Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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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. Fr3iza
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This Game is the Dream for all Soulslike Fans. When I read the Negative Comments I see that a lot of These People never Played a Souls Game before.
    If you love Souls Games, you will love this Game. If not don't play it, because it's to hard for you and you will have the hardest time of your life.
  2. Poxonuk
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Feels like a real world that you can lose yourself in, nothing is boring, its so addictive. Give it a go!
  3. kennySC97
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the culmination of the Dark Souls formula, gameplay and storytelling are just superb.
    The game world's both dangerous and beautiful and exploring it is very rewarding, the downside of this is that if you explore too much you might end up with many powerful tools early on and making the bosses easier than they should be.
    On the performance side it has texture popping issues and some small frame drops here and there, other than that it runs on a smooth 60 fps on performance mode in PS5 and a little bit less smoothly on graphics mode.
    Finally it´s as close as perfect an open world game can be, followed closely by Nintendo´s BOTW.    … Expand
  4. jordy69
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Please just listen to the game critics and not the user reviews. There are so many negative reviews by angry Horizon Forbidden West fans because they are mad that Elden Ring stole the spotlight, and it stole it rightfully so. Every single criticism of this game is invalid other than the FPS issues, but FromSoftware is going to fix that soon. The world is breathtaking, the graphics are goodPlease just listen to the game critics and not the user reviews. There are so many negative reviews by angry Horizon Forbidden West fans because they are mad that Elden Ring stole the spotlight, and it stole it rightfully so. Every single criticism of this game is invalid other than the FPS issues, but FromSoftware is going to fix that soon. The world is breathtaking, the graphics are good (despite what the HFW fans are spamming in the reviews), the gameplay is fluid and perfects what other games in the series have not.

    The story is more immersive and accessible than any other Souls title. The world is the most accessible as well, because if you’re stuck on something you can go literally anywhere else on the gigantic map with so much to explore. All character builds are viable so you can do anything you want and be successful. Accessibility is only an issue when you’re obstinate and try to rush through the game without paying attention.

    I can’t believe there are so many 1 and 0 reviews this early into the game’s release. I’ve logged about 30 hours so far and I know the people critiquing this game have either never played it and are HFW fanboys or quit because the game posed the slightest challenge because they can’t pay attention to the great amount of help and hints the game gives you. This game is a verifiable 10/10 and absolutely has lived up to the hype. I cannot wait to see what else this game has to offer.    … Expand
  5. Trytendo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This Game is just awesome! You can spend so much time in discovering the World!
  6. Bronson_CX7
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Simply the best open world game in tears, is like Skyrim, Zelda BotW and Dark Souls mix the best of their worlds together. Anything less to that a 9 for it is coming from a tasteless, bad at the game player... If you get good you'll see why it is a 10/10
  7. ReyMacra
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I have played all the souls games and i think that Elden Ring is the perfection of all.
  8. Brig79
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Incredibly enjoyable experience, new to souls games, never played one before, and honestly don't understand what people are saying it's too hard for. The challenge is fun! The game isn't overly hard as long as you don't make stupid mistakes and think through your actions
  9. Don-
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Dont lissen to the review-bombers, the Game ist fantastic! having a really good time here
  10. surasutec
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    An absolute thing of beauty, the pinnacle of everything FromSoft have achieved to date, the best art direction I've ever seen in a game. Take a glance over some of the user reviews (who suspiciously have only created an account to trash this game! perhaps it scored much higher than their favourite run-of-the-mill garbage and that upsets them?) and you'll also see that this is a game that'sAn absolute thing of beauty, the pinnacle of everything FromSoft have achieved to date, the best art direction I've ever seen in a game. Take a glance over some of the user reviews (who suspiciously have only created an account to trash this game! perhaps it scored much higher than their favourite run-of-the-mill garbage and that upsets them?) and you'll also see that this is a game that's managed to make so many people in this user reviews section rage, presumably due to lacking the patience required to see something even moderately challenging to the end.

    Remember: nothing worth doing is easy, skeleton!    … Expand
  11. Nameless_Hollow
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    You don't have the right, O you don't have the right,
    O you don't have the right, O you don't have the right
  12. Christian_torr6
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Best Game fromsoft
    The map and secrets are amazing, it feels familiar but better
    Excelente Game, can't miss it
  13. HunterTJ
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    It's a Souls game. If you've never played one before this might not be the game for you. Don't complain it's too hard, if you think that go try Sekiro and I'll hear your whining. This game is amazing, so much to do and explore but still feeling like it's rewarding for beating the soul crushing bosses. Just the way it was designed! I've got like 30 hours in and can't wait to get back toIt's a Souls game. If you've never played one before this might not be the game for you. Don't complain it's too hard, if you think that go try Sekiro and I'll hear your whining. This game is amazing, so much to do and explore but still feeling like it's rewarding for beating the soul crushing bosses. Just the way it was designed! I've got like 30 hours in and can't wait to get back to exploring. Good luck, Tarnished!… Expand
  14. biel_101
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    O jogo é muito lindo e bem feito, e contínua com a mesma essência de toda a série souls!
  15. Smoughcake
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I'm 60 hours in and in love with this game. I started way back with demons souls if you are a souls fan you will absolutely love this game the open world is so dense its filled with so many unique weapons and armor to find not to mention the rework of spells and faith feels truly amazing
  16. Strifer_ELG
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece!, hope they fix the fps drops on pc soon, but even with that it's still a 10.
  17. Zankyou
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The game itself is amazing i dont wanna spoil anything to you guys but all i can say that this is the ultimate souls game especially the questlines and bosses
  18. Santaslerg
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Most of the negative reviews have nothing to do with the actual gameplay or story. I understand frustration with frame drops and technical issues, but I've seen plenty of people giving the game a 10 even with experiencing the same issues. This game is absolutely phenomenal. As someone who has played and beaten most of the souls games multiple times, this is a dream come true. An open worldMost of the negative reviews have nothing to do with the actual gameplay or story. I understand frustration with frame drops and technical issues, but I've seen plenty of people giving the game a 10 even with experiencing the same issues. This game is absolutely phenomenal. As someone who has played and beaten most of the souls games multiple times, this is a dream come true. An open world dark souls just makes so much sense. Every game rewarded exploring, and this does that times a million. A vast and punishing world, where if you're getting stomped by a boss for a few hours, you can leave and explore a new area to gain more runes and level your character/weapons. And on the way you might find a new weapon, or armor set. Maybe a golden seed or sacred tear to upgrade your flasks. Then you can go back and beat the boss. In all the other souls games, you'd have to farm souls for hours, but this makes it possible to not do that, while it is still available if you want too. People are frustrated with boss mechanics and timing, but I've actually enjoyed overcoming some of this. They definitely changed some of the timing in comparison to ds1 through 3. I've noticed some of the bosses have crazy long swings that are at first hard to navigate around when used to the quick movements of most of the previous game bosses. I like that they made it more accessible in some ways for new players, but made it even harder in other ways for souls veterans. At about half way through the game, I can easily say this is up there for the best from software game, and one of the best open world games of all time. Oh and there's a mount, enough said 10/10… Expand
  19. VideoGame567890
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Dont trust the haters and the review bombs lmao. Elden ring is amazing 9.9/10 especially on the PS5!
  20. DarthBabaloo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Definitely lived up to the hype! The world is so easy to get addicted to. The game lets go explore and find more about the lore itself. Of course with this being a fromsoftware game, it is very very challenging. I find there to be a beauty to that. Use your eyes and learn how to defeat each boss or enemy you come across. Also, being a massive Berserk fan, there are tons of little EasterDefinitely lived up to the hype! The world is so easy to get addicted to. The game lets go explore and find more about the lore itself. Of course with this being a fromsoftware game, it is very very challenging. I find there to be a beauty to that. Use your eyes and learn how to defeat each boss or enemy you come across. Also, being a massive Berserk fan, there are tons of little Easter eggs, weapons and gear that pay homage to the great manga. Becoming one of my favourite games ever.… Expand
  21. Jotte
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is quite Literally the best game I have ever played. The open world is sprawling with life, every book and cranny is filled with something cool to Find. The mini-dungeons are a little same-y But not to an extent i found detrimental to the games overall enjoyment. The minibosses, although sometimes recycled added a lot of enjoyment, and sometimes Even more challenge than major bosses.This is quite Literally the best game I have ever played. The open world is sprawling with life, every book and cranny is filled with something cool to Find. The mini-dungeons are a little same-y But not to an extent i found detrimental to the games overall enjoyment. The minibosses, although sometimes recycled added a lot of enjoyment, and sometimes Even more challenge than major bosses. You can Tell every area apart just from looking at a screenshot, the color schemes are different and varied to separate them. The orange/yellow altus to the blue liurnia, the reds of caelid.

    The performance was mostly 55+ fps, worst drops happening in altus to maybe 45. A few small fps drops here and There Dont deter from my enjoyment either. Frames never dropped during bosses either.

    The enemy variety is frankly impressive, say compared to breath of the wild(Another great Open world game).

    The jump button allows for a verticality in fromsofts world design and torrent helps with traversing huge swathes of land while taking in the scenery. This game is truly the first time Ive experienced ”If You can see it You can go There”.

    The bosses are all a treat. Margit is a great first boss, teaching players that This game Isnt going to go easy on you. I can genuinely say that there isn’t a single bad boss, compare it to say, Dark souls 2 where basically every boss except maybe knight alonne is pretty bad and not memorable at all.

    The ashes of war is one of the best new additions to elden ring. The freedom it gives is a great addition to increase build variety. Mash all of This together and You get one of the best games of all time. I genuinely cant Think of any issues other than performance at some points.    … Expand
  22. TrentDarko
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    A very big adventure to become the Elden Lord. I came into this game very new to FromSoftware games and at first, It was very hard and I almost quit. After playing for about ten more hours I got used to it and now it is addicted. This game is very challenging and might take gamers that are not used to these types of games much longer to become the Elden Lord. I find myself dying andA very big adventure to become the Elden Lord. I came into this game very new to FromSoftware games and at first, It was very hard and I almost quit. After playing for about ten more hours I got used to it and now it is addicted. This game is very challenging and might take gamers that are not used to these types of games much longer to become the Elden Lord. I find myself dying and recollecting my ruins so much doing each playthrough. I think even if you're not great at these games that you might find something to enjoy about it. For me, collecting ruins and leveling up until I am strong enough to beat a boss is pretty fun. The graphics for this game is very beautiful. The framerate is very good in performance mode with some dips. It really feels like I am in a dark and twisted world. Overall, I think that this is the most fun I've had with a game in forever. I highly recommend it.… Expand
  23. Justin10110
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The best of all from games put together! Beautiful environments and great combat
  24. Blkshp0214
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    About 80 hours in as of this review and the game is phenomenal. Absolutely my new favorite game ever. The world is vast and beautiful, the bosses are better than ever, the gameplay is first class (especially spells, major improvement over past fromsoft games), and the world is so incredibly rich with lore. If you are a fan of Soulslikes, this is the closest you can come to the perfect game.
  25. JoeDerbyshire
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED! I would suggest not comparing it to other open world games as it creates a very different feeling from most if not all open world games. Instead I suggest going into the game with a blank slate and enjoying the adventure know that it's okay to make mistakes. and learn from them.
  26. seandox
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    the game meets your expectations thanks fromsoftware dark souls 4
    good difficulty It is a challenge
    Accept
  27. BangGoo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is AWESOME, AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. PERFECT!!! Everywhere is adventure point.
  28. SoulsEnjoyer
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Git gud or die trying

    I really don't see the point of people unwilling to learn the core gameplay mechanics going on here and review-bombing zeroes, please just go play Genshin Impact instead.
    You bought the game willingly, it's really nothing to whine about.
  29. FAVORXIV
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Don’t read reviews of people **** about frame rate or graphics. They only care about those things and not the true experience of the game. This game is a masterpiece through and through. It feels like a real adventure. You can go anywhere you want. Yes it’s difficult, but it’s fair, and you can always go and do something else to level up and then come back and take care of business.Don’t read reviews of people **** about frame rate or graphics. They only care about those things and not the true experience of the game. This game is a masterpiece through and through. It feels like a real adventure. You can go anywhere you want. Yes it’s difficult, but it’s fair, and you can always go and do something else to level up and then come back and take care of business. This game is a game changer!… Expand
  30. Banan47
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    One of the most dangerous game after dota. Cos it takes all of your time.✓✓✓
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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
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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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