Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. UmberLink
    Mar 21, 2022
    5
    Yet another Souls game. For better or worse, mostly just the same.

    Yep it's a Souls game with a poorly developed open world tacked on, has some repetitive dungeons with minibosses sprinkled around with poor rewards and repeated mechanics. No real advancement to the series, just the same old with a lot of empty, uninteresting (even if pretty) stretches of open world added on. More    Yet another Souls game. For better or worse, mostly just the same.

    Yep it's a Souls game with a poorly developed open world tacked on, has some repetitive dungeons with minibosses sprinkled around with poor rewards and repeated mechanics.

    No real advancement to the series, just the same old with a lot of empty, uninteresting (even if pretty) stretches of open world added on.

    More troll cheese from the devs, some baffling unbalanced bosses, etc.

    If you liked the previous entries in the de facto serial franchise.. you might like this one... just don't expect anything beyond what came before.

    The worst part is that this is a full price, supposedly AAA, game and the graphics look like they're from 7 years ago, the PC performance is inexcusably bad and LOCKED TO 60 FPS. The menus are still a mess to navigate.

    If this weren't by FromSoft people would be **** on it left and right and raging at the company for releasing an half baked product. Alas, sheeps will baa and follow the herd

    Underwhelming    … Expand
  2. unborn_pro
    Mar 4, 2022
    5
    Copy-Paste, Boring and repetitive gameplay, old graphics and pop in everywhere.
  3. Binteak
    Mar 13, 2022
    5
    A mix of souls in a open world. A bit bored game, practicaly nothing new, old articulated moves. The artistic design from Miyazaki is so pretty.. And you can use a horse.
  4. Eli_-
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Elden Ring isnt the 10/10 masterpiece game everyone's been saying it is. The combat is slow and boring while the enemies are fast and have a bunch of attacks. If you're a new player to this type of game you're going to have a hard time and the fans are going to give you a hard time. Obviously this is just my opinion and doesnt affect anyone elses thoughts or feelings abt the game. ButElden Ring isnt the 10/10 masterpiece game everyone's been saying it is. The combat is slow and boring while the enemies are fast and have a bunch of attacks. If you're a new player to this type of game you're going to have a hard time and the fans are going to give you a hard time. Obviously this is just my opinion and doesnt affect anyone elses thoughts or feelings abt the game. But definitely not 10/10… Expand
  5. Vadim2022
    Mar 19, 2022
    5
    Не любил соулс игры, но решил всё таки попробывать эиу игру, т.к. люблю играть в открытый мир и в итоге не могу оторваться от игры Молодцы!
  6. dcb213
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Playing it on the ps5 is frustrating the frame rate hasn’t been fixed but I’m sure will be. Apparently it’s worse on the series x. The graphics are what you would expect in a from software game. Which means it’s reusing the same old formula with very little innovation. Though some mechanics like jumping and riding a horse is different, it felt like an expansion to dark souls and notPlaying it on the ps5 is frustrating the frame rate hasn’t been fixed but I’m sure will be. Apparently it’s worse on the series x. The graphics are what you would expect in a from software game. Which means it’s reusing the same old formula with very little innovation. Though some mechanics like jumping and riding a horse is different, it felt like an expansion to dark souls and not something I wish I would have spent $60 on. The instability is the biggest issue and I can’t get past it. I’ve played all the souls games and normally like them, but feel frustrated at a lack of innovation in graphics, design, and overall gameplay.… Expand
  7. MLG_MAX
    Dec 27, 2022
    5
    I wanted to love this game so much but once I reached the endgame I couldn't bring myself to play it any longer. while there are many things I love about the game I had become so bored of the repetitive bosses and enemies that I couldn't enjoy the game any longer. I was not under leveled nor did I have a crap build I just could not play it any longer I wished i loved the game butI wanted to love this game so much but once I reached the endgame I couldn't bring myself to play it any longer. while there are many things I love about the game I had become so bored of the repetitive bosses and enemies that I couldn't enjoy the game any longer. I was not under leveled nor did I have a crap build I just could not play it any longer I wished i loved the game but truthfully I can not even play it the bosses became so bad and just borderline unfair that even after taking breaks i could no longer progress. I am not just hating on the game and if you enjoyed it im glad but this game for me is unplayable and insanely boring.… Expand
  8. James_GST
    Apr 27, 2022
    5
    我覺得媒體太誇大不實了,畫面毫無進步,自由過頭根本不知道在玩什麼? 劇情帶入感太低了! 請喬治馬丁來幫忙,根本就是浪費!
  9. Ettepet
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Why did this game get so much praise? Mediocre graphics. Very repetitive gameplay, all centered about defeating bosses and dying a lot, in a vague, gloomy world. What is the fun of that? Unless you are an addict gamer, who likes combos and finding weaknesses in foes. There is very little else. GOTY? Bah. You would lose faith in your fellow human beings with some clearly betterWhy did this game get so much praise? Mediocre graphics. Very repetitive gameplay, all centered about defeating bosses and dying a lot, in a vague, gloomy world. What is the fun of that? Unless you are an addict gamer, who likes combos and finding weaknesses in foes. There is very little else. GOTY? Bah. You would lose faith in your fellow human beings with some clearly better games about. And yes, I bought this game, to see what the fuss is all about. And it is: Not a lot.… Expand
  10. tixonsville
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Really bad optimization on PS5. Drop FPS. Please fix this problem! This game haven't best graphic, but everytime on PlayStation 5 drop FPS. Are you kidding?
  11. RennixHD
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Nice game ist was fun and Big and cool Nice adventure and combat and Loot and explore
  12. YaXkee
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    sadly there is no widescreen 21:9 nor 32:9 anno 2022 for a game that has such great graphics.
  13. jah_
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    I wouldn't give the game a "0" like so many others have, but I wouldn't give it a "10" either. It's a Dark Souls game, so it's super difficult and not really for a casual gamer such as myself that plays games to relax between, you know, having a life. If you're a hardcore Souls gamer, tho.. this is for you.
  14. MiniFrezer
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mid............................................................................................................................… Expand
  15. JP111
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Outdated engine and frame rate drops on the ps5 has ruined the experience for me such a shame because the game could be amazing
  16. Joaogaribaldo24
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    Honestly, from the ratings they gave this game, I was excited. But I don't know how a game can have such a high rating, but not impress that much. The game is good, but that's not all. I had performance problems on my PS, pop in and dropped frames, in addition to the graphics that count for me.
  17. miuraknight1996
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Please fix the language issue with a patch for purchases in Asia. I bought the game and can only play it in Chinese which I cannot speak/read. The game is amazing but I need it to be in English.
  18. Mdf80
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Tanto el modo frame rate como calidad corren muy mal en ps5, las sombras y el pop in son un desastre obvio q le faltaba unos meses mas para terminar a este juego!!!
  19. Silverexe12
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Soy un fan total de la saga souls, pero realmente peco de sobrevalorar demasiado al primero, tanto así que el tercer juego no me terminó de enamorar debido a esa falta de sorpresa. Elden Ring lo logro y en estás 30 horas ya me gano por completo.
  20. Silverwolf72
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Enjoyable overall experience. Just alittle to copy and paste for my liking. World and lore fresh and unique. Everything else...just more of the same. Sadly doesnt live up to the hype.
  21. AugustoFell
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Quedas de Frame rate constantes
    Alguns bugs visuais também
    História boa e jogabilidade boa tabem
    Bons gráfico
  22. JohnWine
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Será Goty 2022. Decir que es espectacular se queda corto. Nivel de dificultad considerable, es todo un desafío.
  23. C0MM0D0RE64
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    If you liked Demon Souls then this game is for you, but for me personally its a beautiful game but the combat is clunky with limited attack options, the controls are very tank like and it just makes the game a slog more than anything I could enjoy. Also its a painful experience some of you I know enjoy a game that is difficult but some of us just want to plug in for a couple hoursIf you liked Demon Souls then this game is for you, but for me personally its a beautiful game but the combat is clunky with limited attack options, the controls are very tank like and it just makes the game a slog more than anything I could enjoy. Also its a painful experience some of you I know enjoy a game that is difficult but some of us just want to plug in for a couple hours occasionally and enjoy ourselves this game is another one of those were if you want to enjoy the game you better grind things out for a month leveling up your character so that every encounter does not end immediately in your death. I know it sounds like I am bashing the game but I am not I do enjoy it but it just sucks because this could have been no very much better with just a few tweaks. I keep hearing comparisons to Breath of the wild but what that game did right this game does wrong. Maybe some day it will happen because if they had breath of the wild controls with this beautiful looking game it sure would be a fun game.… Expand
  24. Julef
    Feb 28, 2022
    5
    Una obra de arte, muy completo y espectacular de lo mejor que e jugado,muy contento con la compra.
  25. dwu1
    Feb 28, 2022
    5
    I'm sure the game is fantastic, however I'm very disappointed and shocked by the absence of the choice of English as the game's language.
    Understandably I bought the digital copy off of PS Store Taiwan, and Chinese is the primary language used there, but what about expats or foreigners that lives in Asia? We are left with an almost unplayable game. In a game world as rich and filled with    I'm sure the game is fantastic, however I'm very disappointed and shocked by the absence of the choice of English as the game's language.
    Understandably I bought the digital copy off of PS Store Taiwan, and Chinese is the primary language used there, but what about expats or foreigners that lives in Asia? We are left with an almost unplayable game. In a game world as rich and filled with lore such as this, I'm extremely saddened that I cannot enjoy it.

    BandaiNamco/Sony, please consider patching in English. It's not that hard :)
    I also don't really care about whatever this has to do with region or licensing, please respect your customers.    … Expand
  26. Thegamesup
    Sep 26, 2022
    5
    The game is very good and beautiful as the scenery and there are several chapters or you can create your own character. The enemies and bosses are diverse, but there are negatives such as the insect and its large world and the complexity of assembly and the game is important for exploration, assembly and development and this is negative like assembly and development, but the game is worthThe game is very good and beautiful as the scenery and there are several chapters or you can create your own character. The enemies and bosses are diverse, but there are negatives such as the insect and its large world and the complexity of assembly and the game is important for exploration, assembly and development and this is negative like assembly and development, but the game is worth buying. And the game is not suitable for those who do not like an open world

    Game rating 8.5    … Expand
  27. Drattakke
    Feb 28, 2022
    5
    Open World affreusement vide. IA très bête, exemple quand on tue un soldat, son collègue qui est juste à côté ne s'en rend pas compte. Pas de VF. Les menus mériterait un bon coup de simplification. J'y ai joué sur PS5 et les graphismes sont pas terribles.
  28. cacwhere
    Mar 2, 2022
    5
    It's far from a masterpiece.

    Outdated graphics, poor optimization, simply not that great. I'd like to see reviews from journalists that aren't huge FS fans. This is a disgrace.
  29. 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.
  30. Fared
    Mar 2, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever ... Dont worry about the kids that angry about the game is hard lol… Expand
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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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