Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. LordRed
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    What a beautiful game, I've only spent 70 hours on this game and expect I'll spend much more. The graphics aren't the best but the art style far more than. Enthralling lore to find all throughout the world and some or the most epic boss fights I've ever played whilst gaming, I can't wait to find all the lore and other things I may have missed along the way!
  2. Shojikibouzu
    Apr 22, 2022
    7
    Short review: I imagine you will like this game if your favorite movies are thrillers or horror movies. However, mine are not, so I just thought it was ok. I recognize it as a masterpiece of its genre, but it is far from my favorite game.

    Long review: There is plenty of lore (backstory), but the gameworld is a broken and unattractive place, devoid of any viable communities that could    Short review: I imagine you will like this game if your favorite movies are thrillers or horror movies. However, mine are not, so I just thought it was ok. I recognize it as a masterpiece of its genre, but it is far from my favorite game.

    Long review:
    There is plenty of lore (backstory), but the gameworld is a broken and unattractive place, devoid of any viable communities that could theoretically rebuild the world. I never felt a sense of wonder or desire to be a part of the world being depicted, and not once did I fantasize about living or being in the lands between (the gameworld), which I do in the best games I play. At best I felt curious about how the place became so miserable, but that's about it. I was also never drawn in to the story by a desire to become Elden Lord. The closest thing to a community I found in the game was a crazy group of culty enemies, so why would I want to rule such a place? Since the game is just about killing basically everything, it would have made more sense if the game was a story about revenge. At least then perhaps I would have felt some motivation to kill things (other than disgust at their gross appearances).

    The game's exploration if fun, and I like the lack of objective markers everywhere. However, I wasn't exploring for the love of the world (everything is too dark and disgusting for that), it was just out of a desire to find the rare item that would help my build so I don't die as much.

    The first 10-15 hours or were much better (limgrave and the weeping peninsula), when I still experimenting and trying to settle on a build, but after that the game became increasingly tedious.

    Boss fights can be thrilling, and beating bosses can give you jolts of adrenaline and excitement. If that's what you like then this game is for you. If you like experimenting with combat builds then this game might also be for you. If you can, try playing at a friend's house before buying.    … Expand
  3. Dnilo
    Apr 21, 2022
    7
    I'm not going deep into what everyone already knows, this game is good but not great. Instead I will point out the Good and the Bad about it.

    If you expect the challenge of any other SoulsBorne game you are in for disappointment, and I'm not referring to how hard it can be with bosses and enemies, no. It is about the way you "fight" in this game. Use of magic is forced into ANY build    I'm not going deep into what everyone already knows, this game is good but not great. Instead I will point out the Good and the Bad about it.

    If you expect the challenge of any other SoulsBorne game you are in for disappointment, and I'm not referring to how hard it can be with bosses and enemies, no. It is about the way you "fight" in this game. Use of magic is forced into ANY build now, so there is no 'DEX' build anymore, which on other Souls games was also called the 'challenge' mode, where you build up your character to use melee and be prepared for some face to face combat with skilled and nimble fights.

    The Good:
    - This game has by far THE BEST level design of any game of its generation, castles and terrains very well planned with inter connected areas, beautiful.
    - Good amount of weapons to try out.
    - Challenging enemies.
    - Great story.

    The Bad:
    - Magic is forced into any build, and it's must if you want to survive an invasion (on you or by you).
    - Weapons are basically magic wands, making the game a run and shoot kind of game. Melee becomes useless.
    - Utterly unbalanced spells and skills. Some of them become a one-hit kill while others are a joke.
    - Almost all armor sets are dresses, forget about all these cool designs of all other Souls games for either Type A or B body types, get used to look like deacon.
    - The armor alteration 'mechanic' is a bad joke, you can only remove the cape of the armors/dresses that have one.
    - Areas to explore (that are not castles or buildings) start amazingly designed and a joy to traverse, but such design starts to become plain and boring the more areas you advance in the game. At the end it's just large flat boring terrain lazily filled with enemies just to have something in.

    The game length feels artificially stretched half way through, I would have preferred the game to last half of what it takes with all these lazy designed late game areas removed.

    Long story short, if you like to spam spells while running away from enemies (computer or humans) you are in for a treat, because it's this game's main mechanic.    … Expand
  4. eilhart
    Apr 21, 2022
    6
    I played all the souls-borne games from Demon's Souls to Dark Souls 3 (except Sekiro) loved (almost) every second of them. So It pains me to say Elden Ring is absolutely overrated.
    Poor enemy design, ton of copy-paste enemies, technical issues, bad performance, bland open-world, terrible balancing of weapons, enemies, stats etc.
    Art style and the world of Lands Between (except Caelid    I played all the souls-borne games from Demon's Souls to Dark Souls 3 (except Sekiro) loved (almost) every second of them. So It pains me to say Elden Ring is absolutely overrated.
    Poor enemy design, ton of copy-paste enemies, technical issues, bad performance, bland open-world, terrible balancing of weapons, enemies, stats etc.
    Art style and the world of Lands Between (except Caelid lol) is breathtakingly gorgeous, soundtrack and (some of the) bosses are also very good, but otherwise this game is lacking in a lot of ways that previous games weren't.
    There's a great game hidden beneath all the issues, but over-hyping and undeserved praise from blind, stubborn people will prevent the game flourishing up to it's potential.    … Expand
  5. Braedon
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I've only played one other fromsoftware game ds3 and this game is a real improvement. I love the open world gameplay, because in ds3, if I was stuck on a level, I just had to redo it and redo it, but in this game, I could just explore some other place, and that just never went old. I could keep exploring for a long time, and I still found interesting thing's .This game is a masterpiece. I've only played one other fromsoftware game ds3 and this game is a real improvement. I love the open world gameplay, because in ds3, if I was stuck on a level, I just had to redo it and redo it, but in this game, I could just explore some other place, and that just never went old. I could keep exploring for a long time, and I still found interesting thing's . The bosses were great./ the sartstylewas neat. Just an incredible game, one of the best I've ever played… Expand
  6. guilleGR
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    No recuerdo un juego que me enganchara tantísimo. Esa variedad de escenarios, cantidad de jefes ( tanto opcionales como obligatorios) nivel artístico…
    Llevo unas 127 horas y he conseguido el platino y seguramente siga explorando el mundo y empezaré una partida + para seguir disfrutando de este juego. Totalmente recomendable
  7. notnotable
    Apr 21, 2022
    9
    One of the best games not only due to the game-play but also the world surrounding it and the exploration possible.
  8. Nicotasso
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    Hermoso juego! de principio a fin. Soy seguidor de los juegos de fromsoftware y quede impresionado, me encanta!
  9. Tony_Delargy
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    I love this game my only complaint is that its so good to the point where It can be addictive. Other than that the story and combat are amazing the pure size and complexity of the map is extraordinary 10/10 definitely would recommend.
  10. VIIEqualsSeven
    Apr 21, 2022
    9
    Great Gameplay. Tight controls. Nearly perfect combat. Amazing graphics for a cross Gen game. Great replay ability. Very in depth exploration and discovery. The Bad. Landscape pop in. Slight frame dips in quality mode.
  11. lumberjackBR
    Apr 21, 2022
    9
    F* good and adicttive game. Very challenging, you have to use wiki and tips to proceed. There is no so clear path to follow. The combat engine is complex and challenging. Beautiful graphics and amazing history. Best RPG game ever made until now.
  12. nharvey
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    Excellent addition to FromSoft’s roster. Had more fun with this than any of their previous titles which is saying a lot. Cannot wait for DLC installments. My game of the year for sure.
  13. diogenis300
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    Its literally anything i would ask for.. Typical from software formula with a breathtaking open world to explore and get lost in for hours
  14. DrewsterTab
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    I only started playing Souls games after Bloodborn was released, and have enjoyed them mostly. Elden Ring, however, may just be the best game I have played in 30 odd years of gaming. The balance between combat, learning and levelling is perfect. There are just too many brilliantly executed things to list, so I will leave that for the real reviewers. Boss fights are epic, the Lands BetweenI only started playing Souls games after Bloodborn was released, and have enjoyed them mostly. Elden Ring, however, may just be the best game I have played in 30 odd years of gaming. The balance between combat, learning and levelling is perfect. There are just too many brilliantly executed things to list, so I will leave that for the real reviewers. Boss fights are epic, the Lands Between have so many hidden areas and surprisingly deadly enemies! (Birds with knives and those damned dogs!!)

    Seriously, don't let this game slip by, it really is a phenomenon.    … Expand
  15. KP1994
    Apr 21, 2022
    8
    Not bad reminds me to 2001-2013 GTA 3+4+5 and 2018 Red Dead Redemption Two kinda sounds 2006-2015 Edmonton Rush tho.
  16. Hackslashshoot
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Great game. Updated to a 10 from an 8. Multiple patches have been made. Balancing not perfect but better.
  17. Crock_Wilson
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This is the peak of souls like games. So many different ways to go about overcoming the challenges it presents you. Every build feels viable.
  18. Jesse_RB26DETT
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    It's a good feeling to finally play a game that's this complete. Worth every dollar spent unlike most titles these days. An amazing experience that is both challenging and rewarding.
  19. arh3399
    Apr 20, 2022
    8
    Played a few hours of dark souls 1 but otherwise this was my first souls game and the first one I've beaten. Its worth every penny as i got 110 hours out of it without doing anywhere near everything that you can do in this game. The world is really interesting and fun to explore but I give it an 8 because the narrative isn't great. And no I don't just mean I didn't read all the itemPlayed a few hours of dark souls 1 but otherwise this was my first souls game and the first one I've beaten. Its worth every penny as i got 110 hours out of it without doing anywhere near everything that you can do in this game. The world is really interesting and fun to explore but I give it an 8 because the narrative isn't great. And no I don't just mean I didn't read all the item descriptions to get the story, I mean that even with that there are still massive plot holes and things that just don't make any sense. In particular I really don't like any of the endings and they are all super short. After such a long time spent with a game I want a satisfying conclusion and this game just doesn't have it. Def worth a try for fans of action rpgs and a more challenging experience.… Expand
  20. Salimotix
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    It’s my first FS, I liked the genius design of every zone of the game and the feeling when discovering a new area. Thanks to FS for this master piece.
  21. LucasK001
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the ultimate epic game, a smash hit that immerses you in extraordinary adventure and jaw-dropping art direction.
    Moreover, the gameplay is still so enjoyable and even after finishing it, I can't put it down and I think about it all the time.
    Seeing the next releases, it is necessarily the game of the year for me. (yes there are some technical flaws but they totally    Elden Ring is the ultimate epic game, a smash hit that immerses you in extraordinary adventure and jaw-dropping art direction.
    Moreover, the gameplay is still so enjoyable and even after finishing it, I can't put it down and I think about it all the time.
    Seeing the next releases, it is necessarily the game of the year for me.
    (yes there are some technical flaws but they totally disappear because the rest is just great)    … Expand
  22. Lex143
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This game exceeded expectations in an era where video games have better trailers than gameplay.
  23. StewyMelatonin
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This was my first souls-like game and it was a ton of fun. It took me 3-4 shorter play sessions to really get into it and figure out what was going on, but after that I was hooked. Yes you will die in this game, but it's really not a big deal. If I ever walked into an enemy or area that was way too difficult I would just go somewhere else and come back later....and that's really theThis was my first souls-like game and it was a ton of fun. It took me 3-4 shorter play sessions to really get into it and figure out what was going on, but after that I was hooked. Yes you will die in this game, but it's really not a big deal. If I ever walked into an enemy or area that was way too difficult I would just go somewhere else and come back later....and that's really the coolest part about the game. It's so big and there is so much to explore and that is what kept me really interested. If you like open world RPGs I think this game is definitely worth its retail price.… Expand
  24. Bretwalda
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    By far the best game in 2022. has a very immersive story, Worthy of GOTY. This game is a True Masterpiece.
  25. paul78
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This game is demanding as it is rewarding. It immerses the player in a world full of mystery, exploration, and challenging enemy encounters while you roam the beautifully designed Lands Between with a palpable sense of imminent threat. Elden Ring is all about the combat and the weapon arts don’t disappoint, with a stunning array of weapon choices and art combinations, engaging in combat isThis game is demanding as it is rewarding. It immerses the player in a world full of mystery, exploration, and challenging enemy encounters while you roam the beautifully designed Lands Between with a palpable sense of imminent threat. Elden Ring is all about the combat and the weapon arts don’t disappoint, with a stunning array of weapon choices and art combinations, engaging in combat is so satisfying.

    The unique hallmark of FromSoft games is what it demands of the player; to learn the different tools at your disposal designed to help you overcome the difficulty in a way that suits the player. It is a much more sophisticated difficulty setting than a mere slider and has a massive effect on drawing the community together as well as making the game replay-able as you try different builds and continue discovery.

    There are subtle clues to direct the player, including enemies that seem too difficult; the game’s way of telling you to go somewhere else and come back when you are levelled up. It is challenging, but this makes the accomplishment all the more special.

    Some users who have given a zero rating because they found enemies too hard have also given Assassins Creed Valhalla a 10/10. These players need their hand holding and don’t want a challenge, they want predictable and easy. They don’t have the minerals to take on Elden Ring and are just leaving bad reviews after rage quitting. You can’t expect to one-shot enemies in this game, it requires some learning of the enemy combat move set - apparently that notion is too difficult for some. Also there are many tools at your disposal that will trivialise the game difficulty if you just put the effort into playing and figuring things out, but no these people would rather put effort into downvoting and review bombing.

    Elden Ring sold 12 million copies in the first 3 weeks of launch and will deservedly be GOTY. That said, it isn’t for everyone, but as a casual gamer playing when I can around work and family commitments I find it easy to pickup and play in small doses and come back to later.

    Performance on the PS5 is good enough if not a constant 60fps. I tried the PS4 version on PS5 and while a perfect 60fps I didn’t think the trade off was worth it. All in all, this is one of my favourite games of all time, along with Bloodborne.    … Expand
  26. xTonto
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Xbox one X
    Absolutely amazing.
    Game looks and feels great.
    The sound design and soundtrack fits every area perfectly.
    NPCs aesthetics, including enemy asthetica have been turned to 11. I can literally only say positive things about this game.
  27. dishant27
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal Game, must play. People who usually hate this game didn't go through the tutorial and then realize they have to fight every boss right away. Go explore.
  28. Bwsmith
    Apr 20, 2022
    6
    Cant get into this game it just keeps beating me down. It is beautiful and if it wasn't for my friends I would have asked for a refund.
  29. smoooth
    Apr 20, 2022
    2
    It's pretty bad and not fun. You die all the time, because bosses are unfairly strong and this game has nothing else to offer. If this game Metascore was from 80 to 87 i wouldn't even care, but 96 is just hilarious. Game that has hardly any meaningful story. Elden Ring will never sell over 10 million copies.
  30. praizeee
    Apr 20, 2022
    0
    Thank god most people don't actually like this game. I was actually worried that, if this games starts to influence other open world games, then gaming will be dead, but thankfully that wont happen.
    Removing quest log/mission log is one of the worst things you can do to your game. If this game wins GOTY, it means absolutely nothing, because Last of Us 2 also won GOTY and nobody likes that    Thank god most people don't actually like this game. I was actually worried that, if this games starts to influence other open world games, then gaming will be dead, but thankfully that wont happen.
    Removing quest log/mission log is one of the worst things you can do to your game. If this game wins GOTY, it means absolutely nothing, because Last of Us 2 also won GOTY and nobody likes that game either. Elden Ring player count on Steam has fallen under 200 000 (120 000 as i'm writing this)-all that with ONLY three months. So it's very obvious that most people bought it, because of hype, tried it and just gave up. Overall it's worse than most open world games (Skyrim, GTA V, RDR2, AC Valhalla, AC 4, GTA 4, Days Gone and list just goes on).    … Expand
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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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