Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 2,341 out of 12214
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  1. IJL711
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Rare 10 out of 10 for me. It is still a FromSoftware Souls-like, so if don't expect something EASY even if it's EASIER than others.
  2. kennySC97
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the culmination of the Dark Souls formula, gameplay and storytelling are just superb.
    The game world's both dangerous and beautiful and exploring it is very rewarding, the downside of this is that if you explore too much you might end up with many powerful tools early on and making the bosses easier than they should be.
    On the performance side it has texture popping issues and some small frame drops here and there, other than that it runs on a smooth 60 fps on performance mode in PS5 and a little bit less smoothly on graphics mode.
    Finally it´s as close as perfect an open world game can be, followed closely by Nintendo´s BOTW.    … Expand
  3. Foxtnv
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    frame drops and game freezes when we play online, the difficulty is exaggeratedly ridiculous, it makes no sense, it looks like a Dark Souls 4, the graphics look like a game from 2018.
  4. Issourisi
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! the best game of this years , giant everything is giant, fromsoftware sign the best open world . Goty is here
  5. L80sKidd
    Mar 1, 2022
    8
    Definitely not a 0, nor a 10.

    Much like with Breath of the Wild, you set out and create your own path in a vast open world. No map riddled with markers and points of interest. It’s up to you, the player, to figure out and unfold the game world. Because of this open world design, you can avoid enemy encounters and when you meet a hard boss, you can fall back and prepare for your next    Definitely not a 0, nor a 10.

    Much like with Breath of the Wild, you set out and create your own path in a vast open world. No map riddled with markers and points of interest. It’s up to you, the player, to figure out and unfold the game world. Because of this open world design, you can avoid enemy encounters and when you meet a hard boss, you can fall back and prepare for your next confrontation by defeating a variety of enemies (both small and big) in the open world to level up your stats and/or gear.

    Unlike Breath of the Wild though, Elden Ring doesn’t do much in terms of changing the true and tried combat mechanics of the Souls games; for better or worse, depending on how much you like Souls games. Personally, I’ve tried multiple Souls games like Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro and most recently Demon’s Souls Remake. Out of that list, only Sekiro stuck with me. I feel like Sekiro nailed the combat mechanics best and the grappling hook made traversal fun. In that regard I wish Elden Ring played more like Sekiro than Dark Souls.

    I can’t help but compare this open world design to Breath of the Wild and because that game did it so well and came out in 2017, I’d hoped it would take more inspiration. Not being able to climb, or glide down high terrain feels like a step backwards. Such a huge open world should be easy to traverse. Of course you can fast travel to previously discovered ‘Sites of Grace’ and you can summon your trusty steed at any point in the open world; but discovering new places and figuring out how to get to landmarks far in the distance, is more frustrating than fun. On top of that, the game doesn’t have much interactive ways to play around and experiment with in the open world. It is there where the game falls short for me, as the journey should be as fun, or maybe even more fun, than reaching the destination. All of this takes away from the immersion, which makes me wonder if the open world is really just a way for new players (like me) to take away some of the intimidation that comes with the Souls genre.

    Then there are the performance issues with framerate, on every platform and regardless of how powerful it is. It feels disappointing, because this game deserves (and demands) to be polished. Just like the lack of interaction in the open world, it takes away from the immersion.

    There have been better games that could’ve been used as an inspiration for this game, by other developers AND by FromSoftware themselves. I understand the disappointment many players feel and I think this game will be very divisive for Souls veterans and new players alike.

    As I said before, I tried multiple Souls games and only Sekiro stuck with me. I’m not blind for all the missteps and issues Elden Ring has, but I keep wanting to get back to playing the game. The option to retreat and prepare for the next confrontation has eliminated the intimidation I’ve always felt playing Souls games and for the first time I actually enjoy getting my ass handed to me, only to return later to exact my revenge with my newfound skills. It feels extremely rewarding and over 30 hours in I still feel like I’m making progress, without worrying about the end destination.

    Although I feel like Sekiro had better combat mechanics and that Elden Ring should’ve taken more inspiration from Breath of the Wild in terms of traversal and interaction with the open world, I thoroughly enjoy my time with Elden Ring. Being able to retreat to the open world from difficult enemies, to prepare for the next encounter, takes away a lot of the intimidation and stress I’ve always felt playing Souls games. The technical issues with the framerate are a shame and will hopefully be resolved in a future patch, but they are not enough to refrain myself from enjoying the game.    … Expand
  6. Gnizzle
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to these frustrated bombers. If this game isn't worth at least an 8, in all honesty, just stop playing video games and get a new hobby. You whiny, pasty idiots obviously have expectations that will never be fulfilled. Wanted to give a well-earned nine, but I'm bent on countering these retard 0 ratings. Great game!
  7. martinknight29
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    It's a great game, totally recommended, I see that many people give it a low grade for performance, but in my case I didn't even notice it, highly recommended. The map is huge and incredible, the landscape is very beautiful. There are too many different weapons and builds. FromSoftware's best work.
  8. Korvaidy
    Mar 1, 2022
    6
    Ну, что может сказать человек, прошедший Бладборн на платину, Дарк Соулс 2, Дарк соулс 3, Дарк соулс 1 ремастер, Секиро (бросил под конец), и Демонс Соулс? Элден Ринг - это дико перехайпленая, вторичная по механике в седьмом поколении поделка от Фром Софтвэир. Я разочарован. Отдельного унижения требует внимания выпуск на ПС5 - адаптивные курки не работают, динамик на дуалсенс не работает,Ну, что может сказать человек, прошедший Бладборн на платину, Дарк Соулс 2, Дарк соулс 3, Дарк соулс 1 ремастер, Секиро (бросил под конец), и Демонс Соулс? Элден Ринг - это дико перехайпленая, вторичная по механике в седьмом поколении поделка от Фром Софтвэир. Я разочарован. Отдельного унижения требует внимания выпуск на ПС5 - адаптивные курки не работают, динамик на дуалсенс не работает, современная вибрация не работает, 3Д Темпест аудио в наушниках не работает (как в том же Демонс Соулс). Оценка пользователей на метакритикс - адекватна. Ставлю 6 из 10 для версии для ПС5.… Expand
  9. Nicobros
    Mar 1, 2022
    8
    Gran juego, no cataloga como obra maestra, hubiera sido genial que fuera crossplay ya que se que será un videojuego que durará bastante y para aprovechar al máximo todo lo que entrega !
  10. Jarhead335
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Video games are my greatest passion. My #1 hobby. For 20 years I have loved and cherished and immersed myself in gaming: It is my favorite thing to do, it is a huge part of who I am as a person. Elden Ring feels like the culmination of all those 20 years. Elden Ring is the very definition of adventure, curiosity, risk, reward, failure and success. Every square inch of it begs to beVideo games are my greatest passion. My #1 hobby. For 20 years I have loved and cherished and immersed myself in gaming: It is my favorite thing to do, it is a huge part of who I am as a person. Elden Ring feels like the culmination of all those 20 years. Elden Ring is the very definition of adventure, curiosity, risk, reward, failure and success. Every square inch of it begs to be investigated, pursued, clawed at and uncovered. It is the essence of what makes video games worth playing. It defines the medium in such a way I've never seen or felt before.

    I don't say it lightly: Elden Ring is the finest video game ever made. It is everything this form of art can provide to someone willing to take it on. An unrivalled masterpiece of action, adventure, RPG structure, level design and enemy design. It is perfect.    … Expand
  11. Fr3iza
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This Game is the Dream for all Soulslike Fans. When I read the Negative Comments I see that a lot of These People never Played a Souls Game before.
    If you love Souls Games, you will love this Game. If not don't play it, because it's to hard for you and you will have the hardest time of your life.
  12. Turki441
    Mar 1, 2022
    4
    Bad **** bad **** bad **** baf **** baf shot boring losting bad **** bad bad
  13. 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
  14. LuisMont
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Just the best souls yet!

    Tienen que jugarlo, se ve espectacular en ps5 y se juega muy bien.
  15. RicardoMarques
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Incredible game! Pretty much the best FromSoftware game so far! The open world is beautiful and not empty, the enemies and puzzles are challenging, the customization is better than ever! I know some player, especially on PC, had problems with graphics and performance, but on PS5 the game runs perfectly clean. 100% recommended even if you're not a soulslike fan.
  16. MD9
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I never play souls games but this game is incredible I think it will be the best game in2022 iplay 8 hours and I can’t stop
  17. Rednova
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The game is an absolute masterpiece ! Having played all previous souls games, i can say so far, this is best game FromSoftware has ever made. I am very critical of today's games as there are too many mindless shooting or hack and slash games out there that have no substance and get boring very quick. You won't find that here with Elden Ring. 10/10 all that way and dare i say Game of the year.
  18. NoctGamingHD
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    A extremely Amazing game, that has immense difficulty for the newer player to Souls game, But bring a amazing standard to Souls Gaming that hasn't been ment before, Give it, it can be frustrating at the beginning, but once you get though the world opens amazingly well, with a vast open world with many secrets and dungeons to explore with a wide variety bosses. Class building isA extremely Amazing game, that has immense difficulty for the newer player to Souls game, But bring a amazing standard to Souls Gaming that hasn't been ment before, Give it, it can be frustrating at the beginning, but once you get though the world opens amazingly well, with a vast open world with many secrets and dungeons to explore with a wide variety bosses. Class building is surprisingly at one of it best states since Demon souls, with a such a vast choice option that any build can be viable with time and effort. Armor cosmetic could leave much to be desire but make up for it with the mix matching style, but more then make up to it for it weapon system and balance. Despite it low amount of bosses the replay vaule is extrememly high with the vast choice building of builds. Storywise, leave a bit to desire, but make up for it with it indepth lore with the sub characters, allowing for your imagination to run free with what your tarnished back story!!! overrall a amazing game worth your buck!!!… Expand
  19. brandanbooth
    Mar 1, 2022
    5
    One of the best games I played in a really long time definitely a must play 100% must play
  20. Lalahvsu
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. jogo é excepecional, é um darlk souls de mundo aberto! é um aprimoramento em todos os quesitos.… Expand
  21. blueflikk04
    Mar 1, 2022
    1
    I was hopeful to play this game here in asia but what already happen is this game is region lock. I know it is my fault not checking everything but can you blame for being excited to play this game since critics gave it a 97 score here in Metacritic.
    All I ask is to update the game where there is no region lock for us here in asia using HK accounts. I hope from Software is working on this issue.
  22. TheRealBando
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Hate to use the word lightly but this is everything FromSoftware has learned over their older titles and merged it into one amazing open world and words can’t describe it… I don’t see how they will ever top this. Game of the year 2022
  23. Geo_bee
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is my first time playing a souls like game and at first I must admit I found it difficult and obscure. Despite that I could tell this was a well crafted game and I knew a little persistence and some research would be needed to fully understand it. I am so glad that I did persist because as my understanding of the game grew so did my intrigue and desire to continue exploring the vastThis is my first time playing a souls like game and at first I must admit I found it difficult and obscure. Despite that I could tell this was a well crafted game and I knew a little persistence and some research would be needed to fully understand it. I am so glad that I did persist because as my understanding of the game grew so did my intrigue and desire to continue exploring the vast world and now I'm fighting all sorts of enemies . 6 hours in and I'm fully hooked and find myself regularly planning what I am going to do on the game when I get home from work. This game has become the inspiration for my procrastination. I can't wait to see what else is out there in this meticulously crafted fantasy world.… Expand
  24. Lambsito
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    en verdad, no se cómo pueden decir que este juego es basura reciclada cuando de seguro jugaron media hora, no se adaptaron y lo dejaron, no los entiendo en verdad, algunos dicen que le falta contenido, otros que tiene de mas, otros que es la calidad gráfica (si, en pleno 2022 se discute los gráficos comoun argumento válido ) en verdad el juego es fluido, tiene mecánicas refinadas a susen verdad, no se cómo pueden decir que este juego es basura reciclada cuando de seguro jugaron media hora, no se adaptaron y lo dejaron, no los entiendo en verdad, algunos dicen que le falta contenido, otros que tiene de mas, otros que es la calidad gráfica (si, en pleno 2022 se discute los gráficos comoun argumento válido ) en verdad el juego es fluido, tiene mecánicas refinadas a sus antecesores, una historia buenísima contada al más puro estilo souls y un mundo abierto que nunca te ddja insatiscecho.que n… Expand
  25. IchBinDoru
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Great game, cant praise it enough. pc 1080p runs very smooth with similar specs to the recommended specs.
  26. blacklolz
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    A masterpice, an epic adventure, thanks fromsoftware for this game and hope there will be a sequel .
  27. derpwithouthope
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Never played a souls game but this looked interesting and now I’m so addicted to it! Follow me on twitch and FB @derpwithouthope currently streaming Elden Ring
  28. Diarmuid
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Probably the most outstanding game I ever played, from world building to gameplay, graphics and soundtracks. Camera can still be improved.
  29. Gamingking007
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time ! Everything is pure perfection! The epitome of all the years that they created this genre with . Perfection ! Perfected ! Thanks from Software
  30. Bobbydigital_II
    Mar 1, 2022
    8
    This definitely a move forward for the souls genre, I would recommend this game to players who like souls type game, because this is not a easy game to finish if you’re not into hard difficult games. Having said this the game is not perfect like everyone keeps making it out to be. On PS5 the frame rates aren’t stable which is important in a souls game to be able to time your dodges andThis definitely a move forward for the souls genre, I would recommend this game to players who like souls type game, because this is not a easy game to finish if you’re not into hard difficult games. Having said this the game is not perfect like everyone keeps making it out to be. On PS5 the frame rates aren’t stable which is important in a souls game to be able to time your dodges and attacks. Also enemies sometimes get stuck in the environment where you can attack them not sure what causes that. All on all it’s a must buy for souls lovers. Not trying to be a fanboy, but this game is not highly 90’s game maybe in the lower 90’s it Has problems and doesn’t deserve that high of a rating.… Expand
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#1 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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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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