Elden Ring

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  1. Bombowy
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Mega zajebista gra - otwarty świat - brak mapy od razu -wszystko trzeba poszukać samemu. Pierwszy raz jestem w takim świecie i po każdej śmierci chce się wrócić i poprawić się lub wybrać inną drogę.
    Mega polecam wszystkim -gra na długie godziny.
  2. Genkuro
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    It's open world dark souls, I have to love it. But it's even less beginner friendly than dark Souls 1-3.
  3. Zackrack
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    If you want an Open World Dark Souls this is the game. It combines all off the good aspects of the Souls Series as well as tiny bits of Bloodborn and Sekiro. I would 100 % recommend it if you want a hard game. The only manco this game has for me is the laggy/bad koop part of the game
  4. Lukas_pgc
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Muito bom
  5. DARK47X
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is amazing game i played for 65 Hours and never get tired from playing this masterpiece… Expand
  6. Kingbubba
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    A game that will surely bring hours of joy if you have the time to offer it.
  7. wvs94807
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    I am well aware of other people's gripes with the game, I am not massive souls fan but I have played each of them and quite enjoyed them. I agree with others reviews that the games reuses models, even from Dark Souls 3, that there are pop ins when you load into an area. However the main complaints seems to be that people don't know how to play a game that doesn't hold your hand.
    People    I am well aware of other people's gripes with the game, I am not massive souls fan but I have played each of them and quite enjoyed them. I agree with others reviews that the games reuses models, even from Dark Souls 3, that there are pop ins when you load into an area. However the main complaints seems to be that people don't know how to play a game that doesn't hold your hand.
    People who expect to be guided like a baby and told what to you, this is not the game for you. Everything is about exploration and beating a challenge, or learning when to move on and return later.

    It is true that there are NPC quests but the game doesn't mark it on the map. The NPCs will tell you or hint at what you have to do and its is up to you to figure it our or stumble on the location like I have most of the time.

    I don't really care about graphics, but the game is very beautiful. Is it Horizon levels of gorgeous, of course not, this is a game where gameplay seems to be the main focus and graphics second. Which is fine by me, as no matter how gorgeous a game may look if it sucks ass I will get bored quick.

    As far as gameplay is concerned, its very FromSoft. You can be a giant hammer wielding sorcerer, or a shield only lightning faith build, or a dual wielding katana, one dealing bleeding damage and another poison, a fire wielding double lance user who throws holy dame when two handing. There are many ways to play the game and yes unlike other soul games, you can respec.

    Don't let salty reviewers who don't know how to read or have no patience tell you what to do or think, but do keep this in mind. If you have no patience and don't like dying over and over, need to told what to do to enjoy a game then this is definitely not for you.

    Regarding story, it is fine. Its not as hidden or confusing as in Dark Souls or Bloodborne. I understood the overall plot, the smaller details I will learn through VaatiVidya, as will most likely all of use giving a high score, like I said above FromSoftware games aren't loved by their story but its gameplay.

    If there is one issue I do have with the game, is the NPC quest component. Unlike previous games this world is huge, having at least a journal in game with the last conversation has with each NPC would be good enough for me. On the other hand, I'm going old school keeping a journal myself with areas and NPC met, its pretty fun and I've never been much of a notetaker.    … Expand
  8. KarsonDan
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    This was one of the best games I’ve ever played almost have the platinum trophy. And wish I had way more too do the only problem I had was I had to look a bunch of stuff up
  9. MOSvisio
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    The game is so good. The open world is huge and never feels empty. You always have something to do or explore.The art direction is beautiful despite the slightly dated technique, without being horrible, but you get through it quickly. I just wish the menu was a bit easier to use. If you like games that don't take you by the hand, play Elden Ring!
  10. PcebasDark
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Jogo simplesmente maravilhoso, ouso dizer que é com toda certeza o meu jogo da from software favorito, estão de parabéns, infelizmente no PS5 em algumas partes tem uma ou outra queda de FPS em algumas regiões do mapa, mas nada que possa te atrapalhar na sua jornada, eis a única coisa que para mim ficou a desejar.
  11. Sebbb24
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Muy bien juego. Muy adictivo desde el comienzo. Me falta algo de detalles gráficos para ser un 10
  12. Asdont64
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Honestly, fighting some bosses hitless in this game is just horrible. Margit has overly fast swings in phase 2, and Renalla spams way too much magic. This is work-around-able by having some x-factor such as a ranged attack or summons, but being fair to fist/broken sword only is what made dss, ds1 and ds3 (or even ds2) fun. In Sekiro it only gave you one option, so all bossfights were basedHonestly, fighting some bosses hitless in this game is just horrible. Margit has overly fast swings in phase 2, and Renalla spams way too much magic. This is work-around-able by having some x-factor such as a ranged attack or summons, but being fair to fist/broken sword only is what made dss, ds1 and ds3 (or even ds2) fun. In Sekiro it only gave you one option, so all bossfights were based around this type of playstyle too. Otherwise, I REALLY like it, but having some bossfights feel to passive or even **** really hurts the enjoyability of Elden Ring as a whole.
    P.s. I hate that one Godrick attack in phase 2. You know the one.    … Expand
  13. Jeremylst1
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    It's not a game for everyone, so if you don't like grinding you better pass this up. But if you're a souls fan like me, well, say goodbey to your loved ones for a while.
  14. Mbk666
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    One hell of agame /clap fromsoftware
    One hell of agame /clap fromsoftware
    One hell of agame /clap fromsoftware
  15. Cristiandastain
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    This is a masterpiece, is not a perfect game, but miyazaki makes a great adventure that ever souls player will be enjoy. To the person who don't know about the souls games just take it easy, its hard but not too much.
  16. Pookiebear0690
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    Great game from an amazing team. Yes it's hard, but it's also a fair starting point for new players. Just go into it knowing that you will definitely die a lot. Highly recommended.
  17. Jujshin
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    This game is full of adventure and there’s almost never a boring moment. Exploration and combat is fun but it’s a difficult game to pick up. I had only played dark souls once or twice before and it took hours just to understand the game, which made me almost stop playing. Once you figure it out it’s definitely worth the struggle and frustration in the beginning and has more than enoughThis game is full of adventure and there’s almost never a boring moment. Exploration and combat is fun but it’s a difficult game to pick up. I had only played dark souls once or twice before and it took hours just to understand the game, which made me almost stop playing. Once you figure it out it’s definitely worth the struggle and frustration in the beginning and has more than enough content in the starting area alone.… Expand
  18. Magus509
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    Phenomenal open-world experience

    Elden Ring combines the intense Souls-style combat From Software is known for with a world that rivals in size to Skyrim. I've spent 60+ hours traversing the various locations within the game and I am STILL finding things I missed before! With a varied skill tree and no real guard rails, every player is capable of having their own unique experience,    Phenomenal open-world experience

    Elden Ring combines the intense Souls-style combat From Software is known for with a world that rivals in size to Skyrim. I've spent 60+ hours traversing the various locations within the game and I am STILL finding things I missed before! With a varied skill tree and no real guard rails, every player is capable of having their own unique experience, exploration and perseverance are rewarded with powerful weapons, spells, armor, side quest progression and new areas to explore. PC players be cautious, the port is not perfect, and due to it's current popularity the servers are overwhelmed. However I find it very hard to criticize this game given the scope and effort put into it.

    Probably the biggest reason I recommend this game is due to the social aspect surrounding it. You WILL see and do things your friend might miss, and the UI is meant to be communicated amongst players. Multiplayer is it's own unique experience, and the game (like prior titles) allows you to leave helpful messages for future adventurers to read. Just don't fall for the pranks that come from some of these messages.    … Expand
  19. Shasta2
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    I am currently 12 hours into the game so far and I've probably died about 200 times. Pain
  20. FullsetGamer
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    #Test #Avis #JeuxVideo #ELDENRING  #PS5 PS5Share
  21. abhiraj_7
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    When the game was being hyped, I’m not going lie, I thought Elden ring would not be able to live up to the hype but how wrong was I. Finishing Elden Ring was the most satisfying experience since beating Sekiro an year ago for me.
  22. BenShar
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    This being my first souls type game (I had dabbled in dark souls but don’t enjoy linear games too much ARPG or RPG with as much player agency as possible is my preferred game style) I was expecting a lot of pain and upset, however after realising that you can build you character anyway you want and have no direction I was initially a bit concerned. That concerned turned out to beThis being my first souls type game (I had dabbled in dark souls but don’t enjoy linear games too much ARPG or RPG with as much player agency as possible is my preferred game style) I was expecting a lot of pain and upset, however after realising that you can build you character anyway you want and have no direction I was initially a bit concerned. That concerned turned out to be unnecessary, as I progressed started attempting mini bosses and dungeon bosses I began to understand the game. There is a steep learning curve which if you can’t keep up with or don’t give it a chance then you will not reap the benefits.
    Yes there are minor performance issues but I have had nothing game breaking other than slow texture renders when galloping around on Torrent. The graphics can be a bit lack lustre but I believe the art style can justify this. Once you begin to get better you begin to enjoy the game more I can see a reason anyone would score this game as badly as some reviews have other than people being bitter, and not researching the game before it came out. I mean if you think it looks bad or don’t enjoy the gameplay you can only blame yourselves. The trailers showcases the aesthetic and you should know what to expect by just watching or playing previous FromSoftware games.

    Once you actually learn the game, understand movement and use your **** brain you realise it’s better than 95% of the **** other developers are spewing out there ****    … Expand
  23. baws
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    Awesome Game. 179.5 hours invested. intense cutscenes and story lines if you will to put in time.

    This game isnt fully optimized, but also most of peoples pc's are **** doodling around with an old ryzen 5 or intel are wondering why a CPU heavy game isnt running well, while their cpu is at 85-90°C. I had small frame drops in certain areas which are re-createable, cause it was bound to    Awesome Game. 179.5 hours invested. intense cutscenes and story lines if you will to put in time.

    This game isnt fully optimized, but also most of peoples pc's are **** doodling around with an old ryzen 5 or intel are wondering why a CPU heavy game isnt running well, while their cpu is at 85-90°C.
    I had small frame drops in certain areas which are re-createable, cause it was bound to loading of the next big patch of an area. but that was minimized in a patch a few patches later.
    I never lagged in an Bossfight.

    My only complain is, the reuse of some Dungeon Bosses, just giving them more HP and more Damage, which is simply just boring when you learned the boss already.

    Haters gonna hate and vote it down cause people love the game and the genre. Its a Fromsoft game with 5X the current playerbase than dark souls3. from 214k(ds3) or some to a million(ER).
    And with hype the casuals and hater come in and talk it bad. while millions of people enjoy the game, they come here to hate and feel better with their problems aka getting **** by the game. laughable    … Expand
  24. pieoflords
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Games fantastic. is it an absolutely perfect godsend FromSoftware has bestowed on us from the gods? no, but it is a great game that i personally really enjoy.

    Pros
    The bosses are tough as hell but it never feels like you can't win
    The game is absolutely stunning and there's dozens of spots that are background worthy with how fantastic they look
    the world feels pretty lively. some enemies will fight each other, castles are getting invaded, and festivals are going on

    Cons
    there are platforming sections and the game is absolutely not designed for platforming
    many of the enemies can stun lock you to death, especially if you're low poise
    those festivals, invasions, and such are going on all the time so while the worlds lively it's also static

    I personally feel like my major pros heavily outweigh my major cons and the game so far has been an absolute blast. It's worth a shot even if it isn't for everyone. it'll piss off FromSoftware Diehards because it reuses stuff from the older games and changes up some of the mechanics. It'll also really piss off people who don't want to, or don't have the time to, work hard for a win. Grant it there's plenty of ways to cheese a lot of the bosses. summons, allies, and over leveling, but if you don't have the time to "get good" at the game they probably won't have the time to learn each of the spirits either which puts em in a bad situation.

    If you like more difficult games, or don't mind using every strategy to get a win, you'll really enjoy this game i think    … Expand
  25. MiamiPat
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    This was the first From Software game I was actually able to get into. I’ve never played over 130 hours and still haven’t found everything to do in this game. I would’ve given it a 10 but there occasions on PS5 where I would get frame rate stutters even on FPS priority mode. This is one of the best games I’ve ever played.
  26. Erickgg
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me gustó mucho:D
    Tiene bastante contenido, cerca de 100 horas quizá, no todo es de calidad pero en su mayoría también, la evolución de la saga a sido excelente y está entrega nos trae la fórmula casi perfeccionada, lo recomiendoC:    … Expand
  27. ThatFinnishDude
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    First of all, I HATE souls games... But I LOVE Elden Ring. If you've always wanted to like souls games but just couldn't, this might be for you. I'm now 80 hours in on my first playthrough, stuck on the very last boss. But I'll get him, someday. And in the meantime, there's just so much to do and explore in this beautiful open world filled with secrets. Is it challenging? Yes. Is itFirst of all, I HATE souls games... But I LOVE Elden Ring. If you've always wanted to like souls games but just couldn't, this might be for you. I'm now 80 hours in on my first playthrough, stuck on the very last boss. But I'll get him, someday. And in the meantime, there's just so much to do and explore in this beautiful open world filled with secrets. Is it challenging? Yes. Is it unfair? No. Is it rewarding? Very much yes.

    The game wants you to think with your own head, it doesn't hold your hand like 99% of other games.

    I'm not gonna lie, you need a commitment to this game. But if you commit, you will fall in love my fellow tarnished.    … Expand
  28. ClementT98
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    Après plus de 100h de jeu et le platine en poche, je pense pouvoir mettre une note à ce jeu.
    J'ai pris un plaisir monstre à découvrir cet univers construit par George R. R. Martin, je précise bien l'univers car le scénario, les dialogue et les descriptions d'objet sont bel et bien de Miyazaki (FromSoftware).
    -Un monde gigantesque tant en terme de surface ou de contenu, un jeu qui arrive    Après plus de 100h de jeu et le platine en poche, je pense pouvoir mettre une note à ce jeu.
    J'ai pris un plaisir monstre à découvrir cet univers construit par George R. R. Martin, je précise bien l'univers car le scénario, les dialogue et les descriptions d'objet sont bel et bien de Miyazaki (FromSoftware).
    -Un monde gigantesque tant en terme de surface ou de contenu, un jeu qui arrive à entremêler qualité et quantité est assez rare de nos jours et donc à souligner.
    Je me répète : un univers incroyable, une épopée épique et pleine de mélancolie mêlée au gigantisme du royaume (ref à Shadow of Colossus)

    -Une exploration intelligente et extrêmement généreuse avec de vrai récompenses à la clé !

    -Un gameplay sensiblement identique à celui de Dark Souls 3 mais en plus abouti : des centaines d'armes, sort, miracle, etc... des weapons arts (cendre de guerres) à foison et qui en toute la plupart une vrai utilité lors des affrontements et l'ajout d'un saut mdr, cela peut paraître assez anecdotique mais qui s'intègre parfaitement dans l'exploration et le gameplay roulade/saut

    -Une réalisation un peu en dessous des standards actuels mais sublimée par la direction artistique du titre, d'ailleurs celle-ci ne faiblit jamais et je tiens à féliciter FromSoftware pour cela !! On peut donc être un peu surpris par les animations un peu rigides et les graphisme ok tiers en début de partie mais une fois la première heure passée, on est dedans et on ne fait plus attention à ça.

    -Par contre la raison pour laquelle je ne met pas 10/10 est la suivante : Le clipping et l'aliasing sont un peu honteux pour les graphismes proposés en 2022, je ne parlerai pas de l'optimisation PC car j'ai fait le jeu sur PS5 voilà pourquoi j'écris ce test dans la rubrique PS5^^

    En conclusion, un chef-d’œuvre vidéo-ludique, le meilleurs jeu de ce début d'année 2022 sans aucun doute et probablement un des jeux les plus épique que j'ai fait de toute ma vie !    … Expand
  29. Janiso
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Well, after 88 ingame hours and finishing the game yesterday, I think I have fair grounds to review this game.

    Firstly, my only 'soulsborne' games I played before Elden Ring are Dark Souls 3 and Demon's Souls remake. What I liked about those two was that it felt really refreshing and just something new/different from the usual AAA games. The open world RPG genre came to a point where    Well, after 88 ingame hours and finishing the game yesterday, I think I have fair grounds to review this game.

    Firstly, my only 'soulsborne' games I played before Elden Ring are Dark Souls 3 and Demon's Souls remake. What I liked about those two was that it felt really refreshing and just something new/different from the usual AAA games. The open world RPG genre came to a point where every game felt the same.
    '?' markers on the map to tell you where to go, being spoon fed the lore with 30-40% of your playtime being dialogue. Quest logs that felt like you were ticking off your laundry list. Generally, being held by your hands the entire time.
    Soulsborn games just throw you into a world and let the world do the talking. You discover the story all by yourself by pieceing together the things you see and find. Whenever you find a NPC that talks to you it's something special and you cling to their mouths.

    Elden Ring takes this formula and improved it even more by letting you decide where to go. Every area is filled with dungeons, caves, ruins that tell from a time past. When you encounter an enemy you can't defeat you can always come back later and not be stuck there like in prior Soulsborn games. The combat style is very unique and challenging. You decide if you want to be the big tanky guy with a big hammer that can take some hits or be the agile dual-wielding katana guy that slashes through enemies. Or a Sorcerer that wields powerful spells and attacks from a distance. So many possibilities to choose from.

    I've seen a lot of reviews saying there is no story and the world is empty. These people are used to being spoon fed the story and being guided by markers on the map. You have to actually play the game to discover something . Crazy right? The more you play, the more you understand the story because you progress through it. In other games the 6 Minute intro tells you everything you need to know about the story and the rest is just bonus dialogue.
    There are several endings in this game, giving players even more control over how the story turns out and who you want to be in this shattered world.

    On PS5 I've had no technical issues whatsoever. Not a single crash. The only bug that I discovered was a clipping error which let you see through a wall in Raya Lucaria Academy.

    I didn't play online or coop that much but I can say that it feels really nice being able to summon other players if you need help. What feels even better is helping other people out when they need help. Multiplayer works great, summoning takes just a few seconds and I never had any connectivity problems.

    The only thing why I can't give it a 10 is because From Software enabled trolling a little bit too hard. With messages being able to be placed right in front of ladders for example. That way you always accidentally open the message instead of climbing the ladder. If you're in a hurry and want to escape an enemy stuff like that can get you killed. You can however just play offline and none of that will bother you. Also death blight trolls who can team kill you.

    All-in-all, super polished game with potentially 80-120h of fun. This might not be a game for everyone, yes. But in my opinion the best game to get into the Soulsborn genre. I would recommend it to everyone who wants to have a fresh breeze, a game that truly feels different from all the other triple A games.    … Expand
  30. bobbull65
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    What can i say it great get it on PC. yes it super hard you get your money worth no micro good old fashion single player game.
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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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