploration, and the game is simply packed full of content. Every boss seems unique and each area brings a whole new vibe to the games atmosphere. Everything about this game from my experience has been a masterpiece.
  100. Ajaxin
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The Souls franchise has slowly become my favorite video game series of all time and this game confirms it. This game combined everything great from Demon's Souls to DS3, in an amazing open world package.
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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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