Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. ClassyStrapper
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I’ve been hyper for this game for over a year and a half. And shockingly it wasn’t as good as I thought.

    It was better. Best open world RPG I’ve ever played.
  2. Kriewald
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is the best the soulsborne formula has to offer from engaging on your toes combat to deep and thoughtful lore. This series has it all for anyone who wants a challenge and not to have their hand held.
  3. wenekiv422
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Wow, just wow... i expected this to be good but what Miyazaki have did this time is nothing short of masterpiece.
  4. mariiiiii
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    this game is very fun. played 5 other fromsoft games and this was definitely the best. that’s saying a lot seeing how good ds 1 2 3 bb and sekiro are
  5. Fear60
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a masterpiece, this game is absolutely amazing. anyone leaving a negative review on here is just butthurt that they suck too much at fromsoft games to be able to enjoy it. Currently have 30 hours into the game and have experienced zero lag or stutter issues. People can't complain about the difficulty of the game so they make up a lame excuse to review bomb. This game is legendary.
  6. Medusa1
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Perfect game it has the biggest map I ever seen and the bosses was really hard and fun
  7. Shedfreak
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is probably the best Action RPG I ever played so far, it's challenging, always surprising, artistically stunning, I can't really find any gameplay flaws, it's just a joy to play for hours and hours.
  8. NextGenGamer
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I'm 35 hours in, and I am completely blown away. The only thing more fun than the time I've put in is knowing just how much more content there is left to explore. I don't often leave reviews for games, but when I saw some of the review-bombing that the PS5 version of Elden Ring is getting on here, I figured I had to say my piece.
    First off, there are clearly tons of people who are on the    I'm 35 hours in, and I am completely blown away. The only thing more fun than the time I've put in is knowing just how much more content there is left to explore. I don't often leave reviews for games, but when I saw some of the review-bombing that the PS5 version of Elden Ring is getting on here, I figured I had to say my piece.
    First off, there are clearly tons of people who are on the wrong page and don't realize it. The PC port is not very well done and I won't say anything to defend it, but to come to the PS5 listing and complain about PC frame rate issues, lack of ultrawide support and other issues that clearly have nothing to do with PS5 is extremely dishonest. If you removed all of the negative reviews that have been clearly left on the wrong page, the score would be like 10 points higher. It's a shame that people can outright post that they are reviewing the wrong game as part of their review feedback, and that review just stays up and potentially affects other's opinions. I think Metacritic should remove reviews that are posted to the wrong platform.
    That aside, the game is astonishing. The folks saying that the open world is flat or empty must be playing a completely different game than I am. You can barely run for 30 seconds before finding something interesting. I am probably not even a third into the game and I have found so many things that have surprised and intrigued me that I have lost count. Some assets (like catacombs) are re-configured and re-used, but when maybe 4 out of the 100+ points of interest I've found are re-configured, that is completely okay with me.
    As for the folks who are saying that this game is re-using assets (animations etc.) as a form of criticism, I think they are being completely unrealistic. For a game of this magnitude to exist, that was a tool that FromSoft had which made it possible in the first place. They have a pile of animation rigs, AI and other assets from other games they have published on this engine, and it seems to me that their swan song for that robust engine is to take all of the best from it and use it (plus countless new assets) to build a gargantuan game which would not otherwise be possible, and to give an incredible amount of content to players who enjoy the material FromSoft creates.
    I suspect that the hype, mostly by gaming news sites with reviewers that have come to love FromSoft games, has led to many new folks picking up Elden Ring who have not played other FromSoft games and have no idea what they are getting into. That clearly shows in some of the reviews that are listing series staples as design flaws.
    In short, the PS5 version of this game is the way to go, and it runs perfectly. The graphics are fantastic considering the unimaginable scope of this game, and the gameplay is perfect. Go explore, get lost, get killed, get lost somewhere else, get stronger and come back to get revenge. This game is truly open-ended, and everything is possible right from the start. It feels like being dropped into a living, breathing world with endless mysteries to unravel. If that sounds cool to you, you will enjoy this game.    … Expand
  9. Lisiboy
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece
    **** the haters.
    This game is the best souls make ever!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. MrPiggypants05
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Holy sh!t this game is amazing, I’ve played the game for 26 hours in release weekend and I feel like I have so much left to do. The game is a mix of dark souls skerio( idk if I spelled it right) and blood borne. The combat is the same perfection as it always has been the open world is amazing and I the bosses are outstanding. I can wait to play the rest of the game. You must buy if youHoly sh!t this game is amazing, I’ve played the game for 26 hours in release weekend and I feel like I have so much left to do. The game is a mix of dark souls skerio( idk if I spelled it right) and blood borne. The combat is the same perfection as it always has been the open world is amazing and I the bosses are outstanding. I can wait to play the rest of the game. You must buy if you love from software games.… Expand
  11. KingFungus
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its game of year for 2022 its mix from dark souls series and bloodborne and sekiro… Expand
  12. t_w_duke
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing game with a fantastic open world. Played on PS5, great graphics and just astounding art direction. Also incredibly fun to play. Very lively multi-player and a lot easier to get into than Dark Souls. If you run into a challenge you can't overcome at first, just go do something else. There's a million things to do but it never feels like you're locked into a single path. Boss battlesAmazing game with a fantastic open world. Played on PS5, great graphics and just astounding art direction. Also incredibly fun to play. Very lively multi-player and a lot easier to get into than Dark Souls. If you run into a challenge you can't overcome at first, just go do something else. There's a million things to do but it never feels like you're locked into a single path. Boss battles are simply incredible. Must Play Game.… Expand
  13. jbqf
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I played 20 hours it was a great experience and I am looking forward to finish the game.
  14. Inkompetenz
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece, that simple. Everything form combat, enemy and world design to story is truly amazing. Without a doubt one of the best games ever made
  15. Hampy
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really enjoying the game so far I’m 32 hours in beat up to the second main boss in raya lucaria. The game still surprises me with new stuff while and I constantly find more things to do/explore. Performance is good enough, in ps5 popping isn’t as bad as people make it seem, graphics could be better but the art is insane making up for it also frame drops are very situational and I’ve noticed that if you play for a while the frame drops seem to slowly disappear (unless you fast travel to an are very far away).… Expand
  16. NutGusterLock
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    My second best game only beaten by Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. The combat is way better than Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games but the characters are not as interesting as Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. Only needed thing needed for this game is a monkey.

    Edit: Played the game more and I can say there is a monkey Edit 2: Monkey has a boomerang.    My second best game only beaten by Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. The combat is way better than Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games but the characters are not as interesting as Ice Age: Continental Drift - Arctic Games. Only needed thing needed for this game is a monkey.

    Edit: Played the game more and I can say there is a monkey
    Edit 2: Monkey has a boomerang.
    Edit 3: This is my now best game monkeys are able to ride horses.    … Expand
  17. Brassai99
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Justo lo que esperaba, nunca había imaginado algo así, que te dieran justo lo que buscabas, eso es el trabajo de un genio, nuestra cultura de la tecnología mezclada con videojuegos nos hace pensar que lo mejor es que los juegos innoven, que rompan paradigmas, pero quien realmente va a casa de su madre y espera que le prepare un platillo nuevo, NADIE, cuando vas con tu madre esperas elJusto lo que esperaba, nunca había imaginado algo así, que te dieran justo lo que buscabas, eso es el trabajo de un genio, nuestra cultura de la tecnología mezclada con videojuegos nos hace pensar que lo mejor es que los juegos innoven, que rompan paradigmas, pero quien realmente va a casa de su madre y espera que le prepare un platillo nuevo, NADIE, cuando vas con tu madre esperas el mismo platillo de tu infancia con ese mismo dulce sabor, así sabes que eres amado, Elden Ring es el platillo de mama, ese platillo, que degustas siendo mayor, a nadie le gusta realmente la innovación cuando se trata de las cosas que amas, esperas lo mismo, vamos a los mismos lugares, revemos las mismas películas, compramos los mismos productos, Elder Ring es sin duda el mismo, solo que esta vez compraste mas, mas grande, mas inteligente, y eso lo hace mas genial.… Expand
  18. Lillobillo91
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It's not a perfect game, sure. But It's what gamers need. Exploration, epic moments, good variety of builds. Everything is linked. I hope in the future more software houses will work like From Software!
  19. Clorot
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Şimdiye kadar oynadığım en iyi oyunlardan birisi açık dünyası ve oyunun serbestliği çok hoşuma gitti umarım from software diğer işlerinde daha iyi şeyler yaparlar bunun daha ne kadar üstüne çıkabileceklererak ediyorum
  20. briansb
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Absolutely a genre-defining game. It's sad seeing so much vitriol around the game simply because of its warranted critical success, especially from clear review bombers. I'm not going to discredit any legitimate criticism, but for me this game exemplifies a gaming genre that I find most fulfilling. Full disclosure that I'm only roughly 40 hours into my journey (I say "only" because IAbsolutely a genre-defining game. It's sad seeing so much vitriol around the game simply because of its warranted critical success, especially from clear review bombers. I'm not going to discredit any legitimate criticism, but for me this game exemplifies a gaming genre that I find most fulfilling. Full disclosure that I'm only roughly 40 hours into my journey (I say "only" because I haven't even gotten to the second legacy dungeon yet), but it's been a glorious journey thus far full of mystery, intrigue and exploration. As a massive fan of Bloodborne, Sekiro and Dark Souls 3, my expectations for this game were sky high and thus far every expectation has been passed. I think one underrated thing (based on some of the review bombing happening here) is that FromSoft excels at art-direction and experiential gameplay. Does this game have the best graphics or fidelity ever? No, of course not. But when we think about video game as a source of art, those are just two criterium in a vast amount of characteristics that make video games special. Elden Ring exemplifies what makes risk-reward balance in gaming so exciting, and how self-direction and exploration give the players freedom to be punished, rewarded and often times a mix of both, rather than being handheld to growth and points of interest. The game's art direction is incredible, giving life and depth to the open world. Additionally, the legacy dungeon I encountered exemplifies the best in FromSoft level design, showcasing intricacy and careful design without bloat nor oversimplification. There are a lot of mechanics that might confuse or bewilder new players. I encourage everyone who is willing to enjoy this game to its full potential to push themselves to learn enemy move sets, try new strategies and embrace the learning experience. You may not enjoy, but in most cases you'll love the FromSoft game paradigm as much as I did and want to play every game from the developer!… Expand
  21. Rofeky
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Over 30 hours in and have yet to not have fun. Note I am a souls borne fan.… Expand
  22. MyBallsHang
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game **** Simple as that. The only people with unfavorable reviews are the ones who want their hand held from start to finish. This is my first souls type game and I love. Visually stunning, characters that aren’t annoying, polished combat. What an absolute treat. 10/10
  23. Xavek
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best FromSoftware game to date! Elden Ring consumes my every waking thought right now. Soulsbourne fans will see it for the masterpiece it is. It is still a FromSoftware game though, so if you don't like Dark Souls or Bloodbourne you probably won't like this one either. If you've never played a FromSoft game, this is a pretty good place to start.
  24. mperezc06
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Todos los que le dais un 0 sois unos maricas que no habrán pasado del primer boss, sois unos mamelufilos mamadores de nabo de Nintendo Pd: Mancos
  25. Agustus_Rx
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is an experience like no other. It's absolutely stunning. It's a game that respects it's audience and treats them like adults, it challenges them at every turn and gives them a world to actually discover and lose themselves in. It's absolutely mind-blowing that this game exists - I never thought I'd see a video game like this in my life.

    Yes, the game is challenging - but that's    This is an experience like no other. It's absolutely stunning. It's a game that respects it's audience and treats them like adults, it challenges them at every turn and gives them a world to actually discover and lose themselves in. It's absolutely mind-blowing that this game exists - I never thought I'd see a video game like this in my life.

    Yes, the game is challenging - but that's precisely the point. I don't want to play a game that a seven year old child can pick up and play, because in the end that's who that game is tailored towards. I want to be respected. I want to be tested. I want the thrill of discovery and triumph. This game has that in spades.

    The graphics aren't superb, but honestly, I like it like that. The way they are it helps to create the sense of unreality, like a living dream that can be stepped into at any time. The graphics aren't what's important - it's the design. It's a meticulous and well-wrought world and some, unfortunately, are unable to look up from the ground to see that.

    If you have some patience and give this game the time it deserves you will be well rewarded with one of the greatest gaming experiences of your life. So, don't give up, because that's when you have really lost.    … Expand
  26. Nizzo22
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden ring>your favorite game
    elden ring>your mothee
    elden ring>you
    miyazaki negs all people.
    elden ring fans are based
  27. acezxacez
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Fantastic. This game brings me pure joy from the moment I boot up the title screen. Today, open-world games are empty, boring, and full of outposts that are all the same. This game defies that norm. The world is abundant with unique locations, NPCs, weapons, armors, secrets, dungeons, castles, and caves. Must I go on? FROMSOFT isn't known for having the best graphics, but in this game, theFantastic. This game brings me pure joy from the moment I boot up the title screen. Today, open-world games are empty, boring, and full of outposts that are all the same. This game defies that norm. The world is abundant with unique locations, NPCs, weapons, armors, secrets, dungeons, castles, and caves. Must I go on? FROMSOFT isn't known for having the best graphics, but in this game, the graphics are good, especially for a game that prioritizes gameplay, the scenery is to die for. The difficulty is a notch higher than other games, but it isn't greater than the other games in the SoulsBorne series, making this the easiest way to start a venture into the franchise. The bosses are unique in both appearance and movesets. This game will have you playing for hours at a time with its riveting story and delightful gameplay. I see this game as becoming a standard for future games to come.… Expand
  28. rickter
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    An absolute Gallon of Milk. This game is the perfect mix of Bloodborne, Dark Souls, and Sekiro style combat systems that perfectly capture the difficulty while making it fair and far more fun.
  29. Talaskri
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Bosses and enemy design 10/10
    World design 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Art direction 10/10 Game play 10/10
    I know this game is not for everyone but if you can handle some challenges in the game you should buy it now
  30. saltlife
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I'd give it 10/10 for the amount of content and sheer size of the world. So many possible builds and ways to play, a completely amazing open-world souls experience in my opinion. Hoping for PC fps drop issues.
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#1 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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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
  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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