Elden Ring

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  1. Ruff_Ambassador
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    Never played a dark souls game but this is easily one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. The world is so huge and expansive and the difficulty is basically optional based on the weapons and build you give your self so if your stuck on a boss or a certain area just go somewhere else and level up or find a sick new weapon to destroy everything with in the ginormous map.Never played a dark souls game but this is easily one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. The world is so huge and expansive and the difficulty is basically optional based on the weapons and build you give your self so if your stuck on a boss or a certain area just go somewhere else and level up or find a sick new weapon to destroy everything with in the ginormous map. The only problems I have with the game is sometimes the controller would be unresponsive but it was very rare and that when you lock on to an enemy the game can just randomly lock you on to another enemy if you look in there direction which is very annoying in the heat of battle but you get used to it.… Expand
  2. RuriGokou
    May 20, 2022
    9
    Been playing over 100 hours now and I still haven't beaten it yet. Elden Ring is really a great game and an excellent step up in the evolution of the Souls series and open world games in general. My only problem with the game so far boils down to these things.

    * The world is too big* While this is a good thing for some. I'd rather have a world that is smaller but with bigger payoffs    Been playing over 100 hours now and I still haven't beaten it yet. Elden Ring is really a great game and an excellent step up in the evolution of the Souls series and open world games in general. My only problem with the game so far boils down to these things.

    * The world is too big*

    While this is a good thing for some. I'd rather have a world that is smaller but with bigger payoffs for exploration. Elden Ring has that but there were times I'd be exploring not to really find anything of value at all. Only a dead end or some trash mobs. I really liked the first two "starter" zones in Elden Ring because it really felt like there was a lot to find if you explored but once I beat the first major story boss, and progressed into the next area those rewards for exploring seemed to be less frequent. With some much to just look around at, it gives me exploration fatigue.

    *Music*

    The music is SO bland. Just creepy ambient sounds for the over world, and uninspired boss battle music. Once I left the starter zones I just started putting on podcasts as I played because the music isn't worth listening to.

    *Quest*

    This is nitpicking but the quests are just as cryptic as ever. Honestly, gold star to anyone who could have figured out how to finish Ranni's questline without a guide. Would be nice if there was just a little hint or something on what to do with quests.    … Expand
  3. Phantox10
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Como un apasionado de la Saga Souls puedo decir que este titulo es fantástico, he tenido la suerte de probarlo en PS5 y PC, pero cabe mencionar que aun se encuentra muy mal optimizado en el segundo.

    El único punto negativo que puedo encontrar serían las invocaciones, estas resultan demasiado rotas a mi parecer, solo invocando unos lobos espirituales se puede derrotar a mas del 70% de    Como un apasionado de la Saga Souls puedo decir que este titulo es fantástico, he tenido la suerte de probarlo en PS5 y PC, pero cabe mencionar que aun se encuentra muy mal optimizado en el segundo.

    El único punto negativo que puedo encontrar serían las invocaciones, estas resultan demasiado rotas a mi parecer, solo invocando unos lobos espirituales se puede derrotar a mas del 70% de los jefes de este juego, es una mecánica muy valida, ya que el mismo juego la permite desarrollar, pero siento que contrasta con la idea de dificultad de un Souls.    … Expand
  4. Denermr
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    Elden ring está sendo uma experiência incrível. A From com certeza colocou tudo o que aprendeu com todos os seus souslike que criaram até hoje nessa obra-prima. A atenção em cada detalhe deste mundo empolga muito, combinado com uma gameplay desafiadora que recompensa os exploradores. Tem alguns problemas técnicos que não compromete em nada, porém estão lá. Resumido, mais uma obra-primaElden ring está sendo uma experiência incrível. A From com certeza colocou tudo o que aprendeu com todos os seus souslike que criaram até hoje nessa obra-prima. A atenção em cada detalhe deste mundo empolga muito, combinado com uma gameplay desafiadora que recompensa os exploradores. Tem alguns problemas técnicos que não compromete em nada, porém estão lá. Resumido, mais uma obra-prima maravilhosa da From Software.… Expand
  5. Waxupex
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Una obra maestra. Muy divertido el mundo abierto aporta mucho siempre hay algun lugar que explorar. Es un juego con mucho contenido hay muchas armas, enemigos, habilidades etc.
  6. OtherwiseSix
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    DISCLAIMER: At the time of writing this review, the S.E.A. copies of the game for console are still locked to a single language, predominantly Chinese. As a Canadian living in Japan, my copy is locked to Japanese, which is greatly reducing my potential enjoyment of the game. That said, my minor Japanese knowledge and experience with previous Souls titles has allowed me to play regardless.DISCLAIMER: At the time of writing this review, the S.E.A. copies of the game for console are still locked to a single language, predominantly Chinese. As a Canadian living in Japan, my copy is locked to Japanese, which is greatly reducing my potential enjoyment of the game. That said, my minor Japanese knowledge and experience with previous Souls titles has allowed me to play regardless. I'm holding onto hope that the Elden Ring team or Bandai Namco Games will be able to add a patch or a DLC Language pack, but until that time I CANNOT recommend this game for any foreign residents living in Asia unless you are familiar with Chinese (or Japanese in Japan).

    I was worried going into this game that the open world would detract from the thing I love most about Dark Souls: The intricately crafted level design and meticulously planned out world/player experience. In some aspects, it does, but I think the open world adds a lot more to the game than it detracts. The intricate level design and the experiences are still there in spades for the players, but with the added benefit of ramping up the exploration aspects to 11.

    I also think it improves the accessibility of the franchise. If a boss/area is too difficult, there are dozens of other bosses and areas to go take on or explore. In previous series, you would have a few options, but if none of them were viable to you then you either wasted time grinding or quit. Just by exploring more of the rich and fantastical world that Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin have brought to life, players can get stronger while discovering secrets, powerful abilities and unique equipment.

    There are also a lot of new abilities and quality of life improvements added to Elden Ring such as summon spirits and ashes of war. It's virtually a guarantee that any player will be able to conquer any of the challenges that Elden Ring sets before them with enough ingenuity, planning and exploration.

    I would highly recommend this game to any fans of previous "Souls/Borne" titles, people who like exploration, people who enjoy challenging gameplay, and fans of open world games (who don't mind a larger-than-typical challenge of other open world games as there is no quest log and few map markers to speak of).    … Expand
  7. AigleAveugle
    Jul 8, 2022
    9
    30 hours in and be sure I'm not letting go of this game until I have done every quests, find all items and killed all bosses. This game is awesome !

    Only complaints (and they are minor ones): Npcs are somewhat non-elaborate, static and soft. There isn't much life or actions by them so far maybe it will change late game but I doubt it. Some enemy attacks, Bosses or traps are linked    30 hours in and be sure I'm not letting go of this game until I have done every quests, find all items and killed all bosses. This game is awesome !

    Only complaints (and they are minor ones):

    Npcs are somewhat non-elaborate, static and soft. There isn't much life or actions by them so far maybe it will change late game but I doubt it.

    Some enemy attacks, Bosses or traps are linked to what button you press, making the action predictable and loosing immersion. Looks like you are puppeteering the target with the controller...

    Why every soul like game must make the aiming/zoom mechanics of archery so old-school ?

    I know there is lots of different looking area in this game but some assets in large open portions of the same landscapes are copy-past like buildings, pillars and irregularities in the surroundings.

    Everything else is great. This game deserves its reputation. I hope every other companies out there take note and KILL their stupid compass and maps showing everything like your a newborn needing to be fed and learns what a real open world should be like. Its about mysteries, discovery, danger and the unknown.

    Bravo!    … Expand
  8. ojciecmatki
    Jul 16, 2022
    9
    As someone that has never played the FromSoftware game, I was really surprised by how engaging this game is from the very start. The gameplay is great and while some bosses/mobs are being reused I have never felt like I have to do something again. The graphics could be a little better but the world is pretty amazing and most of the time I was surprised by how beautiful and unique eachAs someone that has never played the FromSoftware game, I was really surprised by how engaging this game is from the very start. The gameplay is great and while some bosses/mobs are being reused I have never felt like I have to do something again. The graphics could be a little better but the world is pretty amazing and most of the time I was surprised by how beautiful and unique each place is. While you can't change the difficulty you can still use certain things to make it easier (use broken builds/spells, use ashes or even call someone for help). This is the first single-player game that I have put 100hours+ into so it says something. Unlike other games, the sidequests (if you can call them that) are really unique (and long) and actually make an impact on the ending. There was always something to do in that game for me and it was a great adventure. I recommend this game to anyone.

    That being said that are two things that lower the rating for me:

    1. Effort that they have put into Ending(s) (cinematics etc) is very minimal. After 100 hours of gameplay, I would expect something more than 20-second video that doesn't show basically anything. Yes, I could imagine what was the outcome but still, this is a very easy thing to fix. That's probably because most endings reuse other cinematics. It seems like they just didn't care about ending presentation,
    2. While the sidequests and "main" quest are great the lack of any tracker (or even something that saves the dialogues so you can check what they have said) really lowers the experience. How am I supposed to understand (especially at the beginning) where some NPC will go or where I should go if I have never visited the place before. It's not like you will be at that place soon, it can take hours to land in the place where NPC is. That's the case if they tell you where they are, sometimes they just relocate without telling you. What really struck me in all of that is that some questlines can be broken if you progress too far in another one - so not only do you have no idea where to go you also might go in the wrong direction and ruin some questline. If you wish to experience all questlines you basically have to check on the phone where NPC will be and what NOT TO DO in order to not break them. That really lowers the experience.
    3. Close to the endgame it seems like FromSoftware didn't know what to do with normal enemies so they just increased their health and damage output and called it a day. I don't mind strong enemies but that just seemed random. I went from one place to another (literally next to each other) and the difficulty increased by like 300%.    … Expand
  9. Megazx456
    May 14, 2022
    9
    Elden ring is the combination of everything that from software has been building up since they’re inception! It does away with Many of the traditional modern day gaming troops, time field in game tutorials, and dozens and dozens of hours of pointless handholding throughout majority of the game. From the first moments you step out into the ever expensive and beautiful open world that wasElden ring is the combination of everything that from software has been building up since they’re inception! It does away with Many of the traditional modern day gaming troops, time field in game tutorials, and dozens and dozens of hours of pointless handholding throughout majority of the game. From the first moments you step out into the ever expensive and beautiful open world that was Taylor made to be explored from every nook and cranny, you’ll be instantly Smitten by the vast array of ways you can traverse hilltops, mountains caves and other enormous areas fraught with danger! What I truly appreciate the most, is the array of different combat styles the game lets you seamlessly traverse through. Weather being dual welding samurai katanas, Giant great swords, bow and arrows are mystic ancient Staffs to do magic damage Do you enemies from afar, the amount of different character builds one can create is quite endless! The amount of enemies and hidden bosses within the game are quite mind blowing, and there’s no telling where are you stumble upon majority of them as you’re out exploring this beautiful world

    But the game isn’t without his flaws. The PS5 version I played had A number of technical issues biggest one being pop ins from the grass and foliage. There were a few occasions where I had severe frame rate dips in certain areas within the map which would lead me to restarting the game to help resolve the issue. I’d say one of my minor grapes with the game will definitely have to be the cost at trolling players do with placing signs in very tightknit spaces or within chess greatly obscuring the interact item which was quite annoying from time to time. But what else can you expect from a souls like game. Lol

    All in all, is an amazing game and one that I highly recommend to anyone who May have had a passing fancy interest within souls light games. This is definitely the one that I highly recommend you start with first. And don’t let the talks of it being a very difficult game swear you, bear through it learn from your mistakes and persevere through and you’ll find a true diamond in the rough with this modern day classic! 9/10    … Expand
  10. Suter
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    Ok, much to my chagrin, I must revise my review since the first review was written in a fit of illogical rage after being shocked by how different this game is from everything else, especially in terms of difficulty. Days after my first review, I decided to really give this game a chance, and you know what? It became one of my favorite games of all time. The sheer vastness of this gameOk, much to my chagrin, I must revise my review since the first review was written in a fit of illogical rage after being shocked by how different this game is from everything else, especially in terms of difficulty. Days after my first review, I decided to really give this game a chance, and you know what? It became one of my favorite games of all time. The sheer vastness of this game has no compare. I won't go on about it, but the fact that my opinion completely flipped is truly remarkable. I'm glad to be alive to experience this masterpiece first-hand.… Expand
  11. MAXMGKT
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    Slight performance issues, along with some of the typical FromSoft lazy design choices bring this back from a 10. These criticisms are fairly small in the grand scheme of an excellent experience, which has stunning visuals and an intriguing story that requires you to actually pay attention.
  12. paulo_strauhs
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Great game, but have some failures...not 10/10, but over 9.
    This patch make me angry, new quests after under a month?
  13. BraveBullet
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Aside for some optimization issues. In my opinion it is almost a perfect game so far.
  14. Tdix
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    A fantastic game that ought to be on everyones must play list! Not sure why they couldnt have added a difficulty slider that grants more/less hp to players/bosses though
  15. pedlou
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Ce jeu révolutionne le genre il est prenant les graphismes sont somptueux une histoire prenante et qu’on a pas envie de lâcher la manette. Je le conseille vivement à tous ceux qui aiment l’aventure. Attention à la difficulté qui est élevée mais jouable.
  16. emilepelletier
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Amazing game. What you expect from FromSoftware in terms of challenge and world design. The graphics are not the best you can find out there but at the same time they’re not straight from 2010 or early PS3 like the ridiculous haters claim… come on.
  17. Kyljaiden
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Amazing game! Everything a souls fan could have hoped for and it for sure exceeded the hype. However, the technical issues and the pop in issue on PS5 is really distracting and not acceptable considering todays standards in gaming.
  18. Methabolica
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Dark Souls was just the beginning. Mind blowing world building and exploration. Negative: It happens that I were overpowered or underpowered. The game process route is very unclear (could be also a positive point).
  19. Sillygau5
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Incredible game. Simply beautiful in terms of art direction. Point knocked off for poor performance.
  20. Aqua678
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Never have I played a game that is this absolutely colossal in scope and size. I was rather hesitant to pick up Elden Ring due to FromSoftware's infamous reputation for crafting diabolically challenging videogames, but after I heard all the praise that it recieved I just had to try it...and it didn't disappoint. Just when you think you have discovered everything, the game surprises youNever have I played a game that is this absolutely colossal in scope and size. I was rather hesitant to pick up Elden Ring due to FromSoftware's infamous reputation for crafting diabolically challenging videogames, but after I heard all the praise that it recieved I just had to try it...and it didn't disappoint. Just when you think you have discovered everything, the game surprises you with more. The gameplay; the world-building; the immersion; the lore; the exploration; everything in Elden Ring is just
    unprecedented in breadth, and unrivalled in ambition. And whilst it does fall flat in some areas (boss reskins and heavily reused assets being some of the major culprits), it was still a joy to play through, and one that I would highly recommend to new players wishing to try out the Soulsborne style.    … Expand
  21. Chaunceyy
    May 23, 2022
    9
    good good good good good good good good good good good good goodgood good good good
  22. trues
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    For soulsborne veterans and new players alike. This game has everything. I’m probably 50 hours in to this game and I’m guessing maybe barely halfway through? Maybe less. It’s an incredible experience. I am trying not to rush through it. This game could easily be 100 hours long, maybe more if a person wants to do every single thing. So much content!

    Challenging but rewarding and fun    For soulsborne veterans and new players alike. This game has everything. I’m probably 50 hours in to this game and I’m guessing maybe barely halfway through? Maybe less. It’s an incredible experience. I am trying not to rush through it. This game could easily be 100 hours long, maybe more if a person wants to do every single thing. So much content!

    Challenging but rewarding and fun gameplay. Intriguing fromsoft story telling. Immensely customizable character building and development. Beautiful awe inspiring moments. Magnificent boss design. I honestly can’t find the words for how good this game is. I’ve played for 50 hours and I haven’t felt like any of it is tedious or boring. Went with the confessor and turned it into a paladin and now a faith/melee hybrid battle cleric type with lightning. Really fun to play and looks so cool. First time using magic and it’s been really fun having all the skills and magic spells as well as melee dueling. Love this game. Love that there’s that option in this game. I am someone who started on sekiro. I think that will always be my favorite fromsoft game, but I went onto play bloodborne and dark souls 1-3, so this game feels very familiar in the best way. I am someone who loves the soulsborne series. Love the new open world design. Very cool to go exploring and just roam around. Well done fromsoft team! Thank you!    … Expand
  23. Shiffe
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Buen juego, me gusto mucho, solo que aveces es desesperante, los jefes son ultradificiles y aveces se me hace poco amigable, obtener experiencia es facil, pero si no hayas un modo especifico para derrotar a los jefes, estas perdido, tienes que ser muy observador par y nadie bien los ataque, si no de nada te sirve la experiencia que obtienes.
  24. Tommycbs
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    For me this is a strange one to review. I initially hated it but kept going and going until I got better. The beginning is the hardest part. By the end the boss’s were dropping first time and there is many OP builds you can make at any time. The fact there is co op for the boss’s too really doesn’t make this much of a challenge if you have someone that’s good. As a game it is addicting asFor me this is a strange one to review. I initially hated it but kept going and going until I got better. The beginning is the hardest part. By the end the boss’s were dropping first time and there is many OP builds you can make at any time. The fact there is co op for the boss’s too really doesn’t make this much of a challenge if you have someone that’s good. As a game it is addicting as hell and I’ve got to give it credit for that. It’s got a few small performance issues but nothing too bad. The story is non existent but the gameplay is so fun at times you don’t really care. It is Over hyped by critics and I think games like TLOU and horizon are way way better. But this was still pretty damn good.… Expand
  25. Slempi
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Its obviously very similar to dark souls but offers a more casual experience while exploring. Sheer emptiness and weak story keeps it from being 10/10.
  26. NextPlayer_it
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring è un gran gioco è forse il migliore Souls di sempre. E' stato capace di non farmi pensare ad altro e a monopolizzare il tempo che ho per giocare e la voglia di tornarci è sempre lì.D'altronde è stato così anche per Dark Solus. Mi pare che la recensione sia molto esauriente e mette in chiaro che, se siete fan del genere è un titolo imprescindibile.
  27. KunderscoreKing
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    Love it love it love it, I can't explain this, I just don't have the words. But I'll give it a go, the world is gorgeous, I have so much fun just exploring and killing stuff, before I knew it I'd platinumed the game.

    If you like killing pixels you'll love this.
  28. one2tres
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    I have about 40 hours into the game and I just can't quit. Never had so much fun exploring every inch of an open world game before.
  29. Mbock001
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    The game is amazing, every evolution from all their IPs have gone into the game making it amazing. Yes it is difficult it is a From Software game, but it is easier than the rest due to the open world, giving you the ability to become over leveled for bosses to make them sit ificantly easier.. the only reason this is not a 10/10 is the lack of optimization, very rarely am I running 60fps onThe game is amazing, every evolution from all their IPs have gone into the game making it amazing. Yes it is difficult it is a From Software game, but it is easier than the rest due to the open world, giving you the ability to become over leveled for bosses to make them sit ificantly easier.. the only reason this is not a 10/10 is the lack of optimization, very rarely am I running 60fps on ps5 and texture pop in is every where you travel. But so far with 30 hours in it, it's my favorite game of all time, beating my old favorite, bloodborne.… Expand
  30. FurryRees87
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great start to the game after 7 hours play. Take your time and explore. Tough game just like the others.
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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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