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. vesperog
    Feb 27, 2022
    1
    İ dont believe these folks whos ever say great game ! Demon souls was really good but this game is really has some problems, graphics no so good according to compare demon souls and nosuitable for ps5 but especially drop rate !!! İ couldnt play it as droping ...pls.dont give wrong info to people save money
  2. mcshark23
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Honestly the best Game i ever played! (non-souls-pro)

    Its such fun just to go out and explore.
    Definitely a must try for everyone that gets bored fast of all the other open world games.
  3. wladislaf1310
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    В игре самый интерестный мир, что я видел, не смог оторваться от игры на протяжении 10ч ( последний раз такое было в gow 2018 )
  4. SanjiG
    Feb 27, 2022
    4
    This game doesn't deliver any new ideas, the open-world is just like a 10yo game (it looks nice though). You can't interact with the OW, there are monsters everywhere and that's pretty much all. It's just Dark Souls 4, bigger of the same (a lot of things are copy-pasted from DS games). The difficulty is sometimes absurd, and the level-design still... Well, I would say really weird (to notThis game doesn't deliver any new ideas, the open-world is just like a 10yo game (it looks nice though). You can't interact with the OW, there are monsters everywhere and that's pretty much all. It's just Dark Souls 4, bigger of the same (a lot of things are copy-pasted from DS games). The difficulty is sometimes absurd, and the level-design still... Well, I would say really weird (to not say bad). I also think that ER is not really open because you are just too weak to explore the world as you want (rpg = lvl system = you have to reach the lvl). There are also strong monsters randomly placed everywhere. Not a bad game overall but not great either.… Expand
  5. Ironman89
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    존나 재밌습니다.
    제 인생게임 목록에 또 하나가 추가됐네요
    최적화 문제로 말이 많지만
    Ps5로 20시간 가량 플레이 하면서
    불편함을 느끼지는 못했습니다.
    아 불편함을 느끼긴 했습니다.
    다크소울보다 어려워...
  6. DiMeBaG_
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The ultimate souls experience. Simply the best game made by fromsoftware. Just perfect!
  7. RobsonKrasniak
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It's a great game, with a lot of things to do, an immersive map that encourages and rewards exploration while keeping the dark souls mechanics. In my opinion a perfect game, game of the year.
  8. Morburguul
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Apart from the frame drop issue which is going to be fixed soon, this game is near perfect. The lore, art direction, atmosphere, combat, boss fights, armor sets, weapons, etc. are as good as ever if not better compared to the previous titles. Fromsoftware worked hard on this game with passion and they outdid themselves, so we should in general be more appreciative of this game especiallyApart from the frame drop issue which is going to be fixed soon, this game is near perfect. The lore, art direction, atmosphere, combat, boss fights, armor sets, weapons, etc. are as good as ever if not better compared to the previous titles. Fromsoftware worked hard on this game with passion and they outdid themselves, so we should in general be more appreciative of this game especially nowadays that video games are hardly ever made passionately.… Expand
  9. Talloinz
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    I'm seeing tons of terrible ratings.
    Are you playing the same game i am?
    It is AESTHETICALLY breathtaking and grafically far more than "ok". The events are incredibly fun and various to the point where, even after more than 20 hours, I'm still amazed of how much different thing, enemies, discoveries, really good bosses, unique dungeons I've found. The combat system is a greatly evolved    I'm seeing tons of terrible ratings.
    Are you playing the same game i am?
    It is AESTHETICALLY breathtaking and grafically far more than "ok".
    The events are incredibly fun and various to the point where, even after more than 20 hours, I'm still amazed of how much different thing, enemies, discoveries, really good bosses, unique dungeons I've found.
    The combat system is a greatly evolved "dark souls 3" with new, useful and well implemented mechanics.
    I can get that this game might not be for everyone (not because of his difficulty, because of how it is build) and it's completely fine but I'm just reading hateful and silly reasons filled with untrue statements in order to justify votes that elden ring just doesn't deserves.
    It's not a perfect game, I'm giving a 9 (9,5 would be perfect but I can't give half-votes), framerate is a problem but not that much on the ps5 version (few times it drops below 50 fps and just for short periods of time)    … Expand
  10. emnzo
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    insane amount of content, one of the best soundtracks that i had listened, incredible fun gameplay, insane ambiance and scenery, 10/10, a masterpice
  11. Alvaren1349
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    People complaining about this game went in with completly wrong expectations, which is on them not the game.
    How can anyone expect Demonssouls Remake graphics in an open world game? It is not reasonable. The games radiates with increadible and unique art design and atmosphere. The controls are very good and you have so much freedom. There is nothing that holds your hand or tells you what    People complaining about this game went in with completly wrong expectations, which is on them not the game.
    How can anyone expect Demonssouls Remake graphics in an open world game? It is not reasonable. The games radiates with increadible and unique art design and atmosphere. The controls are very good and you have so much freedom. There is nothing that holds your hand or tells you what to do too much.
    And the amount of contend and replayability is stunning. I already know that I am looking at thousands of hours of gameplay in the future.
    Anyone with a clear and open mind who wants to chellenge their strategic approach and dexterity or/and is in search of a piece of art that widens their horizon and fantasy, have to pic this up!    … Expand
  12. SirGriffith
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    What **** beautiful game, lots of contents and a giant open world, it has some performance problens but it can be solved. This is the ultimate souls like game. This guys who are revewing 3 or low are just to upside down the game
  13. Willy234562
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I am 20 hours into the game and I can say that it is the best Fromsoft game so far. It even surpasses Bloodborne and Dark souls 1. The openword is so lively and I have a lot of fun with the game.
  14. Esquizo
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Why 97?? Lazy and barren open-world , technically outdated, outdated graphics, outdated animations, assets reused EVERYWHERE, generic/reskin enemies EVERYWHERE.
  15. nicsan74
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    if you didnt enjoy the former souls games you will not like this one either .
    yes the graphics are dated .
    for all the haters stick to your ubisoft assasins creed ect open world games which are no challenge at all.
  16. Luisillo02
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, simply awesome. I can't wait to replay this game to find all of its secrets.
  17. Theamz
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. I see people complaining that this game is overhyped and doesn’t deserve the ratings it gets but I believe all that to be nonsense. This game is easily of the best releases from the past few years.
  18. Davi23
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Jogabilidade souls tá ótima. História do Miazaki com ambientação George RR Martin tá muito massa de explorar. E o jogo é extremamente longo. Simplesmente sensacional.
  19. jpmoney74
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    I knew when every critic review was super positive and every utuber "Strongly recommended" this game that ALL OF THEM ARE 100% PAID SHILLS.!! Its very disappointing how disingenuous they all are. I knew once users reviews were released it would expose this game for the garbage that it is. Dont ever trust any of these people all paid off to lie about the game
  20. NORMOLLL
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    el juego esta muy dañado y no logra mis expectativas, es igual que un souls normal solo que mundo abierto ahora
    Misma jugabilidad, graficas aceptables, etc...
    Que decepción
  21. kitamo
    Feb 27, 2022
    2
    Graphics is outdated (near 2013). Very unstable framerate. Whole world is empty and looks like low quality product. It was good 5years ago but not in 2022
  22. Steff86
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Most overrated game of 2022 goes to this game! From Software make awful games and Elden Ring is no different just lackluster in every way.
  23. AliEmra
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The best game ı ever played H
  24. HanSolo123
    Feb 27, 2022
    3
    Im a big fromsoft fan, played and finished all games. My favorite best is Sekiro, **** loved that game.
    But this one feels like DS2 with better bosses / environment.
    The mechanics are very similar, except for the jump feature. The character is slow, and it feels like the mechanics of your character are from 2010: just slow and goofy, while the enemies / bosses have more advanced    Im a big fromsoft fan, played and finished all games. My favorite best is Sekiro, **** loved that game.
    But this one feels like DS2 with better bosses / environment.
    The mechanics are very similar, except for the jump feature.
    The character is slow, and it feels like the mechanics of your character are from 2010: just slow and goofy, while the enemies / bosses have more advanced mechanics, its like your character runs at half the speed, and the bosses are 1.5X speed. just weird.

    The result is a slow awkward combat system especially when trying to beat a boss.
    This game feels like 1000 steps back from DS3, and it is not a standalone franchise, feels and plays like DS2 remake.

    And the frame rate on pc always drops.. sucks man, really wanted to love this game.    … Expand
  25. Gera21
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have only play sekiro of all the games of hidetaka, I don’t like games that are a challenge but this game is an exception the gameplay the story and the open world in general are top tier. This type of games I usually will see markiplier play it but omg you have to give it a try I don’t care if you like it or not, this game is a most try.… Expand
  26. Isofrey
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It’s amazing. Great open world and very addicting. I haven’t had any glitches and the frame rate hasn’t been a problem for me
  27. Bro-Mage
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A souls game that is wildly difficult but fair when compared to other modern fromsoftware titles. Most areas can be taken on or explored right out the gate and the world is full of secrets from rare items to sweet looking gear. First time players will be happy to know this is the most approachable souls game to date!
  28. D3F14NTD3V14NT
    Feb 27, 2022
    4
    Where can I begin badly optimised on ps5 yet almost perfect on series x.simply put buy on series x not on PlayStation
  29. bookamp
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    lol. These critic reviews are a joke. Is this the first game they have every played? Have they played any games other than dark souls series?
    No reason why I voted 1. Don't need one. Just like the critic reviews that didn't need a real reason to give out a perfect score.
  30. S1LVERSurfer93
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I am new to FromSoftware titles. From the outside looking in I always thought they looked slow, boring, and too difficult. Once I jumped into Bloodborne, the premise and gameplay loop clicked and I understood why people loved them so much. Elden Ring takes this challenging, yet rewarding, gameplay loop and puts it into a beautiful and massive open world with endless things to go andI am new to FromSoftware titles. From the outside looking in I always thought they looked slow, boring, and too difficult. Once I jumped into Bloodborne, the premise and gameplay loop clicked and I understood why people loved them so much. Elden Ring takes this challenging, yet rewarding, gameplay loop and puts it into a beautiful and massive open world with endless things to go and explore and witness. There are countless epic moments you’ll come across that’ll leave your jaw on the floor. For fans of this genre this game is something really magical that’ll bring enjoyment for years to come. I understand that this game appeals to a niche audience and it’s sad to see that it’s getting review bombed by people outside the genre or people upset with the high scores who just don’t get it. In a similar way, I’m bored to death playing Mario games or Racing Sims, yet I understand those games are not for me so I’m not out there critically reviewing a game I’m not the audience for. I hate call of duty games but I don’t go review bomb them. People really need to grow up and learn to say “this game isn’t for me.” And leave it at that instead of giving it a ridiculous 0/10. Y’all out here making yourselves look silly.… Expand
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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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