Elden Ring

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  1. sadRojer
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never played DS games before, but looking to titanic work that has been done by FromSoftware I want to say than you have to try it!… Expand
  2. owerfull
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It is a great epic, great in scale, art direction, combat system, music and everything else. This game is massive, it is THE game.
  3. Wences
    Aug 4, 2022
    5
    I don't want to start like many people by saying that I'm a veteran of the "Souls" games, but I am. I bought this game only when I had the time to really enjoy it. After a first few hours a bit stressful in which you get the mechanics the game became a delight, just what everyone says. But this relationship was broken after 70 hours, when you reach the final stretch of the game. ThatI don't want to start like many people by saying that I'm a veteran of the "Souls" games, but I am. I bought this game only when I had the time to really enjoy it. After a first few hours a bit stressful in which you get the mechanics the game became a delight, just what everyone says. But this relationship was broken after 70 hours, when you reach the final stretch of the game. That friend you think you know changes and shows his true nature. The game gives way to despair with enemies and areas completely unbalanced. No matter if you have gone slowly and exploring, as in my case, you are not able to defeat any boss without throwing away hours. Sickening stuff. The game is in its final stretch completely unbalanced. Unless you play with a specific class and build it is impossible to advance naturally. What's worse, you stop caring about the story and stop appreciating its amazing design. A pity after all those good times I had at the beginning. It's impossible for me to recommend such a thing to anyone. Have all those who call it game of the year really passed the game?… Expand
  4. colonelp
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. One of the best i've played. Has everything you want, an amazing openworld, monsters to fight!
  5. lPredator_Godl
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal game. I've put over 200 Hours in it and still missed a couple questlines in the first playthrough. The Ashes of War system is great and the Power-Stancing returning is awesome. Can't wait to hop back in with new builds. Only thing I would have liked is a few NG+ changes like Dark Souls 2 had, but I understand it would be harder to implement in a game of this size. You couldPhenomenal game. I've put over 200 Hours in it and still missed a couple questlines in the first playthrough. The Ashes of War system is great and the Power-Stancing returning is awesome. Can't wait to hop back in with new builds. Only thing I would have liked is a few NG+ changes like Dark Souls 2 had, but I understand it would be harder to implement in a game of this size. You could complain about some bosses being reused but from lore perspective it makes sense. Some bosses that are reused have different status effects and more moves, so it's not like they're all the exact same. Game looks great graphically for a cross-generation game. Of course it's not going to look quite as good as Demon's Souls Remake because that was designed specifically for the PS5 and Demon's Souls is split into separate areas, not one open world. No FPS issues in all of my time playing. Wish people wouldn't review bomb games. If a game isn't for you just accept that. Don't go around bashing games simply because they were too hard for you or not what you expected. Do some more research before you buy a game. I preordered because I knew what to expect from From Software after every Soulsborne game before it.… Expand
  6. bhappenstance
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Have never played a Souls game before. Elden Ring is one of the best games I've ever played, full stop. Incredibly difficult/challenging, but rarely unfair. An insane and gorgeous open world dense with lore -- worth every minute of exploration. I've put nearly 300 hours into ER, and can't wait to play more.
  7. arh3399
    Apr 20, 2022
    8
    Played a few hours of dark souls 1 but otherwise this was my first souls game and the first one I've beaten. Its worth every penny as i got 110 hours out of it without doing anywhere near everything that you can do in this game. The world is really interesting and fun to explore but I give it an 8 because the narrative isn't great. And no I don't just mean I didn't read all the itemPlayed a few hours of dark souls 1 but otherwise this was my first souls game and the first one I've beaten. Its worth every penny as i got 110 hours out of it without doing anywhere near everything that you can do in this game. The world is really interesting and fun to explore but I give it an 8 because the narrative isn't great. And no I don't just mean I didn't read all the item descriptions to get the story, I mean that even with that there are still massive plot holes and things that just don't make any sense. In particular I really don't like any of the endings and they are all super short. After such a long time spent with a game I want a satisfying conclusion and this game just doesn't have it. Def worth a try for fans of action rpgs and a more challenging experience.… Expand
  8. SainxtrichX
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Es simplemente lo mejor que he jugado en mi vida, es la crema inata del mundo gomer, creo que todos tendrían que jugarlo alguna vez, es simplemente maravilloso.
  9. Vankip
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    Another masterpiece from Maestro Miyazaki. The studio continues to make games in which you simply disappear for dozens of hours and forget the time. Goty 2022 for me
  10. Tyrtle7
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal. If you are a souls fan and an open world rpg fan, you will adore this game.

    Not sure why so many reviews are saying terrible graphics, I am on the PS5 and think the graphics are stunning. The open world is unique and nothing feels repetitive. Almost everywhere I go there is some crazy new boss, event, or strange scenario going on. The game does a    This game is absolutely phenomenal. If you are a souls fan and an open world rpg fan, you will adore this game.

    Not sure why so many reviews are saying terrible graphics, I am on the PS5 and think the graphics are stunning.

    The open world is unique and nothing feels repetitive. Almost everywhere I go there is some crazy new boss, event, or strange scenario going on. The game does a good job at rewarding you for exploring places and has good general progression.

    The combat. Lets be real, the combat is the bread and butter of souls games. Elden ring is no exception, they have fine tuned their formula with a few new interesting twists which makes for even more varied builds and great fights between all sorts of bosses.

    This is the Magnum Opus of the souls series, definitely worth checking out.    … Expand
  11. maxgreat73
    May 11, 2022
    9
    The best open world I ever played. It's better than any dark souls, the dungeons are amazing, and the map is full of secrets.
    BUT the ending is really bad... Of the last 4 main bosses, 2 are so easy you wonder if there is a bug, and 2 are so badly designed, you won't believe it. It's a shame because the rest of the game is really polished, but the ending looks rushed and not balanced at    The best open world I ever played. It's better than any dark souls, the dungeons are amazing, and the map is full of secrets.
    BUT the ending is really bad... Of the last 4 main bosses, 2 are so easy you wonder if there is a bug, and 2 are so badly designed, you won't believe it. It's a shame because the rest of the game is really polished, but the ending looks rushed and not balanced at all.
    I finished the game 3 times, with 3 slightly different builds, and everytime the endgame is the worst part...    … Expand
  12. Hoob
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Absolutly awesome. That's how an open world should be like. It's certainly a mix of BotW and Dark Souls. The horse combat is fantastic and well incorporated in the fighting. Couldn't recommend it more. I play on XSX and there are no issues at all. A bit of balancing needs to be done probably, spells seem so much better than incantations, but that's a minor issue.
  13. MadBert91
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Menuda hostia me he pegado con el juego, me siento un poco engañado dijeron que este juego sería más accesible y no lo es. Me he gastado 70 euros para nada. Tiene cosas buenas, la ambientación me gusta. Aunque tiene varios problemas, a veces me mareo porque el framerate no es ni de lejos estable, las físicas en el mundo son prácticamente nulas y la IA de los enemigos que me persiguen enMenuda hostia me he pegado con el juego, me siento un poco engañado dijeron que este juego sería más accesible y no lo es. Me he gastado 70 euros para nada. Tiene cosas buenas, la ambientación me gusta. Aunque tiene varios problemas, a veces me mareo porque el framerate no es ni de lejos estable, las físicas en el mundo son prácticamente nulas y la IA de los enemigos que me persiguen en masa me parece ridícula, la falta de doblaje por lo que siempre penalizo a los juegos. En fin que no me ha gustado, se ha hablado muchísimo de él, me lo han vendido y NO es lo que me habían vendido… Expand
  14. gonz480
    Oct 12, 2022
    4
    This game is a dissapointment.

    The graphics are not bad but are not impressive either. Many areas and enemies look washed out or faded. The Sound design is OK. The combat controls feel sluggish which is a problem for a largely combat focused game. Some of the enemies and bosses are visually impressive, dragons look and move nice for example, but enemies are largely 1 dimensional    This game is a dissapointment.

    The graphics are not bad but are not impressive either. Many areas and enemies look washed out or faded. The Sound design is OK. The combat controls feel sluggish which is a problem for a largely combat focused game.

    Some of the enemies and bosses are visually impressive, dragons look and move nice for example, but enemies are largely 1 dimensional 'lone wolf' puppets in regard to their AI and behaviours. They all hit hard, so you don't last long against them but they are not smart or sophisticated so how you deal with them isn't either.You can sneak up and backstab many enemis pretty easily, other enemies in the area may notice (often not though), but either way you can just evade others until they lose interest in the 'commotion' and resume their normal movement patterns.
    The combat doesn't feel engaging, it feels like hack and slash against the weaker enemies and more like exploiting game mechanics and evasion against the strong ones.
    Most of the difficult enemies can be cheesed. You can often kite faster and larger enemies. Others you can use terrain obstructions against.
    The bosses can be much more difficult because they can be harder to cheese, are in a confined area, and they use their own (sometimes cheesy) attacks that are hard or imposible to avoid or counter.

    The game is hard, which is to be expected from this developer, but I would say a large amount of the difficulty comes from being thrown into 'the deep end' without any knowledge or help.
    None of the main systems (character building, leveling, weapon improvement, crafting, multiplayer options, etc) are explained in detail, meaning you have to resort to outside sources.
    The game does not do much to engage with you or draw you further into its story or other quests. There is nothing (like even a basic journal) to keep track of various quests, what you have started, what they entail, what was said, discoveries you made, or where you should look next. If you happen to talk to an NPC about a quest, you had better jot down the particulars of what is said because there is no way to review or recall it if you don't remember it later on.

    The world is huge but is mostly filled with hostiles and not much else.
    There are very few NPC's and merchants.
    Given the other lacking areas of the game's design, there is no compelling reason to explore it once novelty has worn off.

    This game feels more like a grind or a job than an adventure.
    It really isn't much fun and is more tedium and frustration than wonder, adventure, or enjoyment, especially if you aren't willing to spend substantial amounts of time consulting other sources of knowledge to get good at it.
    It left me with the feeling of a poorly translated Nintendo game. One where, since the translation is poor, nothing makes sense and you wander around trying various things and the only way you make progress is through trial and error and luck, or you get the game guide.

    Other difficult games that are great have excellent and responsive controls and give you plenty of knowledge on how to get better. The only thing they don't give you is skill.
    This game gives you nothing in those regards and doesn't even try to weave a compelling narrative to keep you playing or exploring.

    Given the numerous good reviews from so many reviewers, I expected much more from this game.
    I don't understand what they were thinking on this one.    … Expand
  15. eredeli
    Jan 12, 2023
    0
    same and same game of so called "souls". nothing has changed since first souls game. everything is same and boring.
  16. harveman877
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Put over 20 hours into this game where I would normally finish a lot of games and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. I'm not sure about the PC port as From often has issues there but on the PS5 it is fantastic and I have not had a single issue it has been smooth as butter. Most of the negative reviews are from people who probably shouldn't be playing a game like this anywaysPut over 20 hours into this game where I would normally finish a lot of games and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface. I'm not sure about the PC port as From often has issues there but on the PS5 it is fantastic and I have not had a single issue it has been smooth as butter. Most of the negative reviews are from people who probably shouldn't be playing a game like this anyways and will whine about the difficulty or a few PC gamers with legit issues which are getting patched anyways. With all the buggy trash that has come out recently complaining about this game after Cyberpunk etc. feel like blasphemy to be honest.

    If you don't like soulsborne the game may not be for you I'm not going to lie its tough but not impossible. I don't get the people comparing this to Horizon totally different games like apples and oranges I guess they came out in the same release window (shrugs). From Software is the only game dev I honestly have faith in anymore and since they delivered after so many recently overhyped games crapped out I just have to applaud what they have done.    … Expand
  17. Infrexius
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    One of the first games ever that does open world justice. Amazing exploring.
  18. Haveaseatson
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    I've played it from start to finish and through again on new game+ now im making a pvp character, the game is an absolute masterpiece, i feel bad for anyone who doesn't ever click with these games, and even worse for people who are swayed by negative reviews left by subpar gamers who review bomb games when they dont get drip fed success by the game and have to actually earn it.

    Do    I've played it from start to finish and through again on new game+ now im making a pvp character, the game is an absolute masterpiece, i feel bad for anyone who doesn't ever click with these games, and even worse for people who are swayed by negative reviews left by subpar gamers who review bomb games when they dont get drip fed success by the game and have to actually earn it.

    Do yourself a favor, dive in to this world, give it a chance, it'll pull you in and keep you there.    … Expand
  19. Shlomo3006
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Apotheosic, Gargantuan, Fantastic, Epic, these words are short to describe such an amazing game, like Dark Souls Ultimate, with a gigantic but full of mystery world. Great difficulty, amazing graphics and an artistic work to behold. Go play it!
  20. danathayde
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    One of the Best games ever made. Taking inspiration from Zelda Breath of the Wild`s open world, Combining with From Software`s well known formula, Elden ring builds something truly special here. the sense of discovery, exploration and mystery are all there, the whole time. After Zelda, it teaches other open world games, once again, that you don`t need a map full of points of interest,One of the Best games ever made. Taking inspiration from Zelda Breath of the Wild`s open world, Combining with From Software`s well known formula, Elden ring builds something truly special here. the sense of discovery, exploration and mystery are all there, the whole time. After Zelda, it teaches other open world games, once again, that you don`t need a map full of points of interest, quests and marks. It kills the sense of discovery. Let the player explore. Let the player discover. Let the player struggle. Let the player Thrive on his own.… Expand
  21. ArshiaGam1ng
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I fully played the game on YouTube and it was very fun. Dont have the money to buy it tho.
  22. Zenokan
    Apr 1, 2022
    6
    20 hours of boredom before stopping. No story, nothing that makes you want to go see what's behind. Not to mention orders from another time. Hype is overrated.
  23. guywithknife
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It has the same tight combat and gameplay as the Dark Souls games, but in a much bigger world that is incredibly fun to explore. Takes most of the best bits from previous games and just adds more of everything.
  24. JonnyMenthol
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic and one of the best games ever, definetly the best Souls game but perhaps not the best Soulsbourne game, I'll have to replay Bloosbourne and Sekiro after this to evaluate that. I've been playing it fairly slow compared to others, it seems at 60 hours +7 on launch night before I re rolled my build. I want to savour it and I hope it never ends and by the looks of theAbsolutely fantastic and one of the best games ever, definetly the best Souls game but perhaps not the best Soulsbourne game, I'll have to replay Bloosbourne and Sekiro after this to evaluate that. I've been playing it fairly slow compared to others, it seems at 60 hours +7 on launch night before I re rolled my build. I want to savour it and I hope it never ends and by the looks of the full map that people keep spoiling on social media I'm less than half way through the game and even now I feel it is gigantic It never feels empty and every discovery is am organic, rewarding moment. It's still Souls combat with a tad more fluidity and the graphics aren't Sony level but in HDR it looks as pretty as Ghost of Tsushima at times. ....Agh, people on here have said it a million times. This game is the rare 10/10 that could be scored 11/10 and it'd still make sense. I know it's a game I'll play annually or every few year, for many years to come.… Expand
  25. jadenbughead
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Nothing short of a masterpiece, with easily one of the best most packed full of quality adventures to be available.
  26. adrianes
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    If Dark Souls and Zelda Breath of the Wild have a baby will be this game, with both best genes, an easy game of the year and maybe a game of the decade
  27. guilleGR
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    No recuerdo un juego que me enganchara tantísimo. Esa variedad de escenarios, cantidad de jefes ( tanto opcionales como obligatorios) nivel artístico…
    Llevo unas 127 horas y he conseguido el platino y seguramente siga explorando el mundo y empezaré una partida + para seguir disfrutando de este juego. Totalmente recomendable
  28. kowalski84
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing Zelda BOTW Open world, with Dark Souls mechanics... do I need to say more?
  29. Enkindled
    Jul 1, 2022
    7
    OK. I never thought I was going to give this game any score below 9, but I am. Hear me out.
    I have the platinum for all FS games, and I got the one from Elden Ring. I can safely make a review and tell you the good and bad. In a nutshell, there are various innovations, but also a myriad of features that were recycled, unpolished, and repetitive. Bing objective, buy the game, is amazing BUT    OK. I never thought I was going to give this game any score below 9, but I am. Hear me out.
    I have the platinum for all FS games, and I got the one from Elden Ring. I can safely make a review and tell you the good and bad. In a nutshell, there are various innovations, but also a myriad of features that were recycled, unpolished, and repetitive. Bing objective, buy the game, is amazing BUT be aware of what I list below.

    There are numerous positive sides:
    1) There are numerous beautiful places that are an eye feast. 2) The multiplayer changed, which I liked. Now, you can only be invaded if you already started a multiplayer section (i.e., summoned a co-op). Thus, it feels fairer, since before you could get invaded and mobed by the invader and the monsters. 3) Boss fights are epic. 4) Faith build FINALLY is good and viable for TRUE combat. Now faith builds have multiple options for attacks and heavy blows, not just some boosts and healing. 5) Amazing choices for unique weapons with unique attacks. 6) The world is absurdly big. To fully explore everything (and do some grinding) it took me around 130h in a single playthrough. 7) A lot of things to randomly do and explore in the open field. 8) You do have an absurdly amount of choices of possible builds. Like..a lot. 9) Crafting: now you can craft things instead of just buying them or looting, great. 10) 'Rune" mechanics is way better than "humanity", you will see. 11) Possibility of concocting your own custom potion for special effects. 12) Leveling takes fewer "souls" per level. 13) Way more charges for your HP/Mana recharge. 14) The game is full of bosses, not just major ones. 15) Overall fun and addictive. 16) Multiple chances of respecting your stats to try new builds!

    The negative:
    1) Unbalanced fights. You will feel like you are always behind the game. You will NEED to grind some levels. You will be 20 levels above the game area, and you will have powerful weapons for the area, but you will fight a boss and feel that you are just slowly chopping down a tree. Some bosses have an absurd amount of health. I rarely called co-operators in DS1-3, Demon Souls, and Bloodborne. I rellied a lot in co-ops in Elden Ring. 2) I felt that the AI is not polished. It is not about AI like the other FS games, it is about taking insane amounts of damage and infinite chains of combos. I counted, some "elite enemies" can make a 12-15 hit chain. It is like all enemies are Hunters from Bloodborne. 3) Monster looks like it wights 50000 Kg? It will be fast. Does Knight use heavy armor and a massive sword? He will be fast. The enemy is not fast? He will have fast projectiles. 4) Being sincere, the graphics are not better than DS3. However, this is a PS5 game, and the graphic did not change. It doe snot bother me, but you expect differently. 5) You have hundreds of choices of builds, but you will eventually choose one with bloodloss because bloodloss is just broken in Elden Ring. Combine bloodloss and frostbite and you will be playing the game as easier as it gets. 6) Some regions are just too frustrating. I am not kidding, some regions of the game will just not be enjoyable at any level - neither visually, nor in terms of loot, nor it will be cool to fight enemies; 7) Numerous enemies and bosses have recycled moves from other FS games. I understand devs doing that, but man, it is a lot of recycling. At some points you just make this face (-.-). 8) They screwed up the quests. In any other FS game, you get attached to some NPCs, you want to know more about their stories, and more importantly, you can follow their story and kinda know what you need to do or where to go. Now, you just don't care. You will care for 5-6 NPCs in the game (from dozens), and the rest is just irrelevant. You will skip most quests because you will either not find the NPC while exploring, or you will just not know what to do. I think that I finished like 5 quests, from the dozens of quests available. For most of them, I did even know what to do, or what they wanted. Likewise, they generally give something irrelevant in the end. 9) Low replay value. Before, you wanted to go to NG+ for new weapons, build improvements, etc. Now, you can basically do everything in one playthrough. You will do more just for the other endings.

    Overall, it is a great game, but it is not a 10, or ultra innovative like they sell to you. It is an enjoyable game, a great FS title, fun, addicting, with tons of features/fights/lands that you will love, but it has some bumps on the road that will get under your skin sometimes.    … Expand
  30. Megafireball
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It’s a 10 and straight up at a minimum an 8. This game is colossal. Fantastic combat options and rewarding exploration. It can be tough and your heart will pound during encounters. Yet overcoming these obstacles surges the body with gratification. I’m playing on PC and I haven’t encountered any bugs. Graphics are great. Not outstanding but is that really negative? Everything seems polishedIt’s a 10 and straight up at a minimum an 8. This game is colossal. Fantastic combat options and rewarding exploration. It can be tough and your heart will pound during encounters. Yet overcoming these obstacles surges the body with gratification. I’m playing on PC and I haven’t encountered any bugs. Graphics are great. Not outstanding but is that really negative? Everything seems polished and stylized it’s fantastic to gander at. There ARE slightly common frame drops in the open world though. Does that actually mean it deserves a 9? Or an 8? Does a couple frame drops really give a game a review bomb of zero? Seems a little steep for such a minor inconvenience. I have fun playing the game! I enjoy it. I love it. And I hope you do too. Thank you FromSoft!… Expand
  31. levorato
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    a true masterpiece, you will enjoy your hours of a challenging and rewarding gameplay.
  32. eduAlex
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Perfeição da FS, a cada área descoberta a sensação é de estar em um filme diferente, um marco para a história dos videogames
  33. kevlarkev
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I've been playing this for about 20 hours now and I just want more. An amazing game. People calling the world empty and pointless obviously doesn't explore properly as there are NPCs/items/areas/bosses hidden almost everywhere when exploring. So many people here complaning about the core of the game, like what do you expect? That is like buying a COD game and **** about how "all you do isI've been playing this for about 20 hours now and I just want more. An amazing game. People calling the world empty and pointless obviously doesn't explore properly as there are NPCs/items/areas/bosses hidden almost everywhere when exploring. So many people here complaning about the core of the game, like what do you expect? That is like buying a COD game and **** about how "all you do is shoot people". If you like ARPG or any other souls game you will love this. If you dont thats fine, but dont come calling the game bad cause you dont like these type of games.… Expand
  34. edgard1axl
    Nov 16, 2022
    6
    Eu achei o jogo fraco na parte de história, gráficos simples e jogabilidade igual de 10 anos atrás, mas respeito o jogo por ser muita querido.
  35. LEGASSICKE
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The hype is real. 30 hours in and this is the most addictive games I have ever played. 10/10 so far. Just a breathtaking experience, I highly recommend it to anyone that loves a challenge and beautiful world to take in. Never has there been a better sense of exploration and discovery.
  36. Hydrochoos
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Game of Dekade,rallye! I love this game, indeed game of the year. I buy this game Digital and thatxwas right
  37. Freddy-rca
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    Muy mala experiencia de rendimiento con este título, una lastima, espero lo arreglen pronto.
  38. thenov3mberist
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made.

    No seriously. I’m actually afraid someone won’t be able to top this game
  39. SplitMind
    Nov 4, 2022
    7
    Elden Ring has received much praise and critical acclaim elsewhere, so in my review I'd actually like to tackle some controversies and areas where I took exception to Elden Ring, despite enjoying it for nearly 70 hours.

    The graphics are the best that the Souls genre has to offer and at present are being added to via patches to make them even more stable. My main gripe with them was the    Elden Ring has received much praise and critical acclaim elsewhere, so in my review I'd actually like to tackle some controversies and areas where I took exception to Elden Ring, despite enjoying it for nearly 70 hours.

    The graphics are the best that the Souls genre has to offer and at present are being added to via patches to make them even more stable. My main gripe with them was the framerate dipping sometimes but this was not often or harsh enough to hinder my enjoyment.

    Elden Ring on one hand is possibly the most accessible Souls game so far, but on the other hand it could easily be a complete nightmare if it's your first Souls game One or two of the early bosses are clearly designed for you to pass and come back to later when you are stronger, however non-Souls players won't know this and could easily be frustrated.

    The biggest gripe I have with ER and Souls games in general is that an online guide is an essential if you want to progress without constantly hitting barriers. This is doubly evident in ER where we are advertised an open-world, but in reality you will be crushed quickly if you wander too far off the expected path. The game is more like a series of smaller open areas which then become a huge open world by the end, which isn't really a problem as each area gives you plenty to do and explore.

    Another issue I take note of in ER in particular is this seems to be the Souls game with the cheapest enemies, bosses in particular. I noticed that when enemies do a combo there always seems to be one or two additional attacks that are less intuitive, as if designed to simply catch you off-guard. Added to this was the fact that I ran the tankiest strength build I could conceive of (without going through complex guides) and many later enemies were doing serious damage still, so it makes me hesitant to play as any other build.

    This brings me to another issue I had with ER. It's simply too big and too long. When I was on hour 69 and beating the final boss I breathed a sigh of relief rather than satisfaction, glad that it was finally over. This doesn't inspire me to replay the game and amazingly I still didn't complete some additional quests and optional bosses as I'd simply become fatigued of the game by this point, especially as the harder optional bosses such as Melania are simply cheap two-stage bosses.

    Many fans lord over the quests in Souls games but these are one of my most hated areas of the game. They are obfuscated by design, intentionally not giving you obvious or clear instructions. I find it quite bizarre that Fromsoftware would barricade some of their best content and make it very easy to miss - many quests are time or context specific so you can miss an opportunity to complete them altogether. Again, some fans love this but I'm not one of them and disagree with this design.

    On that note, I'll also give my two cents on another hot topic - difficulty. I fully believe Souls games should have adjustable difficulty levels. Again it baffles me that Fromsoftware would barricade the game itself away from potential fans, although judging by recent sales they don't need to worry about that as much. I just believe that in general we should identify where barriers exist in games and look at whether they need adjusting, and this is already something From is aware of as they have nerfed some weapons and bosses already.

    Tied to the quests we also have the overall story. Elden Ring is probably the most coherent of the Souls games I've played in terms of story, but again leaves a lot of it in the backseat in favour of gameplay. This is one thing I am in favour of, as I found that when cut-scenes did happen I was much more interested and engaged.

    Despite my criticisms above, Elden Ring is in the top-tier of games I have played throughout my life and will likely remain a favourite as it shows exactly how an open-world can be done, throwing a gauntlet in the face of games such as Assassins' Creed and Far Cry. It baffles me that developers look at Elden Ring's success and still insist on their exploitative live services.

    One final thing I have to say is that I actually regret buying ER day one as there is still a lot of updating and patches being brought out by Fromsoftware, so I would actually recommend waiting a few months or for the inevitable GOTY edition as DLC is sure to follow also. This is one game you cannot afford to miss.    … Expand
  40. Kabhold
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Replaces Zelda as my favorite game of all time. Absolutely stunned at how good this game is.
  41. EptaEpt
    Jun 23, 2022
    1
    The game is definitely not bad, but there are a lot of minuses. Mounted fights are forced and done very poorly. The network code is still bad. Cheaters that can almost break your PC. Extremely poor music during fights with bosses. So I really don't understand such a high rating. Well 8.5 out of 10 is ok for this game.
  42. Pinheadhell
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game ever, despite a few performance issues. Myiazaki is a genius. Buy it.
  43. ScarletDreams
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Praise the Sun! This game is 100% amazing and has alot of graphical improvements over DS3. And the world is soooo beautiful
  44. KorbenX9
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Game is absolutely fantastic. All the idiots on here giving 0s because it is too hard for the poor babies or because the graphics are not what they expected are absolutely just trolling for the sake of trolling. Review bombing is for pathetic low life's who think their opinion means anything to anyone, be better than that ;).
  45. StoicPrince
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Just a phenomenal game! The combat is totally addictive. After playing Sekiro and Demon's Souls, this game is even better and MUCH bigger than any of these other SoulsBorne games.
    I've been playing this game for a week now. Even when I'm not playing this game, I'm constantly thinking about it.
  46. Mackanii
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    First off! enough with emotional review bombs from users who forgot that this type of games are for a selective player base and dose not appeal to the general public.IT IS A HARD GAME, get over it. in its core it is really a true souls like game with narrow levels with more paths to take to get forward. It also give u these huge areas for u to explore outside of that if u fell like theFirst off! enough with emotional review bombs from users who forgot that this type of games are for a selective player base and dose not appeal to the general public.IT IS A HARD GAME, get over it. in its core it is really a true souls like game with narrow levels with more paths to take to get forward. It also give u these huge areas for u to explore outside of that if u fell like the bosses get u a bit too hard. this is to get it to be easier for newer players.

    the style of the graphics is so cool. i love how the art style makes up for the graphics overall. its not the most heavily graphical game u have ever played but the style and art in this game makes it as one of the most beautiful titles i have played for a long time. Good graphics don't need to be high polygon levels.. as many seem to think.

    the combat feels amazing. never have i played every new weapon i got or tried its style as much as i did in this title. the bosses are a huge step up from former titles and it feels like the ai can really think of what u are going to do next.

    sure this game has some few annoying things but if u can look past them and see the entire game as it is. I believe its the first 10/10 game in a long time.

    the lore is more present in this game and the world comes more alive than ever before. they really smashed it out of the park with this one. its on my top 5 games of all time. right next to Witcher 3 and that's saying something,

    what I have gathered is that ppl complain about it being to hard and not holding ur hand. but honestly I have been more engaged in a game for a long time. for from software to actually give that benefit of the doubt that the player can figure out where to go based on this games awesome level design and story bits make u really think how braindead and handhold other titles are now. let that sink in. I'm looking forward to see what from software brings to the table in the future as they just raised the bar so high,

    (80hours played)    … Expand
  47. kamikazi8956
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    At my opinion from software manage completely to make a open world soul game from another dimension. Despite the hard difficulty in every corner have a new opportunity and the curiosity sometimes will reward you with something awesome. The scale and the map you can easily compair it with skyrim. Overall i am level 70 and i dont even complete half of the map. Good luck feature erder lords
  48. Airufino23
    Mar 5, 2022
    4
    El juego es una putxxx maravilla, pero mi ps5 es tan mala que me rompe mis savegame, vaya basura de consola.
  49. Pratham6776
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This game made me fall in love with gaming again. From the visuals to the music, the soundtrack, the enemy types, the combat, the weapons, the gameplay everything thing is top notch. Just a delightful experience all around.
  50. gtrktscrb
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    very good play it like botw but actual combat + rpg and also play it oh my god it so good i need to go play more bye
  51. tekkai
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    just perfect , Elden Ring has story, a beautiful open world thanks to fromsoftware
  52. jfallen1990
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This was my first Souls game purchase. I have to say I am glad i did it. Great gameplay, fantastic boss fights, incredible environment. Is the game challenging, YES but it can be completed. It takes getting adjusted to combat, playing around with builds. plenty of Youtubers giving advice how to get good and gear to equip. Do not let fear stop you from playing this masterpiece. This trulyThis was my first Souls game purchase. I have to say I am glad i did it. Great gameplay, fantastic boss fights, incredible environment. Is the game challenging, YES but it can be completed. It takes getting adjusted to combat, playing around with builds. plenty of Youtubers giving advice how to get good and gear to equip. Do not let fear stop you from playing this masterpiece. This truly is one-of-a-kind game. I'm happy i gave it a chance. You should too!… Expand
  53. Ave_Fenix
    Nov 6, 2022
    5
    A lot of Creepy & Terrifying monsters but the open world did not do much for the game because it's literally a Bloodborne game in an open world.
  54. Downn10
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    O jogo trás tudo aquilo de bom que já tem nos outros jogos da From Software, com aproximadamente 46horas de jogo, tenho gostado de tudo o que me foi apresentado em termos de gameplay. O mundo aberto eu achei muito bom.

    Agora falaremos da parte ruim do jogo, a performance no PS5 não é boa, é no máximo aceitável, é muito framedrop, os pop in de grama estão ABSURDOS e muito irritante.    O jogo trás tudo aquilo de bom que já tem nos outros jogos da From Software, com aproximadamente 46horas de jogo, tenho gostado de tudo o que me foi apresentado em termos de gameplay. O mundo aberto eu achei muito bom.

    Agora falaremos da parte ruim do jogo, a performance no PS5 não é boa, é no máximo aceitável, é muito framedrop, os pop in de grama estão ABSURDOS e muito irritante. Sinceramente não entendi como um jogo que não tinha data de previsão, quando teve data, foi 2/3 meses antes e mesmo assim sai dessa maneira.    … Expand
  55. djape
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Love it. Plays and feels so good on PS5. Thank you FromSoft.!! 30hrs into the game and I feel like I havent even started it yet properly. RISE TARNISHED
  56. Fcheic
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    As a gamer with more than 20 years venturing into virtual universes, I confess that it's not easy for a game to drive me crazy so that at the end of a working day, I get home and play making the most of my time. Elden Ring, as it was with RDR2 and TW3, managed to masterfully hold me in a way that today, with so many games with ready-made formulas and copied or poorly done works, theyAs a gamer with more than 20 years venturing into virtual universes, I confess that it's not easy for a game to drive me crazy so that at the end of a working day, I get home and play making the most of my time. Elden Ring, as it was with RDR2 and TW3, managed to masterfully hold me in a way that today, with so many games with ready-made formulas and copied or poorly done works, they cannot innovate in games, but it manages to rescue what I seek most in a game: the real fun.… Expand
  57. Willar
    Mar 31, 2022
    7
    I enjoyed it for the most part but there are several things that let it down.
    1. The framerate is not good on PS5 and it gets worse in certain areas.
    2. A lot of copy and paste dungeons similar to Dragon Age 2. 3. The game runs out of steam after 70 or so hours and just throws empty areas and annoying enemies at you. In Conclusion, this is the Dragon Age 2 of 'Souls' games. It's fun at    I enjoyed it for the most part but there are several things that let it down.
    1. The framerate is not good on PS5 and it gets worse in certain areas.
    2. A lot of copy and paste dungeons similar to Dragon Age 2.
    3. The game runs out of steam after 70 or so hours and just throws empty areas and annoying enemies at you.
    In Conclusion, this is the Dragon Age 2 of 'Souls' games. It's fun at times and is not a bad game but it maybe needed a bit more refinement.    … Expand
  58. J0nas
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    Melhor jogo que já joguei, e os gráficos são lindíssimos! Espero que em breve ele possa rodar liso a 60 fps no PS5
  59. farid77
    Jan 22, 2023
    0
    Insanely difficult with no real plot. I had never played soul-like games but will never do again. Waste of money and time. Can’t understand how it was rated so high by gaming sites.
  60. 4r4r4r4r
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    What an incredible game this is a wholesome openworld game
    What an incredible game this is a wholesome openworld game
  61. jppgarcia
    Mar 5, 2022
    8
    Other than the occasional frame drops (which are really that big of a deal), this game is an absolute gem. There's so much to do and see. The side content is just as good as the main story, nothing feels unpolished or half-baked. Classic game right here.
  62. Bebop_01
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Best game ever. Just finished it. Don’t listen to the metacritic trolls who always review bomb games because they are bored, this game is a masterpiece like no other. It will change game like Zelda Botw.
  63. DevilY89
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Bloodborne is one my favourite game of all time, and I after playing Elden Ring for 55 hours, I can't even describe how beautiful this game is, it has tons of contents. My only take is the graphics whicj is" ok " but other than that. I'm really loving it n_n
  64. MstrBradbury
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls meets Breath of the Wild with Skyrim style night skies? What’s not to love? Yea, the combat is basically the same as every other SoulsBorne game, but that’s not a bad thing. The game runs smooth on PS5, save for some drop in issues, and looks absolutely amazing. The map is massive and anything you see you can get to, somehow someway.

    If this is Hidetaka Miyazaki’s magnum opus,    Dark Souls meets Breath of the Wild with Skyrim style night skies? What’s not to love? Yea, the combat is basically the same as every other SoulsBorne game, but that’s not a bad thing. The game runs smooth on PS5, save for some drop in issues, and looks absolutely amazing. The map is massive and anything you see you can get to, somehow someway.

    If this is Hidetaka Miyazaki’s magnum opus, that’s fine. If it isn’t, then I can’t wait to see what the future holds.    … Expand
  65. XBladeKH
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Es un pozo de horas y la obra magna que junta todo lo bueno de cada juego de From. Ahora encima con el parche nuevo ya no habrán bajadas de FPS
  66. alectivism
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Loved this game. I beat it after 110 hours after doing every quest I didn't accidentally lock myself out of, and exploring every dungeon. I'm still playing to collect every item. It reinvigorated my interest in video games. I played Sekiro and Bloodborne but didn't make it very far in either. Elden Ring hooked me and the difficulty was more approachable as I could level up my character andLoved this game. I beat it after 110 hours after doing every quest I didn't accidentally lock myself out of, and exploring every dungeon. I'm still playing to collect every item. It reinvigorated my interest in video games. I played Sekiro and Bloodborne but didn't make it very far in either. Elden Ring hooked me and the difficulty was more approachable as I could level up my character and try new builds. Not since beating the Valkyrie Queen in God of War 2018 have I been so proud of overcoming a challenge in a video game. Ignore the review bombs, this is a complete game that won't push microtransactions on you. I never had performance issues playing on performance mode on PS5.… Expand
  67. iMustang
    May 17, 2022
    8
    Elden Ring can best be described as a rollercoaster of a game. At moments you're brought to unimaginable highs, and just as quickly it can plummet you to the bottom. The developers certainly set their ambitions high with their first open world game experience, and to give them a lot of points, they hit the mark exceedingly well. Lots of mystery in things to find as you explore, a good dealElden Ring can best be described as a rollercoaster of a game. At moments you're brought to unimaginable highs, and just as quickly it can plummet you to the bottom. The developers certainly set their ambitions high with their first open world game experience, and to give them a lot of points, they hit the mark exceedingly well. Lots of mystery in things to find as you explore, a good deal of freedom in the order in which you complete tasks, and lots of diversity in the various landscapes you encounter along the way. The game is quite simply beautiful; even with unsettling enemies or grotesque environments, there is always a level of charm to be found almost anywhere you look. This ambitious approach was far from perfect however. There's a constant lack of direction throughout the game to an unfortunate fault, as from the beginning you're given a poor idea of where you're supposed to go or what you're supposed to do.

    While I also love hidden secrets, some tasks you have to do in Elden Ring are exceedingly convoluted. The worst being a key item where you find one half in a relevant area, and the other on the other side of the world hidden in a pot at an unrelated village. Or to finish one quest line you have to find an invisible wall to a cave across the world from where the quest started with no direction. These things simply don't translate well to an open world experience without at least some sense of direction, and it's something I'm hopeful they improve on with the next title.

    The difficulty of the game will always be a topic of debate, but I must reference that even the director himself apologized that he believes they made the game too difficult even by their own standards. This did leave me unable to play the game by myself and thus I only played with allies. In a way this did create a unique experience I'm glad I had, minus the full month the game's multiplayer way broken, because there was a level of charm in traversing the open world with a party and working together to take down the various challenges before us. Though most of that joy left by the end with the game's highly unbalanced endgame, but if you want more detail on that there are plenty of articles talking about how flawed that was. The rush of finally clearing a difficult boss is at its finest here, but it is a shame so much head bashing is often required to reach it, especially towards the end.

    The last point of critique is the story. The lore of this world and the characters in it are actually quite amazing, and the cutscenes are beautifully animated and draw you in every time they happen. I do however wish the story was a little more transparent; rather than reading item descriptions or getting tidbits here and there, I wish the story was told to me directly. With cutscenes already so beautiful and stunning, I wish they could have told me about the story I was experiencing as I was already drawn in. Perhaps the maiden could have told me more as I rested at the sites of grace, or Gideon could have talked more in the library? If the creators wrote such a wonderful story they should have held it with pride, not left it to be discovered by independent research.

    Ultimately the thing I wanted more from this game was transparency. Knowing where to go, what to do, knowledge that weapons matter more than stats (or a better tutorial in general), and of course a better presentation of the story. This lack of transparency in all these factors prevented this game from being a masterpiece to me, but with all that being said, this is still a very good game. Exploring the open world, finding hidden secrets, taking on exciting bosses all with a companion at my side brought a level of charm to this game that captivated me for many nights. If I think of Elden Ring not as a mark of what they've achieved, but rather as a starting point of their new era, I can only get excited. If this is where the starting line is I can only imagine what's around the corner, in fact I firmly believe they can only improve from here. They've nailed so many things perfectly, and if they can refine the lacking components just a little more, I think their next entry could hit a mark of mastery. Elden Ring is a journey worth going on, and while not perfect, definitely delivers a unique adventure with lots of joy to be had. I look forward to what comes next on what is hopefully only the beginning of greater things to come.    … Expand
  68. Thebrah
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game I have ever played. Combat systems is great, graphics are great. The world is just massive, yet just loaded with content. This is right up there with the best games ever made.
  69. Leo1754x
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring é praticamente uma homenagem a todos os jogos "Souls", e um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei na vida... O mundo aberto é incrivel, a ambientação e level design são impecaveis, o jogo só precisa de algumas melhorias de performance no PS5 e MUITA melhora no PC
  70. Sinister272
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made.
    I love this game and everyone should try this game.
  71. ArthurOfRevia
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Almost Everything went wrong with Dark Souls is not in Elden Ring, great combat and a greater content (one of the best open worlds ever), and a great story. The game has some issues like some items are OP from the start, and the game forces you to explore side content, although it gives you the freedom to choose the path. The items could be fixed with a patch. But overall it's one of theAlmost Everything went wrong with Dark Souls is not in Elden Ring, great combat and a greater content (one of the best open worlds ever), and a great story. The game has some issues like some items are OP from the start, and the game forces you to explore side content, although it gives you the freedom to choose the path. The items could be fixed with a patch. But overall it's one of the greatest games ever, and no game is perfect.… Expand
  72. Pepe17
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece!
    Best game in the world
    Open world is full of interesting stuff.
    Please buy this; support this company,
  73. PicklRick
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    I really enjoyed the game until I closed the game and when I opened it again the next day, I was lvl 38 down from lvl 54 and from the 43 hours of gameplay back to 25. So lost progress on beating 3 bosses 2 night mini bosses and lots of time from my life. Of course because of the game build you cant try to get back any save file between the two time frames. If you played similar titles youI really enjoyed the game until I closed the game and when I opened it again the next day, I was lvl 38 down from lvl 54 and from the 43 hours of gameplay back to 25. So lost progress on beating 3 bosses 2 night mini bosses and lots of time from my life. Of course because of the game build you cant try to get back any save file between the two time frames. If you played similar titles you know this is just simply unacceptable.… Expand
  74. Kasradark
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    WELL, it's a great game.It has DS,BB and sekiro in it combined! The Only problem that i have with the game is, it crashes Sometimes
  75. Malakhyas
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    From Software's new Masterpiece, this game is really stunning. Its a true evolution coming from each game, DS, BloodBorne and Sekiro!
  76. Air_Sky
    May 9, 2022
    10
    After 150 hours, I love this game with all my heart. Everything you like in Dark Souls series is here. And jumps, and a horse, and amazing locations, and badass bosses, and traps, and Patches! :D My favorite part is a story that you need to uncover by putting some effort into collecting information piece by piece in a huge open world. I still feel like I missed something. No glitches andAfter 150 hours, I love this game with all my heart. Everything you like in Dark Souls series is here. And jumps, and a horse, and amazing locations, and badass bosses, and traps, and Patches! :D My favorite part is a story that you need to uncover by putting some effort into collecting information piece by piece in a huge open world. I still feel like I missed something. No glitches and performance issues

    Oh, my God, I just love this game. 10/10    … Expand
  77. Khalifamohamed
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Its one of the best games ive ever played! + Amazing open world
    + Amazing combat
    + Great bosses + Beatiful art design
    + Great soundtrack
    + Addictive gameplay
    + Great exploration

    - has some performance issues and stuttering
  78. ZXSth
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    For anyone wondering about whether or not they might enjoy Elden Ring, I believe that it is important to say that Elden Ring is only slightly more accessible than most of its Dark Souls predecessors. This is still very much a challenging video game that prioritizes strategic, skill-paced combat, and does not hold your hand. It is centred around traversing a fantasy world full of grim andFor anyone wondering about whether or not they might enjoy Elden Ring, I believe that it is important to say that Elden Ring is only slightly more accessible than most of its Dark Souls predecessors. This is still very much a challenging video game that prioritizes strategic, skill-paced combat, and does not hold your hand. It is centred around traversing a fantasy world full of grim and grotesque enemies, and its story is mostly told in vague snippets of lore. These offerings are not meant as criticisms - they are simply statements about what one who has never played a FromSoft Dark Souls-style game might expect from this game.

    For my part, I can comfortably say that this is one of the most deeply engrossing, comfortably challenging and overall awe-inspiring video game experiences I've ever had the pleasure of playing. Some areas of the game definitely possess that old-school, claustrophobic feel of the Dark Souls games, and bring back those narrow corridors with enemy distributions that feel sadistic - however, there are also numerous wide-open spaces filled with breathtaking views, where you can also accidentally run right into an extremely intimidating boss that could easily overwhelm you.

    Can I recommend this game to everyone? Absolutely not - it's a Souls game, through and through. It is not the colourful, easily accessible romp through a colourful, hooking world that games like Minecraft, Fortnite or Mario might offer. But this is a game that, even after the 150+ hours I have clocked playing it, still provides excitement, a sense of discovery, and an astonishing amount of opportunities to experiment when it comes to fighting enemies.

    Elden Ring is somewhat obtuse, challenging (sometimes shockingly so) and will not hold your hand. However, it is also an undeniably incredible video game that could easily provide you with well over 1000 hours of enjoyment. This is a no-brainer for anyone who ever enjoyed a Souls game, but also offers new players a chance (the most of any game of its kind, but still not much of one) to experience their first Souls game. Elden Ring might not be for everyone, but anyone who ends up enjoying it is almost certainly going to absolutely love it.    … Expand
  79. SHiiK3n
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Great open world with lots to do, from quests to invading forts and looting caves, mines and tunnels, All are always rewarding.
    Good story with dense set of characters.
    Fun gameplay and mechanics with the ability to change your RPG build whenever. Beautiful aesthetics, environments and boss designs, it's also very detailed even for completely optional and missable areas. Best boss    Great open world with lots to do, from quests to invading forts and looting caves, mines and tunnels, All are always rewarding.
    Good story with dense set of characters.
    Fun gameplay and mechanics with the ability to change your RPG build whenever.
    Beautiful aesthetics, environments and boss designs, it's also very detailed even for completely optional and missable areas.
    Best boss fights in any game (tied with KH2).    … Expand
  80. Shugor
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    Overrated…
    I played previous Dark souls titles and played demon souls when it first came out all that time ago. None of them were ever GREAT games. They were okay, and you know it. Dopamine release upon beating a, usually, buggy boss (“it’s a feature!”) doesn’t make a good game
    This is bland, mostly empty, with mediocre graphics (for something “next gen”. I play lots of indie games, but    Overrated…
    I played previous Dark souls titles and played demon souls when it first came out all that time ago. None of them were ever GREAT games. They were okay, and you know it. Dopamine release upon beating a, usually, buggy boss (“it’s a feature!”) doesn’t make a good game
    This is bland, mostly empty, with mediocre graphics (for something “next gen”. I play lots of indie games, but they don’t call themselves “next gen” and charge you next gen prices).

    I dob’t understand mob mentality, wanting to praise this just tot feel like they belong to a group, get that dopamine release.

    Man, if this is “the future of gaming” i’m going to need to hoard current and old gaming systems and games because we are in for so even blander and more mediocre days my friends.

    Stop being controlled by over-hype, and FOR THE LOVE OF GOD stop becoming fanboys that ignore all the bad and protect big ass companies as if they’ll ever notice you or thank you for shilling.

    Had to put such a low grade to compensate for those damn fanboys that put 10/10 without ever thinking what a 10/10 means. When reading reviews, I usually trust the 7-9/10 so much more than the 10/10 when it comes to positive ratings.    … Expand
  81. kifinas119
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This isnt a game this is an EXPRERIENCE, upgraded version of dark souls with an open world!
    Currently at lv115 with 50+ hrs gameplay. have seen it all but then again this game suprises you with whats next. yes it has some minor/major backdrops (frame drops etc) so what!!!! . cant wait to finish it to start new game+
  82. Saschi
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    It’s my first souls game and the level of freedom really helped me get into it. There is so much to see and do, and I can’t really remember when was feeling excited all day to get back home and play some more. A wonderful new experience.
  83. Descending23
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing. Simple as that. Soulsbornekiro players rejoice! Imagine Dark Souls philosophy in a Breath of the Wild format. Probably my GotY. Performance issues do occur but nothing that hinders the experience. Play in framerate mode. Ooooh elden ring!
  84. insidiousmirage
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    Not for everyone but once you figure out how the game works it really is a masterpiece. One of the best games I have ever played without a doubt. The world design is absolutely amazing. I'm sure I missed some things but I really tried to explore everything in my first playthrough and it took me about 160 hours to complete. I can't wait for some dlx. I wish other games gave me this sense ofNot for everyone but once you figure out how the game works it really is a masterpiece. One of the best games I have ever played without a doubt. The world design is absolutely amazing. I'm sure I missed some things but I really tried to explore everything in my first playthrough and it took me about 160 hours to complete. I can't wait for some dlx. I wish other games gave me this sense of wonder and the amount of content is just absurd. The scale is jaw dropping. I absolutely love the open world. I should beat some other games on my backlog but I have to start another playthrough.… Expand
  85. KratosFury
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Jogo espetacular em todos os sentidos! Não consigo parar de jogar. Ele é uma evolução de tudo de bom que vimos nos souls. Que perfeição de jogo. Valeu casa centavo gasto !
  86. lowx
    Mar 8, 2022
    6
    Hay un suceso en la critica de videojuegos sobre el que llevo tiempo pensando, es la maldición del 10, cuando toda la prensa le da un 10 a un videojuego, ¡cuidado!

    Ojo, no digo que esto sea un caso Cyberpunk ni mucho menos, este es un juego muy disfrutable, sobretodo si eres fan de la conocida saga Souls. Yo lo soy, desde sus inicios, y así como vi la creación de una leyenda del    Hay un suceso en la critica de videojuegos sobre el que llevo tiempo pensando, es la maldición del 10, cuando toda la prensa le da un 10 a un videojuego, ¡cuidado!

    Ojo, no digo que esto sea un caso Cyberpunk ni mucho menos, este es un juego muy disfrutable, sobretodo si eres fan de la conocida saga Souls.

    Yo lo soy, desde sus inicios, y así como vi la creación de una leyenda del videojuego con unos cimientos mega solidos y una cumbre tan alta como el Everest en Bloodborne y Dark Souls 3, he visto su declive absoluto, acompañado de la misma propaganda periodística que bailó las aguas del declive de Blizzard, en Sekiro y sobretodo en este videojuego.

    Miyazaki se está quedando sin ideas, y lo peor es que la unica solución que ha encontrado es volver a usar como referencia la saga Zelda, pero con el peor The Legend of Zelda que existe hasta la fecha, el Breath of the wild.

    Yo aun confio en Miyazaki, y volveré a estar ahí en su próximo videojuego, pero espero que ignore la burbuja mediática que está viviendo y vuelva a su sendero. No quiero que una de mis compañias favoritas se convierta en la nueva Blizzard.    … Expand
  87. Aperi
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Such a refreshing game.great atmosphere great open world integration great game play and visuals..
  88. Sannikov123
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Very great Game !! Exploring the world feels great , and the combat is very good. Beautiful Art Design.
  89. Rowd
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Game's amazing, most negative reviews are just from people who like the new horizon game more.
    Love the kind of story in these games where you have to find it in items and piece it together yourself, it's like the opposite of an exposition dump. Really love trying to piece together and figure out the lore, which is what i like about all of from's games.
  90. Montelomiguel
    Mar 8, 2022
    2
    Mucho popin, literal el juego se me bugueo en varias ocasiones, al principio cuando hay que crear tu personaje sufri de dos crasheos, luego comenze la aventura me enfrente al jefe que es como tutorial y se bugueo horrible, de momento es la nota que le doy si actualizan o lanzan parches modificare esto
  91. Logman
    Jun 20, 2022
    9
    Incredible game. Main issue I have with the game is the poor endgame balancing (most enemies/bosses will just do too much damage, can make the end of the game feel a lot less engaging). Other than that, it’s an amazing experience. Would strongly recommend to anyone
  92. Nahna
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A evolução natural dos jogos Souls. O combate, como sempre, é o ponto alto do jogo, mas dessa vez a exploração também alcança a um novo nível.
  93. TalionSwift
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    SO good so far. Only negative is it has some frame hiccups at some spots nothing too bad, and will prolly be patched up. Literally everything else is Godlike and this is quickly becoming my favorite new souls game. And the Open World is the closest to Breath of the Wilds quality that i have seen yet. So much good here that i cant care to knock it for points.
  94. berkae
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    I'm not a fan of souls-like games, but Elden Ring is definitely something else. Combining open-world, with souls mechanics was a great idea, as you can actually feel the progress while playing!
    The bosses are clever and tough but not unfair. The world itself is dangerous, but exploring it gives a lot of joy and actually rewards you!
    The graphic is not up-to-date, but it's not bad. I    I'm not a fan of souls-like games, but Elden Ring is definitely something else. Combining open-world, with souls mechanics was a great idea, as you can actually feel the progress while playing!
    The bosses are clever and tough but not unfair. The world itself is dangerous, but exploring it gives a lot of joy and actually rewards you!
    The graphic is not up-to-date, but it's not bad. I found a couple of bugs, that were annoying, especially once I died because of one, but the game is patched. Multiplayer is kind of a joke, but I wasn't expecting much here.    … Expand
  95. Sumbyv1
    Mar 21, 2022
    9
    massive game and a must for any souls fan. Personally, i found the re-use of bosses a bit off putting and most of them were pretty forgettable too. this isnt in my top 3 soulslike games but it still gets a 9/10 which goes to show how good fromsoft is.
  96. Darkgamer923
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    If you are a Souls fan - this is a great game. I have not had any frame or slowdown issues that others are mentioning.

    If you are new to the Souls series or games similar to it there will be a learning curve.

    The game is not for everyone but I love it.
  97. McBeef
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, GOTY for sure. Easily the best souls game. Not sure what people are review bombing this game for.
  98. sitrous
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Perfect balance between challenge and exploration. The main bosses are fun and the dungeons too. Just wish they were a bit clearer with the story, even more when they had George RR Martin writing it. But overall, very enjoyable and full of content and variety. Loved it
  99. Akma
    May 8, 2022
    10
    I've never played Soulslike game before but I am completely hooked up with this game that I've never played another game on PS5 AND XSX. It is simply a masterpiece game that I feel like I actually live in the world. Closest one I found fun like this was Skyrim and Zelda... Amazing game!
  100. Padudu
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Nothing but praise to this game. To "dive in" the open-world genre and delivering a masterpiece out of the bat without ever sacrificing their souls roots is nothing but a work of genius. Boss fights, secrets, dungeons, fortresses, creativity and the challenge... if that doesn't entice you then I don't know what will.
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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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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