Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

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  1. ZombieBerto
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    L’esperienza souls definitiva .
    Un titolo carico di adrenalina e ricco di sfide che sa mettere i giocatori in condizioni di stress ma che sa ricompensarli a dovere , un titolo con delle meccaniche rinnovate e un level designe di alto livello . Non esente da bug (di lieve entità)ma del tutto trascurabili in confronto all’epicità di questo prodotto
  2. Gregory974
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Fromsoftware, chef d'œuvre par dessus chef d'œuvre, ils continuent de s'améliorer, une formule ultime regroupant certaines choses de leurs précédents jeux, perfection !
  3. awesomeperson6
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best RPGs I’ve ever played. Super challenging and rewarding for those who want to give it a chance. definitely a must play.
  4. MaCHEWKa
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    its improved ds series love it. worst thing is that i didnt know how to pass locations in order but its not bad its just not for me
  5. Areegos
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    we need games like this, this game has very cool and beautiful artdesign, hard and interesting gameplay, i love this game
  6. alonehub
    May 18, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It's endlessly brutal but gives you a lot of options to come back to a boss stronger. If you're stuck, explore the beautifully crafted, atmospheric map and level up, use the life-saving spirit ashes, or get help from a friend. The game respects your intelligence, dropping you off in a world with no guide, allowing you to explore and make your ownOne of the best games I've ever played. It's endlessly brutal but gives you a lot of options to come back to a boss stronger. If you're stuck, explore the beautifully crafted, atmospheric map and level up, use the life-saving spirit ashes, or get help from a friend. The game respects your intelligence, dropping you off in a world with no guide, allowing you to explore and make your own path. I'm sure everyone's experience is different. I couldn't believe how big the map is, it just opens up more and more as you go along. This also features some of the most exhilarating boss fights I've played, and the forgiving placement of grace sites allows you to keep trying without having to run through a portion of a castle, fighting enemies, and losing your health before you even get to the boss again.

    The story line is a little obtuse, you'd definitely need to do some extra homework to fully grasp all the things at play here, but it's all secondary. What comes first is the art design, atmosphere, and addictive gameplay.    … Expand
  7. Dennidenito91
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Milestone. It is this type of a game, which we will mention in 20 years. Respect and thanks to FromSoft.
  8. CGcarmineCG
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is one of the best game ever made.
    It has everything. Great combat, beautiful landacapes, a great sense of exploration plus a brand new (sensazionale) mithology and, as From Software usual, great boss fights.
  9. Froulito123
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Game of the year.!!!Congrats Fromsoftware.Maybe other developers can take some notice on how to make games. :)
  10. Raiton228
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    The BEST GAME OF THE YEAR 2022 GOTY! It's amazing game, it's wonderful game, it's best game ever 10/10.
  11. Vinivitorioyo
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Não me lembro a última vez que mergulhei tão profundamente em um universo de um jogo. Esse jogo é especial. Queria opções que facilitassem um pouco o progresso em alguns pontos chave da história. Mas entendo que parte do meu gosto pessoal e entendo que é diferente da proposta do jogo. Ainda assim, é um jogo imperdível e um marco na indústria.
  12. suli559
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Incredibly well made game. Never have i ever enjoyed exploring as much as i did in this game. Finally a map with not a single icon on it, you start with an empty map, whatever you explore gets added to the map. The online mode is also incredibly fun. Deserves all the perfect scores it got.
  13. thms_ua
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made!
    Definitely the biggest and most ambitious game of FromSoftware. No doubt 10 out of 10
    Gina play more and more
  14. Serj44
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece and a game that will most likely be hold has a staple in the future for exploration and combat. I don't think we'll have anything as good within the next few years , I don't think even from software will be able to top this gem
  15. MarkAurel121
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Love this game. This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its gigantic open world, 10/10
  16. Kuartz
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    They managed to take everything about the previous games and turn them into a beautiful masterpiece.
  17. PrivateArtyom
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best open worpd games ever made.
    People giving 0 are just mad they cant beat any boss
  18. kuooza
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is a truly masterpiece. Openworld souls game with great music is than we all needed but not deserved.


    Fromsoft ftw!
  19. Rahswan
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    A grand beautiful experience beautifully crated by the Fromsoftware team, this game is a bonanza of from soft games and DNA. Music and world design is a standout. A great game.
  20. RaidanX
    May 2, 2022
    10
    As a new souls player I was like many other players apprehensive about purchasing the game. The first 6 hours were tough but vital for the rest of my adventure in the lands between. I died many times and didn’t gain any runes but I did enjoy the exploration and eventually I gained the satisfaction of killing a boss and some difficult enemies. After these 6 hours I experienced without doubtAs a new souls player I was like many other players apprehensive about purchasing the game. The first 6 hours were tough but vital for the rest of my adventure in the lands between. I died many times and didn’t gain any runes but I did enjoy the exploration and eventually I gained the satisfaction of killing a boss and some difficult enemies. After these 6 hours I experienced without doubt the greatest game I have ever played (2nd isn’t even close by the way). I’ve spent around 160 hours in the game and will be completing multiple playthroughs. Fantastic world design, exploration, multiple armor sets, weapons, skills, varied enemy design and some fantastic boss fights. My warning to new players is the game does not hold your hand and will not give you a clear path. You will have to explore and pay attention to the the dialogue for little clues and lore. If side quests interest you then you will need a guide. Some of the side quests are excellent and full of lore but easy to fail or get lost. I know some won’t like doing this but the lore, boss fights and rewards make it worth doing. I’m at the end of my first playthrough and have just defeated the hardest boss (optional) and already planning my next one. 10/10 Insane rating… Expand
  21. Zanfers
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I am by no means a Soulsborne veteran. I mean I olayed several of the FS games but I am not a pro or someone who gets REALLY deeply into them.

    That being said, for a casual gamer this FS game is the nost fun and accessible. It is still challenging, but I really enjoy that if something is way too hard at the moment, you can just do something else. This way the game is far less    I am by no means a Soulsborne veteran. I mean I olayed several of the FS games but I am not a pro or someone who gets REALLY deeply into them.

    That being said, for a casual gamer this FS game is the nost fun and accessible.

    It is still challenging, but I really enjoy that if something is way too hard at the moment, you can just do something else.

    This way the game is far less frustrating and repetitive.

    Exploration is rewarding, this is the first FS game shere I really discover every nook and cranny of fhe map.

    One thing I still cannot get used to is the style of storytelling. Especially in the terms of very obscure story events. Talk 3 times to an NPC to unlock. A dialogue option, do things in weird soecific order, otherwise the NPC dies, etc.

    I am not saying it is bad, it's just not my cup of tea.

    But all in all it is a very solid game, I really like thay you can approach battles with different tactics. Mounted or on foot, using summons, spirits, etc. It give real variety, if something is not working, you can actually change tactics.

    Oh and I found no performance issues on PS5    … Expand
  22. hshbh123
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    people will just complain about everything! the game is an absolute masterpiece and I didnt enjoy a video game for the past fews years except now!
  23. ThaBreeze
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Absolute stunning game, runs even very well on my PS4! The Atmosphere is very unique and the world ingame design reminds me a lot of Zelda BOTW, which I fairly liked a lot too. Although its not completely my type of genre and just a handful of few things I couldn’t get warm with, personally seeing the game overall more like a 8.5-9, I‘ll give it a 10 just to counter all those butthurt reviews.
  24. Tenome
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The game is vast and varied. The souls combat mechanics have been absolutely perfected. Replay value is even moreso than the rest. multiplayer is rough around the edges but like the other games it will get ironed out with time and metas will develop. This is FromSoftware's magnum opus no doubt, and holds the new place for top open world game of all time. I love that it isn't hand-holdy andThe game is vast and varied. The souls combat mechanics have been absolutely perfected. Replay value is even moreso than the rest. multiplayer is rough around the edges but like the other games it will get ironed out with time and metas will develop. This is FromSoftware's magnum opus no doubt, and holds the new place for top open world game of all time. I love that it isn't hand-holdy and respects the player enough to let them just play the game instead of chasing objectives and map markers, this was a huge concern of mine when I found out the souls formula was being adapted to open world. So many great strides made in this game and I can only hope more developers follow suit. Ubisoft and Bethesda eat your hearts out. This is the way you do an open world video game.… Expand
  25. 7Peacewalker7
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    It’s awesome, big and perfect. 140 hours still lot to explore and discover. Being open world it allows players to have more scopes around tougher areas.
  26. GaianMonkey
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Love this game and a big fromsoftware fan. It's not to every one's taste tho. It's tough and doesn't hold your hand. You have to explore and unravel the land betweens mysterys yourself. The combat it fluid, tough and varied. Shame its not optimizer properly but plays well on ps5. Loving it.
  27. FrigobarGM
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is just incredible and giant, as someone who played a lot of souls games I loved Elden ring and even with some few problems with fps my experiencie was awesome.
  28. ErmacWimz
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a long time soulsbournekiro fan (my first from software game being dark souls a week before dark souls 2 came out on PC) I can safely say after nearly 200 hours of gameplay, Elden Ring is a souls game at heart and incorporates the best of the franchise while showing AAA studios how moving into open-world is done. This game is far from perfect but the fact that it holds true to it's roots while seamlessly transitioning into the ever-populated open-world market to open up to a wider audience shows that this studio continues to deliver masterclass game design while not holding back on fan service for their long term fans!… Expand
  29. PaulSanton
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Masterpice, all best from fromsoftware. Play this game is truly the best experience.
  30. Parzival_89
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is too good to be explained. Literally i could go on for the entire alotted character length about how great it is. The gorgeous, wonderfully designed open world draws you in, rewards your exploration, and flat out drops your jaw! The characters and lore are so rich and well thought out, and the fact you have to go and discover it yourself to get the full picture makes findingElden Ring is too good to be explained. Literally i could go on for the entire alotted character length about how great it is. The gorgeous, wonderfully designed open world draws you in, rewards your exploration, and flat out drops your jaw! The characters and lore are so rich and well thought out, and the fact you have to go and discover it yourself to get the full picture makes finding out what and where and why such a wonderful revelation. Youll stop and just think, or stop and take in your surroundings, stop to just appreciate what a fantastic experience it is and the world you find yourself surrounded by. Finally a game delivers on the hype and over delivers in such a way it leaves me at a loss for a good explanation of how absolutely fantastic it is. Its like im playing a game im nostalgic for even though its brand new and fresh and right in front of me. For the first time in a long time i think about a game even when not playing, wanting to jump back in throughout the day. This game could be priced at triple what they sold it for and id be happy to pay it. I feel like i ripped the game company off this time… Expand
  31. Tmieti
    May 12, 2022
    10
    This game is like good wine ... if you start you do not want to finish. You want to taste it, feel it ..
  32. Sameohwell
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    10/10 great game. Think of it like a fancy meal, everyone who puts 0/10 is so used to eating garbage they can't even taste anything anymore.
  33. Psychopomp3141
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    After 80 hours of an emotional rollercoaster ranging from Anger to pure bliss, I can finally say with certainty that this is the best game I have ever played, and probably the best game ever Made. This truly is From Softs Magnum Opus. Edit: Now after platinum... its still the best. Aight imma go back to playing Elden ring Now.
  34. jlemay12345
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a more balanced approach to it then previous souls games for sure. It's a great game anyone saying it looks like garage is out of they're mind.
  35. broodey
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    beautiful world , lack of boring dialogue , pushes you to adapt different strategies , huge variety of weapons and skills . it is a great game
  36. Disguy425
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    One of the only games I'd call a perfect 10. Just wow. It feels like there is an endless amount of good content.
  37. JarosGra
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    10/10 gameplay
    10/10 character builds
    10/10 bosses
    8/10 story (mysterious)
  38. MaRRoberts
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This Game is phenomenal, I want to adress difernt versions of the game. I purchased it for both PS5 & Xbox Series X, I have seen Digital Foundry say it ran better on the PS5 but I believe that if you have the right TV it runs and looks better on. The Series X, I am playing this on a LG OLED pub C1, with the Vsync. So if your fretting over which version to buy like I was and don't want toThis Game is phenomenal, I want to adress difernt versions of the game. I purchased it for both PS5 & Xbox Series X, I have seen Digital Foundry say it ran better on the PS5 but I believe that if you have the right TV it runs and looks better on. The Series X, I am playing this on a LG OLED pub C1, with the Vsync. So if your fretting over which version to buy like I was and don't want to buy both I recommend the Xbox if you have a Vsync TV. Now the game review . This game has everything I love about the Dark Souls Series and wraps it up in a huge open world. Character building adventure PvP and more I will be playing this Game All year and for years to come.… Expand
  39. billythecat
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The culmination of all previous soulsbourne games. A must play for those who enjoy tight, challenging combat and exploration. Art direction is immaculate.
  40. boredatMKE
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring has one of the best stories I've seen in decades, like a dream come true for both Game of Thrones fans and Soulbourne game fans. If you enjoy old-school gaming like NES, Genesis, and SNES, Elden Ring is like those games on those old gaming systems, for example:
    1. No difficulty setting.
    2. You need to talk to other players to gain information about hidden treasures. 3. If you    Elden Ring has one of the best stories I've seen in decades, like a dream come true for both Game of Thrones fans and Soulbourne game fans. If you enjoy old-school gaming like NES, Genesis, and SNES, Elden Ring is like those games on those old gaming systems, for example:
    1. No difficulty setting.
    2. You need to talk to other players to gain information about hidden treasures.
    3. If you can't get through a stage, keep practicing until you get good at it.
    4. Piss you off just the right amount so you will keep trying and have fun with it.
    5. Not much hint was given to you, just explore and be amazed by every encounter.

    This game reminds me just how fun it is to be playing video games, a must-play for every video game lover.    … Expand
  41. JPack
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ive ever played. Yes i am a From Software fanboy, but the game does everything right. The urge to explore is massive in here. The graphic looks beautiful, some framedrops but after two patches it runs near perfect. The difficulty is perfect balanced and the open world is full of adventures. The Buildings and different areas look so well designed ive gotten a plenty ofOne of the best games ive ever played. Yes i am a From Software fanboy, but the game does everything right. The urge to explore is massive in here. The graphic looks beautiful, some framedrops but after two patches it runs near perfect. The difficulty is perfect balanced and the open world is full of adventures. The Buildings and different areas look so well designed ive gotten a plenty of chills. 10/10 goty must Play… Expand
  42. LND13
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    As a big fan of the series and the genre, it's a 10/10 for me, but I can understand that it is not a game for everyone, based on the circle of dying and dying again to master the game.
    Sad how a bunch of people only giving negative reviews, because they can't pass the first area of the game. :()
  43. StryderWait
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    E' più un 9,5 per me a causa dei difetti tecnici, metto 10 per rimediare ai fenomeni che mettono 0 quando non capiscono un gioco.
    Semplicemente il miglior titolo From di sempre e uno dei giochi migliori del decennio, direzione artistica fuori scala e una mole di contenuti da far paura. Giocatelo.
  44. yuriprotasio
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is incredible, the vast world, variety of items and bosses, the history, and ambiantations through the game has no comparisson, I say this is the strongest candidate to goty.
  45. Wasl
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The best open world game since breath of the wild, well done fromsoftware you made history
  46. ruxiaobao
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    A soulsbrones veteran here, the best soul game so far, the mysterious world just so captivating. The feeling similar to when play ringed city.
  47. tiwi110197
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Incredible game with amazing art direction, amazing atmospher, and great soundtrack.
  48. 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.
  49. Janotapilin
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Open world that isn't dead, full of different enemies and bossess, sure, some are repited, but still, there is a huge variety of bosses, each one with different mechanics that you have to adapt to. Full of cool NPC's and amazing quest lines. The gamimg disign is great overall. Full of memoral bosses anda landscapes. Defnletly worth checking out.
  50. GameforGamers
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    this is one of the greatest games of all time, and one of the best open worlds to explore, Fromsoftware is just proving again that they are the best in the industry
  51. Shonuff3D
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This isn't even a real review of the game (which is phenomenal). Just trying to drown out the crybabies.
  52. Lyanan
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Elden ring. Preciso dizer mais algo? Dark souls de mundo aberto
  53. Infinity_Jr
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The best Souls experience ever!
    Perfect ambience, soundtrack and an incredible open world.
  54. seedrop4u
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A Masterpiece!!! The way that all open world games must be!! Runs almost flawlesly
  55. Philson08
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The negative user reviews are a nothing but a scam. This game is so amazing and so great, I can't even remember when I had so much fun playing a new game on day one until Elden Ring. The hype was well deserved and again, The negative reviews are so dumb here.
  56. Guados
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx… Expand
  57. SARMIII
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    This game is great. With almost no issues at launch or **** micro transactions. EA, Call of DooDy and gran turismo should take notes on how to release games
  58. GordonC92
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Laughing at all the 1 / 2 ratings.
    These people obviously love Assassins Creed and Far Cry with the same boring gameplay that's been around for 10 years.

    FromSofware deliver an outstanding experience yet again. Best FromSoft game so to date
  59. Drsoto
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    First of all, please stop giving 0 point to game based on PC performance. Im a huge fan of soul series. I got platinum trophy ds 1-2-3 And Bloodborne. (Because of similarity i got platinum trophy nioh 1 And still continue nioh 2) Im have been looking forward to elden ring since its announcement. I think its fantastic. Ds with open world was our dream for years And its real now. A lot ofFirst of all, please stop giving 0 point to game based on PC performance. Im a huge fan of soul series. I got platinum trophy ds 1-2-3 And Bloodborne. (Because of similarity i got platinum trophy nioh 1 And still continue nioh 2) Im have been looking forward to elden ring since its announcement. I think its fantastic. Ds with open world was our dream for years And its real now. A lot of people bought elden ring because of its popularity And hype. Most of them never play ds before. So they couldnt understand the game And its taste. Most important things are secrets And discover something without help. Its critical for me. You have to look around, under every rock, every cave etc. I love it. Playing With your friends is more enjoyable.
    Good game, have fun    … Expand
  60. Otter_Reviewer
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a AAA vidya game produced by the one and only MIGHTY STRONG MIYAZAKI CHAN
    I WOULD SUCK **** FOR ELDEN 2 RING 2@ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  61. Rydberg98
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    tl,dr: Elden Ring is a masterpiece with some flaws. However, you are not guaranteed to like it, since Fromsoft sticks to their formula regarding graphics, multiplayer and most important of all difficulty.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Summary: Elden Ring has everything a soulslike fan could want, but still suffers from similar problems other Fromsoft titles did. However, the vast open world, interesting lore, challenging bosses with intelligent design and the thrill of exploration outweigh all the quirks by a great margin. GOTY incoming, 10/10 Fromsoft game.    … Expand
  62. Prime16
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably one of the best Soulsborne games ever…it’s open world, difficult but doesn’t force u into a path…story doesn’t hold ur hand…you have too pay attention…amazing!… Expand
  63. TheRealBando
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Hate to use the word lightly but this is everything FromSoftware has learned over their older titles and merged it into one amazing open world and words can’t describe it… I don’t see how they will ever top this. Game of the year 2022
  64. suleymancakir31
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    A must play for everyone that played at least one Souls game. The frame rate isn't consistent in the open world but other than that there aren't any major bugs or glitches.
  65. Gooner4life
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    What there not to like about this epic game.
    Giant open world to explore, full of things to discover
    Rewarding and punishing combat
    Morce content than most players will ever need.
    Open-class development tree that’s ripe for tweaking

    I gave this 10 as some imbeciles has rated it 0.
    Because they are average gamers at best and cry when a game does not hold their hands.
  66. Flounder
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Zunächst möchte ich sagen, dass das Spiel ja Probleme hat, wie die Kamera manchmal nervig sein kann und so, aber buchstäblich alles in diesem Spiel ist 10/10, das herausfordernde, aber ach so befriedigende Gameplay, die riesige Welt mit solchen große visuelle Treue und Vielfalt, die vage Geschichte, aber epische Geschichte, die im Hintergrund auf sehr natürliche Weise erzählt wird, wie zumZunächst möchte ich sagen, dass das Spiel ja Probleme hat, wie die Kamera manchmal nervig sein kann und so, aber buchstäblich alles in diesem Spiel ist 10/10, das herausfordernde, aber ach so befriedigende Gameplay, die riesige Welt mit solchen große visuelle Treue und Vielfalt, die vage Geschichte, aber epische Geschichte, die im Hintergrund auf sehr natürliche Weise erzählt wird, wie zum Beispiel Wandteppiche von zukünftigen Bossen an den Burgwänden, und oh Mann, es gibt so viele Bosse und besonders die größeren Sie sind sowohl aus Sicht der Überlieferungen als auch im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes massiv, von denen die meisten ihre eigene Domäne haben, in der Sie gegen sie kämpfen.… Expand
  67. 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.
  68. hateubisoft
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The open world game I've been waiting for so long, something that was lost since Gothic. Works great on PS5, pop in was there the first few days but is fixed now.
  69. Matthias21
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Might be the best game I have ever played!! The world is a master peice. Everyone should buy this game asap!!
  70. musicalstairs
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Truly amazing in every way I can think of. Definitely my favorite game of all time and well worth the wait.
  71. pastman
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Brilliant. A game within BEST videogames of the history. Graphics, history, gameplay... All is perfect!
  72. Domi6
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    One of the best Game i have ever played. Better than Bloodborne ans DS1!!!!
  73. SimpKilla
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely love the game! The graphics are amazing, story is great. Combat is improved even further. Miyazaki san did it again! BRAVO
  74. Muanthuun
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best open world game since RDR2. The world is immersive, the graphics are impressive. Nearly every corner of each area has a mystery to find. The game doesn't hold your hand. It vaguely tells you where to go next. There are clues spread around the map randomly about interesting places. Exploration is nearly always worthwhile. As for the "soulsborne" aspect, combat is solid and moreBest open world game since RDR2. The world is immersive, the graphics are impressive. Nearly every corner of each area has a mystery to find. The game doesn't hold your hand. It vaguely tells you where to go next. There are clues spread around the map randomly about interesting places. Exploration is nearly always worthwhile. As for the "soulsborne" aspect, combat is solid and more forgiving then in past titles. I love being able to refill flasks from certain mobs or clearing out packs of mobs. Co-op is the easiest it has been in a From Soft title ever. My only real negative and it isn't huge is the lack of haptic usage for the PS5 Dual Sense controller. Sure it vibrates, but really want to use the controller to it's fullest. Hopefully a patch will fix that.… Expand
  75. calinoi
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    This is the pinnacle of open world game. Exploration of the world rewards your time and courage. It is the most accessible Souls games and the absolute favorite, for me. Greatest game of the year, and probably of the last few years as well. Maybe it will be the greatest of the next years too. 10/10
  76. robinhoodOO7
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Subjectively, I understand how Elden Ring can be divisive...It's a punishing Soulsborne game that can beat players into the ground. It's a game that's simply not for every gamer and I question just how much more "accessible" it really is.

    Objectively, Elden Ring is the pinnacle of gaming and possibly one of the top 5 open world games ever made. No, there aren't vast villages and towns    Subjectively, I understand how Elden Ring can be divisive...It's a punishing Soulsborne game that can beat players into the ground. It's a game that's simply not for every gamer and I question just how much more "accessible" it really is.

    Objectively, Elden Ring is the pinnacle of gaming and possibly one of the top 5 open world games ever made. No, there aren't vast villages and towns with shops to explore littered throughout the world. Instead, there are hidden NPC's, bosses, dungeons, enemy encampments, mines, abandoned churches, numerous areas, numerous secrets, etc. It's very different from your ordinary open world fantasy game, but done in the best ways possible.

    Ultimately, it's hard to find a "weak point" with Elden Ring, other than to say it won't appeal to many gamers. I have not, for example experienced any of the technical issues, and everything else (as stated by other reviews) is perfect. Gameplay is amazing and hitboxes are fixed. Dungeons and Legacy Dungeons are brilliantly done. The open world is varied and begs to be explored. Bosses are difficult, but co-op is back and better than ever. Customization is nigh infinite.

    It is a brilliant game with brilliant pieces. Although, one that not everyone will enjoy if they're not up for the adventure.    … Expand
  77. MD9
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I never play souls games but this game is incredible I think it will be the best game in2022 iplay 8 hours and I can’t stop
  78. Snidrik
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Magnificent! A fantastic open world game with amazing world building from the master himself, George RR Martin. And yes, I do see a difference, even though Fromsoft have been amazing at worldbuilding before as well. The immersion is reeeeaal.
  79. fcostela
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Absolutely a materpiece!

    I'm with 30 hours of game and still didn't leave the first area, the world is huge with lots of bosses and hidden content!

    Cant beleave im playing a open world souls game! Its fantastic!
  80. Eja91
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    This is simply the best game I've ever played. A true masterpiece!! This game deserves a full 10/10. I love it!
  81. Harrintino
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to these trolls. It's like skyrim meets demon souls. I would suggest a next gen system or decent computer though.
  82. 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.
  83. hecatombeZ
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Es todo lo que podía esperar multiplicado por 10 lo mejor de frontsoftware hasta la fecha increíble lore jefes y mundo trabajados sin duda será el goty de este año,una clase maestra a desarrolladoras más grandes de como hacer un gran videojuego.El único punto negativo es que se termina.
  84. chambers1708
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    If I could I would rate even higher. What a game! I am in love with it. I recommend a lot.
  85. NRistic
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Western devs take not... This is what a masterpiece looks like without the infestation of personal political beliefs and opinions. FromSoft has created art. Art for the ages. This gaming artwork will sit in the museum of gamers hearts forever..
  86. Joraser
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Bestes Spiel was ich je gespielt habe. Das best of von FromSoftware mit der besten Open World die es gibt. Es gibt überall etwas zu entdecken und nachdem ich das Spiel 4 mal durchgespielt habe, weiß ich bestimmt immer noch nicht alles. Alleine wie die Karte aufgebaut ist, ist genial gemacht. Man schaltet langsam immer mehr frei und fragt sich die ganze Zeit wie groß das Spiel sein kann.Bestes Spiel was ich je gespielt habe. Das best of von FromSoftware mit der besten Open World die es gibt. Es gibt überall etwas zu entdecken und nachdem ich das Spiel 4 mal durchgespielt habe, weiß ich bestimmt immer noch nicht alles. Alleine wie die Karte aufgebaut ist, ist genial gemacht. Man schaltet langsam immer mehr frei und fragt sich die ganze Zeit wie groß das Spiel sein kann. Das Spiel bietet viele gute Waffen von denen man die meisten gerne ausprobieren würde. Die Bosskämpfe gegen die Demi-Götter wurden extrem gut inszeniert. Wenn man sich die Lore durchließt erkennt man auch wie durchdacht diese ist. Das Spiel ist sogar einsteigerfreundlicher als die Vorgänger. Wer eine Herausforderung sucht, kann im 1 gegen 1 gegen Bosse kämpfen, wer keine sucht, kann die Beschwörungen nutzen. Dass man Waffen aus einer Kategorie zusammen verwenden kann, ist eine massive Verbesserung im Vergleich zu Dark Souls. Ich könnte noch vieles weites aufzählen, was das Spiel alles richtig macht, aber es macht fast alles richtig. Selten habe ich mir bei einem Spiel von solch großem Umfang dennoch gewünscht, dass es noch weiter geht. Ich hoffe einfach darauf, dass es neben Dlcs noch eine Fortsetzung geben wird.… Expand
  87. IchBinDoru
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Great game, cant praise it enough. pc 1080p runs very smooth with similar specs to the recommended specs.
  88. denzoyux
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    OH Boy. After 200 hours I finished 100% of the game. My English is not enough good for describe my experience. After ER life is meaningless. How can people give this game under 10 point??? Amazing discovery system. Amazing boss fights. Everything is amazing
  89. alirezaPeNo
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    The experience of Elden Ring was not repeated for me, and this is probably because I have not played other games from From Software, but Elden Ring was the second best game for me this year, and I can say this with confidence.
  90. Fliennox
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Best game Best game Best game Best game Best game Best game Best game Best game
  91. Sekiro1990
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thats the best game From software made hands down

    Its the perfect mix between all of their previous games

    Yes there are some frame dips but will be easily solved with a patch    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. Lab-
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This game IS amazing. Do yourself a favor and start playing. Don't read these emotionally written reviews with a zero score. Pick up the game, play it, thank me later.
  94. Nuhman1990
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    So far horizon FW and Elden ring is the 10/10 for me!!

    This is not that mean it doesn’t have any bug or not! Obviously there is some bug, main reason why I like this game is exploring world giving you real adventures and curious what is in this area!! I find this on horizon forbidden west and elden ring so far!! Maybe because I love open world games!! And people overreact to the    So far horizon FW and Elden ring is the 10/10 for me!!

    This is not that mean it doesn’t have any bug or not! Obviously there is some bug, main reason why I like this game is exploring world giving you real adventures and curious what is in this area!! I find this on horizon forbidden west and elden ring so far!! Maybe because I love open world games!!

    And people overreact to the difficulty this game is not that much difficult compare to sekiro!!
    Many people wants to beat the game smoothly and beat all the bosses on their first or second try but nature of this game dying and learning the movements and defeat, once you get this you might be frustrate some point but not disappointed because that’s what we love and expect in this game!! I’m sorry really hard to explain how good is this game but if you worry try on sale period then you’ll be fan of souls games for sure !!    … Expand
  95. Shakil81722699
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow just wow amazing game play and story … Expand
  96. Simonification
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    What an amazing piece of work!! Fromsoft raised the bar of the open world games.
  97. jgeor
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    For me this game is a straight 10 out of 10. The gameplay loop is epic, the world is grand and worth exploring.

    This was quite literally the only game I played for 6 months straight. It hooked me and I couldn't go to anything else even though there were several other games I was excited for. I don't typically invest the time to platinum a game but I platinumed this game. Best game of 2022    For me this game is a straight 10 out of 10. The gameplay loop is epic, the world is grand and worth exploring.

    This was quite literally the only game I played for 6 months straight. It hooked me and I couldn't go to anything else even though there were several other games I was excited for. I don't typically invest the time to platinum a game but I platinumed this game. Best game of 2022 hands down!!    … Expand
  98. Zski
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    For full transparency, I never liked any of the other Souls games. This is my favorite of the Souls games that I have played. This is because the game feels easier, with many battles being optional and the open world allowing for stealth approaches, so it’s more welcoming to people who aren’t diehard fans like myself. The open world definitely makes this the most accessible of all theFor full transparency, I never liked any of the other Souls games. This is my favorite of the Souls games that I have played. This is because the game feels easier, with many battles being optional and the open world allowing for stealth approaches, so it’s more welcoming to people who aren’t diehard fans like myself. The open world definitely makes this the most accessible of all the games, and the way they drop you into the open world with minimal guidance or objectives is very cool. The game forces you to explore which is a pleasure because the world is beautiful. I also like how they encourage natural exploration and curiosity unlike other open world games which flood your minimap with 20 different icons. The game really shines in the aesthetic design of the world and it really feels like it captures the dark fantasy theme, especially the color palettes - the first area has the green colored skies and the golden colored clouds, it almost looks like a metal album cover. The world really is visually stunning, and with each additional section of the map that you uncover, you begin to realize how vast and varying the environments are. The game has interesting lore, but the very spread out story and lack of opportunities to learn more about the lore just make it a visual experience. Even the rare NPC that yoy come across doesn’t really offer anything of interest. The graphics are good, and really add to the intrigue of the world. While it is beautiful and has interesting lore sprinkled throughout, it feels like a bit of a boring world. It’s big, it’s empty, the enemies are randomly scattered throughout, but there isn’t much substance there beyond the visuals. There are few random NPCs, and if you find any, usually it’s one person standing in the middle of nowhere. I do love the aesthetics of the world, unfortunately it’s just a bit of an uninteresting world because it’s rather empty and the lore is way too spread out. The sound is terrible - limited music, repetitive sound effects, generic ambient noise, it’s almost necessary to listen to a podcast or music when you play this game. One thing I always hated about the Souls games was the controls, and there are no different here. It always feels like it’s lacking any fluidity and it feels very rigid, and I don’t understand the praise Souls fans give these robotic motions. Even the button combinations are very confusing - even after ten hours of gameplay I still do the incorrect input during the heat of battle. The AI is also brick stupid, enemies will stop in their tracks to look at you, and if you step back, they just continue following their assigned path. The only major issue I had with the game was that it explains so little, I felt that I had to spend way too much time on Google figuring out how to do something simple like equip a spell. The entire game has a long learning curve - I didn’t care for the first 5 hours of the game at all, but when it clicked with me, I started enjoying it.

    All in all, I enjoyed the game more than any of the other Souls games, and I generally disliked most of the others. Adding the open world to the Souls formula was a necessary change to capture a wider audience like myself. I’m hoping future Souls games keep the open world. While the game is nowhere near as good as Breath of the Wild, it does replicate similar feelings of exploration, which I don’t think many games have captured. It’s a good game with a lot to offer, but to call this a perfect game is simply inaccurate. It’s big, it’s beautiful, it’s empty, and it’s clunky.

    EDIT: I left my same review up but increased the score from a 7 to an 8. It finally clicked with me. Still not worthy of anywhere near the 97 critic score, but it’s a great game. The bread and butter of the game is its ability to sow natural curiosity and exploration.

    EDIT 2: I have never revised an interview once, let alone twice, but I felt compelled to increase the score from an 8 to a 9. The learning curve is brutal, but once it clicks, it’s fantastic. The world is much larger than I initially expected, and I want to continue seeing what more there is, especially since I know I’m nowhere near halfway through the game. Unfortunately I don’t think I’ll ever give it a 10, the narrative is weak, I still find the controls to be cumbersome, I still find the world to be a little too empty. But this game really did blow me away.    … Expand
  99. DANTESFENIX2
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Despues de 2 semanas me lo acabe al 100, es jodidamente enorme el juego de lejos que más grande y con contenido mas rico posible, aunque peca de mucho reciclaje, este juego podrían ser 3 en uno sin problema hasta con expansiones incluidas , grandes ideas añadidas como el frasco cerulico y las estatuas de Marída, entre más avances los mundos son más hermosos que concluye con la capital,Despues de 2 semanas me lo acabe al 100, es jodidamente enorme el juego de lejos que más grande y con contenido mas rico posible, aunque peca de mucho reciclaje, este juego podrían ser 3 en uno sin problema hasta con expansiones incluidas , grandes ideas añadidas como el frasco cerulico y las estatuas de Marída, entre más avances los mundos son más hermosos que concluye con la capital, este juego me hizo dejar horizon 2 a la mitad, juego del año seguro… Expand
  100. jmadinya
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The best From game yet, i think its the best game i ever played. Def the best open world game by miles, actually feels like a world youre exploring instead of just markers on a map u need to visit. Easy goty status.
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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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