Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9,064 out of 12214
  2. Mixed: 809 out of 12214
  3. Negative: 2,341 out of 12214
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  1. Gracenn7
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    As someone who never picked up a souls game. Who always plays games on normal or easy, this game shouldn't appeal to me at all . However from the moment I stepped into this vast world and fought my first enemy I absolutely couldn't put it down. Technical issues aside the world is beautiful , engrossing and begging for exploration. Not using any guides just figuring out the risk vs rewardAs someone who never picked up a souls game. Who always plays games on normal or easy, this game shouldn't appeal to me at all . However from the moment I stepped into this vast world and fought my first enemy I absolutely couldn't put it down. Technical issues aside the world is beautiful , engrossing and begging for exploration. Not using any guides just figuring out the risk vs reward gameplay loop of fighting that higher level boss to get just a few more souls to level up . I'm hooked and love it. Being this is my first souls game I can see why maybe some veterans of the series may feel that at this point no much has changed and this game doesn't bring enough change they expected. But for someone new to the series this is an amazing , challenging world that must be played through . This is my game of the year so far.… Expand
  2. laurent22
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Way overrated. It's the same dark fantasy stuff that we see everywhere these days, and that has become pretty stale by now. The open world is nothing exceptional either, it looks good, but there's no fresh ideas here.
  3. Cashing
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Die anfänglichen Problem der Performance, waren auf der Ps5 kaum bis garnicht zu spühren. Das spiel verbindet meiner Meinung nach die darksouls Reihe, mit der spielerischen Technik von Ghost of tsushima. Anspruchsvolle Bosskämpfe und eine Welt in der es viel zu entdecken gibt machen das Spiel zu einer tollen Erfahrung. Auch die story ist sehr fesselnd.
  4. xhitthelightzx
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made, especially if you're a FromSoftware fan. Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.
  5. JackieShort
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Having played all previous Fromsoft games, I can say with confidence that this is the best game from them to date. Outstanding world with freedom given to the player allowing you to explore the map, rewarding you while doing so as you find various items, lore. You're gonna fall in love with this excellent game, especially if you enjoyed other Fromsoft titles.
  6. 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 ****
  7. Scofieldelux
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Garbage why? Because its ds game and ds game ı'm very hate 0000000000000000… Expand
  8. Smfurt
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    All these low rating r just players that r bad at the game or just dont understand from softwares formula of making games. All their games r trying to force u to take risks and discover things all on ur own to give u a genuine feeling of happiness when u discover a new thing or hell even beat the boss u have been stuck on for hours. So in all these low rating from players r all just peopleAll these low rating r just players that r bad at the game or just dont understand from softwares formula of making games. All their games r trying to force u to take risks and discover things all on ur own to give u a genuine feeling of happiness when u discover a new thing or hell even beat the boss u have been stuck on for hours. So in all these low rating from players r all just people that r bad at the game becaude they cant beat a certain boss lmao… Expand
  9. 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
  10. StankyMcTwist
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Absolutely mind blowing game! Massive open world with incredible enemies and boss fights.
  11. Vyce_PA
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This game exceeded my expectations. The open world is much bigger and richer than I could have expected. Exploring is as satisfying as the combat is challenging.

    This game keeps the challenge of Dark Souls that I became to love while providing a really vast and interesting world to explore. The already well tuned combat system got even richer with this installment. I have to add that    This game exceeded my expectations. The open world is much bigger and richer than I could have expected. Exploring is as satisfying as the combat is challenging.

    This game keeps the challenge of Dark Souls that I became to love while providing a really vast and interesting world to explore. The already well tuned combat system got even richer with this installment. I have to add that the difficulty is higher than I expected as well. I feared it would become an easy cakewalk, but was happily surprised that the iconic challenge of Dark Souls games remained for this installment as well.

    The only downside I see is that solo hosts have to opt-into PvP which gives you a very hard time as a new invader.

    It should not come as a surprise that the graphics are good, but the focus lies on the game play. I personally really like the environments and stood in awe more than once, but the visuals are obviously not as good as Demon's Souls or other graphic focused current gen games.

    Overall a very good game due to the diverse combat system and vast and interesting open world.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. NecroJunkie
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played! A Souls like Skyrim, I haven't had this much fun while playing a video game in a long time.
  14. Bopna
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game that really satisfies your exploration and challenge needs. A clear contender for GOTY
  15. Joseeparisedu
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Es good este juego la jugabilidad la historia y la banda sonora muy buena 10 de 10
  16. Sanalla
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Whenever I forget why I love the world of games, I play this game. GOAT without a doubt.
  17. Feriatus
    Mar 2, 2022
    3
    Don't believe professional reviewers. I played the series from Demon's Souls on PS3, there is not much changed. Everything about this game is outdated, with usually terrible controls for 2022, fight mechanics, interface, boss fight patterns. The only cool thing is boss designs.
    If this game would not have a badge of From Software it would never be given more than 5 out of 10 score.
  18. Warrior1
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    I'm very disappointed with this game for not supporting Arabic , that's really unfortunate
  19. 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.
  20. jacm80
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    An incredible game, many areas to explore, difficulty and decent artificial intelligence, worthy of being a souls, and I think it is the definitive souls
  21. DullaVG
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Co-op sucks. I personally find souls games to be annoying (not difficult) but this one poses as a co-op then locks you out of co-op as you make progress. Could be better
  22. pfhor7
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I'm only 40-50 hours in but this might be one of the greatest games ever made, and is definitely From Software's greatest achievement to date!
  23. fcostela
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Absolutely a materpiece!

    I'm with 30 hours of game and still didn't leave the first area, the world is huge with lots of bosses and hidden content!

    Cant beleave im playing a open world souls game! Its fantastic!
  24. MentalChaos
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    Nice game, but i preffer bloodborne or sekiro
    Maybe because i dont like the open world concept, in general map feels so empty, just trees and rocks, and a lot of mini bosses
  25. OoOXy
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    I played it for 2 days now. Utterly disappointed. Controls are **** No story. No tutorials. Interface is disgusting and cannot equip my ammo. Hit animations are slow and you get one shot because you can't cancel them. Camera is weird and makes combat way harder. You cannot block and walk back I've never been more disappointed in a game
  26. Gr8fulPrankster
    Mar 2, 2022
    5
    This was my first ever “Souls” game and it’s just amazing. It is difficult but totally doable and the world is incredibly rich. This is the game I’ve been waiting for for decades. Once in a lifetime game here.
  27. 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!
  28. ThePeoplesVoice
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring is one of the games that directly grabs my attention. I had a lot of fun directly from the start. You really need to know your enemy's to beat them. Building the right skill set and finding fitting items is key for survival. The open world looks fantastic and it has lots of opportunity's for exploring. What should not be surprising, but sadly it is in these times. The game runsElden Ring is one of the games that directly grabs my attention. I had a lot of fun directly from the start. You really need to know your enemy's to beat them. Building the right skill set and finding fitting items is key for survival. The open world looks fantastic and it has lots of opportunity's for exploring. What should not be surprising, but sadly it is in these times. The game runs fairly well after release. I had no mayor issues or crashes. On my PS5 it runs a quite steady 60 fps, with sometimes a minor drop but it's hardly noticeable. Only the graphical assets could be tuned a bit. Sometimes you see textures like grass etc being rendered to sharper images.… Expand
  29. denni5m
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    this is the first game in years that gets a 10 from me. Dark souls turned up to 11 and they fixed all the annoying things about the previous games like giving restarts closer to bosses. The world is awesome and exploration feels so great that its on par with Red dead 2 or the witcher 3. Must have game for anoyone calling them selves a gamer. graphics are Dark souls nothing more nothingthis is the first game in years that gets a 10 from me. Dark souls turned up to 11 and they fixed all the annoying things about the previous games like giving restarts closer to bosses. The world is awesome and exploration feels so great that its on par with Red dead 2 or the witcher 3. Must have game for anoyone calling them selves a gamer. graphics are Dark souls nothing more nothing else needed, stop complaining.
    it runs a little choppy and inconsistent on ps5 and even worse now after the 1.02 patch 4 days after release.    … Expand
  30. Harrintino
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to these trolls. It's like skyrim meets demon souls. I would suggest a next gen system or decent computer though.
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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