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. Utz
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls 1-3, bb,sekiro Was only the warm up to create Elden Ring. Thank you fromsoftware for this masterpiece.
  2. OmegaAP
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Game is Empty and has no story. Seems like just battle system is there. 97 is not deserved. Overrated
  3. pentagonx1
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Played DS 1-3, BB, Demon‘s Souls and Sekiro (All Platinum) and was hyped for Elden Ring. Right now after 10 h of playing I‘m very disappointed. I‘m trying as hard as I can to like the game but there are just too many cons/ not enough pros yet.

    - performance is really bad on PS 5 even in performance mode (40-50 fps) + multiple crashes. That is not acceptable on PS 5 in 2022. Actually    Played DS 1-3, BB, Demon‘s Souls and Sekiro (All Platinum) and was hyped for Elden Ring. Right now after 10 h of playing I‘m very disappointed. I‘m trying as hard as I can to like the game but there are just too many cons/ not enough pros yet.

    - performance is really bad on PS 5 even in performance mode (40-50 fps) + multiple crashes. That is not acceptable on PS 5 in 2022. Actually unplayable for me

    - missing Story/ Character development (George RR Martin? Where?!)

    -graphics in general are outdated (not the artstyle, i love it)

    - Open World feels empty (maybe because the lack of some story?) Compared to other high quality openworld games I feel like there isn‘t much to explore. The few dungeons are very short, boring and repetitive. At least most other areas are restricted simply by being to hard -> not my definition of an open world (For reference I‘ve beaten M***it at Lvl. 16 with no help)

    All these points resulting in cluelessness what to do next. Nothing is really interesting for me. Seems like an unfinished and unpolished game. Therefore 0 points.    … Expand
  4. Echoseven
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game, thanks, miyazaki. For the love and care u put into your projects, unlike some, you're a genius
  5. MetaMemer
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Everything about this game is great. Looks like a lot of people don't understand the Souls Art direction and mistaken it for outdated graphics...which is not true.
    Game is beautiful, music is amazing, world is amazing and feels like a huge great adventure.
    I didn't have any major performance problems, outside of one boss so far and I'm like 30h into the game. It's a masterpiece and all    Everything about this game is great. Looks like a lot of people don't understand the Souls Art direction and mistaken it for outdated graphics...which is not true.
    Game is beautiful, music is amazing, world is amazing and feels like a huge great adventure.
    I didn't have any major performance problems, outside of one boss so far and I'm like 30h into the game.
    It's a masterpiece and all the salty reviewers giving 0, are still stuck at Margit.    … Expand
  6. Hambez
    Feb 27, 2022
    6
    Another ordinary souls game, no instructions, scare useful resources, plenty of useless items, it doesn't deserve all that hype
  7. Ksa1
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    Bandai namco stated and confirmed on the announcement year of the game that the game will support Arabic UI and Subs, and thousands of arabs pre ordered the game.. anyway.. on the day of release we were shocked that the game doesn't include a single arabic word.. they didn't bother to tell us that they've canceled it before they lunch the game they just went silent and lied to us..
    I hope    Bandai namco stated and confirmed on the announcement year of the game that the game will support Arabic UI and Subs, and thousands of arabs pre ordered the game.. anyway.. on the day of release we were shocked that the game doesn't include a single arabic word.. they didn't bother to tell us that they've canceled it before they lunch the game they just went silent and lied to us..
    I hope that you gamers out there support our community as gamers to make our voice reaches the developers about Bandai's lies and manipulation.    … Expand
  8. I--BEM--I
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    All the best of souls in a super inspired open world?? Yes!! This is a dream!
  9. Kelvinlok
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game of All time! Brilliant design using an open world on soul style game.
  10. Joshiguti8
    Feb 27, 2022
    3
    Game felt slow, graphically looks like a PS3 game and it’s like playing another Dark Souls game but just trow the 4 in there and that’s the game. About the characters, they all felt pretty neutral with no chemistry and the main character the one we create doesn’t talk the entire game, which makes the game to be boring in terms of dialogue with other characters. It’s a game that it’sGame felt slow, graphically looks like a PS3 game and it’s like playing another Dark Souls game but just trow the 4 in there and that’s the game. About the characters, they all felt pretty neutral with no chemistry and the main character the one we create doesn’t talk the entire game, which makes the game to be boring in terms of dialogue with other characters. It’s a game that it’s definable mot for everybody, Including myself. The experience that I had with this game is just one of the poorest experiences that I ever had.… Expand
  11. Ocell2
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    최적화 똥망겜임. 제대로 즐기려면 패치 두세번은 더 진행되야 할것같은데. 이정도 문제있는 게임을 그냥 소울류까 닥치고 만점 줘버린 웹진들도 문제가 심각함.
  12. jortegag81
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Excellent game, very fun. You are bound to die a looooooot of times, but that's part of the fun, as you will learn from your mistakes and eventually overcome all difficulties. Loving it so far.
  13. galencjusz
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Awsome game! In my opinion game desereved for all of those 10’s from critics review. Truely recommend!
  14. WhiningPlebian
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It appears that all the bad reviews are copy/pastes of the same talking points, I would place a handsome wager that 99% of the people posting bad reviews haven't played the game and are just repeating the negatives they've read here and other places. Were you guys born yesterday? Every massive open world game will have issues on day one, thanks to be expected.

    The other theme I've noticed    It appears that all the bad reviews are copy/pastes of the same talking points, I would place a handsome wager that 99% of the people posting bad reviews haven't played the game and are just repeating the negatives they've read here and other places. Were you guys born yesterday? Every massive open world game will have issues on day one, thanks to be expected.

    The other theme I've noticed is how many Cheeto dusted basement dwelling trolls can't stand to see anything succeed so they have to try and tear it down.

    This is Fromsoftware guys, they've never made a bad game, in fact, with the exception of DS2 which was made by a different team, all of their games are masterpieces.

    At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if people think it's great or terrible, it only matters if the person playing it likes it.

    Some people only live to spend their life whining and complaining.    … Expand
  15. xenoa
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    best game I ever played, the Art style is good, and the bosses are pretty challenging and fun
  16. zDarkziim
    Feb 27, 2022
    3
    Genérico, gráficos ultrapassados e erros na performance inaceitáveis pra um game onde nada demais acontece, e ainda sim exigi mais hardware do que um Red Dead 2, ou GTA 5.
  17. Hhhyuuh8
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. People complaining the graphics arent good but the artstyle is god tier thats why it looks so good. Plus the world design is amazing. The game deserves better for being so awesome, lets encourage people from r/eldenring to come here and rate the game. The bad reviews are unfounded. So many are saying the world is "empty" when there are points of interestThis game is a masterpiece. People complaining the graphics arent good but the artstyle is god tier thats why it looks so good. Plus the world design is amazing. The game deserves better for being so awesome, lets encourage people from r/eldenring to come here and rate the game. The bad reviews are unfounded. So many are saying the world is "empty" when there are points of interest everywhere. There mighf be some review-bombing going on.… Expand
  18. Gamegamer69
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game i have ever played its soooo good a perfect master piece. In just 2 days i have spent 31 hours on it
  19. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not playable after the patch.

    There have been minor performance issues on the launch day but after a small update today there are missing frames. Maybe they turned on hardcore mode but how should you fight if the boss attacks you and it skips the attack frames. You are getting one hitted without being able to see what's happening or to react. Frame skipes and stuttering makes it unplayable .    … Expand
  20. xXx-
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very very good i play many hours without realizing time dude it’s the goty for sure … Expand
  21. Connor01
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    What every body has been asking for, a dense open world without hundreds a way point markers flooding your map. The combat is classic souls formula with it becoming more refined with every release. The bosses and enemy AI is a great next step with Fromsoftware.
  22. MGS_1
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a real masterpiece. What a game! Thank you Hidetaka Miyazaki.
  23. Edyn104
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Greatest game of all time. (Obviously the game has flaws, but these absolute man children giving the game a zero out of ten for frame drops are just laughable.) 10/10 Best game ever, without question. Wonderful art style brought up by very nice particle and lighting effects. Many games bring more advanced graphic systems, but many games fail to have even close to the amount of presence andGreatest game of all time. (Obviously the game has flaws, but these absolute man children giving the game a zero out of ten for frame drops are just laughable.) 10/10 Best game ever, without question. Wonderful art style brought up by very nice particle and lighting effects. Many games bring more advanced graphic systems, but many games fail to have even close to the amount of presence and gravitas that Elden Ring has. It is the result of over a decade in experience, taking what works from every game From has put out. It is a love letter to fans of their previous games. The difficulty curve can be mitigated by exploring and basically questing in the open world, though victory is always achieved by your timing and confidence. Don't let these review bombers pull you away from a truly awesome experience.… Expand
  24. FurryRees87
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great start to the game after 7 hours play. Take your time and explore. Tough game just like the others.
  25. satoro
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    from software does not respect Arab players, it stated that the game will support Arabic, Now the game does not support the Arabic language
  26. Whiteblade101
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Combines all the amazing things from previous games, and adds even more. Entertaining and amazing visuals throughout the entire game.
  27. splashyDIAMOND
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    This ain't it chief. This ain't it. This genre with graphics and gameplay is stuck in 2009.
  28. Chambo24
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    FromSoftware’s best work. The world is chock-full of enemies, locations, items, and is amazingly designed. While it can be overwhelming at first trying to figure out where to go and what to do, it allows you to naturally explore and find things as you progress through the map. If you get stuck or aren’t doing enough damage, try a different area. Overall I would say this is going to winFromSoftware’s best work. The world is chock-full of enemies, locations, items, and is amazingly designed. While it can be overwhelming at first trying to figure out where to go and what to do, it allows you to naturally explore and find things as you progress through the map. If you get stuck or aren’t doing enough damage, try a different area. Overall I would say this is going to win game of the year hands down. Amazing graphics and no framrate issues whatsoever… Expand
  29. Teeus
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The greatest game I have ever played. The level design is the finest I've seen in any game and the main bosses are phenomenal. Every student studying game design should look to this game as an example of how non-linear level design should be approached.; Lyndell especially. The music is on-point with some of the finest boss themes I have ever heard (Godrick, Godfrey, and Mohg especially). What From has managed to accomplish here will go down in the annals of gaming history as a timeless masterpiece.… Expand
  30. Litterate_tea
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a fabulous continuation of the Is souls franchise. The diversity of npc's Is breathtaking. You feel immersed as you traverse through the World mounted or unmounted. The diversity Of character types makes this makes this game even better. You dont have to stick to a specific play style with any of the starting types.you cand do anything in the world of elden ring . So riseThis game is a fabulous continuation of the Is souls franchise. The diversity of npc's Is breathtaking. You feel immersed as you traverse through the World mounted or unmounted. The diversity Of character types makes this makes this game even better. You dont have to stick to a specific play style with any of the starting types.you cand do anything in the world of elden ring . So rise tarnished and become the next elden lord… 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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