Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. 074528648q
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    Клянусь вам что это просто Дарк Соулс 4 в открытом мире с графикой уровня ДС 3(если не хуже) и не более!!!
  2. Drsoto
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    First of all, please stop giving 0 point to game based on PC performance. Im a huge fan of soul series. I got platinum trophy ds 1-2-3 And Bloodborne. (Because of similarity i got platinum trophy nioh 1 And still continue nioh 2) Im have been looking forward to elden ring since its announcement. I think its fantastic. Ds with open world was our dream for years And its real now. A lot ofFirst of all, please stop giving 0 point to game based on PC performance. Im a huge fan of soul series. I got platinum trophy ds 1-2-3 And Bloodborne. (Because of similarity i got platinum trophy nioh 1 And still continue nioh 2) Im have been looking forward to elden ring since its announcement. I think its fantastic. Ds with open world was our dream for years And its real now. A lot of people bought elden ring because of its popularity And hype. Most of them never play ds before. So they couldnt understand the game And its taste. Most important things are secrets And discover something without help. Its critical for me. You have to look around, under every rock, every cave etc. I love it. Playing With your friends is more enjoyable.
    Good game, have fun    … Expand
  3. Rydberg98
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    tl,dr: Elden Ring is a masterpiece with some flaws. However, you are not guaranteed to like it, since Fromsoft sticks to their formula regarding graphics, multiplayer and most important of all difficulty.

    First, the reason why most review sites (rightfully) acclaim this game: It does not tell you what to do. There is a tutorial of course, but after that you are free to explore the huge    tl,dr: Elden Ring is a masterpiece with some flaws. However, you are not guaranteed to like it, since Fromsoft sticks to their formula regarding graphics, multiplayer and most important of all difficulty.

    First, the reason why most review sites (rightfully) acclaim this game: It does not tell you what to do. There is a tutorial of course, but after that you are free to explore the huge open world with only a loose suggestion where to go. This game does NOT bombard you with markers on the map or characters who spoon-feed you the story and solutions for your in-game problems. And this is what really is the selling point of this game: When you find something interesting, when you beat an enemy or when you connect lore pieces to a coherent story, it is all your doing and gratification comes with it. And there are many interesting things to find from loot, bosses to npcs and side quests. Some bosses are a bit repetitive, but since the scope of this game is larger than anything they did until today, it is excusable.

    Regarding the difficulty: This game is a Soulslike. That means you will die a lot and most bosses and even enemies will impose a challenge for players unfamiliar with the genre. If that is not of your liking, look elsewhere. A changeable difficulty setting, or an overall easier game will not happen, should not happen if you ask the Fromsoft fanbase and is comparable to asking for guns in FIFA or a PEGI 3 rating for GTA. Therefore, every soulsborne fan is probably satisfied with the challenge Elden Ring poses. Nonetheless, there are plenty of mechanics to get help from: spirit ashes which will attract boss attention or other players who can help in multiplayers. The most difficult bosses are also optional. Even players new to the genre should give it a try.

    For a game with great difficulty, it is of utmost importance that the internal mechanic is good enough that you are actually fighting the bosses and not the controls. And the game mechanics guarantee just that. Controls are understandable, animations smooth and you have plenty of possibilities to adapt the fighting to your personal style and even be able to change your stats and weapons mid-game. The wide range of weapons, spells, and talismans are interesting and allow several approaches to tackle an enemy.

    The lore is fascinating, and you should definitely read item descriptions and listen to npcs to understand what is going on. Their stories are often catching, and the underlying (interpretable) bigger picture is worth the effort. Personally, I think other Fromsoft games have a better underlying lore where they tackle more interesting questions, although none of them has a lore so rich. Elden Ring is more defined by the relations of the fractions and gods among themselves than the question of humanities place in the world.

    The graphics are not AAA standard compared to games like God of War, Horizon or even the Demon’s Souls remake. Do not get me wrong, the design of Elden Ring is great and connects very well to the overall lore/story. So well, that you can hunt for details in boss design and likely be able to learn something from it. But the technical aspects are an average B-. Clipping errors, loading of objects and washed-out textures are common. As I mentioned, this isn’t a surprise, and the game is definitely an improvement compared to Dark Souls, but it is something they should work on. There focus is clearly on game mechanics and design. I do think this game is beautiful, but in 2022 more is possible.

    At last, the multiplayer is fun for cooperation and invasion of players. But the whole mechanic is still tedious to understand and to execute, since areas are often randomly defined as a section which you can’t leave while in coop or invasion. Sometimes this is necessary, sometimes it is just annoying. But still Elden Ring does it way better than Bloodborne.

    Summary: Elden Ring has everything a soulslike fan could want, but still suffers from similar problems other Fromsoft titles did. However, the vast open world, interesting lore, challenging bosses with intelligent design and the thrill of exploration outweigh all the quirks by a great margin. GOTY incoming, 10/10 Fromsoft game.    … Expand
  4. JoystickJihad
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    Third Person Action RPG perfection. Elden Ring is an absolute masterpiece.

    It just takes a little bit of patience to learn the ways of the combat in the Soulsborne games,
    then it becomes some of the best experience in all of gaming.
  5. pastman
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Brilliant. A game within BEST videogames of the history. Graphics, history, gameplay... All is perfect!
  6. SimpKilla
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely love the game! The graphics are amazing, story is great. Combat is improved even further. Miyazaki san did it again! BRAVO
  7. robinhoodOO7
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Subjectively, I understand how Elden Ring can be divisive...It's a punishing Soulsborne game that can beat players into the ground. It's a game that's simply not for every gamer and I question just how much more "accessible" it really is.

    Objectively, Elden Ring is the pinnacle of gaming and possibly one of the top 5 open world games ever made. No, there aren't vast villages and towns    Subjectively, I understand how Elden Ring can be divisive...It's a punishing Soulsborne game that can beat players into the ground. It's a game that's simply not for every gamer and I question just how much more "accessible" it really is.

    Objectively, Elden Ring is the pinnacle of gaming and possibly one of the top 5 open world games ever made. No, there aren't vast villages and towns with shops to explore littered throughout the world. Instead, there are hidden NPC's, bosses, dungeons, enemy encampments, mines, abandoned churches, numerous areas, numerous secrets, etc. It's very different from your ordinary open world fantasy game, but done in the best ways possible.

    Ultimately, it's hard to find a "weak point" with Elden Ring, other than to say it won't appeal to many gamers. I have not, for example experienced any of the technical issues, and everything else (as stated by other reviews) is perfect. Gameplay is amazing and hitboxes are fixed. Dungeons and Legacy Dungeons are brilliantly done. The open world is varied and begs to be explored. Bosses are difficult, but co-op is back and better than ever. Customization is nigh infinite.

    It is a brilliant game with brilliant pieces. Although, one that not everyone will enjoy if they're not up for the adventure.    … Expand
  8. Negan_73
    Apr 19, 2022
    8
    Elden Ring è un buon gioco, ma nulla di eclatante come molti vogliono far credere. Non è altro è nulla più di un Dark Souls inserito in un open word. Mi sono goduto molto più Horizon Forbidden West.. che francamente ritengo superiore
  9. arnekd
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Even though its only my second FromSoftware game (1st was Bloodborne), I must say I'm absolutely thrilled about this game. The atmosphere, the gameplay, the audio and the size is totally 10/10.

    I subtract one point due to some minor performance issues on PS5, as well as the absolute worst part: almost no integration of the dualsense features. I really don't get this, they used it in    Even though its only my second FromSoftware game (1st was Bloodborne), I must say I'm absolutely thrilled about this game. The atmosphere, the gameplay, the audio and the size is totally 10/10.

    I subtract one point due to some minor performance issues on PS5, as well as the absolute worst part: almost no integration of the dualsense features. I really don't get this, they used it in Demon's Souls with great success (from what I've read).    … Expand
  10. fcostela
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Absolutely a materpiece!

    I'm with 30 hours of game and still didn't leave the first area, the world is huge with lots of bosses and hidden content!

    Cant beleave im playing a open world souls game! Its fantastic!
  11. Harrintino
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to these trolls. It's like skyrim meets demon souls. I would suggest a next gen system or decent computer though.
  12. Andryu180
    Nov 12, 2022
    3
    Just another copy - past of the soul formula, the most boring combat system ever made that take no skill at all, just patience - roll - attack - roll - attack - etc. etc. Massively overrated
  13. Tonydml
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    Atmospherically untouchable. Many reused bosses, though. Where Elden ring excels, is in its immersion for me.
  14. Sekiro1990
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thats the best game From software made hands down

    Its the perfect mix between all of their previous games

    Yes there are some frame dips but will be easily solved with a patch    … Expand
  15. Lab-
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This game IS amazing. Do yourself a favor and start playing. Don't read these emotionally written reviews with a zero score. Pick up the game, play it, thank me later.
  16. Shakil81722699
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow just wow amazing game play and story … Expand
  17. jgeor
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    For me this game is a straight 10 out of 10. The gameplay loop is epic, the world is grand and worth exploring.

    This was quite literally the only game I played for 6 months straight. It hooked me and I couldn't go to anything else even though there were several other games I was excited for. I don't typically invest the time to platinum a game but I platinumed this game. Best game of 2022    For me this game is a straight 10 out of 10. The gameplay loop is epic, the world is grand and worth exploring.

    This was quite literally the only game I played for 6 months straight. It hooked me and I couldn't go to anything else even though there were several other games I was excited for. I don't typically invest the time to platinum a game but I platinumed this game. Best game of 2022 hands down!!    … Expand
  18. evankguitars
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    A wonderful evolution of the "Souls" formula. Another masterpiece from Miyazaki and the quality of the game itself far outweighs any of the minor performance issues (as of patch 1.021).
  19. DEXTER4141
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    best game in my life ....graphics, story, game play thanks fromsoftware,for this masterpiece
  20. YokoHugo
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
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  21. I--BEM--I
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    All the best of souls in a super inspired open world?? Yes!! This is a dream!
  22. Bossborn
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Hands down, this is one of the best games i have ever played. Yes, it is hard, but you always have the option to go somewhere else and come back stronger. There is A LOT to discover and after a few hours you lose track of the main path and just go wherever you feel like. For me this works perfectly. The goal of this game is not to rush through the main path, but to explore the beautifulHands down, this is one of the best games i have ever played. Yes, it is hard, but you always have the option to go somewhere else and come back stronger. There is A LOT to discover and after a few hours you lose track of the main path and just go wherever you feel like. For me this works perfectly. The goal of this game is not to rush through the main path, but to explore the beautiful and HUGE open world with its‘ secrets and side content. I have played for 78 hours now and have beaten 4 major Bosses and i still have a lot to discover. Gameplay is also just 10/10 with its‘ variety auf playstyles und different Bosses. Btw play the build you like and play the game just like you wanna play it. There is no right or wrong way to play this game.… Expand
  23. bananabrainok
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Amazing. If you are a souls fan this is like cake, pie, champagne and the **** all in one.

    Frame rate issues aren't rare for souls, but ps5 makes it feel odd. Minor issues with what is really an amazing game that brings together the best of all souls and then some.
  24. CopperCone89
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    Great game, story is weird, and sometimes you need to use tutorial to know how to get to some places, but after all game is great!
  25. LenDoge123
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is not just dark souls 4 but dark souls 5 and 6.
    Elden ring is the best from software game I have played to this day. I am yet to find a single flaw to this perfectly crafted game.
  26. MantTea
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    I really like this game, without the bugs and performance issues. if you want to play this game to do it, you will enjoy from this one.
  27. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    A beautifully fleshed-out open world. Unique art direction that can completely change your perception of the medievil aesthetic. Extremely well animated and satisfying combat.
  28. Attila16
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring offers the most potent sensations of grandeur I've experienced while exploring an open world. Its immense scale and sense of freedom contrasts wonderfully with the terrors that linger throughout its derelict plains. Additionally, FromSoftware presents a robust mechanical evolution to its Soulsborne formula, providing an unmatched level of character diversity, allowing the playerElden Ring offers the most potent sensations of grandeur I've experienced while exploring an open world. Its immense scale and sense of freedom contrasts wonderfully with the terrors that linger throughout its derelict plains. Additionally, FromSoftware presents a robust mechanical evolution to its Soulsborne formula, providing an unmatched level of character diversity, allowing the player to tackle the many creatures of this world in whatever fashion they please. The game suffers from some repetitive bossfights and rehashed ideas, but The Lands Between continued to surprise me until the very end.… Expand
  29. phantypengy
    Jun 17, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Everything about it is amazing (except for waterfowl dance). I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes open world games, even if you haven't played a souls game before.
  30. LokidBR
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is THE fromsoft experience, if you like the soulsborne games, you MUST get this game, this is peak game design! the graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is just, mmm, perfect!
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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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