Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9,064 out of 12214
  2. Mixed: 809 out of 12214
  3. Negative: 2,341 out of 12214
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  1. Dioda
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Probably on of the best games I have ever played. At a time where open world games are full of copy and paste content, FromSoft created a world full of surprises that promotes exploration and discovery.
  2. DavidAbahi
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So far, this is the best game in 2022,And the most important thing is that this is the same Dark souls that everyone loves.
  3. Elitenoob85
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolutely the best game I have ever played in my life, hands down. Expect a challenge if your new to the Soulsbourne games, the difficulty is way over exaggerated, and the game gives you the tools to make it easier if you need, and there is so much freedom that you can always just move to a different area to if your stuck, and can come back after you’ve leveled up. Early game is alwaysAbsolutely the best game I have ever played in my life, hands down. Expect a challenge if your new to the Soulsbourne games, the difficulty is way over exaggerated, and the game gives you the tools to make it easier if you need, and there is so much freedom that you can always just move to a different area to if your stuck, and can come back after you’ve leveled up. Early game is always hard for new players, until you level up, get the gear you like and find your flow. But once you learn the flow the game is not “insanely hard” at all. It’s a deep game, but that’s why it’s so rewarding. Don’t expect much hand holding, this game won’t lead you around on a leash like others. But that’s the beauty, and what makes you feel like your on actual adventure. Instead of just watching cutscene after cutscene, being told where to go and what to do and how to do it. You will have to actually think some. There is no quest log. You will die, but you will overcome. You will find your way. And if you need help, there is a whole giant community ready to tell you to “Git gud” no really tho as long as your not whiny, people will help and guide you with WHATEVR you need. Just don’t show up crying or complaining that this games is trash. Show your resolve and determination, you will get respect and all the help you need. Not about being good, it’s about not being a baby. It’s about understanding these games are about the adventure, not the “difficulty”. This game sets out and perfectly nails what it’s trying to do. It’s not about just being hard, it never has. It’s about exploration, the journey, the atmosphere, the adventure. The hardship and overcoming it to become beast mode. Then you start wrecking dudes, until you get comfortable and come up against an enemy who only SEEMS insanely hard at first, and get destroyed. But you rise and come back to overcome. The performance has been ifffy for some. I’m on Ps5 and get an occasional small frame drop but for me that’s it, and even still I can’t imagine playing anything else right now, performance be damned. It’s worse for others granted, but that will get fixed. I never thought these games would be for me, I didn’t like “hard just be hard” games, until I actually finally played through one, and it clicked, and now after playing all of fromsoftware games from DeS, I understand the diehards. This is easily their magnum opus, a love letter to Fromsoft fans, but also anyone wanting to experience the FS formula for the first time. Don’t believe the negative posts that don’t relate to performance. Some games just aren’t for some people, doesn’t make them bad games. Being mad at performance is understandable, game breaking to some, but rest assure that once it is, you will understand why everyone who’s been able to play it before release has been giving it a 10/10. THANK YOU FROMSOFT!!!! You have done your fans proud, and we hope for a fix to the Performance issues so that no one will have any excuse to not play this game. Time will tell and I’m not worried about it success in the long run. So peace out, Im not a writer and have been ranting long enough, I’m heading back to The Lands Between on my magistical horned stead to stand beneath the Erdtree and make my claim. And I truly hope those who are having a difficult time with performance a speedy recovery so you can join in jolly cooperation!… Expand
  4. William8503
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A game as old as time. The Latin soulous-bornious, through and through. All the positives without the soul crushing death punishments. Research (unless your a masochistic) and grind, and you will be victorious.
  5. Alidlg
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The game is fantastic with alot of areas to visit the only problem fisit is the frames drop wich on ps5 its not that annoying its just a couple of seconds and im sure they are ganna fix it
  6. CoolManStevo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    review bombing a game just because you hate the hype is the saddest thing you can do
    come out of your basements and actually try enjoying something for once
  7. Hatter668
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Good graphics, excellent creature and level design, has an evolution in combat compared to the old games in the series.
  8. CHEESYKIRITO12
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a phenomenal game must try for any soulborne fan like me. The open world, bosses designs are outstanding i hope everyone who plays the wholeheartedly enjoys it and luck on your journey tarnished .… Expand
  9. Alexaire
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Honestly don't listen to the whiny baby who gave the game a low score, game is perfect as it is with beautiful open world, memorable bosses, those who kept whining probably cannot pass the first boss, instead of bashing the game you can work on your low skills, git gud casul
  10. gubo6793
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever for real. I really love the open world and super strong enemies.… Expand
  11. Muhaimen
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I bet the game yesterday It took me amonth
    I finished all npcs questline and all bosses
    And all dungeons it was great game it has been awhile
    Since I feel statiSfied beautiful world with many things
    Good job fromsoftware i will wait what beautiful game you will did and gg marTin make great lore i wish he will still apartenship with fromsoftware
  12. Jayrt1
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So far I have around 20 hours in the game and so far it is my favorite game from the company. Alot of the negative reviews from this game are on bad optimization and bad graphics, the latter which is not true they just want hyper realilistic graphics or to be like demon souls which is on a completely different game engine. The optimization needs to be improved but that will happen in aSo far I have around 20 hours in the game and so far it is my favorite game from the company. Alot of the negative reviews from this game are on bad optimization and bad graphics, the latter which is not true they just want hyper realilistic graphics or to be like demon souls which is on a completely different game engine. The optimization needs to be improved but that will happen in a patch or two. 10/10 reccomend this game especially if your new to the souls series.… Expand
  13. ali0109a
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game will go down as a modern masterpiece. Fromsoftware does it again with their art, lore, and gameplay. If you're not a fan of the souls game, Elden Ring. It rewards you
    for exploring, and has so much content. It is definitely worth the hype it is getting.
  14. yepus
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece

    I've heard people complaining about performance and I know it doesn't run good on the pc port, but I'm running it on a ps4 on a **** tv and it runs perfectly. (that also might be because I have never seen over 45fps in my life). also who gives a **** if the graphics aren't next gen. They are a major step up from ds3 and sekiro, and when I play a video    This game is truly a masterpiece

    I've heard people complaining about performance and I know it doesn't run good on the pc port, but I'm running it on a ps4 on a **** tv and it runs perfectly. (that also might be because I have never seen over 45fps in my life).

    also who gives a **** if the graphics aren't next gen. They are a major step up from ds3 and sekiro, and when I play a video game story, world, gameplay , and art direction take a massive priority over graphics, and this game delivers on all of those fronts

    people are actually complaining about difficulty? It's a ****ing soulsborne git gud.

    one thing I was worried about initially was the open world. as we all know open world games tend to have boring in between areas. I am 10 hours in and yet to beat Margit and never once have I been bored of running around on the horse exploring the world.

    overall if I could give this game an 11 I would    … Expand
  15. UncleBobbyB
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I'm several hours in so far but I can already tell that this game will be a masterpiece for me. If you hate their previous games then you're not going to like this one. I got hooked through Bloodborne and subsequently Dark Souls and Demon's Souls. A 10/10 doesn't mean it doesn't have any flaws or doesn't need future patches/fixes but it is and will be an unforgettable experience.

    If    I'm several hours in so far but I can already tell that this game will be a masterpiece for me. If you hate their previous games then you're not going to like this one. I got hooked through Bloodborne and subsequently Dark Souls and Demon's Souls. A 10/10 doesn't mean it doesn't have any flaws or doesn't need future patches/fixes but it is and will be an unforgettable experience.

    If you're a PS5 owner, I recommend you start with Demon's Souls as I found that to be the easiest out of all the From Software games.    … Expand
  16. DylMal
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Wow...just..wow..This game will be setting the standard for the next generation of games ..this is the ocarina of time of our generation..
  17. kkkdddhhh3333
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So much fun to play. It is a ultimate perfect form of soul-likes game . I played every fromsoftware game
    and this is the best.
  18. YOUSSSSSSEF
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The greatest from soft game ever. A masterpiece Everything in it is just amazing
  19. SyronW
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    WTF are the people saying, I can only speak for the PS5, but the game is gorgeous, gigantic, it's like 5 dark souls in one. Are the people that are rating even playing the game or just have a **** PC / old gen console (don't know if there are issues on old gen).

    This game is great btw.
  20. halisdeiru
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A soulsborn so good that it takes what was good at older games and uprades it to the new level. Even the mini boss designs are epic and scary, locations are stunning and full of things you can discover,horse mechanics are well polished and easy to master, no copy-pase activites in open world. An absolute masterpiece.
  21. Ma_Ra_111
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The best what From Software has learned over the past years.

    Brilliant characters, stories and a captivating gameplay.

    Love it!
  22. Arthur0
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I like the game a lot. The performance on PS5 is not ideal yet, but exploring the open world is super great.
  23. jirojiro
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The greatest masterpiece in game history
    Historical masterpiece
    This is the first time for such an interesting game.
    really like.
    masterpiece.
    I love you.
    Full of game love.
  24. Nuclearpie
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Don't believe all the review bombers!!! Elden ring does have some optimization issues and is not the "best looking game of all time", but it is an amazing experience none the less. The world is immersive, dark, and hauntingly beautiful. The gameplay is tight and engaging. If you ever found yourself enjoying a souls game in the past you will probably enjoy this game thoroughly.
  25. loinn
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the greatest games in history, I can't think of anything bad to say about this game… Expand
  26. Tripsteeee
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece!!! World class design by world class developers; hats off to From Software!
  27. kainazinho
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    elden ring is the single best game i have ever played, and i played them all
  28. Dasth
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All the game its a Absolut masterpiece, the art, music, ambientation, the world feels bigger than really is… Expand
  29. SpunkyKong
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, Fromsofts greatest accomplishment yet. PC performance has surprisingly been near perfect for me, but it is on a 3080ti i9 10850k.
  30. Diablo666pp
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    absolutely revolutionary, a massive masterpiece, the pinnacle of gaming,a must play
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Metascore
96

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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