Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. vamsi_a
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Having played Bloodborne and Sekiro before Elden Ring, I can safely say it is the most accessible entry of the FromSoft catalogue while also maintaining the wonder and awe of its predecessors. This alone makes it a top-tier game in my eyes.
    The combat is as engaging as ever, and the open world is rightly compared to Breath of the Wild's in that it conjures similar feelings of mystique and    Having played Bloodborne and Sekiro before Elden Ring, I can safely say it is the most accessible entry of the FromSoft catalogue while also maintaining the wonder and awe of its predecessors. This alone makes it a top-tier game in my eyes.
    The combat is as engaging as ever, and the open world is rightly compared to Breath of the Wild's in that it conjures similar feelings of mystique and curiosity in the player.
    Elden ring is a towering achievement for video games -- both as an art form and as a piece of entertainment.    … Expand
  2. Azlaan
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    This game is fire when I turn the TV off
  3. Bubsy3d21
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    Game is trash, God of War Ragnarök should have won game of the year. Elden Ring is a complete garbage game made for soyboys who like "deep" lore (the lore is shallow as hell) and is a complete pushover.
  4. Zarxx
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    juego qlo malo ojala no saquen un souls like nunca mas en la historia de los videojuegos, saludos.
  5. CMac019
    Dec 8, 2022
    4
    I thought this would be the From Software game that I actually enjoyed but plays like a game that came out in the PS3 generation and the story feels incomplete. It gets overhyped by the developers cult following.
  6. mauricio76
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    I don't know how a game with only combats wherever, can be a great game, all it's hard, really, it's a masoquist game, the great idea it's the difficulty and that's all
  7. Trebor_104
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    I figli di puttana amanti del souls likes votano negativamente God of War perché hanno la mamma ndrocchia e non accettano la verità, infatti God of War Ragnarok è il miglior gioco dell'anno a mani bassissime
  8. Starvingautist
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    This game is nothing but hard fights. Where's the story? Where's the substance?
  9. NegativeCool
    Dec 8, 2022
    2
    I don't get it. I've started multiple times and just can't seem to get into this game.. The graphics are detailed to the point of looking muddy to me. The whole experience was just confusing and uninteresting. I don't understand the hype.
  10. hemnnamiq23
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    A very very very very very very bad game in 2022 !! graphic . story . gameplay
  11. Joseph31022
    Dec 8, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While I did enjoy certain aspects I didn't like that you have to do this complicated **** to get your friends to get onto your world I admit it was immersive and awesome that you require crafting to get your friends to join but I don't like how it's a temporary effect.… Expand
  12. Kratos8005
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    It's a baddddddddddddddďdddddddddddd game , same graphics, same gameplay, dark souls was much better
  13. Shrekoud
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    great game one of the best i have played not on my top 3 but its up there with god of war ragnarok
  14. Lordofcinder
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    Very derivative with questionable enemy design where difficulty is achieved via bad design as opposed to organically occurring. Graphically mediocre. Lackluster narrative delivery as usual. Nothing worthy here, I’d just replay ds3.
  15. XdprodX
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    Boring Game, only a little group of people can play this game. Other souls more better than this new souls. Many boss repetitive and the only good thing is the map.
  16. aln86
    Dec 8, 2022
    6
    The second best game of 2022
    And certainly the first is the master of games
    God of War
  17. AntroM
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    el juego parece un dlc de los souls, y ta aburrido, y pelado si ves esto, kk
  18. boopdoops
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    Easiest souls game with a lackluster story and ps4 graphics despite being not only AAA and taking years to develop
  19. Unimatix
    Dec 8, 2022
    2
    Couldn't take to it, games are meant to be fun. I don't want to have to use paper and pen to keep track of what I'm doing - that's work not game. Hit, roll, hit, roll repeat and repeat. Avoid if you have liked any from software games before, Elden ring won't win you over
  20. Terwilliger
    Dec 8, 2022
    8
    So, Elden Ring, GOTY? No, but a great game nonetheless.

    FromSoftware is a great developer but their gameplay and narrative is getting tiring, and the lengthy campaign has left me fatigued after just platinuming it. It's left me with no desire to play again and even if it does release DLC with more story content, it's going to feel like an absolute chore to start a new build to check    So, Elden Ring, GOTY? No, but a great game nonetheless.

    FromSoftware is a great developer but their gameplay and narrative is getting tiring, and the lengthy campaign has left me fatigued after just platinuming it. It's left me with no desire to play again and even if it does release DLC with more story content, it's going to feel like an absolute chore to start a new build to check it out.

    Please FromSoftware, break your formula and try something entirely new.    … Expand
  21. auroraarmas
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Amazing. this game is just the best world open expirience in the game's history
  22. NazcaSaint
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Un des meilleurs Open World créé
    Quel univers immense, cohérent et fantastique
  23. War2022
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    Kill, die, repeat. Bland....................................................
  24. charlden999
    Nov 3, 2022
    4
    Alright game but definitely does not deserve a 90 review , lack of story telling , way to harsh learning curve
  25. thejeebo11
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    Just a really weird game. Made no sense. Do not recommend. Really thought George Martin could do better than this.
  26. Niko007
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece in evry word this game is the reason why we love gaming truly a remarkable achievement
  27. epic_gamerdude
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    I dont Understand Why All these Reviews In elden ring Describing How theres "No Story or Lack There of" You need to Play the game to Enjoy the story, Reading Item Descriptions And Killing bosses And watching cutscenes, Im not Saying you have to De-vote Your entire Life to this game. Its a Good game admittedly And it's okay To Ask for help from other players. There is a Reason this gameI dont Understand Why All these Reviews In elden ring Describing How theres "No Story or Lack There of" You need to Play the game to Enjoy the story, Reading Item Descriptions And Killing bosses And watching cutscenes, Im not Saying you have to De-vote Your entire Life to this game. Its a Good game admittedly And it's okay To Ask for help from other players. There is a Reason this game Has Co-op Theres a Reason it Has Difficult Gameplay and No Questlogs Or difficulty Options, Because that is its identity. If you Remove The difficulty Of dark souls and add An easy mode, Or add A questlog And Constant dialogue, You ruin this game. Its okay to not enjoy Elden ring But it's not okay when You start Critiquing Parts of games when You dont understand why its there. What do you get when you Allow Players to Get the game less difficult, You get a shallow experience. What was Skyrim? A shallow RPG with Good adventure Mechanics, That was skyrim. It was a Bad RPG good Open world Game While you may look At it as a Good rpg Skyrim is not, Its a good one if you enjoy more laid back Casual esc Games like Call of duty. This game was made for a more Niche Audience.Anyways enough of my rant and here's the rest of the review


    Elden ring's story Isnt The greatest but it's not the Worst. The reason you have to comb through the entire Game to learn the story is because Its not meant to be laid put to you on a Silver platter. You're meant to Kill bosses and Venture into dungeons. Its all there for a reason. These aspects are meant to be used to their fullest extent. The story is meant to be Interpreted by You. You can make up whatever you want. Its your Choice because 1. You bought the thing 2. The game's story isnt fully laid out to you so you have to fill in the holes with what you think of.


    Overall 9/10, Not the second coming Of Christ but it was good. Certainly deserves GOTY    … Expand
  28. KJYa
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    Horrible Experience Horrible experience Horrible experience horrible experience
  29. wherethelamsaus
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    An amazing game to play with friends. Though the game has no real storytelling to offer, the gameplay and world makes up for it.
  30. hxDaan
    Jun 7, 2022
    0
    Graphics are horrendous and there are an awful amount of framedrops. Very poorly optimized. Definetly doesnt deserve so many 10's
  31. Matinon
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    This game is realy disappointed me
    The graphic in this game is awful and realy bad
  32. Ashura12
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    Granphic is terible in 2022 very bad story is understinable no points where to go combat crash gameplay crash everthing type same how another souls games just open world **** souls game ever made
  33. sterkerr
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    The graphics are mid and look like hell, There is so story so you just go around fighting bosses and have to grind for hours to get gear that wont make you get 1 hit by a boss.
  34. dhouse44
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash game no story terrible combat system just boring after a while good filler game though until you’re waiting to play something good like god of war ragnorak… Expand
  35. robilar5500
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Definitely deserving of the crown. It's going to be difficult for FromSoft to top this one.
  36. Popoo
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    This game is disappoint me really bad
    The graphics in the game is awful and the story
  37. Emman123
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    This game is realy disappointed me
    The graphic in the game is worst And the gameplay is just like your playing dark souls!!
  38. Tifa123
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    This is one one the worst game i ever played in my life
    The graphic in the game looks ****
  39. violet97
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    Elden Ring is developed by From Software and published by Bandai Namco Games
  40. Marinne
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    Elden Ring foi uma experiência bem meme desde o seu lançamento. Joguei no PC e o desempenho estava péssimo, nos consoles em alguns casos não foi muito diferente. O jogo não me prendeu em nada, um mundo aberto bem genérico e preguiçoso.
  41. Eyo82882
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Combat is ass, could have it better if it wasn't such a boring gameplay roll, jump attack and roll again… Expand
  42. Vietnguyen
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Pretty good game, so if I have any thing to complain that they could have add more bossess.
  43. AlexPhrase
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    After playing a few of the Dark Souls games (1&3) Elden Ring is what I thought it'd be... Dark Souls but open world. Although while it is massive and explorative I honestly prefer the more linear maps of Dark Souls but all in all it's a game for us Gamers, Nerds, Geeks, & Weebs alike so I'm definitely coming back to this game
  44. Rydberg98
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    tl,dr: Elden Ring is a masterpiece with some flaws. However, you are not guaranteed to like it, since Fromsoft sticks to their formula regarding graphics, multiplayer and most important of all difficulty.

    First, the reason why most review sites (rightfully) acclaim this game: It does not tell you what to do. There is a tutorial of course, but after that you are free to explore the huge    tl,dr: Elden Ring is a masterpiece with some flaws. However, you are not guaranteed to like it, since Fromsoft sticks to their formula regarding graphics, multiplayer and most important of all difficulty.

    First, the reason why most review sites (rightfully) acclaim this game: It does not tell you what to do. There is a tutorial of course, but after that you are free to explore the huge open world with only a loose suggestion where to go. This game does NOT bombard you with markers on the map or characters who spoon-feed you the story and solutions for your in-game problems. And this is what really is the selling point of this game: When you find something interesting, when you beat an enemy or when you connect lore pieces to a coherent story, it is all your doing and gratification comes with it. And there are many interesting things to find from loot, bosses to npcs and side quests. Some bosses are a bit repetitive, but since the scope of this game is larger than anything they did until today, it is excusable.

    Regarding the difficulty: This game is a Soulslike. That means you will die a lot and most bosses and even enemies will impose a challenge for players unfamiliar with the genre. If that is not of your liking, look elsewhere. A changeable difficulty setting, or an overall easier game will not happen, should not happen if you ask the Fromsoft fanbase and is comparable to asking for guns in FIFA or a PEGI 3 rating for GTA. Therefore, every soulsborne fan is probably satisfied with the challenge Elden Ring poses. Nonetheless, there are plenty of mechanics to get help from: spirit ashes which will attract boss attention or other players who can help in multiplayers. The most difficult bosses are also optional. Even players new to the genre should give it a try.

    For a game with great difficulty, it is of utmost importance that the internal mechanic is good enough that you are actually fighting the bosses and not the controls. And the game mechanics guarantee just that. Controls are understandable, animations smooth and you have plenty of possibilities to adapt the fighting to your personal style and even be able to change your stats and weapons mid-game. The wide range of weapons, spells, and talismans are interesting and allow several approaches to tackle an enemy.

    The lore is fascinating, and you should definitely read item descriptions and listen to npcs to understand what is going on. Their stories are often catching, and the underlying (interpretable) bigger picture is worth the effort. Personally, I think other Fromsoft games have a better underlying lore where they tackle more interesting questions, although none of them has a lore so rich. Elden Ring is more defined by the relations of the fractions and gods among themselves than the question of humanities place in the world.

    The graphics are not AAA standard compared to games like God of War, Horizon or even the Demon’s Souls remake. Do not get me wrong, the design of Elden Ring is great and connects very well to the overall lore/story. So well, that you can hunt for details in boss design and likely be able to learn something from it. But the technical aspects are an average B-. Clipping errors, loading of objects and washed-out textures are common. As I mentioned, this isn’t a surprise, and the game is definitely an improvement compared to Dark Souls, but it is something they should work on. There focus is clearly on game mechanics and design. I do think this game is beautiful, but in 2022 more is possible.

    At last, the multiplayer is fun for cooperation and invasion of players. But the whole mechanic is still tedious to understand and to execute, since areas are often randomly defined as a section which you can’t leave while in coop or invasion. Sometimes this is necessary, sometimes it is just annoying. But still Elden Ring does it way better than Bloodborne.

    Summary: Elden Ring has everything a soulslike fan could want, but still suffers from similar problems other Fromsoft titles did. However, the vast open world, interesting lore, challenging bosses with intelligent design and the thrill of exploration outweigh all the quirks by a great margin. GOTY incoming, 10/10 Fromsoft game.    … Expand
  45. ColossusEleven
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Great game, I can't wait to jump back in especially if there's gonna be a dlc too!
  46. yusukeraz
    Dec 6, 2022
    5
    There were so many awe moments. The exploration is huge and it's like I'm writing my own story. The combat has so many ways to tackle all the enemies. Weapons, summons, Co op and character creation have vast options. The game is so much fun, the story is top tier cuz I'm also crafting it as I progress and get stronger. The freedom to do what you want and how to do things is a greatThere were so many awe moments. The exploration is huge and it's like I'm writing my own story. The combat has so many ways to tackle all the enemies. Weapons, summons, Co op and character creation have vast options. The game is so much fun, the story is top tier cuz I'm also crafting it as I progress and get stronger. The freedom to do what you want and how to do things is a great feeling. The epic boss battles, surprises at every corner and the difficulty of every challenge and when you clear it. It feels so rewarding. Elden ring is amazing! I cleared it after 200 hrs. It is very long for those that want to do everything but it is up to the player how long they want to take to finish the game and of you don't. Then that's where it ends. You die and become a tarnished that failed. Like the npc that went hollow in dark souls. They became a hollow and gave in to it, roaming the land in a madness state. So in a way. That was your story. You failed to become elden lord.… Expand
  47. musteatbirds
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Created an account just to review this amazing game. Hard to pick up and even harder to put down. Can be a lot overwhelming at first but just took it one step at a time and now both progress and enjoyment are high. Of course a guide on the side never hurt anyone. Just play at your own pace and path.
  48. Epicmonster5600
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Perfect world, perfect combat, perfect gear, perfect story, perfect soundtrack, perfect difficulty, perfect everything.
  49. Glaeder
    Dec 5, 2022
    8
    "Potential realized but with some recycling."

    World: Elden Ring takes book straight out of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with a very content rich open world that rewards players for exploring every nook and cranny the environments have to offer. I rarely found a section of the world that did not have some sort of secret or item within it's vicinity. Every scale and section    "Potential realized but with some recycling."

    World:
    Elden Ring takes book straight out of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with a very content rich open world that rewards players for exploring every nook and cranny the environments have to offer. I rarely found a section of the world that did not have some sort of secret or item within it's vicinity. Every scale and section have been crafted to encourage the players curiosity.

    Combat
    Everything you can expect from the souls formula and more! There are so many weapons, items, armor, consumables, summons, magic, enchantments that contribute to an almost endless level of combat customization that it at times can be overwhelming. However, the game is still as rewarding even with a simple sword and shield combo. Punishing yet rewarding is still present in the combat system.

    Story
    Just like every bother souls game, uncovering the mystery about the world you are dropped into and learning more about the inhabitants are still a strong staple in this game. You are going to still have to work hard to learn more about the lore and history of Elden Ring so be prepared.

    Recycling
    Almost every aspect of the game is perfect however, due to the size and scale of the game Fromsoft clearly had to reuse a lot of the same sub-bosses/bosses for many of the open world encounters. This is no fault by them but by the end of the game I found myself getting tired of seeing the same floating cat boss over and over again.

    In closing, Elden Ring makes a great lol "Beginner Friendly" entry to those looking into to finally making the leap into a souls like game. The difficulty is still very much as punishing as expected from a souls game however, the addition of spectral summons and the massive amount of weapons and magic you can learn provide ways for players to help level the field just a tiny bit.    … Expand
  50. GaymerRobz
    Dec 5, 2022
    2
    I fell for the hype but honestly.. the exploration of the world is fun but models look samey very quickly and character customisation in terms of the way you look is not expansive so I felt like an npc very quickly. As I popped in casually I found the game to difficult to find rewarding and winning didn’t really feel rewarding as It was just a dmg spam fest or luck.

    Oh and the multiplayer    I fell for the hype but honestly.. the exploration of the world is fun but models look samey very quickly and character customisation in terms of the way you look is not expansive so I felt like an npc very quickly. As I popped in casually I found the game to difficult to find rewarding and winning didn’t really feel rewarding as It was just a dmg spam fest or luck.

    Oh and the multiplayer is frustrating as hell, Why can you not just invite someone?    … Expand
  51. RustyNail84
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    Another Demons Souls game.Average Game with a lot of glitches. FromSoftware is good but not that good
  52. 0xInternal
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a fantastic well written, well designed game that deserves a goty. The game is challenging which is great, hard and smart ai in a good way and combat/gameplay is fluent and well responsive

    The story telling is unique and requires you to read and not be lazy and of course overall this isn't the type of game that holds your hand and spoonfeeds you like a baby which i think    Elden ring is a fantastic well written, well designed game that deserves a goty. The game is challenging which is great, hard and smart ai in a good way and combat/gameplay is fluent and well responsive

    The story telling is unique and requires you to read and not be lazy and of course overall this isn't the type of game that holds your hand and spoonfeeds you like a baby which i think is great and much needed in more games    … Expand
  53. YoJiEx
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Absolute perfection- this is a souls borne game so if you’re not familiar with the difficulty and gameplay watch videos as these kinds of games aren’t for everyone, however, Elden Ring is the closest to a game for everyone that From Soft gas have gotten. Beautiful graphics and storyline full of nuanced lore. I’ve put in hundreds of hours and still plan to keep playing; making newAbsolute perfection- this is a souls borne game so if you’re not familiar with the difficulty and gameplay watch videos as these kinds of games aren’t for everyone, however, Elden Ring is the closest to a game for everyone that From Soft gas have gotten. Beautiful graphics and storyline full of nuanced lore. I’ve put in hundreds of hours and still plan to keep playing; making new character builds, experimenting with new weapons and ashes of war, etc….… Expand
  54. averagegamer202
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    I think it is a very good game but apperently it is not for everyones preferences because of its desing choises. Its biggest flaw is that the game is so perfectly unbalanced in scale of combat you can clearly see this is a designing choise. This is a modern game with 90s NES game difficulty. On the other hand, the best thing about this game is that it brings different perspective to openI think it is a very good game but apperently it is not for everyones preferences because of its desing choises. Its biggest flaw is that the game is so perfectly unbalanced in scale of combat you can clearly see this is a designing choise. This is a modern game with 90s NES game difficulty. On the other hand, the best thing about this game is that it brings different perspective to open world design which makes you feel completelty free to do anything in an incredible fantasy world. So I say this game is all about gamer preferences and nothing about critics and reviews.… Expand
  55. Sinos
    Dec 3, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Las mazmorras se hacen muy repetitivas pero de todas maneras así boss fights son buenas… Expand
  56. Zurab118
    Dec 2, 2022
    1
    Просто ничего нового, открытый мир мешает. Bloodborn куда лучше смотрится. Игра по моему мнению провалилась. Открытый мир скучный и пустой
  57. Andrei20
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    This game's greatness cant be denied. 50-80 hours of quality content is extremely hard and to deliver and I cant express how grateful I am to have a AAA studio like FromSoftware who have a vision and pursue it no matter the cost. That being said I feel like the game has some obvious issues that hinder it from receiving the perfect score, like the bosses being a bit underwhelming or theThis game's greatness cant be denied. 50-80 hours of quality content is extremely hard and to deliver and I cant express how grateful I am to have a AAA studio like FromSoftware who have a vision and pursue it no matter the cost. That being said I feel like the game has some obvious issues that hinder it from receiving the perfect score, like the bosses being a bit underwhelming or the balancing of the weapons being pretty bad to the point where you either have to give in and use a summon or play with the meta weapons which is so unlike the other fromsoft games. I currently have gowr as game of the year but I wont be mad one bit of elden ring takes it.… Expand
  58. Dwilliams5042
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. You must experience it for yourself. If you’re lost don’t hesitate looking online for tips especially at the beginning.
  59. Bjarndalf_VII
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    Elden ring was my first souls-borne game and dude, I was frustrated at first. But the more I played, the more I understood the mechanics and the fascination of it. after 66 hours I finished this amazing ride. big props to the developers for developing such a masterpiece!
  60. Nybilion
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    A completely spectacular and innovative game. I had never played any Souls-Like, this was my first and although the first few hours were confusing for me, then I already felt the progression in my blood! the feeling of riding a horse in such a vast world with so many enemies and beautiful scenery is spectacular, simply one of the best open world games I've ever played.
  61. Ashen_one
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    Best game at Fromsoftware studio best bosses The best bosses I've ever fought in my life , Great music A very beautiful world and a world that helps you explore , oh man This game is one of the my best games in my life
  62. Timentiy
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    Эта игра дикая смесь всех предыдущих игр студии и от этого она становится только лучше!!! Игра с потрясающим арт дизайном.
  63. vgolev
    Dec 1, 2022
    2
    The only thing I liked about this game: design/world (that’s why 2, not 0). This was the second and the last souls game I tried. Just no reason for me to “play” such games. No good game design. Nothing is clear. Almost all places in the works fulfilled with bosses. With random toughness. Not sure why people praise these games so much. Overrated and not interesting to play at all.
  64. Soren_n
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    Simply magnificent!
    The ultimate soulsborne game!
    I love the new fighting mechanisms, I love the level design, and I love the lore!
  65. Sheek360
    Nov 30, 2022
    0
    Not fun at all. I can see why others like it though. But the graphics for the vegetation like trees and grass, were horrid. The pacing was odd too
  66. MikeleAshen
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    True Masterpiece!Exploration at its finest!Miyazaki and R.R delivered the best blend of their worlds!
    Easily GOTY easily must play!GIT GUD!
  67. Nitoest
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    I cant discribe how every game i played got boring after i finished elden ring


    And... oh, I got to tell you, it was perfect. Perfect. Everything, down to the last minute details
  68. Supremegreenz10
    Nov 30, 2022
    4
    Honestly after about 20 hours it felt so empty that I just moved onto something else. It's just bigger dark souls with no map or quest log. It's designed to make you wander around to find a bunch of stuff that means nothing, but occasionally you'll find a boss and a sword you're never going to use anyway. Good for challenge, but the technical performance is just awful so it's evenHonestly after about 20 hours it felt so empty that I just moved onto something else. It's just bigger dark souls with no map or quest log. It's designed to make you wander around to find a bunch of stuff that means nothing, but occasionally you'll find a boss and a sword you're never going to use anyway. Good for challenge, but the technical performance is just awful so it's even harder because of that… Expand
  69. ArieA
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    It’s a great game. Exploration was incredible. Still outclassed in every aspect of gaming by GOW and Horizon FW.
  70. ColeEngo
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    This game has some very difficult bosses and pisses me off to no end but this game is also one of the most beautifully designed worlds I've had the pleasure to play.
  71. gix01
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    capolavoro, from ancora una volta ha superatole aspettative , mappa , boss , storia ; tutto curato nei minimi dettagli .
    non posso fare altro che aspettare con ansia un dlc .
  72. Kingcaleb234
    Nov 29, 2022
    7
    This game is definitely awesome, but has many flaws that ruin it. The boss fights are next level, the soundtrack is incredible, and the art style/ atmosphere really is a sight to behold. Even though these things are great there are tons of issues. The content in the world is copy pasted with not that much liveliness to it, (excluding the occasional dungeon in regards to copy and pasted).This game is definitely awesome, but has many flaws that ruin it. The boss fights are next level, the soundtrack is incredible, and the art style/ atmosphere really is a sight to behold. Even though these things are great there are tons of issues. The content in the world is copy pasted with not that much liveliness to it, (excluding the occasional dungeon in regards to copy and pasted). The world just feels dead overall. The issues with the framerate on the current gen consoles is also frustrating. As for mechanics of the game there is nothing that makes it feel like it has been perfected or gotten better in any way. The combat and movement is still pretty clunky and janky. The tutorials are not helpful enough especially for players who are newcomers to the "Souls" type series. The menu and crafting system, and item use can be confusing as far as what the items do and what the purpose is. Compared to Sekiro's combat it feels like it is missing something. Also, sadly a lot of the same combat animations are used from Dark Souls 3. It just feels like the 10/10 ratings are all hype. I would say it is more likely in the 6/10 - 7/10 range. Although, that is just my opinion. The game just feels the exact same as all of the older FromSoftware titles including the older ones. If it is not broke don't fix it I guess, but there needs to be exciting new features and mechanics added.… Expand
  73. SlimX93
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    I love this game, i can’t wait the DLC.
  74. iwont
    Nov 29, 2022
    1
    Bad Game Bad Game Bad Game Bad Game Bad Game Bad Game Bad Game Bad Game Bad Game
  75. justnotfalling
    Nov 29, 2022
    2
    Lmao, butthurt over criticism this game receives, is absolute next level sht. No surprise tho, this is the first time ever, when real actual gamers tried to play "Souls" game. Because it was marketed as "easier to get into than other souls titles". Everyone knows that souls fanboys hardly ever play actually good stuff like final fantasy 7, red dead 1/2, gta games and so on. It's also firstLmao, butthurt over criticism this game receives, is absolute next level sht. No surprise tho, this is the first time ever, when real actual gamers tried to play "Souls" game. Because it was marketed as "easier to get into than other souls titles". Everyone knows that souls fanboys hardly ever play actually good stuff like final fantasy 7, red dead 1/2, gta games and so on. It's also first time ever lots of souls players experience open world setting. Not making it up even, there's so many comments on youtube about the fact that these people usually hate open world games. So now, when all the other gamers were invited to the party and they experienced how badly designed these boss simulators really are, of course they are angry. They should be. Actually good stuff almost never receives metascore 96. That's unheard of. For people who have played open world games their entire life, elden ring is one of the emptiest and most boring open world games they have ever seen. Of course they say it's sht, because it is sht. I could write entire book, why this game is absolute trash, but i don't care that much.

    2/10    … Expand
  76. DestroytheRing
    Nov 29, 2022
    2
    This isn't even about video games anymore, it's deeper. It's about ART. This is literally battle between good and evil. Video Games are deepest level of modern art and in the future they will be even more. Be on the right side of history and don't let games like this, destroy something that used to be so amazing for so many years. Games evolved endlessly, until this game happened.This isn't even about video games anymore, it's deeper. It's about ART. This is literally battle between good and evil. Video Games are deepest level of modern art and in the future they will be even more. Be on the right side of history and don't let games like this, destroy something that used to be so amazing for so many years. Games evolved endlessly, until this game happened. Downgrade in every aspect possible and what do they get? Highest Metascore.

    I wouldn't be surprised, if this was literal attempt by journalists (who don't like games or gamers anyway), to destroy gaming as a medium. They choose one of the most outdated, boring and empty games and hyped it up as a "masterpiece". If this is the blueprint how future games are supposed to be (no story, no characters, no meaning, no nothing, just pointless very hard combat), if that's the future of video games, then it's literally over. And that's exactly what these journalists want. They don't want players to have meaningful stories and characters that would empower them, no. They want the opposite. They want you to get beaten by very difficult bosses 100s of times and they want you to feel bad for yourself, because you can't beat these bosses and eventually you just give up and stop gaming and THAT'S, that's what they want.    … Expand
  77. Garrador
    Nov 29, 2022
    1
    It's extremely hilarious to read these 10/10 reviews and insanely supportive comments of this game, as it's some kind of revolution in gaming. While in reality games like this are ruining gaming as an art form. If you want empty and boring open world, full of meaningless monsters and insanely, indescribably difficult combat and no quests, good-for-you. But stop pretending like it's bestIt's extremely hilarious to read these 10/10 reviews and insanely supportive comments of this game, as it's some kind of revolution in gaming. While in reality games like this are ruining gaming as an art form. If you want empty and boring open world, full of meaningless monsters and insanely, indescribably difficult combat and no quests, good-for-you. But stop pretending like it's best game ever. It's okay to like bad games, enjoy. But leave actual real gamers out of it. Gamers who actually care about depth, and quests and storytelling and fair combat. Leave these people out of your "git gud" fetish.… Expand
  78. Prettisaurio
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    I can't start to describe all the good parts about the game, the bosses are amazing and iconic, the map is incredible and invites you to explore all of it, the music and the story are great too, I hope it gets the GOTY because it deserves it
  79. elderingNOTgoty
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    Elden ring is one of the worst pieces of media ever created, in terms of overhype at least. If you praise this game as a masterpiece, then i REFUSE to give you any respect as a gamer. Apparently it sold like 13 million copies, but it has under 500 000 reviews on steam and hardly anyone is playing it. Seems like some rich loser just bought thousands of copies, just to promote this trash.Elden ring is one of the worst pieces of media ever created, in terms of overhype at least. If you praise this game as a masterpiece, then i REFUSE to give you any respect as a gamer. Apparently it sold like 13 million copies, but it has under 500 000 reviews on steam and hardly anyone is playing it. Seems like some rich loser just bought thousands of copies, just to promote this trash. Exactly same overhype happened with cybertrash2077. Seems like most gamers just go with the flow and NEVER think for themselves. They are like "oh this one is popular, so i start preaching it as well". F-cking pathetic. I hate you all, literally. You guys are ruining gaming more than anyone has ever ruined gaming. If this game wins GOTY, it will be most pathetic "victory" for art, ever.… Expand
  80. thedestiny99
    Nov 28, 2022
    2
    This game is complete waste of time, all you do is fight boss after boss and they are insanely difficult. And there's about thousand different bosses in this game and that's the entire game. In the meantime you just grind levels and roam around in this extremely empty open world. I guess it got so high reviews, because it has almost no story or characters, so it didn't offend anyone. TheseThis game is complete waste of time, all you do is fight boss after boss and they are insanely difficult. And there's about thousand different bosses in this game and that's the entire game. In the meantime you just grind levels and roam around in this extremely empty open world. I guess it got so high reviews, because it has almost no story or characters, so it didn't offend anyone. These are only games that will get high reviews now.… Expand
  81. Donbaba
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Could be betterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  82. MorgothX2112
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    Perfect Combat, explore as much or as little as you want. Great if you like a challenge. Best game of the last few years and one of the greatest of all time, though it may not be for everyone I urge any potential buyer to research if you have never played a FromSoft game or if you like a good challenge a fun and deep combat system and a mysterious open world filled with stuff you canPerfect Combat, explore as much or as little as you want. Great if you like a challenge. Best game of the last few years and one of the greatest of all time, though it may not be for everyone I urge any potential buyer to research if you have never played a FromSoft game or if you like a good challenge a fun and deep combat system and a mysterious open world filled with stuff you can choose to engage with or not, go into this knowing just the bare minimum.… Expand
  83. jesse100yrsago
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    masterpiece of a video game with little to know flaws easy 10/10 and my game of the year
  84. DaweHolzer
    Nov 27, 2022
    4
    I never was huge fan of these games but this entry hit a new low with a undeserved hype around it. You have to traverse an uninteresting map, the graphics look pretty outdated and the characters are lackluster. They reskin a lot of enemies and the combat gets real tedious real fast every fight feels the same. The best game of the souls like genre was definitely Bloodborne because it lookedI never was huge fan of these games but this entry hit a new low with a undeserved hype around it. You have to traverse an uninteresting map, the graphics look pretty outdated and the characters are lackluster. They reskin a lot of enemies and the combat gets real tedious real fast every fight feels the same. The best game of the souls like genre was definitely Bloodborne because it looked and felt somewhat unique. I wasn't a huge Sekiro fan but at least there they tried to shake up the visuals.… Expand
  85. Areegos
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    we need games like this, this game has very cool and beautiful artdesign, hard and interesting gameplay, i love this game
  86. Starskyy
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    The graphics are mid and look like hell, There is so story so you just go around fighting bosses and have to grind for hours to get gear that wont make you get 1 hit by a boss.
  87. asura97
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Only what I have to complain that I want more content in form of DLC to make the world bigger and add more bosses and weapons because I cant get enough of Elden Ring.
  88. AR021
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    Please make a game which all player can play it

    We don’t like the save system and difficulty of these games Why u don’t make an option for us too !

    Players should have the right of choosing between different difficulty and different save method
  89. Varg616
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    um jogo de mundo aberto inovador, com um combate soulslike aprimorado, tem coisa melhor ?
  90. dabmate420
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    BEST GAME EVER PERIOD. If you a gamer and skip this you are truly dumbo...
  91. Rich33
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    Fantastic game, with a few performance issues even on PS5 (which various DF type analysis show is the best console version of this game). A bit overrated by some but would be GOTY if not for Ragnarok.
  92. iliketriangles
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    An all time masterpiece achievement in video game history. The whole experience had me entirely engrossed and engaged. Worldbuilding and design are almost untouchable in this game. My only slight gripe is the dropoff in quality in the endgame but it still doesn't stop this game being as close to perfection as anyone has achieved in this modern era of gaming.
  93. Vankip
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    Another masterpiece from Maestro Miyazaki. The studio continues to make games in which you simply disappear for dozens of hours and forget the time. Goty 2022 for me
  94. Salmonellaa
    Nov 16, 2022
    4
    Overrated af. Very simple and repetitive combat compared to the likes of NioH, it has Lore but no gripping story and the Shakespearian is honestly just too tryharding. Legacy of Kain does a far better job at portraying an old dialect that also sounds actually good.
  95. TheForumTroll
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Do you rate a game 10/10 if nothing else is as good but it still have flaws? After all nothing is perfect but something has to be The Best Game. This is it: Not perfect but better than anything else released in quite awhile.
  96. CactiKo
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    It’s not a hard game if you try a different approach and the mods are very fun on pc. Definitely worth the money and time spent on it.
  97. RazorHit
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy. The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark for the entire genre. For me it's one of the best    If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy.

    The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark for the entire genre. For me it's one of the best games I've ever played.    … Expand
  98. AnAngryGamer
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    This game is essentially a boring and repetitive version of Dark Souls with some changes to item names. I bought this as I did actually like Dark Souls 3, but Elden Ring just feels and runs like crappy PS3 game, seriously, my PS5 couldn’t even manage a stable 120FPS, at that stage, I returned it and bought another copy of Dark Souls 3. Another aspect I hate is the easiness, for the love ofThis game is essentially a boring and repetitive version of Dark Souls with some changes to item names. I bought this as I did actually like Dark Souls 3, but Elden Ring just feels and runs like crappy PS3 game, seriously, my PS5 couldn’t even manage a stable 120FPS, at that stage, I returned it and bought another copy of Dark Souls 3. Another aspect I hate is the easiness, for the love of god, the only reason I remotely enjoy this is for the challenge, and when I have ghosts essentially fighting for me, it’s no good. The art design is only sometimes nice, other than that it feels like a muddy, brown world with a thin line of paint. I cannot even believe how some people think this might even have a slim chance of winning Game Of The Year, truly a terrible year for gaming as a whole.… Expand
  99. Timsen375
    Nov 23, 2022
    7
    Vorab möchte ich sagen, dass ich Elden Ring nicht schlecht finde. Wenn ich aber ehrlich zu mir selbst bin, ist das für mich die Enttäuschung des Jahres und ich würde am liebsten weniger Punkte vergeben. Objektiv betrachtet macht das Spiel aber auch einige Sachen richtig und das möchte ich nicht zu extrem bestrafen. Ich würde, trotz das ich großer Fan von Bloodborne, Ds3 oder Sekiro binVorab möchte ich sagen, dass ich Elden Ring nicht schlecht finde. Wenn ich aber ehrlich zu mir selbst bin, ist das für mich die Enttäuschung des Jahres und ich würde am liebsten weniger Punkte vergeben. Objektiv betrachtet macht das Spiel aber auch einige Sachen richtig und das möchte ich nicht zu extrem bestrafen. Ich würde, trotz das ich großer Fan von Bloodborne, Ds3 oder Sekiro bin nicht sagen, dass meine Erwartungen zu hoch waren. Ich habe mich zwar grundsätzlich auf den Titel gefreut, wirklich gehyped war ich nicht. Ja, Eldenring bringt ähnlich wie Zelda BotW oder Ghost of Tushima einen frischen Wind in das Open World Gerne. Jedoch ist man hier irgendwo auch über das Ziel hinausgeschossen. Ingesamt stören mich 6 Themen sehr. 1. Die Open World selbst: So toll der Ansatz der Freien Wahl und Erkundung ist, sie ist lange nicht so gut gemacht wie es oft dargestellt wird. Die ganze Welt macht einen trüben und leblosen Eindruck, nicht zuletzt wegen der schlechten Technik. Die Welt soll ja verlassen und trostlos sein, aber sie fühlt sich trotzdem nicht lebendig an. Zelda BotW hat dieses Problem deutlich besser gelöst. Da waren auch nur ganz wenige NPCs über die Welt verstreut und einige große Städte, trotzdem war ein großer Teil der Welt leer, sie hat sich aber nie so angefühlt. Zum großen Teil ist hier auch das Sounddesign bei Zelda dafür verantwortlich, dass nie solch ein negatives Gefühl zustande kommt (und nein ich meine nicht die Musik). Alles in Elden Ring fühlt sich tot an. Hinzukommt, dass ich mir immer mega umständlich einen Weg suchen muss, anders als bei Zelda. Wenn ich in Zelda einen interessanten Ort sehe, kann ich da einfach hin und durch einige Tricks dir Ausdauer beim klettern regenerieren. Dadurch fühlt sich diese Freiheit gar nicht so frei an. 2. Die Seelenasche: Die Darksouls Reihe hat einem immer wunderbar beigebracht am Ball zu bleiben und die Mechaniken und die Gegner zu studieren. Man wusste immer wenn man gestorben ist, dass man selber dafür verantwortlich ist. Die Seelenasche nimmt das aber zum großen Teil. Außer der Mana Anzeige gibt es kein Limit durch andere Attribute, weshalb das für mich eine zusätzliche Mechanik ist. Eine Mechanik die aber dafür sorgt, dass wen ich bei einem Boss sterbe das Gefühl habe, nicht effektiv genug gekämpft zu haben. Ja irgendwo ist es eigenes Versagen, aber zum anderen schwingt immer das Gefühl mit, nicht optimal gekämpft zu haben. Man muss es nicht einsetzten, aber die Hemmschwelle ist auch sehr gering sich doch mal Hilfe zu holen. 3. Die besten Momente sind nicht in der Open World selbst: Am stärksten ist für mich Eldenring immer dann, wenn man in die größeren Dungens kommt. Hier kommt für mich die volle Stärke zum Vorschein, die Darksouls schon immer ausgemacht hat. Diese Dichte beklemmende Atmosphäre ist eine Riesen Stärke der Serie und durch die Open World kommen viel längere leere Phasen dazwischen, in denen gar nicht so viel passiert. Ja hier und da gibt es was nettes zu sehen, aber das ist zum einen nur selten belohnend, je nachdem welchen Spiele Style man priorisieren, zum anderen aber auch nicht sehr spannend gemacht. Ja es gibt Highlights, aber zu selten. 4. Der fehlende Fokus: Ich hatte zwei mal die Situation wirklich nicht mehr voran zu kommen. Das Spiel gibt einem manchmal so wenig Anhaltspunkte, wo es den jetzt wirklich weiter geht, dass man ewig lange in der Open World am suchen ist. Das ist vor allem dann ärgerlich, wenn man ein paar Tage nicht spielen konnte. Spätestens dann geht das Konzept nicht mehr auf und man muss googeln und das frustriert. Auch das hat Zelda besser gelöst, indem die wichtigsten Punkte markiert sind und der Rest man einfach irgendwie machen sollte. Zelda war hier zwar nicht ganz so frei, dafür deutlich fokussierter und auch irgendwo logischer. 5. Die Bosse: es gibt ein paar außergewöhnliche und sehr gute Bosse, dass kann und will ich nicht absprechen. Jedoch gibt es auch einen Haufen nicht so guter Bosse, die sich auch gerne wiederholen. Gerade bei den größeren Bossen ist die Kammera eine Katastrophe (Feuerriese) und machen deshalb auch nicht so viel Spaß. Vorherige FromSoftware Titel haben das alles deutlich besser hinbekommen. Hier sehe ich echt einen Rückschritt. 6. Die Technik: Ich habe hier definitiv kein Grafikwunder erwartet, aber wie manchmal die Texturen nachladen müssen ist einfach nur schlecht. Es kommt zu keinem Zeitpunkt ein Next Gen Gefühl auf. Fazit: Ich kann mir die teils hohen Wertungen nur so erklären, dass viele Leute wirklich keine guten Erfahrungen mit der Open World der letzten Jahre gemacht haben. Alles was Eldenring ausmacht gibt es in besser. Ghost of Tushima und Telda BotW bleiben meiner Meinung nach deutlich besser, selbst wenn solche Sachen wie die Charaktergestalltung eingegrenzter ist.… Expand
  100. Kouts
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    I finished the game and the only thing I did was to go to the toilet and fast eating! Absolutely amazing game!
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    100
    Elden Ring is simply a game that the player naturally adapts to their own style of play. Challenging at times, vicious at others, but mostly incredibly fun. The enjoyable pace makes the hours of play pass by like water, and each path opens up a few more, only to come together again after a fair amount of exploration before the next big reveal. [Issue#318]
  2. Cubed3
    Jun 2, 2023
    90
    Elden Ring serves as a testament to open world video game design. There is a true sense of accomplishment once that rock-hard enemy has been slain and, something that compels a player to relentlessly do it over and over again until they succeed is truly rewarding. The world is humongous and an epitome of how exploration should be encouraged, by intriguing players to see what is over the hill. Elden Ring is an unmissable, must-play, gaming experience with surprises galore.
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  3. T3
    Aug 11, 2022
    80
    Elden Ring's engaging combat, mythology and dynamite orchestral soundtrack goes a long way to overshadow an aggressive open world that punishes exploration from the beaten path. Fans of the Souls genre are in for a treat, while newcomers will need to persist to reap the benefits.
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