Elden Ring

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. ShuJevo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Is a masterpiece, best souls game and most complete game. All negative critics was a try to bombing this awesome game.
  2. Samiandr
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Très bon jeu, dans la lignée des autres jeux du studio , un peu plus accessible que les autres
  3. Anto0409
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Un des meilleurs jeu auquel j'ai joué !! Direction artistique de dingue et gameplay de fou !!
    Je ne vois plus le temps passé
  4. TrentDarko
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    A very big adventure to become the Elden Lord. I came into this game very new to FromSoftware games and at first, It was very hard and I almost quit. After playing for about ten more hours I got used to it and now it is addicted. This game is very challenging and might take gamers that are not used to these types of games much longer to become the Elden Lord. I find myself dying andA very big adventure to become the Elden Lord. I came into this game very new to FromSoftware games and at first, It was very hard and I almost quit. After playing for about ten more hours I got used to it and now it is addicted. This game is very challenging and might take gamers that are not used to these types of games much longer to become the Elden Lord. I find myself dying and recollecting my ruins so much doing each playthrough. I think even if you're not great at these games that you might find something to enjoy about it. For me, collecting ruins and leveling up until I am strong enough to beat a boss is pretty fun. The graphics for this game is very beautiful. The framerate is very good in performance mode with some dips. It really feels like I am in a dark and twisted world. Overall, I think that this is the most fun I've had with a game in forever. I highly recommend it.… Expand
  5. TankatheGreat
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Ignore all of these terribly made negative reviews youre seeing. This game is a masterpiece and I highly suspect the majority of them are from people who have struggled to get past the first boss alone and have been stuck wandering the beginning areas of the game. The world of Elden Ring is expansive and lively, from countless enemies around almost every corner to 83 bosses in total, 77 ofIgnore all of these terribly made negative reviews youre seeing. This game is a masterpiece and I highly suspect the majority of them are from people who have struggled to get past the first boss alone and have been stuck wandering the beginning areas of the game. The world of Elden Ring is expansive and lively, from countless enemies around almost every corner to 83 bosses in total, 77 of which are completely unique from one another, to the huge amount of NPC’s both hidden and in plain view for you to interact with. Elden Ring is the totality of everything From Soft has learned over the decades of making the Soulsborne games and put them all together for both veterans of the series and newcomers to enjoy. This game however is not for the faint of heart, you will grow frustrated with bosses or enemies at points, that’s a staple of any Soulsborne game and that’s what brings so much enjoyment out of it when you finally overcome that boss you spent an extended amount of time on, just to turn around and get knocked back down by the next area of enemies or bosses. It’s a rollercoaster ride of pain and excitement all at once. That’s not even going into depth on the sheer amount of lore and Easter eggs that are hidden in the game. My only knock is that sure there are some technical issues here and there and the graphics aren’t the best we’ve ever seen but the issues are nothing patches to the game can’t fix, many of these issues are already being looked into by From Software as well. Moral of the review is that this game is worth every single penny spent on it and will bring you hours, days and possibly even weeks of enjoyment, pain, excitement and frustration in all of the right ways on just your first play through alone.… Expand
  6. youngchipper
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Do not listen to the review bombers who have barely played if not played the game at all. I am absolutely in awe of this game. 30 hours in and the game keeps surprising me with how much quality content it has. I swear FromSoft finished this game a long time ago and just kept adding more and more to it. The world, weapons, magic, enemy design, map design(dungeons, castles, underworldsDo not listen to the review bombers who have barely played if not played the game at all. I am absolutely in awe of this game. 30 hours in and the game keeps surprising me with how much quality content it has. I swear FromSoft finished this game a long time ago and just kept adding more and more to it. The world, weapons, magic, enemy design, map design(dungeons, castles, underworlds etc.), NPCs, dialogue, voice acting etc. There isn't enough you can say about this game. We do not deserve this game as it is a cheat code for the greatest game of all time.… Expand
  7. JELLYDALE
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei no últimos tempos bom demais, nossa senhora melhor que sexo
  8. JCTmikiyz
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Me nor my brother have ever played a souls game in our lives yet we both fell in love with it instantly
  9. aztaka
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    It has a little disappointment with the early optimization issue, but except for that, this game is just a masterpiece. Definitely 10/10. Elden ring is not that difficult actually. If you face an enemy you can't beat temporarily, just go somewhere else and return later.
  10. Qwins
    Mar 1, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful game. But ranks low because of it being promoted to be something it is not. People should not be suckered out of there money because from software doesn't want to be honest about this game being a dark souls game to the mass public. All of thier games should be called Darksouls "insert subtitle here" instead all the advertising pushed this as a epic story by George R.R. Martin only to find no conventional story telling even exists in the game… Expand
  11. Bluespy
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is fantastic. Some reviews giving it a zero say the open world is dead. They are wrong. There are so many glorious things hidden away that are easily found. Its just so good. Overhyped some say? Its honestly better than I was expecting. If you don't like exploration, then maybe its not for you. I will be playing it untill my fingers bleed and my controller breaks between myThis game is fantastic. Some reviews giving it a zero say the open world is dead. They are wrong. There are so many glorious things hidden away that are easily found. Its just so good. Overhyped some say? Its honestly better than I was expecting. If you don't like exploration, then maybe its not for you. I will be playing it untill my fingers bleed and my controller breaks between my hands. Its sooo good!… Expand
  12. Phoenix81
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Fantastic world with Very nice gameplay and story
    There is a few problem but its not so important
    to prevent you from playing this beautiful game.
  13. Stup
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Awesome game, a bit hard but it's a From Software.
    GOTY 2022 and more sure !
  14. LuckySevens
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    VERDICT:

    As someone who's beaten every FromSoftware Soulsborne game enough times for it to seem like it's my full time job, I can say with certainty that Elden Ring is the best game they've made in the genre and arguably the best game ever made. I'm currently 50 hours in with an incredible amount of content cleared and tons more yet to be explored. It's genuinely mind blowing how a game    VERDICT:

    As someone who's beaten every FromSoftware Soulsborne game enough times for it to seem like it's my full time job, I can say with certainty that Elden Ring is the best game they've made in the genre and arguably the best game ever made. I'm currently 50 hours in with an incredible amount of content cleared and tons more yet to be explored. It's genuinely mind blowing how a game of this magnitude, polish, and replay-ability was released only 3 years after FromSoftware's last game (Sekiro) which was also incredible.

    In an age of talentless TripleA developers pumping out unfinished and uninspired garbage year after year for upwards of $70 USD just for the standard copy, Elden Ring takes me back to the good ole days of paying $60 for a complete experience that does not need updates and will satisfy me for years to come. Granted every FromSoftware game since Demons Souls has been more than worth the price of admission, but this one is on a whole other level. This game has an enormous world that's never boring to explore, a staggering 80+ bosses, limitless build options, and near infinite replay value. Not to mention it has some of the coolest weapons, bosses, and most beautiful locations I've ever seen in a game. Elden Ring easily deserves the highest praise it can get with a 10/10 score from me and it sets a new bar for this genre and gaming in general that at this point only FromSoftware can top. The rest of the industry needs to take notice. This is how you make a game for the fans and not for the money.

    WHAT IS ELDEN RING?

    Elden Ring is a new game and new universe created by FromSoftware in association with George R.R Martin. It is the next evolution in FromSoftware's "souls" genre that they started way back with Demons Souls in 2009 on the PS3. It takes that classic souls formula of deep RPG elements, punishing stamina based combat that requires timing and patience to master, losing your level up currency upon death (in this case runes) and needing to retrieve them before dying again and losing them forever, difficult boss battles, bonfire checkpoints (they're called sites of grace in Elden Ring) that allow you to fill up on your healing and mana while simultaneously respawning the enemies, and it puts all these mechanics on an open world scale that is absolutely enormous. In order to explore the world at a decent pace you're given a horse soon after completing the tutorial area. This changes the way you play the game in many ways since fighting while on the horse is a more than viable option in a lot of scenarios even in it does take some getting used to. Do keep in mind though that there are some areas in which you can't use the horse, but that's ok because it's typically in areas that you wouldn't want to use it anyways.

    Elden Ring also has countless builds, weapons, armor, and abilities that allow you to play the game in so many ways that you probably won't get to use everything for a very long time which makes it great for replay value.

    One final thing to note about this game as well as the other games in the souls genre is that they are not easy in the beginning. These games are notorious for their difficulty which is true to an extent. If you are unwilling to learn from your mistakes and adapt then this game will probably be too much for you to handle. It will test your patience and awareness early on and if you are willing to get better, it will only be a matter of time before you're taking down the baddest of bosses and wondering why you ever thought things were difficult in the first place. I will have a section at the bottom that will include ways to get better if you're struggling so be sure to read that.

    IN RESPONSE TO NEGATIVE REVIEWS AND FRUSTRATED PLAYERS:

    I felt like making this section in hopes that new players and people who are giving up on the game early can read this. Elden Ring as well as the other games in the souls genre are not unfair, they are not impossible, and they can absolutely be mastered to a point where it's not even a challenge anymore. I see a lot of people just get mad, quit, and either stop playing entirely or write a negative review saying the game is bad when in reality it was their own fault. They were either unwilling to learn from their mistakes or the game is just not for them. Neither of which make the game bad. Here is some general advice for those of you are struggling and find the game to be too difficult:

    1. Learn an enemies moveset before going all out on attacks. If you know when an enemy's attacks/combo ends, you know when to get a free hit.

    2. Don't be greedy. Always try to get at least one-two hits in and then wait for the enemies attacks to finish.

    3. Summon help if you need it. You can either summon NPCs for certain fights, spirit ashes which let you fight with NPC mobs of your choosing, or real players.

    4. Farm runes for levels. This isn't the fun way, but every bit of extra damage helps.    … Expand
  15. Ikaild9
    Mar 2, 2022
    1
    It does not support the Arabic language and it is difficult Unclear tasks Old English used, you don't understand the last time I will buy from this studio .
  16. KingAppa
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This Game is a Masterpiece and the best soulsgame ever. To everyone who gave this Game a 0/10 because of his difficulty stfu okay, don't give a masterpiece a 0/10 because you get zero ****
  17. Wernal
    Mar 2, 2022
    1
    I liked Demon’s Souls back in the day and played Bloodborne, so I had an idea of what to expect from a soulslike game. However this game has been hyped all over the internet as more approachable than a typical From game, and has the added draw of having a “story” “written” by GRRM. There is nothing accessible or intriguing about this game. Having played other soulslike games only makesI liked Demon’s Souls back in the day and played Bloodborne, so I had an idea of what to expect from a soulslike game. However this game has been hyped all over the internet as more approachable than a typical From game, and has the added draw of having a “story” “written” by GRRM. There is nothing accessible or intriguing about this game. Having played other soulslike games only makes the predictable opening and tedious slog of looping through areas again and again feel tired and stale . The combat is much worse and less responsive than in other From games I played. And I felt no sense of wonder or excitement from exploration. As for the story, after a few hours in, I really was unable to discern what GRRM had brought the table. There was nothing worth staying in this world for. I just deleted the game. Total waste of money. Can’t even get a refund because I was dumb enough to buy it from the PSN store.… Expand
  18. ComfyChriis
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Is Elden Ring "just" an open world Dark Souls? Yes.

    First lets talk about the dungeons and castles, generally speaking the close quarter areas. They are what you would expect from a like, many different paths to choose with many different and difficult enemies inside. Just perfection. Then we have the open world. The open world is OK. It is not bad but also not great either.    Is Elden Ring "just" an open world Dark Souls? Yes.

    First lets talk about the dungeons and castles, generally speaking the close quarter areas.

    They are what you would expect from a like, many different paths to choose with many different and difficult enemies inside. Just perfection.

    Then we have the open world.

    The open world is OK. It is not bad but also not great either.

    You have some roaming enemies, some bigger and badder than others.

    The open world might throw some souls players off because they are not used to so much freedom.

    But this is the point that makes Elden Ring good.

    You WANT to see what is behind that corner, what is inside that cave, what is over there, the freedom

    From Software has given is amazing.

    Concluding:

    Elden Ring is a good game. In some areas, just what you expect from a Souls game, the open world might throw you a bit off, but the same open world can suck you in into the world of Elden Ring    … Expand
  19. jarimba
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Perfection! Its a perfect match of all soulsborne title in one beautiful world.
  20. EddyOzzo
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I don’t get what the fuss is about. No game is ever going to be perfect, free of bugs etc. If your complaining about the game this much get rid of it. I’m enjoying the game for what it is and having a blast doing so.
  21. Musabb
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    It's Dark Souls DNA with a truly vast and dense open world and many more options to grow your character and level your skills before diving into the deep challenges of the story. It's incredibly addictive and fun.

    The only things preventing an unabashed "10" are the performance issues on PC (my PS5 is fine) that are being actively addressed with patches as I write this.
  22. Kingarabast
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    El juego con mejor mundo abierto, diseño artístico, diseño de niveles, jefes, variedad de builds, musica, secretos, NPCs y Lore de la hostoria!
  23. AladinSane
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely amazing. I can see being "really busy" for....months. There is a popular gamer who "rage-quit" after getting beaten solid by an NPC....why is this news? Who cares? Did you want something you could blow thru and then brag about on "YouTube" ? I've done something I don't usually do.. I've started a character from each class. I take them to a certain point and then rotate...moving everyone forward. Eventually...some will get "stuck". There are 3 classes that definitely have my attention. There seems an obvious edge. The game is so involved...this method will reveal what works for me.
    I won't be "rage-quitting" anytime soon.    … Expand
  24. Nivooo
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    I’m only 20 hours in, a lot of exploring, fighting various enemies, and sight seeing will be presented before you.
    A solid 9/10, a bug here and there, and of course the frustration of playing fromsoft games.
    Going into it, keep in mind that it’s meant to be difficult, but always surpassable, you just gotta apply what you know from ALL previous Fromsoft games.
  25. LameOpportunist
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    This game is great. It is the best game made by the developer From Software so far.
    The open world is huge. The environment are beautiful and well rendered. The atmosphere and the music are godly level. For the first time we have a map, which on top is gorgeous.
    However this is a from Software game to its core. Difficult, sometimes unfair, story is there but you need to look for it.    This game is great. It is the best game made by the developer From Software so far.
    The open world is huge. The environment are beautiful and well rendered. The atmosphere and the music are godly level. For the first time we have a map, which on top is gorgeous.

    However this is a from Software game to its core. Difficult, sometimes unfair, story is there but you need to look for it.
    It is just not a game for everyone.
    I get the feeling that many people were expecting an assassins' creed or Horizon Zero down type of experience, and feel tricked because this is not the game they wanted.
    The criticism is fair and valid but should not be a reason to review bond and game that is very good.
    We can argue how much but anywhere from 8 to 9.5 seems fair to me.    … Expand
  26. Ashsoul
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego de mundo habiendo con enemigos increíbles y una dificultad desafiante que reta a la pasiencia… Expand
  27. Zhacrox
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - Me gustó mucho, es lo que me esperaba; Dark Souls de mundo abierto. La única pifia creo que son los bajones de fps (que aveces dan en Bosses y ahí si que te cagan)… Expand
  28. Ianfish20
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    If you are review boming this game becouse of difficulty watch this https://youtu.be/pKyKGuGU4bw

    This games graphics I have played for 20 hour's now Defeating bosses with friends is so satafying
  29. ichieftaini
    Mar 2, 2022
    2
    Some truth needs to be told here... I literally just created an account to leave this review. I don't even leave reviews for any games or products, but this game deserves one. See below:

    Those reviews seems to be financed by marketing. The game is fantastic don't get me wrong. It doesn't have a proper story, but who expects a story from these kind of games. It's more about the    Some truth needs to be told here... I literally just created an account to leave this review. I don't even leave reviews for any games or products, but this game deserves one. See below:

    Those reviews seems to be financed by marketing. The game is fantastic don't get me wrong. It doesn't have a proper story, but who expects a story from these kind of games. It's more about the exploration/fighting. I love it, and it's basically DS4 in an open world filled with interesting things.

    Now that I mentioned the best part about it, here is what's wrong with this game. The game has TECHNICAL ISSUES that no one is talking about. I lost 6 hours (10 level worth) on my PS5 yesterday because it's saving system is broken. It literally DOES NOT SAVE, it does not even give you a warning, nothing. You just don't know it. When you try to quit the game, then close it (like developers recommended), and then suddenly it crashes your ps5 and turns it off, just be sure that how many hours you have put in it that specific walk through, did not count one bit.

    It's literally a waste of time. I don't get how reviewers are overlooking this serious matter. I will never trust any critic's review on this website    … Expand
  30. Stintacus
    Mar 2, 2022
    1
    Spent 3 hours playing the night I got it on ps4, multiple auto saves at bonfires, then i manually exited and saved game, woke up the next day back at 10 minutes into the game & level 10 again, played another 7 hours that day, saved it all properly, went to go back on it a few hours later & the game hadn’t saved again, the game is unplayable without being able to save
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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.
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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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