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. JHood618
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. I’ve played each and every Fromsoftware game since Demon’s Souls ever since I broke through the difficultly barrier and it all finally clicked with Bloodborne. It turned into a massive addiction. I have since played all of them over and over again. I have essentially exclusively played Fromsoftware games since 2015. I’ll continue to do the same. This game isAbsolute masterpiece. I’ve played each and every Fromsoftware game since Demon’s Souls ever since I broke through the difficultly barrier and it all finally clicked with Bloodborne. It turned into a massive addiction. I have since played all of them over and over again. I have essentially exclusively played Fromsoftware games since 2015. I’ll continue to do the same. This game is incredible. It is the pinnacle of souls. This makes the prior six games look like trials. They took every great piece of every game they made it put it into one. It doesn’t just feel like Dark Souls III or Sekiro. It feels like Elden Ring.

    Congratulations Fromsoftware. You have created an absolute masterpiece that continues to subvert my expectations with each passing day I have with this game. I never want it to end.

    Fromsoftware fan or not, give this a try. It might not be for you but if it is; it is truly something special. I will be playing this for years. Don’t mind the negative reviews from people who don’t have the patience for the difficulty and/or have the unrealistic expectation for a massive triple A game to run flawlessly on day one. That just doesn’t happen. Frankly, it runs beautifully for the scope and scale we are dealing with. It will obviously be patched up in the future. Whatever technical issues I may have noticed didn’t once take away from the grand experience I was having.    … Expand
  2. Yaozza
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    So I have had a colossal amount of fun with this game and went on here to read what others are saying and boy was I surprised, until I read the reviews. They have fundamentally misunderstood what this game is, and isn't. And some complaints are just petty.

    Most of the negative reviews seem to not understand the well established formula that FromSoftware games have had for 15 years. Why    So I have had a colossal amount of fun with this game and went on here to read what others are saying and boy was I surprised, until I read the reviews. They have fundamentally misunderstood what this game is, and isn't. And some complaints are just petty.

    Most of the negative reviews seem to not understand the well established formula that FromSoftware games have had for 15 years. Why would they change it now?

    No the game doesn't have a quest-log. For me this adds to the immersion and my curiosity. How do I reach that tower? Where did that NPC say he was going next? This is also a formula that FromSoftware has worked with since Demon's souls and harkens back to RPG:s and adventure games from the 1990:s so I don't understand the outrage.

    The game can be hard, yes, but why should all games be for all people? I don't particularly like Naughty dogs games but if you do then more power to you. I'm not gonna write a review on Uncharted saying I wish it had enormous swords instead of guns and rate it 0. That would be dumb. I understand that those games are not for me.

    There most certainly is a story. Again, this storytelling technique might not be for everyone but it has worked for FromSoftware for a long time and I for one quite like it. Why do people think they would then release a linear cinematic experience when that is not the kind of game they make. This honestly baffles me.

    This is already my favorite game of the last few years and on my top ten. And I'm not even close to done with it. There's so much to explore, bosses to kill and upgrades to get. It has given me a sense of childlike wonder like no other game has for ages.

    It does have some performance issues but I haven't encountered any game breaking or lasting issues on PS5. I'm also sure that the frame rate issues are gonna get patched out in a matter of weeks.

    This game is huge and is getting bigger with every stone I turn. I accidentally found a huge hidden city with two boss fights in it. I was in that moment awestruck by the sheer scale of this game. In my opinion, if you like RPG/adventure games and is OK with dying as a game mechanic, this game is a must play and for me the experience is a 10/10.

    Sorry for the long post. I got so confused by the reviews I had to write down my thoughts.    … Expand
  3. Ankiboy
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Todos os Souls games lançados até este dia, fazem com que este Elden Ring seja épico, maior, mais bonito e melhor!
  4. Hyph
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Quite possibly the best video game ever created.

    It majestic....a hybrid sandbox of high fantasy and horror. I originally played DS3 after my roommate forced me to play. He would knock on my door every day and ask me to play but I had heard "souls games hard." Eventually I played and one late night alone in the irithyll dungeon the game clicked and made sense. Ever since then I have    Quite possibly the best video game ever created.

    It majestic....a hybrid sandbox of high fantasy and horror.

    I originally played DS3 after my roommate forced me to play. He would knock on my door every day and ask me to play but I had heard "souls games hard." Eventually I played and one late night alone in the irithyll dungeon the game clicked and made sense. Ever since then I have played every one...DS1/2/BB/Sekiro.

    Elden Ring is a stunning combination of all of those games put into one.

    It takes heavy influence from games like Shadow of the Colossus & Breath of The Wild.

    The atmosphere & mood is the defining factor here. You will feel lost, overwhelmed, frustrated and triumphant all at once. The game is asking you to get lost and through that feeling you find yourself.

    Even with all of my prior experience the game still scares me. I move cautiously & take calculated risks. Although sometimes I end up in areas where I cant turn back and I have to reach inside of myself for something more....I have to overcome myself & become more in that moment.

    Its hard to explain this feeling or to quantify it but it is the exact experience that Souls fans love and why the games are so adored. No other piece of media or games ask this of you. They hold your hand...Souls games leave you stranded on the side of the road and say "good luck"

    I read some reviews prior to this and they are complaining about graphics....about design...about frame rate....all of them are meaningless if you manage to let the game take you and unfold itself before you.    … Expand
  5. neroHD
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Most of the bad reviews seem related to the PC version ... I've had no issues at all on PS5. I've had a great time so far without any previous DS experience. The world, lore, design, and game mechanics will really pull you in if you give it a try!
  6. kamealex
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    The least useful user score you'll ever find. This is one of the best games that have ever been made for so many reasons. And I can only be sorry for those who think this is fanatism, because they are the same that didn't enjoy BOTW for the weapon breaking or avoided Death Stranding because they thought it was a game about walking that only hardcore Kojima fans would defend. Really, reallyThe least useful user score you'll ever find. This is one of the best games that have ever been made for so many reasons. And I can only be sorry for those who think this is fanatism, because they are the same that didn't enjoy BOTW for the weapon breaking or avoided Death Stranding because they thought it was a game about walking that only hardcore Kojima fans would defend. Really, really sorry for you, seriously. You are missing a big part of videogame history for the stupiddiest reasons I can think of.… Expand
  7. MalistiX
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    A masterclass of world building, must play! The combat is hard but with the open world this is the most accessible souls like ever.
  8. ChaosSonic1
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Holy **** this blew me away and cause of this I bought the game on pc also and my god this was amazing the visuals, the fact that it lets people learn instead of holding your hand, actually getting people to think instead of forcing stuff down your thought, get this game and don't let there be a easy mode
  9. Montanheiro
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Good Game! Awesome Game! Fantastic Game! It´s enjoyable, fun, has a tight controller over gameplay and very atmospheric!
  10. FrostyPirate
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is everything I've ever wanted in a souls experience. Thank you From Soft.
  11. SilexEco
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is going to be the best game of this year, I strongly recommend playing it on Xbox Series X, the only platform where it does not give problems with lag or fps, from software did it again but this time better than ever, it brought together the best of all the video games they have released to date in one, with a beautiful open world as well.
  12. lordofshadows
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Best game of 9th generation so far, there is only one problem, the game is not balanced in many cases, other things just perfect especially gameplay and art design.
  13. VieraDidnos
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The Greatest Game ever made. This game subverts expectations in so many ways. Must play.
  14. Eyad1407
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece Best open world game in history Best gameplay Best souls like game ever
  15. xshift893
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Just for all the shills putting 0/10 reviews because “it feels like a dark souls game” lmao. This is more like a high 8 or 9 out of 10 everything about the game is amazing awesome loot, countless enemy types, countless bosses with all unique move sets. Rewarding loot, excellent lore. Only thing I wish it had was like a more of a main story quest which is missing here. I played this on ps5Just for all the shills putting 0/10 reviews because “it feels like a dark souls game” lmao. This is more like a high 8 or 9 out of 10 everything about the game is amazing awesome loot, countless enemy types, countless bosses with all unique move sets. Rewarding loot, excellent lore. Only thing I wish it had was like a more of a main story quest which is missing here. I played this on ps5 performs great, loading times unmatched on any other console, important to note since you’ll be dying a lot.… Expand
  16. FroZ3nObi
    May 3, 2022
    10
    Best From Software Game so far. A Masterpiece in Open World and Action Role Play Genre!
  17. Saisuke
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    First game I've ever platinum with over 200 hours of gameplay. This game is a masterpiece, made me want to explore every nook and cranny like no other. I had super high expectations and even then, it managed to surpass them. I've played all of fromsoft games, they managed to create the game of the decade.
  18. nikh
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is a game that will be remembered for ages to come a benchmark for open world Games and definitely goty for 2022 also just here to laugh at these normies Or casuals who couldn't beat one boss and gave this game a 0 lol
  19. corb450
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Genuine masterpiece. Not for everyone of course, the negative reviews are clearly either people that didn't play it long enough to get a true feel or people that gave up because of the difficulty and are conveniently blaming other things for the reason they dislike it.

    Soulsborne style game in a gorgeous open world, with amazing boss fights, a ton of lore to read through and    Genuine masterpiece. Not for everyone of course, the negative reviews are clearly either people that didn't play it long enough to get a true feel or people that gave up because of the difficulty and are conveniently blaming other things for the reason they dislike it.

    Soulsborne style game in a gorgeous open world, with amazing boss fights, a ton of lore to read through and understand, lot of playstyles, etc.    … Expand
  20. mohorana
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Just can't stop playing this masterpiece. Fascinating wold , characters and gameplay all came together with miazaki and George Martin cooperation and this is the result.
  21. alexmann152
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It's perhaps the best souls game ever. Enthralling, detailed, and with fantastic combat to boot. The community of Soulsborne loves it- the new players.... well they prefer games that look really pretty and hold their hands.

    The critics were not "bought off"- the game is legitimately world-class 10/10. If you say a game is bad because the foliage looks like it belongs on a PS3 than I    It's perhaps the best souls game ever. Enthralling, detailed, and with fantastic combat to boot. The community of Soulsborne loves it- the new players.... well they prefer games that look really pretty and hold their hands.

    The critics were not "bought off"- the game is legitimately world-class 10/10. If you say a game is bad because the foliage looks like it belongs on a PS3 than I suppose you should stay away from big boy games.    … Expand
  22. AdamJensen77
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This game treat the player like a grown and intelligent person, Its doesnt hold you hand and tell where to go every second you play. I gives you freedom to explore however you want since the first minute. Best Open World game I've ever played!!!
  23. WerN1211
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    If you like FromSofware, go ahead ! Worth it. NG+++ looking forward for DLCs !
  24. Obielicious
    May 28, 2022
    10
    Best FromSoftware game to date. An open world souls game? What more could you ask for?
  25. Crimson83
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    So either there are a lot of trolls or a lot of people who started the game died a couple times and then came here to leave a 0. This game is fantastic and this is coming from someone who has only completed one FromSoft game with it being Sekiro. I have played the other games and own most of them. And anyone saying that these games don't innovate have zero idea what their talking about.So either there are a lot of trolls or a lot of people who started the game died a couple times and then came here to leave a 0. This game is fantastic and this is coming from someone who has only completed one FromSoft game with it being Sekiro. I have played the other games and own most of them. And anyone saying that these games don't innovate have zero idea what their talking about. The reason this game works so well is because it is using and fine-tuning everything that came before it. Someone on here says, "All you do is spam L1 and R1". Yeah good luck breaking enemy guards without using shield parries, jump attacks , charge attacks, and your special abilities. "The world is boring" You must not have left the main menu. This is the most natural and varied world design of any open world game. Period. You can't go five minutes in any direction without running into something of interest, whether that be an enemy, hidden area or even just an amazing view. Sure the engine they use is dated and needs some serious updating. But they used their art direction to it's fullest and the game looks gorgeous for how old the engine is. The game has bigs and stutters but nothing I have seen on my Base PS4 that leads me to feel it can't be fixed with a patch or two. The music, character and monster design, the world flow and design. All of it is top notch. And then you have the different builds and abilities you use that give each character numerous ways to play. They also changed how progression works. Before if a boss was too hard you were pretty much stuck until you could get past them. Now if someone is kicking your teeth in, just leave. Yup. Go adventure. Find other things to do. Find new gear and spells. Come back when you're more prepared. That takes a massive load of of any new players because the fun isn't just put on hold until you can beat this boss. You can go have fun elsewhere. So yeah, as someone who was very skeptical if they would like this game let me say that this is a game that needs to be experienced and don't let some troll tell you otherwise.… Expand
  26. IJL711
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Rare 10 out of 10 for me. It is still a FromSoftware Souls-like, so if don't expect something EASY even if it's EASIER than others.
  27. Kazuma-Kiryu
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  28. Satanic-majestY
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is Fromsoftware's best game so far.
    GOTY 2022 without a doubt ;)
  29. Angra78
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    I know 20 hours is not that much game time considering the biggest soulslike game to date, but even so I was able to explore, and die a lot. I started with the Samurai Class thinking I could be like the Starving wolf from Sekiro, but man i was wrong... I had my ass whooped, but the problem was not the game it was my mind set.
    I got frustrated and decided to start all over as Vagabond and    I know 20 hours is not that much game time considering the biggest soulslike game to date, but even so I was able to explore, and die a lot. I started with the Samurai Class thinking I could be like the Starving wolf from Sekiro, but man i was wrong... I had my ass whooped, but the problem was not the game it was my mind set.
    I got frustrated and decided to start all over as Vagabond and changed the play style to the one I used back in 2009 with my soldier class in Demon's Souls, ho boy, what a difference, I rearranged my equip and my weapons to a melee play style based on strength and I was able to smooth the things up.
    So if you are struggling, don't be ashamed in starting over with a new class, Elden ring brought to Soulslike genre all we needed in past games, it's less punishing but that doesn't mean it's easier, some enemies and bosses are quite challenging but very satisfying when once overcame. I haven't had any performance issues or bugs so far, only some render delays but nothing much. Overall it's a great game, maybe a new starting point for the Soulslike genre, a sample of what Fromsoftware can provide from now on, and this is something interesting about them they know how to balance between new and old ideas. This is the passion we need from more devs. For newcomers keeping up, it might be a game that suits you, if it still doesn't, well let it go!    … Expand
  30. JGowan
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    I have waited patiently for the next game from FROMSOFT, but especially this one being a Dark Souls game in an open world. This game has not disappointed in the least, rather has exceeded ever expectation. It is an enormous game and it is a world filled with amazing bosses, NPCs, enemies, spells and wonders at every turn. It is worth your time and your money. You won’t regret it. My GameI have waited patiently for the next game from FROMSOFT, but especially this one being a Dark Souls game in an open world. This game has not disappointed in the least, rather has exceeded ever expectation. It is an enormous game and it is a world filled with amazing bosses, NPCs, enemies, spells and wonders at every turn. It is worth your time and your money. You won’t regret it. My Game of the Year for certain. One of the best games I’ve ever played.… Expand
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96

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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