Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. Pmorphling
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Like every souls game story are embedded throughout the world. You need to immerse yourself into the universe to appreciate the details of the the lore and the design from buildings to characters and conversations.

    The open world is well designed. Unlike other souls game where you entered a world from a hub, in elden ring you travel from place to place and experience the whole world.    Like every souls game story are embedded throughout the world. You need to immerse yourself into the universe to appreciate the details of the the lore and the design from buildings to characters and conversations.

    The open world is well designed. Unlike other souls game where you entered a world from a hub, in elden ring you travel from place to place and experience the whole world.

    This game indeed deserves the goty and every game should try it out!    … Expand
  2. Ryuyasuaki78
    Mar 27, 2022
    0
    Utterly unplayable. Major headache due to floaty camera and horrible performance. Didn’t have any issues with previous fromsoftware games. Can’t refund due to ps digital.
  3. Jynkat
    Mar 27, 2022
    1
    Confusing writing, dead characters that flop around like ragdolls, meh graphics, and a near pointless map. You can play this game for hours and still not know what in the world is going on. Seems like it's just a grind fest for masochists and people who want to be thought of as "hardcore gamers". The Co-op feature is by far their biggest miss.
  4. snozz0101
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    So this is probably my favorite ps5 game so far, the combat is solid, challenging but fair, the level design is nothing but superb, every inch of this world have dungeons, enemy groups, secret bosses and items that make it a charm to explore. Even if you don't like the souls game this might be worth to check out
  5. Major_Ripoff
    Mar 27, 2022
    5
    Elden Ring is mediocre at best. The perfect reviews are misleading and terribly inaccurate. This game is far from perfect! Elden Ring at its core is not next generation gaming. The graphics are diluted and look more like the product of a PS3 console. Gameplay is weightless in its execution and twitchy at best. The bosses are cheap hitting powerhouses that take way more effort to kill thanElden Ring is mediocre at best. The perfect reviews are misleading and terribly inaccurate. This game is far from perfect! Elden Ring at its core is not next generation gaming. The graphics are diluted and look more like the product of a PS3 console. Gameplay is weightless in its execution and twitchy at best. The bosses are cheap hitting powerhouses that take way more effort to kill than they should. Dying over and over again is not my idea of fun. This is coming from a guy that is on his 8'th playthrough with Bloodborne so I understand what difficulty should be like. There's a difference between hard and cheap! The UI in Elden Ring is counterintuitive and clunky. From Software can learn a thing or two about how to manage your inventory through games like Immortals Fenyx Rising, Horizon and Ghost of Tsushima.
    The only thing that Elden Ring has going for it is the sound. That's pretty much it. Never again will I buy into the hype like I did with Elden Ring. I'd refund the game if I could, but I can't. Do yourself a favor and don't buy into the hype like I did. If this is the direction of From Software with its future releases then it's going to be a hard pass for me.    … Expand
  6. Keisel
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    En las primeras horas de juego me sentí como que no era un souls y no no lo es. Es mejor es una obra maestra lo único que mejoraría serían los gráficos pero se compensa ampliamente con el apartado artístico envidiable por cualquier otro juego.
  7. a1213
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    if we ignore the repetition of bosses and enemies, this game is simply great. a great contender for the GOTY
  8. Apex_missile
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. That’s all the describing I’ll do. This game does everything right. The only not so great thing was the pc release.
  9. LikeOrNoLike
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros-
    Exploration for the first 30ish hours

    Build verity- There are a lot of ways to play this game, but that makes it incredibly difficult to balance

    Lore. I think the lore is pretty interesting

    Cons-
    Bosses. Sorry but it’s not fun to fight an enemy that spams combos, deals a ton of damage, has multiple AOEs, and has very small windows of vulnerability. And that’s most of the bosses in the late games. Just not enjoyable to me

    Pacing. For the first 3/4 of the game, the pacing is fine. But after you get to Malekith, it’s just a boss rush with like 4 difficult bosses in a row with nothing left to explore.

    Final thoughts. I honestly don’t understand how reviewers gave this game 10/10 across the board. It’s good, but it is massively frustrating and has really big drop off in quality in the late game    … Expand
  10. Fuchito493
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing sense of adventure. Great combat. Fantastic role playing. Interesting lore and thrilling quests.
  11. chrislink73
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    A game that will be discussed for years to come, this is the crowning achievement of FromSoft. A truly massive world, with depth in lore, characters, challenging fights, interesting and diverse weapons and character builds will keep players immersed for hundreds of hours. Absolutely fantastic work of art.
  12. jpetersenmmc
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is definitely not perfect but it’s still a fun experience. The fun comes from exploring and trying new builds. That said this game is a big step back for boss fights which has been the big appeal for fromsoft games in the past. A game with 80+ bosses only has a handful of actually enjoyable fights. The final boss while beautiful will almost certainly be known in the future as one of fromsofts worst bosses. And not get me started on the fire giant. Overal good game but not amazing… Expand
  13. NFR2002
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This game is so good.

    I'm giving it a 10. And I genuinely mean 10. The people rating this low must be from other game dev studios who can't produce quality games. This is definitely game of the year and most likely game of the decade. I wouldn't want anyone to miss out on this great game, because of people spamming absurd low review scores. They're most likely from people who    This game is so good.

    I'm giving it a 10. And I genuinely mean 10.

    The people rating this low must be from other game dev studios who can't produce quality games.

    This is definitely game of the year and most likely game of the decade.

    I wouldn't want anyone to miss out on this great game, because of people spamming absurd low review scores. They're most likely from people who rage quit, because they don't know how to play the game.

    This game has confirmed for that the only games I will play from now on are games like Nioh and the soulsbourne type games. Triple A studios have become a woke joke. I hope indie studios start making more games like Souls and Nioh.    … Expand
  14. maroo602
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Ultimate opus magnum of From Software. The best souls game and maybe the best game of 2022. I'm waiting for DLCs!
  15. Shmeeeee
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    FromSoftware has done it again. Amazing game from one of the best developers in gaming. Game will not be for everyone, but it blew me away. Best game since Bloodborne for me.
  16. cherno_gama
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Me metí a ver por morbosidad los comentarios negativos y el review bombing es increíble jajajaja literalmente y sin hablar como fanboy esta en el top 3 de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, llevo 154 horas de juego y de verdad que me la estoy pasando increíble, el tamaño de mapa no recuerdo algún otro juego qie me llevará a explorar algo tan inmenso y tan detallado, algo que meMe metí a ver por morbosidad los comentarios negativos y el review bombing es increíble jajajaja literalmente y sin hablar como fanboy esta en el top 3 de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, llevo 154 horas de juego y de verdad que me la estoy pasando increíble, el tamaño de mapa no recuerdo algún otro juego qie me llevará a explorar algo tan inmenso y tan detallado, algo que me recordó a thebwitcher y zelda BOW me parece que estas personas únicamente critican por criticar y no se toman el tiempo de jugarlo, el lore, el diseño de los mapas,la música e incluso los gráficos de verdad juegues este juego y no se arrepentirán, no es un juego fácil pero tendrán una experiencia única, hidetaka miyasaki es un genio… Expand
  17. PhylG
    Mar 27, 2022
    0
    Terribly balanced, exploration is barely worth doing. worst from software game by far
  18. RockstarisKing
    Mar 27, 2022
    2
    I honestly wish this travesty of a "game" never existed. Most people who have enjoyed open world games past 20 years know how boring and poorly made Elden Ring's open world is.
  19. Elden_Fail_lol
    Mar 27, 2022
    0
    Thank god most people already stopped playing it, now all that's left is bunch of losers who whine about other games in Steam forums and try to act like Elden Ring was something great lol.
    Well good for you, but massive amount of gamers will disagree on that. Lots of people bought it, because of hype, hardly anyone finished it tho and that's says more than thousand words. Thankfully it    Thank god most people already stopped playing it, now all that's left is bunch of losers who whine about other games in Steam forums and try to act like Elden Ring was something great lol.
    Well good for you, but massive amount of gamers will disagree on that. Lots of people bought it, because of hype, hardly anyone finished it tho and that's says more than thousand words. Thankfully it will be completely forgotten in few months.    … Expand
  20. ModernReviews
    Mar 27, 2022
    1
    Less than 600 000 Steam players only ONE MONTH later. Thank god that these games will never become mainstream, i'm hyped for Hogwarts Legacy that will be true open world game, not empty and boring as Elden Ring is. Also i'm sure there will be lots of new announcements on E3 2022, so thankfully most gamers can still enjoy upcoming great video games and forget that these awful souls gamesLess than 600 000 Steam players only ONE MONTH later. Thank god that these games will never become mainstream, i'm hyped for Hogwarts Legacy that will be true open world game, not empty and boring as Elden Ring is. Also i'm sure there will be lots of new announcements on E3 2022, so thankfully most gamers can still enjoy upcoming great video games and forget that these awful souls games ever existed.… Expand
  21. Justthebest
    Mar 27, 2022
    0
    I'm glad that most people seem to agree that this game is awful and doesn't innovate on pretty much anything. Taking away quest log is not innovation. Ubisoft made better games in 2012-2015 than this crap and Rockstar is still king of open world games. Elden Ring is an absolute joke compared to single-player mode of GTA 5.
  22. Arina9999
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best games that I have ever played the game is just a bomb when playing I forget all my problems thanks to the developer I advise all friends… Expand
  23. TrueGamer_
    Mar 27, 2022
    0
    Assassin's Creed does open world million times better and sales show that as well. Elden Ring will never reach AC level. Elden Ring fanboys will never understand what actually good storytelling and open world really means. All they want is mindless copy+paste boss battles, but thankfully these people are minority. Gaming would be absolutely worthless, if there were only Souls type games.Assassin's Creed does open world million times better and sales show that as well. Elden Ring will never reach AC level. Elden Ring fanboys will never understand what actually good storytelling and open world really means. All they want is mindless copy+paste boss battles, but thankfully these people are minority. Gaming would be absolutely worthless, if there were only Souls type games. Most people wouldn't even care about gaming. Thankfully there's still Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs, Far Cry, Red Dead Redemption, Skyrim, GTA, Resident Evil and other great gaming series left for people who actually have some Taste in gaming.… Expand
  24. Splindif
    Mar 27, 2022
    0
    Terrible graphics, terrible level design, terrible menus, no quest log, terrible clunky controls, terrible lock on system, terrible rewards, not an open world just a big empty map, no playing with friends, no interesting NPCs, no fun just stress, terrible waste of time and money. You need a piece of paper to take your own notes, or you will forget what is happening. If you want an exampleTerrible graphics, terrible level design, terrible menus, no quest log, terrible clunky controls, terrible lock on system, terrible rewards, not an open world just a big empty map, no playing with friends, no interesting NPCs, no fun just stress, terrible waste of time and money. You need a piece of paper to take your own notes, or you will forget what is happening. If you want an example of a good open world take notes from RDR2 or the Zelda games. Fan boys need to play something else to see where we are really at in 2022.. Stop claiming a ps3 caliber game is GOTY. You literally have to watch a video of someone else playing it to know where to go or what to do. I didn't buy a game to watch someone else play and spoil it all for me. BRUTAL. GIVING IT A ZERO BECAUSE OF THE OVER RATED 10s… Expand
  25. Amongas
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Depues de estar jugando todos los juegos de la saga, puedo decir que este es el mejor juego, es simplemente buenísimo. Pero no le pongo un 10 por dos motivos, el primero el reciclado de jefes, y el rendimiento pero entiendo que eso se irá solucionando, de echo con El último parche lo mejoraron, por lo demás está genial el juego… Expand
  26. gkhansavas1905
    Mar 27, 2022
    2
    One of users tell "please play the game before writing a review about it" . Thats a very true advice. However i couldnt play this game more than 2 hours. that wasnt because the game was hard. i have RTX 2070 on my tower , and i have 1080 p monitör. i couldnt get 60 fps continually. mostly it drops a lot. i wonder What kind of set-up is there for those who give high scores to the game?
  27. Oscargogo123
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Bets game ever, best open word map! Marry Ranni won’t you? Hard game to play, but enjoyable
  28. EldenRingisgood
    Mar 27, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Elden Ring is a masterpiece. Malenia is the best. Duo of the god skin is the best. dark souls 3 is elden ring. play elden ring immediately. runes are not souls, but they are. i'm not maidenless anymore!! play elden ring if you don't wanna play elden ring.… Expand
  29. predator73
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, I started off somewhat skeptical when I was first exploring the map thinking it was empty, but when I started really exploring I realised how much caves, dungeons and secrets are all hidden and waiting to be discovered. It takes the mechanics and gameplay of each from game and puts them all together and it works. Combat feels great especially when you start finding new artsAmazing game, I started off somewhat skeptical when I was first exploring the map thinking it was empty, but when I started really exploring I realised how much caves, dungeons and secrets are all hidden and waiting to be discovered. It takes the mechanics and gameplay of each from game and puts them all together and it works. Combat feels great especially when you start finding new arts of war, combined that with spells and the new mounted combat and jump attacks. It took me a slight adjustment period but I'm hooked. The world is huge and full of loot. The trademark atmosphere that's from soft games are known for is here which is impressive given the open world format. I'd highly recommend to anyone especially a fan of dark souls.
    Great universe and level design, creepy and interesting enemies and enemy encounters, exploration is rewarding and amazing and combat feels really good and very responsive.
    Maybe I'm gonna sound ludicrous, but as soon as I got to the open world (which happens pretty fast). Feels great! That sensation that there's is a vast world to explore and you don't know what you're going to find and how many times you're gonna get into trouble. This is a kust play gane for any Souls game lovers!!!
    Absolutely phenomenal. I think it's the freedom to get better and then come back to bosses when you are ready that attracts me. I have just walked out into the world, and wow, mind blown.
    Soulsborne games are not somethin u can get straight away and they mostly take patience, clearly everyone heard about the hype but didn’t bother to research. They have their own genre because they are niche, they were never meant for everyone.
    Any one who leaves a 1 star couldn’t get past the solider of godric in the tutorial or prolly didn’t even kno u had to jump down.
    Enjoy it at ur own pace, the thing that is great about these games is everyone enjoys them in different ways.
    And just anyone who respects beautiful games with heart and soul put into them.
    This game is exactly what i was craving!!! Love it.
    The story is very engaging and the battles are tough and take time to master like other soulsbourne games. FromSoftware has done it again. A must try game.
    Miyazaki went beyond anything the Elden Ring community imagined with this absolute masterpiece. He surpassed all expectations by bringing some of the most innovative of ideas, hence again revolutionising game design. ELDEN RING IS A TRUE MASTERPIECE! Tolga Özruh !    … Expand
  30. OneEyedSaint
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring had the most influence on my life. I thought I could never sleep again with my late wife, but this game showed me that I was only too lazy to dig her grave. Best game ever!
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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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