Elden Ring

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. Theflipside07
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Elden rings re-playability, difficulty, scenery, and gameplay are defintly worthy of a greatest of all time pick, however, a few aspects, like bad target lock on, unfair enemy attacks(godskins fireballs are the most obvious), and a few other inconveniences are things i wish were ironed out in a patch or game release. but overall it is a must play, and has many features top make the gameElden rings re-playability, difficulty, scenery, and gameplay are defintly worthy of a greatest of all time pick, however, a few aspects, like bad target lock on, unfair enemy attacks(godskins fireballs are the most obvious), and a few other inconveniences are things i wish were ironed out in a patch or game release. but overall it is a must play, and has many features top make the game easier if you struggle with its difficulty.… Expand
  2. FangRu
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Great game that has done everything really great. Music, gameplay, story, open world, everything is just simply 10/10. The only thing that bothered me is that I prefer linear direction for FS games. There are so many bosses and you really can miss much because its so vast open world but without clear story (which is normal for FS games) that better works for linear aproach but that justGreat game that has done everything really great. Music, gameplay, story, open world, everything is just simply 10/10. The only thing that bothered me is that I prefer linear direction for FS games. There are so many bosses and you really can miss much because its so vast open world but without clear story (which is normal for FS games) that better works for linear aproach but that just subjective. Music is fantastic. Gameplay smooth. And open world is very immersive and you can easily lost hundreds hours in it. Anyway this is masterpiece!… Expand
  3. Crowolff
    Jul 17, 2023
    7
    this game is good I like that but ...everything is very repetitive from dungeon to bosses and everything And it's boring are they going to open world crap bcz casuals this is nothing new or unique just dark souls 4 open world ..overhyped and overrated
  4. Mhman
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    Elden Ring is an open-world masterpiece that combines FromSoftware's signature gameplay with a unique twist. The combat is fast-paced and challenging, with a wide variety of weapons and abilities. The storyline is captivating with a deep and complex lore. The visuals are stunning, with breathtaking landscapes and detailed character designs. The game offers a vast and diverse landscape toElden Ring is an open-world masterpiece that combines FromSoftware's signature gameplay with a unique twist. The combat is fast-paced and challenging, with a wide variety of weapons and abilities. The storyline is captivating with a deep and complex lore. The visuals are stunning, with breathtaking landscapes and detailed character designs. The game offers a vast and diverse landscape to explore, from towering mountains to dark dungeons. Overall, Elden Ring is a must-play game for fans of the action RPG genre.… Expand
  5. Jaidenbrkl1
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    My first “Souls” game after Demon’s Souls and Bloodborne, and man it was definitely WORTH the wait to play it for a whole year with amazing gameplay, an incredible open world, INCREDIBLE graphics and overall while it is the definitive game of 2022, this and God of War are the ultimate experiences of 2022 that you must play.
  6. Isteffy
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    "Exceeded the hype but not without faults"

    Watching a lot of user reviews here, shockingly giving this a 7.9, I can see that the negative reviews fall into two different camps; the people who thought this game was too hard and rated it poorly for that by either blaming themselves or the game, and salty DS fans who are so angry that this isn't DS 4. Both of these types of reviews should    "Exceeded the hype but not without faults"

    Watching a lot of user reviews here, shockingly giving this a 7.9, I can see that the negative reviews fall into two different camps; the people who thought this game was too hard and rated it poorly for that by either blaming themselves or the game, and salty DS fans who are so angry that this isn't DS 4. Both of these types of reviews should be ignored.

    This game is a bit like my previous profession software engineering; you have a task that must be completed and whether not it is difficult or not entirely depends on how you utilize the tools at your disposal. The reviewers who thought this game was too hard often did not properly utilize their tools or built their character, like software, on a poor foundation which led to poor scalability, making their life more and more difficult as the game progressed.

    This has been one of the best gaming experiences of my life. I have not been addicted to a game like this since I was a child. The world itself is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen with secrets behind every corner. The game has over 77 unique and epic bosses and even 60 hours in, I have not seen the game get sloppy like I did in, say, the last chapter of Divinity 2.

    Being an open world, the game gives you multiple ways to tackle a single task allowing for a huge diversity of builds and playstyles. The sheer amount of weapons, weapon abilities, and spells are jaw dropping.

    Hats off.    … Expand
  7. amwazdraws
    Jul 10, 2023
    7
    I really love Fromsoftware and I loved Elden Ring and platinumed it, but this game has some issues. The game is just way too big. I would have prefered a smaller game with good and unique bosses, instead of forgettable minibosses scattered all around the game, placed at the end of the dungeons and mines.
    The bosses in the Late Game are not good and it doesn't feel satisfying to defeat    I really love Fromsoftware and I loved Elden Ring and platinumed it, but this game has some issues. The game is just way too big. I would have prefered a smaller game with good and unique bosses, instead of forgettable minibosses scattered all around the game, placed at the end of the dungeons and mines.
    The bosses in the Late Game are not good and it doesn't feel satisfying to defeat them. Malenia is one of the worst bosses Fromsoftwarte designed. Only a few bosses come close to the quality of the Dark Souls III bosses (Mogh, Placidusax, Rykard...).
    The design of the Legacy Dungeons is a bit weird. Why not just stick with the more linear design of the levels like in the Dark Souls games?
    I mostly enjoyed the startings areas.
    Can't wait for the Expansion and I hope they will improve on the boss quality.    … Expand
  8. dr-kenobi
    Jul 10, 2023
    6
    Доволі overrated, як на мене. При зачистці всіх однотипних нудних дандженів (а як можна очікувати іншого від людей, які грали в соулси), боси тривіалізуються просто до рівня кежуал (навіть без спіріт саммонів, з ними це просто імба). Зрозуміло що це робить тайтл більш accessible для загалу й відповідно він принесе більше кеша, але все ж тоді варто зберегти якийсь баланс для досвідченихДоволі overrated, як на мене. При зачистці всіх однотипних нудних дандженів (а як можна очікувати іншого від людей, які грали в соулси), боси тривіалізуються просто до рівня кежуал (навіть без спіріт саммонів, з ними це просто імба). Зрозуміло що це робить тайтл більш accessible для загалу й відповідно він принесе більше кеша, але все ж тоді варто зберегти якийсь баланс для досвідчених соулс-геймерів, інакше просто виходить класична ґрайнд-бігалка і вся магія соулсборну помирає в зародку. Не варто було й Мартіну віддавати лор, те в чому Міядзакі і команда завжди були дуже сильні. Тепер замість Неймлес Кінга, Лорда Ґвіна, Лотріка, Орфана й інших феноменальних босів, отримали 5 версій Ґодфрі, Ґодріка, Ґідеона, Марґіта, Морґота, Ранні, Рінні, Ренні, Мезим й купу інших імен згенерованих рандомайзером (як власне Мартін завжди робить для свого фентезі і не приховує цього). Істинно гру року варто було віддавати Богу. Єдине, що дійсно заслуговує поваги в цьому тайтлі це левел дизайн (лише не дандженів), те що в білд світу вкладено тони годин кранчів дуже і дуже помітно, але на жаль цього не достатньо, щоб бути досконалою грою.… Expand
  9. NEO-OUTSIDER
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is the definitive experience of a souls-like game. You can play hours non stop by is addicting formula.

    Pros: The combat is very diverse, each build feels different and also great. The story/ lore is very rich and keeps the essence in which the world tells you the story. The games motives you to explore every area and you are heavily rewarded with great weapons or by    Elden Ring is the definitive experience of a souls-like game. You can play hours non stop by is addicting formula.

    Pros: The combat is very diverse, each build feels different and also great.

    The story/ lore is very rich and keeps the essence in which the world tells you the story.

    The games motives you to explore every area and you are heavily rewarded with great weapons or by finding new characters which contributes to lore.

    The art design compensates the graphics making it a great visual experience
    Bosses are well designed artistically and they also delivered great combat experience.

    The best aspect that it solves are the checkpoints that are near the boss fights, different from dark souls that you need to restart from a bonfire that was not near the boss fight.

    Cons:
    The game has not the best graphics.

    You can get lost some times so you should look to a guide even though is not necessary.

    Technical issues( i mean how the game was designed), like the fall damage of the horse, how can easily can be quests be lost frustrates me, etc, Even though you get used to it.    … Expand
  10. TriaLExotic69
    Jul 9, 2023
    0
    Combat feels clunky and unfinished. Graphics are great but the combat system ruins the game
  11. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    6
    Superb game and visuals but difficult to me to play thats why i dont want to play this agian
  12. CharlieLoGamer
    Jul 6, 2023
    0
    Boring in my opinion, all you do in this game is ride around and kills enemies constantly. Game is shockingly hard and probably wasted so much time that I regreted playing this game
  13. lordalaric
    Jul 5, 2023
    0
    As long-time FromSoft fan, I can safely say this game is good. Not great, not a masterpiece in any sense but definitely good. The game for some reason is open world, meaning there are vast expanses of empty land for naught to do but traipse through and kill mobs of enemies.

    The art direction is brilliant, the music is also amazing but sadly this game sorely lacks that hopeless (Dark    As long-time FromSoft fan, I can safely say this game is good. Not great, not a masterpiece in any sense but definitely good. The game for some reason is open world, meaning there are vast expanses of empty land for naught to do but traipse through and kill mobs of enemies.

    The art direction is brilliant, the music is also amazing but sadly this game sorely lacks that hopeless (Dark Souls 1), Melancholic (DS 2 ) or apocalyptic(DS 3) atmosphere that make FromSoft titles stand out.

    I sunk 60 hours into the game and once I realized that the game simply does not respect my time I had to cut my losses and move on.    … Expand
  14. hazukimio
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is more of a work of art to me than a game. In map design, combat system, effect of the performance, and artistic style, Elden Ring deserves the title of the game of the year. Although many rookies will be discouraged by its extreme difficulty and relatively insufficient guidance, by overcoming it, there will be an endless sense of accomplishment waiting for them.

    “Though the    Elden Ring is more of a work of art to me than a game. In map design, combat system, effect of the performance, and artistic style, Elden Ring deserves the title of the game of the year. Although many rookies will be discouraged by its extreme difficulty and relatively insufficient guidance, by overcoming it, there will be an endless sense of accomplishment waiting for them.

    “Though the path be broken and uncertain, claim your place as Elden Lord.”    … Expand
  15. WeAllEffed
    Jul 4, 2023
    2
    This is nothing but a “Push Button at Exact Moment or Die” game. This is all you’ll be doing from hour 1 to hour 100+. That’s all this game has to offer. You lizard-brain skitter through it. Difficulty is nothing special, same enemy double standards seen in every game. Damage sponge enemies vs 2-3 hits = dead. Homing attacks and projectiles with massive hit boxes vs your lame limited moveThis is nothing but a “Push Button at Exact Moment or Die” game. This is all you’ll be doing from hour 1 to hour 100+. That’s all this game has to offer. You lizard-brain skitter through it. Difficulty is nothing special, same enemy double standards seen in every game. Damage sponge enemies vs 2-3 hits = dead. Homing attacks and projectiles with massive hit boxes vs your lame limited move set. Hardcore gaming has become a joke.

    Developers and publishers would rather reskin, repackage, and crank out what was successful before then dare try to innovate. And that sums up AAA games for over a decade.    … Expand
  16. Babajaga88
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Truly masterpiece with few minimal issue, imho. Best OW with RDR2 and Zelda TotK
  17. Tunmer
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Eldin Ring is best game I've played.

    Best visual desıng. Best combat mechanics. Really good open world. Really good hit feedback. And finally a souls classic best bosses with bad camera angle. i played over 50 hour and This game didn't waste even a minute of my time, some people say optimization is bad but I got stable 60 Fps on 2K with Rtx 3060. Overall 9,7/10 Yes this is    Eldin Ring is best game I've played.

    Best visual desıng.
    Best combat mechanics.
    Really good open world.
    Really good hit feedback.
    And finally a souls classic best bosses with bad camera angle.

    i played over 50 hour and This game didn't waste even a minute of my time, some people say optimization is bad but I got stable 60 Fps on 2K with Rtx 3060.

    Overall 9,7/10
    Yes this is MASTERPIECE    … Expand
  18. mitsarakos
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    THIS IS A MASTERPIECE !! A mast have game.I can't decide if the better game I ever played is this, or the lou1. A beautiful perfect game!!
  19. YouKnowWho2020
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    It is the greatest game ever made. That's about all I have to say; about that.
  20. YZDSA
    Jun 30, 2023
    7
    Still the souls games are weak from the narrative telling factor.. the world are fantastic however the game its not for all the gamers.. its too hard.. nice to try but its not a fun experience for the beginners
  21. Mertcanius
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This game is the most beautiful peace of technical **** ive ever interacted with
  22. HoorayLiu
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    身為資深玩家的我從來沒有如此迷過一款遊戲，無與倫比
  23. HBmilkar
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    gud game (sorry for lack of effort spent hours on review but it got deleted while being made)
  24. CLaNLoRrD
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is easily one of the best and most memorable games I've ever played. Fromsoft managed to polish and combine almost every good part of their previous titles, and make it work in an open world formula. The game is huge and filled with a lots of quality content. The art style is beautiful, many unique areas, great boss encounters with banger soundtracks. The exploration is reallyElden Ring is easily one of the best and most memorable games I've ever played. Fromsoft managed to polish and combine almost every good part of their previous titles, and make it work in an open world formula. The game is huge and filled with a lots of quality content. The art style is beautiful, many unique areas, great boss encounters with banger soundtracks. The exploration is really rewarding and fun, and even after 100+ hours I still felt invested and wanted more and more. As a big fan of the Soulslike genre, this game made me fell in love with video games once again.… Expand
  25. kadin343
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Rewarding combat and best art. One of the best worlds in gaming hands down!!
  26. TheBigTicket
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Its everything that made Dark Souls great improved and put in the best open world Ive ever explored.

    I think some of the lategame bosses and areas are not super well designed but the Elden Ring experience was truly unique and I have finished it 7 times.
  27. tonberry_ftw
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Wasn't a big fan of souls series, but this game was super fun to play. Amazing game.
  28. drseven
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I'm not very good at playing souls-like games. I think that this fact has been key to being able to enjoy this game to the fullest. After 140 hours of playing and having completed it 100%, it has been one of the most immersive experiences I've tried. At the beginning I was dying constantly and I was forced to use all the tools that the game gave, finally I was able to improve and end upI'm not very good at playing souls-like games. I think that this fact has been key to being able to enjoy this game to the fullest. After 140 hours of playing and having completed it 100%, it has been one of the most immersive experiences I've tried. At the beginning I was dying constantly and I was forced to use all the tools that the game gave, finally I was able to improve and end up dominating the game.

    Despite being an unbeatable experience, the final stretch of the game is unnecessarily long and less inspired than the opening part.    … Expand
  29. KPS5
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Every single fromsoftware game is epic. I liked Elden ring. It’s a bit long however with crap games going out these days, it is not difficult to make an above average game.
  30. Hamed_zlgr
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Best game I've played ever. Masterpiece.

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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 86
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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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