Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. Karthius
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    I haven't felt this way about a game since I played world of warcraft burning crusades back in highschool. Getting lost in a world, the story the characters. Everything about this re-ignited a flame in gaming for me. Fromsoftware knocked it out the park once again. 10/10. Will be remembered as one of the games of the decade.
  2. JoystickJihad
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Third Person Action RPG perfection. Elden Ring is an absolute masterpiece.

    It just takes a little bit of patience to learn the ways of the combat in the Soulsborne games,
    then it becomes some of the best experience in all of gaming.
  3. M0joBad
    Oct 31, 2022
    0
    This game is a mass-marketing extravaganza. Between the game industry's self-serving promotional tactics and the rabid, frothing DS fanboys, this entire thing is a groaning sham. This game is mediocre for a DS game, let alone GOY! (Pant! Pant!). The game itself is just not that engaging, it feels hollow, weird and even punitive if you don't strictly follow the DS meta plan(s). However, theThis game is a mass-marketing extravaganza. Between the game industry's self-serving promotional tactics and the rabid, frothing DS fanboys, this entire thing is a groaning sham. This game is mediocre for a DS game, let alone GOY! (Pant! Pant!). The game itself is just not that engaging, it feels hollow, weird and even punitive if you don't strictly follow the DS meta plan(s). However, the marketing and salivating is extraordinary. Nice job convincing everybody this title will cause them change their religious views.… Expand
  4. matthewjvv
    Oct 29, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game iv ever played. The combat, the lore, the only issue is that it is a bit difficult to follow the story… Expand
  5. Pichonix
    Oct 28, 2022
    5
    There's a huge amount of Bosses that look amazing and creepy but the Gameplay & Inconsistency of the bosses gets a bit annoying overtime.
  6. before_003
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    It's just fun to explore
    The map is also vast
    Even after playing for 150 hours, there are still new discoveries and the end never comes
    An open world game with unprecedented battle fun
  7. MoMaidensMoProb
    Oct 26, 2022
    0
    Entire game ruined by one boss fight. Game feels like you're cheesing every fight you're in. Lazy design
  8. Bangsi
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is an incredible open world game, so densely packed with content that I never got bored while still keeping the soulslike formula that made those games so well known.

    It is hard to explain just how big this game is, but it took me about 100 hours to complete the game (main story + exploration of most of the areas) and I can safely say that I never got bored. Usually when a    Elden Ring is an incredible open world game, so densely packed with content that I never got bored while still keeping the soulslike formula that made those games so well known.

    It is hard to explain just how big this game is, but it took me about 100 hours to complete the game (main story + exploration of most of the areas) and I can safely say that I never got bored. Usually when a game has this big of a open world that usually means that I get really bored after a couple hours, because it's not hard to make a huge open world, it is however very hard and impressive to make this big of a open world game that is this sprawling with content throughout. It is incredible how FromSoftware managed to so seamlessly transition their more linear style of gameplay in to this incredible open world. There are many different areas you can explore that are very uniquely designed, and not to mention that there is an entire world underground. I've heard people say that the graphics are bad, and I couldn't disagree more. This world is absolutely beautiful and so rich with content and lore that it never gets boring. The game doesn't hold your hand throughout the game like more of the modern open world games, you go through a little tutorial and then you just go wherever you want, which felt very freeing.

    When it comes to souls games, the gameplay is of utmost importance, and I can confidently say that the gameplay is very solid. It is very similar to Dark Souls, so if you liked the gameplay from Dark Souls then there isn't much to complain about here. There are a total of 10 classes you can pick from in the beginning which all come with different stats. Speaking of stats there are 8 main stats: Vigor, Mind, Endurance, Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith and Arcane, which each upgrade a specific thing, for example Vigor and Mind increases your HP and FP respectively. You shouldn't feel too discouraged sticking to one strategy, because you can always respec your stats and try something different. There are so many types of weapons, spells, armors and shields that it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming but what I did was just stick to one build, but if you like a lot of variety then it can't get much better than this.

    There are a huge variety of enemies and bosses throughout this game. There are so many bosses in fact that the bosses have tiers. There are field bosses which are just found by exploring the open world, then there are greater enemy bosses that are found blocking progress or guarding some important item, then there is the final tier which are demigods/legends these are the main bosses of the game. I thought that pretty much all the main bosses were really great, and a lot of them are just pure spectacle. However with the enemies and bosses also lies my one main issue with this game. I think the damage scaling in this game can sometimes be really bad. Some enemies (not bosses mind you) can have some insane moves that can one shot you, or take huge portion of your health, and it can pretty frustrating. However the thing that kind of saves this, is that there is pretty much always a checkpoint somewhat nearby, so you don't have to travel immense distances just to return to the area where you died.

    Not much can be said about the story that isn't a spoiler, but I thought the story was very interesting, though you kind of need to make an effort to try and understand the story. It isn't handfed to you, you need to sometimes read item descriptions or talk to certain NPC's to be able to understand some things. But I think overall the story and lore of this game is very interesting, and I recommend taking a little time to read about it.

    Overall I really liked this game, my only real problem lies with certain enemies and bosses that can feel really unfair, especially when there are two bosses at once. But the world is super fun to explore, the combat is very solid, and the bosses are so satisfying to learn and to conquer, and I didn't even touch upon the soundtrack which is absolutely amazing. This is not my favorite FromSoftware game, that still goes to Bloodborne, but it is definitely up there with the best FromSoftware games and in my opinion up there with the best open world games at least in a while.

    9/10    … Expand
  9. Ziggerastika
    Oct 24, 2022
    9
    An absolutely fantastic game!! The world is vast and full of stuff to explore.
    The addition of Torrent makes exploration much faster and easier.
    The lore and world building is great and the bosses are all amazing.

    It’s something you must play.
  10. NuSix3
    Oct 24, 2022
    4
    PS5 performance pales in comparison to the PC - not just in graphics but the performance to the point where it makes you take entirely different strategies to defeat bosses on the PS5.

    You don't have to take my word for it, there are no top players doing speed runs or challenge runs on PS5. And if you compare console videos to pc videos, you will see a noticeable improvement in graphics    PS5 performance pales in comparison to the PC - not just in graphics but the performance to the point where it makes you take entirely different strategies to defeat bosses on the PS5.

    You don't have to take my word for it, there are no top players doing speed runs or challenge runs on PS5. And if you compare console videos to pc videos, you will see a noticeable improvement in graphics and framerate.    … Expand
  11. obinray
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Possibly my favorite game from FROM SOFTWARE, the ultimate souls experience.
  12. Doomguy56
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PERFECT GAME.Open World.Bosses.OST.Chracter and Boss design.Probably the best game ever… Expand
  13. Gregorykqly
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    100% a 10/10 game don't listen to anyone else.Has everything. difficulty, graphics,gameplay everything
  14. L0_GUN9
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Graphics 10
    Boss design 10
    Difficulty 10
    Gameplay 10
    Open world 10
    Buy the game now
  15. Bashirrr
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Berry noice game indeed so nice and berry noice runs berry noice on ps4 well done… Expand
  16. Berugi
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    exceptional game, exceptional future a game that deserves to be tested and enjoyed. The atmosphere, the music, the gameplay, the bosses, the open world... everything is perfect and with an appreciable difficulty that will not leave anyone indifferent
  17. sabz17
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    perfect boss design
    many weapon every weapon type is a new gameplay style
    deep and rich storyline
    OST is a legend
    and in the end another awesome game by from software
  18. Darkyurem
    Oct 21, 2022
    7
    Es un gran juego, pero abusa de reciclaje de bosses, las texturas le cuesta de cargar y la dificultad oscila de forma un tanto errática y sobretodo las quest son horrorosas de seguir y sin sentido, aun así, horas de entretenimiento aseguradas
  19. Bruno32w
    Oct 20, 2022
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso em vários aspectos; sejam eles gráficos, ambientação, jogabilidade e história.
  20. AshenOneSangria
    Oct 20, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. I’ve beaten it 5 times and I can safely say that it has become my favorite game of all time.
  21. Soyboy94
    Oct 19, 2022
    0
    Опять душная ссанина,игра для умственно отсталых
  22. DigitalSchism
    Oct 19, 2022
    8
    Wall of Text Incoming:

    Elden Ring is a confusing game for me, because I truly struggled to give it a numerical rating. When I was enjoying the game it was some of the most fun I have had with a game in a while, but when I wasn't enjoying it, I wanted to drop it and never look back. I love the open world crafted here, its stunning to look at and exploring it is one of my favorite things    Wall of Text Incoming:

    Elden Ring is a confusing game for me, because I truly struggled to give it a numerical rating. When I was enjoying the game it was some of the most fun I have had with a game in a while, but when I wasn't enjoying it, I wanted to drop it and never look back. I love the open world crafted here, its stunning to look at and exploring it is one of my favorite things to do. Sneaking into enemy camps, attacking a patrol lead by giants, discovering a cave with treasure to be taken, all fun and part of why I enjoy the game, some people say the game is empty, but I never found that to be the case. I find the bosses to be fair but challenging at least up until the late game when I feel they start to lean towards unfair, but there are plenty of people out there who will disagree with that sentiment.

    My issues come with the overall plot and progression of sidequests. I'm a longtime souls fan so I expect the story to be shrouded in a veil of mystery to be discovered by digging through item descriptions and what little dialogue there is. However, the story of Elden Ring feels like it barely even makes sense. Why does everyone want to kill me? Why am I immortal but the bosses aren't (when the whole premise is supposedly that no one can die in this world)? All questions you can google and find fans explain with the disclaimer that not even they know for sure. When not even basic questions like these can have an answer I start to lose any attachment to the world, my character, and any NPCs. This makes for a game the gets boring when I have had my fill of the combat.

    As for the sidequests, it bears noting that souls games have always been obtuse with how they handle them. You could always easily miss a game altering sidequest by simply opening the wrong door in previous games. I could somewhat let this slide in the mostly linear games of the past since that promoted proper exploration of the levels, but in an open world game, expecting players to search every nook and cranny to progress a sidequest before accidently locking themselves out of it by doing some arbitrary task is insane. You essentially cannot play this game without a guide if you actually want to complete any sidequests. It's just an outdated design meant for a different kind of game.

    Despite all that I still give it an 8 because of how much fun it is when you ignore the story and sidequests. Just wish I could give it a 10    … Expand
  23. Alfihurt99
    Oct 17, 2022
    7
    Fps drops a lot on ps5 even of performance mode. The game is either way too hard (without spirit summons) or way too easy (with spirit summons). An easy fix would be to just increse the bosses health when using them. Except for that, the atmosphere and the exploration = amazing. The legacy dungeons felt a bit lacking and short but overall i would for sure recommend this game. A great firstFps drops a lot on ps5 even of performance mode. The game is either way too hard (without spirit summons) or way too easy (with spirit summons). An easy fix would be to just increse the bosses health when using them. Except for that, the atmosphere and the exploration = amazing. The legacy dungeons felt a bit lacking and short but overall i would for sure recommend this game. A great first playthrough experience.… Expand
  24. World_of_wald
    Oct 16, 2022
    8
    Great game but I wouldn’t say perfect or without flaw. Biggest upset is the repeat of bosses and the use of world adversaries as bosses.
  25. Badgerryan27
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    From Software does it again. Great level, boss, sound, music and so much more design. Bravo. Well done and a serious GOTY candidate.
  26. GrizzlyBear88
    Apr 20, 2022
    0
    EDIT AFTER 40 HOURS OF PLAYING: I moved my initial rating of 4 to 2.
    I don't understand what people like about this game. Going around with no reason? IA stupid, movements not well done, not a balanced game, no purpose.
    2 points given because they tried to do something cool, but in my opinion, they totally failed. You can just take the horse and go around everywhere. Full of glitches,    EDIT AFTER 40 HOURS OF PLAYING: I moved my initial rating of 4 to 2.
    I don't understand what people like about this game. Going around with no reason? IA stupid, movements not well done, not a balanced game, no purpose.
    2 points given because they tried to do something cool, but in my opinion, they totally failed.
    You can just take the horse and go around everywhere.
    Full of glitches, technical leakages, bugs. Honestly. The high rates are JUST MARKETING    … Expand
  27. rozario4848
    Oct 16, 2022
    1
    I can,t funish any games after Ghost o Tsushima an ofcourse after ... THE BIG, THE ONE and ...
    THE GREAT LAST OF US 2
  28. Nikushimi
    Oct 14, 2022
    10
    Probably the greatest game of all time, whether it be the artistic direction, the story, the characters, the open world, the combat system, the bosses, the game design, the level design, the voice acting (and I could go on for a while) everything is far above pretty much anything done until now and it's combined in the same game. The seventhconsecutive masterpiece of the creative geniusProbably the greatest game of all time, whether it be the artistic direction, the story, the characters, the open world, the combat system, the bosses, the game design, the level design, the voice acting (and I could go on for a while) everything is far above pretty much anything done until now and it's combined in the same game. The seventhconsecutive masterpiece of the creative genius Hidetaka Miyazaki and the unmatched From Software.… Expand
  29. gonz480
    Oct 12, 2022
    4
    This game is a dissapointment.

    The graphics are not bad but are not impressive either. Many areas and enemies look washed out or faded. The Sound design is OK. The combat controls feel sluggish which is a problem for a largely combat focused game. Some of the enemies and bosses are visually impressive, dragons look and move nice for example, but enemies are largely 1 dimensional    This game is a dissapointment.

    The graphics are not bad but are not impressive either. Many areas and enemies look washed out or faded. The Sound design is OK. The combat controls feel sluggish which is a problem for a largely combat focused game.

    Some of the enemies and bosses are visually impressive, dragons look and move nice for example, but enemies are largely 1 dimensional 'lone wolf' puppets in regard to their AI and behaviours. They all hit hard, so you don't last long against them but they are not smart or sophisticated so how you deal with them isn't either.You can sneak up and backstab many enemis pretty easily, other enemies in the area may notice (often not though), but either way you can just evade others until they lose interest in the 'commotion' and resume their normal movement patterns.
    The combat doesn't feel engaging, it feels like hack and slash against the weaker enemies and more like exploiting game mechanics and evasion against the strong ones.
    Most of the difficult enemies can be cheesed. You can often kite faster and larger enemies. Others you can use terrain obstructions against.
    The bosses can be much more difficult because they can be harder to cheese, are in a confined area, and they use their own (sometimes cheesy) attacks that are hard or imposible to avoid or counter.

    The game is hard, which is to be expected from this developer, but I would say a large amount of the difficulty comes from being thrown into 'the deep end' without any knowledge or help.
    None of the main systems (character building, leveling, weapon improvement, crafting, multiplayer options, etc) are explained in detail, meaning you have to resort to outside sources.
    The game does not do much to engage with you or draw you further into its story or other quests. There is nothing (like even a basic journal) to keep track of various quests, what you have started, what they entail, what was said, discoveries you made, or where you should look next. If you happen to talk to an NPC about a quest, you had better jot down the particulars of what is said because there is no way to review or recall it if you don't remember it later on.

    The world is huge but is mostly filled with hostiles and not much else.
    There are very few NPC's and merchants.
    Given the other lacking areas of the game's design, there is no compelling reason to explore it once novelty has worn off.

    This game feels more like a grind or a job than an adventure.
    It really isn't much fun and is more tedium and frustration than wonder, adventure, or enjoyment, especially if you aren't willing to spend substantial amounts of time consulting other sources of knowledge to get good at it.
    It left me with the feeling of a poorly translated Nintendo game. One where, since the translation is poor, nothing makes sense and you wander around trying various things and the only way you make progress is through trial and error and luck, or you get the game guide.

    Other difficult games that are great have excellent and responsive controls and give you plenty of knowledge on how to get better. The only thing they don't give you is skill.
    This game gives you nothing in those regards and doesn't even try to weave a compelling narrative to keep you playing or exploring.

    Given the numerous good reviews from so many reviewers, I expected much more from this game.
    I don't understand what they were thinking on this one.    … Expand
  30. rding0207
    Oct 12, 2022
    5
    Please fine tune your physics engine before releasing. No one will blame you if you put less content in it with higher quality.
  31. 70Ravenz
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    I love this game for its game design and gameplay. It takes all the best of souls games (exploration, challenging, etc) and it’s a little ugly at times, but I am ok with that. It does look a bit last gen graphics, but I would take this over most other open word games just don’t compare. I have about 50 hours in and only through 2 main bosses and several sub bosses. I keep replaying oldI love this game for its game design and gameplay. It takes all the best of souls games (exploration, challenging, etc) and it’s a little ugly at times, but I am ok with that. It does look a bit last gen graphics, but I would take this over most other open word games just don’t compare. I have about 50 hours in and only through 2 main bosses and several sub bosses. I keep replaying old areas to find new things and secrets. Avoiding internet walkthroughs and really taking it all in. This is my GOAT. This is why I play video games. I have thousands of PlayStation hours on other games and a thousand Steam games played and this game is hands down my favorite.

    Update 270+ hours in and definitely GOTY and still likely one of the best games of all time.    … Expand
  32. kylocosplay
    Oct 11, 2022
    9
    Sin duda Elden Ring es el souls que pedía todo el mundo, un mundo abierto con una barbaridad de quest para hacer, castillos, mazmorras y mucha variedad de bosses para derrotar. No le he puesto un 10 porque hay bosses que se repiten mas de dos veces aunque es normal que lo hagan al ser tan grande el mapa. Para mi va a ser uno de los nominados para el GOTY.
  33. nVxx
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    To set up the stage - this is my first Soulsborne game, I invested over 220 hours in half a year span from which binge-played the first playthrough in 180 hours and played the game solely in the offline mode.
    With this said, the reuse of models and animations from older From Software games, naturally, did not bother me, though I concur with the other annoyance on the Internet - clumsy    To set up the stage - this is my first Soulsborne game, I invested over 220 hours in half a year span from which binge-played the first playthrough in 180 hours and played the game solely in the offline mode.
    With this said, the reuse of models and animations from older From Software games, naturally, did not bother me, though I concur with the other annoyance on the Internet - clumsy combat, clumsy menus, convoluted story with unsatisfactory ending (more about this later), technical issues, especially on launch. And this is not all - the age-old difficulty-balance issue is not magically solved in Elden Ring, you can get overpowered if you want to. Most of the weapons and spells are useless once you get your hands on some of the stronger ones. Some secondary bosses are recycled...

    I can go on...nevertheless... Elden Ring is a masterpiece.

    Breathtakingly beautiful world to explore, where every aspect marvelously comes together.

    An open world done right.

    I have to start with world design. The open world is huge in Elden Ring. While nowadays that's a derogatory term, that's not true in this case. Elden Ring, with its enormous size, still manages to feel dense and hand crafted. The world is beautiful, from lavish forests, to volcanic mountains, bloody swamps to dungeons and catacombs and more, it stays breathtakingly beautiful. The designers managed to do an exceptional job in serving this beauty, be it climbing a hill and running into a forest shaken by a wind, or doing a small curve on a narrow mountain path revealing a dazzling city resting on a mountain slope. And all of this is implemented with a convincing dynamic day and night cycle.
    Screenshots and trailers can't do justice to Elden Ring's beauty, even more so words. This needs to be experienced first-hand, also because you need to spend more time in the game to appreciate it. Whenever you have a high ground, the Lands Between open up in their full glory. Distant mountains, vast forests, cities, fortresses, all of that crowned with the Elden Tree in the middle, together form a fascinating, dangerous, living world. Whatever you see in the distance, can be visited, sometimes with some (significant) effort. And all of this is without any space-continuum shenanigans, an enormously big fortress that offers tens of hours of gameplay inside, with secrets in abundance, looks proportionally big from the outside. I don't want to go much into detail here, not to give up any of the joy of the exploration, but exploring is overly satisfying. And touching again on how hand crafted the game feels, it has a very practical use as well. Playing after a long pause it's very easy to remember every pathway and location, since they are that distinguishable.

    Quest design worthy of the open world.

    Elden Ring takes a fresh approach on quests: no checklists, no clear instructions, only some faint direction pointers. Upon your journey you encounter characters who might ask for help or even just share some vague hints during discussion. You might encounter the same character under some other circumstances depending on your prior interactions. This might drive completionists crazy, but also feels very natural. Quests are not boxes on the checklist to tick, but occasional interactions with NPCs who are on their own journeys and you never fully know what they are up to and what significance might they have in your own story. And talking about the story... You can blaze through the game relatively quickly and miss the lion's share of the lore and locations. The game has some cutscenes and they are of a very high quality, involving some amazing boss designs, but even for the main story, most of the information is scattered in casual discussions with NPCs and item descriptions(!), I should admit here, even after platinuming the game, I spent some hours on youtube to grasp the lore and storyline reasonably well, since I haven't put enough effort in analyzing all the hints and putting the pieces together.

    Gameplay with its merits.

    The game starts steeply, where fighting a single regular enemy is a challenge, not to mention some mini-bosses that casually roam the Lands Between as a testament to your weakness. Every new location, every new enemy sends the hurt rushing... But slowly, with character progression, you gain confidence as the game becomes more approachable. Yet, even with a fair number of ways of cheesing, Elden Ring, with its single difficulty mode, is still an adequately challenging game, so won't please the seekers of 'interactive storytelling'.

    In the end.

    It's dangerous to carelessly recommend the game, as a matter of fact Elden Ring did not please even some seasoned From Software fans, but the best advice here would be, to every gamer out there, just give it a try. You might hate the game, but that'll happen quickly. Or you'll fall in love with it, in which case, you'll be in for one of the most memorable journeys in your gaming life.    … Expand
  34. Agl_12
    Oct 10, 2022
    6
    Dark souls 3 with open world. It seems like another one big DLC of Dark souls 3.
  35. davy420
    Oct 9, 2022
    7
    Its a good game, not the greatest game, or maybe its just not my thing. The game gets a little repetitive, and boring. People complained about the Breath of the Wild shrines, well these mini dungeons are even worse. Not to mention they keep using the same enemies over and over again.

    PS: I hate Malenia
  36. fallacies
    Oct 9, 2022
    8
    It kills me inside to give this game an 8. I have been anticipating it since it was announced, it has been an unhealthy obsession. The open world made it way too much of a slog. Traversal is annoying, fall deaths from exploring are tedious, the sheer amount of things trying to kill you at all times when you just want to explore, and your inability to fast travel or even look at the mapIt kills me inside to give this game an 8. I have been anticipating it since it was announced, it has been an unhealthy obsession. The open world made it way too much of a slog. Traversal is annoying, fall deaths from exploring are tedious, the sheer amount of things trying to kill you at all times when you just want to explore, and your inability to fast travel or even look at the map when enemies are around you (basically always). I really hope fromsoft doesn't make exclusively open world games going forward.

    A big factor in how much you will like this game comes down to whether or not you like using spirit ashes and/or relying on summons for co-op. The game is clearly balanced for using spirit ashes, so if you use them, the difficulty is pretty manageable (exploration with all the enemies around is still tedious). But some bosses are just plain unfun by how difficult they are without spirit ashes. I for one, am not a huge fan of them. I hate a lot of bosses in this game. I really hate the final boss most of all. On my second playthrough I got all the way to the last boss and never finished the game. THe game starts out really strong, so you're tempted to play again, but then you get to a point where you're like, oh yeah, it's no longer fun after this point, or do I really want to go into that dungeon again? What's the reward for sompleting it again? Is it really worth it. Most of the time it's not because the reward is another spirit ash.    … Expand
  37. cacauthry
    Oct 8, 2022
    1
    The game is very good. My save crashed when i was 76 hours fo gameplay and i couldn t fix it. This is a shame. So many bugs and this is disrespectful
  38. GreatLakes426
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    I love this game! It’s the best open world game I’ve played yet. My only disappointment is the graphics, textures and animation. Otherwise no game comes close to wild discoveries, build variety, and enemy variety. I endlessly found new areas and side quests.
  39. Kir1to
    Oct 6, 2022
    5
    Melhor mundo aberto dos últimos anos! Apresenta uma imersão gigantesca e um sentimento de exploração absurdo. É o tipo de jogo que dá prazer de explorar
  40. Dohmiman
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    the game is one of the best games i’ve played in my entire career i love playing with moon veil sorry my english isn’t good enough
  41. Umutsuzvaka
    Oct 3, 2022
    10
    Hayranı olduğum fromsoftware oyunun ve oynanışın üstüne daha da koymuş...ps5 te oynuyorum...gerçekten güzel...
  42. Taiyu
    Oct 3, 2022
    7
    The game was made with such a poor engine, I think if From Software continue to use this kind of outdated engine for their next soul game, game reviewer would not be so kind.
  43. nnevill
    Oct 3, 2022
    10
    I can't set less than 10 for this game because the amount of everything in game is so huge, so much work has been dome so it's 10/10 for sure.

    I've bet the game for 114 hours. 114 hours!!!! One hundred and fourteen hours! It's 10 time more than should be :) Or at least 5 times. It's too long, last 20 hours despite it was ending I played just to finish it. Some other drawbacks:    I can't set less than 10 for this game because the amount of everything in game is so huge, so much work has been dome so it's 10/10 for sure.

    I've bet the game for 114 hours. 114 hours!!!! One hundred and fourteen hours! It's 10 time more than should be :) Or at least 5 times.

    It's too long, last 20 hours despite it was ending I played just to finish it.

    Some other drawbacks: repeatable bosses/mini-bosses - about 20-25 hours could be saved without repeatable bosses.

    The more realistic game name could be "Dark Souls 4". It's more like a sequel, not a whole new game. Honestly I think From Software must change(or significantly improve) game engine and change something because difference between Dark Souls 1 and Elden Ring is not that big. It's almost the same game with just different graphics.

    If FS next game will be made in the same way as Elden Ring I probably miss it because I don't think spending another 100 hours of my life playing the same mechanics will be the good choice.

    I have several other games in my playlist which I could finish instead of Elden Ring(114h): Stray(6h), Spider Man: Miles Morales (14h), RE: Village(15h), Alan Wake remastered(15h), Outer Worlds (30h), Sinking City (25h), Call of Cthulhu (10h). 7 (Seven) games with difference experience and without repeatable bosses..

    Anyway I like Elden Ring - it's really one of the best games ever made. And they finally fixed hitboxes!!!

    But lore in BloodBorne is much better ;)    … Expand
  44. boris_out
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    Пожалуй, одно из лучших творений игровой индустрии, которой погружает тебя с головой в мир Междуземья, погруженный в хаос и отчаяние.
    Однозначно советую, если вы не боитесь трудностей на своем пути:)
  45. IronWolfFang
    Sep 30, 2022
    8
    This game is a lot of fine when you understand how to play it. I get that might seem obvious but with this game you can very much make it as hard as you want it to be... i.e. you want to play on hard mode? Avoid all obviously op items/things. Want to make it easy? Use obiously op items. But you can also find a middle ground i.e. I avoided using magic but used the katana which hasThis game is a lot of fine when you understand how to play it. I get that might seem obvious but with this game you can very much make it as hard as you want it to be... i.e. you want to play on hard mode? Avoid all obviously op items/things. Want to make it easy? Use obiously op items. But you can also find a middle ground i.e. I avoided using magic but used the katana which has bleeding... I went were ever i wanted to go and played until i come across as boss that after a few tries, seemed impossible, so i went back and made sure i completed the whole previous area and the boss was then beatable.… Expand
  46. adrianompo
    Sep 29, 2022
    7
    Played it at release on PS5, got the Platinum in one month or so (playing slowly and steadily), but writing my thoughts just now. Elden Ring is a very good game, but not the masterpiece that the mainstream media made it look like.

    First, the lore. It's the same poor storytelling inherited from the Souls franchise, with very few NPCs and lore based on item descriptions. While this was    Played it at release on PS5, got the Platinum in one month or so (playing slowly and steadily), but writing my thoughts just now. Elden Ring is a very good game, but not the masterpiece that the mainstream media made it look like.

    First, the lore. It's the same poor storytelling inherited from the Souls franchise, with very few NPCs and lore based on item descriptions. While this was never a problem with Dark Souls, this time they marketed a lot that partnership with GRRM, so I was expecting the best of the two worlds, and it never happened. It felt like a waste of potential.

    As an open world game, From did a soiid job but it did not set the bar higher in the genre. In fact, there are quite a few bugs that don't break the gameplay but harm the immersion. On that aspect (immersion), the first 10 hours or so are a huge WOW, but as the ending approaches the experience is already getting dull, with many bosses and sub-bosses repeating themselves needlessly. The final boss, by the way, was the most anti-climax enemy I've seen in a long time.

    The endgame is weak, there's little reason to go for the NG+. I actually enjoyed the experience overall, but I'd be lying if I said that I'll remember it for a long time. When the credits started rollling I was like "so, that was it?".

    Let's be fair: it's a must play, but still inferior to Sekiro. My problem with Elden Ring is not what it is, but what it could have been.    … Expand
  47. deathstramding
    Sep 10, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash Trash… Expand
  48. Randomdude123
    Sep 29, 2022
    0
    Very bad game.
    It called me maidenless. **** u man ur a crackhead no one likes u
  49. MasterV777
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    great combat, great bosses, an overall fun game with very little flaws although the multiplayer could be improved
  50. Videodelic
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing work. Its pure art. Superb mechanics, really good art design and incredible gameplay length...
    Weapons amazing, characters also. Almost perfect game.
  51. AllHitsTaken
    Sep 27, 2022
    2
    Meh. The world, creatures and graphics look great bit the gameplay is pretty bad. The economics are such that prices for weapons and leveling up rise so fast that you have to spend all your time repetitively defeating the same enemies, just to keep progressing. It’s not that it’s “hard”, it’s that the power of the weapons and your abilities just make it not possible to progress withoutMeh. The world, creatures and graphics look great bit the gameplay is pretty bad. The economics are such that prices for weapons and leveling up rise so fast that you have to spend all your time repetitively defeating the same enemies, just to keep progressing. It’s not that it’s “hard”, it’s that the power of the weapons and your abilities just make it not possible to progress without massive grinding. So, after 60 hours it’s just not fun. Also there are tons of items you find for which there is no discernible use. I keep accumulating them, bit nowhere in any menus or at any merchants can i use them.… Expand
  52. DoubleBarrell25
    Sep 27, 2022
    10
    I have minor issues with this game but overall it is one of the best games ever made. A must play
  53. Hazyokon
    Sep 27, 2022
    10
    It's great plain and simple it's been made more digestible for new players, starting off initially it will be tough even but they great thing is the game doesn't force you to go a certain way it's a choose your own adventure so taking your time will be rewarded is a boss is too hard leave and go somewhere else until you're strong enough. The game is beautiful and huge and full of content.It's great plain and simple it's been made more digestible for new players, starting off initially it will be tough even but they great thing is the game doesn't force you to go a certain way it's a choose your own adventure so taking your time will be rewarded is a boss is too hard leave and go somewhere else until you're strong enough. The game is beautiful and huge and full of content. The only real bad thing is slightly boring dungeons and repeat bosses but those are almost always optional and serve as a way for you too level up easily. With age and hindsight the lowest I could give this games is possibly a 9 I've packed in 80 hours in this game and I'm still not even done with the main story and there are multiple endings as well… Expand
  54. Thelordofther
    Sep 27, 2022
    10
    Open World Dark Souls what's not to love? Such an amazing game holy crap. It's GOTY
  55. Thegamesup
    Sep 26, 2022
    5
    The game is very good and beautiful as the scenery and there are several chapters or you can create your own character. The enemies and bosses are diverse, but there are negatives such as the insect and its large world and the complexity of assembly and the game is important for exploration, assembly and development and this is negative like assembly and development, but the game is worthThe game is very good and beautiful as the scenery and there are several chapters or you can create your own character. The enemies and bosses are diverse, but there are negatives such as the insect and its large world and the complexity of assembly and the game is important for exploration, assembly and development and this is negative like assembly and development, but the game is worth buying. And the game is not suitable for those who do not like an open world

    Game rating 8.5    … Expand
  56. JFaraday
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    Stunning game in every aspect: gameplay, art direction, soundtrack, and lore. The world is massive, yet feels bespoke, with every corner holding new discoveries, rewarding curiosity, guts, and investigation. It will be hard to go back to normal video games after playing Elden Ring.
  57. Slanedoggy
    Sep 25, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is one of, if not the greatest game off all time. It reinvents what you expect from and open world game in the best way possible. There is an endless about of content from weapons to spells and much more. The world feels so alive and the addition of co op makes this game even better.
  58. knur
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    This game is massive. It took me 139 hours to finish one playthrough!
    Just for the scale, it gets 10/10. Since it delivers in all other areas as well - not to perfection, but good enough.
    For me, Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3 are better. I think the relation between the game, story, lore, and world-building sit tighter in the previous titles than here.
  59. derekshreds
    Sep 22, 2022
    0
    This game doesn’t have a story, has no purpose, no plot, no anything. It’s basically just a walking simulator with boring combat here and there. Most expensive unfinished tech demo I’ve ever played. Hopefully they stop making games after this pile of crap.
  60. TheOuterheaven
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. The fake reviews on this are really sad. It's very shameful
  61. hilionman
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    Best game ever.

    Look, theres alot of people complaining about the difficulty and the world saying that its empty, while for me its the best open world full of things to do. There are lots of finals bosses and thinks two explore that you cant just give Elden Ring a bad review when you only played 3 hours. Give it time and learn the game. I remember i started enyoing it after 10 hours and    Best game ever.

    Look, theres alot of people complaining about the difficulty and the world saying that its empty, while for me its the best open world full of things to do. There are lots of finals bosses and thinks two explore that you cant just give Elden Ring a bad review when you only played 3 hours. Give it time and learn the game. I remember i started enyoing it after 10 hours and now its my favorite game.    … Expand
  62. Phalcore
    Sep 21, 2022
    0
    The sheer audacity to buy a soulslike FromSoftware game, yet somehow not expect it to be a soulslike FromSoftware game, sigh.

    This game is as close to a masterpiece as anything in recent years, a perfect combination between a soulslike and breath of the wild.
  63. LordOfGoldenGra
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Lord of the Rings wishes it was as epic as Elden Ring. Such a fantastic game.
  64. Rains067
    Sep 20, 2022
    0
    This score is a reflection of how it plays on ps5 not the game itself. I don't understand how I can play this on a series X and have no drama but can't play more than a few hours on ps5 and not get some glitches.
  65. grzebcio89
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Never played in games souls like but this one was awsome. Easy and hard at the same time. Everyone should try it.
  66. boss312424
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    I love this game, it's really fun. Alot of build variety, tons of content, and alot of fan support.
  67. CommanderX2312
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! One of the besti 've seen, really good. Soulsborne is in such a good place right now.
  68. DULAccd
    Sep 19, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To me,Elden ring is one of the best games produced in the last 10 years,maybe even of all time.It is fun,immersive and most importantly enjoyable,as it completely improves the classic souls formula in many ways,although,as any other game,it has its faults and problems.I will pass through multiple aspects of the game throughout this review,and expose both positive and negative aspects.
    Soulslike formula
    This game comes from the very developer of both the Dark Souls Trilogy and its predecessor,Demons Souls,so it is normal to share a lot of similarities with those games.In short,it takes the classic formula,tries to adapt it as to fit in an open world environment and then improve it with multiple upgrades.Dark Souls players and fans of the sub-genre have high chances of liking this game.
    Open World
    One of the main attractions of the game is the fact that it brings the classic souls formula to an open world.The developers tried their best to make the transition as smooth as possible,and,mostly,it pays off.I found the open world of Elden Ring to be very enjoyable,although,after a more in-depth analysis,I came to realise that,similar to other open world games,the map offers related and similar activities,which are reused multiple times: Dungeons,Mines,Caves,Hero Graves,Mausoleums, etc.This is not an unique concept,and it can be found in many other games.The difference is made through the landscapes themselves.Most regions have legacy dungeons,which are unlike anything you might find just roaming around,they are lengthy,content-packed and well made.Along with the map-under a map concept,they make the open world feel fresh,and less repetitive.
    Enemies
    Enemies in Elden Ring are exactly what you might expect from a souls game.They are though at first,but well balanced and well placed.They do not seem overwhealming,and their numbers match the player's ability.The enemy variety is mostly alright,although reskins and enemies brought back from other games of the developer might annoy some players.
    Bosses
    Elden Ring is packed with bosses,with a very large number of boss fights available,most of which are purely optional.The main bosses are very well designed and memorable,with encounters such as Maliketh,Radahn and Mohg being loved by the fans.The game does not lack a strong final boss and even offers one of the toughest bosses of the franchise,Malenia.When it comes to 1v1 fights,Elden Ring excels at boss encounters,although some might argue that the duel against Malenia is too hard and it is not possible to win without looking up a guide.When it comes to 2/3 v1 boss fights though,Elden Ring fails to bring back the epic boss fights we got in Demon's Souls,through the Maneaters,in Dark Souls 1,through everyone's favourite Ornstein&Smough or the great encounters in Dark Souls 3.Those fights were designed to be 2 v 1s,everything from the bosses to the arena were specially thought and made to fit this role.In Elden Ring,2/3 v 1 boss fights are just an enemy doubled,or joined by another type of enemy,take for example the 2 crucible knights,the crystalians, or the crucible+leonine fights,those,along with infamous godskin duo,do not stand as high as previous double boss fights in the series.
    Combat&Class variety
    When it comes to combat,Elden Ring brings the classic souls combat back,while adding tons of more equipment to choose from,everything from shields,straightswords,katanas,whips,bows and magic-related items.As with every other souls game,you should play this game with what you feel the most confortable using,although the concept of Meta weapons and builds exists,which is a downside of the game.Along with all kinds of weapons,the developers offered access to ashes of war,which are weapon special abilities,spirit summons,which allow players to call upon the help of different spirits,perfumes,bombs and other tools,which can now also be crafted.Overall,the combat is fair and enjoyable,especially for long-time fans of the sub-genre.
    Horse combat is a different topic.It is the first game of its kind to introduce s mount,and,along with it,mounted combat.This type of combat is also enjoyable,reminding some players of the combat in Mount&Blade Warband.The horse brings a considerable boost in some fights,and offers an overall distinct experience to the ones players had before.
    Graphics&effects
    The graphics and effects in Elden Ring are truly not the best on the market,but they are surely not bad either.I would say that,for a 2022 game,it presents more then enjoyable graphics,and,as proof,take any magnificent landscape that people just like to stop at and take photos.This kind of moment reveals the real lack of a photo mode,which is very common in modern games and a more than welcome addition.
    Difficulty
    I will be short about the difficulty.It is fair,and,if you go ahead and overlevel for an area,it becomes significantly easier.

    Conclusion
    Elden Ring deserves its rating,and maybe even more,but not a perfect 10    … Expand
  69. thegoatiback123
    Sep 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mastapiece, very good, fun, exquisite, delightful, enjoy thrill enducing, fun… Expand
  70. Pablo4a0
    Sep 18, 2022
    0
    El peor juego que ha hecho FromSoftware hasta la fecha, bajones de fps constantemente tanto en PS5 como en Xbox Series X, ni hablar de lo facil que es comparado a otros souls, el juego aburre casi el 99% de las veces, de los pocos juegos que no veia la hora de terminar para guardarlo en su caja y no tocarlo nunca mas, Dark Souls 2 es 10mil veces mejor, 97 puntos? surrealista
  71. Cara_janes
    Sep 18, 2022
    2
    Honestly, the graphic are amazing but everything else is dull. It's not like elder scrolls where the story is gripping, quirky and charming. To be Frank, I found elden ring a bit boring and reparative. Yes the world it huge, but there's not huge amounts to do, no real side quests boring.
  72. RulasGulas69
    Jul 18, 2022
    0
    7.5
    Graficos - 8
    Audio - 7
    Historia - 6
    Duración - 10
    Mecanicas - 8
    Rendimiento - 7
    Accesibilidad - 5
    Gusto personal - 8

    Un juego bueno, pero lejos de la perfección, muy en desacuerdo con las notas tan altas!!
  73. olk_mill
    Sep 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. must play best game ever :) amazing graphics cool game play fantastic game boring exploring… Expand
  74. fox_pandas
    Sep 16, 2022
    9
    it is a nine bc the exploraiton is kinda boring somtimes but otherwise it is a masterpice
  75. FreeRunner29
    Sep 14, 2022
    4
    "YOU DIED" a screen even the best of players will see 100 times within an hour play-through. Dark Souls was not like this....Returned and bought something else. If I wanted a video game that felt like a job I should be getting paid not the other way around.
  76. Chrizz017
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    I have been gaming since the early 90s and played a **** of games in my days, Elden ring is by far my best gaming experience, the scope of the world the sense of exploration and all the amazing boses is just out of this world.
  77. Dylbot
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    Good game but lacks accessibility and the combat is basically the same as other souls games
  78. Wallace40
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    There's nothing, absolutely nothing like Elden Ring. The Dark Souls series is its precursor, of course, but the size of the map, the atmosphere and the exploration are unparalelled.

    Whiners will whine. The only reason this game gets all this hate is because From Software games have become mainstream. More fans equals more haters, exactly like Metallica. If Metallica was much less    There's nothing, absolutely nothing like Elden Ring. The Dark Souls series is its precursor, of course, but the size of the map, the atmosphere and the exploration are unparalelled.

    Whiners will whine. The only reason this game gets all this hate is because From Software games have become mainstream. More fans equals more haters, exactly like Metallica. If Metallica was much less popular, you wouldn't hear all that crap about Lars Ulrich.

    In all From Software games, there are bosses I can't beat, so I quit on them, simple as that. It never stopped me from adoring their games.

    Not perfect, but better than everything else on the market when it comes to fantasy settings. It's like playing the best Lord of the Rings game you could wish for.    … Expand
  79. srafdssa
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Pure class, the best game From Software so far, for me personally nothing will be better then Bloodborne design but Elden Ring its like bigger game. GOTY 2022.
  80. Moderngamesucc
    Sep 3, 2022
    1
    Throughout my journey back through the lands between months later, I am slowly realizing this game somehow got MORE buggy. I'm actually shocked. How could a game with massive environmental clipping and bad balance, somehow get worse? Fromsoft finds a way. Not to mention, the input buffer and lag alone drops it down to a 6. It just does. On top of that, the game is still unbalanced. YouThroughout my journey back through the lands between months later, I am slowly realizing this game somehow got MORE buggy. I'm actually shocked. How could a game with massive environmental clipping and bad balance, somehow get worse? Fromsoft finds a way. Not to mention, the input buffer and lag alone drops it down to a 6. It just does. On top of that, the game is still unbalanced. You cannot have a good time playing the game how you want. Is this an enjoyable experience? Is it well balanced? Can you actually rely on skill to beat it? Is it playable? Are the enemy AI coded well? Do they just turtle and spam attacks and have input reading that seems to be coded by a student fresh out of game school? The answers to all these questions make me second guess myself. Except the last one- The answer to that is yes. I have well over 300 hours in this game. Solod every boss (without bloodhounds step or OP skills) And because I know it so well, I really can't defend massive parts of it. Shame really. It's a 4/10 experience at the end of the day.… Expand
  81. Joyasanactofres
    Sep 9, 2022
    0
    MALENIA, the blade of my ass is waaay too fast for a souls game. Take this scalet-rotted-winged anime biiiih back to Sekiro and announce an upcoming Sekiro DLC with her in it.
  82. aoh
    Sep 9, 2022
    5
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  83. LaPinzaWea
    Sep 9, 2022
    9
    Great on all aspects. Clearly the magnum opus of FromSoftware. While not perfect, this is the best game so far in 2022.
  84. ALoveSupreme
    Sep 8, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a masterpiece. Phenomenal world building with just enough pieces to fill in the cryptic lore and excellent replay value through all the possible builds, bosses and weapons.
  85. Aqua678
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Never have I played a game that is this absolutely colossal in scope and size. I was rather hesitant to pick up Elden Ring due to FromSoftware's infamous reputation for crafting diabolically challenging videogames, but after I heard all the praise that it recieved I just had to try it...and it didn't disappoint. Just when you think you have discovered everything, the game surprises youNever have I played a game that is this absolutely colossal in scope and size. I was rather hesitant to pick up Elden Ring due to FromSoftware's infamous reputation for crafting diabolically challenging videogames, but after I heard all the praise that it recieved I just had to try it...and it didn't disappoint. Just when you think you have discovered everything, the game surprises you with more. The gameplay; the world-building; the immersion; the lore; the exploration; everything in Elden Ring is just
    unprecedented in breadth, and unrivalled in ambition. And whilst it does fall flat in some areas (boss reskins and heavily reused assets being some of the major culprits), it was still a joy to play through, and one that I would highly recommend to new players wishing to try out the Soulsborne style.    … Expand
  86. Max91
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is truly special its a big games with a tonne a things to do but they make the world design so good that more you explore and advance in the game the better its become the art direction is truly stunning in elden ring a lot of time i just put the controller down and was blown away by how beautiful it was and the replayability is phenomenal with all style you can play this gameElden ring is truly special its a big games with a tonne a things to do but they make the world design so good that more you explore and advance in the game the better its become the art direction is truly stunning in elden ring a lot of time i just put the controller down and was blown away by how beautiful it was and the replayability is phenomenal with all style you can play this game will not be forgotten soon… Expand
  87. Bunkerbudy
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    First time giving a game 10/10 it's an absolute masterpiece and i'ts been a long time since I played a game this long and still not bored of it.
  88. perfectdog
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    Great game to start with if you are looking to get into Souls-like games. Open world is vast and filled with enemies to fight.
  89. OUTlite
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    nice game, but so easy. Please bandai namco, do harder. Game very interesting. if you have money buy this game
  90. Reydriar
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. The legacy dungeons have the best level design so far out of all fromsoft games. The bosses also have a much bigger moveset variety.
  91. SterlingA
    Sep 5, 2022
    0
    If only I could get back my time and money wasted on this piece of **** Obscenely difficult gameplay ruins what could have been a half decent game. Most expensive Frisbee I've ever bought...
  92. Kamikal
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    This is what i want just look at the map and world which fromsoftware made

    Lore and story of the game is 10 of 10 its what miyazaki and RRmartin writte
  93. XboxFan22
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring - Graphic 8/10 Gameplay 10/10 Story 9/10 Boss fights 9,5/10 Music 10/10
  94. MalistiX
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    A masterclass of world building, must play! The combat is hard but with the open world this is the most accessible souls like ever.
  95. AeternaInsomnia
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    What an incredible experience unseen before, easily my favorite game of all time. Masterpiece. Miyazaki is good.
  96. Nextrow
    Sep 3, 2022
    9
    Never played any dark souls game. Because I don't like them. But this is something different. It got me hooked. Insane open world. So much freedom.
  97. uyeong
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    I'll just say one thing. Perfect. The 75-character limit pisses me off. I don't have much to say. Perfect.
  98. True-Gaming1
    Sep 2, 2022
    6
    Super overrated game when compared to the rest of the souls games. Open world hurt this game massively as it’s too big, boring, empty and repetitive.
  99. charls_0404
    Sep 1, 2022
    8
    It's an ultra-fun game if you're a fan of soul-type games. But I don't consider it to be a masterpiece, it's fun, challenging, but its story (as in all soul) doesn't convey anything, and when you finish it you end up with a feeling of emptiness.
  100. Kawas11
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    Best game i have ever played. Difficult but rewarding. Open world made souls game even better than before
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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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