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. Jayhawk_v1
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. Won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but not every game is. This is a masterpiece and whoever is into this genre will likely agree.
  2. kkkdddhhh3333
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So much fun to play. It is a ultimate perfect form of soul-likes game . I played every fromsoftware game
    and this is the best.
  3. kickmaster118
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    A little bit disappointed,they gave us a ps3 graphic level game at the ps5 generation though gameplay is still good and unique artistic style of soul series,and the open world is kind of boring,boss fights are good as they made previously
  4. SyronW
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    WTF are the people saying, I can only speak for the PS5, but the game is gorgeous, gigantic, it's like 5 dark souls in one. Are the people that are rating even playing the game or just have a **** PC / old gen console (don't know if there are issues on old gen).

    This game is great btw.
  5. YOUSSSSSSEF
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    The greatest from soft game ever. A masterpiece Everything in it is just amazing
  6. DylMal
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Wow...just..wow..This game will be setting the standard for the next generation of games ..this is the ocarina of time of our generation..
  7. angeleyes05
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    liked all other From games but this one just bores me to **** giving this game a perfect score should be illegal. spent about 6 hours roaming around and killing stuff and still haven't found a meaningful piece of equipment I could use. Got about 200+ consumables tho. This is all this "open world" is: consumables. so so sad and boring...
  8. youngck
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    It's a good game. But it is Not masterpiece. Be honest, reviewers. I think 80points is enough for this game.
  9. UncleBobbyB
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I'm several hours in so far but I can already tell that this game will be a masterpiece for me. If you hate their previous games then you're not going to like this one. I got hooked through Bloodborne and subsequently Dark Souls and Demon's Souls. A 10/10 doesn't mean it doesn't have any flaws or doesn't need future patches/fixes but it is and will be an unforgettable experience.

    If    I'm several hours in so far but I can already tell that this game will be a masterpiece for me. If you hate their previous games then you're not going to like this one. I got hooked through Bloodborne and subsequently Dark Souls and Demon's Souls. A 10/10 doesn't mean it doesn't have any flaws or doesn't need future patches/fixes but it is and will be an unforgettable experience.

    If you're a PS5 owner, I recommend you start with Demon's Souls as I found that to be the easiest out of all the From Software games.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. Casgustavo
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is really the ultimate version of a soulsborn genre. Framedrops are barely noticeble. If you liked Sekiro, Bloodborne, and Dark Souls, just ignore the bombers and buy this game ASAP
  12. ali0109a
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game will go down as a modern masterpiece. Fromsoftware does it again with their art, lore, and gameplay. If you're not a fan of the souls game, Elden Ring. It rewards you
    for exploring, and has so much content. It is definitely worth the hype it is getting.
  13. anon77
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Review bombers are wack. Game does have performance issues atm but im sure it will be fixed.

    Other than that Elden Ring has exceeded my expectations. Its pretty amazing and ill leave it at that.

    Thank you FromSoftware
  14. rezaqotb73
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    this game is best soulsborn game for newcomer and vetren but technichal issuses and fps is awfull
  15. djape
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Love it. Plays and feels so good on PS5. Thank you FromSoft.!! 30hrs into the game and I feel like I havent even started it yet properly. RISE TARNISHED
  16. BoomLBS
    Feb 26, 2022
    6
    In no way is this a 10/10 - I’ve been made a fool again. If you like boss fights and getting killed over and over and over again until you learn the rhythm then go for it. The open world is cool at first but you quickly realise that it is completely absent of story and reason for being. You are only exploring so you can find a some stupid rubbish to add to your flask or slowly improve yourIn no way is this a 10/10 - I’ve been made a fool again. If you like boss fights and getting killed over and over and over again until you learn the rhythm then go for it. The open world is cool at first but you quickly realise that it is completely absent of story and reason for being. You are only exploring so you can find a some stupid rubbish to add to your flask or slowly improve your stats. The game starts with a loose story structure and some guidance of where to go but within one hour you meet a boss that is really difficult. You then have no idea of what to do and just start walking around. I managed to defeat two side bosses and level up my character quite a bit. But in my 10 hours of wandering i never came across an interesting side story. Just lots of things to fight. - which quickly becomes really tedious.

    I’m giving it a 6 as I get why some people would love it. But 10’s are surly reserved for games with broader appeal and for open worlds that actually have interesting things to interact with.    … Expand
  17. Jayrt1
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So far I have around 20 hours in the game and so far it is my favorite game from the company. Alot of the negative reviews from this game are on bad optimization and bad graphics, the latter which is not true they just want hyper realilistic graphics or to be like demon souls which is on a completely different game engine. The optimization needs to be improved but that will happen in aSo far I have around 20 hours in the game and so far it is my favorite game from the company. Alot of the negative reviews from this game are on bad optimization and bad graphics, the latter which is not true they just want hyper realilistic graphics or to be like demon souls which is on a completely different game engine. The optimization needs to be improved but that will happen in a patch or two. 10/10 reccomend this game especially if your new to the souls series.… Expand
  18. Anti201_BK
    Feb 26, 2022
    2
    Very bad performance on PS5，not even stable for 60 frames in performance mode！By the way, where is the promised Dualsense？！！I bought the PS5 version instead of PC just for Dualsense, but it doesn't exist！！！This is deception！！！！Those media who give 10 points, are you blind？If you don't need your eyes， please donate them to those who need it！
  19. GraysonChriss
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Lo mejor que he jugado en años ! el mapa es enorme !! y hay miles de cosas que hace, tienen que jugarlo si son amantes de los souls
  20. MagnuzBr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo tá incrível!!! Combate montado tá MT show 10/10 jogo tá FD! Pra quem curte dark souls como eu, esse é um prato cheio!! Jogo tá animal dms!!!
  21. Dioda
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Probably on of the best games I have ever played. At a time where open world games are full of copy and paste content, FromSoft created a world full of surprises that promotes exploration and discovery.
  22. Azirmandias
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    Worst game Ive ever seen in my whole life,and trust me I have seen a lot of things in my life as a whole
  23. Shakil81722699
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow just wow amazing game play and story … Expand
  24. jj02
    Feb 26, 2022
    6
    How is this kind of performance acceptable? (PS5) 10/10 sure... The art style and visual Fidelity are two different things, but both help one another that's something From software doesn't understand. You don't have to look super realistic or graphically impressive because that isn't the point, I'm just asking for an improvement the art style is amazing, but it looks substandard. A goodHow is this kind of performance acceptable? (PS5) 10/10 sure... The art style and visual Fidelity are two different things, but both help one another that's something From software doesn't understand. You don't have to look super realistic or graphically impressive because that isn't the point, I'm just asking for an improvement the art style is amazing, but it looks substandard. A good example of doing both Right is BOTW and Ghost of Tsushima both focusing on the art style, not realism.… Expand
  25. Huitzilopochtli
    Feb 26, 2022
    0
    The game is Dark Souls 3 with a horse. The PS5 version is broken; the best way to play is on a digital PS4 version on PS5 with backwards compatibility. The PS5 version, even on Performance mode, cannot hit 60 fps or stably run the game without massive frame drops. I guess Fromsoftware extended their cryptic methods usually used for storytelling to how to purchase and play the game.

    -No    The game is Dark Souls 3 with a horse. The PS5 version is broken; the best way to play is on a digital PS4 version on PS5 with backwards compatibility. The PS5 version, even on Performance mode, cannot hit 60 fps or stably run the game without massive frame drops. I guess Fromsoftware extended their cryptic methods usually used for storytelling to how to purchase and play the game.

    -No new ideas. Exchange runes for souls, the maiden for firelink shrine maiden, tarnished for hollowed, etc. It's the lore of Dark Souls with new names. George RR Martin had little to no impact on the story.
    -Ugly graphics, especially compared to Demon's Souls Remake. Elden Ring looks like a PS2 game by comparison
    -Copy-paste combat from Dark Souls 3; just dodge, hit, and dodge.
    -Boring setting. How many games in general and in the Soulsborne series are going to be set in Medieval Western Europe? Choose a new setting like Sekiro or Bloodborne.
    -Open-world. Meaning you run across empty fields for 10 minutes to get to an actual fun part of the game.
    -Copy-paste enemies. The Black Knights from Dark Souls 1 are back, as well as the Crabs from 3. I haven't seen an original enemy yet.

    Every version of this game (PS5, PC, etc) is technically broken with invisible enemies, freezes, FPS drops, stuttering where you teleport from one area to another, crashes to white screen, and more. Even without these grips, there is nothing new or exciting here.

    The AAA gaming industry has released one buggy, unfinished copy-paste game after another. In the future this game, alongside Cyberpunk 2077, will be seen as epitome of our increasingly dumbed down and decadent era.    … Expand
  26. gubo6793
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever for real. I really love the open world and super strong enemies.… Expand
  27. guriposa
    Feb 26, 2022
    5
    As a fan of Bloodborne I ll give this 5 but its not wow what a game, poor graphics and bad history (if there's any kkk) I dont recommend if u r searching for a really good game as Bloodborne from the same Game company by the way
  28. avi_bbs
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best game ever. Best open world game and best Fromsoft game of all time.
  29. Elitenoob85
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Absolutely the best game I have ever played in my life, hands down. Expect a challenge if your new to the Soulsbourne games, the difficulty is way over exaggerated, and the game gives you the tools to make it easier if you need, and there is so much freedom that you can always just move to a different area to if your stuck, and can come back after you’ve leveled up. Early game is alwaysAbsolutely the best game I have ever played in my life, hands down. Expect a challenge if your new to the Soulsbourne games, the difficulty is way over exaggerated, and the game gives you the tools to make it easier if you need, and there is so much freedom that you can always just move to a different area to if your stuck, and can come back after you’ve leveled up. Early game is always hard for new players, until you level up, get the gear you like and find your flow. But once you learn the flow the game is not “insanely hard” at all. It’s a deep game, but that’s why it’s so rewarding. Don’t expect much hand holding, this game won’t lead you around on a leash like others. But that’s the beauty, and what makes you feel like your on actual adventure. Instead of just watching cutscene after cutscene, being told where to go and what to do and how to do it. You will have to actually think some. There is no quest log. You will die, but you will overcome. You will find your way. And if you need help, there is a whole giant community ready to tell you to “Git gud” no really tho as long as your not whiny, people will help and guide you with WHATEVR you need. Just don’t show up crying or complaining that this games is trash. Show your resolve and determination, you will get respect and all the help you need. Not about being good, it’s about not being a baby. It’s about understanding these games are about the adventure, not the “difficulty”. This game sets out and perfectly nails what it’s trying to do. It’s not about just being hard, it never has. It’s about exploration, the journey, the atmosphere, the adventure. The hardship and overcoming it to become beast mode. Then you start wrecking dudes, until you get comfortable and come up against an enemy who only SEEMS insanely hard at first, and get destroyed. But you rise and come back to overcome. The performance has been ifffy for some. I’m on Ps5 and get an occasional small frame drop but for me that’s it, and even still I can’t imagine playing anything else right now, performance be damned. It’s worse for others granted, but that will get fixed. I never thought these games would be for me, I didn’t like “hard just be hard” games, until I actually finally played through one, and it clicked, and now after playing all of fromsoftware games from DeS, I understand the diehards. This is easily their magnum opus, a love letter to Fromsoft fans, but also anyone wanting to experience the FS formula for the first time. Don’t believe the negative posts that don’t relate to performance. Some games just aren’t for some people, doesn’t make them bad games. Being mad at performance is understandable, game breaking to some, but rest assure that once it is, you will understand why everyone who’s been able to play it before release has been giving it a 10/10. THANK YOU FROMSOFT!!!! You have done your fans proud, and we hope for a fix to the Performance issues so that no one will have any excuse to not play this game. Time will tell and I’m not worried about it success in the long run. So peace out, Im not a writer and have been ranting long enough, I’m heading back to The Lands Between on my magistical horned stead to stand beneath the Erdtree and make my claim. And I truly hope those who are having a difficult time with performance a speedy recovery so you can join in jolly cooperation!… Expand
  30. CHEESYKIRITO12
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a phenomenal game must try for any soulborne fan like me. The open world, bosses designs are outstanding i hope everyone who plays the wholeheartedly enjoys it and luck on your journey tarnished .… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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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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