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. corixa9651
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    From Software with another big winner. Incredible variety and level design.
  2. Lightzz
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    I preordered the game on ps store taiwan, and there was no description at that time about the language whatsoever indicating no English language. Only one version of game was available. I preordered the game assuming to play it in English. If I knew there was only chinese, I would not buy it on ps store. Hope sony or bandai can fix this soon.
  3. tthiago192
    Feb 28, 2022
    7
    The game is good, it has great scenarios, enemies with a flashy appearance, however, the game performance is horrible, even more running on ps 5.
  4. PicaPica
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    Please add ENG language setting to the products in SEA region.
    I love everything in the game except the lack of ENG text.
    Some countries in SEA doesnt have ENG text while some does. It is unfair, we all deserve to enjoy this great masterpiece equally. Every past games from FromSoft and Bandai has ENG supported, why not this, and also every other game devs and publishers have ENG as    Please add ENG language setting to the products in SEA region.
    I love everything in the game except the lack of ENG text.

    Some countries in SEA doesnt have ENG text while some does. It is unfair, we all deserve to enjoy this great masterpiece equally.
    Every past games from FromSoft and Bandai has ENG supported, why not this, and also every other game devs and publishers have ENG as default language in their games, why not this game.
    Why made this ridiculous decision.

    P.S Even those local languages are bad translation, even many local Asians prefer to play in ENG.    … Expand
  5. SteveRogers92
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Muy buen juego horas y horas de juego te esperan, si sigue con las mismas
    Mecánicas que todos los souls
    Pero me encanto
  6. Soccer0424
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played. Elden ring might be the only game you’ll need for the rest of time. Never played a more dense, vast, expansive, and well crafted game in my life
  7. adrianes
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    If Dark Souls and Zelda Breath of the Wild have a baby will be this game, with both best genes, an easy game of the year and maybe a game of the decade
  8. Ramonjgg
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The fights, the enemies, the weapons, the magic, and the exploration on this huge world, this game caught my hearth and my mind i cant stop playing
  9. Wasabi2
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I absolutly love this game. Its a huge improvement on previous souls games. The open world is immense. Everytime i set out to do something i end up somewhere else because there is soo much to do in the open world. If you liked previous souls games you wil fall in love with Elden ring
  10. shamgar
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Don’t listen to to the haters. Best game I have played in 10 years. If you loved Breath of the Wild, then this is the game for you.
  11. cohloy
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    It is a very good game. However, if you don't understand what you're getting into with a FromSoftware game, DO NOT BUY IT!! It is a DIFFICULT game that is not going to hold you hand and tell you exactly what to do. Unfortunately, Many people bought this game without understanding what it was and thinking you would just be flying around on dragons and obliterating enemies.

    If you want a    It is a very good game. However, if you don't understand what you're getting into with a FromSoftware game, DO NOT BUY IT!! It is a DIFFICULT game that is not going to hold you hand and tell you exactly what to do. Unfortunately, Many people bought this game without understanding what it was and thinking you would just be flying around on dragons and obliterating enemies.

    If you want a game that requires you to THINK and OVERCOME CHALLENGE, this is the game for you. However, if you want a game with quest markers, repetitive side content, and easy combat where you can just turn your brain off and screw around in an open world (not that there is anything wrong with that), you will be SEVERELY DISSAPOINTED!!    … Expand
  12. vinkur
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Whoever is review bombing this game definitely hasn't made their way past the first open area by any means or hasn't even played the game. If you take a look at whatever lies past the first open area, you'd understand what massive game this is not only in terms of scale, but also in terms of art direction. I've never played anything like this and I've been playing videogames since theWhoever is review bombing this game definitely hasn't made their way past the first open area by any means or hasn't even played the game. If you take a look at whatever lies past the first open area, you'd understand what massive game this is not only in terms of scale, but also in terms of art direction. I've never played anything like this and I've been playing videogames since the early nineties. I'm a huge souls fan exactly for this reason: FROMSOFT NEVER DISAPPOINTS! This is a top tier game. I'm only 25 hours in and cannot believe the amount of work and love FROM has poured into this title. If I had a chance I'd go and thank each and every one of the developers for providing us such titles and not choosing to do something like other studios do for more revenue. MUST PLAY!… Expand
  13. MephiSkA
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The gameplay is amazing, the world is HUGE but filled with new content at every turn. This is by far the best open world design I have seen, it's impossible to guess what will come up at the next corner unlike mist open world games where it's always rinse and repeat. Just for these reasons and the fact that I am addicted, I rate this game 10/10. The PS5 optimization is poor and theThe gameplay is amazing, the world is HUGE but filled with new content at every turn. This is by far the best open world design I have seen, it's impossible to guess what will come up at the next corner unlike mist open world games where it's always rinse and repeat. Just for these reasons and the fact that I am addicted, I rate this game 10/10. The PS5 optimization is poor and the graphics are nothing exceptional, I hope PS5 optimization gets patched (even in framerate priorisation mode, there are many framerate drops and graphics often popup, such as grass). The game is so good that I can easily give 10/10 even with these optimisation issues :)… Expand
  14. Baldr15
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Creative world building, deep lore and story, perfect combat system. The masterpiece of the souls formula! Not just a game of the year candidate, a piece of art.
  15. neverexit
    Feb 28, 2022
    4
    it's too much overrated. It's just like 6-year-old Dark Soul 3 with almost same graphic quality and bigger map.
  16. West0214
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Good game! Only had frame rate issues once so far. Just as much fun as Bloodborne but more accessible since there are fewer bosses that you are required to defeat before proceeding with the game. If you can’t pass through a particular area, there are plenty of other places to explore before taking another crack at it.
  17. urez
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    ASIA VERSION BEWARE. ENGLISH is NOT included in the game.

    Bought it in Thailand and all the text is in chinese.

    It's been days at seems like bandai will not be fixing this issue.

    Shocking as it clearly state english in the ps store.

    Sony not refunding either.

    This game is a steal, bandai is a joke.

    stay away from this game
  18. Puwwer
    Feb 28, 2022
    1
    Game have several graphic issues, it does not feel rewarding too explore since it almost always thrash rewards. Game on shelf for now, at least until the fps could hit 60 at least.
  19. Rk_TV
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful graphics and amazing gameplay, various enemies, interesting story, and open and wide world, a very good continuation for the souls series.… Expand
  20. J-Stony
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Before getting started, let it be known that I have played every FromSoftware game since Demon's Souls. I did not play King's Field or Armored Core. So in this review, when I am talking about the Soulsborne series, know it begins with Demon's Souls and ends with Sekiro.

    I was saddened when Miyazaki said he wouldn't be making any more games in the Dark Souls franchise. From Demon's Souls    Before getting started, let it be known that I have played every FromSoftware game since Demon's Souls. I did not play King's Field or Armored Core. So in this review, when I am talking about the Soulsborne series, know it begins with Demon's Souls and ends with Sekiro.

    I was saddened when Miyazaki said he wouldn't be making any more games in the Dark Souls franchise. From Demon's Souls to Dark Souls 3, I felt that these games were just fantastic. I loved going in and out of different areas, using different builds, summoning other players/NPCs, and even doing a spot of PvP. I didn't know how I would move on not being able to play such a great series.

    Fast forward a little to Sekiro. I have not beaten Sekiro, but I do enjoy it. It is still installed, and I give it a shot every few weeks. The main issue with that game, or mainly myself, is that I am simply not good at parrying. Sekiro requires A LOT of parrying. That is not to say that it is a bad game by any means. Eventually, I will overcome the challenge of beating it. Still, it definitely did not bring me in like Bloodborne, and Dark Souls 3 did.

    Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3 are by far two of my favorite games to come out on PS4. I think I went through the entire system's life cycle with both of those games still installed to this day. People do their own prerogative with their money, but these games are not meant for one-time play-throughs. I encourage players to play through them even today with a different build than before and explore what these games really have to offer. Because that is where the love for these games lie.

    Now we move to Friday, February 25th, 2022. I did not know what to expect from Elden Ring. After being out of the FromSoftware games for a while now, since I did not play a lot of Sekiro, I was skeptical of even buying it on day one. As the release day got closer, I would see new videos showing what the game had to offer. I started to see a resemblance to Dark Souls 3, giving me the go-ahead to pick it up and play another Soulsborne game. I am glad I did this very thing.

    I didn't know how they would put a Soulsborne game into an open-world genre, but man, have they delivered. FromSoftware shows gamers that they can make an excellent, open, and unending game set in this genre. Reading the tutorial messages on the ground and fighting the weak enemy battles through the tutorial zone, I was definitely back in the saddle again (settle down, Steven Tyler). You open the final door and are revealed the gloriousness of Limgrave.

    Many reviews say this game looks like "PS3 graphics" or "no accessibility" for new players. I'm sorry, you must be new here. FromSoftware has always stuck to its guns on delivering challenging games. No one seemed to be this upset about Dark Souls 3 or Sekiro. Maybe this game had more hype than a usual FromSoftware game, but to say it is "not welcoming to new players" is such a waste of breath. All games are not made for everybody. For instance, Fortnite/Apex Legends are not accessible because every week, there is something new and garbage in my book. However, I am not going around making a big stink about it. The slogan, "mad cause bad," definitely sticks here, and to review bomb something because you keep dying is not a good discussion for anyone.

    Does Elden Ring have some flaws? Absolutely it does, but they have also doubled up on the quality of life things, like fast travel and the abundance of fast travel spots, or Sites of Grace. Do you know how nice it would have been to have a bonfire 10 steps from a boss door? Me neither.

    Another complaint I am seeing is the lack of hidden secrets on corners of the map. I watched a video of a popular streamer rage at there not being something on the corner of a map. I don't recall Breath of the Wild or Skyrim doing that either. This is exploration in a nutshell. If you find something in every nook and cranny, then the items you do find are not going to be as worth it.

    Am I biased to this series? Absolutely, but I call out bad things in games I enjoy too. I have not even started the PvP side of things yet. That could lead to the "2-second" lag that the PvP in these games has always had, which drives me nuts and is why I do not play it competitively. If you swing your weapons at me and roll, I shouldn't take damage from that swing two seconds later. We will see how that side of things plays out, as I won't dive into PvP until usually on my second play-through.

    In summary, FromSoftware delivers on an open-world Soulsborne game, especially when many games coming out cannot capitalize on the open-world aspect.

    It would be a 9 out of 10, but I found two greatswords and have dual-wielded them now, and that in itself is worth another point.

    Thanks for reading    … Expand
  21. VitaMea
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The more i play the more i fall in love with this game. It was stressful at the start but once you figure things out it’s something else… easily the best fromsoft game
  22. chartley9229
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing work of art. Masterpiece. This game will be dissected for years to come.
  23. d77omyy
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    masterpiece
    I can't say much other than this , just hope they will fix the performance anytime soon
  24. sadjhasdjasd
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    having to give it a low score because the game is getting bombarded with such high uncredible ratings,

    Yes the game must be so good for you if you have a lot of experience for souls games but from a new players perspective, this game is terrible, its confusing and plain boring.
  25. TheMoneyhoney
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    For those reviewers that say this is a perfect open world, have u tried playing elders scroll 5 or witcher 3. They are almost a decade old and still tons better. Try playing dying lights 2 instead of wasting your money on this nonsense. I played this BS software for 6 hours and decided that it is a crapware. I decided to delete it as it is a waste of my hard disk space.
  26. Mountain1996
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    There’s no Arabic language in the game as they have said, Demon’s Souls was came with Arabic language why wouldn’t Elden Ring came with Arabic language?
  27. Shunior
    Feb 28, 2022
    1
    Jogo totalmente bugado, mal otimizado e com modelos reciclados do PS3.
    Usa a mesma base quebrada de Dark Souls sem melhorar os controles horríveis.
  28. AlexMercer047
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    I respect everyone’s opinion and I respect all kinda games and I respect all devs But this trash is a pure Mind sick trash Making a stupid game just to ruin peoples mood I’ve spent 8 hours playing this trash and now i need to check my Diabetes Goddamn this trash and the sick devs also

    I just got foold by F media giving it 97 Score which is absolutely a joke Request everyone to not waste    I respect everyone’s opinion and I respect all kinda games and I respect all devs But this trash is a pure Mind sick trash Making a stupid game just to ruin peoples mood I’ve spent 8 hours playing this trash and now i need to check my Diabetes Goddamn this trash and the sick devs also

    I just got foold by F media giving it 97 Score which is absolutely a joke Request everyone to not waste their money on this trash buy something else or subscribe to gamepass for a whole year    … Expand
  29. shady1
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    good game that's fun to play and is challenging if you're looking for something you'll play for a bit try this out it might be challenging if you've never played one of these games but i would definitely recommend i am giving it a 9 and not a 10 because this game might not be for everyone but definitely worth trying
  30. Omid1903
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It’s just a masterpiece from any point, gameplay is as good as it gets, lore and story is up there with DS and Blodborne, and it’s massive. nothing else needs to be added
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  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 0 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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