Elden Ring

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. NegritoBimbo
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, a simple Dark Souls game but very entertaining, full of references to other video games, mangas and tv shows, this game simply makes me wanna play forever, the attention to detail is very good, the battle bosses are very entertaining, exiting and skillful, loved this game, has to be a Goty
  2. Mikemac00000
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Really love this game. I never played a souls game before and it is as difficult as I heard, unless you over leveled. The open world is amazing. The game doesn't really lead you to anything so some things may require a quick google or YouTube video. All the variety of weapons are super fun. A couple seemed a little OP, but they could be patched at some point. Really no complaints, once youReally love this game. I never played a souls game before and it is as difficult as I heard, unless you over leveled. The open world is amazing. The game doesn't really lead you to anything so some things may require a quick google or YouTube video. All the variety of weapons are super fun. A couple seemed a little OP, but they could be patched at some point. Really no complaints, once you learn you can't go balls out every time and have to play strategically it gets even better. And killing your first boss is super rewarding. So if you don't mind alot of trial and error and very little to no hand holding definitely give this game a go.… Expand
  3. Fahad33
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sooo beat full time and play games for free on Friday nights and Sunday night for sure and we can do it Saturday night… Expand
  4. Emir008
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very interesting game download and play enjoy i spend my a lot of time tonplaying this game because it is so amazing… Expand
  5. ceifador3krl
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei, durante esses anos onde tantos jogos foram lançados incompletos por assim dizer, a from trouxe elden ring de uma maneira quase que impecável, tanto que outras empresas que não conseguem lançar seus jogos completos ou em perfeitas condições para ser jogados, estão reclamando de elden ring, chola mais, verdades sejam ditas o jogo esta muito divertido e SIM tem o seus problemas como todo jogo mais eles não atrapalham sua experiência no game, super recomendo a todos essa experiência incrível que estou tendo no game!!!… Expand
  6. mterziisky
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Easily the best game I have ever played and I've played a lot. There are no performance problems on PS5. Graphics are amazing. Real souls fans will definitely love this game.
  7. franckybee
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Superbe open world ! immense ! gameplay excellent et exigeant, une direction artistique de folie ! Culte tout simplement !!
  8. Juubix
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Story 9/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Gameplay 9/10

    Absolute perfection of an RPG. Must play Souls- and Roguelike!!
  9. Lordofsouls
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Fantastic open world game. Plenty to do. Typical from soft challenge with plenty to master. Many ways to approach the game depending on play style with the ability to adapt and reset as you progress. Lots to try out building on the soulsborne formula. Graphics are decent but not up to bluepoint standard for dark souls remake.
  10. fishermanwillia
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Over 100 hours of playable content and great boss design. The open world is attractive and difficulty can be easy to hard depends on whether you want to summon.
  11. kawahe
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It seems to be some emotional bounce reaction below for the game... feel sad to feel about it. Have been playing many 3A open world games, this is absolutely one of the master pieces and derseve a score at 97 (same level with RDR2, Zelda etc.) The world is stunning and beautiful to explore and maintains a high level of battle mechanism. Good story telling (though lack of necessary guidance but no t a big issue, people are too spoied by the questions marks and quest logs nowadays). I would absolutely give 10 to this one.… Expand
  12. readygame
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    The open world is very full, there are side missions everywhere, the boss fights are incredibly enjoyable, they have created a perfect game by blending souls mechanics with such a beautiful open world, everyone should try this game.
  13. Jsuiss
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Great game. People say it's bad and it's too much like dark souls. It's a lot like dark souls just with an open world. Does that make it all of a sudden a game for everyone? Ofc not its still a Souls game. If you don't like souls games you probably won't like this game, but to act like it's objectively a bad game comes off as salty. If you put the time in to learn/grind the game willGreat game. People say it's bad and it's too much like dark souls. It's a lot like dark souls just with an open world. Does that make it all of a sudden a game for everyone? Ofc not its still a Souls game. If you don't like souls games you probably won't like this game, but to act like it's objectively a bad game comes off as salty. If you put the time in to learn/grind the game will reward you, if that's not your thing cool but that's always been how these games have worked.… Expand
  14. MandoCb
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    this game is simply a banger. Probably the best game I have ever played. All those haters are so ratio. they absolutely don't understand the value of the best game ever published. definitely a must play.
  15. Ne3
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a great game. As someone with massive open world fatigue who struggles to enjoy objectively good games like Ghost of Tsushima due to repetitiveness, this game is engaging, and I enjoy every second int eh lands between. Every weapon is viable, every playstyle is viable and the combat is just incredible. The best part is when I beat a boss and lay down my summon sign to help someone else out. Beating Radhan for someone was very therapeutic after taking 15 tries to beat him myself. 100/100… Expand
  16. Spleenicus
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the simultaneous revitalization of the Soulsbourne genre and a masterclass achievement of game design. From Software have not only polished and refined their tried-and-true combat system, but breathed life into its gameplay via the greatest open world I have yet to play. The open world is neither the sole focus of the game nor a tacked-on gimmick: its a tool by which theElden Ring is the simultaneous revitalization of the Soulsbourne genre and a masterclass achievement of game design. From Software have not only polished and refined their tried-and-true combat system, but breathed life into its gameplay via the greatest open world I have yet to play. The open world is neither the sole focus of the game nor a tacked-on gimmick: its a tool by which the excellent gameplay can be experienced. At any point, you can choose to delve into the excellently designed dungeons of the Lands Between, or, if they prove too difficult for you just yet, venture into the bountiful yet still dangerous world to level up and unravel the world's mysteries. This is not an "Easy Mode" to just cheat away the difficulty of the dungeons with a Level 100 character: it is an option to alleviate and replace the difficulty of reflex driven combat with the critical thinking and adventure that well-designed open-worlds demand. Pardon the overused phrase, but in this way Elden Ring truly, has........a little something for everyone. (I'm sorry)… Expand
  17. MiamiPat
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    This was the first From Software game I was actually able to get into. I’ve never played over 130 hours and still haven’t found everything to do in this game. I would’ve given it a 10 but there occasions on PS5 where I would get frame rate stutters even on FPS priority mode. This is one of the best games I’ve ever played.
  18. cHARLIEFLOWERS
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    What an amazing game. Holy crap. One of the best i've played super fun too.
  19. Vikinh0
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da atualidade. Lv Design absurdo, variedade enorme de monstros, itens, builds, areas e chefes. História padrão FromS, misteriosa e interessante. O ápice da empresa!
  20. Brownthunder89
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    If you like breath of the wild?Then this is for you.
    First of I'm no dark souls fan . I've only played bloodbourne and not the other games.
    Games like this are so rare now days.. Games that don't hold your hand . Games that just expect you to simply become a better player. Now this formula only works for some people. It has a steep learning curve and it's hard when you start out.. and i    If you like breath of the wild?Then this is for you.
    First of I'm no dark souls fan . I've only played bloodbourne and not the other games.
    Games like this are so rare now days.. Games that don't hold your hand . Games that just expect you to simply become a better player. Now this formula only works for some people. It has a steep learning curve and it's hard when you start out.. and i personally love games that are hard only for you to become a god later on.

    No this game does not have the best graphics. But the view and the layouts are amazing to look at.. i mean the world looks amazing. There's stuff everywhere. Hidden things all over the place. If you see it it usually means you can go there.
    Reminds me alot of dragon's dogma but with even better boss design.

    It's a tough game. I've put 100 hours into it already. Probably got another 50 to go.

    If you don't like frustratingly hard games then this one is simply not for you. Stop review bombing the game based on difficulty. It's a dark souls game.. you know the games that are famous for being stupidly hard ?    … Expand
  21. Luciver42
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    those petty guys giving the game a 0/10 are just bad at the game ;) played it on 100% and its freaking awesome !!
  22. Northlighforge
    Mar 14, 2022
    7
    I don’t think the critic reviews are being very honest about this one. I have a lot of mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, it does many things very well. The open world genre really needed something like this to shake things up. On the other hand, this game has some serious issues. If you played any of the previous souls games then I think you’ll like it. I still recommend this titleI don’t think the critic reviews are being very honest about this one. I have a lot of mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, it does many things very well. The open world genre really needed something like this to shake things up. On the other hand, this game has some serious issues. If you played any of the previous souls games then I think you’ll like it. I still recommend this title but how it’s being compared to Skyrim or Breath of The Wild or being called “the best game ever made” or “game of the decade” is completely beyond me.… Expand
  23. Marctheshark
    Mar 14, 2022
    7
    Gameplay a 9 graphics a 6. Had to check and make sure I didn’t download the ps4 version when I first started running through the woods. Weird that demon’s souls remake looks so much better
  24. chaggot
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    amazing game. hands down the best souls game to date. hardest souls game? not so much. overall though great experience and amazing game
  25. aeonmist
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    A game that will influence and become an inspiration for games moving forward.
  26. sahan47
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    as a big soulsborne fan, and finally finishing the game, i think i can give an honest review.
    first of all, it's a great game. it's a souls like game at it's best. and very approachable for new souls like players. it's fair because it begins difficult which will encourage you to explore the world and as a result, you will get stronger and game gets easier. the map is gorgeous, not only    as a big soulsborne fan, and finally finishing the game, i think i can give an honest review.
    first of all, it's a great game. it's a souls like game at it's best. and very approachable for new souls like players. it's fair because it begins difficult which will encourage you to explore the world and as a result, you will get stronger and game gets easier. the map is gorgeous, not only it's not empty, but also not flooded with random useless stuff. everything feels very well balanced. specially the dungeons and creatures which will reward you for with crafting materials and cool items. it's truly a solid game. BUT, allow me to give my humble opinion lol.
    i don't think it's a masterpiece of a game.
    bugs and graphics has no matter to me. it will get fixed. it's childish to argue about that.
    art direction is also incredible and i have nothing to argue about.
    as always, the game stays loyal to it's own rules and i truly respect that.
    but i think my main problem with this game is, while it's really has a beautiful and artistic world design, it's bad at level design.
    maybe im biased. i don't know, you judge. i have played everything fromsoftware has offered and i believe they all are masterpieces. and i understand elden ring was a huge project. but it's still not an evolutionary game, in my opinion of course.
    but the levels are not handcrafted. it doesn't feel the same quality as the quantity is so large.
    also i feel like for such a large game, there are not enough memorable and bold boss fights, armaments, armor sets and etc. ( i may be so wrong at this part but at least it felt this way at the moment im writing this).

    in the end i want to say, i am not disappointed. but this game won't be in my heart in a few years, while all soulsborne games are eternally attached to my heart and soul.
    elden ring is a beautiful game with many lost opportunities. specially for it's multiplayer.
    think about it. for a game with such a large map. it could have pvp arenas, incredible covenants,
    hell, there could be a palace for each covenant. areas for getting invaded by certain covenants, etc.

    again, i totally understand the weight of this project on from software, and i appreciate and respect it none the less. but.. yeah. 96? i don't know.. let's wait and see how the game will be treated after a few months or even a year.    … Expand
  27. MatthewTurner
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    I haven’t been as addicted to a games since DS2. Sunk around 70 hours into this game already! Looks amazing and there is so much variety of play-styles and progression routes!
  28. Kurisu-sensei
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Yes this is the one of a few games that i give a 10/10 score, I never been a Dark soul or Demon soul fan, not because of the difficulty (I love challenging game and I'm a big fan of Sekiro) but because how slow the movement is, and no jump!!!, it just not my cup of tea. I love Sekiro, challenging, awesome combat system, awesome bosses (so sad that there is no dlc for it) so when Elden ringYes this is the one of a few games that i give a 10/10 score, I never been a Dark soul or Demon soul fan, not because of the difficulty (I love challenging game and I'm a big fan of Sekiro) but because how slow the movement is, and no jump!!!, it just not my cup of tea. I love Sekiro, challenging, awesome combat system, awesome bosses (so sad that there is no dlc for it) so when Elden ring came, I was really considering should I order it or not, and in the end I gave a try.

    So? it is awesome, every complaints about Dark soul now is gone in Elden ring, the movement feel so smooth and you can jump (awesome). The world is beautiful, the graphic to be honest not at next level, but it is still beautiful, every lands, dungeons and runes are unique, the combat system is great, still I miss the posture and parry mechanic from Sekiro ( you can still parry if you get the right shield or weapon). Elden ring open world is one of the best period imo, you can explore every placer before the story route, even some of the area at the end game can be even explored very early, so it is also a very forgiving soul like game compare to previous From soft games.

    It's been a while since I was so into a game like this, spent around 60 hrs already, and this is easily GOTY for me, I downloaded this together with Horizon forbidden west in PS5 and after playing Elden ring, i feel Horizon is a bit boring now even I love Zero dawn (sorry Horizon fan).

    It has some optimization issue for pc but after some update now it is much better. After playing this game, I'm a big fan of From soft now can't wait for them to release some DLC for it.    … Expand
  29. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    souls games that is both more user friendly to a wide margin of people, and also harder than the other games depending on how you go about it.
  30. Yuppie
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    After about 8 hours of getting the gyst of it. This is my absolute favorite game since a long time. This is also my very first Souls-Bourne game. Took me about 62 hours to complete my first playthrough. So much to do and explore. There is also NO MICROTRANSACTIONS.
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 86 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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