Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. Spartacus_637
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is the fourth dimension of Dark Souls 3, exceeded the previous titles in every way, a huge open world filled with activities and rewards, new travel system and respawning near boss fights, this game will not disappoint souls fans and will be a new entry to newcomers. Highly recommended.
  2. Monsterunter090
    Mar 4, 2022
    1
    Werde ohne Grund ausn Multiplayer gesperrt weil die Server Probleme haben was für ein scheiß Spiel
  3. aikkein
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I encourage you to please, ignore the negative review bombing on this game. You’ll notice most negative reviewers will have elden ring at 0, but the rest of their reviews are very high, and alot of them have rated Horizon very high, I’m assuming for ratings sake. This game is absolutely phenomenal, I’m over 50 hours in and there’s still more to explore! Of course be aware that this IS aI encourage you to please, ignore the negative review bombing on this game. You’ll notice most negative reviewers will have elden ring at 0, but the rest of their reviews are very high, and alot of them have rated Horizon very high, I’m assuming for ratings sake. This game is absolutely phenomenal, I’m over 50 hours in and there’s still more to explore! Of course be aware that this IS a soulsbourne game, so it’s gonna be challenging. If you don’t like a challenge, this isn’t for you, but other than this is my new go to game recommendation!… Expand
  4. MaRRoberts
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This Game is phenomenal, I want to adress difernt versions of the game. I purchased it for both PS5 & Xbox Series X, I have seen Digital Foundry say it ran better on the PS5 but I believe that if you have the right TV it runs and looks better on. The Series X, I am playing this on a LG OLED pub C1, with the Vsync. So if your fretting over which version to buy like I was and don't want toThis Game is phenomenal, I want to adress difernt versions of the game. I purchased it for both PS5 & Xbox Series X, I have seen Digital Foundry say it ran better on the PS5 but I believe that if you have the right TV it runs and looks better on. The Series X, I am playing this on a LG OLED pub C1, with the Vsync. So if your fretting over which version to buy like I was and don't want to buy both I recommend the Xbox if you have a Vsync TV. Now the game review . This game has everything I love about the Dark Souls Series and wraps it up in a huge open world. Character building adventure PvP and more I will be playing this Game All year and for years to come.… Expand
  5. Cheifs14
    Mar 4, 2022
    4
    If your planning on buying elden ring and playing in between working, family, and having a social life, this is not the game for you. Unless you have endless amount of time to roam around the game and slowly but surely level your character up then this game is certainly for you! As a person who can’t and won’t spend countless hours on a video game, I find this game specifically to beIf your planning on buying elden ring and playing in between working, family, and having a social life, this is not the game for you. Unless you have endless amount of time to roam around the game and slowly but surely level your character up then this game is certainly for you! As a person who can’t and won’t spend countless hours on a video game, I find this game specifically to be increasingly harder then any of the other dark souls or any other games related to dark souls. I enjoy the mantra of feeling extremely accomplished once you defeat a hard Enemy, but this game takes it to a new level. For anyone who has not played or completed any of the dark souls games, this game will basically be unbeatable. Honestly I cant seem to understand where the 10/10 ratings came from, the graphics are sub-par and the character ability vs enemy ability is just so out of proportion. For a game that i was so unbelievably excited for, this game has ultimately let me down. I expected a sever challenge and was ready for anything this game had to offer, but after a week of being stuck in the same spot with no way to effectively progress through this spot has ultimately turned me away from this game. I congratulate and praise anyone who is skilled enough to be able to surge through the game with minimal pushback from enemies, but it seems me and MANY others do possess the skill or time needed to trek through this game effectively. In no way shape or form do I want the game to change, or have an easy mode or anything like that, i just wish there were ways to use all weapons given to you regardless of arcane level and such. The game needs to be more diversified and give you a fighting chance to be diverse in your attacks towards different enemies. A slow heavy fighter can do a lot of damage, and vise versa, but versus someone who is extremely fast with more health and more damage that you, it’s basically the same result every time. “You Died” over and over again.… Expand
  6. Xavek
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best FromSoftware game to date! Elden Ring consumes my every waking thought right now. Soulsbourne fans will see it for the masterpiece it is. It is still a FromSoftware game though, so if you don't like Dark Souls or Bloodbourne you probably won't like this one either. If you've never played a FromSoft game, this is a pretty good place to start.
  7. Alvarobartolo7
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best game I've ever played, as simple as that. If you like videogames, it's a must buy.
  8. 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
  9. Lunarangelcm
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Brilliant pacing that encourages exploration and provides more choices to sink your time into.
  10. FresherSleet
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is as close to a perfect video game we may ever get. Every second of my journey was uniquely challenging and jaw-droppingly beautiful.
    Combat and core gameplay has been massively improved from previous souls games. Yuka kitamura strikes gold yet again with the stunningly grandiose OST. Bosses are better than they have ever been, the environments are hugely open while still feeling    This is as close to a perfect video game we may ever get. Every second of my journey was uniquely challenging and jaw-droppingly beautiful.
    Combat and core gameplay has been massively improved from previous souls games. Yuka kitamura strikes gold yet again with the stunningly grandiose OST. Bosses are better than they have ever been, the environments are hugely open while still feeling very deliberate. This work of art will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest video games of all time. 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  11. Naznaznaz
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Definitively the best video game ever made, not my opinion. This game is being review bombed bc YALL **** SUCK AT IT!!! And it’s not doing much. In the wise words of Dr. Umar, whether you like it or don’t like it there’s nothing you can do about it BECAUSE ITS NUMBER ONE!!!
  12. lamireivazil
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
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  13. George383
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game that is challenging but rewarding. Very cool builds to come with the awesome weapons and armour.
  14. Wwastedyouth
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Everything we ever wanted from a Fromsoftware game, challenging but rewarding difficulty, not for the heart fainted. Definitely a masterpiece, GOTY and a milestone for open world games.
  15. Sheeve
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best game since Skyrim the world is massive. The enemies are terrific. I highly recommend it everyone should play this game. It is hard but it's satisfying
  16. NateWestwick
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I've been playing for 70 hours, but I haven't finished yet, but I can already say that this is the best game I've ever played!
  17. Idahodreamz
    Mar 4, 2022
    7
    Eh... its okay. If you like Souls games it's amazing... if you don't play Souls games you'll struggle. For me the game play loop isn't great... explore, die, repeat. Ugh. I will say it is far more approachable for me this time vs other Souls games... but I still find it rather tedious and boring. It's certainly not a 97. But hey...
  18. Jhollp
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ive ever played. Its a bit overwhelming in the begining but once you get going its amazing.
  19. Caravaneer
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring is phenomenal. While maybe not being the most innovative life changing experience some critics would have you believe. Despite all the technical flaws I believe it stands above and From Software have delivered a master piece. While I do feel it may be too early to post my opinion, I’ve spent 40 hours in the game with no end in sight, I felt the need to post in support as reviewElden Ring is phenomenal. While maybe not being the most innovative life changing experience some critics would have you believe. Despite all the technical flaws I believe it stands above and From Software have delivered a master piece. While I do feel it may be too early to post my opinion, I’ve spent 40 hours in the game with no end in sight, I felt the need to post in support as review bombers run rampant. Is this game for everybody? No it’s not.
    Is this one of the best souls experiences of all time? Personally yes, I believe From Soft has only gotten better with each entry, sekiro being my favorite all around.
    In reality this is just dark souls 4 but as anyone who was looking forward to this can tell you, that’s exactly what we wanted.
    If you want a game that doesn’t hold your hand and doesn’t stop you every 5 minutes to remind you of your goals or where to go, and a game that has a satisfying loop of explore, battle, loot, level. This is the game for you. With an open world that so far is unfathomably large detailed and interesting and some of the most interesting enemy and boss encounters in the series. With a ton more freedom to how to build a character. This is easily an all time classic soulsborne experience. The last thing I’ll say is a lot of people complain about the lack of quest logs, mini map, and general map markers, but the game does actually do a very good job of guiding you and keeping you on track. I am the kind of person who gets fatigued by seeing all the incomplete quests and areas I still have to explore, and Elden Ring simply allows you to wander and get lost without asking you to stop and collect 1/500 something’s for a reward. I only have maybe 1/3 or less of the map uncovered with 40 hours in and I have yet to not be surprised around every corner.    … Expand
  20. kelsynn
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is an absolute breath of fresh air in gaming. It perfectly captures the magic of early Zelda games where you just wanted to explore the map to find things you haven't found. The gamr is massive on a scale that feels absurd the more you get into it, but it is presented in such a way that it never feels overwhelming. This game is a masterpiece.
  21. Deathstryke365
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So let’s break this game down to what it is. It is a soulsborne game, no doubt. It’s an open world game. Are these bad things? Absolutely not. FromSoftware has done something with this genre of games that not many other company’s have been able to do. They’ve injected life back into what was becoming a stagnant genre. And for those complaining that there isnt a story to the game, have you not played any other game of theirs? The story is meant to be found and put together throughout the games, instead of being handed to you. It is meant to be EXPLORED and delved into. And people complaining about the difficulty don’t seem to get it either. They don’t make games for people that like walking simulators. FromSoftware games are meant for those looking for a challenge. Much like Ninja Gaiden, these games are meant to test you and make you want to improve your skill. That is part of the allure of soulsborne games. And they also usually have some of, if not the best, boss battles of any games out there. The backstory bosses get in the games brings a whole new level to them whilst facing them. I mean, Artorias from Dark Souls was a tragic boss battle where you actually felt bad that you had to beat him, not to mention Sif. The same applies here to many, if not all the main bosses in the game. One specific boss is a two headed dragon that can only be described as an epic encounter. I literally got Ghidorah vibes with it as well as dark eater Midir. In closing, I just ask that people that rate this, please don’t review bomb it. You not only are doing a disservice to the company, but to all the people who want to enjoy what they have created. It really is a labor of love from them.… Expand
  22. ColdMist
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is more broader and better version of Darksouls. This time From Software nailed it.
  23. freedwretch
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The most fun I've had since Skyrim!

    Finally a game that is deserving of a 10/10 rating
  24. WesleyEL
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The best horror fantasy game ever made! I'm truly impressed with how far the From Software team made ins this game... Script, gameplay, visuals... 10/10
  25. TheLastPlay
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegazo donde cada rincón del mapa siempre tiene algún secreto que descubrir, llevo casi 30 horas y no para de sorprenderme… Expand
  26. PaulSanton
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Masterpice, all best from fromsoftware. Play this game is truly the best experience.
  27. Kuartz
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    They managed to take everything about the previous games and turn them into a beautiful masterpiece.
  28. Nanorulez
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    A absolute masterpiece, if you are new to fromsoftware games i would highly suggest you start with Dark souls 1/3 instead of leaving a negative review becuase you are too impatient to learn that you cant always win first time
  29. DarkLord69
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Overhyped. Same cryptic story telling from past games, same combat, same everything. Its open world dark souls. When reviewers said it was a masterpiece I thought it was in relation to games like rdr2 and gta v but its only a masterpiece souls fans.
  30. Method__Man
    Mar 4, 2022
    6
    Bland and empty. You basically run around in a mostly empty world looking for encounters. It’s the same as any old souls game, non innovative.

    If you like souls games, this is basically DLC for a previous entry. There is little to no difference Remember, anytime you see 10/10s like this is clearly either bandwagoning or paid reviews. This game is not remotely innovative, and thus cannot    Bland and empty. You basically run around in a mostly empty world looking for encounters. It’s the same as any old souls game, non innovative.

    If you like souls games, this is basically DLC for a previous entry. There is little to no difference Remember, anytime you see 10/10s like this is clearly either bandwagoning or paid reviews. This game is not remotely innovative, and thus cannot earn a perfect score by default. Even for souls players it’s just more of the same

    Cannot possible exceed mediocre rating. I’m a void, if it was the first ever souls game and breaking a mould, perhaps, but after entry, what?. 5? It’s just more of the same. People critique Farcry for being samey then vomit praise over this clone    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    100
    Elden Ring is simply a game that the player naturally adapts to their own style of play. Challenging at times, vicious at others, but mostly incredibly fun. The enjoyable pace makes the hours of play pass by like water, and each path opens up a few more, only to come together again after a fair amount of exploration before the next big reveal. [Issue#318]
  2. Cubed3
    Jun 2, 2023
    90
    Elden Ring serves as a testament to open world video game design. There is a true sense of accomplishment once that rock-hard enemy has been slain and, something that compels a player to relentlessly do it over and over again until they succeed is truly rewarding. The world is humongous and an epitome of how exploration should be encouraged, by intriguing players to see what is over the hill. Elden Ring is an unmissable, must-play, gaming experience with surprises galore.
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  3. T3
    Aug 11, 2022
    80
    Elden Ring's engaging combat, mythology and dynamite orchestral soundtrack goes a long way to overshadow an aggressive open world that punishes exploration from the beaten path. Fans of the Souls genre are in for a treat, while newcomers will need to persist to reap the benefits.
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