Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. FR4NKWEST1
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Una obra de arte,el souls de mundo abierto,se merece un 10 y más.llevo mas de 200 horas y todos mis amigos se lo compraron. Un verdadero hito.
  2. XLynnsanityX
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible! I can’t recall the last time I enjoyed a game so much.
  3. GeneraLeonidas
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    GOTY, GOTG, BGE, what else... Thanks from software ! You delivered us a masterpiece.
  4. Tarkan115
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Great Open World with a lot of secrets and surprises. I don't know what people nowadays want, do they like open worlds with boring fetch quests and quest markers all over the place?
    Elden Ring doesn't have fetch Quests it has many dungeons interesting side Quests where you have to find the next steps all by yourself and lots of secret on every corner. To this date Fromsoftwares best game.
  5. Utz
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Dark Souls 1-3, bb,sekiro Was only the warm up to create Elden Ring. Thank you fromsoftware for this masterpiece.
  6. Relentless191
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Honestly I have played every fromsoft game and they all fall between a 7 to 9 out of 10 always missing certain aspects to get that 10/10 from myself (not that I mean much) However, this game did it, in my opinion this game is fromsoft’s goat game and maybe as of writing this the goat of all games. Perfect for souls vers and new comers.
  7. AlexGabriel02
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Simply, the best souls game ever made point by point. 100% recommended if you like open world games and challenging boss fights. This recommendation is way under level of how epic this game is.
  8. peluchin
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Completamente impresionante, un mundo enorme que explorar y que hacer' simplemente recomendable.
  9. Keitf
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Absolutely outstanding game. The game has been developed with affection on every detail. Is the map from DS1, joined with the bosses of DS3 in an open world where every inch of the map hides a secret that will blow your mind. 10/10 recommended
  10. n4f13666
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    AMAZING, SUPERB, Souls game, the best one, it's Dark souls in open world, a must be played, he mastered all previous souls game to offer an unique experience, a MASTERPIECE
  11. George383
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game that is challenging but rewarding. Very cool builds to come with the awesome weapons and armour.
  12. Pasic007
    Mar 8, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Crap on PC - deleted after 50 hours.
    I cant deal with PC ports and this is one of them. Cant change mouse speed or key bindings. Aiming in game is clunky as f.    … Expand
  13. V0X_Populi
    Mar 8, 2022
    3
    Одно и тоже в который раз. Добавили открытый мир и всё. Хз откуда столько хвалебных отзывов.
  14. AlvaroTrainer
    Aug 2, 2022
    4
    Inconsitent progress at middgame, some builds are useless and you can tank the hits
  15. Bro_D_B
    May 15, 2022
    10
    This game is a Masterpiece OOOHHH ELDEN RINGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. Urhoal_Mygole
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Basically a mix of the best elements of Dark Souls and Breath of the Wild.

    Best game I've ever played.
  17. Lalahvsu
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. jogo é excepecional, é um darlk souls de mundo aberto! é um aprimoramento em todos os quesitos.… Expand
  18. Davide1241
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The open world in this game is really amazing. Extreme diversity in all the areas and they all are filled with good stuff. You can point a random spot on the map and find everything: npc, new enemies, boss, quests. And all of this is always new. I really can’t understand why some people are saying that the open world is empty when clearly is not, maybe they are fan of Ubisoft or CD projectThe open world in this game is really amazing. Extreme diversity in all the areas and they all are filled with good stuff. You can point a random spot on the map and find everything: npc, new enemies, boss, quests. And all of this is always new. I really can’t understand why some people are saying that the open world is empty when clearly is not, maybe they are fan of Ubisoft or CD project where every mission is the same, 2 to 3 type of mission repeated over and over again. Character are really good and the gameplay is fun to. Is a lot similar to dark soul but trust me, if you don’t use the new mechanics you will be punished a lot, the game is balance around the new stuff. If you liked the previous games, personally I played all of the with 100% in trophies, your gonna like this game too.… Expand
  19. Feofan
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Невероятно! Все то что я любил в серии так ещё и в огромном количестве.
  20. Patrick73
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. È un gioco immenso e bellissimo da vedere. Il gameplay è divertente e profondo come speravo. Complimenti a From Software!
  21. Firefistace117
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Man this game is just Brimming with tons of content more so then any other game maybe skyrim comes close, tons of Bosses that are fantastic, very polished experience and BY FAR the Best Combat system and most customization in a Souls game. Not only that but this is easily the best Open world game ive ever played, it doesnt follow any of the Open world Tropes that tire me of this genre itMan this game is just Brimming with tons of content more so then any other game maybe skyrim comes close, tons of Bosses that are fantastic, very polished experience and BY FAR the Best Combat system and most customization in a Souls game. Not only that but this is easily the best Open world game ive ever played, it doesnt follow any of the Open world Tropes that tire me of this genre it is just packed with Discovery and the true feeling of adventure!. This is by far Fromsoftwares magnum Opus and is a True testament in RPG gaming. Absolute masterpiece!… Expand
  22. PowerTumin
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Tem todos os elementos que um fã de souls like gostaria de jogar, agora em um mundo aberto.
  23. kargrato
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    El mejor Souls Like al que he jugado nunca. No es de 10, ya que he visto algún error gráfico. Pero lo que no es normal es el review bombing que está sufriendo. Realmente es de 9. Hoy ha salido una nueva actualización, Pero que casi una cuarta parte de las críticas de usuarios es negativa no es normal.
  24. JackStroke
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The best game we could ever expect from this insanely talented studio. The mix of the best aspects of the previous games adorned with the best art direction.
  25. JMFernandes
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game, só mano secrets to discover. I cannot stop playing this!! Goty 2022 probably.
  26. mroll44
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    WOW. What have I been missing? My first FromSoft game & what an amazing experience!
    Pro's: SO MUCH DEPTH, fantastic combat, & the best open world map I've ever played
    Con's: They need to upgrade the game engine...graphically lacking on PS5 compared to other games like Ragnarok and Horizon FW
  27. Waxupex
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Una obra maestra. Muy divertido el mundo abierto aporta mucho siempre hay algun lugar que explorar. Es un juego con mucho contenido hay muchas armas, enemigos, habilidades etc.
  28. OtherwiseSix
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    DISCLAIMER: At the time of writing this review, the S.E.A. copies of the game for console are still locked to a single language, predominantly Chinese. As a Canadian living in Japan, my copy is locked to Japanese, which is greatly reducing my potential enjoyment of the game. That said, my minor Japanese knowledge and experience with previous Souls titles has allowed me to play regardless.DISCLAIMER: At the time of writing this review, the S.E.A. copies of the game for console are still locked to a single language, predominantly Chinese. As a Canadian living in Japan, my copy is locked to Japanese, which is greatly reducing my potential enjoyment of the game. That said, my minor Japanese knowledge and experience with previous Souls titles has allowed me to play regardless. I'm holding onto hope that the Elden Ring team or Bandai Namco Games will be able to add a patch or a DLC Language pack, but until that time I CANNOT recommend this game for any foreign residents living in Asia unless you are familiar with Chinese (or Japanese in Japan).

    I was worried going into this game that the open world would detract from the thing I love most about Dark Souls: The intricately crafted level design and meticulously planned out world/player experience. In some aspects, it does, but I think the open world adds a lot more to the game than it detracts. The intricate level design and the experiences are still there in spades for the players, but with the added benefit of ramping up the exploration aspects to 11.

    I also think it improves the accessibility of the franchise. If a boss/area is too difficult, there are dozens of other bosses and areas to go take on or explore. In previous series, you would have a few options, but if none of them were viable to you then you either wasted time grinding or quit. Just by exploring more of the rich and fantastical world that Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin have brought to life, players can get stronger while discovering secrets, powerful abilities and unique equipment.

    There are also a lot of new abilities and quality of life improvements added to Elden Ring such as summon spirits and ashes of war. It's virtually a guarantee that any player will be able to conquer any of the challenges that Elden Ring sets before them with enough ingenuity, planning and exploration.

    I would highly recommend this game to any fans of previous "Souls/Borne" titles, people who like exploration, people who enjoy challenging gameplay, and fans of open world games (who don't mind a larger-than-typical challenge of other open world games as there is no quest log and few map markers to speak of).    … Expand
  29. Evil_Cracker
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    Эта игра просто отвратительна! Естественно сам я в неё не играл, как и 90% оставляющих тут комментарии, но это просто кал, ошибка игровой индустрии и вообще она не заслуживает никакого внимания! Да и зачем самому играть, если можно просто посмотреть на ютубе или почитать на дтф (а на нём ещё и все комментарии прочитать нужно, просто потому что)Эта игра просто отвратительна! Естественно сам я в неё не играл, как и 90% оставляющих тут комментарии, но это просто кал, ошибка игровой индустрии и вообще она не заслуживает никакого внимания! Да и зачем самому играть, если можно просто посмотреть на ютубе или почитать на дтф (а на нём ещё и все комментарии прочитать нужно, просто потому что)
  30. MyNameJeff123
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Beat the game at about 80 hours and I'm completely blown away. I think this is the true sequel to dark souls 1. This game, ds1 and breath of the wild are the only open world games that have actually made use of the open world structure and understands what makes exploration fun. There is just amazing content after amazing content at every turn. Not for everybody but still one of the bestBeat the game at about 80 hours and I'm completely blown away. I think this is the true sequel to dark souls 1. This game, ds1 and breath of the wild are the only open world games that have actually made use of the open world structure and understands what makes exploration fun. There is just amazing content after amazing content at every turn. Not for everybody but still one of the best games ever made I would say.… Expand
  31. Evenstar1985
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    This game is phenomenal!!! I'm 100 hours in the game, and I just can't stop playing it, already reached the last boss earlier but I'm skipping him to explore every single corner that I missed, and I can tell you this game still surprising me with everything I discover in this open world map.

    I love the PvP system that you will never get invaded when you playing solo, but only if you're    This game is phenomenal!!! I'm 100 hours in the game, and I just can't stop playing it, already reached the last boss earlier but I'm skipping him to explore every single corner that I missed, and I can tell you this game still surprising me with everything I discover in this open world map.

    I love the PvP system that you will never get invaded when you playing solo, but only if you're in a party with a friend or cooperator.

    Many bosses with unique mechanics, also a lot of copy non story bosses, but I can understand why, still enjoyable none the less.    … Expand
  32. joash
    Nov 7, 2022
    0
    It's darksoul 4, with all of the hype around graphic, gameplay, story, I expect something much much more than just darksoul with horse
  33. joel_tdl
    May 13, 2022
    8
    No un Mal Juego, Pero Ni de Broma una Obra Maestra

    JUGABILIDAD: Lo primero que tengo que decir es que, al tratarse de un juego en mundo abierto, se agradece tener el viaje rápido desde el primer momento. Y considerando lo poco interesante que me ha parecido el mundo de Elden Ring, y que no he disfrutado mucho de andar cabalgando por ahí, es un premio doble. Pero quiero explicar lo    No un Mal Juego, Pero Ni de Broma una Obra Maestra

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Lo primero que tengo que decir es que, al tratarse de un juego en mundo abierto, se agradece tener el viaje rápido desde el primer momento. Y considerando lo poco interesante que me ha parecido el mundo de Elden Ring, y que no he disfrutado mucho de andar cabalgando por ahí, es un premio doble.
    Pero quiero explicar lo anterior. El juego pretende obligar al jugador a hacer una exploración completa del mapa para ir descubriendo cosillas, y eso va de gustos a gustos, pero a mi en lo personal no me termina de convencer. La principal razón es la nula narrativa (y es que, por favor, no nos engañemos) que lo hace poco atractivo para mí. Además, la tan hablada capacidad de saltar es prácticamente inútil: no tiene ninguna utilidad práctica. De hecho, he usado y disfrutado mucho más de la capacidad de agacharse que del salto.

    Yo he disfrutado mucho más de las zonas interiores como los Castillos, que de este mundo abierto, aunque por otro lado, la mitad de esas zonas son un descarado copy-paste de lo ya visto en Bloodborne (claro que tal vez por eso me gustaron).

    Hablando propiamente de la jugabilidad, es OBLIGATORIO decir que es inconcebible que la magia esté desbalanceada de nuevo. A mí me gusta jugar con Destreza + Magia y no dejare de hacerlo y divertirme solo porque el estudio cometió el error de darle mucho poder a los hechizos (Otra vez, ejem ejem DS, DS1).

    La fijación de enemigos no funciona como debería. No siempre fija al enemigo más cercano, ni al que dirigimos la cámara, ni al más fuerte. Es como si fuese algo meramente al azar y, en más de una vez, me pasó que no me dejaba cambiar de oponente. Eso es especialmente frustrante cuando hay algún animal cerca de la hora de enemigos, y el juego fija únicamente a ese inofensivo animal.
    Además, la inteligencia artificial tampoco es precisa, puedes estar golpeando a un enemigo entre otros 10, y ni siquiera van a voltearte a ver (de verdad, y literalmente te ignoran, aunque estés a dos pasos de ellos atacando a sus compañeros).

    Y llegamos a los más importante… Los bosses no son para nada complicados (salvo un par de ellos ya carca del final), y basta con un par de intentos para vencerlos a todos, cosa que rara vez me pasaba en los anteriores juegos del desarrollador.
    Hay dificultad artificial: bosses gigantescos metidos en arenas muy pequeñas, y bosses literalmente invisibles. Pero eso no es la dificultad real que a mí me gusta jugar.
    Contra un jefe en específico me pasó que desapareció del mapa a los segundos de empezar la batalla, y me quedé atrapado en su sala. Un par de minutos después el jefe mágicamente murió y me dieron el gane. Cosas como esa matan totalmente la diversión porque ya es un Boss contra el que yo no pude pelear.

    Las invocaciones de ceniza me gustan, y son perfectas para quienes no pueden o no quieren jugar en línea, bien ahí FS.

    Tenemos también las típicas misiones de personajes que son imposibles de seguir sin usar guías, y que la nula narrativa no ayuda a sobrellevar.

    Y por lo demás tenemos el típico Contenido Artificial ya conocido en la empresa: misma mazmorra, con mismos enemigos y mismos jefes. Y no precisamente dos ni tres veces.
    De verdad, los Jefes se repiten MUCHO. Y que “raro” que eso no le restara puntos como sí pasó con Nioh en prácticamente todas las reviews…

    GRÁFICOS:
    Por debajo de la media, incluso para un mundo abierto. El estudio desarrollador nos tiene ya acostumbrados a entregar un apartado visual que cumple a duras penas.
    La interacción es mínima y reciclada, y el diseño artístico tampoco sorprende en exceso y las cinemáticas… ¿cuáles cinemáticas? Las pocas que hay no sorprenden en absoluto, vamos que veníamos de un DS3 y ER logra, de alguna forma, hacerlo peor.

    Por si fuera poco, el juego tiene un popping espantoso.

    SONIDO:
    Yo no veo el soundtrack Épico del que tanto se hablaba, pero por ningún lado.
    Muy por debajo a Bloodborne o Dark Souls 3, sin mencionar que los efectos parecen (y probablemente sean) reciclados de estos. No es malo pero, de nuevo, cumple a duras penas.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    No importa cómo se haya vendido el juego, su innovación es mínima rayado en lo nulo.

    Vemos enemigos reciclados, con los mismos movesets y efectos de estado que en DS3, solo que con un lavado de cara para que visualmente sean un poco distintos (y eso muy a duras penas, otra vez).
    Gente, por favor no se engañen a sí mismos: cambiarles el NOMBRE a los iconos de un juego de 2016 y ponerlos en un juego de 2022 NO es innovar.

    Es un Dark Souls 3 en mundo abierto.    … Expand
  34. Debarret
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Top 3 from software game, still exploring that MASSIVE and beautiful world. I don't need a movie with beautiful graphics, i need a GAME.
  35. Megazx456
    May 14, 2022
    9
    Elden ring is the combination of everything that from software has been building up since they’re inception! It does away with Many of the traditional modern day gaming troops, time field in game tutorials, and dozens and dozens of hours of pointless handholding throughout majority of the game. From the first moments you step out into the ever expensive and beautiful open world that wasElden ring is the combination of everything that from software has been building up since they’re inception! It does away with Many of the traditional modern day gaming troops, time field in game tutorials, and dozens and dozens of hours of pointless handholding throughout majority of the game. From the first moments you step out into the ever expensive and beautiful open world that was Taylor made to be explored from every nook and cranny, you’ll be instantly Smitten by the vast array of ways you can traverse hilltops, mountains caves and other enormous areas fraught with danger! What I truly appreciate the most, is the array of different combat styles the game lets you seamlessly traverse through. Weather being dual welding samurai katanas, Giant great swords, bow and arrows are mystic ancient Staffs to do magic damage Do you enemies from afar, the amount of different character builds one can create is quite endless! The amount of enemies and hidden bosses within the game are quite mind blowing, and there’s no telling where are you stumble upon majority of them as you’re out exploring this beautiful world

    But the game isn’t without his flaws. The PS5 version I played had A number of technical issues biggest one being pop ins from the grass and foliage. There were a few occasions where I had severe frame rate dips in certain areas within the map which would lead me to restarting the game to help resolve the issue. I’d say one of my minor grapes with the game will definitely have to be the cost at trolling players do with placing signs in very tightknit spaces or within chess greatly obscuring the interact item which was quite annoying from time to time. But what else can you expect from a souls like game. Lol

    All in all, is an amazing game and one that I highly recommend to anyone who May have had a passing fancy interest within souls light games. This is definitely the one that I highly recommend you start with first. And don’t let the talks of it being a very difficult game swear you, bear through it learn from your mistakes and persevere through and you’ll find a true diamond in the rough with this modern day classic! 9/10    … Expand
  36. redscauser
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Великолепная игра от команды Миядзаки, он знает, как сделать интересную и увлекательную игру, до выхода Элден, играл в Хорайзон, и какая же она бездушная, скучная, на фоне кольца, зато бюджет раздутый и повестка про сильных женщин, никчёмных мужиков.Великолепная игра от команды Миядзаки, он знает, как сделать интересную и увлекательную игру, до выхода Элден, играл в Хорайзон, и какая же она бездушная, скучная, на фоне кольца, зато бюджет раздутый и повестка про сильных женщин, никчёмных мужиков.
  37. burgersmash
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Great game, disregard the review bombing, it is, like all review bombing, absurd and misguided at best. At least this review bombing campaign isn’t racist. So theres that.
  38. prayformojo33
    Mar 8, 2022
    4
    Lo único bueno es la dirección de arte, el juego en si es súper mediocre, con una dificultad artificial dónde llenarte el escenario con enemigos es sinónimo de difícil, cosa que no pasaba en el dark souls, sekiro o Bloodborne dónde todo estaba perfectamente posicionado para darte una sorpresa o un reto.
    Sin hablar de los jefes que son la mayoría unos beyblades con patas dado que tu    Lo único bueno es la dirección de arte, el juego en si es súper mediocre, con una dificultad artificial dónde llenarte el escenario con enemigos es sinónimo de difícil, cosa que no pasaba en el dark souls, sekiro o Bloodborne dónde todo estaba perfectamente posicionado para darte una sorpresa o un reto.
    Sin hablar de los jefes que son la mayoría unos beyblades con patas dado que tu personaje no está equilibrado a la velocidad de ellos.

    Los npcs están igual de muertos en animaciones como hace 2 generaciones como también tu personaje dónde se ve que reciclaron elementos en el motor gráfico que ya se ve desfasado.

    El juego no es divertido ni desafiante, simplemente es mediocre.

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    The only good thing is the art direction, the game itself is super mediocre, with an artificial difficulty where filling the stage with enemies is synonymous with difficult, something that did not happen in dark souls, sekiro or Bloodborne where everything was perfectly positioned for give you a surprise or a challenge.
    Not to mention the bosses that are mostly beyblades with legs since your character is not balanced at the speed of them.

    The npcs are just as dead in animations as they were 2 generations ago, as is your character, where you can see that they recycled elements in the graphics engine that already looks out of date.

    The game is not fun or challenging, it's just mediocre.    … Expand
  39. ProPrist
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    So far the best game from FromSoftware. A ton of new content and features. Amazing story with amazing atmosphere and world build. Absolutely loving it!
  40. paulo_strauhs
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Great game, but have some failures...not 10/10, but over 9.
    This patch make me angry, new quests after under a month?
  41. Cbogey
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. A true sense of adventure. This is hands down the best souls game, if not the best game ever made. Cudos fromsoftware!
  42. Yonas85
    Mar 5, 2022
    5
    Buenísimo, una obra maestra que sabe combinar la esencia de los souls con un juego mundo abierto
  43. YudaHnK
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Best open world game since BOTW.
    Amazing story, art direction and atmosphere.
    This game is the very pinnacle of From Soft and will be fodder for intellectual critique for the time to come.
  44. Didsy
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    A true masterpiece. I thought the hype about how large the world was probably just that, hype. But i'm blown away by how beautiful and absolutely gigantic it is. Clearly a generation defining title, from the combat, to the emersion, challenge and exploration - everything is a delight.
  45. Philippe1983
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    I can´t stop playing this game! If you don´t know what to do or find it to hard, look up some video´s on youtube.
  46. Phalcore
    Sep 21, 2022
    0
    The sheer audacity to buy a soulslike FromSoftware game, yet somehow not expect it to be a soulslike FromSoftware game, sigh.

    This game is as close to a masterpiece as anything in recent years, a perfect combination between a soulslike and breath of the wild.
  47. valant1979
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is probably the best souls game ever made!Vast and gigantic open world!Masterpiece indeed!
  48. pedlou
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Ce jeu révolutionne le genre il est prenant les graphismes sont somptueux une histoire prenante et qu’on a pas envie de lâcher la manette. Je le conseille vivement à tous ceux qui aiment l’aventure. Attention à la difficulté qui est élevée mais jouable.
  49. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    One of the best Open World Games of all time.
    It's an instant classic and an absolute pleasure to explore.
    From the technical side it's pretty underwhelming though... Performance is honestly terrible and the music isn't as good as DS3 or Bloodborne.
  50. NOTORIOUSN8
    Mar 5, 2022
    2
    +10 pts for the art and design.
    -3 pts for the mechanics being all over the board.
    -2 pts for terrible PC port -2 pts for bad multiplayer setup -1 pts excluding players just because they're not good at the game and you don't want to add a lower difficulty. I will say, the world building is amazing and crazy how much there is going in it. The art looks amazing and one of the best    +10 pts for the art and design.
    -3 pts for the mechanics being all over the board.
    -2 pts for terrible PC port
    -2 pts for bad multiplayer setup
    -1 pts excluding players just because they're not good at the game and you don't want to add a lower difficulty.

    I will say, the world building is amazing and crazy how much there is going in it. The art looks amazing and one of the best looking games I've seen. So artists for the game should feel proud.

    Beyond that the game just sucks and people really think it's amazing only because they are so distracted by pretty graphics they ignore poorly balancing and bugs. Sadly the game when working perfect isn't even that horribly difficult. The majority of the times I've lost to a boss and I didn't dodge the wrong way or something is because they glitch out. This goes both ways to, some are to easy because of the bugs. One of the first little dungeons I went in the boss wouldn't even move no matter how many times I reset it so had to just kill it and move on without even fighting it. Today trying the first big story boss and his dragon arm grabbed me multiple times when I wasn't even by him. He picked me up but I was floating in the air over 10 feet from him and killed me. Of course the game is hard when bosses don't work right. The bosses that don't bug out are usually a challenge but most of the time I win after only a few try's at most.

    As far as difficulty goes, it just pisses me off when my girlfriend would love to play the game and see the world they crated and enjoy the story. But she can't because they think only elite gamers should be allowed to play it. She just isn't that good at this kind of game no matter how hard she try's and can never play the game because of that. I'm sorry, but to me that's just being a bunch of stuck up **** who think to highly of themselves.

    Plus, any dev launching a game on PC with that many bugs doesn't deserver any praise.    … Expand
  51. Bodele
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game ever mad the gameplay is very good the word is so gorgeous and the artist direction is one of the best
  52. Pi0
    Jun 29, 2022
    4
    Sorry, nothing special about that game. The mechanics are terrible... most of the time its harder to jump over tree areas and die during it than actually bossfights. The mechanics are the worst in the game. The levels look interesting but are plane dead wirh lazy story telling. If u enjoy beeing hit with some f*cked arrow in the middle of a deadly junp that seemed to be no problem by someSorry, nothing special about that game. The mechanics are terrible... most of the time its harder to jump over tree areas and die during it than actually bossfights. The mechanics are the worst in the game. The levels look interesting but are plane dead wirh lazy story telling. If u enjoy beeing hit with some f*cked arrow in the middle of a deadly junp that seemed to be no problem by some middle level archer... but killing bosses is jist a thing of farning runes and level up. Thats all about that gameplay.… Expand
  53. Kyljaiden
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Amazing game! Everything a souls fan could have hoped for and it for sure exceeded the hype. However, the technical issues and the pop in issue on PS5 is really distracting and not acceptable considering todays standards in gaming.
  54. Markkusth
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Buenísimo, me encantó los gráficos y el lore del juego, además de los extenso y dificultoso.
  55. Campeon
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    This is such an amazing game. Loved every moment. Are you having a hard time? Explore and you'll get better. I hear PC has some issues, probably will get fix soon. Have not noticed any issues on my PS5 and I'm about 30 hours in. A bit challenging at times, but still an amazing game.
  56. OliBoboli0815
    May 3, 2022
    5
    Elden Ring - A huge world filled with filler content.

    For me the game was ok, but not more. I really liked the huge variety of weapons and ashes of war that enable a huge variety of playstyles. What really bothered me is the low variety of bosses and their quality. A lot of the non-story bosses feel not very well designed and are repeated too often, e.g. the tree avatars that are the    Elden Ring - A huge world filled with filler content.

    For me the game was ok, but not more. I really liked the huge variety of weapons and ashes of war that enable a huge variety of playstyles.

    What really bothered me is the low variety of bosses and their quality. A lot of the non-story bosses feel not very well designed and are repeated too often, e.g. the tree avatars that are the asylum demon from Dark Souls I with an AoE attack.

    Quite some bosses also appear to have infinite stamina, which turn the fights into dodge spamming. Unless you have upgraded your spirit ashes and summon them. Then a lot of fights become trivial.

    The legacy dungeons are top notch, but the smaller dungeons / places often feel like a cheaper version of souls games.

    Overall, the quality of most areas and bosses seems to have suffered strongly from the sheer size of the world. For me this results in a game world that is filled with filler content.    … Expand
  57. Bandar777
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is The Best Open World I ever seen before you can’t feel boring when u open new area or something like that in other games and the art design is so amazing every time u shocked and the bosses and enemies are the best about ever you seen in video games history!!!
  58. Retro_Player_77
    Nov 6, 2022
    4
    It's literally Dark Souls under another name, if you already bought Demon's Souls this is just more of it. Only difference is that it's open world and more boring. The only reason this got a 4 for me is cause the first few hours was just me exploring the world which was a good time waster but then I realize I'm not doing any progress in the game so it lost me over time.
  59. Arrius_knight
    May 2, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  60. steno
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Playing on ps5; it is amazing, the world is insane. Never had a problem or bug.
  61. srijansin91
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    It's difficult to put into words how satisfying the gameplay and polish of this game is but it's truly a crowning jewel of From Software's incredible efforts in the last few years. Few games give you this level of challenge to reward ratio and Elden ring is worth your time for this reason alone.
  62. FIer86
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece, I can't remember the last time I was this addicted to a video game. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
  63. Shiffe
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Buen juego, me gusto mucho, solo que aveces es desesperante, los jefes son ultradificiles y aveces se me hace poco amigable, obtener experiencia es facil, pero si no hayas un modo especifico para derrotar a los jefes, estas perdido, tienes que ser muy observador par y nadie bien los ataque, si no de nada te sirve la experiencia que obtienes.
  64. dougschizate
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    fantástico, jogo viciante, divertido, uma obra prima !
    jogo que vai ficar marcado na história.
  65. crazycowboy
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I was a bit skeptical at first, this being my first souls game and mostly unaware of the learning curve. Once I started to get the hang of the combat this game sucked me in unlike any in recent memory.
  66. Alex9955
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    as always, from software teaches other developers. such an open world has not been seen since the days of skyrim, a quality product created with love and dedication towards the player. ubisoft, guerrilla and company will certainly take inspiration from this in the coming years
  67. diogomatsumoto
    Nov 16, 2022
    7
    This was my first Souls game so I needed to play a good amount of hours to understand most of the mechanics and how the game works...
    In the beginning I was very frustrated for some reasons, I just wanna play but I needed to create my character... For one side I really appreciate the amount of things you can do to edit your character but it's so complicated that I just skipped even not    This was my first Souls game so I needed to play a good amount of hours to understand most of the mechanics and how the game works...
    In the beginning I was very frustrated for some reasons, I just wanna play but I needed to create my character... For one side I really appreciate the amount of things you can do to edit your character but it's so complicated that I just skipped even not liking the standard ones. I later found out that you can't barely see him in your playthrough...
    The graphics aren't what I was expecting, especially for your character and NPCs and the lack of lip sync make it worst. The landscapes are good but I didn't feel impacted by them as I feel I should. For a PS5 game I was expecting another level in graphics and environment.
    One of the worst things about this game is the story driven or the lack of it.... I almost finished the game and don't know what I'm doing and why I'm doing. NPCs are randomly in the map and you can miss them very easy if you don't explore.
    The exploration part of the game is the best thing about this game along with the amount of weapons, spells and incantations you can use. The dungeons are fun but can be very similar though.
    Talking about the combat system, I feel like it's very frustrating at some times since you are punished for pressing a button in the wrong time and the inputs can have a delay to be executed or not to be executed at all... Enemies can hit you though walls... You'll be hit in the back by an enemy that has no sound... Also the lock system can be a pain for large enemies.
    You need to manage the equipment you carry as it can impact the speed of dodging and your attributes are important as well, mechanics that can be advanced for casual players.
    I got a lot of frame drops during my playthrough... even 7 months after it's release not all bugs and issues were fixed.
    Elden Ring is a good game at the end of the day but it's not for everyone. It's a evolution for the Souls games but nothing revolutionary for the game industry. The combat is fun at times but it's unbalanced bosses and some annoying enemies can ruin your mood to play it specially in the late game.    … Expand
  68. Vverityy
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    I give this game a 10 because it is the closest thing to "my perfect game" that I have ever played. I feel that this game further refines the game design formula that made the Souls games so amazing and then adapts it to an open world game, with resounding success. I loved the idea of an "open world Dark Souls" game, but it surpasses my expectations by leaps and bounds. Masterfully craftedI give this game a 10 because it is the closest thing to "my perfect game" that I have ever played. I feel that this game further refines the game design formula that made the Souls games so amazing and then adapts it to an open world game, with resounding success. I loved the idea of an "open world Dark Souls" game, but it surpasses my expectations by leaps and bounds. Masterfully crafted world and lore, the best combat, move sets and magic of any "Souls game" so far, a wonderful sense of exploration and discovery... it's been a damn fun and compelling experience. I know I will be playing this game for years to come.… Expand
  69. yangfanhong
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaase! Miyazaki! Next time give us an easy mode. Or at least just don’t weaken the strong weapons and skills by updates.
  70. Mtroll
    Aug 23, 2022
    0
    Memory game, boring open world, with repetitive gameplay outdated graphics and forced open world. Recycled bosses with more dodging than attacking
  71. ffako
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring has story, a beautiful open world with next generation art design And graphics. The controls and action are smooth, and there are loads of content to keep players exploring while developing and honing the skills to survive in the unforgiven Lands of Between
  72. altaroforochi
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Dear PC Gamers, stop reviewing bombing Elden Ring. This is a really good game. Because the PC Gaming community is almost nonexistent in Japan, Japanese devs prioritize consoles like PS4/PS5 and Switch. Playing Japanese developed games on Consoles is the only way to go.
  73. alanditsch
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Impressive world and lore. Truly astounding and an epic to behold. Would love to replay it multiple times.
  74. mistertorgue
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    This might as well be the dense, rich and most adventurous game I could ever imagine playing. The Combat, the maps, the bosses with an added level of some mystery. Simply priceless. Game of the generation, must play!
  75. sheep255174
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    FROMSOFT delivers yet again. Please buy this; support this company, there one of the very few good ones left.
  76. AlpinDale0
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    I was hyped for the game, as was everyone else, and it did actually deliver. Everything in the game is polished to perfection, and I can only think of very few flaws, which are easily ignored. I agree that this might not be the game for everyone, but for a long-time souls players like myself, it's a realization of the dream we've always had to play a game that would perfect the formulaI was hyped for the game, as was everyone else, and it did actually deliver. Everything in the game is polished to perfection, and I can only think of very few flaws, which are easily ignored. I agree that this might not be the game for everyone, but for a long-time souls players like myself, it's a realization of the dream we've always had to play a game that would perfect the formula laid out by Dark Souls. The majority of the criticism comes from new players whom imagined this game is the same as every generic open-world titles they've been playing for the past decade, only to realize it's entirely different the hard way. I don't blame them, the hype bandwagon was too strong.

    Now, onto the criticisms I have for the game: there are hardly any memorable soundtracks. Only exceptions I can think of are the Main Menu, Godskin Apostle, and the Dragonlord. I'm not saying they're not good - they're sometimes even better than what most other games offer - they're just not up to the standard of previous Fromsoftware titles. When it comes to NPCs, I always enjoyed how dreadful it felt to leave their conversation abruptly or without purchasing anything, whereby they'd proceed to badmouth you. They unfortunately removed this neat little occurrence from Elden Ring; this might just be my own personal preference.

    Bar the aforementioned criticisms, this game is perfection incarnate. I may be biased, but frankly I don't care.    … Expand
  77. Gregoryzanin
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estou jogando 15 horas sem parar nem pra mijar , esse jogo simplesmente é incrível , estou com a versão de PS4 e não encontrei ainda os problemas que todos estão falando ..… Expand
  78. aHyKaHaKa
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Сразу с главного - открытый мир, который получился воистину просто МАССИВНЫМ. Игроку представляют несколько обширных и красивых регионов, отличающихся друг от друга и полностью набитых контентом. Куча спеллов, оружия, боссов распиханных по разным углам. И всё это без трендовых вопросиков на карте, ищи сам. Где-то вдалеке, например, виднеется мрачный замок со своими sекретками, где-тоСразу с главного - открытый мир, который получился воистину просто МАССИВНЫМ. Игроку представляют несколько обширных и красивых регионов, отличающихся друг от друга и полностью набитых контентом. Куча спеллов, оружия, боссов распиханных по разным углам. И всё это без трендовых вопросиков на карте, ищи сам. Где-то вдалеке, например, виднеется мрачный замок со своими sекретками, где-то огромный вулкан привлекает внимание или ходячий храм. При этом попасть можешь куда хочешь, из-за чего эпичный масштаб игрового мира ощущается по полной. 10 из 10

    И как же хорошо, что в помощь для исследования добавили аналог верной плотвы. Охх, эта мегаполезная лошадка крайне выручает и позволяет быстро перемещаться от одной точки интереса до другой. Я даже искренне соболезную тем людям в коопе, которые играют без неё и реально бегают до каждого данжа на своих детей ногах. Терпения вам там, ребята    … Expand
  79. TSIFrosty
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Horizon: Forbidden Purchase fans are here crying that their cookie cutter open world game isn't as loved as something that is probably twice its size and three times more exciting. Voting 10 both because of my personal experience and because the review bombers can suck on a big toe.
  80. Phteve11
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I haven't had any issues on my PlayStation with glitches and this game is just perfect, not much else to say
  81. Bazlighter
    Mar 3, 2022
    5
    Ничего нового, лучше еще раз пройти Бладборн.
  82. RazorHit
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy. The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark for the entire genre. For me it's one of the best    If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy.

    The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark for the entire genre. For me it's one of the best games I've ever played.    … Expand
  83. doug10_troiano
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    Estou com 36 horas de jogo e posso dizer q o gráfico não surpreende é um bom gráfico deixa a desejar na física em relação a interação com objetos e as quedas de fps em batalhas e possível perceber mas num todo é um jogo de mundo aberto com mapa grande e com batalhas dinâmica com muitos boss e recompensas uma inovação se comparado aos jogos Dark souls
  84. FEzio78
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Do you remember when PS1 released and how it’s change the whole idea and how games can be will Elden Ring gave me the same vibes it’s NOT perfect by any mean BUT its definitely THE (ONLY) GREAT OPEN WORLD game FromSoftware made sure that every corner of world was interesting to find and we need to listen to the NPC and read the items receive , a lot of things in the game I didn’t need toDo you remember when PS1 released and how it’s change the whole idea and how games can be will Elden Ring gave me the same vibes it’s NOT perfect by any mean BUT its definitely THE (ONLY) GREAT OPEN WORLD game FromSoftware made sure that every corner of world was interesting to find and we need to listen to the NPC and read the items receive , a lot of things in the game I didn’t need to do or see to complete the game but here is the different in FS games THE WORLD IS THE STORY and it’s so damn good to explore I have never in the 200hr said “oh when can I just finish it” like a lot of boring open world games Instead I enjoy every place and suffer in other and you know what all of that can be ignored if someone don’t like it and just follow the story and finish it quickly , Elden Ring could be new stander for the open world games it’s fun and enjoyable to explore have fun be curious find secrets know the story read between the lines they make sure it is OR go straight to the boss if you don’t like all of that , do you see what I mean for me it’s feels like FS just said it’s your world do what you want and we are sure you will enjoy it Best game of all time

    10/10 * English not my native language figure out the mess I said ;)    … Expand
  85. VicInFlight
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    I want more masterpiece! I want more masterpiece! I want more masterpiece! I want more masterpiece! I want more masterpiece! I want more masterpiece! I want more masterpiece!
  86. Tom11th
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    I cannot even describe how massive and beautiful this game is! How engaging and partially challenging it gets.

    The game gives you some clues, hints towards the story or exploration, everything else you have to figure out on your own. A pretty old-school approach to gaming. Whether you are a Souls/From Software fan or not, you should give it a try. It is a completely different    I cannot even describe how massive and beautiful this game is! How engaging and partially challenging it gets.

    The game gives you some clues, hints towards the story or exploration, everything else you have to figure out on your own.

    A pretty old-school approach to gaming. Whether you are a Souls/From Software fan or not, you should give it a try. It is a completely different experience from what you can get in most of the modern titles. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  87. Aksoy
    May 19, 2022
    10
    I finished the game in 162 levels and 148 hours, even if the graphics are not very good, it is acceptable, but the art direction is very good, there is a very large playground, a lot of challenging bosses and a lot of danger, I liked the game very much
  88. Jareddziano
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is pure perfection , I feel a sense of excitement every time I wander around its huge map . The feeling of discovery is priceless, honestly , I have no idea how from software could do something better than this for future games
  89. Dynam75
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Meilleur jeux vidéo depuis x année je suis à 100heures de jeux et je l en lasse toujours pas incroyable
  90. MultigamerX3
    Feb 26, 2022
    7
    Joguei algumas horas e parei, muito mal otimizado no PS5, quedas de frames entre outros bugs, assim que sair alguns patchs volto a jogar, nota 7 só pra aprenderem a lançar um jogo bem otimizado, já é hora dos estúdios parar de lançar games em fase beta.
  91. xXx-
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very very good i play many hours without realizing time dude it’s the goty for sure … Expand
  92. GettinShirty
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    10/10 Brilliant game. Went into this game with very reserved expectations and i find myself blown away by it.
  93. Zilzal96
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I’m currently 30 hours into the game and killed 2 main bosses you get lost easily, I am amazed how big this game is.
  94. hakusenpaifu
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Peak of rpg games, there is no discussion if you downvote this game is only cause you play kids games
  95. XylaN
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best video game ever made and worth the hype. Open world is very vast that you could actually spent the first 15 hours just in the first area. Legacy dungeons are like your typical intricate design of castles in dark souls game. Everywhere it's full of content and very unique. Sadly it got review bombed by people who doesn't understand art direction is better than graphics. MyOne of the best video game ever made and worth the hype. Open world is very vast that you could actually spent the first 15 hours just in the first area. Legacy dungeons are like your typical intricate design of castles in dark souls game. Everywhere it's full of content and very unique. Sadly it got review bombed by people who doesn't understand art direction is better than graphics. My performance on ps5 is also not bad at all, The fps dropped sometimes but very rarely.… Expand
  96. BAS24
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    The game is just about perfect. I have over 100 hours in game and feel like I have only scratched the surface. When I am not playing, I wish I was. This game is like reading an awesome book, you can't put it down and you can't wait to see what's on the next page or around the next corner. Don't pay any attention to the bad reviews written by some jealous beta cuck. The only negative thingThe game is just about perfect. I have over 100 hours in game and feel like I have only scratched the surface. When I am not playing, I wish I was. This game is like reading an awesome book, you can't put it down and you can't wait to see what's on the next page or around the next corner. Don't pay any attention to the bad reviews written by some jealous beta cuck. The only negative thing I will say is that some moron who can't hack the world of Elden Ring has the right to barf up a nonsense review on this board. Now Tarnished...go kick some ass.… Expand
  97. Persnicket
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Lol people are mad that this is gonna be goty 2022 ,anyways this is my favorite souls game and really like the dark souls gameplay loop in the open world setting! Definitely gonna go back and finish ds3 and bloodborne after elden ring.
  98. BT2747
    Feb 27, 2022
    5
    La mejor obra maestra de todos los tiempos, simplemente hermoso tanto en el apartado artistico, musical y a modo de gameplay
  99. RockHobbit
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece! Incredible lore, insane world detail, and spectacular mechanics, this game is the full package. Must try!
  100. Sereivuth
    Mar 3, 2022
    6
    bon jeu , par contre graphiquement il manque quelque chose c'est dommage...
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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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