Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. Russellca
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Game of the year. Best souls game to date. Hits all the souls elements with voice acting and quests and difficulty is scaled up with open world bosses. People negative reviewing are maidenless and simply not good at games. People complaining about graphics simply need validation on spending their paychecks on a rig that they thought was worth it vs moving out of their parents house.
  2. paywand
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    its a hard game it have no tutorial its the studios style if you are noob thats not a game mistake....
  3. Cauton
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    simplesmente o choro de milhares, quando algo faz sucesso é assim mesmo uns amam outros odeiam e como odeiam.
  4. devnul1
    Mar 8, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What is even happening in the story. Characters introduced last second to fight once. Copy pasta assets. Unbalanced gameplay. Klunky controls. Queues for input. Input lag. Stats that don't mean anything. Stats that give diminishing returns. End game weapons and armor are not much better than what you start with. Camera is really bad. Open world is empty or you find same catacombs over and over… Expand
  5. Sinobit
    Mar 9, 2022
    1
    Просадки FPS на поверхности с 60 до 38 кадров. В закрытых пространствах 60 стабильно. Настройки Высокие (дефолтные).
    Ryzen 5 3600
    GTX 1660 Super 32 Gb RAM Чиним. Ставлю +. Ну и как всегда боёвка - дно. Вам же team ninja показала как можно сделать. Кадры неуязвимости и хардкор? Из интересного только открытый мир.    Просадки FPS на поверхности с 60 до 38 кадров. В закрытых пространствах 60 стабильно. Настройки Высокие (дефолтные).
    Ryzen 5 3600
    GTX 1660 Super
    32 Gb RAM
    Чиним. Ставлю +.
    Ну и как всегда боёвка - дно. Вам же team ninja показала как можно сделать. Кадры неуязвимости и хардкор? Из интересного только открытый мир.
  6. Abraaocecsar
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MASTERPIECE in every aspect! The exploration is so Far to be a generic One. The mistery about The storytelling, who perfectly intergrades The world beyond her, is completely OUT OF MIND! The graphics is Just good, But The ART direction, is The best of The best of this era of games… Expand
  7. asimmov
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Спасибо from software за отличную игру. Одна из тех компаний, которая создает игры где все еще геймплей на первом месте.
  8. Cheenix
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This is Exactly what you want from the souls genre and creators. Huge open world and mounts!
  9. Shasta2
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    I am currently 12 hours into the game so far and I've probably died about 200 times. Pain
  10. iduncare
    Mar 9, 2022
    1
    A beautiful hard game, it test me from first screen when i realize Asia account doesnt support English, i cant even understand anything from begin because its all Chinese. Why the hell English removed from games nowadays???????
  11. W4llker
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best souls likes ever made, the performance is not perfect all the time but is full enjoyable. Everything can get fixed it in the future patches. Cant wait to see the next dlc… Expand
  12. coffee_warden
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring was extremely hyped up before release, and usually that leads to a let down fan base, but in this case, it delivered. Its exactly what I wanted from it. Initially I was getting a bit of frame stutter (maybe once an hour lasting a couple seconds), but this seems to be gone now. To date, it is the single best game I have ever played.

    Pros - The open world is massive - There's    Elden Ring was extremely hyped up before release, and usually that leads to a let down fan base, but in this case, it delivered. Its exactly what I wanted from it. Initially I was getting a bit of frame stutter (maybe once an hour lasting a couple seconds), but this seems to be gone now. To date, it is the single best game I have ever played.

    Pros
    - The open world is massive
    - There's an insane amount of optional content.
    - The game is more accessible ever. More casual fans can grind out levels while exploring, as opposed to grinding the same enemies over and over, making the experience more engaging
    - The combat system has been expanded upon in a thoughtful way that adds variety in builds
    - The minimalist UI and hand holding lead to a more immersive experience
    - Plenty of bosses that are difficult enough to feel rewarding without feeling like the fight is unfair

    Cons
    - Cycling target lock appears bugged. Some enemies are just out of reach to cycle onto, but if you unlock, move the camera slightly and then lock again, you can target them. Target lock range should be based on player position and whether the target is on the camera, not if they are close enough to the center of the camera.
    - Azur Comet needs to be nerfed

    In short, praise the message!    … Expand
  13. Rordog23343
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    On ps4, or PC I would give the game a 9/10 based on performance issues, but from software is addressing these issues and are not present in the ps5 version. Don’t believe the claims of an “empty” open world. The world is packed the brim with enemies and treasure, it’s just not always in plain site. Music is fantastic, graphics are still similar to other souls games, but the art style isOn ps4, or PC I would give the game a 9/10 based on performance issues, but from software is addressing these issues and are not present in the ps5 version. Don’t believe the claims of an “empty” open world. The world is packed the brim with enemies and treasure, it’s just not always in plain site. Music is fantastic, graphics are still similar to other souls games, but the art style is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Monster design is top notch as always with fromsoft. This game is BRUTAL, it’s definitely not for everyone. It doesn’t hold your hand at all, so you’re forced to solve problems yourself rather than quest markers or maps holding your hand. It makes you feel more accomplished than any other game. if you enjoy action rpgs there is no better game out there. I was losing interest in gaming until this came out, and completely reignited it. This game is unbelievable, truly like nothing I’ve ever played before.… Expand
  14. Huseyinyilmaz
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Harika ve güzel oyun herkese tavsiye ederim❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  15. PauloStrife
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    It's just everything i ever wanted in a rpg. Best game ever. Thank you Hidetaka Miyazaki.
  16. Enigma-sensei
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    The review is at the bottom. Hope it helps.

    A lot of this is just a biased rant more than than anything, considering I've 100%'d the prior games that FromSoft have released. I've played the game for 200~ish and I'm level 167. The biggest problem with the game is that its hyped up, got a 95-97 score(one of the highest rated games of all time), a large amount of players new to the    The review is at the bottom. Hope it helps.

    A lot of this is just a biased rant more than than anything, considering I've 100%'d the prior games that FromSoft have released. I've played the game for 200~ish and I'm level 167. The biggest problem with the game is that its hyped up, got a 95-97 score(one of the highest rated games of all time), a large amount of players new to the Souls-like genre grab it without knowing anything about it, and how FromSoft makes their games. And they think they can rush through it like they do with their Ubisoft/EA games. Those types of players are just not experiencing the game in the glory they were supposed to. There's a public perception with Elden Ring, the 10/10s and “must plays" being tied to a niche and easy game, being wrapped in mega ultra hype from companies and fans alike. The 4 biggest gripes I've seen about the game is that:

    1. The game looks worse than previous generation(s) titles, which, is just not right. Of course the game doesn't look as good as, say Forza, Tarkov, Flight Sim, just to name a few, but the game does not look terrible in any means whatsoever. There's a massive difference between ER and DS3 in graphic output, and it's around the same level as AC Valhalla, if not actually looking better. And in my personal opinion it looks comparable to Demon's Souls remake, of course the remake looks better, but most the spells look to be in the same ballpark.

    2. Performance issues, the game has MAJOR performance issues for all parties, for me, who's only played on Xbox and PS5, I've had no issues so far, no frame drops, and no tears or anything, so I'm lucky I suppose. Only really seen two bugs and that's with the horseback gameplay.

    3. Reused animations, the animations thing makes me wonder if people have even played the game, and any game for that matter. OF COURSE the games going to have reused animations, because they work. It’s going to produce the same end result. These type of people don’t understand that doing stuff from scratch takes time and testing time. Every studio will reuse assets if possible, some examples are Majora's Mask, which reused quite literally almost all off the animations from OOT, and Fallout: NV, which reused a metric ton of the assets from prior games in the series, and many more game series do this same exact thing. They've literally added 3-5 new attack chains for EVERY weapon type, and new and unique weapon arts, and interchangeable ones. Even if they reused all assets from DS3, the new ones they added would outnumber them several times over.

    4. No story, this one just isn't thrown into your face. The game does have story, just gotta look for it. But it is rather difficult to actually find it so I understand the complaints. And especially the fact that George RR Martin was tuned in with the story, seems a bit lackluster. Now myself included of course has some gripes. Such as the games dungeon system being massively rehashed, almost all Catacombs are the same, Hero Graves and repeating minibosses and etc. Just rehashed areas with only a few unique ones. But that's outweighed from how massive the game is and the amount of content there is. The main areas in the game such as Limgrave, Liurnia of The Lakes, Leyndell are all really well made areas.

    Gameplay: 10/10, same souls type game I fell in love with many years ago.

    Exploration: 9/10, one of the few open world games I've played that doesn't feel extremely empty to me. I really enjoy it. Only bad thing is as i said above, the dungeon problem. Story: 8.5/10, I enjoy the story, it's not as cryptic as the other souls games, easier to follow and it pretty good for what I've experienced.

    Accessibility/Performance: For me, a 10/10, but as I've read for hundreds of others, that seems to be a 1/10. But for me, a 10. Art Direction: 10/10, Don't got much to say, just good.

    Graphics: 8.5/10, for me anyways, since a lot of people say the game looks absolutely horrid, the game is beautiful. Difficulty: 9/10, I'm by no means bad at the game, but the game in some places just truly seem like a gimmick. Some enemies are rather hectic and are overall just cringe to fight. But it’s still not overwhelmingly difficult, it has a decent learning curve for people completely new to the genre, and it also doesn't hold back for returning soul veterans.

    Music: 6/10. I just dislike the music for this game. Doesn't stroke the flame like Sekiro and DS1-3 did to me.

    My final score would be a 8~9/10 game, but for the sole fact i am enjoying this game, i’m giving it a 10/10. Games great, if you get past some of the inherent difficulty that a souls-like is going to have, the game is amazing and i truly recommend it.    … Expand
  17. meat_tree0
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Other than a few performance issues (which is expected from FS on a PC port) I have absolutely no complaints. I love everything about this game. The map is huge, and while it might seem empty if you start looking you will find fully fleshed out mini-dungeons with fun and hard bosses at the end. The combat just feels like a more refined Dark Souls 3, which is exactly what I wanted, and allOther than a few performance issues (which is expected from FS on a PC port) I have absolutely no complaints. I love everything about this game. The map is huge, and while it might seem empty if you start looking you will find fully fleshed out mini-dungeons with fun and hard bosses at the end. The combat just feels like a more refined Dark Souls 3, which is exactly what I wanted, and all of the weapon arts and ashes of war make each fight interesting, rather than just spamming basic attacks. If you have a good enough computer you'll be able to see how good this game looks, and it's obvious how much work they put into the art. The story, which is somewhat hidden from the player like in the other soul's games, seems coherent and interesting at least from what I have played. Easily FromSoftware's best game.… Expand
  18. Sean_D
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I'm writing this review as a BIG fan of From Software games. I feel like it's necessary to preface that I've played Demon's Souls on PS3, Dark Souls, DS 2, DS 3, Bloodborne, Sekiro, the Demon's Souls remake...I really like these games. I platinumed Bloodborne. I thought Sekiro was good, but I found it more difficult than all of the other From games. So...take into account that this isI'm writing this review as a BIG fan of From Software games. I feel like it's necessary to preface that I've played Demon's Souls on PS3, Dark Souls, DS 2, DS 3, Bloodborne, Sekiro, the Demon's Souls remake...I really like these games. I platinumed Bloodborne. I thought Sekiro was good, but I found it more difficult than all of the other From games. So...take into account that this is coming from someone that has been "conditioned" to play these games.

    OK, with that out of the way...WOW! This game is refreshing in the way Breath of the Wild (I know, I know...that comparison is made far too often) was when it came out. Recently, I restarted Horizon: Zero Dawn, because I wanted to finish that game in preparation of Forbidden West coming out. The problem I was running into with H: ZD was that the open world doesn't incentivize the player to explore. Sure...you could. But why? What would you find? Nothing exciting. Open world games need to have a sense of curiosity in the world they drop you in.

    This idea is similar to the feeling I had when Fallout 3 first came out. I remember sitting in my dorm room, roaming the wasteland. Blood pumping as I'd approach another monument or DC location of interest. They made their open world interesting by contrasting with what is already familiar with the player.

    While the world of Elden Ring is far from anything that may be familiar to the player, the game finds its own way to do what all open world games need to do. It gives the player a sense of curiosity for its world.

    You find yourself exploring the countryside, when all of the sudden, the sky turns red. The scenery has a satanic, off-putting sense that makes you feel uncomfortable and that maybe you shouldn't be there. Regardless, you explore, because despite feeling uncomfortable about where you are, you still want to find out what the area has to offer. On a similar note, you find a building that is semi-falling apart. You find the entrance and turns out what's inside is an elevator. You take the long ride down, deep into an underground world you couldn't have known existed. Magical in the serenity it provides. Despite being underground, you look up into a sea of stars. Somehow, it exists despite not making "sense." You see a castle far into the distance, and decide that while the journey to it may not be easy, the fact that reaching it all is possible is gratifying.

    Something that I can appreciate is not only is the world full of "wow, this is magical" moments. It also has moment of "laugh out loud," wow, this is ridiculous moments. The first time I came across a building sitting on a walking crater with a bell that gongs with every step it takes, I remember thinking "Wow," but also a laugh and a "WTF." A lot of the churches in the game have an NPC to greet you upon entering. To my surprise, I entered a church to find a giant turtle sporting a hat similar to the Pope's. I described this to my wife and told her that if she ever hears me randomly laughing while playing that it's because I came across something like that.

    Sorry, I know I haven't even starting talking about anything outside of it's world yet. I'm boring when it comes to these games. I play sword and shield. I made my generic-looking younger, brown haired warrior. The character creation suite is undoubtedly their most extensive yet. If you want to fine tune your avatar's chin line, go nuts. Make what you picture to be the most perfect-looking person. Make the most freakish looking monster you could conjure.

    The combat is standard Dark Souls affair. And either I'm getting better at dodge-rolling or the game is more forgiving. That's not to say that the creative enemies and bosses aren't without their challenges. The game allows you to have other players help you with difficult fights. With it being an aspect of the game, I'll welcome any help I can find.

    One aspect of the open world that isn't present in other From Software games is that you may find yourself missing areas in early parts of the world, only to come back after a good amount of leveling and looting. Now a boss that might've at one point presented a challenge at one point is easily steamrolled.

    I write this having not completed the game at this point, but the vastness and level of intrigue this game presents hasn't been met by anything I've played in a long time. I'm saddened that someone that isn't ready for how to play this won't be able to appreciate that magic it provides, but as someone that can appreciate that, this is my game of the year. Maybe my game of the last 5 to 10 years. I'm sorry if the frustration doesn't allow to find the magic. But, if you're ready, prepare yourself for some of the most gratifying gaming experiences you've had in a while.

    Fantastic game!    … Expand
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. Harmorra
    Mar 10, 2022
    5
    Like any good game should be, Elden Ring isn’t for everyone. It follows FromSoft’s gameplay, design choices and philosophy.
    It’s about exploration and wandering. It urges, no almost forces you to do so. The game is hard, unforgivable but rewarding.
    Questlines are plenty, but the story and the lore isn’t presented with handholding. You have to think. Think a casual first playthrough will    Like any good game should be, Elden Ring isn’t for everyone. It follows FromSoft’s gameplay, design choices and philosophy.
    It’s about exploration and wandering. It urges, no almost forces you to do so. The game is hard, unforgivable but rewarding.
    Questlines are plenty, but the story and the lore isn’t presented with handholding. You have to think.
    Think a casual first playthrough will between 70-100 hours. And then you’ll miss half of the game, maybe even more. Together with the abundance of builds and ways to play, this game will stick around for sometimes.
    Like I said the game is not for everyone. If you want newgen crispy graphics, Storymode or a fast 1 hour game between chores, this is not for you. It certainly has it’s quirks and technical difficulties, but for me all is forgiven. It’s an open world Dark Souls, and I love it!    … Expand
  22. Konradoraptor
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Elden RIng has proven to be to be an excellent game, in my eyes easily capable of winning game of the year. Firstly the open world is absolutely stunning, it is a lovely place to look at. Secondly I for one really enjoy the combat as it is relatively easy to pick up with the basics of hit and dodge, but there is so much depth to be discovered. So please do not pass this up as it is truly fantastic
  23. khoanguyen
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    I couldn't stop playing and exploring the game, everything is just PERFECT!!!!!
  24. moonlight_z
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    I had some problems with stutter, but the game is so well built that little performances flaws gets irrelevant, unless you're trying to playing on a toaster. Rn I have 60 hours and haven't finished the game yet, the world is so big and beautiful, this games doesn't need ultra mega blaster graphics because of art. Every biome is unique
  25. 7eke
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    It takes a while to understand soulsbourne games. The lost feeling, no directions, punishing battles. This game hits your very soul. The lore is insane, so many different builds you can create, the challenge MAN! that's what it's about! That journey whether alone or with the sun bros. The unknown and mystery this game offers. I'm 100 hours in taking my sweet *** time. Waited so long forIt takes a while to understand soulsbourne games. The lost feeling, no directions, punishing battles. This game hits your very soul. The lore is insane, so many different builds you can create, the challenge MAN! that's what it's about! That journey whether alone or with the sun bros. The unknown and mystery this game offers. I'm 100 hours in taking my sweet *** time. Waited so long for this game, enjoying the view and doing those slow walks lol. Thank you Fromsoftware for doing what you do, and to all my fellow tarnished GG… Expand
  26. Tuorin_
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    I've played ds 1, 2, 3, Bloodborne, Sekiro, Demon Souls. Elden Ring is everything those games managed to be and more. I cant remember a game that make me so satisfied to play since Baldurs Gate 2, Skyrim, The Witcher 2 and 3, Doom, Duke Nuken, Age of empires, Golden Axe, Diablo 2 or Streets of Rage.

    This game is an instant classic and a must play, without a doubt.
  27. sametto
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    I see so much negative review ıdk why. This game so so so good blow my mind every time every map every boss its so so good. I feel the world. U can feel the fear inside. U can feel the wtf this is so hard to kill this boss.

    If u can do great build u can kill every one. I see meele suck no u suck u cant play this game meele is realy good if u using blood shot and good ashes of war.    I see so much negative review ıdk why. This game so so so good blow my mind every time every map every boss its so so good. I feel the world. U can feel the fear inside. U can feel the wtf this is so hard to kill this boss.

    If u can do great build u can kill every one. I see meele suck no u suck u cant play this game meele is realy good if u using blood shot and good ashes of war.

    And this game have so much ashes of war. U can play magican or warior.

    Yes this game HARD but ı love it.    … Expand
  28. BoBotheclown21
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Everybody that has ever held a controller should experience this game.
  29. dartalex66
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    This is the best soulslike game which I have ever played! It has a great story, interesting characters, hard Bosses and very beautiful game design.
  30. DavidRaquepas
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The best entry in the whole soulsborne franchise. This game will be GOTY. Mark my words
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  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
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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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