Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 9,064 out of 12214
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  3. Negative: 2,341 out of 12214
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  1. gemini
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece in every conceivable way. One of the few instances in video game history where a game is deserving of critics’ 10/10 perfect scores.
  2. Gamingking007
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time ! Everything is pure perfection! The epitome of all the years that they created this genre with . Perfection ! Perfected ! Thanks from Software
  3. oval
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Game is outstanding, almost 30 hrs in and playing performance mode I've had no crashes on ps5. People giving 0s to this game are just proof that not all opinions are valid.
  4. Bloke28
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Loved this game, was sad to complete it. Played it three times too. Hope there is a DLC or sequel
  5. anonymity
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    The hype wasn’t invented it was earned, the salty low scores are hilarious. Like the other souls games though, these games aren’t for everyone and I don’t think Elden Ring is different really, It’s more accessible yes but a lot of people still won’t be able to beat it. If you couldn’t beat a souls game before this don’t get it. If you’re on the fence read all the negative user scores andThe hype wasn’t invented it was earned, the salty low scores are hilarious. Like the other souls games though, these games aren’t for everyone and I don’t think Elden Ring is different really, It’s more accessible yes but a lot of people still won’t be able to beat it. If you couldn’t beat a souls game before this don’t get it. If you’re on the fence read all the negative user scores and give it a try. It will put into perspective how hyperbolic, bitter, and childish their “critiques” are.… Expand
  6. rauseo21
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    For fans of the Souls series, Elden Ring surpasses all expectations and hype, delivering a once in a generation masterpiece. The early favorite for Game of the Year, Elden Ring raises the bar for open world rpgs.
  7. TheForumTroll
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Do you rate a game 10/10 if nothing else is as good but it still have flaws? After all nothing is perfect but something has to be The Best Game. This is it: Not perfect but better than anything else released in quite awhile.
  8. TheDahaka
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    If you’re a fan of high fantasy, open world rpgs and the soulsbourne genre, then this is the game of your dreams. The world & character design is amazing. The scale of the world, the density, the verticality are incredible. There’s nothing else like it. Ignore the trolls reviews binging this game, it’s a masterpiece.
  9. legend999
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    One of the most engaging and enthralling experiences I've ever had. I've never been much of a souls player, but I have enjoyed difficult games in the past. I've speedrun a few games in the past too, with Sekiro being my introduction to the series. Coming from relatively difficult games like Cuphead, Sekiro, Hades, and Sifu, Elden Ring did an amazing job making me struggle and feel weak atOne of the most engaging and enthralling experiences I've ever had. I've never been much of a souls player, but I have enjoyed difficult games in the past. I've speedrun a few games in the past too, with Sekiro being my introduction to the series. Coming from relatively difficult games like Cuphead, Sekiro, Hades, and Sifu, Elden Ring did an amazing job making me struggle and feel weak at first, but it does something that games like BOTW could never do for me, which is making me feel like I am getting stronger and progressing. It wasn't just my items and HP that were getting better, it was my entire character. I became so much more skilled than I could re-run all of limgrave with no issues on a new character, but being able to go back to limgrave in the end-game and one-shot some enemies gave me struggles early on was so satisfying. For me, this is a 10, because I haven't been this into and enthralled in a game since my teenage years when I played Skyrim, and it brought me as much enjoyment as I've ever had in a game.… Expand
  10. fernax
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Llevo unas 7 horas de juego y estoy asombrado, como todo souls like la dificultad está a un buen nivel para sentir ese desafío que es tan gratificante al momento de derrotar un boss. Le agregaron ahora mundo abierto, el cual es fantástico, a donde vayas hay cosas que explorar y enemigos por derrotar.el sistema de parry está perfecto y las gráficas son hermosas. No escuchen a los trolls queLlevo unas 7 horas de juego y estoy asombrado, como todo souls like la dificultad está a un buen nivel para sentir ese desafío que es tan gratificante al momento de derrotar un boss. Le agregaron ahora mundo abierto, el cual es fantástico, a donde vayas hay cosas que explorar y enemigos por derrotar.el sistema de parry está perfecto y las gráficas son hermosas. No escuchen a los trolls que dicen que son gráficas de ps3, claramente son unos llorones exagerados. En conclusión, amo el juego, tebgo gamas de terminarlo con ña clase que elegí y volver a jugar con el samurai.… Expand
  11. hobodave
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Best game I’ve played in ages. Loved every brutal moment of it. Caelid was so unsettling.
  12. EternalGamer2
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The most accessible and expansive game From soft has every made. Incredible world design that rewards exploration.
  13. PaulerA
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Maior RPG que já joguei, não esperava menos do From software.
    Jogue é simplesmente uma combinação de todos os jogos da série Soulsboornekiro
  14. Daliman13
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Just an absolutely stunning looking and stunningly good game. Open world at its finest
  15. Dowks
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game has 97/100 because the professional reviewers actually played past the first major boss before they left a review.

    If you like the standard AAA formula of 5 hours of tutorials followed by a bunch of side quests dumped on your map to walk between point A and B then this game is probably not for you. If you want to be able to kill every enemy straight away as soon as you meet    This game has 97/100 because the professional reviewers actually played past the first major boss before they left a review.

    If you like the standard AAA formula of 5 hours of tutorials followed by a bunch of side quests dumped on your map to walk between point A and B then this game is probably not for you.

    If you want to be able to kill every enemy straight away as soon as you meet them without practicing or having the discipline to leave it and come back when you're ready then this game is probably not for you.

    If this game is not for you then that's ok, but the game is not "unfair" or "outdated". It's very fair, but it requires patience, discipline and some intelligence to actually try doing something else if the thing you're doing is too difficult (people complaining they spent 40 tries on a single enemy, perhaps explore a different area first?)

    If you persevere past the first major boss then you'll probably think this game is 10/10. If you don't then you will think it's garbage.    … Expand
  16. metallord1968
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    In this day and age, games that have massive amounts of hype often don't deliver (I am looking at you Cyberpunk 2077 and Anthem) However, Elden Ring is thankfully not one of them and has not only delivered but surpassed my expectations. It takes everything that made each Soulbourne games good and combines into one package with a beautiful open well to explore. However, there's just oneIn this day and age, games that have massive amounts of hype often don't deliver (I am looking at you Cyberpunk 2077 and Anthem) However, Elden Ring is thankfully not one of them and has not only delivered but surpassed my expectations. It takes everything that made each Soulbourne games good and combines into one package with a beautiful open well to explore. However, there's just one issue and that's performance which isn't ideal but, does it deserve being review bombed? absolutely not as it will more than likely be ironed out with a few patches. I don't understand why gamers can't accept that some games will have slight issues and isn't going to be perfect at launch and it's not like it's completely broken either.… Expand
  17. RaiTheNoblesse
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a masterpiece of an open world action-rpg! Up there with other open world juggernauts like Zelda or Skyrim,... with Souls DNA
  18. Exzodium
    Jun 5, 2022
    10
    One of the most fun to explore open worlds ever and a culmination of everything From Software has learned thus far.
  19. ZzZ85
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This actually is the best game of all time and you should play it. Its didficult yes but just use guides if you get stuck. Thats better then not playing this game.
  20. zkalra
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Ethereal game with the best world design i've ever seen. A work of deep passion where the crazy difficulty level withstanding you still want to keep coming back for more.
  21. Black-Templar
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    If Dark Souls it's the best 3D metroidvania experience! Elden Ring is the best Open World Experience with strong MetroidVania elements in key dungeons and even at some degree to the Open World itself.

    The formula of Ubisoft Open World is a plague to the video-game industry and seeing FromSoft creating such a new and fresh take on the Open World design is something that is amazing to    If Dark Souls it's the best 3D metroidvania experience! Elden Ring is the best Open World Experience with strong MetroidVania elements in key dungeons and even at some degree to the Open World itself.

    The formula of Ubisoft Open World is a plague to the video-game industry and seeing FromSoft creating such a new and fresh take on the Open World design is something that is amazing to see.

    I can only hope that other video-game studios that wants to create Open World game will study Elden Ring design and take some inspirations for their futures games!    … Expand
  22. aza113
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    Dont be put off by the "not a souls veteran", it is not a pre-requisite to enjoy this game.

    I have always enjoyed games when I can select "easy" or normal, but this game does not induce rage in me , because every time you die, you can easily see what you did wrong there, and at no point does it felt unfair. The amount of stuff that is in the map is amazing, I used to really love    Dont be put off by the "not a souls veteran", it is not a pre-requisite to enjoy this game.

    I have always enjoyed games when I can select "easy" or normal, but this game does not induce rage in me , because every time you die, you can easily see what you did wrong there, and at no point does it felt unfair.

    The amount of stuff that is in the map is amazing, I used to really love FarCry 3, but could not finish FC4 and any assassins creed since brotherhood, even though I thought I loved open world, it is until now I realise I miss the feelings of discovery, of things that are genuinely different, and that the environment, the enemy placement and items tell a story to those who seek it.

    I believe its the best RPG since diablo 2    … Expand
  23. bigdc666
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Nostalgia. It's big business now. Seems like everyone is cashing in on 80's and 90's kids childhoods. But why? Why are people willing to pay money for something old and possibly obsolete? The simple answer is bliss. That exhilaration of feeling something new, The unlimited Thrill of receiving a reword for achieving what felt like an imposable goal that only a child can know. The first timeNostalgia. It's big business now. Seems like everyone is cashing in on 80's and 90's kids childhoods. But why? Why are people willing to pay money for something old and possibly obsolete? The simple answer is bliss. That exhilaration of feeling something new, The unlimited Thrill of receiving a reword for achieving what felt like an imposable goal that only a child can know. The first time you were excited and scared at the same time, The friendships...friendships before drama, when the only thing required to be friends was that you were all young and ignorant of an adult world. As we know being an adult isn't nearly as exciting and is rarely fun. So of course people (like me) in there 30's 40's and 50's will pay cash for a chance at feeling that bliss, if only for a single second, if only one more time.

    Video games were my very first love. Karate Kid on the NES is the first game I remember playing. And it called to me. The colors racing by, the thrill of surviving one more screen as I scrolled right kicking and punching. Then at the local arcade it was WWF Wrestlefest and Afterburner that gave me that same thrill, That sense of pure bliss. Other games made me feel that way over the years. But it came fewer and farther between as I got older. And it wasn't just games feel this way. It was going to a new friends house for the first time, playing in a construction area at night, riding my first wheelie on my bike, my first ollie, exploring abandoned houses with my friends. when we were kids it was pure bliss all the time.

    As life carries on, there are still wonders. the first time being intimate with someone, falling in love, your first promotion at work. But for most of us our day to day life's have become the status quo, go to work, be a good parent, and a good spouse. But no matter how good your life turns out, for a lot of us there will always be a longing for that bliss. That feeling of discovery we had so many years ago.

    Eldon Ring absolutely makes me feel that way again. I cant exactly say why. I never liked any of the other games made by FROM software. In fact I disliked them. But this game has kept me on the edge of my seat for the 30 hours I've put into it. I'm glued to my TV in a way that I haven't been for years. My heart races, and my adrenaline has been off the charts! Not just the game either, I've had my laptop In front of me the whole time, on forums, wiki's, and watching YouTube videos. Its the most "fun" I've had as long as I can remember. Around every corner is something new and exciting, every cave, Ruin, or castle is just absolutely filled with discovery. The constant fear of losing your progressions is ever looming giving this game that fear and excitement feeling from my youth. There is nothing like discovering an area with no messages anywhere and knowing you might be the first player to ever find this place. It's constant exhilaration.

    I could get into the mechanics, the graphics, what features the game has or lacks. But I wont. I could talk about the length of the game. But I also wont, Because for me it doesn't matter. Im 30 hours in and if the game ended now, or lasted another 100 hours I would consider it the greatest game ever made. What I do care about is how this game makes me feel. And it makes me feel like a kid again. Not for a second, but for hours. I never thought I would feel these kinds of emotions again. And for that I am so thankful.

    I usually dont write reviews, But I had to let someone somewhere know how amazing this game is. In my opinion this game is without a doubt the G.O.A.T..    … Expand
  24. cloudyHaze
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    This is the best game of all time. The combat is second to none. The breadth if weapons and playstyles in insane and somehow balanced. I can’t imagine how much work went into this. You want to explore every nook and crany because you never know what you might find. Game of the Year easily.
  25. dharma
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Many AAA games bored me, with their same third party mechanics and high production values. They are basically the same games but with a high budgeted veneer. Enter Elden Ring, Fromsoft's masterpiece will kick your a@# so hard like their previous games, but creates a world so vast and so dangerous that you will be addicted to explore every nook and cranny. If Zelda is Miyamoto's dreamMany AAA games bored me, with their same third party mechanics and high production values. They are basically the same games but with a high budgeted veneer. Enter Elden Ring, Fromsoft's masterpiece will kick your a@# so hard like their previous games, but creates a world so vast and so dangerous that you will be addicted to explore every nook and cranny. If Zelda is Miyamoto's dream then Elden Ring is its polar opposite, a nightmare that you will not want to wake up from, until you mastered and conquered it, probably hundreds of hours later.… Expand
  26. Kilmeister
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    10/10 Doesn't do this title justice, and I don't mean that out of pure hyperbole. This game sets a new high standard for how to create an open world title. Even if you are not a fan of the souls-like combat, just the act of roaming around the world and discovering things is worth the price of admission.
  27. PretentiousCat
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Gorgeous, imposing, dangerous and full of adventure. Everything I love about video games in one package with awesome tonal background music that amps the mood, tight combat and so so so much to do. Best action RPG of the past 2 decades at least. Absolutely a must play. Be aware: You must have grit to get through the game, it's part of the experience. Triumph and be rewarded.
  28. ImplosionX13
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Ignore the trolls review bombing it because of graphics, they've probably never played a fromsoftware game before. It's easily one of the most beautiful games ever made. What it lacks in fidelity it makes up for in art direction and atmosphere. As for the world it's amazing. So much stuff to explore and figure out. Might end up being the best open world/open world game of all time.Ignore the trolls review bombing it because of graphics, they've probably never played a fromsoftware game before. It's easily one of the most beautiful games ever made. What it lacks in fidelity it makes up for in art direction and atmosphere. As for the world it's amazing. So much stuff to explore and figure out. Might end up being the best open world/open world game of all time. Hopefully other developers follow fromsoftwares example and change up their stale formula of open worlds.… Expand
  29. Kanashi
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is a culmination of years of exploring a genre defining series. The immersion and exploration are both top notch and I find myself lost in the world like some of my favorite open world games. The game is mechanically robust and executes on an interesting set of fights. World building is top notch and while FromSoft's storytelling is subtle, as usual, but I found it to be a stepElden Ring is a culmination of years of exploring a genre defining series. The immersion and exploration are both top notch and I find myself lost in the world like some of my favorite open world games. The game is mechanically robust and executes on an interesting set of fights. World building is top notch and while FromSoft's storytelling is subtle, as usual, but I found it to be a step up from previous titles.

    The biggest thing is that Elden Ring feels like a game. It focuses on gameplay and wraps it into an interesting world with much to discover. It is challenging and I cannot recommend it more if you are a fan of Open World RPGs.    … Expand
  30. Cartteros
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    If this isn’t a masterpiece of a game, I don’t know what is. This is Dark Souls, but with an open world setting. But the essence of crawling through dungeons reminiscing the challenging areas that are hallmarks of the series is still there. The exploration adds a whole new aspect to the game that I never knew I needed in a souls game, but I gladly appreciate now. All in all, the combat isIf this isn’t a masterpiece of a game, I don’t know what is. This is Dark Souls, but with an open world setting. But the essence of crawling through dungeons reminiscing the challenging areas that are hallmarks of the series is still there. The exploration adds a whole new aspect to the game that I never knew I needed in a souls game, but I gladly appreciate now. All in all, the combat is good as always, if not better with a plethora of options on how you can build the way you like to play. Give this game a chance, it might not be for everybody, but this one sure is more welcoming than the previous ones.… 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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