Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. NegritoBimbo
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, a simple Dark Souls game but very entertaining, full of references to other video games, mangas and tv shows, this game simply makes me wanna play forever, the attention to detail is very good, the battle bosses are very entertaining, exiting and skillful, loved this game, has to be a Goty
  2. Mikemac00000
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Really love this game. I never played a souls game before and it is as difficult as I heard, unless you over leveled. The open world is amazing. The game doesn't really lead you to anything so some things may require a quick google or YouTube video. All the variety of weapons are super fun. A couple seemed a little OP, but they could be patched at some point. Really no complaints, once youReally love this game. I never played a souls game before and it is as difficult as I heard, unless you over leveled. The open world is amazing. The game doesn't really lead you to anything so some things may require a quick google or YouTube video. All the variety of weapons are super fun. A couple seemed a little OP, but they could be patched at some point. Really no complaints, once you learn you can't go balls out every time and have to play strategically it gets even better. And killing your first boss is super rewarding. So if you don't mind alot of trial and error and very little to no hand holding definitely give this game a go.… Expand
  3. Fahad33
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sooo beat full time and play games for free on Friday nights and Sunday night for sure and we can do it Saturday night… Expand
  4. Emir008
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very interesting game download and play enjoy i spend my a lot of time tonplaying this game because it is so amazing… Expand
  5. ceifador3krl
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei, durante esses anos onde tantos jogos foram lançados incompletos por assim dizer, a from trouxe elden ring de uma maneira quase que impecável, tanto que outras empresas que não conseguem lançar seus jogos completos ou em perfeitas condições para ser jogados, estão reclamando de elden ring, chola mais, verdades sejam ditas o jogo esta muito divertido e SIM tem o seus problemas como todo jogo mais eles não atrapalham sua experiência no game, super recomendo a todos essa experiência incrível que estou tendo no game!!!… Expand
  6. mterziisky
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Easily the best game I have ever played and I've played a lot. There are no performance problems on PS5. Graphics are amazing. Real souls fans will definitely love this game.
  7. franckybee
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Superbe open world ! immense ! gameplay excellent et exigeant, une direction artistique de folie ! Culte tout simplement !!
  8. Juubix
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Story 9/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Gameplay 9/10

    Absolute perfection of an RPG. Must play Souls- and Roguelike!!
  9. Lordofsouls
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Fantastic open world game. Plenty to do. Typical from soft challenge with plenty to master. Many ways to approach the game depending on play style with the ability to adapt and reset as you progress. Lots to try out building on the soulsborne formula. Graphics are decent but not up to bluepoint standard for dark souls remake.
  10. fishermanwillia
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Over 100 hours of playable content and great boss design. The open world is attractive and difficulty can be easy to hard depends on whether you want to summon.
  11. kawahe
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It seems to be some emotional bounce reaction below for the game... feel sad to feel about it. Have been playing many 3A open world games, this is absolutely one of the master pieces and derseve a score at 97 (same level with RDR2, Zelda etc.) The world is stunning and beautiful to explore and maintains a high level of battle mechanism. Good story telling (though lack of necessary guidance but no t a big issue, people are too spoied by the questions marks and quest logs nowadays). I would absolutely give 10 to this one.… Expand
  12. readygame
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    The open world is very full, there are side missions everywhere, the boss fights are incredibly enjoyable, they have created a perfect game by blending souls mechanics with such a beautiful open world, everyone should try this game.
  13. Jsuiss
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Great game. People say it's bad and it's too much like dark souls. It's a lot like dark souls just with an open world. Does that make it all of a sudden a game for everyone? Ofc not its still a Souls game. If you don't like souls games you probably won't like this game, but to act like it's objectively a bad game comes off as salty. If you put the time in to learn/grind the game willGreat game. People say it's bad and it's too much like dark souls. It's a lot like dark souls just with an open world. Does that make it all of a sudden a game for everyone? Ofc not its still a Souls game. If you don't like souls games you probably won't like this game, but to act like it's objectively a bad game comes off as salty. If you put the time in to learn/grind the game will reward you, if that's not your thing cool but that's always been how these games have worked.… Expand
  14. MandoCb
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    this game is simply a banger. Probably the best game I have ever played. All those haters are so ratio. they absolutely don't understand the value of the best game ever published. definitely a must play.
  15. Ne3
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a great game. As someone with massive open world fatigue who struggles to enjoy objectively good games like Ghost of Tsushima due to repetitiveness, this game is engaging, and I enjoy every second int eh lands between. Every weapon is viable, every playstyle is viable and the combat is just incredible. The best part is when I beat a boss and lay down my summon sign to help someone else out. Beating Radhan for someone was very therapeutic after taking 15 tries to beat him myself. 100/100… Expand
  16. Spleenicus
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the simultaneous revitalization of the Soulsbourne genre and a masterclass achievement of game design. From Software have not only polished and refined their tried-and-true combat system, but breathed life into its gameplay via the greatest open world I have yet to play. The open world is neither the sole focus of the game nor a tacked-on gimmick: its a tool by which theElden Ring is the simultaneous revitalization of the Soulsbourne genre and a masterclass achievement of game design. From Software have not only polished and refined their tried-and-true combat system, but breathed life into its gameplay via the greatest open world I have yet to play. The open world is neither the sole focus of the game nor a tacked-on gimmick: its a tool by which the excellent gameplay can be experienced. At any point, you can choose to delve into the excellently designed dungeons of the Lands Between, or, if they prove too difficult for you just yet, venture into the bountiful yet still dangerous world to level up and unravel the world's mysteries. This is not an "Easy Mode" to just cheat away the difficulty of the dungeons with a Level 100 character: it is an option to alleviate and replace the difficulty of reflex driven combat with the critical thinking and adventure that well-designed open-worlds demand. Pardon the overused phrase, but in this way Elden Ring truly, has........a little something for everyone. (I'm sorry)… Expand
  17. MiamiPat
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    This was the first From Software game I was actually able to get into. I’ve never played over 130 hours and still haven’t found everything to do in this game. I would’ve given it a 10 but there occasions on PS5 where I would get frame rate stutters even on FPS priority mode. This is one of the best games I’ve ever played.
  18. cHARLIEFLOWERS
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    What an amazing game. Holy crap. One of the best i've played super fun too.
  19. Vikinh0
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da atualidade. Lv Design absurdo, variedade enorme de monstros, itens, builds, areas e chefes. História padrão FromS, misteriosa e interessante. O ápice da empresa!
  20. Brownthunder89
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    If you like breath of the wild?Then this is for you.
    First of I'm no dark souls fan . I've only played bloodbourne and not the other games.
    Games like this are so rare now days.. Games that don't hold your hand . Games that just expect you to simply become a better player. Now this formula only works for some people. It has a steep learning curve and it's hard when you start out.. and i    If you like breath of the wild?Then this is for you.
    First of I'm no dark souls fan . I've only played bloodbourne and not the other games.
    Games like this are so rare now days.. Games that don't hold your hand . Games that just expect you to simply become a better player. Now this formula only works for some people. It has a steep learning curve and it's hard when you start out.. and i personally love games that are hard only for you to become a god later on.

    No this game does not have the best graphics. But the view and the layouts are amazing to look at.. i mean the world looks amazing. There's stuff everywhere. Hidden things all over the place. If you see it it usually means you can go there.
    Reminds me alot of dragon's dogma but with even better boss design.

    It's a tough game. I've put 100 hours into it already. Probably got another 50 to go.

    If you don't like frustratingly hard games then this one is simply not for you. Stop review bombing the game based on difficulty. It's a dark souls game.. you know the games that are famous for being stupidly hard ?    … Expand
  21. Luciver42
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    those petty guys giving the game a 0/10 are just bad at the game ;) played it on 100% and its freaking awesome !!
  22. Northlighforge
    Mar 14, 2022
    7
    I don’t think the critic reviews are being very honest about this one. I have a lot of mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, it does many things very well. The open world genre really needed something like this to shake things up. On the other hand, this game has some serious issues. If you played any of the previous souls games then I think you’ll like it. I still recommend this titleI don’t think the critic reviews are being very honest about this one. I have a lot of mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, it does many things very well. The open world genre really needed something like this to shake things up. On the other hand, this game has some serious issues. If you played any of the previous souls games then I think you’ll like it. I still recommend this title but how it’s being compared to Skyrim or Breath of The Wild or being called “the best game ever made” or “game of the decade” is completely beyond me.… Expand
  23. Marctheshark
    Mar 14, 2022
    7
    Gameplay a 9 graphics a 6. Had to check and make sure I didn’t download the ps4 version when I first started running through the woods. Weird that demon’s souls remake looks so much better
  24. chaggot
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    amazing game. hands down the best souls game to date. hardest souls game? not so much. overall though great experience and amazing game
  25. aeonmist
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    A game that will influence and become an inspiration for games moving forward.
  26. sahan47
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    as a big soulsborne fan, and finally finishing the game, i think i can give an honest review.
    first of all, it's a great game. it's a souls like game at it's best. and very approachable for new souls like players. it's fair because it begins difficult which will encourage you to explore the world and as a result, you will get stronger and game gets easier. the map is gorgeous, not only    as a big soulsborne fan, and finally finishing the game, i think i can give an honest review.
    first of all, it's a great game. it's a souls like game at it's best. and very approachable for new souls like players. it's fair because it begins difficult which will encourage you to explore the world and as a result, you will get stronger and game gets easier. the map is gorgeous, not only it's not empty, but also not flooded with random useless stuff. everything feels very well balanced. specially the dungeons and creatures which will reward you for with crafting materials and cool items. it's truly a solid game. BUT, allow me to give my humble opinion lol.
    i don't think it's a masterpiece of a game.
    bugs and graphics has no matter to me. it will get fixed. it's childish to argue about that.
    art direction is also incredible and i have nothing to argue about.
    as always, the game stays loyal to it's own rules and i truly respect that.
    but i think my main problem with this game is, while it's really has a beautiful and artistic world design, it's bad at level design.
    maybe im biased. i don't know, you judge. i have played everything fromsoftware has offered and i believe they all are masterpieces. and i understand elden ring was a huge project. but it's still not an evolutionary game, in my opinion of course.
    but the levels are not handcrafted. it doesn't feel the same quality as the quantity is so large.
    also i feel like for such a large game, there are not enough memorable and bold boss fights, armaments, armor sets and etc. ( i may be so wrong at this part but at least it felt this way at the moment im writing this).

    in the end i want to say, i am not disappointed. but this game won't be in my heart in a few years, while all soulsborne games are eternally attached to my heart and soul.
    elden ring is a beautiful game with many lost opportunities. specially for it's multiplayer.
    think about it. for a game with such a large map. it could have pvp arenas, incredible covenants,
    hell, there could be a palace for each covenant. areas for getting invaded by certain covenants, etc.

    again, i totally understand the weight of this project on from software, and i appreciate and respect it none the less. but.. yeah. 96? i don't know.. let's wait and see how the game will be treated after a few months or even a year.    … Expand
  27. MatthewTurner
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    I haven’t been as addicted to a games since DS2. Sunk around 70 hours into this game already! Looks amazing and there is so much variety of play-styles and progression routes!
  28. Kurisu-sensei
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Yes this is the one of a few games that i give a 10/10 score, I never been a Dark soul or Demon soul fan, not because of the difficulty (I love challenging game and I'm a big fan of Sekiro) but because how slow the movement is, and no jump!!!, it just not my cup of tea. I love Sekiro, challenging, awesome combat system, awesome bosses (so sad that there is no dlc for it) so when Elden ringYes this is the one of a few games that i give a 10/10 score, I never been a Dark soul or Demon soul fan, not because of the difficulty (I love challenging game and I'm a big fan of Sekiro) but because how slow the movement is, and no jump!!!, it just not my cup of tea. I love Sekiro, challenging, awesome combat system, awesome bosses (so sad that there is no dlc for it) so when Elden ring came, I was really considering should I order it or not, and in the end I gave a try.

    So? it is awesome, every complaints about Dark soul now is gone in Elden ring, the movement feel so smooth and you can jump (awesome). The world is beautiful, the graphic to be honest not at next level, but it is still beautiful, every lands, dungeons and runes are unique, the combat system is great, still I miss the posture and parry mechanic from Sekiro ( you can still parry if you get the right shield or weapon). Elden ring open world is one of the best period imo, you can explore every placer before the story route, even some of the area at the end game can be even explored very early, so it is also a very forgiving soul like game compare to previous From soft games.

    It's been a while since I was so into a game like this, spent around 60 hrs already, and this is easily GOTY for me, I downloaded this together with Horizon forbidden west in PS5 and after playing Elden ring, i feel Horizon is a bit boring now even I love Zero dawn (sorry Horizon fan).

    It has some optimization issue for pc but after some update now it is much better. After playing this game, I'm a big fan of From soft now can't wait for them to release some DLC for it.    … Expand
  29. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    souls games that is both more user friendly to a wide margin of people, and also harder than the other games depending on how you go about it.
  30. Yuppie
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    After about 8 hours of getting the gyst of it. This is my absolute favorite game since a long time. This is also my very first Souls-Bourne game. Took me about 62 hours to complete my first playthrough. So much to do and explore. There is also NO MICROTRANSACTIONS.
  31. Victorrami
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Best game that has been released yet. Very addicting a very large game, good graphics overall and gameplay is amazing
  32. OscarAlvarez
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    No microtransaction, no live service, just a Brutal game in an epic fantasy world with one of the best pvp systems a must play.
  33. nKn0wn
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Elden ring is probably one of the best and worst games I have ever played. It’s so nice to see FromSoft try a new type of game and they nailed it. The one thing about the game is the bosses, every single one is probably one of the most BS thing I have ever witnessed. Every boss is insanely aggressive, you can never heal unless you have RNG of the gods, combos never finish, etc. since it is open world, boss arenas don’t fell like arenas, it’s just a flat area for most of them. There’s so many trees and rocks to easily get stuck on (and From Software games really have something with getting stuck in corners). The duo fights are absolute dumb because there is no way to split them up and both the enemy’s have practically the same speed and aggression. Seriously, I love this game, but the bosses ruined every part of it for me. Yeah i know you can run away from it, level up some, then come back, but that’s another problem. Every boss feels like it’s over leveled compared to you, making you always skipping them unless you have balls of steel. And the sheer amount of bosses in this game (like 150) makes you forget about most, so you’re skipping out on half the bosses when you complete it. Plus, they recycled many bosses. I have seen so many bosses recycled such as: beast guy behind Morne Castle, Tree Sentinel, that dumbass knight with the wings, and many more. Amazing game, would totally recommend, probably shouldn’t get GOTY, but it’s still great. Good luck on those stupid designed bosses though.… Expand
  34. dannyyboyy0315
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Hate seeing this anywhere below atleast a 9. But it's an easy 10/10 for me. I created an account just to help this game's ratings. I'm 80 hours in and I can safely say it's the best game I've ever played. As a 30 year old man, it makes me feel like a kid again, even just thinking about playing it after work! If we are comparing games, this is objectively a 10/10. So majestical andHate seeing this anywhere below atleast a 9. But it's an easy 10/10 for me. I created an account just to help this game's ratings. I'm 80 hours in and I can safely say it's the best game I've ever played. As a 30 year old man, it makes me feel like a kid again, even just thinking about playing it after work! If we are comparing games, this is objectively a 10/10. So majestical and mysterious. Dark cosmic horror mixed with open world medieval buildings. Different enemies, different locations, it just never gets old. I honestly don't know how I'm ever gonna play another "Ubisoft like" title again. The industry better step it's game up! Fingers crossed.… Expand
  35. Armored103
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    If really like what fromsoftware have done in the past, congratulations it an amazing game ahead. Because they took every incredible elments in past games and mix them in this game and added some unique things as well like the summons (Pokémon)
  36. Drew17
    Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Biggest bang for your buck at 60 bucks maybe in the history of gaming. Challanging but fair for veterans of open world rpgs. Incredible enemy variety and so many ways to build your character. The only minor draw backs ive found are the camera/lock on feature are not the best and the game doesnt hold your hand to the point that you will miss cool and important things. It forces you toBiggest bang for your buck at 60 bucks maybe in the history of gaming. Challanging but fair for veterans of open world rpgs. Incredible enemy variety and so many ways to build your character. The only minor draw backs ive found are the camera/lock on feature are not the best and the game doesnt hold your hand to the point that you will miss cool and important things. It forces you to look up certain questlines and breaks immersion imo. However, its a must have for any rpg fan.… Expand
  37. ThankYouPD
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. Best from software game so far. Can’t wait to see what comes next.
  38. Iwsa5
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    I like the diversity of this game And the addition of the open world is beautiful, and there is a beautiful diversity in the Dungeon
  39. Dani776
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice nice
  40. on3st4b
    May 11, 2022
    7
    I've put in ~30h+ the time i'm writing this review.
    I have the PS5 version, running on performance mode, had no issues, slowdowns till now.
    A major issue with the game and gaming community is the ratings this game is getting.. 100 by "critics" is just stupid! don't get me wrong, it is a good game but nowhere near 100, and it can certainly greatly improve in several aspects. The Good :    I've put in ~30h+ the time i'm writing this review.
    I have the PS5 version, running on performance mode, had no issues, slowdowns till now.
    A major issue with the game and gaming community is the ratings this game is getting.. 100 by "critics" is just stupid! don't get me wrong, it is a good game but nowhere near 100, and it can certainly greatly improve in several aspects.

    The Good :
    - Challenging game-play
    - Open world - you can go anywhere from the get go
    - Character & gear progression
    - Lots of weapons and armors to choose from
    - Lots of areas to search

    The Bad :
    - The AI is dog **** - you can assassinate a guard and hide, then another guard will pass by and not get alarmed or anything... i guess he thinks his buddy is sleeping or something.
    - No story tracking mechanism - In your adventures you will encounter a lot of npc, most of them have a story or quest for you. There is no mechanism that tracks that, some kind of journal with the npc name and the dialogue ( FFS ) even simple notes.
    - The story is like a cheap LOTR knock off

    Some points potential buyer should be aware of :
    Its a Souls game - thus its difficult
    Be prepared to die a lot, its part of the game.
    Some "farming" is required
    It doesn't hold your hand like most games, you will need to explore a lot.
    You will die a lot

    No idea how critics review this a 100, i really don't .. They must be some sort of Souls hardcore fans, but even fans should be able to point out that something is wrong and needs fixing.
    For me its closer to 7.5 , but thats just me..    … Expand
  41. MikeRollins123
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    This is the most beautiful Game of of Fromsoft a real Masterpiece you can feel the spirit of every Dark souls but mixed with Zelda gameplay and this become the best Game ever i hope Miyazaki and Fromsoft give us another game like this
  42. MakkeMakuttaja
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Elden ring has truly taken me in its firm grip. I don't even remember the last time a video game has had that effect on me. Maybe Skyrim but that's besides the point. Elden ring takes the good stuff from previous From software titles and adds on it. The open world works incredibly well and the game never loses that which makes a souls game great. Elden ring can be extremely difficult butElden ring has truly taken me in its firm grip. I don't even remember the last time a video game has had that effect on me. Maybe Skyrim but that's besides the point. Elden ring takes the good stuff from previous From software titles and adds on it. The open world works incredibly well and the game never loses that which makes a souls game great. Elden ring can be extremely difficult but so rewarding. And if you get frustrated it's easy to go do something else. Controls feel like dark souls 3 and that's a good thing in my opinion. If I have to find some negative aspect, the dungeons can feel a bit repetitive. All in all, I would say this very well could be a game of the decade. Easy 10/10.… Expand
  43. Hugodeleon98
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    this game comprises all the good you are looking for in an open world. an organic world, which lives on its own, and which pushes the player to explore it more and more. beyond the battle system which is already known in the souls franchise.
  44. andysonfire
    Mar 21, 2022
    6
    Jogo "apenas" bom.
    como era de se esperar... sempre que é gerado um grande hype as notas não são de acordo.
    Gráficos medianos, jogabilidade ok para o gênero, mas ainda fica abaixo de Sekiro e Blodborne.
    Peguei muitos bugs.. pouca evolução para um jogo da nova geração.
    A localização em PT é péssima. Esse português usado no jogo eu ainda não aprendi.
  45. sergig30
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    El juego ofrece cientos de recursos para hacer un souls de la manera mas llevedera y accesible para todo el mundo. Para los que lo hayan jugado saben que está el modo "facil" y el modo tradicional y creo que el modo facil que trae es lo suficientemente equilibrado para que este no se convierta en un paseo. Cabe recalcar que no existe un modo facil, si no que son recursos que ofrece elEl juego ofrece cientos de recursos para hacer un souls de la manera mas llevedera y accesible para todo el mundo. Para los que lo hayan jugado saben que está el modo "facil" y el modo tradicional y creo que el modo facil que trae es lo suficientemente equilibrado para que este no se convierta en un paseo. Cabe recalcar que no existe un modo facil, si no que son recursos que ofrece el juego para ayudarte con tu aventura.
    Los graficos que tiene si que es verdad que no es lo mas novedoso hasta la fecha en la saga souls pero se compensa que el diseño artistico que tiene y el diseño del mundo que son preciosos.

    Por ultimo por 60 euros de media que esta el juego de salida como casi todos de salida, ofrece probablemente de media unas 100h de juego, que hoy en dia es algo a agradecer.

    La jugabilidad en su linea.

    Para los que no les guste la saga souls este no será una excepción asi que alejaos de este titulo y buscad otro que se adecue mas a vuestros gustos.    … Expand
  46. Vylatin
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    It started a bit slow and I was a bit unsure, but as it all unfolds, the game has awoken a part of me within gaming which I havent felt in many, many years. So despite the weaknesses, its still a solid 10
  47. SajoTendou
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    I don't know, but for me is it the best souls like game ever. I love the new cool bosses, I love the giant overworld, I love the npcs and I love the weapons and spells. I love this game.
  48. Sweitzer
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud git gud
  49. ChildoVision
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of the decade!

    It feels like every game From Software ever released was merely a trial for the gigantic and incredible experience that is Elden Ring. Being a huge fan of the Soulsborne series myself, I was completely awed by the way From Software merged together the best aspects of every single entry into one mindblowing open world game. The world feels amazing    One of the best games of the decade!

    It feels like every game From Software ever released was merely a trial for the gigantic and incredible experience that is Elden Ring.
    Being a huge fan of the Soulsborne series myself, I was completely awed by the way From Software merged together the best aspects of every single entry into one mindblowing open world game. The world feels amazing and detailed, exploration rewarding, the top notch art and sound design create an incredible atmospheric surrounding that one can get truly lost in for hours.
    The newly added features to accompany the open world design such as horse riding, more accessible fast travel and additional save points work perfectly well. The world feels detailed and full of things to discover.
    Since Elden Ring introduces some of the sagas most incredible boss fights, new freedom in exploration while staying true to the original feeling of the Soulsborne series and further enhancing the always amazing combat system, most veterans will for sure enjoy this installement.
    Added to this, the open design as compared to the mostly linear level design of the other From Software games will definitely open up Elden Ring to a wider range of players.
    While the game is still "hard" as compared to other current triple A titles and can therefore feel frustrating from time to time, the variety of tools the player is handed as well as the option to simply leave when being confronted with an overpowered enemy and return at a later stage after leveling up makes it more accessible even for players who have not yet had any expierence with the Dark Souls franchise.
    Furthermore, I feel like I have to specify how incredible huge this game is. Even rushing through only the main bosses and dungeons (the main dungeons being called „legacy dungeons“), it will still most likely take you up to 30-40 hours to complete it, with this number getting easily pumped up to over 100 hours if you take your time for exploration, side quests and optional bosses.
    You for sure get a lot of content for your money.

    However, even the best games are not without flaws and Elden Ring is no exception.
    Despite being the most accessible any From Software game has ever been, it still could use some more explanation and especially new to the series players might feel lost and overwhelmed at the start. It seems like From Software intends the players to play the game with occasional consultation of online forums and wikis, which is fine, but should be considered.
    Added to this, the game seems to be suffering from some technical issues and bad porting to PC, ranking the PC version of the game significantly lower then the ones for consoles. Playing with mouse and keyboard seems to deteriorate the overall experience by quite a bit as compared to the seemingly intended way to play with a controller.
    This review is created for the PS5 version after the day one patch. While playing no technical issues or framedrops occured, therefore this aspect of criticism of the game was not relevant for my personal playing experience.
    I strongly recommend anyone that likes fantasy action RPGs to try it out, no matter if you already have any experience with other Soulsborne titels or not. Don’t get yourself locked out of this adventure by fearing the so often cited high difficulty of this installment and just give yourself the chance to get soaked into the incredible and mindblowing journey that is Elden Ring.
    This game made me rediscover the amazement and excitement of childhood / teenage gaming like no other game has done for years.

    All in all, despite some minor flaws, Elden Ring for me is one of the best games of the decade and without any doubt a masterpiece.    … Expand
  50. whyarepeople
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Reading some of the negative reviews makes me jealous I haven’t played the games they have. I don’t think they played the game. How this game is both empty and boring is beyond me. Few games have more variety than this, personally I don’t know a single one. Summary great game, some of the people leaving negative tevoews are just straight up lying.
  51. Heartlessgamer
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    I love this game I have over 230 hours in and I'm not tired of it. I'm on new game ➕️ 4
  52. Alusik
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    As a soulsborne fan i wanted to give the game a 10, but that would be wrong because it's far from perfect. Many things are copied from ds, like when i was in stormveil castle i realy felt like i was in dark souls, most of the game you are in open areas some of which are very beautiful and horse makes it fun to explore, also fighting on a horse really changes the gameplay makes it moreAs a soulsborne fan i wanted to give the game a 10, but that would be wrong because it's far from perfect. Many things are copied from ds, like when i was in stormveil castle i realy felt like i was in dark souls, most of the game you are in open areas some of which are very beautiful and horse makes it fun to explore, also fighting on a horse really changes the gameplay makes it more dynamic like in sekiro, but it's seriously not as much as some people say it is, like people buy fifa and call of duty every year, and these games are basically the same every time and people forgive that. Game is a lot like bb in a way that it is between ds and sekiro but bb leaning towards ds and elden ring towards sekiro. Soulsborne fans will like it, some new people will come but as with all from soft games before some people will not like difficulty and will hate it… Expand
  53. Mtalbott16
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Story, landscape, gameplay, everything is perfect. It has taken all of the best features from every souls game, perfected them, and added a ton of new features to enjoy. Fromsoftware went all in with their first open-world game, and it is immediately one of, if not the best game they have made. The respec feature and ash of war feature allow for an endless possibility of playstyles, andStory, landscape, gameplay, everything is perfect. It has taken all of the best features from every souls game, perfected them, and added a ton of new features to enjoy. Fromsoftware went all in with their first open-world game, and it is immediately one of, if not the best game they have made. The respec feature and ash of war feature allow for an endless possibility of playstyles, and allow players to approach challenges when they are ready and explore first through its vast and open, yet full and complex world. Every player can find a playstyle that suits them and while the game is very difficult, it is still very accessible to everyone. Have never been more satisfied with a game before.… Expand
  54. CursedDRAGON
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is one of those games that can be super stressful when trying to advance, while also being really enjoyable while you continue to progress forward in the story, overall I consider Elden Ring to be a great game with a beautiful open world to explore
  55. Bwsmith
    Apr 20, 2022
    6
    Cant get into this game it just keeps beating me down. It is beautiful and if it wasn't for my friends I would have asked for a refund.
  56. dishant27
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal Game, must play. People who usually hate this game didn't go through the tutorial and then realize they have to fight every boss right away. Go explore.
  57. Bretwalda
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    By far the best game in 2022. has a very immersive story, Worthy of GOTY. This game is a True Masterpiece.
  58. Dnilo
    Apr 21, 2022
    7
    I'm not going deep into what everyone already knows, this game is good but not great. Instead I will point out the Good and the Bad about it.

    If you expect the challenge of any other SoulsBorne game you are in for disappointment, and I'm not referring to how hard it can be with bosses and enemies, no. It is about the way you "fight" in this game. Use of magic is forced into ANY build    I'm not going deep into what everyone already knows, this game is good but not great. Instead I will point out the Good and the Bad about it.

    If you expect the challenge of any other SoulsBorne game you are in for disappointment, and I'm not referring to how hard it can be with bosses and enemies, no. It is about the way you "fight" in this game. Use of magic is forced into ANY build now, so there is no 'DEX' build anymore, which on other Souls games was also called the 'challenge' mode, where you build up your character to use melee and be prepared for some face to face combat with skilled and nimble fights.

    The Good:
    - This game has by far THE BEST level design of any game of its generation, castles and terrains very well planned with inter connected areas, beautiful.
    - Good amount of weapons to try out.
    - Challenging enemies.
    - Great story.

    The Bad:
    - Magic is forced into any build, and it's must if you want to survive an invasion (on you or by you).
    - Weapons are basically magic wands, making the game a run and shoot kind of game. Melee becomes useless.
    - Utterly unbalanced spells and skills. Some of them become a one-hit kill while others are a joke.
    - Almost all armor sets are dresses, forget about all these cool designs of all other Souls games for either Type A or B body types, get used to look like deacon.
    - The armor alteration 'mechanic' is a bad joke, you can only remove the cape of the armors/dresses that have one.
    - Areas to explore (that are not castles or buildings) start amazingly designed and a joy to traverse, but such design starts to become plain and boring the more areas you advance in the game. At the end it's just large flat boring terrain lazily filled with enemies just to have something in.

    The game length feels artificially stretched half way through, I would have preferred the game to last half of what it takes with all these lazy designed late game areas removed.

    Long story short, if you like to spam spells while running away from enemies (computer or humans) you are in for a treat, because it's this game's main mechanic.    … Expand
  59. RodNot
    Dec 18, 2022
    0
    Boring, spent 20 hours into the game all I felt is
    Ike I'm working. Story is weak & conversations are 0. Even your enemies it's like they are muted. Overrated simply
  60. neufeldr33
    May 9, 2022
    7
    Un juego enorme, con la virtud de dar al jugador una gran libertad de como llevar su partida; con incontables secretos, armas, armaduras, que personalizan la aventura y la hacen única. Grandes ideas que ya al momento de jugar se van desvaneciendo, el combate es injusto, no en el sentido de que sea difícil, si no eso, injusto, abusan del instant kill, jefes con vida casi ilimitada, que enUn juego enorme, con la virtud de dar al jugador una gran libertad de como llevar su partida; con incontables secretos, armas, armaduras, que personalizan la aventura y la hacen única. Grandes ideas que ya al momento de jugar se van desvaneciendo, el combate es injusto, no en el sentido de que sea difícil, si no eso, injusto, abusan del instant kill, jefes con vida casi ilimitada, que en lugar de generar la sensación de aprender, como en otros souls, frustran, ya que siempre estás al alcance de que con un golpe te maten. El mapa es inmenso, pero se siente sumamente vacío, la gran mayoria de los enemigos puedes elegir pasarlos de largo, no hay gran cantidad de NPCs, hay peleas memorables, pero muchos jefes se repiten, en realidad no creo que pase de 10 los jefes realmente memorables y únicos. Creo que quisieron hacer un juego inmenso, y lo hicieron, pero esa inmensidad no necesariamente es una virtud, la moda actual es que mientras más haya que hacer en un juego o más hora dure es mejor y eso le pasa a Elden Ring, pudo ser un juego más concreto y ser una mejor experiencia… Expand
  61. swannybaby
    Jun 5, 2022
    5
    Oh my god shut up about the graphics. Tell if the game is good. This what is wrong with all you nerds. Shut up the godamn hell up about 60fps. I DO NOT CARE.
  62. Th1ccB01
    May 11, 2022
    10
    This is the greatest game I have ever played!!! I can’t stop thinking about what I want to do next in the game. Would recommend to everyone who isn’t lame.
  63. Pizarrator
    Nov 18, 2022
    2
    Funciona muy mal en PS5. Este juego hace que la consola se caliente excesivamente y suene como un avión. Es el juego del año, pero no en esta plataforma.
  64. Khymor4nitar
    May 14, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's extremely overrated but when you hear the opinions of long time souls fans you start to understand what went wrong. This game tried to put the souls formula into a sandbox game but ended up making something that goes against everything souls games are meant to be. I don't hate it but it's not great… Expand
  65. boltron
    Jun 25, 2022
    5
    Elden Ring could have been one of the greatest video games of all time, but it turned out to be mediocre at best, and is definitely the weakest of the Souls games if you look at the amount of effort that went into it. I don't know why the professional critic reviews are so high, I can only surmise they never had the time to play past the starting zone, because it's all downhill from there.Elden Ring could have been one of the greatest video games of all time, but it turned out to be mediocre at best, and is definitely the weakest of the Souls games if you look at the amount of effort that went into it. I don't know why the professional critic reviews are so high, I can only surmise they never had the time to play past the starting zone, because it's all downhill from there.

    On the plus side, the open world is a high point in gaming, and outshines anything I've seen before. It's hauntingly beautiful, richly detailed and full of surprises. That's about all the good I can say about this game.

    The negative is that the combat is a complete mess. It's not that it's difficult, it's just wildly inconsistent, and a huge disappointment compared to the finely-tuned likes of Bloodborne. One of Elden Ring's biggest draws is the massive array of weapons and play styles it gives you - all of which is a complete lie. There is really only one way to play this game - caster. Get the cookie cutter caster build that everyone is playing. If you like random death a lot more you can go melee, in which case there are two less enjoyable cookie cutter builds for that. Everything else is like trying to cut through solid rock with soggy toilet paper.

    The boss fights are amazing and memorable - in other Souls games. Meanwhile in Elden Ring, they went with quantity, so you have lots of the same copy/paste encounters, and in many of them you'll be fighting not just a boss, but also the buggy camera, the clippy terrain, and the absurd melee range mechanics that are there to remind you to play a caster. FromSoft games have a reputation for being difficult but fair, but ER is neither of those, it's just random and unfair. It's pretty common for bosses to double or triple punish you for mistakes with overlapping, poorly-telegraphed attacks, but hey, all of this can be avoided - Play. A. Caster.

    Pushing through this game wasn't fun, it felt more like a job, and when I was done I felt no sense of accomplishment. I celebrated by firing up Dark Souls III for a few hours so I could wash the taste out of my mouth and remind myself that From mostly makes really good games. I won't revisit The Lands Between - there are far better games out there worth trying, and that's a shame - under the trash gameplay, Elden Ring's amazing world has gone to waste.    … Expand
  66. Gukalow
    Nov 18, 2022
    0
    Плохая графика. Проседает фпс больше рекламировать. gow ragnarok получит goty
  67. RevaN_124
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    Me he pasado horas descubriendo cosas y siempre me daba más curiosidad por ver qué había en el mapa, el gameplay es genial, la única pega que le encuentro es que a la larga es repetitivo con los jefes y algunas mazmorras, pero las primeras horas de juego son puro sentimiento de curiosidad más el estilo artístico es hermoso.
  68. MrCatacular
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    A game I highly recommend which truly delivers on AAA promises in an actually meaningful way like an exciting and expansive open-world, meaningful replayability, and a truly intriguing story which remains new and deeply interconnected with the world itself thanks to the love and attention from FromSoftware. The only big downside is the PvP aspect of the game which seems neglected. A trulyA game I highly recommend which truly delivers on AAA promises in an actually meaningful way like an exciting and expansive open-world, meaningful replayability, and a truly intriguing story which remains new and deeply interconnected with the world itself thanks to the love and attention from FromSoftware. The only big downside is the PvP aspect of the game which seems neglected. A truly deserved victory for FromSoft which will hopefully bring more attention from the mainstream to their other masterpieces.… Expand
  69. Amirjr
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    one of the best games that i have ever played
    but sthings like camera vs big enemies or charectetrs face design and graphic do not allow me to give thia game 10/10!
    conpletley worth it to play even you are not a fromsoftware fan like me!
  70. SilentLev
    Aug 13, 2022
    9
    Удачное выступление Миядзаки в открытом мире. Конечно, огрехов хватает, особенно это характерно для такого монструозного проекта. Тем не менее, совокупность плюсов в лице мифологии, визуала, реиграбельности и звучания не оставляют шероховатостям ни единого шанса как-то скислить малину. В столь массивной игре для каждого найдется свой ворох плюсов и минусов. Для меня бичом явились повторыУдачное выступление Миядзаки в открытом мире. Конечно, огрехов хватает, особенно это характерно для такого монструозного проекта. Тем не менее, совокупность плюсов в лице мифологии, визуала, реиграбельности и звучания не оставляют шероховатостям ни единого шанса как-то скислить малину. В столь массивной игре для каждого найдется свой ворох плюсов и минусов. Для меня бичом явились повторы некоторых уникальных боссов. В остальном сильных претензий к игре нет. Пускай это не лучшее творение студии, но зато самое масштабное, красочное и эпичное.… Expand
  71. CarbonF7
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    The only possible critique is recycling bosses but a lot of games do it and I don’t mind if they’re fun to fight.
  72. Jul1an
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    When I first played Elden Ring, I was scared that it would be too hard or I wouldn't feel the vibe of this game. But after 230 Hours and 2 Playthroughs I can say: Elden Ring is a Masterpiece. I loved the unique boss and enemy design, the fantastic open world , the mythical lore and basically everything about this game. Is it perfect? No, but its goddamn close
  73. Conjo
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    Everything about this game is awesome. I explored pretty much every inch of the map and was never bored. The closest to a complaint that I may have is that some bosses are reused though the reused bosses are totally optional so it isn't really a big complaint!
  74. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  75. Aksal
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    First of all Elden Ring was an amazing experience for me it's absoluetely a work of art. My gameplay has took 150 hours and I have finished the game 2 two times and I can say, it was breathtaking firstly I'll talk about gameplay and open world as a open world player I loved this world it provides to gamers a dead world exactly opposite of rdr2. It does not have any dull open worldFirst of all Elden Ring was an amazing experience for me it's absoluetely a work of art. My gameplay has took 150 hours and I have finished the game 2 two times and I can say, it was breathtaking firstly I'll talk about gameplay and open world as a open world player I loved this world it provides to gamers a dead world exactly opposite of rdr2. It does not have any dull open world activities or side
    misions like all ubisoft games. Just rotten and dead open world.Moreover it is surrended by many exciting mysteries also until 70 hours it does not repeat itself. And every mysterious place in this game have a worthy reward at the end. As a result it lures your exploration desire.Another important thing about this game is rpg elements.You can express yourself in every way for instance if you want to create a paladin of erdtree you can or a ice mage. In my opinion every item in this game has been created very smoothly and cool I spent my 10 hours to find every outfit. Final important point about this game is boss designs and design of open world first of all this game has many bosses some of them is similar but others is designed very marvelous as melenia she is one of the hardest boss in the game and I love her design and splash art if I mention difficulty of bosses. Very few of them is pretty hard others have very understandable patterns and not diffucult to find out.And most important thing for me is the world design this game gived me admiration every time ı stepped into another place.First time I went to capital(an area ın game)ı sat down and watched the sight. As a result I took 100 pictures untill the end and every of them is a work of art I loved them.Now It is time to talk about cons. In my opinion side missions questlines in this game is very hard to solve ı could've never done those if I hadn't searched on youtube. another thing is memorability of bosses let me explain. In sekiro I fought with well designed bosses like second form of owl or the last boss and every of them have left an unforgottable mark on me but elden ring couldnt have done that ( except malenia my love) All in all I recommend this game to every gamer especially who wants to starts souls games.    … Expand
  76. BLACKnPROUD
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    This game surpassed all expectations for this Fromsoftware fan. For me, it has taken the top spot for action RPGs from Skyrim, which is extremely high praise from someone who played that game for a decade. I was astonished by the amount of content in the game, and with the amazing combat system which is now a trademark of Fromsoftware, it is easily my favorite action RPG of all time.
  77. Stevo2
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    I HATED this game for the first week and just about traded it a few times. I was basically crap at it. I was urged by a friend to stick with it. Read up on it, got some tips on how to stay alive. I have never been so glad I stuck with a game, once you get properly into this game it’s hard to put down. I finished the game a few days ago and got the platinum trophy after 115 hours hardestI HATED this game for the first week and just about traded it a few times. I was basically crap at it. I was urged by a friend to stick with it. Read up on it, got some tips on how to stay alive. I have never been so glad I stuck with a game, once you get properly into this game it’s hard to put down. I finished the game a few days ago and got the platinum trophy after 115 hours hardest I’ve had to work to get a platinum ever. I get some of the negative reviews but those will be from folk who gave up with the game. No one who has put a lot of time into this game could call it a bad game because it’s just not and probably will be GOTY 2022 unless God of War is even better somehow . This is the first souls type game I’ve spent time playing and I’ll probably give Demon Souls another go now that I understand a bit more about how to play them. Best advice is stick with it as this game 100% grows on you and gets under your skin!… Expand
  78. Scuffy
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    For my taste this is the best game I played so far.
    The combat and character development alone is enough to last for 100+ hours of tense experiences.
    - Spells and weapon moveset feel refreshing each time you try something new. - The gloomy mood of the game - I enjoy the indirect narative - The voice acting is wonderful - Soundtrack fits the situation you are in all in all a nice    For my taste this is the best game I played so far.
    The combat and character development alone is enough to last for 100+ hours of tense experiences.
    - Spells and weapon moveset feel refreshing each time you try something new.
    - The gloomy mood of the game
    - I enjoy the indirect narative
    - The voice acting is wonderful
    - Soundtrack fits the situation you are in

    all in all a nice experience

    Still there are a few thinks I could imagine to be better:
    - few encounters were just "more" enemies which from time to time means you have to be lucky that they do not chain attack and you can find an opening
    - Bosses were recycled a bit too soon
    - I think it could look better on PS5    … Expand
  79. Whybother9
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is nothing short of a masterpiece. It combines all of the great things from all of their other games in one holy concoction. The game looks absolutely beautiful, and no 2 places are the same. It has some of the most difficult, but most fun boss fights in all of gaming. There is hundreds of hours worth of content in this game.
  80. TheNerdBird
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    Literally helped me feel like I could handle anything life throws at me, only reason it’s not a 10 is the co-op isn’t the most well designed thing I’ve seen, but other than that it’s almost perfect
  81. CoD_94
    Aug 25, 2022
    9
    Having never beaten a souls like game before, I can proudly say I beat this one and enjoyed every minute of it. A great introduction to the souls like genre without sacrificing the infamous difficulty level. I would reccomend this to anyone looking for a challenge and satisfaction overcoming the many paths you will take.
  82. Player134
    Aug 28, 2022
    8
    The game is absolutely great. Open world experience, amount of content , bosses, difficulty , combat , graphics all of them are perfect. But the caves , dungeons, catacombs are just a copy paste. Even the bosses in there are the same. If they weren't boring I would give a 10
  83. noahmay10
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    Has to be a finalist for Game of The Year. Beautiful open world with plenty to do and great bosses that you can grind to beat. The best souls like game of all time. The challenge of the game is part of the fun. The weapons are amazing and the overall game is the best of the year so far.
  84. Wallace40
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    There's nothing, absolutely nothing like Elden Ring. The Dark Souls series is its precursor, of course, but the size of the map, the atmosphere and the exploration are unparalelled.

    Whiners will whine. The only reason this game gets all this hate is because From Software games have become mainstream. More fans equals more haters, exactly like Metallica. If Metallica was much less    There's nothing, absolutely nothing like Elden Ring. The Dark Souls series is its precursor, of course, but the size of the map, the atmosphere and the exploration are unparalelled.

    Whiners will whine. The only reason this game gets all this hate is because From Software games have become mainstream. More fans equals more haters, exactly like Metallica. If Metallica was much less popular, you wouldn't hear all that crap about Lars Ulrich.

    In all From Software games, there are bosses I can't beat, so I quit on them, simple as that. It never stopped me from adoring their games.

    Not perfect, but better than everything else on the market when it comes to fantasy settings. It's like playing the best Lord of the Rings game you could wish for.    … Expand
  85. OUTlite
    Sep 5, 2022
    9
    nice game, but so easy. Please bandai namco, do harder. Game very interesting. if you have money buy this game
  86. LaPinzaWea
    Sep 9, 2022
    9
    Great on all aspects. Clearly the magnum opus of FromSoftware. While not perfect, this is the best game so far in 2022.
  87. olk_mill
    Sep 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. must play best game ever :) amazing graphics cool game play fantastic game boring exploring… Expand
  88. fox_pandas
    Sep 16, 2022
    9
    it is a nine bc the exploraiton is kinda boring somtimes but otherwise it is a masterpice
  89. Badgerryan27
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    From Software does it again. Great level, boss, sound, music and so much more design. Bravo. Well done and a serious GOTY candidate.
  90. P-taH
    Feb 5, 2023
    0
    This game is mind blowingly stupid. You will die a 1000 times and lose your stuff before anything significant happens. I cannot understand how this pile of crap got game of the year. The combat mechanics are absolute trash. This game is just another version of bloodborne or dark souls so why is there so much hype about it? Nothing new or creative. This game is way over hyped and extremelyThis game is mind blowingly stupid. You will die a 1000 times and lose your stuff before anything significant happens. I cannot understand how this pile of crap got game of the year. The combat mechanics are absolute trash. This game is just another version of bloodborne or dark souls so why is there so much hype about it? Nothing new or creative. This game is way over hyped and extremely frustrating to play and the graphics are ok not great. The frame rate always gets choppy and runs like crap not polished at all… Expand
  91. Hjtguy
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Game of the year! The best game in the series, and the best open world RPG.
  92. Berugi
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    exceptional game, exceptional future a game that deserves to be tested and enjoyed. The atmosphere, the music, the gameplay, the bosses, the open world... everything is perfect and with an appreciable difficulty that will not leave anyone indifferent
  93. Bashirrr
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Berry noice game indeed so nice and berry noice runs berry noice on ps4 well done… Expand
  94. Gregorykqly
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    100% a 10/10 game don't listen to anyone else.Has everything. difficulty, graphics,gameplay everything
  95. Doomguy56
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PERFECT GAME.Open World.Bosses.OST.Chracter and Boss design.Probably the best game ever… Expand
  96. Ziggerastika
    Oct 24, 2022
    9
    An absolutely fantastic game!! The world is vast and full of stuff to explore.
    The addition of Torrent makes exploration much faster and easier.
    The lore and world building is great and the bosses are all amazing.

    It’s something you must play.
  97. Pichonix
    Oct 28, 2022
    5
    There's a huge amount of Bosses that look amazing and creepy but the Gameplay & Inconsistency of the bosses gets a bit annoying overtime.
  98. gabriicara
    Nov 3, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good game,but really nothing special,is literally and the dark souls story taken remodeled but trying to tell the same basic thing by changing everything else by pretending it's something else.Some are new implementations such as the methods of movement even if the fighting on horseback is not I'm who knows, moreover what they call "innovations" are just corrections that they should have already put from dark souls 3,then to say that it has good ost, nice graphics and a nice artistic sector, because it must be said that it is beautiful, but this is not enough, in my opinion it cannot get more than an 8 giving a nine would be more subjective than anything else… Expand
  99. Tsuibatsu
    Nov 7, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A strong adventure game that just doesn't measure up to its predecessors in the fromsoft catalog, enjoyed it for what it was but what the game is struggles with what it wants to be too much for my taste… Expand
  100. klenzo
    Nov 8, 2022
    8
    Great game overall, but lacks in creativity and originaly in comparison with de Souls saga and Bloodborne. Miyazaki has to refresh, or, at least, create a world with unique bosses and memorable areas.
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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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