Elden Ring

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. Rhythminthemind
    Aug 31, 2022
    0
    I have beaten every souls game prior to this one. I love the series, and I am happy with difficulty. But this game breaks the cardinal rule of the From Software design philosophy up until this point. In any previous game, when you lost, that loss would be fair, and something you could have seen coming, and worked your way around if you had been more tactical. That is the joy of the soulsI have beaten every souls game prior to this one. I love the series, and I am happy with difficulty. But this game breaks the cardinal rule of the From Software design philosophy up until this point. In any previous game, when you lost, that loss would be fair, and something you could have seen coming, and worked your way around if you had been more tactical. That is the joy of the souls games. Improving. Not just getting stronger, but getting smarter.

    This game doesn't do that. It simply hates you. There are bosses that are literally invisible unless you have a specific torch from a vendor halfway across the world map. There are bosses that can kill you in a single hit, even if you have maximum health and the heaviest armor the game allows. There are enemies that will swarm you and take turns attacking you so that you are locked in a pattern of stuns from which you can't escape. There are enemies with their backs turned that are programmed to get up and charge you even if you are invisible.

    Previous games operated on the rule that if you lost, it had to be fair. You had to have done something wrong in order to fail. In this game, you lose simply because of a coin flip. Or because the game was programmed with a pit fall that you had no way to predict. Or even worse, that breaks the pre-established rules the game set up.

    This game breaks its own rules, and does it just to screw up the player.

    Elden Ring.

    Hates you.    … Expand
  2. tangelman
    Aug 30, 2022
    4
    I dont understand, why is everyone telling me this game is hard ??????..

    its fell more like a casual game from "From Software" Game
  3. noahmay10
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    Has to be a finalist for Game of The Year. Beautiful open world with plenty to do and great bosses that you can grind to beat. The best souls like game of all time. The challenge of the game is part of the fun. The weapons are amazing and the overall game is the best of the year so far.
  4. wohooyeahdude
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    Dark souls in a open world with Epic boss fights and great story! I’m probably going to replay the game again.
  5. BrianDavid94
    Aug 29, 2022
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

    (8)Very Good. Innovative, but perhaps not the right choice for everyone. This score indicates that there are many good things to be had, but arguably so.

    So I have tried to play Dark Souls Two, and Dark Souls Three but didn't get too far. I would lose interest in the Story because you had to hunt for the information. I did beat Bloodborne though even though you had to hunt for the story in that one too. I enjoyed the combat more in Bloodborne which is probably why I ended up finishing it. I ended up trying Elden Rings since people where saying they were changing up the formula and making it more open and exploratory. I still dislike hunting for the story and I felt like the open world hurt the series more than there previous formula. I enjoyed figuring out a zone and clearing it in the past games and just felt clueless on what I'm suppose to do in this game. I would YouTube it to figure out the story expecting more only to be disappointed. I've learned that this just isn't one of my genre of games. I want to experience a story and not go on a treasure hunt. I see why others like it but it's not for me.    … Expand
  6. ViviEnjoyer
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de fromsoftware, gracias from. Ahora solo falta bloodborne 2.
  7. Arturos
    Mar 7, 2022
    6
    the only open world game of 2022 that deserves to be played unfortunately day one it had a lot of bugs on ps5, loss of data, framerate, boss that bugs and no online for some players on ps5 as well as Xbox but unfortunately the best place is on Xbox serie X, the game is improving even if it still has a little bug but less framerate bug but still present...
  8. Player134
    Aug 28, 2022
    8
    The game is absolutely great. Open world experience, amount of content , bosses, difficulty , combat , graphics all of them are perfect. But the caves , dungeons, catacombs are just a copy paste. Even the bosses in there are the same. If they weren't boring I would give a 10
  9. ARON-
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    Jogo excelente! Mesmo que vc não goste do estilo souls, dê uma chance para esse jogo. Eu já tinha me prometido não comprar mais jogos do estilo souls, após não gostar de Bloodborne, mas resolvi dar uma chance para Elden Ring. Gostei tanto que até platinei o jogo.
  10. bcroger
    Aug 27, 2022
    0
    The game is simply too difficult mid game. Would be much better if more accessible.
  11. fergie716
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    These are some of my thoughts as someone who doesn’t play a lot of games. When I first started I really did not like this. I’m a very “casual gamer” who is used to narrative heavy games like RDR2, AC Valhalla, Horizon, etc. I thought “Where’s my quest log? What am I supposed to do? Why is the first boss I face this gigantic sentinel?” It wasn’t until I realized “Hey dummy, just run pastThese are some of my thoughts as someone who doesn’t play a lot of games. When I first started I really did not like this. I’m a very “casual gamer” who is used to narrative heavy games like RDR2, AC Valhalla, Horizon, etc. I thought “Where’s my quest log? What am I supposed to do? Why is the first boss I face this gigantic sentinel?” It wasn’t until I realized “Hey dummy, just run past the sentinel. Go explore and find out what you’re supposed to do” that I really started to appreciate this game. There’s very little hand holding here. At first I felt this was to the games detriment however after figuring out some of the mechanics and focusing on leveling up my build properly (I was trying to put runes into a little bit of everything at the beginning) I started to appreciate how special this game is. It’s kind of like putting together a puzzle without a reference picture. Yeah it’ll be challenging but give it time, find the corner pieces and start making the boarder. I’m about 35 hours into the game and am not close to being done. However as the game progresses my enjoyment has continued to increase. The games bosses can be tough but fair. And if you can’t beat them right away go and get more runes to level up. From what I have gathered there’s no penalty to holding off on fighting bosses. I’ve had a great time playing Elden Ring. Overall I’d say 9/10 is a fair assessment. It is close to a 10/10 however I do think the developers could have added a journal or log of some kind for all of the little side quests and NPCs you meet. There’s a ton and I found it super easy to forget about quest lines. You can use map markers but NPCs will bounce around the map sometimes. If you struggled at the beginning of this game like me I’d say go back and have another try. Really commit to a specific build. Find a weapon you really like and upgrade it early. If you’re stuck or don’t know where to start seek out the community online! There’s a ton of great resources out there that are designed to help newcomers like us.… Expand
  12. CoD_94
    Aug 25, 2022
    9
    Having never beaten a souls like game before, I can proudly say I beat this one and enjoyed every minute of it. A great introduction to the souls like genre without sacrificing the infamous difficulty level. I would reccomend this to anyone looking for a challenge and satisfaction overcoming the many paths you will take.
  13. Shinji-13
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    Really does feel like a combination of the games FromSoft has been working on up to this point, and it really takes the best inspiration from them.
  14. Kyoozaki
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Fantástico! Você joga o dia inteiro e nem vê a hora passar, um dos melhores jogos que eu já joguei na minha vida.
  15. PeaBeDoo
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    I have found the frame rate and graphics perfectly acceptable in this game. The desire to explore this beautifully rendered open world is quite strong. However, it stops there. I know a lot of players truly love the mechanics of figuring out how to defeat a tough boss, and this game will surely hit the mark for them. For me, and those that really enjoy exploring an open world with someI have found the frame rate and graphics perfectly acceptable in this game. The desire to explore this beautifully rendered open world is quite strong. However, it stops there. I know a lot of players truly love the mechanics of figuring out how to defeat a tough boss, and this game will surely hit the mark for them. For me, and those that really enjoy exploring an open world with some tension lingering to make the exploration process more alluring. This game crushes that joy of exploration. Explore a little, encounter a mob that takes a long, repetitive effort to defeat, explore a little more, then spend a long tine trying to defeat the next mob. It saps all the fun and joy out of exploration. I have purchased From After playing this game for awhile, I am revising my score from a 3, to a 10. It took me awhile to get the hang of character development and advancement … but once I did, Elden Ring has quickly become my favorite game of all times. The joy of exploration and experiencing how the plot unfolds is totally immersive. Love it.… Expand
  16. Mtroll
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    Memory game, boring open world, with repetitive gameplay outdated graphics and forced open world. Recycled bosses with more dodging than attacking
  17. Bravosierra
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Best game ever i have played ...even god of war series or the last god of war 2018 will have no chance against elden ring
  18. Netor
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Maravillosos, juego de mundo abierto, con un basto mundo por explorar y una dificultad accesible, falta pulir bien la idea pero en conjunto es un juego maravilloso con un arte y musica a la altura de FromSoftware
  19. TheNerdBird
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Literally helped me feel like I could handle anything life throws at me, only reason it’s not a 10 is the co-op isn’t the most well designed thing I’ve seen, but other than that it’s almost perfect
  20. BobsityJonesity
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring might go down as one of the most ambitious games of the decades. Taking the already successful dark souls formula and expanding it to such a large scale was perhaps the riskiest move fromsoft could have attempted, however, it really paid off. Not only is the map about 5 times bigger than anyone imagined, it also is filled with enough content to justify the scale. The combat isElden Ring might go down as one of the most ambitious games of the decades. Taking the already successful dark souls formula and expanding it to such a large scale was perhaps the riskiest move fromsoft could have attempted, however, it really paid off. Not only is the map about 5 times bigger than anyone imagined, it also is filled with enough content to justify the scale. The combat is taken and slightly refined from the previous fromsoft games, making it smooth and engaging. The bosses in this game rival some of the best from the dark souls 3 and bloodborne dlcs, each with their own unique dynamics and fighting styles. The game starts out so strongly and just continues to improve the farther you get in. There is always something off the beaten path, whether it be a cave or something else, which makes sidetracking and exploring worthwhile. The legacy dungeons as well are finely constructed and flow well with the rest of the open world, providing a nice balance between the two sections. While there are a few complaints to be levied at the game, such as certain bosses being bs or certain sections which just aren't fun, but ultimately these pale in comparison to the quality of the rest of the game. The main problem that I do think is apparent in the game is its lack of replayability. While this isn't a problem for most people since they won't play the game beyond their first time, for those who want to play again they'll likely notice that the game doesn't hold as much magic. This isn't to say it is not great, the legacy dungeons and the bosses are still a lot of fun on repeat runs but the traveling and the side content grows stale the second time around. However, this still in my opinion doesn't take away the fact that fromsoft created perhaps the best open-world game of all time and something which may change the industry for years to come. Elden ring should serve as an example for developers just what they can do if they are passionate about their craft and are dedicated first and foremost to creating an interesting experience for the players… Expand
  21. Beaivas
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    I've been gaming for 30+ years and this is easily a Top 10 experience. I only wish I could play it again for the first time.
  22. fckfromsoft
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    This is the worst game I've ever played in my life. Everything about this piece of **** sucks and it is unplayable. Selling this garbage should be considered an assault and the developers should face lifetime in the worst prison. You can compare this game with eating glass and drinking lemon juice with it. From Software is the worst developer on this planet and they have to be stopped.
  23. Napsta
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Oh but you see the game is actually a 0/10 because the frame rate in this massive open world game drops once every few hours. Truly atrocious Fromsoft.
  24. martinho_99
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is an outstandingly unique masterpiece that will reward your patience and willpower. Perfection is something that doesn't exist. There will never be a game without a flaw or things that could be better. But every playtime in Elden Ring is magical and exciting. Elden Ring raised the bar for all future open world games by a lot, especially since the lastest open world games tendedElden Ring is an outstandingly unique masterpiece that will reward your patience and willpower. Perfection is something that doesn't exist. There will never be a game without a flaw or things that could be better. But every playtime in Elden Ring is magical and exciting. Elden Ring raised the bar for all future open world games by a lot, especially since the lastest open world games tended to disappoint. This is the kind of game that makes everything you played before now look worse than it was. To conclude: Elden Ring is not a perfect game, it is not the game of the century - but it will go down in history as one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  25. Scuffy
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    For my taste this is the best game I played so far.
    The combat and character development alone is enough to last for 100+ hours of tense experiences.
    - Spells and weapon moveset feel refreshing each time you try something new. - The gloomy mood of the game - I enjoy the indirect narative - The voice acting is wonderful - Soundtrack fits the situation you are in all in all a nice    For my taste this is the best game I played so far.
    The combat and character development alone is enough to last for 100+ hours of tense experiences.
    - Spells and weapon moveset feel refreshing each time you try something new.
    - The gloomy mood of the game
    - I enjoy the indirect narative
    - The voice acting is wonderful
    - Soundtrack fits the situation you are in

    all in all a nice experience

    Still there are a few thinks I could imagine to be better:
    - few encounters were just "more" enemies which from time to time means you have to be lucky that they do not chain attack and you can find an opening
    - Bosses were recycled a bit too soon
    - I think it could look better on PS5    … Expand
  26. Aksal
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    First of all Elden Ring was an amazing experience for me it's absoluetely a work of art. My gameplay has took 150 hours and I have finished the game 2 two times and I can say, it was breathtaking firstly I'll talk about gameplay and open world as a open world player I loved this world it provides to gamers a dead world exactly opposite of rdr2. It does not have any dull open worldFirst of all Elden Ring was an amazing experience for me it's absoluetely a work of art. My gameplay has took 150 hours and I have finished the game 2 two times and I can say, it was breathtaking firstly I'll talk about gameplay and open world as a open world player I loved this world it provides to gamers a dead world exactly opposite of rdr2. It does not have any dull open world activities or side
    misions like all ubisoft games. Just rotten and dead open world.Moreover it is surrended by many exciting mysteries also until 70 hours it does not repeat itself. And every mysterious place in this game have a worthy reward at the end. As a result it lures your exploration desire.Another important thing about this game is rpg elements.You can express yourself in every way for instance if you want to create a paladin of erdtree you can or a ice mage. In my opinion every item in this game has been created very smoothly and cool I spent my 10 hours to find every outfit. Final important point about this game is boss designs and design of open world first of all this game has many bosses some of them is similar but others is designed very marvelous as melenia she is one of the hardest boss in the game and I love her design and splash art if I mention difficulty of bosses. Very few of them is pretty hard others have very understandable patterns and not diffucult to find out.And most important thing for me is the world design this game gived me admiration every time ı stepped into another place.First time I went to capital(an area ın game)ı sat down and watched the sight. As a result I took 100 pictures untill the end and every of them is a work of art I loved them.Now It is time to talk about cons. In my opinion side missions questlines in this game is very hard to solve ı could've never done those if I hadn't searched on youtube. another thing is memorability of bosses let me explain. In sekiro I fought with well designed bosses like second form of owl or the last boss and every of them have left an unforgottable mark on me but elden ring couldnt have done that ( except malenia my love) All in all I recommend this game to every gamer especially who wants to starts souls games.    … Expand
  27. FenderJay
    Aug 18, 2022
    0
    Regional language lock - why?

    Bought the game in Japan. It is locked to Japanese so I can't play it properly and have been refused a refund. Why do this, all the English assets exist and I've bought multiple games in Japan and been able to change the language. Terrible practice
  28. Whybother9
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is nothing short of a masterpiece. It combines all of the great things from all of their other games in one holy concoction. The game looks absolutely beautiful, and no 2 places are the same. It has some of the most difficult, but most fun boss fights in all of gaming. There is hundreds of hours worth of content in this game.
  29. MrDankie
    Aug 17, 2022
    4
    Won't be surprised if this is deleted by metacredit.

    Game community is TOXIC. If you can get into it then it's ight but it does lack. Don't expect to just play with friends online, materials are required and online completely resets on open world requiring a new online summon. The second you're online you're able too be invaded and repeatedly by the same no life people who have already    Won't be surprised if this is deleted by metacredit.

    Game community is TOXIC. If you can get into it then it's ight but it does lack.

    Don't expect to just play with friends online, materials are required and online completely resets on open world requiring a new online summon. The second you're online you're able too be invaded and repeatedly by the same no life people who have already beaten the game. (Who usually are the ones claiming "get good" or "learn how too play" while targeting new players)

    They say this Souls game is easy for newcomers yet keeps the same toxicity that pushes newcomers from the series.    … Expand
  30. Stevo2
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    I HATED this game for the first week and just about traded it a few times. I was basically crap at it. I was urged by a friend to stick with it. Read up on it, got some tips on how to stay alive. I have never been so glad I stuck with a game, once you get properly into this game it’s hard to put down. I finished the game a few days ago and got the platinum trophy after 115 hours hardestI HATED this game for the first week and just about traded it a few times. I was basically crap at it. I was urged by a friend to stick with it. Read up on it, got some tips on how to stay alive. I have never been so glad I stuck with a game, once you get properly into this game it’s hard to put down. I finished the game a few days ago and got the platinum trophy after 115 hours hardest I’ve had to work to get a platinum ever. I get some of the negative reviews but those will be from folk who gave up with the game. No one who has put a lot of time into this game could call it a bad game because it’s just not and probably will be GOTY 2022 unless God of War is even better somehow . This is the first souls type game I’ve spent time playing and I’ll probably give Demon Souls another go now that I understand a bit more about how to play them. Best advice is stick with it as this game 100% grows on you and gets under your skin!… Expand
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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
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  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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