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
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Abdulrhman03
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Just incredible, nothing more to say everyone need to give it a try, amazing open world full of discovering with multiple new ideas
  2. Ua457klk44
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    I think it's the best game ever
    RPG masterpiece
    The world view is also beautiful

    All the elements were perfect.
  3. max50falkman
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    this game is good, and those who gave bad reviews are those who suck at it and have temper problems. i honestly had fun and really got my moneys worth from this game unlike a lot of games being made now a days. so many bosses and so many hidden areas itll best take you like 60 hours to explore everything. Its an amazing looking game and at some moments i just catch myself in awe because ofthis game is good, and those who gave bad reviews are those who suck at it and have temper problems. i honestly had fun and really got my moneys worth from this game unlike a lot of games being made now a days. so many bosses and so many hidden areas itll best take you like 60 hours to explore everything. Its an amazing looking game and at some moments i just catch myself in awe because of how good it looks. The gameplay is smooth and honestly i hardly ran into technical problems which i think is more of people getting mad at being bad tbh and blaming it on whatever they can. this is my first meta review i love dark souls and this game is for sure money well spent… Expand
  4. Fricka
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is one of the best games I have ever played, and one of the only open-world games I can actually handle. The game utilizes its open-world setting brilliantly, encouraging exploration which is always enjoyable in this game, as well as rewarding, granting you experience and materials with ease if you explore hard enough, instead of farming a certain enemy.

    This is where a lot    Elden Ring is one of the best games I have ever played, and one of the only open-world games I can actually handle. The game utilizes its open-world setting brilliantly, encouraging exploration which is always enjoyable in this game, as well as rewarding, granting you experience and materials with ease if you explore hard enough, instead of farming a certain enemy.

    This is where a lot of people start to fault when it comes to reviews: they think it's some regular RPG, like Pokemon - that is NOT the case. Enemies are not as repetitive as described, and if you think a challenge is too hard and requires you to farm enemies, then you are simply playing the game wrong. This game does not revolve around levels, and whilst it may make it slightly easier, the game revolves around skill, it is why battles don't involve RNG and can be beaten without leveling up at all, just like any other Dark Souls game.

    The only real complaint is that when a game has so many bosses, sometimes they blend together and seem generic, which is not surprising - it's an open-world game, but there are some very distinct bosses that shine through and are phenomenal.

    People who are placing these reviews either have not played the game, or have played it for very little but in the wrong manner, and therefore have not been fully able to gain full enjoyment. And of course, if you need to play a game in a certain way to enjoy it, that may be a negative, but the game is so explicit with how you have to play, that it just seems people are treating the game like it's any other and therefore made to seem worse.

    Elden Ring is extremely unique and is not like any other. Git Gud.    … Expand
  5. Gabe85
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Meilleur jeux de tout les temps.
    Pourtant je galèrer avec tout les jeux de ce studio.
    Mais la nous avons le temps d'aller chercher de quoi se promener et tranquillement pour augmenter les niveau de son perssonage et revenir battre des boss.
  6. Cronospk
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Jogo perfeito , é um dark souls melhorado a cada hora que eu jogava me dava vontade de jogar cada vez mais
  7. kawshik_saif
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Solid gameplay, over the top world design, terrifying boss fights, eye catching visuals, deep combat mechanisms, endless possibilities, and many, many other things can be said about Elden Ring, but non of them can truly describe it for what it is. Elden Ring is out of this world, and you will have to play it
  8. tafkaj
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Playing Video Games for over 30 years I didn‘t have so much fun with a game in a long time.
    I only started with Souls likes with the Demon‘s Souls remake on PS5 abd didnt even finish it. The open world in ER with its countless pois and the missing automatic marks makes it so much more immersive than in other games maybe except Zelda.
    Well done From Software!
  9. xoro
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Horizon MIDbidden fanboys are pathetic asl in the reviews lmao. Y'all have fun with your checklist simulator tho.
  10. Isaacclerikc
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego que e visto hasta ahora texturas modo calidad situaciones jefes armas magias
  11. Jujas
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego increíble y no necesita modo facil ya que el juego está hecho para que los jugadores se esfuercen lo máximo… Expand
  12. Chubthulu
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, fromsoft has outdone themselves yet again, a challenging yet rewarding game, a vast map to explore, and there is no hand holding here, buckle up. This game is truly the dark souls of soulsborne games. A crowning achievement of a studio.
  13. JoVaLo
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Best game I played in a while, already played about a 100 hrs and it still doesn't bore at all
  14. MichelSabi
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Sensacional, superou todas as minhas expectativas. Reunião tudo que as séries soul’s tinham de bom e melhor e incrementou trazendo muitas novidades
  15. dasmelch
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Played and always loved the the Demon / Dark Souls games. Elden Ring is for me the best game i ever played cause i love open world, RPGs and Souls games. It combines all perfectly together! That you have to listen to NPCs and explore the world is probably strange for newcomers, also for PC players that they should use a game pad. But if you get used to that it's awesome!
  16. Jesse_RB26DETT
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    It's a good feeling to finally play a game that's this complete. Worth every dollar spent unlike most titles these days. An amazing experience that is both challenging and rewarding.
  17. Merbot
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Classic. Epitome of souls like and character action vidya no joke no cap, fxxk all the sore bxtts
  18. Ejan28200
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    It’s just amazing. The exploration, the bosses, the world they all feel amazing. If you didn’t like the souls games because of the difficulty you might like this game it gives you more freedom to do whatever you want. Again it’s amazing
  19. ZTK
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Because the great map.............................................................
  20. kalas606
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Jogo do ano de 2022, sem chances de qualquer jogo bater a qualidade e a dedicação da FromSoftware.
  21. AntiMTXHK
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    10/10 absolute amazing grahpic, content, gameplay, storyline, level design and bgm. A must-play for everyone and already and will be my GOTY 2022 (tho it is just March now!)
  22. shomethestarfax
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Any studio looking to make an Open-World game needs to take a nice long look at Elden Ring. Over 150 hours in and there is still so much for me to do, even after finishing the main story.

    The side quests have interesting stories, beautiful scenery, rewarding reasons to complete them, give access to new areas that are beautifully created, and access to new characters you will fall in love    Any studio looking to make an Open-World game needs to take a nice long look at Elden Ring. Over 150 hours in and there is still so much for me to do, even after finishing the main story.

    The side quests have interesting stories, beautiful scenery, rewarding reasons to complete them, give access to new areas that are beautifully created, and access to new characters you will fall in love with. (I love you, Blaidd.)

    Never have I been so encapsulated in a game, not since I was much younger. This game is a marvel, it's a dream come true, it's a masterpiece.

    Elden Ring is—without a doubt—one of THE greatest video-games to ever be released. Truly a brilliant creation, I am glad to have been able to experience it.    … Expand
  23. flukewarm
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. FromSoftware's magnum opus.

    While the lack of questline handholding may be offputting for some players, it forces you to engage in the story to solve puzzles and experience the grandeur to its fullest.

    GOTY
  24. GuilhermeH991
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. I liked it even more for being a souls like.
  25. Artorias666
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    I personally believe that this is the new best adventure game ever made there are flaws like some bosses just being lazy but the rest of the game makes up for those flaws the shear amount of content is unbelievable. I have already sunk 60+ hours into this game. This is a must play videogame. No questions about it.
  26. yms2305
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  27. jgeurts
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is an RPG that builds on the from soft formula that they have been building for years. Although this instalment does not drastically change the gameplay, the additions to the mechanics and improvement of aesthetics are more than welcome. Elden Ring at it's best is an incredible action RPG that does not forget what roleplaying means. You can start the game as whoever you want,Elden Ring is an RPG that builds on the from soft formula that they have been building for years. Although this instalment does not drastically change the gameplay, the additions to the mechanics and improvement of aesthetics are more than welcome. Elden Ring at it's best is an incredible action RPG that does not forget what roleplaying means. You can start the game as whoever you want, and that doesn't restrict who you can become in any way. Quest-lines give you choice in a way not seen in the dark souls series prior. The open world is non-restrictive and the land is intricately connected to the lore and the history that has been built to give you an idea of the care and detail that has been built for this game. The lore and the world have been so intertwined that learning something about the lore will 9 times out of 10 add to your ability to play the game. The difficulty and freedom, however, are not for everybody. This means that many of the characteristics that are purposefully part of the game may be seen as bad, or aversive to many who don't click with the gameplay, freedom, or storytelling. Although everyone's likes and dislikes are valid, this does mean that this game is not for all audiences. This is perfectly ok though, as it does not take away from what has been accomplished in the release of this game.… Expand
  28. bassistheplace2
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    A fantastic game overall and a very unique take on the open-world action-RPG genre. That said, I do not believe this game was well optimized for next-gen consoles, especially the PS5 in particular. This was the only game I voluntarily played in quality mode (30fps) for a majority of the experience due to the semi-frequent frame drops, and I'm spoiled rotten by high framerates. Also, IA fantastic game overall and a very unique take on the open-world action-RPG genre. That said, I do not believe this game was well optimized for next-gen consoles, especially the PS5 in particular. This was the only game I voluntarily played in quality mode (30fps) for a majority of the experience due to the semi-frequent frame drops, and I'm spoiled rotten by high framerates. Also, I would've loved to see the DualSense's features involved a little more in the experience, a la Demon's Souls, such as the adaptive triggers and more haptics. Although I can't ignore how well the SSD works in loading a massive game like this lightning-fast, which especially makes (frequently) dying feel far less of a chore, albeit with some major pop-in every now and then. Nonetheless, the gameplay and design of the game itself are nothing short of amazing and very smartly designed, although I can name a few bosses which relied a bit too heavily on RNG and luck to properly manage (e.g. a certain endgame boss's snow attack, and a gank boss in a mid-late game underground area of Limgrave). I also LOVE how forgiving the checkpoints are before most bosses and major encounters, which IMO, is a massive improvement from past Souls games, especially DeS. Nonetheless, like a majority of people, I strongly recommend this game for Soulsborne newcomers or those who found the past FromSoft games too challenging, but still, know what you're getting into and as everyone says: git gud.… Expand
  29. Valy142
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Best game ever. U won’t know until u try. It’s been the best experience so far for me, and i’ve play a lot of souls game, and this graphic is top notch…
    If there was a Nobel prize for games, Elden is definitely the holder
  30. Jppz198
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Rise , tarnished it has taken over my life , I recommend this game to anyone who is into dark souls
Page:

Awards & Rankings

1
#1 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
3
#3 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »