Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. JagWar
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    These user reviews is proof user reviews shouldn’t exist. I doubt any of them beat the game. This is one of the best games i ever played. Don’t listen to these peasants.
  2. Shafi5557
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Imagine the entire Dark Souls 1+2+3 but 50 times bigger and 5 times more good looking.

    The story is complicated. The gameplay is hard but rewarding. The open world-ness is on per with Botw.. The background music does not distract you from combat and bosses move in rhythm to music. I haven't finished the game and I already think this game is the best game of all time. Only reason it's    Imagine the entire Dark Souls 1+2+3 but 50 times bigger and 5 times more good looking.

    The story is complicated. The gameplay is hard but rewarding. The open world-ness is on per with Botw.. The background music does not distract you from combat and bosses move in rhythm to music.

    I haven't finished the game and I already think this game is the best game of all time. Only reason it's getting negative reviews is that it's too hard for casual gamers and because people don't have a good enough system to play the game due to chip shortages and scalping..

    Because of Covid a lot of casual gamers are joining the gaming community but this game is made more for hardcore gamers.    … Expand
  3. Grownmangrumble
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    I expected this to be great but it surpassed all my expectations. The sense of exploration is unparalleled. The map opens up before you and distant features beckon you onwards. Sneaking throw forests and swamps, scratch plans ara abandoned to the intense curiosity that comes with discovering an unexpected ruin, spectral boatman, cave or castle. Razor-sharp combat mechanics rewardI expected this to be great but it surpassed all my expectations. The sense of exploration is unparalleled. The map opens up before you and distant features beckon you onwards. Sneaking throw forests and swamps, scratch plans ara abandoned to the intense curiosity that comes with discovering an unexpected ruin, spectral boatman, cave or castle. Razor-sharp combat mechanics reward perseverance and skill whilst punishing the impulsive with the swift admonishment of death. There is almost too much to do yet still, there are no dull moments. A masterpiece of game design and ingenuity. it is hard to see how anything can stop this from being GOTY.
    Indeed, it may well be the greatest game ever made.    … Expand
  4. Baggy11
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Great game!! Very hard not for everyone but for the players who honestly what to give it ago and up for a challenge with game that does hold your hand 24/7 then this is for you!!!

    Graphic not out of this world but no From Software game is like that...
  5. Egis511
    May 9, 2022
    7
    This is the weakest souls game in my opinion. Yes, its the biggest of them all...and yes it is...well that is probably all. The size of the game means you will run from place to place longer, but that does not make it any more interesting as game does not reward you for your exploration. You will find hidden dungeons
    and caves, but the rewards of completing them are meaningless and most    This is the weakest souls game in my opinion. Yes, its the biggest of them all...and yes it is...well that is probably all. The size of the game means you will run from place to place longer, but that does not make it any more interesting as game does not reward you for your exploration. You will find hidden dungeons
    and caves, but the rewards of completing them are meaningless and most of the time useless. Items you receive in early game are superior to items from later areas. Balance is appoling. Spells you get with a starting character are better than 90 percent of all the spells you will find in the game later. Weapon upgrades make no sense as to upgrade regular weapon is more expensive and tedious than boss/exotic weapons. Game is buggy. Lost millions of souls because the game decided to bug out on me. Enemies hitting you through the walls, game favours particular style of playing (bleeding, sorcery etc.). Boss fights are designed poorly by all difficulty being almost non existing windows when you can hit npc. Weapons have combos what you will never gonna use on boss as there won't be window big enough to finish it.
    However, it is still better game than most of crap that was released in the last few years. That says a lot about gaming industry.    … Expand
  6. quborland
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Anyone giving this game a bad review is a filthy casual unworthy of it's glory. This game is not for everyone, but for those that have willpower and an appreciation for art. Easily one of the best games I've played.
  7. D3NGZ
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    once in a few years a game comes along that just pushes every button... Elden Ring is one of those games. they combined the meticulously designed "dungeons" of previous games perfectly into an open world setting, then filled it with wonder evoking and visually stunning "points of interest" seriously the way this game just pulls you into it is remarkable.. the gameplay loop is always freshonce in a few years a game comes along that just pushes every button... Elden Ring is one of those games. they combined the meticulously designed "dungeons" of previous games perfectly into an open world setting, then filled it with wonder evoking and visually stunning "points of interest" seriously the way this game just pulls you into it is remarkable.. the gameplay loop is always fresh with the build options and cool enemies to fight with.

    Pros :

    - deep fun and varied combat system. so many builds weapons and spells to choose from.
    - interesting Lore and Characters.
    - Impressive World Building and design.
    - the Graphics design of the enemies and locations you see surpasses "better looking tech wise" games, the art design just carries it. it looks AMAZING.
    - Story is good although its kind of hidden away in items and "make your own conclusions" but that is part of its charm.
    - Animations of enemies etc are phenomenal.
    - Voice Acting are some of the best in the industry.
    - Soundtrack is again a masterpiece.
    - Open world that rewards exploration.
    - extremely vertical and layered open world.

    Cons :

    - slight frame rate issues    … Expand
  8. Yahel84
    Feb 28, 2022
    6
    The reviewers sold me this game like entry lvl for soul games genre and when I start to play it wasn't ... Just a bad experience overall :( Gorgeous art style, horrible animations, buggy gameplay and bad game design choices ... Have fun soul games fans but I will step back.
  9. seagseag123
    Mar 16, 2022
    5
    degradation of the project starting from DS3, technically sharpened to defeat, it's not a matter of skill, the game adapts to the player, that is, it deceives him ....
  10. BrightAbyss
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is what happens when a Fromsoftware game goes mainstream, it gets review bombed. This is probably the most mainstream Fromsoft game to date, as I have many friends who have messaged me about the game who normally don't even consider these types of games. That's great, because I love seeing this community grow and many more people will be drawn into these games because of Elden Ring,This is what happens when a Fromsoftware game goes mainstream, it gets review bombed. This is probably the most mainstream Fromsoft game to date, as I have many friends who have messaged me about the game who normally don't even consider these types of games. That's great, because I love seeing this community grow and many more people will be drawn into these games because of Elden Ring, but I don't think some people really understand what they are signing up for. I have about 40 hours into the game, and I can say that if you are a Fromsoft fan, this will be heaven. World is engaging and full of secrets, progression and builds feel personalized and unique, and the bosses are top tier quality. I personally have not experienced framerate drops, but I know that it is an issue for some players so keep that in mind. Everything about the game feels nearly perfect. The combat is fun, the world is engaging, and I've had a great time playing with some of my newer friends just messing around in The Lands Between. The only con (minor) I have of the game is the size of it can get confusing, which tbh is nothing new for a Fromsoft game, but because of Elden Ring's sheer size, at times I can go like an hour not finding anything and have to resort to a guide to figure out where to go. Overall this game is fantastic and deserves all of the praise (unless you are experiencing technical issues but those will be fixed). The main reason for the review bombs are new players coming into the game expecting it to be something like GTA with swords. It's not, it's a Fromsoft game. Stop crying about the first boss being too difficult and actually try to learn the fight. The first Fromsoft game you play will be your hardest, but thanks to how popular Elden Ring is, there will be more than enough people ready to help you on your journey. Trust me, if you are persistent enough, you will overcome the challenges of this game and feel like a badass, but hey if this style of game isn't for you, then it isn't for you. No harm done. Just for the love of god please don't take it out on metacritic.… Expand
  11. IRON_MAN
    Nov 3, 2022
    4
    Exact Same formula since 2009, 13 years. Boss designs are badass not gonna lie and there's plenty of them bravo
  12. NuSix3
    Oct 24, 2022
    4
    PS5 performance pales in comparison to the PC - not just in graphics but the performance to the point where it makes you take entirely different strategies to defeat bosses on the PS5.

    You don't have to take my word for it, there are no top players doing speed runs or challenge runs on PS5. And if you compare console videos to pc videos, you will see a noticeable improvement in graphics    PS5 performance pales in comparison to the PC - not just in graphics but the performance to the point where it makes you take entirely different strategies to defeat bosses on the PS5.

    You don't have to take my word for it, there are no top players doing speed runs or challenge runs on PS5. And if you compare console videos to pc videos, you will see a noticeable improvement in graphics and framerate.    … Expand
  13. Hoonter10
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The game has very minor pop ins with the landscaping. That is all. I have had zero frame rate drops on PS5… Zero… This game is an absolute masterpiece. It is definitely not a 0. Salty as scrubs don’t like this game. It’s brutal and hard. Sorry… I have put 16 hours into just a small area and there are dungeons, churches, caves etc… Exploring is like breath of the wild and there areThe game has very minor pop ins with the landscaping. That is all. I have had zero frame rate drops on PS5… Zero… This game is an absolute masterpiece. It is definitely not a 0. Salty as scrubs don’t like this game. It’s brutal and hard. Sorry… I have put 16 hours into just a small area and there are dungeons, churches, caves etc… Exploring is like breath of the wild and there are important game items, weapons, armors etc to find. Exploring is absolutely wonderful. I was exploring and ended up in a cave I could not fast travel out of. I had to trek my way out and it was insane. Please do not believe the 0 scores. But I will warn you that the game is definitely hard. But… you can summon friends, npcs, and spirits. The game is absolutely a masterpiece. But again it will kick your butt sometimes. 10 out of 10 and I’m not even close to done. I can’t wait till I can’t experience what I’ve heard about the game as it progresses past 40 and even 60 hours.… Expand
  14. LuciusCarluswig
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Je met 10 en sachant bien évidement que le jeu à des défauts, mais force est de constater que FromSoftware reste fidèle à eux même et dans un monde du tout accessible sans efforts c'est une exellente choses !!
  15. Arucon
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    After getting the plat i can safely say that the game is incredible. The performance isn't flawless on ps5 but the Gameplay, World, OST and Story overshadow this flaw entirely.
  16. MrDankie
    Aug 17, 2022
    4
    Won't be surprised if this is deleted by metacredit.

    Game community is TOXIC. If you can get into it then it's ight but it does lack. Don't expect to just play with friends online, materials are required and online completely resets on open world requiring a new online summon. The second you're online you're able too be invaded and repeatedly by the same no life people who have already    Won't be surprised if this is deleted by metacredit.

    Game community is TOXIC. If you can get into it then it's ight but it does lack.

    Don't expect to just play with friends online, materials are required and online completely resets on open world requiring a new online summon. The second you're online you're able too be invaded and repeatedly by the same no life people who have already beaten the game. (Who usually are the ones claiming "get good" or "learn how too play" while targeting new players)

    They say this Souls game is easy for newcomers yet keeps the same toxicity that pushes newcomers from the series.    … Expand
  17. fantome2024
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Really enjoying Elden Rings, as someone that "liked" Dark Souls I really love Elden Ring. The minimalist UI makes you pay attention to the environment even more. The boss battles are great and challenging.
  18. Sam_Willis
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Hilarious seeing review bombers cry about the game, if you want spoon feeding game mechanics and hand holding every step of the way then this isn't the game for you.
  19. mulkster77
    Apr 25, 2022
    1
    So many wasted hours invested into obtaining items and moves, then the developers later take away the usefulness if these items. They call it nerfing, but it's just anti consumer business practices.
  20. tushar21
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Another masterpiece from FromSoftware and this is their biggest and most ambitious yet.
  21. Thompson-pro
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Game stutters on PS5 which is extremely unfortunate. Doesn't hold a solid 60 fps. If on ps5 get the ps4 version (less resolution but stable framerate). Going to wait for a patch, can't play this.
  22. giannis2001
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    The best game that came out the last 4 or so years after Breath of the Wild by my opinion. The game has so many things to do. Also, the gameplay is incredibly improved and contains the best elements from all the games. Definitely recommend it.

    However, the easier difficulty of the game, because of the more forgiving pace, can be an intimidation for veterans.
  23. dangyosabyss
    Mar 17, 2022
    7
    Seems metacritic won't let me post a 3k character review. I'm getting tired of this. Easiest From game ever. Made to pander to casuals. Released unfinished. Lots of laziness and copypasting of content.
  24. BoltSnapBolt
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    If I could give this game an 11/10 I would. This game is a culmination of everything fromsoft has learned over theirs years in making games and it is an absolute landmark achievement. The sheer amount of content in this game is incredible. I have been playing for 25 hours and have only begun to scratch the surface. The artist direction is phenomenal. All of the new mechanics and quality ofIf I could give this game an 11/10 I would. This game is a culmination of everything fromsoft has learned over theirs years in making games and it is an absolute landmark achievement. The sheer amount of content in this game is incredible. I have been playing for 25 hours and have only begun to scratch the surface. The artist direction is phenomenal. All of the new mechanics and quality of life improvements that fromsoft has added are welcome additions! Do NOT be fooled by the bad reviews. These are people that are upset that it has yet to be optimized as well for PC. Yes, it does run into problems on PC at times. This does not make it anything less than what it is. The developers are aware of the problem and are working on a patch. Japanese games are often less optimized on PC.

    This game is definitely more accessible than other souls titles but still expect it to be very challenging at the least, and at most VERY difficult.I still recommend this game to anyone who loves great action or JRPGs, as you would be hard pressed to find a better game in those categories.    … Expand
  25. MrRusskiy1
    May 10, 2022
    0
    A chic and challenging game. Very beautiful monsters and the world. It's a pity the camera behaves inadequately and there are a number of other problems, but all this can be forgiven. It is impossible to forgive the discrimination of players from the Russian Federation, but I did not buy this game (through no fault of my own), I am forced to raise the flag with Jolly Roger!) Therefore,A chic and challenging game. Very beautiful monsters and the world. It's a pity the camera behaves inadequately and there are a number of other problems, but all this can be forgiven. It is impossible to forgive the discrimination of players from the Russian Federation, but I did not buy this game (through no fault of my own), I am forced to raise the flag with Jolly Roger!) Therefore, there are no special claims to the game)… Expand
  26. Zirun
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo é simplesmente incrível.
    Estou jogando no PS4 Slim, nao sofri nenhum problema com travamentos ou crashes, o jogo roda liso e lindo!
    O mundo é imenso e a liberdade de escolha é incrivel.
    Recomendo!
  27. xgatto
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game. Has BIG optimization issues on PC so beware. Besides that, they improved on everything Dark Souls and expanded it into the open world. The new world and lore are masterfully done thanks to the collaboration of George R. R. Martin. It's a fresh take on open world experiences, Souls style, and they nail it.
  28. freddy4fingers
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    From Software took open-world RPGs to the next level with the world design. Just when you thought the world could not expand, you discover a new area. The art direction is beautiful. The enemies are punishing. Exactly what you would expect.
  29. Hackslashshoot
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Great game. Updated to a 10 from an 8. Multiple patches have been made. Balancing not perfect but better.
  30. ibosev
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is like the culminating point of all FromSoftware games so far. It is just gorgeous! So beautiful, full of lore and so dense. At first the map seemed so small, but it is so packed with content that now I feel that the world is just enormous. I love the game. It definitely is going to be replayable as most of From games. Still Bloodborne is my all-time favourite.
  31. Lluunutic
    Feb 27, 2022
    6
    Another dark souls game. Nothing new graphically. A few changes to combat make it interesting. It's the same old combat. I don't know what's so intriguing about this game. Nothing innovative.
  32. Turgon
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    Classic Soulslike, nothing new. Weird to collect flowers in a souls game. Optimization issues. 7 is fine.
  33. fuerstrainier
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Wow, such a deep interesting experience. Got me hooked good. I never expected an open world game could get me interested again, but ER worked for me better than any other game in the last 5 years.
  34. thejeebo11
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    Just a really weird game. Made no sense. Do not recommend. Really thought George Martin could do better than this.
  35. areda2468
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    A complete masterpiece visuals art direction gameplay music everything about this game is completely mesmerizing
  36. FurryRees87
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great start to the game after 7 hours play. Take your time and explore. Tough game just like the others.
  37. Nadir_ALzadjali
    Mar 8, 2022
    6
    it is a good game but buggy and quest instructions are not clear which makes you spend so much time on a single mission
  38. RafaelSanchis
    Mar 3, 2022
    6
    Juego de grandes espacios, gráficos de maravilla buena jugabilidad pero extremadamente difícil un juego es para disfrutar no para sufrir
  39. Kahwash
    Mar 8, 2022
    5
    this game is unstable FPS so we need to VRR but it's not supported in the PS5 so it's un-enjoyable at all
  40. GnosticBean
    Feb 28, 2022
    6
    Dodge roll input lag. The game is great! I enjoyed my time dodge roll input lagging my way around this incredible new world.
  41. Gotze546
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Tiene todo lo que un fan de los Souls podría desear, definitivamente el mejor juego que he jugado!
  42. Mohamed_Bahr
    Jul 14, 2022
    7
  43. Buttproberalien
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Alot of pathetic, insecure clowns that never played thr souls games in these user reviews. Its one thing to critique it based on performance, but most of the rest is jargon. No wonder they shut off same day user reviews on this site. Its because of u sweaty clowns. U like souls games? U like masterful open world game design that puts all others to shame? Get this game. Its the game of theAlot of pathetic, insecure clowns that never played thr souls games in these user reviews. Its one thing to critique it based on performance, but most of the rest is jargon. No wonder they shut off same day user reviews on this site. Its because of u sweaty clowns. U like souls games? U like masterful open world game design that puts all others to shame? Get this game. Its the game of the gen by FAAAAAAAR. Botw exploration in a shadow of the collosus open world with souls architecture, atmosphere and art design. Oh and all the best combat features of all the other games. Have fun!… Expand
  44. MarvadsBR
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    A beautiful, immersive and challenging game. It follows the old dark souls to the letter, with a dark theme, sinister mobs, a pretty and beautiful world to explore, full of corners and places (in some cases, literally a whole map) totally hidden.
  45. crismaxter1997
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing and enjoyable open World a Gameplay that culminates all these years of refining a formula, definitely one of the best games of the last 10 years.
  46. martinho_99
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is an outstandingly unique masterpiece that will reward your patience and willpower. Perfection is something that doesn't exist. There will never be a game without a flaw or things that could be better. But every playtime in Elden Ring is magical and exciting. Elden Ring raised the bar for all future open world games by a lot, especially since the lastest open world games tendedElden Ring is an outstandingly unique masterpiece that will reward your patience and willpower. Perfection is something that doesn't exist. There will never be a game without a flaw or things that could be better. But every playtime in Elden Ring is magical and exciting. Elden Ring raised the bar for all future open world games by a lot, especially since the lastest open world games tended to disappoint. This is the kind of game that makes everything you played before now look worse than it was. To conclude: Elden Ring is not a perfect game, it is not the game of the century - but it will go down in history as one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  47. snocloud
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Great game ………………………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..………Great game ………………………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..……… ……………………………………………………………..………
  48. Vanir
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    For real, to all the people who say "the graphics are bad", it's about the gameplay, and it makes up with it's art director. Oh also "The story is non-existent" yes there is, and it's also very deep, it's simply NOT thrown to your face like every other game. The world is full of secrets, items, NPCs and dungeons to explore, but you just want the usual waypoints and question marks on theFor real, to all the people who say "the graphics are bad", it's about the gameplay, and it makes up with it's art director. Oh also "The story is non-existent" yes there is, and it's also very deep, it's simply NOT thrown to your face like every other game. The world is full of secrets, items, NPCs and dungeons to explore, but you just want the usual waypoints and question marks on the map cause you're lazy. Go play AC Valhalla if you suck so much at videogames that you can't even explore without having your hand held the entire time, i am giving a 10 to counterbalance the bombing… Expand
  49. 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
  50. nickmd1982
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    The best game ever!! Open world dark souls !! Yes!!! Dont listen to pc users
  51. alvarexd7
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    It's an excellent game the game design it's wonderful, the lore it's really cool, the OST it's a incredible experience, and the world... Dude the world design it's really crazy I love it
  52. Gunner54
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    Is this the ring to rule them all? The game of the decade, the best game ever? The best Soulsbourne game from FromSoftware? That’s for fans of this type of game to decide.

    Are the graphics last gen? As a generational cross-platform title they are fine and the visual design is breath taking. Is it easier than previous games from the developer? Having tried a couple of previous games    Is this the ring to rule them all? The game of the decade, the best game ever? The best Soulsbourne game from FromSoftware? That’s for fans of this type of game to decide.

    Are the graphics last gen? As a generational cross-platform title they are fine and the visual design is breath taking.

    Is it easier than previous games from the developer? Having tried a couple of previous games I’d agree that it is more ‘accessible’. I spent many hours roaming around the huge map – as long as I didn’t engage in combat (exploring, not lost! lol). I’m sure with enough (and constant) grinding and learning the mechanics and routines of enemies I could progress – maybe even finish the game. But having spent several increasingly boring hours ‘farming’ the same spot I’ve decided that it’s not for me and I’d guess some other gamers having been persuaded by the very pro reviews will be disappointed. Others will love the pain and eventual gain.

    The PS5 version is buggy. The game has been compared to Skyrim, however, apart from a fantasy setting the only other, significant, aspect it shares with it, is the distracting pop-in and other bugs that SR had on launch.

    Overall, ER reminded me not of SR but, in some elements, Dragons Dogma (which I enjoyed) - with a huge dollop of Farming Simulator 22 (lol).

    ER has a world and intriguing lore I know I would love to further explore, but not at the price of dodging the same rock for 5 hours to level up to beat some grunts. Perfect for FromSoftware fans new and old – who may see it as (their) 'the best best game ever'. Everyone else should take the hype and promise of accessibility with a pinch of salt.    … Expand
  53. Ironman89
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    존나 재밌습니다.
    제 인생게임 목록에 또 하나가 추가됐네요
    최적화 문제로 말이 많지만
    Ps5로 20시간 가량 플레이 하면서
    불편함을 느끼지는 못했습니다.
    아 불편함을 느끼긴 했습니다.
    다크소울보다 어려워...
  54. Blackbird01
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Perfect. Amazing. Can’t describe how much I love this game! Please buy it, you won’t be disappointed.
  55. Progern19
    Nov 3, 2022
    4
    After playing this game for more than 70 hours I can finally conduct my thought. In general, it's **** The game is not worth the money and other soulslike games will probably provide you a much better experience. Bosses are not original, with lame movesets and only couple of them worth noticing. Dragons are basically the same with only difference in damagetype. A lot of the bosses are justAfter playing this game for more than 70 hours I can finally conduct my thought. In general, it's **** The game is not worth the money and other soulslike games will probably provide you a much better experience. Bosses are not original, with lame movesets and only couple of them worth noticing. Dragons are basically the same with only difference in damagetype. A lot of the bosses are just reskinned version of the ones that you have already encountered. Some are just made super OP instead of being hard and interesting. TWeapons are nice but most of them are useless in PVE/PVP.… Expand
  56. Mourning_star
    Mar 4, 2022
    6
    Towards the end game the game gets less fun and more frustrating as leveling gets harder as enemies and bosses 1 shot you despite your rune level and armor making it more frustrating than fun when exploring towards the middle of the game. It losses the game loop as you find more things that don't go towards your playstyle. You also can't summon less of you need help and grinding becomesTowards the end game the game gets less fun and more frustrating as leveling gets harder as enemies and bosses 1 shot you despite your rune level and armor making it more frustrating than fun when exploring towards the middle of the game. It losses the game loop as you find more things that don't go towards your playstyle. You also can't summon less of you need help and grinding becomes mandatory. Also you start getting repeat bosses only they have more health and do more damage causing bosses fatigue. An explorer mode needs to be added for those that like exploring lore rather than being forced to deal with repeat bosses already defeated… Expand
  57. MonopolyJai
    Mar 4, 2022
    6
    In all honesty it's more of the less the same souls stuff just in a big open world. It's good but it doesn't innovate the series. From all the reviews and playing it myself. I just don't really get what the fuss was about. Don't get me wrong it's a good game but it's definitely not a masterpiece. Same Combat you expected from a souls game. They need to in ovate by adding new animations andIn all honesty it's more of the less the same souls stuff just in a big open world. It's good but it doesn't innovate the series. From all the reviews and playing it myself. I just don't really get what the fuss was about. Don't get me wrong it's a good game but it's definitely not a masterpiece. Same Combat you expected from a souls game. They need to in ovate by adding new animations and moves you can chain to make combos. Open world aspect is good for souls game. I love it but It personally doesn't offer a wow factor because the world is kinda lifeless outside of the NPCs, the classes are awesome, customization is always nice despite the armor being the way majority of the time lmfao. Difficulty is good for new comers this time around. That's about it I don't really talk about the lore because that's not the forefront for these style of games kinda got to roam around the world to find it. Classes are pretty awesome.… Expand
  58. JFaraday
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    Stunning game in every aspect: gameplay, art direction, soundtrack, and lore. The world is massive, yet feels bespoke, with every corner holding new discoveries, rewarding curiosity, guts, and investigation. It will be hard to go back to normal video games after playing Elden Ring.
  59. Oldbailey
    Mar 25, 2022
    7
    Elden Ring is a good game, make no mistake, but it's overhyped to the extreme. If you like Souls titles, you're going to enjoy it, but it does little to change the formula and suffers from a rushed second half. The talk of it being 'the greatest game of all time' is, in my view, quite silly.
  60. Knarfu
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Jesus. They went and did it again. They improved upon virtually every aspect of their previous titles. The world is gorgeous to traverse and explore. All the spells are useful and impactful if you’re planning on doing a Mage-style build. There’s so much to enjoy here!
  61. LikeOrNoLike
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros-
    Exploration for the first 30ish hours

    Build verity- There are a lot of ways to play this game, but that makes it incredibly difficult to balance

    Lore. I think the lore is pretty interesting

    Cons-
    Bosses. Sorry but it’s not fun to fight an enemy that spams combos, deals a ton of damage, has multiple AOEs, and has very small windows of vulnerability. And that’s most of the bosses in the late games. Just not enjoyable to me

    Pacing. For the first 3/4 of the game, the pacing is fine. But after you get to Malekith, it’s just a boss rush with like 4 difficult bosses in a row with nothing left to explore.

    Final thoughts. I honestly don’t understand how reviewers gave this game 10/10 across the board. It’s good, but it is massively frustrating and has really big drop off in quality in the late game    … Expand
  62. Adrien69
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Clearly the best game I ever played and I started in 1987 on master system!
    Some minor problems such as assets being reused a bit to often but the world is so big you can t blame them.... And performance could be better / less clipping...
    But honestly, this is just nothing compared to the experience itself.
  63. Shikah
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I’m having an absolute blast with this game. It is my favorite game from FromSoftware!
  64. Milad1234
    May 7, 2022
    7
    The good game in fromsaftor good an gaming ..
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  65. ForX
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is great and the performance issues haven't made any difference for me at all cuz I'm not a crying beta baby and I haven't enjoy a game like this before for a long time
  66. Livan
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    As a HUGE fromsoftware fan,so dissapointing,the worst **** i've ever played
  67. Bavari-90
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring makes previous From Software games looks like an indie titles which is absolutely crazy, I can't imagine how much hard work and effort those guys put into this thing...absolutely incredible.
  68. ScoresAreBad
    May 12, 2022
    7
    Elden Ring is a great game and the open world definitely brings a new sense of adventure to the souls formula.
    That being said. As someone who has played all soulsborne games. I'm pretty neutral towards Elden Ring.
    The game is good and the open world, especially on the first playthrough, is breathtaking and freeing. But with the open world the challenge and carefully crafted skillcurve    Elden Ring is a great game and the open world definitely brings a new sense of adventure to the souls formula.
    That being said. As someone who has played all soulsborne games. I'm pretty neutral towards Elden Ring.
    The game is good and the open world, especially on the first playthrough, is breathtaking and freeing.
    But with the open world the challenge and carefully crafted skillcurve has completely vanished.
    The game starts hard, becomes extremely easy, and gets unfairly hard at the end.
    I've beaten the game 5 times now and spent more than 200 hours with the game, so you'll definitely get your value.
    But as a package this game feels to me like the weakest of all Soulsborne games.
    Please fix the skillcurve or go back to linearity again.

    Pros:
    - Sense of adventure
    - Big world
    - Many bosses
    - So many gameplay choices!
    - Horsey
    - Pot Friend
    - Great questlines and legacy dungeons (including their bosses)

    Cons:
    - Underwhelming overworld bosses
    - Horrible skillcurve
    - So many dungeons not worth exploring
    - Godskin Duo can suck it    … Expand
  69. rubcarso
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    Old gen graphic style, inconsistent frame rate, ... 9.7/10???? Impossible!!!
  70. voracious_hunt
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    Unfortunately Elden Ring is poorly optimized, in 2022 they still release games with this problem?! PS3/XB360 graphics, absurd, I don't know how he received 97 from the "experts", shame!!!
  71. Honestx
    Mar 3, 2022
    7
    I was never a fan of the souls game series. And even after completing the ps5 remake of demon souls I am still not fond of the series. I would give demon souls a 8.5 because I really enjoyed it and I never played anything like it but the slow paced constant death gameplay is not my cup of tea. Elden ring combines souls combat with a very dense and detailed open world and a decent story inI was never a fan of the souls game series. And even after completing the ps5 remake of demon souls I am still not fond of the series. I would give demon souls a 8.5 because I really enjoyed it and I never played anything like it but the slow paced constant death gameplay is not my cup of tea. Elden ring combines souls combat with a very dense and detailed open world and a decent story in my opinion. I haven't finished the game yet but I have watched gameplays and review and though I do see why many regard this game as the game of the year. In my personal opinion I find souls combat repetitive and somewhat boring. Don't get me wrong the open world is amazing, in fact most of the hours I put onto the game are me just exploring what the world has to offer. If you are into souls games give this a try. If you are not into souls games then this won't change your thoughts on the saga. 7/10 not my cup of tea, demon souls was better in my opinion, boring outdated combat, bad performance, okay story. What carries this game is the open world.… Expand
  72. ExtraSpicy
    Mar 8, 2022
    7
    as much as I'm sick of open world games Elden ring did it well its a interesting world with cool looking enemies but sadly that's all it has. the bosses are super easy i was under leveled for all of them and it never took me more then 5 tries to beat them. There are to many sites of grace. i never lost any runes because i was always a 20 second walk away from where I died. overall its aas much as I'm sick of open world games Elden ring did it well its a interesting world with cool looking enemies but sadly that's all it has. the bosses are super easy i was under leveled for all of them and it never took me more then 5 tries to beat them. There are to many sites of grace. i never lost any runes because i was always a 20 second walk away from where I died. overall its a fun game but with the hype and the underwhelming fights it falls short.… Expand
  73. Vadim2022
    Mar 19, 2022
    5
    Не любил соулс игры, но решил всё таки попробывать эиу игру, т.к. люблю играть в открытый мир и в итоге не могу оторваться от игры Молодцы!
  74. Merunes20
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    лучшая игра 2022 года на данный момент поживем увидем ведь нас еще ждёт Starfield
  75. FineKing
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, lots of content, and lots of fun! Always something to do regardless of progression.
  76. MaxWestergaard
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Rings difficulty might not be for everybody, as often souls-borne games are. While people online are complaining about PC issues, 6 of my friends have not had any issues with the game so far. I just completed my first run on the PS5 with a full strength build, and can I just say wow… this game is amazing. This game has over 100 hours of content that don’t utilize recycled content atElden Rings difficulty might not be for everybody, as often souls-borne games are. While people online are complaining about PC issues, 6 of my friends have not had any issues with the game so far. I just completed my first run on the PS5 with a full strength build, and can I just say wow… this game is amazing. This game has over 100 hours of content that don’t utilize recycled content at all. Every single area has new designs, new enemies, and new loot. I don’t understand how people can complain about the graphics, I played the whole game on my TV and I was blown away with how good the game looked. FromSoftware has incorporated new mechanics into the game while keeping the style of the Dark Souls franchise, and even managed small changes to mechanics from old games that offered quality of life changes that just make your life just a tad bit easier. While I will say this game will be too hard for a casual gamer, if you put the time in and don’t get too frustrated when your back is against the wall(I mean to say after you’ve died 100 times to the same boss which happened to me with a couple of them) you will fall in love. Please show love to the creators of this game that spent 5 years of their life for your enjoyment to the this perfect creation, and feel free to take my review and spread it, as there are too many trolls online! Now to start NG+…… Expand
  77. Minebla
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I played all fromsoftware games
    This is the best the world is huge and beautiful
  78. William8503
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A game as old as time. The Latin soulous-bornious, through and through. All the positives without the soul crushing death punishments. Research (unless your a masochistic) and grind, and you will be victorious.
  79. RUSTYNAIL77
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    I would have given a 10 if the controls were easier..

    I play the game on PC and I haven't had any frame rate issues. I have a Geforce RTX 2060, 32GB of DDR4, SSD Drive and Intel i7-10700F processor. I am an experience gamer, I have been playing games since 1990 roughly. This game is a huge challenge and it has a learning curve, if you are into either of those jump right in. If you    I would have given a 10 if the controls were easier..

    I play the game on PC and I haven't had any frame rate issues. I have a Geforce RTX 2060, 32GB of DDR4, SSD Drive and Intel i7-10700F processor. I am an experience gamer, I have been playing games since 1990 roughly. This game is a huge challenge and it has a learning curve, if you are into either of those jump right in. If you are looking for something you can easily hack and slash your way through, look elsewhere. Most people whining about the game are probably doing so because they couldn't take the time to figure it out. The game does minimal hand holding and I mean minimal. With enough gameplay time under your belt you will start to figure out the nuances of the game. I find the graphics very nice on PC and I have no frame rate problems. My only complaint is the huge learning curve on mouse/keyboard controls. it seems the devs wanted a minimal hud, because you can take it away with a push of a key. No hotbars, no nothing, just key bindings. Thankfully I have a mouse and keyboard where I can assign keystrokes to mouse keys and it makes it easier but hotbars would help. They should give the player the option on whether or not to use them. I am really enjoying the game so far though. Understand that when you initially start playing you will die fast and start thinking the game sucks. You have to keep going after that to see the beauty in this game. If you have a nice PC, this is a must have. I can't speak for the quality of the game on consoles.    … Expand
  80. Lithium796
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    2011 saw the release of two of the most influential games for the RPG genre, dark souls and Skyrim. One was a complex and mysterious game, with some of the greatest level designs in modern gaming - and the other was an adventure through a seemingly limitless fantasy world. Both were fantastic games in their own right, but even back then I always dreamed of a Skyrim with the addictive2011 saw the release of two of the most influential games for the RPG genre, dark souls and Skyrim. One was a complex and mysterious game, with some of the greatest level designs in modern gaming - and the other was an adventure through a seemingly limitless fantasy world. Both were fantastic games in their own right, but even back then I always dreamed of a Skyrim with the addictive combat and difficulty of dark souls, and likewise I dreamed of a dark souls that had the sandbox freedom of Skyrim.

    Fast forward to 2022 and this dream has been realised. The open world element of Elden Ring reinvigorates the souls-like core gameplay symbiotically. The great level design and inter connectivity of dark souls is still here, and so is the great combat and progression. But now we have a huge open world full of secrets to uncover. In dark souls sometimes the difficulty could be suffocating, with your only option to “get gud” and grind your way through a dastardly place like Sen’s Fortress. In Elden Ring when things get hard you can teleport across the map and set off in a direction of your choosing. Levelling up while uncovering lore rich dungeons and points of interest. It honestly never even feels like grinding.

    This game still isn’t for everyone, if you’re looking for a game that is completely accessible and has the best graphics of the decade - this might not be it. But if you’re even slightly willing to give the souls-like combat a decent try, and if you love fantasy RPGs - this is absolutely the best game of its kind since 2011.    … Expand
  81. Garstone
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    It's just exhausting that anybody is giving this game 2 or a 1 or - worse - a 0. It just shows how far we have sunk when people are vindictively reviewing a title in such a negative way.

    Sure ER has a few issues, but it's beautifully crafted With a few patches it will be nothing short of sensational.
  82. Sanjithechef1
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    The most fun I’ve had in an open world game since BOTW. Looks beautiful on PC. I barely played an hour of Sekiro and a few unsuccessful hours of DS3 but I immediately feel so much more comfortable and motivated to explore and progress in Elden Ring. I’m not too worried about performance issues, because I’m sure it’ll be patched up soon (and then become a 10/10 for me). Aside from theThe most fun I’ve had in an open world game since BOTW. Looks beautiful on PC. I barely played an hour of Sekiro and a few unsuccessful hours of DS3 but I immediately feel so much more comfortable and motivated to explore and progress in Elden Ring. I’m not too worried about performance issues, because I’m sure it’ll be patched up soon (and then become a 10/10 for me). Aside from the fantastic enemies and graphics and open ended nature of combat, the traversal feels so good with the mount, Torrent. I also appreciate the little things - being able to jump, still parry, more magic, more color (far less dreary and bland, but still very dreadful and sinister at times). I also enjoy knowing that taking out a horde may refill flasks, or that I can spawn close to an important area even without the “bonfires” I’m sure players are so used to relying on. There isn’t as much back tracking or pointless treks back to a boss because you can go anywhere so easily. I’m very happy with the game so far.… Expand
  83. Takrayzo
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    É engraçado ver pessoas a dar fracas reviews a um jogo souls quando nao gostam de jogar este tipo de jogos. Não sejam retardados mentais por favor! O jogo é um combinar de todos os dark souls até agora e fá-lo perfeitamente. OS graficos podiam ser melhores mas a verdade é que a from nunca foi muito boa nisso mesmo. Não deixa de ser um jogo lindo de ver e de jogar, com a gameplay a que nósÉ engraçado ver pessoas a dar fracas reviews a um jogo souls quando nao gostam de jogar este tipo de jogos. Não sejam retardados mentais por favor! O jogo é um combinar de todos os dark souls até agora e fá-lo perfeitamente. OS graficos podiam ser melhores mas a verdade é que a from nunca foi muito boa nisso mesmo. Não deixa de ser um jogo lindo de ver e de jogar, com a gameplay a que nós veteranos de souls já estamos habituados. Por isso sim, para mim corre a jogo do ano, e para quem da baixa nota joguem spongebob.… Expand
  84. Coockis
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    O jogo me prendeu muito, e estou completamente apaixonado por ele, já fazia tempo que eu não me prendia num jogo, elden ring caiu do céu para mim.
  85. Benia11
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    The game is definitely good but it’s just good. The ratings overhyped the game and now I’m just a bit disappointed Bc I expected such a top tier game. I’ve had more fun with other games but def a GOOD game. I loved the exploration aspect but you can also get lost with your next objective. Just last night I tried to join my friend but it would not work! It was so frustrating. It definitelyThe game is definitely good but it’s just good. The ratings overhyped the game and now I’m just a bit disappointed Bc I expected such a top tier game. I’ve had more fun with other games but def a GOOD game. I loved the exploration aspect but you can also get lost with your next objective. Just last night I tried to join my friend but it would not work! It was so frustrating. It definitely ruined my night. People have been controversial on this but the graphics of the game are mid. It’s almost like they forgot that grass moves when you walk by it, or that capes don’t go through your body… Expand
  86. ObligedRanger
    Feb 27, 2022
    6
    unstable fps, graphics from ps4 played on ps5. I don't enjoy it at all. high marks for no reason. many things recycled by ds3
  87. AngryRing
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    24hrs in and I can’t get enough of the exploration, wide range of weapon customisation, armor altering, crafting, real battles that make you feel something, NPCs, variety of different enemies, bosses and it only feels like I’m scratching the surface. This game will have you up till 6am playing it, telling yourself “..I’ll go to sleep after I do this”. It’s so good my girlfriend who’s24hrs in and I can’t get enough of the exploration, wide range of weapon customisation, armor altering, crafting, real battles that make you feel something, NPCs, variety of different enemies, bosses and it only feels like I’m scratching the surface. This game will have you up till 6am playing it, telling yourself “..I’ll go to sleep after I do this”. It’s so good my girlfriend who’s never played a FromSoft game has became addicted to it. She loves it. Please don’t believe the review bombing about this game. This review is from someone who actually has experienced it.… Expand
  88. Survive
    Feb 27, 2022
    6
    This game is ok, but endlessly frustrating. You die 8-10 times each encounter. There is no quest log or real explanation as to whats going on.And every time you die you lose all your xp (runes) progress and the enemies respawn every time you save or die. If you dont enjoy level grinding and locked boss fights you probably wont enjoy this one. But here is the biggest issue- the co-op isThis game is ok, but endlessly frustrating. You die 8-10 times each encounter. There is no quest log or real explanation as to whats going on.And every time you die you lose all your xp (runes) progress and the enemies respawn every time you save or die. If you dont enjoy level grinding and locked boss fights you probably wont enjoy this one. But here is the biggest issue- the co-op is hard baked into this game, especially the boss fights. Once the servers for this game are shut off it will be unplayable.… Expand
  89. He1n
    Mar 4, 2022
    7
    It's open world Dark Souls 3 if you like it you'll like it horse riding feels clunky and even your character animations are the same it's the game where they just put together what people liked and is it me or the graphics are almost the same as Dark Souls 3 which was released in 2016
  90. DQSF
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I really Like it, its for souls fans only, not for new players, a lot of player are mad because the bosses are hard but that’s how the game work and we liked for so yes its 10
  91. ytrhaha951
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I think it's the best masterpiece in game history
    I love this supreme game.

    A work that will be a turning point in the game industry.
    Excellent as an RPG.
  92. RiskOfAdventure
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game. It's combat is far more refined than in from's previous games, its story is huge and mysterious, and its open world is vast and extremely dense. Unfortunately, many people who think that The Last Of Us: Part II's graphics were low to mid-end appear to believe that elden ring looks like its from the 2000's. Although its graphics aren't the peak of the mediumAbsolutely phenomenal game. It's combat is far more refined than in from's previous games, its story is huge and mysterious, and its open world is vast and extremely dense. Unfortunately, many people who think that The Last Of Us: Part II's graphics were low to mid-end appear to believe that elden ring looks like its from the 2000's. Although its graphics aren't the peak of the medium right now, I find it impossible to call them bad in good faith, and even if they were, Hidetaka Miyazaki's incredible art direction would make up for it ten-fold. Additionally, many people who have obviously missed the point are arguing that the story is lack-lustre because they can't be bothered to search for it, and prefer to have their story spoon-fed to them as if they were toddlers. there is nothing wrong with this approach to story-telling, but saying that a game is bad because it does not use it is simply childish. Additionally, many negative critics are arguing about other aspects of the game in the same way. they argue that because the game doesn't have swimming, or doesn't have climbing, or doesn't have flying makes the game automatically bad, even though the map was carefully curated with these constraints in mind. by the way, if you see any reviewers saying that the game has an empty open world, or that the environmental design is all the same, or that the combat is the clunkiest out of any of the souls games, or that enemies are recycled from the other souls games, it would be a fair assumption to assume that they have not even played the game or at the very least never left the starting area, as there were people planning on review-bombing the game before it even released, mostly in order to make Horizon: Forbidden West look better, and all of these things are so obviously false that not even a child would have the misfortune of thinking of this game in any of those ways. the one aspect of the game that all of the negative reviewers are saying that is actually correct (other than the language options in other countries and whatnot) is that the performance isn't the best. sometimes the frame rate drops to 30 fps, but it really doesn't take me out of the experience at least and it's pretty hard to tell the difference in my opinion, although I have a past of not caring about frame rates much, if at all. if you are a stickler for frame rates, then I suggest you wait until a patch comes out to fix it, but otherwise I suggest you ignore the people giving the game overwhelmingly negative reviews, because this game is worth far more than every penny of its cost, and I think that almost every person deserves to play it.… Expand
  93. RustyNail06
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Honestly, no clue why people are **** on this game so much, for having "PS3 graphics". First off, the graphics don't really matter. Good gameplay is what really matters, which it has. Secondly, the graphics are amazing anyways. Sometimes, I'll stop riding my horse on a high point and just admire the graphics. Additionally, you can make out every single brick on a wall. If those are PS3Honestly, no clue why people are **** on this game so much, for having "PS3 graphics". First off, the graphics don't really matter. Good gameplay is what really matters, which it has. Secondly, the graphics are amazing anyways. Sometimes, I'll stop riding my horse on a high point and just admire the graphics. Additionally, you can make out every single brick on a wall. If those are PS3 graphics, I have no clue how PS4 graphics look.… Expand
  94. tthiago192
    Feb 28, 2022
    7
    The game is good, it has great scenarios, enemies with a flashy appearance, however, the game performance is horrible, even more running on ps 5.
  95. JOHNN07
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very Very GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD 10… Expand
  96. Lillobillo91
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It's not a perfect game, sure. But It's what gamers need. Exploration, epic moments, good variety of builds. Everything is linked. I hope in the future more software houses will work like From Software!
  97. Skyborg
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is truly a masterclass achievement. It is everything you could hope for from an open world action RPG.

    Elden Ring has an incredible amount passion and intention behind even the smallest little details and mechanics sprinkled across the world. This kind of polish is not often seen in AAA games anymore unfortunately. Looking at this game from an artistic standpoint, the scenery,    This game is truly a masterclass achievement. It is everything you could hope for from an open world action RPG.

    Elden Ring has an incredible amount passion and intention behind even the smallest little details and mechanics sprinkled across the world. This kind of polish is not often seen in AAA games anymore unfortunately. Looking at this game from an artistic standpoint, the scenery, architecture and atmosphere of this world is unmatched by almost any other game I've played. The open world feels lively and has a rich presence that invites exploration which you are actually rewarded for unlike many other 'open world' games. The story is intriguing and fairly accessible to follow unlike the prior souls games. From software really has outdone themselves with this game and it deserves all the praise it is receiving.

    There are some small performance issues including stuttering and FPS drops that some players are experiencing after release. I have not experienced any of these issues that hinder my enjoyment or experience so I left this out my score.    … Expand
  98. Ekimrellik
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    **CONCEPT/9**

    Open world Dark Souls with increased everything, lore, size, weapons, combat options, bosses, enemy types, the list goes on and on. Personally, I wish the story was told in a more traditional way instead of the usual cryptic style of storytelling from other FromSoft games. **GRAPHICS/8** Beautiful design and art. Unimpressive framerate and it looks just like Dark    **CONCEPT/9**

    Open world Dark Souls with increased everything, lore, size, weapons, combat options, bosses, enemy types, the list goes on and on. Personally, I wish the story was told in a more traditional way instead of the usual cryptic style of storytelling from other FromSoft games.

    **GRAPHICS/8**

    Beautiful design and art. Unimpressive framerate and it looks just like Dark Souls 3 at times.

    **SOUND/10**

    Amazing music and voice acting. The ambience overall is incredible.

    **GAMEPLAY/9**

    You have so much freedom to do what you want that you don’t have to take on any bosses if they are too difficult. The beginning of the game still doesn’t tell you much but once you get through the initial hours, the formula and layout of the game will become clear. I felt the game was too big and open at times with not enough interesting things to do and see in each zone but the zones themselves are designed real well. I also wish there were more secrets hidden in obscure spots within the zones.

    **SUMMARY/10**

    The game is a brilliant way forward for Dark Souls games. It’s one of the best open world games I’ve ever played.    … Expand
  99. octoeber
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best games that I've ever played - this is the only open world game that constantly surprised me through my whole playthrough, it felt like every 5 minutes there's another crazy area, enemy or mini-boss to fight. The combat is satisfying and more complex than the Souls games, the world and art style are beautiful and the difficulty is addicting. I love this game!
  100. Hkncnn
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Very Awsomee
    Great atmosphere exploration feeling amazing fighting mechanics Legend is the most incredible game I've played in years
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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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