Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. Fryari
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I honestly don’t understand the 0 reviews on this website. People complaining about performance are clearly not playing the PS5 version. This game is so immersive that I couldn’t stop playing for the first 12 hours. The world is so peaceful and terrifying at the same time, it creates a dynamic I haven’t seen before in an open world game. This is what I’ve been waiting for since The WitcherI honestly don’t understand the 0 reviews on this website. People complaining about performance are clearly not playing the PS5 version. This game is so immersive that I couldn’t stop playing for the first 12 hours. The world is so peaceful and terrifying at the same time, it creates a dynamic I haven’t seen before in an open world game. This is what I’ve been waiting for since The Witcher 3, a game that can suck me in for days on end only to spit me back out into reality when Monday hits.

    Don't listen to the trolls trying to get this rating down. It doesn’t get better than this    … Expand
  2. Neowm
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is so interesting. Except the optimization problems I really enjoyed the game. Thank you for making elden ring
  3. zdemigodx
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Im around 20 hours in the game now. Im loving it, there is just something that makes soulsborne games so much fun, Challenging content with a lot of creative combat and the the game feels way more rewarding than punshing and with additional QoL features like FINALLY we have a map, This is a great game.
  4. Batix
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Performance on this game is horrible, drops in frame rate, stuttering, bad graphics, no support for large screens, etc. Wasn't this supposed to be a whole "new franchise"?
  5. Dom007
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. Screw the haters. Yes there are some stutters but they don't occur very often. The exploration and combat are god tier. I've cleared out two major areas and the amount of variety in content is amazing. I'm giving this game a 10 now because I know it will be a 10 when I finish it. Its only going to get better from this point from what I've heard.
  6. Colladete
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I don’t know why people are giving it bad reviews.
  7. unsunghero14
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Of all the games I've played recently, never has a game gave me so much fun than Elden Ring. Granted that there are glitches, I am relieved that Fromsoft is developing patches to fix said bugs.

    Now on to the aspects of the game. The Gameplay is top notch boss battles keeps you at the edge of your seat and certainly incredibly fun! Graphics are jaw dropping and music is so good. If you    Of all the games I've played recently, never has a game gave me so much fun than Elden Ring. Granted that there are glitches, I am relieved that Fromsoft is developing patches to fix said bugs.

    Now on to the aspects of the game. The Gameplay is top notch boss battles keeps you at the edge of your seat and certainly incredibly fun! Graphics are jaw dropping and music is so good. If you wish to start a Souls game then definitely Elden Ring is for you. Dont pass up this incredibly fun game just because of difficulty. Anyone can overcome it with patience and perserverence. 10/10 indeed    … Expand
  8. gamersfan
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    The graphic is outdated, open world is not super enjoyable, and lack of frame rate.
  9. entropy4
    Feb 26, 2022
    4
    Signed up just to review this game because I'm getting tired of critics overhyping games simply based on the developers.

    Coming from an avid fan of open world games who has not played many other From Software titles, I struggle to see how this game deserves such a high rating. The graphics are mediocre for next gen consoles. Framerates are poor. Movement and mechanics are clunky. The    Signed up just to review this game because I'm getting tired of critics overhyping games simply based on the developers.

    Coming from an avid fan of open world games who has not played many other From Software titles, I struggle to see how this game deserves such a high rating. The graphics are mediocre for next gen consoles. Framerates are poor. Movement and mechanics are clunky. The art is generic and the story is non-existent. The only way I can see why people love this game is the challenge of the bosses and dungeons. But if you're not the type of person who enjoys dying to the same enemy 20 times in a row (I'm not), then there's much here to enjoy. This is basically a mediocre open world game with incredibly difficult and epic boss fights. Nothing more. It's mildly fun. I'd normally give it a 6/10, but given the amount of hype going on in the gaming media, I feel like I need to counterbalance here and am instead giving it a 4/10. Probably won't finish it.    … Expand
  10. CAVALINHO
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    this game is a masterpiece, it has all the best of souls from from in a single game, literally the only problem is the frame rate, but it's fully playable in performance mode
  11. quirk223
    Feb 26, 2022
    3
    This game is not as great as I was hoping. There is a lot of recycling from old games and the open world is no more exciting than any other open world game with too much dead space. There is no cool way to get around. It's just another game with a horse. Graphics are dated and frame rate is subpar for a game with equivalent graphics. No innovation here. Just another Dark Souls. Wait for a sale.
  12. Illumine
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    this game is not for everyone, only the true fans understand what makes it special, the optimization will be better in the future
  13. mamit0399
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  14. san1739
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boss fights are quite good, but there are always FPS drops on PS5. I recommend to not buy this game until it will be fixed at all.… Expand
  15. Joemikez
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I am just shocked so many people have tried to review bomb this game. I will admit, I have experienced some brief frame rate issues on my PS4. But to say that the graphics are terrible is stupid. To say the open world is empty is completely untrue. Name another game that has so much variation in landscape and bosses. There are literally secret encounters everywhere on this map, fromI am just shocked so many people have tried to review bomb this game. I will admit, I have experienced some brief frame rate issues on my PS4. But to say that the graphics are terrible is stupid. To say the open world is empty is completely untrue. Name another game that has so much variation in landscape and bosses. There are literally secret encounters everywhere on this map, from dungeons to little villages with a HUGE variety in enemy type. I have only played about 5 hours. But this game is simply unbelievably good. In no way can you justify a 0/10 with this game. That’s just nuts.… Expand
  16. bradkane
    Feb 26, 2022
    6
    The gaming press has done a huge disservice to the gaming world by hyping this as a perfect game. If you have not played these games before but were convinced by the reviews, I recommend you hold out for BotW2. This is a niche game that shows zero respect for newcomers to the genre.
  17. FireFadesIGuess
    Feb 26, 2022
    1
    Souls fan are like pokemon fans, you can put the absolute min amount of effort into a game and they will always think its the greatest thing ever.
  18. Leandroalexis
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Outstanding gameplay mechanics - Fromsoftware brings key elements from previous games and implements them on a very thoughtful manner on elden ring. Superb gameplay, impressive open world, amazing weapons and mechanics (love the mounted fights) and new characters introduced.

    A dream for the souls fans, and a friendlier welcome to new players as well. If you’re hoping only for top notch    Outstanding gameplay mechanics - Fromsoftware brings key elements from previous games and implements them on a very thoughtful manner on elden ring. Superb gameplay, impressive open world, amazing weapons and mechanics (love the mounted fights) and new characters introduced.

    A dream for the souls fans, and a friendlier welcome to new players as well.

    If you’re hoping only for top notch graphics and movie-like storytelling, this game is not for you. It is a gameplay-focused game.    … Expand
  19. Dizli92
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So, fed up reading these noobs crying about no difficulty scaling and all nonsense I wrote this. What on earth kids export? If you haven't played souls / soulslike games why are you here? If you had, why are you crying?

    From made the best possible mix they could from ds and open world rpgs qnd guess what: best game for a long time.

    10/10 And GOTY for me


    Also @GamingisDying is q looser
  20. moneyintheBANKA
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I have played almost all the souls games and, despite what some people think, believe this to be another great one. The world is beautiful, the bosses are challenging, and the sense of adventure is sublime. Please do not listen to naysayers who cry like little babies whenever a frame rate drops for a brief moment. Don’t pay any mind to gamers who want endless innovation - which is often atI have played almost all the souls games and, despite what some people think, believe this to be another great one. The world is beautiful, the bosses are challenging, and the sense of adventure is sublime. Please do not listen to naysayers who cry like little babies whenever a frame rate drops for a brief moment. Don’t pay any mind to gamers who want endless innovation - which is often at the cost of maintaining the beauty of a consistent formulaic franchise. This is a terrific game!… Expand
  21. LMD
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One word: MASTERPIECE
    While the performance may have dips -- which would be worse on last-gen consoles but might be fixed sonner or later --, its open-world, combat and Martin's writing makes Elden Ring among FromSoftware's best works and a high contestant and dangerous competition for 2022's future games for Game of the Year prize. Bad FPS but still amazing game.
  22. Eldenring3106
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is perfect. I really really love this kind of games I think except the optimization problems everyone would enjoy it much better than now
  23. dllizhiyang
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    1060 6g@2k I dont see any performance issues. This game is a love letter for all souls gamers.
  24. lolmanc
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    absolute masterpiece , ignore the idiots who only played it for 20 mins and called quits . this **** will go down in history. only problem is the performance something very easily patachable 100% reccomend
  25. Gussxd
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    El Juego esta Genial , es una formula divertida , interesante y no tiene nada parecido a otros juegos , me molesta especialmente que la gente venga a la critica de ps5 a llorar y poner 0 porque en pc no va bien , ¿no saben leer o simplemente son *********? En fin el juego es dibertido , y sabe como evitar parecer repetitivo, LO RECOMIENDO
  26. Moh683
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It's really a evolution game of fromsoftware studio
    This studio is always making new things every game they makes
  27. PaquitoElPro
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Tremendo juegardo del miyazakis y de los mejores juegos de from 10/10 + GOD
  28. jhab007
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Great game:

    + Great gameplay + An open world that invites to exploration, whenever you go you will find something worth the trouble. + The art direction is outstanding. + The change made to welcome new players are well implemented and makes sense. - Poor performance. - Graphics feel a little outdated but the art direction compensates this downside, however, it could be better. -    Great game:

    + Great gameplay
    + An open world that invites to exploration, whenever you go you will find something worth the trouble. + The art direction is outstanding.
    + The change made to welcome new players are well implemented and makes sense.

    - Poor performance.
    - Graphics feel a little outdated but the art direction compensates this downside, however, it could be better.
    - Technical issues in general (hopefully will be fixed).

    This is a huge step forward in the souls series, exploring the world is addictive and unless you are having game breaking issues, you will enjoy this very much.    … Expand
  29. Squy78
    Feb 26, 2022
    1
    Une bouse pas fini, injouable. C'est vraiment décevant de la part de ce studio.
  30. Ewilf
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing, easy contender for game of the decade. It’s the combat of Dark Souls 3 and exploration of BTOW but both elements are elevated and improved drastically. The content available easily takes over 60 hours, with immediate replayability. User scores are either low due to people (justly) pointing out frame rate optimization problems or just not understanding the game. This game is aAmazing, easy contender for game of the decade. It’s the combat of Dark Souls 3 and exploration of BTOW but both elements are elevated and improved drastically. The content available easily takes over 60 hours, with immediate replayability. User scores are either low due to people (justly) pointing out frame rate optimization problems or just not understanding the game. This game is a 10/10 assuming optimization is patched, 9/10 if it stays the same for PS5. Some user reviews site pc problems, which should be in the pc version of the game. I own both, pcr version is bad, but not unplayable; still an easy 8/10 on pc.… Expand
  31. 4119826
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Sadly the open world part is not just bad, it is one of the worst open world design in the world. I am just curious why most media gave this game 10/10? A dark soul 4 with bad open world design means perfect? I don't think so.
  32. larsdebest21
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    I really like the game and i dont care about the graphics argument for this game.. This game isnt focused on that but on the combat which is really good. BUT the world is so big it feels all the same to me at some point. Like when you have no story and you fight a boss over and over at some point you are like... i have seen it all.
  33. wagnerjuni0r
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, just have some performance issues, but nothing much grave, its all the dark souls games have of better together in one game, the open world is very organic
  34. YaXkee
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    sadly there is no widescreen 21:9 nor 32:9 anno 2022 for a game that has such great graphics.
  35. Ys64
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So much to explore, beautiful world, satisfying gameplay. Challenging bosses. A masterpiece.
  36. UnusuallyOdd
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Probably my favourite game with some amazing world building. Yet another fromsoft masterpiece
  37. Just-hunter9
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    What a wonderful game i cant explain this masterpiece 10/10 The best game from fs
  38. Silvestre
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Uma bosta esse jogo tá rodando tudo cagado a 10 fps no ps5, meu ps5 esquentou tanto nessa merda q tive q desligar o console 3 vezes por conta de travamento fron software sempre com suas tranqueiras otimizadas pra calculadora
  39. Rouk2975
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best open world games ever played, optimised the souls gameplay and cranked to 1000
  40. burnitdown
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I'm around 10hrs in and very much enjoying it so far! Boss fights are awesome, combat and exploration is fun, yeah there's a couple of graphic issues but who cares..you don't play souls games for graphics. It's about combat, art design, lore and patience!! All these cry babies review bombing coz they probably suck at.. git gud people lol
  41. CarlFriedrich
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It is the best game I've ever played for certain. Wherever you step, you explore new things over and over. When I play this game, I am in the game.
  42. TehGambler
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The Game is much better than the User Reviews. The Open World is not empty there are enemys and neutral creatures like turtles, pigs, birds, deers... and much caves and secrets to find. The Combat System is the best out there like all Souls Games.
  43. miky408
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    FROM deliver the best souls game and perhaps the best open world game i have ever played.
  44. Fabaloro
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring es la evolucion de From Software hacia la grandeza, despues de este no se que puedo esperar.
    Es juego que cumple totalmente con las expectativas e inculso las sobrepasa.
    Utiliza muy bien el mundo abierto a su favor ya que todo es explorable y genera curiosidad y misterio con su misticismo. Las mecanicas son la evolucion de sus antecesores con lo cual tenemos una jugabilidad    Elden Ring es la evolucion de From Software hacia la grandeza, despues de este no se que puedo esperar.
    Es juego que cumple totalmente con las expectativas e inculso las sobrepasa.
    Utiliza muy bien el mundo abierto a su favor ya que todo es explorable y genera curiosidad y misterio con su misticismo.
    Las mecanicas son la evolucion de sus antecesores con lo cual tenemos una jugabilidad de alta calidad.
    El caballo es una gran incorporacion ya que puede darnos combates cabalgando sobre Torrentera, incluso muchos enemigos se facilitan si combatimos montados sobre este.
    Otra cosa genial, es como podemos moldear nuestro personaje a gusto, con una gran variedad de armas, hechizos e invocaciones. Si hay algo por lo que siempre se destacaron son las opciones en las que podes enfrentarnos a los Jefes.
    Los enemigos son duros y este juegos es un reto, pero con voluntad, paciencia y centrandote en la exploracion para luego avanzar en la trama podras evolucionar a tu personaje para hacer el juego mas accecible y disfrutable.
    Hay una gran cantidad de enemigos por todo el mapa y eso extraordinario.
    Es verdad, la potencia o calidad grafica no es algo nunca antes vista ni altisima pero si hay algo que siempre nos va a garantizar FromSoftware es que su apartado artisitco es increible y este si que deslumbra. Estamos ante uno de los grandes de la industria ser sin luz.    … Expand
  45. MathiasBS
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    I’m an avid From Software player, having beaten all their previous Soulsborne games. I’m currently 8 hours into Elden Ring, and I think it’s great. It’s basically Dark Souls with some Sekiro and Bloodborne elements, set in an open world.

    However, as some of the more critical people are stating, I agree that the open world is actually TOO big for it’s own good. Even though the dungeons are    I’m an avid From Software player, having beaten all their previous Soulsborne games. I’m currently 8 hours into Elden Ring, and I think it’s great. It’s basically Dark Souls with some Sekiro and Bloodborne elements, set in an open world.

    However, as some of the more critical people are stating, I agree that the open world is actually TOO big for it’s own good. Even though the dungeons are super neat, I feel like I spend too much time riding around aimlessly on horseback looking for secrets. There is a lot of secrets to find though, but there’s also plenty of big empty areas littered with ruins that look like they could be explorable, but they are not. The horse combat also holds it back a little; when riding a horse, many of the bosses and enemies in the open world becomes very easy and requires little skill, which I think is a shame. Having just finished Sekiro before this, I also feel like that combat is a step back in terms of clunkyness. That being said, it’s still really good and the sense of discovery and wonder is amazing. Not a 10/10 in my book (so far), but still a damn good game.    … Expand
  46. densupermarkt
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece in every possible way. I don't care about some meme language that is missing in the game or that people thinks this is not innovative when no one innovates in the gaming world. This is pure fun and pure Souls bliss.
  47. Eladl
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best experiences in my life and one of the best games ever The best open world in the history of games
  48. Passionjvoe78
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Jeux excellent vraiment très grand jeu stop les avis des haters vraiment un grand qui restera longtemps dans le jv
  49. Eyas
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Great game aside from technical issues and occasional frame drops this game is incredible I would give it a 9 but since people are review bombing because of its difficulty I’ll raise it to a 10
  50. Frederichy
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    This is my favourite game still great souls's game but bad performance. Love Fromsoftware
  51. afonso12345
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best videogames ever made and probably the best soulslike game, incredible.
  52. Wannajazz
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    What a horrible game.Clunky controls, abysmal game mechanics, and graphics and animations that feel like a throwback to 1999. What kind of scam is this by the reviewers? Can't even get a refund for this purchase through Gamebillet. I'm 50 € out of pocket for this amateurish POS that feels like a failed Unity 3D project. Immediate uninstall. Complete waste of a few precious hours of myWhat a horrible game.Clunky controls, abysmal game mechanics, and graphics and animations that feel like a throwback to 1999. What kind of scam is this by the reviewers? Can't even get a refund for this purchase through Gamebillet. I'm 50 € out of pocket for this amateurish POS that feels like a failed Unity 3D project. Immediate uninstall. Complete waste of a few precious hours of my life. Avoid at all costs.… Expand
  53. Dantemax29
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    There are a lot of bugs, glitches, but the worst thing is the FPS drop. At the same time, the quality of the graphics is a pit from 2010...
  54. Drakosmick
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazingly immersive dark fantasy action RPG filled to the brim with secrets, diversity of enemies and mythos. Add the classic FromSoft’s combat system and you have one of the greatest games ever, for sure. Only some frame drop issues and various problems across all platforms which I’m sure will be fixed at the best of their capabilities
  55. Ajoe1403
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Posiblemente la culminación perfecta de la saga soul, juntando aspectos perfectos de cada uno de sus juegos anteriores y puliéndolos al máximo para lograr ser un obra maestra, uno de los mejores juegos de la historia moderna y el mejor juego post COVID hasta el momento
  56. heroman34
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The best game ever. The sense of exploration is top-notch, the gameplay is satisfying, and the world is stunning.
  57. ozeearts
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It has everything I love about souls games, but on top it has exploration like BotW and Skyrim. It's a dream come true imo. This is as good as it gets for me. 10/10.

    60fps arent stable on PS5. It dips to the 40 and 50s occasionally, but that doesn't affect my enjoyment of this game at all.
  58. Morata18
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    really rate this gem for minor optimization issues.

    The game is incredible one of the best I've ever played.
    a living open world and the best implemented that I have noticed in a video game, the combat is very organic.
  59. FalkP
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolute Masterpiece. Best of all Soulsborne games mixed with a wonderful open world.
  60. BadGameDesign
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    PS3 graphics? Check!
    Awful controls? Check!
    Insanely overhyped? Check! Absolutely overrated? Check! Same animations as DS3? Check! You can't swim in this open world game that has water? Check! Boring empty open world? Check! Praised by critic as next level of open world games? Check! Fanboys treating it as best video game of all time? Check! Should you waste 60 euros/dollars on    PS3 graphics? Check!
    Awful controls? Check!
    Insanely overhyped? Check!
    Absolutely overrated? Check!
    Same animations as DS3? Check!
    You can't swim in this open world game that has water? Check!
    Boring empty open world? Check!
    Praised by critic as next level of open world games? Check!
    Fanboys treating it as best video game of all time? Check!
    Should you waste 60 euros/dollars on this "Masterpiece"? Never!    … Expand
  61. ArcangelBack
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    El juego está muy bueno, no es dark souls y de ahí toca partir, los gráficos están buenos y el mundo abierto es interesante de explorar, como todo juego no es perfecto desde su lanzamiento, estoy seguro que irá mejorando.
  62. Malgarios
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Overrated game has nothing new just the free world the rest of DKS3 xerox there is an impressive collective madness about this game
  63. PunishedAres
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    If you enjoy the Soulslike Genre of video games, this is the ultimate version of said experience. Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin built a vastly unique and explorable open world where every corner is packed with content.

    Must buy!.
  64. RennixHD
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Nice game ist was fun and Big and cool Nice adventure and combat and Loot and explore
  65. Kadoz
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    97 metacritic??? Haben die komplett auf Performance verzichtet oder wie kamen die auf 97er Bewertung? Auf PS5 unspielbar, trashmobs fühlen sich wie minibosse an
  66. e0068
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, a benchmark for all games in an upcoming decade.

    FPS drops from 50 to 20 once in an hour for 2-5 seconds. Overall technical level is much better than other modern garbage (like horizon of farcrcy).
  67. Kojirohyuga40
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Awful optimized, exaggerated game. After playing Demon's Souls Remake ıts Like a ps3 game. Where is the damn Dualsense features of Ps5 did you really think users will love it? No User count on Metacritic if you do not change the firms who game this broken game 95-100 points. Its a shame and huge lie without tellin the flaws game.
  68. excellins
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    One of the most overhyped and terrible game this generation. A complete copy and paste of Dark Souls. No innovation. Poor graphics, yet reviewers lie and are biased because its a from aoftware game.
  69. tixonsville
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Really bad optimization on PS5. Drop FPS. Please fix this problem! This game haven't best graphic, but everytime on PlayStation 5 drop FPS. Are you kidding?
  70. nopnog7091
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    As you explore the world of Elden Ring you’ll love it more and more. It has been 10 hours of playing yet but i feel like there are endless things to discover.
  71. Nitokaise
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Yup, its good .
  72. saeram99
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    it is fun game.
    but this is not open world. it is just open field.
    and too much frame drop
  73. KlosHax
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It has some performance problems but not game breaking. Overall best game i have played so far. Exploration, music, level design, atmosphere, combat and bosses are really good. Sadly becouse of the performance problems people are giving it '0'. Also saw some people that has zero knowledge about the game but still commenting about it and giving '0'. Looks like review bombing to me
  74. klaudiusz219
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Simply 10/10

    Elden Ring perfected the Souls-formula, and included very interesting open world, with so many posibilities.
  75. hdiamr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    When do companies want to commit and provide a quality product? Frame rates on next-gen consoles are an absolute joke! They didn't even bother to provide a consistent experience for console gamers considering that they all are using the same hardware. Also should be noted that this is not their first game! They have at least developed 5 souls games on the PS4 platform, I think they shouldWhen do companies want to commit and provide a quality product? Frame rates on next-gen consoles are an absolute joke! They didn't even bother to provide a consistent experience for console gamers considering that they all are using the same hardware. Also should be noted that this is not their first game! They have at least developed 5 souls games on the PS4 platform, I think they should have enough expertise to fully utilize PlayStations API. But they don't care.… Expand
  76. ElasticDion
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Best open world game I've ever played. It rewards exploration and takes the open world concept to a new level. A masterpieces.
  77. atonyatlaw
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Whatever performance issues may exist have in NO way prevented me from sheer enjoyment of this title. It has improved on prior Souls games in so many ways. The narrative is better delivered (you don't have to hunt for it to find it), the color pallet manages to still remain grim without being *grey*. The artists did not shy away from showing beauty in this world in addition to theWhatever performance issues may exist have in NO way prevented me from sheer enjoyment of this title. It has improved on prior Souls games in so many ways. The narrative is better delivered (you don't have to hunt for it to find it), the color pallet manages to still remain grim without being *grey*. The artists did not shy away from showing beauty in this world in addition to the darkness.

    The addition of the various methods of fast travel and your spectral steed are fantastic. I'm 3 hours in, and frankly I don't see myself putting it down any time soon.    … Expand
  78. Kaskcaskv
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    If you like souls, this **** is the next level. Adding jump and horse increases the number of level design possibilities in an incredible way.
  79. fatmoron
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I'm about 15 hours in and confident that by the end of my playthrough I'll consider this my favorite FromSoft game (I've played and loved all of them since Demons Souls). This is their formula at its best, adapted thoughtfully to an expansive and captivating open world environment. While it's not for everyone, I do think it's the best entry point for anybody new to the franchise.
  80. 0ndra
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    excellent game, but not without problems, sometimes fps drops and sometimes bouncing grass textures but I did not encounter any bugs
  81. vyakopov
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It's a perfect mix of Dark Souls and OpenWorld, the Performance is good (Gtx 1070) but maybe I got lucky this time xd.
  82. gamerguy90
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I’m an avid lover of all things SoulsBorne and Elden Ring is the magnum opus of From Software. This isn’t just the best From Software game, it’s quite literally one of the best games I’ve ever played.
  83. angmarec
    Feb 26, 2022
    6
    PC version has horrible optimization. Open wolrd is empty. Just random ccamps of enemies. Visual style is great, but technical side is bad. Very average game.
  84. Camlambelot
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    FRAME RATE DROPS AND GRAPHICS AREN'T AS IMPORTANT AS THE GAMEPLAY. This game is amazing. The story, the music, the art style, the gameplay itself is all absolutely amazing. If you are debating on getting this game and love other Fromsoftware games: GET THIS GAME!

    It's incredibly fun, has good stealth, lots to do, great co-op and A LOT of fun. Seriously, it's the best game I've played in years.
  85. NocxoR
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is the best soul by far, gets better in every aspect than previous games
  86. brunojbf
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    I definitely don’t recommend this game. The gameplay is awkward and repetitive. The world is totally empty, not vast and rich as some reviewers are saying, everything looks flat and same all the time. The graphics could be better, physics and animations are very poor, considering the recent high quality games, NPC’s animations during conversations not exist. It is a joke! Sound FX areI definitely don’t recommend this game. The gameplay is awkward and repetitive. The world is totally empty, not vast and rich as some reviewers are saying, everything looks flat and same all the time. The graphics could be better, physics and animations are very poor, considering the recent high quality games, NPC’s animations during conversations not exist. It is a joke! Sound FX are below average and repetitive. As Link the character can’t speak, combat is not responsive, story is too weak. Really a LAZY job. So it is a disappointment and totally below the expectations of the new gen games.… Expand
  87. Pizzawhere
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Fromsoftware's Magnum Opus! Absolutely beautiful.
    Haters - Try pickle or git gud.
  88. Shatch
    Feb 26, 2022
    1
    Same as all the previous Souls Games. There has been next to zero improvements in graphics from DS3, and the open world map is massive for no reason. I don’t get how you go from Sekiro to this.
  89. NamelessHer
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is definitely the best game I have ever played. From software didn't disappoint me.

    The world design is excellent. You would find much content by exploration, yet the world still feels big and open, instead of being flooded by many trivial populations. The enemies and encounters are the most difficult among the entire SoulsBorneSekiro series. However, there are more checkpoints    This is definitely the best game I have ever played. From software didn't disappoint me.

    The world design is excellent. You would find much content by exploration, yet the world still feels big and open, instead of being flooded by many trivial populations.

    The enemies and encounters are the most difficult among the entire SoulsBorneSekiro series. However, there are more checkpoints to reduce repeated travel time so that you can challenge the difficult bosses more conveniently.

    Enemy behaviors are very dynamic. They would do a lot of actions based on the player's actions, which provide both opportunity and risk.

    The only flaw I see is the tutorial phase. At the very first 30 to 60 mins there are many tutorials but not enough content. It felt a bit dull during that period.    … Expand
  90. Geobros
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    terrible game with many frame rate problems and known bugs at launch, like the save data bug in rest mode. I dont understand how a game with so many problems took so good reviews.
  91. solidsnake798
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    The game doesn't feel polished at all, at least the ps5 version. There is a lot of LOD popping, grass pops a lot, yo can see the lighting being updated in blocks on the open world. Graphically it doesn't feel like a next gen experience.
    The game has performance issues, the framerate is not stable a lot... which impacts the gameplay quite a bit.
    The controls feel dated, O does the backstep,    The game doesn't feel polished at all, at least the ps5 version. There is a lot of LOD popping, grass pops a lot, yo can see the lighting being updated in blocks on the open world. Graphically it doesn't feel like a next gen experience.
    The game has performance issues, the framerate is not stable a lot... which impacts the gameplay quite a bit.
    The controls feel dated, O does the backstep, roll and sprint (which feels like it has a second of lag... which is annoying). The open world is pretty empty, but exploring is fun.
    The fighting reamains quite nice and the bosses look cool, but it feels like the game could use a couple of more months in development.    … Expand
  92. Gamer8052
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Enough of the unreliable, emotional review bombs from users. I use to consider users just as if not more credible with their reviews of a game than critics, but these days they seem too quick to complain about a game than post any sound criticism.

    Elden Ring has story, a beautiful open world with next generation art design And graphics. The controls and action are smooth, and there are    Enough of the unreliable, emotional review bombs from users. I use to consider users just as if not more credible with their reviews of a game than critics, but these days they seem too quick to complain about a game than post any sound criticism.

    Elden Ring has story, a beautiful open world with next generation art design And graphics. The controls and action are smooth, and there are loads of content to keep players exploring while developing and honing the skills to survive in the unforgiven Lands of Between.    … Expand
  93. Sego50
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is more than a game for gamers: it's a game for dreamers. Its ability to draw you in and immerse you in its atmosphere, scenery, and story goes beyond beautiful graphics, high resolution, or a certain fps. Far beyond. It is the perfect evolution of the souls-like that preceded it, with the perfect additions to make it a much more affordable, open and customizable experience.Elden Ring is more than a game for gamers: it's a game for dreamers. Its ability to draw you in and immerse you in its atmosphere, scenery, and story goes beyond beautiful graphics, high resolution, or a certain fps. Far beyond. It is the perfect evolution of the souls-like that preceded it, with the perfect additions to make it a much more affordable, open and customizable experience. Elden Ring makes every moment you experience truly special. A marvel.… Expand
  94. BigBoss1
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece that will go down as one of the best games ever made great world building and lore satisfying gameplay great bosses amazing level desing ... just about everything is great.
  95. Marwan95
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is the game i have been waiting for
    The graphics are nice and the world is so huge that i can take hours and hours to go through it
  96. LovingDan
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, but due to technical problems, they cannot be enjoyed.
  97. Bustweiser
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    12 hours in and I’m not even close to being done. Do not worry about optimization that’s really only on pc and somewhat on Xbox. The ps5 is the best way to play and oh my god is it a masterpiece of gaming. You can do what you want at any time you want. It is difficult yes but manageable it just takes time. The people complaining about it being too hard just don’t have enough patience. It’s12 hours in and I’m not even close to being done. Do not worry about optimization that’s really only on pc and somewhat on Xbox. The ps5 is the best way to play and oh my god is it a masterpiece of gaming. You can do what you want at any time you want. It is difficult yes but manageable it just takes time. The people complaining about it being too hard just don’t have enough patience. It’s not a copy paste of Ds3 the people only played like 3 minutes of Both games. It’s a great game. The optimization IS NOT A PROBLEM ON PS5. The people talking about it are probably talking about the pc port. They just don’t realize they are on the ps5 copy of the game… Expand
  98. Free_Ukraine
    Feb 26, 2022
    1
    Disappointingly amateurish open world design, feels like i'm playing something from 2013, but it's not even top level 2013, more like somewhere in the middle. Awful framedrops, worst vegetation graphics i have seen in very long time, boss movements/animations seem to be some random "combo" from all previous Souls games. Sky looks nice, but that's about it.
  99. NathanDrake3
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best games i ever played Fromsoftware again with a masterpiece that sets a standard in open world design.
  100. Cookaloo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The game is absolutely amazing. The graphics are great, the gameplay is challenging and rewarding, as you should expect from a fromsoft game. What's not to like about it? Sure there are fps drops here or there, but it's not that bad, it hasn't taken away from the experience at all. these negative reviewers are just babies.
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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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