Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. SaberMajora
    Mar 16, 2022
    4
    Note I did beat Dark Souls 3 with DLC, and about 3/4th of Demons Souls Remake. Game feels clanky, kinds reminds me of Demons Souls. I thought Elden Ring was supposed to be a brand new series/game, not a Dark Souls 4. I've bear the first 2 bosses and I just felt stressed the whole time. I only recommend this game to people who already played and mastered the Souls games of the past.
  2. Kratos_300
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    Reseña en español:

    Para empezar he de decir que el juego es una gran obra, un sobresaliente en esta industria sin duda, pero al igual que cualquier obra, tiene sus cosas buenas y sus cosas malas, por lo que me gustaria comenzar con lo positivo: 1. La direccion artistica es simpemente increible, los diferentes castillos, mansiones, aldeas y demas componenetes del mundo, incluso los    Reseña en español:

    Para empezar he de decir que el juego es una gran obra, un sobresaliente en esta industria sin duda, pero al igual que cualquier obra, tiene sus cosas buenas y sus cosas malas, por lo que me gustaria comenzar con lo positivo:

    1. La direccion artistica es simpemente increible, los diferentes castillos, mansiones, aldeas y demas componenetes del mundo, incluso los propios enemigos y jefes de zona, se sienten unicos y diferentes entre si, todo hecho con una fijacion en el detalle abrumadora, ademas de que dependinedo del punto desde donde se mire, la complejidad del escenario es mejor o un tanto inferior respecto a lo que aparenta, lo que le da un aire de mistisismo al no saber que te encontraras.

    2. Las mecanicas, el combate y el gameplay se sienten muy bien a la hora de estar jugando, estan bien planteados cada uno de estos apartados hilado a la clase de personaje que se escoja previamente al inicio del juego, de la mano con la dificultad progresiva del mismo, la jugabilidad es simplemente reconfortante a cada paso que das en la aventura.

    3. El diseño de nivel es simpemente perfecto, cosa a la que ya nos tiene acostumbrados su estudio desarrollador con sus anteriores titulos, pero sumandole aun mas cosas gracias a la nueva faseta de mundo abierto. Las posibilidades para completar una zona son casi infinitas, y en ningun momento sientes que algo que no cuadre a tu alredor, todo esta en su sitio por alguna razon, y tu misison es descubrirla.

    4. El manejo del mundo abierto bebe mucho de The Legend of Zelda: breath of the wild, osea que todo lo que descubras depende enteramente de tu manera de jugar y tu atencion en la exploracion, lo cual da una sensacion de inmersion enorme, no hay iconos indicandote a donde ir, no hay npcs que te den un numero exagerado de tareas para que te veas en la obligacion de explorar, nada de eso, fromsoftware se esmero en que tu fueras quien forjara tu propio camino.

    Puntos negativos:

    1. Como ya es bien sabido el rendimiento en las diferentes plataformas no es nada optimo, y las consolas tanto de pasada generacion como de la actual son las que en peor estado se encuentran, teniendo un modo rendimiento que oscila entre los 40 y 60 fps, algo no acorde a lo que se espera de un titulo lanzado en estas consolas, junto con esto, su apartado grafico brilla por ser un tanto mediocre, practicamente luce como un juego de hace minimo 5 años.

    2. El juego no cuenta con una explicacion por lo menos basica de ciertas misones secundarias, practricanente no te dice nada, por lo que la mayoria de jugadores, creo yo, que se veran obligados a ver algun tipo de guia o ayuda de otros jugadores, lo cual le quita merito a la inmersion, en el caso de no hacer esto, lo mas probable es que te pierdas algun tipo de recompensa o bifurcacion importante de la historia.

    2. Hay un numero considerable de enemigos y zonas recicladas entre si, por ejemplo, es muy probable que te encuentres con un jefe secundario mas de una vez, e incluso, una de estas veces puedes encontrartelo como un enemigo comun y corriente, lo cual hace que la lucha contra un enemigo que parezac medianamente importante pierda peso y relevancia, asi como algunas mazmorras son repetitivas e incluso cancinas.

    3. No queda muy claro hacia que tipo de jugador va dirigido el juego, lo que si queda claro, es que aunque la libertad de eleccion se ve camuflada por las clases de personaje al principio, al avanzar en la eventura parace que todo te lleva a pensar que es un juego para clases que manejen magia y hechizos, en mi experiencia personal, que jugue con la clase "Vagabundo", me ecnontre con mas de un enemigo al que mi armadura, por mas fuerte que fuese, no parecia hacerle frente, esto junto a una barra de vida que parece ser ignorada por los enemigos, te da la sensacion de que estas jugando erroneamente.

    4. La interfaz y el HUD son toscos y anticuados para los tiempos que corren, acciones que deberian tomarte como mucho 5 segundos, aqui te toman el triple, tiempo durante el cual, al no existir una pausa, pueden matarte perfectamernte.

    Elden Ring es un juego maravilloso, pero no es un 10/10, aunque para todo fan de la saga y la dificultad vale completamente la pena.    … Expand
  3. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    souls games that is both more user friendly to a wide margin of people, and also harder than the other games depending on how you go about it.
  4. Xedmed
    Mar 2, 2022
    4
    After playing nearly 70hrs of this game I've had to downgrade my 10/10 rating.it was good for 40hrs. Handled like Darksouls, few nice mechanics, nice world. The last 30 have been like pulling teeth. The game is cheap. At over level 100 I'm getting lambasted for stupid reasons. Bosses just instakill you as you walk in. I've found the same bosses at least 4 times and still have another fewAfter playing nearly 70hrs of this game I've had to downgrade my 10/10 rating.it was good for 40hrs. Handled like Darksouls, few nice mechanics, nice world. The last 30 have been like pulling teeth. The game is cheap. At over level 100 I'm getting lambasted for stupid reasons. Bosses just instakill you as you walk in. I've found the same bosses at least 4 times and still have another few instances of the same fights to go. The controls often just do nothing when buttons are pressed. And while I'd love to stop I need to see the end as I've spent so much time on this. Miyazaki. Stick to 30-40 hr games and don't pad your next one as badly as this. Bit of Balance too, particularly near the end would also be nice. It gets 4, 1 for each of the first 10hrs of the game I enjoyed.… Expand
  5. dougschizate
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    fantástico, jogo viciante, divertido, uma obra prima !
    jogo que vai ficar marcado na histĂłria.
  6. Armored103
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    If really like what fromsoftware have done in the past, congratulations it an amazing game ahead. Because they took every incredible elments in past games and mix them in this game and added some unique things as well like the summons (Pokémon)
  7. dannyyboyy0315
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Hate seeing this anywhere below atleast a 9. But it's an easy 10/10 for me. I created an account just to help this game's ratings. I'm 80 hours in and I can safely say it's the best game I've ever played. As a 30 year old man, it makes me feel like a kid again, even just thinking about playing it after work! If we are comparing games, this is objectively a 10/10. So majestical andHate seeing this anywhere below atleast a 9. But it's an easy 10/10 for me. I created an account just to help this game's ratings. I'm 80 hours in and I can safely say it's the best game I've ever played. As a 30 year old man, it makes me feel like a kid again, even just thinking about playing it after work! If we are comparing games, this is objectively a 10/10. So majestical and mysterious. Dark cosmic horror mixed with open world medieval buildings. Different enemies, different locations, it just never gets old. I honestly don't know how I'm ever gonna play another "Ubisoft like" title again. The industry better step it's game up! Fingers crossed.… Expand
  8. OscarAlvarez
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    No microtransaction, no live service, just a Brutal game in an epic fantasy world with one of the best pvp systems a must play.
  9. Cpizz86
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Culmination of elements from previous titles. Probably their best game to date due to its vast open world and things to see and doz with some truly memorable boss encounters.
  10. nKn0wn
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Elden ring is probably one of the best and worst games I have ever played. It’s so nice to see FromSoft try a new type of game and they nailed it. The one thing about the game is the bosses, every single one is probably one of the most BS thing I have ever witnessed. Every boss is insanely aggressive, you can never heal unless you have RNG of the gods, combos never finish, etc. since it is open world, boss arenas don’t fell like arenas, it’s just a flat area for most of them. There’s so many trees and rocks to easily get stuck on (and From Software games really have something with getting stuck in corners). The duo fights are absolute dumb because there is no way to split them up and both the enemy’s have practically the same speed and aggression. Seriously, I love this game, but the bosses ruined every part of it for me. Yeah i know you can run away from it, level up some, then come back, but that’s another problem. Every boss feels like it’s over leveled compared to you, making you always skipping them unless you have balls of steel. And the sheer amount of bosses in this game (like 150) makes you forget about most, so you’re skipping out on half the bosses when you complete it. Plus, they recycled many bosses. I have seen so many bosses recycled such as: beast guy behind Morne Castle, Tree Sentinel, that dumbass knight with the wings, and many more. Amazing game, would totally recommend, probably shouldn’t get GOTY, but it’s still great. Good luck on those stupid designed bosses though.… Expand
  11. Roat1990
    Mar 16, 2022
    1
    Does not have a clear quest line or perpus. It drop you in a open world and does not tel you anything or point you to your you should go.
  12. Emeraldirish
    Mar 16, 2022
    3
    After over 150 hours in, completing the main story and the vast majority of side content, falling in love with this world and then slowly but surely growing to hate it I can say with absolute certainty that in my opinion this is from softwares worst game.
    I know that is a bold statement and giving this game such a low score seems extreme but hear me out because this isn’t just some review    After over 150 hours in, completing the main story and the vast majority of side content, falling in love with this world and then slowly but surely growing to hate it I can say with absolute certainty that in my opinion this is from softwares worst game.
    I know that is a bold statement and giving this game such a low score seems extreme but hear me out because this isn’t just some review bomb. I’m a souls vet, I have played every from software game still available, I have played and replayed DS1, DS2(only twice because yeah no     … Expand
  13. EriksoonSouls
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Un maravilloso mundo abierto, con una combinación de todos los videojuegos souls de fromsoftware, incluyendo demon's Souls, Bloodborne y sekiro, mas accesible con penalizacióes mínimas por morir a diferencia de demás videojuegos de fromsoftware, pero igual o incluso mas desafiante,
  14. Victorrami
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Best game that has been released yet. Very addicting a very large game, good graphics overall and gameplay is amazing
  15. GamerSince_1994
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    Just when I think I have finished exploring the entire game world, I come face to face with an entirely new area. But yeah I would have loved the story to be little more cryptic like the Dark Souls games and Bloodborne. Nevertheless, it's a new world and so much to do and so many optional bosses.
  16. EB2
    Mar 16, 2022
    1
    So overrated. It's basically an insanely difficult, repetitive grind fest where you get to do the same tasks over and over and over and over and over again. It will suck hours from you with very little reward. For adults who have other things to do in life, it's a big waste of time.
  17. seagseag123
    Mar 16, 2022
    5
    degradation of the project starting from DS3, technically sharpened to defeat, it's not a matter of skill, the game adapts to the player, that is, it deceives him ....
  18. Padudu
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Nothing but praise to this game. To "dive in" the open-world genre and delivering a masterpiece out of the bat without ever sacrificing their souls roots is nothing but a work of genius. Boss fights, secrets, dungeons, fortresses, creativity and the challenge... if that doesn't entice you then I don't know what will.
  19. Yuppie
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    After about 8 hours of getting the gyst of it. This is my absolute favorite game since a long time. This is also my very first Souls-Bourne game. Took me about 62 hours to complete my first playthrough. So much to do and explore. There is also NO MICROTRANSACTIONS.
  20. McBeef
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, GOTY for sure. Easily the best souls game. Not sure what people are review bombing this game for.
  21. Lt_Meow-Meow
    Mar 16, 2022
    6
    This game attempts to marry open-world and souls-like design and tragically fails at both, being lesser than the sum of its parts. There's no incentive to explore unless you're grinding, as the world is too big to be interesting, instead full of copy-pasted environments and enemies, and the only reward for exploration is useless crafting materials and weapons you don't want. The game isThis game attempts to marry open-world and souls-like design and tragically fails at both, being lesser than the sum of its parts. There's no incentive to explore unless you're grinding, as the world is too big to be interesting, instead full of copy-pasted environments and enemies, and the only reward for exploration is useless crafting materials and weapons you don't want. The game is very poorly paced and balanced.

    I could go on for pages, but will spare you with brevity.    … Expand
  22. NAHDI51
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    This is how you make an open world game, leaving everything to the players, to scourge the endless possibilities and lore that lurk deep within the game. It is a world where the more effort you put in, the better it gets, the more you enjoy, the more you are rewarded and most importantly, every single second of the delving is worth it.
  23. Hauram
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Take your time at the beginning, introduce yourself to this open world. If you expect this game to be like other open world games that automaticly leed you through everything - this is not line that. But if you take your time, try to understand that this game is everything that

    gamers where looking for in terms of new experiences. This Game is a Hardcore Game by any means. And to all    Take your time at the beginning, introduce yourself to this open world. If you expect this game to be like other open world games that automaticly leed you through everything - this is not line that. But if you take your time, try to understand that this game is everything that


    gamers where looking for in terms of new experiences. This Game is a Hardcore Game by any means. And to all people criticising the Hardcore-ness of this game by telling things like bla bla it is not showing you anything bla bla ...
    Hardcore in terms of Souls Games is not "Witcher-3-on-Deathmarch-Hardcore". As I said, if you take your tome to lern the mechanics you will eventually understand how this game works. If you take it slowly and are nosy as hell you will be rewarded like you have never been rewarded.    … Expand
  24. dwhistory
    Mar 16, 2022
    0
    I am a long term player of games but this game was a first I have played from "Fromsoftware Inc"

    I really hate the game no real instructions. Tried every class and really can not beat anything and when u die everything just respawns and u have to start all over big waste of time. I wish I did not get sucked into buying this waste going back to playin Horizon Dawn Forbidden West a very    I am a long term player of games but this game was a first I have played from "Fromsoftware Inc"

    I really hate the game no real instructions. Tried every class and really can not beat anything and when u die everything just respawns and u have to start all over big waste of time. I wish I did not get sucked into buying this waste going back to playin Horizon Dawn Forbidden West a very great game.    … Expand
  25. JinThalassic
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Elden RIng is my favorite FromSoftware game to date, The lands between has defined a new milestone in open world games design. the world that they have created shows how much importance does have the art design in a game rather than just "graphical" quality. The UI is intuitive, it let you absorb the feelings of the world that they have masterfully crafted. Combat is exciting and preciseElden RIng is my favorite FromSoftware game to date, The lands between has defined a new milestone in open world games design. the world that they have created shows how much importance does have the art design in a game rather than just "graphical" quality. The UI is intuitive, it let you absorb the feelings of the world that they have masterfully crafted. Combat is exciting and precise as ever. A win in all departments… Expand
  26. Kurisu-sensei
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Yes this is the one of a few games that i give a 10/10 score, I never been a Dark soul or Demon soul fan, not because of the difficulty (I love challenging game and I'm a big fan of Sekiro) but because how slow the movement is, and no jump!!!, it just not my cup of tea. I love Sekiro, challenging, awesome combat system, awesome bosses (so sad that there is no dlc for it) so when Elden ringYes this is the one of a few games that i give a 10/10 score, I never been a Dark soul or Demon soul fan, not because of the difficulty (I love challenging game and I'm a big fan of Sekiro) but because how slow the movement is, and no jump!!!, it just not my cup of tea. I love Sekiro, challenging, awesome combat system, awesome bosses (so sad that there is no dlc for it) so when Elden ring came, I was really considering should I order it or not, and in the end I gave a try.

    So? it is awesome, every complaints about Dark soul now is gone in Elden ring, the movement feel so smooth and you can jump (awesome). The world is beautiful, the graphic to be honest not at next level, but it is still beautiful, every lands, dungeons and runes are unique, the combat system is great, still I miss the posture and parry mechanic from Sekiro ( you can still parry if you get the right shield or weapon). Elden ring open world is one of the best period imo, you can explore every placer before the story route, even some of the area at the end game can be even explored very early, so it is also a very forgiving soul like game compare to previous From soft games.

    It's been a while since I was so into a game like this, spent around 60 hrs already, and this is easily GOTY for me, I downloaded this together with Horizon forbidden west in PS5 and after playing Elden ring, i feel Horizon is a bit boring now even I love Zero dawn (sorry Horizon fan).

    It has some optimization issue for pc but after some update now it is much better. After playing this game, I'm a big fan of From soft now can't wait for them to release some DLC for it.    … Expand
  27. Kalelos
    Mar 16, 2022
    4
    I love souls games and from software games but in a 2022 game to be so technically bad i didnt expect it. Worst dodge roll input and generally key/button input i have ever experience especially when its always life or death. You have so much fast enemys that can one hit you. You hit button or a combo of buttons not only once and have so much delay that your game does a completly differentI love souls games and from software games but in a 2022 game to be so technically bad i didnt expect it. Worst dodge roll input and generally key/button input i have ever experience especially when its always life or death. You have so much fast enemys that can one hit you. You hit button or a combo of buttons not only once and have so much delay that your game does a completly different move or nothing at all. Of course i was expecting better ghraphics and fps in a 2022 game but in a fast pace game which with every mistakes you made you die i didnt expect such a bad input in controlling your character it is simply stupid.… Expand
  28. RedDovah
    Mar 16, 2022
    0
    Boring crap. I like single-player games because they have stories. This game has lore but no game story. Bosses are good and good challenge too. But I cannot like a game without a story. It is the best boring and empty open world in video games. Also game has outdated graphics.
  29. MatthewTurner
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    I haven’t been as addicted to a games since DS2. Sunk around 70 hours into this game already! Looks amazing and there is so much variety of play-styles and progression routes!
  30. adjustmacaw12
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Solo me parece raras las invocaciones y los fans de horizon su protagonista tiene la cara de nikocado avocado XD
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 86 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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