Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,341 out of 12214
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  1. gemini
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece in every conceivable way. One of the few instances in video game history where a game is deserving of critics’ 10/10 perfect scores.
  2. Gamingking007
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time ! Everything is pure perfection! The epitome of all the years that they created this genre with . Perfection ! Perfected ! Thanks from Software
  3. oval
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Game is outstanding, almost 30 hrs in and playing performance mode I've had no crashes on ps5. People giving 0s to this game are just proof that not all opinions are valid.
  4. Bloke28
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Loved this game, was sad to complete it. Played it three times too. Hope there is a DLC or sequel
  5. anonymity
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    The hype wasn’t invented it was earned, the salty low scores are hilarious. Like the other souls games though, these games aren’t for everyone and I don’t think Elden Ring is different really, It’s more accessible yes but a lot of people still won’t be able to beat it. If you couldn’t beat a souls game before this don’t get it. If you’re on the fence read all the negative user scores andThe hype wasn’t invented it was earned, the salty low scores are hilarious. Like the other souls games though, these games aren’t for everyone and I don’t think Elden Ring is different really, It’s more accessible yes but a lot of people still won’t be able to beat it. If you couldn’t beat a souls game before this don’t get it. If you’re on the fence read all the negative user scores and give it a try. It will put into perspective how hyperbolic, bitter, and childish their “critiques” are.… Expand
  6. rauseo21
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    For fans of the Souls series, Elden Ring surpasses all expectations and hype, delivering a once in a generation masterpiece. The early favorite for Game of the Year, Elden Ring raises the bar for open world rpgs.
  7. TheForumTroll
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Do you rate a game 10/10 if nothing else is as good but it still have flaws? After all nothing is perfect but something has to be The Best Game. This is it: Not perfect but better than anything else released in quite awhile.
  8. TheDahaka
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    If you’re a fan of high fantasy, open world rpgs and the soulsbourne genre, then this is the game of your dreams. The world & character design is amazing. The scale of the world, the density, the verticality are incredible. There’s nothing else like it. Ignore the trolls reviews binging this game, it’s a masterpiece.
  9. legend999
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    One of the most engaging and enthralling experiences I've ever had. I've never been much of a souls player, but I have enjoyed difficult games in the past. I've speedrun a few games in the past too, with Sekiro being my introduction to the series. Coming from relatively difficult games like Cuphead, Sekiro, Hades, and Sifu, Elden Ring did an amazing job making me struggle and feel weak atOne of the most engaging and enthralling experiences I've ever had. I've never been much of a souls player, but I have enjoyed difficult games in the past. I've speedrun a few games in the past too, with Sekiro being my introduction to the series. Coming from relatively difficult games like Cuphead, Sekiro, Hades, and Sifu, Elden Ring did an amazing job making me struggle and feel weak at first, but it does something that games like BOTW could never do for me, which is making me feel like I am getting stronger and progressing. It wasn't just my items and HP that were getting better, it was my entire character. I became so much more skilled than I could re-run all of limgrave with no issues on a new character, but being able to go back to limgrave in the end-game and one-shot some enemies gave me struggles early on was so satisfying. For me, this is a 10, because I haven't been this into and enthralled in a game since my teenage years when I played Skyrim, and it brought me as much enjoyment as I've ever had in a game.… Expand
  10. fernax
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Llevo unas 7 horas de juego y estoy asombrado, como todo souls like la dificultad está a un buen nivel para sentir ese desafío que es tan gratificante al momento de derrotar un boss. Le agregaron ahora mundo abierto, el cual es fantástico, a donde vayas hay cosas que explorar y enemigos por derrotar.el sistema de parry está perfecto y las gráficas son hermosas. No escuchen a los trolls queLlevo unas 7 horas de juego y estoy asombrado, como todo souls like la dificultad está a un buen nivel para sentir ese desafío que es tan gratificante al momento de derrotar un boss. Le agregaron ahora mundo abierto, el cual es fantástico, a donde vayas hay cosas que explorar y enemigos por derrotar.el sistema de parry está perfecto y las gráficas son hermosas. No escuchen a los trolls que dicen que son gráficas de ps3, claramente son unos llorones exagerados. En conclusión, amo el juego, tebgo gamas de terminarlo con ña clase que elegí y volver a jugar con el samurai.… Expand
  11. hobodave
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Best game I’ve played in ages. Loved every brutal moment of it. Caelid was so unsettling.
  12. EternalGamer2
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The most accessible and expansive game From soft has every made. Incredible world design that rewards exploration.
  13. PaulerA
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Maior RPG que já joguei, não esperava menos do From software.
    Jogue é simplesmente uma combinação de todos os jogos da série Soulsboornekiro
  14. Daliman13
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Just an absolutely stunning looking and stunningly good game. Open world at its finest
  15. Dowks
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game has 97/100 because the professional reviewers actually played past the first major boss before they left a review.

    If you like the standard AAA formula of 5 hours of tutorials followed by a bunch of side quests dumped on your map to walk between point A and B then this game is probably not for you. If you want to be able to kill every enemy straight away as soon as you meet    This game has 97/100 because the professional reviewers actually played past the first major boss before they left a review.

    If you like the standard AAA formula of 5 hours of tutorials followed by a bunch of side quests dumped on your map to walk between point A and B then this game is probably not for you.

    If you want to be able to kill every enemy straight away as soon as you meet them without practicing or having the discipline to leave it and come back when you're ready then this game is probably not for you.

    If this game is not for you then that's ok, but the game is not "unfair" or "outdated". It's very fair, but it requires patience, discipline and some intelligence to actually try doing something else if the thing you're doing is too difficult (people complaining they spent 40 tries on a single enemy, perhaps explore a different area first?)

    If you persevere past the first major boss then you'll probably think this game is 10/10. If you don't then you will think it's garbage.    … Expand
  16. metallord1968
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    In this day and age, games that have massive amounts of hype often don't deliver (I am looking at you Cyberpunk 2077 and Anthem) However, Elden Ring is thankfully not one of them and has not only delivered but surpassed my expectations. It takes everything that made each Soulbourne games good and combines into one package with a beautiful open well to explore. However, there's just oneIn this day and age, games that have massive amounts of hype often don't deliver (I am looking at you Cyberpunk 2077 and Anthem) However, Elden Ring is thankfully not one of them and has not only delivered but surpassed my expectations. It takes everything that made each Soulbourne games good and combines into one package with a beautiful open well to explore. However, there's just one issue and that's performance which isn't ideal but, does it deserve being review bombed? absolutely not as it will more than likely be ironed out with a few patches. I don't understand why gamers can't accept that some games will have slight issues and isn't going to be perfect at launch and it's not like it's completely broken either.… Expand
  17. RaiTheNoblesse
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a masterpiece of an open world action-rpg! Up there with other open world juggernauts like Zelda or Skyrim,... with Souls DNA
  18. Exzodium
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    One of the most fun to explore open worlds ever and a culmination of everything From Software has learned thus far.
  19. ZzZ85
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This actually is the best game of all time and you should play it. Its didficult yes but just use guides if you get stuck. Thats better then not playing this game.
  20. zkalra
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Ethereal game with the best world design i've ever seen. A work of deep passion where the crazy difficulty level withstanding you still want to keep coming back for more.
  21. Black-Templar
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    If Dark Souls it's the best 3D metroidvania experience! Elden Ring is the best Open World Experience with strong MetroidVania elements in key dungeons and even at some degree to the Open World itself.

    The formula of Ubisoft Open World is a plague to the video-game industry and seeing FromSoft creating such a new and fresh take on the Open World design is something that is amazing to    If Dark Souls it's the best 3D metroidvania experience! Elden Ring is the best Open World Experience with strong MetroidVania elements in key dungeons and even at some degree to the Open World itself.

    The formula of Ubisoft Open World is a plague to the video-game industry and seeing FromSoft creating such a new and fresh take on the Open World design is something that is amazing to see.

    I can only hope that other video-game studios that wants to create Open World game will study Elden Ring design and take some inspirations for their futures games!    … Expand
  22. aza113
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    Dont be put off by the "not a souls veteran", it is not a pre-requisite to enjoy this game.

    I have always enjoyed games when I can select "easy" or normal, but this game does not induce rage in me , because every time you die, you can easily see what you did wrong there, and at no point does it felt unfair. The amount of stuff that is in the map is amazing, I used to really love    Dont be put off by the "not a souls veteran", it is not a pre-requisite to enjoy this game.

    I have always enjoyed games when I can select "easy" or normal, but this game does not induce rage in me , because every time you die, you can easily see what you did wrong there, and at no point does it felt unfair.

    The amount of stuff that is in the map is amazing, I used to really love FarCry 3, but could not finish FC4 and any assassins creed since brotherhood, even though I thought I loved open world, it is until now I realise I miss the feelings of discovery, of things that are genuinely different, and that the environment, the enemy placement and items tell a story to those who seek it.

    I believe its the best RPG since diablo 2    … Expand
  23. bigdc666
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Nostalgia. It's big business now. Seems like everyone is cashing in on 80's and 90's kids childhoods. But why? Why are people willing to pay money for something old and possibly obsolete? The simple answer is bliss. That exhilaration of feeling something new, The unlimited Thrill of receiving a reword for achieving what felt like an imposable goal that only a child can know. The first timeNostalgia. It's big business now. Seems like everyone is cashing in on 80's and 90's kids childhoods. But why? Why are people willing to pay money for something old and possibly obsolete? The simple answer is bliss. That exhilaration of feeling something new, The unlimited Thrill of receiving a reword for achieving what felt like an imposable goal that only a child can know. The first time you were excited and scared at the same time, The friendships...friendships before drama, when the only thing required to be friends was that you were all young and ignorant of an adult world. As we know being an adult isn't nearly as exciting and is rarely fun. So of course people (like me) in there 30's 40's and 50's will pay cash for a chance at feeling that bliss, if only for a single second, if only one more time.

    Video games were my very first love. Karate Kid on the NES is the first game I remember playing. And it called to me. The colors racing by, the thrill of surviving one more screen as I scrolled right kicking and punching. Then at the local arcade it was WWF Wrestlefest and Afterburner that gave me that same thrill, That sense of pure bliss. Other games made me feel that way over the years. But it came fewer and farther between as I got older. And it wasn't just games feel this way. It was going to a new friends house for the first time, playing in a construction area at night, riding my first wheelie on my bike, my first ollie, exploring abandoned houses with my friends. when we were kids it was pure bliss all the time.

    As life carries on, there are still wonders. the first time being intimate with someone, falling in love, your first promotion at work. But for most of us our day to day life's have become the status quo, go to work, be a good parent, and a good spouse. But no matter how good your life turns out, for a lot of us there will always be a longing for that bliss. That feeling of discovery we had so many years ago.

    Eldon Ring absolutely makes me feel that way again. I cant exactly say why. I never liked any of the other games made by FROM software. In fact I disliked them. But this game has kept me on the edge of my seat for the 30 hours I've put into it. I'm glued to my TV in a way that I haven't been for years. My heart races, and my adrenaline has been off the charts! Not just the game either, I've had my laptop In front of me the whole time, on forums, wiki's, and watching YouTube videos. Its the most "fun" I've had as long as I can remember. Around every corner is something new and exciting, every cave, Ruin, or castle is just absolutely filled with discovery. The constant fear of losing your progressions is ever looming giving this game that fear and excitement feeling from my youth. There is nothing like discovering an area with no messages anywhere and knowing you might be the first player to ever find this place. It's constant exhilaration.

    I could get into the mechanics, the graphics, what features the game has or lacks. But I wont. I could talk about the length of the game. But I also wont, Because for me it doesn't matter. Im 30 hours in and if the game ended now, or lasted another 100 hours I would consider it the greatest game ever made. What I do care about is how this game makes me feel. And it makes me feel like a kid again. Not for a second, but for hours. I never thought I would feel these kinds of emotions again. And for that I am so thankful.

    I usually dont write reviews, But I had to let someone somewhere know how amazing this game is. In my opinion this game is without a doubt the G.O.A.T..    … Expand
  24. cloudyHaze
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    This is the best game of all time. The combat is second to none. The breadth if weapons and playstyles in insane and somehow balanced. I can’t imagine how much work went into this. You want to explore every nook and crany because you never know what you might find. Game of the Year easily.
  25. dharma
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Many AAA games bored me, with their same third party mechanics and high production values. They are basically the same games but with a high budgeted veneer. Enter Elden Ring, Fromsoft's masterpiece will kick your a@# so hard like their previous games, but creates a world so vast and so dangerous that you will be addicted to explore every nook and cranny. If Zelda is Miyamoto's dreamMany AAA games bored me, with their same third party mechanics and high production values. They are basically the same games but with a high budgeted veneer. Enter Elden Ring, Fromsoft's masterpiece will kick your a@# so hard like their previous games, but creates a world so vast and so dangerous that you will be addicted to explore every nook and cranny. If Zelda is Miyamoto's dream then Elden Ring is its polar opposite, a nightmare that you will not want to wake up from, until you mastered and conquered it, probably hundreds of hours later.… Expand
  26. Kilmeister
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    10/10 Doesn't do this title justice, and I don't mean that out of pure hyperbole. This game sets a new high standard for how to create an open world title. Even if you are not a fan of the souls-like combat, just the act of roaming around the world and discovering things is worth the price of admission.
  27. PretentiousCat
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Gorgeous, imposing, dangerous and full of adventure. Everything I love about video games in one package with awesome tonal background music that amps the mood, tight combat and so so so much to do. Best action RPG of the past 2 decades at least. Absolutely a must play. Be aware: You must have grit to get through the game, it's part of the experience. Triumph and be rewarded.
  28. ImplosionX13
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Ignore the trolls review bombing it because of graphics, they've probably never played a fromsoftware game before. It's easily one of the most beautiful games ever made. What it lacks in fidelity it makes up for in art direction and atmosphere. As for the world it's amazing. So much stuff to explore and figure out. Might end up being the best open world/open world game of all time.Ignore the trolls review bombing it because of graphics, they've probably never played a fromsoftware game before. It's easily one of the most beautiful games ever made. What it lacks in fidelity it makes up for in art direction and atmosphere. As for the world it's amazing. So much stuff to explore and figure out. Might end up being the best open world/open world game of all time. Hopefully other developers follow fromsoftwares example and change up their stale formula of open worlds.… Expand
  29. Kanashi
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is a culmination of years of exploring a genre defining series. The immersion and exploration are both top notch and I find myself lost in the world like some of my favorite open world games. The game is mechanically robust and executes on an interesting set of fights. World building is top notch and while FromSoft's storytelling is subtle, as usual, but I found it to be a stepElden Ring is a culmination of years of exploring a genre defining series. The immersion and exploration are both top notch and I find myself lost in the world like some of my favorite open world games. The game is mechanically robust and executes on an interesting set of fights. World building is top notch and while FromSoft's storytelling is subtle, as usual, but I found it to be a step up from previous titles.

    The biggest thing is that Elden Ring feels like a game. It focuses on gameplay and wraps it into an interesting world with much to discover. It is challenging and I cannot recommend it more if you are a fan of Open World RPGs.    … Expand
  30. Cartteros
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    If this isn’t a masterpiece of a game, I don’t know what is. This is Dark Souls, but with an open world setting. But the essence of crawling through dungeons reminiscing the challenging areas that are hallmarks of the series is still there. The exploration adds a whole new aspect to the game that I never knew I needed in a souls game, but I gladly appreciate now. All in all, the combat isIf this isn’t a masterpiece of a game, I don’t know what is. This is Dark Souls, but with an open world setting. But the essence of crawling through dungeons reminiscing the challenging areas that are hallmarks of the series is still there. The exploration adds a whole new aspect to the game that I never knew I needed in a souls game, but I gladly appreciate now. All in all, the combat is good as always, if not better with a plethora of options on how you can build the way you like to play. Give this game a chance, it might not be for everybody, but this one sure is more welcoming than the previous ones.… Expand
  31. 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
  32. Pandur
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    What i don't really get about all these low ratings here is how someone can buy a soulslike and complain about it's soulslike-style. Elden Ring is a soulslike in an open world. And while this is its biggest strength it seems to turn out as its achilles heel as well.

    90% of users rating low argue like they expected the next epic, narration driven mainstream role-play-opera with    What i don't really get about all these low ratings here is how someone can buy a soulslike and complain about it's soulslike-style. Elden Ring is a soulslike in an open world. And while this is its biggest strength it seems to turn out as its achilles heel as well.

    90% of users rating low argue like they expected the next epic, narration driven mainstream role-play-opera with accessible gameplay, an average or at least scalable difficulty and a somewhat cinematic approach to quests and storytelling. So maybe the real problem with Elden Ring is the extreme hype, making more casual gamers buy it for all the wrong reasons and certainly with the wrong expectations. And this is what lead to disappointment and absurdly emotional and negative reviews.

    However from an objective point of view a nine or ten is a thousand times more justified than any kind of review bombing. At least if you are up to a highly rewarding challenge and a pretty unique approach to open world gaming, giving you tons of options and challenges without holding your hand all the time. Or if you like well executed game mechanics, masterful artwork and: stunning visuals that are not outdated at all. If you're not, simply let it be. But don't write these absurd reviews if a game does not meet all the cheesy expectations it was never intended to meet.    … Expand
  33. Jack_The_Ripper
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game! Lots of content, challenging combat, many combinations of creating characters and huge open world. Money well spent!
  34. Bigbossbalrog
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    FROMSOFT delivers yet again. Please buy this; support this company, there one of the very few good ones left.
  35. sangine
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A ten for compensate the retarded review bombing with 0 and 1. The gaming community is rotten.
  36. ReubenIsAGod
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    ooooh! This was my first souls game. Actually incredible. The VASTNESS of this world, the detail and the challenge is incredible! A lot of bad reviews for this game are most likely from people who haven't explored every location this game has to offer! There is actually a TONE of detail/space and setting! Limegrave is a small part of this gigantic behemoth of a video game.

    This MIGHT    ooooh! This was my first souls game. Actually incredible. The VASTNESS of this world, the detail and the challenge is incredible! A lot of bad reviews for this game are most likely from people who haven't explored every location this game has to offer! There is actually a TONE of detail/space and setting! Limegrave is a small part of this gigantic behemoth of a video game.

    This MIGHT possibly just be my new favourite game of all time...damn...    … Expand
  37. akiranet666
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    A marvel of a game... Epic. A fantastic world, a magic journey. Just play it. JUST :)
  38. lovefromhate88
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    I do not review this a 10 lightly, i have just got the plat after almost 100 hours. This is as much of a perfect game as you can get. Obviously you can’t please everyone as people have their own tastes but this game is remarkable.

    Often when a genre evolves into something else they lose some of what made the previous games so good. Fromsoftware have managed to evolve their genre into open    I do not review this a 10 lightly, i have just got the plat after almost 100 hours. This is as much of a perfect game as you can get. Obviously you can’t please everyone as people have their own tastes but this game is remarkable.

    Often when a genre evolves into something else they lose some of what made the previous games so good. Fromsoftware have managed to evolve their genre into open world and keep everything that makes soulsbourne games amazing.

    You have all the same style lore, where you are left with only a very vague guide as to how to progress. The amount of weapons, spells, incantations and so on is incredible. Each build feels different. I played the bulk as a mage and almost all spells had a use in a certain scenario. They have made sure not to present filler spells like in previous games. I found myself trying out all of them.

    What i love about this game is people will be finding secrets for years to come. I love to see the insane secrets people discover. The only other game with that level of design is RDR2. You feel like you are in a living world. It feels like the enemies and NPC have a life when you arent on screen, like you have interrupted them. It’s difficult to explain, but it is so immersive. They have made it a little easier (save a few bosses, Malenia for example, christ she is awful). The reason i think its a tad easier is dur to openworld, you dont get log jammed in an area as you can leave and come back.

    Its actually insulting that anyone who has played Elden Ring would score it less than a 7. Even if the game is not your taste it is ridiculous to even claim this isnt a 7+ on performance alone. Shame on you review bombers. We need to appreciate and celebrate games like this. Games you can tell are made with passion by people who want to play them. 10/10    … Expand
  39. ultrastoat
    May 12, 2022
    10
    Finished it twice, both on standard and NG+

    Best game in a long time. To the naysayers, just git gud
  40. EricHarmon
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is a massive game with challenging boss fights and enemy Encounters. Like other Souls games it has a learning curve it's not a game you can just jump into and start "winning". You have to take your time and learn the game mechanics and enemy attacks and figure out how to avoid them. Also take you time to explore and find new weapons and abilities that can help you in combat. DoElden Ring is a massive game with challenging boss fights and enemy Encounters. Like other Souls games it has a learning curve it's not a game you can just jump into and start "winning". You have to take your time and learn the game mechanics and enemy attacks and figure out how to avoid them. Also take you time to explore and find new weapons and abilities that can help you in combat. Do this and you'll have a great time with Elden Ring. As it's not a game that will hold your hand.

    The game has so much to see and explore. And there's a lot of ways to customize your character to create cool builds. It provides a great challenge that feels rewarding, the world is full of interesting sights and encounters, and the combat is fun and thrilling.

    My only criticism is the Quest design and the lack of hints for finding certain npcs or completing certain objectives. I had to refer to a guide several times just to figure out where to go. While I like that there isn't much hand holding in the game I got annoyed when I missed an objective and an npc died because the game did not provide enough information. The Dark Souls Quest design does not work well here in Elden Ring because you have a huge open world as opposed to smaller interconnected levels. Which makes it less obvious of where to go.

    But despite that Elden Ring still ends up being one of the best games of 2022. And my personal top 10 games of all time. Due to the sheer amount of locations, weapons, abilities and boss encounters all that make Elden Ring an epic experience.    … Expand
  41. helpermonkey
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Lol, the User Score Wars continue. "If I feel disappointed in any way then it's a 0/0 score!" Look, this is absolutely a 10/10 game *if you like Souls games*. Yes it's only a moderate upgrade to DS3 graphics and the gameplay is very similar to previous FromSoftware Souls games but what did users expect it to be? Of course that's what it is. All the gameplay footage and teasers showedLol, the User Score Wars continue. "If I feel disappointed in any way then it's a 0/0 score!" Look, this is absolutely a 10/10 game *if you like Souls games*. Yes it's only a moderate upgrade to DS3 graphics and the gameplay is very similar to previous FromSoftware Souls games but what did users expect it to be? Of course that's what it is. All the gameplay footage and teasers showed exactly that. Why would all these users giving it a 0 or 3 think it was supposed to be something that it has never claimed to be? Again, if you like previous Souls games, this is a fantastic entry. It has all the mechanics explored in DS, Bloodborne and Sekiro thrown into a fun and addictive open world platform. If you disliked those games, you'll dislike this one. If you're simply giving it a 0 score because it was "overhyped" then you weren't paying even a little attention to its development. If you expected "Skyrim" gameplay or "Horizon" graphics then you know nothing about FromSoftware.
    It's a great game for Souls fans exactly in the way all the previous Souls entries have been great.    … Expand
  42. FredrikM
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I belive a lot of casual gamers coming to Elden Ring expecting it to be a new assasins creed/gamings equivalent to instant gratification fast food. Thats fine, From Softs game are not meant to appeal to everyone. If you dont like gamings version of fine dining, stick to Ubisoft and good riddance. Make no mistake, this is a fantastic game. I find that people are complaining and scoring 0I belive a lot of casual gamers coming to Elden Ring expecting it to be a new assasins creed/gamings equivalent to instant gratification fast food. Thats fine, From Softs game are not meant to appeal to everyone. If you dont like gamings version of fine dining, stick to Ubisoft and good riddance. Make no mistake, this is a fantastic game. I find that people are complaining and scoring 0 out of 2 reasons: Either they nag about the framerate (A common player will rarely or ever notice the dips, and will for sure be fixed in an upcoming patch) or they simply dont understand they game. Both times off they are to quick to judge. Take your time with Elden Ring and you might be having one of the most rewarding gaming experinces yet.… Expand
  43. punker001
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Ignore the review bombers who probably haven’t even played the game, the game is stunning. The world is a joy to explore and is absolutely massive, also the art is simply stunning. There is 100’s of hours of content too. Yes It’s challenging but if you get to a really hard part, you can either summon co op help or go somewhere else and comeback later when you have better equipment andIgnore the review bombers who probably haven’t even played the game, the game is stunning. The world is a joy to explore and is absolutely massive, also the art is simply stunning. There is 100’s of hours of content too. Yes It’s challenging but if you get to a really hard part, you can either summon co op help or go somewhere else and comeback later when you have better equipment and have levelled up your character. Amazing game and I can’t fault it.… Expand
  44. unixtreme
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece of a game.
    I understand not everyone has the same test but I have the feeling all the people giving it 5s are just doing it to be edgy.
    The main issues are bad optimization and perhpas high endgame difficulty, the world is well crafted, full of life, some of the dungeons can be repetitive (the optional catacombs) but they are still actually hand crafted. Despite what    Absolute masterpiece of a game.
    I understand not everyone has the same test but I have the feeling all the people giving it 5s are just doing it to be edgy.
    The main issues are bad optimization and perhpas high endgame difficulty, the world is well crafted, full of life, some of the dungeons can be repetitive (the optional catacombs) but they are still actually hand crafted. Despite what others may say.    … Expand
  45. glypheye
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    10/10 for the anti-shills review bombing this game over petty issues (thanks guys and gals.....for totally and completely contaminating the user review process to the point that it is utterly pointless and utterly useless) that are far and away outshined by absolutely epic Souls-style gameplay, hide and seek open world design with quests that must be uncovered to be discovered and followed10/10 for the anti-shills review bombing this game over petty issues (thanks guys and gals.....for totally and completely contaminating the user review process to the point that it is utterly pointless and utterly useless) that are far and away outshined by absolutely epic Souls-style gameplay, hide and seek open world design with quests that must be uncovered to be discovered and followed through to completion, intelligent diversification of the previously at times claustrophobic interlace corridor layout of prior Souls games, into one of the most unique and satisfying open world experiences ever crafted. User reviewers who are dropping 0's, 1's, 2's, 3's , 4's have completely lost perspective....and worse, think they're being honorable in doing so. Quite the opposite, in fact. As for the minor graphical/performance hiccups....the age old adage "gameplay trumps graphics" is absolutely hammered home in Elden Ring. And, in spite of the ridiculously low scores trying to prove a point not worth proving, the graphics are very good. They aren't "the best"...it's not Ghosts of Tsushima....but they are good. But any Souls player worth his or her salt, won't care about Ghosts style/level graphics/performance. That's never been what these games are about. It's about the art style.....the cryptic lore.....the fantastical dark fantasy elements and entities that are straight out of a Salvador Dali fever dream. It's about the build and the weapons and the magic....for a world beyond one's conception. For those of us Souls lovers who have also been pining for something.....anything....to bring in something fresh and challenging into the worn and thread-bare open world quasi-RPG adventure game genre.....Elden Ring is a colossal, shining-with-dark-light beacon.....a colossal, over-arching gold-white tree......to orient oneself around, wherever one might travel looking for hidden wonders in this perennially and compulsively wonderful and extremely dangerous world.

    Forget the embittered sad-sack, ne'er do wells spraying rectal gas all over everything because they think their activists. They are pests. The hype for this game is planted in good soil. This is a great game. Period    … Expand
  46. DANCO
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have been playing for many hrs but I have only just beaten the first major boss, this is due to the huge amount of exploration that is possible in this game. I can honestly say this is the best open world game I have played by a mile. The combat is exceptional and the world building is phenomenal. Can’t wait to see what else lies in store.
  47. adrenilinmatt
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    okay, elephant in the room, on pc, this game is not working as it should. but its a patch away from being quite possibly one of the greatest games i have ever played. what ive played, thus far, has been absolutely amazing. im totally immersed in this amazing open world. its more than a step up for this genre of game, taking what breath of the wild laid down, and running with it to all newokay, elephant in the room, on pc, this game is not working as it should. but its a patch away from being quite possibly one of the greatest games i have ever played. what ive played, thus far, has been absolutely amazing. im totally immersed in this amazing open world. its more than a step up for this genre of game, taking what breath of the wild laid down, and running with it to all new lengths. then, theres the fromsoft formula, which is just flawless, a deep combat system that can be as shallow or in depth as you choose, amazing exploration, caves, dungeons that could honestly be games of their own, theyre better than anythin any other game actually does even when focusing on dungeons alone. this game is amazing. trust me. once this is fixed up a little, we're looking at what is quite possinly the best game in the last 15 years. fromsoft just need to get on that patching game.

    If you can bare to do it, wait for the game to be patched, especially on pc, before you play. i know youve waited long enough for this game, but a little longer could genuinely make this the experience youve dreamed of and more.    … Expand
  48. digaomatias
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is 100% my game of the year. Having played Sekiro for so longer than my other regular action rpg games, Elden Ring is definitely entertain me for much longer. I have been playing and discovering that huge map without any feeling of boringness. I feel that I finally became curious again when playing a game. Riding through every corner, to find treasures and beautiful dungeons. Not toThis is 100% my game of the year. Having played Sekiro for so longer than my other regular action rpg games, Elden Ring is definitely entertain me for much longer. I have been playing and discovering that huge map without any feeling of boringness. I feel that I finally became curious again when playing a game. Riding through every corner, to find treasures and beautiful dungeons. Not to speak the sense of community already known by Dark Souls players. There are many classes, and many ways to play the game. You get crafting. You get weapons upgrades. And you also get challenge. Just like in Sekiro where you know you are not ready for a boss, but you want to keep trying to get good. The sense of accomplishment is great. All in all, this game got me. It’s my 10 of the year.… Expand
  49. shundog
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    I have played videogames since the early 90s. Over the years, I’d given up hope on a mainstream title ever surpassing the games I played in my youth. However, after experiencing Elden Ring in it’s entirety, I can unequivocally say that it is my favorite game of all time. If you love soulsborne games, then you MUST play this. It IS a masterpiece. I truly cannot imagine a better game.

    As    I have played videogames since the early 90s. Over the years, I’d given up hope on a mainstream title ever surpassing the games I played in my youth. However, after experiencing Elden Ring in it’s entirety, I can unequivocally say that it is my favorite game of all time. If you love soulsborne games, then you MUST play this. It IS a masterpiece. I truly cannot imagine a better game.

    As far as the story: it is much more complete than previous Fromsoft games, likely owing to GRRM’s contributions. It is not a cinematic experience like most modern mainstream titles, it is still largely in the background, but it’s very compelling.

    Gameplay is fantastic. Melee, ranged, magic, and hybrid builds are all viable. The combat is the best of any soulsborne game. Boss fights are challenging, but fair. My only criticism is that several boss fights seem to be designed with the intent that you use a spirit summon. Which is ok, but I feel like spirits trivialize a lot of the content. Re-used bosses do not bother me. In fact, I think it’s neat to fight a boss again after you’ve leveled and augmented your build. With the amount of content this game gives, roughly 80-100 hours, I think such a criticism is completely bogus. The open world design is the best I’ve experienced in any title. It is detailed and nuanced. There is a great deal of verticality in the terrain which makes exploring non-trivial even after you’ve discovered the map for a location. There are also many hidden dungeons, locations, and secrets. On my first play through, I attempted a 100% run (without a guide), going over every area multiple times, and I still missed some content. In my opinion, the low reviews are either from the casual crowd who aren’t used to the difficulty, or fake paid reviews to bash the game. Yes this game is challenging, but I find it is the easiest soulsborne game to date. The difficulty in this game is tuned very well. It is not unfair nor tedious. It doesn’t hold your hand, which most gamers are probably used to, but that is what makes the game feel rewarding. 10/10    … Expand
  50. Sphex
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Love Dark Souls and any soulslike game, Elden Ring is like all of them at once. Definitely recommend to play.
  51. TylerC
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    For anyone who has played a Souls game before and enjoyed it, this is an absolutely massive open world full of adventure, intricate level design, wild boss fights, trippy landscapes, and trademark bizarro storytelling. Absolutely mind-blowing.

    For first-timers: Yes, these games have a learning curve, and admittedly it may not seem so fun the first several hours while you're learning how    For anyone who has played a Souls game before and enjoyed it, this is an absolutely massive open world full of adventure, intricate level design, wild boss fights, trippy landscapes, and trademark bizarro storytelling. Absolutely mind-blowing.

    For first-timers: Yes, these games have a learning curve, and admittedly it may not seem so fun the first several hours while you're learning how to fight. Focus on discovery, pick easier fights, and ease your way in. These games are like learning to drive a manual transmission - it's a pain at first, but once you pass that threshold of learning it becomes so satisfying and fun it's hard to imagine going back to automatic (or to a typical game with button mashing combat and cheesy Hollywood narrative).

    Many of the negative reviews seem to obsess over performance issues but I have played 40 hours and never experienced anything affecting my playthrough. Many others seem to be posting negative user reviews without having played much of the game, possibly as a reaction to all the positive critic reviews. These games aren't for everyone, but if you judge the game by it's artistic merits it really is something special.    … Expand
  52. Rathial
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This has been my favorite game in such a long long time. Honestly the open world + dark souls style is amazing so many things to do. While I have only had the game for a couple days I've already put roughly 40 hours into the game and there still feels like there is a ton left to complete.

    There has been a ton of QOL changes and new additions which makes the game better and arguably    This has been my favorite game in such a long long time. Honestly the open world + dark souls style is amazing so many things to do. While I have only had the game for a couple days I've already put roughly 40 hours into the game and there still feels like there is a ton left to complete.

    There has been a ton of QOL changes and new additions which makes the game better and arguably easier than previous titles. HOWEVER, there is still plenty of amazing, challenging, and fun bosses all over. I don't know the exact number but I'm already about 60 bosses in and while some are basic bosses a lot are really cool.

    I've been playing on a midtier PC that I bought last Black Friday and I haven't had any real issues with the game frame rate or lag. I am only playing on medium settings though because I don't want to nuke my pc since it's really nothing special lol

    While the majority of the game isn't really too difficult there are some bosses that may take a while to beat.

    I'm giving this a 10 simply because I cannot remember the last time I played a game anywhere near this good. I can't say it's a perfect game since I haven't 100% it yet but it truly is amazing.    … Expand
  53. Ballsydude2004
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is massive! everything I could have dreamed of in a souls-like game.
    Is a masterclass game in level design, art direction, music, and exploration in a super intriguing/mysterious world.
    I have never been so immersed before and the exploring is so rewarding, and it is great not to see all the points of interest markers all over the map from other games. On PS5 there is some pop    This game is massive! everything I could have dreamed of in a souls-like game.
    Is a masterclass game in level design, art direction, music, and exploration in a super intriguing/mysterious world.
    I have never been so immersed before and the exploring is so rewarding, and it is great not to see all the points of interest markers all over the map from other games.
    On PS5 there is some pop in and small frame stutters from time to time, but other than that the experience has been peerless.    … Expand
  54. Browncolor
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Ultimate adventure game. Git gud or get filtered.

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  55. Sfafard
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    A Souls game to it's core, with the most breathtaking world design I have ever explored.
  56. topher280392
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Not a game for filthy casusal COD or Fifa boys. If you like any FROM SOFTWARE games then you are in luck. This may have overtaken Dark Souls 1 as my top FS game. The negative reviews are just clowns who can't play the game
  57. ScottyTB
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    One of the Greatest video games I have played since I first played Pong on Atari. Amazing where technology has come in the last couple decades. I really hope this paves the way for companies to continue to push the limits and take the time needed to create amazing titles.

    As a side note.. they should require people to play for a certain time frame before being able to review. All games    One of the Greatest video games I have played since I first played Pong on Atari. Amazing where technology has come in the last couple decades. I really hope this paves the way for companies to continue to push the limits and take the time needed to create amazing titles.

    As a side note.. they should require people to play for a certain time frame before being able to review.
    All games suck in the first hour you play them... generally you need to give at least 5 hours of your time to give an accurate assessment IMO    … Expand
  58. AntwanMantilla
    May 18, 2022
    10
    God tier game. The best FromSoft product to date though certainly not my favorite
  59. huraka13
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Primer comentaré que no sóc un fan de la saga dark souls, he jugat bastants jocs pero mai m'han semblat obres mestres, mai fins ara. Elden ring ha sabut conjugar el millor de la saga i el millor de la llibertat dels móns oberts, no es tracta de que el joc ofereix una quantitat desorbitada de contingut, sinó de com el presenta. Tot en aquest món està cobert de misteri, tot sembla que busquiPrimer comentaré que no sóc un fan de la saga dark souls, he jugat bastants jocs pero mai m'han semblat obres mestres, mai fins ara. Elden ring ha sabut conjugar el millor de la saga i el millor de la llibertat dels móns oberts, no es tracta de que el joc ofereix una quantitat desorbitada de contingut, sinó de com el presenta. Tot en aquest món està cobert de misteri, tot sembla que busqui despertar la teva curiositat, és increïble com aconsegueix mantenir-te donant voltes sense un objectiu clar i que tot i així no decaigui l'interès del jugador en cap moment. La quantitat d'opcions i alternatives per fer front als enemics és inmensa i serà difícil que no trobis un estil de joc en el que et sentis còmode, aquesta és una altre de les millores respecte d'altres entregues, tens mil opcions per adaptar el joc al teu gust, i això pot arribar a ser realment gratificant. Per tots aquells que tinguin por de la dificultat, tinc bones notícies, el joc es exigent, però per primera vegada a la saga, si simplement explores i millores l'equipament i el nivell (cosa que succeïx de manera natural) pots fer front a tots els enemics d'una forma bastant senzilla. Només recomanaría no comprar el joc a qualsevol que no vulgui perdre dos o tres mesos de la seva vida inmers en un mon virtual ;)… Expand
  60. YarHar707
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Unironically the game of the decade.
    It's x10 bigger than the previous Souls games in terms of weapon variety, spell variety, enemy variety, boss variety and sheer size of levels.
    Even if you only count the dungeons and castles, the game is still far bigger.
  61. Cilvyenn
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This is a must have for any Soulsborne fan! This is basically next level Dark Souls in an open world and I can't think of a more perfect combination.
  62. dbzmah
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game I have ever played. From soft really out did themselves. It excedrd every expectation.… Expand
  63. RockyTheCat
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Fromsoftware does it again! They are the best in the industry and deserve all the attention and credit they are receiving. The game is an absolute masterpiece, Miyazaki’s Magnum Opus, beautifully created world enthralling story that seems vague on the surface but gets deeper as you explore and progress through the game and read item descriptions (this has been their model for all theirFromsoftware does it again! They are the best in the industry and deserve all the attention and credit they are receiving. The game is an absolute masterpiece, Miyazaki’s Magnum Opus, beautifully created world enthralling story that seems vague on the surface but gets deeper as you explore and progress through the game and read item descriptions (this has been their model for all their games and it works wonderfully). I’ll expect and accept nothing less than Game Of The Year for this sensational game! It features a gigantic map with over a hundred hours of content in a single play through. Fromsoftware Reigns Supreme and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve been a Fan since discovering them around the time when Dark Souls 1 came out and they have never disappointed me!… Expand
  64. Steyraus
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is as fun and addicing as Bloodbourne, with the exploration and excitment of BOTW..Playstation fanbos can be as salty as they want that it cracked Horizans back, but that doesn't change the fact that this game is a Masterpiece...It's the puzzle piece the Souls games were missing..Grinding is gone, replaced with adventure and exploring..
  65. RevanJJ
    May 14, 2022
    10
    One of my few 10/10 games. It takes the best of these amazing DS/Borne games and perfectly meshes it with a huge open world. Can spend hundreds of hours in this game. I really enjoy this game. I’m amazed that they maintained the challenging aspects while giving us such a huge world.
  66. MohammadHD
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The game every Souls fan and open worlds games fans looking for, a huge map with a lot of bosses, enemies, dungeons and there is something to find and explore in every corner
    Elden Ring is a must to play game without doubts
  67. bromotion
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    GAME OF THE YEAR 2022.
    Need I say much more? This game improves on litterally everything past FromSoft games have been needing. Love it - and the story is the best they’ve done so far!
  68. Rookey
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    I haven't played many games in the past few years. I wasn't motivated though I used to play every day when I was younger.
    But this game makes me looking forward to play again every day, when I am at work. I cant't really tell why, but for me this is the best game in years, even better than witcher 3.
    And kids, don't whine on the graphics. Art style is wonderful. All in all 10/10 points    I haven't played many games in the past few years. I wasn't motivated though I used to play every day when I was younger.
    But this game makes me looking forward to play again every day, when I am at work. I cant't really tell why, but for me this is the best game in years, even better than witcher 3.

    And kids, don't whine on the graphics. Art style is wonderful. All in all 10/10 points in my opinion.    … Expand
  69. Tzelanit
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I'm always the type to laugh off and disregard scores of either 10 or 0 because very few games either are revolutionary instant classics or irredeemable garbage, but after 116 hours of play time (yes, I not only actually played a game before reviewing it, but completed it before I left a review like a sensible human being,) Elden Ring gets a 10.

    I became familiar with the souls formula    I'm always the type to laugh off and disregard scores of either 10 or 0 because very few games either are revolutionary instant classics or irredeemable garbage, but after 116 hours of play time (yes, I not only actually played a game before reviewing it, but completed it before I left a review like a sensible human being,) Elden Ring gets a 10.

    I became familiar with the souls formula back in 1996 while playing King's Field II, and over the years, FromSoft games have become more refined with each subsequent entry. Each game that they've released has provided a great balance of something that feels familiar, but with a little more to consider. There's been a slow, natural evolution in their design principles that have very rarely disappointed. So it's with 26 years of experience with FromSoft's entries that I feel comfortable saying that this comes as close as we've ever seen to these design principles being perfected.

    The leap in approach between each souls game has never been this substantial. Whereas before you had to dedicate yourself to mastering a very specific path through the world, Elden Ring provides an experience where you grow to learn the world on your terms and in the order that you choose. The guiderails are still in place, but you're encouraged to step over them, and the feeling of "what's around the next corner?" is actually somehow exponentially increased with this new open-world design.

    And speaking of open-world games, I typically don't enjoy them because they devolve into henpicky busywork where you're only playing a game to meet a quota, and exploring is typically unrewarding in both an emotional sense, and in a material sense in the way of lacking rewards. In Elden Ring, your time is never wasted if you check around the next bend. The world is large, but it doesn't exist just to create the illusion of scale; there's something to look at or find in every corner that further contributes to the experience.

    A grand majority of the negative reviews that I've seen have been from people who so clearly hate souls games because they're challenging and have been parroting the same talking points for years. "The games are designed so poorly" actually means "I can't fulfill my power fantasy by walking into a room and effortlessly killing 50 enemies" "I have enough stress in my life and I don't need to play a hard game because games are supposed to be fun" actually means "I have too much pride to learn a game on its terms because I should be in full control of the experience." And finally, "these games are so bad" and anything similar to that notion actually means "I've never played any of those games, but people have said that they're hard and that doesn't interest me, and I'm tired of hearing about them because their popularity offends me."

    If you're having a bad day, just read a few of the negative user reviews. You're going to notice a lot of whining children who've clearly never beaten, let alone played a souls game recycling the same handful of hilarious points. I had to take my dog to the vet for surgery today and I was feeling a bit down, but scrolling through these user reviews and seeing "WHAT KIND OF SICK INDIVIDUAL ENJOYS GAMES WITH IMPOSSIBLE DIFFICULTY?" with a 0 scored attached really brightened my day. I've had the time of my life playing Elden Ring, and Miyazaki and the rest of the FromSoft team are laughing all the way to the bank while you drench yourself in your own tears throwing a tantrum.

    Git gud.    … Expand
  70. Teroniss
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Enjoying the game. Has a lot of content and feels slightly overwhelming at times. Right amount of Souls level nonsense to scratch my itch
  71. avi_bbs
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best game ever. Best open world game and best Fromsoft game of all time.
  72. saito200a
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I'm reading the negative reviews, and wondering if (besides performance issues, of which I have none) and asking myself "did this people play the same game I did?". The criticism they do is the opposite of what this game actually is. One review said that the world looked bleak and repetitive. Wow... it is the exact opposite. Maybe they played for just 20 minutes??

    I played for 35 hours.    I'm reading the negative reviews, and wondering if (besides performance issues, of which I have none) and asking myself "did this people play the same game I did?". The criticism they do is the opposite of what this game actually is. One review said that the world looked bleak and repetitive. Wow... it is the exact opposite. Maybe they played for just 20 minutes??

    I played for 35 hours. I didn't even complete 1/3 of the game.

    At every turn I am astonished of how incredible the world looks. Build diversity seems huge. Soloing bosses is actually hard. Boss mechanics are one of the most creative I've seen in any Souls game. Multiplayer is greatly improved compared to past souls games.

    Basically, this is Dark Souls definitive edition and then some more, in a very well executed open world. Every open world area feels utterly distinct. Jeez, I have no idea how anyone can say "every area looks bleak and repetitive". It is striking how distinctive each area is. Maybe they were playing another game and didn't notice.

    Also, area traversal is a puzzle in itself, since there are lots of huge vertical slopes. That prevents one from just rushing through a zone and favors exploration.

    This game is mindbowingly amazing. I would give it an 11 if I could. I've never played anything even remotely close to this in terms of how good it is.

    That doesn't mean everyone would love this game since some people are just not into souls games, might find it too hard or that it takes too much time, or just not into fantasy settings. But then no game is meant to please all the crowds, but rather one specific crowd very well.    … Expand
  73. bf_jeje
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Es increíble todo el mundo creado para este juego. Los gráficos son hermosos. El arte, increíble. El sonido te da una inmersión espectacular. La dificultad es muy alta, pero satisfactoria. 110 horas he jugado, y aún no me canso ❤️. GotY 2022
  74. WhiteDragem
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    No spoiler; review by an IT veteran, who has been playing hardcore RPGs since the eighties (pretty much all we had ‘back then’).

    Important: I am NOT a fan of the ‘SoulsBorne’ style games. When Demon Souls was the PS5 launch title to ‘endure’, I put A LOT of time into that game. and ‘I loved it!’. We could argue some notion of ‘stockholm syndrome’, but this wasn’t the case… The    No spoiler; review by an IT veteran, who has been playing hardcore RPGs since the eighties (pretty much all we had ‘back then’).

    Important: I am NOT a fan of the ‘SoulsBorne’ style games.

    When Demon Souls was the PS5 launch title to ‘endure’, I put A LOT of time into that game.
    and ‘I loved it!’.
    We could argue some notion of ‘stockholm syndrome’, but this wasn’t the case…
    The game showed that the project had been a labour of love, with design elements that had been clearly thought about for a ‘very long time’. Everything from level layout to world interaction and ‘gradual introduction’ of certain mechanics and gameplay aspects; this was, quite simply, RPG gaming perfection.
    Truly it was the best action “D&D” game ever built (and yes, I played Dark Horizon on consoles etc)..
    The amount of times I wanted to get my players handbooks down from the shelf (and actually did!) to check certain ‘rules’, this game had VERY DEEP RPG mechanics and didn’t spell ANY OF THEM out to the players.
    Demon Souls was a game that rewarded learning the world, learning the lore, and learning the underlying game play mechanics. (like just about no other RPG has made us do, sans one title in the nineties by Microprose, or a modern ‘built for the masses’ RPG like Divinity:OS.. which isn’t an ‘arcade’ fun factor game.. ).

    If Demon Souls was the perfect ‘action’ version of an RPG, like in ways that Dungeon Master (1980s) had over Might and Magic (turn based), when this genre started to benefit from the ‘power of computing’; Demon Souls took it to the next level.
    The lack of ‘hand holding’ was what many gamers probably craved, and few titles would risk their huge investment to deliver to a ‘niche’ market.
    My only gripe with Demon Souls was ‘one of love’; quite simply - I prefer open world games (when done right).. Now, from a story telling perspective, a linear game has clear advantages, and generally proves a ‘tighter experience for that’, but Demon Souls could only have been improved with potentially ‘more interaction’ (NPCs) and a freedom to just ‘live the world’.

    So, what happens when the designer of Demon Souls gets to build an open world variant?
    Gaming perfection! (for a niche group!!)

    Just like Returnal was the perfect Rogue game (done with a big budget, and pushing ‘cutting edge hardware’), Elden Ring is the perfect HARDCORE RPG game.

    Except it isn’t perfect:
    As someone who has been a professional playtester, who understands IT hardware and software intimately, and who optimises everything to within an inch of its’ life; Elden Ring is lacking what some might demand from a console title (locked framerate, and perfect frametime).
    Note I am playing this game from day one, and at the time of writing this there are a ‘few updates’ and ‘more inbound’ (with some niggles acknowledged by the team and the end users)..
    They did make some odd choices, like using the early z-cull nature of the PS5 customised video chip (that would naturally smash the Xbox platform for an open world title with vegetation in terms of framerates), and they opted to run the game at higher resolution than the competitor platform, likely so as to not get the ire of the Xbox crowd trying to hold on to the notion that their uncustomised (standard PC architecture parts) should somehow be a theoretical ‘improved performance’. (this just isn’t so, and is hard to pull off even for first party studios, even focusing on ‘just one platform’ -unless intentionally GIMPing (Get In Mediocre Performance) software by making design choices that will play poorly on the other companies hardware (we are seeing this a fair bit, and will see it a lot more in the future!!)); so the designers just upped the resolution so as to not have the ‘lesser system’ delivering vastly better framerates ALL THE TIME. (later patches will no doubt deliver a much better balance, and possibly ray tracing and a smooth 30 fps experience).
    We know the game can do smooth 60fps (ps4 pro version of the code on the PS5)
    So presently I will not hold back the score of a niche RPG due to performance niggles with an OPEN WORLD RPG.

    Yes; Forza and Horizon Forbidden West both run ‘better’ (neophytes can argue); but the reality is those games are built by first party studios, knowing the capabilities of the hardware intimately, and have squeezed ‘suspension of disbelief’ to pefection. HZD uses 6 time of day cycles to save CPU render budget, vs the realtime lighting in this game..
    Destructable objects are heavy hitters and is why killzone Mercenary on a 5 watt PSita looks ‘like’ battlefield on a high end PC. (easier to do, suspends disbelief)

    This game pushes (niche/hardcore) RPGs forward and is a high watermark for gameplay and immersive world ‘fun’    … Expand
  75. raiden5
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The game is perfect, the sense of exploration and lost is great, the feeling of danger and lonely, the mystery and the very deep combat mechanics...all is so simple and so... magical. The powerful boss and the feeling you must be stronger and stronger to make it is so excite. Thanks From software, your games is always so special and different, stay on that way. Stay close with your fansThe game is perfect, the sense of exploration and lost is great, the feeling of danger and lonely, the mystery and the very deep combat mechanics...all is so simple and so... magical. The powerful boss and the feeling you must be stronger and stronger to make it is so excite. Thanks From software, your games is always so special and different, stay on that way. Stay close with your fans and close your ears to all others.… Expand
  76. balnog
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Possibly the best game I have ever played, 70 hours in and I continue to be stunned.
  77. xeenis
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The definition of a Masterpiece game. An endless world with the best story telling of all souls game
  78. newb
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I have played every major souls game since demon souls and I can say without a shadow of doubt this is the best. Even after I got hit by the save data wipe bug and lost over 12 hrs of progress and I'll still give this a 10. The combat, exploration, enemy variety, story, music, puzzles, ect ect are all fantastic. Elden ring just raised the bar.
  79. nessie404
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    I tried this game on PC. I couldn't play it because of horrible performance issues and no ultrawide support (it's 2022 FFS).

    However, that being said - I didn't want to wait for patches (which may or may not happen) to play this game so I sucked it up; bought a PS5, and went to town. Best decision I've made in quite some time - I was very much looking at putting down video games for    I tried this game on PC. I couldn't play it because of horrible performance issues and no ultrawide support (it's 2022 FFS).

    However, that being said - I didn't want to wait for patches (which may or may not happen) to play this game so I sucked it up; bought a PS5, and went to town.

    Best decision I've made in quite some time - I was very much looking at putting down video games for a more casual experience potentially looking at chilling out with borderline basic games like The Last of Us. The best way of describing it was complete gaming fatigue, too many games are filled with overbearing HUDs, hand-holding and damn micro-transactions. The practices of the industry are shameful and honestly make me want to quit playing games altogether.

    That being said. If there's an 'Elden Ring' of games every couple of years. I'll be sticking around. The last game I can comfortably say I enjoyed this much was Breath of The Wild.    … Expand
  80. arctiv_mvnkey
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    So glad i got to be born in a time to experience this masterpiece, makes all the bad stuff going on around the worth truly bare-able. Although FromSoft had had a good track record, i was low key afraid that it would not live up to the hype due to the sheer amount of hype surrounding it, but FromSoft knocked it out of the park and more yet again with this one.
  81. Clerville
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    I think that everyone is entitled to their opinion, but when reviewing a game you shouldn’t rate a game extremely low just because it wasn’t your cup of tea or it was too difficult. This game achieves SO much on so many fronts, and the love and care that went into making the game is SO apparent from the moment you step out into Elden Rings’ expansive, giant, monumental, unfathomable world.I think that everyone is entitled to their opinion, but when reviewing a game you shouldn’t rate a game extremely low just because it wasn’t your cup of tea or it was too difficult. This game achieves SO much on so many fronts, and the love and care that went into making the game is SO apparent from the moment you step out into Elden Rings’ expansive, giant, monumental, unfathomable world. Yes, this may not be your type of game, but that doesn't mean it is a bad game or that you should rate it low. I believe this game is a monumental achievement in gaming and ON TOP OF THAT I enjoy every single little thing about it. Put both those things together and you have a 10/10 game from me. Can't wait to stop writing this and go back to playing.… Expand
  82. david27
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    La obra maestra de from software simplemente espectacular un mundo lleno de vida donde la exploración y los retos no tienen fin
  83. OdoubleP
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The greatest souls-like of all time created by the creators of the soul-like genre, who could’ve guessed? If you don’t like souls-like games, then no this game is not for you. However the rest of us? We’re eating good right now! What a game. I know PC players are having optimisation problems which I’m sure FS will address asap. However on the PS5, despite what you’ve heard, the only issuesThe greatest souls-like of all time created by the creators of the soul-like genre, who could’ve guessed? If you don’t like souls-like games, then no this game is not for you. However the rest of us? We’re eating good right now! What a game. I know PC players are having optimisation problems which I’m sure FS will address asap. However on the PS5, despite what you’ve heard, the only issues I’ve had after 20+ hours of gameplay is minor frame rate drops… and I do mean MINOR! I’ve had more technical issues with Horizon: Forbidden West (another incredible game btw) than I have with this game. Once again, incredible game. 10/10… Expand
  84. lflamarion
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Best Souls game ever!!!! The open world idea worked really well. Good job fromsoftware!!!!
  85. superunknown
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    FOR ALL YOU HATERS!! THE GAME WILL DEFINITELY BE GOTY AND PROBABLY GOAT SO GET READY TO GET SOME PAIN TABLET TO CURE YOU TUMMY IT'S GONNA KEEP HURTING VERY BADLY FOR A LONG WHILE
    Stop saying that the game as no story or it's too hard.
    The story and lore is there, you need to understand and unfold the story. FromSofware is famous for challenging game so stop complaining or stop trying if    FOR ALL YOU HATERS!! THE GAME WILL DEFINITELY BE GOTY AND PROBABLY GOAT SO GET READY TO GET SOME PAIN TABLET TO CURE YOU TUMMY IT'S GONNA KEEP HURTING VERY BADLY FOR A LONG WHILE
    Stop saying that the game as no story or it's too hard.
    The story and lore is there, you need to understand and unfold the story. FromSofware is famous for challenging game so stop complaining or stop trying if you don't like difficult games.
    This game is for people who's sick of open world with ? ! and crap like that on open world maps.
    If you don't get it keep playing call of of duty and assassin creed ( I did like Odyssey)where they dumbly take you by the end and explain you what to do.    … Expand
  86. Brannon44
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    Almost on par with Bloodborne. My only issue is that it feels a bit overstuffed, and the re-used boss designs can add to this feeling. Still a pretty perfect game and have a hard time giving it anything but a 10 regardless.
  87. KappaNoKyojin
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game combines the best things from Dark souls and Sekiro, it's more accessible but still very hard.
  88. sas647
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Don't trust the user score, some no lifes review bombed this game. it's a masterpiece, one of the greatest games ever made. Absolutely worth a playthrough, on any platform you choose.
  89. Otacon_
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    It's breath of the ring. What more could you possibly want? Absolute masterpiece.
  90. guiletheguiles
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is an astonishing milestone in gaming. Just like Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Sekiro before it. That's pretty much it and nothing else needs to be said, honestly.

    The game isn't perfect, clearly, but it's very hard not to give it the full score, since it managed to fully swallow my life for around 200 hours. It basically made me stop looking at any other game and even threw me    Elden Ring is an astonishing milestone in gaming. Just like Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Sekiro before it. That's pretty much it and nothing else needs to be said, honestly.

    The game isn't perfect, clearly, but it's very hard not to give it the full score, since it managed to fully swallow my life for around 200 hours. It basically made me stop looking at any other game and even threw me back to finish past From Software titles once again.

    The graphics and art design is beyond beautiful. The lands between urges you to explore its caves, castles, mountains, underground cities and every other nook and cranny that you can (and sometimes can't) gaze your eyes upon.

    Combat system is Dark Souls perfected. Everything works and flows perfectly. It's basically hitbox porn, with great movement freedom and room for improvisation. Every build is viable and the game wants you to try whatever you feel like. And it's not just the jumping that makes a difference. It's your horse and its precise movements, it's your weapon skills, your sorceries and encantations, it's the enemies, your equipment... everything!

    Exploration is basically the name of the game here and there are TONS of things for you to venture yourself in at the open world of the Lands Between. It's incredible. I grew tired of open world games, but Elden Ring brought something different to the table. And it's not even anything new, it's just... tasty to relish in.
    The map is seriously huge and, on top of the "base quest", you can uncover hidden cities, tombs and many other places that WILL MAKE you keep seeking more. It's addictive and quite marvelous to experience.

    The lore, in my opinion, is probably the highest peak of the whole package. It's insanely well written (and well voiced) and each puzzle piece fits as you progress through the main story and sidequests. NPCs are memorable, discoveries are rewarding, optional bosses and areas are perfect and the whole story is just highly compeling. George Martin and Miyazaki did a wonderful job of creating this sprawling dark world, filled with mysteries and conundrums to feast upon during your gameplay.

    It all feels too good to be true, right? And sort of is, but Elden Rings' cracks start to become more visible as you lenghten your visit in this forsaken land.
    The biggest problem I've come accross has to be the repetition of assets. I did have a lot of fun prowling through catacombs and open areas, but by the time I reached the Mountaintop Of the Giants, it started to get to me. And the bosses. One of Sekiro's biggest flaws, for me, was the amount of repeat bosses, even if it made sense in the story. With Elden Ring, this problem is enhanced due to its open world nature. I grew weary of fighting the same bosses over and over, even right towards the end of my journey. I know that these types of things are normal, but it kinds hurt the experience a bit. Not to mention how unbalanced some of them are.

    Other problems include how the game kinda requires you to summon spirits, some places look the same, the lack of that classic intertwined level design that From's known for, uncalled for difficulty spikes in weird places, among other things.

    Again, these flaws were clear, but truly harmless, when you take everything you go through in into consideration.
    Elden Ring is a true masterpiece and there's no other way around it. Hard not to recommend it, especially if you are a fan of Soulsborne or open world games.

    But it makes me wonder: where will the team go after achieving such a high level?
    Only time will tell, but I can't wait to see what's next.    … Expand
  91. TehGambler
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The Game is much better than the User Reviews. The Open World is not empty there are enemys and neutral creatures like turtles, pigs, birds, deers... and much caves and secrets to find. The Combat System is the best out there like all Souls Games.
  92. FistfulOfRupees
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    To call it the best game ever made feels like an understatement, it's near perfect game design. Between this and Bloodborne From Software hold the 1 and 2 spots of best games of all time!
  93. Aleshin
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    The wait of years has been totally rewarded, Elden ring is a masterpiece. I hope all developers can get some inspiration on how to create an interesting and never dull ow.
  94. Reptilian
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Such a great game! Big and full of open world awaits for you! I can highly recommend
  95. jazielht
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Dark souls 3 but open world, the rune economy could be better but still 10/10
  96. Wuggle
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    As an older player (the big 50) who has put countless hours into Demon Souls, Darks Souls Remastered and Dark Souls 3 and who considers Dark Souls 3 to be my favourite game of all time I have to say after about 20 hours into Elden Ring that this game is highly likely to claim the throne from Dark Souls 3. I appreciate if you are not into the Souls series as much as me you may want to comeAs an older player (the big 50) who has put countless hours into Demon Souls, Darks Souls Remastered and Dark Souls 3 and who considers Dark Souls 3 to be my favourite game of all time I have to say after about 20 hours into Elden Ring that this game is highly likely to claim the throne from Dark Souls 3. I appreciate if you are not into the Souls series as much as me you may want to come on here and give it a negative review especially if you are new to having a game not hold your hand and funnel you down a map full of quests in a logical order. This game expects you to be brave, explore, die (many times) and learn. It is not a game for some but, unlike being burnt by professional reviewers in the past for games such as Cyberpunk I can confirm they are spot on with their reviews for Elden Ring. This is a game changer for the Souls series and my definite GOTY unless I get blindsided by something else truly amazing though I highly doubt that is likely to happen. Anyway, a perfect 10 from me and just ignore the haters who probably played for a few hours and dismissed the game because the systems are purposely not as intuitive as mainstream games and they got their asses beaten before rage quitting. The only negatives are perhaps the frame rate issues I experienced on PC but on the console, I'm very happy with it and I'm sure there will still be patches there in time. Certainly no major bugs like other open world games on release.... I think FromSoftware have released an amazing well polished product that I'm sure will only get better with time... other developers should take note!… Expand
  97. edenzero
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Literally every single streamer says this game is so good, critic say it as well, the only haters that you find are those which dont know how to play a proper well done challenging game so they send their heads into enemies like np or cant think in a way for defeat an enemy other than just press attack plus the ones suffered fps drop or technical issue...very dumb delusional people

    The    Literally every single streamer says this game is so good, critic say it as well, the only haters that you find are those which dont know how to play a proper well done challenging game so they send their heads into enemies like np or cant think in a way for defeat an enemy other than just press attack plus the ones suffered fps drop or technical issue...very dumb delusional people

    The hype lived for it, this game looks like a BotW or RDR2 (for mention good open world games )but in real harder mode

    It has a really good story which isnt spoonfed to you, you literally have to talk to NPCs or read item descriptions for get the info, the art is amazing the first thing you will see when start is that big golden tree which will just make you want to take a good picture, gameplay gives you freedom to walk to almost whatever place you want some places must be opened with stuff you must find or defeat but you have the freedom of when, combat is really solid the hitbox is amazing if the enemy is big and use a sword hit and you being in front it wont hit you because the sword might slice above your head insteand of your head or body, design is great it really makes you want to wander around and find stuff for lore or fun, its really a masterpiece indeed, its really solid UNLESS you are the kind of those guys which ''hate souls games alike because you just play shooters or ez mode games where dying is the harder thing to accomplish in the game'' or if sadly will suffer from FPS drop in your PC, you will love this game

    You wont find any other ''excuse'' to hate it, best game in so long definately GOTY    … Expand
  98. 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.
  99. mikethatguy
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    I'm 90 hours in. And I can't stop thinking about this game. The amazing places we get to see, the amounts of different fights, the insane amounts of possible gamestyles/builds, the exploration, oh my god. This game made me gasp so many times... So far...! Also kinda Made me rage quit several times. Had to do some meditation and get back to it. Praise the fingers.
  100. TheBrownWeiner
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls & Skyrim had a lovechild after a wild night, and Elden Ring was born.
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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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