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
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Ajam
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Best game for new generation worth evey diem atmosphere is breathtaking and game runs smoothly
  2. PvtIdaho
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This is now one of my favorite games of all time. I started my souls born experience with Sekiro and moved on to dark souls 1, 2, and 3. Elden ring is a perfect combination of both and has exceeded my expectations in every way.
  3. CharlieGaming
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Just wow, as a souls veteran I can only admire such greatness, gameplay is flawless verticality feels fresh and rewarding, best bosses in souls history.
  4. NecroJunkie
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played! A Souls like Skyrim, I haven't had this much fun while playing a video game in a long time.
  5. Kloudy
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Um do melhores games que já joguei! O mundo é super interessante e divertido de se explorar. O carinho com os detalhes faz valer a pena olhar em cada canto do mapa!
  6. Jonnyf
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of the year.
    Great gameplay that gives a twist to the already amazing FromSoftware formula.
    Stunning Visuals and very beautiful world!
    Tons of content that you can dive for hundreds if not thousands of hours!
  7. Hakosupra
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    The first game In a long time, that I can confidently say is just special. No one game has engrossed me like this since Skyrim back in 2011. Elden ring is surely a title we will be speaking about for years to come
  8. Turbo118
    Mar 3, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lots of missable stuff and very hard but also addictive and fun. Dog… Expand
  9. MemeSilenti
    Mar 4, 2022
    5
    This game is overrated and I don't think so it should be something like game of the year 2022 on PS5 (maybe only in specific genre). I was so excited to play this game even if I´m not soul player but after few hours... I was wondering, am I playing the game that was so presented by media via amazing game trailers and in game footage??
    The story looks really lazy and it´s not something    This game is overrated and I don't think so it should be something like game of the year 2022 on PS5 (maybe only in specific genre). I was so excited to play this game even if I´m not soul player but after few hours... I was wondering, am I playing the game that was so presented by media via amazing game trailers and in game footage??
    The story looks really lazy and it´s not something what is giving powerful impulse to keep going. The game throw you inside the world just with basic information or without some further story which would give some more explanation what you doing here or who you are... Or maybe I missed something.
    The next issue is the figures you meet in this game, they miss some big charisma or individual emotions, just walking puppets. Talking about enemies and its AI is so simple like just ordinary scripting of easy-hard fighting modes and nothing more, walking dead bodies.
    Absence of some kind of life (living persons) makes you feel that you are walking thru the valley of doomed in one of circles belong to hell.
    This is just about slashing of monsters, soldiers and other freaks on each corner. I can´t avoid a feeling in my self of repetitive action after some time. Like walking thru damn hell which makes you feel more and more bored and bothered in some moments. I have to use one citation: „dying 9000 times against a one million HP bosses all the time isn't fun…“.
    About fighting and physics of your avatar, ough, the mechanics together with reaction times should be much more improved bcs it really s*cks in some moments (especially at fights). To the next, I think that most of players would welcome an option to choose difficulty level. One more thing, where is some dual-sense effect within PS5? I didn´t notice anything of the character during game play.
    Graphic aspect of this game looks nicely done but not something of next-gen proportions or something what should blow out my mind.
    In overall, it´s very good made and looks nice but it´s nothing what brings some new aspects within innovations. I think many things are taken (copied) from other games of same character and retransferred to this game. Example is the placing of messages during game play by other players, this is exactly the thing which has already been brought by Kojima into Death Stranding.
    I have to admit this is not a game for everyone, you can love it or hate it, nothing between. I much more enjoy game play of Ghost of Tsushima than something like that. I don´t understand the rating of popular magazines, maybe good payed by other side...
    This game has big potential be a game of games 2022 but this stood in some half way of idea to bring it on this level…    … Expand
  10. LucaStroh
    Mar 21, 2022
    7
    An overall must-do for all adventure-lovers.
    The graphics might be a bit dated for ps5, but Elden Ring’s universe makes up for it. The freeroaming is truly satisfying, and you kind of make up your own story.
    This game is, however, a difficult, punishing one - as you would expect from FromSoftware. I personnaly don’t mind, if you know what you ´re facing. Unfortunately, the very dated    An overall must-do for all adventure-lovers.
    The graphics might be a bit dated for ps5, but Elden Ring’s universe makes up for it. The freeroaming is truly satisfying, and you kind of make up your own story.
    This game is, however, a difficult, punishing one - as you would expect from FromSoftware.
    I personnaly don’t mind, if you know what you ´re facing.
    Unfortunately, the very dated gameplay and the unending bugs make your experience.. tarnished.
    You can sometimes spend several hours on a single non-boss enemy, whereas you would kill a boss in a few minutes. And that makes it very frustrating.
    Watch out for your controllers!    … Expand
  11. Rainbow_Lotus
    Mar 6, 2022
    5
    This is my biggest video-game-disapointment ever.
    A dark souls game of extreme quality, that has been opened for the casual gamer. That was my expectation. Now, 30 hours of later, im deinstalling, and am not going to ever play this, nor buy any From Software game ever again...
    Honestly: I regret the 30 hours of frustration i had, and the hilarious amount i paid for it. It basically is    This is my biggest video-game-disapointment ever.
    A dark souls game of extreme quality, that has been opened for the casual gamer. That was my expectation. Now, 30 hours of later, im deinstalling, and am not going to ever play this, nor buy any From Software game ever again...

    Honestly: I regret the 30 hours of frustration i had, and the hilarious amount i paid for it.
    It basically is just a fighting simulator. There is nothing more in this game. Run around, fight difficult to impossible (for me) battles, grind endlessly, progress extremely slowly, and, from time to time, discover items that may or may not be useful for you.
    You will die a lot, lose all character progress regulairly, and generally, have no idea what this game is actually about. The story is non-existent, the world is extremely lifeless, and just filled with enemies that wait only or you, and the storyline will come to an end pretty fast, because you will just not be able to beat the bosses. At least, if you are a casual gamer iike me.
    Which forces you to battle easy opponents forever, as rewards and character developement are hardly more than a cosmetic feature.

    Of course there are ways to exploit the game, but as soon as i need youtube in a tab to achieve any chance of progression, a game has failed for me.

    My last experience in this game, after exploring the whole starting region desperately, was a sorceress who finally enabled me to learn new spells. Which gave me hope, that the torture had come to an end.
    And guess what: Those spells are far weaker than the weak ones, that you start with. Its a slap in the face, and im sure, that its an intended one.
    This is Elden Ring in a nutshell...    … Expand
  12. Sebbb24
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Muy bien juego. Muy adictivo desde el comienzo. Me falta algo de detalles gráficos para ser un 10
  13. Antous
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    There are only 3 types of players in the world: those who love Elden Ring, those who don't like Souls-like titles and crybabies who complain for the sake of complaining, repeating what they heard from their favourite youtube reviewer that has decided to try to become cool by complaining about Elden Ring.

    Game is a masterpiece. Full stop.
  14. kaitou96
    Mar 8, 2022
    6
    Elden Ring is not a casual game. It’s brutal & requires that no job gamer life. Do not buy if you only have a 1hr a day to play.
    It’s grind session & it’s more annoying than fun.
  15. Sloantron
    Mar 8, 2022
    5
    I think the question you should ask before purchasing Elden Ring (or reviewing it) is asking why you play video games? People clearly enjoy this game but to rate it as one of the best games of all time only makes you qualify that in some way. Almost every positive review I see discuss From Software and it's prior games as a way to explain why they love it. That's all well and good- butI think the question you should ask before purchasing Elden Ring (or reviewing it) is asking why you play video games? People clearly enjoy this game but to rate it as one of the best games of all time only makes you qualify that in some way. Almost every positive review I see discuss From Software and it's prior games as a way to explain why they love it. That's all well and good- but rating it as a 10/10 implies that a game succeeds by essentially ever measure. I simply can't comprehend that for this game. The combat is tough but rewarding and there are certainly amazingly designed monsters and battles. That's the draw it seems. I played for hours and that's just not enough for me. I simply wasn't having fun because it lacks the things I love in an RPG. Character development is non-existent and your initial character choice makes little difference in the long run. The overall story is extremely vague and expects you to pick up a lot via context clues but unless you are familiar with the series and it's methodology it will go over most player's heads (and is still not particularly compelling). Side quests and NPCs are utterly boring. The open world is beautiful at first glance but ultimately feels lifeless and I really didn't have that much fun exploring it. People saying that this is one of the best parts of the game feels nuts to me and makes me question what other open world RPGs they've played (or not full open world RPGs too). AI is actually idiotic most of the time and sneaking is absurdly easy, which is an odd contrast to the difficulty of combat. Menu navigation is absurdly bad. There is no journal. Etc. The whole game lacks any character outside of sheer desolation. If you are into that vibe and the satisfaction of getting through something really hard - great. But that's not the only metric of a game and anyone who criticizes these aspects of the game is immediately scoffed at for not understanding Fromsoft games. I suppose you could rate this as a 10/10 if you what you care about is a game reaching the pinnacle of Fromsoft play design. Otherwise, how can a game be a perfect game when it alienates substantial portions of the people who bought the hype of an open-world RPG worked on by RR Martin and got slapped in the face by this game. I played this game for hours and hours hoping that it would grow on me and that maybe if I could just "git gud" it would become more fun. But after all that time- I simply can't justify putting any more into it. When I look back at playing this game I can honestly say it just simply wasn't compelling or fun for me. I'm glad all the FromSoft fans are pleased. That's truly awesome. But I feel like anyone considering a purchase needs to understand what it offers- and the many things it doesn't.… Expand
  16. Miguelmartin201
    Mar 9, 2022
    7
    Artisticamente excelente pero me ha decepcionado el rendimiento tanto en PS5 como en xBOX series S no se como es en la X porque no la tengo, pero he visto varios videos y es muy malo en todas las consolas
  17. whass
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    One of the finest pieces of media i have ever consumed. and i haven’t even beaten it. never before has a game made me feel this engrossed and immersed and rewarded. the progression and flow of this game is completely up to you. not ready to fight a boss? go do something else. it really is that easy. there’s always something else to do there’s always more things to kill more levels to getOne of the finest pieces of media i have ever consumed. and i haven’t even beaten it. never before has a game made me feel this engrossed and immersed and rewarded. the progression and flow of this game is completely up to you. not ready to fight a boss? go do something else. it really is that easy. there’s always something else to do there’s always more things to kill more levels to get more weapons to find. this is a living world and you can choose to be a part of it, the game won’t care either way. you can either only do the main quest and say you played the game. or you can choose to be a part of the world, and say you LIVED the game. this is an experience people will be talking about and analyzing for years to come. it is truly a landmark in gaming history that everyone who played will forever be glad to be able to say that they were there. i’m 50 hours in and i don’t think i’m even close to being done with the first area. i have no reserves calling this the best game ever made. do yourself a favor and play it.… Expand
  18. AveNPCReviewer
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. A generation-defining game for years to come. Incredible attention to every detail, enemies and bosses are perfectly balanced, controls are flawless, characters are numerous and they're all interesting and amazing, the story is truly enthralling.

    Guerrilla Games really did it this time, this is truly a 10/10 game
  19. Iceassassin009
    Mar 9, 2022
    5
    So my brother begged me to play this game with him because we were looking for a new co op game to play together. Though I wasn’t a dark souls fan I caved in because he said it was different. So right out the gate your thrown into battle not being told anything. Ok heard it was a little difficult so I’ll have to learn as I play. Which became one of my issues with the game. It tells youSo my brother begged me to play this game with him because we were looking for a new co op game to play together. Though I wasn’t a dark souls fan I caved in because he said it was different. So right out the gate your thrown into battle not being told anything. Ok heard it was a little difficult so I’ll have to learn as I play. Which became one of my issues with the game. It tells you nothing just go. I learned later that there was a tutorial at the beginning. Doesn’t make sense to have it but hide it away from players. In that first hour of playing I tired to join up with my brother to play and neither of us could figure it out. As he watched videos on how to do it I explored some more. I was playing as a mage and what became very annoying was when I ran out of mana I’d tried to use a potion and I was left with an animation where he would just scratch his ass then shrug his shoulders then being killed. This would also happen when trying to use a summon in a boss fight. So we finally got the co op to work and as a mage I was now restricted to only 2 potions and no check points to restore them making me a warrior very quickly in the battle. After beating a boss you are kicked out of the game and must remake the item’s which isn’t hard to rejoin. So realizing that this game would take longer to play in co op we played solo instead. After running into box collecting missions it hit me I have no clue what this world is about and how to find what missions I’ve started. I get the whole you’ll find it when you come across it but I’ve forgot which castles or locations they asked me to go to. Then brought me back to the main story in the game. What is it. Why does everyone I talk to hate me then beg me for help. Why hire someone to help write your story but there is none. So I continued on for another few hours and butt scratching moments when I came across so more issues that I really wasn’t playing attention to at the beginning. The controls are bad. You’ll get locked in a animation. Then when they start to attack and your smashing the dodge. Your number one move in game. Being quickly chopped down. Doesn’t help either when enemies are stuck in the walls or inside chest and can attack you but you can’t hit them. PvP to me is very cheesy and should be for those who wish to play it. After killing a boss and trying to return to a check point I’m interrupted multiple times by another player then losing all my runes. Just to spawn back into game where another player joins game causing me to lose everything I just worked so hard to get. So in end I was left with any butt scratching. I wanted to like this game but couldn’t. Frame rate drops made things more difficult between the multiple rolls and butt scratching I’d go through. Story 1/10 controls 4/10 pve 1/10 pvp 7/10 when wanting to do so. Visually 8/10 sound 9/10. It feels more like a sandbox rpg then anything else.… Expand
  20. FullsetGamer
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    #Test #Avis #JeuxVideo #ELDENRING  #PS5 PS5Share
  21. Ultamious
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    One of that best games I have ever played. Yes I love the games made by FromSoftware. They have outdone themselves. The map is amazing and I have been discovering new things around ever corner. Thank you for this amazing game!
  22. EpicWumpus
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This is one of the most epic games I have ever played. I like it a lot. Bosses are very enjoyable and hard. Perfect game for me. You should try it.
  23. Shimmlo
    Mar 10, 2022
    5
    The Game is fun, but too hard. I loved the Souls Games, because they were hard but never unfair. Its different here. 2 to 3 hits from the normal enemies, like birds or bats for instance and youre down. The first games were challenging, this is frustrating. Kinda ruined the whole Game for me. Exploring was so much fun though.
  24. Sirflakes
    Mar 11, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the game for it's first 50 hours. At a point(godskin duo) where it's constant grinding and getting my @$$ handed to me. Let's say since the fire giant the game has lost it's appeal to me. Did enjoy it a ton before that. The immersive world is a beauty. It's just too hard now and it's death after death. "Get gud" is getting annoying., still a great game, one I won't finish more than likely… Expand
  25. UltimaOG
    Mar 12, 2022
    7
    If you like exploring alien worlds and landscapes, even if the entire population and bestiary is hostile to you ON SIGHT, and you don't need a compelling reason to do any of it, because you are fine with making it up on your own, or just love a challenge for the sake of a challenge, or you believe that killing things and taking their stuff is its own reward... then this game is truly is aIf you like exploring alien worlds and landscapes, even if the entire population and bestiary is hostile to you ON SIGHT, and you don't need a compelling reason to do any of it, because you are fine with making it up on your own, or just love a challenge for the sake of a challenge, or you believe that killing things and taking their stuff is its own reward... then this game is truly is a 10 out of 10. On top of that, this game is BEAUTIFUL. The enemy design is breathtaking. You will find joy in discovering the 100's of varied enemy creatures that dot the landscape. There is so much to find - and kill - in this game.

    However, the game is an endless repetition of set piece battles, that reset immediately when you get to a check point and pause the game. This reset breaks the immersion of the world, and reminds you that this is just a game, and these characters are just automatons, going through the motions, like some kind of fun house. There are TONS of hidden weapons, armors, and enemies, just waiting for you to find them. But the game only provides a backstory for the Bosses and NPC's. It doesn't actually give you a detailed or compelling reason as to why you're killing them all. Did they do something to you? Destroy your people? Who ARE your people? You can't be from this land, because NOBODY apparently lives here except the monster automatons.

    That is why this game is a solid 7. It gives you LOTS and LOTS of things to discover and kill. It's a visual masterpiece. But the game controls are difficult, your character animations are woefully slow compared to your enemies, the game's economy/xp system was designed for the grinders, and the game provides ZERO context or a compelling narrative in which you can take part.

    SOLID 7/10.    … Expand
  26. arcvox
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the fruition of esoteric mystique in lore and visual storytelling and challenging gameplay in a dark fantasy setting. The challenge this time around was implementing an open world and not falling into the trap that so many others fall into; being wide as an ocean but as deep as a puddle. From has managed to create a landscape so full of content, secrets and genuinelyElden Ring is the fruition of esoteric mystique in lore and visual storytelling and challenging gameplay in a dark fantasy setting. The challenge this time around was implementing an open world and not falling into the trap that so many others fall into; being wide as an ocean but as deep as a puddle. From has managed to create a landscape so full of content, secrets and genuinely rewarding exploration that it is at times quite overwhelming to completionist players.

    What makes this game extra special is that it doesn't lose its identity in branching out to a new approach either- the game stays true to the Souls' original beloved formulae while also daring to go in new directions. During my time with the game there have been so many incredible moments, some even going as far as reminding me of childhood memories, living out my imagination as to what the perfect adventure game could be. It's hard to put into words, but it really is amazing that they were able to fit in as much as they have into a 50gb game. There are rabbit holes everywhere which twist and turn into new landscapes, some of which are hidden within already hidden areas.

    50 hours in and I'm still discovering new places to explore. Highly recommended and close to perfection.    … Expand
  27. Poocumber
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    GotY hands down. Ticks all the boxes, best game I ever played. Huge, amazing to explore. The sense of achievement you get after finding something valuable or beating a difficult enemy or boss is so satisfying. The trolls that give low rates to dilute the overall rating are pathetic. There is nothing to unlike in this masterpiece ...
  28. Kasiek
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    It’s just great, had so much fun with it and still do, I’m 40 hours in and still haven't finished but oh boy it’s gonna be a long ride
  29. pieoflords
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Games fantastic. is it an absolutely perfect godsend FromSoftware has bestowed on us from the gods? no, but it is a great game that i personally really enjoy.

    Pros
    The bosses are tough as hell but it never feels like you can't win
    The game is absolutely stunning and there's dozens of spots that are background worthy with how fantastic they look
    the world feels pretty lively. some enemies will fight each other, castles are getting invaded, and festivals are going on

    Cons
    there are platforming sections and the game is absolutely not designed for platforming
    many of the enemies can stun lock you to death, especially if you're low poise
    those festivals, invasions, and such are going on all the time so while the worlds lively it's also static

    I personally feel like my major pros heavily outweigh my major cons and the game so far has been an absolute blast. It's worth a shot even if it isn't for everyone. it'll piss off FromSoftware Diehards because it reuses stuff from the older games and changes up some of the mechanics. It'll also really piss off people who don't want to, or don't have the time to, work hard for a win. Grant it there's plenty of ways to cheese a lot of the bosses. summons, allies, and over leveling, but if you don't have the time to "get good" at the game they probably won't have the time to learn each of the spirits either which puts em in a bad situation.

    If you like more difficult games, or don't mind using every strategy to get a win, you'll really enjoy this game i think    … Expand
  30. younggarou
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Nncjjcjxjdhhxjxnndjdjxjnxndjjdjshbdjjdjxjdnxjjcjdndnjxjdjjxjxjxhxhjdjdjjdjdnfnjfjfjnfjfjfjndndndnndnn
Page:

Awards & Rankings

1
#1 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
3
#3 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »